The Real Benefactor - Quran Chapter 16 – 53 to 55 (Pt-14, Stg-3) (L-1724) درس قرآن

Quran Chapter 16 – 53 to 55 (Pt-14, Stg-3) (L-1724) درس قرآن

The Real Benefactor

Suratun-Nahl - (The Bee) - 16

‘A-‘uu-zu  Billaahi minash-Shay-taanir- Rajiim.
(I seek refuge in God from Satan the outcast)

Bis-Millaahir-Rah-maanir-Rahiim.
(In the name of God, the Beneficent, the Merciful)

وَمَا بِكُم مِّن نِّعْمَةٍ فَمِنَ ٱللَّهِ ثُمَّ إِذَا مَسَّكُمُ ٱلضُّرُّفَإِلَيْهِ تَجْـَٔرُونَ 53

  ثُمَّ إِذَا كَشَفَ ٱلضُّرَّ عَنكُمْ إِذَا فَرِيقٌ مِّنكُم بِرَبِّهِمْ يُشْرِكُونَ 54

  لِيَكْفُرُوا۟ بِمَآ ءَاتَيْنَٰهُمْ فَتَمَتَّعُوا۟ فَسَوْفَ تَعْلَمُونَ 55

53.  And whatever of comfort ye enjoy, it is from Allah; then, when misfortune reacheth you, unto Him ye cry for help. 54.  And afterward, when He hath rid you of the misfortune, behold! a party of you attribute partners to their Lord- 55.  So as to deny that which We have given them. Then enjoy life (while ye may), soon ye will come to know.

53.  Wa  maa  bikum-min-ni’-matin  faminAllaahi  summa  ‘izaa  massa-kumuz-zurru  fa-‘ilayHi  taj-‘aruun. 54.  Summa  ‘izaa  kasha-faz-zurru  ‘ankum  ‘izaa  fariiqum-minkum  bi-Rabbihim  yushri-kuun. 55.  Li-yakfuruu  bimaaa  ‘aatay-Naahum.  Fa-tamatta-‘uu;  fa-sawfa  ta’-lamuun.

      

Commentary

Taj-‘aruuna – (you cry for help, you sue), origin of this word is ja-‘ara. Ju-‘aarun means “causing to come out a harsh voice or crying of any cow bitterly from which; it seems that she needs something”.

It is commanded that every that comfort which you have been enjoying, is from your Lord (Allah Almighty). Sometimes, misfortune reaches you by any thing and in this condition; you forget every thing and cry for the help of God only. Consequently He rids you of from the misfortune. A little later, you forget Allah Almighty and consider that others than Him are solvers of your difficulties.

It shows clearly that you deny the favors of Allah Almighty and consider that those things are your benefactors and helpers, which you see before you. Whereas those things have been witnessing themselves that those are helpless but Allah Almighty is the Omnipotent. In such condition He was Able to punish you due to your thanklessness. But He is Merciful and Forbearing, Who does not seize you immediately. It is the reason that He has been giving you chances of reaping advantages from His favors. At last a time will come that the respite will come to an end. Then every wrongdoer will come to know that how much he/she had been entangled in fooleries?  

Transliterated Holy Qur’an 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). https://youtu.be/QgZyRhB9BG0

Belief in a plurality of God is wrong - Quran Chapter 16 – 51 & 52 (Pt-14, Stg-3) (L-1723) درس قرآن

Quran Chapter 16 – 51 & 52 (Pt-14, Stg-3) (L-1723) درس قرآن

Belief in a plurality of God is wrong

Suratun-Nahl - (The Bee) - 16

‘A-‘uu-zu  Billaahi minash-Shay-taanir- Rajiim.
(I seek refuge in God from Satan the outcast)

Bis-Millaahir-Rah-maanir-Rahiim.
(In the name of God, the Beneficent, the Merciful)

وَقَالَ ٱللَّهُ لَا تَتَّخِذُوٓا۟ إِلَٰهَيْنِ ٱثْنَيْنِ إِنَّمَا هُوَ إِلَٰهٌ وَٰحِدٌفَإِيَّٰىَ فَٱرْهَبُونِ 51

وَلَهُۥ مَا فِى ٱلسَّمَٰوَٰتِ وَٱلْأَرْضِ وَلَهُ ٱلدِّينُ وَاصِبًا أَفَغَيْرَ ٱللَّهِ تَتَّقُونَ 52

51.  Allah hath said: Choose not two gods. There is only One God. So of Me, Me only, be in awe. 52.  Unto Him belongeth whatsoever is in the heavens and the earth, and to Him alone is all obedience and submission. Will ye then fear any other than Allah?

51.  Wa  qaalAllaahu  laa  tatta-khizuuu  ‘ilaa-haynis-nayn.  ‘Innamaa  Huwa  ‘Ilaahunw-Waahid.  Fa-‘iyyaaya  farhabuun. 52.  Wa  lahuu  maa  fis-samaa-waati  wal-‘arzi  wa  laHud-Diinu  waasibaa.  ‘Afa-gayrAllaahi  tattaquun.

      

Commentary

‘Irhabuuna – (Fear Me!), the word ‘Irhabuu is a Word of Command from rahaba. Rahab means “to fear (along with which, there is shivering and restlessness in the heart)”. At the end of this word; letter “n” is superfluous and then after the letter “n”, “ii” comes, which means “Me”. Due to stopping of the sentence, the last, “ii” have been reduced.

Waasibun – (always, for ever), it is the subject from the word wasaba, which means “perpetuity”. So waasibun means “perpetual, permanent”.

It has been included in the nature of a mankind that he goes astray when he is misled. So there is a need of showing Straight Path to him. Keeping in view the nature of human being, Allah Almighty sent His Messengers (peace be upon them) and the Scriptures from time to time. And Allah Almighty commanded: Behold! You should never choose two gods (worshipped). In truth, Worshipped (God) is only One, and He can be only One, Who is “Me”. Therefore you should be in awe from Me and listen! Whatsoever is in the heavens and in the earth; is of Me.

The fact is that always the obedience and submission is incumbent of Him only, while one and all are helpless before Him, then how can any other profit or harm to someone without His command? Then why do you fear any other save Allah Almighty?   

Transliterated Holy Qur’an 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). https://youtu.be/N9kE1CNIKK4

Power of God Almighty - Quran Chapter 16 – 49 & 50 (Pt-14, Stg-3) (L-1722) درس قرآن

Quran Chapter 16 – 49 & 50 (Pt-14, Stg-3) (L-1722) درس قرآن

Power of God Almighty

Suratun-Nahl - (The Bee) - 16

‘A-‘uu-zu  Billaahi minash-Shay-taanir- Rajiim.
(I seek refuge in God from Satan the outcast)

Bis-Millaahir-Rah-maanir-Rahiim.
(In the name of God, the Beneficent, the Merciful)

وَلِلَّهِ يَسْجُدُ مَا فِى ٱلسَّمَٰوَٰتِ وَمَا فِى ٱلْأَرْضِ مِن دَآبَّةٍوَٱلْمَلَٰٓئِكَةُ وَهُمْ لَا يَسْتَكْبِرُونَ 49

يَخَافُونَ رَبَّهُم مِّن فَوْقِهِمْ وَيَفْعَلُونَ مَا يُؤْمَرُونَ 50

49.  And unto Allah maketh prostration whatsoever is in the heavens and whatsoever is in the earth of living creatures, and the angels (also) and they are not proud. 50.  They fear their Lord above them, and do what they are bidden.

49.  Wa  Lillaahi  yasjudu  maa  fis-samaa-waati  wa  maa  fil-‘arzi  min  daaabba-tinw-wal-malaaa-‘ikatu  wa hum  laa  yastak-biruun. 50.  Yakhaa-fuuna  Rabba-hum-min-  fawqihim  wa  yaf-‘aluuna  maa  yu’-maruun. (As-Sajdah – Bow-down) (section 6)

      

Commentary

Daaabba-tun – (of living creatures, that; which moves), this word has passed in Suratul ‘An-‘aam. Every such living thing which moves on the earth; is called “daaabba-tun”.

It is commanded: Every thing of the heavens, whether that seems very grand, and like this, every living thing of the earth, makes prostration unto God Almighty. And while the living creatures have bowed down, then what is the question of the lifeless? No one has any power of disobeying His commandment. Moreover, that splendid creature which is called angels, have been making prostration before Allah Almighty submissively, although they are powerful and degree holders.

They know that “our entire power and honor has been bestowed by Allah Almighty. We are quite helpless before Him. And without His Command and Permission, we can do nothing”. They do never think about their greatness. They understand well that “above all of us is our Lord; Allah Almighty, and under His Command, we all assume our duties according to His Commandment for which we have been appointed separately. Therefore, we have no rank save it that we should adore Him and obey most willingly for which He commands us”. So they perform what is commanded to them.

These verses are of “Prostration”, that is to say, it is necessary for every that person who recites or hears these two verses that he/she should make prostration unto Allah Almighty.      

Transliterated Holy Qur’an 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). https://youtu.be/B9nIoAz3LKQ

Contemplation of the universe - Quran Chapter 16 – 48 (Pt-14, Stg-3) (L-1721) درس قرآن

Quran Chapter 16 – 48 (Pt-14, Stg-3) (L-1721) درس قرآن

Contemplation of the universe

Suratun-Nahl - (The Bee) - 16

‘A-‘uu-zu  Billaahi minash-Shay-taanir- Rajiim.
(I seek refuge in God from Satan the outcast)

Bis-Millaahir-Rah-maanir-Rahiim.
(In the name of God, the Beneficent, the Merciful)

    أَوَلَمْ يَرَوْا۟ إِلَىٰ مَاخَلَقَ ٱللَّهُ مِن شَىْءٍ يَتَفَيَّؤُا۟ ظِلَٰلُهُۥ عَنِ ٱلْيَمِينِ وَٱلشَّمَآئِلِ سُجَّدًا لِّلَّهِ وَهُمْ دَٰخِرُونَ 48

48.  Have they not observed all things that Allah hath created, how their shadows incline to the right and to the left, making prostration unto Allah, and they are lowly?

48.  ‘Awa  lam  yaraw  ‘ilaa  maa  khalaqAllaahu  min-  shay-‘iny-yata-fayya-‘u  zilaaluhuu  ‘anil-  yamiini  wash-shamaaa-‘ili  sujjadal-Lillaahi  wa  hum  daakhiruun.

      

Commentary

Yata-fayya-‘u – (they incline), origin of this word is fai-‘un. Fai-‘un means – the shadows which incline after post meridian.

Zilaaluhuu – (their shadows), this word is plural of zillun. Zillun means – a shadow which is during anti meridian. The same shadow becomes fai-‘un after post meridian.

Daakhiruun – (lowly, humble, mean), it is plural of daakhir, which is the subject and have been derived from the word Dakhara. Dakhara means – obeying someone else being helpless. A word which has the same meaning, is saagiruuna, has passed in Suratut-Tawbah.

It has been commanded in this verse: O heedless people! Have you ever seen to the shadow? The shadow of everything rises in the morning and then it begins to decrease. It firms in the meridian and then when the sun begins to set, it begins to incline again. In all such conditions it lies down on the earth. Some times it moves to the right and some times to the left. Its forehead lasts every time before Allah Almighty.

Is it not sufficient to cause to know the people that even this shadow too does not turn away a little from the Divine Law? Moreover, the things, shadows of which make prostration in obedience of Allah Almighty, are helpless before Him. And those things are unable to slide hither or thither even a little from His that Law, which He has fixed for them. Is this lowly and baseness not a proof of the Existence of Allah Almighty Who is the Strongest and Omnipotent? Concluding only this by looking the things that “these are for our eating, these places are for our living and these are ready to serve us” is our foolishness. We have to know Allah Almighty by reflecting into them. 

Transliterated Holy Qur’an 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). https://youtu.be/5JExw-pcf7o

Forms of doom - Quran Chapter 16 – 46 & 47 (Pt-14, Stg-3) (L-1720) درس قرآن

Quran Chapter 16 – 46 & 47 (Pt-14, Stg-3) (L-1720) درس قرآن

Forms of doom

Suratun-Nahl - (The Bee) - 16

‘A-‘uu-zu  Billaahi minash-Shay-taanir- Rajiim.
(I seek refuge in God from Satan the outcast)

Bis-Millaahir-Rah-maanir-Rahiim.
(In the name of God, the Beneficent, the Merciful)

أَوْ يَأْخُذَهُمْ فِى تَقَلُّبِهِمْ فَمَا هُم بِمُعْجِزِينَ 46

  أَوْ يَأْخُذَهُمْ عَلَىٰ تَخَوُّفٍ فَإِنَّ رَبَّكُمْ لَرَءُوفٌ رَّحِيمٌ 47

46.  Or that He will not seize them in their going to and fro so that there be no escape for them? 47.  Or that He will not seize them while in dread? Lo! Thy Lord is indeed Full of Pity, Merciful.

46.  ‘Aw  ya’-khuzahum  fill  ta-qallubihim  famaa  hum-bi-mu’-jiziin. 47.  ‘Aw  ya’-khuzahum  ‘alaa  takhaw-wuf.  Fa-‘inna  Rabbakum  la-Ra-‘uufur-Rahiim.

      

Commentary

Ta-qallubun – (going to and fro), this word has been derived from qa-la-ba. Qalab means “to change”. Taqallubun – “to change place, to go, to move”.

Takhaw-wufun – (to fear), it has come out from the word khawfun, which also means the same, but in process of time.

It has been mentioned in these verses that when you have been engaged in your business carelessly and going to and fro thoughtlessly, in such condition it is possible that unknowingly, the doom of God Almighty come and seize you, because you have no power to control Him and restrict Him with force from sending doom on you. Or it can be that He finish you gradually by frightening and causing you to sob, and you may do nothing that “our condition has been deteriorating day by day but we are unable to take precautions”. It has been observed in some noxious diseases. Or some times the income begins to decrease, but the man cannot do something and the income reaches zero point by degrees. The mankind lives in such condition that the life becomes worse than death.

Remember it that Allah Almighty can do all this and your manners also deserve it that you should be destroyed all of a sudden or leisurely. But Allah Almighty is Full of Pity and Merciful on His slaves. His Kindness and Mercy hinder the doom.

Transliterated Holy Qur’an 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). https://youtu.be/y8UWpOIN50E

Origin of haughtiness - Quran Chapter 16 – 45 (Pt-14, Stg-3) (L-1719) درس قرآن

Quran Chapter 16 – 45 (Pt-14, Stg-3) (L-1719) درس قرآن

Origin of haughtiness

Suratun-Nahl - (The Bee) - 16

‘A-‘uu-zu  Billaahi minash-Shay-taanir- Rajiim.
(I seek refuge in God from Satan the outcast)

Bis-Millaahir-Rah-maanir-Rahiim.
(In the name of God, the Beneficent, the Merciful)

أَفَأَمِنَ ٱلَّذِينَ مَكَرُوا۟ ٱلسَّيِّـَٔاتِ أَن يَخْسِفَ ٱللَّهُ بِهِمُ ٱلْأَرْضَ أَوْ يَأْتِيَهُمُ ٱلْعَذَابُ مِنْ حَيْثُلَا يَشْعُرُونَ 45

45.  Are they who plan ill-deeds then secure that Allah will not cause the earth to swallow them, or that the doom will not come on them whence they know not?

45.  ‘Afa-‘aminalla-ziina  makarus-sayyi-‘aati  ‘any-yakh-sifAllaahu  bihimul-‘arza  ‘aw  ya’-ti-ya-humul-  ‘azaabu  min  haysu  laa  yash-‘uruun.

      

Commentary

Makaruu – (they planned, deceived), it is a past tense from the word makara, which has come earlier at various places. It means “to behave deceitfully”. Makarus-sayyi-‘aati means “they thought such vicious plans, base of which may be on wickedness and mischief”, for instance, they will have the upper hand over all and will not let the good people arise.

It is commanded: Do you consider that you have become masters of the entire world by possessing some weapons, equipment and threatening others by making up stories? Do you not fear from the earthquake if you are pierced in the earth or such dooms come suddenly about which you did never think? Behold! Can your “confidential planning of ill-deeds and precautionary measures of all kinds for safety from all future disasters” save you? If you think so, then you should have a sensation. Many such deeds and plans are ready with Allah Almighty about which you could never think. And He can send the doom on you from such place whence you cannot have any doubt of it. You should not be deceived if He has been loosening and giving you respite. It is demand of His Mercy that He gives chance of thinking and understanding to His ignorant servants and does not punish at the spot. Otherwise if they chose insistence then there is no delay in sending the doom. (God forbid).   

Transliterated Holy Qur’an 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). https://youtu.be/M1iWnPFrb98

Last Messenger and Qur’aan - Quran Chapter 16 – 44b (Pt-14, Stg-3) (L-1718) درس قرآن

Quran Chapter 16 – 44b (Pt-14, Stg-3) (L-1718) درس قرآن

Last Messenger and Qur’aan

Suratun-Nahl - (The Bee) - 16

‘A-‘uu-zu  Billaahi minash-Shay-taanir- Rajiim.
(I seek refuge in God from Satan the outcast)

Bis-Millaahir-Rah-maanir-Rahiim.
(In the name of God, the Beneficent, the Merciful)

  بِٱلْبَيِّنَٰتِ وَٱلزُّبُرِ وَأَنزَلْنَآ إِلَيْكَ ٱلذِّكْرَلِتُبَيِّنَ لِلنَّاسِ مَا نُزِّلَ إِلَيْهِمْ وَلَعَلَّهُمْ يَتَفَكَّرُونَ 44

44b.  And We have revealed unto thee the Remembrance that thou mayst explain to mankind that which hath been revealed for them, and that haply they may reflect.

44b.  Wa  ‘anzalNaaa  ‘ilaykaz-Zikra  li-tubayyina  lin-naasi  maa  nuzzila  ‘ilayhim  wa  la-‘alla-hum  yata-fakka-ruun. (Part One-Half)

      

Commentary

Zikrun – (Remembrance), Zikr means “to remember” and such matters and sayings of guidance; which are written at any place, and by reading of which, old matters can be recollected. Here it aims Holy Qur’aan, Which reminds all such good matters which have been taught to ancient people.

It is commanded in this verse: Last Ring of the same Chain is Muhammad (grace, glory, blessings and peace be upon Him), to whom We gave the last Scripture i.e. Holy Qur’aan and sent in the world, so that – the work of mankind’s guidance, which was started by means of Prophets and Messengers (peace be upon them), that should be completed and authenticated.

“Now, O Messenger (grace, glory, blessings and peace be upon him)! You should cause to know this last Book (Holy Qur’aan) to the people clearly, which has been sent for their guidance until the Hereafter, and in which the summary of the entire Religious Laws of God Almighty have been mentioned, so that they may be able to solve their all difficult problems in its Light”.

From this verse, we knew two matters:

1.   Those all good things have been included in Holy Qur’aan, which did exist in the Scriptures of ancient Messengers (peace be upon them). Wise people of every place during all times can infer the solution of their entire difficulties by searching from this Book and reflecting.

2.   Messenger of Allah Almighty, Muhammad (grace, glory, blessings and peace be upon him) has manifested also by His words and acts; that way of guidance, by which it has become easy to solve our problems. Therefore, Hadith {Sayings of the Messenger (grace, glory, blessings and peace be upon him)}, words of the Religious Directors and Righteous Ancestors are Flambeau of the Way for us, without which we cannot do our work.    

Transliterated Holy Qur’an 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). https://youtu.be/vJs6x8J-aqA