Page 205 - The Traits of True Believers

In this lesson of Sūrah At-Tawbah (verses 112-116), Shaykh Dr. Aḥsan Ḥanīf highlights the qualities of true believers—those who repent, worship sincerely, and uphold righteousness. The verses also address the prohibition of seeking forgiveness for polytheists after their fate is made clear, as demonstrated in Prophet Ibrahim’s عَلَيْهِ السَّلَامُ disassociation from his father. Furthermore, Allāh عَزَّ وَجَلَّ reassures that He does not lead people astray after guiding them without first clarifying His commands. The lesson concludes with a reminder of Allāh’s absolute dominion over life and death, affirming that He alone is the ultimate Guardian and Helper.