Success of the Knowledge - Quran Chptr 2-33 (Pt-1,Stg-1)(L-60) -درس قرآن

Quran Chptr 2-33 (Pt-1,Stg-1)(L-60) -درس قرآن

Success of the Knowledge

Surah ‘Al-‘Baqarah (The Cow) – Chapter – 2)

BisMIllaahir-Rahmaanir-Rahiim

In the name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful

33.  He said: O Adam! Inform them of their names, and when he had informed them of their names, He said: Did I not tell you that I know the secret of the heavens and the earth? And I know that which ye disclose and which ye hide.

33.  Qaala  “Yaaa-‘Aadamu ‘ambi’-hum- bi-‘asmaaa-‘ihim.”  Falammaaa   ‘amba-‘ahum- bi-‘Asmaaa-ihim,  qaala   ‘alam ‘aqul-lakum  ‘iNiii   ‘A’-lamu gay-bas-samaawaati wal-‘arz, wa ‘A’-lamu maa tubdunna  wa maa kuntum taktu-muun.

Commentary

The event of Adam’s (Peace be upon Him) Caliphate is being narrated continuously. When Allah Almighty proclaimed about the Caliphate of Adam before Angels (Peace be upon Them), at first; they requested, “We confess with every breath; of Your Praise, Glory and Holiness, as though, if only Praise is required, then we have been performing this duty”. Then the Angels (Peace be upon Them) asserted this fear that the children of Adam (Peace be upon Him) will do harm therein and will shed blood.

God Almighty arranged a trial of knowledge before them to prove the merit of Adam. Adam (peace be upon Him) was bestowed by the knowledge of the names of all things according to his natural ability and virtue. The Angels were not able to know about the names and characteristics of the things. When the questions were asked from the both, the Angels accepted their ignorance but Adam (Peace be upon Him) told the names of all things and proved his superiority.

At such occasion, God Almighty said, “I had already told you that I know about everything’s apparent and hidden condition. I am well-informed about the secrets of the earth and the heavens. The doubts about Adam (Peace be upon Him) which you disclosed, I know them and I also know about that, which was not disclosed clearly by you.” As though, the knowledge of Allah Almighty is containing the entire things, He bestows dignity and responsibility to everyone according to one’s ability and qualification. 

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). https://youtu.be/FZW08eX6gF4

Comparison among Adam and Angels - Quran Chptr 2-31b (Pt-1,Stg-1)(L-59) -درس قرآن

Quran Chptr 2-31b (Pt-1,Stg-1)(L-59) -درس قرآن

Comparison among Adam and Angels

Surah ‘Al-‘Baqarah (The Cow) – Chapter – 2)

BisMIllaahir-Rahmaanir-Rahiim

In the name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful

31b.  then showed them to the angels, saying: Inform Me of the names of these, if ye are truthful. 32.  They said: Be glorified! We have no knowledge saving that which Thou hast taught us. Lo! Thou, only Thou, art the Knower, the Wise.

31b.  summa  ‘arazahum  ‘alal-malaaa-‘ikati  faqaala  ‘ambi-‘uuNii  bi-‘as-maaa-‘i  haaa-‘u-laaa-‘i  ‘in- kuntum saadiqiin. 32.  Qaaluu –Subhaanaka laa  ‘ilma  lanaaa  ‘illaa  maa ‘allamTanaa.  ‘InnaKa  ‘Antal-‘Aliimul-Hakiim.

Commentary

           

 As, it has been discussed earlier that “the Angels (peace be upon them) know only, about which; they have been given knowledge”. They; neither know about those things which they do not need, and nor can try to know about them.

So, after teaching the names of all things to Adam (Peace be upon Him), Allah Almighty produced those things before the Angels (peace be upon them), and commanded them, “If you are true in your claim that you hymn Mine praise and sanctify Me perfectly then; tell Me the names of following things”.

The Angels (peace be upon them) are a sacred creature. They do not have any other work save worship of Allah Almighty. How could they tell their names? They said, “We have only that knowledge, which You have taught us. Besides that, we know nothing. Now! These things, we can say only that there is any philosophy and advantage in producing them but we don’t know about its philosophy and secrecy, because Your works are not but full with Your philosophy.

It is obvious from these verses that due to knowledge, the mankind became superior and higher in rank to the Angels (peace be upon them). Now if someone from the generation of Adam (peace be upon Him) is careless from the knowledge; he cannot perform the duty of God’s Caliph. We observe that those nations, who acquired knowledge, are really on the path of development.

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)

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Pre-eminence of Knowledge - Quran Chptr 2-31a (Pt-1,Stg-1)(L-58) -درس قرآن

Quran Chptr 2-31a (Pt-1,Stg-1)(L-58) -درس قرآن

Pre-eminence of Knowledge

Surah ‘Al-‘Baqarah (The Cow) – Chapter – 2)

BisMIllaahir-Rahmaanir-Rahiim

In the name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful

31a.  And He taught Adam all the names,

31a.  Wa  ‘allama  ‘Aadamal-‘as-maaa-‘a  kullahaa

Commentary

           

‘Aadama – (Adam) - He (peace be upon Him) is Father of the entire human beings. He is also called Abu –ul-Bashar (Father of the mankind). This is a Persian word (non Arabic).

‘As-maaa-‘a.  (the Names), it is plural of ‘ism, which means “name”. The word; which is spoken for acquaintance of any person or thing, is used as its name. To recognize such person/thing, it is also necessary that its qualities and signs should be known. Here it aims, “the names of all things, their characteristics and conditions, which would have to become necessary for Adam and His children after sending them down on the earth.” God Almighty acquainted Adam (Peace be upon Him) about the entire things’ names, their states and their characteristics.

In accordance with the Knowledge of God Almighty, the creation which was going to become His Viceroy, when the time of his appearance reached, then according to circumstances, the entire necessary things were produced and after that humankind was created and He was named as Adam (peace be upon Him).

As you know that one creature of God Almighty is “Angels” (peace be upon them), who are created from the Light (Noor). They pass their entire time in obedience and worship of Allah Almighty and it is their greatest excellence. They are totally pure and clean from all the wishes and needs, which are good and necessary for Adam (peace be upon Him). So, they are quite unaware about the usefulness of any thing of the earth and skies. However, it is fact that God Almighty has not created anything without any cause. There is indeed any philosophy and advisability in it.

Lord Almighty created Adam (peace be upon Him) from the clay. Then He produced different kinds of desires and necessities in his body. Along with it, He gave him knowledge also to adopt the different means to fulfill his wishes. He produced such ability in it that he may acquaint with all the things easily and may know their characteristics.

Adam (peace be upon Him) has to meet different accidents, incidents and changes in different times. It has been kept in His nature that He will cross the entire hurdles consciously and successfully. He has been informed about the names of every necessary thing and its characteristics to compete in all kinds of difficulties.  

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)

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Answer to Angels - Quran Chptr 2-30c (Pt-1,Stg-1)(L-57) -درس قرآن

Quran Chptr 2-30c (Pt-1,Stg-1)(L-57) -درس قرآن

Answer to Angels

Surah ‘Al-‘Baqarah (The Cow) – Chapter – 2)

BisMIllaahir-Rahmaanir-Rahiim

In the name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful

30c.  He said: Surely I know that which ye know not.

30c.  Qaala  ’Inniii ‘a’-lamu  maa  laa  ta’-lamuun”.

Commentary

           

When Allah Almighty proclaimed before His Bright Beings (Angels) (peace be upon them): I wish to appoint My vicegerent in the earth. The Angels (peace be upon them) established a conception thoughtfully about the Caliph and considered that; which are being created from such different things (clay, water, fire and air), when they will come in the world, essentially they will spread disturbance, unrest and quarrel with one another. They will shed blood of their brothers and rob. It was one side of the life of mankind, which was presented by the Angels (peace be upon them). That is to say; such side which was dark; and in which, only evil was seen.  

  

 Before the Angels (peace be upon them), it was a side of that person; who was going to become Caliph. But which qualities were hidden into the human being, they did not know about them, for example; new ideas and inventions, development in different fields of life as his reach from the depth of oceans to the heights of the skies, development in different departments of the science i.e. physics, chemistry, biology, mathematics, computers, aeroplanes, vehicles, construction technology, petrochemical, ships, his journey towards different planets, electromechanical, agricultural, industrial field, his control over the clouds and rains, his control over the birth, vegetation etc. Therefore, they produced one side of the picture according to their guess, and along with it they presented that side, in accord with which, they were going on. In it, corroboration and obedience in every matter and command of Allah Almighty was included. The Angels furnished this request; not as an objection but respectfully.    

Both sides of the life of His Caliph did exist before Allah Almighty. That is to say; He was Aware of His caliph’s present position as well as about the forthcoming changes into him with the passage of time. He was acquainted that His Caliph will bring changes in the entire world with his knowledge and wisdom.

So, God Almighty answered on the request of the Angels (Peace be upon them), “I know and you do not know”. It aims that you don’t know about how much advisability and philosophy are hidden in creation of My Viceroy.

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)

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Request by the Angels - Quran Chptr 2-30b (Pt-1,Stg-1)(L-56) -درس قرآن

Quran Chptr 2-30b (Pt-1,Stg-1)(L-56) -درس قرآن

Request by the Angels

Surah ‘Al-‘Baqarah (The Cow) – Chapter – 2)

BisMIllaahir-Rahmaanir-Rahiim

In the name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful

30b.  They said: Wilt thou place therein one who will do harm therein and will shed blood, while we, we hymn Thy praise and sanctify Thee?

30b.  Qaaluuu  ‘ataj-‘alu  fiihaa many-yufsidu  fiihaa  wa  yasfi-kud-dimaaa’.  Wa  nahnu  nusabbihu  bi-Ham-dika  wa nu-qaddisu  lak.

Commentary

           

Yasfi-kud-dimaaa – the word yasfi-ku has been derived from safaka, which means “to shed blood, to cause to flow”. And ‘ad-dimaaa is plural of ‘dam’ which means blood).

Nusabbihu – (We hymn) – this word has come out from tasbiih, which means “to consider by heart that Allah Almighty is the Most Superior than entire creatures, and accept it with one’s tongue, and in addition, admit that all good attributes in Him are according to His Dignity.

Nu-qaddisu – (We sanctify) – this word has been derived from taqdiis, which means “to sanctify, to deem that God Almighty is pure and higher from the entire bad traits and attributes of His creature”. The word Muqaddas is also from the same origin which means “Holy”.

When the Angels (peace be upon them) heard proclamation from God Almighty that: ‘Innii jaa-‘ilun fil-‘arzi KHALIIF-AH (Lo! I am about to place a viceroy in the earth), they said, “We accept with our word and deed that You (Allah Almighty) are Pure, Sanctified and Holy, and request that there is a danger of quarrel on the earth, from this creature.   He will shed blood in the world, and due to him; the world will become home of ruin and destruction, because he will follow his desires. He will not be able to obey Your Commandments wholly.

The Angels (peace be upon them) requested: O Lord of the Worlds! If Your aim of creating Your Viceroy is that You be praised in every side, all creatures sing the songs of Your praise and obey to You, then we exist for Your such duty/service. We are ready every time to listen to Your Orders and act upon Your advice. So, what is the need of creating a worldly creature on the earth?

They also requested: Your Nature is sacred and pure, Your every work is correct but we cannot understand that “out of the creatures of the earth, how can be any such creature; which may be ready every time for Your obedience, praise, hymn and sanctity?

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)

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God’s Caliph - Quran Chptr 2-30a (Pt-1,Stg-1)(L-55) -درس قرآن

Quran Chptr 2-30a (Pt-1,Stg-1)(L-55) -درس قرآن

God’s Caliph

Surah ‘Al-‘Baqarah (The Cow) – Chapter – 2)

BisMIllaahir-Rahmaanir-Rahiim

In the name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful

Commentary

           

Wa  ‘iz  qaala  Rabbuka lil-Malaaa-‘ikati – “Innii jaa-‘ilun fil-‘arzi  KHALIIFAH– translation and a short explanation has been described in the previous lesson. Now we have to discuss: What is meaning of Caliphate, and how the mankind is vicegerent of Allah Almighty?

  

God Almighty is The Creator and Owner of this world. He owns all good attributes. Neither we can count His attributes and nor His works. He has put in the clay of human being some qualities little by little from His attributes, so that he may demonstrate His attributes after coming in the world, elevate His name and prove with his word and deed that he is really Viceroy and Deputy of God Almighty. 

If God is Merciful then the human being should be kind too, not only upon his kinsfolk but also over the entire living creatures. It has come in the Sayings of Allah’s Messenger (SallAllaahu alayHi wa AaliHii Wasallam): If you slaughter any animal, have mercy upon it, the slaughtering knife should be sharp-edged, so that the animals’ great artery may cut off immediately and it does not feel much pain later on.

One of the attributes of God is Justice and Equity. It is the duty of human being that he should do justice and equity, equally with all. In this matter, neither he should favor his close relatives and nor the stranger be ignored. Entire people should be dealt with equally.

One name of God is For-Bearer also (Mild). The mankind disobeys Him and he commits countless errors but God delays, takes it with softness, overlooks it and gives time to the evildoer, so that he should repent and change his attitude. It is our duty also that we should produce in ourselves the attribute of mildness. We should treat the people with soft behavior and give them chance if they have wronged, so that they may correct themselves.

In short, the human being should try to grow all those attributes and manners within himself, which are Disposition of God and treat the people as God treats His servants.

If we do not produce God’s attributes in ourselves then we do not deserve to be the Caliph and Vicegerent of God Almighty, and we can never achieve this higher dignity any way, which He has liked for us.

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)

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Man’s position - Quran Chptr 2-30 (Pt-1,Stg-1)(L-54)- درس قرآن

Quran Chptr 2-30 (Pt-1,Stg-1)(L-54)- درس قرآن

Man’s position

Surah ‘Al-‘Baqarah (The Cow) – Chapter – 2)

BisMIllaahir-Rahmaanir-Rahiim

In the name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful

30a.  And when thy Lord said unto the angels: Lo! I am about to place a Viceroy in the earth,

30a.  Wa  ‘iz  qaala  Rabbuka lil-Malaaa-‘ikati – “Innii jaa-ilun fil-‘arzi  KHALIIF-AH,

Commentary

           

Malaaa-‘ikati (Angels), this word is plural of Malak and has come out from the word “’Alook”. ‘Alook means to deliver the message.

So it aims that Malaaa-‘ikah (best Angels – peace be upon Them) deliver the Messages of God Almighty unto Prophets and Messengers (Peace be upon Them). The Angels are Light and Spiritual Beings. They are chaste and pure from errors and never disobey the Commandments of Allah Almighty. At another place in the Holy Qur-‘aan it has been described: Laa  ya’-suunAllaaha  maa  ‘amara-hum  wa  yaf-‘aluuna  maa  yu’-maruun. (They do not disobey the Commandments of God Almighty and perform only that, for which they are commanded).   

KHALIIF-AH – (Viceroy, Caliph, Vicegerent). KhaliifatUllaah is the person, who establishes Government; according to the Divine Law of the religion on the earth. It manifests that which powers and abilities will be given to the human being by Allah Almighty, will be quite correct for establishing the Caliphate of God Almighty.

Lord of the Worlds is He, Who created the earth, the skies and other entire universe. All things of the earth like vegetation, minerals, beasts and animals, mountains, rivers, canals, springs etc. come in this category on one side of this universe, and on the other side, the skies including other all things which have been created in these seven heavens. Allah Almighty knows best about the philosophy of creating all these things of the earth and the heavens.

Why Adam (peace be upon Him) was created? What was the need to make this body of mud (human being)? What is its purpose of life? The answer to these questions has been given in this verse and succeeding verses.

When God Almighty completed the work of creation of the earth, the skies and all things among them, like the moon, the sun, the stars, rivers, mountains etc. and they began to do their duty, then God Almighty addressed the Angels (Peace be upon Them): Now the time has come to know that for whom, these things have been created, he should also come in front. That is to say; I desire to create my Viceroy on the earth, who will possess all these things (under his control) and will complete the desire of God in the world. He will pay the right of God’s Deputy-ship being His Vicegerent. He will issue and bring in force the Commandments of 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/SI8erTvv6DE