(5:82) The reason behind revealing these Ayah
Said bin Jubayr, As Suddi and others said that these ayah were revealed concerning a delegation that An-Najashi (King of Ethiopia) sent to the Prophet in order to hear his words and observe his qualities. When the delegation met with the Prophet and he recited the Quran to them, they embraced Islam, cried and were humbled, Then they returned to An- Najashi and told him what happened. Ata bin Abi Rabah commented, "They were Ethiopians who embraced Islam when the Muslims who migrated to Ethiopia resided among them. Qatadah said, "They were some followers of the religion of Isa, the son of Maryam, who when they saw Muslims and heard the Quran, they became Muslims without hesitation.
(...Verily you will find the strongest among men in enmity to the believers...) This describes the Jews, since their disbelief is that of rebellion, defiance, opposing the truth, belittling other people and degrading the scholars. This is why the Jews - may Allah's continued curse descend on them until the day of Resurrection - killed many of their Prophets and tried to kill the Messenger of Allah several times, as well as performing magic spells against him and poisoning him. They also incited their likes among the polytheists against the Prophet.
(and you will find the nearest in love to the believers those who say: "We are Christians".) refers to those who call themselves Christians, who follow the religion of Messiah and the teachings of Injil. These people are generally more tolerant of Islam and it's people, because of the mercy and kindness that their hearts acquired through part of the Messiah's religion.
The Priests and Monks among them are not proud, which describes them with knowledge, worship and humbleness, along with following the truth and fairness.
(5:83) [And when they listen to what has been sent down to the Messenger, you see their eyes overflowing with tears because of the truth they have recognized.] This refers to the good news that they have about the advent of Muhammad.
(5:84) [And why should we not believe in Allah and in that which has come to us of the truth and we wish that our Lord will admit us in paradise along with other righteous people.]
(5:85) Allah rewards them for embracing the faith, recognizing and believing the truth.
(5:86) [ But those who disbelieved and belied Our Ayah, they shall be the dwellers of the Hell.
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