The above verse is one of the basic programmes for man's social, political, military, and religious affairs. It addresses all Muslims in general, and as a definite duty for them, saying:ِ

      ``Lean not upon the oppressors, lest the Fire seize you, and you will have no one to protect you except Allah.''

      Here a few points are to be considered:ِ

      1ِ To LEAN upon somebody, means to rely, to depend, to incline, to befriend, as to receive or give support. It also implies to trust, to have confidence, and to conform in conducts, and also obedience.
      2ِ It is evident that one must not take part, or help any oppressor in their oppression. Then we must know that leaning on them will take away from us our self-confidence, self-reliance, and self-respect.

      3ِ Leaning on the oppressors will strengthen them, and increase their power and influence, and will spread their oppression wider and wider.

      So also, reliance on the oppressors will serve to hide the ugliness and abomination of sin, oppression, and cruelty.

      4ِ Avoiding oppression and the sinful oppressors, does not necessarily mean to stop mutual transactions with them, or leaving them with their injustice, free and unattended and warning them not of the viles and evils of their hateful deeds. The word oppressor is also applicable to the idolaters and to all the polytheists; but not limited to them. Any body who applies to injustice, corruption, evil deeds, and any of the capital and deadly sins, is called an oppressor in Qurän's language and literature.