Surah An-Nisa 4:104

The Order for Ample Remembrance After the Fear Prayer

Allah commands Dhikr after finishing the Fear prayer, in particular, even though such Dhikr is encouraged after finishing other types of prayer in general. In the case of Fear prayer, Dhikr is encouraged even more because the pillars of the prayer are diminished since they move about while performing it, etc., unlike other prayers. Allah said about the Sacred Months,

(so wrong not yourselves therein), even though injustice is prohibited all year long. However, injustice is particularly outlawed during the Sacred Months due to their sanctity and honor. So Allah's statement,

(When you have finished Salah, remember Allah standing, sitting down, and on your sides,) means, in all conditions,

(But when you are free from danger perform the Salah.) when you are safe, tranquil and fear subsides,

(perform the Salah) by performing it as you were commanded; fulfilling its obligations, with humbleness, completing the bowing and prostration positions etc. Allah's statement,

(Verily, the Salah is Kitaban on the believers at fixed hours.) means, enjoined, as Ibn `Abbas stated. Ibn `Abbas also said, "The prayer has a fixed time, just as the case with Hajj." Similar is reported from Mujahid, Salim bin `Abdullah, `Ali bin Al-Husayn, Muhammad bin `Ali, Al-Hasan, Muqatil. As-Suddi and `Atiyah Al-`Awfi.

The Encouragement to Pursue the Enemy Despite Injuries

Allah's statement,

(And don't be weak in the pursuit of the enemy;) means, do not weaken your resolve in pursuit of your enemy. Rather, pursue them vigorously, fight them and be wary of them.

(if you are suffering then surely they are suffering as you are suffering,) meaning, just as you suffer from injuries and death, the same happens to the enemy. In another Ayah, Allah said,

(If you suffer a harm, be sure a similar harm has struck the others). Allah then said,

(but you have a hope from Allah that for which they hope not;) meaning, you and they are equal regarding the injuries and pain that you suffer from. However, you hope for Allah's reward, victory and aid, just as He has promised you in His Book and by the words of his Messenger . Surely, Allah's promise is true. On the other hand, your enemies do not have hope for any of this. So, it is you, not they, who should be eager to fight so that you establish the Word of Allah and raise it high. i

(And Allah is Ever All-Knowing, All-Wise.) means, He is most knowledgeable and wise in all what He decides, decrees, wills and acts on concerning various worldly and religious ordainments, and He is worthy of praise in all conditions.

Kemudian diterangkan bahwa sesudah selesai pasukan Islam menunaikan ibadah salat, haruslah dia siap kembali menghadapi musuh. Jangan ada sedikit pun rasa gentar dalam menghadapi musuh. Dalam peperangan bila tidak menyerang pasti diserang. Pada ayat ini sebenarnya ada perintah untuk teguh menghadapi musuh, karena semangat tempur yang lebih tinggi akan menentukan keberhasilan. Allah memerintahkan agar pasukan Islam senantiasa bersiaga dengan tawakal pada Allah. Kesudahan suatu peperangan ialah penderitaan, dan penderitaan bukan saja bagi si penyerang bahkan juga bagi yang diserang.

"Jika kamu (pada Perang Uhud) mendapat luka, maka mereka pun (pada Perang Badar) mendapat luka yang serupa. ¦." (Â'li 'Imran/3:140).

Jika musuh dapat sabar menahan derita, mengapa kaum Muslimin tidak sabar? Pasukan Islam patut lebih sabar dan lebih tabah dari orang kafir, karena mereka mempunyai harapan dari Allah yang tidak dimiliki oleh orang kafir. Allah menjanjikan kepada mujahid Islam sekurang-kurangnya memperoleh satu dari dua keberuntungan. Yaitu mereka memperoleh kemenangan dalam pertempuran atau surga bagi yang syahid. Janji Allah ini mendorong setiap pejuang Islam untuk berjuang lebih gigih, sabar dan berani. Allah Maha Mengetahui segala apa yang bermanfaat bagi agama dan bagi kaum Muslimin. Dia tidak akan memikulkan beban di luar kesanggupan mereka, karena Dia Mahabijaksana. Sesuai dengan ilmu dan kebijaksanaan-Nya, maka keuntungan pasti dipihak yang benar dan kehancuran pasti di pihak yang batil.