Verses 1-6 describe that don’t make friends with those who are enemies of God and the Muslims. Moreover, don’t send secret messages even if you have the relatives on another side. An example of Abraham has been quoted that he was disassociated from his folk, although, he prayed for his father.
In verses 7-20 God gives the prediction of friendship between Meccans and Medinan. God forbids friendship with those who fight with you because of religion and expel you from your homes. Examine those women who come from the region of enemies and don’t send them back, give them their bridal dues, if you lost your women to the disbelievers or they went on the other side. Then, give those whose wives have gone the equivalent of what they had spent. Prophets (PBUH) can get allegiance from women on six things: i) they will not deny the oneness of God, ii) will not steal, iii) will not indulge into unlawful sexual intercourse, iv) will not kill their children, v) will not bring forth slander and vi) will not disobey God and Prophet Muhammad (PBUH).
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By Muhammad Farooq and Nagina Kanwal (© 2019 Muhammad Farooq and Nagina Kanwal)
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The source of this article is: Summary of Holy Quran: An Ultimate Guide Series