Surah An-Nisa Verse 95 - Read, Listen, Translation, English : Not equal are those believers remaining [at home]

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Translation Transliteration — An-Nisa

لَّا يَسْتَوِي الْقَاعِدُونَ مِنَ الْمُؤْمِنِينَ غَيْرُ أُولِي الضَّرَرِ وَالْمُجَاهِدُونَ فِي سَبِيلِ اللَّهِ بِأَمْوَالِهِمْ وَأَنفُسِهِمْ ۚ فَضَّلَ اللَّهُ الْمُجَاهِدِينَ بِأَمْوَالِهِمْ وَأَنفُسِهِمْ عَلَى الْقَاعِدِينَ دَرَجَةً ۚ وَكُلًّا وَعَدَ اللَّهُ الْحُسْنَىٰ ۚ وَفَضَّلَ اللَّهُ الْمُجَاهِدِينَ عَلَى الْقَاعِدِينَ أَجْرًا عَظِيمًا ۝٩٥

🔤 Transliteration

Laa yastawil qaa`idoona Minal mu`mineena ghairu ulid darari walmujaahidoona fee sabeelil laahi bi amwaalihim wa anfusihim; faddalal laahul mujaahideena bi amwaalihim wa anfusihim; faddalal laahul mujaahideena bi am waalihim wa anfusihim `alalqaa`ideena darajab; wa kullanw wa`adal laahul husnaa; wa faddalal laahul mujaahideena `alal qaa`ideena ajran `azeemaa

📖 Translation (English Meaning)

📖 English Meaning

Not equal are those believers remaining [at home] - other than the disabled - and the mujahideen, [who strive and fight] in the cause of Allah with their wealth and their lives. Allah has preferred the mujahideen through their wealth and their lives over those who remain [behind], by degrees. And to both Allah has promised the best [reward]. But Allah has preferred the mujahideen over those who remain [behind] with a great reward -

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Translation — Tafsir

Word Meanings:

Al-Qa'idun (القاعدون): Those who stay behind and do not go out for jihad.
Ghayru uli ad-darar (غير أولي الضرر): Those who are not excused due to a valid hardship such as illness, blindness, or disability.
Al-Mujahidun (المجاهدون): Those who strive and fight in the cause of Allah.
Darajah (درجة): A higher rank and station.
Al-Husna (الحسنى): The best reward, which is Paradise.

Tafsir (Explanation):

Allah, the Most High, declares that those believers who remain behind from jihad—without any valid excuse such as sickness, disability, or other genuine hardships—are not equal to those who strive in His cause with their wealth and their lives. The one who sacrifices, endures hardship, and fights for the sake of Allah holds a far greater station in the sight of Allah than the one who sits idle at home while others strive.

Allah has elevated the mujahideen—those who spend their wealth and risk their lives—above those who stay behind, granting them a distinct rank of honor and virtue. This is because the mujahid combines sincere intention with action, while the one who stays behind due to a valid excuse has only the intention without the physical striving. Yet, in His infinite mercy, Allah has promised Paradise to both groups: the mujahideen who sacrifice, and the excused believers who are unable to participate due to genuine hardship. Both are promised the ultimate success of Paradise, for each has a sincere heart and a valid standing before Allah.

However, Allah then emphasizes that the mujahideen are favored with a tremendous reward—far greater in magnitude and excellence. Their sacrifice, their sleepless nights, their wounds, and their unwavering devotion earn them a special, immense bounty from their Lord that surpasses all others.

Da'wah Reflection:

Dear believer, this verse awakens within us a profound love for sacrifice and sincerity. Islam is not a religion of mere words or wishes—it is a faith of action, courage, and devotion. Allah honors those who step forward, who give from their wealth, and who offer their very souls for His cause. Yet, at the same time, see the beautiful mercy of Allah: He does not forget those who are unable, for He knows their hearts and their circumstances. So whether you are able to strive with your wealth, your time, your knowledge, or your physical strength—do not hold back. And if you are hindered by a genuine excuse, know that your Lord sees your intention and will reward you accordingly. Let this verse ignite in you a passion to be among those who give their best for Allah, and to never underestimate the value of a sincere heart striving in His path.

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📜 Verse 93-97 — An-Nisa

93وَمَن يَقْتُلْ مُؤْمِنًا مُّتَعَمِّدًا فَجَزَاؤُهُ جَهَنَّمُ خَالِدًا فِيهَا وَغَضِبَ اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَلَعَنَهُ وَأَعَدَّ لَهُ عَذَابًا عَظِيمًا

But whoever kills a believer intentionally - his recompense is Hell, wherein he will abide eternally, and Allah has become angry with him and has cursed him and has prepared for him a great punishment.

94يَا أَيُّهَا الَّذِينَ آمَنُوا إِذَا ضَرَبْتُمْ فِي سَبِيلِ اللَّهِ فَتَبَيَّنُوا وَلَا تَقُولُوا لِمَنْ أَلْقَىٰ إِلَيْكُمُ السَّلَامَ لَسْتَ مُؤْمِنًا تَبْتَغُونَ عَرَضَ الْحَيَاةِ الدُّنْيَا فَعِندَ اللَّهِ مَغَانِمُ كَثِيرَةٌ ۚ كَذَٰلِكَ كُنتُم مِّن قَبْلُ فَمَنَّ اللَّهُ عَلَيْكُمْ فَتَبَيَّنُوا ۚ إِنَّ اللَّهَ كَانَ بِمَا تَعْمَلُونَ خَبِيرًا

O you who have believed, when you go forth [to fight] in the cause of Allah, investigate; and do not say to one who gives you [a greeting of] peace "You are not a believer," aspiring for the goods of worldly life; for with Allah are many acquisitions. You [yourselves] were like that before; then Allah conferred His favor upon you, so investigate. Indeed Allah is ever, with what you do, Acquainted.

95لَّا يَسْتَوِي الْقَاعِدُونَ مِنَ الْمُؤْمِنِينَ غَيْرُ أُولِي الضَّرَرِ وَالْمُجَاهِدُونَ فِي سَبِيلِ اللَّهِ بِأَمْوَالِهِمْ وَأَنفُسِهِمْ ۚ فَضَّلَ اللَّهُ الْمُجَاهِدِينَ بِأَمْوَالِهِمْ وَأَنفُسِهِمْ عَلَى الْقَاعِدِينَ دَرَجَةً ۚ وَكُلًّا وَعَدَ اللَّهُ الْحُسْنَىٰ ۚ وَفَضَّلَ اللَّهُ الْمُجَاهِدِينَ عَلَى الْقَاعِدِينَ أَجْرًا عَظِيمًا

96دَرَجَاتٍ مِّنْهُ وَمَغْفِرَةً وَرَحْمَةً ۚ وَكَانَ اللَّهُ غَفُورًا رَّحِيمًا

Degrees [of high position] from Him and forgiveness and mercy. And Allah is ever Forgiving and Merciful.

97إِنَّ الَّذِينَ تَوَفَّاهُمُ الْمَلَائِكَةُ ظَالِمِي أَنفُسِهِمْ قَالُوا فِيمَ كُنتُمْ ۖ قَالُوا كُنَّا مُسْتَضْعَفِينَ فِي الْأَرْضِ ۚ قَالُوا أَلَمْ تَكُنْ أَرْضُ اللَّهِ وَاسِعَةً فَتُهَاجِرُوا فِيهَا ۚ فَأُولَٰئِكَ مَأْوَاهُمْ جَهَنَّمُ ۖ وَسَاءَتْ مَصِيرًا

Indeed, those whom the angels take [in death] while wronging themselves - [the angels] will say, "In what [condition] were you?" They will say, "We were oppressed in the land." The angels will say, "Was not the earth of Allah spacious [enough] for you to emigrate therein?" For those, their refuge is Hell - and evil it is as a destination.

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