Benefits and wisdom in the story of the believers’ fight, led by Taloot, peace be upon him, against Goliath and his army..
Selections from the Book The King Prophets...
Written by Dr. Ali Muhammad Al-Sallabi...
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The striving believer group has not matured its faith education; It is a general human trait that can only be changed by high, long-term, and profoundly influential education. It is a trait that leadership must be careful of and consider on the bumpy road, so as not to be surprised by it and then the matter becomes worse! It is expected from human groups that have not been freed from stains, melted, or purified from these consequences. A few of the Children of Israel were patient, and these patient people were Allah’s dominant group, and the blood of life flowed through the nation after the victory of that small group, and after that, Allah’s Prophet David led it to places of victory and victory. Those who turn away from carrying out His command, and wrong themselves by disobeying Him. The verses indicate the perfection of His knowledge, and that He, Glory be to Him, knows what will happen before it happens. Allah Almighty knew that most of them would not submit to His command, nor surrender to His law. However, Allah Almighty responded to their request, charged them with jihad, and prepared for them its reasons, as a test for them and to demonstrate the virtue of the small righteous group that submitted to His command and His divine decree, the Almighty.
Among the benefits of these Quranic stories are:
- It is forbidden to abandon fighting for the sake of Allah.
- Armies must have a commander to lead them.
- It is necessary to obey the leader.
- The rank of prophethood is higher than that of kingship, because they asked their prophet to send them a king.
- Testing the claimant of something to determine the truth of his claim.
- Arousing enthusiasm for fighting for the sake of Allah by mentioning the condition of the oppressed.
- Some of those who claim to do good deeds may not be proven if the time comes for seriousness.
- Among the permissible things to fight are: removing injustice from the oppressed, returning them to their homes, and rescuing their descendants from the hands of the oppressors.
- Allah tests His servants by performing duties and abandoning forbidden things.
- Part of worship is steadfastness when tested.
Pointing out that it is not right to underestimate enemies and wish to meet them; Because many of those who claim courage and steadfastness may flee if they meet them. That is why the Prophet Muhammad (Allah’s prayers and peace be upon him) said: “O people do not desire to meet the enemy, ask Allah, Most High, for health and security. When you meet them (the enemy) have patience and endurance”.
- To abandon doing what Allah has enjoined is unjust.
- Taking the necessary steps to confront the enemies and prepare for fighting them - in order to liberate Muslim countries and rescue their prisoners - is a duty. This differs from empty wishes and claims based on underestimating the enemy and self-deception.
- Beware of changing intentions and disintegration of motivation and resolve to do good.
- Taking away children is harder on the soul, because of the need for them now and in the future.
- Scholars control and direct public enthusiasm.
- Reminding the plaintiff of who he really is.
- Life is easy in the eyes of the oppressed and robbed; they will be more prepared to fight.
- There is no contradiction between fighting for the sake of Allah and reclaiming stolen homes and captured offspring. Rather, the latter is used to enhance the drive toward the former.
Episode references:
- Ali Muhammad Al-Sallabi, The King Prophets, pp. 68-70.
- Tafsir Al-Zahraween: Al-Baqarah and Al-Imran, Muhammad Saleh Al-Munajjid, Dar Al-Obaikan, Riyadh, 1st edition, 2016 AD, p. 408.
For further information and review of the sources for the article, see:
The Book of King Prophets on the official website of Sheikh Dr. Ali Muhammad Al-Sallabi:
