Beguiling by the Hypocrites - Quran Chapter 2-9 (Pt-1 Stg-1)(L–28)-درس قرآن

Quran Chapter 2-9 (Pt-1 Stg-1)(L–28)-درس قرآن

Beguiling by the Hypocrites

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

BisMIllaahir-Rahmaanir-Rahiim

In the name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful

9. They think to beguile Allah and those who believe, and they beguile none save themselves; but they perceive not.

9.  Yukhaadi-‘uunAllaaha  wal-laziina   ‘aamanuu.  Wa maa yakhda-‘uuna  ‘illaaa  ‘anfusa-hum  wa  maa  yash-‘uruun.

Lesson 

  

 Yukhaadi-‘uuna - (They cheat, beguile). This word has been made from khada-‘a, which means “To hide evil in the heart and to show oneself a good friend, so that the other person may be deceived, and kept in delusion”.

‘Anfusa-hum (Their lives, souls), it is plural of nafs, which means “Oneself”

Wa maa yash-‘uruun. (and they do not perceive). This word has been derived from Sha’uur, according to Arabic language; it means “to understand, to perceive”. Here it aims “internal perception”. The aim is that they have fallen in self-delusion. But they do not know about their folly.

In the previous lesson, it was told about the Hypocrites that: whatever they say by their tongues, their hearts do not accept it, and whatever they keep in their hearts, they do not say that with their tongue. They say themselves ‘Muslims’ only either for getting favor and benefits from the Muslims or to be saved themselves from their seizure. In addition, some more detail about their act of hypocrisy has been described in this lesson. They have been committing the errors of deception and cheating also; besides the infidelity. Opposing the Truth, their courage has increased so much that; according to their thinking, they have been deceiving God Almighty too. During the period of Last Prophet; Muhammad (grace, blessings and peace of Allah be on Him), they used to join and attend the conferences of the Muslims and consultations, reinstate their confidence with Muslims and keep conspiracy also with the infidels secretly, informing them the matters of Muslims and in the form of friends, they used to stab in the backs of the Believers.

This evil behavior of the Hypocrites is censurable particularly because they try to beguile the Believers. Keeping someone in delusion and misleading others is their religion. Not only the Believers, but have they thought that they would succeed by deceiving God Almighty also. How much they are senseless, that a creature thinks to deceive his Creator. Therefore, Allah Almighty says in His Holy Word, Al-Qur’aan: They are ignorant, do not perceive and have not decency of the Truth. They suppose that ignorance is intelligence and wisdom is folly.  

 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/vCQ07W7i_kE

Claim of Hypocrites that they are believers - Quran Chapter 2-8 (Pt-1 Stg-1)(L–27)-درس قرآن

Quran Chapter 2-8 (Pt-1 Stg-1)(L–27)-درس قرآن

Claim of Hypocrites that they are believers

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

BisMIllaahir-Rahmaanir-Rahiim

In the name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful

   

8.  And of mankind are some who say: We believe in Allah and the Last Day, when they believe not.

8.  Wa  minan-naasi  many-ya-quulu  ‘aamannaa  BIllaahi wa bil-Yawmil—‘Aakhiri  wa maahum  bi-mu’-miniin.

Lesson 

Till now, two kinds of people have been discussed in the Holy Qur’-aan:

·         The Believers – The Obedient of the Commandments of God Almighty.

·         The Infidels - who denied the Law of God Almighty.

Now description of a third kind of people is been started. These people are enemies also and opposite to Islam. But they put the veil of deception on their enmity. They claim by their tongues that they are Muslims but have infidelity in their hearts. In the term of Holy Qur-’aan, they are called Hypocrites. It is the hypocrisy that a person proclaims that Islam is a good religion, but keeps against it hidden evil and infidelity in his heart.

When Islam proclaimed the fidelity of Belief in Allah Almighty and in the Day of Resurrection, then it was necessary for him who desired to become a Muslim that he would have agreed to these both Beliefs. Therefore, a special group from the people of Madinah wished by declaring themselves believers in these both faiths, so that they may join the Muslim community by cheating. They were included in Muslim Community but they were not sincere. It was incumbent to be saved from their tricks. Therefore, the Holy Qur-’aan itself informed the Muslims that they didn’t believe in these fidelity. So, Muslims must be cautious from them (hypocrites).

It is known that it was sign of a hypocrite during those days that “they used to claim their faith in these fidelity of Islam by their tongues, but their hearts did not accept it”. If, even nowadays, someone’s outward appearance and inward qualities are not the same, then he should correct and settle himself. As long the tongue and the heart (both) are not alike, till that time, the belief cannot be produced, but this condition is of the hypocrisy.

Companions (may God be pleased with them) of the Holy Prophet (grace, glory, blessings and peace be upon Him) used to keep themselves settled always besides their nobility and excellence. It was the reason that they were on the higher degrees of Belief and Sincerity. Allah Almighty bestowed them higher ranks and favored them with success.

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/mphTTaUrhK4

Hypocrites - Quran Chapter 2:7 (Pt-1 Stg-1)(L–26)-درس قرآن

Quran Chapter 2:7 (Pt-1 Stg-1)(L–26)-درس قرآن

Hypocrites

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

BisMIllaahir-Rahmaanir-Rahiim

In the name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful

   

Lesson

    

In the introduction of Surah Al-Baqarah it was discussed in Lesson # 13, that like every Movement, three kinds of groups were born, when Islam came:

·         Believers – who believed that Islam is a true religion.

·         Infidels – who denied and opposed Islam.

·         Hypocrites – who apparently accepted but in fact, they did not believe in Islam.

Description in respect of Believers and Infidels has been discussed in the first Section. Now the narration about the third group begins.

The word Munaafiq has come out from nafaqa, literal meaning of which is “to mine”, as wild animals make mines under the ground, so that they may hide themselves at the time of necessity and run away through secret passages. In this sense, the Hypocrites are those unlucky people, who accept Islam apparently, but opposite to the Muslims, they behave deceitfully and secretly, and for the enmity; they wait.

When Messenger of God Almighty (grace, glory, blessings and peace be upon Him) migrated from Makkah and reached Madinah, at that time, the people of Madinah were getting ready to choose a person of Banu Khazraj Tribe, named Abdullah bin Ubaii bin Salol, as their chieftain of the city. He was very wicked and a manipulative man. On arrival of the Messenger (grace, glory, blessings and peace be upon Him), the matter of his coronation was indefinitely deferred. Every individual of Madinah began to look at the Messenger (grace, glory, blessings and peace be upon Him).

When Abullah observed this condition, he remained silent. He considered the wisdom in it that he should not raise his voice against Islam and the Messenger (grace, glory, blessings and peace be upon Him). Therefore, he announced that he has embraced Islam along with his companions. But internally, they remained in waiting that whenever, in future; they would get any chance, they would give up Islam; and get up against the Messenger (grace, glory, blessings and peace be upon Him).

As the time went by, the influence of Islam expanded; and jealousy increased in the hearts of such people. The fire of enmity exceeded in their hearts. Therefore, whenever they availed, they opposed Islam and deceived the Messenger (grace, glory, blessings and peace be upon Him). This proved that they were domestic enemies in the guise of friends. Notwithstanding; following the Messenger (grace, glory, blessings and peace be upon Him) in the congregational prayers, they opposed Islam always, whenever got any opportunity, and withdrew through pride from the Muslims having ideas of their own. In this connection; there is a famous incident named “Masjid Zaraar”, which was demolished. They left company of Muslims in the Battle of ‘Uhud, when both Armies were face to face. In the second Section, habits and qualities of the Hypocrites have been described. God Almighty save all of us from these entire kinds of badness and bless with perfect Belief.

Even today, the biggest danger to Islam is from the Hypocrites. That is to say; those people who say themselves Muslims, read Kalimah of Islam, name themselves as of Muslims and live with them. But in fact, their hearts are full of infidelity and sympathy with the disbelievers against the Muslims.

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/5PVpeuGLmvE

Result of infidelity - Quran Chapter 2:7 (Pt-1 Stg-1)(L–25)-درس قرآن

Come to Prayer and Success in Both Worlds

Quran Chapter 2:7 (Pt-1 Stg-1)(L–25)-درس قرآن

Result of infidelity

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

BisMIllaahir-Rahmaanir-Rahiim

In the name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful

   

7.  Allah has sealed their hearts and their hearing, and on their eyes there is a covering. Theirs will be an awful doom.

7.  KhatamAllaahu ‘alaa quluu- bihim wa ‘alaa sam-‘ihim.  Wa ‘alaaa ‘absaarihim gishaa-wah. Wa lahum ‘azaabun ‘aziim.

Lesson

    

Khatama - (Sealed, stamped), it aims such result, which is born due to constant refusal and opposing the Truth. The purpose of sealing anything is that nothing may enter in it from outside and nothing may go out from it, which has been sealed. For example; if the heart has been sealed, then neither the Truth can enter into it and nor the boldness can remain in it, so that it may proclaim the good as agreeable.

Quluu-bihim - (Their hearts). This word is plural of Qalb. It does not mean here that the Heart is a piece of flesh, but it is the will-power, which is center of the wisdom, the sense and the intention.

Sam-‘ihim - (Their hearing), Sama’ means - power of hearing, and it aims “their ear”.

‘Absaarihim - (Their eyes), it is plural of basar, which means “Power of looking”.

Ghishaawatun – (Covering), its origin is gashi-yun, which means “to cover, to hide”. Hear it aims: That covering of ignorance over eyes, which although looks the Signs of the Truth, but even then, it resists accepting the facts.

In the world, this universal rule is over all things that whenever any power is not brought into use regularly or it is not activated, then at last, it gives up its functionality. The same condition is of the powers of observing and understanding the Truth. If those are kept un-functional constantly, then such natural Rule of Allah Almighty is enforced here also that they will leave the function of observing and understanding the Truth. Enforcement of the same rule has been described in this verse.

Sealing of the hearts, hearing and covering the eyes of any body by Allah begins, whenever any person chooses the infidelity; intentionally and persists on it. Every individual is given correct nature by God Almighty and it includes the use of thinking power in the signs and revelations of God Almighty. But whenever the mankind misuses his thinking powers and devises to follow the Devil, turning away his direction from the teachings of Messenger (grace, glory, blessings and peace be upon Him), then he goes out of the chain of kindness of The Prophets (peace be upon Them) and the Support of God Almighty gives him up. Then, he considers that going astray is the straight path.

It is obvious that as the result of taking the poison is cause of death, just like this; changing one’s direction from the Commandments of God Almighty intentionally, becomes cause of spiritual death. As we have learnt earlier that the life of mankind does not finish after death, but there is another life also, which will be consequence of this life. Constantly disobeying in this life will appear in the form of very big agony as 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/wML0R8LEtHQ

The Infidels - Quran Chaptr 2-6 (Pt-1 Stg-1)(L–24)-درس قرآن

Quran Chaptr 2-6 (Pt-1 Stg-1)(L–24)-درس قرآن

The Infidels

Surah ‘Al-Baqarah (The Heifer - a young Cow) - 2 

BisMIllaahir-Rahmaanir-Rahiim

In the name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful

   

6.  As for the disbelievers, whether thou warn them or thou warn them not it is all one for them; they believe not.

6.  ‘Innal-laziina kafaruu sawaaa-‘un ‘alay-him ‘a.’anzartahum ‘am lam tunzirhum laa yu’-minuun.

Lesson

   

Kafaruu – (those who deny the Truth, who refuse, who do not believe in the Omnipotence of God). This word has been derived from kafara, which means “to hide”. According to the Divine Law of the Religion, he is the infidel, who opposes and denies the Truth, who does not believe in God and His Messenger (peace be upon Him).

While God Almighty has described about the success and condition of  the persons who feared Allah and succeeded, then, it is also necessary to discuss the consequence and condition of the Disbelievers, so that; the difference among the two may be cleared and the dignity of the pious and abstinent people is illuminated.

From this verse, now, it is the beginnings of the mention about those people, who are totally opposite to the Believers. They are enemies of Islam heartily, and spend their energy, wealth and time even everything against Islam. Such people resist due to their infidelity; despite in the existence of so clear proofs. Their ability to accept the Truth is being weak day by day due to successive opposing and continuous denial, even that, it goes to the end entirely. In this form, threatening them or otherwise from the punishment, is equal for The Messenger (grace, glory, blessings and peace be upon Him).

Main desire of The Messenger (grace, glory, blessings and peace be upon Him) was that the entire people should enter in the circle of Islam. In this verse, the fact has been cleared before The Messenger (grace, glory, blessings and peace be upon Him) that those people have destroyed their power of recognizing and believing in the Just.

As; God Almighty has commanded: “Whether thou warn them or thou warn them not, it is all one for them; they believe not,” this news is not a form of decision, but it is an announcement and declaration against the result of their continuous enmity and refusal. Allah Almighty has put the virtue of accepting the Truth in every individual. But the people who oppose the Truth due to their personal benefits, miserly, Misleading or bad company, they waste their power of accepting the Truth slowly and gradually. So, it is our duty that with the power of seeking the Truth, which we have in our hearts naturally; we should not let it be destroyed but remain in search of the Just and the Truth. We should publicize the teachings of the Truth and convey the Message of Truth to the servants of God with such wisdom and in a graceful manner, that, fear of God and softness may be produced in their hearts; who have a little ability to accept the Truth, we should approach unto them with our possible available resources.

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/0frgicGs1iU

Guidance and Success - Quran Chaptr 2-5 (Pt-1 Stg-1)(L–23)-درس قرآن

Quran Chaptr 2-5 (Pt-1 Stg-1)(L–23)-درس قرآن

Guidance and Success

Surah ‘Al-Baqarah (The Heifer - a young Cow) - 2 

BisMIllaahir-Rahmaanir-Rahiim

In the name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful

   

5.  These depend on guidance from their Lord. These are the successful.

5.  ‘Ulaaa-‘ika ‘alaa hudam-mir-Rabbihim wa ‘ulaaa-‘ika humul-Muf-lihuun.

Lesson

  

‘Al-Muf-lihuun – (Those people, who succeeded), this word has been derived from ‘Falaah’, literal meaning of which is “to split, to tear”. Perhaps it is the reason that a farmer/cultivator is called “Fallaah” because he turns up the soil with a plough in the land and sows the seed, which splits the land and comes out in the form of a plant. In Arabic language, this word is used for vast meanings. Entire kinds of happiness, prosperity, attainment of one’s wishes, profit and safety of the world and of the Day of Resurrection have been included in it. All scholars agree to this meaning that there is no any better word in Arabic language except ‘Falaah’ to declare all kinds of success. ‘Muflih’ (Successful) is that individual; who reaches the success after getting upper hand on all kinds of difficulties and hindrances.

In ‘Surah ‘Al-Faatihah’ (The Opening), we supplicated humbly in the Court of God Almighty for Guidance unto the Straight Path. In reply to that supplication, we received a Message, which we have recited in the previous lessons. After that, some signs were described about the persons, in which these signs exist; only they are guided:

·         They believe in the Unseen World besides this natural world.

·         They establish worship to disclose their relationship practically with Allah Almighty.

·         They spend for the sake of God Almighty from that, which Blessings He has given to them.

·         They believe in that, which God Almighty has revealed on the Messenger, Muhammad (grace, glory, blessings and peace be upon Him) in Holy Qur-’aan, and admit that He is their best Spiritual Guide.

·         They believe also in the Scriptures, Manuals and Guidance, revealed before the Holy Qur-’aan i.e. Torah, Psalms and Gospel etc.

·         They have faith in the certainty of the Hereafter (the Day of Resurrection), rewards and punishment according to everyone’s deeds of this life.

Now, it has been described in this verse that these pious people are actually on the Guidance of God Almighty. They will achieve their desires and will be successful in this world and the Hereafter. Acquiring guidance of the Straight Path is the prosperity of this life, a complete and the best Code of life, according to which; they turned their lives and achieved success in all respect. And the Success of the Hereafter is that they will get full rewards of their deeds.

Before Islam, the Arabians were very poor. Camel-driving was their profession. They had neither wealth, nor regular Army and nor sufficient quantity of eatables/drinkable. But when they embraced Islam and acted upon the teachings of Holy Qur-’aan wholeheartedly, then they succeeded in all fields of life. The earth kissed their feet and the sky threw upon them auspiciousness and kindnesses. God Almighty gave them everything, which was promised by Him. Today, if we also mold our lives according to the teachings of Holy Qur-’aan, this promise of success is for us too. And we shall succeed also in this life as well as on the Doomsday.

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/vgQr2HagreQ

5 – Belief in the Judgment Day - Quran Chaptr 2-4b (Pt-1 Stg-1)(L–22)-درس قرآن

Come to Prayer and Success in Both Worlds

Quran Chaptr 2-4b (Pt-1 Stg-1)(L–22)-درس قرآن

5 – Belief in the Judgment Day

Surah ‘Al-Baqarah (The Heifer - a young Cow) - 2

BisMIllaahir-Rahmaanir-Rahiim

In the name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful

   

4b.  And are certain of the Hereafter.

4b.  Wa bil-‘Aakhirati hum yuuqinuun.

Lesson

 ‘Al-‘Aakhirati – means “the next life; coming after death”. It is called ‘Ad-Daarul- ‘Aakhirah in Holy Qur’an and Yawmul- ‘Aakhirah also. 

Yuuqinuun – (they believe). This word has been derived from ‘Iiqaan, which has come out from yaqiin. Yaqiin (Belief) is the Knowledge, which has been obvious by the proof as much that no room for doubts and suspicions has remained.

This world is “a place of striving”. That is to say; such life, after which, the time of practice is over. The world coming after this life is called “the place of Requital” in which; every person will be rewarded or punished according to his every act and deed, he performed or committed in this world. There is no doubt that we get retaliation in terms of events in this world but sometimes, it happens that the people are not rewarded or punished fully. The individuals with Good deeds are deprived of getting rewards and wrongdoers are saved from the punishment. Whereas, the justice demands that any act of any person must not be left without retaliation. So, God Almighty has fixed a Day on which; every human being and every nation will get its reward or punishment in full; against every good or bad act. Hence, believing in a sustainable future of this world for reward and punishment is an important component of a true religion.

It has been cleared also that the Hereafter has strong relation with this world. That life will be the result of our deeds, we do in this world. Therefore, it is the attribute of the pious people that they get satisfaction before starting any work; whether the work, they are going to do, is not against the heavenly teachings and guidance of God Almighty in terms of the future and the result?

 God Almighty has given us full liberty of selection and power of choice for deeds and acts. We have many ways to reach the destination. But we have to choose the path about which Allah Almighty has guided us. If the belief regarding the end of this world, rewards or punishments according to good or bad deeds – is kept in view by us every time, then it is sure that we shall remain firm on the path of the Truth and temperance in this worldly life. We should mould our lives according to the principles of Holy Qur-‘aan, so that; we may acquire much pleasant results from it and we may succeed in the both worlds. The person, who has not faith in liability of his acts, calculation of good and bad deeds and their results, he will never correct his deeds.

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/sgyuU1q37G4