9. Surah al-Tawbah | سورة التوبة

Quran Recitation - Hashem Nabil | تلاوة القرآن - هاشم نبيل

Verses 1-12 are about the party of treaties and rules and regulations which must be strictly followed by Muslims unless the other party does not break them.

Verses 13-37 direct the Muslims to fight with the nonbelievers (The Jews & Christians) and warn the non-believers about the consequences of their mischievous acts.

Verses 38-70 are about rewards they will receive as promised by God if they take active part in conflict with disbelief. Because this is the criteria that distinguish the Muslims from Hypocrites and true Muslims should take part in jihad without caring about dangers, difficulties, and temptations.

Verses 73-90 are about the problems of hypocrites and also distinguish the characteristics of hypocrites from true Muslims. These verses also provide the rules to govern the hypocrites.

Verses 91-110 are about the people who did not accompany the Holy Prophet in Jihad to Tabuk (Ghazwa Tabuk) and talk about the different categorize of people who could not join Prophet (PBUH). The categorize included the disabled people, the sick, the indigent, hypocrites, believers who confessed their mistake of not joining upon the return of Holy Prophet (PBUH). All the categorize of the people will be judged on the day of judgment based on their intention and circumstances of not joining Tabuk.

Verses 111-118 are about characteristics of the believers and they have been assured to have the help and guidance from God. The Chapter states that three categorize of the believers which could not take part in Tabuk will be forgiven because of their sincerity.

verses 119-127 deal with the general instructions of guidance for believers.

Verses 128-129 conclude the message, that follow the massager who is true well-wisher and trust God, the Lord of Universe.
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The source of this article is: Summary of Holy Quran: An Ultimate Guide Series