Lesson # 1149 - God guides everyone but the people ignore

Lesson # 1149 from Holy Qur-’aan

God guides everyone but the people ignore

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

Stage – 2, Verses – 115 & 116 of 129, Section – 14 of 16 (Part – 11)

                                                                       

BisMillaahir-Rahmaanir-Rahiim

In the name of God, the Beneficent, the Merciful

                                                                                       

115.  It was never Allah’s (part) that He should send a folk astray after He had guided them until He had made clear unto them what they should avoid. Lo! Allah is Aware of all things. 116.  Lo! Allah! Unto Him belongeth the Sovereignty of the heavens and the earth. He quickeneth and He giveth death. And ye have, instead of Allah, no protecting friend nor helper.

115.  Wa  maa  kaanAllaahu  liyuzilla  qawmam-  ba’-da  ‘iz  haadaa-hum  hattaa  yubayyi-na  lahum-maa  yattaquun.  ‘InnAllaaha  bikulli  shay-‘in  ‘Aliim. 116.  ‘InnAllaaha  lahuu  mul-kus-samaa-waati  wal-‘arz.  Yuh-yii  wa  Yamuut.  Wa  maa  lakum- min-duuNillaahi  minw-waliyyinw-wa  laa nasiir.

                                                                             

Lesson

It was narrated in the previous verse that some Muslims used to pray from Allah Almighty for forgiveness of their idolater parents and relatives. They were prevented from it by saying that “the forgiveness is only for them who believe in Allah Almighty, and are ready to sacrifice their lives and wealth for obedience of His commandment”.

The idolaters do not believe in Allah Almighty. Therefore, they can never be forgiven. After the revelation of that verse, some Muslims thought, “would those people be punished who prayed for forgiveness of the idolaters before the revelation of that verse? They have been replied particularly in this verse.

It is commanded that only those people will be punished who went astray. And near Allah Almighty, astray are such people who disobey any commandment after its revelation. That person will not be called to account who prayed for forgiveness of idolaters before the revelation of the commandment.

Its formula and established order is that those people who believed and began to follow the teachings of Islam, they will be considered astray at such time when clear commandment has been revealed that in future they should not commit such and such work, but even then; one disobeys intentionally.

Therefore, those people who prayed for forgiveness of idolaters before the revelation if this verse, they will not be called to account due to this act. They will be called to account; who will do so after prevention.

The Sovereign and God of the heavens and the earth is One, Allah Almighty. Everything of the universe is under His Command and Jurisdiction. Whosoever will disobey His commandment, none is able to save him from His wrath and punishment.

Understand it thoroughly that there is no protecting friend of you instead of Allah Almighty nor any helper. Therefore, you should stand up tying your hands before Him. He only will be Merciful on the obedient, and will punish to the disobedient.  

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 # 1148 - Correction of a misconception

Lesson # 1148 from Holy Qur-’aan

Correction of a misconception

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

Stage – 2, Verse – 114 of 129, Section – 14 of 16 (Part – 11)

                                                                      

BisMillaahir-Rahmaanir-Rahiim

In the name of God, the Beneficent, the Merciful

                                                                                       

114.  The prayer of Abraham for the forgiveness of his father was only because of a promise which he had made to him, but when it had become clear unto him that he (his father) was an enemy to Allah he (Abraham) disowned him. Lo! Abraham was soft of heart, forbearing.

114.  Wa  maa  kaanas-tigfaaru  ‘Ibraa-hiima  li-‘abiihi  ‘illaa  ‘ammaw-‘idatinw-  wa-‘ada-haaa  ‘iy-yaah.  Falammaa  ta-bayyana  lahuuu  ‘annahuu  ‘aduw-wul-Lillaahi  tabarra-‘a  minh.  ‘Inna  ‘Ibraa-hiima  la-‘awwaa-hun  haliim.

                                                                             

Lesson

Surah Maryam (Chapter Mary) of Holy Qur’aan had been revealed during the stay at Makkah. In it; it was described that Abraham (peace be upon Him) caused to understand His father with proofs that he should give up idol-worshiping. But His father denied. Moreover, he threatened to Abraham (peace be upon Him) in these words: If you (peace be upon Him) talked so; then I shall punish you (peace be upon Him) severely. I don’t bear your living at my home. Get out, I wish to get rid of you.

Abraham (peace be upon Him) said with sorrow to His father: O.K. I am going. Now; only it is in my power that I should pray for you before Allah Almighty to guide you, so that you believe. And your previous errors and sins should be forgiven due to belief.

Listening to this story, some Muslims began to pray also for forgiveness of their idolater parents and relatives. In the previous verse, the Messenger of God Almighty and common Muslims (SallAllaahu alayHi wa AaliHii Wasallam) were prevented to do so. And it was commanded: While they deserve the Hell-fire because of disbelieving, then you should not pray for their forgiveness. Abraham (peace be upon Him) prayed for His idolater father due to a reason, which has been mentioned in this verse.

It is commanded: Abraham (peace be upon Him) prayed for His father’s forgiveness due to the reason that at the time of leaving His home, He promised with His father! I shall pray from my Lord for forgiveness of your errors and sins. It aimed that He (peace be upon Him) would pray for showing the way of guidance to His father and he should believe, and by doing so, his sins might be forgiven.

But when he {father of Abraham (peace be upon Him)} died on infidelity; then He (peace be upon Him) knew that the Belief was not in his luck. After that, He (peace be upon Him) did never draw His attention towards His father and nor prayed for his forgiveness.

Therefore, while you have known from clear proofs that certainly a person is fuel of the Fire of the Hell then you should not pray for his forgiveness. Make over his matter to Allah, the Most Merciful of the Merciful. And get ready to sacrifice your lives and wealth in obedience of God Almighty.   

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 # 1147 - Religious disconnection from the Idolaters

Lesson # 1147 from Holy Qur-’aan

Religious disconnection from the Idolaters

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

Stage – 2, Verse – 113 of 129, Section – 14 of 16 (Part – 11)

                                                                      

BisMillaahir-Rahmaanir-Rahiim

In the name of God, the Beneficent, the Merciful

                                                                                       

113.  It is not proper for the Prophet, and those who believe, to pray for the forgiveness of idolaters even though they may be near of kin (to them) after it hath become clear that they are people of Hell-fire.

113.  Maa  kaana  lin-Nabiyyi  wal-laziina  ‘aamanuuu  ‘anyyastag-firuu  lil-Mushri-kiina  wa  law  kaanuuu  ‘ulii-  qurbaa  mim-  ba’-di  maa  ta-bayyana  lahum  ‘annahum  ‘as-haabul-Jahiim.

                                                                             

Lesson

After causing to understand the meanings of Islam to the Muslims, and illustrating about their conduct, now it is being described that “what behavior should be with them; who do not desire to enter in the circle of Islam, that is to say, either they do not believe in Allah Almighty but they have ascribed others as partners to Him OR they admit with their tongues but heartily they do not mention the covenant with Him.

Known from it is that, which has been explained earlier that they should be treated in the world as they behave with you. If they wish to live altogether and keep their matters straight, then you should dwell with them also mutually. Moreover, you should do acts of kindness for them. If they treat you as a foe, grip up their loins to trouble you and are inclined to fight, then you should also fight them till the disturbance is over.

In this verse, behavior with them has been described from religious aspect. On the basis of religion, there is a great difference between you and them. You are hopeful of God’s blessings and kindness, whereas they are revolted from Allah Almighty openly or in their hearts. Therefore they do not deserve forgiveness of God Almighty. So you should not pray for their forgiveness.

Some merciful Muslims and the Messenger Himself (grace, glory, blessings and peace be upon Him), who is Merciful for the entire Worlds (Rahmatal-lil-‘Aalamiin), used to ask for forgiveness of their idolater and hypocrite relatives, mother, father and brothers etc. whether they were living or departed. This verse guides about them clearly.

It is commanded that praying for the idolaters by the Messenger (SallAllaahu alayHi wa AaliHii Wasallam) and other Muslims for their forgiveness is not proper, because they have no any such covenant with Allah Almighty, and they either were or are totally unmindful from His side. Therefore, whether they are very close relatives and you have known about them that they will enter in the Hell-fire, you should not pray for their forgiveness.

It is clarified that the Promise of Paradise is only for such people who have sold their everything to Allah Almighty and their lives are accomplished with such hobbies, which have been explained in the previous lesson. Those people who are not like them, you should not pray for their forgiveness.

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 # 1146 - One is seller and One is Purchaser

Lesson # 1146 from Holy Qur-’aan

One is seller and One is Purchaser

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

Stage – 2, Verse – 112 of 129, Section – 14 of 16 (Part – 11)

                                                                      

BisMillaahir-Rahmaanir-Rahiim

In the name of God, the Beneficent, the Merciful

                                                                                       

112.  (Triumphant) are those who turn repentant (to Allah), those who serve (Him), those who praise (Him), those who journey (in the earth), those who bow down, those who fall prostrate, (in worship), those who enjoin the right and who forbid the wrong and those who guard the limits of Allah. And give glad tidings to Believers.

112.  ‘At-Taaa-‘ibuunal-  ‘aabi-duunal-  haami-duunas-  saaa-‘ihuunar-  raaki-‘uunas-  saaji-duunal-  ‘aami-ruuna  bil-ma’-ruufi  wannaa-huuna  ‘anil-munkari  wal-haafi-zuuna  li-huduu-Dillaah.  Wa  bash-shiril-  Mu’-miniin.

                                                                             

Lesson

Saaa-‘ihuuna – (pilgrims, wayfarers, travelers), this word is a subject and plural of saaa-‘ih from the word siaa-hat. Siaa-hat means “walking about hither and thither”. Great travelers do not stay anywhere permanently, but keep wandering in cities and countries. Therefore, they do not have any firm relationship with any individual anywhere. It aims that the Muslim does not establish permanent relationship with the world and lives like wayfarers.

It was explained in the previous verse that the matter of a Believer with Allah Almighty is as “One is seller and One is purchaser”. The Believer sells his life and wealth to Allah Almighty and He purchases it, and as its price; He gives the Believer “Paradise in the Hereafter”. After purchasing life and wealth of the Believer, Allah Almighty lets remained it with him, with the condition that “whenever he will be asked to expend it, he will expend it unhesitatingly according to God’s commandment, and he will not care of living or dying and being a poor.

It has been narrated in this verse that in such Believer, whosoever makes this kind of bargain with Allah Almighty wholeheartedly, following attributes are born:

·       He repents immediately if erred.

·       He remains busy in the service (worship) of Allah Almighty.

·       He praises Allah Almighty with his tongue, conduct and style.

·       He considers that he is a great traveler and wayfarer in the world, and reaps advantage from worldly things as and when required; like them but remains without connection from them.

·       He bow down before Allah Almighty with humility and falls prostrate.

·       He enjoins the right and forbids the wrong.

·       He guards the limits of Allah Almighty and does not cross them in any matter.

Those people who make such bargain with Allah Almighty and remain firm on above mentioned attributes, are however, Believers. It is being commanded to the Messenger of God Almighty (SallAllaahu alayHi wa AaliHii Wasallam) that he should give glad tidings to such Believers “and they will be successful in the both Worlds”.

The reality of the Religion (Islam) has been manifested completely in above mentioned two verses (111 & 112). After drawing full plan regarding “how the religious people live in this world” has been produced before us. The individual, who desires to understand Islam, should meditate in these verses.

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 # 1145 - Beneficial Bargaining

Lesson # 1145 from Holy Qur-’aan

Beneficial Bargaining

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

Stage – 2, Verse – 111 of 129, Section – 14 of 16 (Part – 11)

                                                                      

BisMillaahir-Rahmaanir-Rahiim

In the name of God, the Beneficent, the Merciful

                                                                                       

111.  Lo! Allah hath bought from the believers their lives and their wealth because the Garden will be theirs. They fight in the Way of Allah and so they slay and are slain. It is a promise which is binding on Him in the Torah and the Gospel and the Qur’aan. And who fulfilleth his covenant better than Allah? Rejoice then in your bargain that ye have made. And that is the supreme triumph.

111.  ‘InnAllaahash-taraa  minal-Mu’-miniina  ‘anfu-sahum  wa  ‘amwaa-lahum-  bi-‘anna  lahumul-Jannah.  Yuqaa-tiluuna  fii  Sabii-Lillaahi  fayaq-tuluuna  wa  yuqta-luun.  Wa’-dan  ‘alay-hi  Haqqan  fit-Tawraati  wal-‘Injiili  wal-Qur-‘aan.  Wa  man  ‘awfaa  bi-‘Ahdihii  minAllaahi  fastab-shiruu  bi-bay-‘i-kumulla-zii  baaya’-tum-bih.  Wa  zaalika  huwal-fawzul-‘aziim.

                                                                             

Lesson

Baaya’-tum – (you made bargain), it is past tense, origin of which is mubaa-yatu. This word has been derived from bay-‘a. Bay-‘a means selling and purchasing. Mubaa-yatu means - making bargain with someone else, barter, trafficking by exchange of commodities.

This verse is summary of the Religion Islam and known from it also is that Islam is such Religion; teachings of which were delivered to the people by all Prophets and Messengers (peace be upon Them) during their times respectively. And which Scripture was revealed on every Prophet and Messenger (peace be upon Him), in it, the same teachings had been produced.

There is a dire need to meditate in the text of this verse. It is commanded: Which Religion has been determined for the human being, that is very easy. If the mankind will use his sense, he will behold that nothing is difficult in it. Which Messenger (peace be upon Him) came in which duration to save the humankind from straying (due to which; all difficulties come in the life), He (peace be upon Him) said to His people: Believe in Allah Almighty (God) wholeheartedly, then understand it properly that Allah Almighty is desirous from you that you should live in this world according to the covenant; you made with Him. Sell your lives and wealth to Allah Almighty, which means that whenever, He command you about anything, produce your lives and wealth immediately to obey His order, whether you are slain or your wealth remains no more. In both forms, you will deserve the Gardens (Paradise) for obeying His command. It is a promise; which is binding on Him, mentioned in Torah, Gospel and Qur’aan. None can be truer than Allah Almighty in fulfilling the promise. So you should be happy that you have made bargain with Him, sold your lives and wealth to Him; and purchased Paradise from Him. It is such a great success, against which; all other accidental successes are worthless.  

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 # 1144 - Disgusted hearts

Lesson # 1144 from Holy Qur-’aan

Disgusted hearts

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

Stage – 2, Verse – 110 of 129, Section – 13 of 16 (Part – 11)

                                                                      

BisMillaahir-Rahmaanir-Rahiim

In the name of God, the Beneficent, the Merciful

                                                                                       

110.  The building which they built will never cease to be a misgiving in their hearts unless their hearts be torn to pieces. And Allah is Knower, Wise.

110.  Laa  yazaalu  bunyaanu-humullazii  ba-naw  riibatan-  fii quluu-bihim  ‘illaa  ‘an  taqatta-‘a  quluu-buhum.  Wallaahu  ‘Aliimun  Hakiim.

                                                                             

Lesson

Riibatan – (misgiving, uneasiness, unsatisfactory), we discussed a word laa  rayba  fiih in the second verse of Surah ‘Al-Baqarah. The word riibatan is another form of the same word. The both words mean – such thing which keeps the heart restless and it does never satisfy. Such condition is base of anxiety and uneasiness. And it results always from doubts and suspicion, ill-will and dishonesty, grief and sorrow, injustice and great anger. Regret and desire also produce the same condition. Here, these entire meanings are useful.

Taqatta-‘a – (being torn to pieces), actually this word was tataqatta-‘a. first ta was removed in speaking. Origin of this word is qat-‘un, which means “to cut, to disconnect”. From the same origin; some more words like qat’ah, taqtii’, ‘inqataa’ and muqaati-‘ah etc. have been derived. Base of the word taqatta-‘a, which has been used here; is ta-qatta-‘un. Meanings of this word and 'inqataa’ are “to be separated, to be cut off etc.”. Meanings of remaining other word are “to cut”.

In this verse also, the mention of Masjid Zaraar, which was built by the Hypocrites against Masjid Qubaa, exists. Foundation of that Masjid was on their dishonesty. Their aim was to harm the Muslims. But because, they were informed before time about this matter by means of God’s Revelation, so that Masjid was demolished. And those people, who built it, could not reap any advantage. However their hearts were disgusted additionally. Feelings of hatred, anger and violence broke up into them and satisfaction of their hearts disappeared.

It is commanded: Which building had they constructed by the name of Masjid (Masjid Zaraar), that was not worthy to be kept safe and sound. That was able to be demolished. So it was demolished. But in the hearts of the Hypocrites, more hypocrisy, enmity and stubbornness increased due to that so-called mosque.

They could not harm the Muslims, but were perplexed in their hearts. These wicked feelings had made room in their hearts very deeply. Now those feelings cannot be removed unless their hearts are torn to pieces. Allah Almighty was well Aware of their ill-will. He did not let run their tricks on account of His Wisdom and Expedient. And their entire plans were ruined, and the Muslims were triumphant in every respect due to their Belief and good-will. And Allah Almighty bestowed them honor and wealth with His Mercy. And for future, the Muslims should take it as a lesson that their aim should not be worldly benefits but to please Allah Almighty in every matter.

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 # 1143 - Fear of God is a firm Foundation

Lesson # 1143 from Holy Qur-’aan

Fear of God is a firm Foundation

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

Stage – 2, Verse – 109 of 129, Section – 13 of 16 (Part – 11)

                                                                      

BisMillaahir-Rahmaanir-Rahiim

In the name of God, the Beneficent, the Merciful

                                                                                       

109.  Is he who founded his building on piety and His good pleasure better, or he who founded his building on the brink of a crumbling, overhanging precipice so that it toppled with him into the fire of Hell? And Allah guideth not wrongdoing folk.

109.  ‘Afaman  ‘assasa  bunyaana-huu  ‘alaa  taqwaa  minAllaahi  wa  Rizwaanin  khayrun  ‘am-man  ‘assasa  bun-yaanahuu  ‘alaa  shafaa  jurufin  haarin-  fan-haara  bihii  fii  naari Jahannam.  Wallaahu  laa  yahdil—qaw-maz-zaalimiin.

                                                                             

Lesson

‘Assasa – (founded, laid a foundation), it is a past tense, origin of which is taasiis; and derived from ‘asasa. From it another word has come out – ‘asaas, use of which is famous as foundation, basis, root and source. ‘Assun is it’s another form; which is used for the same meaning.  

Jurufun – (precipice, abyss), a pit or a trench, brink of which has been excavated by flowing water and which is near to fall.

Haarin is the subject from ha-wa-ra and fan-haara, which is later, that has the same origin and it is past tense. The word ‘Anhaar means “to fall down”.

Masjid Qubaa and that Mosque, which was built for opposing the first and according to command of Qur’aan, it was named as Masjid Zaraar, were already being discussed. It has been mentioned that it was better to stand for praying in the first Mosque Qubaa), which was built by the honest, pure and true people only for the worship of Allah Almighty, than standing to pray in that Mosque (Masjid Zaraar) which was built by malicious people and those who spread dissension.

It is commanded: The person who builds any Mosque with the intention that there; worshipers of Allah Almighty and His obedient servants should be assembled for offering Prayer, is better than the person whose intentions are wandering. By building a mosque he doesn’t intend to acquire pleasure of Allah Almighty, but for different worldly purposes. Its example is just like as someone who founded his building on the brink of a crumbling, definitely one day, it will overhang at the precipice, so that it would be toppled. Later on, due to his ill-will, he will fall in the Fire of the Hell along with his doings.

It is obvious from this verse that fear and pleasure of Allah Almighty should be basis of a mankind’s every action. Except it, other all intentions will be finished with the worldly life and the deeds which were based on them, which were apparently good; all will be wasted.           

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)