يٰٓاَيُّهَا الَّذِيۡنَ اٰمَنُوۡا لَا تَقُوۡلُوۡا رَاعِنَا وَقُوۡلُوۡا انظُرۡنَا وَاسۡمَعُوۡا‌ؕ وَلِلۡڪٰفِرِيۡنَ عَذَابٌ اَلِيۡمٌ‏ 

Question 1

❓Why did Allah forbid saying 'Ra'ina'?

Answer

Allah forbade saying 'Ra'ina' because the Jews used to mispronounce it as an insult in Hebrew while appearing to show respect. To prevent this mockery and maintain dignity, believers were commanded to use 'Unzurna' instead.

Question 2

❓What does 'Unzurna' mean in Arabic?

Answer

'Unzurna' means 'make us understand' or 'favor us with your attention.' It is a respectful way of requesting someone's attention or explanation, showing proper courtesy and reverence.

Question 3

❓How should Muslims speak respectfully?

Answer

Muslims should use clear, unambiguous words that show genuine respect. They should avoid language that can be misinterpreted or mocked, listen attentively, and maintain proper etiquette in all religious and social conversations.

Question 4

❓What is proper Islamic conversation etiquette?

Answer

Islamic conversation etiquette includes using respectful language, listening attentively, speaking clearly without ambiguity, avoiding words that can be misunderstood, and showing genuine reverence especially in religious discussions.

Question 5

❓Why is respectful language important in Islam?

Answer

Respectful language reflects inner faith, maintains dignity of religious teachings, prevents misunderstandings, and demonstrates proper Islamic character (akhlaq). It also protects against mockery and preserves the sanctity of religious communication.

Question 6

❓How should believers listen to religious teachings?

Answer

Believers should listen attentively (wa sma'u), with full concentration and respect. This means giving complete attention, avoiding distractions, and approaching religious teachings with reverence and the intention to understand and implement them.

Question 7

❓What manners should Muslims observe in speech?

Answer

Muslims should use clear, respectful language, avoid ambiguous words that can be misinterpreted, speak with sincerity, listen attentively to others, and maintain proper courtesy especially in religious contexts and when addressing religious leaders.

Question 8

❓Why did Jews misuse the word 'Ra'ina'?

Answer

Some Jews deliberately mispronounced 'Ra'ina' to make it sound like a Hebrew insult while appearing to use respectful Arabic. This was their way of mocking the Prophet while seeming innocent, which led to this divine prohibition.

يٰٓاَيُّهَا الَّذِيۡنَ اٰمَنُوۡا لَا تَقُوۡلُوۡا رَاعِنَا وَقُوۡلُوۡا انظُرۡنَا وَاسۡمَعُوۡا‌ؕ وَلِلۡڪٰفِرِيۡنَ عَذَابٌ اَلِيۡمٌ‏ 

Word By Word —
yāayyuhā
O you
اے
alladhīna
who
لوگو !

Ya ayyuha allatheena amanoola taqooloo raAAina waqooloo onthurnawasmaAAoo walilkafireena AAathabun aleem

What Does Surah Al-Baqara Ayah 104 Mean? - Common Questions & Answers

❓Why did Allah forbid saying 'Ra'ina'?

❓What does 'Unzurna' mean in Arabic?

❓How should Muslims speak respectfully?

❓What is proper Islamic conversation etiquette?

❓Why is respectful language important in Islam?

❓How should believers listen to religious teachings?

❓What manners should Muslims observe in speech?

❓Why did Jews misuse the word 'Ra'ina'?

يٰٓاَيُّهَا الَّذِيۡنَ اٰمَنُوۡا لَا تَقُوۡلُوۡا رَاعِنَا وَقُوۡلُوۡا انظُرۡنَا وَاسۡمَعُوۡا‌ؕ وَلِلۡڪٰفِرِيۡنَ عَذَابٌ اَلِيۡمٌ‏ 

Word By Word —يٰٓاَيُّهَاyāayyuhāO youاےالَّذِيۡنَalladhīnawhoلوگو !اٰمَنُوۡا

Ya ayyuha allatheena amanoola taqooloo raAAina waqooloo onthurnawasmaAAoo walilkafireena AAathabun aleem

What Does Surah Al-Baqara Ayah 104 Mean? - Common Questions & Answers

❓Why did Allah forbid saying 'Ra'ina'?

❓What does 'Unzurna' mean in Arabic?

❓How should Muslims speak respectfully?

❓What is proper Islamic conversation etiquette?

❓Why is respectful language important in Islam?

❓How should believers listen to religious teachings?

❓What manners should Muslims observe in speech?

❓Why did Jews misuse the word 'Ra'ina'?

Word By Word —
yāayyuhā
O you
اے
alladhīna
who
لوگو !