Lesson # 1163 - Teachings mentioned in Surah Tawbah -1

Lesson # 1163 from Holy Qur-’aan

Teachings mentioned in Surah Tawbah -1

Surah ‘TAWBAH or BARAAA-‘AH (REPENTANCE) – Chapter – 9)

Stage – 2, Verse –129 of 129, Section – 16 of 16 (Part – 11)

                                                                        

BisMillaahir-Rahmaanir-Rahiim

In the name of God, the Beneficent, the Merciful

                                                                                       

                                                                             

Lesson

 

Surah ‘TAWBAH  (Repentance) – Chapter – 9) ended on the last dignified verse, and along with it, Second Stage of Holy Qur’aan also ended. Next Surah Yuunus (Jonah) begins with Third Stage (Manzil).  There is a dire need of understanding nowadays and getting through the subjects of Surah Tawbah (Repentance). We should think “What can we learn from it?”

This Chapter describes us such Principles of Islamic Politics, which should be adopted in this worldly life. The Blessed Book i.e. Holy Qur’aan used to cause to know the Principles of welfare and goodness to the humankind for thirteen years in Makkah. If the human beings of that duration would have accepted those Principles, then the Muslims would not have created a separate community, but the entire human beings would be only one nation. They all would have lived altogether with peace and safety in the world. And there would be opportunity of getting comfortable life after death easily for every such person; who had believed in the Hereafter, he would have reaped benefits from the blessings of this world along with others without apprehension.

But sorry to say, it was not so. Therefore, as soon as the Muslims reached Madinah, they were instructed: Organize yourselves separately. And they were also commanded: Blow in return for blow (tit for tat). However, as far as possible, do good with others, do not give up mutual harmony and alliance in any condition.

This method of their internal arrangement has been taught to the Muslims that they should consider the guidance of the Messenger (grace, glory, blessings and peace be upon Him) as fastening and binding of their lives. It was good fortune of the human beings that a Messenger (grace, glory, blessings and peace be upon Him) was sent unto them who was very beneficent, clement, and condoler Person for all. Whatever He says to you, is according to the Spirit of Holy Qur’aan.

There are three kinds of people before you. Treat them in accord with the behavior they deserve:

·       The Infidels These are the people who will fight you openly, and if possible, they will try to ruin you. You should be ready every time to face them. Unless they understand that Islam has come in the world to exist, opposing it will be cause of spreading disturbance and mischief in the world, and they reach the consequence that they should live with it in peace and alliance, whether they accept Islam or otherwise, but it is necessary for peace and safety of the world to compromise with it for dwelling. You should not begin fighting against anyone at first. However, who fights you, is rebellious. So you should fight against him until he becomes ready to make peace with you.

·       The Hypocrites These are hidden enemies and will be known by their signs. You should remain cautious from their side, and fall not into their scheming.

·       The Muslims are your brothers. Treat them with mutual help, kindness and sympathy. These all guidelines exist in this Chapter (Surah). Therefore it should be recited again and again with understanding.  

Transliterated Holy Qur’aan in Roman Script & Translated from Arabic to English by Marmaduke Pickthall, Published by Paak Company, 17-Urdu Bazaar, Lahore, Lesson collected from Dars e Qur’aan published By Idara Islaah wa Tableegh, Lahore (translated Urdu to English by Muhammad Sharif)

Lesson # 1162 - In God have I put my trust

Lesson # 1162 from Holy Qur-’aan

In God have I put my trust

Surah ‘TAWBAH or BARAAA-‘AH (REPENTANCE) – Chapter – 9)

Stage – 2, Verse –129 of 129, Section – 16 of 16 (Part – 11)

                                                                        

BisMillaahir-Rahmaanir-Rahiim

In the name of God, the Beneficent, the Merciful

                                                                                       

129.  Now, if they turn away (O Muhammad)  say:  Allah sufficeth me.  There is no God save Him. In Him have I put my trust, and He is Lord of the Tremendous Throne.

129.  Fa-‘in-  ta-wallaw  faqul  Hasbi-yAllaahu  Laaa  ‘ilaaha  ‘illaa  Huu.  ‘Alay-Hi  ta-wakkal-tu  wa  Huwa  Rabbul- ‘Arshil-  ‘Aziim.

                                                                             

Lesson

 

‘Arsh – (The Empyrean – where the Throne of God is, a roof, the highest sky, the heaven, The Throne), literally, ‘Arsh means “to lift high”. The thing, which is at height, is also called ‘Arsh. It is the reason that this word became famous for the throne of a king. The throne of a king is a sign of his power and sovereignty.

Allah, The Most High is King of the entire Worlds, so His Throne is ‘Arshil-  ‘Aziim (The Tremendous Throne). He has created this Throne with His Omnipotence. We are unable to understand Its complete form and shape. However, we can guess only that as He is The Omnipotent, so His Throne would also be of the highest dignity.

It was described in the previous lesson that the human beings should know perfectly the rank and dignity of the Last Messenger of Allah Almighty (SallAllaahu alayHi wa AaliHii Wasallam) and follow His commandments with pleasure, because which attributes are being searched by the human being, those all exist in Him. He (grace, glory, blessings and peace be upon Him) is a perfect role model of the humanity.

Any such person, who is well-wisher, fellow-sufferer and sympathizer of the entire humankind, and who is supporter in every good thing, cannot be found anywhere. Allah Almighty has sent Him (SallAllaahu alayHi wa AaliHii Wasallam) for you with His Mercy, so you should value Him as much as you can. Entire advantage is yours only in His obedience.  

Allah Almighty commanded: O Messenger (grace, glory, blessings and peace be upon Him)! Notwithstanding all good habits, if the people do not draw their attention unto You and turn away, there is nothing harmful for You from their such behavior. Allah is Your Protecting Friend and Supporter. The people should understand that pity and mercy of the Messenger (SallAllaahu alayHi wa AaliHii Wasallam) for them is useful only for them.

Therefore, O Messenger (SallAllaahu alayHi wa AaliHii Wasallam)! You should say in Your heart! Support of Allah Almighty is sufficient for Me. My Protecting Friend and Supporter is He only. I have put my full trust in Him. He is Owner and King of the entire Worlds and Master of the Throne of Sovereignty of the entire world also. Everything is in his Omnipotence.

This commandment teaches us that we should be ready for the help of others at the time of their necessity. But personally, neither we should seek help from any other save Allah Almighty; and nor disclose our personal indigence before any other. This is the lesson, if the mankind learnt it; all depravities of the world would be removed.

This verse is biggest support and lesson for the human being. Its subject is a medicine to cure every disease of human’s weakness.

Transliterated Holy Qur’aan in Roman Script & Translated from Arabic to English by Marmaduke Pickthall, Published by Paak Company, 17-Urdu Bazaar, Lahore, Lesson collected from Dars e Qur’aan published By Idara Islaah wa Tableegh, Lahore (translated Urdu to English by Muhammad Sharif)

Lesson # 1161 - Prophet is grievous if we are overburdened

Lesson # 1161 from Holy Qur-’aan

Prophet is grievous if we are overburdened

Surah ‘TAWBAH or BARAAA-‘AH (REPENTANCE) – Chapter – 9)

Stage – 2, Verse –128 of 129, Section – 16 of 16 (Part – 11)

                                                                        

BisMillaahir-Rahmaanir-Rahiim

In the name of God, the Beneficent, the Merciful

                                                                                       

128.  There hath come unto you a Messenger, (one) of yourselves, unto whom aught that ye are overburdened is grievous, full of concern for you, for the Believers full of pity, merciful.

128.  Laqad jaaa-‘akum  Rasuulum-min  ‘anfu-sikum  ‘aziizun  ‘alay-hi  maa  ‘anit-tum  hariisun  ‘alay-kum  bil-Mu’-miniina  ra-‘uufur-rahiim.

                                                                             

Lesson

 

Maa  ‘anit-tum – (which you are overburdened), maa means “which”, the word ‘anit-tum is past tense, which has been derived from ‘anat. ‘Anat means “injury, detriment, trouble and pain”. The aim from the word; ‘anit-tum is “the thing which is cause of harm or pain for you”. This word was discussed in Surah Nisaaa’ in the beginning of Part Five. There, it means “grief, disgrace, shamefulness. Here it aims every that thing which hurts the heart or the body.

Hariisun – (desirous, full of concern), it is from hirs, which is a famous word, used for desire, greediness, ambition, avarice and covetousness. According to Arabic phraseology, Hariisun  ‘alay-kum means “He is desirous of good for you in all conditions, and for this purpose He is restless”.

In this verse, connection of the Messenger of Allah Almighty (grace, glory, blessings and peace be upon Him) with common people at first, and then particularly with the Believers, has been manifested in very clear words, and one can understand from it easily that if the humankind will not recognize value of the Apostle, who has such qualities, then it will be very surprising. Here those qualities have been mentioned, relation of which is with others and affect them. Following are four attributes, from which, first three are concerned with entire human beings, and the fourth belongs to the Believers particularly.  

·       Allah Almighty has sent the Chieftain of the sons of Adam (peace be upon them), Who is the most excellent from the entire human beings, as an excellent example for us, so that we should learn from the neat, clean, pure and chaste Life of the Messenger, Muhammad (grace, glory, blessings and peace be upon Him), and perform our all deeds according to His Guidance. It is the greatest blessing of Allah Almighty that He did not make any such creature to His chosen last Messenger (grace, glory, blessings and peace be upon Him), following whom, it might not be possible for any human being.

·       Fellow feeling and human sympathy have been filled in to Him so much that whenever He (grace, glory, blessings and peace be upon Him) observes any other in any kind of difficulty or distress, it is very troublesome on Him (grace, glory, blessings and peace be upon Him).

·       This fellow suffering is not limited only up to perception, but He tries His best to save every individual from pain and distress wholeheartedly. Really it would be strange, if every person does not get ready to sacrifice his life and wealth on such Person.

·       Being Humankind, His behavior with the Believers is the same also. However benevolence and kindness on them is naturally more than others, because that person; who accepts advice and obeys commandment, certainly he is regarded with favor more than others.   

Transliterated Holy Qur’aan in Roman Script & Translated from Arabic to English by Marmaduke Pickthall, Published by Paak Company, 17-Urdu Bazaar, Lahore, Lesson collected from Dars e Qur’aan published By Idara Islaah wa Tableegh, Lahore (translated Urdu to English by Muhammad Sharif)

Lesson # 1160 - They are a folk who understand not

Lesson # 1160 from Holy Qur-’aan

They are a folk who understand not

Surah ‘TAWBAH or BARAAA-‘AH (REPENTANCE) – Chapter – 9)

Stage – 2, Verse –127 of 129, Section – 16 of 16 (Part – 11)

                                                                        

BisMillaahir-Rahmaanir-Rahiim

In the name of God, the Beneficent, the Merciful

                                                                                       

127.  And whenever a Surah is revealed, they begin to look at one another (as who should say): Doth anybody see you? Then they turn away. Allah has turned away their hearts because they are a folk who understand not.

127.  Wa  ‘izaa  maaa  ‘un-zilat  Suuratun-nazara  ba’-zuhum  ‘ilaa  ba’-z.  Hal  yaraa-kum-min  ‘ahadin-  summan-sarafuu.  Sara-fAllaahu  quluu-bahum-  bi-‘an-nahum  qawmul-laa  yaf-qahuun.

                                                                             

Lesson

 

One kind of behavior of the Hypocrites with Muslims has been described in this verse. It was commandment for the Muslims that they should not molest any person save those who use force openly against them; moreover, they should do acts of kindness with all and forgive their errors and omissions, and consider that they are not aware of the reality. And they have adopted the wrong path leaving Islam due to ignorance.

These are the teachings of Islam without any doubt. But along with it, Islam teaches that you should remain watchful, so that the people may not dare to harm; being courageous; due to forbearance of the Muslims. Therefore, their entire wickedness have been opened in the verses of Holy Qur’aan and their tokens have been explained, so that the Muslims should not be deceived, and remain informed of their tricks.

One habit of the Hypocrites has been described in this verse, from which their ill-will is visible clearly. It is commanded that when those people attend any assembly of Muslims and any Revelation is revealed on the Messenger (grace, gory, blessings and peace be upon Him) and He causes to hear the audience by reciting, then true Muslims listen to it attentively, and whatever is commanded, they commit it to their mind.

But listening to the Verses of Holy Qur’aan is unpleasant to the Hypocrites, particularly when it has been revealed about their bad habits. They wish to move off from that place silently and indicate one to another mutually themselves that, whenever nobody see you, you should slip away by avoiding noticing. Therefore, when they all look for an opportunity, steal away one by one, and turning from conference, they move off.

Allah Almighty does not care for such kind of people. He turns their hearts from good manners due to punishment of such deeds. While they do not desire to hear about the Guidance and Straight Path, want to remain fallen in stupidity, then Allah Almighty does not show the Straight Path to any such person forcibly.

Condition of maximum people is still the same even today that until in the assembly, matters of jokes, laughter, fun and amusement have been running, they stay with much fondness, but when the discussion regarding correction of character and morality begins, thoughtlessness begins to appear on their faces, and as soon as they find any opportunity, run away.  

Transliterated Holy Qur’aan in Roman Script & Translated from Arabic to English by Marmaduke Pickthall, Published by Paak Company, 17-Urdu Bazaar, Lahore, Lesson collected from Dars e Qur’aan published By Idara Islaah wa Tableegh, Lahore (translated Urdu to English by Muhammad Sharif)

Lesson # 1159 - Turning in Repentance

Lesson # 1159 from Holy Qur-’aan

Turning in Repentance

Surah ‘TAWBAH or BARAAA-‘AH (REPENTANCE) – Chapter – 9)

Stage – 2, Verse –126 of 129, Section – 16 of 16 (Part  – 11)

                                                                        

BisMillaahir-Rahmaanir-Rahiim

In the name of God, the Beneficent, the Merciful

                                                                                       

126.  See they not that they are tested once or twice in every year? Still they turn not in repentance, neither pay they heed.

126.  ‘A-wa  laa  ya-rawna  ‘anna-hum  yufta-nuuna  fii  kulli  ‘aamim-marratan  ‘aw  marra-tayni  summa  laa  yatuubuuna  wa  laa  hum  yazzak-karuun.

                                                                             

Lesson

  

This verse is appendix of the previous subject, and in it, the way of learning a useful lesson from calamities has been described for evil-minded people. It is commanded that those people who turn away from Islam and who are convicted of the freedom against humanity, are entangled in big afflictions once or twice in every year. Sometimes there is famine in the country and sometimes plague, sometimes earthquake and sometimes a storm of wind and rain. In short, no year is over without any mishap. It was compulsory that they should have bowed before Allah Almighty with humility after every misfortune and considered that “everything is in the possession of God’s Omnipotence. There is no other way save bowing forehead before His Commandment”. But contrary to it, they become more disobedient, because they do not believe in Allah Almighty. Instead of doing so, they think that “there should be any such management; by which; we may be saved and live with ease and comfort in the world”.

They do not understand that satisfaction of hearts, ease and comfort can be gotten by having belief in Allah Almighty and trying to please Him continuously. If something has been acquired by intellectual absurdity, from it, all human beings cannot get advantage, however, only some people are addicted to pleasure. But other people, who are plentiful in numbers, remain struck with regret. Meanwhile, both go to death and then they are helpless from it, and open their mouths. Their eyes remain opened. Perhaps due to grief, every individual would be looking at such time that the soul has been leaving the body, and there is none who may stop it. The proud people remain entangled in this deception that collectively, their nation has been developing. Dying of human beings is not a special incident. Thinking about them is useless.

They do not know that death of individuals is also a calamity and the wise people should learn from it, that; if they are unable to understand, then to open their eyes, Messengers (peace be upon them) of Allah Almighty and the Holy Books revealed unto them, exist. By turning towards them, one can know the secret of existence of the human being.

Transliterated Holy Qur’aan in Roman Script & Translated from Arabic to English by Marmaduke Pickthall, Published by Paak Company, 17-Urdu Bazaar, Lahore, Lesson collected from Dars e Qur’aan published By Idara Islaah wa Tableegh, Lahore (translated Urdu to English by Muhammad Sharif)

Lesson # 1158 - Disease adds uncleanness to former uncleanness

Lesson # 1158 from Holy Qur-’aan

Disease adds uncleanness to former uncleanness

Surah ‘TAWBAH or BARAAA-‘AH (REPENTANCE) – Chapter – 9)

Stage – 2, Verse –125 of 129, Section – 16 of 16 (Part  – 11)

                                                                        

BisMillaahir-Rahmaanir-Rahiim

In the name of God, the Beneficent, the Merciful

                                                                                       

125.  And as for those in whose hearts there is disease, it only addeth uncleanness to their (former) uncleanness, and they die while they are disbelievers.

125.  Wa  ‘ammal-laziina  fii  quluu-bihim-marazun-  fazaa-dat-hum  rijsan  ‘ilaa  rijsihim  wa  maatuu  wa  hum  kaafiruun.

                                                                             

Lesson

  

But the disease of uncleanness has been frozen in whose hearts; they can see nothing in these Surahs (Chapters). Even their disease has been increase more than earlier because they observe that belief and firmness of the Believers have been increasing and before the strength of their (Believers’) intentions, their own intentions have been reducing day by day and their internal health has been decreasing. Therefore due to this reason, their jealousy, malice and hatred have been increasing at every moment, and these are such spiritual diseases, the only cure of which is, Belief in the prescribed Laws of Allah Almighty and obedience of His Messenger’s (grace, glory, blessings and peace be upon Him) Sayings. As much faith and trust in Allah Almighty, His Messenger (grace, glory, blessings and peace be upon Him) and His Law (Holy Qur’aan) will be acquired, so much hidden wickedness of the human being will decrease. The name of this depravity is spiritual disease. So which new Surah (Chapter) is revealed, that is; cause of satisfaction for the Muslims, and the same Chapter enhances anger and enmity of the Hypocrites, as good land becomes fertile with rain, whereas waste land produces thorny bushes and shrubs instead of fruitful crops.

A map of two kinds of humankind has been drawn in these verses. Two main parties of human beings are seen conspicuous in every era. One party is that which accepts the good and considers that abiding by the law and order; is necessary for the human being. The other party is that which considers that adhering to the Law is a misfortune, and they take the meanings of freedom as “the mankind should wander like beasts of prey”.

Some of them oppose the Law openly. They are Infidels. And some, although they show themselves noble, but secretly they are wicked. So they are Hypocrites. On the first party, influence of good words is curative, and for the other party, the same words are flogging on their evil deeds.

Transliterated Holy Qur’aan in Roman Script & Translated from Arabic to English by Marmaduke Pickthall, Published by Paak Company, 17-Urdu Bazaar, Lahore, Lesson collected from Dars e Qur’aan published By Idara Islaah wa Tableegh, Lahore (translated Urdu to English by Muhammad Sharif)

Lesson # 1157 - Rejoicing by Believers

Lesson # 1157 from Holy Qur-’aan

Rejoicing by Believers

Surah ‘TAWBAH or BARAAA-‘AH (REPENTANCE) – Chapter – 9)

Stage – 2, Verse –124 of 129, Section – 16 of 16 (Part 1/4^th of – 11)

                                                                        

BisMillaahir-Rahmaanir-Rahiim

In the name of God, the Beneficent, the Merciful

                                                                                       

124.  And whenever a Suurah is revealed there are some of them who say: The faith of which one of you hath thus, increased? As for those who believe, it hath indeed added to their faith and they rejoice (therefor).

124.  Wa  ‘izaa  maaa  ‘unzilat  Suuratun-  famin-hum-many-yaquulu  ‘ayyu-kum  zaadat-hu  haa-zihiii  ‘ii-maanaa.  Fa-‘am-mallaziina  ‘aamanuu  fazaadat-hum  ‘iimaananw-wa  hum  yastab-shiruun.

                                                                             

Lesson

One more type of behavior of those, who do not believe, has been described in this verse. Such people had been born in the primary stage of Islam, and after that, they used to be born in every times, and apparently it seems that they will be born continuously in future.

Those people, in whose hearts, Islam was totally valueless, such people are found, not only in Islam, but in every system, every religion and every party, who consider that law and order, organization and arrangement, even everything is meaningless. These kinds of people are like weevil for every society and community. If any community does not contain sincere, intelligent and faithful people, then its destruction is certain through such people.

It was explained earlier that such kind of people did exist in Madinah and its vicinity. Now it is commanded that whenever any Chapter of Holy Qur’aan is revealed, the Hypocrites say – one to any other: Hello! How much your belief did increase by this Suurah. Or they say to some simple and straight Muslims: How much belief has been added by this Chapter?

Actually their aim is to rally the Chapters of Holy Qur’aan and tell the people: There is nothing in it. Replying to their absurdity, the actual matter has been caused to understand with very ease and forbearance, for those people, who have believed and pay full attention unto Allah Almighty wholeheartedly. They see openly the tokens of fulfillment of the promises of Allah Almighty, satisfaction of their hearts and real comfort of life in these Chapters. Their hopes come into their sight duly fulfilled which they have with God Almighty and His Messenger (grace, glory, blessings and peace be upon him), and their hearts pay attention in obedience of the commandments of Allah Almighty with more certainty and satisfaction.     

Transliterated Holy Qur’aan in Roman Script & Translated from Arabic to English by Marmaduke Pickthall, Published by Paak Company, 17-Urdu Bazaar, Lahore, Lesson collected from Dars e Qur’aan published By Idara Islaah wa Tableegh, Lahore (translated Urdu to English by Muhammad Sharif)