References to verse 5:25

Book	Reference
Haqiqatul-Wahi	In reference to their disobedience, the Holy Quran recounts their response to Hadrat Musa on the occasion of a battle [Surah al-Ma’idah, 5:25] meaning: ‘Go you and your Lord and fight the enemy; here we shall sit.’ Such was the measure of their disobedience. In contrast, the hearts of the Companions of the Holy Prophet, may peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, were so inspired by the love of God, and they were so affected by the spiritual attention of the Holy Prophet, may peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, that they sacrificed themselves in the cause of God like sheep and goats. Can anyone show us the followers of any previous Prophet, who demonstrated such sincerity and devotion? We have mentioned the state of the companions of Musa. Now listen to the state of the disciples of Hadrat Masih [ Jesus]. One of them, Judas Iscariot, had him arrested in return for thirty pieces of silver. Peter, the disciple to whom had been committed the keys of Heaven, cursed ‘Isa to his face and the remaining disciples, upon seeing the adversity, ran away. Not one of them displayed resolve or remained steadfast. Cowardice overwhelmed them. In contrast, the Companions of the Holy Prophet, may peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, displayed such steadfastness and were so reconciled to death under the shadow of the swords that any mention of their devotion brings tears to one’s eyes.
Malfuzat – Volume III	6 al-Ma’idah, 5:25
The Essence of Islam – Volume III	3 Al-Ma’idah, 5:25 [Publisher]