Meditation in the incidents of old people - Quran Chapter 14 – 45 & 46 (Pt-13, Stg-3) (L-1647) - درس قرآن

Quran Chapter 14 – 45 & 46 (Pt-13, Stg-3) (L-1647) - درس قرآن

Meditation in the incidents of old people

Surah ‘Ibraahiim (Abraham) - 14

‘A-‘uu-zu  Billaahi minash-Shay-taanir- Rajiim.
(I seek refuge in God from Satan the outcast.)

Bis-Millaahir-Rah-maanir-Rahiim.
(In the name of God, the Beneficent, the Merciful.)

وَسَكَنتُمْ فِى مَسَٰكِنِ ٱلَّذِينَ ظَلَمُوٓا۟ أَنفُسَهُمْ وَتَبَيَّنَ لَكُمْ كَيْفَ فَعَلْنَا بِهِمْ وَضَرَبْنَا لَكُمُٱلْأَمْثَالَ 45  

وَقَدْ مَكَرُوا۟ مَكْرَهُمْ وَعِندَ ٱللَّهِ مَكْرُهُمْ وَإِن كَانَ مَكْرُهُمْ لِتَزُولَ مِنْهُ ٱلْجِبَالُ 46

45.  And (have ye not) dwelt in the dwellings of those who wronged themselves (of old) and (hath it not) become plain to you how We dealt with them and made examples for you? 46.  And verily they have plotted their plots, and their all plot is with Allah, though their plots were such whereby the mountains should be moved.

45.  Wa  sakantum  fii  masaa-kinil-laziina  zalamuuu  ‘anfu-sahum  wa tabayya-na  lakum  kayfa  fa-‘alnaa  bihim  wa  za-rabnaa  lakumul-‘Amsall. 46.  Wa  qad  makaruu  mak-rahum  wa  ‘indAllaahi  makru-hum.  Wa  ‘in  kaana  makru-hum  litazuula  minhul-jibaal.

   

Commentary

It will be commanded on the Day of Resurrection: While you had all facilities to work in the world and you were informed properly that you should consider this opportunity (of life) sufficient, and produce a habit in yourselves to obey the commandments of Allah Almighty and follow the Sayings of Messengers (peace be upon them). The time was available for you to reflect in the circumstances of ancient people and take a warning from them. You were well aware that how severely We (God Almighty) punished them due to their evil deeds. Moreover, We had stated their condition before you in detail. They had devised big plans to complete them but in vain before Allah Almighty. Weak plots of an ignorant mankind cannot be as; whereby the mountains should be moved. 

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/pI0bsqbXmHs

The end of lustful people - Quran Chapter 14 – 44 (Pt-13, Stg-3) (L-1646) - درس قرآن

Quran Chapter 14 – 44 (Pt-13, Stg-3) (L-1646) - درس قرآن

The end of lustful people

Surah ‘Ibraahiim (Abraham) - 14

‘A-‘uu-zu  Billaahi minash-Shay-taanir- Rajiim.
(I seek refuge in God from Satan the outcast.)

Bis-Millaahir-Rah-maanir-Rahiim.
(In the name of God, the Beneficent, the Merciful.)

وَأَنذِرِ ٱلنَّاسَ يَوْمَ يَأْتِيهِمُ ٱلْعَذَابُ فَيَقُولُ ٱلَّذِينَ ظَلَمُوا۟ رَبَّنَآ أَخِّرْنَآ إِلَىٰٓ أَجَلٍ قَرِيبٍ نُّجِبْ دَعْوَتَكَ وَنَتَّبِعِ ٱلرُّسُلَ أَوَلَمْتَكُونُوٓا۟ أَقْسَمْتُم مِّن قَبْلُ مَا لَكُم مِّن زَوَالٍ 44

44.  And warn mankind of a Day when the doom will come upon them, and those who did wrong will say: Our Lord! Reprieve us for a little while, we will obey Thy call and will follow the messengers. (It will be answered): Did ye not swear before that there would be no end for you?

44.  Wa  ‘anzirin-naasa  Yawma  ya’-tii-himul-‘Azaabu  faya-quulul-laziina  zalamuu  Rabba-naaa  ‘akh-khir-naaa  ‘ilaaa  ‘ajalin- qariibin- nujib  Da’wataKa  wa  nattabi-‘ir-rusul.  ‘Awa  lam  takuu-nuuu  ‘aqsam-tum-min  qablu  maa  lakum-min  zawaal.

   

Commentary

Mankind becomes proud on his bodily health, physical strength and wealth, and instead of keeping his wishes in control, he considers that collecting goods for fulfilling own  desires is the best hobby. But his Creator and Lord Almighty fixes it a devilish temptation and says to His Messenger (grace, glory, blessings and peace be upon him): Warn these people and say to them: If you are entangled continuously in the same ridiculous thoughts, then on one or other day misfortune will surround you. At that time you will cry out helplessly that “Our Lord! Indeed we were deceived. Reprieve us for a little while. We promise that we shall obey Your commandments and follow Your Messengers (peace be upon them) wholeheartedly in future”.

Then it will be commanded: you have been reprieved very much. But you were so much lustful in worldly merriments that you forgot your death. Whenever you spoke, you said: No one can snatch this prosperity from us. Who can defeat us?   

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/3rpCPnE_zeA

Misunderstanding of those who deem that God is Unaware - Quran Chapter 14 – 42 & 43 (Pt-13, Stg-3) (L-1645) - درس قرآن

Quran Chapter 14 – 42 & 43 (Pt-13, Stg-3) (L-1645) - درس قرآن

Misunderstanding of those who deem that God is Unaware

Surah ‘Ibraahiim (Abraham) - 14

‘A-‘uu-zu  Billaahi minash-Shay-taanir- Rajiim.
(I seek refuge in God from Satan the outcast.)

Bis-Millaahir-Rah-maanir-Rahiim.
(In the name of God, the Beneficent, the Merciful.)

وَلَا تَحْسَبَنَّ ٱللَّهَ غَٰفِلًا عَمَّا يَعْمَلُ ٱلظَّٰلِمُونَ إِنَّمَا يُؤَخِّرُهُمْ لِيَوْمٍ تَشْخَصُ فِيهِ ٱلْأَبْصَٰرُ 42  

مُهْطِعِينَ مُقْنِعِى رُءُوسِهِمْ لَا يَرْتَدُّ إِلَيْهِمْ طَرْفُهُمْوَأَفْـِٔدَتُهُمْ هَوَآءٌ 43

42.  And deem not that Allah is Unaware of what the wicked do. He but giveth them a respite till a Day when eyes will stare (in terror)- 43.  As they come hurrying on in fear; their heads upraised, their gaze returning not to them, and their hearts void (with terror).

42.  Wa  laa  tahsaban-nAllaaha  gaafilan  ‘ammaa  ya’-maluz-zaali-muun.  ‘Innamaa  yu-‘akh-khiruhum  li-Yawmin  tash-khasu  fiihil-‘absaar. 43.  Muhti-‘iina  muqni-‘ii  ru-‘uusihim  laa  yartaddu  ‘ilay-him  tar-fuhum.  Wa  ‘af-‘idatu-hum  hawaaa’.

   

Commentary

Tash-khasu – (will gaze), it aims that on the Day of Resurrection, the eyes of the wicked people will stare, which will not be able to be closed.

Muhti-‘iina – (their running condition), it is the plural subject from the word ‘ah-taa-‘un, which has been derived from ha-ta-‘a. Ha-ta-‘a means “running fast”. ‘Ah-taa-‘un means “running fast in terror”.

Muqni-‘ii – (upraised), actually this word is muqni-‘iin. However, due to annexing, the last “n” has been removed. It has come out from qana-‘a. qanuu’ means “to rise up”. ‘Iqnaa’ means “to raise up”.

It is commanded that the disbelievers of Allah Almighty should consider thoughtfully that they have been given a respite in the world, so that they should know their Lord and turn towards Him. Their condition, on the Day of Resurrection, will be such that they will come hurrying on in fear. Their heads will be upraised. Their eyes will remain staring continuously, which will not be able to be closed or turned to down, right or left. Their hearts will be uneasy with terror.   

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/fjeXmhNyL7k

A collective Prayer - Quran Chapter 14 – 40 & 41 (Pt-13, Stg-3) (L-1644) - درس قرآن

Quran Chapter 14 – 40 & 41 (Pt-13, Stg-3) (L-1644) - درس قرآن

A collective Prayer

Surah ‘Ibraahiim (Abraham) - 14

‘A-‘uu-zu  Billaahi minash-Shay-taanir- Rajiim.
(I seek refuge in God from Satan the outcast.)

Bis-Millaahir-Rah-maanir-Rahiim.
(In the name of God, the Beneficent, the Merciful.)

رَبِّ ٱجْعَلْنِى مُقِيمَ ٱلصَّلَوٰةِ وَمِن ذُرِّيَّتِى رَبَّنَا وَتَقَبَّلْ دُعَآءِ 40  

رَبَّنَا ٱغْفِرْ لِى وَلِوَٰلِدَىَّ وَلِلْمُؤْمِنِينَ يَوْمَ يَقُومُ ٱلْحِسَابُ 41

40.  My Lord! Make me to establish worship, and some of my posterity (also); our Lord! And accept my Prayer. 41.  Our Lord! Forgive me and my parents and Believers on the Day when the account is cast.

40.  Rabbij-‘alnii  muqii-mas-Salaati  wa  min  zur-riyyatii.  Rabbanaa  wa  taqabbal  Du-‘aaa’. 41.  Rabba-nagfirlii  wa  li-waali-dayya  wa  lil-Mu’-mi-niina  Yawma  yaquu-mul-Hisaab.  (Section 6)

   

Commentary

Prophet Abraham (peace be upon him) expresses gratitude on previous favors of Allah Almighty. He says: It is bestowal of Allah Almighty that while I was an old man, He gave me two sons, Ishmael and Isaac (peace be upon them). He deserves thankfulness and praise. Therefore, I say sincerely that the Owner of excellences and good attributes is only Allah Almighty. The person who said “’Al-Hamdu-Lillaah” by his tongue remembering His favors, he thanked for that favor, and his name will be registered in the list of those who thanked God Almighty. Then after remembering the unusual favor, he (peace be upon him) asks more favors by this means.

He (peace be upon him) prays: Our Lord! While You gave the Bounty as much that it cannot be reckoned, so; make Your servant (me) able to establish prayers according to the times prescribed by You, and like this, make also some people of my posterity who should continue establishing worship timely. O Lord of our all! Forgive sins of me, my parents and all Believers, and disgrace us not due to our sins on the Day of Reckoning i.e. the Day of Resurrection.   

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/rel8jZPEqkg

To be thankful to God - Quran Chapter 14 – 39 (Pt-13, Stg-3) (L-1643) - درس قرآن

Quran Chapter 14 – 39 (Pt-13, Stg-3) (L-1643) - درس قرآن

To be thankful to God

Surah ‘Ibraahiim (Abraham) - 14

‘A-‘uu-zu  Billaahi minash-Shay-taanir- Rajiim.
(I seek refuge in God from Satan the outcast.)

Bis-Millaahir-Rah-maanir-Rahiim.
(In the name of God, the Beneficent, the Merciful.)

ٱلْحَمْدُ لِلَّهِ ٱلَّذِى وَهَبَ لِى عَلَى ٱلْكِبَرِ إِسْمَٰعِيلَ وَإِسْحَٰقَ إِنَّ رَبِّىلَسَمِيعُ ٱلدُّعَآءِ 39

39.  Praise be to Allah Who hath given me, in my old age, Ishmael and Isaac! Lo! My Lord is indeed the Hearer of Prayer.

39.  ‘Al-Hamdu  Lillaahil-lazii  wahaba  lii  ‘alal-kibari  ‘Ismaa-‘iila  wa  ‘Is-haaq.  ‘Inna  Rab-bii  la-Samii-‘ud-Du-‘aaa’.

   

Commentary

Messenger Abraham (peace be upon him) is busy in supplications before The Lord. He remembered his Lord’s (Allah’s) those particular favors which He graced upon him (peace be upon him). He (peace be upon him) remembers them and says: If I do not pray from You then from whom I should? Certainly; You hear the prayers and fulfill requirements of the people. I had been old and did not have any child. I prayed from You that I should not be left childless. You heard my supplication and during my old age, You gave – not only one but two sons, named Ishmael and Isaac (peace be upon them).

Then there was no doubt that indeed You hear prayers of Your servants and grant them. Therefore, I have produced myself in Your Court, and pray to make this township blessed. Land of this region does not produce any crop. While irrespective of apparent causes, You bestowed son like Isaac (peace be upon him) to me, the old man, whose wife is also old, then it is not difficult for You to provide fruits for food of inhabitants of this barren and droughty land, and guide them to be thankful to You.

It seems after reciting these prayers of Prophet Abraham (peace be upon him) that it is also one elegance out of prayer’s respects that by remembering previous favors, one should be thankful, and having regard for those kindness, one should ask about more favors.      

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/-hnS13u8bKo

God knows which we hide and which we proclaim - Quran Chapter 14 – 38 (Pt-13, Stg-3) (L-1642) - درس قرآن

Quran Chapter 14 – 38 (Pt-13, Stg-3) (L-1642) - درس قرآن

God knows which we hide and which we proclaim

Surah ‘Ibraahiim (Abraham) - 14

‘A-‘uu-zu  Billaahi minash-Shay-taanir- Rajiim.
(I seek refuge in God from Satan the outcast.)

Bis-Millaahir-Rah-maanir-Rahiim.
(In the name of God, the Beneficent, the Merciful.)

رَبَّنَآ إِنَّكَ تَعْلَمُمَا نُخْفِى وَمَا نُعْلِنُ وَمَا يَخْفَىٰ عَلَى ٱللَّهِ مِن شَىْءٍ فِى ٱلْأَرْضِ وَلَا فِى ٱلسَّمَآءِ 38

38.  Our Lord! Lo! Thou knowest that which we hide and that which we proclaim. And nothing in the earth or in the heaven is hidden from Allah.

38.  Rabba-naaa  ‘innaKa ta’-lamu  maa  nukh-fii  wa  maa  nu’-lin.  Wa  maa  yakhfaa  ‘alAllaahi  min-  shay-‘in  fil-‘arzi  wa  laa  fis-samaaa’.

   

Commentary

Prophet Abraham (peace be upon him) was representing recently (in the previous verse) before Allah Almighty that He (peace be upon him) brought His son and wife; and colonized them in barren jungle near His house Ka’-bah. He (peace be upon him) liked nearness of “The Square Building” (Ka’-bah) because by this, it would be easy for them to establish the custom of regular worship.

He (peace be upon him) prayed: O Allah! Incline the hearts of some people that they may yearn toward my people, provide them with abundant fruits and guide them so that they may be Your thankful servants. Then, Abraham (peace be upon him) supplicated earnestly: I am not repeating these applications before You for the purpose that You don’t know. Reason of my prayer is that I should remember Your favors and honors.

After that Abraham (peace be upon him) entreated more: it is greatest blessing on me that You bestowed me dignity of admitting at Your Court. You know more than me the same matters. But You have been hearing attentively the supplications of mankind for their desire of pleasing. You are well Aware of secrets which we hide and matters which we proclaim. Not only this, but nothing is hidden from You (Allah Almighty); whether that is in the heaven or in the earth. It is only a form of granting taste of prayers to Your servants, which You have given to them with Your countless Bounty.     

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/UpMsbnpheGo

Success in life - Quran Chapter 14 – 37 (Pt-13, Stg-3) (L-1641) - درس قرآن

Quran Chapter 14 – 37 (Pt-13, Stg-3) (L-1641) - درس قرآن

Success in life

Surah ‘Ibraahiim (Abraham) - 14

‘A-‘uu-zu  Billaahi minash-Shay-taanir- Rajiim.
(I seek refuge in God from Satan the outcast.)

Bis-Millaahir-Rah-maanir-Rahiim.
(In the name of God, the Beneficent, the Merciful.)

رَّبَّنَآ إِنِّىٓ أَسْكَنتُ مِن ذُرِّيَّتِى بِوَادٍ غَيْرِ ذِى زَرْعٍعِندَ بَيْتِكَ ٱلْمُحَرَّمِ رَبَّنَا لِيُقِيمُوا۟ ٱلصَّلَوٰةَ فَٱجْعَلْ أَفْـِٔدَةً مِّنَ ٱلنَّاسِ تَهْوِىٓ إِلَيْهِمْ وَٱرْزُقْهُم مِّنَ ٱلثَّمَرَٰتِ لَعَلَّهُمْ يَشْكُرُونَ 37

37.  Our Lord: Lo! I have settled some of my posterity in an uncultivable valley near unto Thy Holy House, our Lord! That they may establish worship; so incline some hearts of men that they may yearn toward them, and provide them with fruits in order that they may be thankful.

37.  Rabba-naaa  ‘inniii  ‘as-kan-tu  min-  zur-riyyattii  bi-waadin  gayri  zi  zar-‘in  ‘inda  Bay-tiKal-Muharrami,  Rabbanaa  liyu-qiimus-Salaata  faj-‘al  ‘af-‘ida-tam-  minan-naasi  tahwiii  ‘ilay-him  wAr-zuqhum- minas- sama-raati  la-‘allahum  yash-kuruun.

   

Commentary

By the Commandment of Allah Almighty, Prophet Abraham (peace be upon him) carried his son Ishmael (peace be upon him) along with his mother Hajrah (May Allah be pleased with her) unto Faran Valley and left them in a barren field. At that time, He (peace be upon him) made mention of that incident before Allah Almighty in his supplication and said: Our Lord! I had left behind my wife and son in desert area at that place which was near to Your Sacred House Ka’-bah (The Square Building), for the purpose that they should promote Your Holy Name at the Sacred Place and establish the order of offering prayers for You. Our Lord! Incline the hearts of some people unto them and arrange to provide them fruits for food, so that they may be Your thankful servants.

Abraham (peace be upon him) used to come at that place from Syria again and again for knowing about the condition of the members of His family. He (peace be upon him) saw that Allah Almighty has caused to spring up a Fountain of water named Zamzam, Tribe of Jarham has reached and inhabited there. Ishmael (peace be upon him) has been married among them. Ka’-bah, which they both had constructed collectively; has become a Place of Pilgrimage for the mankind. Fruits of all kinds reach there from all around in abundance.

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/dsFPatpXEuY

Those who are led astray - Quran Chapter 14 – 36 (Pt-13, Stg-3) (L-1640) - درس قرآن

Quran Chapter 14 – 36 (Pt-13, Stg-3) (L-1640) - درس قرآن

Those who are led astray

Surah ‘Ibraahiim (Abraham) - 14

‘A-‘uu-zu  Billaahi minash-Shay-taanir- Rajiim.
(I seek refuge in God from Satan the outcast.)

Bis-Millaahir-Rah-maanir-Rahiim.
(In the name of God, the Beneficent, the Merciful.)

رَبِّ إِنَّهُنَّ أَضْلَلْنَ كَثِيرًا مِّنَ ٱلنَّاسِ فَمَن تَبِعَنِى فَإِنَّهُۥ مِنِّى وَمَنْ عَصَانِى فَإِنَّكَ غَفُورٌ رَّحِيمٌ 36

36.  My Lord! Lo! They have led many of mankind astray. So whoso followeth me, he verily is of me. And whoso disobeyeth me – still Thou art Forgiving, Merciful.

36.  Rabbi-  ‘inna-hunna  ‘az-lal-na  kasiiram-minan-naas.  Fa-man-tabi-‘anii  fa-‘innahuu  minnii.  Wa  man  ‘asaa-nii  fa-‘innaKa  Gafuurur-Rahiim.

   

Commentary

When at the last time, Messenger Abraham (peace be upon him) came to City of Makkah to see his son Prophet Ishmael (peace be upon him), where during his previous visit, Father and Son (both) (peace be upon them) built Ka’-bah (The House of God at Makkah), then Abraham (peace be upon him) prayed: My Lord! Make safe this City and preserve me and my sons from serving idols.

During the early age, Abraham (peace be upon him) came in the grip of idol-worshipping in His native country, particularly at His home. He (peace be upon him) passed many years opposing and facing idolaters. At last, He (peace be upon him) flew from His native land Iraq under compulsion to Syria. He (peace be upon him) describes about the same bitter experience in His supplication and says: O Allah! I have seen that how much these idols have led many people astray from the Straight Path. These idols do not have any power, but their worshippers have beguiled in such a way that many good people are entangled in the misfortune of idol-worshipping. O our Lord! Save us from it. I have warned my children radically and caused to understand My descendants that “If you will follow Me then you are of Me, otherwise “unto you your religion and unto me my religion”.        

My Lord! Those are not of me who turned away from my Path, they went astray. Now there affair is with You. You are Sovereign and Lord of all of them. Your Attribute is Forgiving, 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/QkDjCbLFPtQ

Prayer of Abraham - Quran Chapter 14 – 35 (Pt-13, Stg-3) (L-1639) - درس قرآن

Quran Chapter 14 – 35 (Pt-13, Stg-3) (L-1639) - درس قرآن

Prayer of Abraham

Surah ‘Ibraahiim (Abraham) - 14

‘A-‘uu-zu  Billaahi minash-Shay-taanir- Rajiim.
(I seek refuge in God from Satan the outcast.)

Bis-Millaahir-Rah-maanir-Rahiim.
(In the name of God, the Beneficent, the Merciful.)

وَإِذْ قَالَ إِبْرَٰهِيمُ رَبِّ ٱجْعَلْ هَٰذَا ٱلْبَلَدَ ءَامِنًا وَٱجْنُبْنِى وَبَنِىَّ أَن نَّعْبُدَ ٱلْأَصْنَامَ 35

35.  And when Abraham said: My Lord! Make safe this City and preserve me and my sons from serving idols.

(Section 6) 35.  Wa  ‘iz  qaala  ‘Ibraa-hiimu  Rabbij-‘al  haazal-Balada  ‘aa-minanw-waj-nubnii  wa  ba-niy-ya  ‘an-na’-budal-‘asnaam.

   

Commentary

The Quraish of Makkah used to say: idol-worship is religion of our forefathers. By the fortune of it, we are masters of Ka’-bah (The Square Building, The House of Allah at Makkah). In this verse, it has been exposed to view their such plea, and it is commanded: In fact, you are children of Abraham (peace be upon him). He brought his son Ishmael (peace be upon them) along with his mother “Agar (Hajra – May Allah be pleased with her), settled them in the wilderness of Arab and returned. Allah Almighty caused to spring up a fountain of water named “Zamzam” in that wilderness. One tribe of Arab named Jirham was passing through that place. Meanwhile, they saw abundant water and began to live there. In short, Allah Almighty arranged for living of Ishmael (peace be upon him) and his mother (May Allah be pleased with her) and they were provided all necessary goods.

In this Section, it is being informed to the Quraish: Your most glorious grandfather Abraham (peace be upon him) departed supplicating for you: “My Lord! Make safe this City and preserve me and my sons from serving idols”. Listen to his last prayer and be ashamed that you are children of such person, who believed in one God and who was His chosen Servant. Even then you are worshippers of idols.

During his entire worldly life, he (peace be upon him) did not turn his attention to any other save Allah Almighty. It was the reason that he was called Haniif (The Upright) and he was not of the idolaters. His fortunate descendants are only those people who saved themselves from serving idols. You people, being His children, worship idols. It means that you are His undutiful successors. When at the last time He met His son Ishmael (peace be upon him), His first supplication was: My Lord! Make this City a place of peace and safety; and as You preserved me by Your mercy from serving idols, save also my children from this misfortune.    

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/ef9Xx0qhEDk