The despotic folk

Quran Chapter 23: 45 & 46 (Pt-18, Stg-4) (L-2166) درس قرآن

The despotic folk

Chapter “Mu’-minuun” – (The Believers) – 23

‘A-‘uu-zu  Billaahi minash-Shay-taanir- Rajiim.

 (I seek refuge in Allaah from Satan the outcast)

Bis-Millaahir-Rah-maanir-Rahiim.
(In the name of Allaah, the Beneficent, the Merciful)

ثُمَّ أَرْسَلْنَا مُوسَىٰ وَأَخَاهُ هَٰرُونَ بِـَٔايَٰتِنَا وَسُلْطَٰنٍ مُّبِينٍ 45  إِلَىٰ فِرْعَوْنَ وَمَلَإِي۟هِۦ فَٱسْتَكْبَرُوا۟ وَكَانُوا۟قَوْمًا عَالِينَ 46

 

45.  Then We sent Moses and his brother Aaron with Our Tokens and a clear warrant. –   46.  Unto Pharaoh and his chiefs, but they scorned (them) and they were despotic folk.

45.  Summa  ‘arsalNaa  Muusaa  wa  ‘akhaahu  Haaruuna  bi-‘AayaatiNaa  wa  sultaanim-mubiin.   46.  ‘Ilaa  Fir-‘awna  wa  mala-‘ihii  fastakbaruu  wa  kaanuu  qawman  ‘aaliin.

 

Commentary

 

It is commanded: Once again, oppression and persecution began to rule the world. The people began to rebel. Powerful people began to tyrannize the weak people. In Egypt, the Copts (Qibti People) looked up and began to torment the Children of Israel, who were peopled in Egypt by Joseph (peace be upon him). At that time he (peace be upon him) was an Administrator of Egypt. After that, the time turned over. Joseph (peace be upon him) departed from the world and the authority of governing the Egyptian Empire came back into the hands of Copts. Family nickname of their Kings was Pharaoh. They began to molest the Children of Israel very badly, even that they made them own slaves. When oppression upon the Children of Israel began to cross the line, then Allaah Almighty bestowed Prophet-hood to Moses and his brother Aaron (peace be upon them) and sent them unto the folk of Pharaoh as His Messengers.

 

It has been commanded in these verses: Moses and Aaron (peace be upon them) reached Pharaoh and his courtiers along with the Message of Allaah Almighty. They (peace be upon them) said: It is the commandment of Allaah Almighty that you should refrain from treating the Children of Israel with cruelty and should not be proud of your power, otherwise He will punish you very severely. But they did not care because they were puffed up by their power and wealth. They had become mad due to their superiority. They gave a point blank refusal and disregarded the sayings of the Prophets of Allaah Almighty (peace be upon them).

 

Transliterated Holy Qur’an in Roman Script & Translated from Arabic to English by Marmaduke Pickthall, Published by Paak Company, 17-Urdu Bazaar, Lahore, Lesson collected from Dars e Qur’aan published By Idara Islaah wa Tableegh, Lahore (translated Urdu to English by Muhammad Sharif).

No folk can outstrip its term, nor yet postpone it

Quran Chapter 23: 42 to 44 (Pt-18, Stg-4) (L-2165) درس قرآن

No folk can outstrip its term, nor yet postpone it

Chapter “Mu’-minuun” – (The Believers) – 23

‘A-‘uu-zu  Billaahi minash-Shay-taanir- Rajiim.

 (I seek refuge in Allaah from Satan the outcast)

Bis-Millaahir-Rah-maanir-Rahiim.
(In the name of Allaah, the Beneficent, the Merciful)

ثُمَّ أَنشَأْنَا مِنۢ بَعْدِهِمْ قُرُونًا ءَاخَرِينَ 42  مَا تَسْبِقُ مِنْ أُمَّةٍ أَجَلَهَا وَمَا يَسْتَـْٔخِرُونَ 43  ثُمَّ أَرْسَلْنَا رُسُلَنَا تَتْرَا كُلَّ مَاجَآءَ أُمَّةً رَّسُولُهَا كَذَّبُوهُ فَأَتْبَعْنَا بَعْضَهُم بَعْضًا وَجَعَلْنَٰهُمْ أَحَادِيثَ فَبُعْدًا لِّقَوْمٍ لَّا يُؤْمِنُونَ 44

 

42.  Then after them We brought forth other generations.   43.  No nation can outstrip its term, nor yet postpone it.   44.  Then We sent Our messengers one after another. Whenever its messenger came unto a nation they denied him; so We caused them to follow one another (to disaster) and We made them by-words. A far removal for folk who believe not!

42.  Summa  ‘ansha’-Naa  mim-  ba’-dihim  quruunan  ‘aakhariin.   43.  Maa  tasbiqu  min  ‘ummatin  ‘ajalahaa  wa  maa  yasta’-khi-ruun.   44.  Summa  ‘arsalNaa  rusu-laNaa  tatraa.  Kullamaa  jaaa-‘a  ‘ummatar-rasuuluhaa  kazza-buuhu  fa-‘atba’-Naa  ba’-zahum  ba’-zanw-wa  ja-‘alNaahum  ‘ahaadiis.  Fa-bu’-dal-li-qaw-mil-laa  yu’-minuun.

 

Commentary

 

Tatraa – (one after another), origin of this word is watr. Watr means “one”. Watraa means “one by one”. In use this word has become tatraa, which aims “one after another”.

 

It is commanded: When ancient evil-doers died a natural death, then after them Allaah Almighty brought forth other generations. They also violated during their terms and denied the Messengers (peace be upon them). At last they were punished due to their wicked deeds. And when the time of destruction of any generation came, that was ruined immediately; without delay of even one minute.

 

After that; other generations were brought forth and Allaah Almighty sent His Prophets (peace be upon them) continually for their guidance, but they did not care and disobeyed the Messengers (peace be upon them) constantly. Therefore Allaah Almighty sent them away one after one and now they have become unknown. Only some stories exist concerning them. A far removal for the folk who believe not! We should take warning from their circumstances.

 

Transliterated Holy Qur’an in Roman Script & Translated from Arabic to English by Marmaduke Pickthall, Published by Paak Company, 17-Urdu Bazaar, Lahore, Lesson collected from Dars e Qur’aan published By Idara Islaah wa Tableegh, Lahore (translated Urdu to English by Muhammad Sharif).

A far removal for wrongdoing folk

Quran Chapter 23: 39 to 41 (Pt-18, Stg-4) (L-2164) درس قرآن

A far removal for wrongdoing folk

Chapter “Mu’-minuun” – (The Believers) – 23

‘A-‘uu-zu  Billaahi minash-Shay-taanir- Rajiim.

 (I seek refuge in Allaah from Satan the outcast)

Bis-Millaahir-Rah-maanir-Rahiim.
(In the name of Allaah, the Beneficent, the Merciful)

قَالَ رَبِّ ٱنصُرْنِى بِمَا كَذَّبُونِ   39  قَالَ عَمَّا قَلِيلٍ لَّيُصْبِحُنَّ نَٰدِمِينَ 40

فَأَخَذَتْهُمُ ٱلصَّيْحَةُ بِٱلْحَقِّ فَجَعَلْنَٰهُمْ غُثَآءً فَبُعْدًا لِّلْقَوْمِ ٱلظَّٰلِمِينَ 41

39.  He said: My Lord! Help me because they deny me.   40.  He said: In a little while they surely will become repentant.   41.  So the (Awful) Cry overtook them rightfully, and We made them like as wreckage (that a torrent hurleth). A far removal for wrongdoing folk!

39.  Qaala  Rabbinsurnii  bimaa  kazzabuun.   40.  Qaala  ‘ammaa  qaliilil-la-yusbihunna  naadimiin.   41.  Fa-‘akhazat-humus-Say-hatu  bil-haqqi  faja-‘alNaahum  gusaaa-‘aa.  Fa-bu’-dal-lil-qawmiz-zaalimiin.

 

Commentary

 

Bil-haqqi – (rightfully), Haqq means “right thing”, happening of which as justice and equity is suitable. It is possible that evil, mischief, wickedness, riot and outbreak are seen prospered in the world apparently for some time, and its supporters are seen successful by those who see with superficial sight. But it is a famous proverb “Where are feet of a lie?” This dissension cannot run for more days. The days of the world are turned. Prayer of the pious is accepted. Mischievous and quarrelsome people are entirely removed from the world.

 

The same has been explained in these verses. Most probably here, the aim from the deniers of the Prophet (peace be upon him) are the people of the folk of Thamud. When they did not refrain from obstinacy, then Salih (peace be upon him), who was a Messenger of Allaah Almighty among them, turned towards Allaah Almighty and solicited: My Lord! These people consider that I am totally a liar and they do not listen to me. Help me.

 

Then it was commanded: They will come to know instantly that how much they had been involved in stupidity. They will get nothing save repentance.

 

Eventually the time of their misfortune came and such Awful Cry (thunder) was produced that their gall-bladders were cracked and they were wasted in the wave of God’s wrath like rubbish. A Sound rose from the Unseen: A far removal for wrongdoing folk.

 

Our Lord: Save us from Your wrath in the world and in the Hereafter (both places)!

 

Transliterated Holy Qur’an in Roman Script & Translated from Arabic to English by Marmaduke Pickthall, Published by Paak Company, 17-Urdu Bazaar, Lahore, Lesson collected from Dars e Qur’aan published By Idara Islaah wa Tableegh, Lahore (translated Urdu to English by Muhammad Sharif).

Put faith in your Creator

Quran Chapter 23: 37 & 38 (Pt-18, Stg-4) (L-2163) درس قرآن

Put faith in your Creator

Chapter “Mu’-minuun” – (The Believers) – 23

‘A-‘uu-zu  Billaahi minash-Shay-taanir- Rajiim.

 (I seek refuge in Allaah from Satan the outcast)

Bis-Millaahir-Rah-maanir-Rahiim.
(In the name of Allaah, the Beneficent, the Merciful)

إِنْ هِىَ إِلَّا حَيَاتُنَا ٱلدُّنْيَا نَمُوتُ وَنَحْيَا وَمَا نَحْنُ بِمَبْعُوثِينَ 37  إِنْ هُوَإِلَّا رَجُلٌ ٱفْتَرَىٰ عَلَى ٱللَّهِ كَذِبًا وَمَا نَحْنُ لَهُۥ بِمُؤْمِنِينَ 38

 

37.  There is naught but our life of the world; we die and we live, and we shall not be raised (again).   38.  He is only a man who hath forged a lie about Allah. And we are not going to put faith in him.

37.  ‘In  hiya  ‘illaa  hayaatu-nad-dunyaa  namuutu  wa  nahyaa  wa  maa  nahnu  bi-mab-‘uusiin.   38.  ‘In  huwa  ‘illaa  rajulu-nif-taraa  ‘alAllaahi  kazibanw-wa  maa  nahnu  lahuu  bi-mu’-miniin.

 

Commentary

 

They said: The truth is only this that whatever our life is, that is the life of this world only. In this life; death of whom comes; they die, and who have to live; they live long. Coming back to life again after death, being produced before Allaah Almighty, reckoning of accounts of own deeds, reward and punishment, these all matters have been fabricated by this man {Messenger (peace be upon him)}. Nothing will happen out of them and nor there is any other life after the life of this world, nor there will be any inquiry concerning our deeds, nor reward and nor any punishment. These entire are self-made stories. This person has been telling totally a lie. He (peace be upon him) has fabricated some imaginary thoughts during his leisure time and says so for inspiring with awe that these all commandments are from Allaah Almighty, so that the people should fear after hearing and listen to him (peace be upon him). Think for awhile! Who has seen Allaah Almighty? If you ask from us, we shall say that we have not heard the name of Allaah Almighty from any other beside this person (peace be upon him). Then how can we believe, only for the purpose that he desires to convince us about his imaginary sayings by commending the name of Allaah Almighty?

 

No dears! It is not in our power. We deny from such Belief, by which; willing or not willing our pleasures of this life are interrupted, and by leaving our wishes we would have to abide by his sayings.

 

Transliterated Holy Qur’an in Roman Script & Translated from Arabic to English by Marmaduke Pickthall, Published by Paak Company, 17-Urdu Bazaar, Lahore, Lesson collected from Dars e Qur’aan published By Idara Islaah wa Tableegh, Lahore (translated Urdu to English by Muhammad Sharif).

Promise of life after death

Quran Chapter 23: 34 to 36 (Pt-18, Stg-4) (L-2162) درس قرآن

Promise of life after death

Chapter “Mu’-minuun” – (The Believers) – 23

‘A-‘uu-zu  Billaahi minash-Shay-taanir- Rajiim.

 (I seek refuge in Allaah from Satan the outcast)

Bis-Millaahir-Rah-maanir-Rahiim.
(In the name of Allaah, the Beneficent, the Merciful)

وَلَئِنْ أَطَعْتُم بَشَرًا مِّثْلَكُمْ إِنَّكُمْ إِذًالَّخَٰسِرُونَ 34  أَيَعِدُكُمْ أَنَّكُمْ إِذَا مِتُّمْ وَكُنتُمْ تُرَابًا وَعِظَٰمًا أَنَّكُم مُّخْرَجُونَ 35  هَيْهَاتَ هَيْهَاتَ لِمَا تُوعَدُونَ 36

 

34.  And if ye were to obey a mortal like yourselves, then, lo! ye surely would be losers –   35.  Doth he promise you that you, when ye are dead and have become dust and bones, will (again) be brought forth?   36.  Begone, begone, with that which ye are promised!

34.  Wa  la-‘in  ‘ata’-tum  basha-ram-mislakum  ‘innakum  ‘izal-la-khaasiruun.   35.  ‘A-ya-‘idukum  ‘annakum  ‘izaa  mittum  wa  kuntum  turaabanw-wa  ‘izaaman  ‘anna-kum-mukhrajuun.   36.  Hay-haata  hay-haata  limaa  tuu-‘aduun.

 

Commentary

 

Ya-‘idu and tuu-‘aduuna – both words have come out from the origin “wa’-dun”. Wa’-dun means “to give information about happening of any future matter and say that “it will certainly be”, a promise, an appointment.

 

Hay-haata – (begone, it is impossible, how can it be?), it is the word by which; happening of any matter is exposed as far away from the truth and sense. That is to say, concerning this promise, it can be said that its fulfilling is at a great distance from the certainty.

 

The people who do not believe in the Messengers of Allaah Almighty (peace be upon them), are over taken by self-conceit. They are crazed that, “while we understand everything then why should we consider someone else superior to us”. After the folk of Noah (peace be upon him), two more folks “Aad and Thamud” came one after one. It has been indicated concerning them in these verses. Their chieftains have been saying: If you obeyed a man who is like you then you drowned the fleet. The Messenger should be such person who may say any useful thing. This Person (peace be upon him) gives such information which is groundless. Are you hearing that what he has been saying that after death when your body will become dust and only some bones will be seen remaining, then you will be reproduced again? Is this matter reasonable? While it cannot be so as he says then why should we give up our desires?

 

Transliterated Holy Qur’an in Roman Script & Translated from Arabic to English by Marmaduke Pickthall, Published by Paak Company, 17-Urdu Bazaar, Lahore, Lesson collected from Dars e Qur’aan published By Idara Islaah wa Tableegh, Lahore (translated Urdu to English by Muhammad Sharif).

Disbelievers and deniers

Quran Chapter 23: 33 (Pt-18, Stg-4) (L-2161) درس قرآن

Disbelievers and deniers

Chapter “Mu’-minuun” – (The Believers) – 23

‘A-‘uu-zu  Billaahi minash-Shay-taanir- Rajiim.

 (I seek refuge in Allaah from Satan the outcast)

Bis-Millaahir-Rah-maanir-Rahiim.
(In the name of Allaah, the Beneficent, the Merciful)

وَقَالَ ٱلْمَلَأُ مِنقَوْمِهِ ٱلَّذِينَ كَفَرُوا۟ وَكَذَّبُوا۟ بِلِقَآءِ ٱلْءَاخِرَةِ وَأَتْرَفْنَٰهُمْ فِى ٱلْحَيَوٰةِ ٱلدُّنْيَا مَا هَٰذَآ إِلَّا بَشَرٌ مِّثْلُكُمْ يَأْكُلُ مِمَّا تَأْكُلُونَ مِنْهُ وَيَشْرَبُ مِمَّا تَشْرَبُونَ 33

 

33.  And the chieftains of his folk, who disbelieved and denied the Meeting of the Hereafter, and whom We had made prosperous in the life of the world, said: This is only a mortal like you, who eateth of that whereof ye eat and drinketh of that ye drink.

33.  Wa  qaalal-mala-‘u  min  qawmihil-laziina  kafaruu  wa  kazzabuu  bi-Liqaaa-‘il-‘ Aakhirati  wa  ‘atrafNaahum  fil-hayaatid-dunyaa  maa  haazaaa  ‘illaa  basharum-mislukum  ya’-kulu  mimmaa  ta’-kuluuna  minhu  wa  yashrabu  mimmaa  tashra-buun.

 

Commentary

 

It was narrated earlier that after the destruction of the folk of Noah (peace be upon him), We produced another generation in the world, and that nation also chose the same wrong path; which; the wicked desires of the mankind make him to understand. Then We appointed a man from them as Our Messenger (peace be upon him) in accordance with Our prescribed Rule for causing them to understand, who explained before them that they should not follow their desires, adopt the way of the obedience of Allaah Almighty because save Him, there is no God (Worshiped).

 

It has been commanded in this verse: When chieftains of that nation heard this, they were enraged. They used to think that there was none more powerful than them. They disbelieved in Allaah Almighty and used to consider that everything is only the pleasure and the comfort of the world. They used to deny the life after death and the Day of Resurrection. We had made them prosperous in the worldly things.

 

When they heard the warning from Our Messenger (peace be upon him), they said to their own people: This person who says himself a Messenger of Allaah Almighty, is a man like all of you. While he (peace be upon him) eats the same things which you eat and drinks the same water which you drink, then what is the different between him and you, and why should we accept him as our guide and chieftain? And why should we follow him leaving our own ways of adoration and dwelling? This thought of mankind that “why should I accept that someone else is greater than me while I myself am the greatest?” bereaves him from natural beauties.

 

Transliterated Holy Qur’an in Roman Script & Translated from Arabic to English by Marmaduke Pickthall, Published by Paak Company, 17-Urdu Bazaar, Lahore, Lesson collected from Dars e Qur’aan published By Idara Islaah wa Tableegh, Lahore (translated Urdu to English by Muhammad Sharif).

Serve and fear Allah!

Quran Chapter 23: 31 & 32 (Pt-18, Stg-4) (L-2160) درس قرآن

Serve and fear Allah!

Chapter “Mu’-minuun” – (The Believers) – 23

‘A-‘uu-zu  Billaahi minash-Shay-taanir- Rajiim.

 (I seek refuge in Allaah from Satan the outcast)

Bis-Millaahir-Rah-maanir-Rahiim.
(In the name of Allaah, the Beneficent, the Merciful)

ثُمَّ أَنشَأْنَا مِنۢ بَعْدِهِمْ قَرْنًا ءَاخَرِينَ 31  فَأَرْسَلْنَا فِيهِمْ رَسُولًا مِّنْهُمْ أَنِ ٱعْبُدُوا۟ ٱللَّهَ مَا لَكُم مِّنْ إِلَٰهٍ غَيْرُهُۥٓ أَفَلَا تَتَّقُونَ 32

 

31.  Then, after them, We brought forth another generation.   32.  And We sent among them a messenger of their own, (saying): Serve Allah, ye have no other God save Him. Will ye not ward off (evil)?

31.  Summa  ‘ansha’-Naa  mim-  ba’-dihim  qarnan  ‘aakhariin.   32.  Fa-‘arsalNaa  fiihim  rasuulam-minhim  ‘ani’-budUllaaha  maa  lakum-min  ‘ilaahin  gayruh.  ‘Afalaa  tattaquun.  (Section 2)

 

Commentary

 

The folk of Noah (peace be upon him) did not listen to him and remained absorbed in their own carnalities and villainies. Noah (peace be upon him) implored in the Court of Allaah Almighty: It seems that these people will never choose the Right Path. Their insurrection has crossed the line.

 

He (peace be upon him) was replied: They will be drowned in the water and the world will be purified from their existence. You should make a ship. The person, who will go on board the ship, will be saved. But who will not embark, will certainly be drowned. Therefore, a heavy storm of water came, all vicious and rebellious people were drowned. Noah (peace be upon him) and his companions, who went on board the ship, were saved.

 

It is commanded: After their destruction, then another generation was brought forth, the people of which also began to absorb in carnal appetite and villainies. We appointed a man among them as Our Messenger (peace be upon him) for their guidance. He (peace be upon him) caused to know them: Behold! There is neither any other God (Worshiped) of you save Allaah Almighty and nor can be. Fear His wrath! If you will disobey His Commandment, He will remove you like an erroneous letter.

 

Attend to me! The works, which you have been doing, many of them are wrong and harmful for you. You should fear from the doom of Allaah Almighty and give up doing them. And you should adopt doing those works only, about which He has commanded to do. Otherwise the evil works will give you pain. Moreover you will be punished also due to disobedience of Allaah Almighty.

 

Transliterated Holy Qur’an in Roman Script & Translated from Arabic to English by Marmaduke Pickthall, Published by Paak Company, 17-Urdu Bazaar, Lahore, Lesson collected from Dars e Qur’aan published By Idara Islaah wa Tableegh, Lahore (translated Urdu to English by Muhammad Sharif).

Putting the mankind to the test

Quran Chapter 23: 29 & 30 (Pt-18, Stg-4) (L-2159) درس قرآن

Putting the mankind to the test

Chapter “Mu’-minuun” – (The Believers) – 23

‘A-‘uu-zu  Billaahi minash-Shay-taanir- Rajiim.

 (I seek refuge in Allaah from Satan the outcast)

Bis-Millaahir-Rah-maanir-Rahiim.
(In the name of Allaah, the Beneficent, the Merciful)

وَقُل رَّبِّ أَنزِلْنِى مُنزَلًا مُّبَارَكًا وَأَنتَ خَيْرُ ٱلْمُنزِلِينَ 29 إِنَّ فِى ذَٰلِكَ لَءَايَٰتٍ وَإِن كُنَّا لَمُبْتَلِينَ 30

 

29.  And say: My Lord! Cause me to land at a blessed landing-place, for Thou art Best of all who bring to land.   30.  Lo! Herein verily are Portents, and lo! We are ever putting (mankind) to the test.

29.  Wa  qur-Rabbi  ‘anzilnii  munzalam-mubaarakanw-wa  ‘anTa  Khayrul-Munziliin.   30.  ‘Inna  fii  zaalika  la-‘Aayaa-tinw-wa  ‘in  kunnaa  la-mubtaliin.

 

Commentary

 

Munzilun – (to cause to land, to bring down), this word has been derived from ‘inzaalun, which means “causing to go down”. Origin of this word is nazlun, which means “to descend”. Nazlah is also from the same origin which means “catarrh”. ‘Inzaalun means “to cause to land”. The word “‘Anzil” is a word of command from the same and munzilun (That Who brings to land) is the Subject, plural of which is munziliin.

 

It is being commanded to Noah (peace be upon him): When you are on board the ship, then you should say: Praise be to Allaah Almighty, Who saved us from the wrongdoers and violent people. Then you should pray in these words: My Lord! Cause us to land at a dry and blessed landing-place in well condition. There can be none better than You who may arrange for our welfare. Keep us safe and sound in the ship till we have to live on board, and cause us to disembark without any trouble and burden when the time of our disembarkation comes.

 

Allaah Almighty is Who taught this supplication to Noah (peace be upon him) and then accepted it with His mercy. Neither those people were put in any trouble during their stay on the ship and nor they felt any difficulty at the time of disembarkation.

 

Then it is commanded: There are many portents for the hearers of this story. By describing such portents, We test other people also that who from them chooses the Right Path after acquiring advice from them and who disregards them.

 

Transliterated Holy Qur’an in Roman Script & Translated from Arabic to English by Marmaduke Pickthall, Published by Paak Company, 17-Urdu Bazaar, Lahore, Lesson collected from Dars e Qur’aan published By Idara Islaah wa Tableegh, Lahore (translated Urdu to English by Muhammad Sharif).

Entering upon the board

Quran Chapter 23: 27b & 28 (Pt-18, Stg-4) (L-2158) درس قرآن

Entering upon the board

Chapter “Mu’-minuun” – (The Believers) – 23

‘A-‘uu-zu  Billaahi minash-Shay-taanir- Rajiim.

 (I seek refuge in Allaah from Satan the outcast)

Bis-Millaahir-Rah-maanir-Rahiim.
(In the name of Allaah, the Beneficent, the Merciful)

 فَأَوْحَيْنَآ إِلَيْهِ أَنِ ٱصْنَعِ ٱلْفُلْكَ بِأَعْيُنِنَا وَوَحْيِنَا فَإِذَا جَآءَ أَمْرُنَا وَفَارَ ٱلتَّنُّورُ فَٱسْلُكْ فِيهَا مِن كُلٍّ زَوْجَيْنِ ٱثْنَيْنِ وَأَهْلَكَ إِلَّا مَن سَبَقَ عَلَيْهِ ٱلْقَوْلُ مِنْهُمْ وَلَا تُخَٰطِبْنِى فِىٱلَّذِينَ ظَلَمُوٓا۟ إِنَّهُم مُّغْرَقُونَ 27

فَإِذَا ٱسْتَوَيْتَ أَنتَ وَمَن مَّعَكَ عَلَى ٱلْفُلْكِ فَقُلِ ٱلْحَمْدُ لِلَّهِ ٱلَّذِى نَجَّىٰنَا مِنَ ٱلْقَوْمِ ٱلظَّٰلِمِينَ 28

 

27b.  save him thereof against whom the Word hath already gone forth. And plead not with Me on behalf of those who have done wrong. Lo! They will be drowned.   28.  And when thou art on board the ship, thou and whoso is with thee, then say: Praise be to Allah Who hath saved us from the wrongdoing folk!

27b.  ‘illaa  man  sabaqa  ‘alayhil-Qawlu  minhum  wa  laa  tukhaatibNii  fillaziina  zalamuu.  ‘Innahum-  mugraquun.   28.  Fa-‘izasta-wayta  ‘anta  wa  mamma-‘aka  ‘alal-fulki  faqu-lil- Hamdu  Lillaahillazii  najjaa-naa  minal-qawmiz-zaalimiin.

 

Commentary

 

‘Ista-wayta – (you are on board), this word has come out from ‘istawaa-‘un, which has been derived from sawaa-‘un. Sawaa-‘un means “equal, on a par”. ‘Istawaa-‘un means “to sit satisfactorily”.

 

Allaah Almighty says: We commanded to Noah (peace be upon him)! When the water begin to gush from the earth, then you should cause to enter one pair (male and female) of every living creature including all members of your family; upon the ship. But there would be some such people who, by your saying, would not go on board the ship, and they will think: we shall be saved from drowning by climbing on higher places. But it will be their false thought. They certainly will be drowned. No one can escape from drowning without embarking. You should not talk with Us about the people who are habitual of doing wrong and oppressing the feeble. Your recommendation concerning them will not be accepted. It has been decided about them that they will suffer from retribution of their wicked deeds and they shall be drowned.

 

When you and your followers go on board the ship at ease, then you should praise your Lord (Allaah Almighty) and be thankful to Him and say: Thank God Who saved us from the wrongdoers and preserved us from the torment of drowning.

 

Transliterated Holy Qur’an in Roman Script & Translated from Arabic to English by Marmaduke Pickthall, Published by Paak Company, 17-Urdu Bazaar, Lahore, Lesson collected from Dars e Qur’aan published By Idara Islaah wa Tableegh, Lahore (translated Urdu to English by Muhammad Sharif).

Waiting for God’s Command

Quran Chapter 23: 27a (Pt-18, Stg-4) (L-2157) درس قرآن

Waiting for God’s Command

Chapter “Mu’-minuun” – (The Believers) – 23

‘A-‘uu-zu  Billaahi minash-Shay-taanir- Rajiim.

 (I seek refuge in Allaah from Satan the outcast)

Bis-Millaahir-Rah-maanir-Rahiim.
(In the name of Allaah, the Beneficent, the Merciful)

 فَأَوْحَيْنَآ إِلَيْهِ أَنِ ٱصْنَعِ ٱلْفُلْكَ بِأَعْيُنِنَا وَوَحْيِنَا فَإِذَا جَآءَ أَمْرُنَا وَفَارَ ٱلتَّنُّورُ فَٱسْلُكْ فِيهَا مِن كُلٍّ زَوْجَيْنِ ٱثْنَيْنِ وَأَهْلَكَ إِلَّا مَن سَبَقَ عَلَيْهِ ٱلْقَوْلُ مِنْهُمْ وَلَا تُخَٰطِبْنِى فِىٱلَّذِينَ ظَلَمُوٓا۟ إِنَّهُم مُّغْرَقُونَ 27

27a.  Then We inspired in him, saying: Make the ship under Our eyes and Our inspiration. Then, when Our Command cometh and the oven gusheth water, take therein of every (kind) two spouses, and thy household

27a.  Fa-‘awhayNaaa  ‘ilayhi  ‘anisna-‘il-Fulka  bi-‘a’-yuni-Naa  wa  wahyiNaa  fa-‘izaa  jaaa-‘a  ‘AmruNaa  wa  faarat-tannuuru,  fasluk  fiihaa  min-  kullin-  zawjaynis-nayni  wa  ‘ahlaka

 

Commentary

 

Supplication of Noah (peace be upon him) was accepted. It was decided that the rebellious people should be disgraced. Power of Allaah Almighty appeared and that happened which was required to be happened.

 

Holy Qur’an says: Allaah Almighty revealed unto Noah (peace be upon him) and commanded: Prepare a ship. We shall be Watchful of your working and We shall guide you in this matter by means of inspiration as and when required that how much long and wide the ship should be, which thing of the ship should be made at which place and which necessary material can be taken from where. A water storm is coming very soon. The water will break in upon the earth from all around. It will be raining from the sky continually and gushing rash from the earth. No living being will escape on this earth, but only those which will embark on the ship prepared by you. First sign of starting the storm will be that the water will begin to gush from the oven. As soon as you look this sign, you should uplift one pair (male and female) of every living creature including all members of your family, but leave them who do not embark.

 

This story has been narrated at various places in Holy Qur’an so that it may open the ears of human beings again and again. And it may take carefully the heart of every mankind that opposites of the Prophets of Allaah Almighty (peace be upon them) were ruined badly during every era. Although they were given respite but they did not obey God’s Messengers (peace be upon them)

 

Transliterated Holy Qur’an in Roman Script & Translated from Arabic to English by Marmaduke Pickthall, Published by Paak Company, 17-Urdu Bazaar, Lahore, Lesson collected from Dars e Qur’aan published By Idara Islaah wa Tableegh, Lahore (translated Urdu to English by Muhammad Sharif).