Surah Al-Kafirun Along with its Meaning and Virtues for Muslim Ummah

Kapanlagi.com - Surat Al Kafirun is one of the surahs in the Quran and is included in the Makkiyah surah group because it was revealed when the Prophet Muhammad was in Mecca. This surah is one of the short surahs because it only contains 6 verses and is often read in prayer.

For those of you who want to know more about Surat Al Kafirun, there are several explanations about the history of the surah. How Surat Al Kafirun was revealed and the benefits we can get if we often read Surat Al Kafirun regularly. Of course, this explanation will give us knowledge to be closer to Allah SWT.

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Therefore, according to various sources, here is the content of Surat Al Kafirun along with its meaning and benefits.

1. History of Surah Al-Kafirun

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Surah Al-Kafirun is one of the short surahs that are often recited by Muslims during prayer. As it is a frequently recited surah, you should also know how it was revealed to earth.

Surah Al-Kafirun belongs to the Makkiyah surahs as it was revealed when Prophet Muhammad was in Mecca and was revealed after Surah Al-Maun. Al-Kafirun is the 109th surah consisting of 6 verses. This surah contains about tolerance in faith and worship. Surah Al-Kafirun was revealed at the time when the unbelieving Quraysh tribe tried to influence Prophet Muhammad SAW.

The tribe offered wealth to Prophet Muhammad so that he could become the richest person in the city of Mecca and would marry the woman he desired. However, the unbelievers had a condition that Prophet Muhammad had to worship the idols that had become their gods within a year.

In general, Surah Al-Kafirun states that Prophet Muhammad will not worship any god except Allah and will not follow what the unbelievers call for. This became a confirmation and distinction between Islam and the religion practiced by the unbelievers. That is why this surah was finally revealed and has become one of the frequently recited surahs until now.

2. Surah Al-Kafirun and Its Meaning

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And here is the recitation of Surah Al-Kafirun along with its meaning:

1. Qul yaa ayyuhal-kaafirun

Meaning: "Say: 'O disbelievers!'

2. Laa a'budu maa ta'budun

Meaning: "I will not worship what you worship.

3. Wa laa antum 'aabiduna maa a'bud

Meaning: "Nor will you worship what I worship.

4. Wa laa ana 'aabidum maa 'abattum

Meaning: "And I will not worship what you have been worshipping.

5. Wa laa antum 'aabiduna maa a'bud

Meaning: "And you will not worship what I worship.

6. Lakum diinukum wa liya diin

Meaning: "To you be your religion, and to me my religion."

3. Tafsir Surah Al-Kafirun and Its Meaning, Verses 1-6

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As mentioned in the previous review, the meaning of Surah Al-Kafirun is The Disbelievers. In this surah, it explains the issues of faith, belief, and worship. Surah Al-Kafirun was revealed by Allah SWT as a firm statement from the Prophet Muhammad SAW to the disbelievers that he would not leave Islam to worship idols like they do.

Surah Al-Kafirun has its own interpretation from verses 1 to 6. There is also an interpretation that Surah Al-Kafirun from verses 1-6 is about tolerance of religious communities within certain limits. The explanation of the interpretation of Surah Al-Kafirun from verses 1-6 is as follows:

1. Interpretation of Surah Al-Kafirun from Verses 1-2

The explanation of the interpretation of Surah Al-Kafirun from verses 1-2, which means "Say: "O disbelievers" and "I do not worship what you worship.", means that the Prophet Muhammad SAW declares that if the God they worship is not the same as the God he worships. This is because the God they worship has a form, shape, children, helpers, and so on. Meanwhile, the God worshiped by the Prophet Muhammad SAW has the attribute of being One, Eternal, Perfect, without any partners, without a form, not bound by anything, without children or wives, and cannot be compared to anything. This is the difference in the attributes of the God worshiped by the disbelievers and the Prophet Muhammad SAW. In addition, the Prophet Muhammad SAW will not be influenced by what they (the disbelievers) worship.

2. Interpretation of Surah Al-Kafirun from Verse 3

The interpretation of Surah Al-Kafirun from verse 3, which means "And you are not worshipers of what I worship." The meaning of this verse in Surah Al-Kafirun explains that the Prophet Muhammad SAW only worships Allah SWT. Similarly, the disbelievers who believe in the God they worship. This is because the attributes of the God they worship are different from the attributes of the God the Prophet Muhammad SAW worships. Therefore, there is no similarity between the God of the disbelievers and the God worshiped by the Prophet Muhammad SAW.

3. Interpretation of Surah Al-Kafirun from Verses 4-5

The meaning of Surah Al-Kafirun from verse 4 is "And I will not worship what you worship." while the meaning of Surah Al-Kafirun from verse 5 is "Nor will you worship what I worship." The interpretation of Surah Al-Kafirun from verses 4-5 is that the God worshiped by the disbelievers is not eternal, it can change, and is different in the future. Meanwhile, the God worshiped by the Prophet Muhammad SAW is eternal, absolute, without any partners, without any rivals or changes in the worship and obedience of Muslims. In addition, the interpretation of verses 4-5 also explains the difference in worship between unbelievers and Muslims.

4. Interpretation of Surah Al-Kafirun Verse 6

Meanwhile, in verse 6, there is an interpretation that explains the punishment for what they worship, in this case, the unbelievers. It also explains that the religion they worship cannot be mixed. According to Ibn Kathir, based on Imam Bukhari's interpretation of the verse Lakum diinukum refers to unbelievers, and wa liya diin refers to Muslims.

That is the explanation of the interpretation of Surah Al-Kafirun verse 1-6. This makes it easy for you to understand the meaning and true meaning of Surah Al-Kafirun.

4. The Virtues of Surah Al-Kafirun

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Here are some virtues of reading Surah Al-Kafirun:

1. Strengthening faith

Because Surah Al-Kafirun contains about the submission and obedience of Muslims to Allah, by reading and practicing it every day can strengthen the foundation of a Muslim's faith. In the verses of Al-Kafirun, it shows that a person is one who declares and testifies only to Allah SWT.

2. Feared by Satan

Surah Al-Kafirun is a surah that is feared by Satan. This is narrated by Ibn Abbas, according to him, there is no surah that Satan fears more than Surah Al-Kafirun. "There is nothing in the Quran that is more frightening to Satan than Qul Ya Ayyuhal-Kafirun, because it is monotheism and liberation from polytheism."

3. Getting reward like a quarter of the Quran

According to Sheikh Ibn 'Abbaz, reading Surah Al-Kafirun four times is equal to completing the Quran. However, it does not mean that you no longer need to read the Quran, because a Muslim should read the Quran every day.

4. Free from polytheism

If a Muslim regularly reads Surah Al-Kafirun, especially before going to bed, then they will be free from polytheism. As in a hadith, the Prophet said:

"Read Qul ya Ayyuhal-kafirun and then sleep at the end of it, indeed that verse frees from polytheism." (Narrated by Abu Dawud from Farwah bin Naufal).

5. Teaching tolerance

In life, there will certainly be differences in beliefs among communities. However, verse 6 of Surah Al-Kafirun explains that 'For you is your religion, and for me is my religion', meaning that with a belief in Allah, Muslims must live a tolerant life in accordance with the purpose of human creation, which is only to worship Allah.

6. Building courage to face infidels

In Surah Al-Kafirun, there is a meaning that Muslims must be ready to fight against and oppose infidels, that Islam cannot be equated with their religion. Muslims and infidels are certainly different, and this is shown in Surah Al-Kafirun.

7. Defender between Islam and infidels

Surah Al-Kafirun becomes a differentiator between Islam and infidels. This is shown by the verse that what is worshiped, followed, and whatever becomes the rule of Islam is not the same as what they (infidels) believe. They cannot become a Muslim and Muslims cannot become them. This is the virtue of this verse, making it an identity and differentiator between Muslims and non-Muslims.

8. Building Islamic optimism

In history, Surah Al-Kafirun also became a motivator and builder of optimism so that Muslims are not afraid and scared in fighting against infidelity. Everything is done so that Islam wins and can provide rahmatan lil alamin for the universe.

5. The Wisdom of Practicing Surah Al-Kafirun, Verses 1-6

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Meanwhile, there are several wisdoms in practicing Surah Al-Kafirun, meaning verses 1-6. Among the wisdoms of practicing Surah Al-Kafirun are as follows. Let's check what are the wisdoms of practicing Surah Al-Kafirun, meaning verses 1-6.

1. Invitation to tolerance among religious communities. This is found in Surah Al-Kafirun verse 6.

2. Those who practice it will be forgiven for all past sins. Likewise, the sins of their parents.

3. Can be practiced before sleeping and be protected from polytheism.

4. Makes us appreciate the beliefs of others to embrace the religion they believe in without coercion.

5. Prevents us from negative behavior, insulting others, and acting unfairly towards fellow believers.

6. Protected from behavior that leads to acts of polytheism.

That is the content of Surah Al-Kafirun along with its meaning and virtues. Hopefully, all the discussions about Surah Al-Kafirun above can be useful for all of you.

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