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What Does Idle Talk Mean in 9:69?
« on: January 10, 2012, 04:53:20 PM »
Dear Brother Joseph,
 
Salaam alaikum,
 
In the following ayah what does "idle talk" mean?:
 
Surah Al-Tawba
As in the case of those before you: they were mightier than you in power, and more flourishing in wealth and children. They had their enjoyment of their portion: and ye have of yours, as did those before you; and ye indulge in idle talk as they did. They!― their works are fruitless in this world and in the Hereafter and they will lose (all spiritual good). (69)

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Re: What Does Idle Talk Mean in 9:69?
« Reply #1 on: January 10, 2012, 04:55:06 PM »
Salamun Alaikum sister,
 
The relevant Arabic with respect to your query in 9:69 reads 'wakhudtum ka-alladhi khadu' which basically means 'that you indulged like the one who indulges'. The indulges (khadu) is basically a reference to vain or false talk, conversation or speech and to act improperly or not in a correct manner with regards a matter.

I hope that helps, God willing,
Joseph.

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