Some commentators understand that the above instruction of...

Some commentators understand that the above instruction of overlook and forgiveness, was later on abrogated by the commandment of JIHAD, or the Sacred Fight for the cause. Then reference is made to the first chapter of Qura"n, called, the ``OPENING OF THE BOOK''. It consists of seven verses which are frequently repeated and reiteraited in our Daily Prayers saying:ِ ``And verily We have given you the seven for reiteration and the great Qura"n.

(ITSELF)'' Besides the seven verses for the prayer, there is the Great Glorious QURA"N itself, which is indeed the greatest gift of God for Mankind, and specially for Muslims. There are many gifts like; strength and health, rank and wealth, honor and respect, and etc., but none of them can be compared in value with the glorious Qura"n, which is the main source of confidence and tranquility, and the principle cause of the spiritual peace and consent.

Then the prophet is instructed, not to care for what some of the worldly minded seculars have earned and enjoy:ِ ``Do not strain your eyes to what We have given to some couples of them to enjoy, nor grieve on that account.'' Here in this verse the prophet is addressed not to grieve over certain couples of people who enjoy some of God's bounties, and who are puffed up with pride and vanity.

In the first instance this instruction was addressed to our prophet, but in fact it applies to all the believers. It reminds us of the famous proverb:ِ ``O, Door! I am telling you, that the wall may listen.'' The verse NO.88 ends in the phrase:ِ ``Lower your wing for the believers.'' This is a metaphor from a bird who lower her wing in a tender love for her chickens.