Commentary
And when the first thing that the soul extends towards after the abundance of wealth is children, and the most beloved of children is the male, He said: "And sons." And when the need to part from them, even for a short time, is difficult, and it is more obligatory for them and makes them rich from the striving in the land, it is another blessing. He said: "Witnesses," meaning presence with Him due to His richness from travel because of the abundance of wealth and the spread of servants. And the strength of the helpers, they are with their presence at the peak of attendance with complete intellect and strong skill. They are in the utmost knowledge of what increases them by being informed about Him wherever He wants them, and He finds them and enjoys their company. And with that, they are the elite of gatherings and the heads of assemblies, as if there is no witness in them other than them. Among them is Khalid, whom Allah blessed with his Islam, so he was the sword of Allah, the Exalted, and the sword of His Messenger, blessings and peace be upon him.
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