This is the true place of these two verses in the scheme of this chapter...

This is the true place of these two verses in the scheme of this chapter; they are a sort of resume of the chapter.

This observation should be enough to further repudiate the claims of the commentators a) that these verses were connected with the preceding one: "and whether you manifest what is in your souls or hide it, Allah will call you to account for it"; b) that this preceding verse imposed a duty upon every soul beyond the limit of its ability; c) that the first of these verses, "The Apostle believes . . .

and to Thee is (our) march", describes how the companions submitted to, and accepted, this imposition of duty beyond the limit of their ability; d) And that the second of these verses, "Allah does not impose . . . help us against the unbelieving people", abrogated that verse which imposed such duty. Moreover, our explanation is in perfect harmony with the reported "reason of revelation" of this chapter, that it was the first chapter revealed at Medina.

The Prophet emigrated to Medina, and settled therein; the Medinite believers, that is, the Helpers (ansar), eagerly accepted the divine religion, and stood up to help the Apostle of Allah with their properties and lives; the Emigrant believers (muhajirun) abandoned their properties and homes, and left their families and children in the cause of Islam, and came to Medina to remain with the Messenger of Allah (s.a.w.a.).

That was indeed the time when Allah should have praised them for their answering the Call of His Prophet with acceptance and obedience, and thanked them for their submission. The last sentence "Thou art our Guardian, so help us against the unbelieving people" also indicates that this prayer was at a time when Islam had begun its march forward, and when there was danger of attack from the unbelievers.

This verse contains wonders of elocution; there is generality followed by specification, and brevity by amplification; it shows the servants of Allah the perfect way of submission and servitude; and, in short, contains all the basic elements of perfection and felicity. **COMMENTARY ** QUR'AN: The Apostle believes in what has been revealed to him from his Lord, and (so do) the believers: This makes known the belief of the Apostle and the believers.

The Apostle has been mentioned separately as the one who believes in what has been revealed to him from his Lord; then the believers have been joined to him in this virtue; it has been done to maintain the dignity of the Apostle.