The End of the Righteous and the wrongdoers - Quran Chapter 5 – 9 & 10 (Pt-6, Stg-2) (L-652) - درس قرآن

Quran Chapter 5- 9 & 10 (Pt-6, Stg-2) (L-652) - درس قرآن    

The End of the Righteous and the wrongdoers

Surah MAAA-‘IDAH (The Table Spread) – Chapter – 5)

‘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.)

                                                                               

وَعَدَ ٱللَّهُ ٱلَّذِينَ ءَامَنُوا۟ وَعَمِلُوا۟ ٱلصَّٰلِحَٰتِ لَهُم مَّغْفِرَةٌ وَأَجْرٌ عَظِيمٌ (9

 وَٱلَّذِينَ كَفَرُوا۟ وَكَذَّبُوا۟بِـَٔايَٰتِنَآ أُو۟لَٰٓئِكَ أَصْحَٰبُ ٱلْجَحِيمِ (10  

9.  Allah hath promised those who believe and do good works: Theirs will be forgiveness and immense reward. 10.  And they who disbelieve and deny Our Revelations, such are rightful owners of Hell.

9.  Wa-‘adAllaa-hullaziina  ‘aamanuu  wa  ‘amilus-Saali-haati,  lahum-magfiratunw-wa  ‘ajrun  ‘aziim. 10.  Wallaziina kafaruu  wa  kaz-zabuu  bi-‘Aayaa-tiNaaa  ‘ulaaa-‘ika  ‘As-haabul-Jahiim.

    Commentary

‘As-haabu – (companions, friends), it is plural of Saahib, which means “a follower (who lives with), a comrade”. Simply its meanings also are “Owners” as “owner of the wealth”, likewise, meanings of ‘As-haabul-Jahiim will be “rightful owners of the Hell”.

It has been being described in the previous verses continuously that the believers should do gladly all such works, which are compulsory to be done by them because Allah Almighty has bestowed upon them countless favors, kindness and blessings. It has become incumbent for you to obey Him, when you have believed in Him as your Creator, Lord and Worshipped. Then He caused to hear you His some commandments. After that, He described extract of entire religion in two sentences, from which it is known that the Muslims have to do two kinds of deeds:

1.    Worship of God (Allah Almighty)

2.    Justice and equity with the creature.

Allah Almighty has promised with the believers that He will forgive their errors mercifully. And not only this, but He has also promised that they will be given big rewards as retaliation of their good works and they will live in the Gardens peacefully, satisfactorily and cheerfully.

Therefore, it should not be considered that there is no fruit of good works in the world. Allah Almighty will direct the good-doers towards the Straight Path by saving them from errors in the world too, as well as on the Day of Resurrection, many big rewards will be for them and they will live happily forever.

Then, it has been commanded, “Those people, who disbelieved in Allah Almighty, denied His Revelations and did not acknowledge the advice of His Messenger (grace, glory, blessings and peace be upon Him), such people should understand carefully that the end of their evil deeds will not be good. May be they are given some respite in the world, so that perhaps, they begin to believe anytime by using their sense and give up infidelity. But after death, if they died in the form of disbelieving, they will be rightful owners of the Hell and will become fuel of the Fire.     

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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Justice and impartiality - Quran Chapter 5 – 8 (Pt-6, Stg-2) (L-651) - درس قرآن

Quran Chapter 5- 8 (Pt-6, Stg-2) (L-651) - درس قرآن    

Justice and impartiality

Surah MAAA-‘IDAH (The Table Spread) – Chapter – 5)

‘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.)

                                                                               

يَٰٓأَيُّهَا ٱلَّذِينَ ءَامَنُوا۟ كُونُوا۟ قَوَّٰمِينَ لِلَّهِ شُهَدَآءَ بِٱلْقِسْطِ وَلَا يَجْرِمَنَّكُمْ شَنَـَٔانُ قَوْمٍ عَلَىٰٓ أَلَّا تَعْدِلُوا۟ ٱعْدِلُوا۟ هُوَ أَقْرَبُ لِلتَّقْوَىٰ وَٱتَّقُوا۟ ٱللَّهَإِنَّ ٱللَّهَ خَبِيرٌۢ بِمَا تَعْمَلُونَ 8  

8.  O ye who believe! Be steadfast witnesses for Allah in equity, and let not hatred of any people seduce you that ye deal not justly. Deal justly, that is nearer to your duty; and observe your duty to Allah. Lo! Allah is Aware of what ye do.

8.  Yaaa-‘ayyu-hallaziina  ‘aamanuu  kuunuu  qawwaa-miina  Lillaahi  shuhadaaa-‘a  bil-qisti  wa  laa  yajri-mannakum  shana-‘aanu  qawmin  ‘alaaa  ‘allaa  ta’-diluu.  ‘I’-diluu:  huwa  ‘aqrabu  lit-taq-waa;  watta-qUllaah.  ‘In-nAllaaha  khabiirum-bimaa  ta’-maluun.

    Commentary

It was uttered with emphasis in the previous verses that the people should fulfill their undertakings with Allah Almighty. In this verse, its one part has been described clearly. This covenant is also hidden in the testimony of Kalimah, “I shall correct my all deeds in accordance with the commands of Allah Almighty”. It has been described here more openly.

Allah Almighty indicates here, “The Belief demands from you to complete two things:

1.    Be ready always to obey Him, bearing in mind Allah’s favors and blessings, and worship Him according to His Instructions.  

2.    Render those people their dues completely, with whom you pass your social life.

                                        

The Belief desires two things from the believers:

1.    Observe your duty to Allah Almighty.

2.    Treat His servants (the humankind) suitably.

It is the summary of the entire religion, which has been mentioned in these two commands:

  

1.    kuunuu  qawwaa-miina  Lillaahi  - (Be steadfast for Allah)

2.    shuhadaaa-‘a  bil-qisti  (witnesses in equity)

We have recited a verse like this, at the end of Wal-Muh-sanaati (Part -5), in Chapter (Surah) Nisaaa’. These two orders were mentioned there as (1).  kuunuu  qawwaa-miina  bil-qisti  and (2).  kuunuu  shuhadaaa-‘a . There, the mention is about “the behavior with human beings in equity” at first, and then, the description is about “observing the duty to (steadfastness for) Allah Almighty”. Here at first is, mention about “steadfastness for Allah Almighty” and then “behavior with the human beings in equity”. That is to say; both orders have been stressed equally and the both duties should be observed side by side. The duty to Allah Almighty would be observed in this manner, “Worship Him”, and the way of treating the people would be in the manner, “Bear in mind the justice and equity in every matter”.

‘Adl means, “To render everyone his/her complete due. Nobody should take part in such a matter, in which there is any chance of violation of one’s right, even that the act of justice should be equally also with the enemy and he should not be deprived of his lawful right due to enmity. Taqwaa (quality of being pious) can be obtained at such time, when level of morality is so much high. Taqwaa means “To escape from evil deeds and sins due to fear 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/sFHhSiICO-0

Covenant of Allah - Quran Chapter 5-7 (Pt-6 Stg-2) (L–650)-درس قرآن

Quran Chapter 5- 7 (Pt-6, Stg-2) (L-650) - درس قرآن    

Covenant of Allah

Surah MAAA-‘IDAH (The Table Spread) – Chapter – 5)

‘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.)

 وَٱذْكُرُوا۟ نِعْمَةَ ٱللَّهِ عَلَيْكُمْ وَمِيثَٰقَهُ ٱلَّذِى وَاثَقَكُم بِهِۦٓ إِذْ قُلْتُمْ سَمِعْنَا وَأَطَعْنَاوَٱتَّقُوا۟ ٱللَّهَ إِنَّ ٱللَّهَ عَلِيمٌۢ بِذَاتِ ٱلصُّدُورِ (7 

7.  Remember Allah’s Grace upon you and His covenant by which He bound you when ye said: We hear and we obey; And keep your duty to Allah. Lo! He knoweth what is in the breasts (of men).

7.  Waz-kuruuu  ni’-matAllaahi  ‘alay-kum  wa  Miisaaqa-hullazii  waasaqakum  bihiii,  ‘iz  qultum  sami’-naa  wa  ‘ata’-naa  watta-qUllaah.  ‘InnAllaaha  ‘Aliimum-bizaatis-suduur.

    Commentary

Waasaqakum – (obtained your promise, got your acceptance), this word is from mu-wasqah, which means ‘to promise, to make terms, to covenant’. ‘As-suduur – (breasts), it is plural of sadar, which means ‘breast, heart’. Zaatis-suduur – (those thoughts, which are in the hearts).

The Muslims were informed in the previous verses that all good pure and clean things have been made lawful for their use. Then it was described to them that “Their Religion has been perfected Today and Allah Almighty has completed His Favor upon them, and has chosen for them AL-ISLAM as Religion”. Then they were ordered that they should clean themselves for worship, ablution and bathing were prescribed for them before the prayer. Then they were relaxed in case of sickness and journey and determined method of Tayammum (Purifying before prayer with sand or dust when water cannot be had). These all favors are due to Grace of Allah Almighty. Remember them every time.

Once again the same lesson is being reminded after describing all above instructions, which was taught in the beginning of this Surah (Chapter). That is to say, “Fulfill your undertakings and remember your covenant with Allah Almighty by which He bound you when you said: We hear and we obey”. After reciting Kalimah, “Laaa ‘ilaaha ‘illAllaahu, Muhammadur-RasuulUllaah” (None is worthy of worship but Allah, Muhammad is Messenger of Allah), the human being enters in the circle of Islam, as though; one affirms, “I will never fix any partner to Allah Almighty, nor worship any other but my Creator, nor I shall steal, nor fornicate with anyone, nor take someone as secret concubine, nor I shall calumniate upon any person falsely and nor kill the children. I shall follow the teachings of the Messenger of Allah Almighty (grace, glory, blessings and peace be upon Him), and keep my faith correct. I shall worship according to the prescribed manner, adopt good habits and mortality”. After embracing Islam by anyone, the Messenger (grace, glory, blessings and peace be upon Him) used to be called often verbally by every person, and fulfilling the same becomes necessary for every Muslim as soon as one recites this Kalimah, whether that is male or female. These entire matters used to become compulsory also for previous nations after believing. And it is the reason that the Jews and the Christians etc. have been admonished again and again, “Remember the Blessings of Allah Almighty upon you and fulfill His covenant by which He bound you when you said: We hear and we obey”.

This is the word, which is reminded to the Muslims off and on, whenever any such situation comes. Either it is said directly to them that they have many favors of Allah Almighty, or it is described about other people that they promised with Allah Almighty many terms, but did not fulfill. Now, you should fulfill them. Object to say the Muslims in this verse is that they should not be like the Jews and the Christians, but they should fulfill their responsibilities, which are liable to come upon them by Islam.

Stipulation of pardon is upon fulfilling of this covenant, “We hear and we obey”. Keep your duty to Allah Almighty and understand carefully that He knows very well about all that, what is hidden in your breasts. You can hide nothing from Him and He will give you retaliation – reward for good deeds and punishment for evil deeds.

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/LwsUUmeFraI

Description of Tayammum (purifying without water) - Quran Chapter 5-6b (Pt-6 Stg-2) (L–649)-درس قرآن

Quran Chapter 5- 6b (Pt-6, Stg-2) (L-649) - درس قرآن    

Description of Tayammum (purifying without water)

Surah MAAA-‘IDAH (The Table Spread) – Chapter – 5)

‘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.)

 وَإِن كُنتُم مَّرْضَىٰٓ أَوْ عَلَىٰ سَفَرٍ أَوْ جَآءَ أَحَدٌ مِّنكُم مِّنَ ٱلْغَآئِطِ أَوْ لَٰمَسْتُمُ ٱلنِّسَآءَفَلَمْ تَجِدُوا۟ مَآءً فَتَيَمَّمُوا۟ صَعِيدًا طَيِّبًا فَٱمْسَحُوا۟ بِوُجُوهِكُمْ وَأَيْدِيكُم مِّنْهُ مَا يُرِيدُ ٱللَّهُ لِيَجْعَلَ عَلَيْكُم مِّنْ حَرَجٍ وَلَٰكِن يُرِيدُلِيُطَهِّرَكُمْ وَلِيُتِمَّ نِعْمَتَهُۥ عَلَيْكُمْ لَعَلَّكُمْ تَشْكُرُونَ (6  b  

6b.  And if ye are sick or on a journey, or one of you cometh from the closet, or ye have had contact with women, and ye find not water, then go to clean, high ground and rub your faces and your hands with some of it. Allah doth not wish to place a burden on you, but He wishes to purify you and would perfect His Grace upon you, that ye may give thanks.

6b.  Wa  ‘in- kuntum  marzaaa  ‘aw  ‘alaa  safarin  ‘aw  jaaa-‘a  ‘ahadum-minkum-minal-gaaa-‘iti  aw  laamas-tumunnisaaa-‘a  falam  tajiduu  maaa-‘an-  fata-yam-mamuu  sa-‘iidan  tayyi-ban-  fam-sahuu  bi-wujuuhikum  wa  ‘ay-diikum-minh.  Maa  yurii-dUllaahu  liyaj-‘ala  ‘alay-kum-min  harajinw-wa  laa-kiny-yuriidu  liyu-tahhi-rakum  wa  liyu-timma  ni’-matahuu  ‘alaykum  la-‘allakum  tashkuruun.

    Commentary

Gaaa-‘ita – (the closet, the descent place), usually human being goes to the privy at any abyss or deep place. Therefore, gaaa-‘iti means a latrine. 

Laamas-tum – it is from lam-sah, which has been derived from lamas. It means ‘to touch, to meddle with someone’. Here it aims “to copulate”.

As it has been discussed earlier that, ablution is mandatory before offering the prayer, but use of water harms often to the sick, and sometime it cannot be availed during journey and that, which is available, is necessary to be kept for drinking purpose. In such conditions, if the time of any prayer begins, then what should we do? In this verse, it has been clarified that in such situation, you should do Tayammum. (Purify yourself before prayer with sand or dust when water cannot be had) 

After intending to acquire pureness, palms of both hands should be spread and kept on pure earth. Then raise both hands and turn them over the face fully. Put both hands again on the earth and after raising them, left hand palm should be turned over the right hand from fingers up to elbow, and palm of right hand – on the left hand from fingers to elbow thoroughly. That’s all, the Tayammum (Purifying before prayer with sand or dust when water cannot be had) has been completed and now you can worship and offer prayer.

Due to eating and drinking, a human being needs to go to closet (latrine) and sometimes gas etc. exhausts from its stomach. These are called little impureness. Ablution is necessary in such conditions. Then ablution is broken when either anyone cause of the above happens or some blood flows from any part of the body or someone has slept for a while. Besides this, there is another big impureness, for which ablution is not sufficient to be pure, but bathing becomes compulsory. If there is need of ablution and taking bath (both), but use of water is impossible, then Tayammum (Purifying before prayer with sand or dust when water cannot be had) is sufficient for the both.

     

Allah Almighty has not placed any burden in the religion for us, but He has eased for every trouble. So we should be thankful to Him and obey His Commandments.

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/gwm1bzkBLzE