Highlighted Quranic listing of the thirtieth Separa (Amma) is here. An attempt has been made to simplify the tracking of the desired information. At the outset, it is necessary to acknowledge innumerable sources used in the compilation of this effort. No attempt has been made to list the references individually; but sincere thanks are due to all, individually and collectively.
Road Map
- The list of (Flags) below is a subject-wise identification
- Each (Flag) refers to the corresponding (verse or verses) and identifies (explanatory note) if any.
- Quranic verses of this (Separa-30) are listed and marked in a conventional way.
- For example (Ikhlas-112: 01-04) refers to the first to fourth verses of Surah Al Akhlas which is the hundred-twelfth Surah of the Holy Quran.
- Each verse commences and ends marked as (> “—–“: (number of the verse).
- >>> ” denotes the subject of the verse is continuing into the next verse.
- All notes are numbered in parenthesis as (i), (ii), and so on.
- All a reader needs to do is review the listed (Flags), choose the desired subject, and proceed to the indicated (Ayat).
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Separa 30 (Amma)
Surah AN Naba (78: 01-40)
Surah AN Nazi-at (79: 01-46)
Surah Abasa (80: 01-42)
Surah AT Takwir (81: 01-29)
Surah Al Infitar (82: 01-19)
Surah AT Tatfif (83: 01-36)
Surah AL Inshiqaq (84: 01-25)
Surah AL Buruj (85: 01-22)
Surah AT Tariq (86: 01-17)
Surah AL Ala (87: 01-19)
Surah AL Ghashiyah (88: 01-26)
Surah AL Fajr (89: 01-30)
Surah AL Balad (90: 01-20)
Surah Ash Shams (91: 01-15)
Surah AL Layl (92: 01-21)
Surah AD Duha (93: 01-11)
Surah AL Inshirah (94: 01-08)
Surah AT Tin ( 95: 01-08)
Surah AL Alaq (96: 01-19)
Surah AL Qadr (97: 01-05)
Surah AL Bayyinah (98: 01-08)
Surah AL Zilzal (99: 01-08)
Surah AL Adiyat (100: 01-11)
Surah AL Qari-ah (101: 01-11)
Surah AT Takathur (102: 01-08)
Surah AL Asr (103: 01-03)
Surah AL Humazah (104: 01-09)
Surah AL Fil (105: 01-05)
Surah AL Quraysh (106: 01-04)
Surah AL Ma-un (107: 01-07)
Surah AL Kawthar (108: 01-03)
Surah AL Kafrun (109: 01-06)
Surah AN Nasr (110: 01-03)
Surah AL Lahab (111: 01-05)
Surah AL Ikhlas (112: 01-04)
Surah AL Falaq (113: 01-05)
Surah AN Nas (114: 01-06)
IN THE NAME OF ALLAH, THE BENEFICENT, THE MERCIFUL
Surah An Naba
(78:01-40)
” Of what they ask one another”? (01)
” Of the great news”: (02)
” About which they differ”: (03)
” Verily, they will come to know soon”: (04)
” Verily, verily they will come to know soon”: (05)
Flag 1: The great news: Wilayah! Imamat (Shia Fiqh)? (Naba-78: 01-05)
Note:
(i) ‘ Naba-il Azim’ (the great news) refers to the man as vicegerent to represent Allah on earth in order to exercise authority on His behalf. i.e. imamah or wilayah.
(ii) From the very beginning, imamah or waliyah has remained a most bitterly contested issue.
(iii) Even amongst faithfuls disagreement exists to accept the fact that there is always a divinely chosen representative of Allah on the earth who by his absolute submission to Allah (abdiyat) and total control over human shortcomings reaches the stage (Fana-fi-Allah-absolute absorption of divine attributes) and (baqiya-billah: acting on behalf of Allah as His instrument).
(iv) ” Holy Prophet told his companions: ‘The great news’ refers to Ali ibn Abu Talib.
(v) Ibn Arabi observed: The day of resurrection and ‘Wilayah’ of Ali ibn Abu Talib are the two sides of one reality.
(vi) On the authority of Imam Baqir: ‘Naba-il-Azim’ refers to Ali ibn Abi Talib.
(vii) Imamat (Shia Fiqh): The Concept imposed by Allah Himself: The Concept in the light of Quranic Verses outlining Imams and Imamat:
(viii) Continuation of Muhammad’s Guardianship: Delegated by Allah through the holy Prophet to the twelve Imams of Ahlul Bayt in an unbroken chain culminating in twelfth Imam (Muhmmad al-Mahdi: The living Imam): Imam Mehdi is the living Imam under Allah’s protection behind the veil.
(ix) Few Quranic verses concerning ‘Imamat’ cited below:
“(Remember) the Day when We will summon every people with their leader (Imam); then whosoever is given his book (of deeds) in his right hand, then these shall read their book (joyfully), and they shall not be dealt with (even the breadth of the thread) unjustly”
(Bani Israil-17: 71)
“But whosoever is blind in this (life) he shall (also) be blind in the hereafter, and far astray from the (right) way”
(Bani Isail-71: 72)
(x) Understanding Imamat:
(a) Imamat is a leadership function which may or may not run in parallel to Nabuwat. For instance, Ibrahim was a Prophet and subsequently assigned the additional responsibility of being an Imam also (Baqarah-2: 124).
(b) Appointment of an Imam is by Allah alone and has not been delegated by Him to anyone.
(c) The holy Prophet and the twelve Imams of the Ahlul Bayt in an unbroken chain are infallible (Masoom).
(d) Imamat is hereditary, requiring holy lineage and genetic purity.
(e) Imamat carries with it absolute knowledge (Hikmah: Divine Guidance) passed on by Allah Himself directly or through the holy Prophet.
(f) It is necessary for an Imam to declare his (Imamat) and continue discharging his functions irrespective of holding kingdom or authority or not: there being no compulsion in Islam (Baqarah-2: 256).
(g) It is necessary that faithfuls should be aware of the existence of the Imam at all times.
(h) Worldly kingdom and authority is not mandatory for an Imam to discharge his functions; but if faithfuls choose him to do so; it becomes an ideal solution, conforming to Allah’s command in its entirety
(i) Allah has declared in emphatic terms that leadership (Imamat) shall not be bestowed on unjust (Zalimeen: Baqarah-2: 124).
(xi) A few Quranic citations concerning ‘Imamat’ mentioned below for reference:
Quranic References:
(Bani Israil-17: 71): (Maidah-5: 67 & 03&07): (Ahzab-33: 33): (Shura-42: 23): (Nur-24: 55): (Zukhruf-43: 61) (Inshirah-94: 7 & 8): (Naba-78: 01-05).
” Did We not make the earth a wide expanse”: (06)
” And the mountain pegs”? (07)
” We created you in pairs”: (08)
” And We made sleep for you to rest”: (09)
” The night a covering”: (10)
” And the day for seeking livelihood”: (11)
” We erected above you seven strong (heavens)”: (12)
” And We have set therein a burning lamp”: (13)
Flag 2: Scientific origin of the Sun described centuries in advance: (Naba-78: 13)
Note:
(i) Unlike the moon (an illuminated body), the true origin of the Sun (Source of energy and light) was described in the Quran at a time when the contemporary scientific descriptions did not exist.
” And We sent down water from the clouds pouring in torrents”: (14)
” That We bring forth from it corn and herbs”: (15)
” And gardens of thick foliage”: (16)
Flag 3: Would anyone dare to deny Allah’s Bounties? (Naba-78: 06-16)
” Verily, the day of decision is a fixed time”: (17)
” The day when the trumpet shall be blown, and you shall come forth in (large) groups”: (18)
” The heaven shall be opened, and (it will have openings like) doors”: (19)
” The mountains will be set in motion (driven away) and become as vapour”: (20)
Flag 4: The day of decision: (Naba-78: 17-20)
” Verily hell will lie in wait”: (21)
” A destination for the transgressors”: (22)
” Where they will dwell for ages”: (23)
” Nothing cool (refreshing) shall they taste, nor any drink”: (24)
” Save boiling water and pus”: (25)
” A fitting recompense (to their sins)”: (26)
” Verily they were not expecting a reckoning”: (27)
” And they belied Our signs with persistent belying”: (28)
” We have recorded everything in a book”: (29)
” (They will be told): So taste you (the fruits of your evil deeds); for We shall not add anything but torment”: (30)
Flag 5: The recompense for evil deeds: (Naba-78: 21-30)
” Verily for those who safeguard themselves with full awareness of divine laws, there is a (supreme) fulfillment of (their hearts’) desires”: (31)
” Orchards and vineyards”: (32)
” And beautiful maidens of equal age”: (33)
” And a cup full to the brim”: (34)
” They will not hear therein vain discourse, nor any belying”: (35)
” A recompense from your Lord – an award according to a reckoning”: (36)
Flag 6: Allah’s grace for Muttaqin: (Naba-78: 31-36)
” The Lord of the heavens and the earth, and of whatsoever is between them, the beneficent. None shall have a right to address Him”: (37)
” On the day whereon the spirits and angels shall stand arrayed, they shall not speak except whom the beneficent Lord gives leave, and he will speak the truth”: (38)
Flag 7: The Mankind in ArRahman’s Court on the ‘Day’: Angels and Spirits stand arrayed in Silence: Who is the Speaker of the truth by Allah’s permission? (Naba-78: 37-38)
Note:
(i) Only those having Allah’s permission (covenant) to intercede may be allowed to speak.
(ii) Undermentioned verses offer a glimpse in this regard:
(a) None can intercede without Allah’s permission (Baqarah-2: 255)
(b) Those who have taken a promise from the Merciful (Maryam-19: 87)
(c) Who the Merciful has given permission and whose word He accepts (Taha-20: 109)
(d) There is no intercession save after His permission (Yunus-10: 03)
(e) ArRahman shall be pleased to accept their word (Taha-20: 109)
(iii) None other than those thoroughly purified by Allah (The holy Prophet and his Ahlul Bayt inclusive of their twelve Imams in an unbroken chain along with messengers) may qualify for inclusion in this category.
(iv) Angels and spirits are two different things.
Flag 8: Warning & Invitation to seek refuge with Allah: The certainty of the coming reality (the ‘Day’) in full view! Woe to those who still persists in their disbelief: (Naba-78: 39-40)
” That is the certain day. So whosoever desires may take refuge with his Lord”: (39)
” Verily We have warned of a chastisement near at hand, a day when man shall see what his two hands had sent before, and the disbeliever shall say: Woe to me. Would that I were dust”! (40)
Surah An Naba ends
Separa-30 (Amma) continues
IN THE NAME OF ALLAH, THE BENEFICENT, THE MERCIFUL
Surah Naziat
(79: 01-46)
” By those who drag forth violently”: (01)
” And those who undo (the bonds gently)”: (02)
Flag 9: A glimpse of the encounter with the Angel of the Death: (Naziat-79: 01-02)
Note:
(i) The angel of death will drag forth souls of wicked vehemently.
(ii) In contrast to the wicked, the souls of the righteous will be drawn out gently.
” And those who glide along swiftly”: (03)
” Then by those who go ahead with foremost speed”: (04)
” And those who (obediently) manage the affairs”: (05)
Flag 10: Angelic forces in ceaseless pursue of the ‘Divine’ commands: (Naziat-79: 03-05)
Note:
(i) The names of entities or energies of nature: On the authority of Imam Ali ibn Abu Talib: (Dhariyat-51: 01-04).
(a) Dhariyat refers to Winds.
(b) Hamilat refers to Clouds carrying rain.
(c) Jariyat refers to Ships.
(d) (Muqassimat refers to Angels.
(ii) In the engineering terminology, transport phenomena refer to (Momentum, heat and mass, transfer). The scattering applies to the transport phenomena in the universe which is controlled by various agencies appointed by the Supreme Lord (Allah).
(iii) The blood microscopic corpuscles in the living being is an unmatched example of the outlined transport phenomenon (Scattering) being highlighted in these verses (Dhariyat-51: 01-04).
(iv) There are angels who traverse all frontiers of the universe to carry out divine commands
(v) Administration and/or Operation of divine will in harmony under the laws made by the Creator: (Naziat-79: 01-05).
” On the day whereon the quaking will quake”: (06)
” And there will follow it the second (trumpet)”: (07)
” Hearts will pound loudly on that day”: (08)
” Eyes will be humbly downcast”: (09)
” They say: Shall we indeed be restored to our first state”: (10).
” When we are rotten bones”? (11)
” They say: That, then, will be a vain return”: (12)
” Verily, it shall be but a single (violent) blast”: (13)
” When lo! They shall (all) be in the (full) awakening”: (14)
Flag 11: The Resurrection: In full view and state of awakening: (Naziat-79: 06-14)
” Has not the story of Musa come to you”: (15)
” When his Lord called to him in the holy valley of Tuwa”? (16)
” (saying): Go to Firawn; verily he has transgressed all bounds”: (17)
” And say: Would you like to purify yourself (from infidelity)”? (18)
” Then I will guide you to your Lord, so that you may fear Him”: (19)
” Then he showed him the greatest sign (miracle)”: (20)
” But he belied and disobeyed”: (21)
” Then he turned back in haste”: (22)
” And gathered (his people) and proclaimed”: (23)
” Saying: I am your lord, the most high”: (24)
” So Allah seized him for the chastisement of hereafter and this life”: (25)
” Verily there is a lesson in this for him who fears (Allah)”: (26)
Flag 12: Firawn: A lesson for those who fear Allah: (Naziat-79: 15-26)
” Are you harder to create or the heaven which He has built”? (27)
Flag 13: Alert! Universe or Mankind: Which is harder to create? (Naziat-79: 27)
Note:
(i) Both the Universe and the Man are examples of products of Allah’s (Word, Kun-faya-koon, word, Ruh).
(ii) While both carry immense similarity in their complexity, there is no comparison in scale of creation between these two.
(iii) Mankind is being alerted to realise their insignificance as compared to the universe with the invitation to contemplate and surrender to the will of Allah.
” He raised it high, established it”: (28)
” Gave darkness to its night and brightness to its day”: (29)
” And afterwards spread out the earth”: (30)
Flag 14: Allah’s Geological Wonder: Creation of Earth: (Naziat-79: 30)
Note:
(i) Making the earth geological stable and habitable is a scientific wonder of enormous magnitude.
(ii) Being volcanic, unstable and totally uneven, the earth would not have been fit for habitation.
” He brought forth from it its water and its pasture”: (31)
” And he set up firmly the mountains”: (32)
” As provision for you and your cattle”: (33)
Flag 15: Contemplate & Think! The wonderfully equipped, spread out and productive earth! (Naziat-79: 27-33)
” When the great calamity comes”: (34)
” That day when man shall recall what he strove for”: (35)
” And hell shall be made visible to him who sees”: (36)
” Then, for whom who has transgressed all bounds”: (37)
” And who prefers the life of this world”: (38)
” Verily hell shall be his abode”: (39)
” And as for him who fears standing before his Lord, and restrains (his) self from (following vain) inclinations”: (40)
” Then, verily, the garden shall be his abode”: (41)
Flag 16: Heading for the permanent abode: (Naziat-79: 34-41)
” They ask you of the hour: Whereto (is its) anchorage”? (42)
” Wherein are you (concerned) with its mention”? (43)
” To your Lord (alone) is its termination”: (44)
” You (O Muhammad) are but a warner to him who fears it”: (45)
” On the day they see it, it will seem as if they had not tarried (in their graves) but a (single) evening, or the following morning”: (46)
Flag 17: The Reckoning of the ‘Day’ or ‘Hour’: When the time spent in the graves would look like a single evening or the following morning: (Naziat-79: 42-46)
Surah An Nazi-at ends
Separa-30 (Amma) continues
IN THE NAME OF ALLAH, THE BENEFICENT, THE MERCIFUL
Surah Abasa
(80: 01-42)
” He frowned and turned away”: (01)
” Because a blind man came to him”: (02)
” What shall make you know that perhaps he wanted to purify himself”: (03)
” Or be admonished, and the warning profits him”? (04)
” As for him who thinks himself independent (wealthy)”: (05)
” To him you pay attention”: (06)
” Though there will be no blame on you if he does not purify himself”: (07)
” But as for him who comes to you striving earnestly”: (08)
” And he fears Allah”: (09)
” Him you neglect”! (10)
” Nay, but it (the Quran) is a reminder”: (11)
” So let whosoever pleases keep it in mind”: (12)
Flag 18: (Abasa: The Frowned): Was it a warning to the holy Prophet or to the Rich Quraysh): (Abasa-80: 01-12)
Note:
(i) The verses (Abasa-80: 01-12) refers to the visit of a blind poor man (Abdullab ibn Ummi Maktum) to the Holy Prophet while he was in conversation with rich Quraysh.
(ii) The Holy Prophet received him with kindness and asked him to sit beside him.
(iii) Quraysh leaders did not like the interruption and one of the companions frowned and turned his back on him and this verse (Abasa-80) was revealed.
(iv) Some commentators insist that (Abasa) refers to the holy Prophet who had been warned in these verses for his unbecoming behaviour.
(v) A large number of Muslim Scholars persistently try to find weaknesses in the holy Prophet’s character. With a singular ambition (To bring down the holy Prophet to the status of a normal person with usual faults and weaknesses and capability to err: All, in order to hide the weaknesses of the companions thereby bringing all of them at par; ignoring the infallibility of the holy Prophet).
” (It is) in books greatly honored”: (13)
” Exalted purified”: (14)
” In the hands of scribes”: (15)
” Noble, virtuous”: (16)
” Accursed is man. How ungrateful is he”! (17)
” Of what thing did He create him”? (18)
” From a drop of semen. He created him, then formed him according to a measure”: (19)
” Then He made his way easy”: (20)
” Then He causes him to die and be buried”: (21)
” Then He will raise him again when He wills”: (22)
” Nay, but he did not carry out what He enjoined on him”: (23)
Flag 19: The accursed/ungrateful man failed to carry out what was enjoined (Yasin:60-61) on him: (Abasa-80: 13- 23)
Note:
(i) Sirat-e-Mustaqeem is discarding the worship of Shaytan and submitting/surrendering to the worship of Allah (God) alone.
(ii) The important aspect which needs to be noted closely is the emphasis on discarding worship of Shaytan which precedes worship of Allah (Ibadat).
(iii) The order of priority is the same as in Allah’s very first commandment: La ilaha ill-Allah (There is no god but God). It is, therefore, necessary to discard false gods before accepting Allah’s (Oneness).
(iv) The verses below ( Yasin-36: 60-61): Reemphasise the commanded order of priority,
“Did I not enjoin on you, O children of Adam, that you should not worship Shaytan – verily he is your awed enemy – And that you should worship Me? This is the right path“
(Yasin:60-61)
” Let man look at his food”: (24)
” We poured down water abundantly”: (25)
” Then We split the earth with good cleaving”: (26)
” And made grain grow”: (27)
” And grapes and vegetables”: (28)
” Olives and dates”: (29)
” Orchards thick with trees”: (30)
” And fruits and herbage”: (31)
” A provision for you and your cattle”: (32)
Flag 20: Revisiting Allah’s provisions to make way easy for the mankind: (Abasa-80: 24-32)
” But when the deafening blast comes”: (33)
” That day man will fly from his brother”: (34)
” Mother and father”: (35)
” As well as his wife and children”: (36)
” For every one of them on that day will have a concern (enough) to make him heedless (of others)”: (37)
” (Some) faces that day will be radiant”: (38)
” Laughing and full of joy”: (39)
” (Some) faces on that day will have dust upon them”: (40)
” Darkness shall cover them”: (41)
” Those! They are the disbelievers, the iniquitous”: (42)
Flag 21: When every soul shall turn heedless towards every other soul (Abasa-80: 33-42)
Surah Abasa ends
Separa-30 (Amma) continues
IN THE NAME OF ALLAH, THE BENEFICENT, THE MERCIFUL
Surah At Takwir
(81: 01-29)
” When the sun is folded up”: (01)
” When the stars are made to fade away”: (02)
” When the mountains are made to move (scattered dust)”: (03)
Flag 22: The Folding Up on the Day:The collapse of our Solar System as viewed by Science and cited in Quran: (Takwir-81: 01-03)
Note:
(i) Our solar system consists of our sun, which is a star, and all that its gravity affects. The planets in our solar system are Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune. There are also dwarf planets such as Pluto, dozens of moons, and millions of asteroids, comets, and meteoroids of all shapes and sizes.
(ii) The collapse of such a solar system could be generated when stars explode, when galaxies collapse into black holes, and other cataclysmic cosmic events.
(iii) Quran:The Rolling up of the Heavens- A Cyclic Process: (Anbiya-21: 104)
” On that day We will roll up the heavens as a written scroll is rolled up. As We began (started) the first creature, so shall We return it. (It is) a promise binding upon Us. Verily, We have been doing it”
(Anbiya-21: 104)
” When the Ishar (ten months pregnant she camels) are abandoned”: (04)
” When the wild beasts are herded together”: (05)
” When the oceans boil and breathe fire and fury”: (06)
” When the souls are reunited with their bodies”: (07)
” When the girl buried (alive) is asked “: (08)
” For what sin she was put to death”: (09)
” When the books (of deeds) are laid open”: (10)
” When the heaven is stripped”: (11)
” When hell is set ablaze”: (12)
” When the garden is brought near”: (13)
” (Then) every soul will know what it has sent forward”: (14)
Flag 23: Allah’s Notice: The day of resurrection being round the corner: (Takwir-81: 01-14)
” I call to witness the orbiting stars”: (15)
” Those that run on and then disappear”: (16)
Flag 24: The orbiting stars merging into Black holes: (Takwir-81: 15-16)
Note:
(i) Reference to solar systems which had already collapsed and merged with ‘Black Holes’.
” (By) the night when it departs”: (17)
” (By) the dawn when it shines”: (18)
” Verily it (the Quran) is the word of a most honoured messenger”: (19)
” Owner of the mighty power, who is honoured in the presence of the Lord of the ARSH”: (20)
” Obeyed by (all creation), trustworthy”: (21)
Flag 25: Know the true status of Muhammad if you still have doubts in your mind? (Takwir-81: 17-24)
Note:
(i) The Ascension (Mairaj): (Najam-53: 06-18: Bani Israil-17: 01).
(a) The holy Prophet’s ascension was physical.
(b) During ascension the holy Prophet was able to travel at speeds unknown to contemporary Physics.
(c) During ascension the holy Prophet passed through the boundaries of the physical realm under the Divine influence (details beyond level of human knowledge).
(d) Descension means his reappearance in physical form.
(e) The distance (two bows or still nearer) between the ‘Divine’ and the holy Prophet described in terms of (Qaba Qawsayn) represents the ultimate closeness between the infinite and finite on an unknown scale.
(f) No created being could ever achieve parity with the creator based on any scale. In other words, no created being could ever become a creator. Accordingly, (Qaba Qawsayn) stands as an insurmountable barrier (not possible to physically define) between the Creator (Allah) {who does not owe His existence to any creator (not possible to describe Allah beyond this)} and His created being (Abd: Servant) which is the holy Prophet.
(ii) Muhammad in an Overview position with respect to the entire Universe: The Absolute Lord (Allah)-Holy Prophet’s only teacher: (Najm-53: 05-06):
“Your companion does not err, nor does he go astray”
(Najm-53: 02)
“Nor does he speak out of (his own) desire”
(Najm-53: 03)
“It is but a revelation revealed”
(Najm-53: 04)
” (O people) Your companion (Muhammad) is not mad”: (22)
” He had surely seen him (Jibrail) on the clear horizon”: (23)
” He is not avid of (eagerly desirous of making public) unseen”: (24)
” Nor is it the word of accursed Shaytan”: (25)
Flag 26: Testimony to the power, glory of Allah and witnesses to the authenticity of (the Quran) and (Muhammad’s) prophet-hood: (Takwir-81: 15-25)
” So whither do you stray:? (26)
” This (the Quran) is nothing but a reminder for all the worlds”: (27)
” For whomsoever of you who desires to walk on the straight path”: (28)
” And you will not, save that which Allah, the Lord of the world, wills”: (29)
Flag 27: Guidance to Straight Path for those whom Allah wills: (Takwir-81: 26-29)
Note:
(i) No fixed destiny.
(ii) Every soul is free to exercise its options without hindrance.
(iii) Allah’s guidance only to those who desire with a promise to multiply it for the seekers.
(iv) No guidance for the ingrates, liars, disbelievers and those in denial of the ‘Divine’.
(v) Discover the treasure of Guidance (Hidayat) & the Route to it?
(a) Allah reveals His guidance (Hidayat) by the command to the Holy Prophet: Reference: (Shura-42: 52)
(b) Allah made a light by which he guides whomsoever He wills: Reference (Shura-42: 52)
(c) Allah delegated the authority to the holy Prophet: Reference (Najam- 53 : 2-10)
(d) Assurance from Allah: Verily you the (holy Prophet) guide to the right path” : Reference (Shura-42: 52)
(iv) Identification of those who render themselves incapable to avail Guidance (Hidayat):
(a) No guidance (Hidayat) to individuals against their will: Reference (Yunus-10: 99) Liars and ingrates: Reference (Zumar-39: 03)
(b) Those who associate partners with Allah: Reference (Zumar-39: 03 and Yunus-10: 106)
(c) Those who take guardians beside Allah: Reference (Zumar-39: 03)
(d) Those who do not contemplate: Reference (Yunus-10: 100)
(e) Those who are ungrateful: Reference (Dahr-76: 3 & Zumar-39: 03)
(f) Those Allah leaves to stray, for them there is no guide”: Reference (Zumar-39: 23)
(g) Polytheists: Reference (Yunus-10: 105)
(h) Unjust (Zalimin): Reference (Yunus-10: 106)
Surah At Takwir ends
Separa-30 (Amma) continues
IN THE NAME OF ALLAH, THE BENEFICENT, THE MERCIFUL
Surah Al Infitar
(82: 01-19)
” When the heaven is cleft asunder”: (01)
” When the stars disperse”: (02)
” When the oceans are merged together”: (03)
” When the graves are overturned”: (04)
” (Then) shall each soul know what it had sent ahead and what it had left behind “: (05)
Flag 28: Recounting of footprints left behind: The beginning of the end: Time to receive the Scorecard: (Infitar-82: 01-05)
Note:
(i) Footprints of the Dead: Imaum Mobin, Kitabum Mobin and Lauh-e-Mahfooz: (Ya Sin-36: 12).
” Verily We bring back dead to life, and We write down what they have sent before them; and their footprints (consequences they leave behind). We have firmly enclosed everything in a manifesting guide”
(Yasin-36: 12)
(ii) Footprints (consequences left behind by the departing souls) of all the dead are written and recorded in a manifesting guide (Imamum Mobin: Ya Sin-36:12).
(iii) Due to possible impact of their deeds (good or bad) on part of the dead; their (Amaal-Nama: Statement of deeds during their lifetime) shall remain open till the ‘Day’. Accordingly, each dead person keeps adding to his virtues and sins past his lifetime. This is why (Sadqa-e-Jaria:Charity with ongoing benefits) carries so much emphasis.
(iv) References: (Saba-34: 03: Anam-6: 59: Yasin-36: 12: Buruj-85: 22)
” O man, what beguiled you from your most gracious Lord”? (06)
” (He) who created you, fashioned you, and gave you right proportion”: (07)
” In whatsoever form He willed, He constructed you”: (08)
” Nay, but you belie the reckoning”: (09)
” While verily over you are posted watchers”: (10)
” (They are) honourable recorders”: (11)
” They know whatsoever you do”: (12)
Flag 29: Beware! The Watchers posted over you record everything: (Infitar-82: 06-12)
” Verily, the righteous shall be in bliss”: (13)
” And verily the wicked shall be in hell”: (14)
” They shall enter it on the day of judgement”: (15)
” They will not be allowed to be absent from there”: (16)
” What shall make you know what the day of judgement is”? (17)
” Again, what shall make you know what the day of judgement is”? (18)
” (It is) the day when no soul shall own any thing (of power) for any other soul; and the (supreme) command that day shall be Allah’s”: (19)
Flag 30: The day power bestowed by Allah on all other entities shall be retracted and converge on to Him alone, and His shall be the supreme command: (Infitar-82: 13-19)
Surah Al Infitar ends
Separa-30 (Amma) continues
IN THE NAME OF ALLAH, THE BENEFICENT, THE MERCIFUL
Surah At Tatfif
(83: 01-36)
” Woe to those who give short measure (or short weight)”: (01)
” Who, when they take by measure from the people, demand full measure”: (02)
” (Who) when they measure or weigh for them, diminish (give less than due)”: (03)
” Do they not think that they shall be raised (to life) again”: (04)
” On a mighty day”: (05)
” The day all mankind will stand before the Lord of the worlds?” : (06)
” Nay, the record of the wicked is (preserved) in Sijjin”: (07)
” What will make you know what Sijjin is”? (08)
” It is a written book”: (09)
Flag 31: Across the board Justice (Adl): Do not give short measures: Sijjin: Book containing record of the ‘Evil’ doings: (Tatfif-83: 01-09: Rahman-55: 07-09)
Note:
(i) Significance of Justice (Adl):The significance and the need for implementation of Justice (Adl) in all aspects, are described below along with Quranic citations.
” So that you may not transgress in respect of the scales”
(Rahman-55: 08)
” And keep up the measurement with justice and shorten not the balance”
(Rahman-55: 09)
(ii) Understanding Justice (Adl) and the Scale (Mizan): (Rahman-55: 07-09)
” Woe on that day to the beliers”: (10)
” Those who belie the day of the judgement”: (11)
” Which none belies save each transgressor, sinner”: (12)
” When Our signs are recited before him, he says: (These are) fables of the ancients”: (13)
” Nay, in fact what they used to do has rusted their hearts”: (14)
” Nay, Verily that day they shall be barred from (the mercy) of their Lord”: (15)
” Then, verily, they shall enter the flaming fire”: (16)
” Then they will be told: This is what you belied”: (17)
Flag 32: Beliers: Barred from Allah’ mercy: (Tatfif-83:10-17)
” Nay, the record of the righteous shall be in illiyyun”: (18)
” What will make you know what illiyyun is”? (19)
” (it is) a written book”: (29)
” Which only those nearest (to Allah) see”: (21)
Flag 33: Know the (‘illiyyun’: ‘Alin’ & ‘Mukhlasin’? (Tatfif-83: 18-21: Sad-38: 75 & 82)
Note:
(i) The ‘illiyun’ (The highly placed: those nearest to Allah: ‘Alin’ & ‘Mukhlasin’):
“(Allah said): O Iblis, What prevented you from falling prostrate before that which I created with both my hands? Are you proud? or are you one of the exalted (alin)”?
(Sad-38: 75)
“Save those of Your servants among them who have been freed (‘Mukhlasin’) from sins altogether)”
(Sad-38: 83)
” Verily the righteous shall be in bliss”: (22)
” On exalted couches reviewing (the bounties given to them)”: (23)
” You (O Muhammad) will recognise in their faces the radiance of bliss”: (24)
” They shall be given the choicest drink sealed”: (25)
” With a sealing of musk – and for this may aspire those who aspire for bliss”: (26)
” Mixed with water of Tasnim”: (27)
” A spring from which those who are nearest (to Allah) drink”: (28)
Flag 34. The record of the righteous in (illiyyun), a written book of record: Know their Recompense? What is Tasnim? (Tatfif-83: 18-28)
Note:
(i) ‘Tasnim’ is the spring of paradise. Its water is superior to all kinds of drinking liquids.
” Verily the guilty used to laugh at those who believed”: (29)
” And winked at one another when they passed by them”: (30)
” And when they returned to their people, they returned jesting”: (31)
” And when they saw them, they said: Verily they have gone astray”: (32)
” While they were not sent to be watchers over them”! (33)
” So, today, those who believe shall laugh at the disbelievers”: (34)
” On exalted couches reviewing (the bounties given to them)”: (35)
” Will not the disbelievers be recompensed for what they used to do”? (36)
Flag 35: The day when the righteous shall laugh at the disbelievers: (Tatfif-83: 29-36)
Surah At Tatfif ends
Separa-30 (Amma) continues
IN THE NAME OF ALLAH, THE BENEFICENT, THE MERCIFUL
Surah Al Inshiqaq
(84: 01-25)
” When the heaven is rent asunder”: (01)
” And hearkens to its Lord, (as) it should do so”: (02)
” When the earth is stretched out”: (03)
” And casts forth whatever it contains and becomes empty”: (04)
” And hearkens to its Lord, (as) it should do so”: (05)
Flag 36: The disintegration of material existence at Allah’s command: (Inshiqaq-84: 01-05)
“O man, verily you are striving hard towards your Lord, and thus you will meet Him”: (06)
Flag 37: The relentless purse of death: (Inshiqaq-84: 06)
Note:
(i) Every passing moment of life is a step-forward towards death, (Knowingly or unknowingly), in fulfilment of the command of their Lord (Allah).
(Listen to the Caller making announcement: Deta Hai Manadi)
Ek Aur Gharri Umer Ki Ley Teri Ghatadi
(Your life is further reduced by another moment)
” He who is given his record in his right hand”: (07)
” Will have an easy reckoning”: (08)
” And will return to his people full of joy”: (09)
” But he who is given his record (from) behind his back”: (10)
” Will pray for death”: (11)
” But he shall enter the flaming fire”: (12)
” Verily he lived rejoicing among his people”: (13)
” Verily he thought he would never return (to Allah)”: (14)
” Nay, verily his Lord was always watching him”: (15)
Flag 38: The ever watchful Lord (Allah): (Inshiqaq-84: 07-15)
” So indeed I call to witness the twilight of sunset”: (16)
” And the night and what it enshrouds”: (17)
” And the moon at full”: (18)
” That you shall certainly pass through one state after the other”: (19)
Flag 39: Allah’s assertion under oath of most visible occurrences: The change in state is the inevitable destiny! Have no doubts: (Inshiqaq-84: 19)
Note:
(i) Death is only a change from one state of life to another! Have no doubts or illusions.
(ii) The change of state is equally applicable to all entities that exist (Inclusive of solar systems, galaxies, black holes, supernovae, etc).
(iii) All three stages of the oath carry a similitude of changing state: Twilight of sunset is initiation of the night leading to encompassing darkness: Brightness of new moon signifying an existence which is different compared to brightness of the day light. All these three stages are states in transition.
(iv) Death is also a transition leading to a new beginning.
” What is the matter with them? Why do they not believe”? (20)
” Why, when the Quran is recited to them, they do not prostrate in adoration”? (21)
Flag 40: All cards laid on the table in full view: Think! Is there any reason left for not prostrating to the Lord (Allah)? (Inshiqaq-84: 16-21)
” Nay, those who disbelieve belie (the truth)”: (22)
” And verily Allah knows best what they hide (in their hearts)”: (23)
” So give them the news of a painful chastisement”: (24)
” Save those who believe and do good deeds, for them there is unending recompense”: (25)
Flag 41: Assured chastisement for the beliers of truth and a blissful ending for doers of ‘Good’: (Inshiqaq-84: 22-25)
Surah Al Inshiqaq ends
Separa-30 (Amma) continues
IN THE NAME OF ALLAH, THE BENEFICENT, THE MERCIFUL
Surah Al Buruj
(85: 01-22)
” By the heaven and with constellation”: (01)
” By the promised day”: (02)
” By the witness and the witnessed”: (03)
” Accursed be the people of the ditch”: (04)
Flag 42: The people of ditch whom Allah saved from burning fire: (Buruj-85: 01-12)
Note:
(i) ‘People of the ditch’ refers to Zu Nuwas, the king of Abyssinia, who pronounced himself god and ordered his people to worship him.
(ii) The Prophet sent to the people and those believed were persecuted.
(iii) A huge burning ditch of fire was prepared by the king inviting believers to jump into it.
(iv) A believing woman with a baby prepared to jump but at the last moment hesitated for the sake of the baby. The baby shouted and prompted her to go ahead which she did.
(v) The prophet and other believers also jumped into the pit of the fire. All of them came out of the fire unhurt.
” Of the fuel-fed fire”: (05)
” When they sat around it”: (06)
” And witnessed what they did to the believers”: (07)
” They tormented them for naught save that they believed in Allah, the ever-prevalent, the owner of the praise”: (08).
” He to whom belongs the kingdom of the heavens and the earth; and Allah is witness over everything”: (09)
” Verily for those who persecute the believers, men and women, and do not repent, is the punishment of hell, and the torment of the burning”: (10)
Flag 43: Torment of hell for persecutors: Believers (and doers of good) assured of Gardens which is (Fauz-ul-Kabir): (Buruj-85: 10-12)
” Verily for those who believe and do good are gardens beneath which rivers flow. That is the greatest achievement”: (11)
” Verily the grip of your Lord is severe indeed”: (12)
” Verily, He it is who originates (everything) and causes it to return”: (13)
” He is the oft-forgiving, merciful”: (14)
” Lord of the glorious Arsh”: (15)
” Absolute doer of whatsoever He wills”: (16)
Flag 44: Allah the glorious, merciful, ever forgiving Lord of the (Arsh): The originator to whom everything is destined to return in the original form: (Buruj-85: 13-16)
” Has not the story of the hosts “: (17)
” Of Firawn and Thamud come to you”? (18)
” Nay, those who disbelieve and (persist) in belying”: (19)
” While Allah encompasses them from all sides”: (20)
Flag 45: The totally encompassed persistent disbelievers at catastrophic ‘Deadend’: Buruj-85: 17-20)
” Nay, it is the glorious Quran”: (21)
” (Inscribed) in Lawh mahfuz (the preserved tablet)”: (22)
Flag 46: (Lauh-Mefooz, Kitabum Mobin:The Manifest Book) & the (Imamum Mobin): Recompense based on record: (Buruj-85: 21-22: Saba-34: 03-04)
Note:
(i) References: (Saba-34: 03:Anam-6: 59:Yasin-36: 12:Buruj-85: 22).
“Not an atom’s weight in the heavens and the earth is hidden from Him, nor is there anything less than it nor greater but it is (recorded) in the manifest book”
(Saba-34: 03)
(ii) On the authority of Imam Baqir (Fifth Imam): The manifesting guide (Imamum Mobin) refers to Ali Ibn Abu Talib.
“In order that he may recompense those who believe and do good. For them is forgiveness and honorable sustenance”
(Saba-34: 04)
Surah Al Burj ends
Separa-30 (Amma) continues
IN THE NAME OF ALLAH, THE BENEFICENT, THE MERCIFUL
Surah At Tariq
(86: 01-17)
” By the night and the night visitant”: (01)
” What shall make you know what the night-visitant is”? (02)
” It is the star of piercing radiance”: (03)
Flag 47: Allah’s Way (Sunnat): Challenge to Science to grasp laws of creation & governance of the universe: (Tariq-86: 01-03)
Note:
(i) A challenge to mankind to continue to use its intellect-based knowledge towards ongoing scientific advancements. A better understanding of the same in its use (fully compliant with Allah’s Way: Sunnat) being the target.
(ii) On the authority of the Ahlul Bayt: (At Tariq: The night visitant) refers to a star which traverses all the spheres in the universe and returns to its starting point.
(iii) It can be figuratively applied to the Holy Prophet whose wisdom and mercy encompasses all the physical and spiritual spheres of the universe.
(iv) Muhammad in an Overview position with respect to the entire Universe: The Absolute Lord (Allah)-Holy Prophet’s only teacher: (Najm-53: 05-06):
“Taught him the supreme in power”
(Najm-53: 05)
(v) It is Allah who taught the Holy Prophet and from no mortal created he received any kind of knowledge.
“(He is) endued with wisdom; therefore, he took an over-viewing position”
(Najm-53: 06)
“While he was in the highest horizon”
(Najm-53: 07)
“(That) there is not a soul but has a watcher over it”: (04)
“Let the man reflect of what he is created”: (05)
“He is created from spurting water “: (06)
“Issuing between the backbone and the ribs”: (07)
“Verily, Allah is able to bring him back (from the dead)”: (08)
Flag 48: Quran on lowly creation of the mankind: A lesson in human fertilisation and biology: (Tariq-86: 04-08)
” On the day when all hidden things (secrets) shall be probed (and made public)”: (09)
” Then he shall have no power nor helper”: (10)
” By the heaven which rotates”: (11)
” By the earth which splits”: (12)
Flag 49: Distinction between physical existence of the heavens and the earth: (Tariq-86: 11-12)
” Verily it (the Quran) is a decisive word”: (13)
” And it is certainly not the jest”: (14)
Flag 50: Allah’s declaration on oath:’Quran’: Allah’s most emphatic and decisive ‘Word’: (Tariq-86: 01-14)
Note:
(i) The holy Quran’s sanctity, accuracy and descending from Allah has been emphasised on oath.
(ii) The holy Quran is neither a jest nor a source of amusement nor play and must not be taken lightly.
(iii) Each and every word of the holy Quran is a most authoritative ‘Word’ from Allah.
” Verily they are hatching up a plot”: (15)
” And I too am preparing a plan”: (16)
” So give respite to the disbelievers, and leave them alone a while”: (17)
Flag 51: Allah the best of planners: Vain evil planning of the disbelievers: (Tariq-86: 15-17)
Note:
(i) Disbelievers’ entire evil planning is of no consequence as it is up against Allah’s infinite wisdom and power.
(ii) The doomed evil planning in infidelity and disbelief is always defeated by Allah’s plans.
Surah At Tariq ends
Separa-30 (Amma) continues
IN THE NAME OF ALLAH, THE BENEFICENT, THE MERCIFUL
Surah Al-Ala
(87: 01-19)
” Glorify the name of your Lord, most high”: (01)
Flag 52: Glorify: The most High (Rabbek-al-Ala): (Ala-87: 01)
Note:
(i) Each and every entity in the heavens and the earth celebrates Allah’s glory: (Hadid-57: 01).
(ii) Obeying the ‘Divine Order’ laws (Allah’s Way: Sunnat) means glorifying or celebrating His praise which is worship. Prostration is another way of glorifying Him.
(iii) All entities in the universe unfailing glorify the ‘Divine’ by ceaselessly following Allah’s Way (Sunnat).
(iv) Allah’s decree in a scientific language (Yasin 37-40) clearly identifies that the entire universe ceaselessly follows His decrees (full range of scientific laws) without fail.
“ Who creates and gives shape and form”: (02)
” Who ordains (laws) and provides guidance”: (03)
” Who brings forth the pastures”: (04)
” Then reduces it to swarthy stubble”: (05)
Flag 53: The Cyclic nature of Allah’s Creations revisited: (Ala-87: 02-05)
Note:
(i) Allah’s scientific Wonders: (Anbiya-21: 30-33).
(a) The scientific statement explaining the uniqueness of the operation of the universe as a whole, inclusive of solar systems such as ours, giving rise to night and day prevailing each other, a gift from the Lord (Allah).
(b) Confirmation of the fact that the entire universe emerged from a single source.
(c) Confirmation of the fact that all life begins with water. Accordingly, water is truly a lifeline for all living entities in any form.
(d) The ‘Water Cycle’, ‘Nitrogen Cycle’, ‘Herbal Cycle’, etc are all Allah’s scientific wonders.
(ii) Geological significance of mountains; spreading of earth and making it a stable body suitable for habitation is a scientific wonder of infinite magnitude.
(iii) The laws of creation and governance (Allah’s Way: Sunnat) encompassing everything that exists beyond imagination:
“Verily We have propounded for mankind in this Quran examples of every kind so that they may contemplate”
(Zumer-39: 27)
(iv) Consider the Biodiversity on earth which is Allah’s sign & a reminder: (Zumer-39: 21)
“Do you not see that Allah sends down water from heavens, and causes it to enter springs in the earth, then brings forth produce of various colors; and then they wither and you see them turn yellow; then He makes them chaff. Verily, in this, is a reminder for men of understanding”
(Zumer-39: 21)
” We make you read so that you should not forget”: (06)
” Save what Allah wills. Verily He knows the manifest (made public) and knows what is hidden”: (07)
” We shall make easy (your tasks) to you the easy (way)”: (08)
” So, keep on reminding, for reminding surely does good (to mankind)”: (09)
Flag 54: The logic of ‘Repetition’ in Quranic verses explained: The holy Prophet ‘Divinely’ protected from forgetfulness (Ala-87: 06-09)
Note:
(i) ‘La tansa’ implies divine protection from forgetfulness for the Holy Prophet.
(ii) Any suggestion of forgetting on part of the holy Prophet is spurious and must be rejected outright.
(iii) For a normal human being ‘Repetitive’ mode of instruction is most effective and well recognised.
(iv) Quranic verses repeat many events and commands, in different styles and modes, in order to emphasise, secure a better retention and make a deeper impression.
” He who fears (Allah) will be warned”: (10)
” And the reprobate will turn away”: (11)
” Who shall enter the great fire”: (12)
” In which he will neither die nor live”: (13)
” Indeed he (alone) succeeds who purifies himself”: (14)
” And remembers the name of the Lord and (regularly) prays”: (15)
Flag 55: Guidance? Self purification (for success in the hereafter) is individual responsibility: (Ala-87: 06-15)
Note:
(i) Seeking Allah’s guidance and purifying is integral to the success in the hereafter.
(ii) Allah has promised to multiply guidance for the seekers.
(iii) The unrepentant reprobates (unprincipled sinners) away from Allah’s guidance heading for the ultimate disaster.
(iv) Guidance to Straight Path for those whom Allah wills: (Takwir-81: 26-29):
(a) No fixed destiny.
(b) Every soul is free to exercise its options without hindrance.
(c) Allah’s guidance only to those who desire with a promise to multiply it for the seekers.
(d) No guidance for the ingrates, liars, disbelievers and those in denial of the ‘Divine’.
(e) Discover the treasure of Guidance (Hidayat) & the Route to it?
(f) Allah reveals His guidance (Hidayat) by command to the holy Prophet: Reference: (Shura-42: 52
(g) Allah made a light by which he guides whomsoever He wills: Reference (Shura-42: 52)
(h) Allah delegated the authority to the holy Prophet: Reference (Najm- 53: 2-10)
(i) Assurance from Allah: Verily you the (holy Prophet) guide to the right path”: Reference (Shura-42: 52)
(j) Identification of those who render themselves incapable to avail Guidance (Hidayat)
(v) No guidance (Hidayat) to individuals against their will: Reference (Yunus-10: 99) Liars and ingrates: Reference (Zumar-39: 03)
(a) Those who associate partners with Allah: Reference (Zumar-39: 03 and Yunus-10: 106)
(b) Those who take guardians beside Allah: Reference (Zumar-39: 03)
(c) Those who do not contemplate: Reference (Yunus-10: 100)
(d) Those who are ungrateful: Reference (Dahr-76: 3 & Zumar-39: 03)
(e) Those Allah leaves to stray, for them there is no guide”: Reference (Zumar-39: 23)
(f) Polytheists: Reference (Yunus-10: 105)
(g) Unjust (Zalimin): Reference (Yunus-10: 106)
” But you prefer the life of this world”: (16)
” Though the life of the hereafter is better and abiding”: (17)
” Verily, this is in the earlier scriptures”: (18)
” The scriptures of Ibrahim and Musa”: (19)
Flag 56: Allah’s Religion (Islam) in Continuity: (Ala-87: 16-19)
Note:
(i) The scriptures of Ibrahim are perhaps lost to the world.
(ii) A book translated from Greek entitled ‘Testaments of Abraham’ was published in 1892 at Cambridge, by M.R. James, lacked authenticity.
(iii) ‘Tawrat’ is the referred scripture of Musa.
(iv) Allah’s religion (Islam) which is the ‘Divine’ religion is same for all ages inclusive of past, present and future.
(v) Mankind: Allah’s One Single Community:
” Mankind were one community; so, Allah sent prophets as bearers of good tidings and warners and sent down with them the Book with truth so that it might judge between people in that which they differed; and none differed in it but the very (people) to whom it was given, after clear signs had come to them, revolting among themselves, whereupon Allah guided those who believed, by His Will, to the truth about which they differed; Allah guides whomever He wills to the right path”
(Baqarah-2: 213)
” Ibrahim was not a Jew, nor a Christian, but an upright Muslim; and he was not of the polytheists”
(Imran-3: 67)
(vi) It must be remembered that the ‘Divine Faith’ for all children of Adam is the same, common, and one. All of them belong to one single community; reporting only to the ‘Absolute Creator’, using assigned reporting channels, as decreed. The ‘Absolute Creator’ will never have different scales of assessment, for different groups of the children of Adam based on origin, colour, creed, sect, status, or wealth.
(vii) For Allah, the superiority of one over another is based only on the level of devotion to His commands (Taqwa: Baqarah-2: 01-05).
Surah Al Ala ends
Separa-30 (Amma) continues
IN THE NAME OF ALLAH, THE BENEFICENT, THE MERCIFUL
Surah Al Ghashiyah
(88: 01-26)
” Has the news of the overwhelming event come to you”: (01)
Flag 57: When everything (Known & unknown) becomes insignificant and completely lost & eclipsed by the overwhelming event of the ‘Day’: (Ghashiyah-88: 01)
” (Some) faces shall be downcast on that day”: (02)
” Toiling weary”: (03)
” Entering the blazing fire”: (04)
” They shall be made to drink from the boiling spring”: (05)
” The will have no food except bitter thorny fruit”: (06)
” Which shall neither nourish nor satisfy hunger”: (07)
Flag 58: The downcast faces: (Ghashiyah-88: 02-07)
” (Other) faces shall be delighted”: (08)
” Well pleased with (the result of) their (deeds) in the past”: (09)
” In a grand garden”: (10)
” They shall not hear any vain talk”: (11)
” Therein is a flowing spring”: (12)
” Therein are exalted couches”: (13)
” Goblets set”: (14)
” Cushions arranged “: (15)
‘ And carpets spread”: (16)
Flag 59: The delighted faces: (Ghashiyah-88: 08-16)
” Do they not look at camel, how they are created”? (17)
” And to the heavens, how it is raised”? (18)
” And to the mountains, how they are setup”? (19)
” And to the earth, how it is spread out”? (20)
Flag 60: The Creations: A reflection of the ‘Divine’ plan: (Ghashiyah-88: 17-20)
” So, keep on reminding, you are surely a reminder”: (21)
” You are not a compeller over them”: (22)
” But whosoever turns back and disbelieve”: (23)
“Then Allah will chastise him with greatest chastisement”: (24)
” Verily to Us is their return”: (25)
” Then verily, on Us is their reckoning”: (26)
Flag 61: On-going Reminder is Allah’s Way (Sunnat): To Allah is the reckoning:(Ghashiyah-88: 21-26)
Surah Al Ghashiyah ends
Separa-30 (Amma) continues
IN THE NAME OF ALLAH, THE BENEFICENT, THE MERCIFUL
Surah Al Fajr
(89: 01-30)
” By the day break”: (01)
Flag 62: The Glory of the Daybreak: (Fajr-89: 01)
Note:
(i) Allah’s invitation to go deeper into the higher regions of the spiritual world to those who understand.
(ii) The rays of light getting rid of the darkness may be taken as a signal for awakening from darkness of ignorance to the all encompassing brightness of faith.
(iii) Purification of hearts is not possible without getting rid of Shaytanic instigation which leads to the worst form of darkness (ignorance).
” By the ten nights”: (02)
Flag 63: The ten sacred nights: (Fajr-89: 02)
Note:
(i) The ten nights may refer to the first ten days of Zil Hajj or the last ten days of Ramadan or first ten days of Muharram.
” By the even and odd”: (03)
Flag 64: The contrasting even and odd: (Fajr-89: 03)
Note:
(i) May refer to contrasts both in the physical and spiritual realm.
” By the night when it departs”: (04)
Flag 65: Getting rid of the love of this world is a prerequisite for acquiring a vision into the hereafter: (Fajr-89: 04)
Note:
(i) The feel of Allah’s existence (Marfat-e-ilahi) is not possible without denial of (Shirk) in earnest.
” Verily there is in this an oath for those who understand”: (05)
Flag 66: True knowledge of Self leads to Allah’s recognition: (Fajr-89: 05)
Note:
(i) Understanding this world better leads to having a better idea of the hereafter.
” Have you (O Muhammad) seen how your Lord dealt with (the people of) Ad”: (06)
” Of the city of Iram with tall pillars”: (07)
” The like of which were not created in any of the (other) cities (of the world)”: (08)
” And with (the people of) Thamud who hewed out rocks in the valley”: (09)
“And with Firawn, owner of the stakes”: (10)
” Who (all) transgressed beyond bounds in the cities”: (11)
” And multiplied corruption therein”? (12)
” So your Lord let fall on them the whip of chastisement”: (13)
” Verily, your Lord is always watching (all evil-doing people)”: (14)
Flag 67: How Allah dealt with the transgressors and Shaddad’s earthly paradise: (Fajr-89: 06-14)
Note:
(i) ‘Iram. refers to the earthly paradise made by Shaddad son of Ad who pronounced himself as god. He died as soon as he got ready to enter his ‘paradise’ which vanished simultaneously (Fajr-89: 07-08).
” As for the man, when his Lord tries him so as to honour him, and is bounteous to him, then he says: My Lord has honoured me”: (15)
” But when he tries him by restricting his sustenance, then he says: My Lord has disgraced me”: (16)
” Nay, but you do not honour the orphan”: (17)
” Nor do you urge one another to feed the poor”: (18)
” And you devour (others) inheritance greedily”: (19)
” And love wealth with abounding love”: (20)
Flag 68: Alert! Do you carry any of these characteristics? (Fajr-89: 15-20)
” Nay, when the earth shall be pounded to powder”: (21)
” And your Lord comes, and angels row on row”: (22)
Flag 69: The coming of the Lord explained: (Fajr-89: 22)
Note:
(i) ‘coming of the Lord’ means manifestation of His authority.
” And hell is brought near (face to face), that day man will awake but of what avail will then awakening be”? (23)
” He shall say: Ah! Would that I had sent ahead (good deeds) for (this) my life”: (24)
Flag 70: Sure way to Allah’s displeasure: (Fajr-89: 15-24)
” None can punish as He will punish on that day”: (25)
“And none can bind as He will bind”: (26)
Flag 71: Face to Face with hell: (Fajr-89: 23-26)
” (To the righteous it will be said): O you tranquil soul”: (27)
” Return to your Lord well pleased (with Him) and (He) is well pleased (with you)”: (28)
” Enter then among My servants”: (29)
” Enter then My Garden”: (30)
Flag 72: ‘Nafs mutma-inna’: Allah’s Welcome to the Righteous: (Fajr-89: 27-30)
Note:
(i) ‘Nafs mutma-inna’ is the highest stage of tranquillity and satisfaction to achieve the status identified in the verse below:
(ii) Refers to the likes of Hussain Ibne Ali at Karbala.
“Allah is well pleased with them and they are well pleased with Him>>>”
(Bayyanah-98: 08)
(iii) Follow the sincere friendly call and avert the catastrophe on the ‘Day’: Understand (Nafs lawwama: the sincere friend) and (Nafs ammara: the enemy): (Qiyamah-75: 01-05)
(iv) ‘Nafs lawwama’: the self-reproaching conscience is mankind’s defence against ‘Nafs ammara’ (Shaytanic instigation).
Khudi Ko Kar Buland Etna Ke Har Taqdir Se Pehley
(Raise the ‘Self’ to a level beyond the destiny)
Khuda Bundey Se Khud Puchhey Batta Teri Reza Kiya Hai
(So that God may Himself seek His servants desired preference)
Surah Al Fajr ends
Separa-30 (Amma) continues
IN THE NAME OF ALLAH, THE BENEFICENT, THE MERCIFUL
Surah Al Balad
(90: 01-20)
” Nay , I swear by this city”: (01)
” While you (O Muhammad) are an unrestrained (resident) in this city”: (02)
Flag 73: Purifying Kabba by the Holy Prophet: (Balad-90: 01-02)
Note:
(i) ‘unrestrained’ refers to unfettered freedom to exercise divinely delegated authority to purify the people and place.
(ii) The Holy Prophet when he entered Makkah with full authority, purified it from all idols and abomination
” By the begetter (Adam) and that which he begot (mankind)”: (03)
Flag 74: Adam to Muhammad: Beginning to End continuity of the unadultrated ‘Message’: (Balad-90: 03)
Note:
(i) The ‘begetter’ refers to Adam as the divinely chosen vicegerent of Allah.
(ii) ‘begot’ refers to the divinely chosen representatives (messengers) of Allah sent to guide mankind.
” Indeed We have created man to (to live) in toil and struggle”: (04)
Flag 75: ‘Test, Trial and struggle’: The inevitable attachments of the life of this world: (Balad-90: 04)
Note:
Jai ibrat Sarai-Fani Hai
(The fleeting life of this world is a lesson to be learnt)
” Does he think that no one has power over him”? (05)
” He says: I have wasted a great deal of wealth”: (06)
” Does he think that no one sees him”? (07)
” Did not We give him two eyes”: (08)
” One tongue and two lips”: (09)
” And We showed him two ways (of good and evil)”? (10)
” But he did not strive to scale the steep ascent”: (11)
” What shall make you know what steep ascent is”? (12)
” (It is) the setting free a slave (or a captive)”: (13)
” Or feeding, in a day of privation”: (14)
” An orphan, near of the kin”: (15)
” Or a poor man rolling in dust”: (16)
” (Besides this), to be of those who believe, and enjoin on each other steadfastness and enjoin on each other compassion”: (17)
” These are the people of the right hand”: (18)
” Those who disbelieve in our signs, they are people of the left hand”: (19)
” They shall have fire surrounding them from all sides”: (20)
Flag 76: The Contrast: Two ways of good and evil: (Balad-90: 03-20)
Note:
(i) The difficult path of virtue is described as the selfless service in the name of Allah alone without any expectation of return thereon.
(ii) The survivors of the ‘steep path’ are described as the people of the right hand.
(iii) Those who succumb to the lure of this world constitute people of the left hand.
Sura Al Balad ends
Separa-30 (Amma) continues
IN THE NAME OF ALLAH, THE BENEFICENT, THE MERCIFUL
Surah Ash Shams
(91: 01-15)
” By the sun and his radiance”: (01)
” By the moon when she follows (the sun)”: (02)
” By the day when it reveals its radiance”: (03)
” By the night when it enshrouds it”: (04)
” By the heaven and that (power) that built it”: (05)
” By the earth and that (power) which perfected it”: (06)
” By the soul and that (power) which perfected it”: (07)
Flag 77: Declaration on oath concerning cosmic signs which manifest Allah’s Way (Sunnat), infinite power & the unique glory: (Shams-91: 01-07)
” And inspired it (with the faculty of knowing) what is evil and what is good”: (08)
Flag 78: Distinction between Evil & Good: Understanding intellect based (Knowledge: ilm): (Shams-91: 08)
Note:
(i) The introduction of the faculty of intellect in the two legged ancient specie, sometimes referred to as ‘homo-erect’ around (60.000-20,000 BC), arguably coinciding with the arrival of Adam on earth, set the stage with respect to what we call history of ‘Intellectual Development’ or the ‘Evolution’ of ‘Homo-Sapiens’.
(ii) Defining Knowledge (ilm):
(a) Allah insists on the use of the faculty of intellect bestowed by Him on man, to be resorted to, for ‘Observing, Evaluating, Assessing and Analysing with Reasoning and Arriving at Conclusions’.
(b) The results of such exercise as a whole, including all details contained therein, may be termed as knowledge (ilm). The knowledge, therefore, is the sum total of all the results of the collected information and experience.
(iii) The same points to a single source of knowledge (ilm), power and glory which is none other but Allah.
(iv) Allah does not accept the faith of those who follow him without thinking, and only with imitation.
“It is not for any soul to believe except by Allah’s permission, while He lays uncleanliness (of infidelity) on those who do not contemplate”
(Yunus-10: 100)
(v) In other words, the potential to think about the Universe and the creations using intellect bestowed on human beings is obligatory.
(vi) Accordingly, to seek knowledge (ilm) and using it, is a necessity and a duty.
(vii) The obligation to contemplate is the characteristic that stands out as Adams’s superiority over Iblis. The demonstrated potential, both in spiritual and physical sense put together, convinced the angels concerning the superiority of Adam and to prostrate to him as commanded by Allah.
(viii) The knowledge (ilm) is one of the attributes of Allah. The same, with respect to the entire universe inclusive of mankind, is best defined as a byproduct of the intellect, bestowed by Allah on Adam. He is the owner of all the encompassing knowledge (ilm) and it’s only and the absolute source.
(ix) Allah’s gift of the intellect to mankind (Adam), which resulted in the acquisition of the knowledge (ilm) and its use, makes it singularly different from all other creations.
“And verily, We shall recount their whole story with knowledge, for We were never absent (at any time or place)”
(Araf-7: 07)
” Verily he succeeds who purifies it”: (09)
Flag 79: Those who Purify themselves: The True inheritors of Paradise (Jannat): (Shams-91: 09:Muminun-23: 10-11)
Note:
“These! are the (real) heirs”
(Muminun-23: 10)
“Who inherit paradise. There they shall abide”
(Muminun-23: 11)
(i) The compliance with the criterion laid down in verses (Mominun-23: 01-06 & 08-09) have been guaranteed for inheriting a place in the Paradise (Jannat).
Flag 80: ‘Self Purification: A lasting gauge of success: (Shams-91: 09: Muminun-23: 01-06 & 08-09)
Note:
(i) Characteristics of the successful ‘Believers’: (Muminun-23: 01-06 & 08-09):
“Successful indeed are the believers”
(Muminun-23: 01)
“Those who in their prayers are humble”
(Muminun-23: 02)
“Those who turn from (everything) vain”
(Muminun-23: 03)
“Those who are active in deeds of purification”
(Muminun-23: 04)
“And those who guard their private parts -“
(Muminun-23: 05)
“Except from their wives or those whom their right hands possess; then verily they are not blamed”
(Muminun-23: 06)
“Those who (honestly) manage their trusts and keep their promises”
(Muminun-23: 08)
(ii) Trusts and Promises: (Muminun-23: 08)
(a) The significance of (Trusts) and (Promises) in all walks of life (Governance, Business, Trading, Corporate Affairs, Public Relationship, Humanitarian Aspects, Politics, Financial Matters, War & Peace, Social Norms, Judicial Norms, Honouring the rights of each and everyone, etc) constitute the additional integral requirements from Muminun along with the fulfillment of all Wajibats (Obligations) & Mustahibats (Optional Virtues).
(b) The trusts & promises include covenants with Allah and all other types of worldly contracts & bindings mutually agreed upon.
(c)) Ghadir Khum covenant of the faithfuls with Allah (Maidah-5: 01,03, 07& 67) remains included therein.
(iii) Sanctity of Prayers emphasised.
” Verily he fails who corrupts it”: (10)
Flag 81: Those who (Corrupt) are Transgressors and Failures : Beyond being Amongst ‘Muminun’: (Shams-91: 10: Muminun-23: 07)
Note:
(i) Above verses distinguish between those who purify themselves (Muminun), and the (Failure), those who fail to comply (Transgressors).
“But whosoever seeks beyond that, then it is these who are the transgressors”
(Muminun-23: 07)
” The Thamud belied (the truth) in their rebellious transgression”: (11)
” When the worst wretch among them rose up (to slay the she-camel)”: (12)
” Then the messenger of Allah said to them: This is Allah’s she-camel, let her drink”: (13)
” But they belied him and hamstrung her. So their Lord completely destroyed them for their sins, and levelled them all”: (14)
Flag 82: Total annihilation of the rebellious transgressors (Thamud): (Shams-91: 11-14)
” He does not fear the consequences”: (15)
Flag 83: Total annihilation consequences? (Shams-91: 15)
Note:
(i) Allah creates at will. Nothing to restrict Him in doing so with respect to time, number, type, categories, etc.
(ii) Allah is the owner of the infinite wisdom and knower of the seen and unseen. Any mention of concern or consequences in respect of Allah’s command is unthinkable and completely out of question.
Surah Ash Shams ends
Separa-30 (Amma) continues
IN THE NAME OF ALLAH, THE BENEFICENT, THE MERCIFUL
Surah Al Layl
(92: 01-21)
” By the night when it veils (all things with darkness)”: (01)
” By the day when it appears radiant”: (02)
” By that (power) which created male and female”: (03)
Flag 84: Glorifying Allah’s Signs: The Omnipotent & Omniscient: (Layl-92: 01-03)
Note:
(i) Allah’s Oath by the three most significant signs of contrasts emphasises the significance of the declaration.
(ii) None of Allah’s signs may outstrip the significance of contrast between day and night repeatedly highlighted in the book (Quran).
” Verily your striving is for diverse ends”: (04)
” He who gives to (others) safeguards himself against evil with full awareness of divine laws”: (05)
” And believes in the best (Islam)”: (06)
” We shall indeed make smooth the path to bliss for him”: (07)
Flag 85: Preferring others on ‘Self’ is the heart of a sincere belief in (Islam): (Layl-92: 05-07)
Note:
Darde Dil Ke Wastey Paida Kiya Insaan Ko
(Mankind was created to feel the pains and needs of each other & to help)
Warna Ta’at Ke Liye Kuchh Kam Na Theh Karro Bayyan
(Otherwise, there was no dearth of angels and angelic forces to perform Allah’s worship)
” But he who does not give (is niggardly) and thinks himself self-sufficient”: (08)
” And belies the best (Islam)”: (09)
” We shall indeed make smooth for him the path to affliction”: (10)
” And his riches will not avail him when he perishes”: (11)
” Verily it is for Us to guide (show the right way)”: (12)
” And to Us belong the end (hereafter) and the beginning (the worldly life)”: (13)
” So I warn you of the blazing fire”: (14)
” No one will be thrown into it but the most wretched”: (15)
” Who belies the truth and turns his back”: (16)
Flag 86: Highway to Hell and those heading for it: (Layl-92: 08-16)
” He who safeguards himself against evil shall be removed far away from it”: (17)
” Who gives off his wealth to purify himself”: (18)
” And (not in return for) any favour done to him by anyone that should be recompensed”: (19)
” Save the seeking of the pleasure of his Lord. the most high”: (20)
Flag 87: Tajdar E-Hal-Ata: The best example of (Taqwa): (Layl-92: 17-21: Dahar-76: 07-09)
Note:
(i) ‘Tajdar-e-Hal Ata’: Know those appreciated by Allah? (Dahr-76: 07-09): Allah’s Acceptance, Appreciation & the Recompense: (Dahr-76: 10-22):
All Muslim traditionalists and historians agree that verses (Dahr-76: 07-14) were revealed in the praise of Ali, Fatima, Hasan and Hussain when in fulfilment of a vow they gave whatever food they had in the house to a destitute, an orphan, and a (freed) captive on three consecutive days while breaking their fasts with water only as no additional food was available in the house.
(ii) Philosopher/Poet Iqbal described Ali as ‘Tajdar-e-Hal Ata’ (he who has been crowned with surah Adh Dahr).
(iii) According to the followers of the Ahlul Bayt, when it is accepted that Ali has been crowned with Surah Adh Dahr, it follows that at no time the world was, is and will be without (visible or invisible) Ali ibn Abu Talib.
“They fulfil their vow, and fear the day whose evil shall spread far and wide”
(Dahr-76: 07)
“And (in spite of their own needs) they give food, for love of Him, to the poor, and the orphan and the captive”
(Dahr-76: 08)
“(Saying): We feed you only for the sake of Allah; we do not seek any recompense from you, nor (even) thanks”
(Dahr-76: 09)
“(Saying to them): Verily this a recompense for you; and your endeavour is accepted (and appreciated)”
(Dahr-76: 22)
” And soon he shall attain contentment”: (21)
Flag 88: The two diverse ends: (Layl-91: 04-21)
Surah Al Layl ends
Separa-30 (Amma) continues
IN THE NAME OF ALLAH, THE BENEFICENT, THE MERCIFUL
Surah Ad Duha
(93: 01-11)
” By the (brightness of) noonday”: (01)
” By the night when it darkens”: (02)
” (O Muhammad) your Lord has neither forsaken you, nor is He displeased (with you)”: (03)
Flag 89: Allah on oath of most significant contrasts: The infallible Muhammad and his Lord (Allah): (Duha-93: 01-03)
Note:
(i) (Najam-53: 02-10), (Rahman-55: 01-04) and (Duha-93: 03-08): Confirm the infallibility of the Holy Prophet.
(ii) The knowledge of the Holy Prophet was perfect because he acquired it directly from Allah and no one else.
“Your companion does not err, nor does he go astray”
(Najm-53: 02)
“Nor does he speak out of (his own) desire”
(Najm-53: 03)
(ii) The Holy Prophet: Who communicated nothing but the ‘Divine’ will: (Najm-53: 03-04)
“It is but a revelation revealed”
(Najm-53: 04)
(iii) The Holy Prophet was always in communion with Allah. Whatever he said was the word of Allah and his actions were the fulfilment of the divine will (Najm-53: 03-04).
” Verily the end (hereafter) is better for you than the beginning (present life)”: (04)
” Soon will your Lord give you so that you shall be well-pleased”: (05)
Flag 90: The glad tidings concerning grant of the right of intercession: (Duha-93: 05)
Note:
(i) The right of intercession, on behalf of his followers, given to the holy Prophet pleased him most.
(ii) As soon as the Holy Prophet received (Duha-93: 05), he went to Fatima Zehra’s house and recited the glad tidings to her.
” Did He not find you orphan and gave you shelter”? (06)
” He found you lost, so (at once) guided you”: (07)
” He found you in need, so (at once) made you independent”: (08)
Flag 91: Muhammad (the infallible) under Allah’s uninterrupted watch & protection without any time gap: (Duha-93: 01-08)
Note:
(i) The (infallibility) assigned to (Muhammad) signifies That there is no time gap in his creation and the grant of wisdom, guidance and satisfaction to him both in physical and spiritual realms.
” So do not oppress the orphan”: (09)
” And do not rebuke (drive away) the beggar”: (10)
Note:
(i) Helpless creatures must be treated as a sacred entity be it orphans, beggars even the pets (animals).
(ii) Sharing bounties is applicable to wealth as well as intellectual property, knowledge (ilm), protection, etc.
” And keep recounting (making mention of) the bounties of your Lord”: (11)
Surah Ad Duha ends
Separa-30 (Amma) continues
IN THE NAME OF ALLAH, THE BENEFICENT, THE MERCIFUL
Surah Al Inshirah
(94: 01-08)
” Have We not expanded for you (O Muhammad) your breast”: (01)
Flag 93: Muhammad granted perfection in the faculties of knowledge (ilm), reasoning and using it: (Inshirah-94: 01)
Note:
(i) This verse refers to the perfection granted to Muhammad continuing into the Ahlul Bayt (inclusive of the unbroken chain of their twelve Imams: Ahzab-33: 33) is second only to Allah.
” And taken off from you your burden”: (02)
” which weighed down your back”: (03)
Flag 94: Imamat: Offloading Muhammads burden: (Inhsirah-94: 02-03)
Note:
(i) On the request of Musa, Allah expanded his breast and gave him support of Harun, his brother, to strengthen his back and appointed Harun as his vizier.
(ii) Similarly, Ali ibn Abu Talib was appointed Imam and Holy Prophet’s successor to strengthen his back and lighten the burden of the prophet-hood.
(iii) Also the institution of Imamat was confirmed.
(iv) Few Quranic verses concerning ‘Imamat’ cited below:
“(Remember) the day when We will summon every people with their leader (Imam); then whosoever is given his book (of deeds) in his right hand, then these shall read their book (joyfully), and they shall not be dealt with (even the breadth of thread) unjustly”
(Bani Israil-17: 71)
“But whosoever is blind in this (life) he shall (also) be blind in the hereafter, and far astray from the (right) way”
(Bani Isail-71: 72)
(v) Understanding Imamat (Shia Viewpoint):
(a) Imamat is a leadership function which may or may not run in parallel to Nabuwat. For instance, Ibrahim was a Prophet and subsequently assigned the additional responsibility of being an Imam also (Baqarah-2: 124).
(b) Appointment of an Imam is by Allah alone and has not been delegated by Him to anyone.
(c) The holy Prophet and the twelve Imams of the Ahlul Bayt in an unbroken chain are infallible (Masoom).
(d) Imamat is hereditary, requiring holy lineage and genetic purity.
(e) Imamat carries with it absolute knowledge (Hikmah: Divine Guidance) passed on by Allah Himself directly or through the holy Prophet.
(f) It is necessary for an Imam to declare his (Imamat) and continue discharging his functions irrespective of holding kingdom or authority or not: there being no compulsion in Islam (Baqarah-2: 256).
(g) It is necessary that faithfuls should be aware of the existence of the Imam at all times.
(h) Worldly kingdom and authority is not mandatory for an Imam to discharge his functions; but if faithfuls choose him to do so; it becomes an ideal solution, conforming to Allah’s command in its entirety
(vi) Allah has declared in emphatic terms that leadership (Imamat) shall not be bestowed on unjust (Zalimeen: Baqarah-2: 124).
(vii) A few Quranic citations concerning ‘Imamat’ mentioned below for reference:
Quranic References: (Bani Israil-17: 71): (Maidah-5: 67 & 03&07): (Ahzab-33: 33): (Shura-42: 23): (Nur-24: 55): (Zukhruf-43: 61) (Inshirah-94: 7&8): (Naba-78: 01-05).
” And exalted your fame”: (04)
Flag 95: The Exalted Muhammad: (Inshirah-94: 04)
Note:
(i) This verse is a ‘Divine’ announcement of the superior most eminence and glory of the holy Prophet.
(ii) Refers (inclusive but not limited) to the mention of the Holy Prophet in Azan, Tashahhud and Salawat (Allan Hum-ma Sallie Ala Muhammad-un-Wa Alley Muhammad) in prayers and elsewhere.
” Verily, with every difficulty there is ease”: (05)
” Verily, with every difficulty there is ease”: (06)
” So when you have completed (the duties of your ministry), then establish (your successor)”: (07)
” And return to your Lord with fervour”: (08)
Flag 96. Muhammad’s task accomplished with high honours: (Inshirah-94: 05-08)
Note:
The narrative in sequential format along with references is given below:
(i) Command to Deliver the Message:
Allah’s command to Holy Prophet to deliver the important message without fail:
“(O Muhammad) Deliver what has been sent down to you from your Lord; and if you do not do it, then, (it will be as if) you have not delivered His message (at all), and surely Allah will protect you from (the mischief) of men; verily, Allah does not guide a disbelieving people”
(Maidah-5: 67)
(ii) Delivery of Allah’s Command:
While returning from his last Hajj on the way back to Madina, the Holy Prophet received Allah’s command identified above. Subsequently, after he delivered a long sermon recalling all his services, he raised Ali’s hand and made the following announcement seeking confirmation of the same in the form of a covenant with Allah (Ghadir Khum covenant)
(iii) Mun Kunto Maula fa Haza Ali Un Maula:
‘Allah is your Guardian and then I am your Guardian and thereafter Ali is your Guardian (Mun Kunto Maula fa Haza Ali Un Maula)’.
(iv) The confirmation:
The entire crowd in one single voice confirmed the declaration and approved the covenant at Ghadir. Participants profusely congratulated (Ali Ibna Abu Talib) on his appointment as Maula of the faithfuls.
(v) The Completion of Allah’s Favours and Choosing Islam as Religion:
After delivery of the message (Maidah-5: 67); Allah’s declaration below was revealed: (Maidah-5: 03)
“This day, those who disbelieve have despaired of your religion, so fear them not, but fear Me>>>”
(Maidah-5: 03)
“This day I have perfected for you your religion, and completed My favour on you, and chosen for you Islam (as your) religion>>>”
(Maidah-5: 03)
(vi) Allah’s Reminder to Obey the Ghadir Khum Covenant:
Acknowledgment of the declaration at Ghadir Khum was subsequently revealed as below:
“And remember the bounties of Allah on you and His covenant by which He has bound you when you said: We have heard (your commandment) and we have obeyed (it sincerely): and fear Allah; verily, Allah knows whatever is (hidden) in your breasts (hearts)”
(Maidah-5: 07)
(vii) Mission Accomplished & Allah’s Call for the holy Prophet to Return: The completion of holy Prophet’s mission and his upcoming return to Allah was further elaborated as below:
“So when you have completed (the duties of your ministry), then establish (your successor)”: (07)
“And return to your Lord with fervor”: (08)
Surah Al Nashirah ends
Separa-30 (Amma) continues
IN THE NAME OF ALLAH, THE BENEFICENT, THE MERCIFUL
Surah At Tin
(95: 01-08)
” By the fig and the olive”: (01)
” By the mount Sinai”: (02)
Flag 97: Solemn Statements by the oath of symbolic signs of significance: (Tin-5: 01-03)
Note:
(i) The names of things and events used in the book (Quran) to make solemn statements and lay emphasis. The significance symbols of knowledge, not commonly understood with clarity, have been highlighted.
(ii) These verses introduce (fig: Tin), (zaytun: Olive) as fruits carrying outstanding properties.
(iii) (Sinin: Sinai) carries the holiness of being the venue of descending commandments on Musa whereas (Baladil-Amin: Kabbah) as the holiest of the cities which is also the birthplace of the holy Prophet who carried the title of (Amin).
” And by this inviolate city”: (03)
Flag 98: Makkah: The City of Security: (Tin-95: 03)
Note:
(i) ‘Baladil amin’ (City of Security) is Makkah.
(ii) The Holy Prophet was known as ‘Al Amin’ among the people of Makkah.
” Indeed, We created man in the best form”: (04)
Flag 99: ‘Nafs mutma-inna’: No Fixed Destiny for Mankind & no limit placed on achievers: Original Sin concept (Christian ideology) discarded: (Tin-95: 04)
Note:
(i) Man created fault-free with no in born stigma of the original ‘Sin’.
(ii) The theory of original sin (Christian concept) denied.
(iii) Man born with free will and string free open choice.
(iv) Destiny of each individuals rests in its own hands
(v) Allah’s guidance to those who desire it with a promise of its multiplication without limit for the seekers.
(vi) Those who receive Guidance (Hidayat):
(a) Those who follow Guidance (Hidayat): Reference (Qasas-28: 56)
(b) Those who believe: Reference (Baqarah-2: 213)
(c) Those whose skin and heart shiver on listening to Allah’s signs (Ayats) and are inclined to receive and accept the same: Reference (Zumar-39: 23)
(d) Those who use Guidance (Hidayat) are given more Guidance (Hidayat): Reference (Muhammad-47: 17)
(e) Those who are grateful: Reference (Dahr-76: 3)
(f) Those who turn repentant to Him”: Reference (Rad-13: 27)
(g) Those who believe and do good: Reference (Yunus-10: 09)
(h) Those who submit themselves to Allah: Reference (Nahl-16: 89)
(vii) Identification of those who render themselves incapable to avail Guidance (Hidayat):
(a) No guidance (Hidayat) to individuals against their will: Reference (Yunus-10: 99) (b) Liars and ingrates: Reference (Zumar-39: 03)
(c) Those who associate partners with Allah: Reference (Zumar-39: 03 and Yunus-10: 106)
(d) Those who take guardians beside Allah: Reference (Zumar-39: 03)
(e) Those who do not contemplate: Reference (Yunus-10: 100)
(f) Those who are ungrateful: Reference (Dahr-76: 3 & Zumar-39: 03)
(g) Those Allah leaves to stray, for them there is no guide”: Reference (Zumar-39: 23)
(h) Polytheists: Reference (Yunus-10: 105)
(i) Unjust (Zalimin): Reference (Yunus-10: 106)
(viii) ‘Nafs mutma-inna’: No limit placed by Allah on Achievers: (Fajr-89: 27-30):
(a) ‘Nafs mutma-inna’ is the highest stage of tranquillity and satisfaction to achieve the status identified in the verse below:
(b) Refers to the likes of Hussain Ibne Ali at Karbala.
” Allah is well pleased with them and they are well pleased with Him>>>”
(Bayyanah-98: 08)
(c) Follow the sincere friendly call and avert the catastrophe on the ‘Day’: Understand (Nafs lawwama: the sincere friend) and (Nafs ammara: the enemy): (Qiyamah-75: 01-05)
(d) ‘Nafs lawwama’: the self-reproaching conscience is mankind’s defense against ‘Nafs ammara’ (Shaytanic instigation).
Khudi Ko Kar Buland Etna Ke Har Taqdir Se Pehley
(Raise the ‘Self’ to a level beyond the destiny)Khuda Bundey Se Khud Puchhey Batta Teri Reza Kiya Hai
(So that God may Himself seek His servants desired preference)
” Then We reversed him to the lowest of low: (05)
Flag 100: Violation of Allah’s Way (Sunnat) & fall from Grace: (Tin-95: 05)
Note:
(i) On road to Allah’s rebellion using its own freedom of choice and hitting the rock bottom.
” Except those who believe and do-good deeds, for whom there is never-ending recompense”: (06)
Flag 101: Never-ending recompense for the faithfuls: (Tin-95: 06)
” (O man) What after this can make you belie the final judgement”? (07)
” Is not Allah the most just of all judges”? (08)
Flag 102: Allah: The best of Judges and the defenseless evil doers on the ‘Day’: (Tin-95: 07-08)
Surah At Tin ends
Separa-30 (Amma) continues
IN THE NAME OF ALLAH, THE BENEFICENT, THE MERCIFUL
Surah Al Alaq
(96: 01-19)
“Read (O Muhammad) in the name of your Lord who created (all things)”: (01)
Flag 103: Allah the Sole Creator: Muhammad not an illiterate but tutored by Allah Himself: (Alaq: 96: 01)
Note:
(i) The controversy concerning this verse is unnecessary.
(ii) The holy Prophet was taught and tutored by Allah Himself (Najm-53: 02-05: Rahman-55: 02-04) and any controversy in this regard deserves an outright rejection.
(iii) Praise (Hamd) is for Allah alone:
” Praise be to Allah, the originator of the heavens and the earth>>>”
(Fatir-35: 01)
Sarey Alam ko Justjoo Teri Hai
(The entire Universe is engulfed in Your unending Praise & in a state of Prostration to You)Har Rang Tira Rang Har Gul Mein Boo Teri Hai
(Every Colour is a Depiction of Your Colour while everything is the bearer of Your Smell)Har Jalwah Tera Jalwah Hai Yarub
(O Lord! The whole Universe is brightly lit with Your Radiance)Jiss Phool Ko Soonghta Hoon Boo Teri Hai
(The spreading of scent from every flower is a reminder from You)Sarey Gulshan Mein Khudai Azzalli Likha Hai
(The entire universe is a reflection of the might and power of the everlasting Lord)Bootay Bootay Pey Muhammad Aur Ali Likaha Hai
(All Creations are a witness to Muhammad’s Prophet-hood and Ali’s Imamat)Sabz Patoon Pey Hasan Aur Kalli per Zehra
(The green leaves and budding flowers are nothing but a reminder to the memory Hasan and Zehra respectively)Surkh Pholoon Pey Hussain Ibne Ali Likha Hai
(The red colour of flowers is a grim reminder in the memory of Hussain ibne Ali)
” He created man from a clot (clinging entity): (02)
Flag 104: Quran on Human Biology: What is clot (Alaq: A clinging entity): (Alaq-96: 02)
Note:
The Lord (Allah) described the entire biology of human creations centuries in advance of the scientific scripts which are common knowledge today:
(a) Fertilisation:
” Verily We created man from a drop of mingled fluid (life-germ) in order to test and try him; so We gave him hearing and sight”
(Dahr-76: 02)
(i) The precise ideas need to be understood concerning the complexity of the semen and the fact that an infinitely small quantity is required to ensure fertilisation.
(ii) The Arabic word nutfah has been translated as “small quantity”. It comes from the verb meaning ‘to dribble or to trickle’ and is used to describe what remains in the bottom of a bucket which has been emptied. The verse correctly implies that fertilisation is performed by only a very small volume of liquid.
(iii) On the other hand, mingled fluids (amshaaj) has been understood by early commentators to refer to the mixture of male and female discharges. Modern authors have corrected this view and note that the sperm is made up of various components.
(iv) When (Dahr-76: 02) mentions a fertilising fluid composed of different components, it also informs that human progeny will be formed from something extracted from this liquid. This is the meaning explained in verse (Sajdah-32: 08):
“Then He made his offspring from the extract of base fluid (from the essence of a despised fluid)”: (Sajdah-32: 08)
(b) Implantation of the Egg:
“He created man from a clot (God fashioned humans from a clinging entity)”
(Alaq-96: 02)
(i) Once the egg has been fertilized in the Fallopian tube, it descends to lodge itself inside the uterus. This process is called the ‘implantation of the egg’. Implantation is a result of the development of villosities, which, like roots in the soil, draw nourishment
from the wall of the uterus and make the egg literally cling to the womb. The process of implantation is appropriately described in several verses by the word ‘alaq’.
(ii) There is no reasonable translation of the word ‘alaq other than to use it in its original sense. It is a mistake to speak of a ‘blood clot’ here. It is a derivative meaning which is not as appropriate in this context.
(c) Embryo:
“Then We made him of a sperm, in a firm resting place”
(Muminun-23: 13)
“Then We made the sperm into a clot, then We made the clot into a lump of flesh, then We made in the lump of flesh bones, then We clothed the bones with flesh (I fashioned the clinging entity into a chewed lump of flesh and I fashioned the chewed flesh into bones and I clothed the bones with intact flesh) thereafter We caused it to grow into another creation; so blessed be Allah, the best of the creators”
(Muminun-23: 14)
(i) The evolution of the embryo inside the maternal uterus is only briefly described, but the description is accurate, because the simple words referring to it correspond exactly to fundamental stages in its growth.
(ii) The term ‘chewed flesh’ (mudghah) corresponds exactly to the appearance of the embryo at a certain stage in its development.
(iii) It is known that the bones develop inside this mass and that they are then covered with muscle This is the meaning of the term ‘intact flesh’ (lahm).
(iv) The embryo passes through a stage where some parts are in proportion and others out of proportion with what is later to become the individual. This is the obvious meaning of the verse (Hajj-22: 05).
“O, people! if you are in doubt about being raised to life again, then (remember) that verily We created you from dust, then a drop of sperm, then from a clot, then from a lump of flesh, formed and unformed {fashioned (humans) a clinging entity, then into a lump of flesh in proportion and out of proportion} that We may manifest to you (Our power). We cause what We will to stay in the womb till an appointed term, then We bring you forth as infants, then (We bring you up) in order that you reach your maturity. And of you is he who dies, and of you is he who is brought back to the feeblest old age so that after knowing he knows not anything. You behold the earth all withered, but when We send down rain upon it, it bestirs itself, swells, and brings forth every kind of attractive herbage”
(Hajj-22: 05)
(v) Nothing here contradicts today’s data and, furthermore, none of the mistaken ideas of the time have crept into the Quran. Throughout the Middle Ages, there were a variety of beliefs about human development based on myths and speculations which continued for several centuries after the period. The most fundamental stage in the history of embryology came in 1651 with Harvey’s statement that: ‘all life initially comes from an egg’. At that time, when science had benefited greatly from the invention of the microscope, people were still arguing about the respective roles of the egg and spermatozoon.
(vi) Buffon, the great naturalist, was one of those in favour of the egg theory. Bonnet, on the other hand, supported the theory of ‘the ovaries of Eve’, which stated that Eve, the mother of the human race, was-supposed to have had inside her the seeds of all human beings packed together one inside the other.
” Recite (O Muhammad) ! Your Lord is the most honorable”: (03)
> ” Who taught (to write) with the pen”: (04)
” (He) taught man what he did not know”: (05)
Flag 105: IQRA: Read, Write, Proclaim and Impart Knowledge (Ilm): (Alaq-96: 01-05)
Note:
(i) All that which has been said in connection of the revelation of first five verses of this Surah (Alaq-96: 01-05), as the first revelation, are based upon conjecture; and form the root cause of all derogatory charges levelled against the holy Prophet by the enemies of Islam.
(ii) The pronouncement of (Iqra) read, write and proclaim: (Alaq-96: 01-04) implies that the holy Prophet knew all the names of Allah which carry the essence of creation and legislation
(iii) The holy Prophet was commanded to read or recite what he already knew: (Alaq-96: 01). It was the beginning of the gradual revelation that followed as commanded by Allah.
“(It is He who) who taught the Quran (to Muhammad)”
(Rahman-55: 02)
> “He created man”:
(Rahman-55: 03)
“He taught him expression”
(Rahman-55: 04)
(iv) The holy Prophet was taught and tutored by Allah himself: (Najm-53: 01-05 & Rahman-55: 01-04)
(v) The holy Prophet was in divine care all the time and was fully alive to the task of preaching and conveying since his birth.
(vi) The holy Prophet was chosen for his task when Adam was not even created.
“That, verily, it is an Honorable Quran”
(Waqi-ah-56: 77)
“In a hidden book”
(Waqi-ah-56: 78)
“Which none can touch save the (thoroughly) purified”
(Waqi-ah-56: 79)
“(It is) a revelation from the Lord of the worlds”
(Waqi-ah-56: 80)
(vii) Only thoroughly purified by Allah himself (Ahlul Bayt) inclusive of their twelve Imams: (Ahzab-33: 33) have the access to the true (meanings /explanations /understanding) of the Quran.
” Nay, verily man tends to rebel”: (06)
” As he thinks himself self-sufficient”: (07)
” Verily to your Lord is the return”: (08)
” Have you seen him who forbids”: (09)
” A servant (of Ours) when he prays”? (10)
” Have you thought if he (the prayer) is rightly guided”: (11)
” Or he enjoins piety”? (12)
” Have you thought that if he belies the truth and turns back”: (13)
” Does he not know that Allah sees”: (14)
” Nay, (let him beware), if he does not desist, We shall surely drag him by the forelock”: (15)
” A forelock, lying, sinning”: (16)
” Then let him call his council of associates”: (17)
” We too shall call the (stern) keepers of hell”: (18)
” Nay, do not obey him, but prostrate yourself and draw near (to your Lord)”: (19)
Flag 106: The ongoing battle between Truth (Haq) and Jahl (Ignorance): (Alaq-96: 06-19)
Note:
(i) The struggle against the evil (Shaytanic) forces led by Abu Jahl came into the open on the declaration of the faith (Islam) by the Holy Prophet.
(ii) The same has been a part of ongoing battle between forces of Truth (Haq) and Shaytanic forces of Jahl (Ignorance) ever since the landing of Adam on earth.
(iii) The reference to ‘forelock’ (Alaq-96: 15-16) is symbolic of the summit of man’s power and dignity. To be dragged by it is to suffer the lowest degree of disgrace.
(iv) Allah’s emphatic declaration that any or all attempts by all Abu Jahls (past, present and future) shall have no chance against His might and shall only open the doors of the ‘Hell’ in wait for them.
(v) ‘who forbids’ refers to Abu Jahl and the likes of him (Alaq-96: 09)
(vi) ‘he prays’ refers to the Holy Prophet (Alaq-96: 10)
Surah Al Alaq ends
Separa-30 (Amma) continues
IN THE NAME OF ALLAH, THE BENEFICENT, THE MERCIFUL
Surah Al Qadr
(97: 01-05)
” Verily, We sent it (the Quran) down in the night of Qadr (grandeur or power)”: (01)
Flag 107: Quran & the night of Qadr (Grandeur or Power): (Qadr-97: 01)
Note:
(i) Qadr: The night of descending of the holy Quran.
(ii) Reconfirmation: Whole Quran was revealed to the holy Prophet in a complete book form: (Ibrahim-14: 01).
(iii) The Quran was neither edited nor arranged nor compiled by anyone after its revelation.
(iv)) Gradual revelation as commanded by Allah followed subsequently.
(v) (Quran): Greatest Revelation: (Mumin-40: 02: Ibrahim-14: 01-04: Zukhruf-43: 03-04: Shu’ara-26:198-200: Waqiah-56: 78).
(vi) The honourable Quran: None can touch (Quran) save the (thoroughly) Purified: (Waqiah-56: 75-80).
(vii) The thoroughly purified (Ahzab-33: 33: Muhammad & his Ahlul Bayt in an unbroken chain of their twelve Imams)
(viii) Further Quranic references concerning Rasekhoona-fil-Ilm, Utul-Ilm, Ulil Ilm and those who have knowledge of the book (Imran-03: 07/ Nisa 04:162/ Imran-03: 18/ Rad-13: 43/ Nahl: 16:27/ Bani Israil-17: 107/ Hajj-22: 54/ Anakbut-29: 49/ Rum-30: 56/ Saba-34: 06/ Muhammad-47: 16).
(ix) Quran (Maknun: hidden, precious, well guarded): Beyond the reach of any attempted alterations/additions/deletions or any other Shaytanic instigation (Waqiah-56: 77-79: Ha Mim-41: 41-42).
(x) The Arabic Quran: (Shura-23: 07:Ha Mim-41: 03&44).
(xi) The descending of the Quran on Muhammad in Arabic in order to increase its acceptability to Arabs (Shua’ra-26: 198-199: Zukhruf-43: 03-04).
(xii) Quran: The Reminder to: (Ummul al Qura) refers to Makkah, and ‘all around it’ refers to the whole world.
(xiii) The night of Qadr may not be outside (19th, 21st,23rd,25th,27th and 29th) night of the month of Ramadan.
” What shall make you know what the night of Qadr is”? (02)
Flag 108: The virtues of the night of ‘Qadr’: (Qadr-97: 02)
Note:
(i) This verse suggests that the spiritual nature of this night and its value is known to Allah alone.
” The night of Qadr is better than a thousand months”: (03)
Flag 109: What is the ‘Timeless’ Time: The superiority of the night of ‘Qadr’? (Qadr-97: 03)
Note:
(i) ‘thousand months’ may refer to ‘timeless time’ which may be the basis of stepwise creation of the entire universe including our solar system.
(ii) The Stepwise Creation of Earth in its Solar System Explained: (Ha Mim-41: 09-12).
(iii) Other references concerning creation of the universe: (Araf-7: 54: Yunus-10: 03: Hud-11: 07:Sajdah-32: 04): identifying a six day period for creation.
(iv) (Yawm: Day) used in some places in Quran is not the day in relation to earth’s solar system.
(v) At the time when there was no solar system(s), the (Day) may refer to a period with its duration known only to Allah.
(vi) The first two days of creation of earth may refer to the very first two stages.
(vii) Similarly, four days with respect to completion of earth and its environment (heavens) may also represent four different stages of creation.
” The angels and the (holy) spirit descend therein by the permission of their Lord, with (decrees) for all affairs”: (04)
Flag 110: Qadr: A most opportune opening for the seekers of Allah’s Mercy: (Qadr-97: 04)
Note:
(i) Allah continues to send His mercy, forgiveness, blessings on those who believe (the seekers of the ‘Guidance’) and obey His commands.
(ii) The angels and angelic forces continue administration of the ‘ Divine’ commands throughout the night until the rising of the sun.
(iii) On the authority of the Ahlul Bayt: Pray to Allah and invoke His mercy during the night of ‘Qadr’.
(iv) Distribution of Allah’s Mercy, Grace, flow of favours and bounties continue till the rising of the sun.
” (It is all) peace till the break of dawn”: (05)
Flag 111: The night of Qadr: Opportunity to seek forgiveness for the mankind: (Qadr-97: 01-05)
Note:
(i) When the spiritual darkness is dispelled by the light from Allah, a sense of security and peace dawns on the soul.
(ii) On the authority of Imam Baqir: Present this Surah as a decisive argument for the continuity of the ‘Divine’ vicegerency on the earth.
(iii) The night of ‘Qadr’ offers a lifetime opportunity to the seekers of ‘Guidance’ to present their supplications to the Lord (Allah) at a time when the probability of acceptance is extremely high.
Surah Al Qadr ends
Separa-30 (Amma) continues
IN THE NAME OF ALLAH, THE BENEFICENT, THE MERCIFUL
Surah Al Bayyinah
(98: 01-08)
” Those among the people of the book who disbelieved, and the polytheists, could not have been freed (from false beliefs) until the clear evidence came to them”: (01)
” (in the) messenger from Allah reciting (to them) the purified scripture”: (02)
Flag 112: The Purified Scripture: Know the worst of creatures? (Bayyinah-98: 01-02 & 04 & 06)
Note:
(i) ‘purified scripture’ refers to (Quran), the inviolate book.
(ii) Quran (Maknun: hidden, precious, well guarded): Beyond the reach of any attempted alterations/additions/deletions or any other Shaytanic instigation (Waqiah-56: 77-79: Ha Mim-41: 41-42).
” And it is certainly not the jest”
(Tariq-86: 14)
(iii) Allah’s declaration on oath:’Quran’: Allah’s most emphatic and decisive ‘Word’: (Tariq-86: 01-14).
(iv) The holy Quran’s sanctity, accuracy and descending from Allah has been emphasised on oath.
(v) The holy Quran is neither a jest nor a source of amusement nor play and must not be taken lightly.
(vi) Each and every word of the holy Quran is a most authoritative ‘Word’ from Allah.
” Which contains eternal laws”: (03)
Flag 113: Allah’s Eternal Laws: (Bayyinah-98: 03)
Note:
(i) Allah’s eternal laws are none other than (Allah’s Way: Sunnat) which never change.
“This was our way with those of messengers whom We sent before you, and you shall not find a change in Our way”
(Bani Israil-17: 77)
(ii)The faith of the people of book (Judaism & Christianity) were instituted after the revelation of the Turah & Injil to Musa and Isa respectively.
(iii) Allah’s Way (Sunnat): (Following contribution from an unknown source is acknowledged with thanks).
(a) The term ‘sunna’ occurs fourteen times in nine Quranic verses. It is used in four verses in the expression ‘Sunnat al-Awwalin’ or the ‘sunna of the ancients.’ The term ‘sunna’ is usually interpreted as meaning ‘example’ or ‘fate’, but it is a more general concept that means ‘way,’ ‘practice, ‘course,’ ‘tradition,’ ‘habit,’ ‘state,’ or ‘situation.’ So ‘Sunnat al-Awwalin’ should mean ‘the way or practice of the ancients.’ These are three of ‘ four verses: (Anfal-8: 38) (Hijr-15: 13): (Kahf-18: 55)
(b) The term ‘sunna’ appears eight times in five verses in the expression ‘Sunnat Allah’ or the ‘way of Allah.’ (Ahzab-33: 38 & 62):(Mumin-40: 85): (Fat-h-48: 23). (c) One of these verses has both expressions ‘Sunnat al-Awwalin’ and ‘Sunnat Allah’:(Fatir-35: 43) Finally, this verse uses the term ‘sunna’ twice, first in reference to the way of the messengers that God sent before Muhammad and then in the expression ‘Sunnatuna (Our way),’ meaning God’s way:
“The word with Me never changes, nor am I unjust to (My) servants”
(Qaf-50: 29)
(iv) Allah: No change in Allah’s Way (Sunnat): Free of any injustice (Zulm): (Sunnat): (Qaf-50: 29: Nisa-4: 40).
(v) Allah’s Way (Sunnat) and Science:
(a) Allah’s Way (Sunnat Allah) is not limited to the way of messengers (including that of the Holy Prophet). It includes the entire range of His laws, decrees, and commandments pertaining to the universe itself.
(b) Simultaneously, it has also been clearly declared that no change in Allah’s Way (Sunnat) shall ever be found or discovered.
(c) Allah’s decree in a scientific language (Yasin 37-40) clearly identifies that the entire universe ceaselessly follows His decrees (full range of scientific laws) without fail.
> “Those who had been given the book were not divided among themselves till after the clear evidence had come to them”: (04)
” They were not commanded except that they should worship Allah, be sincerely devoted in religion, and that they should establish prayer and give the poor-rate, and that is truly the eternal religion”: (05)
Flag 114: Allah’s Eternal Religion: (Bayyinah-98: 05)
Note:
(i) Allah’s eternal religion is none other than (Islam).
“Ibrahim was not a Jew, nor a Christian, but an upright Muslim; and he was not of polytheists”
(Imran-3: 67)
“Or do you say that Ibrahim, Ismail, Ishaq, Yaqub, and the tribes were Jews or Christians? Say (O Muhammad): Do you know better, or does Allah? Who is more unjust than he who conceals a testimony he has from Allah? Allah is not heedless of what you do”
(Baqarah-2: 140)
(ii) The ‘Divine’ eternal religion of Allah (Islam) was preached and practiced by all His prophets from Adam to Muhammad. From the beginning of the world to end, Islam (total submission to Allah) remains to be the only religion.
” Say (O Muhammad): We believe in Allah and what has been sent down to us and has been sent down to Ibrahim, and Ismail, and Ishaque, and Yaqub, and the tribes, and what was given (books) to Musa, and Isa, and the prophets from their Lord, we make no difference between any of them and we have surrendered to Him (we are Muslims)”
(Imran-3: 84)
(iii) None of the faithfuls carry any identity other than being a (Muslim). All other interfaith and/or sectarian tags (such as Jews, Christians, Sunni, Shia, etc) are nothing but an unnecessary and superfluous extra-baggage.
” Verily those among the people of the book who disbelieve, and the polytheists, shall abide in the fire of hell. They are the worst of the creatures”: (06)
” Verily, those who believe and do good deeds are the best of created beings”: (07)
Flag 115: ‘Nafs mutma-inna’: Know the best of beings & their recompense: (Bayyinah-98: 07-08)
Note:
(i) ‘best of created beings’ refers to Ali ibn Abu Talib and his true followers; the likes of Hussain and his associates at Karbala.
(ii) ‘Nafs mutma-inna’: Allah’s Welcome to the Righteous: (Fajr-89: 27-30):
(iii) ‘Nafs mutma-inna’ is the highest achievable stage of tranquillity and satisfaction identified in the verse (Bayyinah-98: 08):
(iv) Hussain Ibne Ali at Karbala is the best example of ‘Nafs mutma-inna’.
“Their recompense is with their Lord: everlasting gardens beneath which rivers flow, where they will abide forever; Allah is well pleased with them and they are well pleased with Him. This is for him who fears his Lord”: (08)
Surah Al Bayyinah ends
Separa-30 (Amma) continues
IN THE NAME OF ALLAH, THE BENEFICENT, THE MERCIFUL
Surah Az Zilzal
(99: 01-08)
” When the earth shall quake with a terrible quake of her own”: (01)
Flag 116: The ‘Day’ of unprecedented Earthquake & Overwhelming Events: (Zilzal-99: 01)
Note:
(i) When everything (Known & unknown) becomes insignificant and completely lost & eclipsed by the overwhelming event of the ‘Day’: (Ghashiyah-88: 01).
(ii) The day of the destruction of the old ‘Order’ and appearance of the new order of the absolute ‘Justice’.
” And the earth shall bring forth her burdens”: (02)
Note:
(i) On Allah’s command all known and hidden secrets and happenings on earth shall become comprehensively manifest to everyone.
” And man shall say: What is happening to her”: (03)
Flag 118: Ali (Bo-trab) and the earth: (Zilzal-99: 03)
Note:
(i) On the authority of (Minhajus Sadiqin):
(ii) One day an earthquake sent the people of Madina into a panic, and all of them along with Abu Bakr and Umar came to Ali. He took them outside the city and addressed them:
(iii) The quaking of the earth has overwhelmed you with fright. What will you do when it will quake before the day of judgement?
(iv) Then he put his hand on the earth and commanded it to cease quaking. It stopped to quake.
(v) He said: Do you wonder at what has happened? I am he to whom the earth will speak on the day of judgement: and recited surah al Zilzal.
” On that day she shall relate (all) her news”: (04)
” That your Lord revealed to her”: (05)
” On that day people shall come out (of their graves) in (separate) groups to see (the result) of their own deeds”: (06)
” Then whosoever has done (even) an atom’s weight of good shall see it”: (07)
Flag 119: Allah’s (Good & Evil) Measurement Scale: (Zilzal-99: 07-08)
Note:
(i) The identification of limit in terms of (atom) is only to satisfy the common understanding.
(ii) The real limit may be past any known or unknown sub-atomic size. An infinitely small weight may be a closer answer.
” And whosoever has done (even) an atom’s weight of evil shall see it”: (08)
Flag 120: When mankind sees the results of their deeds: (Zilzal-99: 01-08)
Surah Az Zilzal ends
Separa-30 (Amma) continues
IN THE NAME OF ALLAH, THE BENEFICENT, THE MERCIFUL
Surah Al Adiyat
(100: 01-11)
” By the snorting chargers”: (01)
” And those striking sparks of fire”: (02)
” And those riding at dawn”: (03)
” Raising clouds of dust”: (04)
” Penetrating deep (into the armies of foe) en masse”: (05)
Flag 121: The ever-victorious commander of the faithfuls: (Adiyat-100: 01-05)
Note:
(i) (Adiyat:01-05) refers to the expedition against Bani Salim who intended to attack Madina.
(ii) After repeated failures the Holy Prophet sent a contingent led by Ali ibn Abu Talib who by travelling at night and resting in the day attacked the infidels at dawn and destroyed them.
(iii) On the return of faithfuls from the expedition these verses were revealed.
” Verily, man is ungrateful to his Lord”: (06)
” And he is (himself) witness to it”: (07)
” And verily in the love of wealth he is intractable”: (08)
” Does he not know the time when whatever is in the graves shall be resurrected”: (09)
” And whatever is in the breasts (hearts) shall be manifest”? (10)
” Verily on that day their Lord will be aware of their (deeds)”: (11)
Flag 122: Allah’s Warning: Beware you mankind! Ever greedy, ungrateful and wealth loving shall stand witness against your own doings: (Adiyat-100: 06-11)
Surah Al Adiyat ends
Separa 30 (Amma) continues
IN THE NAME OF ALLAH, THE BENEFICENT, THE MERCIFUL
Surah Al Qari-ah
(101: 01-11)
“The striking calamity”! (01)
“What is the striking calamity”? (02)
“What shall make you know what the striking calamity is”? (03)
“A day on which the human beings shall be like scattered moths”: (04)
“And the mountains shall be like carded wool”: (05)
Flag 123: The striking calamity & mankind symbolising the scattered moths: (Qariah-101: 01-05)
Note:
(i) The ‘Day’ of unprecedented Earthquake & Overwhelming Events: (Zilzal-99: 01):
(ii) When everything (Known & unknown) becomes insignificant and completely lost & eclipsed by the overwhelming event of the ‘Day’: (Ghashiyah-88: 01).
(iii) The day of the destruction of the old ‘Order’ and appearance of the new order of the absolute ‘Justice’.
” Then, as for him whose scales are heavy (with good deeds)”: (06)
” He shall have a tranquil life”: (07)
” But as for him whose scales are light”: (08)
” His abode shall be hawiyah (a burning abyss)”: (09)
” What shall make you know what hawiyah is”? (10)
” (It is) scorching fire”: (11)
Flag 124: Act now to avert a catastrophe of facing ‘scorching fire’ while there is still time: (Qariah-101: 01-11)
Surah Al Qari-ah ends
Separa-30 (Amma) continues
IN THE NAME OF ALLAH, THE BENEFICENT, THE MERCIFUL
Surah At Takathur
(102: 01-08)
” Vying for the plentitude keeps you occupied”: (01)
Flag 125: The competing for personal exaltedness and self-projection: (Takathur-102: 01)
Note:
(i) Shaytanic Motivation to Override Intrinsic Defence (Fitra):
The basic motivation promoted by Shaytan revolves around self or ‘ME’ alone. The children of Adam had always been fascinated by the irrepressible desire for the acquisition of superiority over others. In the language of Sub-Continental rural livelihood, the same could be summarised by the proverbial Urdu ‘3-Zs’ (Zar, Zameen and Zun) standing respectively for wealth, land and woman. The Shaytanic wish list of motivational factors kept on enlarging with the passage of the time.
(ii) Overriding (Fitra), as always. continues to be the key Shaytanic target. Because, the instinct (Fitra) leads to surrender to Allah. The act of total surrender opens the door for the unconditional compliance with the ‘Divine Order’, a fatal blow to the Shaytanic motivation.
(iii) The ‘Divine Order’ calls for submission to ‘HE’ alone who is none else but Allah.
(iv) Everything in the Universe belongs to Him. The individual possessions are temporary, blessed by Him as a ‘Trust’, for which the individuals stand accountable.
(v) The concept further specifies, timeless (without particular reference to a specific era) declaration, which Shaytan is up against as below:
” Say (O Muhammad): We believe in Allah and what has been sent down to us, and has been sent down to Ibrahim, and Ismail, and Ishaque, and Yaqub, and the tribes, and what was given (books) to Musa, and Isa, and the prophets from their Lord, we make no difference between any of them and we have surrendered to Him (we are Muslims)”
(Imran-3: 84)
” Say: Verily my prayer and my sacrifice, my life and my death (all of them) are of Allah, the Lord of the worlds”
(An-am-6:163)
(vi) Accordingly, the chosen course (Shaytanic motivation as against complete submission to Allah preached by all prophets/messengers, imams alike) is destined to lead to an eternal fire (Hell) or bliss (Paradise) respectively. In order to prevail, Shaytan finds ways to hide the above concepts (Imran-3: 84: Anam-6: 163) behind the readily available facade of lusts for life or (Vying for plentitude).
” Until you come to the graves”: (02)
” Nay, you will come to know soon”: (03)
” Nay, Nay, you will come to know soon”: (04)
” Nay, would that you knew it with positive knowledge”: (05)
” You shall certainly see hell fire”: (06)
” You shall certainly see it with the surety of vision”: (07)
” Then, you shall be questioned on that day about the bounties (you enjoyed)”: (08)
Flag 126: Know that all the bounties received and enjoyed in this world are to be accounted for? (Takathur-102: 01-08)
Note:
(i) Included in Allah’s bounties are the thoroughly purified by Allah (Ahzab-33: 33) which are none other than the holy Prophet and the Ahlul Bayt (inclusive of their twelve imams in an unbroken chain).
(ii) Allah’s Confirmation of the path of the ‘Thoroughly Purified’ being the straight path to whom ‘Anamta Alaihim’ (Fatihah-01: 07) & ‘Urwatul Wuthqa’ (Baqarah-2: 256) are applicable.
” The path of those upon whom You have bestowed Your bounties; not (the path) of those inflicted with Your wrath, nor of (those) gone astray”
(Fatihah-1: 07)
(iii) On the authority of Imam Jafar Sadiq & Imam Rada:
Allah shall examine mankind about their belief in Him and their acceptance of the Holy Prophet and his Ahlul Bayt as their masters (mawla) in order to obey them and follow them.
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Surah Al Asr
(103: 01-03)
” By the time” (01)
Flag 127: What does ‘Time’ (Wal-Asr) mean? (Asr-103: 01)
Note:
(i) It may refer to the period when the holy Prophet was sent to this world to preach the religion of Allah.
(ii) “time’ may refer to the time of the advent of the twelfth Imam when he will be commissioned by Allah to administer the society of all human beings under the law of Allah.
” Verily man is in loss”: (02)
Flag 128: ‘in Loss’! Who are they? (Asr-103: 02)
” Save those who believe, and do good deeds, and exhort one another to truth and exhort one another to endurance”: (03)
Flag 129: Only Allah’s true and sincere believers to be amongst the ‘Achievers’ (Muttaqin/Muflehoon): (Asr-103: 03)
Note:
(i) On the authority of the holy Prophet: (Asr-103: 03) refers to the Ahlul Bayt.
Ki Muhammad Se Wafa Tuney Tu Hum Tery Hain
(O Muhammad’s faithful followers! Be Assured of My Everlasting Bliss & Grace)Yeh Jahan Cheez Hai Kiya Luh-o-Qalam Terey Hain
(Your access to author the destiny yourself is the recompense)
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Surah Al Humazah
(104: 01-09)
” Woe to every slanderer, traducer”: (01)
Flag 130: Know the backbiters & scandal mongers? (Humazah-104: 01-09)
Note:
(i) Though the application of these verses is universal, they were revealed to curse and condemn (Akhans bin Sqfi, Umayya bin Khalaf & Walid bin Mughayra) who were actively busy in character assassination of the Holy Prophet.
” Who amass wealth and hoard it”: (02)
” Does he think his wealth will make him live forever”? (03)
” Nay verily, he will be thrown into hutamah”: (04)
Flag 131: What is ‘Hutamah’: (Humazah-104: 04-09)
Note:
(i) The fire kindled by Allah for the slanderer (who defames men, speaks evil of men or backbites them).
” What shall make you know what hutamah is”? (05)
” It is the fire kindled by Allah”: (06)
” Which leaps up over the hearts”: (07)
” It shall close upon them”: (08)
” In outstretched columns”: (09)
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Surah Al Fil
(105: 01-05)
” Have you not seen how your Lord dealt with the people of the elephant”: (01)
” Did He not make their plot go wrong”? (02)
” And sent against them birds in flocks”: (03)
” Which pelted them with stones of baked clay”: (04)
” Thus rendered them like stubble grazed (by cattle)”: (05)
Flag 132: Abraha: Who dared to invade Kabbah! (Fil-105: 01-05)
Note:
(i) This Surah (Fil-105) refers to invasion of Kabbah by Abraha, Abyssinia’s viceroy for Yeman about fifty days before the birth of the Holy Prophet.
(ii) The destruction of Abraha’s forces, elephants and himself followed.
(iii) Abd Al Muttalib’s (holy Prophet’s Grandfather) handling of the episode, and his trust in Allah, reconfirms the unfaltering belief in Allah in the holy Prophets lineage.
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Surah Al Quraysh
(106: 01-04)
” For the uniting of the Quraysh”: (01)
” For their union during their winter and summer journeys”: (02)
” Let them worship the Lord of this house”: (03)
” Who fed them when they were hungry and gave them security against fear”: (04)
Flag 133: Allah’s protection to the ‘Quraysh’: (Quraysh-106: 01-04)
Note:
(i) Quraysh (Descendants of Ibrahim through Ismail, keepers of Kabbah) among whom the holy Prophet was born.
(ii) Refers to trade caravans of Quraysh to Syria in summer and to Yeman in winter.
(iii) Refers to security from the rulers of neighbouring counties on account of being the keepers of Kabbah.
(iv) These aspects united them together.
(v) On account of being keepers of Kabbah they had financial advantage as well.
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Surah Al Ma-un
(107: 01-07)
” Have you seen him who belies the final judgement?”: (01)
” It is he who pushes the orphans away”: (02)
” And does not urge the others to feed the poor”: (03)
” Woe to those who pray”: (04)
” But who are heedless of their prayer”: (05)
” Who (want) to be seen (show off their good deeds)”: (06)
” And withhold alms”: (07)
Flag 134: Worthless is hypocrites’ great show of insincere acts of goodness, devotion and charity: (Maun-107: 01-07)
Note:
(i) It must be understood with clarity that faithfuls may seek pardon from Allah for shortcomings in meeting (Haqooq-al-Allah); whereas neglect of (Haqooq-al-Ibad) is to be forgiven by the aggrieved beings only.
” I did not create the jinn and humans but to worship Me”
(Dhariyat-51: 56)
(ii) Before moving any further, it is necessary to answer a few questions:
(a) Does a full compliance with (Foundations of and Obligations in Islam) ensures fulfilment of Allah’s command above?
(b) Does in addition to the above, even a complete disregard to Shaytan and Shaytanic instigation, qualify for total fulfilment of Allah’s command (Dhariyat-51: 56)?
(c) Does the full compliance with (a & b) above would enable mankind to receive an unqualified prostration from the angels?
(d) A simple answer to the above is a qualified NO!
(e) Though the indicated achievements may rank very high with the (Omnipotent & Omniscient), it may not still be exactly what He wants to see.
(f) Allah’s declaration:
” guidance to Muttaqin>>>”
(Baqarah-2: 02)
(g) Clearly asks for more to enable mankind to achieve the status of:
” and these shall be successful (Muflehoon)>>>“
(Baqarah-2: 05)
Darde-Dil Key Waste Paida Kiya Insaan Ko
(Mankind was created to carry heartfelt emotions)Warna Taa’it Key Liye Kuchh Kum Na Theh Karro Bayyan
(Otherwise! there was no dearth of angels and angelic forces to render the worship)
” Verily, the hypocrites only try to deceive Allah, but He is over-reaching them. When they stand up for prayers, they stand up languidly (without earnestness), only to be seen of men, and they remember not Allah but a little>>>”
(Nisa-4: 142)
” Wavering between that (and this), (belonging) neither to these (believers) nor to those (infidels); and whom Allah leaves straying, you shall never find a way for him”
(Nisa-4: 143)
(iii) Know the Lethal Wavering? (Nisa-4: 42-143)
(iv) The noble virtue of loving and taking care of others among the society is being the callous reach of dwindling characters (hypocrites & threshold faithfuls inclusive): While the same is an integral part of what Allah wants.
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Surah Al Kawthar
(108: 01-03)
” Verily We have given you (O Muhammad) kawthar (abundance)”: (01)
Flag 135: Muhammad & Kawthar (Abundance): (Kawthar-108: 01)
Note:
(i) Kawthar is the stream of super excellence exclusively belonging to the Holy Prophet. Ali who will distribute water from it is referred to as Saqi al Kawthar.
(ii) Kawthar also means abundance of descendants which was given to the Holy Prophet through Ali and Fatimah.
” So pray to you Lord and offer sacrifice”: (02)
Flag 136: Muhammad & the Sacrifice: (Kawthar-108: 02)
Note:
(i) In gratitude of the grant of ‘abundance’, the Holy Prophet and the Ahlul Bayt offered highest standard of devotion in prayers; and gave everything they had; culminating in the great sacrifice of Hussain at Karbala.
” Verily, it is your enemy whose line (progeny) shall be cut off”: (03)
Flag 137: The enemies at an all encompassing loss: (Kawthar-108: 03)
Note:
(i) When the Holy Prophet’s son, Tahir, born to Khadijah al Kubra, died, Amr bin As and Hakam bin As taunted the Holy Prophet by calling him abtar (tail-less).
(ii) This verse was revealed to give glad tidings to the holy Prophet.
Flag 138: The Divine Prophecy: (Kawthar-108: 01-03)
Note:
(i) These verses (Kawthar-108: 01-03): were revealed to guarantee an abundance of everything including knowledge (ilm), wisdom, and thoroughly purified progeny to the Holy Prophet and his (Ahlul Bayt: Ahzab-33: 33).
(ii) Where as it was decreed that the enemies of the holy Prophet {being tail-less:abtar in terms of progeny as well knowledge (Ilm) and wisdom} shall continue to remain so.
(iii) Accordingly, the enemies of the Holy Prophet, in line with the divine prophecy, are lost in oblivion ever since; particularly, after the rejection of the Ghadir Khum covenant with Allah.
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Surah Al Kafirun
(109: 01-06)
” Say (O Muhammad): O you who disbelieve”: (01)
” I do not worship what you worship”: (02)
” Nor do you worship what I worship”: (03)
” Nor shall I worship what you worship”: (04)
” Nor will you worship who I worship”: (05)
” To you, your religion, to me my religion”: (06)
Flag 139: No compromise on Islam and a spirit of uncompromising abhorrence to idolatry: (Kafirun-109: 01-06)
Note:
(i) Some of the leading disbelievers of Makka had proposed to the Holy Prophet a compromise between Islam and their ancient faith such as they conceived it, so that their idols might also have an honorable mention in the adoration of the worshippers. This Surah (Kafirun-109) was revealed in response, vehemently discarding the proposal.
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An Nasr
(110: 01-03)
” When comes the help of Allah along with victory”: (01)
” And you see people enter the religion of Allah in large groups”: (02)
” Celebrate then the praise of your Lord and seek His protection. Verily He is oft-returning (in mercy)”: (03)
Flag 140: The bloodless conquest of Makkah: (Nasr-110: 01-03)
Note:
(i) Edward Gibbon, (1737-1794), English rationalist historian and scholar best known as the author of ‘The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire’; commented on the spread of Islam are as below:
(ii) One of the most memorable revolutions which have impressed a new and lasting character on the nations of globe.The expansion of Islam is most miraculous of all miracles. Polytheism yielded to monotheism.
(iii) The holy Prophet asked Ali to mount on his shoulder and wrenched the great idol (named Hubal) on the floor as it crashed in pieces.
(iv) On the authority of Ibn Abbas: This verse gave a hint to the holy Prophet of his departure from this world.
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Surah Al Lahab
(111: 01-05)
” May the hands of Abu Lahab perish. May he too perish”: (01)
” Of no avail shall be his wealth, nor what he earns”: (02)
” Soon he shall burn in the flaming fire”: (03)
” And his wife, the portress of firewood”: (04)
” Will have a strap of twisted rope around her neck”: (05)
Flag 141: No relationship whatsoever, even with the Holy Prophet, can be of any advantage to disbelievers: (Lahab-111: 01-05)
Note:
(i) Abu Lahab, literally (Father of flame) was the nickname of Abul Uzza, an uncle of the holy Prophet.
(ii) Umm Jumail, sister of Abu Sufyan, took pleasure in carrying thorny bushes and strewing them in the sand where she knew the Holy Prophet was sure to walk barefooted, because of which she is referred to as the bearer of wood.
(iii) A week after the battle of Badar, Abu Lahab perished, consumed by grief and his own fiery passions.
(iv) The angel of death strangled Abu Lahab’s wife with the rope she used to wear around her neck.
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Surah Al Ikhlas
(112: 01-04)
” Say: He is Allah the one”: (01)
” Allah is independent”: (02)
” He does not beget nor He is begotten”: (03)
” There is no one like Him”: (04)
Flag 142: Unity (Tawhid) striking at the root of misconceptions of Jews, Christians and pagans: (Ikhlas-112: 01-04)
Note:
(i) On the Holy Prophet’s authority: This surah is equal to a third part of the whole book (Quran).
(ii) On the authority of Imam Zain-ul-Abedin: Allah can not be described or defined as one void of any excellence, or any excellence void of Him. He is infinite.
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Surah Al Falaq
(113: 01-05)
” Say: I seek refuge with Lord of the dawn”: (01)
” From the evil of what He has created”: (02)
” From the evil of darkness when it overspreads”: (03)
” From the evil of malignant witchcraft”: (04)
” And from the evil of the envier when he envies”: (05)
Flag 143: Seeking Allah’s Protection against seen/unseen fears & evils: (Falaq-113: 01-05)
Note:
(i) The prayer for seeking divine protection against fears proceeding from visible or invisible, known as well as unknown, physical as well as spiritual forces emanating due to interaction of laws created by Allah.
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Surah An Nas
(114: 01-05)
” Say: I seek refuge with the Lord of mankind”: (01)
” The king of mankind”: (02)
” The God of mankind”: (03)
” From the evil of the slinking whisperer”: (04)
” Who whispers into the breasts (hearts) of the people”: (04)
” (Be he) from among the jinn (or) human being”: (05)
Flag 144: Seeking Allah’s Protection against rebellious Shaytanic instigations”: (Nas-114: 01-05)
Note:
(i) Prayer to seek refuge with Allah from the evil powers of Shaytan and its followers among jinn and men who secretly whisper evil and then leave people to rebel against Allah going astray.
(ii) Supplication on completion of recital of Quran on the authority of Imam Ali Ibne Abu Talib:
O Allah! Unlock the doors of understanding, through the Quran, so that my heart and mind know the truth, my body regulates the movements, my wisdom sees the light, my speech and the expression become fluent and rational; and let it be like that till I am alive, for verily there is no power and no strength with any but You.
(iii) Supplication on completion of the recital of the holy Quran on the authority of Imam Zayn Al Abidin:
O Allah! Certainly through Your help I have completed the recitation of Your book, You sent down as a light (elucidating wisdom).
- (It is) A corroboration and amelioration of that which had been revealed in the earlier scriptures, (but) it is superior in style and substance, therefore, You preferred it over every narrative You have narrated.
- It teaches to distinguish between good and evil, bifurcating the lawful and unlawful;
(it is) a Quran, explaining and analysing the framework and substance of Your commands;
(it is) a sacred document in the hands of Your servants, fully and thoroughly made clear in detail: - (it is) A divine abiding revelation, communicated toYour Prophet Muhammad (blessings be on him and on his children):
- (it is) A true basis of knowledge and education by following which we steer clear of disorderly lawlessness and stupid ignorances: + (it is) A remedy for those who after receiving the information, believe in its truthfulness through reason and understanding, and act upon it in letter and spirit:
- (it is) A demonstration of just rules and methods, nothing comes out of it which departs from truth:
- (it is) A source of decisive guidance never grows dim nor do its clear signs; signs for those who look for guidance:
- (it is) A milestone showing the direction of salvation and everlasting happiness; whoso decides to pursue this route never goes astray, and whoso holds fast its clasping handhold never falls into the clutches of destructive calamities.
O Allah! Just as You helped us to attain proficiency in its recitation, and made the pronunciation easy for our tongues to manifest the beauty of it style: - Let us be among those who guard themselves against errors and abstain from that which has been declared unlawful in it; yield to You with positive acceptance of its decisive verses:
- And make every effort to affirm and attend carefully to the consimilar therein as well as its clearly visible signs (decisive verses). O Allah! verily You revealed it in totality to Your prophet Muhammad, (blessings of Allah to be on him and on his chilren), through divine communication; laid bare every aspect of its extraordinary system of knowledge before him:
- Relied upon us to explain and expound its knowledge:
- Preferred us over those who are unaware of its meaningful wisdom:
- Enabled us to claim the right to defend it by placing us in the higher region of learning over those who do not have the ability to shoulder this responsibility.
O Allah! For the resons You filled our hearts and minds with its import (meaning and tendency), through Your mercy gave us a thorough awareness of its glory and completeness; we beseech You to send blessings on Muhammad, who preached its contents, and on his children who are its very active expert advocates: - And let us be among those who know and make known that certainly it (the whole) is from You (their Lord), till there remains no distracting question whatsoever about its authenticity, and there is no jerk or obstacle which could swerve our march on the path shown therein. O Allah! send blessings on Muhammad and his children:
- And let us be among those who hold fast to the cable (cord) of Allah:
- And take shelter under (refer to and rely upon) its decisive verses based upon reason and logic to cope with its con similar verses:
- Stay for good under its extensive and stretching out shade (dwell on and be engrossed in its reassuring invulnerability):
- Find the right way in the twinkling of its awakening light; and proceed steadily in the same way, keeping track of its lit-up campaign and exploration:
- Light up the inner light and the power of vision by its enlightening bright source which brings to light every aspect of knowledge:
- And do not seek and inquire for guidance from anything other than this book.
O Allah! Just as You set up Muhammad to stand upright, through Your book, as a decisive sign to point out convincingly unto You: - And made accesible the road unto Your pleasure for only those who come through the path (medium) of his children, so also send blessings on Muhammad and on his children:
- And (for us) make the Quran:
- A means to reach the heights of refinement and high mindedness:
- A ladder to climb into the higher regions of blissful peace and harmony:
- A conviction to tie us with everlasting happiness after we go through the ordeal of test and trial on the day of requital, a recommendation to facilitate our arrival in the eternal land of comfort and enjoyment.
O Allah! Send blessings on Muhammad and on his children: - And, through the Quran:
- Take off the load of troublesome burden which weigh heavy on our backs:
- Let us take to heart the refined natural disposition of those who, pleased and satisfied, always did good, and let us follow in their footsteps, the track they kept to, day in and day out, till we are cleaned of all the dirt of immorality through its orderliness:
- A Let us walk behind and follow the path of those who found the right path in the light of guidance, and did not waste active energy by passing away time in whimsical day dreaming, lest its infatuation might drown them deep into nothingness.
O Allah! Send blessings on Muhammad and on his children: - And let Quran be our comforting escort:
- In the darkness of the nights, because it will watch over us and ward off the mischief of Shaytan (the devil), and stop us from falling into the pitfalls of unscrupulous, hold us back from stepping into the region of corruption, keep a reign on our tongue as if dumb and mute (without a malady) at the time it rushes hastily to stir up falsehood:
- Prevent our limbs, by giving us a timely warning, from committing crimes:
- Make us see clearly that which carelessness folds up to obscure our analytical power of review,
- (to such an extent) That our hearts and minds get at the root of its extraordinary wisdom:
- And pay careful attention to the warnings, its similes and parables point out, which are so penetrating (sharp and astute) that even the strongest columns of towering mountains were too weak to carry.
O Allah! Send blessings on Muhammad and on his children: - And make us follow the examples given in Quran:
- To do good in our day to day life:
- And by using it as a shield keep our conscience clear from the onslaught of the diabolical suggestions of the devil:
- Wash clean our hearts to get rid of pollution and the coagulated blood of immorality:
- Collect ourselves to regulate our wayward and wasteful mode of living:
- Quench our thirst (find ourselves mercifully treated) when we will be presented before You (for accountability), alone and separated, longing for (Your mercy):
- And at the time of resurrection (raising of the dead from graves):
- A frightening day of terror, dress ourselves in the garments of peace (vie in the glory of divine protection).
O Allah! Send blessings on Muhammand and on his children: - And through the Quran:
- Cement the gaps (break of continuity) created in our lives due to lack of adequate means:
- Bless us with everything that is good to live a pleasant life:
- And make our efforts (for procuring the means of livelihood) fruitful:
- Keep us aloof from contemptible mannerism and egotistic showoff:
- Keep us safe from falling into abyss of wilful obstinate waywardness (kufr) and vicissitude of hypocrisy:
- So that on the day of judgement it leads us on unto Your sanctuary, having obtained your permission:
- (because), Here in this world, it keeps off Your displeasure by preventing us from overstepping the boundaries laid down by You:
- And see that we do as a duty only that which it has made lawful:
- And abstain from that which it has made unlawful.
O Allah! Send blessing on Muhammad and on his children: - And, through the Quran:
- Make it easy for us (to suffer) the agony for lying in the last gasps at the time of death, out of breath, the final assault of the death-rattle when the breath of life comes up to the throat and it is said: Who is the spellbinder?
- (Then) The angel of death comes in front from behind the unknown to take away the breath of life, shooting death-dealing arrows (striking the fatal blow) to throw (us) in the expanse of wild loneliness, spraying into the air the bitter deadly poison (but) made palatable:
- (and hereafter) Our departure, taking us nearer to the end, begins, our deeds hanging around our necks all along the journey, lying still in the graves till the appointed day (of judgement) to meet (You) takes place. O Allah! Send blessings on Muhammad and on his children:
- And let our underground sojourn (long wait) deep inside the layers of earth be a good omen for receiving Your blessings:
- Let our stay in graves, after leaving the world, be a comforting halt:
- Make enough room for us inside the narrow walls of buried abode:
- Do not disclose the infamy of our shameful guilt before the people on the day of judgment.
In the name of Quran: - Have mercy on us:
- When, we, in a hopeless situation, present ourselves before You:
- Help us to overcome the crisis we shall encounter while passing over the bridge (Pull-e-Sirat) on the day of requital, without our steps faltering thereon to land us in the hell:
- And light up our graves to remove darkness before we are brought to life again:
- Save us from the agony of the day of resurrection and the acute anguish of the day of disaster.
Let it be a day of regretful anxiety and remorseful repentance: - For the oppressors:
- their faces sullied and tarnished.
While our faces: - Shining and bright.
And in this world: - Let there be love and tenderness in the hearts of believers for us, (so that) our lives do not become hard and miserable.
O Allah: Send blessing on Muhammad, Your beloved servant and messenger: - Commensurate (equal in measure and extent) to that which he did to spread Your message:
- To carry out Your commands:
- And to give correct advice to Your servants as a sincere friend. O Allah! Let our holy Prophet (Your blessings be on him and on his children):
- Occupy the nearest possible nearness close to You in preference to all other prophets, on the day of judgement:
- And give permission and influence:
- To speak in favour of those whom he finds fit for recommendation:
- Hold him high in Your estimation as the worthiest and most substantial individual:
- And let him reach the zenith (highest point) of glory.
O Allah: Send blessings on Muhammad and on the children of Muhammad: - Let his foundation tower and dominate:
- Let his arguments make a deep and everlasting impression:
- Let his judgement and conclusions rely upon reason and equity:
- Let his intercession receive Your approval and sanction:
- Let his influence gain Your close attention:
- Let his style and manner vie (shine bright) in grace and beauty:
- Let his light, light up the whole universe:
- Let his status reach the climax.
- Let us have a meaningful existence in the light of his ‘way of life’ (sunnah):
- (till) We depart from here disciplined in his creed:
- Trained in and well versed with his ways and means:
- And let us be among those who obey him.
- Raise us on the day of resurrection in the group of his disciples:
- Let us present ourselves to him at his cistern (pool of Kawther), until we are drunk.
O Allah! Send blessings on Muhammad and on his children: - In a way, he expects them to reach them through Your generosity, liberality and kindness.
Verily You are the owner of boundless mercy and surpassing generosity. O Allah! compensate him: - For what he did to make known Your message:
- To convey Your signs (verses of Quran:
- To give sound counsel to Your servants as a sincere friend:
- And to strive in Your cause leaving no stone unturned:
- (it should be) A compensation you have not allowed yet to any of Your favourite angels or prophets chosen as Your messengers. Peace be upon him and his chaste and pure children, and also mercy and blessings of Allah be on them.
