Quran 9:43

QUESTION: Verse 9:43 says: “GOD has pardoned you; why did you give them permission, before you could distinguish those who are truthful from the liars? Is the question in this verse being addressed to Prophet Muhammad?

ANSWER: The verse after 9:43 answers your question. The messenger has the right to ask for your participation in the affairs of the congregation or when he needs help for any matter, in the cause of GOD. Those who volunteer gladly demonstrate the righteousness of their hearts, while those who make up flimsy excuses to avoid participation and contribution of their time and money are called hypocrites. Such people suffer the fate as GOD has stated for the hypocrites. This verse was not only applicable to prophet…

9:43 GOD has pardoned you (the messenger): “Why did you give them permission, before you could distinguish those who are truthful from the liars?9:44 Those who truly believe in GOD and the Last Day do not ask your permission to evade the opportunity to strive with their money and their lives. GOD is fully aware of the righteous.

Note that verse 9:43 reads: GOD has pardoned you: “Why did you give them permission, before you could distinguish those who are truthful from the liars?” Now reflect, that verse 3:179 Part reads: “GOD is not to leave the believers as you are (addressing the messenger), without distinguishing the bad from the good.”

This means that it is really GOD who puts the believers to the Test through His messenger, who may not fully realize and comprehend as he is only a human like you, and may let you off the hook, but GOD will not. GOD is in control of all matters, and is the only ONE who can forgive you or punish you. When you follow the messenger’s command, you should do it out of reverence for GOD, and realize the command as coming straight from GOD to you. In verse 3:179, it mentions the believers being tested and sorted out by…