Quran Chapter 5 -Summary
(Pt-6, Stg-2) (L-639) - درس قرآن
Summary of contents – Surah
Maaa-‘idah
Surah Maaa-‘idah (The Table Spread) – Chapter – 5)
‘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.)
(I seek refuge in God from Satan the outcast.)
Bis-Millaahir-Rah-maanir-Rahiim.
(In the name of God, the Beneficent, the Merciful.)
This Surah “’Al-MAA-’IDAH” was
revealed in Madinah with effect from 5 AH to 10 AH in
parts. In accordance with the Qur’aanic order, it is fifth chapter in the
beginning of 2nd Stage (Manzil) out of seven Stages (Manaazil)
of Holy Qur’an. First Stage (Manzil)
ended on Suratun-NIsaaa’. In Arabic, ’Al-Maaa-‘idah
means: “The Table Spread”. The companions of Prophet Jesus (peace be upon
Him) requested Him that such a tray of edible food should land on them from the
heaven. That event has been described in this chapter. Therefore it was named
“The Table Spread” (’Al-Maaa-‘idah).
After
its completion, no other complete Surah was revealed. Therefore it is called
also “the last Surah of the Holy Qur’aan”. One verse of this Surah was revealed in “the Field of ‘Arafaat” at the time of “The
Last Pilgrimage” (named Hajjatul-Widaa’)
of the Last Messenger of Allah Almighty, Muhammad
(grace, glory, blessings and peace be upon Him). In that verse, the Muslims
were informed: “’Al-Yawma
‘ak-maltu lakum Diina-kum wa ‘at-mamtu
‘alaykum ni’-maTii wa Raziitu lakumul- ‘ISLAAMA
Diinaa” (This
Day have I Perfected your Religion for you and completed My Favour unto you,
and Have chosen for you as Religion AL-ISLAM).
Messenger of Allah Almighty (grace, glory, blessings and peace be upon Him) saw
during His life that those Arabs, who rose to oppose Him (grace, glory,
blessings and peace be upon Him) with full force, they entire embraced Islam {which has been
mentioned in Surah ‘An-NASR
(SUCCOUR) - 110}.
There
is a special message of this Chapter for the Muslims” “Fulfill your religious duty
punctually, regularly and carefully, and show your performance practically
according to the Kalimah “Laaa ‘ilaaha ‘illAllaahu, Muhammadur-RasuulUllaah”
{None is worthy of worship but God, Muhammad is Messenger of Allah (grace,
glory, blessings and peace be upon Him)}, which you have recited heartily and
admitted”.
Some
things have been forbidden from taking in this Chapter for the Muslims, limit
of friendly relationship with the People of the Scripture has been set up, the
principles of ablution and purity have been described, importance of internal
chastity has been signified along with external purity, success of both worlds
(i.e. this world and the Hereafter – the Day of Resurrection) has been fixed
upon performing the religious duties, different types of behaviors from the
Jews and the Christians have been mentioned and guided to save themselves from
them, the Jews have been advised, “You molested Messenger Moses (peace be upon
Him) and disobeyed Him. Now you are given another chance. This Last Messenger
Muhammad (grace, glory, blessings and peace be upon Him) has brought unto you
very useful commandments. Believe in Him and refrain from oppressing Him”
(grace, glory, blessings and peace be upon Him). Example of two sons of Adam
(peace be upon Him) has been illustrated to stop the Jews from outbreak and
killing unlawfully.
Two
rules of the Jews have been mentioned, which were determined to prevent them
from committing the wicked deeds, and the Muslims have been urged that the Jews
did not act upon their religion, but the Muslims should carry the commands of
their religion perfectly into effect. Then evasions of the Jews and off to
fulfill their religious duties, have been described in detail.
Messenger
of Allah Almighty
(grace, glory, blessings and peace be upon Him) commanded: It is your duty to
convey the Qur’aanic Message to the entire human beings. Do
not ponder about it that, whether the people believe or otherwise. The Muslims
have been instructed to remain away from wine and gambling. They have been told
to abstain from use of some things, when they are in ‘Ihram.
After
that, they have been instructed that they should give up old, bad fashions.
Some facts relating to Messenger Jesus (peace be upon Him) have been explained
at the end of Surah.
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