The meaning of al-irja' in the saying of Allah the Exalted: {And others are awaiting the command of Allah}?
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Question:
He has another section regarding a noble verse in His saying, Blessed and Exalted is He:[At-Tawbah 9:106] What is the meaning of al-irja' here?
Answer:
It refers to the delay; Allah delayed their case. These were among those who lagged behind in the expedition to Tabuk. Allah held their case in suspense until they repented and turned to Allah, Mighty and Majestic, so He accepted their repentance. Yes.
He has another section regarding a noble verse in His saying, Blessed and Exalted is He:
And [there are] others deferred until the command of Allah
وَآخَرُونَ مُرْجَوْنَ لِأَمْرِ اللَّهِAnswer:
It refers to the delay; Allah delayed their case. These were among those who lagged behind in the expedition to Tabuk. Allah held their case in suspense until they repented and turned to Allah, Mighty and Majestic, so He accepted their repentance. Yes.
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، 2178 - المراد بالإرجاء في قوله تعالى: {وَآخَرُونَ مُرْجَوْنَ لِأَمْرِ اللَّهِ}؟ - الشيخ صالح الفوزان — youtube.com
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