The Holy Quran 59:13 — Surah Al-Hashr

Arabic text

لَأَنتُمْ أَشَدُّ رَهْبَةً فِى صُدُورِهِم مِّنَ ٱللَّهِ ۚ ذَٰلِكَ بِأَنَّهُمْ قَوْمٌ لَّا يَفْقَهُونَ

Translation

Without doubt the fear that they (the Munaafiqeen) have in their hearts for you (Muslims) is more than the fear they have for Allaah. This is because they are a nation that has no understanding. (They fail to realise Allaah's power and therefore fear for people more than they fear Allaah).

Tafsir (excerpt) — Tafsir Usmani

Awe of the Muslims in the hearts of the hypocrites: that is, had they understood the greatness of Allah and had fear of Him in their hearts, why would they choose disbelief and hypocrisy? Yes, they fear the courage and valour of the Muslims. That is why they cannot withstand them, nor can they stand firm on the battlefield.

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