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Al-Baqara | الْبَقَرَة | MaddinahMaddiniSerial: Revelation: 87Verses: 286Parah: 1,2,3Rukus: 40Sajda: ---
Vertical Arabic calligraphy of Al-Baqarah 2:207 about selling soul for Allah's pleasure on serene background
Vertical Islamic art with Al-Baqarah 2:207 in Arabic and English about true believers
Horizontal Islamic art with Al-Baqarah 2:207 in Arabic and Urdu about true believers
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وَمِنَ النَّاسِ مَنۡ يَّشۡرِىۡ نَفۡسَهُ ابۡتِغَآءَ مَرۡضَاتِ اللّٰهِ‌ؕ وَاللّٰهُ رَءُوۡفٌ ۢ بِالۡعِبَادِ‏

Word By Word —
wamina
And of
اور میں سے
l-nāsi
the people
لوگوں

man
(is the one) who
کوئی وہ ہے
yashrī
sells
جو بیچتا ہے
nafsahu
his own self
اپنے نفس کو
ib'tighāa
seeking
تلاش کرنے کے لیے۔ چاہنے کے لیے
marḍāti
pleasure
رضا
l-lahi
(of) Allah
اللہ کی
wal-lahu
And Allah
اور اللہ
raūfun
(is) full of Kindness
شفقت کرنے والا ہے
bil-ʿibādi
to His servants
بندوں پر

Wamina annasi man yashreenafsahu ibtighaa mardati Allahi wallahuraoofun bilAAibad

——— Transliteration

What Does Surah Al-Baqara Ayah 207 Mean? - Common Questions & Answers

Explore the meaning, interpretation, and Islamic explanation of Surah Al-Baqara Ayah 207 from the Holy Quran. Find answers to frequently asked questions about this verse, its context, and significance in Islamic teachings.

❓Who was Al-Baqarah 2:207 revealed about according to scholars?

According to Ibn Abbas, Anas, and other scholars, this verse was revealed about Suhayb ibn Sinan ar-Rumi, who sacrificed all his wealth to the Quraysh in order to migrate to Madinah for his faith.

❓What is the story of Suhayb's migration and sacrifice?

When Suhayb wanted to migrate from Makkah to Madinah, the Quraysh stopped him and demanded he leave his wealth behind. He agreed, sacrificing all his possessions for the sake of faith, and Allah revealed this verse in his honor.

❓What did Prophet Muhammad say about Suhayb's sacrifice?

When Suhayb reached Madinah, the Prophet said 'Profitable was your deal, Abu Yahya! Profitable was your deal!' (rabih al-bay' aba yahya), praising his spiritual transaction of worldly wealth for Allah's pleasure.

❓What does 'selling oneself for Allah's pleasure' mean?

It means dedicating one's entire life, wealth, and being to seeking Allah's approval, sacrificing worldly interests for spiritual gain, and prioritizing divine pleasure over personal desires.

❓How does this verse contrast with the previous verses about hypocrites?

While previous verses described hypocrites who use religion for worldly gain and spread corruption, this verse praises sincere believers who sacrifice worldly possessions for spiritual advancement and Allah's pleasure.

❓What does 'Allah is kind to His servants' teach us?

This phrase (Allah ra'uf bil-ibad) shows that Allah's mercy and compassion are especially abundant for those who sincerely sacrifice for His sake, rewarding their devotion with divine kindness and blessings.

❓How can modern Muslims apply this verse's teachings?

Modern Muslims can 'sell themselves' for Allah's pleasure by prioritizing faith over material gain, making sacrifices for religious obligations, helping others for divine reward, and choosing eternal benefit over temporary worldly advantage.

❓Does this verse apply only to Suhayb or to all believers?

While revealed about Suhayb's specific situation, scholars agree this verse applies to every mujahid and sincere believer who sacrifices for Allah's sake, as confirmed by its connection to Quran 9:111 about divine purchase of believers' lives.
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