An Introductory Note on Second Chapter
Surah ‘Al-Baqarah
The first Surah ‘’Al-Faatihah’ (The Opening) was revealed
in Makkah, whereas this, the second Surah ‘Al-Baqarah (The Cow) revealed in Madinah.
This Surah is the longest Chapter of
Holy Qur’aan. It has 286 verses in 40
sections. Because there is an event of ‘The Cow’ in it, so it has been named, ‘Al-Baqarah. The matters relating to
religious as well as social affairs have been taught in it. It is said that the
Companion Umar (Radi ALLAAHU ‘Anhu)
spent many years to understand this Surah.
It does not mean “learning by heart”, but to learn and understand the Commands
and Instructions mentioned in it. Abstract of its subjects is being stated below:
1. Holy Qur’aan is Guidance for those people who fear from ALLAH and they
have root of abstinence in their hearts.
2 After listening to Holy Qur’aan, three kinds of people will grow as it has been happening
in the world at every time of beginning a new series of movements. At first,
the Believers, who will have full faith in it. Secondly, the infidels who will
oppose it and thirdly, the hypocrites, who will show themselves as believers
but actually their hearts will refuse it.
3 After all of the above, the people
have been ordered to worship ALLAH only and the Truth of Holy Qur’aan has been proven.
4 In the fourth section, the Birth
of The Prophet Adam (peace be upon Him) has been mentioned including His
entitlement of being Caliph on the earth. Then, from fifth section to onward,
recitation of a big dynasty’s life “Israelite” begins. Hundreds of Prophets and
Messengers (peace be upon Them) were born in this dynasty. ALLAH ALMIGHTY
narrated the condition of this dynasty “in a lesson taken method” and also told
about their false movements and badness due to which these people could not be
able to remain Viceroy of The CREATOR on earth.
5 From section 5 to 15, many
events of Israelite have been stated; for example, their promises and
agreements, splendor of ALLAH on the Mount Sinai, event of the Day of Saturday,
event of The Cow, circumstances of the murder of Prophets (peace be upon Them),
impure attempts of enchantment/charm and magic, unfair conduct of disgracing
the Prophets (peace be upon Them), wrong faith in the rewards and deliverance
on the Day of Judgment.
6 From section-16 onward,
including more events of Israelite, birth of The Last Prophet and Messenger Muhammad
(grace, glory, blessings and peace be upon Him) in Arab from the generation of Adam
(peace be upon Him) has been mentioned. And there is also recitation on The
Temple of Makkah (Masjid ul Haraam).The degrees of the
Martyrs in the ways of ALLAH are mentioned here.
7 In section-20, matters of
The Forbidden and Lawful, and Tokens of the Power of GOD have been
discussed.
In the same section, we have been informed by Allah Almighty about
actual Goodness. After this section, up to section 26, the matters relating
inheritance, revenge, blessing, fast, pilgrimage to Makkah, Jehad (to try and
strive), sacrifice pertaining to property in the path of GOD have been described
including orders and instructions for them.
From section 27, the affairs regarding family and social life have
begun like; marriage, divorce, menstruation, second marriage, bringing up and
looking after the children and favor right of the bride etc.
In section 32, again the matter of Jehad has been discussed like; Saul’s
(peace be upon Him) encounter against the Goliath. GOD commanded us that
victory or defeat does not depend; either on war equipment or decrease and
increase of the personnel. Usually small number of manpower wins against large
Armies.
‘Aayat ul Kursii,
in which many virtues of GOD like; the LIVING, the ETERNAL etc. have been
mentioned in section -34. There is no compulsion for anyone to accept Islam
because its excellence, Tokens and proofs are clear.
Recitation regarding Lesson taken events of Prophet Abraham (peace
be upon Him) has been discussed here. Up to section-39, commands about Alms and
charity, prohibition to get interest, laws and instructions regarding witness
and principles of trade have been mentioned.
At the end of this Surah
in section-40, summary of Faith and Islam have been described including a perfect
prayer. Last words of this blessing are, “Fan-sur-naa-alal-Qaomil-kaaferiin”
(So give us victory over the disbelieving folk). It is the result of invitation
by Holy Qur’aan that, the Law of GOD
will overcome on atheism with that nation, which will bring up with the
teachings of Holy Qur’aan. Consequence
of the believers of GOD ALMIGHTY and infidels has been narrated here that
believers will succeed, whereas the infidels will fail and subdued, as the end
of the Surah is just like its beginning.
Please don’t forget it that writing of this abstract means only to
show you a concept of its subjects. It is fact that, it is impossible for
anyone, to summarize the facts and excellence of the Speech of GOD in a few
words.
Now we should think and care for the Commands and Instructions of GOD,
mentioned in this Surah. We should
understand its philosophy and be ready to act upon these instructions. O GOD!
Give us knowledge and power for it.
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