The Verse (5:3)
This Surah contains the verse “Today I have perfected your religion for you.”
Surah Al-Maidah
The phrase “the disbelievers have despaired of your religion” refers to this event.
Conquest of Makkah
This is the main reason Islam needs no “reform” or “update.”
it is already perfect and complete
This Companion showed extreme firmness under torture by repeating “Ahad, Ahad.
Bilal (RA)
The Arabic phrase “al-yawm akmaltu lakum dīnukum” means this.
“Today I have perfected your religion for you”?
At the time of revelation, Muslims enjoyed this major worldly blessing.
peace, security, and political dominance in Arabia
This is the greatest blessing mentioned in the verse, even above political victory.
completion of the religion
This Caliph, though strong and firm, was gentle and humble towards believers.
Umar ibn al-Khattab (RA)
This part of the verse means Allah has completed His favor upon the believers.
“wa atmamtu ʿalaykum niʿmatī”
This day of Hajj was when the verse was revealed.
Day of Arafah
Allah promises this protection to preserve the perfected religion.
the preservation of Qur’an and Sunnah until the Day of Judgment?
This Imam stood firm in the face of pressure during the inquisition (Mihna)
Imam Ahmad ibn Hanbal
This verse was revealed during this historic gathering
Farewell Hajj on the Day of Arafah
This year in the Prophet’s life is known as the year this verse was revealed.
(double points if you get the english year correct); example 632 CE
10th year after Hijrah (632 CE)
According to the verse, Muslims must always uphold this when dealing with others.
treaties (mu‘āhadāt)
This event was an example of early Muslims enduring hardship without compromise
Boycott of Makkah
This Companion remarked that Jews would celebrate this verse if it was revealed to them.
Umar ibn al-Khattāb
Yasir Qadhi explained that Islam was revealed when Muslims had reached this condition.
strength and stability
True Or False; After this verse, no new laws of Islam were revealed.
true
This Companion’s statement about Jews celebrating the verse shows its immense significance.
Umar ibn al-Khattab (RA)