Surah Muhammad Tafseer

That is because Allah is the Protector of all those who believe, whereas the disbelievers have no protector.

After the battle of Uhud, Abu Sufyan Sakhr bin Harb, the commander of the idolators at that time, inquired about the Prophet, Abu Bakr, and Umar, may Allah be pleased with them. When he heard no response, he announced:

"Verily, those three have died!"

Umar then responded to him:"You lie, O enemy of Allah! Allah has indeed saved those who will displease you. Indeed, those whom you mentioned are all alive!"

Abu Sufyan then said:"Well, today makes up for (the defeat on) the day of Badr, and the war has its ups and downs. And indeed, you are going to find mutilation (in the bodies of your dead) that I did not command, nor did I prohibit."

Then he turned around chanting:"Glory to Hubal (their greatest idol), Glory to Hubal."

Allah's Messenger said:

أَلَا تُجِيبُوهُ

Aren't you going to respond to him?

The Companions said:"What should we say, O Messenger of Allah"

He said:

قُولُوا اللهُ أَعْلَى وَأَجَل

Say:"Allah is Most High and Most Glorious."

Then Abu Sufyan said:"We have Al-`Uzza (their second idol), and you have no `Uzza. (honor)."

Allah's Messenger said:

أَلَا تُجِيبُوهُ

Aren't you all going to respond to him?

They said:"What should we say, O Messenger of Allah"

He said:

قُولُوا اللهُ مَوْلَانَا وَلَا مَوْلَى لَكُم

Say:"Allah is our Protector, and you have no protector."

Allah then says