The Meaning of Allah the Exalted’s Saying: “O you who believe, take care of yourselves”
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Question:
What is the meaning of the verse[Al-Ma'idah 5:105]?
Answer:
“Take care of yourselves” is a noun used as a verb, meaning: adhere to yourselves, so do not be deceived by those who fall into evil, sins, and transgressions. Rather, you must elevate yourselves above that and bind yourselves to the obedience of Allah. A person should not say, “Everyone is like this,” and thereby fall into the same deviations they have fallen into. Rather, when this becomes apparent among people, he must bind himself to the obedience of Allah. The Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him) said: The common people, meaning: do not follow them or walk in their path. Rather, bind yourself to the obedience of Allah the Exalted and Mighty. And do not say what some people say, “Everyone is like this.” When he is advised about some defect in his religion, he says, “Everyone is like this.” Well, you are commanded to take care of yourself, and do not look at people; their sins are upon them, and your sin is upon you. Yes.
What is the meaning of the verse
O you who have believed, upon you is [responsibility for] yourselves
يَا أَيُّهَا الَّذِينَ آمَنُوا عَلَيْكُمْ أَنفُسَكُمْAnswer:
“Take care of yourselves” is a noun used as a verb, meaning: adhere to yourselves, so do not be deceived by those who fall into evil, sins, and transgressions. Rather, you must elevate yourselves above that and bind yourselves to the obedience of Allah. A person should not say, “Everyone is like this,” and thereby fall into the same deviations they have fallen into. Rather, when this becomes apparent among people, he must bind himself to the obedience of Allah. The Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him) said:
With regard to this verse, when you see greed that is obeyed, desires that are followed, and every person with an opinion being pleased with his own opinion, then take care of yourself and leave others alone.
عند هذه الآية إذا رأيتم شحا مطاعا وهوى متبعا وإعجاب كل ذي رأي برأيه فعليك نفسك ودع عنك
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، [3417] معنى قوله تعالى: "يا أيها الذين آمنوا عليكم أنفسكم" - صالح الفوزان — youtube.com
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