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Sunday, 24 July 2016

Strong Believers wait for difficult occasions

Lesson # 1088 from Holy Qur-’aan

Strong Believers wait for difficult occasions

Surah ‘TAWBAH or BARAAA-‘AH (REPENTANCE) – Chapter – 9)

Stage – 2, Verse – 44 of 129, Section – 7 of 16 (Part – 10)

BisMIllaahir-Rahmaanir-Rahiim

In the name of God, the Beneficent, the Merciful

44. Those who believe in Allah and the Last Day ask no leave of thee lest they should strive with their wealth and their lives. And Allah is Aware of those who keep their duty (unto Him).

44. Laa yas-ta’-zinu-kal-laziina yu’-minuuna Billaahi wa- Yawmil- ‘Aakhiri ‘any-yujaahiduu bi-‘amwaa-lihim wa ‘anfu-sihim. WAllaahu ‘Aliimum- bil- Muttaqiin.

Lesson

It was told to the Messenger of God Almighty (grace, glory, blessings and peace be upon Him) in the previous verse that these people who pretend, come unto you running, they desire to show you only apparently that they are very obedient and servants of you, and obey properly your every command without dispute. In fact, they are cunning. They have determined that they will never partake in this Battle (the Battle of Tabuuk). But by bringing forward excuses for pretense, they want from you to leave them, so that they should not be humiliated by the people. Demanding leave in such situation is not work of true people and believers. Strong Believers wait for such occasions, so that they may be successful before Glorious and Almighty God by performing attentively and deserve rewards and dignities on the Day of Resurrection.

Seeking excuses and requesting that they should be left behind before moving for Jihad is a token of first class faithlessness, because the Belief does not grant permission for it that, for being saved from the Command of Allah Almighty, one seek excuses. In this verse, the same condition has been explained.

It is commanded that those people who believe in God Almighty and in the Day of Resurrection, they do love their lives and wealth never more than obeying the Commands of Allah Almighty. They use to wait that when such occasion comes and they sacrifice their lives and wealth in the Way of God Almighty.

It is the sign of Belief in Allah Almighty and in the Day of Resurrection that one should think only about the pleasure of Allah Almighty; leaving everything. And he should not consider it difficult to give up ease and comfort of the world for the sake of rest and peace of the Day of Resurrection. All of us should observe the condition of our Beliefs every time in accordance with this standard.

If we long for the pleasures of this world and do not emphasize the Day of Resurrection, then according to this verse, there is a fault in our Belief. We are not satisfied with God Almighty and His Promises. We love more the money and the splendor of this world. Our Lord! Save us from such thinking.

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)

Saturday, 23 July 2016

Muslims should understand the tricks of Hypocrites

Lesson # 1087 from Holy Qur-’aan

Muslims should understand the tricks of Hypocrites

Surah ‘TAWBAH or BARAAA-‘AH (REPENTANCE) – Chapter – 9)

Stage – 2, Verse – 43 of 129, Section – 7 of 16 (Part – 10)

BisMIllaahir-Rahmaanir-Rahiim

In the name of God, the Beneficent, the Merciful

43. Allah forgive thee (O Muhammad)! Wherefor didst thou grant them leave ere those who told the truth were manifest to thee and thou didst know the liars?

43. ‘AfAllaahu ‘ank. Lima ‘a-zinta lahum hattaa yata-bayyana lakal-laziina sadaquu wa ta’-lamal-kaazibiin.

Lesson

‘Afaa – (forgive), this word is from ‘afawun, ‘afawun means “to forgive”. But when talking with one another, the people use this word for supplication in favor of every other person, at that time, it is meant as “kindness and mercy. The meanings of “God forgive you” are taken in the same sense, which is of “God bless you”. Here, ‘AfAllaahu ‘ank has been used in the same way as we say usually in our conversion YarhamukAllaah or RahimakAllaah to everyone.

It was described in the previous verses that some people whose beliefs are incorrect, they participate in easy tasks fondly, in which, with a little work, they hope that they would obtain much wealth. But they desert their companions in passing through the difficult paths and undergoing hard labors. In this verse, the circumstances of such Hypocrites have been explained.

It is commanded that these cunning people have decided that they would not partake in the Battle of Tabuuk. But they desire to show that they are not participating, by taking permission from You {O Muhammad (grace, glory, blessings and peace be upon Him)}, based on any strong excuse. You grant them permission considering that they are speaking the truth. God Almighty forgive you. They would not have participated if you had not granted them permission. However, it was beneficial if you had not permitted them, so that their secret would have been betrayed, and they were proved as disobedient and liars. And they could never get themselves counted in the true and obedient people. And the Muslims would have known openly that “evading on very little matters is a sign of hypocrisy”.

The Hypocrites used to come unto the Messenger (grace, glory, blessings and peace be upon Him) and say: We would have participated in this Battle but now we are sorry, we cannot participate under such and such situations because of so and so reasons. The Messenger of God Almighty (grace, glory, blessings and peace be upon Him) used to accept their excuses, considering that it is equal if they participate or otherwise, and used to grant them leave to stay at home.

It has been described in this verse that “If you had not granted them permission then it would be distinguished between the liars and the true. There is no reproof in it, but the aim is to disclose in courteous words, the inner wickedness of the Hypocrites, with which the Hypocrites may also understand that their trick has not been hidden. The entire people know them due to their wicked deeds.

Friday, 22 July 2016

Long distance and difficult circumstances

Lesson # 1086 from Holy Qur-’aan

Long distance and difficult circumstances

Surah ‘TAWBAH or BARAAA-‘AH (REPENTANCE) – Chapter – 9)

Stage – 2, Verse – 42 of 129, Section – 6 of 16 (Part – 10)

BisMIllaahir-Rahmaanir-Rahiim

In the name of God, the Beneficent, the Merciful

42. Had it been a near adventure and an easy journey they had followed thee, but the distance seemed too far for them. And will they swear by Allah (saying): If we had been able we would surely have set out with you. They destroy their souls, and Allah knoweth that they verily are liars.

42. Law kaana ‘arazan- qarii-banw-wa safaran- qaasidal-lattaba-‘uuka wa laakim-ba-‘udat ‘alay-himush-shuqqah. Wa sayahli-fuuna BIllaahi la-wista-ta’-naa la-kharajnaa ma-‘akum. Yuhli-kuuna ‘anfusa-hum. WAllaahu ya’-lamu ‘innahum la-kaazibuun.

Lesson

‘Araza – (an adventure, spoils of war), this word has been used earlier. ‘Araza means every kind of goods and wealth etc. Here it aims the spoils of the Battle.

Qaasidan – (easy, comfortable, light), this word is a subject from the word qasadun. Qasadun is middle and straight path, central condition; which is pure from inflation and deflation. Qaasid means “that individual who goes straight, a thing or condition in which; there is no pain or distress. Here it aims the same. From the same; a word ‘iqtasaad has come out which means “balanced path, in which; moderate condition is kept in view. Qasad means drawing attention toward a side also, as well as the individual who draws his attention too. Qaasid is used for the word
a courier or messenger” also.

Shuqqatun – (space of a journey), ruggedly detour, distance between two things. It is a noun which has been made from shaqq. Shaqqun means “to break, to make two pieces by amputating”. A word shaqaaq has been derived from it also which means “the dispute among the people themselves”. This word has come in Surah Al-Baqarah too, in the same appropriateness; the distance between two things is called shuqqah.

Command of preparation for the Battle of Tabuuk was such hard trial, in which; it was very difficult to pass; for those people whose belief was weak. It is commanded that if they had hope that after a little distance; they would be able to obtain the spoils of war and the journey was without difficulties and hardships, then they would have gone along with you happily. But due to adopting so long distance, their life comes out. Certainly, they will pretend, so that they should not be included in the journey of war. Some of them will swear before your departure and some after your returning that they had to go with you, but there were some such necessary works to do that they could not partake in the journey.

With these actions they have been going to make their own loss. They will be ruined in this world as well as on the Day of Resurrection. God Almighty knows very well that they are liars.

Thursday, 21 July 2016

Strive with your wealth and lives in the Way of God

Lesson # 1085 from Holy Qur-’aan

Strive with your wealth and lives in the Way of God

Surah ‘TAWBAH or BARAAA-‘AH (REPENTANCE) – Chapter – 9)

Stage – 2, Verse – 41 of 129, Section – 6 of 16 (Part – 10)

BisMIllaahir-Rahmaanir-Rahiim

In the name of God, the Beneficent, the Merciful

41. Go forth, light-armed and heavy-armed, and strive with your wealth and your lives in the Way of Allah! That is best for you if ye but know.

41. ‘Infiruu khifaafanw-wa siqaa-lanw-wa jaahiduu bi-‘amwaa-likum wa ‘anfu-sikum fii Sabii-LIllaah. Zaalikum khayrul-lakum ‘in- kuntum ta’-lamuun.

Lesson

Khifaafun – (light-armed), this word is plural of khafiif, which has been made from the word khiffatun. Khiffatun means “to be light”. Khafiif is an adjective from it. The light is such person who is not loaded or who has no goods for lifting. Light-armed has the same meaning here.

Siqaalun – (heavy, burdened), it is plural of saqiil, which is also an adjective and have been derived from saqal. It means “to be loaded” and it is used for a load too. Saqiil is that person who has some luggage to lift.

It was admonished in the previous verse that neither God Almighty is needy of you and nor of your help. He takes work from you for the purpose that your degrees may be increased and give you gifts and rewards after examining your obedience. Therefore, if you desire to obtain the happiness of the both Worlds, then it is the time for that purpose.

Get ready for work. If you are ready then hear: What are you being commanded at this time? Do not seek any excuse or pretext in obeying His Command. Join the Army in such condition; in which you are, leaving your homes and families and move up. The same has been explained in this verse.

It is commanded that you should stand up immediately, in which condition you are, whether someone of you is a foot solder or has any horse for riding, rich or poor. One should produce himself to sacrifice; who has nothing to sacrifice, but who has wealth also; he must produce the both i.e. himself and his wealth. No pretext will be accepted at this time.

It is not the time of thinking that the weather is very hot, we have not provisions and goods for fighting, or we have to cut the ripen crops. You must have full trust in your greatest General, Muhammad (grace, glory, blessings and peace be upon Him) and believe that there is much betterment for you in this journey of war.

Ahead, you will know automatically. Although, you cannot estimate at this time that what the Muslims will get in this journey? Apparently it seems that there is only loss and damage in this journey, giving up rest and cold of the house, bearing severity of the hot season, moving fast in the forests being hungry and thirsty, and besides this all loss of crops.

After hearing the above command, the entire Muslims got ready. However, the hypocrites began to evade of various sorts.

Tuesday, 19 July 2016

Support by Allah Almighty with His hosts

Lesson # 1084 from Holy Qur-’aan

Support by Allah Almighty with His hosts

Surah ‘TAWBAH or BARAAA-‘AH (REPENTANCE) – Chapter – 9)

Stage – 2, Verse – 40b of 129, Section – 6 of 16 (Part – 10)

BisMIllaahir-Rahmaanir-Rahiim

In the name of God, the Beneficent, the Merciful

40b. Then Allah caused His peace of reassurance to descend upon him and supported him with hosts ye cannot see, and made the word of those who disbelieved the nethermost. While Allah’s Word it was that became the uppermost. And Allah is Mighty, Wise.

40b. Fa-‘anza-lAllaahu sakii-natahuu ‘alayhi wa ‘ayya-dahuu bi-junuu-dil-lam taraw-haa wa ja-‘ala kalmia-talla-ziina kafarus-suflaa. Wa Kalima- tUllaahi hiyal-‘Ulyaa. WAllaahu ‘Aziizun Hakiim.

Lesson

Allah Almighty commands: We did not call anyone of you for help of Our Messenger (grace, glory, blessings and peace be upon Him) and His Companion (May God be pleased with Him) at that time, but there was no occasion of any mankind’s help. Our Messenger (grace, glory, blessings and peace be upon Him) and His Companion {Abu Bakr (May God be pleased with Him)} both were alone in the Cave (Sawr) and the Infidels were standing at the mouth of the Cave.

Abu Bakr (May God be pleased with Him) was confused that if they looked down; then certainly they would see Them. At that time, God Almighty took work from the spider and a pair of pigeons. The spider wove its web at the mouth of the Cave and the pair of pigeons laid their eggs there. The Infidels inferred by seeing the spider’s web safe and sound and sitting there; a pair of pigeons that if someone would have entered in the Cave; then neither this web would have been remained stable and nor the pair of pigeons could remain sitting satisfactorily in their nest directly over the door of the Cave.

It was apparent help by Allah Almighty, whereas hidden support was that He sent down disguised Armies of the Angels (peace be upon them), which could not be seen by the human being, but they were influencing the heart of the Messenger (grace, glory, blessings and peace be upon Him) and He did not feel any kind of fear.

At the spot, when the Infidels were checking the situation, standing at the Cave’s door, the Messenger (grace, glory, blessings and peace be upon Him) said to His Companion: Grieve not; lo! Allah is with us. Therefore, the heart of His Companion received the affect of His heart and the confusion was over.

The Infidels could not succeed in their bad intentions. Their scheme was failed totally. The plan of God Almighty overcame and that; what He willed; was done. He is very Powerful and knows that when, how and which kind of help will be suitable in which situation. When intelligent Muslims of that time heard these verses, they understood that: Indeed, Allah Almighty has made us means of the prestige of Islam. And it is His great Kindness. If we got ready by gripping our loins to move on His Command, He shall help us in all difficult circumstances. And if we spent in idleness at this time, He has Power to complete His work with His own Omnipotence, but we shall be punished very severely and we shall live of nowhere.

Lesson – 26 The Hypocrites

Lesson – 26

The Hypocrites

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

Stage – 1, Verse – 7 of 286, Section – 1 of 40 (Part - 1)

BisMIllaahir-Rahmaanir-Rahiim

In the name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful

Lesson

Introduction of Surah Al-Baqarah was discussed in Lesson # 13, that like every Movement, three kinds of groups were born, when Islam came:

· Believers – who believed that Islam is a true religion.

· Infidels – who denied and opposed Islam.

· Hypocrites – who apparently accepted but in fact, they did not believe in Islam.

Description in respect of Believers and Infidels has been discussed in the first Section. Now the narration about the third group begins.

The word Munaafiq has come out from nafaqa, literal meaning of which is “to mine”, as wild animals make mines under the ground, so that they may be hidden at the time of necessity and run away through secret passages. In this sense, the Hypocrites are those unlucky people, who accept Islam apparently, but opposite to the Muslims, they behave deceitfully and secretly, and for the enmity; they wait.

When Messenger of God Almighty (grace, glory, blessings and peace be upon Him) immigrated from Makkah and reached Madinah, at that time, the people of Madinah were getting ready to choose a person ofBanu Khazraj Tribe, named Abdullah bin Ubaii bin Salol, as their chieftain of the city. He was very wicked and a manipulative man. On arrival of the Messenger (grace, glory, blessings and peace be upon Him), the matter of his coronation was indefinitely deferred. Every individual of Madinah began to look at the Messenger (grace, glory, blessings and peace be upon Him).

When Abullah observed this condition, he remained silent. He considered the wisdom in it that he should not rise his voice against Islam and the Messenger (grace, glory, blessings and peace be upon Him). Therefore, he announced that he has embraced Islam along with his companions. But internally, they remained in waiting that whenever, in future; they would get any chance, they would give up Islam; and get up against the Messenger (grace, glory, blessings and peace be upon Him).

As the time went by, the influence of Islam expanded; and jealousy increased in the hearts of such people. The fire of enmity exceeded in their hearts. Therefore, whenever they availed, they opposed Islam and deceived the Messenger (grace, glory, blessings and peace be upon Him). This proved that they were domestic enemies in the guise of friends. Notwithstanding; following the Messenger (grace, glory, blessings and peace be upon Him) in the congregational prayers, they opposed Islam always, whenever got any opportunity, and withdrew through pride from the Muslims having ideas of their own. In this connection; there is a famous incident named “Masjid Zaraar”, which was demolished. They left company of Muslims in the Battle of ‘Uhud, when both Armies were face to face. In the second Section, habits and qualities of the Hypocrites have been described. God Almighty save all of us from these entire kinds of badness and bless with perfect Belief.

Even today, the biggest danger to Islam is from the Hypocrites. That is to say; those people who say themselves Muslims, read Kalimah of Islam, name themselves as of Muslims and live with them. But in fact, their hearts have infidelity and sympathy with the disbelievers against the Muslims.

Transliterated Holy Qur-’aan 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://thecommandmentsofgod.blogspot.com/2016/07/the-hypocrites.html

Monday, 18 July 2016

The Second of the Two (Muhammad and Abu Bakr)

Lesson # 1083 from Holy Qur-’aan

The Second of the Two (Muhammad and Abu Bakr)

Surah ‘TAWBAH or BARAAA-‘AH (REPENTANCE) – Chapter – 9)

Stage – 2, Verse – 40a of 129, Section – 6 of 16 (Part – 10)

BisMIllaahir-Rahmaanir-Rahiim

In the name of God, the Beneficent, the Merciful

40a. If ye help him not, still Allah helped him when those who disbelieve drove him forth, the Second of two; when they two were in the cave, when he said unto his Comrade: Grieve not; lo! Allah is with us.

40a. ‘Illaa tan-suruuhu faqad nasara-hUllaahu ‘iz ‘akhraaja-hullaziina kafaruu Saani-yasnayni ‘iz humaa fil-Gaari ‘iz yaquulu li-Saahibihii “Laa tahzan ‘innAllaaha ma-‘anaa.

Lesson

It is known from the verse before this that Islam is the actual Religion; prescribed by Allah Almighty for the mankind. And its establishment in the world is necessary according to His Decision. This Religion is not for any particular class or any particular nation. If any time, any nation is provided an opportunity to help it, then that nation should consider it their good fortune, which is given to her by a lucky chance.

The Muslims of Madinah are being caused to understand: God Almighty wills to take this work from you at this time. If you spent in idleness at this occasion of supporting His Messenger (grace, glory, blessings and peace be upon Him), then certainly Allah Almighty will raise any other nation for His help and you will be deprived of a big prosperity and will deserve punishment.

It is commanded in this verse that God Almighty does not need help of anyone for establishing His Religion. If He takes work from any nation in this connection, that is for the reason that He increases his rank and honors him with His distinguishing gifts. If you have any doubt in this regard that; how Alone Allah Almighty can help someone, then you should meditate in the incidents of Immigration and behold that when the people of Makkah decided to kill His Messenger (grace, glory, blessings and peace be upon Him), and with this intention, the chosen people of the entire tribes surrounded the door of His House, that whenever He would come out, then suddenly; all people would attack collectively and slay Him (Let us flee to God).

He, God’s Messenger (grace, glory, blessings and peace be upon Him) was in the House. He left Ali (May God be pleased with Him) on Own bed and came out of the House. In front of all of the idolaters, He (grace, glory, blessings and peace be upon Him) went away clearly, throwing dust in their eyes. Taking Abu Bakr (May God be pleased with Him) along from his house, They came out of Makkah and hid both in the nearby Cave, named Sawr. The Infidels came out in search of Them and arrived at the door of that Cave. Abu Bakr (May God be pleased with Him) was confused that if the people of Makkah saw them then it would be difficult to escape. The Messenger (grace, glory, blessings and peace be upon Him) commanded: Grieve not! Lo! God is with us.