Teaching by Jesus (peace be upon him) - Quran Chapter 3- 50 & 51 (Pt-3, Stg-1) (L-392) - درس قرآن

Quran Chapter 3- 50 & 51 (Pt-3, Stg-1) (L-392) - درس قرآن

Teaching by Jesus (peace be upon him)

Surah ‘Aali-‘Im-raan (The Family of ‘Imran) – Chptr – 3)

‘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)

وَمُصَدِّقًا لِّمَا بَيْنَ يَدَىَّ مِنَ ٱلتَّوْرَىٰةِ وَلِأُحِلَّ لَكُم بَعْضَ ٱلَّذِى حُرِّمَ عَلَيْكُمْوَجِئْتُكُم بِـَٔايَةٍ مِّن رَّبِّكُمْ فَٱتَّقُوا۟ ٱللَّهَ وَأَطِيعُونِ 50

 إِنَّ ٱللَّهَ رَبِّى وَرَبُّكُمْ فَٱعْبُدُوهُ هَٰذَا صِرَٰطٌ مُّسْتَقِيمٌ 51 

50.  And (I have come) confirming that which was before me of the Torah, and to make lawful some of that which was forbidden unto you. And I have come unto you with a sign from your Lord. So keep your duty to Allah and obey me.       51.  Lo! Allah is my Lord and your Lord, so worship Him. That is a straight path.

50.  Wa  Musaddiqal—limaa  bayna  yadayya  minat-Tawraati  wa  li-‘uhilla  lakum  ba’-zallazii  hurrima  ‘alaykum  wa  ji’-tu--  kum  bi- ‘Aayatim-mir-Rabbi-kum,   fatta-qUllaaha  wa  ‘atii-‘uun.        51.  ‘InnAllaaha  Rabbii  wa  Rabbukum  fa’-buduuH.  Haazaa  Siraatum-mustaqiim.

Commentary

      

Prophet Jesus Christ (peace be upon him) commanded to his nation, the children of Israel, “I confirm the Torah which was revealed upon Prophet Moses (peace be upon him) before me. That was revealed from Allah Almighty and that is a true Scripture. Keeping its ordinary principles and commands firm, I shall make some changes in the instructions by the order of God Almighty, which will be suitable according to the present times. As there was some severity in a few instructions, that will be lifted now. The things, which were made forbidden as punishment due to your wicked deeds, I shall make them lawful for you. You can use them without any hesitation, risk and fear. And I have come towards you with a sign of Prophet-hood and Messenger-hood from your Lord. He has bestowed me many miracles. So keep your duty to Allah Almighty in accord with the guidelines, illustrated by me and follow me”.

It is easily understood here that sobriety, abstinence and piety is hidden in the obedience of the Messenger (peace be upon him). The Prophet (peace be upon him) does never say that, what is not from Allah Almighty. He does never deliver self-fabricated order. Therefore, how it is possible that without obedience of the Messenger (peace be upon him), the willingness and pleasure of Allah Almighty can be acquired.

Prophet Jesus (peace be upon him) described that Allah Almighty is my Lord as well as yours’ too. My relation with Him is not as a son and father. I am His servant and He is my God (Worshipped). Therefore, as I act for His devotion, you should also worship Him. Allah Almighty be praised upon His favors. Obeying His (God’s) Commands and following me, (peace be upon him) is the Straight Path.

This verse is also in continuity of previous verses. Miraculous birth of Prophet Jesus Messiah (peace be upon him), his teachings and miracles are being described continuously. Aim of these entire discussions is to produce the perception of God fearing, obedience of the Messenger (grace, glory, blessings and peace of Allah Almighty be upon him) and worship of One True God into the human beings. The mankind should learn to bow only before Allah Almighty, remaining apart from the adoration of other human beings. This is the Straight Path.

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/MalyXFCamSk

Super natural events of Jesus - Quran Chapter 3- 48 & 49 (Pt-3, Stg-1) (L-391) - درس قرآن

Quran Chapter 3- 48 & 49 (Pt-3, Stg-1) (L-391) - درس قرآن

Super natural events of Jesus

Surah ‘Aali-‘Im-raan (The Family of ‘Imran) – Chptr – 3)

‘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)

وَيُعَلِّمُهُ ٱلْكِتَٰبَ وَٱلْحِكْمَةَ وَٱلتَّوْرَىٰةَ وَٱلْإِنجِيلَ 48

  وَرَسُولًا إِلَىٰ بَنِىٓ إِسْرَٰٓءِيلَ أَنِّى قَدْ جِئْتُكُم بِـَٔايَةٍ مِّن رَّبِّكُمْ أَنِّىٓ أَخْلُقُ لَكُممِّنَ ٱلطِّينِ كَهَيْـَٔةِ ٱلطَّيْرِ فَأَنفُخُ فِيهِ فَيَكُونُ طَيْرًۢا بِإِذْنِ ٱللَّهِ وَأُبْرِئُ ٱلْأَكْمَهَ وَٱلْأَبْرَصَ وَأُحْىِ ٱلْمَوْتَىٰ بِإِذْنِ ٱللَّهِ وَأُنَبِّئُكُم بِمَا تَأْكُلُونَ وَمَا تَدَّخِرُونَفِى بُيُوتِكُمْ إِنَّ فِى ذَٰلِكَ لَءَايَةً لَّكُمْ إِن كُنتُم مُّؤْمِنِينَ 49 

48.  And He will teach him the Scripture and Wisdom, and the Torah and the Gospel.     49.  And will make him a messenger unto the Children of Israel, (saying): Lo! I come unto you with a sign from your Lord, lo! I fashion for you out of clay the likeness of a bird, and I breathe into it and it is a bird, by Allah’s leave and I heal him who was born blind, and the leper, and I raise the dead, by Allah’s leave. And I announce unto you what ye eat and what ye store up in your houses. Lo! herein verily is a portent for you, if ye are to be believers.

48.  Wa  yu-‘allimuhul-Kitaaba  wal-Hikmata  wat-Tawraata  wal-‘Injiil. 49.  Wa  Rasuulan  ‘ilaa  Baniii-‘Israaa-‘iila.  ‘Annii  qad  ji’-tukum  bi-aayatim-mir-Rabbi-kum, ‘anniii  ;akhluqu  lakum-minat-tiini  ka-hay-‘atit-tayri  fa-‘anfukhu  fiihi  fa-yakuunu  tayram-bi-‘izNillaah.  Wa  ‘ubri-‘ul-‘akmaha  wal-‘abrasa  wa  ‘uh-yil-mawtaa  bi-‘izNillaah.  Wa  ‘unabbi-‘ukum-bimaa  ta’-kuluuna  wa  maa  tadda-khi-ruuna  fii  buyuutikum.  ‘Inna  fii  zaalika  la-‘aayatal-lakum  ‘in-  Kuntum-Mu’-miniin.

Commentary

      

It was described to Mary (peace be upon her) that Allah Almighty will bestow following excellence to Jesus (peace be upon him):

1.   He (God Almighty) will teach him (peace be upon him) the Scripture and Wisdom particularly the knowledge of the Torah and the Gospel.

2.   He (peace be upon him) will cause to understand the people deepest sayings of the wisdom.

3.   God Almighty will make him a Messenger (peace be upon him) for the Guidance of the Children of Israel.

4.   Allah Almighty will bestow to him (peace be upon him) some super natural events. He will fashion out of clay the likeness of a bird, breathe into it and that will be a bird, by Allah’s leave.

5.   He (peace be upon him) will say to the people, “I heal him who was born blind, and the leper by the leave of God Almighty”.

6.   He (peace be upon him) will also inform the people, “I raise the dead, by Allah’s leave”.

7.   Then he will describe them, “I announce unto you what ye eat and what ye store up in your houses”.

Physicians and philosophers were very powerful during the times of Prophet Jesus Christ (peace be upon him). Therefore, he (peace be upon him) was given such miracles which might open upon the people that he (peace be upon him) has superiority over the entire people.

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/5-HQPGW0wl4

Birth of a son without father - Quran Chapter 3- 47 (Pt-3, Stg-1) (L-390) - درس قرآن

Quran Chapter 3- 47 (Pt-3, Stg-1) (L-390) - درس قرآن

Birth of a son without father

Surah ‘Aali-‘Im-raan (The Family of ‘Imran) – Chptr – 3)

‘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)

قَالَتْ رَبِّ أَنَّىٰ يَكُونُ لِى وَلَدٌ وَلَمْ يَمْسَسْنِى بَشَرٌ قَالَ كَذَٰلِكِ ٱللَّهُ يَخْلُقُ مَا يَشَآءُ إِذَا قَضَىٰٓ أَمْرًا فَإِنَّمَا يَقُولُ لَهُۥ كُنفَيَكُونُ 47 

47.  She said: My Lord! How can I have a child when no mortal hath touched me? He said: So (it will be), Allah create what He will. If He decreeth a thing, He saith unto it only: Be! And it is.

47.  Qaalat  Rabbi  ‘annaa  yukuunu  lii  waladunw-wa  lam  yamsasnii  basher.  Qaala  kazaali-killaahu  yakh-luqu  maa  yashaaa’.  ‘Izaa  qazaaa  ‘amran-  fa-‘innamaa  ya-quulu  lahuu  ‘KUN’-  fa-yakuun.

Commentary

      

When God Almighty caused to hear Mary (peace be upon her) the glad tidings about the birth of Jesus (peace be upon him) care of an Angel (peace be upon him), she astonished and thought, “Wonderful; how it can be? No man has touched me so far. How the birth of a child would be possible?” Allah Almighty commanded, “There is no surprising thing in it. Allah creates what He will. He is not indigent of apparent causes. When He determines to do something, He says unto it only; Be! And it is”.

This verse manifests the extent of the Divine Power of Allah Almighty. He is The Cause of causes, creates the cause for each work Himself. He created the earth, the heavens and the entire things of the universe. He created one above the one thing. How can He be necessitous of causes and sources?

God Almighty has framed laws to run the system of universe as; the water quenches the thirst, the hand burns whenever someone puts it into the fire, the human being is lost when his heart beat stops, children will be born with the copulation of male and female. These entire things appear in accord with ordinary manner. As per idiomatic meaning, these are called ‘Laws of Producing’. That is to say; if any cause happens, then any result of it comes out.

In this regard, observation of the mankind has become so matured that he discovers cause of each result and produces cause to accomplish each result. He becomes thunderstruck upon any happening, if he does not find its natural or external cause.

In this verse, Allah Almighty has fixed that this observation of the human being is false. It has been searched out that existence of the causes has been set up only for the satisfaction of the mankind. Every thing is possible before the extent of the Divine Power. Only making a signal by Allah Almighty is sufficient for completion of any work. Therefore, He commanded, “when I devise any thing, I make a signal of ‘KUN’ (Be) only unto it. So, that work is completed (And it is). I am not needy of apparent causes”.

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/mAoNjshNyMI

Glad tidings regarding Messiah - Quran Chapter 3- 45 & 46 (Pt-3, Stg-1) (L-389) - درس قرآن

Quran Chapter 3- 45 & 46 (Pt-3, Stg-1) (L-389) - درس قرآن

Glad tidings regarding Messiah

Surah ‘Aali-‘Im-raan (The Family of ‘Imran) – Chptr – 3)

‘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)

إِذْ قَالَتِ ٱلْمَلَٰٓئِكَةُيَٰمَرْيَمُ إِنَّ ٱللَّهَ يُبَشِّرُكِ بِكَلِمَةٍ مِّنْهُ ٱسْمُهُ ٱلْمَسِيحُ عِيسَى ٱبْنُ مَرْيَمَ وَجِيهًا فِى ٱلدُّنْيَا وَٱلْءَاخِرَةِ وَمِنَ ٱلْمُقَرَّبِينَ 45

 وَيُكَلِّمُ ٱلنَّاسَ فِى ٱلْمَهْدِوَكَهْلًا وَمِنَ ٱلصَّٰلِحِينَ 46 

45.  (And remembers) when the angels said: O Mary! Lo! Allah giveth thee glad tidings of a Word from Him, whose name is the Messiah, Jesus, son of Mary, illustrious in the world and the Hereafter, and one of those brought near (unto Allah)-     46.  He will speak unto mankind in his cradle and in his manhood, and he is of the righteous.

45.  ‘Iz  qaalatil-mallaaa-‘ikatu  yaa-Maryamu  ‘innallaaha  yu-bashshiruki  bi-Kalimatim-min-hus-muhul-Masiihu  ‘Iisabnu-Maryama  wajiihan-  fid-dunyaa  wal-‘Aakhirati  wa  minal- Mu-qarrabiin.       46.  Wa  yukalli-munnaasa  fil-mahdi  wa  kahlanw-wa  minas-saalihiin.

Commentary

Kalimatin – (a Word), according to Holy Qur’an and Sayings of the Last Messenger, Muhammad (grace, glory, blessings and peace be upon him) Jesus Christ (peace be upon him) has been named as KalimatUllah. As the title of Angel Gabriel (peace be upon him) is Ruuhul Qudus, just like this KalimatUllah is the title of Messenger Jesus (peace be upon him). Even in this manner, the Words of Allah Almighty are uncountable, but Jesus (peace be upon him) is specifically called KalimatUllah for the reason that his birth was without father, only by the Command of Allah Almighty, contrary to the custom. The matter, which will be contrary to reason, custom and rules, will be attributed directly to God Almighty.    

‘Al-Masiihu – (the Messiah), this Hebrew word is a form of the word ‘Maasheikh or ‘Mashiihaa, which means, “auspicious, sacred, blessed, happy and august” etc. Prophet Jesus (peace be upon him) is remembered usually with this name.

‘Iisabnu-Maryama – (it is the second name of Messiah), ‘Iisaa has come out from the Hebrew word ‘Iishuu’, which means Sayyid (A lord, prince, chief, a descendant). Here this matter needs close attention that Holy Qur’an has kept particularly the word “’ibni-Maryam” as a part of the name of ‘Iisaa (Jesus) (peace be upon him). Therefore, his (peace be upon him) lineage will remain always towards his mother, Mary (peace be upon her). Likewise, to disclose the greatness of Mary (peace be upon her) her name has been made a part of the name of Jesus (peace be upon him) for ever. 

When glad tidings of Jesus (peace be upon him) was given to Mary (peace be upon her), then it was possible that she would have confused that, “How the people will accept him (Jesus) without father? In addition, they will calumniate in various ways. How would I be able to announce about my chastity? Allah Almighty explained, “O Mary! Be satisfied, I shall bestow him great honor; not only in the Hereafter but also in this world and prove that their entire charges are false. Your son will be most polite and righteous of higher degree. He will be still an infant that talk to the people (in the cradle). You will have nothing to speak about your chastity and acquittal; you would have to say only, “I have fasted today, can not speak, the child (in his cradle) will speak himself unto you, and even during his manhood he will describe the people about God 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/7CWE-cTvj8Q

Mary’s guardian - Quran Chapter 3- 44 (Pt-3, Stg-1) (L-388) - درس قرآن

Quran Chapter 3- 44 (Pt-3, Stg-1) (L-388) - درس قرآن

Mary’s guardian

Surah ‘Aali-‘Im-raan (The Family of ‘Imran) – Chptr – 3)

‘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)

ذَٰلِكَمِنْ أَنۢبَآءِ ٱلْغَيْبِ نُوحِيهِ إِلَيْكَ وَمَا كُنتَ لَدَيْهِمْ إِذْ يُلْقُونَ أَقْلَٰمَهُمْ أَيُّهُمْ يَكْفُلُ مَرْيَمَ وَمَا كُنتَ لَدَيْهِمْ إِذْ يَخْتَصِمُونَ 44 

44.  This is of the tidings of things hidden. We reveal it unto thee (Muhammad), “Thou wast not present with them when they threw their pens (to know) which of them should be the guardian of Mary, nor wast thou present with them when they quarreled (thereupon).

44.  Zaalika  min  ‘ambaaa-‘il  gaybi  nuuhiihi  ‘ilayk.  Wa  maa  kunta  ladayhim  ‘iz  yulquuna  ‘aqlaamahum-  ‘ayyuhum  yakfulu  Maryam.  Wa  maa  kunta  ladayhim  ‘iz  yakh-tasimuun.

Commentary

In this verse, Allah Almighty has described in corroboration of the claim of Prophet-hood in respect of the Messenger of Islam, Muhammad (grace, glory, blessings and peace be upon him). “We have taught him, these entire past happenings which the Last Prophet (grace, glory, blessing and peace be upon him) has been causing to hear the people. The Messenger (grace, glory, blessings and peace be upon him) has absolutely not invented them himself. Its proof is that, apparently the Messenger (grace, glory, blessings and peace be upon him) is totally illiterate. He (grace, glory, blessings and peace be upon him) did never attend company of any person who believed in one of the previous inspired Scriptures of Allah Almighty, so that he might know from them about these occurrences. Moreover, suppose! If he would have remained with them, then you may know that those people had also not the correct knowledge. They had fallen in whims worship. They had changed the correct incidents. So it is clear that these entire facts, for instance; to vow the mother of Mary, birth of Mary, acceptance of petition by Allah Almighty, fostering and security of Mary, supplication of Prophet Zachariah (peace be upon him), birth of John, glad tidings regarding Jesus Christ (peace be upon them) etc. How these entire facts might be known by the Messenger, Muhammad (grace, glory, blessings and peace be upon him) without the source of the revelation from Allah Almighty”?

After adducing the above-mentioned proof in favor of Messenger-hood of Muhammad (grace, glory, blessings and peace be upon him), Allah Almighty has begun again the description of Mary (peace be upon her).

 Mary (peace be upon her) was accepted in vow. Then she was sent for the duty of the Temple of Jerusalem. Now there was a problem regarding her goodly growth. It was settled that lot should be drawn for her guardianship. The form of lot was proposed that all the attendants of the Temple of Jerusalem should leave their own pens (with which they used to write Torah) in to the flowing water. Whose pen turns towards the direction of coming water, he would be guardian of Mary. Therefore, it was done so. The pen of Prophet Zachariah (peace be upon him) did not flow towards the direction of flowing water but it changed its direction and returned. So responsibility regarding growth of Mary was given to him (peace be upon them). Zachariah (peace be upon him) was really a well learned and one versed in religious matters, and he (peace be upon him) was also maternal uncle of Mary (peace be upon them). Consequently, the Right reached the Rightful with the Will of God Almighty. 

God Almighty recognized again that Muhammad (grace, glory, blessings and peace be upon him) was not present at that time when the attendants of the Temple of Jerusalem were leaving their pens into the water for taking decision regarding a guardian for Mary (peace be upon her). But in spite of it, Muhammad (grace, glory, blessings and peace be upon him) accrued this knowledge by means of the Revelation. Even after this argument of Allah Almighty, those people who deny the Messenger-hood of Muhammad (grace, glory, blessings and peace be upon him), they went astray, they have lost the Straight Path. Severe threat is for them. It is clear evident from this verse that Holy Qur’an is not the collection of stories and tales. It is the Book for Guidance and which incidents and facts are written in It, those are for manifesting of its purpose.

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/TzJ45tVIcq4

Worthiness of Mary - Quran Chapter 3- 42 & 43 (Pt-3, Stg-1) (L-387) - درس قرآن

Quran Chapter 3- 42 & 43 (Pt-3, Stg-1) (L-387) - درس قرآن

Worthiness of Mary

Surah ‘Aali-‘Im-raan (The Family of ‘Imran) – Chptr – 3)

‘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)

وَإِذْ قَالَتِ ٱلْمَلَٰٓئِكَةُيَٰمَرْيَمُ إِنَّ ٱللَّهَ ٱصْطَفَىٰكِ وَطَهَّرَكِ وَٱصْطَفَىٰكِ عَلَىٰ نِسَآءِ ٱلْعَٰلَمِينَ 42

  يَٰمَرْيَمُ ٱقْنُتِى لِرَبِّكِ وَٱسْجُدِى وَٱرْكَعِى مَعَ ٱلرَّٰكِعِينَ 43 

42.  And when the angels said: O Mary! Lo! Allah hath chosen thee and made thee pure, and hath preferred thee above (all) the women of creation.      43.  O Mary! Be obedient to thy Lord, prostrate thyself and bow with those who bow (in worship).

42.  Wa  ‘iz  qaalatil-malaaa-‘ikatu  yaa-Maryamu  ‘innAllaahas-tafaaki  wa  tah-haraki  wastafaaki  ‘alaa  nisaaa-‘il-‘aalamiin.       43.  Yaa-Maryamuqnutii  li-Rabbiki  wasjudii  warka-‘ii  ma-‘ar-raaki-‘iin.

Commentary

‘As-tafaaki – (you are chosen), besides choosing; it also means liking and selecting. The word Mustafaa has also come out of it, which means chosen and selected.

Holy Qur’aan does not verify only past Scriptures and Prophets (peace be upon them), but it confuted strongly also the misunderstandings which were born about them (Heavenly Books and Prophets) and the disbelievers had accused and charged falsely against them.

The Children of Israel used to slander about the birth of Jesus Christ, his mother (peace be upon them), other persons of their family and likewise in connection with their teachings. Holy Qur’aan refuted all of them. Therefore, it commands that:

Allah Almighty said to Mary by means of His Angels (peace be upon them) that He has chosen her to bestow His blessings and favors. He has accepted her (peace be upon her) in His dedication and made her pure, and has preferred her above all the women of creation. For example that, “You will bring forth the Prophet (peace be upon them) likewise Jesus Christ without being touched by any male person. This beauty has not been given to any other woman of the entire world.

Then Allah Almighty commanded to Mary (peace be upon her), “While you have been given such higher grade and honor, you should be obedient to your Lord, prostrate yourself and bow with those who bow in worship”.

These verses manifest that Allah Almighty specifies the person for His favor and bounty to whom He wills. He sends His blessings upon him/her and bestows preference over others. The mankind should worship their Lord, bow themselves before Him and bow along with those who bow.

It is the best way of being grateful to Allah Almighty. He likes very much the contribution and submission of His servants. The person who thanks One God (Allah Almighty) on His blessings, He sends more blessings upon him/her.

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/PBX9CpB5VSo

The birth of Prophet John - Quran Chapter 3- 40 & 41 (Pt-3, Stg-1) (L-386) - درس قرآن

Quran Chapter 3- 40 & 41 (Pt-3, Stg-1) (L-386) - درس قرآن

The birth of Prophet John

Surah ‘Aali-‘Im-raan (The Family of ‘Imran) – Chptr – 3)

‘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)

قَالَ رَبِّ أَنَّىٰ يَكُونُ لِى غُلَٰمٌ وَقَدْ بَلَغَنِىَ ٱلْكِبَرُ وَٱمْرَأَتِى عَاقِرٌ قَالَ كَذَٰلِكَ ٱللَّهُيَفْعَلُ مَا يَشَآءُ 40

قَالَ رَبِّ ٱجْعَل لِّىٓ ءَايَةً قَالَ ءَايَتُكَ أَلَّا تُكَلِّمَ ٱلنَّاسَ ثَلَٰثَةَ أَيَّامٍ إِلَّا رَمْزًا وَٱذْكُر رَّبَّكَ كَثِيرًا وَسَبِّحْ بِٱلْعَشِىِّ وَٱلْإِبْكَٰرِ 41 

40.  He said: My Lord! How can I have a son when old age hath overtaken me already and my wife is barren? (The angel) answered: So (it will be), Allah doeth what He will.     41.  He said: My Lord! Appoint a token for me. (The angel) said: The token unto thee (shall be) that thou shalt not speak unto mankind three days except by signs. And remember thy Lord much, and praise (Him) in the early hours of night and morning.

40.  Qaala  Rabbi  ‘annaa  ya-kuunu  lii  gulaamunw-wa  qad  balaga-niyal-kibaru  wamra-‘atii  ‘aaqir.  Qaala  kazaali-kAllaahu  yaf-‘alu  maa  yashaaa’.     41.  Qaala  Rabbij-‘al-liii  ‘Aayah.    Qaala  ‘Aayatuka  ‘allaa  tukalli-man-naasa  salaasata  ‘ayyaamin  ‘illaa  ramzaa.  Wazkur-Rab-baka  kasiiranw-wa  sabbih  bil-‘ashiyyi  wal-‘ibkaar.

Commentary

When glad tidings was given to Prophet Zachariah (peace be upon him) that a righteous son would be born in his house, he (peace be upon him) was much surprised and said, “Apparent causes about the birth of a son do not exist, old age has overtaken me and my wife is barren. How can the son be born”?

Allah Almighty commanded that He is not needy of the causes. He does what He wills.

When Prophet Zachariah (peace be upon him) relied on it, he requested, “O my Lord! Tell me any token with which I may know that my wife will bring forth a son”. Allah Almighty described, “Token of this glad tidings is that you will not speak with the people for three days except by signs. So whenever you feel this condition and your tongue remembers sincerely your Lord much, then understand it that offspring is near to be born”. Which token was told by Allah Almighty, that had biggest excellence i.e. that was a token as a sign and worship of Allah Almighty as adoration. That is to say: on one side that became cause of information (about glad tidings of the son) to Prophet Zachariah (peace be upon him), and on the other side that became source of Allah’s prayer and gratitude. Along with it Allah Almighty urged Zachariah (peace be upon him) to praise (Him) in the early hours of night and morning in these days, and remain engaged in mentioning His Praise and Chasteness.

Allah Almighty is the Cause of causes. He is the Master over the entire universe. He can do within a moment whatsoever He desires. He is not needy of any cause. Therefore, the mankind should have faith in the Power of Allah Almighty instead of keeping in view the apparent causes; and produce his every longing in His Court. If we shall depend only on our efforts and strength, then it will be not only going astray, but in case of failure, we shall be disappointed very much, result of which is suicide.  

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/ljh84FlyE8w