Mai Shadi karna Chahta hoo lekin mere Maa Baap shadi nahi karte.

Imaan bachana hai to Nikah aasan karo taki Zina Mushkil ho jaye.
Jab Ladka jawan ho jaye aur Shadi karne ko kahe lekin Maa baap unki Shadi nahi karte to aise me gunahgar kaun hoga Waldain ya Wah ladka?
Ammi mai  jaldi Shadi karna chahta hoo... Gunah se bachna chahta hoo... Aadha Imaan Mukammal karna chahta hoo aap kyu nahi meri Jaldi Shadi karti?
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ماں میں جلد شادی کرنا چاہتا ہوں گناہ سے بچنا چاہتا اپنا آدھا ایمان مکمل کرنا چاہتا ہوں تم کیوں نہیں میری جلد شادی  کرتی ؟

(ایک نوجوان کے تاثرات)

میں ایک عام انسان ہو 22 سال میری عمر ہے اور میرا گھرانہ مذہبی ہے جہاں نماز روزہ دین کو بہت اہمیت دی جاتی ہے مگر یہ اہمیت صرف نماز روزہ تک ہی ہے جو حکم اسکے علاوہ ہے وہ ہمارے خاندان میں پورے نہیں ہوتے۔

میں نے سکول کالج یونیورسٹی سے لے کر ہر ادارے میں اپنے آپ کو گناہوں سے محفوظ رکھنے کی اللہ کی طاقت سے کوشش کی میرے دوست گرل فرینڈز بناتے تھے برے کام کرتے تھے ڈیٹیں مارتے تھے مگر میں نے ہمیشہ سوچا میں یہ سب کام حلال طریقے سے کروں گا۔

جب میری عمر 20 سال ہوئی تو مجھے شادی کی ضرورت ہوئی میں نے اپنے گھر والوں سے گزارش کی سب نے تعجب کیا جیسے میں نے کوئی عجیب بات کردی ہو۔
مجھے کہا گیا کہ پہلے تمہارے اخراجات پورے نہیں ہوتے پھر ایک اور بندہ گھر لے آئیں تمہاری بیوی کے خرچ اخراجات کون پورے کرے گا؟

میں نے ڈرتے ڈرتے جواب دیا اگر ہمارے گھر میں ایک بھائی یا بہن اور ہوتے اُن کا رزق کہاں سے لاتے گھر والوں کو ایک اور آفر پیش کی کے میرا یونیورسٹی اسکالر شپ بھی لگا ہوا اور اسکے ساتھ ساتھ وہاں ہوم ٹیوشنز پڑھا کر اپنی بیوی کی ضروریات پوری کرنے میں آپ گھر والوں کی مدد کروں گا۔۔۔تمام تر دلائل دینے کے باوجود جواب یہی ملا کہ جاؤ اپنے سے بڑی باتیں نہیں کرتے پھر بھی میں نے صبر کیا مگر جب میری عمر 22 سال ہوئی تو مجھے شدید شادی کی طلب ہونے لگی۔

مجھے اپنے آپ کو برائی سے بچانا شدید مشکل ہوگیا میں نے اپنے گھر والوں کو کہنا شروع کیا اب وقت آگیا ہے میری شادی کر دیں میں نے پڑھائی مکمل کر لی ہے جاب بھی کرتا ہوں ایک میڈیا چینل میں
مگر میرے گھر والوں نے شدید اعتراضات اٹھانے شروع کئے ابھی تمہاری عمر ہی کیا ہے میں نے انکو قرآن احادیث سے ریفرنس دئے مگر انہوں نے اسکو یہ کہہ کر پرے کر دیا باقی اسلام کی باتیں بھی مانوں اور ایک دن میری ماں نے بتایا میں نے قرآن کا ترجمعہ پورا پڑھ لیا میں نے کہا ایسا پڑھنے کا فائدہ کیا جس پر عمل نہیں کرنا۔

قرآن میں لکھا ہے بالغ ہوتے شادی کرو حدیث میں آتا ہے اگر بالغ ہونے کے بعد ماں باپ شادی نا کریں اولاد گناہ کریں تو سارا گناہ ماں باپ کو ہوگا اولاد کو نہیں۔
اندازه کیجیۓ ! 15 سال کی عمر میں جوان ھونے کے بعد 30 سال تک پہنچنے کے اس زمانے میں نوجوان پر کیا کیا قیامتیں  گزرتی ھونگی ,

اس کے پاس بس دو ھی آپشن ھوتے ھیں :
یاتو وه گناه سے اپنے آپ کو بچا کر روز اپنے ھی خواھشات کا قتل کرکے ھر لمحه جیتا اور ھر لمحه مرتا ھے ,
اور یا وه گناھوں کی اندھی وادی میں بھٹک کر ایسا گم ھوجاتا ھے که جب واپس آتا ھے تو اسکی گٹھڑی میں سواۓ حسرت و افسوس کے اور کچھ نھیں ھوتا ..

انٹرنیٹ ٹی وی پر فحاشی کا بازار عام ہے دوستوں کے ساتھ دیکھتا ہوں وہ لڑکیوں میں انجوائے کر رہے ہیں بازاروں میں لڑکیوں پر نظر پڑ جائے باریک کپڑے جسم ٹائٹ کیسے بچاؤں اپنے آپ کو ۔

میں چڑ چڑا ہوتا جا رہا ہوں گھر والے کہتے بدتمیز ہو گیا ہے مگر انکو سمجھ نہیں آتی یہ بدتمیزی  کیوں ہوتی ۔

میرے والد  1لاکھ سے اوپر کماتے ہیں 3 بہن بھائیوں سمیت پورا گھر چلاتے ہیں تو کیا میں 40 ہزار میں اپنی بیوی کے ساتھ گزارا نہیں کر سکتا ؟

مگر میری کوئی سنتا نہیں کہتے ہیں ابھی عمر ہی کیا ہے 22 سال صرف اور شادی کا نام 32 سال کی عمر سے پہلے نا لینا۔ میں کیسے سمجھاؤں نوجوانوں کو ترقی کرنے کے لئے سکون کا ماحول چاہئے اور اللہ نے قرآن میں کہاں ہے میاں بیوی ایک دوسرے سے سکون حاصل کرو کہاں گئے میرے اللہ کے احکامات اور میرے نبی ﷺ کی تعلیمات۔

کیا یہ صرف نعرے مارنے کے لئے ہے کہ ہم  نبی کے  اُمتیِ ہے، ہمیں ان سے محبت  ہیں مگر عمل کی دفعہ زیرو۔۔۔

بہت مشکل سے جا کر 1 سال لڑ کر ماں باپ کو منایا رشتہ کرو کچھ حامی بھری انہوں نے بھی ذلیل کر کر کے مگر اسی دوران میرے دادا ابو کا انتقال ہوگیا اور انکے انتقال کے 25 دن بعد میں نے کہا میرا رشتہ کرو کہتے تمکو احساس ہے ابھی فوتگی ہوئی ہے۔

میں نے کہا اسلام کہتا ہے تین دن سے زیادہ کا سوگ نہیں ہوتا کہنے لگے جب ہم مریں گے اسکا مطلب تم بھنگڑے ڈالو گے۔

سمجھ آیا مجھے یہ سب باتیں صرف شادی نا کا کرنے کا بہانہ ہیں کہیں ہمارا بیٹا بہو کے پیار میں پاگل ہو کر ہاتھ سے نا نکل جائے اور کوئی وجہ نہیں-

سوچتا ہوں کہ اب اگر میں برائی کی طرف مائل ہو گیا تو کون ذمہ دار ہوگا؟
میرے ماں باپ یا پھر یہ معاشرہ میڈیا سیاستدان جنہوں نے زنا آسان کر دیا ہے؟
مگر شادیاں مشکل کر دی ہیں کیسے اللہ کی برکت نازل ہوگی اس ملک پر۔

کاش ماں باپ سمجھ جائیں یہ دجالی فتنے کا دور ہے ایمان بچانا بہت مشکل اسی لئے کہتا ہوں نکاح عام کرو زنا مشکل ہو جائے گا........!!!!

انتخاب،،عابد چوہدری
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🌷تربیت اولاد🌷 و علم کا خزینہ گروپس
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   *ایک لڑکے کی... تربیت ایک فرد... کی تربیت ہوتی ہے... اور ایک لڑکی کی تربیت... پورے خاندان کی... تربیت ہوتی ہے...*

ہمارا مقصد صرف اصلاح کرنا ہے پیاری بہنوں اور بیٹیوں کا ۔

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Europe ka Cultural Drone Islamic Tahjib par valetine day ki Shakal me.

Valentine day aur hamara Muslim Muashera.

Magribi festivals "valentine day" aur Muslim Naw jawan.

ویلنٹائن ڈے ”باب گناہ“ ہے.

یہ تہوار اسلامی غیرت کے منافی اور مسلم معاشرے پر یہود و نصاریٰ کا ثقافتی ڈرون حملہ ہے.

ایسے بیہودہ اور اخلاق سوز تہوار کی اسلام میں قطعاً گنجائش نہیں، اس کا منانا حرام‘ کبیرہ گناہ اور غیر مسلم قوم کی مشابہت اختیار کرنا ہے جو قرآن و حدیث کے فرمودات ”رسول اللہ ﷺ نے فرمایا: ”جو کسی قوم کی مشابہت اختیار کرتا ہے وہ انہیں میں سے ہوتا ہے۔

“ اسی طرح سورة النور آیت نمبر 19 کے مطابق
”بے شک جو لوگ چاہتے ہیں کہ اہل ایمان میں بے حیائی پھیل جائے ان کے لیے دنیا وآخرت میں درد ناک عذاب ہے۔

“ یعنی وہ تمام ذرائع اور وسائل جس سے فحاشی و عریانی اور بے حیائی کی اشاعت‘ بے راہروی اور اخلاق باختگی کے دروازے کھلیں ممنوع‘ حرام ہیں۔

ویلنٹائن ڈے کے نام پر جس محبت کا مغربی و مشرقی تصور اس وقت معاشرے میں فروغ پا رہا ہے اسلام قطعا اس کی اجازت نہیں دیتا۔

حیا‘ عفت و عصمت اور پاکدامنی مسلم معاشرے کی پہچان اور اہل اسلام کا طرہٴ امتیاز ہیں۔

جبکہ ویلنٹائن ڈے یوم بے حیائی اور محبت کے مصنوعی‘ غیر اخلاقی اور بناوٹی اظہار کا نام ہے۔

یہ تہوار خاندانی نظام کی تباہی اور جنسی بے راہ روی کا موجب ہے۔

ویلنٹائن ڈے پر محبت کے اظہار کے جو طریقے اپنائے جاتے ہیں وہ معاشرے میں بے حیائی اور فتنہ فساد کا سبب بنتے ہیں۔

یورپ حیا سے عاری ان تہواروں کے نتائج بھگت رہا ہے اور ان تہواروں سے اپنی جان چھڑانے کے درپے ہے۔

جبکہ مقام افسوس اور لمحہ فکریہ ہے کہ مسلم نسل نو اپنی سنہری اسلامی تہذیب و ثقافت کو نظر انداز کر کے ”حیا سوز کلچر“ کی دلدل میں پھنستی چلی جا رہی ہے۔

ویلنٹائن ڈے معاشرے میں بے حیائی کو فروغ دینے اور مسلم نوجوانان کو بے راہ روی کی طرف دھکیلنے والا ”غیر شرعی“ تہوار ہے۔

  والدین اور معاشرے کا ہر فرد فحاشی و عریانی کے اس بڑھتے ہوئے سیلاب کے آگے بند باندھنے کے لیے کمربستہ ہو جائے ورنہ تباہی و بربادی اور عذاب الٰہی ہمارا مقدر بنے گا.
کاپی پیسٹ

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Muslim Naw jawano par kis qadar Ishq mijazi ka bhoot sawar hai?

Aaj kal ke Nawjawano ko kaisa ishq ho raha hai?
Filmo, daramo aur Songs ne kaise Muslim Naw jawano ke dil o dimag par kabza kar rakha hai?
Jo Qaum Saloon (Barber) ke yahan bal katwane men masroof hai wah kya khak apni Zamin Dushmano se aazad karayega.

عشق کرنا اور عشق ہونا

ایک ہوتا ہے

اتفاقاً کسی پر پہلی نظر پڑتے ہی اس سے پیار ہو جانا اور ایک ہوتا ہے کہ ہم پہلے سے یہ سوچ کر نکلیں کہ ہمیں کسی پر اپنی نظر کو اٹکانا ہے اور کسی سے پیار کرنا ہی ہے- اِن دونوں میں بہت فرق ہے- آج کل جو عشقِ مجازی کا بازار گرم ہے وہ اِسی دوسری قسم کا ہے کہ ہمیں ایک محبوبہ یا ایک عاشق کی تلاش ہے-

جس طرح انسان کی زندگی میں دیگر کئی مقاصد ہوتے ہیں کہ دولت کمانی ہے، شہرت حاصل کرنی ہے، ڈاکٹر، انجینئر بننا ہے ٹھیک اِسی طرح کئی لوگوں نے اسے بھی زندگی کا ایک مقصد بنا لیا ہے کہ ہمیں ایک محبوب تلاش کرنا ہے پھر اسے اپنے دل کی بات بتانی ہے، اس سے باتیں کرنی ہیں، ملاقات کے لیے تڑپنا ہے اور دیگر معاملات کرنے ہیں جو عشق مجازی میں بنیادی اہمیت رکھتے ہیں-

ایسی فکر لوگوں کے اندر پیدا کرنے میں فلموں، ڈراموں اور بیہودہ گانوں کا بہت بڑا ہاتھ ہے- یہی وہ چیزیں ہیں جنھوں نے لوگوں کا بالخصوص نوجوانوں کا دماغ بھرشٹ کر رکھا ہے- ابھی تو حال یہ ہے کہ جس نے جوانی کی دہلیز پر قدم بھی نہیں رکھا وہ بھی عشق مجازی میں دھوکا کھا کر بیٹھا ہے-

اگر آپ چاہتے ہیں کہ آپ کی اولاد اس بلا سے محفوظ رہے تو ان پر دھیان دیں- صرف یہ دیکھنا کافی نہیں کہ اس نے کھانا کھایا یا نہیں، اسکول گیا یا نہیں، نہایا یا نہیں بلکہ یہ دیکھیں کہ وہ کس راستے پر ہے؛ کہیں ایسا نہ ہو کہ جل جائے باغ ارماں اور کانوں کو خبر تک نہ ہو.

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Jab koi Ladka kisi Ladki se kahta hai ke "mai aapse Mohabbat karta hoo" to us ladki ko kya karna chahiye?

Ladkiyo ko jhhanse Me lakar Hawas ki aag mitane wala kaun hai?

اگر کوئی آپ سے کہتا ہے کہ اسے آپ سے محبت ہے*

تو آپ کو اسی وقت اسی لمحے اس سے پوچھ لینا چاہئے کہ کیا وہ محبت کو جائز بنانے کی کوشش میں نکاح کی خواہش رکھتا ہے یا پھر خالی خولی محبت کی باتیں ہی بنانا چاہتا ہے، اگر وہ اسی وقت آپ سے کہہ دے کہ وہ آپ سے محبت تو کرتا ہے اور ہمیشہ کرتا رہے گا مگر وہ آپ سے نکاح نہیں کرسکتا، تو آپ کو یہ فیصلہ اسی وقت کرلینا ہوگا اسی وقت آپ اسے چھوڑ دیں نکال دیں اسے اپنی لائف سے، خود کو خود ہی برباد ہونے سے بچائیں.

مجھے حیرت ہوتی ہے ان لڑکوں پر جو اپنی زندگی میں دس دس لڑکیوں کو ایک ساتھ لے کر چل رہے ہوتے ہیں اور وہی لڑکی اس کے دھوکے کو آخری حد تک سہہ کر فیصلہ کرنے لگتی ہے، جب اسے چھوڑ کر کسی دوسرے لڑکے کو چنتی ہے تو لوگوں کو لڑکی کا کردار نظر آجاتا ہے، لڑکوں کا تو جیسے کردار ہوتا ہی نہیں، سب لڑکی پر چڑھ دوڑتے ہیں کہ وہ تو لڑکا ہے، کرسکتا ہے تم لڑکی ہو، تم سمجھو، لڑکا دھوکہ دے تو جائز ہے لڑکی دھوکہ دے تو بدکردار ہے؟... حد ہے.

میں جانتا ہوں کنارہ کرنا بہت مشکل ہے، مگر یقین کریں یہ برباد ہونا اس برباد ہونے سے بہتر ہے جو آپ اس کے ساتھ رہ کر ہونگے.

ظاہر ہے وہ شخص اپنے کسی عزیز کے نام کی مجبوری بتائے گا آپ کو، اسے محبت ہے آپ سے کہ نام پر جھانسے میں لانے کی کوشش کرے گا، مگر اس کی باتوں میں نا آئیں، اسے وہیں پہ چھوڑ دیں، آپ کے چھوڑنے پر آپ کو بےوفا، دھوکے باز، ڈرامے باز، بہت کچھ کہے گا، آپ اس کی یہ باتیں مسکراتے ہوئے سن لیں، لیکن اس کی اس بلیک میلنگ میں آکر اپنی زندگی برباد مت کریں، اس شخص کیلئے اس کے اپنے عزیز ہیں، تو آپ بھی اس بےقدرے شخص کیلئے اپنے عزیزوں کو داو پر نا لگائیں.

مجھے حیرت ہوتی ہے اس بات پر لوگ کہتے ہیں محبت میں شادیاں کہاں ہوتی ہیں، بہت غلط مطلب لیا ہوا ہے اس جملے کا آجکل لوگوں نے، میں پوچھتا ہوں محبت میں شادیاں نہیں ہوتیں تو پھر محبت میں کیا ہوتا ہے؟

کیا محبت میں یہ ہوتا ہے کہ کسی ہوٹل کے کسی پرائیوٹ گوشے میں لے جاکر محبت کے نام پر دو خاندانوں کی عزت کی دھجیاں اڑائی جائیں؟؟؟

کیا محبت غلیظ ہوتی ہے؟

لڑکیو خود پر بےوفا، دھوکے باز کا لیبل لگوالو مگر کسی ایسے شخص کا ساتھ مت دو جو تمہیں کبھی منزل
نا دے سکتا ہو،
یہی وہ زیادتی ہے جو کل میں نے پوسٹ لگائی تھی کہ مرد زیادتی خود کرکے الزام عورت کے سر تھوپ دیتا ہے.
یقین کریں مجھے بہت خوشی ہوتی ہے جب میں سنتا ہوں، کہ کسی لڑکی نے کسی لڑکے کو دھوکے کے جواب میں دھوکا دیا ہے، ایسا دھوکہ جائز ہے دینا.

اس دھوکے سے جو وہ لڑکا آپ کو دے رہا ہے، یہی وہ لڑکیاں ہیں جو اپن فیصلہ اللہ پر چھوڑ دیتی ہیں، اور بیشک اللہ سب کچھ دیکھتا جانتا ہے_

لیکن کسی کی زندگی سے نکلیں تو مکمل طور پر ایک بار ہی نکل جائیں چاہے اس کیلئے آئی ڈیز بدلنی پڑیں، نمبرز بدلنے پڑیں، یا پھر شہر، آتے جاتے رہ کر اپنی ساتھ باقیوں کی زندگی کو جہنم مت بنائیں.

جب آپ نے مستقبل چن ہی لیا ہے تو اس مخلص قیمتی شخص کو دھوکہ مت دیں، اللہ نے آپ کو بچایا ہے، تو اسے اللہ کا عظیم احسان سمجھیں، بیشک وہ بہت خوش نصیب لوگ ہوتے ہیں جنہیں اللہ راستے دکھاتا ہے، اور اس سے بھی بدنصیب شخص وہ ہوتا ہے جو واپس اسی راستے پر نظر رکھتا ہے جہاں سے اللہ نے اسے نکالا ہوتا ہے_

پہلی بات، میں کون ہوتا ہوں کسی کو نصیحت کرنے والا کہ میرے اپنے عمل خراب ہیں_

یہ تحریر اس لئے لکھا کہ  مجھے کچھ لڑکیاں اپنی پرسنل لائف ڈسکس کرکے کہتی ہیں کہ ہمیں کوئی راستہ بتائیں یا اس موضوع پر کچھ لکھیں_

راستہ دکھانے والی ذات "اللہ" کی ہے، میں بس اپنی سمجھ کے مطابق الفاظ ہی لکھ سکتا ہوں_!!!

اس پوسٹ پر مجھے تنقید نگاروں کے کمنٹس کا انتظار رہے گا_!!
جو مجھے سمجھ نا سکا.
اسے حق ہے وہ مجھے برا ہی سمجھے_!!
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خواہش صرف اتنی ہےکہ کچھ الفاظ لکھوں جس سے کوئی گمراہی کے راستے پر جاتے جاتے رک جائے نہ بھی رکے تو سوچ میں ضرور پڑ جائے.

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Colleges aur Universities me Padhne wali ladkiyo ke liye khas Paigham.

College aur Universities ke ladkiyo ke liye khas Paigham.
Waisi ladkiya jo khud ko Modern ke nashe me Be hyaayi ki taraf raghib hoti ja rahi hai.

کالج اور یونیورسٹی کی لڑکیوں  کے لیے خاص پیغام*۔۔۔۔۔۔۔۔

جو اپنے آپ کو ماڈڑن سمجھ کر بے حیائی کی طرف راغب ہوتی جا رہی ہیں۔۔۔۔۔۔

کیوں ؟

اسکی وجہ کیا ہے ؟

ایک  لڑکی جب گھر سے نکلتی ہے تو وہ اپنے ساتھ اپنے پورے خاندان کی عزت لے کر جا رہی ہوتی ہے ۔۔۔۔۔۔۔

ایک عورت کو گھر سے نکلتے وقت اس بات کا خیال ضرور رکھنا چاہیے کہ وہ اپنی عزت کی حفاظت خود کرے ۔۔۔۔۔

خاص طور پر جو لڑکیا ں میل استاد کے پاس پڑھتی ہیں انکو چاہیے اپنے استاد کے ساتھ صرف تعلیم کی بات کرے اور ان سے کھبی بھی علیدگی میں بات مت کرے ۔۔۔   استاد بے شک ایک مہزب پیشہ ہے لیکن وہ آپ کے لیے غیر محرم بھی ہیں ۔۔۔۔۔۔

غیر محرم سے لہجہ کو سخت رکھ کر بات کرنے کی تلقین ہے۔۔۔۔۔۔۔

اپنے اسلام کو سمجھو۔۔۔۔۔بے حیای سے بچو۔۔۔۔۔کل کو تم بھی کسی کی مائیں بنو گی ۔۔۔۔۔۔

اپنے کردار کو پاکیزہ رکھو۔۔۔۔۔

آج کا یہ ہنسی مزاح کل جہنم کا ایندھن بھی بن سکتا ہے ۔۔۔۔۔۔۔

دنیا کے لیے آخرت مت برباد کرو ورنہ قبر کا عزاب بہت ہی سخت ہے ۔۔۔۔۔۔ بات ہے کڑوی لیکن سمجھنے کی ۔۔۔۔۔۔
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🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹کاش کہ  یہ بات تیرے دل میں اتر جائیں
خواہش صرف اتنی ہےکہ کچھ الفاظ لکھوں جس سے کوئی گمراہی کے راستے پر جاتے جاتے رک جائے نہ بھی رکے تو سوچ میں ضرور پڑ جائے.

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Tafseer Surah Baqarah Verse 122-123 | Surah Baqarah explanation in English | Surah Baqarah explained | Surah Baqarah Ayat 122 to 123

Tafseer Surah Baqarah Verse 122-123 | Surah Baqarah explanation in English | Surah Baqarah explained | Surah Baqarah Ayat 122 to 123 Translation

بِسْمِ اللَّهِ الرَّحْمَـنِ الرَّحِيمِ

In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful

Fear a Day when no Soul will help Another; No Ransom will be accepted

A large section of this Surah, ending with the previous ayah, has been dealing with different aspects of the conduct of the Israelites. This account had begun with the statement which has been repeated at the end in these two ayaat. The statement is of a general and principal kind, and the ayaat which come in between the beginning and the end are a detailed demonstration of the statement. On the one hand, it encourages the Israelites to come back to the Straight Path by reminding them of the blessings which Allah subhanahu wa ta’ala has bestowed on them. On the other hand, it warns them of the consequences of their lapses by depicting the Day of Judgment. The purpose of repeating the statement at the end of the discussion is to make the two ideas sink deep into their minds.

For, what is aimed at in a discussion is the affirmation of certain basic and general principles — being succinct, they are easily kept alive in the mind, and, being comprehensive and readily applicable to particular situations, they make it easy for one to remember the details too. In the art of writing and speaking, it is considered to be one of the most effective means of carrying conviction that, before starting on a long analytical discussion of a subject, one should define the basic ideas briefly and clearly which are always helpful in comprehending the details and the particularities, and that, in concluding the argument, one should repeat these ideas by way of a summary. The repetition of the introductory statement here is of this very nature.

Allah subhanahu wa ta’ala says,

Surah Baqarah Verse 122-123

A similar ayah appears in the beginning of this Surah; it is mentioned again to emphasize the importance of following the unlettered Prophet and Messenger (salAllahu ‘alayhi wa sallam), who is described in the Book of the People of the Scriptures. His name, his characteristics, the good news of his coming and the description of his Ummah is present in their Books.

Allah subhanahu wa ta’ala warned them against concealing this information, which is among the favors that Allah granted them. Allah subhanahu wa ta’ala also commanded them to remember their daily life and their religious affairs and how He blessed them. They should not envy their cousins, the Arabs, for what Allah subhanahu wa ta’ala has given them i.e. the Final Messenger of Allah. Envy should not incite them to oppose or deny the Prophet or refrain from following him, may Allah’s peace and blessings be upon him until the Day of Judgment.

Lessons:

We should look at the blessings that Allah subhanahu wa ta’ala has given us and not envy others.

We should be pleased and content with what others have been blessed, but should never pray for their blessings to be snatched.

We should also never lose focus of the Final Day – the Day when all disputes, hatred and competition will come to end. Man’s only concern that Day will be his own salvation so much so that parents will leave their children, and spouses and siblings will not worry about one another.

We ask Allah an easy reckoning, ameen.

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Tafseer Surah Baqarah Verse 120-121 | Surah Baqarah explanation in English | Surah Baqarah explained | Surah Baqarah Ayat 120 to 121

Tafseer Surah Baqarah Verse 120-121 | Surah Baqarah explanation in English | Surah Baqarah explained | Surah Baqarah Ayat 120 to 121 Translation

بِسْمِ اللَّهِ الرَّحْمَـنِ الرَّحِيمِ

In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful

The Guidance of Allah is the Only Guidance

Surah Baqarah Verse 120-121

The Prophet salAllahu ‘alayhi wa sallam was sent as the mercy for all mankind. Out of his genuine concern for others, he wished to save as many people from misguidance and damnation as he could.

He took pains to convince the deniers, and was specially lenient and gentle with the People of the Book. In this ayah, Allah subhanahu wa ta’ala informs him that their denial is not due to lack of convincing arguments and proofs, but is motivated by pride and self-satisfaction. Each of the two groups – the Jews and the Christians – believed that only they were rightly guided.

The religions of the Jews and the Christians, no doubt, were once genuine and had been instituted by Allah subhanahu wa ta’ala. But each had since distorted its religion out of shape; moreover, in sending down Islam as the final Shari’ah, Allah subhanahu wa ta’ala abrogated all the earlier ones.

Allah subhanahu wa ta’ala informs the Prophet salAllahu ‘alayhi wa sallam that there is no likelihood of pleasing either of them until and unless he accepts their religion. Therefore, do not seek what pleases or appeases them, and stick to what pleases Allah subhanahu wa ta’ala by calling them to the truth that He sent you with.

“Verily, the guidance of Allah (i.e. Islamic Monotheism) that is the (only) guidance,” meaning Islam is straight, perfect and comprehensive religion – the earlier religions have been distorted. We read in the stories of the prophets that each of them called its people to worshiping only One God and to not associate any partners with Him. In each era, the message was of Tawheed [Oneness]. Later, people disputed among themselves, followed their desires and created their own forms of religion. Allah subhanahu wa ta’ala did not instruct anyone to become a Jew or a Christian, rather when He addresses Prophet Ibraheem [Abraham] ‘alayhi salaam He commands him to become Muslim (as we will read in upcoming ayaat). So, if Prophet Ibraheem was instructed to become Muslim [the submissive], then from where did Judaism and Christianity emerge?

Since the deniers are not willing to extricate themselves from their desires and fancies, it is not possible to please them without accepting their opinions – a thing which a Messenger of Allah salAllahu ‘alayhi wa sallam can never do. Should they affect a more friendly stance towards the Prophet, Allah subhanahu wa ta’ala asks him to say to them in plain and simple words that the only guidance worth the name is that which comes from Allah. He has made it clear that Islam is now the only form of guidance acceptable to Him.

Allah subhanahu wa ta’ala says, “And if you were to follow their desires after what you have received of Knowledge, then you would have against Allah neither any Wali [protector or guardian] nor any helper.” Allah subhanahu wa ta’ala is warning His beloved salAllahu ‘alayhi wa sallam that if he kept Islam aside and followed the people (in order to please them), then he will have no protector or helper.

Now, supposing just for the sake of supposing that he should accept their fancies in spite of having received the Truth from Allah subhanahu wa ta’ala, then in such a case he would find no helper to save him from divine wrath. We know this will not happen because the Messenger salAllahu ‘alayhi wa sallam will never displease Allah subhanahu wa ta’ala. The Qur’an confirms that Allah subhanahu wa ta’ala is pleased and will always remain pleased with the Prophet salAllahu ‘alayhi wa sallam. The ayah implies that they will never be pleased with him unless he followed their desires. Therefore, he should not worry too much about them.

Lessons:

Allah subhanahu wa ta’ala created us Muslim without any labels. We should get rid of the labels that we have adopted by following a particular school, a particular group or a scholar. Do not be divided into sects.

Personal desires, individual opinions or baseless conjectures have no place in religion. Religion is not ours to modify. We are to accept what we have been given and look at the lives of the prophets ‘alayhi salaam how they submitted to the commands of Allah subhanahu wa ta’ala.

This ayah carries a stern warning for the Muslim Ummah against imitating the ways and methods of the people of other religions. We should study our religion and learn the Qur’an and Sunnah. We cannot follow any group because our heart desires so.

The Meaning of Correct Tilawah

Allah subhanahu wa ta’ala says, “Those to whom We have given the Book recite it with its true recital.”

What is true recital? It encompasses proper recitation taking care of all the rules.

Ibn Mas’oud radhiAllahu ‘anhu said, “The true recital is allowing what it makes lawful; prohibiting what it makes unlawful; reciting it as it was revealed by Allah subhanahu wa ta’ala; not changing the words from their places; and not interpreting it with other than its actual interpretation.”

Ibn ‘Abbas radhiAllahu ‘anhu was of the opinion that it means making lawful what the Qur’an allows and prohibiting what the Qur’an makes unlawful, and not altering its meanings.

‘Umar bin Al-Khattab radhiAllahu ‘anhu commented, “They are those who when they recite an ayah that mentions mercy, they ask Allah for it, and when they recite an ayah that mentions torment, they seek refuge with Allah from it.” This meaning was attributed to the Prophet salAllahu ‘alayhi wa sallam for when he used to recite an ayah of mercy, he invoked Allah subhanahu wa ta’ala for mercy. And when he recited an ayah of torment, he sought refuge from it with Allah subhanahu wa ta’ala.

[How to Improve Your Relationship with the Qur’an]

Allah subhanahu wa ta’ala attributes true recital to one’s belief, “They [are the ones who] believe in it.” It means the ones make lawful what the Book commands them to be lawful, and make unlawful what the Book commands them to be unlawful, and who understand the Book as it was intended without making alterations are the believers.

[Adaab required of a Qur’an Student]

In Tafseer Ibn Katheer it appears that this ayah was about the People of the Book. If they recited their Book as they were intended then they have no qualms in accepting Muhammad salAllahu ‘alayhi wa sallam as the Messenger of Allah. The people that perfectly adhered to the Books that were revealed to the previous prophets will believe in the Qur’an as well.

[Conditions One must meet to benefit from the Qur’an]

At another place, Allah subhanahu wa ta’ala says,

وَلَوْ أَنَّهُمْ أَقَامُواْ التَّوْرَاةَ وَالإِنجِيلَ وَمَآ أُنزِلَ إِلَيهِمْ مِّن رَّبِّهِمْ  لاّكَلُواْ مِن فَوْقِهِمْ وَمِن تَحْتِ أَرْجُلِهِم

“And if only they had acted according to the Torah, the Injeel, and what has (now) been sent down to them from their Lord (the Qur’an), they would surely, have gotten provision from above them and from underneath their feet.”  [Al-Ma’idah 5:66].

And,

الَّذِينَ يَتَّبِعُونَ الرَّسُولَ النَّبِىَّ الأُمِّىَّ الَّذِى يَجِدُونَهُ مَكْتُوبًا عِندَهُمْ فِى التَّوْرَاةِ وَالإِنجِيلِ

“Those who follow the Messenger, the Prophet who can neither read nor write (i.e. Muhammad salAllahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) whom they find written with them in the Torah and the Injeel.” [Al-A’raf 7:157]

Allah subhanahu wa ta’ala ends the ayah by saying whoever disbelieves in the Qur’an is a loser. As recorded in the Saheeh, the Prophet salAllahu ‘alayhi wa sallam said,

وَالَّذِي نَفْسِي بِيَدِهِ لَا يَسْمَعُ بِي أَحَدٌ مِنْ هذِهِ الْأُمَّةِ يَهُودِيٌّ وَلَا نَصْرَانِيٌّ ثُمَّ لَا يُؤْمِنُ بِي إِلَّا دَخَلَ النَّار

“By He in Whose Hand is my soul! There is no member of this Ummah (mankind and Jinns), Jew or a Christian, who hears of me, yet does not believe in me, but will enter the Fire.”

Lessons:

If we do not have a relationship with the Qur’an, can we call ourselves believers?

How is our recitation of the Qur’an? How much effort do we make in correcting our pronunciation?

If we do not know the meaning of the Qur’an, and the background of the ayaat’s revelations, can we call ourselves Muslims? What are we following?

He who does not take out time for understanding the Qur’an is a loser. Therefore, those who are studying it should not have an attitude of doing favor on someone. This is Allah’s favor on you – value it.

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Tafseer Surah Baqarah Verse 118-119 | Surah Baqarah explanation in English | Surah Baqarah explained | Surah Baqarah Ayat 118 to 119

Tafseer Surah Baqarah Verse 118-119 | Surah Baqarah explanation in English | Surah Baqarah explained | Surah Baqarah Ayat 118 to 119 Translation

بِسْمِ اللَّهِ الرَّحْمَـنِ الرَّحِيمِ

In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful

Clear Signs for People who Believe

Surah Baqarah Verse 118-119

The disbelievers used to deny the prophethood of Muhammad salAllahu ‘alayhi wa sallam; some of them did so out of sheer malevolence. In order to feel triumphant in this obstinacy, they would make absurd and impossible demands, two of which have been mentioned here.

They insisted that Allah subhanahu wa ta’ala Himself should speak to them, either directly as He speaks to the angels, or through the angels as He speaks to the prophets. And that He should Himself proclaim his commands to them to make the intervention of a new prophet unnecessary. If not that then He should at least announce that He sent Muhammad salAllahu ‘alayhi wa sallam as a prophet, thus, making it easy for them to have faith in him and to follow his guidance. Should Allah subhanahu wa ta’ala choose not to accept this demand, they were ready with an alternative demand. They said then Allah subhanahu wa ta’ala should send them a sign or proof in confirmation of Muhammad’s salAllahu ‘alayhi wa sallam prophethood.

Muhammad bin Ishaq reported that Ibn ‘Abbas radhiAllahu ‘anhu said that Rafi’ bin Huraymilah said to the Messenger of Allah salAllahu ‘alayhi wa sallam, “O Muhammad! If you were truly a Messenger from Allah, as you claim, then ask Allah to speak to us directly, so that we hear His Speech.” So Allah subhanahu wa ta’ala revealed this ayah. Abu Al-‘Aliyah, Ar-Rabi’ bin Anas, Qatadah and As-Suddi are of the opinion that this was actually the statement of the Arab disbelievers. What further proves that the Arab polytheists said this statement is that Allah subhanahu wa ta’ala said in Surah Al-Anaam,

وَإِذَا جَآءَتْهُمْ ءَايَةٌ قَالُواْ لَن نُّؤْمِنَ حَتَّى نُؤْتَى مِثْلَ مَآ أُوتِىَ رُسُلُ اللَّهِ اللَّهُ أَعْلَمُ حَيْثُ يَجْعَلُ رِسَالَتَهُ سَيُصِيبُ الَّذِينَ أَجْرَمُواْ صَغَارٌ عِندَ اللَّهِ وَعَذَابٌ شَدِيدٌ بِمَا كَانُواْ يَمْكُرُونَ

“And when there comes to them a sign (from Allah) they say: ‘We shall not believe until we receive the like of that which the Messengers of Allah had received.’ Allah knows best with whom to place His Message. Humiliation and disgrace from Allah and a severe torment will overtake the criminals (polytheists and sinners) for that which they used to plot.” (6:124).

Some other examples can be seen in  Al-Isra 17: 90 – 93, Al-Furqan 25: 21, and Al-Muddaththir 74: 52.

There are many other ayaat that testify to the disbelief of the Arab polytheists, their transgression, stubbornness, and that they asked unnecessary questions out of disbelief and arrogance. The statements of the Arab idolaters followed the statements of the nations of the People of the Two Scriptures and other religions before them. Allah subhanahu wa ta’ala said in Surah An-Nisa ayah 153,

يَسْأَلُكَ أَهْلُ الْكِتَـبِ أَن تُنَزِّلَ عَلَيْهِمْ كِتَـباً مِّنَ السَّمَآءِ فَقَدْ سَأَلُواْ مُوسَى أَكْبَرَ مِن ذلِكَ فَقَالُواْ أَرِنَا اللَّهِ جَهْرَةً

“The People of the Scripture (Jews) ask you to cause a book to descend upon them from heaven. Indeed, they asked Musa [Moses] for even greater than that, when they said: ‘Show us Allah in public.’” (4:153)

And, Surah Al-Baqarah ayah 55

وَإِذْ قُلْتُمْ يَـمُوسَى لَن نُّؤْمِنَ لَكَ حَتَّى نَرَى اللَّهَ جَهْرَةً

“And (remember) when you said: ‘O Musa! We shall never believe in you until we see Allah plainly.’” (2:55)

By saying, “So said the people before them words of similar import,” Allah subhanahu wa ta’ala puts this demand down as being no more than a foolish custom which has all along been unthinkingly practiced by ignorant people even in the earlier ages.

LESSON:

This highlights an important point which is that the psychology of the people will remain alike no matter where on earth they might be or in what era they lived. The doubters will raise the same questions while the humble ones regardless of where they are, what color or what language will accept when truth becomes evident to them. 

The ignorant ones judge other people and things on the basis of what is visible. For example, a person walking down the street in ordinary clothes is labeled as poor or middle-class. Another person passes by in Lamborghini and he is considered rich. In reality it could be that the person labeled poor or of a lower class is richer than the one driving Lamborghini. The one driving the car could be a car mechanic and is simply dropping the car at the owner’s house. He does not own the car. But we are a people who judge others and things on the surface. Many prophets and messengers were denied for the same reason. The people ascertained their prophethood on the basis of their financial or political standing. A Prophet of Allah knows that he is not sent in this world to gather wealth. He is sent with a purpose on which he must focus; fulfill his task and return to his Lord. The lords of Quraysh denied the Prophet salAllahu ‘alayhi wa sallam for the same reason, and some other demanded that he (Prophet salAllahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) should share with them the treasures that Allah subhanahu wa ta’ala has given him.  

This is a point that we should reflect on.

What is our opinion about other people?

How quickly do we judge them? And how do we judge them?

Do we only befriend the rich and the popular or the one who might not be as strong in worldly treasures, but God-consciousness?

The ayah, then traces the origin of this demand to a distortion of the heart, in respect of which all the ignorant people, past or present, are alike, hence the parrot-like repetition of the same demand throughout the ages. He says, “Their hearts are alike.”  It means that the hearts of the Arab polytheists are just like the hearts of those before them, containing disbelief, stubbornness and injustice.

Therefore, the first demand – the demand to speak with Allah subhanahu wa ta’ala face-to-face – was so inane that Allah subhanahu wa ta’ala does not even respond to it. As for the other demand, Allah subhanahu wa ta’ala reminds them that He has sent, not one, but a number of clear signs and proofs to confirm and establish the prophethood of Muhammad salAllahu ‘alayhi wa sallam. These signs and proofs, however, can be of help only to those who sincerely wish to know the truth and to attain certitude, as stated in the ayah, “We have indeed made plain the signs for people who believe with certainty.” As for those who are not in search of the truth, but enjoy being stuck in their malice and obstinacy, there is no help for them.

At this point, we had better say a word to resolve a difficulty that is likely to arise. The Jews and the Christians were ‘the People of the Book,’ and some of them were men of learning, and yet Allah calls them ignorant. Why? The reason is that although Allah subhanahu wa ta’ala had sent such a large number of clear signs and definite proofs to establish the prophethood of Muhammad salAllahu ‘alayhi wa sallam, yet they persisted in their denial. This is the mentality and the conduct of the ignorant.

LESSON:

Therefore, while being the students of the Qur’an we should never consider ourselves the guided ones. We should keep asking Allah subhanahu wa ta’ala for a humble heart and a heart that understands the true meanings of His Message. We should comprehend the Book as He intended it to be and not go for our own interpretations.

Ayah 119

In the next ayah Allah subhanahu wa ta’ala shares the purpose of sending the Prophet salAllahu ‘alayhi wa sallam: “Verily, We have sent you with the truth, a bringer of glad tidings and a warner. And you will not be asked about the dwellers of the blazing Fire.”

The Prophet salAllahu ‘alayhi wa sallam was sent bearing the truth and the genuine faith. His function was twofold — to give glad tidings to those who accept the truth, and warnings of dire punishment to those who deny.

Allah subhanahu wa ta’ala assures him that he will not be held responsible or taken to account for those who willingly pursue the way to Hell. All that he is required to do is to keep performing his own function, and not to worry as to who accepts the truth and who does not. A similar statement was said in Surah Ar-Rad ayah 40:

فَإِنَّمَا عَلَيْكَ الْبَلَـغُ وَعَلَيْنَا الْحِسَابُ

“Your duty is only to convey (the Message) and on Us is the reckoning.” (13:40)

LESSON:

This was the purpose of sending a messenger – to give glad tidings and to warn people. He was not sent as a magician to put up a show whenever people demanded some miracle. Neither did he seek comforts of this world nor did he leave behind any wealth. We too should focus on the purpose of our creation and keep our limited time in the mind. We are not here forever. Are we fulfilling our purpose?

True richness is the richness of emaan [faith] and taqwa [God-consciousness]. If one is deprived of either of the two then he is poor not rich. Worldly delights are perishable.

We also learn two etiquette of da’wah [calling people]. First, we must neither scare people by only talking about the Judgment Day and torments of the Hellfire, nor should we delude them with the pleasures of Paradise. It is because nothing is certain. No one knows where they will end up. Therefore, we should maintain a balance. We must have hope of Paradise but at the same time be fearful of Hellfire. We should not assume that by being Muslims we are guaranteed Paradise. No, we have to work for it!   

Second etiquette is that we should understand our responsibilities as callers toward Allah subhanahu wa ta’ala. We are not responsible for who accepts the truth and who does not. We cannot (and should not) force people to believe in what we believe. Our responsibility ends at delivering the message. We should neither harm nor humiliate people if they do not listen to us. Reflect on the character of Muhammad salAllahu ‘alayhi wa sallam. He did not force anyone and he was the most patient.

May Allah subhanahu wa ta’ala allow us to value that which is truly precious (emaan and taqwa and not perishable delights), and may He teach us the adaab [etiquette] of da’wah ameen.  

The Description of the Prophet salAllahu ‘alayhi wa sallam in the Torah

Imam Ahmad recorded ‘Ata’ bin Yasar saying that he met ‘Abdullah bin ‘Amr bin Al-‘Aas and said to him, “Tell me about the description of the Messenger of Allah in the Torah?” He said, “Yes, by Allah, he is described by the Torah with the same characteristics that he is described with in the Qur’an.”

In the Torah it appears:

“O Prophet! We have sent you as a witness, a bringer of good news, a warner, and as safe refuge for the unlettered people. You are My servant and Messenger. I have called you the Mutawakkil [who depends and relies on Allah for each and everything].

You are not harsh, nor hard, nor obnoxious in the bazaars. He does not reward the evil deed with an evil deed. Rather, he forgives and pardons.

Allah will not bring his life to an end, until he straightens the wicked’s religion by his hands so that the people proclaim: There is no deity worthy of worship except Allah. By his hands, Allah will open blind eyes, deaf ears and sealed hearts.”

[This was recorded by Al-Bukhari only.]

The last line is similar to what appears in the Qur’an: Al-Baqarah ayah 18.

Read the Prophet’s description one more time. He was neither harsh nor obnoxious. He repelled evil, forgave and pardoned. Are we like this?

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Tafseer Surah Baqarah Verse 116-117 | Surah Baqarah explanation in English | Surah Baqarah explained | Surah Baqarah Ayat 116 to 117

Tafseer Surah Baqarah Verse 116-117 | Surah Baqarah explanation in English | Surah Baqarah explained | Surah Baqarah Ayat 116 to 117 Translation

بِسْمِ اللَّهِ الرَّحْمَـنِ الرَّحِيمِ

In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful

Refuting the Claim that Allah subhanahu wa ta’ala has begotten a Son

Surah Baqarah Verse 116-117

These ayaat refute the Christians, the Jews and the Arab idolaters who claimed that the angels are Allah’s daughters.

The Jews claimed that Prophet Uzayr [Ezra] ‘alayhi salaam was the son of God. They called themselves the Children of God. The Christians took Prophet ‘Eesa [Jesus] ‘alayhi salaam as the son of God and God himself [see At-Tawbah 9: 30]. The polytheists of Makkah considered the angels to be the daughters of God  [see An-Nahl 16: 57].

Allah subhanahu wa ta’ala refutes the claim by saying, “Glory is to Him,” meaning He is holier and more perfect than what they attribute to Him. He then presents His Attributes that are peculiar only to Him:

► “…to Him belongs whatever is in the heavens and the earth,” no one else has a share in the heavens and the earth.

► “All are devoutly obedient to Him,” meaning everything is subservient to Him. No one can interfere with His omnipotence.

► “Originator of the heavens and the earth,” He is the Creator and the Inventor of the skies and the earth.

► “When He decrees a matter, He only says to it, ‘Be,’ and it is,” meaning His power of creation is so mighty that when He wishes to do something (such as creating something), He does not need any instruments or helpers — all that He does is to say, “Be,” and the thing comes into being.

These four qualities are not to be found in anyone other than Allah subhanahu wa ta’ala. In fact, even those who attributed offspring to Him, believed in this truth. Thus, their claims to the contrary stand finally refuted.

Allah subhanahu wa ta’ala is not like the humans that He will be in need of a son or children. He is above all such needs. Were it at all possible, the situation would necessarily involve either of the two alternative characteristics – the offspring would belong either to the same species as the father does, or to a different species. If it belongs to a different kind, that obviously is a defect, while God in order to be God, has to be free from all the defects. If the offspring belongs to the same kind, that too is a contradiction, for God has no equal and no existent can belong to the same species as He does.

[Tafseer Surah Al-Ikhlas]

His is the kingdom of the heavens and earth and whatever and whoever is in, on and between them. Allah is the Supreme Authority in the heavens and earth, and He is the Creator, Provider and Sustainer Who decides all the affairs of the creation as He wills. All creatures are Allah’s servants and are owned by Him. Therefore, how could one of them be His son? The son of any being is born out of two comparable beings. Allah subhanahu wa ta’ala has no equal or rival sharing His grace and greatness.

In Surah Al-Anaam Allah subhanahu wa ta’ala said,

بَدِيعُ السَّمَـوَتِ وَالاٌّرْضِ أَنَّى يَكُونُ لَهُ وَلَدٌ وَلَمْ تَكُنْ لَّهُ صَـحِبَةٌ وَخَلَقَ كُلَّ شَىْءٍ وهُوَ بِكُلِّ شَىْءٍ عَلِيمٌ

“He is the Originator of the heavens and the earth. How can He have children when He has no wife? He created all things and He is the Knower of everything.” (6:101)

In Surah Mariam, it appears:

وَقَالُواْ اتَّخَذَ الرَّحْمَـنُ وَلَداً – لَقَدْ جِئْتُمْ شَيْئاً إِدّاً – تَكَادُ السَّمَـوَتُ يَتَفَطَّرْنَ مِنْهُ وَتَنشَقُّ الاٌّرْضُ وَتَخِرُّ الْجِبَالُ هَدّاً – أَن دَعَوْا لِلرَّحْمَـنِ وَلَداً – وَمَا يَنبَغِى لِلرَّحْمَـنِ أَن يَتَّخِذَ وَلَداً – إِن كُلُّ مَن فِى السَّمَـوَتِ وَالاٌّرْضِ إِلاَّ آتِى الرَّحْمَـنِ عَبْداً – لَّقَدْ أَحْصَـهُمْ وَعَدَّهُمْ عَدّاً – وَكُلُّهُمْ ءَاتِيهِ يَوْمَ الْقِيَـمَةِ فَرْداً

“And they say: ‘The Most Gracious (Allah) has begotten a son (offspring or children).’ Indeed you have brought forth (said) a terrible evil thing. Whereby the heavens are almost torn, and the earth is split asunder, and the mountains fall in ruins. That they ascribe a son (or offspring or children) to the Most Gracious (Allah). But it is not suitable for (the majesty of) the Most Gracious (Allah) that He should beget a son (or offspring or children). There is none in the heavens and the earth but comes unto the Most Gracious (Allah) as a servant. Verily, He knows each one of them, and has counted them a full counting. And every one of them will come to Him alone on the Day of Resurrection (without any helper, or protector or defender).” (19: 88-95)

In these ayaat, Allah subhanahu wa ta’ala stated that He is the Supreme Master for Whom there is no equal or rival. Everything and everyone was created by Him.  In the tafseer of this ayah (2: 116), Al-Bukhari recorded that Ibn ‘Abbas radhiAllahu ‘anhu said that the Prophet salAllahu ‘alayhi wa sallam said that Allah subhanahu wa ta’ala said,

كَذّبَنِي ابْنُ آدَمَ وَلَمْ يَكُنْ لَهُ ذلِكَ، وَشَتَمَنِي وَلَمْ يَكُنْ لَهُ ذلِكَ، فَأَمَّا تَكْذِيبُهُ إِيَّايَ فَيَزْعُمُ أَنِّي لَا أَقْدِرُ أَنْ أُعِيدَهُ كَمَا كَانَ، وَأَمَّا شَتْمُهُ إِيَّايَ فَقَوْلُهُ لِي وَلَدًا فَسُبْحَانِي أَنْ أَتَّخِذَ صَاحِبَةً أَوْ وَلَدًا

“The son of Adam has denied Me, and that is not his right. He has insulted Me, and that is not his right. As for the denial of Me, he claimed that I am unable to bring him back as he used to be (i.e. resurrect him). As for his insulting Me, he claimed that I have a son. All praise is due to Me, it is unbefitting that I should have a wife or a son.”

It is recorded in the Two Saheehs that the Messenger of Allah salAllahu ‘alayhi wa sallam said,

لَا أَحَدَ أَصْبَرُ عَلَى أَذًى سَمِعَهُ مِنَ اللهِ: إِنَّهُمْ يَجْعَلُونَ لَهُ وَلَدًا وَهُوَ يَرْزُقُهُمْ وَيُعَافِيهِم

“No one is more patient when hearing an insult than Allah. They attribute a son to Him, yet He still gives them sustenance and health.”

The Meaning of Badi [بَدِيعُ]

The word Badi means to create something from scratch. Allah subhanahu wa ta’ala created the heavens and the earth when nothing resembling them existed. Mujahid and As-Suddi said that this is the linguistic meaning, for all new matters are called Bid’ah [innovations].

Ibn Jarir said, “Thus the meaning of the ayaat (2:116-117) becomes, ‘Allah subhanahu wa ta’ala is far more glorious than to have had a son, for He is the Owner of everything that is in the heavens and earth. All testify to His Oneness and to their submissiveness to Him. He is their Creator and Maker. Without created precedence, He shaped the creatures in their current shapes. Allah subhanahu wa ta’ala also bears witness to His servants that ‘Eesa [Jesus] ‘alayhi salaam, who some claimed to be Allah’s son, is among those who testify to His Oneness. Allah subhanahu wa ta’ala stated that He created the heavens and earth out of nothing and without precedent. Likewise, He created Jesus, the Messiah, with His power and without a father.”

[‘Eesa (Jesus) will reject Shirk and Affirm Tawheed]

Allah subhanahu wa ta’ala said, “When He decrees a matter, He only says to it : ‘Be!’ ـ and it is.” This demonstrates His perfectly complete ability and tremendous authority. If He decides a matter, He merely orders it to, ‘Be’ and it comes into existence. Similarly, in other places in the Qur’an, Allah subhanahu wa ta’ala said,

إِنَّمَآ أَمْرُهُ إِذَآ أَرَادَ شَيْئاً أَن يَقُولَ لَهُ كُن فَيَكُونُ

“Verily, His command, when He intends a thing, is only that He says to it, ‘Be!’ – and it is.” [Ya-Seen 36:82]

And,

وَمَآ أَمْرُنَآ إِلاَّ وَحِدَةٌ كَلَمْحٍ بِالْبَصَرِ

“And Our commandment is but one as the twinkling of an eye.” [Al-Qamar 54:50]

Similarly, Allah subhanahu wa ta’ala informs us that He created ‘Eesa [Jesus] ‘alayhi salaam by merely saying, “Be!” and he was, as Allah subhanahu wa ta’ala willed:

إِنَّ مَثَلَ عِيسَى عِندَ اللَّهِ كَمَثَلِ ءَادَمَ خَلَقَهُ مِن تُرَابٍ ثُمَّ قَالَ لَهُ كُن فَيَكُونُ

“Verily, the likeness of ‘Eesa [Jesus] before Allah is the likeness of Adam. He created him from dust, then (He) said to him: ‘Be!’ – and he was.” [Aal-Imran 3: 59]

LESSONS:

Allah subhanahu wa ta’ala says that everything that He created is devoutly obedient to Him. Look at the sun and moon. Have they ever switched their timings or refused to come out? Every day, they appear at their appointed time. They have been doing so for thousands of years; ever since they were created. Yet, human beings – the ‘best’ creation – are disobedient and work according to their own moods. We lack discipline and commitment in our lives. We devoutly worship Allah subhanahu wa ta’ala one day or in the month of Ramadan, and never return to the mosque unless it’s a Friday or another Ramadan or someone dies in the family. We make long du’as when we are struck by a calamity, but when things are okay we return to our average worship. We follow our desires more than we follow the commands of Allah subhanahu wa ta’ala.

We need to correct our creed [aqeedah] because it is the distortion in creed that leads to sects. Not only does that deviate us from the right path but also causes differences and enmity between the Muslims.

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Tafseer Surah Baqarah Verse 115 | Surah Baqarah explanation in English | Surah Baqarah explained | Surah Baqarah Ayat 115

Tafseer Surah Baqarah Verse 115 | Surah Baqarah explanation in English | Surah Baqarah explained | Surah Baqarah Ayat 115 Translation

بِسْمِ اللَّهِ الرَّحْمَـنِ الرَّحِيمِ

In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful

Allah subhanahu wa ta’ala is Everywhere

Surah Baqarah Verse 115

The idolaters compelled the Prophet salAllahu ‘alayhi wa sallam and his Companions radhiAllahu ‘anhum to migrate from Makkah to Madinah, thus separating them from the Ka’abah. For some sixteen or seventeen months, the Muslims had to (under the commandment of Allah subhanahu wa ta’ala) pray in the direction of Bayt Al-Maqdis [Jerusalem]. The Prophet salAllahu ‘alayhi wa sallam, however, felt a deep longing for turning towards the Ka’abah (the Qiblah of Prophet Ibraheem ‘alayhi salaam), and from time to time would look upward to the sky waiting for a new commandment to come. Finally, such a commandment came (ayah 144) and Allah subhanahu wa ta’ala made Ka’abah the Qiblah for the Muslims.

This commandment naturally delighted the Muslims, but the Jews made it an occasion for taunting and accusing the Muslims for going against the way of the earlier prophets.

Thus, ayah 115 is an answer to the objections of the Jews and also brings comfort to the Prophet salAllahu ‘alayhi wa sallam and his Companions radhiAllahu ‘anhum. Allah subhanahu wa ta’ala cannot be limited to one fixed direction. He is everywhere and surrounds everything.

It also means that the Bayt Al-Maqdis and Ka’abah enjoy an inherent or inalienable superiority, either of them can acquire a position of privilege if Allah wills so. What really matters is obeying the commands of Allah subhanahu wa ta’ala.

In order to win His pleasure, one has to orient oneself according to what He Himself has determined. If, in spite of being infinite and free from all limitations, Allah subhanahu wa ta’ala has yet fixed a particular orientation, it is because He is Omniscient, and knows what is the best in a certain situation and for a certain people.

Although it is not possible for man to comprehend fully the wisdom present in each and every divine commandment, yet the fixing of a definite orientation for Salah has a very obvious raison d’être. Whichever way one turns, one would, no doubt, find Allah subhanahu wa ta’ala facing him; but if one has to choose a direction every time one starts to pray, it would only mean a dispersion of one’s attention. And when several men are offering their prayers jointly it would really be odd if each one of them adopts a different orientation. So, a fixed Qiblah for all helps in acquiring the necessary concentration of mind and the sense of a joint purpose. This explanation satisfactorily dispels the objection often raised by certain antagonists who accuse the Muslims of being the worshipers of the Ka’abah. The Ka’abah is a direction for bringing unity among the Muslims all around the world – we do not worship the Ka’abah in itself.

“So, wherever you [might] turn, there is the Face of Allah…” means wherever you may be, you have a Qiblah to face that is Ka’abah. However, this ayah was later abrogated. ‘Abdullah ibn ‘Abbas radhiAllahu ‘anhu said that this was the first ayah to be abrogated.

For the obligatory prayers, it is compulsory to find the direction of Qiblah; otherwise, your prayer will be invalid. For the voluntary prayers, however, you can pray in any direction.

Jarir said, “Others said that this ayah was revealed to the Messenger of Allah salAllahu ‘alayhi wa sallam permitting the one praying voluntary prayers to face wherever they wish in the east or west, while traveling, when in fear and when facing the enemy.”

In his Saheeh, Al-Bukhari recorded that Nafi’ said that whenever Ibn ‘Umar radhiAllahu ‘anhu was asked about the prayer during times of fear, he used to describe it and would then say, “When the sense of fear is worse than that, pray while standing, or while riding, whether facing the Qiblah or not.” Nafi’ then said, “I think Ibn `Umar mentioned that from the Prophet salAllahu ‘alayhi wa sallam.”

It was also said that the ayah was revealed about those who are unable to find the correct direction of the Qiblah in the dark or due to cloudy skies and, thus, prayed in a direction other than the Qiblah by mistake.

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Allah subhanahu wa ta’ala ends the ayah by saying,

“Indeed, Allah is all-Encompassing and Knowing.”

He encompasses all His Creation. He knows what one hides in his heart and with what intention he offers his prayers. If the person was sincere and unintentionally prayed in a wrong direction, his error will be overlooked. The worshiper, however, should try his best to find out the Qiblah. He is All-Knowing means He is knowledgeable of our deeds and nothing escapes His watch. Therefore, become Rabbani [Allah wala] and fear Him at all times wherever you might be.

May Allah subhanahu wa ta’ala grant us His khashiya ameen.

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Tafseer Surah Baqarah Verse 114 | Surah Baqarah explanation in English | Surah Baqarah explained | Surah Baqarah Ayat 114

Tafseer Surah Baqarah Verse 114 | Surah Baqarah explanation in English | Surah Baqarah explained | Surah Baqarah Ayat 114 Translation

بِسْمِ اللَّهِ الرَّحْمَـنِ الرَّحِيمِ

In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful

Only an Unjust prevents People from the Mosques

Surah Baqarah Verse 114

Before we proceed with the explanation, note that the word masjid [mosque] in the ayah is not limited to a Muslim mosque. Rather, it encompasses all places of worship whether it be a mosque, synagogue or church.

In order to understand the ayah one should keep in mind three different incidents connected with the three groups, all of which were in one way or another guilty of preventing people from worshiping Allah subhanahu wa ta’ala in mosques.

1. When Allah subhanahu wa ta’ala commanded the Muslims to turn toward the Ka’abah in their Salah and not Bayt Al-Maqdis [Jerusalem], the Jews raised objections, and tried to create doubts in the minds of the Muslims about Islam and Muhammad salAllahu ‘alayhi wa sallam. Had the Muslims heeded to the objections, they would have given up their Salah, thus leaving mosques empty.

2. The Romans had once invaded Jerusalem, and the ignorant among them had polluted the Bayt Al-Maqdis. This prevented the Jews from performing their prayer in their mosque. It pleased the Christians who in a way looked upon the Romans as their ancestors. Thus, in refusing to condemn this misdeed of the Romans, the Christians too were responsible for leaving the mosques empty.

3. At the time of Hudaybiyyah, the Mushrik [polytheists] did not allow the Prophet salAllahu ‘alayhi wa sallam to enter Makkah and to perform Hajj. So, this group too was guilty of the same sin.

LESSONS:

When people divide themselves into sects their symbols of veneration change. It is because they are not following a certain sect because of verified knowledge, but due to reverence to a certain buzurg or sheikh [saint or scholar]. These people sometimes sing such praises of their Sheikh or scholar that only befit Allah subhanahu wa ta’ala. When you don’t agree with their views, they can accuse you of blasphemy and discord occurs. Now they take you as enemy and will look for ways to harm you. You can no longer enter their mosques as they are only open to a certain group of people. When you limit the mosque (any House of Allah subhanahu wa ta’ala) to a certain group, then that exclusive group cannot establish it. House of Allah will hence become vacant. On the other hand, if the House of Allah subhanahu wa ta’ala is opened to all, then its sanctity will be maintained and it will be enlivened.

Being divided in sects brings limitations. So-and-so cannot be a part of your group. Your love and respect is restricted to your own class and not for all Muslims. Disunity and discord spreads.

Ibn Katheer writes when the polytheists of Makkah, hindered the Prophet salAllahu ‘alayhi wa sallam from entering Makkah, the Prophet salAllahu ‘alayhi wa sallam said, “No one before has ever prevented people from entering the House. One would even see the killer of his father and brother, but would not prevent him (from entering the House of Allah).” The idolators said, “Whoever killed our fathers at Badr, shall never enter it while there is one of us alive.” They made Masjid Al-Haram exclusive for their idols and polytheism. Allah subhanahu wa ta’ala revealed this ayah and chastised those who hinder people from entering His House and work to desecrate it.

‘Abdullah ibn ‘Abbas radhiAllahu ‘anhu commented that this ayah was revealed about the Christians who partnered with the Romans and hindered the Jews from praying in their place of worship.

Allah’s statement, “…and strive for their ruin… [وَسَعَىٰ فِي خَرَابِهَا]” means hindering people from entering the mosques and preventing them from remembering Allah subhanahu wa ta’ala.

Through this ayah, Allah subhanahu wa ta’ala lays down a permanent law for all people. It is not permissible to desecrate mosques and hinder people from the remembrance of Allah subhanahu wa ta’ala. Whoever does this is unjust and cruel. For him, there is humiliation in this world and dire punishment in the next. It is from the etiquette of mosques that one should enter them with humility and respect, fearing Allah subhanahu wa ta’ala (being conscious of Allah subhanahu wa ta’ala) in one’s heart.

LESSONS:

Today also, we see people hindering others from entering some mosques. Every other day, a new Fitnah is out and we see people spreading propaganda against one masjid or the other. Pamphlets are freely distributed accusing scholars of some error. Not only pamphlets, but now in the days of social media some Facebook pages and Twitter accounts are only committed to this (dis)service to religion. What is this causing? More and more people are distancing from religion. We see disrespect for the scholars on a rise. And, the mosques are getting empty.

There are two main ways in which a mosque can be desecrated. One, you cause it physical harm (as we see today in the Muslim world. The Houses of Allah are being destroyed through suicide bombs and target killing.) Second, people enter the mosque in large numbers but they talk about worldly stuff. On Eid and during taraweeh, many people gather in the mosque, but what are they talking about? How conscious of Allah are they?

Today, in order to lure people to mosques a park or recreational activities are created near them. As a result, people come to mosques for entertainment and leave without remembering Allah subhanahu wa ta’ala. Many boys will come to the mosque with their fathers and then sneak outside to smoke cigarettes or play a match. During one Ramadan, an apartment complex had arranged for taraweeh prayers within the compound. It was a delight for the residents as the women too could join the prayers in congregation. However, just outside the prayer area there were teen-aged boys playing badminton. Not only were they not embarrassed to not attend the prayers (without having any excuse), but also they felt no shame in disturbing the worshipers. They caused so much racket that it was a nuisance for others. Similarly, though women are exempted from attending congregational prayers, when such arrangements are made for them…they come to the mosque either considering it a platform for displaying their jewels and designer garments (today, it’s designer abayas and jilbabs) or do not stop chatting about worldly matters especially about their in-laws, husbands and children. If not this, we see people fighting over spaces (saf). It causes disturbance to others and is against the etiquette of masajid. Find a space wherever you can and stand with adab.

We see more gatherings of socialization, a basketball game, fundraisers, etc. by the Islamic centers than inviting people for studying the Qur’an. They claim that through these activities they intend to attract youth. But if one has not introduced the youth to Allah subhanahu wa ta’ala in His House, then what has one achieved? This is why many people regularly go to the mosque and come out unchanged. Praying has become a ritual for them with no affect on the heart.

Some Imams too use the mimbar as a political platform and sometimes incite violence. The worshipers do not come to the mosque to listen to political speeches. They are there to ‘know Allah subhanahu wa ta’ala’ if you do not talk about Him in His House, then where will you talk?

[Respecting the Houses of Allah: Status and Etiquette of the Masajid]

Allah subhanahu wa ta’ala says, “It was not fit for them to enter them (Allah’s Houses) except in fear.” After the conquest of Makkah, no polytheist was allowed to perform Tawaf [circumvention] around the Ka’abah naked.

Point to Ponder: Every Muslim is excited to visit the Ka’abah. It is a dream come true for those living in far off places with no means to travel. However, before we pack our bags we must learn the adaab of visiting the House of Allah. Ka’abah is not a place to take your selfie; to brag about your blessings; to chat on your phone during Tawaf or update your statuses. Allah subhanahu wa ta’ala chose you from the billions of Muslims to come visit His House. Don’t waste your time in laghw. Allah’s House is for remembering Him. Can’t you temporarily disconnect from the world? Honor the sanctity of His Houses.

In Surah An-Nur ayah 36, it appears,

“In houses (mosques), which Allah has ordered to be raised (to be cleaned, and to be honored), in them His Name is glorified in the mornings and in the afternoons or the evenings.” (24: 36)

The mosques are places of worship and not social, cultural and political centers.

[Etiquettes within the Houses of Allah (Masajid)]

It was also said that this ayah carries the good news for the Muslims from Allah subhanahu wa ta’ala that He will allow them to take over Al-Masjid Al-Haram and all the mosques and disgrace the idolaters. Allah subhanahu wa ta’ala fulfilled this promise and later decreed that idolaters not be allowed to enter Al-Masjid Al-Haram. This ayah also described the disgrace that the disbelievers earn in this life, and that the punishment comes in a form comparable to the deed. Just as they prevented the believers from entering Al-Masjid Al-Haram, they were prevented from entering it in turn. Just as they expelled the believers from Makkah, they were in turn expelled from Makkah.

Here it is worth mentioning the hadeeth about seeking refuge from disgrace in this life and the torment of the Hereafter. Imam Ahmad recorded that Busr bin Artah said that the Messenger of Allah salAllahu ‘alayhi wa sallam used to supplicate,

اللَّهُمَّ أَحْسِنْ عَاقِبَتَنَا فِي الْأُمُورِ كُلِّهَا وَأَجِرْنَا مِنْ خِزْيِ الدُّنْيَا وَعَذَابِ الْآخِرَة

“O Allah! Make our end better in all affairs, and save us from disgrace in this life and the torment of the Hereafter.”

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