Imprecation is Guerdon of the accursed

Lesson # 383

Imprecation is Guerdon of the accursed

Surah ‘Aali ‘Imraan (The Family of Imran - 3), Stage – 1,

Verses – 87 & 88 of 200, Section – 9 of 20, (Part – 3)

BisMIllaahir-Rahmaanir-Rahiim

In the name of God, the Beneficent, the Merciful 

87.  As for such, their guerdon is that on them rests the curse of Allah and of angels and of men combined-         88.  They will abide therein for ever. Their doom will not be lightened, neither will they be reprieved.

87.  ‘Ulaaa-‘ika  jazaaa-‘uhum  ‘anna  ‘alayhim  la’-natAllaahi  wal-malaaa-‘ikati  wannaasi  ‘ajma-‘iin.        88. Khaalidiina  fiihaa.  Laa  yukhaffafu  ‘anhumul-‘azaabu  wa  laa  hum  yunzaruun.

Lesson

The religious and worldly wicked deeds and evils of which persons were described in the previous verses, now their specific chastisement has been discussed; those persons will be punished because of their tyranny and dishonesty. Their biggest sin is that they tried to falsify the truth after its comprehension. They turned away notwithstanding knowing the path of goodness, did not draw their attention towards the preachers of rectitude and righteousness.

This same trick was of the Jews and the Christians. These people had known by reciting the Scriptures (Heavenly Books) that after the Prophets Moses and Jesus (peace be upon them), the last Messenger, Muhammad (grace, glory, blessings and peace be upon him) will be sent. When he was sent, they refused after recognizing him (grace, glory, blessings and peace be upon him).

Punishment for those people is that on them rests the curse of God Almighty, His angels (peace be upon them) and of the men combined. In addition, they also shun themselves personally, when they say with their own tongues, “Allah’s curse upon the liars and tyrants” doing so they reprove in fact themselves.

This curse is forever for them. Moreover, they will be involved in grievous torment on the Day of Resurrection. Neither their Doom will be lightened, nor will they be reprieved for a while. The fire has not a characteristic that it would lessen its heat, burning or inflammation for some time. That Fire would be brought by Omnipotent and it would be Divine wrath for them.

Usually those people strengthen the power of badness who, after understanding the reality of goodness, adopt the path of evil only due to following the casual, fickle and useless inducements. These people mostly harm the power of goodness. Other persons are deceived strongly due to their wickedness. Their faith becomes unsettled. Their belief on goodness weakens.

Those people who have doubts in the path of guidance and good fate, actually they become the cause of others’ depravity also. Due to their natural disposition of this indirect badness, they are determined to deserve the curse.  The curse of Allah Almighty, His angels (peace be upon them), the Muslims and the persons of good souls (combined) rests on them.

 

la’-natAllaahi – (the curse of Allah), la-‘a-na is its root. Mal-‘uun is he, who is cursed. It means distance and the sound of a lash in the air or of winnowing or of beating clothes against a stone; curse. According to phraseology, it means the distance from the pity, mercy and exclusion from favor and bounty of God Almighty is called ‘Curse’.

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)

Guidance is only for the believers and sincere people

Lesson # 382

Guidance is only for the believers and sincere people

Surah ‘Aali ‘Imraan (The Family of Imran - 3), Stage – 1,

Verse – 86 of 200, Section – 9 of 20, (Part – 3)

BisMIllaahir-Rahmaanir-Rahiim

In the name of God, the Beneficent, the Merciful 

86.  How shall Allah guide a people who disbelieved after their belief and (after) they bore witness that the Messenger is true and after clear proofs (of Allah’s Sovereignty) had come unto them. And Allah guideth not wrongdoing folk.

86.  Kayfa  yahDIllaahu  qawman-kafaruu  ba’-da  ‘iimaanihim  wa  shahiduuu  ‘annar-Rasuula  haqqunw-wa  jaaa-‘ahumul-Bayyinaat.  WAllaahu  laa  yahdil-qawmaz-zaalimiin.

  

Lesson

God Almighty has commanded in this verse that He will never guide the wrongdoers. Wrongdoers are those people who disbelieved after their belief. Neither they accepted the truth themselves, nor invited others for good disposition. In addition, their refusal became resistance for others to believe in.

Some people chose infidelity after recognizance of the Truth. They see the reality with their eyes, when they join their own people; they also affirm secretly that the Messenger (grace, glory, blessings and peace of Allah Almighty be upon him) is True. Bright proofs, open signs and clear glad tidings of his truth, sincerity and fidelity have reached them. Despite, their arrogance, envy and love of personal dignity have been preventing them from embracing Islam and leaving the infidelity.

It was common condition of the Jews and the Christians. How can it be hoped that either God Almighty will forgive them who are such obstinate and perverse Infidels, or bring them towards the Way of His Pleasure and lead them to reach the Paradise? It is not His principle to bestow the real success to the unjust, bigoted and disobedient tyrants.

The people, who embraced Islam, bore witness that the Messenger (grace, glory, blessings and peace be upon him) is true and after clear proofs (of God’s Sovereignty) had come unto them, they deserted from Islam and became renegade following the worldly ambitions, sensuality and luxury, their condition will be worse than the above categories. They will be rightful owners of the curse and punishment. Who will be blinder than a person who gets light but afterwards, openly says the darkness as light? Who will exalt him?

These people will be losers on the Day of Judgment. Biggest loss for them will be that they would have wasted even their principal (capital). Every human being has been born on the virtue and good fortune of the human nature. But the human being destroys his good nature by wrongdoing, flowing in the ambitions of shameful passions, wrong thoughts and disgusting desires. And he falls much down from the grade of humanity. It is the form of loss.

When such people tyrannize themselves, after knowing the truth and difference between good and bad, they choose the path of evil, and turn away from the Commands of God Almighty, then how can they be guided towards the straight path? They adopt perverseness due to their wrongdoings, are entangled in depravity and loss the real soul of the humanity. May Allah Almighty save us from the company of such people and their evils.

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)

Religion other than the Surrender to God will not be accepted in the Hereafter

Lesson # 381

Religion other than the Surrender to God will not be accepted in the Hereafter

Surah ‘Aali ‘Imraan (The Family of Imran - 3), Stage – 1,

Verse – 85 of 200, Section – 9 of 20, (Part – 3)

BisMIllaahir-Rahmaanir-Rahiim

In the name of God, the Beneficent, the Merciful 

85.  And whoso seeketh as religion other than the Surrender (to Allah) it will not be accepted from him, and he will be a loser in the Hereafter.

85.  Wa  many-yabtagi  gayral-‘Islaami  Diinan-  falany-yaqbala  minh.  Wa  huwa   fil-‘Aakhirati  minal-khaasiriin.

  

Lesson

It has been described in this verse that if someone seeks any other religion except Islam, that will not be accepted by God Almighty. Such person will be punished in this world for his efforts as well as he will be a loser in the Hereafter.

It is the reality that while the religion (Islam) has been revealed in its full form, then no false, self-made or incomplete religion can be acceptable. If, after rising the sun, someone kindles a lamp or searches the light of the stars, then it would be stupidity only.

 

This example suits accurately about the religion. Now the time of any local religion, creed relating to breed and limited guidance has passed. Above all, every individual should get light of Messenger-hood and guidance; only from the last and conqueror Messenger (grace, glory, blessings and peace be upon Him) of the world, because it is the treasury of the entire illuminations, in which all the previous lights have been inserted.

The aim from it is to reprimand the Children of Israel, “Don’t seek as religion other than Islam. Moreover, get protection in its acceptance. You are bearer of which religion or you claim about which Scripture as yours, its principles and formulas are exactly according to Islam and the Islam has some superiority over all other religions”. The appearance of the religions of the Jews and the Christians was local. These religions were sent only for a particular nation and particular time to be adopted.

Islam is a conqueror of the world, perfect and a collective religion for the entire world. It has mastery in all fields of life. Therefore, if you wish to become faithful to your religion, then you should embrace Islam. You will get salvation and respect because of it. If you will remain standing opposite; notwithstanding its comprehension, and seek any other religion except Islam, then certainly; it will be false, misled and self-made. Therefore, it will never be accepted. In addition, those people will get severe punishment of their infidelity and denial. They will find themselves among the losers on the Day of Resurrection.

This world is just like an examination hall and the result of its deeds will be shown in the Hereafter. The person, who will sow the seeds of good acts with digging and labor in this world, he will get pleasure and comfort on the Day of Judgment, and who remained earning the worldly wealth and property due to his perverseness and spite, he will get there obdurate loss.

Therefore, we should not remain imprudent; we should choose the path of goodness becoming farsighted. Otherwise, it is much difficult to be saved from the loss of Hereafter. Farsighted is that individual; who tries for his better end, specifically such end which is of a permanent nature, neither that is temporary and nor for the time being.        

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)

We make no distinction between any of the Prophets, and unto God we have surrendered

Lesson # 380

We make no distinction between any of the Prophets, and unto God we have surrendered

Surah ‘Aali ‘Imraan (The Family of Imran - 3), Stage – 1,

Verse – 84 of 200, Section – 9 of 20, (Part – 3)

BisMIllaahir-Rahmaanir-Rahiim

In the name of God, the Beneficent, the Merciful 

84.  Say (O Muhammad): We believe in Allah and that which is revealed unto us and that which was revealed unto Abraham and Ishmael and Isaac and Jacob and the tribes, and that which was vouchsafed unto Moses and Jesus and the Prophets from their Lord. We make no distinction between any of them, and unto Him we have surrendered.

84.  Qul  ‘aamannaa BIllaahi  wa  maaa  ‘unzila  ‘alaynaa  wa  maaa  ‘unzila  ‘alaaa ‘Ibraa-hiima  wa ‘Ismaa-‘iila  wa  ‘Is-haaqa  wa  Ya’-quuba  wal-‘Asbaati  wa  maa    ‘uutiya  Muusaa  wa  ‘Iisaa  wan-nabiyyuuna  mir-Rabbihim.  Laa nufarriqu  bayna  ‘ahadim-minhum.  Wa  nahnu  lahuu  Muslimuun.

Lesson

Now practical pattern of the Muslims has been shown to the People of the Scripture. The Jews and the Christians proved to be wrong, falsified and denied all the remaining Prophets and heavenly Books except their own Prophets (peace be upon them) and heavenly Books (the Scripture). It has been told in this verse about the stance of the Muslims that those people who have entered in the nation of Last Prophet (grace, glory, blessings and peace be upon him) and embraced Islam, they believe in all the previous Prophets sent by God Almighty (peace be upon them) without distinction and discrimination. They consider the ancient Holy Books as the Word of Allah Almighty, admit that, “We believe in God and understand that entire Prophets (peace be upon them) were sent by Him as his Prophets/Messengers (peace be upon them).  

Having belief in God only cannot be considered true without obeying His commandments. We have faith in it that the Word of Allah Almighty which is revealed in the form of Holy Qur-’aan for us and we believe in the important chain of Prophets (peace be upon them). We also admit all those commands, which used to reveal periodically unto Abraham, and his generation’s Prophets, like Ishmael, Isaac and Jacob and out of their tribes (peace be upon them). After them, we have also faith in the Divine’s Word, which was revealed upon Prophet Moses (peace be upon him) in the form of Torah and Jesus (peace be upon him) and the Gospel. Near us, these entire Prophets (peace be upon them) were sent by Allah Almighty. They were honest and truthful. The Scripture, which was revealed upon them by Allah Almighty, was correct in all respect. We do not make any difference between them. We do not falsify to anyone of them. Because accusing any Prophet of falsehood will lead unto the Infidelity, even if everyone else is considered as Prophet. We are real Muslims (the obedient of Allah Almighty).

Nahnu  lahuu  Muslimuun – (unto Him we have surrendered), the stance of the Muslims has been cleared in this sentence that every Muslim believes in all the Prophets who were sent by Allah Almighty, were honest. Aim of these verses is to produce a pattern of following to the People of the Scripture that, “if you claim to be Muslims then it is the Straight Path. You will reach the destination if you adopt it”. 

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)

They seek the religion other than of God

Lesson # 379

They seek the religion other than of God

Surah ‘Aali ‘Imraan (The Family of Imran - 3), Stage – 1,

Verse – 83 of 200, Section – 9 of 20, (Part – 3)

BisMIllaahir-Rahmaanir-Rahiim

In the name of God, the Beneficent, the Merciful 

83.  Seek they other than the religion of Allah, when unto Him submitheth whosoever is in the heavens and the earth, willingly or unwillingly, and unto Him they will be returned.

83.  Afa-gayra  DiiNIllaahi  yab-guuna  wa  lahuuu  ‘aslama  man  fis-samaawaati  wal-‘arzi  taw-‘anw-wa  karhanw-wa  ‘ilayHi  yurja-‘uun.

Lesson

DiiNIllaahi – (the Religion of God), this word has already been used earlier many times. Diin means “religion, fashion, custom, rites, observances and a way of life” for instance; that particular manner of thoughts and practice, which is a foundation of solicitude and view for work, effort and action. Every community has its own specific ideologies. These ideologies fix its form of thinking. Then in accordance with them, it molds its all-social manners of living, mode and civilization.

 The people of the Scripture had known the news regarding the period of the Last Messenger, Prophet of Islam (grace, glory, blessings and peace of God Almighty be upon him) from their Heavenly Books. Their prophets (peace be upon them) had caused to hear them the glad tidings that one last prophet (grace, glory, blessings and peace be upon him) has to come, whose religion will be of international level. When Prophet of Islam (grace, glory, blessings and peace be upon him) came, they recognized him well. But due to envy, malice and persistence, they disbelieved in him (grace, glory, blessings and peace be upon him), denied to embrace Islam and began to accuse Him of falsehood.

In these conditions, the question raises that if these people are not ready to adopt the most perfect and magnificent religion like Islam, then which religion they like? Do they seek the religion which would be quite separate from entire religions; bestowed by God Almighty, or they are desirous of any self invented religion? Whereas, in the world, Islam remained from the beginning of the life on the earth and will remain always as the religion of Allah Almighty, which means “surrender to Allah, obedience and submission”. That is to say; to bow the head before any command whenever it reaches through any Prophet or Messenger (peace be upon him). Today, which religion is being presented by the Last Messenger of God Almighty (grace, glory, blessings and peace be upon him), is the same as Islam. Deliverance is not possible without it. Real success cannot be acquired due to turning away from it. The humankind should never deny obeying the command of Allah Almighty for his own happiness and likeness, whether this order is cause of happiness for him or he feels compulsion and helplessness in its execution.

Some creatures of God Almighty are those who accept the orders of Allah Almighty pleasantly as the Angels (peace be upon them), the pious persons and worshipers, and some are those who believe in it by force as deniers of the truth, whereas, satisfaction of the hearts cannot be obtained without the religion of Allah Almighty.

 

These entire matters will be illuminated upon these deniers of the truth, when the entire human beings will be present before Allah Almighty on the Day of Judgment. All creatures will have to return there inevitably. Every wise person should be ready before coming of that Day. If he lives here (in this world) disobedient then what face will he show there?

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)

The Miscreants

Lesson # 378

The Miscreants

Surah ‘Aali ‘Imraan (The Family of Imran - 3), Stage – 1,

Verse – 82 of 200, Section – 9 of 20, (Part – 3)

BisMIllaahir-Rahmaanir-Rahiim

In the name of God, the Beneficent, the Merciful 

82.  Then whosoever after this shall turn away: they will be miscreants.

82.  Faman-  ta-wallaa  ba’-da  zaalika  fa-‘ulaaa-‘ika  humul-faasiquun.

Lesson

As it was described in the previous lesson that Allah Almighty had made covenant with the Prophets (peace be upon them) that they would believe in the last Messenger (grace, glory, blessings and peace be upon him) and preach their nations also to believe in him. Since the Prophet (peace be upon him) exists innocent, so it cannot be thought about him that he would be faithless to his word. Therefore, the people about whom the suspicion has been revealed, they might be only out of the nation. Allah Almighty has commanded about them that they will be counted in the big disobedient.  

Allah Almighty had knowledge at the time of creation of the sons of Adam that the human being is immature from the side of his sense and puppet of the avarice. He keeps inclination to turn towards the evil. He does not try to be saved from becoming disbeliever due to greediness and covetousness. Therefore, it is necessary to guide him. God Almighty began to send His Prophets (peace be upon them) for the guidance of mankind. But it is evident that no Prophet (peace be upon him) remained living in the world always. It was unavoidable to send the Prophets (peace be upon them) one after one.

In such a manner, the Prophets (peace be upon them) used to come in the world for the guidance of the human beings. It was needful to establish fellowship among them for the success of this system. They would be taught the same kind of principles and formulas, bestowed same type of basic rules and regulations for rectitude and righteousness and along with it urge them to help one another. So that the prejudiced and stingy persons might not consider their religion as the last one, which was preached only by their Prophet (peace be upon him), and would not falsify the next coming Prophet (grace, glory, blessings and peace be upon him). Therefore, Allah Almighty made a covenant with the entire Prophets (peace be upon them). These all Prophets (peace be upon them) used to teach their nations on this topic according to their covenants.

In all, there were Prophet Moses and Jesus (peace be upon them) also. These both venerable persons told their nations (the Jews and the Christians) about fair Divine Inspiration of the apostleship of Last Messenger, Muhammad (grace, glory, blessings and peace of God Almighty be upon him). But their nations ignored the sayings of these noble persons (peace be upon them), altered the Heavenly Scripture, put the difference in meanings of their verses and participated with exertion in each type of insurrection.    

When the Messenger of Islam (grace, glory, blessings and peace be upon him) was sent, they denied to believe in him after knowing and did not care for the orders and instructions of their Prophets (peace be upon them). They tyrannized themselves becoming disbelievers and caused to enumerate in the disobedient. 

faasiqun – (the miscreant), those people who infringe the orders of God Almighty and are agreed upon the evil deeds of disobedience. 

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) .    

What is the Message of Islam?

The easy (and correct) answer is that simply, there is only One God and that the Prophet Muhammad (saw) is His Messenger. With this, a Muslim holds strong to the Five Pillars of Islam and believes in each Pillar of Faith. But the Message of Islam is much, much more. It is a way of life, a guide, a teacher and a judge. It is a universal idea without discrimination. It knows no race, nationality, gender, or social class. It is compatible with daily life and is timeless. This world is not the final destination, but only a stop along the way.

The Message of Islam is ALLAH Subhana Wa Ta'ala Instructions to mankind, so that we may be successful in this part of our journey. A Muslim is commanded to do certain things, behave in certain ways, and learn and grow within the community. A Muslim must work and sweat for his or her wages and give generously to those who have little. Equality in economics, justice, politics, and family is essential. Neighborly kindness and support are incumbent. Parents, children, brothers, sisters, husbands, and wives have obligations and rights which form a balance in society. Acquiring knowledge and discipline, and learning how to deal fairly with those around you are challenges directly from God Almighty. A Muslim knows how to handle these tasks by following the Message of Islam.

May God Bless You.

Covenant of Prophets with God Almighty

LESSON # 377

Covenant of Prophets with God Almighty

Surah ‘Aali ‘Imraan (The Family of Imran - 3), Stage – 1,

Verse – 81 of 200, Section – 9 of 20, (Part – 3)

BisMIllaahir-Rahmaanir-Rahiim

In the name of God, the Beneficent, the Merciful

81. When Allah made (His) covenant with the Prophets, (He said): Behold that which I have given you of the Scripture and knowledge, and afterward there will come unto you a Messenger, confirming that which ye possess, ye shall believe in him and ye shall help him. He said: Do ye agree, and will ye take up My burden (which I lay upon you) in this (matter)? They answered: We agree. He said: Then bear ye witness. I will be a witness with you.

81.  wa  ‘iz  ‘akhazAllaahu  Mii-saaqan-Nabiyyiina lamaaa  ‘aa-taytukum-  min-  Kitaabinw-wa  Hikmatin- summa  jaaa-‘akum Rasuulum-Musaddiqul-limaa ma-‘akum  latu’-minunna  bihii wa  la-tansu-runnah. Qaala  ’a-‘aqrartum  wa ‘akhaztum ‘alaa zaalikum  ‘Isrii.  Qaaluuu  ‘aqramaa. Qaala  fash-haduu  wa  ‘ana ma-‘akum-minash-Shaahidiin.

Lesson

The same fact has been repeated in these verses, that none Prophet (peace be upon him) teaches the people for his own devotion. He just teaches the worship of one God (Allah Almighty). Allah Almighty has made covenant with the Prophets (peace be upon them) also as well as the common people that when another prophet comes after anyone of you, definitely he will verify the former Prophets and their Scripture. Therefore, it is important that the Prophet, who has come earlier, he should believe in the authenticity of the Prophet (peace be upon them) who came later and help him. If he does not find his time, then he should urge his nation perfectly that they should believe in the Messenger, Muhammad (grace, glory, blessings and peace be upon him), who will come at the end of all Prophets (peace be upon Them) and help Him. To bequest the people like this; is also included in helping him.

 It manifests from this verse that the promise has been made with the entire Prophets that they would believe in the last Prophet of God Almighty, Muhammad, (grace, glory, blessings and peace be upon him) and help him. Because he (grace, glory, blessings and peace be upon him) was coming in the last of the entire Prophets and all of them (peace be upon them) had passed over before his arrival. Obviously, the entire prophets (peace be upon them) would have made their covenants with their people.

Therefore, hazrat Ali and Ibn-e-Abaas (may Allah Almighty be pleased with them) said, “This type of covenant was made with the Prophets” and the Holy Messenger, Muhammad (grace, glory, blessings and peace be upon him) said himself, “If Mosses (peace be upon him) were living today, there was no other opportunity for him without following me”. In addition, commanded, “When Jesus (peace be upon him) will descend, he will decide according to the commands of Holy Qur-’aan and circumcision of your Prophet (grace, glory, blessings and peace be upon him). It has been described in this verse that God Almighty asked for more Emphasizing, “Do you affirm?” All the Prophets (peace be upon them) represented that they agreed to. Allah Almighty ordered, “Then bear ye witness. I will be a witness with you”.       

      

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)