Departure of God’s Messenger - Quran Chapter 3- 144b (Pt-4, Stg-1) (L-465) - درس قرآن

Quran Chapter 3- 144b (Pt-4, Stg-1) (L-465) - درس قرآن

Departure of God’s Messenger

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)

وَمَا مُحَمَّدٌ إِلَّا رَسُولٌ قَدْ خَلَتْ مِن قَبْلِهِ ٱلرُّسُلُ أَفَإِي۟ن مَّاتَ أَوْ قُتِلَ ٱنقَلَبْتُمْ عَلَىٰٓ أَعْقَٰبِكُمْ وَمَن يَنقَلِبْ عَلَىٰعَقِبَيْهِ فَلَن يَضُرَّ ٱللَّهَ شَيْـًٔا وَسَيَجْزِى ٱللَّهُ ٱلشَّٰكِرِينَ 144

144b.  He who turneth back on his heels doth no hurt to Allah. And Allah will reward the thankful.

144b.  Wa   many-yan-qalib  ‘alaa  ‘aqibayhi  falany-yazurrallaaha  shay-‘aa.  Wa  sa-yaj-zillaahush-Shaakiriin.

Commentary

      

As soon as the archers left their place, one troop of horses, which was being commanded by Khalid bin Waleed returned and attacked from the hill-pass side. A handful strength of ten bowmen could not stop two hundred fifty horse-riders. However, ‘Abdullah bin Jabiir and his companions (may Allah be pleased with them) sacrificed their lives during fight. Then the Muslims were surrounded from the both sides. They fought as much strongly that ‘Al-‘amaan wal-Hafiiz. Many Muslims were martyred and injured. At the same time an Infidel threw a stone on the Messenger (grace, glory, blessings and peace be upon him), which caused to martyr his tooth and face was injured. Prophet (grace, glory, blessings and peace be upon him) fell down due to severity of the injury and someone spread the rumor that Prophet of Allah Almighty (grace, glory, blessings and peace be upon him) has been killed.

Listening to this news the Muslims lose their senses and footing. A few Muslims threw their weapons. Some of them thought about getting safety from the leader of Idolaters. The Hypocrites began to say that while Prophet (grace, glory, blessings and peace be upon him) has been killed then we should adopt our ancient religion; leaving Islam.

  

At that critical time, Ans ibne-Al-Nafar (may Allah be pleased with him) said, “If Muhammad (grace, glory, blessings and peace be upon him) has been killed then his God is still Alive. After Prophet (grace, glory, blessings and peace be upon him) there is no use to live. For which aim Prophet Muhammad (grace, glory, blessings and peace be upon him) was killed, we also should sacrifice ourselves for the same purpose. Saying these words, he moved forward and was martyred. Then suddenly, Messenger of Allah (grace, glory, blessings and peace be upon him) called, “O slaves of Allah: Come here!”. Listening to that particular voice, the Muslims began to shrink there again. Three Companions (may Allah be pleased with them) defended coming near to him (grace, glory, blessings and peace be upon him) and caused the Army of Idolaters to run away.

Then this verse was revealed, “Muhammad (grace, glory, blessings and peace be upon him) is not God but a Messenger. Many Prophets (peace be upon them) have passed away before him (grace, glory, blessings and peace be upon him). After the Prophets (peace be upon them), their followers sustained the religion always. Therefore, your passing away from the world would not be a surprise. If you (grace, glory, blessings and peace be upon him) die or martyr then, would the people turn away from serving and protecting the religion? Remember it that, “If someone does so, he will lose himself; it will influence nothing to God. You should thank Allah Almighty that He has chosen you for the services of His religion.

It is obligatory upon us to learn from this verse and remain steadfast on His religion in the absence of the Messenger of Allah (grace, glory, blessings and peace be upon him). Holy Qur’an has been committed to the trust and our care by the Messenger (grace, glory, blessings and peace be upon him), which is a permanent source of Guidance. Besides this, model roll and sayings of the Messenger, Muhammad (grace, glory, blessings and peace be upon him) are before us. We should follow his (grace, glory, blessings and peace be upon him) footsteps and get success. Islam will remain alive always.

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/9j3vDnQNuMg

Muhammad is Messenger of God - Quran Chapter 3- 144a (Pt-4, Stg-1) (L-464) - درس قرآن

Quran Chapter 3- 144a (Pt-4, Stg-1) (L-464) - درس قرآن

Muhammad is Messenger of God

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)

وَمَا مُحَمَّدٌ إِلَّا رَسُولٌ قَدْ خَلَتْ مِن قَبْلِهِ ٱلرُّسُلُ أَفَإِي۟ن مَّاتَ أَوْ قُتِلَ ٱنقَلَبْتُمْ عَلَىٰٓ أَعْقَٰبِكُمْ وَمَن يَنقَلِبْ عَلَىٰعَقِبَيْهِ فَلَن يَضُرَّ ٱللَّهَ شَيْـًٔا وَسَيَجْزِى ٱللَّهُ ٱلشَّٰكِرِينَ 144

144a.  Muhammad is but a Messenger, messengers (the like of whom) have passed away before him. Will it be that, when he dieth or is slain, ye will turn back on your heels?

144a.  Wa  maa  Muhammadun  ‘illaa  Rasuul. Qad  khalat  min-qablihir-rusul.  ‘Afa-‘immaata  ‘aw  qutilan-qalabtum  ‘alaaa  ‘a’-qaabikum.

Commentary

      

Ancient nations formed their Spiritual Guides, Reformers, Prophets and Messengers either as God or son of god, and deemed them higher than the mankind. Islam has determined the actual status of the Messenger in Kalima-tush-Shahaadah, “’Ash-hadu ‘allaaa  ilaaha  ‘illAllaahu, Wah-daHuu,  Laa  sha-reeka  laHuu,  wa  ‘ash-hadu  ‘anna  Muhamma-dan  ‘Abdu-Huu  wa  RasuuluHuu” (I bear witness that verily there is no God but Allah. He is the One, None is Partner with Him. And I bear witness that verily Muhammad is His ‘Abd (Servant) and His Apostle. (He is neither God, nor Son of God, nor the Incarnation of God). There is no priesthood in Islam, No rituals, no formalities of baptism.  

After producing this basic principle of Islam in the above-mentioned verses, it has been signified towards an important event of the Battle of ‘Uhud, which is as under:

In the battlefield of ‘Uhud, Messenger of Allah Almighty (grace, glory, blessings and peace be upon him) prepared a map for war personally. After setting the rank and file in order, He (grace, glory, blessings and peace be upon him) observed that one pass of the hill of ‘Uhud had remained unsafe. The Army of enemy could attack the Muslims from behind that pass. Prophet (grace, glory, blessings and peace be upon him) detailed fifty archers to stand on the pass, appointed ‘Abdullah bin Jabiir (may Allah be pleased with him) as their leader and urged them also, “You should remain standing on this place and leave not your position. Even if you observe that the winged creature are pinching and eating the flesh of our Army, even then you would not have to leave your place”. Messenger Muhammad (grace, glory, blessings and peace be upon him) commanded, “Till the time you will keep your footing at this place, we shall remain triumphant upon the enemy”.

The battle began. A furious war was fought. Crusaders of Islam were showing advantage of manliness and bravery. The Idolaters of Quraish were not able to find any path except running away from the front of the fearlessness of Abu Dajaanah, Ali and other Crusaders of Islam. Allah Almighty fulfilled His promise. The Infidels suffered a defeat. They began to run away. The Muslim soldiers began to collect the enemy’s property and assets in possession (booty).

When the bowmen of the hill-pass observed this scene, they considered that “the Muslims have succeeded. Now staying here (at the pass of the hill) is useless and avoidable. We should pursue the enemy and take our share from the booty. Their leader Abdullah bin Jabiir (may Allah be pleased with him) reminded them dictation of the Messenger (grace, glory, blessings and peace be upon him), but the archers imagined that they have completed their duty according to the desire of Prophet (grace, glory, blessings and peace be upon him). They all broke in collecting the booty except Abdullah bin Jabiir and his only ten companions (archers) remained for the safety of the pass.

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/5Y8BT24E9yY

Condition for entering the Garden - Quran Chapter 3- 142 & 143 (Pt-4, Stg-1) (L-463) - درس قرآن

Quran Chapter 3- 142 & 143 (Pt-4, Stg-1) (L-463) - درس قرآن

Condition for entering the Garden

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)

أَمْحَسِبْتُمْ أَن تَدْخُلُوا۟ ٱلْجَنَّةَ وَلَمَّا يَعْلَمِ ٱللَّهُ ٱلَّذِينَ جَٰهَدُوا۟ مِنكُمْ وَيَعْلَمَ ٱلصَّٰبِرِينَ 142

 وَلَقَدْ كُنتُمْ تَمَنَّوْنَ ٱلْمَوْتَ مِن قَبْلِ أَن تَلْقَوْهُ فَقَدْرَأَيْتُمُوهُ وَأَنتُمْ تَنظُرُونَ 143

142.  Do ye deem that ye would enter Paradise while yet Allah knoweth not those of you who really strive, nor knoweth those (of you) who are steadfast? 143.  And verily ye used to wish for death before ye met it (in the field); now ye have seen it with your eyes.

142.  ‘Am  hasibtum  ‘an-  tad-khulul-Jannata  wa  lammaa  ya’-laMillaahul-laziina  jaaha-duu  minkum  wa  ya’-lamas-Saabiriin. 143.  Wa  laqad  kuntum  taman-nawnal-mawta  min  qabli  ‘an-talqawh; faqad  ra-‘aytumuuhu  wa  ‘antum  tanzuruun.

Commentary

      

It has been mentioned in this verse, “Do you consider that you would reach there easily and comfortably, where Allah Almighty wishes to cause to arrive the Muslims (at most dignified places of the Paradise and higher grades)? In addition, Allah Almighty will not observe through your test and trial, that how many of you are those who really strive and who are steadfast? Keep it in your minds that only those people are caused to reach the superior posts, who are ready to sacrifice their lives and bear every kind of hardness and severity in the Path of Allah Almighty.

                                      

Those companions (may Allah Almighty be pleased with them) who could not participate in the Battle of Badr, they used to long for it that Allah Almighty should produce another chance again, so that ‘we’ also may achieve the grade of martyrdom in the Way of Allah Almighty. It has been commanded in this verse, “The longing, which you had earlier in your breasts, that has appeared before you. That is to say; you wished to strive with the fond of martyrdom in the Path of Allah Almighty. At this time, treacherous powers are before you. How strange is it if; instead of going ahead, now you want to withdraw? Moreover, you would have to accomplish the desires of your hearts. 

It has come in the Sayings of the Messenger (grace, glory, blessings and peace be upon him), “Do not wish ever to fight the enemy. However, if the time has come and you have been compelled to fight, then you should remain steadfast and strive the crusade if the enemy has been challenging you.   

It is evident from these verses that to acquire the result of goodness, someone has to bear the difficulties in the Way of Allah Almighty. Test and examination declares that, “who deserves the Paradise? Who has the right to become Its heir? In such a manner, the Muslims would have to face different kinds of calamities and troubles to enter Paradise. Therefore, they should remain steadfast and patient.

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/qzsOWhSiciI

Test and trial - Quran Chapter 3- 140b & 141 (Pt-4, Stg-1) (L-462) - درس قرآن

Quran Chapter 3- 140b & 141 (Pt-4, Stg-1) (L-462) - درس قرآن

Test and trial

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)

إِن يَمْسَسْكُمْ قَرْحٌ فَقَدْ مَسَّ ٱلْقَوْمَ قَرْحٌ مِّثْلُهُۥ وَتِلْكَ ٱلْأَيَّامُ نُدَاوِلُهَا بَيْنَٱلنَّاسِ وَلِيَعْلَمَ ٱللَّهُ ٱلَّذِينَ ءَامَنُوا۟ وَيَتَّخِذَ مِنكُمْ شُهَدَآءَ وَٱللَّهُ لَا يُحِبُّ ٱلظَّٰلِمِينَ 140

وَلِيُمَحِّصَ ٱللَّهُ ٱلَّذِينَ ءَامَنُوا۟ وَيَمْحَقَ ٱلْكَٰفِرِينَ 141

140b.  that Allah may know those who believe and may choose witnesses from among you. And Allah loveth not wrongdoers- 141.  And that Allah may prove those who believe, and may blight the disbelievers.

140b.  Wa  liya’-lamAllaahul-laziina  ‘aa-manuu  wa  yattakhiza  minkum  shuhadaaa’.  Wallaahu  laa  yuhibbuz-Zaalimiin- 141.  Wa  li-yumahhi-sAllaahul-laziina  ‘aamanuu  wa  yamhaqal-kaarifiin.

Commentary

      

Allah Almighty keeps up changing the days of suffering and ease in different nations for the purpose that He may know the truly Believers and Hypocrites. The Believer trusts in Allah Almighty during the days of calamity and trouble also. He has faith in patience and constancy, remains persevering in belief and credence, and desiring victory and support from Allah Almighty. On the contrary, the Infidels and Hypocrites become very much confused during the days of trouble and distress. They become very active to help the false and spurious for their personal advantage and to save their own lives.

Bear in mind that Allah Almighty never loves the tyrants and oppressors. You should never think that Allah Almighty loves the Idolaters because of which they acquired (casual) success in the Battle of ‘Uhud. On no account, it is like this, but there are some other causes of their success. One object of coming calamity upon the Muslims is too that Allah Almighty purifies the Believers and ruins the Infidels. Victory and defeat is a changing. Giving higher rank of martyrdom to the Muslims, to examine the Believers and Hypocrites, to purify the Muslims from sins and to ruin gradually the Infidels was the actual aim.

Today too when we observe that the Muslims have been suffering from the mountains of miseries and calamities, and the non-Muslim nations are in the way of prosperity and improvement, then some people begin to say, “they are better than us, Allah Almighty is contented to them, He is displeased upon us”. Whereas reality is different, actual aim is that the Muslims should assert more humility and weakness in the Court of Allah Almighty, they should repent of sins and try to correct their circumstances, so that the Infidels and the disobedient become target of Allah’s wrath and rage.

In short, there are four objects of trial and examination:

1.   Allah Almighty may know, “Who are the Believers and whose faith is strong”.

2.   Who present evidence of their belief?

3.   The Believers should be purified.

4.   The Infidels and the enemies of the religion should be destroyed.

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/a1Z_LQtVln4

Rotation of the days - Quran Chapter 3- 140a (Pt-4, Stg-1) (L-461) - درس قرآن

Quran Chapter 3- 140a (Pt-4, Stg-1) (L-461) - درس قرآن

Rotation of the days

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)

إِن يَمْسَسْكُمْ قَرْحٌ فَقَدْ مَسَّ ٱلْقَوْمَ قَرْحٌ مِّثْلُهُۥ وَتِلْكَ ٱلْأَيَّامُ نُدَاوِلُهَا بَيْنَٱلنَّاسِ وَلِيَعْلَمَ ٱللَّهُ ٱلَّذِينَ ءَامَنُوا۟ وَيَتَّخِذَ مِنكُمْ شُهَدَآءَ وَٱللَّهُ لَا يُحِبُّ ٱلظَّٰلِمِينَ 140

140a.  If ye have received a blow, the (disbelieving) people have received a blow the like thereof. And these are (only) the vicissitudes which We cause to follow one another for mankind to the end,

140a.  ‘Iny-yams-askum  qarhun- faqad  missal-qawma  qarhum-misluh.  Wa  tilkal-‘ayyaamu  nudaa-wiluhaa  baynan-naas,

Commentary

      

The Muslims were much confused due to the loss, which they had to bear in the Battle of ‘Uhud. In addition, they had been hurt more due to taunts of the hypocrites and the enemies.

Qarhun -  (blow, wound, stroke, sudden calamity, shock etc), blow means that martyrdom of many lives in the battle of ‘Uhud and great financial loss, which was due to their own mistakes, the Muslims had to bear. Their many braves were slain and injured.

  

’ Ayyaamun -  (the days) “Yaum” is its singular. In Arabic, the word “yaum” is used on many occasions. For instance, one time; that is to say – a moment, one-day or unlimited time. Here ‘ayyaam means turning round of the days, admiring, the ups and downs of life. As we say, “Time flies”. It is wandering shadow and the vicissitudes of life.    

In this verse, Allah Almighty consoled the Muslims that, “If you have received a blow in this battle or you have to bear some trouble, you should not be confused. The disbelieving people have also received a blow the like thereof. There is no doubt that in the Battle of ‘Uhud, your seventy-five men were martyred and so many were injured but one year earlier during the Battle of Badr, seventy great chiefs of the Infidels were reached the Hell and many were injured. Besides this, in the beginning of the Battle of ‘Uhud at first their many braves were killed and injured. In the Battle of Badr their seventy men were captured. They suffered much dishonor by the hands of the Muslims but none of you did see this disgrace. However, if you compare the loss between you and them, then no space of sadness and grief remains”. 

It is a universal truth that We change the softness and hardness, suffering and comfort, and the days of trouble and relief among the people. There are so many philosophies hidden in it. Then while the Infidels did not give up supporting the infidelity after suffering from so many troubles, then how the Believers can lose their courage in support of the Right?

Revealed from this verse is that if the Muslims have to suffer grief and trouble for some days in the Way of Allah Almighty, then they should not be confused because this calamity is casual. Allah Almighty alters the days of hardship and relief for the individuals and the nations.

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/8YPJqV17rTQ

Overcoming of Muslims - Quran Chapter 3- 139 (Pt-4, Stg-1) (L-460) - درس قرآن

Quran Chapter 3- 139 (Pt-4, Stg-1) (L-460) - درس قرآن

Overcoming of Muslims

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)

وَلَا تَهِنُوا۟ وَلَا تَحْزَنُوا۟ وَأَنتُمُ ٱلْأَعْلَوْنَ إِن كُنتُم مُّؤْمِنِينَ 139

139.  Faint not nor grieve, for ye will overcome them if ye are (indeed) believers.

139.  Wa  laa  tahinuu  wa  laa  tahzanuu wa  ‘antumul-‘a’-lawna  ‘in-kuntum-Mu’-miniin.

Commentary

      

Laa  tahinuu – (Faint not), it means, “Don’t be depressed, do not be lazy, do not dishearten. Keep moving on the right path with complete faith and confidence”.

laa  tahzanuu – (do not grieve), usually someone feels grief about the past shortness and depravities. 

‘al-‘a’-lawna – (you will overcome), it aims each type of superiority, prevalence, overcoming, influence, mastery and excess – whether that is spiritual or material. Here it means material overcoming.

This verse has also been revealed in the course of the circumstances of the Battle of ‘Uhud. When the Muslims were being broken due to wounds, dead bodies of many braves and young were lying before them, the Messenger of Allah Almighty (grace, glory, blessings and peace be upon him) had been injured also and apparently signs of weakness of the Muslims were found. During such conditions, Allah Almighty revealed this hopeful Message, “O Muslims! Do not be hopeless due to fear of harshness and show not your weakness opposite to the cruelties of the enemies of the religion. Last victory is of you and you will overcome them if you are indeed Believers and stand still in strive and struggle (Jihad) by obeying the commands of the Messenger of Allah Almighty (grace, glory, blessings and peace be upon him).

Due to these glad tidings, broken hearts of the Muslims were tied. New strength in the arms of the crusaders and stability in their intentions sprang up. The Infidels who were spreading over the Muslims and expanding forward they were attacking continuously, could not bear this new attack of the Crusaders of Islam and surrendered to the extent that they ran away; leaving the battlefield behind.

A skillful subject comes out from this verse, that is to say; most necessary condition to obtain the mastery over the enemies of the Just is “Faith”. As the number of Muslims is not sufficient; the battle equipment is less in quantity, even then they can get the upper hand over Infidels with the help of Allah Almighty, if their Belief in Allah Almighty is strong and firm. Then success and exaltation comes automatically.

The biggest difference between Believer and Disbeliever is that, ‘most precious thing for the Believer is obedience of Allah Almighty and love with His Messenger Muhammad (grace, glory, blessings and peace be upon him). He fights for the most dignified Word of Allah Almighty by sacrificing his every thing. On the contrary, most beloved thing for a Disbeliever is his own life. Wherever he will feel danger for his life, he will run away. But A Believer makes an offering of his life in the Path of Allah Almighty. Therefore, no power can stay before him. There is dire need of the ardor of the faith today too.

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/-I-wgYBZfe4

Making example – a lesson - Quran Chapter 3- 137 & 138 (Pt-4, Stg-1) (L-459) - درس قرآن

Quran Chapter 3- 137 & 138 (Pt-4, Stg-1) (L-459) - درس قرآن

Making example – a lesson

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)

قَدْ خَلَتْ مِن قَبْلِكُمْ سُنَنٌ فَسِيرُوا۟ فِى ٱلْأَرْضِ فَٱنظُرُوا۟ كَيْفَ كَانَ عَٰقِبَةُ ٱلْمُكَذِّبِينَ 137

 هَٰذَا بَيَانٌ لِّلنَّاسِ وَهُدًى وَمَوْعِظَةٌ لِّلْمُتَّقِينَ 138

137. Systems have passed away before you, do but travel in the land and see the nature of the consequence for those who did deny (the messengers). 138. This is a declaration for mankind, a guidance and an admonition unto those who ward off (evil).

137. Qad  khalat min-  qablikum  Suna-nun fasiiruu fil-‘arzi  fan- zuruu  kayfa  kaana  ‘aaqibatul-mukazzibiin. 138. Haazaa  ba-yaanul-linnaasi  wa  hudanwa-wa  maw-‘izatul- lil- muttaqiin.

Commentary

      

It has been stated in these verses that many nations have passed away before the times of the last Prophet, Muhammad (grace, glory, blessings and peace be upon him). Major incidents have happened and the Law of Allah Almighty has manifested. Those people from the earlier nations, who gripped up their lions for enmity with the Prophets (peace be upon them) and accusing of falsehood the truth, turned away from confirming and obedience of Allah Almighty and His Prophets (peace be upon them). They used to commit evils and do wrong. How bad their end was? Those persons, who followed the right and supported the Prophets (peace be upon them), how much peace and blessings were sent upon them? If you have any doubt in it, then you should observe the signs of destruction of the disbelievers by traveling in the earth, which have been scattered everywhere even today.

The Muslims should learn also from the previous events and consequences. They should not be disappointed due to cruelties and oppression of the infidels or their casual defeat, because the Just shall overcome at last, and only the Muslims will get victory. The groups of the people will take shelter in embracing Islam very soon gradually. This practice of Allah Almighty has remained from the very beginning that victory is only of the Right.   

These contents are being described in the Holy Qur’an. The people, who fear from Allah Almighty, acquire guidance and advice by listening to these subjects. Nevertheless, those persons, who do not have His fear in their hearts, they cannot reap any advantage from such advice.

The Holy Qur’an has prestige of universal guidance. It guides the human beings to find the Road, which had been lost by them, (it shows the Way of Guidance to every nation during every time). Incidents described in it carry us also to the Straight Path even today. The scholars may succeed by following them. Three characteristics of Holy Qur’an have been described especially in these verses:

1.   It has a particular message for the people.

2.   It is a guidance for the human beings.

3.   It is a warning and source of guidance for those who fear Allah Almighty.

Those people, who falsify such Holy Scripture, they will remain misfortunate in the world as well as on the Day of Resurrection.

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/hgoPWAyKplI