What is the simplified explanation of the verse from Surat Al-Mumtahanah that begins with, "They expel the Messenger and yourselves for believing in Allah, your Lord; if you have come forth to strive in My way," in order to remove the whispers related to it?
This verse forbids believers from taking the enemies of Allah and their own enemies as allies, because they disbelieved in what came from Allah and expelled the Messenger and the believers from their homes. This verse was revealed due to the story of Hatib ibn Abi Balta'ah, when he wrote to the people of Mecca informing them of the Messenger's affair. Allah forgave him for his participation in the Battle of Badr. The verse emphasizes that the disbelievers expelled the Messenger and the believers due to their hatred of their faith in Allah, and clarifies that showing affection to them and revealing secrets to them is a deviation from the path of truth.
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