The Israelites Broke The Sabbath | Quran 7:163 | Misunderstood Quranic Verse | Dr. Shabir Ally

Dr. Shabir Ally reflects on Quran 7:163, which describes how the people of a coastal town broke the Sabbath by catching fish that appeared abundantly on the holy day, though not on other days. The Quran simply narrates their disobedience and God's response, without detailing any specific tactics or tricks they may have used to avoid direct Sabbath labour. Dr. Shabir explains that classical commentators added stories about tricks, such as setting traps before the Sabbath, but he argues that these embellishments may distract from the verse's essential lesson about integrity in following divine commands. He stresses that Islamic law values both the spirit and the letter of the law, permitting flexibility when strict adherence would impose undue hardship. The main takeaway, he suggests, should focus on the principle of sincere obedience to God, rather than rigidly enforcing supplementary interpretations that could overshadow the Quran’s straightforward message.

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