02/10/2025
Here is the Tafseer (explanation) of Surah Al-Baqarah (2:152-153):
Ayah 152
فَٱذْكُرُونِىٓ أَذْكُرْكُمْ وَٱشْكُرُوا۟ لِى وَلَا تَكْفُرُونِ
Translation:
“So remember Me; I will remember you. And be grateful to Me and do not be ungrateful.”
Tafseer:
• Allah commands the believers to remember Him through worship, supplication, and obedience.
• In return, Allah promises to remember them with His mercy, help, and forgiveness.
• Gratitude (shukr) is emphasized as a core value of faith, which includes acknowledging Allah’s blessings and using them in a way that pleases Him.
• Ingratitude (kufr) in this context means neglecting Allah’s favors and being heedless in worship.
Ayah 153
يَـٰٓأَيُّهَا ٱلَّذِينَ ءَامَنُوا۟ ٱسْتَعِينُوا۟ بِٱلصَّبْرِ وَٱلصَّلَوٰةِ ۚ إِنَّ ٱللَّهَ مَعَ ٱلصَّـٰبِرِينَ
Translation:
“O you who have believed, seek help through patience and prayer. Indeed, Allah is with the patient.”
Tafseer:
• Patience (Sabr) is a key to success, especially in hardships, tests, and obedience to Allah.
• Prayer (Salah) connects the believer with Allah, providing strength and guidance.
• “Allah is with the patient” means He grants them His support, mercy, and blessings.
• This ayah serves as a reminder that in difficulties, turning to Allah through prayer and perseverance brings divine assistance.
These verses encourage remembrance, gratitude, patience, and reliance on Allah, forming a foundation for a strong and resilient faith.