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“O you who believe…”
June 3, 2008 |
The following was taken from a lecture given by Imam Suhaib Webb on “Maqasid Shariah” or “Objectives of Shariah.” Insha’Allah more from the lecture will be shared in coming days.
Abdullah ibn Abbas (ra) said:
“If you look in the Qur’an where Allah says ‘O you who believe…’ and look after that phrase you will find one of two things: Either an order bringing a benefit to you or an order preventing you from harm.”
Examples:
“O you who believe! if an evil-doer comes to you with a report, look carefully into it, lest you harm a people in ignorance, then be sorry for what you have done.” 49:6
This commands you to check news in order to prevent you from harming people by spreading false information in ignorance.
“O you who believe! fasting is prescribed for you, as it was prescribed for those before you, so that you may attain taqwa.” 2:183
This commands you to fast in order to bring the benefit of taqwa.
Anyone else wish to share examples?