Quran 4:74: How To Interpret Context?
Every verse of Quran is primarily specific to that time. It is sometimes universality of the message and commonality of the directive ( illat ) which if present in today’s time, will be considered applicable today as well. The “ Cause of Allah ” as mentioned in this verse is not something time-bound, rather it was there at the time of the Prophet (SWS) and will be there till Qiyamah. Therefore, whoever fights for the cause of Allah and dies while fighting for that cause, this gladtiding is for every such person. The only difference is that during the time of Rasul (sws) there remains no ambiguity to the cause because of Rasul’s (SWS) direct supervision, but in today’s time, it will depend on one’s honest ijtihad. Please also refer to responses of Ghamidi Sahab available under the heading “ Quran verses having Specific (Time-bound) Meanings/Applications Vs. General Meanings/Applications “in the following response: Discussion 56467 • Reply 56500