Lessons 286 to 295
LESSON # 286 FROM HOLY QUR’AN
Don’t Go In Fear Of Your Lives
Death Is Beyond Question
Fear Of Death
BAQARAH – 2 (The Cow)
Verse –243 of 286, Section –32 (Part - 2)
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Bethink thee not (O
Muhammad) of those of old, who went forth from their habitations in their
thousands, fearing death, and Allah said unto them: Die; and then He brought
them back to life. Lo! Allah is a Lord of kindness to mankind, but most of
mankind give not thanks.
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‘Alam
tara ‘ilallaziina kharajuu min diyaarihim wa
hum ‘uluufun hazaralmawt. Fa-qaala lahumullaahu
muu-tuu: summa ‘ah-yaahum. ‘In-nallaaha la-Zuu-Fazlin
‘alan-naasi wa laakinna ‘aksaran-naasi laa
yash-kuruun.
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Lesson
‘Alam tara – (have you not seen? Did you not bethink?), this method of
addressing is chosen in Arabic language at those times when attention is drawn
towards any known and much big happening. Here it does not mean to see only
with sight, but purpose is to think, meditate and consider with deep thought,
and whenever the word ‘ilaa comes
with it, then it also aims to teach any lesson from this particular event.
‘allaziina kharajuu – who went forth (from their habitations), it signifies
towards the children of Israel, who had left their homes due to fear of death,
and the natives of Arab did know very well this important happening.
This verse signifies towards a very old event, that the children
of Israel, who were in thousands, had left their native country due to fear of
death (cause of which was either they considered plague or attack of enemy).
Neither they believed in fate, nor stood up against the enemy with weapons,
moreover went forth with cowardice to save only their own lives. But their
running away in this manner did not become useful for them, and they could not
escape from the claws of death.
After seven days one of the Prophets of God Almighty (peace be
upon him) prayed for them, and then Allah Almighty brought them back to life,
so that they forswear for future and may know that the relation of death and
life is in the hands of Some Other Life. Allah Almighty blesses the mankind.
The people can not count His favors. They should be very grateful to God
Almighty every moment.
LESSON # 287 FROM HOLY QUR’AN
A Goodly Loan
Lend To God Almighty
Loan Which Is Increased Manifold
BAQARAH – 2 (The Cow)
Verse –244-245 of 286, Section –32 (Part -
2)
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244. Fight in
the Way of Allah, and know that Allah is Hearer, Knower.
245. Who is
it that will lend unto Allah a goodly loan, so that He may give it increase manifold
for him? And Allah straiteneth and enlargeth. And unto Him ye will return.
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244. Wa
qaa-tiluu fii sabiilil-laahi wa’-lamuuu
‘annallaaha Samii-‘un ‘Aliim.
245.
Man-zallazii yuqrizullaaha Qarzan Hasanan fa—yuzaa-‘ifa-huu
lahuuu ‘az-‘aafan- kasiirah. Wallaahu yaqbizu
wa yab-sut. Wa ‘ilayhi turja-‘uun.
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Lesson
‘Aliim – (Knower), it denotes that Allah Almighty knows the
intentions of heart and announcements by tongue of those persons who try and
strive in His Path and who don’t.
Qarzan Hasanan – (goodly loan) the loan, after which neither the debtor would be
troubled, nor kindness would be shown, nor revenge would be taken and nor the
debtor would be despised. In broad terms, it signifies also, each that amount
which is spent in any respect of the religion. Here it aims the amount spent in
fight (Ji-haad). The Arabs called every act of good remuneration as
goodly loan and every act of bad remuneration as bad loan. Though, due to
spending the wealth in Fight (Ji-haad) in the Way of Allah is returned
many times more in the Hereafter, so this act of spending is determined by Holy
Qur’an as goodly loan (Qarzan Hasanan).
fa—yuzaa-‘ifa-huu – (so that He may give it increase), it means ‘to increase the
future reward and remuneration of this action’. Infinitive mood of this word
is ‘Az-’aaf (to
increase manifold).
Allah Almighty cleared by mentioning about a nation in the
previous verse that control of life and death is only in His hand. So, you
shouldn't run away due to fear of enemy. Now it is being ordered clearly for
fighting in the Way of Allah (Ji-haad) that “Fight in the Path of Right
Religion against its enemies”.
Arms and equipment, tools and other things are required for war (Ji-haad).
So, God Almighty ordered those people who have power to afford it that they
should spend their wealth whole heartedly. Allah Almighty will return their
sacrifice by increasing it many times (manifold) in this world as well as on
the Day of Resurrection. They should never think that due to spending the money
in the Way of God Almighty they will become poor.
LESSON # 288 FROM HOLY QUR’AN
Story of Prophet Saul (peace be on him)
Refrain From Fighting
Why Should We Not Fight
BAQARAH – 2 (The Cow)
Verse –246 of 286, Section –32 (Part - 2)
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Bethink thee of the
leaders of the Children of Israel after Moses, how they said unto a Prophet
whom they had: Set up for us a king and we will fight in Allah’s Way. He
said: Would ye then refrain from fighting if fighting were prescribed for
you? They said: Why should we not fight in Allah’s Way when we have been
driven from our dwellings with our children? Yet, when fighting was
prescribed for them, they turned away, all save a few of them. And Allah is
Aware of evildoers.
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‘Alam tara
‘ilal-mala-‘i mim- Baniii-‘Israaa-‘iila mim-
ba’-di Muusaa. ‘Iz qaaluu
li-nabiyyil-lahumub-‘as lanaa Malikan-nuqaatil fii
Sabiilil-laah. Qaala hal ‘asaytum ‘in- kutiba
‘alaykumul-qitaalu ‘al-laa tuqaatiluu. Qaaluu wa maa
lanaaa ‘allaa nuqaatila fii Sabii-lillaahi wa
qad ‘ukhrijnaa min-diyaarinaa wa ‘abnaaa-‘inaa.
Falammaa kutiba ‘alay-himul-qitaalu tawallaw ‘illaa
qaliilam-minhum. Wallaahu ‘Aliimum-biz-zaalimiin.
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Lesson
It has been pointed also in this verse towards an important tale
of the history of Israel’s Children. After some times of departing Prophet
Moses (peace be upon Him), the Children of Israel gathered in the temple of
Jerusalem being confused from the attacks of King Goliath and other enemies,
and being helpless from each side. Perhaps this reign was of the Prophet Samuel
(peace be upon him). They requested the Prophet of God Almighty (peace be upon
him) to appoint for them a commander-in-chief, under whose supervision they may
fight. He (Prophet Samuel (peace be upon him) said, “I’m afraid that if it is
ordered to Fight (do ji-haad), then would you not refrain from
fighting”? They assured that they would fight in Allah’s Way when they had been
driven from their dwellings with their children. But when the time for fighting
came, they all turned away save a few of them.
LESSON # 289 FROM HOLY QUR’AN
Prophet Saul (peace be on him) As King
Selection Of C-in-C
Kingdom Of Saul (peace be upon him)
BAQARAH – 2 (The Cow)
Verse –247a of 286, Section –32 (Part - 2)
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Their Prophet said
unto them: Lo! Allah hath raised up Saul to be a king for you. They said: How
can he have kingdom over us when we are more deserving of the kingdom than he
is, since he hath not been given wealth enough?
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Wa
qaala lahum Nabiy-yuhum ‘innallaaha qad
ba-‘asa lakum Taaluuta Malikaa. Qaaluuu
‘annaa yakuunu lahul-mulku ‘alaynaa wa
nahnu ‘a-haqqu bil-mulki minhu wa lam
yu’-ta sa-‘atam-minal-maal.
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Lesson
Taaluuta – (Saul son of Kash), after Prophet Moses, Saul
(peace be upon them) has been recognized as very great and first king of the
children of Israel. His reign is told from 1028 BC to 1012 BC. He (peace be
upon him) belonged to Bin-Yaamiin Tribe, which had a customary
grade. Any king was never chosen out of that dynasty. Neither they were too
much wealthy nor rich.
Evil-minded Jews criticized this (Saul’s) appointment as king that
He (peace be upon him) has not been given enough wealth. He is a poor person.
How can a poor person be a king for us (the rich people)? They thought that
sovereignty and leadership is the inborn right of the rich-men.
It is not only resting over the Jews. The materialist nations made
always these types of wrong principles, and they deemed the government as
bondwoman of the house of rich persons. While this concept is infinite foolish
and un-justly, so Allah Almighty declared with clearness this wrong concept of
the Jews in His last Scripture for warning of coming breeds, so that nobody may
remain in misunderstanding in future, and no nation should suppose the wealth
and riches as standard of leadership and exaltation.
After it if any nation or group imagines the riches as cause of
superiority even then, that nation or group would have to face the same
punishment which has already been tolerated by the Jews, because the Law of
Nature doesn't change.
LESSON # 290 FROM HOLY QUR’AN
Characteristics Of A Governor
Qualities Of Commander-in-Chief
Special Marks Of A King
BAQARAH – 2 (The Cow)
Verse –247b of 286, Section –32 (Part - 2)
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He said: Lo! Allah
hath chosen him above you, and hath increased him abundantly in wisdom and
stature. And Allah bestoweth His sovereignty on whom He will. And Allah is
All-Embracing,
All-Knowing.
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Qaala
‘innallaa-hastafaahu ‘alaykum wa zaadahuu
basta-tan-fil-‘ilmi wal-jism. Wallaahu yu’-tii
mulkahuu many-yashaaa’. Wallaahu waasi-‘un ‘Aliim.
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Lesson
It was mentioned in the first part of this verse that Prophet
Samuel (peace be upon him) proclaimed on behalf of Allah Almighty that He has
raised up Saul (peace be upon him) to be a king for the children of
Israel. But they criticized this selection due to vanity of their richness,
that while he (peace be upon him) was not richer than them, then how could he
be their king?
Prophet of God Almighty (peace be upon him) stated following
qualities fixed by Allah Almighty for sovereignty and leadership:
Allah has chosen him because He has
bestowed him wisdom abundantly.
Stature of Saul (peace be upon him) is
more powerful comparatively than all of them.
basta-tan-fil-‘ilmi – (he has been given wisdom abundantly), ‘ilm means knowledge about
facts and to recognize the secrets. There are uncountable meanings hidden in
this one word, all kinds of sciences and arts are included in it, particularly
sciences about ruling and governing the world.
‘al-jism – (stature), aim is that Saul has more ability regarding
strength, power and is more reliable respecting stature than all of you. The
person who would have more powers of both (knowledge and stature, he would be
able to get preference and leadership over others.
mulkahuu – (His sovereignty), it’s object is that actual Sovereignty is of
Allah Almighty and this Authority is
in fact for Him, Who is Alone.
>>> Sarwari zeba faqat ‘Us Zaati Bay Hamtaa
ko hae
Hukmaraan hae ik Wuhii, baaqi butaani ‘Aazrii
Now it is Allah Almighty’s especial Favor and Mercy that He gives
in charge the service of governing the people to the person, who is most
deserving and worthy out of His servants.
LESSON # 291 FROM HOLY QUR’AN
Token Of Kingdom
Ark – Peace Of Reassurance
Remnant (Relics) Of Prophets’ House
BAQARAH – 2 (The Cow)
Verse –248 of 286, Section –33 (Part - 2)
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And their Prophet
said unto them: Lo! The token of his kingdom is that there shall come unto
you the ark wherein is peace of reassurance from your Lord, and remnant of
that which the house of Moses and the house of Aaron left behind, the angels
bearing it. Lo! Herein shall be a token for you if (in truth) ye are
believers.
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Wa
qaala lahum Nabiyyu-hum ‘inna ‘aayata-
Mulkihiii ‘any-ya’-tiyakumut- Taa-buutu fiihi
sakiinatum-mir-Rab-bikum wa baqiyyatum-mimmaa taraka
‘Aalu-Muusaa wa ‘Aalu- Haaruuna tahmilu-hul-malaaa-
‘ikah. ‘Inna fii zaalika la- ‘aayatal-lakum
‘in- kuntum- Mu’-miniin.
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Lesson
‘At- Taa-buutu – (Ark), Chest containing tables of the law of Prophet Moses
(peace be upon him), original Scripture of Torah and sacred relics of the
Prophets from the children of Israel . The name of this box is also Taa-buuti Sakiinah. It was the
greatest national inheritance for the children of Israel. They used to keep it
with them every time even during journey and war. They used to consider it as
very auspicious and place it in front specially during war so that Allah Subhaanahu
wa Ta-‘aala might bestow them victory with its blessings.
Prophet Samuel (peace be upon him) appointed Prophet Saul (peace
be upon him) as King of the children of Israel by the Order of Allah Almighty.
In that case He (peace be upon him) also told for their satisfaction that
outward token of his kingdom is your that blessed Ark which was snatched by
Goliath from you. You will get back that Ark during the rule of Saul (peace be
upon him).
It has been known from the history that from the time when the
Palestinians had snatched this Ark from the children of Israel, they could
never live with comfort. Wherever (in any place or city) they used to keep it,
either any contagious disease used to burst or any calamity used to come there.
At last they decided being frustrated that they should get rid of this Ark. So
they loaded this Ark in a bullock cart and drove it without any Cart-man. The
Angels (peace be upon them) of God Almighty brought it at the Saul’s door
(peace be upon him). After looking this token the children of Israel believed
in the kingdom of Saul (peace be upon him).
It has also been declared from the history that this Ark remained
in possession of the children of Israel till the reign of Prophet Solomon
(peace be upon him) (220 BC). He (peace be upon him) kept it in the
Solomon Haikal of the Temple of Jerusalem after its erection.
After that it did not appear. The children of Israel think that till now it is
burial in the bottom of the foundation of Solomon Haikal.
LESSON # 292 FROM HOLY QUR’AN
Physical Test Of Army
Pass Through An Ordeal
Ordeal Of Crusaders
BAQARAH – 2 (The Cow)
Verse –249a of 286, Section –33 (Part - 2)
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And when Saul set
out with the army, he said: Lo! Allah will try you by (the ordeal of) a
river. Whosoever therefore drinketh thereof he is not of me, and whosoever
tasteth it not he is of me, save him who taketh (thereof) in the hollow of
his hand. But they drank thereof, all save a few of them.
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Fa-lammaa
fasala Taa-luutu bil-junuudi, qaala ‘innal-laaha
mubtaliikum-bi-nahar. Faman-shariba minhu falaysa
minnii. Wa mal-lam yat-‘amhu fa-‘innahuu
miniii ‘illaa manig-tarafa gurfatam- bi-yadih. Fa-sharibuu
minhu ‘illaa qaliilam-minhum.
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Lesson
Nahar – (canal), a river from which the army had to pass through.
The name of this river is stated as Jordan River. Name of Hashmiite Government
of the Eastern Jordan is also related to this river. It flows from north to
south and drops down in to the Dead Sea.
man-shariba minhu – (whosoever drinks out of it), it means that the person who
will drink water from this river bellyful, he will be disobedient and he will
be expelled from my group.
gurfatam- bi-yadih – (in the hollow of his hand), that is to say; there will be
permission only to drink the water quantity of which should not be more than a
hollow of the hand for wetting the dry lips and quenching the thirst.
When the Saul (peace be upon him) set out with the Jews’ army to
fight against Goliath, Allah Almighty fixed for them a test, which was that
nobody would drink the water bellyful of Jordan River in the way.
No command and order from God Almighty is without advisability and
wisdom. Surely any use and advantage is hidden for human being in each order
and restriction. So it was not only a test but there were many advantages in
this restriction respecting their health and character, which they could not
understand at that time. However they knew it very soon.
LESSON # 293 FROM HOLY QUR’AN
Defeat And Victory Doesn’t Depend On Majority
Allah Is With The Steadfast
Sometimes Little Company Overcomes
BAQARAH – 2 (The Cow)
Verse –249b of 286, Section –33 (Part - 2)
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And after he had
crossed (the river), he and those who believed with him, they said: We have
no power this day against Goliath and his hosts. But those who knew that they
would meet Allah exclaimed: How many a little company hath overcome a mighty
host by Allah’s leave! And Allah is with the steadfast.
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Falammaa
jaawaza-huu huwa wallaziina ‘aamanuu ma- ‘ahuu,
qaaluu laa taaqata lanal-yawma bi-Jaaluuta
wa junuudih. Qaalal-laziina ya-zunnuuna
‘annahum- mulaaqul-laahi, kam-min- fi-
‘atin-qaliilatin galabat fi- ‘atan- kasiiratam- bi-
‘iznillaah. Wallaahu ma-‘as-Saabiriin.
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Lesson
Jaaluuta – (Goliath), he was commander of Palestinian Army against
the Jews. This person was Giant stature and muscular youth. His strength, power
and stoutness have been mentioned in the Holy Torah with detail. It is told
that his height was ten feet. He used to remain in iron dress from his head to
feet. A heavy shield used to remain in his hand.
When Prophet Saul (peace be upon him) started journey with his
Believer Associates towards Goliath, first of all He warned them that they
should not drink water from the river in the way more than a hollow of a hand,
otherwise they will be separated. It was, they drank water bellyful except a
few persons out of them, and they could not remain able even to walk.
When this little company reached opposite the enemy, looking their
scarcity in numbers these servants of Allah Almighty said, “How shall we face
so much big army”? But they also exclaimed with complete faith and strong
belief, “No! Victory will be ours’; usually it has happened in the history that
little companies have overcome mighty hosts by Allah’s leave”.
Decision of victory and defeat doesn't exist with the number of
Armies, but it depends on support from God Almighty and strength of hearts. The
persons who don’t leave the skirt of patience and firmness, Allah Almighty
co-operates with them.
Perseverance is a very great power. With the aid of remaining firm
in the field of action, God Almighty helps the persons from invisible sources
and embraces them success.
God helps those who help themselves.
LESSON # 294 FROM HOLY QUR’AN
Patience And Making Foothold Sure
Endurance And Steadiness
Forbearance And Perseverence
BAQARAH – 2 (The Cow)
Verse –250 & 251 of 286, Section –33 (Part - 2)
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250. And when
they went into the field against Goliath and his hosts they said: Our Lord!
Bestow on us endurance, make our foothold sure, and give us help against the
disbelieving folk.
251. So they
routed them by Allah’s leave and David slew Goliath; and Allah gave him the
kingdom and wisdom, and taught him of that which He willeth. And if Allah had
not repelled some men by others the earth would have been corrupted. But
Allah is a Lord of Kindness to (His) creatures.
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250. Wa
lammaa barazuu li-Jaaluuta wa junuudihii
qaaluu Rabbanaaa ‘afrig ‘alaynaa sab-ranw-wa
sabbit ‘aqdaamanaa wan-surnaa ‘alal—Qawmil-kaa-firiin.
251.
Fa-hazamuuhum- bi- ‘iznil-laahi, wa qatala
Daawuudu Jaa-luuta wa ‘aataahullaahul- Mulka
wal- Hikmata wa ‘allamahuu mimmaa yashaaa’.
Wa law-laa daf- ‘ullaahin-naasa ba’-zahum-
bi-ba’-zil-lafasadatil- ‘arzu wa laa-kinnal-laaha
Zuu-Fazlin- ‘alal- ‘Aalamiin.
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Lesson
Daawuudu- (David), David (peace be upon him), who was son of Yasii was
a Prophet of God Almighty during 1024 BC to 963 BC. Recitation in the Holy
Qur-‘an about him is at sixteen places. He was a young soldier in the Army of
Prophet Saul (peace be upon them), till that time neither he had proclaimed
about his prophet-hood, and nor he had yet been appointed as king.
When the Army of Prophet Saul reached opposite Goliath’s Army,
Goliath challenged the servants of God Almighty due to his personal strength
and power. The Believers never trust in their abundance of manpower or ability
of their personal force. So they requested for endurance from Allah Almighty
and prayed for making them foothold sure.
It was primary time of Prophet David (peace be upon him). He was a
part of the Army of Saul (peace be upon him). Goliath was killed with his hands
and the truth-lover Army got victory and success. It is the Practice of God
Almighty that He repels and defeats some men by others, and doing so He removes
badness and quarrels from the earth.
LESSON # 295 FROM HOLY QUR’AN
Last Signs
Previous Tokens
Past portents
BAQARAH – 2 (The Cow)
Verse –252 of 286, Section –33 (Part - 2)
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252. These
are the portents of Allah which We recite unto thee (Muhammad) with truth.
And lo! thou art of the number of (Our) messengers.
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252. Tilka
‘Aayaatullaahi nat-luu-haa ‘alayka bil-haqq. Wa
‘innaka laminal-Mursaliin.
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Lesson
bil-haqq - (with truth), it aims that earlier stories and portents
are caused to hear the Messenger (grace, glory, blessings and peace be upon
him) without decrease and increase. Bringing this word it has also been cleared
that Holy Qur-‘an doesn't change the stories from good to bad like other
Scriptures.
minal-Mursaliin – (out of the number of messengers (peace be upon
them), it is evident from this word that the recognized position of Messenger
Muhammad (grace, glory, blessings and peace be upon him) is also like other
Messengers (peace be upon them). Neither the Messenger/Prophet is Self-Creator
(God) and nor demi-god. Indeed the Holy Qur-‘an uses the sound words for
escaping from ascribing plurality to Allah Almighty.
It also clears from this verse that as Prophet David (peace be
upon him) was given knowledge and wisdom by Allah Almighty, likewise the
Messenger of Islam (grace, glory, blessings and peace be upon him) has also
been exalted with these blessings by Him (Allah Almighty).
Allah Almighty has told in this verse that previous tales, which
We cause to here the Messenger (Muhammad) (grace, glory, blessings and peace be
upon him), these are quite true. There is no doubt in these stories. There are
uncountable advice in these stories, which are useful like beacon for future
nations and races. Allah Almighty signifies to His Messenger (grace, glory,
blessings and peace be upon him) about coming out of thousands people of the
children of Israel from their houses, dying suddenly and then coming back to
life with the Order of Allah Almighty, assaulting over them by Goliath, their
request for making king for them, Prophet Saul’s (peace be upon him) becoming
king, giving him (peace be upon him) greatness in knowledge and stature,
returning of Ark, coming out by Saul (peace be upon him) opposite to Goliath,
killing the Goliath by David (peace be upon him) and bestowing him (peace be
upon him) sovereignty and wisdom by Allah Almighty. God Almighty informs His
Messenger (grace, glory, blessings and peace be upon him) about all these
matters and we have advice in these stories.
God Almighty also commanded His Messenger (grace, glory, blessings
and peace be upon him), “You are out of the number of (Our) messengers” and its
clear proof is that “We (Allah Almighty) inspired up to you (Muhammad) past
portents” and signs, and these stories are used to reveal only towards the
Messengers (peace be upon them). While neither you (grace, glory, blessings and
peace be upon him) have read these stories in any book, nor listened from any
person, but reach you through revelation of God Almighty.
Mention of uncountable happenings regarding earlier nations and
Prophets/Messengers (peace be upon them) exists in the Holy Qur-an. Recitation
and signs of their conditions are present hither and thither in each Surah.
Transliterated Holy Qur’an in Roman Script & Translated from Arabic to English byMarmaduke Pickthall, Published by Paak Company, 17-Urdu Bazar, Lahore, Lesson collected from Dars e Qur’an published By Idara Islaah wa Tableegh, Lahore (translated Urdu to English by Muhammad Sharif).
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