And if We had prescribed for them...
And if We had prescribed for them: Kill yourselves or go forth from your homes, they would not have done it except a few of them; and if they had done what they were admonished, it would have certainly been better for them and most efficacious in strengthening (them) (4 :65-66) . Those who truly believe are really strong in their servitude and submission, in words and in deeds; in appearance and in secret.
Yet such perfect believers shall be placed in a rank behind those upon whom Allâh has bestowed favours; that is why Allâh has said, "these are with those . . ." and not, ‘among…
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