Change Of Fortune

LESSON # 428 FROM HOLY QUR’AN

Change Of Fortune

Surah ‘Aali ‘Imran (The Family Of ‘Imran, Chapter – 3)

Verse –140a of 200, Section –14 (Part – 4)

 

If ye have received a blow, the (disbelieving) people have received a blow the like thereof. And these are (only) the vicissitudes which We cause to follow one another for mankind to the end,

‘Iny-yamsaskum  qarhun- faqad  missal-qawma  qarhum-misluh.  Wa  tilkal-‘ayyaamu  nudaawiluhaa  banyan-naas,

 

Lesson

 

The Muslims were much confused due to the loss, which was sustained by them in the Battle of ‘Uhud. In addition, they were hurt more due to taunts of the hypocrites and the enemies.

 

Qarhun –  (blow, wound, stroke, sudden calamity, shock etc), blow means that martyrdom of many lives in the battle of ‘Uhud and great financial loss, which was due to their own mistakes, the Muslims had to bear. Their many braves were slain and injured.

  

’ Ayyaamun –  (days) “Yaum” is its singular. In Arabic, the word “yaum” is used on many occasions. For instance, one time; that is to say – a moment, one-day or unlimited time. Here ‘ayyaam means turning round of the days, admiring, and hard and soft times. As we say, “Time flies”. It is wandering shadow and the vicissitudes of life.    

 

In this verse, Allah Almighty consoled the Muslims that, “If you have received a blow in this battle or you have to bear some trouble, don’t worry. The disbelieving people have also received a blow the like thereof. There is no doubt that in the Battle of ‘Uhud, your seventy-five men were martyred and so many were injured but one year earlier during the Battle of Badr, seventy great chiefs of the Infidels were reached the Hell and many were injured. Besides this, in the beginning of the Battle of ‘Uhud at first their many braves were killed and injured. In the Battle of Badr their seventy men were captured. They suffered much dishonor at the hands of Muslims but none of you did see this disgrace. However, if you compare the loss between you and them, then no space of sadness and grief remains”. 

 

It is a universal truth that We change the softness and hardness, suffering and comfort, and the days of trouble and relief in the people. There are so many philosophies hidden in it. Then while the Infidels did not leave supporting the infidelity after suffering troubles, then how the Believers can lose their courage in support of the Right?

 

It is revealed from this verse that if the Muslims have to suffer grief and trouble for some days in the Way of Allah Almighty, then they should not be distressed because this disaster is casual. Allah Almighty uses to alter the days of hardship and relief for the individuals and the nations.

 

Transliterated Holy Qur’an in Roman Script & Translated from Arabic to English by Marmaduke Pickthall, Published by Paak Company, 17-Urdu Bazar, Lahore, Lesson collected from Dars e Qur’an published By Idara Islah wa Tableegh, Lahore and tran slated Urdu to English  by Muhammad Sharif.

The Muslims Will Overcome

LESSON # 427 FROM HOLY QUR’AN

The Muslims Will Overcome

Surah ‘Aali ‘Imran (The Family Of ‘Imran, Chapter – 3)

Verse –139 of 200, Section –14 (Part – 4)

 

Faint not nor grieve, for ye will overcome them if ye are (indeed) believers.

Wa  laa  tahinuu  wa  laa  tahzanuu  wa  ‘antumul-‘a’-lawna  ‘in-kuntum-Mu’-miniin.

 

Lesson

 

laa  tahinuu – (Faint not), it means, “Don’t be depressed, do not be lazy, do not dishearten. Keep moving on the right path with complete faith and confidence”.

 

laa  tahzanuu – (do not grieve), usually someone feels grief about the past shortness and depravities. 

 

‘al-‘a’-lawna – (you will overcome), it aims each type of superiority, prevalence, overcoming, influence, mastery and excess – either that is spiritual or material. Here it means material overcoming.

 

This verse has also revealed in the course of the circumstances of the Battle of ‘Uhud. When the Muslims were being broken due to wounds, dead bodies of many braves and young were lying before them, the Messenger of Allah Almighty (grace, glory, blessings and peace be upon him) had been wounded also and apparently symptoms of weakness of the Muslims were found. During such conditions, Allah Almighty revealed this hopeful Message, “O Muslims! Do not be hopeless due to fear of harshness and do not show your weakness opposite to the cruelties of the enemies of the religion. Last victory is of you and you will overcome them if you are indeed Believers and stand still in strive and struggle (Jihaad) obeying the commands of the Messenger of Allah Almighty (grace, glory, blessings and peace be upon him).

 

Due to these glad tidings, broken hearts of the Muslims were tied. New strength in the arms of the crusaders and stability in their intentions sprang up. The Infidels who were spreading over the Muslims and expanding forward they were attacking continuously, could not bear this new attack of the Crusaders of Islam and surrendered to the extent that they ran away leaving the battlefield behind.

 

 A skillful subject comes out from this verse that is to say; most necessary condition to obtain the mastery over the enemies of the Just is Faith. As the number of Muslims is not sufficient; the battle equipment is less in quantity, even then they can get the upper hand over Infidels with the help of Allah Almighty, if their belief in Allah Almighty is strong and firm. Then success and exaltation comes automatically.

 

The biggest difference between Believer and Disbeliever is that, ‘most precious thing for the Believer is obedience of Allah Almighty and love with His Messenger Muhammad (grace, glory, blessings and peace be upon him). He does Muhammadan Religious War (crusade) for the most dignified Word of Allah Almighty sacrificing his every thing. On the contrary, most beloved thing for a Disbeliever is his own life. Wherever he will feel danger for his life, he will run away, while A Believer makes an offering of his life in the Path of Allah Almighty in stake’. Therefore, no power can stay before him. There is dire need of the ardor of the faith today too.  

 

 

Transliterated Holy Qur’an in Roman Script & Translated from Arabic to English by Marmaduke Pickthall, Published by Paak Company, 17-Urdu Bazar, Lahore, Lesson collected from Dars e Qur’an published By Idara Islah wa Tableegh, Lahore and tran slated Urdu to English  by Muhammad Sharif.