Characteristics
of a General (L-315)
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قالَ
إِنَّ اللَّهَ اصطَفاهُ عَلَيكُم وَزادَهُ بَسطَةً فِي العِلمِ وَالجِسمِ ۖ
وَاللَّهُ يُؤتي مُلكَهُ مَن يَشاءُ ۚ وَاللَّهُ واسِعٌ عَليمٌ247b. |
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247b. Qaala ‘innAllaahas-tafaahu
‘alaykum wa zaadahuu basta-tan-fil-‘ilmi
wal-jism. WAllaahu yu’-tii mulkaHuu
many-yashaaa’. WAllaahu Waasi-‘un ‘Aliim. |
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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.
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