Surah An-Nisa (4:75)
“And what is [the matter] with you that you do not fight in the cause of Allah and [for] the oppressed among men, women, and children who say, ‘Our Lord, take us out of this city of oppressive people and appoint for us from Yourself a protector and appoint for us from Yourself a helper’?”
Tafsir As-Sa’di
As-Sa’di explains that this verse rebukes those who remain passive in the face of oppression.
• He notes that fighting for the oppressed is a noble cause, and it is an obligation upon those who are capable.
• The verse also indicates that Islamic leadership must prioritize the protection of the vulnerable and work toward removing oppression.
As-Sa’di further clarifies that the prayer of the oppressed is powerful, and their cry for a protector reflects their reliance on Allah when human help is unavailable.
