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Chapter 47, Muhammad (Muhammad) · verses 1–3In ancient Arabia, the deeds of those who denied the prophethood of the Prophet Muhammad and opposed him, counted for nothing.Chapter 47, Muhammad (Muhammad) · verses 4–6Here, disbelievers or rejectors refers to those who did not embrace the Faith despite compelling arguments having been put forward in its favour.Chapter 47, Muhammad (Muhammad) · verses 7–11Here, disbelievers or rejectors refers to those who did not embrace the Faith despite compelling arguments having been put forward in its favour.Chapter 47, Muhammad (Muhammad) · verses 12–13The people of Arabia, who had rejected the Prophet of God, were forewarned by him that they should not imagine that they would remain unscathed, simply because they were free to eat and drink at that time.Chapter 47, Muhammad (Muhammad) · verses 14–15The people of Arabia, who had rejected the Prophet of God, were forewarned by him that they should not imagine that they would remain unscathed, simply because they were free to eat and drink at that time.Chapter 47, Muhammad (Muhammad) · verses 16–17It is characteristic of a hypocrite when he is in a serious-minded gathering, to seem to be outwardly very serious while his mind is busy with other things.Chapter 47, Muhammad (Muhammad) · verses 18–19One who refuses to be on the alert on receipt of advance information about an earthquake, is in fact courting disaster, because every ensuing moment is bringing the earthquake closer to him.Chapter 47, Muhammad (Muhammad) · verses 20–23It is characteristic of a hypocrite to talk big.Chapter 47, Muhammad (Muhammad) · verses 24–28The Quran is a book of guidance.Chapter 47, Muhammad (Muhammad) · verses 29–30The hypocrite Muslims were jealous of their pious brethren in religion?Chapter 47, Muhammad (Muhammad) · verses 31–32When a man struggles for the cause of religion, he has to undergo different experiences, which are a test of his Faith: he must prove his steadfastness of belief by making sacrifices, crush his self, ignore his material interests, tolerate harassment; and remain steadfast in his devotion to God, even at the cost of his life and property.Chapter 47, Muhammad (Muhammad) · verses 33–35It is mentioned in a tradition that, during the period of the Prophet Muhammad, certain Muslims opined that if they professed, ‘la ilaha illallah’ (there is nobody worth worshipping except God), they would come to no harm by any sin.Chapter 47, Muhammad (Muhammad) · verses 36–38The benefits of the world and its attractiveness act as impediments to the adoption of a life of Faith and righteousness.