Lesson # 1163 from
Holy Qur-’aan
Overview on 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.
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