Quran invites all - Quran Chptr 2-41a (Pt-1,Stg-1)(L-71) -درس قرآن

Quran Chptr 2-41a (Pt-1,Stg-1)(L-71) -درس قرآن

Quran invites all

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

  

BisMIllaahir-Rahmaanir-Rahiim

In the name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful

  

41a.  And believe in that which I have revealed, confirming that which ye possess already (of the Scripture), and be not first to disbelieve therein,

41a.  Wa  ‘aaminuu  bimaaa  ‘an-zaltu  musaddiqal-limaa  ma-‘a-kum  wa  laa  takuunuuu ‘aw-wala  kaafirim-bih.

Commentary

Maaa ‘an-zaltu – (which I have revealed), it signifies toward Holy Qur’aan, which was revealed on the last Prophet (SallAllaahu alayHi wa AaliHii Wasallam). This is the Last Holy Word of God Almighty.

Maa  ma-‘a-kum – (which you have), it aims the Holy Scripture Torah, which was revealed on the Prophet Moses (Peace be upon Him). Its truth and religious rules are approved by Holy Qur’aan.

The Children of Israel are the people, who have been invited first of all to believe in Holy Qur’aan. These people were the most famous out of the Believers of Heavenly Scripture. They used to live in the vicinity of Madinah. This principle was also in accord with such rule that goodness and its invitation should be begun from the relatives and neighbors first. In the previous verse, Allah Almighty reminded them His rewards and blessings upon them and commanded that they should fulfill their covenant, which they had made with Him.

The covenant which is being asked to be fulfilled is, believing in this Scripture “Holy Qur’aan”, which has been revealed on the Last Messenger, Muhammad (SallAllaahu alayHi wa AaliHii Wasallam). So they should believe in It and act upon Its Instructions. This Scripture, “Holy Qur’aan” authenticates the Principles of their Holy Scripture also.

After this, it is being admonished that: lest you might be the first disbelievers of the Holy Qur’aan from the people, who know the Religion of God Almighty. As much knowledge regarding acquaintance of the last Prophet Muhammad (SallAllaahu alayHi wa AaliHii Wasallam) and the Truth of Holy Qur’aan you have, no other nation has so much. Therefore, it is expected from you that you will not become an example of infidelity and refusal for others. But as you are being invited first out of the learned men (the persons who believe in one of the four inspired Books of God), you will become cause of temptation for others by believing in it first, that they admit and believe in it observing you. You should never be afraid that if you will believe in this last Holy Word and last Messenger (SallAllaahu alayHi wa AaliHii Wasallam), you will lose your worldly dignity, influence and impression. But contrary to it, you will see that all badness will perish due to blessings of Islam. This world will become comfortable for you and in the next life, on the Day of Resurrection; you will be avoided from punishment.

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/HvC-ZtyJOQs

Allah favored the Jews - Quran Chptr 2-40b (Pt-1,Stg-1)(L-70) -درس قرآن

Quran Chptr 2-40b (Pt-1,Stg-1)(L-70) -درس قرآن

Allah favored the Jews

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

  

BisMIllaahir-Rahmaanir-Rahiim

In the name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful

  

40b.  remember  My favour wherewith I favoured you, and fulfill your (part of the) covenant, I shall fulfill My (part of the) covenant, and fear Me.

40b.  ‘Az-kuruu  ni’-matiallatiii   ‘an-‘amTu-‘alaykum  wa    ‘awfuu  ‘bi-‘AhDiii  ‘Uufi   bi-‘Ahdikum. Wa  ‘iyyaa-ya  farhabuun.

Commentary

Baniii-‘Israaa-‘Iil  – (the Children of Israel), Israel was the surname of Prophet Jacob (Peace be upon Him), who was son of Prophet Isaac (Peace be upon Him) and grandson of Prophet Abraham (Peace be upon Him). This word is of Hebrew language. And it means “the servant of God. These people are also called “the Jews”.

Ni’-matii - (My favor), it aims those favors and blessings of Allah Almighty, which He had bestowed on the Jews, for example; He caused to set them free from the torment of the slavery, drowned their enemy pharaoh, made their way to cross the red sea, provided them food in the desert like “Mann-o- Salwaa” the delicious food without any hard work and labor, and helped them Unseen in calamities etc.

‘Ahdiii  - My (part of the) covenant.  Covenant is a promise between two parties. Here covenant means the promise which servants (Human beings) made with their Creator (Allah) before coming in this world. As, Allah Almighty bestowed wisdom and sense to humankind, granted power to consider about Signs of His Omnipotence and then the human beings accepted responsibility that they will recognize their Creator, will believe in the Prophets (Peace be upon them) sent by God Almighty and will follow the Guidance of Allah Almighty. In return, Allah Almighty promised that the believers will be sent to the Paradise.

Farhabuun – {you should (fear Me,) observe your duty} it means that you should not fear any other than Allah Almighty.

Allah Almighty promised with Adam (Peace be upon Him) after his birth and sending him on earth that He will send his Prophets (Peace be upon them) for his children according to the occasions and will convey His own Guidance and Instructions by means of Them (Peace be upon them) to His servants. Prophets (peace be upon them) came according to this covenant. Messenger Muhammad (SallAllaahu alayHi wa AaliHii Wasallam) was sent as the last Messenger of all. The religion, which was bestowed to Him, is a universal religion. So, the series of the teachings of the Religion - Islam begins from this Section.

The Jews were aware of the religion of God Almighty, therefore they are being addressed particularly first of all. And they are being reminded that: your ancestors have seen the blessings of God’s religion and you know about it very well. Now you should believe in this last Prophet (SallAllaahu alayHi wa AaliHii Wasallam), so that you may deserve the same blessings again. If you will do so, then it will be considered that you have fulfilled your covenant and in return, Allah will fulfill His covenant: Your sins will be forgiven and you will be bestowed with success in this world and on the Day of Resurrection.

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/9i_ynvAXCak

The Jews - Quran Chptr 2-40a (Pt-1,Stg-1)(L-69) -درس قرآن

Quran Chptr 2-40a (Pt-1,Stg-1)(L-69) -درس قرآن

The Jews

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

  

BisMIllaahir-Rahmaanir-Rahiim

In the name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful

  

40a.  O Children of Israel!

40a.  Yaa-Baniii- ‘Israaa-‘iila

Commentary

Now, with effect from the fifth section of this Surah, explanation regarding history of the Children of Israel (Israelite), their high positions (dignity), their errors, evils and snatching of favors begins. This portion of Holy Qur’aan needs special attention to study. There are many occasions of warning and advice for the Muslims in the history of Israelites; so that we may save ourselves from those errors, slips and mistakes, due to which, this splendid nation was ruined and became target of God’s wrath. 

Baniii- (Children), ‘Israaa- (Servant) ‘Iil (God) – that is to say; Children of a Servant of God, Israel was the surname of Prophet Jacob (Peace be upon Him), so His children and dynasty was given the title of “Baniii- ‘Israaa-‘iil”. They are called the Jews also.

Actually chain of Baniii- ‘Israaa-‘iil begins from Prophet Abraham (Peace be upon Him), Who had two sons:

(1)    First son was Prophet Ishmael (Peace be upon Him) – who settled in Hijaz (Makkah) and the last Messenger of God, Muhammad (SallAllaahu alayHi wa AaliHii Wasallam) was born in His dynasty.

(2)      Second son was Prophet Isaac (peace be upon Him). His son’s name was Jacob (Peace be upon Him), who was named as Baniii- ‘Israaa-‘iil. His children settled in Palestine (Jerusalem).

These remained quarreling with one another. After some time, Egyptians overcame them, kept them as slaves and made them target of tyranny. At last, Prophet Moses (Peace be upon Him) was born and He made away this nation from the slavery of Egyptians in Sinai Valley.

After some time, these people returned to their native land Kin’aan. The best era of this nation was the period of Prophets David and Suleiman (Peace be upon Them). After Them this dynasty became victim of calamities due to enmity with the Prophets (Peace be upon Them), opposing the religion and disunion among themselves.

This nation was attacked severely two times and so much ruined that they were compelled to leave their native land, so they ran away hither and thither. But alas! They didn’t refrain from their wickedness and evils. Till now those evils exist in that nation.

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/W1CleHCHGFY

Abode of Unbelievers - Quran Chptr 2-39 (Pt-1,Stg-1)(L-68) -درس قرآن

Quran Chptr 2-39 (Pt-1,Stg-1)(L-68) -درس قرآن

Abode of Unbelievers

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

  

BisMIllaahir-Rahmaanir-Rahiim

In the name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful

  

39.  But they who disbelieve, and   deny Our Revelations, such are rightful owners of the Fire. They will abide therein for ever.

39.  Wallaziina  kafaruu  wa Kazzabuu  bi-‘AayaatiNaaa  ‘ulaaa-‘ika   ‘As-haabun-Naar.  Hum  fiihaa   Khaaliduun.

Commentary

‘As-haabun-Naar – (rightful owners of the Fire), as though, the people who falsify and deny the Divines Law of the Religion, they have joined their relationship with the Hell. Their abode will be the Fire of the Hell.

When Adam and Eve (peace be upon Them) came in this world, Allah Almighty taught them rules of residing here and way of returning in the Paradise again. That is to say; God Almighty will send His Messages towards them as and when He will feel necessary, which will be main source of their Guidance. He will arrange for sending Prophets and Messengers (peace be upon Them) for Guidance of their children also. Any human being cannot find the Straight Path with his sense and wisdom only. It is important for him to incline towards God Almighty, Who is Creator of his nature. The people, who will admit His Guidance wholeheartedly, meditate in His sent Revelations and act upon His commands strictly, will get freedom from all kinds of pain, sorrow and grief, and after their present lives, they will enter into the Paradise, where they will find all types of comfort and rest for ever. However, those people who will deny His Guidance, who will disobey His commands, they will go astray for ever due to their un-expert conscientious objections. They will be thrown in the Fire after death, where they will become fuel of the Fire and will be entangled in different kinds of agony.

It is considerable from this discussion that those people who turn their faces from the Guidance of God Almighty; their end is very frightful. And those, who obey His Command and follow His Guidance, their End is very fine. We should pray from God Almighty for penitence of the entire previous sins, beg from Him for forgiveness, and act upon the Guidance (Holy Qur’aan and Sayings of the Messenger (SallAllaahu alayHi wa AaliHii Wasallam).

Let us join group of those people who act upon the Guidance of Allah Almighty and become the successors of the Garden. Now there is only one form that we should admit the teachings of the Last Messenger of God Almighty (SallAllaahu alayHi wa AaliHii Wasallam) whole heartily, act upon it honestly with the faith that it is the last teachings, this Prophet (Muhammad) is the last Prophet (SallAllaahu alayHi wa AaliHii Wasallam) and that, after Him no Prophet or Messenger will come in this world.

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/Ew8E9kq3ROs

Guidance is required to mankind - Quran Chptr 2-38 (Pt-1,Stg-1)(L-67) -درس قرآن

Quran Chptr 2-38 (Pt-1,Stg-1)(L-67) -درس قرآن

Guidance is required to mankind

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

  

BisMIllaahir-Rahmaanir-Rahiim

In the name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful

38.  We said: Go down, all of you, from hence; but verily  there cometh unto you from Me a Guidance; and whoso followeth My Guidance, there shall no fear come upon them neither shall they grieve.

38.  QulNah-bituu  minhaa  jamii-‘aa.  Fa-‘imma   ya’-ti-yan-nakum-minNii  Hudan- famantabi-‘a   Hudaa-ya  falaa khaw-fun  ‘alay-him  wa  laa  hum  yah-zanuun.

Commentary

 ‘Ah-bituu – (Go down). This Command is not being conveyed to Adam (peace be upon Him) and His generation as a punishment. Error of Adam (peace be upon Him) was forgiven. But command to go down on the earth remained as it was because He was appointed as Viceroy of the earth. The aim to keep them in the earth was that the people who will obey God Almighty, they will be sent in the Garden and who will disobey they will be kept out from the Garden.

Khaw-fun – (Fear), it means perception of any forthcoming loss or pain in future. Here it signifies that the Believers and pious people will not be punished on the Doomsday. 

Laa hum yah-zanuun - Not shall they grieve. Origin of this word is huzn, which means “grief of any pleasant charming thing which has lost”. Here it aims “the believers and good people will not repent on their lives they passed in this world (their first lives)”.

Allah Almighty commanded Adam (peace be upon Him) ) and His children, “Go down all of you, on the earth and  be not sorrowful. I shall look upon you with Kindness there also and My Mercy will be with you in all conditions”. But they were warned also, “My Guidance will reach continuously by means of Prophets and Messengers (peace be upon them), you should follow them. Whoso will follow My Guidance, there shall be no fear for them to be thrown in the Hell, and nor they shall feel grievance to be got out from the Paradise. They will be entered again in the Paradise. It manifests from this story that a human being can acquire spiritual satisfaction and comfort of the heart only by act upon the Guidance, sent down by Allah Almighty. Without it; it is entirely impossible.

Allah Almighty accepted repentance of Adam (peace be upon Him), then told the way of living in the world and going to Paradise. We should repent also for our all previous sins. We should pray for forgiveness and in future act according to His Guidance, which He has sent through His last Messenger (SallAllaahu alayHi wa AaliHii Wasallam). 

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/qHH4f-ijvFY

Repentance by Adam - Quran Chptr 2-37 (Pt-1,Stg-1)(L-66) -درس قرآن

Quran Chptr 2-37 (Pt-1,Stg-1)(L-66) -درس قرآن

Repentance by Adam

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

  

BisMIllaahir-Rahmaanir-Rahiim

In the name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful

37.  Then Adam received from his Lord words (of revelation), and He relented towards him. Lo! He is the Relenting, the Merciful.

37.  Fata-laqqaaa   ‘Aadamu mir-Rabbihii  Kalimaatin,  fa-taaba   ‘alayh.  ‘InnaHuu Huwat-Tawwaa-bur-Rahiim.

Commentary

Fata-laqqaaa – (Then learnt, received from Lord)., this word has been derived from talaqqii (mulaaqaat is from it too), which means “to meet, to find or get something”.

Kalimaatin – Words (of Revelation). It is plural of Kalimah, which means “a word, a speech, a part of speech”. Allah Almighty taught Adam (Peace be upon Him) the Words of penitence with His great Mercy and Kindness. Here, the Words of penitence indicate towards the following verse of Holy Qur’aan which was revealed at another place, “They said: Our Lord! We have wronged ourselves. If Thou forgive us not and have not mercy on us, surely we are of the lost”. (VII: 23 - The Heights) (Qaalaa Rabbanaa zalamnaaa ‘anfu-sanaa Wa ‘il-lam tagfir-lanaa wa  tar-hamnaa   lanakuu-nanna minal-khaa-siriin.)” (7: 23 – Al-‘Aa’-raaf). These words were spoken by the both i.e. Adam and Eve (His wife) (peace be upon them).

Fa-taaba – so He relented and drew His attention. This word has been made from Tawbah, which means “To turn toward someone, paying attention, to return”. Penitence means repentance from sins, sorrow for wrongdoing, and return toward the straight path. Praying for forgiveness from the sins is called penitence because the mankind admits with the perception of sins and promises that he will abstain from the sins in future.

When Adam (peace be upon Him) and His wife were ordered to leave the Garden, then they perceived about their error, regretted a lot on it, used to weep in the condition of distress on their mistake and wandered repentant restlessly. Ultimately God Almighty had compassion on them and revealed some words of asking forgiveness in their hearts. They prayed with those words and God Almighty accepted their penitence because certainly He is the Relenting and Merciful on His servants in every situation.

Three things are necessary for the penitence (Tawbah):

·         The human being should admit that he has wronged and repent on his sin.

·         He should intend strictly that he will never commit it again.

·         He should never repeat this sin in future.

The injunction regarding Tawbah (Repentance) has come many times in the Holy Qur’aan and the Sayings of the Messenger (SallAllaahu alayHi wa AaliHii Wasallam). We should renounce for forgiveness of every type of wrongdoing, (known or un-known, minor or major) from God Almighty.

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/UjkyOFQ6PMA

Falling down from the Paradise - Quran Chptr 2-36b (Pt-1,Stg-1)(L-65) -درس قرآن

Quran Chptr 2-36b (Pt-1,Stg-1)(L-65) -درس قرآن

 Falling down from the Paradise

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

  

BisMIllaahir-Rahmaanir-Rahiim

In the name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful

36b.  and We said: Fall down, one of you a foe unto the other! There shall be for you on earth a habitation and provision for a time.

36b.  Wa  qulNah-bituu  ba’-zukum  li-ba’zin  ‘aduww.  Wa  lakum fil  ‘arzi  musta-qar-runw- wa  mataa-‘un  ‘ilaahiin.

Commentary

 ‘Ih-bituu – (Fall down). Origin of this word is habuut, which is used for lowering from height, and for going from one place to another. It manifests from this verse that the Paradise, where Adam and His wife (peace be upon Them) were commanded to live, now they are being commanded to leave that place. Secondly, from the word ‘ih-bituu {fall down (you all)}, which has come in plural form, it is revealed that the command of lodging at the earth is not only for Adam and His wife (peace be upon Them) but for their entire pedigree.  

  

‘Aduwwun – (Enemies, foe, rival), the pattern of living on the earth has been caused to understand by this word. In the world, there will be possibility of struggle, jealousy, selfishness, sensuality and envy etc., and being saved from these evils will be the sign of nobleness for the human beings.

‘Ilaa- hiin – (For a time, till the specific time), it is obvious from this verse that stay on this earth of human being is accidental and not forever. They will have to be produced in the Court of God Almighty again.

When Adam and His wife (peace be upon Them) ate the fruit of that particular tree due to seducing by Satan, which was forbidden by Allah Almighty, then He ordered: This place is not suitable for you now. Fall down on the earth. In the world, some people of the mankind will not live in peace and truce, but they will quarrel with one another. They will have to reside there till their death. During their life time, they will have to reap advantage from the earthen commodities with working hard and collecting the things for drinking and eating.

Useful matters which have been described in this verse are:

• Satan is enemy of the human being. He tries his best to cheat and deceive the mankind.

• Existence of the humankind in the world is casual and temporary. Its reality is like an Inn. Therefore, we should consider the world as abode for some time; and we should not forget our Lord, God Almighty; supposing that the world is a living place forever. Bear in mind that it is not an eternal abode.

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/28Wq06mOMhE