Idols cannot stop a fly - Quran Chapter 22 – 73b (Pt-17, Stg-4) (L-2137) درس قرآن

Quran Chapter 22 – 73b (Pt-17, Stg-4) (L-2137) درس قرآن

Idols cannot stop a fly

Chapter “Hajj” – (The Pilgrimage) - 22

‘A-‘uu-zu  Billaahi minash-Shay-taanir- Rajiim.

 (I seek refuge in Allaah from Satan the outcast)

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

يَٰٓأَيُّهَا ٱلنَّاسُ ضُرِبَ مَثَلٌ فَٱسْتَمِعُوا۟ لَهُۥٓ إِنَّ ٱلَّذِينَ تَدْعُونَ مِن دُونِ ٱللَّهِ لَنيَخْلُقُوا۟ ذُبَابًا وَلَوِ ٱجْتَمَعُوا۟ لَهُۥ وَإِن يَسْلُبْهُمُ ٱلذُّبَابُ شَيْـًٔا لَّا يَسْتَنقِذُوهُ مِنْهُ ضَعُفَ ٱلطَّالِبُ وَٱلْمَطْلُوبُ 73  

73b.  And if the fly were to snatch away something from them, they cannot rescue it from it. So weak are (both) the seeker and the sought!

73b.  Wa  ‘iny-yaslub-humuz-zubaabu  shay-‘al-laa  yastan-qizuuhu  minh.  Za-‘ufat-taalibu  wal-mat-luub.

Commentary

Laa  yastan-qizuu – (they cannot rescue). Actually this word is laa  yastan-qizuuna, which has been abbreviated due to the word “‘in”. Origin of this word is naqzun which means “to leave”. ‘Istinqaazun means “to recue”.

Due to misleading/ instructing by someone or inside weaknesses, the mankind commits some such works that if he had used his sense, he would not have gone near them. Not only this but behind this work, sometimes he becomes as much mad that warners are tired by causing to understand them, but they do not withdraw from it. Allaah Almighty commands to His Messengers (peace be upon them): You should cause to know them continuously. Perhaps any of them accept the Truth and he is relieved from distress.

One neglectful work from those works is; adoring the idols. If the mankind will use his sense correctly, he will understand it immediately that it is a useless work.

It was narrated earlier: Think for awhile! Neither these idols are useful for themselves and nor for any other. Even these cannot produce a fly, which is very little animal. It has been described in this verse: If the fly were to snatch away or eat something from their religious offerings, they cannot rescue it from it. They are unable to think that a fly is a weak animal. If a person sets his hand in motion, it dies at the spot. Moreover, one should think that if the worshiped (idols) are so weak, then what will be condition of their worshipers?

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/Yn9HZWRlkhc

Matter of paying heed - Quran Chapter 22 – 73a (Pt-17, Stg-4) (L-2136) درس قرآن

Quran Chapter 22 – 73a (Pt-17, Stg-4) (L-2136) درس قرآن

Matter of paying heed

Chapter “Hajj” – (The Pilgrimage) - 22

‘A-‘uu-zu  Billaahi minash-Shay-taanir- Rajiim.

 (I seek refuge in Allaah from Satan the outcast)

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

يَٰٓأَيُّهَا ٱلنَّاسُ ضُرِبَ مَثَلٌ فَٱسْتَمِعُوا۟ لَهُۥٓ إِنَّ ٱلَّذِينَ تَدْعُونَ مِن دُونِ ٱللَّهِ لَنيَخْلُقُوا۟ ذُبَابًا وَلَوِ ٱجْتَمَعُوا۟ لَهُۥ وَإِن يَسْلُبْهُمُ ٱلذُّبَابُ شَيْـًٔا لَّا يَسْتَنقِذُوهُ مِنْهُ ضَعُفَ ٱلطَّالِبُ وَٱلْمَطْلُوبُ 73  

73a.  O mankind! A similitude is coined, so pay ye heed to it: Lo! Those on whom ye call beside Allah cannot create a fly though they combine together for the purpose.

73a.  Yaaa-‘ayyu-hannaasu  zuriba  masalun  fastami-‘uu  lah.  ‘Innal-laziina  tad-‘uuna  min-  duuNillaahi  lany-yakh-luquu  zubaa-banw-wa  lawijtama-‘uu  lah.

Commentary

In reality, there were many good qualities in the inhabitants of Arab, but it had become their habit that they used to adore the idols. It was the reason that their entire good qualities were faded before idol-worshiping. It was plenty that they had in their hearts regard for good habits but evil deeds were disagreeable to them. They used to praise the mutual sympathy, generosity, bravery, hospitality and looking after the poor people. That person was honored by them who used to perform above mentioned works.

When Holy Qur’an also praised the good manners, they were glad, and by looking Muhammad (grace, glory, blessings and peace be upon him) adorned with good manners, they got ready to give him respect and honor. But when they were warned that they should not worship idols, because adoring them is against the dignity of high-minded people, then they were enraged; as much that it became difficult to conciliate them. After all they were caused to understand the fact concerning the idols.

It was said to them: You should pay heed to it that these idols have been fabricated by your own hands. Allaah Almighty created the entire universe by an astonishing glory, but the idols don’t know even how to create a fly, which is a very contemptible thing. Not only can’t the idols create it but none other than Allaah Almighty can create any living thing though the entire people of the world combine together for this purpose. They all will be unsuccessful.

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/83MKt8G6QL0

The Fire of the Hell - Quran Chapter 22 – 72b (Pt-17, Stg-4) (L-2135) درس قرآن

Quran Chapter 22 – 72b (Pt-17, Stg-4) (L-2135) درس قرآن

The Fire of the Hell

Chapter “Hajj” – (The Pilgrimage) - 22

‘A-‘uu-zu  Billaahi minash-Shay-taanir- Rajiim.

 (I seek refuge in Allaah from Satan the outcast)

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

وَإِذَا تُتْلَىٰ عَلَيْهِمْ ءَايَٰتُنَا بَيِّنَٰتٍ تَعْرِفُ فِى وُجُوهِ ٱلَّذِينَ كَفَرُوا۟ ٱلْمُنكَرَ يَكَادُونَ يَسْطُونَبِٱلَّذِينَ يَتْلُونَ عَلَيْهِمْ ءَايَٰتِنَا قُلْ أَفَأُنَبِّئُكُم بِشَرٍّ مِّن ذَٰلِكُمُ ٱلنَّارُ وَعَدَهَا ٱللَّهُ ٱلَّذِينَ كَفَرُوا۟ وَبِئْسَ ٱلْمَصِيرُ 72  

72b.  Say: Shall I proclaim unto you worse than that? The Fire! Allah hath promised it for those who disbelieve. And a hapless journey’s end!

72b.  Qul  ‘afa-‘u-nabbi-‘ukum  bi-sharrim-min  zaalikum.  ‘An-Naar.  Wa-‘a-da-hAllaahul-laziina  kafaruu.  Wa  bi’-sal-  masiir. (Section 9)

Commentary

It was commanded previously that when these idolaters hear the Revelations of Holy Qur’an, they are troubled in mind and become mad completely in the rage. It seems that they will begin to beat now to the person who recites the Revelations.

It has been commanded in this verse: Say O Muhammad (grace, glory, blessings and peace be upon him) to these people: Which you are feeling yourselves in vexation by hearing the Revelations of Holy Qur’an, worse burning than it will be by another thing. I explain before you if you ask! You are feeling pain at this time because your passions have been connected with immoral and good-for-nothing matters. If you turn your thoughts away from such matters, then your entire confusions and anxieties will scamper off immediately. But if you did not give up these useless matters, then as true and clear Revelations of Qur’an have been troubling in your mind at this time, worse than it; that thing will burn you in punishment of your wicked deeds, which I wish to describe. Listen to me! That thing is “the Fire of the Hell”.

It is a strong promise of Allaah Almighty that the Fire of the Hell will be appointed on those people who do not desire to hear true Revelations of Holy Qur’an in this world. And they are displeased with the person who causes to hear them the commandments mentioned in Holy Qur’an. Hear also after it that the worst abode in the life after death will be “the Hell”. Your enmity with Holy Qur’an will carry and cast you into it. Therefore you should use your sense correctly. Why have you been planting thorns in favor of yourselves?

Behold! You have a good chance at this time to save yourselves. If you will not be careless, then you will see that how the Revelations of Holy Qur’an quench your hearts in the world, and how easily you can escape from the Hell on the Doomsday.

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/K8t4gxsHCcA 

The denial in the faces - Quran Chapter 22 – 72a (Pt-17, Stg-4) (L-2134) درس قرآن

Quran Chapter 22 – 72a (Pt-17, Stg-4) (L-2134) درس قرآن

The denial in the faces

Chapter “Hajj” – (The Pilgrimage) - 22

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

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

وَإِذَا تُتْلَىٰ عَلَيْهِمْ ءَايَٰتُنَا بَيِّنَٰتٍ تَعْرِفُ فِى وُجُوهِ ٱلَّذِينَ كَفَرُوا۟ ٱلْمُنكَرَ يَكَادُونَ يَسْطُونَبِٱلَّذِينَ يَتْلُونَ عَلَيْهِمْ ءَايَٰتِنَا قُلْ أَفَأُنَبِّئُكُم بِشَرٍّ مِّن ذَٰلِكُمُ ٱلنَّارُ وَعَدَهَا ٱللَّهُ ٱلَّذِينَ كَفَرُوا۟ وَبِئْسَ ٱلْمَصِيرُ 72  

72a.  And when Our Revelations are recited unto them, thou knowest the denial in the faces of those who disbelieve; they all but attack those who recite Our Revelations unto them.

72a.  Wa  ‘izaa  tutlaa  ‘alayhim  ‘AayaatuNaa  Bayyinaatin-  ta’-rifu  fii  wujuuhil-laziina  kafarul-munkar.  Yakaaduuna  yas-tuuna  billaziina  yatluuna  ‘alayhim  ‘AayaatiNaa.

Commentary

‘Al-munkar – (the denial, bad sign), it is past participle from the word “’inkaar”, which has passed in Surah Tawbah. It aims “displeasure, effects of wrath, worse matter”.

Yas-tuuna – (they attack), origin of this word is sat-wun which means “to attack”, that is to say, they become angry as it seems that they will begin to beat.

When any matter takes one’s heart, then he does not like to hear against it whether that is right or wrong. And he rages upon that person who says against that what is in his heart. It seems from his face-reading that he is about to beat. The same condition was of the idolaters of Makkah. They were out of opposition that they would never give up the traditions and ways of adoration, which their forefathers had introduced. They were caused to hear the Revelations mentioned in Holy Qur’an, in which there were open teachings concerning Oneness of God Almighty and reproof on adoring the idols.

It is commanded: Revelations of Holy Qur’an are recited before them; they begin to winkle their brows in displeasure and make their faces. Moreover, if someone recites continuously Holy Qur’an before them, then they foam with fury due to anger and their faces become red. It looks that they will attack those who have been reciting the Revelations. And it seems that they have been feeling strict pain internally.

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/OD4Uz5K6jws

Worshiping any other instead of Allah - Quran Chapter 22 – 71 (Pt-17, Stg-4) (L-2133) درس قرآن

Quran Chapter 22 – 71 (Pt-17, Stg-4) (L-2133) درس قرآن

Worshiping any other instead of Allah

Chapter “Hajj” – (The Pilgrimage) - 22

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

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

وَيَعْبُدُونَ مِن دُونِ ٱللَّهِ مَا لَمْ يُنَزِّلْ بِهِۦ سُلْطَٰنًا وَمَا لَيْسَ لَهُم بِهِۦ عِلْمٌ وَمَا لِلظَّٰلِمِينَ مِن نَّصِيرٍ 71  

71.  And they worship instead of Allah that for which He hath sent down no warrant, and that whereof they have no knowledge. And for evildoers there is no helper.

71.  Wa  ya’-buduuna  min-  duuNillaahi  maa  lam  yunazzil  biHii  sultaananw-wa  maa  laysa  lahum-  bihii  ‘ilm.  Wa  maa  liz-zaalimiina  min-nasiir.

Commentary

Sultaanun – (warrant), this is an origin from sa-la-ta. Sultan means “power, hold, argument, and proof”. Here it aims “proof”.

 It is commanded: Existence of the universe and its wonderful management have been witnessing over the Existence of Allaah Almighty and the Belief in His Oneness. If the mankind does reflect, he will come to know that everything which exists in the world, has been putting in order and that does not cross the limit of the Established Law. Place and function, origin and end of everything is known to its Creator.

He is, Who has fixed the length of everything’s time, in which it shows its bloom and then at last it departs. For the mankind, this Law has also been determined that after departing from the worldly life, his entire worldly deeds will be examined, and he will be retaliated according to his deeds. These all matters have been describing that only Allaah Almighty is Who can be God of the mankind, Who is actual Lord and Emperor of the entire worlds.

It is unknown that by leaving such Worshiped; about Whose Existence; everything of the world has been witnessing, why the mankind adores such things; concerning which nothing of the world gives any evidence that it can be God, and bowing before which is against the dignity and magnificence of the mankind? As much the knowledge of the mankind will increase, so much he will come to know gradually that worshiping any other that Allaah Almighty is a great injustice. The person, who has been doing so, has been doing wrong. Like this, having belief in Allaah Almighty, ascribing plurality to Him in His Nature or Epithets is also a great transgression.

Remember it that your all self-fabricated gods will be useless when you will stand in need of any help. Every mankind will be presented before Allaah Almighty and nothing will be able to save them from His Wrath.

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/hwsNVLh43Ug