Suhaib Ibn Sinaan (may Allah be pleased with him)

"... 'And of mankind is he who would sell himself, seeking the pleasure of Allah...'

Ibn Abbaas, Anas, Sa'eed bin Musayyib, Abu Uthmaan An-Nahdi, Ikrimah and several other scholars said that this Aayah was revealed about Suhayb bin Sinaan Ar-Ruumi. When Suhayb became a Muslim in Makkah and intended to migrate (to Al-Madinah), the people (Quraysh) prevented him from migrating with his money. They said that if he forfeits his property, he is free to migrate. He abandoned his money and preferred to migrate, and Allah revealed this Aayah about him. Umar bin Khattaab and several other Companions met Suhayb close to the outskirts of Al-Madinah at Al-Harrah (flat lands with black stones). They said to him, 'The trade has indeed been successful.' He answered them, 'You too, may Allah never allow your trade to fail. What is the matter?' Umar told him that Allah has revealed this Aayah (2:207) about him. It was also reported that Allah's Messenger (SAWS) said, 'The trade has been successful, O Suhayb!'..."

(Source: Tafsir Ibn Kathir, partial explanation of verse 2:207)

What a great Companion! A name and a story to inspire belief, honour, loyalty, courage, sacrifice, generosity and selflessness.

Man was created weak

"Ibn Abi Haatim recorded that Taawus said that, '... and man was created weak', 'Concerning women'.

Wakee' said, 'Man's mind leaves when women are involved'."

(Source: Tafsir Ibn Kathir, explanation of Verse 28, Surah 4 (An-Nisaa'))

Man, as high and mighty as you see yourself,
I have no doubt in my heart of hearts,
you cannot but concede this weakness as truth,
and I, in all my weakness,
am most certainly no exception.

The mark of them is on their faces

"Some said, 'The righteous good deed brings light to the heart, brightness to the face, ampleness in provisions, and love in people's hearts.' ... Therefore, since the Companions, may Allah be pleased with them all, had sincere intentions and righteous good deeds, all those who looked at them liked their appearance and conduct."

(Tafsir Ibn Kathir, explanation of Verse 29 of Surah al-Fath)

Believers, Disbelievers, Hypocrites

"Mujahid stated, 'Four Ayaat (verses) at the beginning of Surat Al-Baqarah describe the believers, two describe the disbelievers, and thirteen describe the hypocrites.'" (At-Tabari 1:239. Found in Tafsir Ibn Kathir)

Four and Two compared to Thirteen! Something to think about.

"We mentioned that four Ayaat (verses) in the beginning of Surat Al-Baqarah described the believers. The [next] two [] Ayaat describe the disbelievers. Afterwards, Allah begins to describe the hypocrites who show belief and hide disbelief. Since the matter of the hypocrites is vague and many people do not realise their true reality, Allah mentioned their description in detail..." (Tafsir Ibn Kathir)