A nice reward for the Believers

Lesson # 1109 from Holy Qur-’aan

A nice reward for the Believers

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

Stage – 2, Verse – 71 of 129, Section – 9 of 16 (Part – 10)

                                                                      

BisMillaahir-Rahmaanir-Rahiim

In the name of God, the Beneficent, the Merciful

71.  And the Believers, men and women, are protecting friends one of another. They enjoin the right and forbid the wrong, and they establish worship and they pay the poor-due, and they obey Allah and His Messenger. As for these, Allah will have mercy on them. Lo! Allah is Mighty, Wise.

71.  Wal-Mu’-minuuna  wal-Mu’-minaatu  ba’-zuhum  ‘awli-yaaa-‘u  ba’-z.  Ya’-muruuna  bil-ma’-ruufi  wa  yanhawna  ‘anil-munkari  wa  yuqii-muu-nas-Salaata  wa  yu’-tuunaz-Zakaata  wa  yutii-‘uunAllaaha  wa  Rasuulah.  ‘Ulaaa-‘ika  sayar-hamuhu-mUllaah.  ‘InnAllaaha  ‘Aziizun  Hakiim.

                                                                             

Lesson

Characteristics of the Hypocrites and fixed punishments for them were explained, so now, on the contrary to them, the characteristics of the Believers and the distinguishing gifts for them are being described.

It is commanded that the Believers, whether they are men or women, they all have a particular characteristic mutually that they are protecting friends, condolatory and supporters one of another. They enjoin for those works, which are beneficial for the entire mankind, but forbid from those works, which lead the human beings unto the disasters. They remember God Almighty every time. And for God’s remembrance, they establish congregational prayer. They are not niggards; but pay the prescribed portion of their wealth as poor-due for the help of the needy and indigent people. They neither rebel, nor transgress and nor disobey, but bow their heads before the commands of God Almighty and His Messenger (SallAllaahu alayHi wa AaliHii Wasallam).

In short, every habit of the Believers is opposite to the Hypocrites. Therefore, certainly their consequence will also be totally opposite to them. God Almighty cursed the Hypocrites, whereas He will be Merciful on the Believers. Allah Almighty is Omnipotent and He will requite every individual according to personal (good or evil) deeds.

The Hypocrites were warned that they might not be saved from the wrath of God Almighty, because they know the consequence of the people like them have passed away before them. Therefore, they should learn from their circumstances. At the end, the Believers have been informed: You will be rewarded surely for that lifestyle which you adopted during your life time. In addition, the biggest reward for you will be that God Almighty will be content from you. And you will be away from His wrath and curse for ever.

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)

The news of former people

Lesson # 1108 from Holy Qur-’aan

The news of former people

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

Stage – 2, Verse – 70 of 129, Section – 9 of 16 (Part – 10)

                                                                      

BisMillaahir-Rahmaanir-Rahiim

In the name of God, the Beneficent, the Merciful

70.  Hath not the news of those before them reached them – the folk of Noah, Aad, Thamud, the folk of Abraham, the dwellers of Madian and the over thrown cities? Their Messengers (from Allah) came unto them with proofs (of Allah’s Sovereignty). So Allah sure wronged them not, but they did wrong themselves.

70.  ‘Alam  ya’-tihim  naba-‘ulla-ziina  min  qablihim  qawmi-  Nuuhinw-wa  ‘Aadinw-wa  Samuuda, wa  qawmi  ‘Ibraahiima  wa  ‘As-haabi  Madyana  wal-Mu’-tafikaat.  ‘Atat-hum  Rusuluhum  bil-bayyi-naat.  Famaa  kaa-nAllaahu  liyaz-limahum  wa  laakin  kaanuuu  ‘anfusa-hum  yaz-limuun.

                                                                             

Lesson

God Almighty commanded in the previous verse that condition of   habitual negligence of the Hypocrites and being entangled only in pleasantness of this life by them, is the same as of those disobedient people, who were before them. Whereas, how much portion of the world has been given to them, certainly that is very less than that, which was given to those who passed away before them. But lifestyle of these people is the same as of those. Considering that only this world is everything, and their thinking that “being entangled in the temporal confusions is the actual gain of life” is just like those people who have passed away.

Ultimately, they should think about the consequence of ancient people. How they have become fearless from it that they may also suffer from disasters as the old people suffered. In this verse, the intention has been drawn particularly unto those special nations, which belonged to former times.

It is commanded: How is it possible that these people would not have known the circumstances of those nations, which have elapsed in the countries around their country. The folk of Noah (peace be upon him) rebelled and they were ruined by a storm of water. The people of Aad were proud and arrogant, so they were destroyed by wind-storm. The Thamud became obstinate; therefore they were killed by an unseen scream. The folk of Madian, who are also called “As-haabul Aykah” fell with the face down by earthquake and thundering sound.

Stories of all above mentioned people were discussed in Surah ‘A’-raaf and further description will come about them in the next lessons also. Mu’-tafikaat is name of villages of the folk of Lot. Land of those people was overthrown and stones were rained over them.

Allah Almighty commands that those people were ruined due to their habitual negligence and intransigence. We did not wrong them, but they wronged themselves. The Hypocrites should fear “whether their resurrection may not be like them”.   

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)

Learn from history of previous people

Lesson # 1107 from Holy Qur-’aan

Learn from history of previous people

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

Stage – 2, Verse – 69b of 129, Section – 9 of 16 (Part – 10)

                                                                      

BisMillaahir-Rahmaanir-Rahiim

In the name of God, the Beneficent, the Merciful

69b.  Thus they enjoyed their lot awhile, so ye have enjoyed your lot awhile even as those before you did enjoy their lot awhile; and ye prate even as they prated. Such are they whose works have perished in the world and the Hereafter. And such are they who are the losers.

69b.  Fas-tamta-‘uu  bi- khalaa-qihim  fas-tamta’-tum  bi-‘ khalaa-qikum  kamas-tamta-‘alla-ziina  min  qabli-kum-  bi-khalaa-qihim  wa khuztum  kallazii  khaazuu.  ‘Ulaaa-‘ika  habitat  ‘a’-maaluhum  fid-dunyaa  wal-  ‘Aakhirah.  Wa  ‘ulaaa-‘ika  humul-khaasiruun.

                                                                             

Lesson

It was indicated in the previous verses that the people should learn from the circumstances of those who have passed off from this world. In this verse, it has been described that behavior and condition of the both (the people who are existing now and those who have departed), is equal.

It is commanded that those people who were before you, they enjoyed according to their wishes with that which they had, and they did never think about the result. Now you should behold yourselves that; what have you been doing? The things which have come in your portion, are not more than of them. They were physically stronger than you. More property, assets and wealth of the world they possessed than you.

Having everything less than them, you have been celebrating merriment like them, being ignorant and intoxicated. Your character is the same as of those people. They had forgotten God Almighty and His Omnipotence being intoxicated in their power, strength, property and wealth. Like them, you have also been entangled in the worldly matters and do not care for the Cause of Allah Almighty.

Then, you observed: What was happened with them? Their strong bodies, wealth and property could not save them from the punishment of God Almighty. Being inferior to them in all these matters, you have also been entangled in the problems of the world like them. Think for a moment! While even excessive worldly things could not save them, then how can these a few things save you from the torment of God Almighty?

Certainly, all deeds, done by them, were of no avail. Neither anything was useful for them in the world and nor on the Day of Resurrection. If you wish to see the people; who have been entangled in loss and scarcity, then observe them. Learn from their circumstances. Correct your character and fear Allah 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)

Sentence for unbelievers and hypocrites

Lesson # 1106 from Holy Qur-’aan

Sentence for unbelievers and hypocrites

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

Stage – 2, Verses – 68 & 69a of 129, Section – 9 of 16 (Part – 10)

                                                                      

BisMillaahir-Rahmaanir-Rahiim

In the name of God, the Beneficent, the Merciful

68.  Allah promiseth the hypocrites, both men and women, and the disbelievers; fire of Hell to abide therein for ever. It will suffice them. And Allah curseth them, and theirs is lasting torment- 69a.  Even as those before you who were mightier than you in strength, and more affluent than you in wealth and children.

68.  Wa  ‘adAllaahul-Munaafiqiina  wal-Munaafiqaati  wal-Kuffaara  naara-  Jahan-nama  khaalidiina  fiihaa.  Hiya  hasbuhum.  Wa  la-‘anahu-mUllaah.  Wa  lahum  ‘azaabum-muqiim.  69a.  Kalla-ziina  min-  qablikum  kaanuuu  ‘ashadda  min-kum  quw-watanw-wa  ‘aksara  ‘amwaa-lanw-wa  ‘aw-laadaa.

                                                                             

Lesson

Common signs of the Hypocrites were described in the previous verse. The same are of the Infidels. But, they molest openly by opposing, whereas the Hypocrites seek the opportunity and deceive by hiding themselves. However, punishment of their common behavior is also common. Of course, retribution of their cheating and imposture will be given to them separately. In this verse, that torment has been described which is ready for the Hypocrites and the Infidels due to their enmity against Islam.

It is commanded that these open and hidden enemies of Islam that is to say; the Infidels and the Hypocrites, both deserve the Fire of the Hell to abide therein for ever due to their common behavior. Although, which class of the Hell has been fixed for the Hypocrites, that will be more painful, as it was described in Surah ‘An-Nisaaa’.

This torment of the Hell will be sufficient for punishment against their wicked deeds; and they will know clearly at every stage that which punishment is for which evil act. God Almighty will not listen to their crying for help; because they have been thrown away from the Mercy of God Almighty due to disobedience in the world (this life). And such torment will be clinging with them every time, whether its peculiarity is changed, but the pain will remain continuously.

Then it is commanded that their conduct is the same as of those who were before them, who were mightier than these people in strength, more at ease in wealth and abundance of children. The mankind who have forgotten Divine Power and Omnipotence of Allah Almighty, their intention is drawn unto the circumstances of ancient nations, who were more outstretched in every way than these people.

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)

Signs of hypocrisy

Lesson # 1105 from Holy Qur-’aan

Signs of hypocrisy

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

Stage – 2, Verse – 67 of 129, Section – 9 of 16 (Part – 10)

                                                                      

BisMIllaahir-Rahmaanir-Rahiim

In the name of God, the Beneficent, the Merciful

67.  The hypocrites, both men and women, proceed one from another. They enjoin the wrong, and they forbid the right, and they withhold their hands (from spending for the Cause of Allah). They have forgotten Allah, so He hath forgotten them. Lo! the hypocrites, they are the transgressors.

67.  ‘Al-Munaafi-quuna  wal-Munaafi-qaatu  ba’-zuhum-mim-ba’-z.  Ya’-muruuna  bil-munkari  wa  yan-hawna  ‘anil-ma’-ruufi  wa  yaqbi-zuuna  ‘aydi-yahum.  NasUllaaha  fanasi-yahum.  ‘Innal-  Munaa-fiqiina  humul-faasiquun.

                                                                             

Lesson

The mention of the Hypocrites has been going from far. This group appeared after arriving at Madinah. Before it, in Makkah, there were only two groups – openly Muslims or freely Infidels. Some people of Madinah considered in it suitableness to immediate gain that apparently they must show that “they are Muslims, but when look for an opportunity; they should try to molest them (the Muslims).

Accordingly, they used to remain as sidebar punching “A wolf in the garb of a lamb”. In the Battle of ‘Uhud, they vexed severely, but could not hurt the Muslims. Moreover, they did hurt themselves. God Almighty informed His Messenger (SallAllaahu alayHi wa AaliHii Wasallam) and his Companions (May Allah be pleased with them) about their wickedness at every occasion. But due to His (SallAllaahu alayHi wa AaliHii Wasallam) forbearance and politeness, they became more bold, even that when, it was commanded that they should be prepared for the Battle of Tabuuk, then; their depravity was disclosed completely, after that, they could not rebel again.   

Their common signs have been described in this verse. It is commanded that behavior of the Hypocrites is the same, whether they are men or women. Apparently they are friends, but secretly they seek any opportunity of deceiving. It is the principle of all of them that they enjoin for those deeds, which have been determined by the people as evil. And which deeds have been accepted as good works, they forbid from them. They are extremely stingy. Fund collecting is their routine. They turn up their nose and knit the eyebrows from spending for the Cause of God Almighty. They believe never in Allah Almighty wholeheartedly. Therefore, He is also inattentive from them. Real religious-less and disobedient are these people, because they accept the law of the religion with their tongue, but go against the law in time.

It shows that only that person can be saved from sins who believe that God (Allah Almighty) is Omnipresent and who fears from His Seizure; otherwise if someone does not believe in Allah Almighty, then there is no power; which may make him/her right, true, just and honest.     

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)

False reason told by Hypocrites

Lesson # 1104 from Holy Qur-’aan

False reason told by Hypocrites

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

Stage – 2, Verses – 65 & 66 of 129, Section – 8 of 16 (Part – 10)

                                                                      

BisMIllaahir-Rahmaanir-Rahiim

In the name of God, the Beneficent, the Merciful

65.  If thou dost question them, they declare (with emphasis): We were only talking idly and in play. Say: Was it at God, and His Signs, and His Apostle, that ye were mocking? 66.  Make no excuse, ye have disbelieved after your (confession of) belief. If We forgive a party of you, a party of you We shall punish because they have been guilty.

65.  Wa  la-‘in  sa-‘altahum  laya-quulunna  ‘innamaa  kunnaa  nakhuuzu  wa  nal-‘ab.  Qul  ‘aBillaahi  wa  ‘AayaatiHii  wa  Rasuu-liHii  kuntum  tas-tahzi-‘uun. 66.  Laa  ta’-taziruu  qad  kafartum  ba’-da  ‘iimaanikum.  ‘Inna’-fu  ‘an-taaa-‘ifatim-minkum  nu-‘azzib  taaa-‘ifatam  bi-‘annahum  kaanuu  mujri-miin.

                                                                             

Lesson

When something has no real value in the heart of an individual, he cannot succeed in maintaining every time its artificial value. Natural condition of his heart will change now or then. Some Hypocrites, who moved along with Muslims with unwilling heart for the Battle of Tabuuk, they began to say in the way: Behold this Person {Muhammad (SallAllaahu alayHi wa AaliHii Wasallam)}! He has strut (Let us flee to God) as much after getting the upper hand over a little area of the Arab territory that; now He (SallAllaahu alayHi wa AaliHii Wasallam) is going to conquer the fine cities and the people of Syria and Rome. How can these a few inexperienced Muslims conquer, who offer prayers and recite Qur’aan every time, who have not faced any war against any big nation; like brave and bold soldiers of Syrian and Roman Armies, who engage themselves regularly in wars and get victory over countries.

This news of their mischief reached the Messenger (SallAllaahu alayHi wa AaliHii Wasallam). He called them and asked: What does it mean that you discourage our people by telling such lies? The same has been described in these verses. It is commanded: O Messenger (SallAllaahu alayHi wa AaliHii Wasallam)! They reply you quickly when You ask them! O Prophet (SallAllaahu alayHi wa AaliHii Wasallam)! We don’t say these things heartily; these are only gossips for amusing in the way.

Allah Almighty commands: O Messenger (SallAllaahu alayHi wa AaliHii Wasallam)! Ask them: Were you mocking at God Almighty, His Apostle (SallAllaahu alayHi wa AaliHii Wasallam) and His Revelations? Such excuses and justification of yours are useless. You used to say yourselves believers. How can you remain Muslims after uttering such blasphemies? Certainly you will be punished for it.

Those hypocrites, who were neither arrogant and nor they spread any mischief publicly, they will be let go for a few days. But those who have been sowing the seed of disturbance openly, it is sure that they will be punished for their crimes. They will never be saved.

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)

Growth of True Religion cannot be stopped

Lesson # 1103 from Holy Qur-’aan

Growth of True Religion cannot be stopped

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

Stage – 2, Verse – 64 of 129, Section – 8 of 16 (Part of – 10)

                                                                      

BisMIllaahir-Rahmaanir-Rahiim

In the name of God, the Beneficent, the Merciful

64.  The hypocrites fear lest a Surah should be revealed concerning them, proclaiming what is in their hearts. Say: Scoff (your fill)! Lo! Allah will surely expose what ye fear.

64.  Yahzarul-Munaa-fiquuna  ‘an-  tunazzala  ‘alay-him  suuratun-  tunabbi-‘uhum  bimaa  fii  quluu-bihim.  Qulis-tahzi-‘uu.  ‘InnAllaaha  mukhri-jummaa  tah-zaruun.

                                                                             

Lesson

Condition of the Hypocrites was indeed very astonishing. Their hearts did not desire that the people should be obedient to the Messenger (SallAllaahu alayHi wa AaliHii Wasallam) and Islam succeed, because they were observing clearly; death of their chief-ship and dignity in it. But they were helpless due to existing circumstances, because the strength of the Muslims was increasing rapidly before their eyes day and night. And it was becoming more necessary for them day by day to make good relations with the Muslims.  

It was the reason that as much as possible; they used to flatter the Muslims apparently, but privately they did not miss any chance of wickedness against them being forced by their hearts. And they used to amuse in this manner that “If the news reached the Messenger (SallAllaahu alayHi wa AaliHii Wasallam), He (SallAllaahu alayHi wa AaliHii Wasallam) is very Forbearer and Mild. We shall make Him to understand by telling lies”.

But denial of the Revelation was difficult for them, because there was no scope of suspicion now in Its truth. Therefore, they remained afraid every time that lest any such Surah is revealed due to which the dark side of our deeds is opened. The same has been explained in this verse.

It is commanded that these double-dealers and ostentatious people fear: lest such Chapter should be revealed that those entire secrets are disclosed which are held in our hearts. If it was so then the evil would come upon us in full scale. Then it is commanded: You continue setting your traps of imposture and carry on your habits of joking and deceiving the Muslims. God Almighty has been observing everything.

In the process of time, surely God shall expose all those matters which are in your hearts and you will hide your heads through shame. Your fear will come before you. It is impossible that due to your mischievous tactics, the growth of the True Religion is stopped and the world sets back again in the darkness, in which it had been stumbling since long.   

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)