Last Signs

 

Past portents (L-320)

تِلكَ آياتُ اللَّهِ نَتلوها عَلَيكَ بِالحَقِّ ۚ وَإِنَّكَ لَمِنَ المُرسَلينَ252.

252.  Tilka  ‘AayaatUllaahi  nat-luu-Haa  ‘alayka  bil-Haqq.  Wa  ‘innaka  laminal-Mursaliin.

252.  These are God’s revelations, which We recite to you in truth. You are one of the messengers.

Bil-Haqq - (with truth), it aims that earlier stories and portents are caused the Messenger (ﷺ) to hear without decrease or increase. Using this word, it has been cleared also that Holy Qur‘an doesn’t change the stories from good to bad like other Scriptures (amended by their followers).

Minal-Mursaliin – {of the number of messengers (Peace be upon them)}, it is evident from this word that the recognized position of Messenger Muhammad (ﷺ) is like other Messengers (Peace be upon them) too. Neither any Messenger/Prophet is Self-Creator (God) and nor demi-God. Indeed Holy Qur‘an uses the sound words for escaping from ascribing the plurality to God.

It is clear from this verse also that as Prophet David (Peace be upon him) was given knowledge and wisdom by God, like this; the Messenger of Islam (ﷺ) has also been exalted with these blessings by Him (God).

God has commanded in this verse: The previous stories, which We cause the Messenger (Muhammad) (ﷺ) to here, are quite true. There is no doubt in those stories. There are uncountable advices in these stories, which are useful like beacon for future nations and races. God signifies to His Messenger (ﷺ) about coming out of thousands people of the children of Israel from their houses, dying suddenly and then coming back to life by the Command of God, assaulting over them by Goliath, their request for making king for them, Prophet Saul’s (Peace be upon him) becoming king, giving him (Peace be upon him) greatness in knowledge and stature, returning of Ark, coming out by Saul (Peace be upon him) opposite to Goliath, killing the Goliath by David (Peace be upon him) and bestowing on him (Peace be upon him) the sovereignty and wisdom by God. God informs His Messenger (ﷺ) about all these matters and we have advice in these stories.

God commanded to His Messenger (ﷺ) also, “You are of the number of (Our) messengers” and its clear proof is that “We (God) inspired unto you (Muhammad) past portents” and signs, and these stories are used to reveal only towards the Messengers (Peace be upon them). While, neither you (ﷺ) have read these stories in any book, nor heard from any person, but have been reached you by means of the Revelation of God.

Description of uncountable incidents regarding earlier nations and Prophets/Messengers (Peace be upon them) exists in Holy Qur’an. Recitation and signs of their conditions exist in every Surah (Chapter).

To write history and biography from these statements is not intended anywhere, but the root cause is warning and advice. It is our duty that we should correct our present in the light of the events of previous nations and meditate for future. If we did not do so, then it would be our limitless negligence and stupidity. 

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Patience And Making Foothold Sure

 

Patience and steadiness (L-319)

وَلَمّا بَرَزوا لِجالوتَ وَجُنودِهِ قالوا رَبَّنا أَفرِغ عَلَينا صَبرًا وَثَبِّت أَقدامَنا وَانصُرنا عَلَى القَومِ الكافِرينَ250.  فَهَزَموهُم بِإِذنِ اللَّهِ وَقَتَلَ داوودُ جالوتَ وَآتاهُ اللَّهُ المُلكَ وَالحِكمَةَ وَعَلَّمَهُ مِمّا يَشاءُ ۗ وَلَولا دَفعُ اللَّهِ النّاسَ بَعضَهُم بِبَعضٍ لَفَسَدَتِ الأَرضُ وَلٰكِنَّ اللَّهَ ذو فَضلٍ عَلَى العالَمينَ251.

250.  Wa  lammaa  barazuu  li- Jaaluuta  wa  junuudihii  qaaluu  Rabbanaaa  ‘afrig ‘alaynaa  sab-ranw-wa  sabbit  ‘aqdaamanaa  wan-surnaa  ‘alal-Qawmil-kaa-firiin. 251.  Fa-hazamuuhum-  bi- ‘izNillaahi,  wa  qatala  Daa-wuudu  Jaa-luuta  wa ‘aataa-hUllaahul-  Mulka  wal- Hik-mata  wa  ‘allama-huu  mim-maa  yashaaa’.  Wa  law-laa  daf- ‘Ullaahin-naasa  ba’-zahum- bi-ba’-zil-lafasa-datil- ‘arzu  wa  laa-kinNallaaha  Zuu-Fazlin- ‘alal- ‘Aalamiin.

250. And when they confronted Goliath and his troops, they said, “Our Lord, pour down patience on us, and strengthen our foothold, and support us against the faithless people.” 251. And they defeated them by God’s leave, and David killed Goliath, and God gave him sovereignty and wisdom, and taught him as He willed. Were it not for God restraining the people, some by means of others, the earth would have gone to ruin. But God is gracious towards mankind.

Daawuudu- (David), David (Peace be upon him), who was son of Yasii and a Prophet of God during 1024 BC to 963 BC. Recitation in Holy Qur-‘an about him is at sixteen places. He was a young soldier in the Army of Prophet Saul (Peace be upon them), till that time, neither he had proclaimed about his prophet-hood, and nor he had yet been appointed as king.

When the Army of Prophet Saul reached opposite Goliath’s Army, Goliath challenged the servants of God due to his personal strength and power. The Believers do never trust in their abundance of manpower or ability of their personnel strength. So they requested to God for endurance and prayed for making them foothold sure.  

It was primary time of Prophet David (Peace be upon him). He was a part of the Army of Saul (Peace be upon him). Goliath was killed by his hands and the truth-lover Army got victory and success. It is the Practice of God that He repels and defeats some men by others, and by doing so; He removes badness and quarrels from the earth. https://youtu.be/2sLRfX5zr3U

Defeat And Victory Doesn't Depend On Majority

 

Defeat and victory do not depend on scarcity or Majority (L-318)

فَلَمّا جاوَزَهُ هُوَ وَالَّذينَ آمَنوا مَعَهُ قالوا لا طاقَةَ لَنَا اليَومَ بِجالوتَ وَجُنودِهِ ۚ قالَ الَّذينَ يَظُنّونَ أَنَّهُم مُلاقُو اللَّهِ كَم مِن فِئَةٍ قَليلَةٍ غَلَبَت فِئَةً كَثيرَةً بِإِذنِ اللَّهِ ۗ وَاللَّهُ مَعَ الصّابِرينَ249b.

249b.  Falammaa  jaawaza-huu  huwa  wallaziina  ‘aamanuu  ma- ‘ahuu,  qaaluu  laa  taaqata  lanal-yawma  bi-Jaaluuta  wa  junuudih.  Qaalal-laziina  ya-zunnuuna  ‘annahum-  mulaaqUllaahi,  kam-min-  fi- ‘atin-qaliilatin  galabat  fi- ‘atan- kasiiratam-  bi- ‘izNillaah.  WAllaahu  ma-‘as-Saabiriin.

249b.  Then, when he crossed it, he and those who believed with him, they said, “We have no strength to face Goliath and his troops today.” But those who knew that they would meet God said, “How many a small group has defeated a large group by God’s will. God is with the steadfast.”

Jaaluuta – (Goliath), he was commander of Palestinian Army against the Jews. This person had Giant stature and muscular youth. His strength, power and stoutness have been mentioned in Holy Torah in detail. It has been described that his height was ten feet. He used to remain in iron dress from his head to feet. A heavy shield used to remain in his hand.  

When Prophet Saul (Peace be upon him) started journey with his Believing Associates towards Goliath, first of all, he warned them that they should not drink water from the river in the way more than a hollow of a hand, otherwise they would be separated. But it happened, they drank water bellyful save a few persons from them, and then they were too weak even to walk.

When this little company reached opposite the enemy, looking their scarcity in numbers, these servants of God said, “How shall we confront so much great army”? But they exclaimed also having full faith and strong belief, “No! Victory will be ours’; usually it has happened in the history that little companies have overcome mighty hosts by God’s leave”.

Decision of victory and defeat doesn’t depend on the number of Armies, but it depends on the support from God and strength of hearts. The people who become followers of patience and firmness, God supports them.

Perseverance is a very great power. With the aid of remaining steadfast in the field of action, God helps the persons from invisible sources and bestows on them success.

God helps those who help themselves.

https://youtu.be/iXpFZnhjEL8

Physical Test Of Army

 

Trial of Warriors (L-317)

فَلَمّا فَصَلَ طالوتُ بِالجُنودِ قالَ إِنَّ اللَّهَ مُبتَليكُم بِنَهَرٍ فَمَن شَرِبَ مِنهُ فَلَيسَ مِنّي وَمَن لَم يَطعَمهُ فَإِنَّهُ مِنّي إِلّا مَنِ اغتَرَفَ غُرفَةً بِيَدِهِ ۚ فَشَرِبوا مِنهُ إِلّا قَليلًا مِنهُم ۚ 249a.

249a.  Fa-lammaa  fasala  Taa-luutu  bil-junuudi, qaala  ‘innAllaaha  mubtaliikum-bi-nahar.  Faman-shariba  minhu  falaysa  minnii.  Wa  mal-lam  yat-‘amhu  fa-‘innahuu  miniii  ‘illaa manig-tarafa  gurfatam- bi-yadih.  Fa-sharibuu minhu  ‘illaa  qaliilam-minhum.

249a.  When Saul set out with the troops, he said, “God will be testing you with a river. Whoever drinks from it does not belong with me. But whoever does not drink from it, does belong with me, except for whoever scoops up a little with his hand.” But they drank from it, except for a few of them.

Nahar – (canal), a river from which the Army had to pass through. The name of this river is stated as Jordan River. Name of Hashmiite Government of the Eastern Jordan is also related to this river. It flows north to south and drops down in to the Dead Sea.  

Man-shariba  minhu – (whosoever drinks out of it), it means that the individual who will drink water from this river bellyful, he will be disobedient and he will be expelled from my group.

Gurfatam- bi-yadihii – (in the hollow of his hand), that is to say; there will be permission only to drink the water; quantity of which should not be more than a hollow of the hand for wetting  the dry lips and quenching the thirst.

When Saul (Peace be upon him) set out with the Army of the children of Israel to fight against Goliath, God established for them a test, which was that; nobody should drink the water bellyful from Jordan River in the way.

No command and order from God is without philosophy and wisdom. Surely, any use and advantage is hidden for human being in every command and restriction. So, it was not only a test but there were many advantages in this restriction in respect of their health and character, which they could not understand at that time. However they knew it very soon. 

https://youtu.be/gQhKCbIVl1I

Ark – Peace Of Reassurance

 

The Ark  of Sakinah  (Peace of Reassurance) (L-316)

وَقالَ لَهُم نَبِيُّهُم إِنَّ آيَةَ مُلكِهِ أَن يَأتِيَكُمُ التّابوتُ فيهِ سَكينَةٌ مِن رَبِّكُم وَبَقِيَّةٌ مِمّا تَرَكَ آلُ موسىٰ وَآلُ هارونَ تَحمِلُهُ المَلائِكَةُ ۚ إِنَّ في ذٰلِكَ لَآيَةً لَكُم إِن كُنتُم مُؤمِنينَ248.

248.  Wa  qaala  lahum  Nabiyyu-hum  ‘inna  ‘aayata-  Mulkihiii  ‘any-ya’-tiyakumut- Taa-buutu  fiihi  sakiinatum-mir-Rab-bikum  wa  baqiyyatum-mimmaa  taraka  ‘Aalu-Muusaa  wa  ‘Aalu- Haaruuna  tahmilu-hul-malaaa- ‘ikah.  ‘Inna  fii  zaalika  la- ‘aayatal-lakum  ‘in- kuntum- Mu’-miniin. (Section 32/16)

248.  And their prophet said to them, “The proof of his kingship is that the Ark will be restored to you, bringing tranquility from your Lord, and relics left by the family of Moses and the family of Aaron. It will be carried by the angels. In that is a sign for you, if you are believers.”

‘At- Taa-buutu – (Ark), Chest containing the tablets of the law of Prophet Moses (Peace be upon him), original Scripture of Torah and sacred relics of the Prophets from the children of Israel . The name of this box is also Taa-buuti Sakiinah. It was the greatest national inheritance for the children of Israel. They used to keep it with them every time even during journey and war. They used to consider it as very auspicious and place it in front specially during war so that God SubhaanaHuu wa Ta-‘aalaa bestow to them victory by its blessings.

Prophet Samuel appointed Prophet Saul (Peace be upon them) as King of the children of Israel by the Command of God. In that case he (Peace be upon him) told them also for their satisfaction that apparent token of his kingdom is such blessed Ark which was snatched by Goliath from you. You will get back that Ark during the rule of Saul (Peace be upon him).

It has been known from the history that from the time, when the Palestinians had snatched this Ark from the children of Israel, they could never live with comfort. Wherever (in any place or city) they used to keep it, either any contagious disease used to burst or any calamity used to come there. At last, they decided; being frustrated that they should get rid of the Ark. So they loaded the Ark in a bullock cart and drove it without any Cart man. The Angels (Peace be upon them) of God brought it at the Saul’s door (Peace be upon him). After looking this token, the children of Israel believed in the kingdom of Saul (Peace be upon him).

It has also been declared from the history that this Ark remained in possession of the children of Israel till the reign of Prophet Solomon (Peace be upon him) (230 BC). He (Peace be upon him) kept it in the Haikal of Solomon  of the Temple of Jerusalem after its erection. After that, it did not appear. The children of Israel think that until now, it is burial in the bottom of the foundation of the Haikal of Solomon (Peace be upon him). 

https://youtu.be/I_g0f4stlhY

Characteristics Of A Governor

 

Characteristics of a General (L-315)

قالَ إِنَّ اللَّهَ اصطَفاهُ عَلَيكُم وَزادَهُ بَسطَةً فِي العِلمِ وَالجِسمِ ۖ وَاللَّهُ يُؤتي مُلكَهُ مَن يَشاءُ ۚ وَاللَّهُ واسِعٌ عَليمٌ247b.

247b.  Qaala  ‘innAllaahas-tafaahu  ‘alaykum  wa  zaadahuu  basta-tan-fil-‘ilmi  wal-jism.  WAllaahu  yu’-tii  mulkaHuu  many-yashaaa’.  WAllaahu  Waasi-‘un  ‘Aliim.

247b.  He said, “God has chosen him over you, and has increased him in knowledge and stature.” God bestows His sovereignty upon whomever He wills. God is Embracing and Knowing.

It has been described in the first part of this verse that Prophet Samuel (Peace be upon him) proclaimed on behalf of God that He has raised up Saul (Peace be upon him) to be a king for the children of Israel. But they criticized this selection due to vanity of their richness, that; while he (Peace be upon him) was not richer than them, then how could he be their king?

Prophet of God (Peace be upon him) stated following qualities fixed by God for sovereignty and leadership:

• Allah has chosen him because He has bestowed him wisdom abundantly.

• Stature of Saul (Peace be upon him) is more powerful comparatively to all of them.

Basta-tan-fil-‘ilmi – (he has been given wisdom abundantly), ‘ilm means knowledge about facts and to recognize the secrets. There are uncountable meanings hidden in this one word, all kinds of sciences and arts are included in it, particularly sciences about ruling and governing the world.  

‘Al-jism – (stature), the aim from it is that Saul (Peace be upon him) has more ability regarding physical strength, power and is more reliable respecting stature than all of you. The individual who would have more powers of both (knowledge and stature, certainly, he would be able to get preference and leadership over others.

MulkaHuu – (His sovereignty), it’s object is that actual Sovereignty is of God and this Authority is in fact for Him, Who is Alone.

>>>   Sarwari zeba faqat ‘Us Zaati Bay Hamtaa ko hae

           Hukmaraan hae ik Wuhii, baaqii butaani ‘Aazrii

Now, It is God’s especial Favor and Mercy that He gives in charge the service of governing the people to the people, who is most deserving and worthy; out of His servants. 

https://youtu.be/ZkeFJ_0ie50

Kingdom Of Saul (peace be upon him)

 

Kingdom Of Saul (علیہ السلام) (L-314)

وَقالَ لَهُم نَبِيُّهُم إِنَّ اللَّهَ قَد بَعَثَ لَكُم طالوتَ مَلِكًا ۚ قالوا أَنّىٰ يَكونُ لَهُ المُلكُ عَلَينا وَنَحنُ أَحَقُّ بِالمُلكِ مِنهُ وَلَم يُؤتَ سَعَةً مِنَ المالِ ۚ 247a.

247a.  Wa  qaala  lahum  Nabiy-yuhum  ‘innAllaaha  qad  ba-‘asa  lakum  Taaluuta  Malikaa.  Qaaluuu  ‘annaa  yakuunu  lahul-mulku  ‘alaynaa  wa  nahnu  ‘a-haqqu  bil-mulki  minhu  wa  lam  yu’-ta  sa-‘atam-minal-maal.

247a.  Their prophet said to them, “God has appointed Saul to be your king.” They said, “How can he have authority over us, when we are more worthy of authority than he, and he was not given plenty of wealth?”

Taaluuta – (Saul son of Kash), after Prophet Moses, Saul (علیہ السلام) (L-314) has been recognized as very great and first king of the children of Israel. His reign is told from 1028 BC to 1012 BC. He (علیہ السلام) belonged to Bin-Yaamiin Tribe, which had a customary grade. Any king was never chosen out of that dynasty. Neither they were so much wealthy and nor rich.

Evil-minded Jews criticized this (Saul’s) appointment as king that he (Peace be upon him) had not been given enough wealth. He was a poor person. How could a poor person be a king for us (the rich people)? They thought that sovereignty and leadership was the inborn right of the rich-men.

It does not rest on the Jews only. The materialist nations made always these types of wrong principles, and they deemed the government as bondwoman of the house of rich people. While this concept is infinite foolish and un-justly, so God declared clearly this wrong concept of the Jews in His last Scripture for warning of coming breeds, so that nobody may remain in misunderstanding in future, and no nation should suppose the wealth and riches as standard of leadership and exaltation.  

After it, if any nation or group considers the riches as cause of superiority, even then, that nation or group would have to face the same punishment which the Jews already bore, because the Law of the Nature is not changed. 

https://youtu.be/n0ixKoHXzrU

Refrain From Fighting

 

A Tale of Saul (Peace be upon him) (L-313)

أَلَم تَرَ إِلَى المَلَإِ مِن بَني إِسرائيلَ مِن بَعدِ موسىٰ إِذ قالوا لِنَبِيٍّ لَهُمُ ابعَث لَنا مَلِكًا نُقاتِل في سَبيلِ اللَّهِ ۖ قالَ هَل عَسَيتُم إِن كُتِبَ عَلَيكُمُ القِتالُ أَلّا تُقاتِلوا ۖ قالوا وَما لَنا أَلّا نُقاتِلَ في سَبيلِ اللَّهِ وَقَد أُخرِجنا مِن دِيارِنا وَأَبنائِنا ۖ فَلَمّا كُتِبَ عَلَيهِمُ القِتالُ تَوَلَّوا إِلّا قَليلًا مِنهُم ۗ وَاللَّهُ عَليمٌ بِالظّالِمينَ246.

246.  ‘Alam  tara  ‘ilal-mala-‘i  mim- Baniii-‘Israaa-‘iila  mim- ba’-di  Muusaa.  ‘Iz qaaluu li-nabiyyil-lahumub-‘as  lanaa Malikan-nuqaatil  fii  SabiiLillaah.  Qaala  hal  ‘asaytum ‘in- kutiba  ‘alaykumul-qitaalu  ‘al-laa tuqaatiluu.  Qaaluu  wa maa  lanaaa  ‘allaa nuqaatila fii  Sabii-Lillaahi  wa  qad ‘ukhrijnaa  min-diyaarinaa wa  ‘abnaaa-‘inaa.  Falammaa kutiba  ‘alay-himul-qitaalu tawallaw  ‘illaa  qaliilam-minhum.  WAllaahu  ‘Aliimum-biz-zaalimiin.

246.  Have you not considered the notables of the Children of Israel after Moses? When they said to a prophet of theirs, “Appoint a king for us, and we will fight in the cause of God.” He said, “Is it possible that, if fighting was ordained for you, you would not fight?” They said, “Why would we not fight in the cause of God, when we were driven out of our homes, along with our children?” But when fighting was ordained for them, they turned away, except for a few of them. But God is aware of the wrongdoers.

It has been pointed also in this verse towards an important story of the history of the children of Israel. After some times of departing Prophet Moses (Peace be upon him), the Children of Israel assembled in the temple of Jerusalem being confused from the attacks of King Goliath and other enemies, and being helpless from every side. Perhaps this reign was of Prophet Samuel (Peace be upon him). They requested the Prophet of God (Peace be upon him) to appoint for them a commander-in-chief, under whose supervision; they may fight. He {Prophet Samuel (Peace be upon him)} said, “I’m afraid that if it is commanded to Fight (do jihad), then would you not refrain from fighting”? They assured that they would have to fight in the Way of God, while they had been driven from their dwellings with their children. But when the time for fighting came, they all turned away save some of them. 

https://youtu.be/OF_M3PTFHsM

Lend To God Almighty

 

A goodly loan  (L-312)

وَقاتِلوا في سَبيلِ اللَّهِ وَاعلَموا أَنَّ اللَّهَ سَميعٌ عَليمٌ244.  مَن ذَا الَّذي يُقرِضُ اللَّهَ قَرضًا حَسَنًا فَيُضاعِفَهُ لَهُ أَضعافًا كَثيرَةً ۚ وَاللَّهُ يَقبِضُ وَيَبسُطُ وَإِلَيهِ تُرجَعونَ245.

244.  Wa  qaa-tiluu  fii  sabiiLillaahi  wa’-lamuuu  ‘annAllaaha  Samii-‘un  ‘Aliim. 245.  Man-zallazii  yuqrizUllaaha  Qarzan  Hasanan  fa-yuzaa-‘ifa-Huu  lahuuu  ‘az-‘aafan-  kasiirah.  WAllaahu  yaqbizu  wa  yab-sut.  Wa  ‘ilayHi  turja-‘uun.

244. Fight in the cause of God, and know that God is Hearing and Knowing. 245. Who is he who will offer God a generous loan, so He will multiply it for him manifold? God receives and amplifies, and to Him you will be returned.

‘Aliim – (Knower), it denotes that God knows the intentions of hearts and proclamation by tongues of those persons who try and strive in His Path and who don’t.

Qarzan  Hasanah – (a goodly loan), the loan, after which neither the debtor would be troubled, nor kindness would be shown, nor revenge would be taken and nor the debtor would be despised. In broad terms, it signifies also, each that sum which is spent in any respect of the religion. Here it aims the amount spent in fighting for the sake of God (Jihad). The Arabs used to say - every act of good remuneration “a goodly loan” and every act of bad remuneration “a bad loan”. Though, due to spending the wealth in Fighting (Jihad) in the Way of God will be returned manifold more in the Hereafter, so this act of spending is determined by Holy Qur’an as a goodly loan (Qarzan  Hasanah).

Fa-yuzaa-‘ifa-Huu – (so that He may give it increase), it means ‘to increase the future reward and remuneration of this deed’. Origin of this word is ‘Az-’aaf  (to increase manifold).

God explained by mentioning about a nation in the previous verse that control of life and death is in His hand only. So, you shouldn’t turn away due to fear of enemy. Now, it is being commanded clearly for fighting in the Way of God (Jihad) that “Fight in the Path of Right Religion against its enemies”.

Arms and equipment, tools and other things are required for war (Jihad). So, God ordered to those people, who have power to afford it that they should spend their wealth wholeheartedly. God will return their sacrifice by increasing it many times (manifold) in this world as well as on the Day of Resurrection. They should never think that due to spending the money in the Way of God, they will become poor. https://youtu.be/o6tzOJEmwU8

Death Is Beyond Question

 

You can't run away from your death  (L-311)

أَلَم تَرَ إِلَى الَّذينَ خَرَجوا مِن دِيارِهِم وَهُم أُلوفٌ حَذَرَ المَوتِ فَقالَ لَهُمُ اللَّهُ موتوا ثُمَّ أَحياهُم ۚ إِنَّ اللَّهَ لَذو فَضلٍ عَلَى النّاسِ وَلٰكِنَّ أَكثَرَ النّاسِ لا يَشكُرونَ243.

243.  ‘Alam  tara  ‘ilallaziina  kharajuu  min  diyaarihim  wa  hum  ‘uluufun  hazaralmawt.  Fa-qaala  lahumUllaahu  muu-tuu: summa  ‘ah-yaahum.  ‘In-nAllaaha  la-Zuu-Fazlin  ‘alan-naasi  wa  laakinna  ‘aksaran-naasi  laa yash-kuruun.

243.  Have you not considered those who fled their homes, by the thousands, fearful of death? God said to them, “Die.” Then He revived them. God is Gracious towards the people, but most people are not appreciative.

‘Alam  tara – (have you not seen? Did you not bethink?), this way of addressing is chosen in Arabic language at such times when attention is drawn towards any known and any bigger happening. Here it does not mean to see only with eyes, but purpose is to think, meditate and consider with deep thought, and whenever the word ‘ilaa comes with it, then it aims also to teach any lesson from that particular event.

‘Allaziina  kharajuu – who went forth (from their habitations), it signifies towards the children of Israel, who had left their homes due to fear of death, and the natives of Arab did know very well this important happening.

This verse indicates toward a very ancient occurrence, that the children of Israel, who were in thousands, had left their native country due to fear of death (cause of which was either they considered plague or attack of enemy). Neither they believed in fate, and nor stood up against the enemy with weapons. Moreover, they went forth with cowardice to save their own lives only. But their running away in this manner did not become useful for them, and they could not escape from the claws of death.

After seven days, one of the Prophets of God (Peace be upon him) prayed for them, and then God brought them back to life, so that they forswear for future and may know that the relation of death and life is in the hands of Some Other Life. God blesses the mankind. The people cannot count His favors. They should be very grateful to God every moment. 

https://youtu.be/XTAV2wzFOGs

Bequest Of The Widow

 

Bequest for the widow (L-310)

وَالَّذينَ يُتَوَفَّونَ مِنكُم وَيَذَرونَ أَزواجًا وَصِيَّةً لِأَزواجِهِم مَتاعًا إِلَى الحَولِ غَيرَ إِخراجٍ ۚ فَإِن خَرَجنَ فَلا جُناحَ عَلَيكُم في ما فَعَلنَ في أَنفُسِهِنَّ مِن مَعروفٍ ۗ وَاللَّهُ عَزيزٌ حَكيمٌ240.  وَلِلمُطَلَّقاتِ مَتاعٌ بِالمَعروفِ ۖ حَقًّا عَلَى المُتَّقينَ241.  كَذٰلِكَ يُبَيِّنُ اللَّهُ لَكُم آياتِهِ لَعَلَّكُم تَعقِلونَ242.

240.  Wallaziina  yutawaffawna  minkum  wa  yazaruuna  ‘azwaa-janw-wasiy-yatal-li-‘azwaajihim-mataa-‘an  ‘ilal-hawli  gayra  ‘ikh-raaj.  Fa-‘in kharajna  falaa junaaha  ‘alaykum  fii  maa fa-‘alna  fiii  ‘anfusihinna  mim-ma’-ruuf.  WAllaahu  ‘Aziizun- Hakiim. 241.  wa  lil-mutallaqaati  mataa-‘um- bil-ma’-ruuf.  Haqqan  ‘alal-Muttaqiin. Section 31/15) 242.  Kazaalika  yubayyi-nUllaahu  lakum  ‘Aayaati-Hii  la-‘al-lakum  ta’-qiluun.

240. Those of you who die and leave wives behind—a will shall provide their wives with support for a year, provided they do not leave. If they leave, you are not to blame for what they do with themselves, provided it is reasonable. God is Mighty and Wise. 241. And divorced women shall be provided for, equitably—a duty upon the righteous. 242. God thus explains His revelations to you, so that you may understand.

Wasiy-yatal-li-‘azwaajihim – (they should bequeath to their wives), these are last verses of this Surah regarding affairs and matters of marriage between husband and wife. God commanded in it that the husband can produce another facility for his wife, who is being widow due to his forthcoming death, that he should bequeath his heirs for his wife a provision for a year without turning her out and she has right to get concessions.

Whether the woman is divorced or she becomes widow due to fate of God, whether the portion has been appointed or it was not cleared at the time of marriage, in each condition, Islam teaches good behavior, forgiveness, overlook and goodness. After it, the share of the women in heritance and the term were appointed. Now there is no need to act upon this verse. 

https://youtu.be/lvXPxnTRn_I

Prayers - Regularity

 

Establishing prayers regularly (L-309)

حافِظوا عَلَى الصَّلَواتِ وَالصَّلاةِ الوُسطىٰ وَقوموا لِلَّهِ قانِتينَ238.  فَإِن خِفتُم فَرِجالًا أَو رُكبانًا ۖ فَإِذا أَمِنتُم فَاذكُرُوا اللَّهَ كَما عَلَّمَكُم ما لَم تَكونوا تَعلَمونَ239.

238.  Haafizuu  ‘alas-Salawaati  was-Salaatil-wustaa;  wa  quu-muu  Lillaahi  qaanitiin. 239.  Fa-‘in  khiftum  fa-rijaalan  ‘aw  rukbaanaa.  Fa- ‘izaaa  ‘amin-tum  fazkurUllaaha  kamaa  ‘alla-makum-maa  lam takuu-nuu  ta’-lamuun.

238. Guard your prayers, and the middle prayer, and stand before God in devotion. 239. But if you are in fear, then on foot, or riding. And when you are safe, remember God, as He taught you what you did not know.

Haafizuu  ‘alas-Salawaati – (Be guardians of your prayers), that is to say; Offer prayers regularly in time. The scholars have categorized three stages of punctuality for prayer:

First stage – the prayers should be offered in time, without leaving Divine precepts and even obligations (Faraa-‘iz and Waajibaat).

Second Stage – the body of the individual, who is going to offer prayer, should be clean and pure. Humility and spiritless should be in his heart. He should care also for the practices (sunnahs) of the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) and mustahibbaat (good works).

Most Superior Stage – while offering the prayer, he should deem that he is looking God and he would have this perception also that God is looking the devout too.   

‘As-Salaatil-wustaa – (the midmost prayer), the aim from this central prayer is the ‘Asr Prayer, which is offered between the afternoon (Zuhar) prayer and the after sunset (Magrib) prayer. Some scholars consider it as the prayer before sunrise (Fajar prayer). 

Qaanitiin – (to stand up) with devotion, this word has been derived from qanuut which means devotion, supplication, prayer, humility, begging, submission and obedience to God.

The rights and the duties regarding wives were being described in the previous verses, and the same discussion will run again in the succeeding verses. Some commands about the prayer have come in the middle. It appears from this discussion that the matters regarding society and its affairs, rules and morality are not separate from the worship. The rights of God and the rights of His servants (human beings) are going side by side in the Divine Law.

Between the commands regarding divorce, it can also be the reason of mentioning the order about the prayer that the mankind should not forget the worship of his Creator (God), while he is busy in worldly matters and mutual disputes.  

It has been emphasized strongly concerning the midmost prayer (‘Asr), because the mankind remains more earnestly diligent in worldly works at this time (after the afternoon). So attention is drawn to this side that, “Do not forget God while you are engaged in worldly matters. Moreover, continue His remembrance and worship also”. Here some commands regarding prayers during peace and war have also been explained. If there is a time of battle and fear of enemy then you should offer prayers with reduction only while either you are foot soldiers or have any conveyance (riding horse etc.) https://youtu.be/iWIxE7nYLcA