Worship - Quran Chapter 1-4a (Pt-1 Stg-1)(L–7)-درس قرآن

Quran Chapter 1-4a (Pt-1 Stg-1)(L–7)-درس قرآن

Worship

Surah ‘Al-Faatihah (The Opening) – Surah –1)

BisMIllaahir-Rahmaanir-Rahiim

In the name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful

4a.  Thee (alone) we worship.

4a.  ‘IyyaaKa na’-budu.

Lesson

We learnt four epithets of God Almighty in the previous lessons:

He is LORD of the worlds. Everything of the earth and the skies gets its improvement with God’s Support. He fulfills the necessities of every creature. He is the Beneficent immensely. He resolves the problems of every person with His Kindness. He removes the difficulties of all kinds.

  

He is the Merciful too. The person, who acts upon His commandments and obeys the Instructions delivered by Him, gets good retribution and after death, he will be able to find place under the shade of His Kindness. He is Owner of the Hour of the Judgment too. He produces the results of our deeds in this world and gives retaliation for them. And on the Day of Resurrection, He will remit the remuneration (rewards for good acts and punishment against the evil deeds) also.

Allah Almighty has described the people about their duty after expressing His epithets that they should obey and worship the only one GOD, remember Him, day and night, sleeping and waking, sitting and standing, call Him every time, complain Him at the time of calamity because He is Redresser of grievances, be grateful to Him during the pleasure and ease hours, worship only Him leaving the entire liar gods.

Worship means devotion, respect, honor, extreme humility and obedience, which are practiced for God Almighty. As though, the mankind should continue worshiping of Allah Almighty during his every movement. Islam explains that worship doesn’t mean only devotion and prayer. Besides the compliment and devotion in worship, the perfect obedience is also required and included with it compulsorily. Main aim is that the human being should perform according to the commandments and instructions of Allah Almighty and should not commit against His Will in any matter.

“Thee (alone) we worship and Thee (alone) we shall obey in future”. We admit that we shall never ascribe any partner with Him to anyone else in this matter.

All mankind are children of Prophet Adam (peace be upon Him). Who has the power to be called himself “God” and compel any other to worship him? Or how can it be lawful for the mankind that he obey someone else save God Almighty or live according to his own will? We all are obedient of one God “Allah”. We are not ready to obey any other opposing the commands and instructions of 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/UISYpZJSHIU

Reward and punishment - Quran Chapter 1-3 (Pt-1 Stg-1)(L–6)-درس قرآن

Quran Chapter 1-3 (Pt-1 Stg-1)(L–6)-درس قرآن

Reward and punishment

Surah ‘Al-Faatihah (The Opening) – Surah –1)

BisMIllaahir-Rahmaanir-Rahiim

In the name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful

   

3.  Owner of the Day of Judgment.

3.  Maaliki Yawmid-Diin.

Lesson

Fourth epithet of God Almighty has been described in this verse. That is to say: He is Owner of the Day of Judgment.

Maalik – it is an epithet of God Almighty. Any Ruler or Judge may have much more power in this world. Even then, his authority is limited, it is necessary for him to punish the criminal as per rules of the country. But God Almighty has used the word “The Owner” for Himself, Who has full Power. If He desires to punish the criminal, He can do so, but if He wishes to forgive him, He can. None can dictate Him and none is ruler over Him.

Diin – it means: Retaliation as reward or punishment against Goodness or evil deeds”. The Day of Judgment is called the Day of Resurrection, because the people will be rewarded or punished due to their worldly acts, performed or committed during their present life. Owner of the Doomsday means that on that Day, every person, whether that is Muslim, infidel, idolater or denier, will see the attribute of God’s ownership. And none will be able to run away from the retribution of Good or Bad Deeds.

All the Prophets (peace be upon Them) who came in the world; they used to preach their people that every human being would be responsible of own character. A time will come when every individual will be asked about his/her own acts. And they will be retaliated with rewards or punishment correctly according to their deeds. Though, this exchange is arranged in this world, but on the Day of Resurrection, it will be practiced at full scale. While everything of the earth and the skies will be perished. The entire persons will be produced in the Court of Allah Almighty. He will be The Sovereign on that Day. He will give rewards on virtues and punish due to errors, evils and the badness. None of the creatures will have any power, that he may disobey His decision or recommend someone without His permission or set any criminal free violently or get some relief after paying some remuneration.     

That individual will be big fortunate, who succeeds to get fame on that Day. He will abide in the palaces and majestic Gardens. There will be different kinds of fruit, canals of honey and milk for him/her.  On the contrary, who will fail on that Day, will be very unfortunate. He will be thrown in the flames of the Fire of Hell.

We should be prepared in this world to escape from distress, trouble and painful torment of the Day of Resurrection. We should obey the Commands of GOD always and HIS Prophet (Peace be upon Him), so that we may save ourselves from too much distress and shame of the Day of Judgment. We may get relief from the horrible punishment, and succeed in acquiring the blessings of the Heaven which shall be for ever.   

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/4g7IQMrJwzE

The Beneficent, the Merciful - Quran Chapter 1-2 (Pt-1 Stg-1)(L–5)-درس قرآن

Quran Chapter 1-2 (Pt-1 Stg-1)(L–5)-درس قرآن

The Beneficent, the Merciful

Surah ‘Al-Faatihah (The Opening) – Surah –1)

BisMIllaahir-Rahmaanir-Rahiim

In the name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful

   

2.  The Beneficent, the Merciful.

2.  ‘Ar-Rahmaanir-Rahiim.

Lesson

Rahmaan – This word is an epithet of God Almighty, which means “The Beneficent, The Merciful, The Forgiving. When a mankind comes in this word, he falls in different physical and spiritual evils and misfortunes. He needs hundreds of things. All people – whether they are Muslims or Infidels, good or bad, live in this world. They all are needy of HIS Mercy. Therefore, God Almighty described us about His one epithet - Rahmaan. That is to say; Allah Almighty showers down His Mercy on every person without distinction. He doesn’t forfeit His rewards from anyone, and send down His favors and blessings on every person and living creature without asking for it.

Rahiim – It means that Allah Almighty is most Kind and Benevolent. He explains from the word Rahiim that Allah Almighty gives the people much more than their right. Those who will obey His Commands; they will be granted special rewards. Bringing the word, Rahiim, at the end, it has also been described to us that after this world, another world (the Day of Judgment) will come. And when, we shall go to the Next World, after death, there, as regard to our Belief and deeds, God Almighty will bestow special pity on us. The Beneficence (Rahmaaniat) is His common epithet for the entire creatures, whereas; Kindness (Rahiimiat) is His special epithet.

In the form of “The Beneficent” He has arranged to fulfill our all necessities. He created skies and earth, sun, moon and stars, rivers, seas and ocean, spread forests and raised mountains, produced vegetation, fossils and minerals, beasts and animals etc. He put the shadow of His mercy in the hearts of parents, so that they love their children wholeheartedly and unselfishly. They arrange each type of comfort for their children. These gifts of Allah Almighty are equal for all - Muslims and non-Muslims without any distinction of “the good” and “the bad”. 

In the form of being Rahiim – (the Merciful), God Almighty gives us much more retribution of our good acts. After death He will cover us also in His kindness and bestow us the inheritance of the Paradise. Allah Almighty produces great results of little acts. He will give abundant remuneration to His servants for their ordinary goodness.

From these epithets of Allah Almighty, we learn that we should also treat our brothers and sisters (the mankind) with love and kindness. We should help them in the matters in which we are able to do something for them. We should excuse them on their errors and slips, so that good manners of Allah Almighty may be obvious in this world and His creature may acquire pleasure.

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/qd8yPpJazoA

The Supreme Being - Quran Chapter 1-1 (Pt-1 Stg-1)(L–4)-درس قرآن

Quran Chapter 1-1 (Pt-1 Stg-1)(L–4)-درس قرآن

The Supreme Being

Surah ‘Al-Faatihah (The Opening) – Surah –1)

BisMIllaahir-Rahmaanir-Rahiim

In the name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful

   

1.  Praise be to Allah, Lord of  the worlds

1.  ‘Al-Hamdu  LIllaahi  Rabbil- ‘Aalamiin.

Lesson

There are some words in this verse. Please understand their meanings first.

‘Al-Hamdu  - according to Arabic language “Al” means “All. It is used for three meanings – all, particular and which. However, here it has been used for “All”. “Hamd” means-Praise, Excellence, Qualities, characteristics etc. which is higher than praise-worthy actions and gratitude.

“Allaahu” is personal name of God Almighty. It can neither be used for any other, nor is ever used for anyone else save God Almighty. The word “Allah” has not been derived from any other word. This name is particularly used only for God Almighty.

“Rabb” - means that Lord, Master and Creator, Who created entire things of the universe, and then promoted them from one state/condition to the other, even He caused to arrive them on the degrees of perfection.

“Aalamiin” – (it aims the entire creatures, all the existing things, all the communities and all the worlds). Singular of ‘Aalamiin is ‘Aalam.

In this verse, some knowledge about God Almighty has been delivered and explained that the entire praise is, in fact, only for Allah Almighty. Whenever any Ruler acts upon justice, it means that Allah Almighty has put the quality of justice into that Ruler. If there is restoration of health and cure by the hands of anyone (doctor), it means, actually this perfection has been bestowed to him by Allah Almighty. If someone is beautiful and handsome, or has nice habits, then for actual ownership of such Praise and attribute is also the Personality of Allah Almighty, Who bestowed this beauty to that person/thing.

It revealed from this verse also that God of Islam is not only God of a particular race, a particular tribe or a particular nation. All the religions which were in existence before Islam, were not aware of this vast concept. Every nation supposed that God is only of their God. As though, the position of God remained only as their national God. Even the Children of Israel, who had faith in oneness of God, used to consider that God is only of theirs. But The Holy Qur-’aan removed all these incorrect fidelity and explained that God of the entire things and atoms of the universe is only One “Allah Almighty.”

We have come to know from this lesson also that we should serve the entire human beings, besides the mankind, we should have sympathy over the animals too. We should not behold anyone with the hatred sight.

Our concept is not limited. But we believe that our Creator is Creator and Master of the entire Worlds and creatures, Who gives living, Who brings up every living being and all other creatures, not only for this world, but Lord of the entire Worlds.

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/L3hTp1CmdeQ

Introduction Surah ‘Al-Faatihah - Quran Chapter 1:Intro (Pt-1 Stg-1)(L–3)-درس قرآن

Quran Chapter 1:Intro (Pt-1 Stg-1)(L–3)-درس قرآن

Introduction

Surah ‘Al-Faatihah (The Opening) – Surah –1)

BisMIllaahir-Rahmaanir-Rahiim

In the name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful

   

Lesson

   

This Chapter is called Faatiha-tul-Kitaab also, “The Opening of The Scripture”, and “Ummul-Qur’aan”. The Essence of Qur’an, as it is variously named, has been called “the Lord’s Prayer of the Muslims”. It is also named as Sura-tul-Shifaa as recitation of this Surah results the restoration of physical and spiritual health. God Almighty has taught his Servants the method of praying and supplicating from Him. It appears from the importance of this Surah that it is recited again and again in the Prayer. Although according to its words, it is concise, but in accordance with its subjects and meanings, it is as “building a bridge over the sea”. If we wish to narrate the Abstract of Holy Qur’an, we shall say in this manner that there are three main subjects in the Holy Qur’an, which are narrated repeatedly:-

1       The Skies, The Earth and everything is created by God Almighty. He has no relative, no partner, no co-sharer and no confederate. He is One and all things are looked after and brought up by Him only.

2       Every mankind is responsible himself of his/her acts and deeds, and the entire people will have to be produced in The Court of God Almighty on the Day of Resurrection, where, their acts will be examined and they will be rewarded or punished according to their acts, performed or committed in the worldly life.

3       The Messengers of God Almighty (peace be upon them) were sent in all parts of the world, who told the people difference among the Right and the Wrong Paths. They used to guide the mankind towards the Goodness.   

This Surah is an essential part of all Muslim worship, public and private, and no solemn contract or transaction is complete unless it is recited. The date of its revelation is uncertain, but the fact that it has always, from the very earliest times, formed a part of Muslim worship, there being no record or remembrance of its introduction or of public prayer without it, makes it clear that it was revealed before the fourth year of the Prophet’s mission (grace, blessings and peace be on Him) because we know certainly that at that time regular congregation prayers were offered by the little group of Muslims in Makkah. In that year, as the result of insult and attack, by the idolaters, the Prophet (grace, blessings and peace be on Him) arranged for the services, which had till then been held out of doors, to take place in a private house.

This Surah is often called Saba’an- min ‘al-Mathaani, “Seven of the Oft-repeated” (verses being Understood), XXV words which are taken as referring to this Surah.

Abi As’d bin Mu’allaa (May Allah be pleased with him) says: Messenger of Allah Almighty (grace, blessings and peace be on Him) said to me! Behold, before going out from the Masjid, I shall tell you an important Chapter of Qur’aan. He (grace, blessings and peace be on Him) caught my hand and came out of the Masjid. Then commanded: that is Surah ‘Al-Hamd, which contains seven verses and that is a very great Vird (recited repeatedly - portion of the Quran fixed for reading at a certain time), which has been bestowed on Me. AbdUllah bin Abbas (May Allah be pleased on him) said: Angel Gabriel was present near the Messenger (grace, blessings and peace be on Him), that another Angel (peace be upon Them) came down from the heaven and said: O Messenger of Allah! It is glad tidings for you that Allah Almighty has given you two Nuur (Lights), which have not been given to any other Prophet before You – One is Surah ‘Al-Faatihah and the other is Surah ‘Al-Baqarah.  

You would have seen that how much virtue has this Surah, as though it is summary of the entire Qur-‘aan. Reciting it needs special attention and consideration. It should also be admonished to others. O God Almighty! Give us power and strength to do well.

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/eLY9e4UPakc

Quran Chapter 1- at first (Pt 1 Stg 1) L–1

Quran Chapter 1:at first (Pt-1 Stg-1)(L–1&2)-درس قرآن

أَعُوذُ بِاللهِ مِنَ الشَّيْطَانِ الرَّجِيمِ  I seek refuge in God from Satan   the outcast.

بِسْمِ اللَّهِ الرَّحْمَـنِ الرَّحِيمِ 1. In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful.

L – 1  Ta-‘awwuz (Seeking Refuge)

First of all, one should perform Ablution, before touching the Holy Qur-‘aan.

I seek refuge in God from Satan   the outcast.

‘A-‘uuzu   BIllaahi minash-Shaytaanir-Rajiim.

Out of the creatures of God Almighty, there is such a creature also, which is called Satan (the Devil). He has been created from the fire. When a competition took place between Angels and Adam (peace be upon them), and Adam (peace be upon Him) won the Test, God Almighty commanded the Angels that they all should bow before Adam (peace be upon Him). Therefore, they all fell prostrate in front of Adam (peace be upon Him). But Satan denied from bowing, because he had disease of pride in his heart. When he was called to account, he said, “I have been created from the fire and Adam (peace be upon Him) from the Clay. So, I am better than He. How the fire can bow before the dust?” Hence, due to his pride the Satan was determined as outcast forever and till the Day of Resurrection; he was fixed as a cursed.

Then, Satan decided to take revenge of his disgrace. Anyhow he caused to put Adam (peace be upon Him) and his wife, Eve, out of the Heaven and announced: I shall try my best to misguide the children of Adam (peace be upon Him) from the Right Path until the Day of Judgment. It means that Satan is our mortal enemy for ever. So, God Almighty commanded to us that we should supplicate in His Court as mentioned above that: O my Lord! I seek refuge in Thee from devilish temptations and O my Lord! I seek Your refuge from it that Satan; the outcast should never come close to me.

 The Last Messenger Muhammad (grace, glory, blessings and peace be upon Him) commanded that Satan influences in your veins and fibers like the blood circulates in your entire bodies. Satan looks the people but the people; neither can look him and nor they can save themselves from his attack easily. Therefore, every individual must seek refuge from the effects of Satan.

It is included in the etiquette of the recitation of Holy Qur’-aan that before starting recitation, one should recite first of all, “’A-‘uuzu  Billaahi  minash-shaytaanir-Rajiim”

(I seek refuge in ALLAH from Satan the outcast). So that, Most High God take us in His refuge and Satan may not get opportunity to mislead and allure us in this Good act. Essence of the meanings of Verses may change with wrong interpretation. Our Lord! Save us from every kind of depravity.

(L - 2) Tasmiyah (Naming)

In the name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful.

BisMIllaahir-Rahmaanir-Rahiim.

Three names of God Almighty have been described in this verse: Allaah (Allah), Rahmaan and Rahiim.

1. Allah is such name which is used only for God Almighty. No one else can be called with this name. It is His Personal name. Allah is the Person Who created the entire universe, like the earth, the skies, the rivers, the mountains, vegetation, minerals & fossils, the moon, the sun and the stars etc. Moon and stars twinkle with His Power. Birds fly with His order. He causes to rain and grows all kinds of productions.

2. Rahmaan (The Beneficent) is His Attributive name. It is a declaration of His common Pity that He takes pity over His entire creatures equally. His air, rains and other kindnesses are equal for all, whether someone is good or bad. He gives us uncountable precious rewards without praying.

3. Rahiim (The Merciful) is 2nd attributive name of Allah Almighty and declaration of His special Mercy. HE bestows specific rewards on His Servants. HE grants seventy-fold more as exchange of goodness.

In the Sayings (Hadith) of God’s Messenger (peace be upon Him), it comes that whenever He (peace be upon Him) used to begin any work, first of all He, The Messenger (peace be upon Him) used to recite BisMillaahir-Rahmaanir-Rahiim.

Whenever, we shall start any work with His name, then, as though; we shall say: My heart is entirely pure, my intention is sincere, my cause is higher, I am a servant of Allah only and I am displeased completely from the infidelity.

While Allah Almighty is The Beneficent and The Merciful, then we should trust in His Mercy. We should neither lose the spirit, and nor withdraw cowardly. When we shall trust in Allah Almighty like this, then we shall succeed in every field of life certainly. So, the Messenger (grace, glory, blessings and peace be upon Him) commanded ,”If before beginning of any work, BisMillaahir-Rahmaanir-Rahiim is not recited, then God’s blessing would not include in such work and resultant, the heart of that person would not be satisfied from it.

We begin the Lessons from Holy Qur’-aan with His name. Certainly His help shall be with us and we shall succeed in our lives.

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/hKX--icxmL4