Question of Jacob from his sons - Quran Chapter 2- 133 (Pt-1, Stg-1) (L-158) - درس قرآن

Quran Chapter 2- 133 (Pt-1, Stg-1) (L-158) - درس قرآن

Question of Jacob from his sons

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

BisMillaahir-Rahmaanir-Rahiim

In the name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful

  أَمْ كُنتُمْ شُهَدَآءَ إِذْ حَضَرَيَعْقُوبَ ٱلْمَوْتُ إِذْ قَالَ لِبَنِيهِ مَا تَعْبُدُونَ مِنۢ بَعْدِى قَالُوا۟ نَعْبُدُ إِلَٰهَكَ وَإِلَٰهَ ءَابَآئِكَ إِبْرَٰهِۦمَ وَإِسْمَٰعِيلَ وَإِسْحَٰقَ إِلَٰهًا وَٰحِدًا وَنَحْنُ لَهُۥمُسْلِمُونَ (133

133.  Or were ye present when death came to Jacob, when he said unto his sons: What will ye worship after me? They said: We shall worship thy God, the God of thy fathers, Abraham and Ishmael and Isaac, One God, and unto Him we have surrendered.

133.  ‘Am kuntum shuha-daaa-a’  ‘iz hazara  Ya’-quubal-mawtu,  ‘iz qaala li-baniihi  maa ta’-buduuna mim- ba’dii.  Qaaluu na’-budu ‘Ilaahaka wa ‘Ilaaha  ‘aabaaa-‘ika  ‘Ibraahiima wa ‘Ismaa-‘iila Wa ‘Ishaaqa  ‘Ilaahanw-Waa-hidaa. Wa nahnu   lahuu Muslimuun.

Commentary

Hazara  Ya’-quubal-mawtu – (death came to Jacob), it aims that when the time of death reached and Prophet Jacob (peace be upon Him) observed its signs.  

‘Ishaaqa – (Isaac), He was second son of Prophet Abraham and younger brother of Prophet Ishmael. His mother named Saarah was the first wife of Prophet Abraham (peace be upon Them).

In this verse, the Children of Israel are being addressed that, “As you say about your self-made and false theories that these are from our Ancestors and you refuse to embrace Islam, Were you present at that time when Prophet Jacob (peace be upon Him) asked from His sons before death about the Worshipped and they replied: We shall worship of that Worshipped (Lord) whose worship was being done by your grandfather; Prophet Abraham, your father’s brother Prophet Ishmael and your father Prophet Isaac” (peace be upon Them).

Today, while the Holy Qur’an is inviting the People of the Scripture towards the same religion, they are turning away from it and going astray.

That religion, which was adopted by Prophet Abraham (peace be upon Him) and towards which the Holy Qur’an is inviting today, that is verily the worship of One God and good-deeds. Which individual or nation will turn away from these two basic principles, it will go astray, fall away from the religion of Prophet Abraham (peace be upon Him) and will be forfeited from getting the Right of Guidance.

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/xmd6o7v7iYU

Abraham enjoined upon His sons - Quran Chapter 2- 131 & 132 (Pt-1, Stg-1) (L-157) - درس قرآن

Quran Chapter 2- 131 & 132 (Pt-1, Stg-1) (L-157) - درس قرآن

Abraham enjoined upon His sons

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

BisMillaahir-Rahmaanir-Rahiim

In the name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful

 إِذْ قَالَ لَهُۥ رَبُّهُۥٓ أَسْلِمْ قَالَ أَسْلَمْتُ لِرَبِّ ٱلْعَٰلَمِينَ 131

وَوَصَّىٰ بِهَآ إِبْرَٰهِۦمُ بَنِيهِ وَيَعْقُوبُ يَٰبَنِىَّ إِنَّ ٱللَّهَ ٱصْطَفَىٰ لَكُمُ ٱلدِّينَ فَلَا تَمُوتُنَّ إِلَّا وَأَنتُم مُّسْلِمُونَ (132

131.  When his Lord said unto him: Surrender! He said: I have surrendered to the Lord of the Worlds. 132.  And the same did Abraham enjoin upon his sons, and also Jacob, (saying): O my sons! Lo! Allah hath chosen for you the (true) religion, therefore die not save as men who have surrendered (unto Him).

131.  ‘Iz qaalAllahuu Rabbu-huuu ‘aslim, qaala ‘aslamtu li-Rabbil- ‘Aalamiin. 132.  Wa wassaa bihaaa  ‘Ibraahiimu  baniihi wa Ya’-quub. Yaa-baniyya  ‘innAllaahas-tafaa  lakumud-Diina falaa tamuu-tunna  ‘illaa wa  ‘antum-Muslimuun.

Commentary

 ‘Aslim – (Surrender, be obedient), other meanings are ‘Embrace Islam’, that is to say, “Give yourself completely in the charge of One God Almighty”. Accept His entire Commandments and consider your duty to obey His entire Orders in every matter of your life. Islam has also been derived from this word, which has basic meanings ‘to provide peace, to wish well-being and safety, to yield”. 

Ya’-quub – (the Prophet Jacob (peace be upon Him), He was grandson of Prophet Abraham and son of Prophet Isaac (peace be upon Them). His surname was Israel. So His (peace be upon Him) Children were named as the Children of Israel.

‘As-tafaa – (has chosen), ‘astafa means to choose, to purify from the adulteration. The word Mus-tafaa has also come out from it, which means ‘chosen, respectable and selected’ (Messenger Muhammad – grace, glory, blessings and peace be upon Him).

The entire people of the Scripture and the Idolaters of Makkah used to claim that they embrace the religion of their Ancestors. They shall keep it up forever. And they shall never embrace any fresh religion. Holy Qur’an described those people by mentioning about Prophet Abraham (peace be upon Him) that the Ancestors, to whom you believe and of which the religion you claim to follow, They have instructed already to their followers/genealogy that they should follow the religion, to which They were following Themselves, that is the religion of the Oneness of God and Islamic nation. So if you believe in Them as your religious leaders and Spiritual Guides, then you should know that Their real religion was the religion unto which; Holy Qur’an has been inviting you. Now you should believe in it. Prophet Abraham and Prophet Jacob (peace be upon Them) have advised to their children that they should die obeying Allah Almighty. Time of the death is uncertain. That’s why; it aims, “remain Muslims always and provide place to the Faith in your hearts every time”. 

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/seBZJkJAKuA

Abraham's Religion - Quran Chapter 2- 130 (Pt-1, Stg-1) (L-156) - درس قرآن

Quran Chapter 2- 130 (Pt-1, Stg-1) (L-156) - درس قرآن

Abraham's Religion

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

BisMillaahir-Rahmaanir-Rahiim

In the name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful

  وَمَن يَرْغَبُ عَن مِّلَّةِ إِبْرَٰهِۦمَ إِلَّا مَن سَفِهَ نَفْسَهُۥ وَلَقَدِ ٱصْطَفَيْنَٰهُ فِى ٱلدُّنْيَا وَإِنَّهُۥ فِىٱلْءَاخِرَةِ لَمِنَ ٱلصَّٰلِحِينَ (130

130.  And who forsaketh the religion of Abraham save him who befooleth himself? And verily We chose him in the world, and lo! In the Hereafter he is among the righteous.

130.  Wa many-yargabu ‘am-Millati ‘Ibraahiima ‘illaa man safiha nafsah. Wa laqadista-fayNaahu  fiddunyaa. Wa ‘inna-huu fil-‘Aakhirati laminas-Saalihiin.

Commentary

Yargabu ‘an – (to forsake, to leave, to shake off), this word has been derived from the word raghbat, which means ‘to incline to; to turn unto, to attend to, to favor to. When the word ‘an comes with this word then meaning becomes on the contrary to this word that is to say, to go opposite to someone or to turn away.

In this verse, God Almighty has commanded that religious sect of Prophet Abraham (peace be upon Him) is Upright according to the religion of nature/wisdom. His teachings interpret the nature of cool-minded. Only that individual will oppose it whose nature has not remained moderated and has changed from good to bad.

Religious sect of Prophet Abraham (peace be upon Him) is the same as the religion which is being invited by Islam today. Here, the religion - Islam has been named as the religious sect of Abraham (peace be upon Him) that the Children of Israel and the Christians are being addressed here, and it is intended to tell them that Holy Qur’an does not invite you to any new religion. You are being invited towards the religion of your own honorable forefather and spiritual guide Prophet Abraham (peace be upon Him).

The Children of Israel and the Christians had not left any stone unturned to invent the self-made and false tales about their innocent Prophets (peace be upon Them). Holy Qur’an refutes their blames. Wherever the Prophets (peace be upon Them) are mentioned, It (the Holy Qur’an) mentions their moral and spiritual magnificence also.

Here, it has been commanded about the Prophet Abraham (peace be upon Him) that God Almighty had chosen Him for every kind of blessings of the world due to His belief that the Worshiped is only One, and having faith in Allah Almighty. He was bestowed with the honor of Messenger and Prophet. He was appointed as religious and spiritual guide for the people of the world, and surely, He (blessings on Him) will be counted in the good and virtuous people on the Day of Resurrection.

Purpose of describing about greatness and magnificence of Prophet Abraham (peace be upon Him) is to tell the Children of Israel and the Christians that the Prophet, whom they admit as the great, glorious and honorable Guide, His religion was Islam also, which is being presented by the Last Prophet Muhammad (glory, grace, blessings and peace be upon Him). If they take Him (blessings on Him) as their religious leader then they should accept Islam. It is the only way of their forefathers.

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/VLPMSV16C-I

Four Characteristics of Muhammad (peace be upon Him) - Quran Chapter 2- 129 (Pt-1, Stg-1) (L-155) - درس قرآن

Quran Chapter 2- 129 (Pt-1, Stg-1) (L-155) - درس قرآن

Four Characteristics of Muhammad (peace be upon Him)

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

BisMillaahir-Rahmaanir-Rahiim

In the name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful

رَبَّنَا وَٱبْعَثْ فِيهِمْ رَسُولًا مِّنْهُمْ يَتْلُوا۟ عَلَيْهِمْ ءَايَٰتِكَ وَيُعَلِّمُهُمُ ٱلْكِتَٰبَ وَٱلْحِكْمَةَوَيُزَكِّيهِمْ إِنَّكَ أَنتَ ٱلْعَزِيزُ ٱلْحَكِيمُ (129

129.  Our Lord! And raise up in their midst a Messenger from among them who shall recite unto them Thy Revelations, and shall instruct them in the Scripture and in Wisdom and shall make them grow. Lo! Thou, only Thou, art the Mighty, Wise.

129.  Rabbanaa  wab-‘as  fiihim Rasuulam-minhum  yatluu  ‘alayhim  ‘AayaatiKa wa yu-‘allimuhumul- Kitaaba  wal-Hikmata wa yuzakkiihim  ‘InnaKa  ‘Antal-‘Aziizul-Hakiim.

Commentary

Minhum – (from among them), the Prophets Abraham and Ishmael (peace be upon Them) are praying collectively, “O our Lord! Produce a Submissive group/class out of the race from both of us and raise up also a Messenger from among them. It is evident clearly that it signifies towards the race out of the Prophet Ishmael (peace be upon Him). God Almighty accepted their supplication and the Last Messenger of God Almighty, Muhammad (glory, grace, blessings and peace be upon Him) was born from the Children of Prophet Ishmael (peace be upon Him).

Yatluu  ‘alayhim  ‘AayaatiKa – (He shall recite unto them Thy Revelations). The first work of the Messenger of Allah Almighty (glory, grace, blessings and peace be upon Him) is recitation of the verses of Holy Qur’an in front of His nation. That is to say; ‘to convey and teach the Word of Allah Almighty. As though, His first status/position is “the Greatest Preacher”.

Yu-‘allimuhumul- Kitaaba – (He shall instruct them in the Scripture, teach them The Book) the work of Messenger of God Almighty (glory, grace, blessings and peace be upon Him) does not end only on preaching and conveying, It is His duty too to teach the Holy Book of God Almighty after preaching and conveying. As it were, His second status/position is the Greatest Teacher.

Al-Hikmata – (Knowledge, talks of Wisdom), Third work of the Prophet of God Almighty is to teach wisdom and philosophy, to cause to know the Commands and matters relating Holy Qur’an, to teach etiquettes, to tell the solution of various and complicated matters regarding the life in Its light as though; His third status is the greatest religious and spiritual Guide. 

Yuzakkiihim – (He shall make them grow, shall purify them) Tazkiah means the purification of the hearts. Fourth work of the Messenger of God Almighty (glory, grace, blessings and peace be upon Him) is to produce chastity of morality and sincerity of intentions with His company and training. That is to say, He is the greatest Antidote and Reformer.  

The Prophet Abraham and His son Prophet Ishmael (peace be upon Them) used to pray from Allah Almighty during the construction of the House of Allah, “O Our Lord! Produce a Submissive nation from our race, raise up a Messenger from among them, He would have four characteristics:

He (glory, grace, blessings and peace be upon Him) would recite, teach and admonish the Book of Allah to the people, and by means of It; purify their hearts. That is to say, He would be Preacher, Teacher, religious and spiritual Guide, and Reformer”. These entire characteristics were fulfilled into the Last Messenger of God Almighty (glory, grace, blessings and peace be upon Him).

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/vFW9yQ-Svfw

Supplication for Muslim Ummah - Quran Chapter 2- 127 & 128 (Pt-1, Stg-1) (L-154) - درس قرآن

Quran Chapter 2- 127 & 128 (Pt-1, Stg-1) (L-154) - درس قرآن

Supplication for Muslim Ummah

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

BisMillaahir-Rahmaanir-Rahiim

In the name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful

 وَإِذْ يَرْفَعُ إِبْرَٰهِۦمُ ٱلْقَوَاعِدَ مِنَ ٱلْبَيْتِوَإِسْمَٰعِيلُ رَبَّنَا تَقَبَّلْ مِنَّآ إِنَّكَ أَنتَ ٱلسَّمِيعُ ٱلْعَلِيمُ (127  

رَبَّنَا وَٱجْعَلْنَا مُسْلِمَيْنِ لَكَ وَمِن ذُرِّيَّتِنَآ أُمَّةً مُّسْلِمَةً لَّكَ وَأَرِنَا مَنَاسِكَنَاوَتُبْ عَلَيْنَآ إِنَّكَ أَنتَ ٱلتَّوَّابُ ٱلرَّحِيمُ (128

127.  And when Abraham and Ishmael were raising the foundations of the House, (Abraham and Ishmael prayed): Our Lord! Accept from us (this duty) Lo! Thou, only Thou, art the Hearer, the Knower. 128.  Our Lord! And make us submissive unto Thee and of our seed a nation submissive unto Thee, and show us our ways of worship, and relent toward us. Lo! Thou, only Thou, art the Relenting, the Merciful.

127.  Wa ‘iz yarfa-‘u ‘Ibraa-hiimul-qawaa-‘ida minal-Bayti wa ‘Ismaa-‘iil.  Rabbanaa ta-qabbal minnaa ‘InnaKa ‘An-tas-Samii-‘ul-‘Aliim. 128.  Rabbanaa waj-‘alnaa Muslimayni laKa wa min-zur-riyyatinaaa    ‘Ummatam-Mus-limatal-laK; wa ‘arinaa ma-naasikanaa wa tub ‘alaynaa ‘InnaKa ‘Antat-Tawwaabur-Rahiim.

Commentary

Yarfa-‘u – (were raising), foundation of the Building of Ka’-bah had been laid by Prophet Adam (peace be upon Him) during His time. This building had been demolished after being infirm. So then it was being raised again from the beginning. The word yarfa-‘u has been derived from the word rafa-’a. It is used in the meanings of to erect, to raise and lift up etc.

Muslimayni – (the Obedient, submissive), it aims towards two meanings.

·        The Believers of the Oneness of God Almighty.

·        Those people, who remain bound in the common instructions and orders of Islam.

Prophets Abraham and Ishmael (peace be upon Them) were already Muslims at that time. Aim of this prayer was “increase our obedience and keep us steadfast”. Its singular is Muslim. Islam is also from its origin. The literal meanings of Muslim are ‘well wisher, security provider, submissive and obedient.

‘Ummatam-Mus-limatan – (Submissive group/class), ‘Ummah means group and class. Mus-limah means submissive, obedient. It may be applied fully and only on the nation of Last Messenger of God Almighty (glory, grace, blessings and peace be upon Him).

Ma-naasikanaa – (our ways of worship for performing Pilgrimage), it means “the religious methods particularly of performing Hajj”. These are also called the customs of Hajj (Pilgrimage).

When Prophets Abraham and Ishmael (peace be upon Them) were raising the foundations of Ka’-bah, alongside they were praying, “Our Lord! Accept from us (this duty) Lo! Thou, only Thou, art the Hearer, the Knower. Our Lord! And make us submissive unto Thee and of our seed a nation submissive unto Thee, and show us our ways of worship, and relent toward us. Lo! Thou, only Thou, art the Relenting, the Merciful”.

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/CsGUvQ7INJc

Mecca – A Peaceful City - Quran Chapter 2- 126 (Pt-1, Stg-1) (L-153) - درس قرآن

Quran Chapter 2- 126 (Pt-1, Stg-1) (L-153) - درس قرآن

Mecca – A Peaceful City

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

BisMillaahir-Rahmaanir-Rahiim

In the name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful

 وَإِذْ قَالَ إِبْرَٰهِۦمُ رَبِّ ٱجْعَلْ هَٰذَا بَلَدًا ءَامِنًا وَٱرْزُقْ أَهْلَهُۥ مِنَ ٱلثَّمَرَٰتِ مَنْ ءَامَنَ مِنْهُم بِٱللَّهِ وَٱلْيَوْمِٱلْءَاخِرِ قَالَ وَمَن كَفَرَ فَأُمَتِّعُهُۥ قَلِيلًا ثُمَّ أَضْطَرُّهُۥٓ إِلَىٰ عَذَابِ ٱلنَّارِ وَبِئْسَ ٱلْمَصِيرُ (126

126.  And when Abraham prayed: My Lord! Make this a region of security and bestow upon its people fruits, such of them as believe in Allah and the Last Day. He answered: And as for him who disbelieveth, I shall leave him in contentment for a while, then I shall compel him to the doom of Fire---a hapless journey’s end!

126.  Wa ‘iz qaala ‘Ibraahiimu Rabbij-‘al haazaa Baladan ‘Aaminanw – warzuq ‘ahlahuu minas-samaraati man ‘aamana minhum, Billaahi wal-Yawmil- ‘Aakhir.  Qaala wa man-kafara fa-‘umatti-‘uhuu qaliilan- summa ‘aztarruhuuu  ‘ilaa  ‘azaabin-Naar. Wa bi’-sal-masiir.

Commentary

Qaliilan – (for a while, a few days), it aims the life of this world. Because comparing to the Day of Resurrection, the life of this world is like ‘for a while’.

Fa-‘umatti-‘uhuu – (I shall leave him in contentment, I shall do well to him also), this word has been derived from Mataa’, which means Goods, valuables.

When Prophet Abraham (peace be upon Him) completed the construction work of the Temple of Makkah, Ka’ba (the Square Building), then He (peace be upon Him) prayed from God Almighty as under:

·        Make this (Building, Its City and Its Surroundings) a Region of Security

·        Bestow upon its people fruits, such of them as believe in Allah and the Last Day.

His both supplications were accepted. So the House of Allah (the Building of Ka’ba) and its all surrounding area, which has been included in Haram, (killing any individual or hunting any living creature is totally forbidden). Although the entire land is stony and sandy but fresh and dry fruit, vegetables and grains are available here every time abundantly.

Prophet Abraham (peace be upon Him) was told that the cruel and evildoers will be disappointed from the dignity of Leadership. He (peace be upon Him) remembered this order and at the time of supplication for bestowing grains and fruit, prayed only for the Believers. God Almighty commanded, “Religious Leadership is specified only for the Believers and the Obedient. However, the disbelievers and Infidels will also be not forfeited from worldly lives. But they will get these things for a short period only during their lifetime. After death, on the Day of Resurrection; they will be thrown into the Fire of Hell as punishment of their disobedience, which is the worst abode. 

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/vPnElYVrISU