[59] Surah Al-Hashr [The Gathering]: Ayat 005

৫. তোমরা যে কিছু কিছু খর্জুর বৃক্ষ কেটে দিয়েছ এবং কতক না কেটে ছেড়ে দিয়েছ, তা তো আল্লাহরই আদেশ  এবং যাতে তিনি অবাধ্যদেরকে লাঞ্ছিত করেন।

Ayat 5. What you (O Muslims) cut down of the palm-trees (of the enemy), or you left them standing on their stems, it was by Leave of Allah, and in order that He might disgrace the Fasiqun (rebellious, disobedient to Allah).

Tafseer of Surah Al-Hashr [The Gathering] Ayat 5. Whether ye cut down (O ye Muslim!) The tender palm trees, or ye left them standing on their roots, it was by leave of Allah, and in order that He might cover with shame the rebellious transgresses. The unnecessary cutting down of fruit trees or destruction of crops, or any wanton destruction whatever in war, is forbidden by the law and practice of Islam. But some destruction may be necessary for putting pressure on the enemy, and to that extent it is allowed. But as far as possible, consistently with that objective of military operations, such trees should not be cut down. Both these principles are in accordance with the Divine Will, and were followed by the Muslims in their expedition. The arrogance of Banu al Nadir had to be humbled, and their power for mischief destroyed.

Hazrat Abu Hurairah (May Allah be pleased with him) reported: The Messenger of Allah  [SAWW](PBUH) said,  "There will be afflictions (in the near future) during which a sitting person will be better than a standing one, and the standing one will be better than the walking one, and the walking one will be better than the running one, and whoever will expose himself to these afflictions, they will destroy him. So whoever can find a place of protection or refuge from them, should take shelter in it."  [Al-Bukhari Volume 9, Book 88, Number 202]. 

Lesson: as mentioned above in Surah Al-Hashr Ayat 05. “He might disgrace the Fasiqun (rebellious, disobedient to Allah)” There would be such disasters and agony in the world that people will prefer hide in peace to save their life under such conditions. This situation will arise before the Day of Resurrection, and the Day of Judgment will dawn on such wicked people.