وَمَا لِىَ لَآ أَعْبُدُ ٱلَّذِى فَطَرَنِى وَإِلَيْهِ تُرْجَعُونَ
Commentary:
The implied reference in this and the preceding verse seems to be to the special pledge which the Promised Messiah used to take from every new Ahmadi in the words:
میں دین کو دنیا پر مقدم کروں گا
i.e. I will give precedence to Faith over the things of the world.
3227
Commentary:
The implied reference in this and the preceding verse seems to be to the special pledge which the Promised Messiah used to take from every new Ahmadi in the words:
میں دین کو دنیا پر مقدم کروں گا
i.e. I will give precedence to Faith over the things of the world.
ءَأَتَّخِذُ مِن دُونِهِۦٓ ءَالِهَةً إِن يُرِدْنِ ٱلرَّحْمَٰنُ بِضُرٍّ لَّا تُغْنِ عَنِّى شَفَٰعَتُهُمْ شَيْـًٔا وَلَا يُنقِذُونِ
22:13, 14; 39:39.
People will worship various gods in the time of the Promised Messiah—Mammon, material power, false political philosophies and impracticable economic theories, etc.
22:13-14; 39:39.
Commentary:
The verse shows that people will worship various gods in the time of the Promised Messiah—Mammon, material power, false political philosophies and impracticable eco-nomic theories, etc.
a
22:13, 14; 39:39.
1066
在主许迈喜合时代, 人们将崇拜各种各样的神--------财神、物质力量、错误地政治哲学和行不通的经济学理论等等。
a
22:13-14; 39:39.
3228
Commentary:
The verse shows that people will worship various gods in the time of the Promised Messiah—Mammon, material power, false political philosophies and impracticable eco-nomic theories, etc.
a
22:13, 14; 39:39.
2439
People will worship various gods in the time of the Promised Messiah—Mammon, material power, false political philosophies and impracticable economic theories, etc.
إِنِّىٓ إِذًا لَّفِى ضَلَٰلٍ مُّبِينٍ
إِنِّىٓ ءَامَنتُ بِرَبِّكُمْ فَٱسْمَعُونِ
Commentary:
This verse shows that the Promised Messiah will found no new religion. He will only invite people to their Lord, i.e. to the religion of the people (Muslims) to whom he will primarily address his Message, i.e. he will invite people to Islam.
3229
Commentary:
This verse shows that the Promised Messiah will found no new religion. He will only invite people to their Lord, i.e. to the religion of the people (Muslims) to whom he will primarily address his Message, i.e. he will invite people to Islam.
قِيلَ ٱدْخُلِ ٱلْجَنَّةَ ۖ قَالَ يَٰلَيْتَ قَوْمِى يَعْلَمُونَ
在这节经文中特别谈到和 رَجُلٌ يَسْعٰى (Rajulun Yas‘a) 有关的乐园, 这是非常有意义的。«古兰经» 中所有真正的信者都已被许约进入天园中, 此处再加以特别的叙述似乎有些多余而不大恰当。在安拉的一个特别命令之下, 主许迈喜合在卡迪安 (قاديان, Qadian) 建立了一个特别的墓地, 称为 بهشتى مقبرة (Bahishti Maqbarah, 天园墓地)。这件事可以是 “进入天园吧!” 这句话所体现的这一律令的具体实现。主许迈喜合有一个启示, 其大意是: اِنِّی اَنْزَلْتُ مَعَكَ الْجَنَّة (Inni Anzaltu Ma‘akal-Jannah) 意思是说, 我已经将天园下降于你。(تَذْكِرَة, Tadhkirah) 这一启示看来也证实 “进入天园” 这句话的解释。
Special mention of Paradise in this verse in connection with Rajulun Yas‘a is very significant. When all true believers have been promised Paradise in the Qur’an, this special mention seems to be superfluous and out of place. The establishment by the Promised Messiah, under a special Divine command, of a special graveyard at Qadian known as the Bahishti Maqbarah (Paradise Graveyard) may be the physical fulfilment of the commandment embodied in the words 'Do thou enter Paradise.' There is a revelation of the Promised Messiah to the effect: Inni Anzaltu Ma‘akal-Jannah, i.e. I have caused the Paradise to descend with thee ("Tadhkirah"). The revelation also seems to support this interpretation of the words 'enter Paradise.'
Commentary:
Special mention of Paradise in this verse in connection with رجل یسعی i.e. the Promised Messiah, is very significant. When all true believers have been promised Paradise in the Quran, this special mention seems to be superfluous and out of place. The establishment by the Promised Messiah, under a special Divine command, of a special graveyard known as the Bahishti Maqbarah (Heavenly Graveyard) in which are buried righteous believers who endeavour scrupulously to observe all the commandments of the Shari‘ah and regularly contribute at least one-tenth of their earnings towards the fund specially set up for the furtherance of the cause of Islam appears to be the literal and physical fulfilment of the commandment embodied in the words "Enter Paradise." A revelation of the Promised Messiah, viz. انی أنزلت معک الجنة i.e. I have caused the Paradise to descend with thee (Tadhkirah), seems to support this interpretation of the words "enter Paradise."
1067
在这节经文中特别谈到和 رَجُلٌ يَسْعٰى (Rajulun Yas‘a) 有关的乐园, 这是非常有意义的。«古兰经» 中所有真正的信者都已被许约进入天园中, 此处再加以特别的叙述似乎有些多余而不大恰当。在安拉的一个特别命令之下, 主许迈喜合在卡迪安 (قاديان, Qadian) 建立了一个特别的墓地, 称为 بهشتى مقبرة (Bahishti Maqbarah, 天园墓地)。这件事可以是 “进入天园吧!” 这句话所体现的这一律令的具体实现。主许迈喜合有一个启示, 其大意是: اِنِّی اَنْزَلْتُ مَعَكَ الْجَنَّة (Inni Anzaltu Ma‘akal-Jannah) 意思是说, 我已经将天园下降于你。(تَذْكِرَة, Tadhkirah) 这一启示看来也证实 “进入天园” 这句话的解释。
3230
Commentary:
Special mention of Paradise in this verse in connection with رجل یسعی i.e. the Promised Messiah, is very significant. When all true believers have been promised Paradise in the Quran, this special mention seems to be superfluous and out of place. The establishment by the Promised Messiah, under a special Divine command, of a special graveyard known as the Bahishti Maqbarah (Heavenly Graveyard) in which are buried righteous believers who endeavour scrupulously to observe all the commandments of the Shari‘ah and regularly contribute at least one-tenth of their earnings towards the fund specially set up for the furtherance of the cause of Islam appears to be the literal and physical fulfilment of the commandment embodied in the words "Enter Paradise." A revelation of the Promised Messiah, viz. انی أنزلت معک الجنة i.e. I have caused the Paradise to descend with thee (Tadhkirah), seems to support this interpretation of the words "enter Paradise."
2440
Special mention of Paradise in this verse in connection with Rajulun Yas‘a is very significant. When all true believers have been promised Paradise in the Qur’an, this special mention seems to be superfluous and out of place. The establishment by the Promised Messiah, under a special Divine command, of a special graveyard at Qadian known as the Bahishti Maqbarah (Paradise Graveyard) may be the physical fulfilment of the commandment embodied in the words 'Do thou enter Paradise.' There is a revelation of the Promised Messiah to the effect: Inni Anzaltu Ma‘akal-Jannah, i.e. I have caused the Paradise to descend with thee ("Tadhkirah"). The revelation also seems to support this interpretation of the words 'enter Paradise.'
بِمَا غَفَرَ لِى رَبِّى وَجَعَلَنِى مِنَ ٱلْمُكْرَمِينَ
۞ وَمَآ أَنزَلْنَا عَلَىٰ قَوْمِهِۦ مِنۢ بَعْدِهِۦ مِن جُندٍ مِّنَ ٱلسَّمَآءِ وَمَا كُنَّا مُنزِلِينَ
إِن كَانَتْ إِلَّا صَيْحَةً وَٰحِدَةً فَإِذَا هُمْ خَٰمِدُونَ
21:41; 36:50.
The description seems to apply to the falling of shells, incendiary and atom bombs, which come down with a crashing sound. The fire caused by the bombs destroys everything on which they fall and reduces it to rubble, and all life for miles around becomes extinct. Elsewhere, the Qur’an describes this punishment in the words, We shall make all that is thereon a barren soil (18:9).
21:40; 36:50; 67:28.
Important Words:
خامدون (extinct) is the plural of خامد which is active participle from خمد. They say خمدت النار i.e. the fire subsided, its embers remaining unextinguished. خمد المریض means, the sick man fainted or swooned or died. خمدت الحمی means, the vehemence of the fever became allayed (Lane). See also 21:16.
Commentary:
The verse seems to describe the form of heavenly punishment which will overtake wicked people in the time of the Promised Messiah. The description seems to apply to the falling of shells, incendiary and atomic bombs, which come down with a crashing sound. The fire caused by the bombs destroys everything on which they fall and reduces it to rubble, and all life for miles around becomes extinct. Elsewhere the Quran describes this punishment in the words "We shall make all that is thereon a barren soil" (18:9).
a
21:41; 36:50.
1068
这一描写看来可适用于丢下炸弹、燃烧弹和原子弹, 这些东西下来时有一声爆炸。它们落在什么地方所造成的火, 消灭了那里的一切东西并把它们化成碎片, 几英里范围内的一切生命全部被消灭。«古兰经» 在其他经文中用这样的话描绘这种惩罚: “我将把那里的一切变成一片荒芜的土地” (18:9)。
a
21:40; 36:50; 67:28.
3231
Important Words:
خامدون (extinct) is the plural of خامد which is active participle from خمد. They say خمدت النار i.e. the fire subsided, its embers remaining unextinguished. خمد المریض means, the sick man fainted or swooned or died. خمدت الحمی means, the vehemence of the fever became allayed (Lane). See also 21:16.
Commentary:
The verse seems to describe the form of heavenly punishment which will overtake wicked people in the time of the Promised Messiah. The description seems to apply to the falling of shells, incendiary and atomic bombs, which come down with a crashing sound. The fire caused by the bombs destroys everything on which they fall and reduces it to rubble, and all life for miles around becomes extinct. Elsewhere the Quran describes this punishment in the words "We shall make all that is thereon a barren soil" (18:9).
a
21:41; 36:50.
2441
The description seems to apply to the falling of shells, incendiary and atom bombs, which come down with a crashing sound. The fire caused by the bombs destroys everything on which they fall and reduces it to rubble, and all life for miles around becomes extinct. Elsewhere, the Qur’an describes this punishment in the words, We shall make all that is thereon a barren soil (18:9).
يَٰحَسْرَةً عَلَى ٱلْعِبَادِ ۚ مَا يَأْتِيهِم مِّن رَّسُولٍ إِلَّا كَانُوا۟ بِهِۦ يَسْتَهْزِءُونَ
15:12; 43:8.
15:12; 43:8.
The words of this verse are full of pathos. The Al-Mighty Himself seems, as it were, to be full of grief over the rejection and mocking of His Prophets by men. While the Prophets grieved and pined for their peoples, the latter requited their grief with contempt and mockery.
15:12; 43:8.
Commentary:
The words of this verse are full of pathos. The Almighty Himself seems, as it were, to be full of grief over the rejection and mocking of His Prophets by men. While the Prophets grieved and pined for their peoples, the latter requited their grief with contempt and mockery.
While the verse means that every Prophet of God was rejected, mocked and jeered at by his people, it has a special reference to the Promised Messiah, signifying that in his time all Prophets will be rejected i.e. the very idea of Divine revelation will be doubted and denied.
b
15:12; 43:8.
a
15:12; 43:8.
3232
Commentary:
The words of this verse are full of pathos. The Almighty Himself seems, as it were, to be full of grief over the rejection and mocking of His Prophets by men. While the Prophets grieved and pined for their peoples, the latter requited their grief with contempt and mockery.
While the verse means that every Prophet of God was rejected, mocked and jeered at by his people, it has a special reference to the Promised Messiah, signifying that in his time all Prophets will be rejected i.e. the very idea of Divine revelation will be doubted and denied.
b
15:12; 43:8.
2442
The words of this verse are full of pathos. The Al-Mighty Himself seems, as it were, to be full of grief over the rejection and mocking of His Prophets by men. While the Prophets grieved and pined for their peoples, the latter requited their grief with contempt and mockery.
أَلَمْ يَرَوْا۟ كَمْ أَهْلَكْنَا قَبْلَهُم مِّنَ ٱلْقُرُونِ أَنَّهُمْ إِلَيْهِمْ لَا يَرْجِعُونَ
17:18; 19:99; 20:129; 50:37.
21:96; 23:100.
Commentary:
The expression انھم الیھم لایرجعون may mean; (a) those who are destroyed do not come back to those who mock the Prophets; (b) the past generations were destroyed because they did not turn to their Prophets, i.e. did not listen to them.
c
17:18; 19:99; 20:129; 50:37.
d
21:96; 23:100, 101.
b
17:18; 19:99; 20:129; 50:37.
c
21:96; 23:100.
3233
Commentary:
The expression انھم الیھم لایرجعون may mean; (a) those who are destroyed do not come back to those who mock the Prophets; (b) the past generations were destroyed because they did not turn to their Prophets, i.e. did not listen to them.
c
17:18; 19:99; 20:129; 50:37.
d
21:96; 23:100, 101.
2443
The reference seems to be to Divine punishment which will be universal in character.
وَإِن كُلٌّ لَّمَّا جَمِيعٌ لَّدَيْنَا مُحْضَرُونَ
قرآن مجید میں ’’سب‘‘ کے لفظ پر دلالت کرنے کے لئے دو لفظ آئے ہیں‘ مگر اردو میں صرف ایک لفظ کافی ہوتا ہے۔ اس لئے ہم نے ایک کا ترجمہ کر دیا ہے اور دوسرے کو چھوڑ دیا ہے۔
Commentary:
The reference in this verse seems to be to Divine punishment which will be universal in its character. The last Great War seemed to be such a punishment as it had embraced almost the whole of humanity. Who knows what greater punishments are yet in store for humanity? Man has consigned God to oblivion, and therefore shall be made to realize his duty towards his Creator.
1
قرآن مجید میں ’’سب‘‘ کے لفظ پر دلالت کرنے کے لئے دو لفظ آئے ہیں‘ مگر اردو میں صرف ایک لفظ کافی ہوتا ہے۔ اس لئے ہم نے ایک کا ترجمہ کر دیا ہے اور دوسرے کو چھوڑ دیا ہے۔
3234
Commentary:
The reference in this verse seems to be to Divine punishment which will be universal in its character. The last Great War seemed to be such a punishment as it had embraced almost the whole of humanity. Who knows what greater punishments are yet in store for humanity? Man has consigned God to oblivion, and therefore shall be made to realize his duty towards his Creator.
وَءَايَةٌ لَّهُمُ ٱلْأَرْضُ ٱلْمَيْتَةُ أَحْيَيْنَٰهَا وَأَخْرَجْنَا مِنْهَا حَبًّا فَمِنْهُ يَأْكُلُونَ
16:66.
16:66.
16:12, 66; 23:20.
Commentary:
What greater sign of the power of God there could be than that in a certain season of the year the earth becomes dried up and parched. Then water falls from heaven and all of a sudden it begins to bloom and blossom and becomes full of all kinds of fruits and flowers? From this similitude the present verse draws attention to the fact that a greater Divine sign is about to occur in the dry and parched land of Arabia. The water of Divine revelation has begun to descend on it and it will now vibrate with new life. This drama was enacted before the very eyes of the world. Through the teachings of the Quran and under the influence of the Holy Prophet, a people steeped deep in the darkness of ignorance and iniquity, within the brief space of a few years, not only themselves became enlightened and learned but also imparted light and learning to the spiritually and morally dark and dead world. The reference in the verse may also be to the appearance of a Prophet in the Latter Days.
e
16:66.
d
16:12, 66; 23:20.
3235
Commentary:
What greater sign of the power of God there could be than that in a certain season of the year the earth becomes dried up and parched. Then water falls from heaven and all of a sudden it begins to bloom and blossom and becomes full of all kinds of fruits and flowers? From this similitude the present verse draws attention to the fact that a greater Divine sign is about to occur in the dry and parched land of Arabia. The water of Divine revelation has begun to descend on it and it will now vibrate with new life. This drama was enacted before the very eyes of the world. Through the teachings of the Quran and under the influence of the Holy Prophet, a people steeped deep in the darkness of ignorance and iniquity, within the brief space of a few years, not only themselves became enlightened and learned but also imparted light and learning to the spiritually and morally dark and dead world. The reference in the verse may also be to the appearance of a Prophet in the Latter Days.
a
16:66.
وَجَعَلْنَا فِيهَا جَنَّٰتٍ مِّن نَّخِيلٍ وَأَعْنَٰبٍ وَفَجَّرْنَا فِيهَا مِنَ ٱلْعُيُونِ
13:5; 16:68; 23:20.
13:5; 16:68; 23:20.
The metaphor used in the preceding verse is continued here. The verse means to say that from the dry land of Arabia will gush forth springs and fountains of spiritual knowledge, and trees laden with different kinds of spiritual fruit will grow up all over the land.
13:5; 16:68; 23:20.
Commentary:
The metaphor used in the preceding verse is continued here. The verse means to say that from the dry land of Arabia will gush forth springs and fountains of spiritual knowledge, and trees laden with different kinds of spiritual fruit will grow up all over the land.
f
13:5; 16:68; 23:20.
a
13:5; 16:68; 23:20.
3236
Commentary:
The metaphor used in the preceding verse is continued here. The verse means to say that from the dry land of Arabia will gush forth springs and fountains of spiritual knowledge, and trees laden with different kinds of spiritual fruit will grow up all over the land.
b
13:5; 16:68; 23:20.
2444
The metaphor used in the preceding verse is continued here. The verse means to say that from the dry land of Arabia will gush forth springs and fountains of spiritual knowledge, and trees laden with different kinds of spiritual fruit will grow up all over the land.
لِيَأْكُلُوا۟ مِن ثَمَرِهِۦ وَمَا عَمِلَتْهُ أَيْدِيهِمْ ۖ أَفَلَا يَشْكُرُونَ
سُبْحَٰنَ ٱلَّذِى خَلَقَ ٱلْأَزْوَٰجَ كُلَّهَا مِمَّا تُنۢبِتُ ٱلْأَرْضُ وَمِنْ أَنفُسِهِمْ وَمِمَّا لَا يَعْلَمُونَ
13:4; 51:50.
13:4; 51:50.
Science has discovered the fact that pairs exist in all things—in vegetable kingdom, and even in inorganic matter. Even the so-called elements do not exist by themselves. They also depend upon other things for their sustenance. This scientific truth applies to human intellect also. Until heavenly light descends man cannot have true knowledge which is born of a combination of Divine revelation and human intelligence.
13:4; 51:50.
Commentary:
The verse reveals a scientific truth, viz. that God has created all things in pairs, which was simply inconceivable at the time the Quran was revealed and among the people to whom it was revealed.
Science now has discovered the truth that pairs exist in all things; in the vegetable kingdom and even in inorganic matter. It has yet to unfold this truth in all its various details. Even the so-called elements do not exist by themselves. They depend upon other things for their sustenance. This scientific truth applies to human intellect also. Until heavenly light descends, man cannot have true knowledge which is born of a combination of Divine revelation and human intelligence.
a
13:4; 51:50.
b
13:4; 51:50.
3237
Commentary:
The verse reveals a scientific truth, viz. that God has created all things in pairs, which was simply inconceivable at the time the Quran was revealed and among the people to whom it was revealed.
Science now has discovered the truth that pairs exist in all things; in the vegetable kingdom and even in inorganic matter. It has yet to unfold this truth in all its various details. Even the so-called elements do not exist by themselves. They depend upon other things for their sustenance. This scientific truth applies to human intellect also. Until heavenly light descends, man cannot have true knowledge which is born of a combination of Divine revelation and human intelligence.
c
13:4; 51:50.
2445
Science has discovered the fact that pairs exist in all things—in vegetable kingdom, and even in inorganic matter. Even the so-called elements do not exist by themselves. They also depend upon other things for their sustenance. This scientific truth applies to human intellect also. Until heavenly light descends man cannot have true knowledge which is born of a combination of Divine revelation and human intelligence.
وَءَايَةٌ لَّهُمُ ٱلَّيْلُ نَسْلَخُ مِنْهُ ٱلنَّهَارَ فَإِذَا هُم مُّظْلِمُونَ
17:13; 40:62.
17:13; 40:62.
17:13; 40:62; 41:38.
Commentary:
"Night" in Quranic terminology represents the period during which no fresh revelation descends from heaven, and "day" represents the time when a Divine Reformer is present in the world. The verse points to the law of the alternation of day and night and from it draws the moral that as in the physical world day follows night, similarly in the spiritual realm when darkness enshrouds the world, a Divine Reformer is raised to dispel it, and, then, again, after the lapse of a long time, spiritual light disappears, and there is darkness all round. The phenomenon continues uninterruptedly in both the spiritual and physical worlds.
b
17:13; 40:62.
a
17:13; 40:62; 41:38.
3238
Commentary:
"Night" in Quranic terminology represents the period during which no fresh revelation descends from heaven, and "day" represents the time when a Divine Reformer is present in the world. The verse points to the law of the alternation of day and night and from it draws the moral that as in the physical world day follows night, similarly in the spiritual realm when darkness enshrouds the world, a Divine Reformer is raised to dispel it, and, then, again, after the lapse of a long time, spiritual light disappears, and there is darkness all round. The phenomenon continues uninterruptedly in both the spiritual and physical worlds.
d
17:13; 40:62.
وَٱلشَّمْسُ تَجْرِى لِمُسْتَقَرٍّ لَّهَا ۚ ذَٰلِكَ تَقْدِيرُ ٱلْعَزِيزِ ٱلْعَلِيمِ
6:97; 55:6.
6:97; 55:6.
c
6:97; 55:6.
b
6:97; 55:6.
3239
Commentary:
In the spiritual realm the sun may represent a Law-bearing Prophet.
e
6:97; 55:6.
وَٱلْقَمَرَ قَدَّرْنَٰهُ مَنَازِلَ حَتَّىٰ عَادَ كَٱلْعُرْجُونِ ٱلْقَدِيمِ
10:6.
مطلب یہ ہے کہ جب چاند دوبارہ ظاہر ہوتا ہے تو یوں معلوم ہوتا ہے کہ ایک مڑی ہوئی درخت کی پرانی شاخ ہے۔
10:6.
10:6.
Commentary:
As in the spiritual sense the sun stands for a Law-bearing Prophet, so does the moon represent a Prophet who follows the Shari‘ah of the Law-bearing Prophet and who derives all spiritual light and life from him.
d
10:6.
2
مطلب یہ ہے کہ جب چاند دوبارہ ظاہر ہوتا ہے تو یوں معلوم ہوتا ہے کہ ایک مڑی ہوئی درخت کی پرانی شاخ ہے۔
c
10:6.
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Commentary:
As in the spiritual sense the sun stands for a Law-bearing Prophet, so does the moon represent a Prophet who follows the Shari‘ah of the Law-bearing Prophet and who derives all spiritual light and life from him.
a
10:6.
لَا ٱلشَّمْسُ يَنۢبَغِى لَهَآ أَن تُدْرِكَ ٱلْقَمَرَ وَلَا ٱلَّيْلُ سَابِقُ ٱلنَّهَارِ ۚ وَكُلٌّ فِى فَلَكٍ يَسْبَحُونَ
اس آیت میں یہ بتایا گیا ہے کہ چاند کو بھی طاقت نہیں کہ وہ سورج کے قریب چلا جائے‘ کیونکہ اس صورت میں بھی تباہی آجاتی ہے۔
چونکہ یہاں یہ بتانا مقصود ہے کہ ان کے چلنے میں کوئی روک نہیں‘ اس لئے یَسْبَحُوْنَ کا لفظ استعمال کیا گیا۔ جس کے معنے تیرنے کے ہیں۔ مراد یہ ہے کہ وہ سہولت کے ساتھ چلتے چلے جاتے ہیں۔ اور کوئی روک ان کے راستہ میں پیدا نہیں ہوتی۔ یعنی کوئی سیّارہ دوسرے سیّارے کے راستہ میں آکر اس کو تباہ نہیں کرتا۔
25:63.
21:34.
The reference in this verse is to the floating of the heavenly bodies through space or ether. The Qur’an contradicted the view held for a long time that the heavens were solid in their formation. It is characteristic of the Qur’an that it uses expressions which not only contradict erroneous views and ideas but also anticipate new discoveries in the domain of science and philosophy. The verse also points to the excellent design and order that pervade the entire universe; all the celestial and terrestrial bodies performing their allotted tasks regularly, punctually and unerringly, without trespassing on one another’s sphere of action. The solar system is but one of hundreds of millions of systems, some of which are incalculably larger than it. Yet the countless millions of suns and stars profusely scattered over the immense void are so arranged and distributed in relation to one another as to secure the safety of one and all and to produce everywhere harmony and beauty. Each orb is reflecting the orbit
25:63.
21:34.
Important Words:
یسبحون (float) is derived from سبح which means, he swam. They say تسبح النجوم فی الفلک i.e. the stars swim, float or glide along swiftly in the firmament (Aqrab & Lane).
Commentary:
The reference in this verse is to the floating of the heavenly bodies through space or ether. The Quran contradicted the view held for a long time that the heavens were solid in their formation. It is characteristic of the Quran that it uses expressions which not only contradict erroneous religious beliefs and scientific views but also anticipate new discoveries in the domain of science and philosophy. It has revealed, in plain simple language, scientific truths which were unknown to the world at the time of its revelation and which even remained hidden for centuries afterwards. This alone constitutes sufficient proof that the Quran is the revealed Word of Him Who is the Supreme Source of all knowledge and from Whom nothing is hidden.
The verse also points to the excellent design and order that pervades the entire universe; all the celestial and terrestrial bodies performing their allotted tasks regularly, punctually and unerringly, without trespassing on one another’s sphere of action. "The solar system is but one of hundreds of millions of systems, some of which are incalculably larger than it. Yet the countless millions of suns and stars profusely scattered over the immense void are so arranged and distributed in relation to one another as to secure the safety of one and all and to produce everywhere harmony and beauty. Each orb is reflecting the orbit of every other, yet each proceeds safely on its destined way, and all united, form a glorious harmony of structure and motion." This immaculate design and perfect order pervading the universe unerringly points to a Designer and Controller behind it.
e
25:63.
f
21:34.
1
اس آیت میں یہ بتایا گیا ہے کہ چاند کو بھی طاقت نہیں کہ وہ سورج کے قریب چلا جائے‘ کیونکہ اس صورت میں بھی تباہی آجاتی ہے۔
2
چونکہ یہاں یہ بتانا مقصود ہے کہ ان کے چلنے میں کوئی روک نہیں‘ اس لئے یَسْبَحُوْنَ کا لفظ استعمال کیا گیا۔ جس کے معنے تیرنے کے ہیں۔ مراد یہ ہے کہ وہ سہولت کے ساتھ چلتے چلے جاتے ہیں۔ اور کوئی روک ان کے راستہ میں پیدا نہیں ہوتی۔ یعنی کوئی سیّارہ دوسرے سیّارے کے راستہ میں آکر اس کو تباہ نہیں کرتا۔
a
25:63.
b
21:34.
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Important Words:
یسبحون (float) is derived from سبح which means, he swam. They say تسبح النجوم فی الفلک i.e. the stars swim, float or glide along swiftly in the firmament (Aqrab & Lane).
Commentary:
The reference in this verse is to the floating of the heavenly bodies through space or ether. The Quran contradicted the view held for a long time that the heavens were solid in their formation. It is characteristic of the Quran that it uses expressions which not only contradict erroneous religious beliefs and scientific views but also anticipate new discoveries in the domain of science and philosophy. It has revealed, in plain simple language, scientific truths which were unknown to the world at the time of its revelation and which even remained hidden for centuries afterwards. This alone constitutes sufficient proof that the Quran is the revealed Word of Him Who is the Supreme Source of all knowledge and from Whom nothing is hidden.
The verse also points to the excellent design and order that pervades the entire universe; all the celestial and terrestrial bodies performing their allotted tasks regularly, punctually and unerringly, without trespassing on one another’s sphere of action. "The solar system is but one of hundreds of millions of systems, some of which are incalculably larger than it. Yet the countless millions of suns and stars profusely scattered over the immense void are so arranged and distributed in relation to one another as to secure the safety of one and all and to produce everywhere harmony and beauty. Each orb is reflecting the orbit of every other, yet each proceeds safely on its destined way, and all united, form a glorious harmony of structure and motion." This immaculate design and perfect order pervading the universe unerringly points to a Designer and Controller behind it.
b
25:63.
c
21:34.
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The reference in this verse is to the floating of the heavenly bodies through space or ether. The Qur’an contradicted the view held for a long time that the heavens were solid in their formation. It is characteristic of the Qur’an that it uses expressions which not only contradict erroneous views and ideas but also anticipate new discoveries in the domain of science and philosophy. The verse also points to the excellent design and order that pervade the entire universe; all the celestial and terrestrial bodies performing their allotted tasks regularly, punctually and unerringly, without trespassing on one another’s sphere of action. The solar system is but one of hundreds of millions of systems, some of which are incalculably larger than it. Yet the countless millions of suns and stars profusely scattered over the immense void are so arranged and distributed in relation to one another as to secure the safety of one and all and to produce everywhere harmony and beauty. Each orb is reflecting the orbit
وَءَايَةٌ لَّهُمْ أَنَّا حَمَلْنَا ذُرِّيَّتَهُمْ فِى ٱلْفُلْكِ ٱلْمَشْحُونِ
وَخَلَقْنَا لَهُم مِّن مِّثْلِهِۦ مَا يَرْكَبُونَ
16:9; 43:13.
اس سے مراد آئندہ ظاہر ہونے والی سواریاں ہیں مثلاً ریل‘ موٹر‘ لاری‘ دخانی جہاز‘ ہوائی جہاز وغیرہ۔ یہ کتنی روشن پیشگوئی ہے جو قرآن کریم نے کی ہے۔ مگر پادری پھر بھی رٹ لگائے جاتے ہیں کہ قرآن کریم کی کوئی پیشگوئی نہیں۔
16:9; 43:13.
The Qur’an foretold long ago that God would bring into existence new means of conveyance. Steamers and big liners, airships and aeroplanes, etc. which are so much in use in these days, are a clear fulfilment of this Quranic prophecy.
16:8, 9; 23:23; 43:13.
Commentary:
There were no steamships in the world when the Quran was revealed. There used to be only ordinary boats made of wood which plied with oars or floated with the aid of sails. It was at such a time that the Quran foretold that God would bring into existence new kinds of boats. Steamers and big liners, airships and aeroplanes which are so much in use in these days are a clear fulfilment of this Quranic prophecy. The present and the preceding verse which speaks of sea-voyage seem to refer to the present time and not to Arabs in the Holy Prophet’s time who were not familiar with these things.
g
16:9; 43:13.
3
اس سے مراد آئندہ ظاہر ہونے والی سواریاں ہیں مثلاً ریل‘ موٹر‘ لاری‘ دخانی جہاز‘ ہوائی جہاز وغیرہ۔ یہ کتنی روشن پیشگوئی ہے جو قرآن کریم نے کی ہے۔ مگر پادری پھر بھی رٹ لگائے جاتے ہیں کہ قرآن کریم کی کوئی پیشگوئی نہیں۔
b
16:8, 9; 23:23; 43:13.
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Commentary:
There were no steamships in the world when the Quran was revealed. There used to be only ordinary boats made of wood which plied with oars or floated with the aid of sails. It was at such a time that the Quran foretold that God would bring into existence new kinds of boats. Steamers and big liners, airships and aeroplanes which are so much in use in these days are a clear fulfilment of this Quranic prophecy. The present and the preceding verse which speaks of sea-voyage seem to refer to the present time and not to Arabs in the Holy Prophet’s time who were not familiar with these things.
d
16:9; 43:13.
2447
The Qur’an foretold long ago that God would bring into existence new means of conveyance. Steamers and big liners, airships and aeroplanes, etc. which are so much in use in these days, are a clear fulfilment of this Quranic prophecy.
وَإِن نَّشَأْ نُغْرِقْهُمْ فَلَا صَرِيخَ لَهُمْ وَلَا هُمْ يُنقَذُونَ
Commentary:
The verse seems to say that western Christian nations who have greatly benefited by sea travel and have enslaved weaker nations by their great sea power will not go unpunished if they did not give up their evil ways and the worship of Mammon.
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Commentary:
The verse seems to say that western Christian nations who have greatly benefited by sea travel and have enslaved weaker nations by their great sea power will not go unpunished if they did not give up their evil ways and the worship of Mammon.
إِلَّا رَحْمَةً مِّنَّا وَمَتَٰعًا إِلَىٰ حِينٍ
وَإِذَا قِيلَ لَهُمُ ٱتَّقُوا۟ مَا بَيْنَ أَيْدِيكُمْ وَمَا خَلْفَكُمْ لَعَلَّكُمْ تُرْحَمُونَ
یعنی آئندہ کے لئے دعا اور گذشتہ کے لئے توبہ کے ذریعہ۔
یہاں جزا محذوف ہے جس کو ہم نے عبارت کے مطابق ظاہر کر دیا ہے۔
The evil consequences of your future evil deeds.
The results of the wicked deeds you might have done in the past.
Commentary:
The words مابین ایدیکم may mean, "the evil consequences of your future evil deeds" and ماخلفکم may mean "the results of the wicked deeds you might have done in the past."
4
یعنی آئندہ کے لئے دعا اور گذشتہ کے لئے توبہ کے ذریعہ۔
5
یہاں جزا محذوف ہے جس کو ہم نے عبارت کے مطابق ظاہر کر دیا ہے۔
3244
Commentary:
The words مابین ایدیکم may mean, "the evil consequences of your future evil deeds" and ماخلفکم may mean "the results of the wicked deeds you might have done in the past."
2448
The evil consequences of your future evil deeds.
2449
The results of the wicked deeds you might have done in the past.
وَمَا تَأْتِيهِم مِّنْ ءَايَةٍ مِّنْ ءَايَٰتِ رَبِّهِمْ إِلَّا كَانُوا۟ عَنْهَا مُعْرِضِينَ
6:5; 21:3; 26:6.
6:5; 21:3; 26:6.
6:5; 21:3; 26:6.
a
6:5; 21:3; 26:6.
a
6:5; 21:3; 26:6.
a
6:5; 21:3; 26:6.
وَإِذَا قِيلَ لَهُمْ أَنفِقُوا۟ مِمَّا رَزَقَكُمُ ٱللَّهُ قَالَ ٱلَّذِينَ كَفَرُوا۟ لِلَّذِينَ ءَامَنُوٓا۟ أَنُطْعِمُ مَن لَّوْ يَشَآءُ ٱللَّهُ أَطْعَمَهُۥٓ إِنْ أَنتُمْ إِلَّا فِى ضَلَٰلٍ مُّبِينٍ
3:182; 5:65.
3:182; 5:65.
3:182; 5:65.
Commentary:
The verse seems to imply that the Divine punishment referred to in the preceding verses which will overtake the materialistic Christian nations, will take the form of a revolt on the part of the suppressed and starved nations of the east. The eastern nations will rebel and revolt because the western nations will have mercilessly exploited them and carried all their wealth to the west and denied them even bare subsistence. It is to this exploitation of the weak eastern nations by the strong western nations that the reference is made in the words "shall we feed him whom Allah would have fed, if He had so willed."
b
3:182; 5:65.
a
3:182; 5:65.
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Commentary:
The verse seems to imply that the Divine punishment referred to in the preceding verses which will overtake the materialistic Christian nations, will take the form of a revolt on the part of the suppressed and starved nations of the east. The eastern nations will rebel and revolt because the western nations will have mercilessly exploited them and carried all their wealth to the west and denied them even bare subsistence. It is to this exploitation of the weak eastern nations by the strong western nations that the reference is made in the words "shall we feed him whom Allah would have fed, if He had so willed."
b
3:182; 5:65.
وَيَقُولُونَ مَتَىٰ هَٰذَا ٱلْوَعْدُ إِن كُنتُمْ صَٰدِقِينَ
21:39; 34:30; 67:26.
21:39; 34:30; 67:26.
21:39; 34:30; 67:26.
c
21:39; 34:30; 67:26.
b
21:39; 34:30; 67:26.
c
21:39; 34:30; 67:26.
مَا يَنظُرُونَ إِلَّا صَيْحَةً وَٰحِدَةً تَأْخُذُهُمْ وَهُمْ يَخِصِّمُونَ
21:41; 36:30; 38:16.
The punishment mentioned here will be like a bolt from the blue. It will be so swift and sudden that, as mentioned in the next verse, the guilty people will not be able even to make a will.
21:40; 36:30; 38:16.
Commentary:
The punishment mentioned here will be like a bolt from the blue. It will be so swift and sudden that, as mentioned in the next verse, the guilty people will not be able even to make a will. The reference may be to the swift bombing attacks from the air by which thousands die, as it were, in the twinkling of an eye.
d
21:41; 36:30; 38:16.
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这里谈及的惩罚将似晴天霹雳。它是如此地迅猛, 正如下一节经文所说的那样, 有罪的人甚至无法立一个遗嘱。
c
21:40; 36:30; 38:16.
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Commentary:
The punishment mentioned here will be like a bolt from the blue. It will be so swift and sudden that, as mentioned in the next verse, the guilty people will not be able even to make a will. The reference may be to the swift bombing attacks from the air by which thousands die, as it were, in the twinkling of an eye.
a
21:41; 36:30; 38:16.
2450
The punishment mentioned here will be like a bolt from the blue. It will be so swift and sudden that, as mentioned in the next verse, the guilty people will not be able even to make a will.
فَلَا يَسْتَطِيعُونَ تَوْصِيَةً وَلَآ إِلَىٰٓ أَهْلِهِمْ يَرْجِعُونَ
وَصَّاہُ۔ عَھِدَ اِلَیْہِ اس کو کسی کام کے کرنے کی نصیحت کی۔ (اقرب)
1
وَصَّاہُ۔ عَھِدَ اِلَیْہِ اس کو کسی کام کے کرنے کی نصیحت کی۔ (اقرب)
وَنُفِخَ فِى ٱلصُّورِ فَإِذَا هُم مِّنَ ٱلْأَجْدَاثِ إِلَىٰ رَبِّهِمْ يَنسِلُونَ
18:100; 39:69; 50:21; 69:14.
The words, 'the trumpet shall be blown,' may signify, besides the blowing of the trumpet on the Judgment Day, the appearance of a great Divine Reformer at whose clarion call those who are spiritually dead rise from their graves (their state of spiritual death) and hasten to listen to and accept the Divine Summons.
18:100; 39:69; 50:21; 69:14
Commentary:
The words "the trumpet shall be blown" may signify, besides the blowing of the trumpet on the Judgement Day, the appearance of a great Divine Reformer at whose clarion call those who are spiritually dead will rise from their graves (their state of spiritual death) and hasten to listen to and accept the Divine summons.
a
18:100; 39:69; 50:21; 69:14.
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“号角吹响” 这句话可以意示, 除了在 “赏罚时候” 吹响号角以外, 将出现安拉派遣的伟大宗教复兴者, 他的号声唤起精神死亡者从坟墓中 (他们精神死亡的状态) 复活并且赶忙聆听并接受安拉的召唤。
d
18:100; 39:69; 50:21; 69:14
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Commentary:
The words "the trumpet shall be blown" may signify, besides the blowing of the trumpet on the Judgement Day, the appearance of a great Divine Reformer at whose clarion call those who are spiritually dead will rise from their graves (their state of spiritual death) and hasten to listen to and accept the Divine summons.
b
18:100; 39:69; 50:21; 69:14.
2451
The words, 'the trumpet shall be blown,' may signify, besides the blowing of the trumpet on the Judgment Day, the appearance of a great Divine Reformer at whose clarion call those who are spiritually dead rise from their graves (their state of spiritual death) and hasten to listen to and accept the Divine Summons.
قَالُوا۟ يَٰوَيْلَنَا مَنۢ بَعَثَنَا مِن مَّرْقَدِنَا ۜ ۗ هَٰذَا مَا وَعَدَ ٱلرَّحْمَٰنُ وَصَدَقَ ٱلْمُرْسَلُونَ
在 “赏罚时候” 人们将被唤起, 而不信的人面对着自己邪恶的行为, 将立即受到惩罚。他们将感到绝望而极度惊恐地叫喊, “我们真不幸啊! 谁从我们的坟墓里唤起我们?” 然而, 为了把前一节经文中的那个比喻继续下去, 这节经文适用于那些人, 他们在安拉派遣的先知出现时, 不听安拉的召唤而宁愿停留在自己现有的精神死亡的状态下。他们听到安拉的召唤时叫喊说, “为什么有人要扰乱我们平稳的生活气息而要我们去听从他并且采取一种新的生活方式, 从而在我们中间引起骚动和刺激?”
When on the Judgment Day men will be raised and disbelievers confronted with their evil deeds, and punishment will stare them in the face, they will be seized with despair and will cry in consternation. 'Woe to us! who has raised us from our place of sleep?' To continue the metaphor of the preceding verse, however, this verse applies to those people who at the time of the appearance of a Prophet of God do not listen to the Divine Call and prefer to remain in their existing state of spiritual death. At hearing the Divine Call they exclaim, 'Why should anyone disturb the even tenor of our lives and cause commotion and excitement amongst us by inviting us to follow him and adopt a new way of life?'
Commentary:
Taken in its literal sense the verse presents no difficulty. It purports to say that when on the Judgement Day men will be raised and disbelievers confronted with their evil deeds, and punishment will stare them in the face, they will be seized with despair and will cry in consternation, "Woe to us! who has raised us from our place of sleep?" To continue, however, the metaphor of the preceding verse, the verse under comment applies to those people who at the time of the appearance of a Prophet of God do not listen to the Divine Call and prefer to remain in their existing state of spiritual death. At hearing the Divine Call, they exclaim: "Why should anyone disturb the even tenor of our lives and cause commotion and excitement amongst us by inviting us to follow him and adopt a new way of life?"
1071
在 “赏罚时候” 人们将被唤起, 而不信的人面对着自己邪恶的行为, 将立即受到惩罚。他们将感到绝望而极度惊恐地叫喊, “我们真不幸啊! 谁从我们的坟墓里唤起我们?” 然而, 为了把前一节经文中的那个比喻继续下去, 这节经文适用于那些人, 他们在安拉派遣的先知出现时, 不听安拉的召唤而宁愿停留在自己现有的精神死亡的状态下。他们听到安拉的召唤时叫喊说, “为什么有人要扰乱我们平稳的生活气息而要我们去听从他并且采取一种新的生活方式, 从而在我们中间引起骚动和刺激?”
3248
Commentary:
Taken in its literal sense the verse presents no difficulty. It purports to say that when on the Judgement Day men will be raised and disbelievers confronted with their evil deeds, and punishment will stare them in the face, they will be seized with despair and will cry in consternation, "Woe to us! who has raised us from our place of sleep?" To continue, however, the metaphor of the preceding verse, the verse under comment applies to those people who at the time of the appearance of a Prophet of God do not listen to the Divine Call and prefer to remain in their existing state of spiritual death. At hearing the Divine Call, they exclaim: "Why should anyone disturb the even tenor of our lives and cause commotion and excitement amongst us by inviting us to follow him and adopt a new way of life?"
2452
When on the Judgment Day men will be raised and disbelievers confronted with their evil deeds, and punishment will stare them in the face, they will be seized with despair and will cry in consternation. 'Woe to us! who has raised us from our place of sleep?' To continue the metaphor of the preceding verse, however, this verse applies to those people who at the time of the appearance of a Prophet of God do not listen to the Divine Call and prefer to remain in their existing state of spiritual death. At hearing the Divine Call they exclaim, 'Why should anyone disturb the even tenor of our lives and cause commotion and excitement amongst us by inviting us to follow him and adopt a new way of life?'
إِن كَانَتْ إِلَّا صَيْحَةً وَٰحِدَةً فَإِذَا هُمْ جَمِيعٌ لَّدَيْنَا مُحْضَرُونَ
在几句经文的范围内反复提到 “爆炸” 这个单词, 意示着本章在谈及 “一个时候”, 那时安拉的惩罚将采取一种爆炸的形式。这可能指的是原子弹袭击, 这将在几分钟内毁灭成批城镇。
The repeated mention of the word 'blast,' within the space of a few verses signifies that the Surah speaks of a time when Divine punishment will take the form of a blast. The reference may be to the attack of atom bombs which will destroy whole towns and cities within a few minutes.
Commentary:
The verse means to say that disbelievers will be seized with a swift and sudden punishment and will find themselves standing before God’s Judgement Seat, i.e. they will be brought face to face with the consequences of their evil deeds. The repeated mention of the word 'blast', within the space of a few verses signifies that the Surah speaks of a time when Divine punishment will take the form of a blast. The reference may be to the attack of atomic bombs which will destroy whole towns and cities within a few minutes.
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在几句经文的范围内反复提到 “爆炸” 这个单词, 意示着本章在谈及 “一个时候”, 那时安拉的惩罚将采取一种爆炸的形式。这可能指的是原子弹袭击, 这将在几分钟内毁灭成批城镇。
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Commentary:
The verse means to say that disbelievers will be seized with a swift and sudden punishment and will find themselves standing before God’s Judgement Seat, i.e. they will be brought face to face with the consequences of their evil deeds. The repeated mention of the word 'blast', within the space of a few verses signifies that the Surah speaks of a time when Divine punishment will take the form of a blast. The reference may be to the attack of atomic bombs which will destroy whole towns and cities within a few minutes.
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The repeated mention of the word 'blast,' within the space of a few verses signifies that the Surah speaks of a time when Divine punishment will take the form of a blast. The reference may be to the attack of atom bombs which will destroy whole towns and cities within a few minutes.
فَٱلْيَوْمَ لَا تُظْلَمُ نَفْسٌ شَيْـًٔا وَلَا تُجْزَوْنَ إِلَّا مَا كُنتُمْ تَعْمَلُونَ
3:26; 40:18; 45:23.
3:26; 40:18; 45:23.
3:26; 40:18; 45:23.
b
3:26; 40:18; 45:23.
a
3:26; 40:18; 45:23.
a
3:26; 40:18; 45:23.
إِنَّ أَصْحَٰبَ ٱلْجَنَّةِ ٱلْيَوْمَ فِى شُغُلٍ فَٰكِهُونَ
后世生命, 一般都有所误解, 将不是一种没有行动而无生气的生命, 而是一种不断工作和精神不断进步的生命。
’’اہم‘‘ کے معنے شُغُلٍ کی تنوین سے نکلے ہیں۔ جس کے معنے بڑی چیز کے ہوتے ہیں۔
Life in the next world, as generally misunderstood, will not be a life of inaction and inertness but a life of constant work and progressive spiritual advance.
Commentary:
The present and the next three verses describe the state of complete bliss which the righteous will enjoy in this and the next world. The verse incidentally shows that life in the next world, as generally misunderstood, will not be a life of inaction and inertness but of constant work and progressive spiritual advance.
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后世生命, 一般都有所误解, 将不是一种没有行动而无生气的生命, 而是一种不断工作和精神不断进步的生命。
2
’’اہم‘‘ کے معنے شُغُلٍ کی تنوین سے نکلے ہیں۔ جس کے معنے بڑی چیز کے ہوتے ہیں۔
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Commentary:
The present and the next three verses describe the state of complete bliss which the righteous will enjoy in this and the next world. The verse incidentally shows that life in the next world, as generally misunderstood, will not be a life of inaction and inertness but of constant work and progressive spiritual advance.
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Life in the next world, as generally misunderstood, will not be a life of inaction and inertness but a life of constant work and progressive spiritual advance.
هُمْ وَأَزْوَٰجُهُمْ فِى ظِلَٰلٍ عَلَى ٱلْأَرَآئِكِ مُتَّكِـُٔونَ
a
15:48; 18:32; 83:24.
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如果一个人能和他所爱的另一个人分享一切快乐和幸福, 那么, 其快乐和幸福会倍增。
a
15:48; 18:32; 83:24.
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Commentary:
All joy and happiness increases manifold if one shares it with another whom he loves.
b
15:48; 18:32; 83:24.
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All joy and happiness increases manifold if one shares it with another whom he loves.
لَهُمْ فِيهَا فَٰكِهَةٌ وَلَهُم مَّا يَدَّعُونَ
52:23; 55:53.
52:23; 55:53.
52:23; 55:53; 83:24.
b
52:23; 55:53.
b
52:23; 55:53; 83:24.
c
52:23; 55:53.
سَلَٰمٌ قَوْلًا مِّن رَّبٍّ رَّحِيمٍ
10:11; 14:24; 33:45.
In a single word Salam meaning 'peace,' the verse sums up all the various blessings of Paradise—peace with God and peace with oneself, i.e. peace of mind and soul. This is the highest stage of heavenly bliss.
10:11; 14:24; 33:45.
Commentary:
In a single word سلام meaning "peace," the verse sums up all the various blessings of Paradise—peace with God, and peace with one’s ownself, i.e. peace of mind and soul. This is the highest stage of heavenly bliss.
c
10:11; 14:24; 33:45.
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سَلَام (Salam) 这一单词单独作用时, 它的意思是 “平静”、“平安”。这节经文总括天园中所有各种幸福--------安拉方面的平安和一个人自己的平安, 即心地和灵魂的平安。这是天园中幸福的最高阶段。
c
10:11; 14:24; 33:45.
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Commentary:
In a single word سلام meaning "peace," the verse sums up all the various blessings of Paradise—peace with God, and peace with one’s ownself, i.e. peace of mind and soul. This is the highest stage of heavenly bliss.
d
10:11; 14:24; 33:45.
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In a single word Salam meaning 'peace,' the verse sums up all the various blessings of Paradise—peace with God and peace with oneself, i.e. peace of mind and soul. This is the highest stage of heavenly bliss.
وَٱمْتَٰزُوا۟ ٱلْيَوْمَ أَيُّهَا ٱلْمُجْرِمُونَ
۞ أَلَمْ أَعْهَدْ إِلَيْكُمْ يَٰبَنِىٓ ءَادَمَ أَن لَّا تَعْبُدُوا۟ ٱلشَّيْطَٰنَ ۖ إِنَّهُۥ لَكُمْ عَدُوٌّ مُّبِينٌ
6:143.
6:143.
6:143; 19:45; 24:22.
Commentary:
The words of the verse seem to have been spoken more in sorrow than in anger. They are intended to bring home to sinners and guilty people the sense of their guilt by reminding them that they worked out their ruin with their own hands by deliberately and persistently ignoring and defying God’s warning that they should be on their guard against Satan who was their open enemy (7:23) and who had brought about the expulsion of their forebears from Paradise (7:28).
d
6:143.
d
6:143; 19:45; 24:22.
3253
Commentary:
The words of the verse seem to have been spoken more in sorrow than in anger. They are intended to bring home to sinners and guilty people the sense of their guilt by reminding them that they worked out their ruin with their own hands by deliberately and persistently ignoring and defying God’s warning that they should be on their guard against Satan who was their open enemy (7:23) and who had brought about the expulsion of their forebears from Paradise (7:28).
a
6:143.
وَأَنِ ٱعْبُدُونِى ۚ هَٰذَا صِرَٰطٌ مُّسْتَقِيمٌ
Commentary:
In the preceding verse, the sinners had been warned to be on their guard against the wiles and snares of Satan. In the present verse they are told that God sent His Messengers to guide and lead them to the right path, the path of salvation and eternal bliss, but they refused to accept Divine guidance. The inevitable result of ignoring God’s warnings and of refusal to accept the lead of His Messengers is the fire of Hell in which disbelievers will burn.
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Commentary:
In the preceding verse, the sinners had been warned to be on their guard against the wiles and snares of Satan. In the present verse they are told that God sent His Messengers to guide and lead them to the right path, the path of salvation and eternal bliss, but they refused to accept Divine guidance. The inevitable result of ignoring God’s warnings and of refusal to accept the lead of His Messengers is the fire of Hell in which disbelievers will burn.
وَلَقَدْ أَضَلَّ مِنكُمْ جِبِلًّا كَثِيرًا ۖ أَفَلَمْ تَكُونُوا۟ تَعْقِلُونَ
هَٰذِهِۦ جَهَنَّمُ ٱلَّتِى كُنتُمْ تُوعَدُونَ
52:15; 55:44.
52:15; 55:44.
52:15; 55:44.
e
52:15; 55:44.
a
52:15; 55:44.
b
52:15; 55:44.
ٱصْلَوْهَا ٱلْيَوْمَ بِمَا كُنتُمْ تَكْفُرُونَ
ٱلْيَوْمَ نَخْتِمُ عَلَىٰٓ أَفْوَٰهِهِمْ وَتُكَلِّمُنَآ أَيْدِيهِمْ وَتَشْهَدُ أَرْجُلُهُم بِمَا كَانُوا۟ يَكْسِبُونَ
تفصیل تو تفسیر کا کام ہے۔ موٹی مثال اس کو حل کرنے کے لئے یہ ہے کہ آتشک کے مریض کے ناک اور حلق پر اس مرض کا اثر ظاہر ہوتا ہے۔ گویا جسم بول کر کہہ دیتا ہے کہ اس شخص نے زنا کیا ہے۔
17:37; 24:25; 41:21-23.
When the guilt of disbelievers will be established and proved to the hilt they will be dumbfounded, their mouths will, as it were, become sealed and they will not be able to say anything in their defence and in extenuation of their guilt, and their hands and feet will also bear witness against them—these being the principal instruments of man’s actions, good or bad. The speech and movements of a person can now be exactly reproduced by the tape-recorder and on the screen by television miles away. This is how the tongue and limbs of man even in this world have begun to bear witness for or against him.
17:37; 24:25; 41:21-23.
Commentary:
The verse means to say that when the guilt of disbelievers will be established and proved to the hilt they will become dumbfounded, their mouths will, as it were, become sealed and they will not be able to say anything in their defence and in extenuation of their guilt, and their hands and feet will also bear witness against them—these being the principal instruments of man’s actions, good or bad. Elsewhere the Quran says: "Their ears and their eyes and their skins will bear witness against them" 41:21.
Scientific research has established the fact that every action, even every spoken word, leaves its impression and is preserved in the atmosphere. Instruments are increasingly being invented which reveal and reproduce the nature and form of action or of spoken word. The speech and movements of a person can now be exactly reproduced by the tape-recorder and even on the screen by television, thousands of miles away. This is how the tongue and limbs of man even in this world have begun to bear witness for or against him.
f
17:37; 24:25; 41:21-23.
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当不信者的罪过受到确定并彻底证明时, 他们将目瞪口呆, 他们的口, 似乎是被封闭的, 他们哑口无言, 不能为自己的罪过辩护, 也无法减轻它。他们的手和脚也证明他们的行为, 因为手和脚是人类行动的主要工具, 不论是好的或坏的行动。一个人的言语和动作现在都可以被录音机和几英里以外的电视荧屏准确地重现出来。这就是即使在今日世界上, 一个人的舌头及四肢已开始受到引用来指证他的行为了。
1
تفصیل تو تفسیر کا کام ہے۔ موٹی مثال اس کو حل کرنے کے لئے یہ ہے کہ آتشک کے مریض کے ناک اور حلق پر اس مرض کا اثر ظاہر ہوتا ہے۔ گویا جسم بول کر کہہ دیتا ہے کہ اس شخص نے زنا کیا ہے۔
b
17:37; 24:25; 41:21-23.
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Commentary:
The verse means to say that when the guilt of disbelievers will be established and proved to the hilt they will become dumbfounded, their mouths will, as it were, become sealed and they will not be able to say anything in their defence and in extenuation of their guilt, and their hands and feet will also bear witness against them—these being the principal instruments of man’s actions, good or bad. Elsewhere the Quran says: "Their ears and their eyes and their skins will bear witness against them" 41:21.
Scientific research has established the fact that every action, even every spoken word, leaves its impression and is preserved in the atmosphere. Instruments are increasingly being invented which reveal and reproduce the nature and form of action or of spoken word. The speech and movements of a person can now be exactly reproduced by the tape-recorder and even on the screen by television, thousands of miles away. This is how the tongue and limbs of man even in this world have begun to bear witness for or against him.
c
17:37; 24:25; 41:21-23.
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When the guilt of disbelievers will be established and proved to the hilt they will be dumbfounded, their mouths will, as it were, become sealed and they will not be able to say anything in their defence and in extenuation of their guilt, and their hands and feet will also bear witness against them—these being the principal instruments of man’s actions, good or bad. The speech and movements of a person can now be exactly reproduced by the tape-recorder and on the screen by television miles away. This is how the tongue and limbs of man even in this world have begun to bear witness for or against him.
وَلَوْ نَشَآءُ لَطَمَسْنَا عَلَىٰٓ أَعْيُنِهِمْ فَٱسْتَبَقُوا۟ ٱلصِّرَٰطَ فَأَنَّىٰ يُبْصِرُونَ
由于人类的判断力和自由意志是天赋的, 他们必须对自己的行动负责。不信的人顽固地不愿见到真理, 结果是, 他们完全丧失了见到真理的能力。这也就是在上一节经文中 “我将封闭他们的口” 这句话的意思。
As man has been endowed with discretion and free will, he must bear the responsibility of his actions. The disbelievers persistently refuse to see the truth with the result that they become totally deprived of the power to see it. This is also the significance of the words, 'We shall put a seal on their mouths,' in the immediately preceding verse.
Important Words:
طمسنا (We put out) is formed from طمس which means, to be far away. They say لا أدری أین طمس i.e. 1 do not know where he has gone. طمس الشیء او علی الشیء means, he destroyed or annihilated the thing or obliterated or effaced its trace. طمس النجوم means, the light of the star became extinguished. See also 10:89.
Commentary:
The implication of the verse seems to be that as man has been endowed with discretion and free will, he must bear the responsibility of his actions. The disbelievers persistently refuse to see the truth with the result that they become totally deprived of the power to see it. This is also the significance of the words "We shall put a seal on their mouths" in the immediately preceding verse.
1077
由于人类的判断力和自由意志是天赋的, 他们必须对自己的行动负责。不信的人顽固地不愿见到真理, 结果是, 他们完全丧失了见到真理的能力。这也就是在上一节经文中 “我将封闭他们的口” 这句话的意思。
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Important Words:
طمسنا (We put out) is formed from طمس which means, to be far away. They say لا أدری أین طمس i.e. 1 do not know where he has gone. طمس الشیء او علی الشیء means, he destroyed or annihilated the thing or obliterated or effaced its trace. طمس النجوم means, the light of the star became extinguished. See also 10:89.
Commentary:
The implication of the verse seems to be that as man has been endowed with discretion and free will, he must bear the responsibility of his actions. The disbelievers persistently refuse to see the truth with the result that they become totally deprived of the power to see it. This is also the significance of the words "We shall put a seal on their mouths" in the immediately preceding verse.
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As man has been endowed with discretion and free will, he must bear the responsibility of his actions. The disbelievers persistently refuse to see the truth with the result that they become totally deprived of the power to see it. This is also the significance of the words, 'We shall put a seal on their mouths,' in the immediately preceding verse.
وَلَوْ نَشَآءُ لَمَسَخْنَٰهُمْ عَلَىٰ مَكَانَتِهِمْ فَمَا ٱسْتَطَٰعُوا۟ مُضِيًّا وَلَا يَرْجِعُونَ
According to Ibn-e-‘Abbas the expression means, 'We would have destroyed them in their houses;' and according to Hasan, it signifies that all their physical and mental faculties would become paralysed (Jarir). Or, the expression may mean, 'We would have humiliated them.'
Important Words:
مسخناھم (We could have transformed them). They say مسخه i.e. he transformed him into an uglier shape or form; disfigured him. مسخ الناقة means, he jaded or emaciated the she-camel by constant use. مسخ الکتاب means, the writer made many mistakes in writing (Aqrab).
Commentary:
According to Ibn ‘Abbas the expression مسخناھم علی مکانتھم means, "We would have destroyed them in their houses" and according to Hasan, it signifies that all their physical and mental faculties would have become paralysed (Jarir).
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Important Words:
مسخناھم (We could have transformed them). They say مسخه i.e. he transformed him into an uglier shape or form; disfigured him. مسخ الناقة means, he jaded or emaciated the she-camel by constant use. مسخ الکتاب means, the writer made many mistakes in writing (Aqrab).
Commentary:
According to Ibn ‘Abbas the expression مسخناھم علی مکانتھم means, "We would have destroyed them in their houses" and according to Hasan, it signifies that all their physical and mental faculties would have become paralysed (Jarir).
2458A
According to Ibn-e-‘Abbas the expression means, 'We would have destroyed them in their houses;' and according to Hasan, it signifies that all their physical and mental faculties would become paralysed (Jarir). Or, the expression may mean, 'We would have humiliated them.'
وَمَن نُّعَمِّرْهُ نُنَكِّسْهُ فِى ٱلْخَلْقِ ۖ أَفَلَا يَعْقِلُونَ
16:71.
یعنی بنو اسرائیل نے لمبی عمر پائی ہے اور اب ان کی کمزوری کا زمانہ آچکا ہے۔ کیونکہ قوموں کی مثال بھی افراد کی طرح ہوتی ہے۔
16:71.
Everything that has life is subject to decay and deterioration. This law applies to nations as to individuals. Like individuals, nations also develop, grow and find their full stature, and then fall a victim to decay, decrepitude and death.
16:71.
Important Words:
ننکسه (We revert him) is derived from نکس. They say نکسه i.e. he turned it upside down; نکس الرجل (nukisa) means, the man became weak and powerless. نکسه (nakkasa) means, he reversed or reverted it (Aqrab). See also 20:66.
Commentary:
The verse points to a very important law of nature, viz. that everything that has life is subject to decay and deterioration. The law applies as well to nations as to individuals. Like individuals, nations also develop, grow and find their full stature, and then fall a victim to decay, decrepitude and death. The verse means to say that peoples who had received new life through Divine revelation have now fallen a prey to spiritual decay and decadence. God has, therefore, decreed that another nation, the Arabs, should rise and grow on the ruins of their grandeur and glory. For that purpose He has raised a Messenger among them.
a
16:71.
1
یعنی بنو اسرائیل نے لمبی عمر پائی ہے اور اب ان کی کمزوری کا زمانہ آچکا ہے۔ کیونکہ قوموں کی مثال بھی افراد کی طرح ہوتی ہے۔
a
16:71.
3258
Important Words:
ننکسه (We revert him) is derived from نکس. They say نکسه i.e. he turned it upside down; نکس الرجل (nukisa) means, the man became weak and powerless. نکسه (nakkasa) means, he reversed or reverted it (Aqrab). See also 20:66.
Commentary:
The verse points to a very important law of nature, viz. that everything that has life is subject to decay and deterioration. The law applies as well to nations as to individuals. Like individuals, nations also develop, grow and find their full stature, and then fall a victim to decay, decrepitude and death. The verse means to say that peoples who had received new life through Divine revelation have now fallen a prey to spiritual decay and decadence. God has, therefore, decreed that another nation, the Arabs, should rise and grow on the ruins of their grandeur and glory. For that purpose He has raised a Messenger among them.
a
16:71.
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Everything that has life is subject to decay and deterioration. This law applies to nations as to individuals. Like individuals, nations also develop, grow and find their full stature, and then fall a victim to decay, decrepitude and death.
وَمَا عَلَّمْنَٰهُ ٱلشِّعْرَ وَمَا يَنۢبَغِى لَهُۥٓ ۚ إِنْ هُوَ إِلَّا ذِكْرٌ وَقُرْءَانٌ مُّبِينٌ
15:10; 65:11.
15:10; 65:11.
It is inconsistent with the dignity of a Divine Prophet that he should be a poet, because poets are generally given to idle dreaming and making castles in the air. Prophets of God have before them very high and noble ideals and programmes. The verse, however, does not mean that all poetry is bad and that all poets are dreamers, but it does mean that a Divine Prophet is far too dignified and spiritually exalted to be a mere poet.
15:10; 65:11.
Commentary:
The verse purports to say that the fact that God has intended that a nation, the Arabs, who so far had been very low in the scale of humanity should now rise to the heights of power and glory is no idle dream, no poetry. A Prophet of God, a Divine Messenger, who shall lead them to spiritual and material grand-eur, has arisen among them. It is inconsistent with the dignity of this great Prophet to be a poet, because whereas poets are generally given to idle dreaming and making castles in the air, the Prophets of God have before them very high and noble ideals and programmes. The verse, however, does not mean that all poetry is bad and that all poets are dreamers but it does mean that a Divine Prophet is far too dignified and spiritually exalted to be a mere poet. The pronoun ہ in له can also apply to the Quran.
b
15:10; 65:11.
b
15:10; 65:11.
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Commentary:
The verse purports to say that the fact that God has intended that a nation, the Arabs, who so far had been very low in the scale of humanity should now rise to the heights of power and glory is no idle dream, no poetry. A Prophet of God, a Divine Messenger, who shall lead them to spiritual and material grand-eur, has arisen among them. It is inconsistent with the dignity of this great Prophet to be a poet, because whereas poets are generally given to idle dreaming and making castles in the air, the Prophets of God have before them very high and noble ideals and programmes. The verse, however, does not mean that all poetry is bad and that all poets are dreamers but it does mean that a Divine Prophet is far too dignified and spiritually exalted to be a mere poet. The pronoun ہ in له can also apply to the Quran.
b
15:10; 65:11.
2460
It is inconsistent with the dignity of a Divine Prophet that he should be a poet, because poets are generally given to idle dreaming and making castles in the air. Prophets of God have before them very high and noble ideals and programmes. The verse, however, does not mean that all poetry is bad and that all poets are dreamers, but it does mean that a Divine Prophet is far too dignified and spiritually exalted to be a mere poet.
لِّيُنذِرَ مَن كَانَ حَيًّا وَيَحِقَّ ٱلْقَوْلُ عَلَى ٱلْكَٰفِرِينَ
The words, 'who are alive,' mean, who are not spiritually dead, i.e. who are capable of receiving and accepting the Divine Message and have the aptitude to respond to the call of truth.
Commentary:
The words "who live" mean, who are not spiritually dead, i.e. who are capable of receiving and accepting the Divine Message and who have the aptitude to respond to the call of truth.
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Commentary:
The words "who live" mean, who are not spiritually dead, i.e. who are capable of receiving and accepting the Divine Message and who have the aptitude to respond to the call of truth.
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The words, 'who are alive,' mean, who are not spiritually dead, i.e. who are capable of receiving and accepting the Divine Message and have the aptitude to respond to the call of truth.
أَوَلَمْ يَرَوْا۟ أَنَّا خَلَقْنَا لَهُم مِّمَّا عَمِلَتْ أَيْدِينَآ أَنْعَٰمًا فَهُمْ لَهَا مَٰلِكُونَ
The words, 'who are alive,' mean, who are not spiritually dead, i.e. who are capable of receiving and accepting the Divine Message and have the aptitude to respond to the call of truth.
Commentary:
After mentioning the fact that the Holy Prophet has been raised to impart spiritual life to a dead people, the Surah proceeds to give in the present and next few verses the reasons for a new revelation. When God has provided, the verses purport to say, all necessary things to meet man’s physical needs and requirements, it does not stand to reason that He should have neglected to make similar provision for his moral and spiritual needs. These verses refer to some of the things which man needs and uses most in his daily life.
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Commentary:
After mentioning the fact that the Holy Prophet has been raised to impart spiritual life to a dead people, the Surah proceeds to give in the present and next few verses the reasons for a new revelation. When God has provided, the verses purport to say, all necessary things to meet man’s physical needs and requirements, it does not stand to reason that He should have neglected to make similar provision for his moral and spiritual needs. These verses refer to some of the things which man needs and uses most in his daily life.
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The words, 'who are alive,' mean, who are not spiritually dead, i.e. who are capable of receiving and accepting the Divine Message and have the aptitude to respond to the call of truth.
وَذَلَّلْنَٰهَا لَهُمْ فَمِنْهَا رَكُوبُهُمْ وَمِنْهَا يَأْكُلُونَ
6:143; 16:6; 40:80, 81.
6:143; 16:6; 40:80, 81.
6:143; 16:6; 40:80-81.
a
6:143; 16:6; 40:80, 81.
a
6:143; 16:6; 40:80-81.
a
6:143; 16:6; 40:80, 81.
وَلَهُمْ فِيهَا مَنَٰفِعُ وَمَشَارِبُ ۖ أَفَلَا يَشْكُرُونَ
16:6, 67.
16:6, 67.
16:6, 67.
b
16:6, 67.
b
16:6, 67.
b
16:6, 67.
وَٱتَّخَذُوا۟ مِن دُونِ ٱللَّهِ ءَالِهَةً لَّعَلَّهُمْ يُنصَرُونَ
Commentary:
The verse means to say that in spite of the fact that God has arranged to meet all the physical needs of men and has also sent a Messenger for their moral and spiritual regeneration, the disbelievers have rejected the Divine Message and have turned to false gods of their own imagination, labouring under the misconception that these gods will be of some help to them in their fight against truth. But this is an illusion because, as the next verse says, falsehood must suffer a crushing defeat, and truth must triumph and prevail in the long run.
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Commentary:
The verse means to say that in spite of the fact that God has arranged to meet all the physical needs of men and has also sent a Messenger for their moral and spiritual regeneration, the disbelievers have rejected the Divine Message and have turned to false gods of their own imagination, labouring under the misconception that these gods will be of some help to them in their fight against truth. But this is an illusion because, as the next verse says, falsehood must suffer a crushing defeat, and truth must triumph and prevail in the long run.
لَا يَسْتَطِيعُونَ نَصْرَهُمْ وَهُمْ لَهُمْ جُندٌ مُّحْضَرُونَ
7:193.
7:193.
7:193.
c
7:193.
a
7:193.
a
7:193.
فَلَا يَحْزُنكَ قَوْلُهُمْ ۘ إِنَّا نَعْلَمُ مَا يُسِرُّونَ وَمَا يُعْلِنُونَ
10:66.
11:6; 16:24; 27:75; 28:70.
Commentary:
The verse purports to say that if disbelievers, out of perversity and waywardness, refuse to listen to the Divine Message, why should the Holy Prophet grieve over their disbelief and rejection of truth, when God knows their open plans and secret designs, and He is quite able to bring these plans to naught.
d
10:66.
e
11:6; 16:24; 27:75; 28:70.
b
10:66.
c
11:6; 16:24; 27:75; 28:70.
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Commentary:
The verse purports to say that if disbelievers, out of perversity and waywardness, refuse to listen to the Divine Message, why should the Holy Prophet grieve over their disbelief and rejection of truth, when God knows their open plans and secret designs, and He is quite able to bring these plans to naught.
b
10:66.
c
11:6; 16:24; 27:75; 28:70.
أَوَلَمْ يَرَ ٱلْإِنسَٰنُ أَنَّا خَلَقْنَٰهُ مِن نُّطْفَةٍ فَإِذَا هُوَ خَصِيمٌ مُّبِينٌ
18:38; 22:6; 23:14; 35:12; 40:68.
18:38; 22:6; 23:14; 35:12; 40:68.
18:38; 22:6; 23:14; 35:12; 40:68.
Commentary:
Continuing the theme of the preceding verse, the present verse may be taken as saying to the Holy Prophet that he has no cause to grieve over his rejection by disbelievers when they, forgetting their insignificant origin, have the hardihood even to doubt and dispute God’s own Almightiness. This is one meaning of the verse. But this and the next two verses may also constitute an answer to those disbelievers who doubt the possibility of a spiritually dead people rising to a new and vigorous life. Or these verses may point to the inevitability of Resurrection, saying that when God can raise a dead people like the Arabs to new life through the Holy Prophet, He does certainly possess the power to give new life to dead and decayed bones.
f
18:38; 22:6; 23:14; 35:12; 40:68.
d
18:38; 22:6; 23:14; 35:12; 40:68.
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Commentary:
Continuing the theme of the preceding verse, the present verse may be taken as saying to the Holy Prophet that he has no cause to grieve over his rejection by disbelievers when they, forgetting their insignificant origin, have the hardihood even to doubt and dispute God’s own Almightiness. This is one meaning of the verse. But this and the next two verses may also constitute an answer to those disbelievers who doubt the possibility of a spiritually dead people rising to a new and vigorous life. Or these verses may point to the inevitability of Resurrection, saying that when God can raise a dead people like the Arabs to new life through the Holy Prophet, He does certainly possess the power to give new life to dead and decayed bones.
d
18:38; 22:6; 23:14; 35:12; 40:68.
وَضَرَبَ لَنَا مَثَلًا وَنَسِىَ خَلْقَهُۥ ۖ قَالَ مَن يُحْىِ ٱلْعِظَٰمَ وَهِىَ رَمِيمٌ
19:67; 23:38; 45:25.
19:67; 23:38; 45:25.
19:67; 23:38; 45:25.
Important Words:
رمیم (decayed) is derived from رم. They say رم العظم i.e. the bone became old and decayed. رم الامر means, he repaired or mended the affair. رمیم means, an old and decayed bone (Aqrab & Lane).
g
19:67; 23:38; 45:25.
a
19:67; 23:38; 45:25.
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Important Words:
رمیم (decayed) is derived from رم. They say رم العظم i.e. the bone became old and decayed. رم الامر means, he repaired or mended the affair. رمیم means, an old and decayed bone (Aqrab & Lane).
e
19:67; 23:38; 45:25.
قُلْ يُحْيِيهَا ٱلَّذِىٓ أَنشَأَهَآ أَوَّلَ مَرَّةٍ ۖ وَهُوَ بِكُلِّ خَلْقٍ عَلِيمٌ
17:52; 46:34; 75:41.
17:52; 46:34; 75:41.
17:52; 46:34; 75:41.
h
17:52; 46:34; 75:41.
b
17:52; 46:34; 75:41.
f
17:52; 46:34; 75:41.
ٱلَّذِى جَعَلَ لَكُم مِّنَ ٱلشَّجَرِ ٱلْأَخْضَرِ نَارًا فَإِذَآ أَنتُم مِّنْهُ تُوقِدُونَ
56:72, 73.
56:72, 73.
'Green tree' seems to be the resinous tree whose branches get easily ignited and catch fire when friction is caused by the blowing of the wind, the implication being that just as fire is caused by friction between the branches of a tree, even so does new spiritual life result when spiritually weak people come in contact with a Prophet of God, or a Divine Reformer.
56:72, 73.
Commentary:
The reference in the words "green tree" seems to be to the resinous trees whose branches get easily ignited and catch fire when friction is caused by the blowing of the wind, the implication being that just as fire is caused by friction between the branches of a tree, even so does new spiritual life result when spiritually weak people come in contact with a Prophet of God or a Divine Reformer.
i
56:72, 73.
c
56:72, 73.
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Commentary:
The reference in the words "green tree" seems to be to the resinous trees whose branches get easily ignited and catch fire when friction is caused by the blowing of the wind, the implication being that just as fire is caused by friction between the branches of a tree, even so does new spiritual life result when spiritually weak people come in contact with a Prophet of God or a Divine Reformer.
g
56:72, 73.
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'Green tree' seems to be the resinous tree whose branches get easily ignited and catch fire when friction is caused by the blowing of the wind, the implication being that just as fire is caused by friction between the branches of a tree, even so does new spiritual life result when spiritually weak people come in contact with a Prophet of God, or a Divine Reformer.
أَوَلَيْسَ ٱلَّذِى خَلَقَ ٱلسَّمَٰوَٰتِ وَٱلْأَرْضَ بِقَٰدِرٍ عَلَىٰٓ أَن يَخْلُقَ مِثْلَهُم ۚ بَلَىٰ وَهُوَ ٱلْخَلَّٰقُ ٱلْعَلِيمُ
17:100; 46:34; 86:9.
17:100; 46:34; 86:9.
17:100; 46:34; 86:9.
Important Words:
The personal pronoun ھم in مثلھم refers to those people who doubt Resurrection and not to heavens and earth.
a
17:100; 46:34; 86:9.
d
17:100; 46:34; 86:9.
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Important Words:
The personal pronoun ھم in مثلھم refers to those people who doubt Resurrection and not to heavens and earth.
h
17:100; 46:34; 86:9.
إِنَّمَآ أَمْرُهُۥٓ إِذَآ أَرَادَ شَيْـًٔا أَن يَقُولَ لَهُۥ كُن فَيَكُونُ
2:118; 3:48; 40:69.
Wherever in the Qur’an the expression, when He intends a thing, He says concerning it, 'Be,' and it comes into being, is used, the reference invariably seems to be to the occurrence of an event of exceptional importance, particularly to the coming into being of a great moral and spiritual revolution through a Divine Reformer. In the verse under comment also the reference is to the great change which was wrought by the Holy Prophet.
2:118; 3:48; 40:69.
Commentary:
Wherever in the Quran the expression "when He intends a thing, He says to it, 'Be' and it comes into being" is used, the reference invariably is to the occurrence of an event of exceptional importance, particularly to the coming into being of a great moral and spiritual revolution through a Divine Reformer. In the verse under comment also the reference is to the great change which was wrought by the Holy Prophet. The Surah deals with the Holy Prophet’s Message and opened with an address to him.
b
2:118; 3:48; 40:69.
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«古兰经» 中凡是有 “当他想要一个东西时, 他对它的命令只是说声, ‘有’, 它就有了。” 这些话的地方, 所指的看来总是发生了一件非常重要的事情, 尤其是指经由安拉派遣的一位复兴者而发生的道德和精神上的伟大革命。现在注释的这节经文, 它所指的也是穆圣所造成的伟大变化。
e
2:118; 3:48; 40:69.
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Commentary:
Wherever in the Quran the expression "when He intends a thing, He says to it, 'Be' and it comes into being" is used, the reference invariably is to the occurrence of an event of exceptional importance, particularly to the coming into being of a great moral and spiritual revolution through a Divine Reformer. In the verse under comment also the reference is to the great change which was wrought by the Holy Prophet. The Surah deals with the Holy Prophet’s Message and opened with an address to him.
a
2:118; 3:48; 40:69.
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Wherever in the Qur’an the expression, when He intends a thing, He says concerning it, 'Be,' and it comes into being, is used, the reference invariably seems to be to the occurrence of an event of exceptional importance, particularly to the coming into being of a great moral and spiritual revolution through a Divine Reformer. In the verse under comment also the reference is to the great change which was wrought by the Holy Prophet.
فَسُبْحَٰنَ ٱلَّذِى بِيَدِهِۦ مَلَكُوتُ كُلِّ شَىْءٍ وَإِلَيْهِ تُرْجَعُونَ
23:89.
23:89.
23:89.
Commentary:
The significance of the verse is that as God Who is the Creator of heavens and earth and in Whose hands lies the kingdom and control of everything, has sent the Holy Prophet. The progress and success of his mission can never be arrested or retarded, nor can God’s plans be thwarted or frustrated.
c
23:89.
a
23:89.
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Commentary:
The significance of the verse is that as God Who is the Creator of heavens and earth and in Whose hands lies the kingdom and control of everything, has sent the Holy Prophet. The progress and success of his mission can never be arrested or retarded, nor can God’s plans be thwarted or frustrated.
b
23:89.
الصافات
As-Saffat
Those who set the Ranks • makkah • 182 Verses
بِسْمِ ٱللَّهِ ٱلرَّحْمَٰنِ ٱلرَّحِيمِ
1:1.
1:1.
a
1:1.
a
See1:1.
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Commentary:
See. 1:1.
a
1:1.
وَٱلصَّٰٓفَّٰتِ صَفًّا
و (waw) 这一虚词的意思是: 也; 然后; 当……时; 在……期间; 同时, 一起; 同; 但是; 然而。它也和 رُبَّ (rubba) 同义, 即常常; 有时; 也许。它也是发誓用的一个虚词, 意思是, “召请” 或 “我宣誓” 或 “我引…为证”。«古兰经» 中, 安拉对某些人或东西郑重保证过, 或引他 (它) 们作为见证。一般来说, 当一个人对安拉发誓时, 他的目的是弥补证据不足这一缺陷, 或对他讲的话加重份量或说服力。他在没有其他人证明自己所说的话的时候, 他就这样做, 他召请安拉来证明自己所说的是事实。但这不是 «古兰经» 中的誓言。«古兰经» 采取这种形式时, 经中提出的真理用不到什么断言作证, 而是在誓言本身中就意示确实的论据。有时这些誓言指的是明显的自然法则, 而且用含蓄的方法要人们注意, 从明显的事物中可以推论出来的事物, 即精神法则。«古兰经» 中誓言的另一个目的是做出一个预言并在实现这个预言时证实它是真理。这就是这节经文中这一誓言的情况。
یعنی صحابہ کرامؓ۔ ان کے حالات سے کفار مکہ کا مقابلہ کرو تو اسلام کی سچائی خوب ظاہر ہو جائے گی۔
The particle waw means, also; then; while; during; at the same time, together; with; but; however. It is also synonymous with rubba, i.e. frequently; sometimes, perhaps. It is also a particle of swearing meaning, 'by' or 'I swear,' or 'I cite as witness' (Aqrab & Lane). Waw has been used in the present and the next two verses in the sense of 'by,' or 'I swear,' or 'I cite as witness.' In the Qur’an God has sworn by certain beings or things or has cited them as witnesses. Ordinarily, when a person takes an oath and swears by Allah his object is to supply the deficiency of insufficient testimony or to add weight or conviction to his statement. By so doing he calls God to witness that he speaks the truth when there is no other person to bear witness to his statement. But such is not the case with the Quranic oaths. When the Qur’an adopts such a form the truth of the statement it makes is not sought to be proved by a mere assertion but by a solid argument implied in the oath itself
Muslims standing in battle array facing the enemy or standing behind their Imam in the five daily Prayers.
Important Words:
و (by) means, also; then; while; during; at the same time, together; with; but; however. It is also synonymous with رب(rubba) i.e. frequently; sometimes, perhaps. It is also a particle of swearing meaning, 'by' or 'I swear' or 'I cite as witness.' (Aqrab & Lane).و has been used in the present and the next two verses in the sense of 'by' or 'I swear' or 'I cite as witness.'
The words الصافات صفا (who range themselves in close ranks) may signify: (1) Muslims standing in close rows behind their Imam in the five daily Prayers, or (2) Muslims who stand in battle array facing the enemy.
For a collective explanatory note on this and the next two verses see v. 4.
Commentary:
In this and the next two verses, God has sworn by certain beings or things or has cited them as witnesses. Ordinarily, when a person takes an oath, his object is to supply the deficiency of insufficient testimony or to add weight or conviction to his assertion. In fact, by so doing he calls God to witness that he speaks the truth, when there is no witness in the case. But such is not the case with the Quranic oaths. When the Quran adopts such a form, the truth of the statement it makes is not sought to be proved by a mere allegation but by a solid argument implied in the oath itself. Sometimes, these oaths refer to the obvious laws of nature and by implication draw attention to what may be inferred from what is obvious. Another object of a Quranic oath is to make a prophecy the fulfilment of which establishes its truth. For a collective note on this and the next verse see v. 4 below.
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و (waw) 这一虚词的意思是: 也; 然后; 当……时; 在……期间; 同时, 一起; 同; 但是; 然而。它也和 رُبَّ (rubba) 同义, 即常常; 有时; 也许。它也是发誓用的一个虚词, 意思是, “召请” 或 “我宣誓” 或 “我引…为证”。«古兰经» 中, 安拉对某些人或东西郑重保证过, 或引他 (它) 们作为见证。一般来说, 当一个人对安拉发誓时, 他的目的是弥补证据不足这一缺陷, 或对他讲的话加重份量或说服力。他在没有其他人证明自己所说的话的时候, 他就这样做, 他召请安拉来证明自己所说的是事实。但这不是 «古兰经» 中的誓言。«古兰经» 采取这种形式时, 经中提出的真理用不到什么断言作证, 而是在誓言本身中就意示确实的论据。有时这些誓言指的是明显的自然法则, 而且用含蓄的方法要人们注意, 从明显的事物中可以推论出来的事物, 即精神法则。«古兰经» 中誓言的另一个目的是做出一个预言并在实现这个预言时证实它是真理。这就是这节经文中这一誓言的情况。
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یعنی صحابہ کرامؓ۔ ان کے حالات سے کفار مکہ کا مقابلہ کرو تو اسلام کی سچائی خوب ظاہر ہو جائے گی۔
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Important Words:
و (by) means, also; then; while; during; at the same time, together; with; but; however. It is also synonymous with رب(rubba) i.e. frequently; sometimes, perhaps. It is also a particle of swearing meaning, 'by' or 'I swear' or 'I cite as witness.' (Aqrab & Lane).و has been used in the present and the next two verses in the sense of 'by' or 'I swear' or 'I cite as witness.'
The words الصافات صفا (who range themselves in close ranks) may signify: (1) Muslims standing in close rows behind their Imam in the five daily Prayers, or (2) Muslims who stand in battle array facing the enemy.
For a collective explanatory note on this and the next two verses see v. 4.
Commentary:
In this and the next two verses, God has sworn by certain beings or things or has cited them as witnesses. Ordinarily, when a person takes an oath, his object is to supply the deficiency of insufficient testimony or to add weight or conviction to his assertion. In fact, by so doing he calls God to witness that he speaks the truth, when there is no witness in the case. But such is not the case with the Quranic oaths. When the Quran adopts such a form, the truth of the statement it makes is not sought to be proved by a mere allegation but by a solid argument implied in the oath itself. Sometimes, these oaths refer to the obvious laws of nature and by implication draw attention to what may be inferred from what is obvious. Another object of a Quranic oath is to make a prophecy the fulfilment of which establishes its truth. For a collective note on this and the next verse see v. 4 below.
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The particle waw means, also; then; while; during; at the same time, together; with; but; however. It is also synonymous with rubba, i.e. frequently; sometimes, perhaps. It is also a particle of swearing meaning, 'by' or 'I swear,' or 'I cite as witness' (Aqrab & Lane). Waw has been used in the present and the next two verses in the sense of 'by,' or 'I swear,' or 'I cite as witness.' In the Qur’an God has sworn by certain beings or things or has cited them as witnesses. Ordinarily, when a person takes an oath and swears by Allah his object is to supply the deficiency of insufficient testimony or to add weight or conviction to his statement. By so doing he calls God to witness that he speaks the truth when there is no other person to bear witness to his statement. But such is not the case with the Quranic oaths. When the Qur’an adopts such a form the truth of the statement it makes is not sought to be proved by a mere assertion but by a solid argument implied in the oath itself
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Muslims standing in battle array facing the enemy or standing behind their Imam in the five daily Prayers.
فَٱلزَّٰجِرَٰتِ زَجْرًا
Waging a relentless war against the enemy of Islam and driving them away vigorously. The words may also signify the custodians of law and order.
Important Words:
الزاجرات زجرا (who drive away the enemy vigorously) may signify: (a) Muslims who wage a relentless war against their evil passions; or (b) Muslims who fight and drive away the enemy of Islam vigorously or (c) the custodians of law and order.
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Important Words:
الزاجرات زجرا (who drive away the enemy vigorously) may signify: (a) Muslims who wage a relentless war against their evil passions; or (b) Muslims who fight and drive away the enemy of Islam vigorously or (c) the custodians of law and order.
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Waging a relentless war against the enemy of Islam and driving them away vigorously. The words may also signify the custodians of law and order.
فَٱلتَّٰلِيَٰتِ ذِكْرًا
Reciters of the Qur’an.
Important Words:
التالیات ذکرا (who recite the Reminder—the Quran) may refer to Muslims reciting the Quran regularly.
Commentary:
The description given in this and the preceding two verses may apply to believers and as such the clause, "those who range themselves in close rows," may signify the believers who stand in rows behind their Imam in the five daily Prayers or those who stand in battle array facing the enemy. The next verse, "and they drive away the enemy vigorously," may refer to the believers who wage a veritable war against their own passions, and keep them under restraint, or to believers who hold the enemy effectively in check. And the words "and they recite the Reminder—the Quran" may mean Muslims who recite the Quran and remember God and glorify Him in the day and night Prayers, or even when they are engaged in fighting against the enemy.
These verses read in conjunction with the verse that follows embody both a prophecy and a statement of fact. As a statement of fact, they signify that there live in all times and among every people a group of righteous and God-fearing Muslims who, by word and deed and by precept and practice, bear testimony to the great truth, viz. إن إلھکم لواحد i.e. God is One.
As a prophecy, however, the verses signify that though at present the whole of Arabia is sunk deep in idol-worship and moral turpitude but a community of the Faithful will soon be born who not only will themselves glorify God and sing His praises and make the whole country resound with their hosannas but will also succeed in establishing Divine Unity in the land.
These verses may have yet another interpretation, viz. that if a representative gathering of the learned men of various Faiths were held in a peaceful atmosphere and the basic religious principles were discussed and debated impartially and dispassionately in a calm atmosphere, under the supervision of the custodians of law and order, the inevitable outcome of the deliberations of such a gathering will be the affirmation of the doctrine that "God is One".
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Important Words:
التالیات ذکرا (who recite the Reminder—the Quran) may refer to Muslims reciting the Quran regularly.
Commentary:
The description given in this and the preceding two verses may apply to believers and as such the clause, "those who range themselves in close rows," may signify the believers who stand in rows behind their Imam in the five daily Prayers or those who stand in battle array facing the enemy. The next verse, "and they drive away the enemy vigorously," may refer to the believers who wage a veritable war against their own passions, and keep them under restraint, or to believers who hold the enemy effectively in check. And the words "and they recite the Reminder—the Quran" may mean Muslims who recite the Quran and remember God and glorify Him in the day and night Prayers, or even when they are engaged in fighting against the enemy.
These verses read in conjunction with the verse that follows embody both a prophecy and a statement of fact. As a statement of fact, they signify that there live in all times and among every people a group of righteous and God-fearing Muslims who, by word and deed and by precept and practice, bear testimony to the great truth, viz. إن إلھکم لواحد i.e. God is One.
As a prophecy, however, the verses signify that though at present the whole of Arabia is sunk deep in idol-worship and moral turpitude but a community of the Faithful will soon be born who not only will themselves glorify God and sing His praises and make the whole country resound with their hosannas but will also succeed in establishing Divine Unity in the land.
These verses may have yet another interpretation, viz. that if a representative gathering of the learned men of various Faiths were held in a peaceful atmosphere and the basic religious principles were discussed and debated impartially and dispassionately in a calm atmosphere, under the supervision of the custodians of law and order, the inevitable outcome of the deliberations of such a gathering will be the affirmation of the doctrine that "God is One".
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Reciters of the Qur’an.
إِنَّ إِلَٰهَكُمْ لَوَٰحِدٌ
5:74; 16:23; 22:35.
5:74; 16:23; 22:35.
These verses (2-5) embody both a prophecy and a statement of fact. As a statement of fact they signify that there live in all times and among every people a group of righteous and God-fearing men who, by word and deed and by precept and practice, bear testimony to the truth that God is One. As a prophecy, however, the verses signify that though at present the whole of Arabia is sunk deep in idol-worship and moral turpitude, yet a community of the Faithful will soon be born who not only will themselves glorify God and sing His praises and make the whole country resound with their hosannas but will also succeed in establishing Divine Unity in the land. Thus the Companions of the Holy Prophet, some of whose characteristics are mentioned in these verses, are cited as witnesses to the Unity of God. The verses may have yet another interpretation, viz. that if a representative gathering of the learned men of various Faiths were held in a peaceful atmosphere and the basic religious principles were discussed and de
b
5:74; 16:23; 22:35.
a
5:74; 16:23; 22:35.
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Commentary:
See preceding verse.
b
5:74; 16:23; 22:35.
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These verses (2-5) embody both a prophecy and a statement of fact. As a statement of fact they signify that there live in all times and among every people a group of righteous and God-fearing men who, by word and deed and by precept and practice, bear testimony to the truth that God is One. As a prophecy, however, the verses signify that though at present the whole of Arabia is sunk deep in idol-worship and moral turpitude, yet a community of the Faithful will soon be born who not only will themselves glorify God and sing His praises and make the whole country resound with their hosannas but will also succeed in establishing Divine Unity in the land. Thus the Companions of the Holy Prophet, some of whose characteristics are mentioned in these verses, are cited as witnesses to the Unity of God. The verses may have yet another interpretation, viz. that if a representative gathering of the learned men of various Faiths were held in a peaceful atmosphere and the basic religious principles were discussed and de
رَّبُّ ٱلسَّمَٰوَٰتِ وَٱلْأَرْضِ وَمَا بَيْنَهُمَا وَرَبُّ ٱلْمَشَٰرِقِ
19:66; 38:67; 44:8; 78:38.
Commentary:
مشارق (Sun’s risings) being the plural of مشرق which means, the place where the sun rises; the words رب المشارق may signify that God is the Lord, the Source and Centre of every kind of light, or the implied reference in the words "the Lord of sun’s risings" may be to the spread of Islam first in eastern countries, then from there to other parts of the world.
c
19:66; 38:67; 44:8; 78:38.
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这一节经文的含意也许是, 伊斯兰教先在东方国家中传播, 然后再传播到世界各地去。
b
19:66; 38:67; 44:8; 78:38.
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Commentary:
مشارق (Sun’s risings) being the plural of مشرق which means, the place where the sun rises; the words رب المشارق may signify that God is the Lord, the Source and Centre of every kind of light, or the implied reference in the words "the Lord of sun’s risings" may be to the spread of Islam first in eastern countries, then from there to other parts of the world.
a
19:66; 38:67; 44:8; 78:38.
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The implication may be to the spread of Islam first in eastern countries, then from there to other parts of the world.
إِنَّا زَيَّنَّا ٱلسَّمَآءَ ٱلدُّنْيَا بِزِينَةٍ ٱلْكَوَاكِبِ
15:17; 41:13; 67:6.
The verse points to a parallelism between the physical and spiritual realms, viz. that just as the physical heaven is sustained by physical planets and stars, so is the spiritual heaven sustained by their spiritual counterparts who are the Prophets and Divine Reformers. Each one of them serves as an ornament for the spiritual heaven, as the stars and planets beautify and embellish the physical heaven.
15:17; 41:13; 67:6.
Commentary:
It is not only the beautiful appearance of planets and stars at night that is meant here. It would be too trivial for a Divine revealed Book to make special mention, merely of the ornamental character of these heavenly bodies. They serve another very useful spiritual purpose. In fact, the verse points to a parallelism between the physical and spiritual realms, viz. that just as physical heaven is sustained by physical planets and stars, so is the spiritual heaven sustained by its spiritual counterparts who are the Prophets and Divine Reformers. Each one of them serves as an ornament for the spiritual heaven, as the stars and planets beautify and embellish the physical heaven.
a
15:17; 41:13; 67:6.
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这节经文将物质王国和精神王国作一对比。正如物质的行星和恒星支持了物质的天, 精神的天也有它相应的支持, 那就是众先知和安拉派遣的复兴者。他们中间每一个人都是精神的天的一件装饰物, 好像恒星和行星装饰着物质的天, 使它非常美丽一样。
a
15:17; 41:13; 67:6.
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Commentary:
It is not only the beautiful appearance of planets and stars at night that is meant here. It would be too trivial for a Divine revealed Book to make special mention, merely of the ornamental character of these heavenly bodies. They serve another very useful spiritual purpose. In fact, the verse points to a parallelism between the physical and spiritual realms, viz. that just as physical heaven is sustained by physical planets and stars, so is the spiritual heaven sustained by its spiritual counterparts who are the Prophets and Divine Reformers. Each one of them serves as an ornament for the spiritual heaven, as the stars and planets beautify and embellish the physical heaven.
b
15:17; 41:13; 67:6.
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The verse points to a parallelism between the physical and spiritual realms, viz. that just as the physical heaven is sustained by physical planets and stars, so is the spiritual heaven sustained by their spiritual counterparts who are the Prophets and Divine Reformers. Each one of them serves as an ornament for the spiritual heaven, as the stars and planets beautify and embellish the physical heaven.
وَحِفْظًا مِّن كُلِّ شَيْطَٰنٍ مَّارِدٍ
15:18; 41:13; 67:6.
Satans are of two categories: (a) Internal enemies of the Muslim Community such as the hypocrites, etc. They are called 'the rebellious satans' as in this verse: and (b) external enemies or disbelievers who are described as 'satans, the rejected' (15:18).
15:18; 41:13; 67:6.
Important Words:
مارد (rebellious) is active participle from مرد which means, he exalted himself; he was insolent and audacious in pride and in acts of disobedience; he was excessively proud or rebellious; he was refractory; he outstripped others in pride or disobedience; مارد therefore means, rebellious, excessively proud, insolently disobedient (Lane & Aqrab).
Commentary:
The analogy between the physical and spiritual systems, which was begun in the preceding verse, is continued in the present one. We are here told that just as each star serves as an ornament for the physical heaven and guards it by gravitation and other means which are yet unknown to man, similarly every Prophet is an ornament for the spiritual heaven, and by appearing at a time when his presence is urgently needed, helps to guard the same. Moreover, every Prophet fights and routs those wicked people who seek to distort the Word of God and frustrate His designs. The word "satans" in the verse refers to disbelievers who refuse to obey their Prophet and seek to make spiritual progress independently of him. Against such people the doors of spiritual heaven are firmly barred.
'Satans' who carry on a wicked campaign against the Word of God are of two categories: (a) Internal enemies of the Muslim Community such as "the hypocrites," etc. They are called شیطان مارد (the rebellious satan) in the Quran and (b) external enemies or disbelievers who are described in the Quran as شیطان رجیم (satan, the rejected). The words شیطان مارد (rebellious satan) may also refer to astrologers and soothsayers who in time of spiritual darkness before the advent of a Divine Reformer, ply their evil trade and to a certain extent succeed in deceiving simple-minded people.
b
15:18; 41:13; 67:6.
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恶魔有两类: (a) 穆斯林社群内部的敌人, 那就是伪信者等等。他们在这节经文中叫做 “叛逆的恶魔”; 以及 (b) 外部敌人或不信的人, 他们叫做 “受诅咒的恶魔” (15:18)。
b
15:18; 41:13; 67:6.
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Important Words:
مارد (rebellious) is active participle from مرد which means, he exalted himself; he was insolent and audacious in pride and in acts of disobedience; he was excessively proud or rebellious; he was refractory; he outstripped others in pride or disobedience; مارد therefore means, rebellious, excessively proud, insolently disobedient (Lane & Aqrab).
Commentary:
The analogy between the physical and spiritual systems, which was begun in the preceding verse, is continued in the present one. We are here told that just as each star serves as an ornament for the physical heaven and guards it by gravitation and other means which are yet unknown to man, similarly every Prophet is an ornament for the spiritual heaven, and by appearing at a time when his presence is urgently needed, helps to guard the same. Moreover, every Prophet fights and routs those wicked people who seek to distort the Word of God and frustrate His designs. The word "satans" in the verse refers to disbelievers who refuse to obey their Prophet and seek to make spiritual progress independently of him. Against such people the doors of spiritual heaven are firmly barred.
'Satans' who carry on a wicked campaign against the Word of God are of two categories: (a) Internal enemies of the Muslim Community such as "the hypocrites," etc. They are called شیطان مارد (the rebellious satan) in the Quran and (b) external enemies or disbelievers who are described in the Quran as شیطان رجیم (satan, the rejected). The words شیطان مارد (rebellious satan) may also refer to astrologers and soothsayers who in time of spiritual darkness before the advent of a Divine Reformer, ply their evil trade and to a certain extent succeed in deceiving simple-minded people.
c
15:18; 41:13; 67:6.
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Satans are of two categories: (a) Internal enemies of the Muslim Community such as the hypocrites, etc. They are called 'the rebellious satans' as in this verse: and (b) external enemies or disbelievers who are described as 'satans, the rejected' (15:18).
لَّا يَسَّمَّعُونَ إِلَى ٱلْمَلَإِ ٱلْأَعْلَىٰ وَيُقْذَفُونَ مِن كُلِّ جَانِبٍ
یعنی ملائکہ کرام کی۔
مطلب یہ ہے کہ اصل حقیقت نہیں پاتے صرف ظاہراً سنتے ہیں۔
یعنی جب شیطان کے مظاہر دنیا میں نبیوں کے الہام کو لے کر اسے بگاڑ کر لوگوں کے سامنے پیش کرنا چاہتے ہیں تو فوراً خداتعالیٰ کا عذاب آجاتا ہے اور کوڑے مار مار کر ان کو بھگا دیا جاتا ہے۔
26:212-213.
Commentary:
The verse means to say that all the tall claims of astrologers and soothsayers that they have access to the secrets of the unknown are false and unfounded. They do not and cannot have access to well-guarded divine secrets (15:10). It further appears from the Quran that none can know the Word of God until it is revealed to a Prophet (72:27-28). If it were possible for "satans" to have access to things that are under the special protection of God such as His Word, etc. then its very sanctity and inviolability would have become subject to serious doubts. In fact, divine secrets are God’s specially guarded preserve to which satans can have no access (26:213) and which are made known only to God’s chosen servants and His Elect.
2
یعنی ملائکہ کرام کی۔
3
مطلب یہ ہے کہ اصل حقیقت نہیں پاتے صرف ظاہراً سنتے ہیں۔
4
یعنی جب شیطان کے مظاہر دنیا میں نبیوں کے الہام کو لے کر اسے بگاڑ کر لوگوں کے سامنے پیش کرنا چاہتے ہیں تو فوراً خداتعالیٰ کا عذاب آجاتا ہے اور کوڑے مار مار کر ان کو بھگا دیا جاتا ہے۔
a
26:212-213.
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Commentary:
The verse means to say that all the tall claims of astrologers and soothsayers that they have access to the secrets of the unknown are false and unfounded. They do not and cannot have access to well-guarded divine secrets (15:10). It further appears from the Quran that none can know the Word of God until it is revealed to a Prophet (72:27-28). If it were possible for "satans" to have access to things that are under the special protection of God such as His Word, etc. then its very sanctity and inviolability would have become subject to serious doubts. In fact, divine secrets are God’s specially guarded preserve to which satans can have no access (26:213) and which are made known only to God’s chosen servants and His Elect.
دُحُورًا ۖ وَلَهُمْ عَذَابٌ وَاصِبٌ
Important Words:
دحورا (repulsed) is derived from دحر. They say دحرہ i.e. He (God) drove him away; expelled or banished him; expelled him with ignominy. دحور means, driven away, rejected or cast away (Lane & Aqrab).
واصب (perpetual) is active participle from وصب which means, it continued; was constant; was fixed; settled or firm. وصب علی الامرmeans, he kept, attended or applied himself constantly perseveringly, or assid-uously to the thing and managed it or conducted it well. واصب therefore would mean, perpetual, constant, permanent (Lane & Aqrab). See also 16:53.
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Important Words:
دحورا (repulsed) is derived from دحر. They say دحرہ i.e. He (God) drove him away; expelled or banished him; expelled him with ignominy. دحور means, driven away, rejected or cast away (Lane & Aqrab).
واصب (perpetual) is active participle from وصب which means, it continued; was constant; was fixed; settled or firm. وصب علی الامرmeans, he kept, attended or applied himself constantly perseveringly, or assid-uously to the thing and managed it or conducted it well. واصب therefore would mean, perpetual, constant, permanent (Lane & Aqrab). See also 16:53.
إِلَّا مَنْ خَطِفَ ٱلْخَطْفَةَ فَأَتْبَعَهُۥ شِهَابٌ ثَاقِبٌ
یعنی مخالف ہونے کی وجہ سے اگر قرآن کا کوئی ٹکڑا مخالف اڑالے جائے تاکہ لوگوں کو دھوکا دے تو اللہ تعالیٰ نے اس کے لئے اپنے ایسے بندے جو شیطانوں کو مارنے کی طاقت رکھتے ہوں کھڑے کیے ہوئے ہیں جو کلامِ الٰہی کو بگاڑ کر پیش کرنے والوں کو سزا دیتے ہیں۔
15:19.
As long as the Word of God is preserved in the heavens it is quite safe and secure against all interference, stealing or snatching, but after it is revealed to a Prophet, 'satans,' or the enemies of God’s Prophets, seek to misrepresent or misinterpret it by misquoting the Prophet, or by tearing a passage out of his revelation and mixing much falsehood with it, or they even try to represent the Prophet’s teaching as their own. But their falsehood becomes exposed by the true exposition of his revelation by the Divine Reformer.
15:19; 67:6.
Important Words:
ثاقب (piercing) is derived from ثقب. They say ثقب الشیء i.e. he pierced the thing, made a small hole in it. ثقب الکوکب means, the star shone brightly as though it pierced through the darkness. ثقب رأیه means, his judgement was penetrating. ثاقب means a star, a lamp, fire; a flame or a shooting star shining brightly or things piercing through the darkness and dispelling it (Lane & Aqrab).
For شھاب see 15:19.
Commentary:
The words, "But he who snatches away something by stealth," signify that as long as the Word of God is preserved in the heavens it is quite safe and secure against all interference, stealing or snatching, but after it is revealed to a Prophet, "satans," or the enemies of God’s Prophets, seek to misrepresent or misinterpret it by misquoting the Prophet or by tearing a passage out of his revelation and mixing falsehood with it, or they even try to represent the Prophet’s teaching as their own.
The expression, "then there pursues him a piercing flame of fire," signifies that during the time when there is no Prophet or Divine Reformer in the world, satans, to a certain extent, succeed in hoodwinking simple-minded people, but with the coming of a Prophet or a Divine Reformer their falsehood becomes exposed and people can easily see the truth. شھاب ثاقبmay represent the Prophet of the day or the ever-living Prophet i.e. the Holy Prophet, from among whose followers Divine Reformers continue to bring to naught the wicked designs of "satans" seeking to tamper with the teachings of Islam.
The verse may also be taken as referring to the physical phenomenon of the falling of meteors at the time of the appearance of a Prophet or a great Divine Reformer. In the time of the Holy Prophet, meteors fell in such large numbers that disbelievers thought that both heaven and earth were about to fall asunder (Kathir, under 72:9). From Hadith, it appears that in the time of Jesus also meteors fell in unusually large numbers. With regard to his Second Coming the Gospels say: And there shall be the signs in the sun and in the moon and in the stars (Matt. 24:29). Meteors also fell in exceptionally large numbers in 1885 when Ahmad, the Holy Founder of the Ahmadiyya Movement, was about to announce his claim to be the Promised Messiah and Mahdi. For a detailed discussion of شھاب مبین (bright flame) and شھاب ثاقب(piercing flame) see 15:19.
c
15:19.
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只要安拉的话保存在诸天时, 它就十分安全, 不会遭受偷窃或攫取等一切干扰; 但是向一个先知降示之后, “恶魔” 或安拉派遣的先知的敌人, 竭力想要错误地使用先知的引言, 或把他的启示断章取义并混以许多假的东西, 或错误引用, 甚至企图把先知的教导作为他们自己的教导等手法来歪曲或曲解先知的话, 但是, 在安拉所派遣的复兴者讲解了他真正的启示时, 就揭露了他们虚假的东西。
1
یعنی مخالف ہونے کی وجہ سے اگر قرآن کا کوئی ٹکڑا مخالف اڑالے جائے تاکہ لوگوں کو دھوکا دے تو اللہ تعالیٰ نے اس کے لئے اپنے ایسے بندے جو شیطانوں کو مارنے کی طاقت رکھتے ہوں کھڑے کیے ہوئے ہیں جو کلامِ الٰہی کو بگاڑ کر پیش کرنے والوں کو سزا دیتے ہیں۔
b
15:19; 67:6.
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Important Words:
ثاقب (piercing) is derived from ثقب. They say ثقب الشیء i.e. he pierced the thing, made a small hole in it. ثقب الکوکب means, the star shone brightly as though it pierced through the darkness. ثقب رأیه means, his judgement was penetrating. ثاقب means a star, a lamp, fire; a flame or a shooting star shining brightly or things piercing through the darkness and dispelling it (Lane & Aqrab).
For شھاب see 15:19.
Commentary:
The words, "But he who snatches away something by stealth," signify that as long as the Word of God is preserved in the heavens it is quite safe and secure against all interference, stealing or snatching, but after it is revealed to a Prophet, "satans," or the enemies of God’s Prophets, seek to misrepresent or misinterpret it by misquoting the Prophet or by tearing a passage out of his revelation and mixing falsehood with it, or they even try to represent the Prophet’s teaching as their own.
The expression, "then there pursues him a piercing flame of fire," signifies that during the time when there is no Prophet or Divine Reformer in the world, satans, to a certain extent, succeed in hoodwinking simple-minded people, but with the coming of a Prophet or a Divine Reformer their falsehood becomes exposed and people can easily see the truth. شھاب ثاقبmay represent the Prophet of the day or the ever-living Prophet i.e. the Holy Prophet, from among whose followers Divine Reformers continue to bring to naught the wicked designs of "satans" seeking to tamper with the teachings of Islam.
The verse may also be taken as referring to the physical phenomenon of the falling of meteors at the time of the appearance of a Prophet or a great Divine Reformer. In the time of the Holy Prophet, meteors fell in such large numbers that disbelievers thought that both heaven and earth were about to fall asunder (Kathir, under 72:9). From Hadith, it appears that in the time of Jesus also meteors fell in unusually large numbers. With regard to his Second Coming the Gospels say: And there shall be the signs in the sun and in the moon and in the stars (Matt. 24:29). Meteors also fell in exceptionally large numbers in 1885 when Ahmad, the Holy Founder of the Ahmadiyya Movement, was about to announce his claim to be the Promised Messiah and Mahdi. For a detailed discussion of شھاب مبین (bright flame) and شھاب ثاقب(piercing flame) see 15:19.
a
15:19.
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As long as the Word of God is preserved in the heavens it is quite safe and secure against all interference, stealing or snatching, but after it is revealed to a Prophet, 'satans,' or the enemies of God’s Prophets, seek to misrepresent or misinterpret it by misquoting the Prophet, or by tearing a passage out of his revelation and mixing much falsehood with it, or they even try to represent the Prophet’s teaching as their own. But their falsehood becomes exposed by the true exposition of his revelation by the Divine Reformer.
فَٱسْتَفْتِهِمْ أَهُمْ أَشَدُّ خَلْقًا أَم مَّنْ خَلَقْنَآ ۚ إِنَّا خَلَقْنَٰهُم مِّن طِينٍ لَّازِبٍۭ
6:3; 23:13; 32:8; 38:72.
6:3; 23:13; 32:8; 38:72.
In the word man the allusion may be to those righteous Companions of the Holy Prophet to whom reference has been made in vv. 2-5. The reference may also be to the system of the universe.
6:3; 23:13; 32:8; 38:72.
Important Words:
لازب (cohesive) is active participle from لزب which means, it was or remained fixed, settled, firm or constant; it (mud) cohered, and became hard. لازب means, adhering or adhesive or cohesive clay or mud; being or remaining fixed, settled, firm, or constant (Lane).
In the word من (whom) the allusion may be to those righteous Companions of the Holy Prophet to whom reference has been made in vv. 2-5 above. In this sense of the word the verse under comment would mean that the doubters and deniers of truth can bear no comparison with those true and noble Companions of the Holy Prophet who have been created of cohesive clay i.e. they are of firm and strong character.
d
6:3; 23:13; 32:8; 38:72.
a
6:3; 23:13; 32:8; 38:72.
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Important Words:
لازب (cohesive) is active participle from لزب which means, it was or remained fixed, settled, firm or constant; it (mud) cohered, and became hard. لازب means, adhering or adhesive or cohesive clay or mud; being or remaining fixed, settled, firm, or constant (Lane).
In the word من (whom) the allusion may be to those righteous Companions of the Holy Prophet to whom reference has been made in vv. 2-5 above. In this sense of the word the verse under comment would mean that the doubters and deniers of truth can bear no comparison with those true and noble Companions of the Holy Prophet who have been created of cohesive clay i.e. they are of firm and strong character.
b
6:3; 23:13; 32:8; 38:72.
2474
In the word man the allusion may be to those righteous Companions of the Holy Prophet to whom reference has been made in vv. 2-5. The reference may also be to the system of the universe.
بَلْ عَجِبْتَ وَيَسْخَرُونَ
The coming into being of a company of truly righteous and God- fearing men through the Holy Prophet and the establishment of Islam on a firm footing in Arabia is, indeed, a marvel to wonder at even by the Holy Prophet himself.
Commentary:
The verse means to say that the coming into being of a company of truly righteous and God-fearing men through the Holy Prophet and the establishment of Islam on a firm footing in Arabia is indeed a marvel to wonder at even by the Prophet himself. The disbelievers, as is their wont, ridicule the possibility ever of such an event taking place.
3282
Commentary:
The verse means to say that the coming into being of a company of truly righteous and God-fearing men through the Holy Prophet and the establishment of Islam on a firm footing in Arabia is indeed a marvel to wonder at even by the Prophet himself. The disbelievers, as is their wont, ridicule the possibility ever of such an event taking place.
2475
The coming into being of a company of truly righteous and God- fearing men through the Holy Prophet and the establishment of Islam on a firm footing in Arabia is, indeed, a marvel to wonder at even by the Holy Prophet himself.
وَإِذَا ذُكِّرُوا۟ لَا يَذْكُرُونَ
وَإِذَا رَأَوْا۟ ءَايَةً يَسْتَسْخِرُونَ
Commentary:
The verse purports to say that though the disbelievers will witness many signs yet they will not profit by them, on the contrary, they will mock and jeer at them.
3283
Commentary:
The verse purports to say that though the disbelievers will witness many signs yet they will not profit by them, on the contrary, they will mock and jeer at them.
وَقَالُوٓا۟ إِنْ هَٰذَآ إِلَّا سِحْرٌ مُّبِينٌ
7:110; 61:7.
7:110; 61:7.
23:84; 27:69.
a
7:110; 61:7.
b
23:84; 27:69.
a
7:110; 61:7.
أَءِذَا مِتْنَا وَكُنَّا تُرَابًا وَعِظَٰمًا أَءِنَّا لَمَبْعُوثُونَ
13:6; 27:68; 50:4.
13:6; 27:68; 50:4.
13:6; 27:68; 50:4.
Commentary:
"Resurrection" referred to in this verse may mean Resurrection after death or it may mean the great moral transformation brought about by the Holy Prophet. The verse purports to say that when disbelievers are told that they will have to account for their rejection of the teaching of Islam about the next life they say that they cannot believe that such a thing can ever happen, and with respect to the great change that Islam is destined to bring about in the lives of men, their denial, too, is firm and unequivocal.
b
13:6; 27:68; 50:4.
c
13:6; 27:68; 50:4.
3284
Commentary:
"Resurrection" referred to in this verse may mean Resurrection after death or it may mean the great moral transformation brought about by the Holy Prophet. The verse purports to say that when disbelievers are told that they will have to account for their rejection of the teaching of Islam about the next life they say that they cannot believe that such a thing can ever happen, and with respect to the great change that Islam is destined to bring about in the lives of men, their denial, too, is firm and unequivocal.
b
13:6; 27:68; 50:4.
أَوَءَابَآؤُنَا ٱلْأَوَّلُونَ
13:6; 27:68; 50:4.
b
13:6; 27:68; 50:4.
قُلْ نَعَمْ وَأَنتُمْ دَٰخِرُونَ
Important Words:
داخرون (abased) is the plural of داخر which is active participle from دخر (dakhara & dakhira) which means, he was or became abject, mean, contemptible, despicable or abased (Lane).
The verse replies to the firm denial by disbelievers of the possibility of Resurrection after death or of "resurrection" of the morally and spiritually dead Arabs mentioned in the preceding two verses with an even firmer affirmation that such a thing shall certainly come to pass, and, besides being disgraced on the Judgement Day, their pride will be humbled in the dust in this very life.
3285
Important Words:
داخرون (abased) is the plural of داخر which is active participle from دخر (dakhara & dakhira) which means, he was or became abject, mean, contemptible, despicable or abased (Lane).
The verse replies to the firm denial by disbelievers of the possibility of Resurrection after death or of "resurrection" of the morally and spiritually dead Arabs mentioned in the preceding two verses with an even firmer affirmation that such a thing shall certainly come to pass, and, besides being disgraced on the Judgement Day, their pride will be humbled in the dust in this very life.
فَإِنَّمَا هِىَ زَجْرَةٌ وَٰحِدَةٌ فَإِذَا هُمْ يَنظُرُونَ
79:14.
79:14.
79:14.
Commentary:
The verse, besides the Judgement Day, may refer to the sudden and swift punishment that will overtake disbelievers. The reference seems to be to the Fall of Mecca when the Meccans were simply flabbergasted at the sudden appearance of the Muslim army at its very gates.
c
79:14.
a
79:14.
3286
Commentary:
The verse, besides the Judgement Day, may refer to the sudden and swift punishment that will overtake disbelievers. The reference seems to be to the Fall of Mecca when the Meccans were simply flabbergasted at the sudden appearance of the Muslim army at its very gates.
c
79:14.
وَقَالُوا۟ يَٰوَيْلَنَا هَٰذَا يَوْمُ ٱلدِّينِ
可能是麦加攻克的那一天。
1084
可能是麦加攻克的那一天。
هَٰذَا يَوْمُ ٱلْفَصْلِ ٱلَّذِى كُنتُم بِهِۦ تُكَذِّبُونَ
46:35; 52:14, 15.
46:35; 52:15.
Commentary:
It was at the Fall of Mecca that disbelievers realised to their sorrow that that was the day of final decision for which they had waited so long because after the Fall of Mecca within a very short time the whole of Arabia submitted to the inevitable and entered the fold of Islam.
d
46:35; 52:14, 15.
b
46:35; 52:15.
3287
Commentary:
It was at the Fall of Mecca that disbelievers realised to their sorrow that that was the day of final decision for which they had waited so long because after the Fall of Mecca within a very short time the whole of Arabia submitted to the inevitable and entered the fold of Islam.
d
46:35; 52:14, 15.
2476
May be the day on which Mecca fell.
۞ ٱحْشُرُوا۟ ٱلَّذِينَ ظَلَمُوا۟ وَأَزْوَٰجَهُمْ وَمَا كَانُوا۟ يَعْبُدُونَ
6:23.
6:23.
6:23; 10:29.
Commentary:
The present and the following several verses describe the condition respectively of believers and disbelievers in this life and the next. With this verse begins a description of the guilty disbelievers and their companions, comrades and associates. They are described as being hauled up and led to their place of punishment. The words "what they used to worship" refer to those leaders of disbelief to whom they gave blind and unquestioning obedience.
e
6:23.
a
6:23; 10:29.
3288
Commentary:
The present and the following several verses describe the condition respectively of believers and disbelievers in this life and the next. With this verse begins a description of the guilty disbelievers and their companions, comrades and associates. They are described as being hauled up and led to their place of punishment. The words "what they used to worship" refer to those leaders of disbelief to whom they gave blind and unquestioning obedience.
e
6:23.
مِن دُونِ ٱللَّهِ فَٱهْدُوهُمْ إِلَىٰ صِرَٰطِ ٱلْجَحِيمِ
6:23.
e
6:23.
وَقِفُوهُمْ ۖ إِنَّهُم مَّسْـُٔولُونَ
Commentary:
Before being actually punished the guilty will be asked to show the cause why they should not be punished, or, if they had anything to say in defence or extenuation of their guilt, to produce it.
3289
Commentary:
Before being actually punished the guilty will be asked to show the cause why they should not be punished, or, if they had anything to say in defence or extenuation of their guilt, to produce it.
مَا لَكُمْ لَا تَنَاصَرُونَ
The realization of utter helplessness of the guilty people to assist each other will be brought home to them.
Commentary:
The realisation of utter helplessness of the guilty people to assist each other will be brought home to them.
3290
Commentary:
The realisation of utter helplessness of the guilty people to assist each other will be brought home to them.
2477
The realization of utter helplessness of the guilty people to assist each other will be brought home to them.
بَلْ هُمُ ٱلْيَوْمَ مُسْتَسْلِمُونَ
The guilty will offer no defence but will only indulge in mutual recrimination as the following verses show.
Commentary:
The verse portrays the complete surrender and submission to Divine judgement of the guilty leaders and also of their beguiled and deceived followers. They will offer no defence but will only indulge in mutual recrimination as the following verses show.
3291
Commentary:
The verse portrays the complete surrender and submission to Divine judgement of the guilty leaders and also of their beguiled and deceived followers. They will offer no defence but will only indulge in mutual recrimination as the following verses show.
2478
The guilty will offer no defence but will only indulge in mutual recrimination as the following verses show.
وَأَقْبَلَ بَعْضُهُمْ عَلَىٰ بَعْضٍ يَتَسَآءَلُونَ
34:32.
یہاں لفظ یَّتَسَآءَلُوۡنَ ہے مگر لغت میں لکھا ہے کہ تَسَآءُ ل بمعنے بحث بھی آتا ہے (اقرب)
34:32.
34:32.
a
34:32.
1
یہاں لفظ یَّتَسَآءَلُوۡنَ ہے مگر لغت میں لکھا ہے کہ تَسَآءُ ل بمعنے بحث بھی آتا ہے (اقرب)
b
34:32.
a
34:32.
قَالُوٓا۟ إِنَّكُمْ كُنتُمْ تَأْتُونَنَا عَنِ ٱلْيَمِينِ
يَمِيْن (Yamin, 右边) 可以意指宗教。这节经文的意思可以是, “你披着宗教的外衣在欺骗我们。” 或者, يَمِيْن (Yamin, 右边) 这一单词可以意指能力和力量, 那么, 这节经文的意思可以是 “你用强力对待我们。” 或者, 它的意思可以是, “你到我们这里来发誓说你说的是真话。”
دایاں پہلو مذہب پر دلالت کرتا ہے۔ مطلب یہ کہ مذہب کا اوڑھنا اوڑھ کر ہم کو دھوکہ دیتے تھے۔
'The right side' may signify religion and the verse may mean, 'You masqueraded under the cloak of religion to deceive us.' Or, the word, Yamin, may signify power and force, and the verse may mean, 'You approached us with great power and force.' Or, it may mean, 'You came to us swearing that you were truthful.'
Important Words:
الیمین (the right) is derived from یمن. They say یمن الرجل i.e. he came from the right side of the man. یمین means, right hand or right side; good luck; power. They say فلان عندنا بالیمین i.e. such a one holds a good position with us (Aqrab).
Commentary:
The verse, besides the meaning given in the text, may also mean: "you came to us exerting your power and influence and compelling us to obey and follow you."
The words 'the right side' may also signify religion, and the verse would thus mean, "you masqueraded under the cloak of religion to deceive us."
The pronoun 'they' in the expression "they will say" refers to common disbelievers.
1085
يَمِيْن (Yamin, 右边) 可以意指宗教。这节经文的意思可以是, “你披着宗教的外衣在欺骗我们。” 或者, يَمِيْن (Yamin, 右边) 这一单词可以意指能力和力量, 那么, 这节经文的意思可以是 “你用强力对待我们。” 或者, 它的意思可以是, “你到我们这里来发誓说你说的是真话。”
2
دایاں پہلو مذہب پر دلالت کرتا ہے۔ مطلب یہ کہ مذہب کا اوڑھنا اوڑھ کر ہم کو دھوکہ دیتے تھے۔
3292
Important Words:
الیمین (the right) is derived from یمن. They say یمن الرجل i.e. he came from the right side of the man. یمین means, right hand or right side; good luck; power. They say فلان عندنا بالیمین i.e. such a one holds a good position with us (Aqrab).
Commentary:
The verse, besides the meaning given in the text, may also mean: "you came to us exerting your power and influence and compelling us to obey and follow you."
The words 'the right side' may also signify religion, and the verse would thus mean, "you masqueraded under the cloak of religion to deceive us."
The pronoun 'they' in the expression "they will say" refers to common disbelievers.
2478A
'The right side' may signify religion and the verse may mean, 'You masqueraded under the cloak of religion to deceive us.' Or, the word, Yamin, may signify power and force, and the verse may mean, 'You approached us with great power and force.' Or, it may mean, 'You came to us swearing that you were truthful.'
قَالُوا۟ بَل لَّمْ تَكُونُوا۟ مُؤْمِنِينَ
34:33.
34:33.
b
34:33.
a
34:33.
3293
Commentary:
In this verse the pronoun 'they' in the sentence "they will answer" refers to the leaders of disbelief.
b
34:33.
وَمَا كَانَ لَنَا عَلَيْكُم مِّن سُلْطَٰنٍۭ ۖ بَلْ كُنتُمْ قَوْمًا طَٰغِينَ
14:23; 15:43.
14:23; 15:43.
14:23; 15:43.
c
14:23; 15:43.
b
14:23; 15:43.
c
14:23; 15:43.
فَحَقَّ عَلَيْنَا قَوْلُ رَبِّنَآ ۖ إِنَّا لَذَآئِقُونَ
فَأَغْوَيْنَٰكُمْ إِنَّا كُنَّا غَٰوِينَ
The leaders of disbelief will say to their followers: 'You yourselves chose to follow us, and since we ourselves had gone astray, you could expect nothing better from us.' It was a case of blind leading the blind.
Commentary:
In vv. 30, 31 above the leaders of disbelief had refused to plead guilty to the charge that they had led their followers astray by saying that they had no power or authority over them; in the verse under comment they plead guilty to the charge of misleading them. The seeming contradiction is, in reality, no contradiction. The verse means to say that leaders of disbelief will say to their followers: "You yourselves chose to follow us, and since we ourselves had gone astray, you could expect nothing better from us. It was a case of blind leading the blind."
3294
Commentary:
In vv. 30, 31 above the leaders of disbelief had refused to plead guilty to the charge that they had led their followers astray by saying that they had no power or authority over them; in the verse under comment they plead guilty to the charge of misleading them. The seeming contradiction is, in reality, no contradiction. The verse means to say that leaders of disbelief will say to their followers: "You yourselves chose to follow us, and since we ourselves had gone astray, you could expect nothing better from us. It was a case of blind leading the blind."
2479
The leaders of disbelief will say to their followers: 'You yourselves chose to follow us, and since we ourselves had gone astray, you could expect nothing better from us.' It was a case of blind leading the blind.
فَإِنَّهُمْ يَوْمَئِذٍ فِى ٱلْعَذَابِ مُشْتَرِكُونَ
إِنَّا كَذَٰلِكَ نَفْعَلُ بِٱلْمُجْرِمِينَ
إِنَّهُمْ كَانُوٓا۟ إِذَا قِيلَ لَهُمْ لَآ إِلَٰهَ إِلَّا ٱللَّهُ يَسْتَكْبِرُونَ
وَيَقُولُونَ أَئِنَّا لَتَارِكُوٓا۟ ءَالِهَتِنَا لِشَاعِرٍ مَّجْنُونٍۭ
15:7; 44:15; 68:52.
15:7; 44:15; 68:52.
15:7; 44:15; 68:52.
d
15:7; 44:15; 68:52.
a
15:7; 44:15; 68:52.
a
15:7; 44:15; 68:52.
بَلْ جَآءَ بِٱلْحَقِّ وَصَدَّقَ ٱلْمُرْسَلِينَ
Commentary:
The verse constitutes an effective reply to the charge that the Holy Prophet is a poet or a madman. It purports to say that the Prophet fulfils in his person all the prophecies made by the Israelite Prophets about his advent and the Quran contains all that was imperishable and of permanent value in the former revealed scriptures. How could a madman or poet do all this?
3295
Commentary:
The verse constitutes an effective reply to the charge that the Holy Prophet is a poet or a madman. It purports to say that the Prophet fulfils in his person all the prophecies made by the Israelite Prophets about his advent and the Quran contains all that was imperishable and of permanent value in the former revealed scriptures. How could a madman or poet do all this?
إِنَّكُمْ لَذَآئِقُوا۟ ٱلْعَذَابِ ٱلْأَلِيمِ
Commentary:
The verse embodies another argument that the Holy Prophet is not a madman or a poet but a true Messenger of God. It warns disbelievers that they are going to be punished for rejecting his Message, but the rejection of the ravings of a maniac or the meaningless vapourings of a poet can cause no harm to anybody.
3296
Commentary:
The verse embodies another argument that the Holy Prophet is not a madman or a poet but a true Messenger of God. It warns disbelievers that they are going to be punished for rejecting his Message, but the rejection of the ravings of a maniac or the meaningless vapourings of a poet can cause no harm to anybody.
وَمَا تُجْزَوْنَ إِلَّا مَا كُنتُمْ تَعْمَلُونَ
36:55; 45:29.
36:55; 45:29.
36:55; 45:29.
a
36:55; 45:29.
b
36:55; 45:29.
b
36:55; 45:29.
إِلَّا عِبَادَ ٱللَّهِ ٱلْمُخْلَصِينَ
Commentary:
From this verse begins a description of the rewards of Paradise that the believers will receive in the next life and also the great Divine boons and blessings that were bestowed upon the righteous Companions of the Holy Prophet in this very life.
3297
Commentary:
From this verse begins a description of the rewards of Paradise that the believers will receive in the next life and also the great Divine boons and blessings that were bestowed upon the righteous Companions of the Holy Prophet in this very life.
أُو۟لَٰٓئِكَ لَهُمْ رِزْقٌ مَّعْلُومٌ
یعنی جس رزق کی مختلف جگہ پر قرآن مجید میں خبر دی گئی ہے۔
The words, 'a known provision,' signify that Muslims knew beforehand that they would receive Divine favours mentioned in the following verses.
Commentary:
The words رزق معلوم (a known provision) signify that the Muslims knew beforehand that they would receive Divine favours mentioned in the following verses since they were repeatedly promised those blessings.
1
یعنی جس رزق کی مختلف جگہ پر قرآن مجید میں خبر دی گئی ہے۔
3298
Commentary:
The words رزق معلوم (a known provision) signify that the Muslims knew beforehand that they would receive Divine favours mentioned in the following verses since they were repeatedly promised those blessings.
2480
The words, 'a known provision,' signify that Muslims knew beforehand that they would receive Divine favours mentioned in the following verses.
فَوَٰكِهُ ۖ وَهُم مُّكْرَمُونَ
یعنی ان کے اعمال کی جزا۔ کیونکہ پھل عمل کی جزا کو کہتے ہیں۔
b
52:23; 55:53; 56:21.
c
44:53; 68:35; 78:32.
2
یعنی ان کے اعمال کی جزا۔ کیونکہ پھل عمل کی جزا کو کہتے ہیں۔
a
52:23; 55:53; 56:21.
3299
Commentary:
The word "fruits" signifies that the blessings mentioned in the following verses will be the fruit of right beliefs and good actions of the believers.
c
52:23; 55:53; 56:21.
2481
The blessings which the believers would get would be the fruit of right beliefs and good deeds of the believers.
فِى جَنَّٰتِ ٱلنَّعِيمِ
44:53; 68:35; 78:32.
44:53; 68:35; 78:33.
b
52:23; 55:53; 56:21.
c
44:53; 68:35; 78:32.
b
44:53; 68:35; 78:33.
d
44:53; 68:35; 78:32.
عَلَىٰ سُرُرٍ مُّتَقَٰبِلِينَ
56:16, 17.
یعنی ایک مسلمان دوسرے کا دشمن نہ ہوگا یعنی اس کی طرف منہ کرے گا۔ اس سے منہ نہیں پھیرے گا۔
56:16, 17.
56:16-17.
Important Words:
سرر (thrones) or أسرة is the plural of سریر which is derived from سر. They say سرہ i.e. he or it made him happy. سریر means, a couch-frame; a bed-stead; a raised couch; a throne. It also signifies a bier; dominion, authority, sovereignty; comfort or affluence. The Arabs say زال عن سریرہ i.e. he ceased to enjoy authority, power or comfort or affluence (Lane & Aqrab).
d
56:16, 17.
3
یعنی ایک مسلمان دوسرے کا دشمن نہ ہوگا یعنی اس کی طرف منہ کرے گا۔ اس سے منہ نہیں پھیرے گا۔
c
56:16-17.
3300
Important Words:
سرر (thrones) or أسرة is the plural of سریر which is derived from سر. They say سرہ i.e. he or it made him happy. سریر means, a couch-frame; a bed-stead; a raised couch; a throne. It also signifies a bier; dominion, authority, sovereignty; comfort or affluence. The Arabs say زال عن سریرہ i.e. he ceased to enjoy authority, power or comfort or affluence (Lane & Aqrab).
a
56:16, 17.
يُطَافُ عَلَيْهِم بِكَأْسٍ مِّن مَّعِينٍۭ
56:18, 19.
56:18, 19.
56:19.
Important Words:
کأس (cup) of which the plural is کؤوس and کأسات means, a drinking cup containing wine or a cup full of wine or wine itself. They say سقاہ کأسا من الذل i.e. he gave him to drink a cup of abasement i.e. he abased him (Lane).
e
56:18, 19.
d
56:19.
3300A
Important Words:
کأس (cup) of which the plural is کؤوس and کأسات means, a drinking cup containing wine or a cup full of wine or wine itself. They say سقاہ کأسا من الذل i.e. he gave him to drink a cup of abasement i.e. he abased him (Lane).
b
56:18, 19.
بَيْضَآءَ لَذَّةٍ لِّلشَّٰرِبِينَ
لَا فِيهَا غَوْلٌ وَلَا هُمْ عَنْهَا يُنزَفُونَ
56:20.
56:20.
56:20.
Important Words:
غول (intoxication) is derived from غال. They say غاله i.e. he or it destroyed him; or it seized him or took him away unawares. اغتاله الخمرmeans, the wine deprived him of his reason. غولmeans, far extent of a desert; the evil result of headache; headache or intoxication; deprivation of intellectual faculties (Lane & Aqrab).
f
56:20.
a
56:20.
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Important Words:
غول (intoxication) is derived from غال. They say غاله i.e. he or it destroyed him; or it seized him or took him away unawares. اغتاله الخمرmeans, the wine deprived him of his reason. غولmeans, far extent of a desert; the evil result of headache; headache or intoxication; deprivation of intellectual faculties (Lane & Aqrab).
c
56:20.
وَعِندَهُمْ قَٰصِرَٰتُ ٱلطَّرْفِ عِينٌ
55:57.
55:57.
‘In (women having large beautiful eyes) is the plural of ‘Aina’ which means, a woman having large beautiful eyes. The word also means a good or beautiful word or saying. Ardun ‘Aina’u means, green or black earth (Lane). History bears testimony to the fact that Muslims were endowed with all the blessings mentioned in the foregoing verses. They had gardens of bliss; they sat on thrones and enjoyed power and dominion; they had all the innocent pleasures of life; they had beautiful chaste women as their spouses and, over and above all this, 'God was well-pleased with them and they were well- pleased with Him' (58:23). This was their greatest achievement.
55:57.
Important Words:
عین (women having large beautiful eyes) is the plural of عیناء which means, a woman having large beautiful eyes. It also means a good or beautiful word or saying. ارض عیناء means, green or black earth (Lane & Aqrab).
g
55:57.
b
55:57.
3302
Important Words:
عین (women having large beautiful eyes) is the plural of عیناء which means, a woman having large beautiful eyes. It also means a good or beautiful word or saying. ارض عیناء means, green or black earth (Lane & Aqrab).
d
55:57.
2482
‘In (women having large beautiful eyes) is the plural of ‘Aina’ which means, a woman having large beautiful eyes. The word also means a good or beautiful word or saying. Ardun ‘Aina’u means, green or black earth (Lane). History bears testimony to the fact that Muslims were endowed with all the blessings mentioned in the foregoing verses. They had gardens of bliss; they sat on thrones and enjoyed power and dominion; they had all the innocent pleasures of life; they had beautiful chaste women as their spouses and, over and above all this, 'God was well-pleased with them and they were well- pleased with Him' (58:23). This was their greatest achievement.
كَأَنَّهُنَّ بَيْضٌ مَّكْنُونٌ
55:59.
عرب لوگ سب سے زیادہ خوبصورت رنگ شتر مرغ کے انڈے کا سمجھتے ہیں۔ ڈھکے ہوئے ہونے سے یہ مراد ہے کہ اس پر کوئی میل نہ ہوگی۔ عربی محاورہ کے مطابق یہ رنگ کی انتہائی تعریف ہے۔
55:59.
55:59.
Commentary:
History bears testimony to the fact that Muslims were endowed with all the blessings mentioned in the foregoing verses. They had gardens of bliss; they sat on thrones and enjoyed power and dominion; they had all the innocent pleasures of life; they had beautiful chaste women as their spouses and, over and above all this, "God was well pleased with them and they were well pleased with Him" (58:23). This was their greatest achievement.
h
55:59.
1
عرب لوگ سب سے زیادہ خوبصورت رنگ شتر مرغ کے انڈے کا سمجھتے ہیں۔ ڈھکے ہوئے ہونے سے یہ مراد ہے کہ اس پر کوئی میل نہ ہوگی۔ عربی محاورہ کے مطابق یہ رنگ کی انتہائی تعریف ہے۔
c
55:59.
3303
Commentary:
History bears testimony to the fact that Muslims were endowed with all the blessings mentioned in the foregoing verses. They had gardens of bliss; they sat on thrones and enjoyed power and dominion; they had all the innocent pleasures of life; they had beautiful chaste women as their spouses and, over and above all this, "God was well pleased with them and they were well pleased with Him" (58:23). This was their greatest achievement.
e
55:59.
فَأَقْبَلَ بَعْضُهُمْ عَلَىٰ بَعْضٍ يَتَسَآءَلُونَ
قَالَ قَآئِلٌ مِّنْهُمْ إِنِّى كَانَ لِى قَرِينٌ
Commentary:
From this verse begins the description of the state of mind of a dweller of Paradise—a true believer—after he has seen an erstwhile companion of his burning in the fire of Hell. The following verses also describe the conditions of the believers and the disbelievers after they meet their destiny.
3304
Commentary:
From this verse begins the description of the state of mind of a dweller of Paradise—a true believer—after he has seen an erstwhile companion of his burning in the fire of Hell. The following verses also describe the conditions of the believers and the disbelievers after they meet their destiny.
يَقُولُ أَءِنَّكَ لَمِنَ ٱلْمُصَدِّقِينَ
Commentary:
The verse shows that the disbeliever in Hell used to scoff and jeer at his companion in the present life for having been a believer.
3305
Commentary:
The verse shows that the disbeliever in Hell used to scoff and jeer at his companion in the present life for having been a believer.
أَءِذَا مِتْنَا وَكُنَّا تُرَابًا وَعِظَٰمًا أَءِنَّا لَمَدِينُونَ
13:6; 50:4; 56:48.
13:6; 50:4; 56:48.
a
13:6; 50:4; 56:48.
a
13:6; 27:68; 50:4; 56:48.
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Commentary:
The disbeliever used to mock at the idea that there was a life after death and that man after having been reduced to dust and ashes would ever come to life again.
a
13:6; 50:4; 56:48.
قَالَ هَلْ أَنتُم مُّطَّلِعُونَ
The speaker is the inmate of Paradise referred to in v. 52. He will ask other inmates of Paradise if they would like to have a look at his former disbelieving companion.
Commentary:
The subject of the verb قال (will ask) is the inmate of Paradise referred to in v. 52 above. He will ask other inmates of Paradise if they would like to have a look at his former disbelieving companion.
3307
Commentary:
The subject of the verb قال (will ask) is the inmate of Paradise referred to in v. 52 above. He will ask other inmates of Paradise if they would like to have a look at his former disbelieving companion.
2483
The speaker is the inmate of Paradise referred to in v. 52. He will ask other inmates of Paradise if they would like to have a look at his former disbelieving companion.
فَٱطَّلَعَ فَرَءَاهُ فِى سَوَآءِ ٱلْجَحِيمِ
Important Words:
جحیم (Fire) is derived from جحم. They say جحمت النار i.e. the fire burned; burned brightly or fiercely. جحم العین means, he opened the eyes. جحیم therefore means, a fire burning or blazing or flaming vehemently; a vehemently hot place; any great fire in a pit (Lane & Aqrab).
3308
Important Words:
جحیم (Fire) is derived from جحم. They say جحمت النار i.e. the fire burned; burned brightly or fiercely. جحم العین means, he opened the eyes. جحیم therefore means, a fire burning or blazing or flaming vehemently; a vehemently hot place; any great fire in a pit (Lane & Aqrab).
قَالَ تَٱللَّهِ إِن كِدتَّ لَتُرْدِينِ
وَلَوْلَا نِعْمَةُ رَبِّى لَكُنتُ مِنَ ٱلْمُحْضَرِينَ
أَفَمَا نَحْنُ بِمَيِّتِينَ
23:38; 44:36.
ناقل: بامحاورہ اُردو ترجمے کے لئے اگلی آیت کے ساتھ ترجمہ ملایا گیا ہے۔
یعنی جسمانی موت کے بعد کوئی ایسا عذاب نہیں جسے دائمی موت قرار دیا جائے۔ مومن تو جنت میں ہوگا جو دائمی حیات ہے۔ مگر یہ قول طنز کے طور پر ہے جو مومن کافر سے کہے گا۔
Commentary:
The believer in Paradise is here mentioned as referring to the great destiny of man—his eternal life. He says that man will not suffer death after his departure from this world. His spiritual journey to Eternity will know no end or retreat. It will be one continuous and eternal progress. This same subject has also been dealt with in 44:57 where it is stated: "they will not taste death therein, other than the first death. And He will save them from the punishment of the blazing fire." The verse under comment may also mean that the believer in Paradise will say to his disbelieving companion in Hell that the latter must have now realized that he was wrong in believing that after having been reduced to dust and bones, man will not be given a new life. He will repeat the words of his companion in the previous life who used to say that there would be no prolonged punishment after death.
b
23:38; 44:36.
1
ناقل: بامحاورہ اُردو ترجمے کے لئے اگلی آیت کے ساتھ ترجمہ ملایا گیا ہے۔
2
یعنی جسمانی موت کے بعد کوئی ایسا عذاب نہیں جسے دائمی موت قرار دیا جائے۔ مومن تو جنت میں ہوگا جو دائمی حیات ہے۔ مگر یہ قول طنز کے طور پر ہے جو مومن کافر سے کہے گا۔
3309
Commentary:
The believer in Paradise is here mentioned as referring to the great destiny of man—his eternal life. He says that man will not suffer death after his departure from this world. His spiritual journey to Eternity will know no end or retreat. It will be one continuous and eternal progress. This same subject has also been dealt with in 44:57 where it is stated: "they will not taste death therein, other than the first death. And He will save them from the punishment of the blazing fire." The verse under comment may also mean that the believer in Paradise will say to his disbelieving companion in Hell that the latter must have now realized that he was wrong in believing that after having been reduced to dust and bones, man will not be given a new life. He will repeat the words of his companion in the previous life who used to say that there would be no prolonged punishment after death.
إِلَّا مَوْتَتَنَا ٱلْأُولَىٰ وَمَا نَحْنُ بِمُعَذَّبِينَ
23:38; 44:36.
ناقل: بامحاورہ اُردو ترجمے کے لئے پچھلی آیت کے ساتھ ترجمہ ملایا گیا ہے۔
یعنی جسمانی موت کے بعد کوئی ایسا عذاب نہیں جسے دائمی موت قرار دیا جائے۔ مومن تو جنت میں ہوگا جو دائمی حیات ہے۔ مگر یہ قول طنز کے طور پر ہے جو مومن کافر سے کہے گا۔
23:38; 44:36.
The believer in Paradise is here mentioned as referring to the great destiny of man—his eternal life. He says that man will not suffer death after his departure from this world. His spiritual journey to Eternity will know no end or retreat.
23:38; 44:36.
b
23:38; 44:36.
1
ناقل: بامحاورہ اُردو ترجمے کے لئے پچھلی آیت کے ساتھ ترجمہ ملایا گیا ہے۔
2
یعنی جسمانی موت کے بعد کوئی ایسا عذاب نہیں جسے دائمی موت قرار دیا جائے۔ مومن تو جنت میں ہوگا جو دائمی حیات ہے۔ مگر یہ قول طنز کے طور پر ہے جو مومن کافر سے کہے گا۔
a
23:38; 44:36.
b
23:38; 44:36.
2484
The believer in Paradise is here mentioned as referring to the great destiny of man—his eternal life. He says that man will not suffer death after his departure from this world. His spiritual journey to Eternity will know no end or retreat.
إِنَّ هَٰذَا لَهُوَ ٱلْفَوْزُ ٱلْعَظِيمُ
c
44:58; 61:13.
1086
人类最大的成就、以及达到他们最高的命运, 是享有永恒的生命以及在精神上不断地作出永久的进步。
b
44:58; 61:13.
3310
Commentary:
The verse means to say that man’s greatest achievement and the fulfilment of his highest destiny lies in enjoying eternal life and making incessant and everlasting spiritual progress.
c
44:58; 61:13.
2485
Man’s greatest achievement and the fulfilment of his highest destiny lies in enjoying eternal life and making incessant and everlasting spiritual progress.
لِمِثْلِ هَٰذَا فَلْيَعْمَلِ ٱلْعَٰمِلُونَ
Commentary:
The words of this and the preceding verse may also be taken as having been spoken by God Himself.
3311
Commentary:
The words of this and the preceding verse may also be taken as having been spoken by God Himself.
أَذَٰلِكَ خَيْرٌ نُّزُلًا أَمْ شَجَرَةُ ٱلزَّقُّومِ
44:44; 56:53.
Zaqqum denotes the tree of disbelief. The Qur’an has compared true belief to a good tree which brings forth its fruit at all times (14:25, 26) and disbelief to an evil tree—Zaqqum (14:27). Taking it in the sense of deadly food, the verse would mean that eating of the fruit of the accursed tree of disbelief brings about spiritual death.
44:44; 56:53.
Important Words:
زقوم (Zaqqum) is derived from زقم. They say زقمه i.e. he swallowed it and devoured it. زقم اللبن means, he drank much milk. زقوم is a dust-coloured tree which has a pungent odour and is bitter and has stinking leaves. The word also means, any deadly food; the food of the people of Hell (Lane & Aqrab).
Commentary:
Zaqqum in the verse under comment denotes the tree of disbelief. The Quran has compared true belief to a good tree which brings forth its fruit at all times (14:25-26) and disbelief to an evil tree—Zaqqum. Taking it in the sense of deadly food, the verse would mean that the fruit of the accursed tree of disbelief is deadly and its eating brings about spiritual death. The word has been used in the same sense and in the same context at two other places in the Quran, viz. 44:44, 45, 46 & 56:53, 54, 55.
d
44:44; 56:53.
1087
زَقُّوْم (Zaqqum) 意指不信的树。«古兰经» 把真实的信仰比作永远结着果实的一棵好树 (14:25-26), 而把不信比作一棵坏树 (14:27)。如果把这个单词的意义理解为致命的食物, 那么, 这节经文将意味着, 吃了这棵被诅咒的不信的树的果子就会使精神死亡。
c
44:44; 56:53.
3312
Important Words:
زقوم (Zaqqum) is derived from زقم. They say زقمه i.e. he swallowed it and devoured it. زقم اللبن means, he drank much milk. زقوم is a dust-coloured tree which has a pungent odour and is bitter and has stinking leaves. The word also means, any deadly food; the food of the people of Hell (Lane & Aqrab).
Commentary:
Zaqqum in the verse under comment denotes the tree of disbelief. The Quran has compared true belief to a good tree which brings forth its fruit at all times (14:25-26) and disbelief to an evil tree—Zaqqum. Taking it in the sense of deadly food, the verse would mean that the fruit of the accursed tree of disbelief is deadly and its eating brings about spiritual death. The word has been used in the same sense and in the same context at two other places in the Quran, viz. 44:44, 45, 46 & 56:53, 54, 55.
a
44:44; 56:53.
2486
Zaqqum denotes the tree of disbelief. The Qur’an has compared true belief to a good tree which brings forth its fruit at all times (14:25, 26) and disbelief to an evil tree—Zaqqum (14:27). Taking it in the sense of deadly food, the verse would mean that eating of the fruit of the accursed tree of disbelief brings about spiritual death.
إِنَّا جَعَلْنَٰهَا فِتْنَةً لِّلظَّٰلِمِينَ
这棵不信的坏树始终是人们不幸的巨大根源。
The evil tree of disbelief has always proved a great source of mischief for men.
Commentary:
The verse means to say that the evil tree of disbelief has always proved a great source of mischief for men.
1088
这棵不信的坏树始终是人们不幸的巨大根源。
3313
Commentary:
The verse means to say that the evil tree of disbelief has always proved a great source of mischief for men.
2487
The evil tree of disbelief has always proved a great source of mischief for men.
إِنَّهَا شَجَرَةٌ تَخْرُجُ فِىٓ أَصْلِ ٱلْجَحِيمِ
吃了这棵不信的树的果实, 把人们带到火狱底下。
Eating of the tree of disbelief takes men to the bottom of Hell.
Commentary:
The implication of the verse seems to be that eating of the tree of disbelief leads men to the bottom of Hell.
1089
吃了这棵不信的树的果实, 把人们带到火狱底下。
3314
Commentary:
The implication of the verse seems to be that eating of the tree of disbelief leads men to the bottom of Hell.
2488
Eating of the tree of disbelief takes men to the bottom of Hell.
طَلْعُهَا كَأَنَّهُۥ رُءُوسُ ٱلشَّيَٰطِينِ
Commentary:
The metaphorical description of Zaqqum continues in the present verse.
3315
Commentary:
The metaphorical description of Zaqqum continues in the present verse.
فَإِنَّهُمْ لَءَاكِلُونَ مِنْهَا فَمَالِـُٔونَ مِنْهَا ٱلْبُطُونَ
56:54.
56:54.
56:54.
a
56:54.
a
56:54.
b
56:54.
ثُمَّ إِنَّ لَهُمْ عَلَيْهَا لَشَوْبًا مِّنْ حَمِيمٍ
Important Words:
شوبا (mixture) is derived from شاب. They say شاب الشیء i.e. he mixed the thing with water; he adulterated it. شاب الرجل means, he deceived the man and defrauded him, he acted treacher-ously; he deceived in buying or selling. شوب means, anything mixed, mixture; a medley; heat; honey; a piece of dough (Aqrab & Lane).
3316
Important Words:
شوبا (mixture) is derived from شاب. They say شاب الشیء i.e. he mixed the thing with water; he adulterated it. شاب الرجل means, he deceived the man and defrauded him, he acted treacher-ously; he deceived in buying or selling. شوب means, anything mixed, mixture; a medley; heat; honey; a piece of dough (Aqrab & Lane).
ثُمَّ إِنَّ مَرْجِعَهُمْ لَإِلَى ٱلْجَحِيمِ
إِنَّهُمْ أَلْفَوْا۟ ءَابَآءَهُمْ ضَآلِّينَ
7:174.
7:174.
7:174.
b
7:174.
b
7:174.
c
7:174.
فَهُمْ عَلَىٰٓ ءَاثَٰرِهِمْ يُهْرَعُونَ
43:24.
Men are generally slaves to old usages, traditions and customs. Time-worn ideas and prejudices die hard. Perhaps the greatest obstacle in the way of acceptance of truth by the people, as repeatedly mentioned in the Qur’an, is their strong disinclination to accept new ideas.
43:24.
Important Words:
For یھرعون (hurried on) see 11:79.
Commentary:
Men are generally slaves to old usages, traditions and customs. Time-worn ideas and prejudices die hard. Perhaps the greatest obstacle in the way of acceptance of truth by the people, as repeatedly mentioned in the Quran, is their strong disinclination to accept new ideas. Man is by nature slow to change. This seems to be the significance of this verse.
c
43:24.
1090
人们一般受到惯例、传统和风俗习惯的束缚。陈旧的观念和偏见冥顽不化。正如 «古兰经» 中反复叙述的那样, 人们接受真理的最大障碍, 也许是他们非常不愿意接受的新观念。
a
43:24.
3317
Important Words:
For یھرعون (hurried on) see 11:79.
Commentary:
Men are generally slaves to old usages, traditions and customs. Time-worn ideas and prejudices die hard. Perhaps the greatest obstacle in the way of acceptance of truth by the people, as repeatedly mentioned in the Quran, is their strong disinclination to accept new ideas. Man is by nature slow to change. This seems to be the significance of this verse.
d
43:24.
2489
Men are generally slaves to old usages, traditions and customs. Time-worn ideas and prejudices die hard. Perhaps the greatest obstacle in the way of acceptance of truth by the people, as repeatedly mentioned in the Qur’an, is their strong disinclination to accept new ideas.
وَلَقَدْ ضَلَّ قَبْلَهُمْ أَكْثَرُ ٱلْأَوَّلِينَ
وَلَقَدْ أَرْسَلْنَا فِيهِم مُّنذِرِينَ
فَٱنظُرْ كَيْفَ كَانَ عَٰقِبَةُ ٱلْمُنذَرِينَ
Commentary:
The lesson is writ large on the face of history that God’s Messengers appeared among all peoples, that the Divine Message was invariably received with ridicule and mockery, and that the rejecters of truth were always punished. It is to this supreme lesson of history that the attention of disbelievers is repeatedly drawn in the words of the Quran, "Behold, how evil was the end of those who were warned." Yet such is the tragedy of human affairs that disbelievers do not benefit from looking at the fate of their disbelieving predecessors.
3318
Commentary:
The lesson is writ large on the face of history that God’s Messengers appeared among all peoples, that the Divine Message was invariably received with ridicule and mockery, and that the rejecters of truth were always punished. It is to this supreme lesson of history that the attention of disbelievers is repeatedly drawn in the words of the Quran, "Behold, how evil was the end of those who were warned." Yet such is the tragedy of human affairs that disbelievers do not benefit from looking at the fate of their disbelieving predecessors.
إِلَّا عِبَادَ ٱللَّهِ ٱلْمُخْلَصِينَ
وَلَقَدْ نَادَىٰنَا نُوحٌ فَلَنِعْمَ ٱلْمُجِيبُونَ
Commentary:
The supreme lesson of history to which reference has been made in the preceding verses and which has been summed up in the last but one verse, viz. that truth ultimately triumphs and its rejecters come to grief, has been exemplified in the lives of Divine Messengers, a brief description of whose life-story begins with this verse and is continued in the following verses. The account of these Prophets begins with the history of the Prophet Noah with whom the foundations of human civilised society were laid. See also 7:60-65 and 11:37-50.
3319
Commentary:
The supreme lesson of history to which reference has been made in the preceding verses and which has been summed up in the last but one verse, viz. that truth ultimately triumphs and its rejecters come to grief, has been exemplified in the lives of Divine Messengers, a brief description of whose life-story begins with this verse and is continued in the following verses. The account of these Prophets begins with the history of the Prophet Noah with whom the foundations of human civilised society were laid. See also 7:60-65 and 11:37-50.
وَنَجَّيْنَٰهُ وَأَهْلَهُۥ مِنَ ٱلْكَرْبِ ٱلْعَظِيمِ
21:77; 26:120; 54:14.
21:77; 26:120; 54:14.
a
21:77; 26:120; 54:14.
a
21:77; 26:120; 54:14.
3320
Commentary:
The reference in the words "great distress" is to "Noah’s Flood".
a
21:77; 26:120; 54:14.
وَجَعَلْنَا ذُرِّيَّتَهُۥ هُمُ ٱلْبَاقِينَ
努哈为人类文明打下了基础, 而且历史上一个民族的文明在进展时, 他们的人数就会有增加的趋势, 而和他们生活在同一块或周围土地上文明程度较低的社群, 他们的人数就会相应减少, 这是一种既成事实。努哈的子孙文明程度较高并且支配着较多的物质资源, 看来已经向其他国家扩展而且征服了文明程度较低的许多民族, 这些民族随着时间的转移逐步被他们所吸收而最终归于消灭。
Noah laid the foundations of human civilization and it is an established fact of history that with the progress of a people in civilization their numbers tend to increase and a corresponding decrease takes place in the numbers of less civilized communities living with them in the same or surrounding lands. The descendants of Noah being more civilized and having more material resources at their command seemed to have spread to other lands and subjugated less civilized peoples, who in course of time became absorbed in them and consequently became extinct.
Commentary:
As stated in v. 76 above, Noah laid the foundations of human civilization and culture and it is an established fact of history that with the progress of a people in civilization their numbers tend to increase and a corresponding decrease takes place in the numbers of less civilised communities living with them in the same or surrounding lands. The descendants of Noah being more civilised and having more material resources at their disposal seemed to have spread to other lands and subjugated less civilized peoples, who in course of time became absorbed in them and consequently became extinct.
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努哈为人类文明打下了基础, 而且历史上一个民族的文明在进展时, 他们的人数就会有增加的趋势, 而和他们生活在同一块或周围土地上文明程度较低的社群, 他们的人数就会相应减少, 这是一种既成事实。努哈的子孙文明程度较高并且支配着较多的物质资源, 看来已经向其他国家扩展而且征服了文明程度较低的许多民族, 这些民族随着时间的转移逐步被他们所吸收而最终归于消灭。
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Commentary:
As stated in v. 76 above, Noah laid the foundations of human civilization and culture and it is an established fact of history that with the progress of a people in civilization their numbers tend to increase and a corresponding decrease takes place in the numbers of less civilised communities living with them in the same or surrounding lands. The descendants of Noah being more civilised and having more material resources at their disposal seemed to have spread to other lands and subjugated less civilized peoples, who in course of time became absorbed in them and consequently became extinct.
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Noah laid the foundations of human civilization and it is an established fact of history that with the progress of a people in civilization their numbers tend to increase and a corresponding decrease takes place in the numbers of less civilized communities living with them in the same or surrounding lands. The descendants of Noah being more civilized and having more material resources at their command seemed to have spread to other lands and subjugated less civilized peoples, who in course of time became absorbed in them and consequently became extinct.
وَتَرَكْنَا عَلَيْهِ فِى ٱلْءَاخِرِينَ
سَلَٰمٌ عَلَىٰ نُوحٍ فِى ٱلْعَٰلَمِينَ
إِنَّا كَذَٰلِكَ نَجْزِى ٱلْمُحْسِنِينَ
إِنَّهُۥ مِنْ عِبَادِنَا ٱلْمُؤْمِنِينَ
ثُمَّ أَغْرَقْنَا ٱلْءَاخَرِينَ
۞ وَإِنَّ مِن شِيعَتِهِۦ لَإِبْرَٰهِيمَ
Important Words:
شیعة (party) is derived from شاع. They say شاع i.e. he followed him and helped him or was his companion. شیعه (shayya’-hu) means, he went out with him to see him off or to accompany him to his abode. شیعة means, a separate or distinct party or sect of men; any people that have combined in or for an affair. شیعة الرجل means, a man’s followers and his helpers. شیع (plural) is applied to any people or party whose affair or case is one, who follow one another’s opinion. اشیاع (which is plural.) means, the likes (Aqrab & Lane).
Commentary:
The verse may mean that Abraham was a follower of the Law of Noah or that he belonged to the same category, i.e. the category of Divine Messengers, to which Noah belonged.
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Important Words:
شیعة (party) is derived from شاع. They say شاع i.e. he followed him and helped him or was his companion. شیعه (shayya’-hu) means, he went out with him to see him off or to accompany him to his abode. شیعة means, a separate or distinct party or sect of men; any people that have combined in or for an affair. شیعة الرجل means, a man’s followers and his helpers. شیع (plural) is applied to any people or party whose affair or case is one, who follow one another’s opinion. اشیاع (which is plural.) means, the likes (Aqrab & Lane).
Commentary:
The verse may mean that Abraham was a follower of the Law of Noah or that he belonged to the same category, i.e. the category of Divine Messengers, to which Noah belonged.
إِذْ جَآءَ رَبَّهُۥ بِقَلْبٍ سَلِيمٍ
26:90.
26:90.
26:90.
Important Words:
سلیم (sound) is derived from سلم which means, he was safe and secure. سلم من عیب او آفة means, he was or became free from defect or safe or secure from calamity. أسلم لله means, he submitted or resigned to God. سلیم therefore means, sound, healthy, safe and free from all defects and impurities; resigned to God’s will (Aqrab). See also 2:113, 209; 4:95 & 10:26.
Commentary:
قلب سلیم means, a sound and healthy heart; a heart free from all dross and spiritual maladies; a heart at peace with God and man; a heart fully resigned to the will of the great Creator. Such a noble heart did Abraham really possess.
b
26:90.
a
26:90.
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Important Words:
سلیم (sound) is derived from سلم which means, he was safe and secure. سلم من عیب او آفة means, he was or became free from defect or safe or secure from calamity. أسلم لله means, he submitted or resigned to God. سلیم therefore means, sound, healthy, safe and free from all defects and impurities; resigned to God’s will (Aqrab). See also 2:113, 209; 4:95 & 10:26.
Commentary:
قلب سلیم means, a sound and healthy heart; a heart free from all dross and spiritual maladies; a heart at peace with God and man; a heart fully resigned to the will of the great Creator. Such a noble heart did Abraham really possess.
a
26:90.
إِذْ قَالَ لِأَبِيهِ وَقَوْمِهِۦ مَاذَا تَعْبُدُونَ
19:43; 26:71.
19:43; 26:71.
c
19:43; 26:71.
b
19:43; 26:71.
3324
Commentary:
For Abraham’s account and his oration against idolatry, see also 21:52-68.
b
19:43; 26:71.
أَئِفْكًا ءَالِهَةً دُونَ ٱللَّهِ تُرِيدُونَ
Man is prone to worship false gods in the form of human beings to whom he attributes Divine powers, or objects of nature such as the sun, the moon and the stars, or inanimate things such as gods hewed out of wood and stone, or his own time-worn customs, usages, prejudices and superstitions, his desires, passions, etc.
Commentary:
Man is prone to worship false gods in the form of human beings to whom he attributes Divine powers, such as Jesus, Rama, etc.; or objects of nature such as the sun, the moon and the stars; or inanimate things such as gods hewed out of wood and stone, or his own time-worn customs, usages, prejudices and superstitions, his desires, passions, etc.
3325
Commentary:
Man is prone to worship false gods in the form of human beings to whom he attributes Divine powers, such as Jesus, Rama, etc.; or objects of nature such as the sun, the moon and the stars; or inanimate things such as gods hewed out of wood and stone, or his own time-worn customs, usages, prejudices and superstitions, his desires, passions, etc.
2491
Man is prone to worship false gods in the form of human beings to whom he attributes Divine powers, or objects of nature such as the sun, the moon and the stars, or inanimate things such as gods hewed out of wood and stone, or his own time-worn customs, usages, prejudices and superstitions, his desires, passions, etc.
فَمَا ظَنُّكُم بِرَبِّ ٱلْعَٰلَمِينَ
Commentary:
In these words Abraham rebukes his people for having such a poor conception of God, the Lord of all the worlds as to prefer worship of false gods to His worship.
3326
Commentary:
In these words Abraham rebukes his people for having such a poor conception of God, the Lord of all the worlds as to prefer worship of false gods to His worship.
فَنَظَرَ نَظْرَةً فِى ٱلنُّجُومِ
6:77.
6:77.
It seems that the controversy between Abraham and his people about Divine attributes dragged on till late into the night, and seeing that the talk had served no useful purpose Abraham wanted to cut it short. So he cast a glance at the stars, suggesting thereby that the talk had dragged on long and far into the night and it should better stop.
Commentary:
The verse seems to suggest that the controversy between Abraham and his people about Divine attributes dragged on late into the night, and seeing that the talk served no useful purpose Abraham wanted to cut it short. So he cast a glance at the stars suggesting thereby that the talk had dragged on long and far into the night and it should better be stopped.
a
6:77.
3327
Commentary:
The verse seems to suggest that the controversy between Abraham and his people about Divine attributes dragged on late into the night, and seeing that the talk served no useful purpose Abraham wanted to cut it short. So he cast a glance at the stars suggesting thereby that the talk had dragged on long and far into the night and it should better be stopped.
c
6:77.
2492
It seems that the controversy between Abraham and his people about Divine attributes dragged on till late into the night, and seeing that the talk had served no useful purpose Abraham wanted to cut it short. So he cast a glance at the stars, suggesting thereby that the talk had dragged on long and far into the night and it should better stop.
فَقَالَ إِنِّى سَقِيمٌ
由于谈话没有什么作用, 伊布拉欣对他的族人说, 他们最好让他一个人躺着, 因为他觉得不大舒服 (有病)。或者, اِنِّیْ سَقِيْم (Inni Saqim) 这两个单词的意思可以是, “我厌恶你们崇拜虚假的众神灵,” 或, “我心里觉得非常痛苦, 因为你们崇拜虚假的众神灵,” 或, “我不愿见到你们崇拜虚假的众神灵。”
یعنی اپنی قوم کے دستور کے مطابق ستاروں کی چال سے اندازہ لگایا۔ حالانکہ جیسا کہ قرآن کریم بتا چکا ہے۔ ابراہیمؑ ان باتوں پر ایمان نہیں رکھتا تھا مگر اپنی قوم کو شرمندہ کرنے کے لئے اس نے کہا کہ تمہاری جوتش کے اصول سے تو بیمار ہونے والا ہوں۔ مگر دیکھنا کہ خداتعالیٰ مجھے کیا توفیق دیتا ہے اور تم کو جھوٹا ثابت کرتا ہے۔
In view of the useless nature of the talk Abraham told his people that they had better leave him alone as he was not feeling well. Or, the words, Inni Saqim, may mean, 'I am sick of your worshipping false gods,' or, 'I am sorely distressed at heart because you worship false gods,' or, 'I hate your worship of false gods.'
Commentary:
The verse may also suggest that Abraham was feeling unwell and in view of the useless nature of the talk that his people were having with him he wanted to avoid it. He therefore told them that they had better leave him alone as he was not feeling well.
The words انی سقیم may also mean: "I am sick of your worshipping false gods," or "I am sorely distressed at heart because you worship false gods," or "I hate your worship of false gods."
1092
由于谈话没有什么作用, 伊布拉欣对他的族人说, 他们最好让他一个人躺着, 因为他觉得不大舒服 (有病)。或者, اِنِّیْ سَقِيْم (Inni Saqim) 这两个单词的意思可以是, “我厌恶你们崇拜虚假的众神灵,” 或, “我心里觉得非常痛苦, 因为你们崇拜虚假的众神灵,” 或, “我不愿见到你们崇拜虚假的众神灵。”
1
یعنی اپنی قوم کے دستور کے مطابق ستاروں کی چال سے اندازہ لگایا۔ حالانکہ جیسا کہ قرآن کریم بتا چکا ہے۔ ابراہیمؑ ان باتوں پر ایمان نہیں رکھتا تھا مگر اپنی قوم کو شرمندہ کرنے کے لئے اس نے کہا کہ تمہاری جوتش کے اصول سے تو بیمار ہونے والا ہوں۔ مگر دیکھنا کہ خداتعالیٰ مجھے کیا توفیق دیتا ہے اور تم کو جھوٹا ثابت کرتا ہے۔
3328
Commentary:
The verse may also suggest that Abraham was feeling unwell and in view of the useless nature of the talk that his people were having with him he wanted to avoid it. He therefore told them that they had better leave him alone as he was not feeling well.
The words انی سقیم may also mean: "I am sick of your worshipping false gods," or "I am sorely distressed at heart because you worship false gods," or "I hate your worship of false gods."
2493
In view of the useless nature of the talk Abraham told his people that they had better leave him alone as he was not feeling well. Or, the words, Inni Saqim, may mean, 'I am sick of your worshipping false gods,' or, 'I am sorely distressed at heart because you worship false gods,' or, 'I hate your worship of false gods.'
فَتَوَلَّوْا۟ عَنْهُ مُدْبِرِينَ
کیونکہ وہ ستاروں کی تاثیروں کو مانتے تھے۔
2
کیونکہ وہ ستاروں کی تاثیروں کو مانتے تھے۔
فَرَاغَ إِلَىٰٓ ءَالِهَتِهِمْ فَقَالَ أَلَا تَأْكُلُونَ
Important Words:
راغ (went secretly) means, he turned aside or away or he went this way or that quickly and guilefully; he turned aside to deceive him who was behind him. راغ الی فلان means, he went to such a one secretly. راغ علیه means, he advanced towards him; he turned against him secretly (Aqrab & Lane).
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Important Words:
راغ (went secretly) means, he turned aside or away or he went this way or that quickly and guilefully; he turned aside to deceive him who was behind him. راغ الی فلان means, he went to such a one secretly. راغ علیه means, he advanced towards him; he turned against him secretly (Aqrab & Lane).
مَا لَكُمْ لَا تَنطِقُونَ
The most distinctive attribute of a Living God is that He speaks to His chosen servants and listens to and answers their prayers. It is a dead and defunct deity that has not the power to speak or listen to and accept the prayers of his votaries.
Commentary:
At different places the Quran has pointed to one of the most distinctive attributes of a living God, viz. that He speaks to His chosen servants and listens to and answers their prayers. It is a dead and defunct deity, fit to be thrown away, that has not the power to speak or listen to and accept the prayers of his votaries. God has revealed Himself throughout the ages to His Elect through His actions and spoken word. Even now He has not ceased to reveal Himself and will never cease to do so. While rebuking the Israelites for taking the calf as their deity the Quran exposes the absurdity of their position in the words: "Did they not see that it spoke not to them nor guided them" (7:149). Again in 20:90 Moses is described as bringing home to the Israelites their folly for adopting the calf as their god in the words: Could they not see this simple fact that it returned to them no answer, and had not the power to do them either harm or good. In vv. 21:64 & 66 and in the verse under comment Abraham advances the same argument in repudiation of idol-worship, viz. that the false gods cannot speak. From all these verses it becomes clear that God ceases to be a living God and forfeits all right to our worship and adoration if He ceases to speak to us and does not listen to and accept our prayers. Those who think that God has now given up revealing Himself to His servants are guilty of a colossal mistake. Islam’s greatest superiority over all other religions lies in the fact that it has produced in every age men to whom God has spoken. In our own time He spoke to Ahmad, the Promised Messiah.
3330
Commentary:
At different places the Quran has pointed to one of the most distinctive attributes of a living God, viz. that He speaks to His chosen servants and listens to and answers their prayers. It is a dead and defunct deity, fit to be thrown away, that has not the power to speak or listen to and accept the prayers of his votaries. God has revealed Himself throughout the ages to His Elect through His actions and spoken word. Even now He has not ceased to reveal Himself and will never cease to do so. While rebuking the Israelites for taking the calf as their deity the Quran exposes the absurdity of their position in the words: "Did they not see that it spoke not to them nor guided them" (7:149). Again in 20:90 Moses is described as bringing home to the Israelites their folly for adopting the calf as their god in the words: Could they not see this simple fact that it returned to them no answer, and had not the power to do them either harm or good. In vv. 21:64 & 66 and in the verse under comment Abraham advances the same argument in repudiation of idol-worship, viz. that the false gods cannot speak. From all these verses it becomes clear that God ceases to be a living God and forfeits all right to our worship and adoration if He ceases to speak to us and does not listen to and accept our prayers. Those who think that God has now given up revealing Himself to His servants are guilty of a colossal mistake. Islam’s greatest superiority over all other religions lies in the fact that it has produced in every age men to whom God has spoken. In our own time He spoke to Ahmad, the Promised Messiah.
2494
The most distinctive attribute of a Living God is that He speaks to His chosen servants and listens to and answers their prayers. It is a dead and defunct deity that has not the power to speak or listen to and accept the prayers of his votaries.
فَرَاغَ عَلَيْهِمْ ضَرْبًۢا بِٱلْيَمِينِ
21:59.
21:59.
The right hand being the symbol of power and strength, the verse signifies that Abraham struck the idols with full force and broke them into pieces. Yamin also meaning a vow, the verse may signify that Abraham broke the idols in fulfilment of his vow (21:58).
21:59.
Commentary:
The right hand being the symbol of power and strength, the verse signifies that Abraham struck the idols with his full power and broke them into pieces. The word یمین also meaning a vow, the verse may signify that Abraham struck the idols with great force in fulfilment of his vow referred to in "And by Allah I will certainly plan against your idols after you have gone away and turned your backs" (21:58).
b
21:59.
a
21:59.
3331
Commentary:
The right hand being the symbol of power and strength, the verse signifies that Abraham struck the idols with his full power and broke them into pieces. The word یمین also meaning a vow, the verse may signify that Abraham struck the idols with great force in fulfilment of his vow referred to in "And by Allah I will certainly plan against your idols after you have gone away and turned your backs" (21:58).
a
21:59.
2495
The right hand being the symbol of power and strength, the verse signifies that Abraham struck the idols with full force and broke them into pieces. Yamin also meaning a vow, the verse may signify that Abraham broke the idols in fulfilment of his vow (21:58).
فَأَقْبَلُوٓا۟ إِلَيْهِ يَزِفُّونَ
Important Words:
یزفون (came hastening) is derived from زف. They say زف القوم فی مشیتھم i.e. the people hastened or were quick in going alone. زف الریحmeans, the wind blew violently. زف الطائر means, the bird spread its wings and threw itself (Aqrab).
3332
Important Words:
یزفون (came hastening) is derived from زف. They say زف القوم فی مشیتھم i.e. the people hastened or were quick in going alone. زف الریحmeans, the wind blew violently. زف الطائر means, the bird spread its wings and threw itself (Aqrab).
قَالَ أَتَعْبُدُونَ مَا تَنْحِتُونَ
21:67, 68.
21:67, 68.
21:67-68.
c
21:67, 68.
b
21:67-68.
b
21:67, 68.
وَٱللَّهُ خَلَقَكُمْ وَمَا تَعْمَلُونَ
یہ معنے نہیں کہ انسان کے سب عمل جبری ہیں بلکہ مراد یہ ہے کہ وہ ہاتھ پاؤں جن سے تم عمل کرتے ہو خداتعالیٰ کے ہی پیدا کردہ ہیں ورنہ قرآن کریم میں متواتر بیان ہوا ہے کہ اللہ تعالیٰ اگر جبر کرتا تو سب دنیا کو ہدایت دیتا۔ بدی کے لئے وہ کبھی جبر نہیں کرتا۔ اور چونکہ نیکی جبر سے کروانی بھی بے فائدہ ہے نیکی کے لئے بھی وہ جبر نہیں کرتا۔
Your hands and feet with which you work.
Commentary:
The verse may have one or all the three following interpretations: (1) God has created you and your handiwork, i.e. the idols of stone which you carve out with your own hands. (2) God is your Creator and the Creator of all that you do, i.e. He has created the means and the instruments by which you do your works. (3) God is your Creator but how foolish you are to worship what you make with your own hands.
1
یہ معنے نہیں کہ انسان کے سب عمل جبری ہیں بلکہ مراد یہ ہے کہ وہ ہاتھ پاؤں جن سے تم عمل کرتے ہو خداتعالیٰ کے ہی پیدا کردہ ہیں ورنہ قرآن کریم میں متواتر بیان ہوا ہے کہ اللہ تعالیٰ اگر جبر کرتا تو سب دنیا کو ہدایت دیتا۔ بدی کے لئے وہ کبھی جبر نہیں کرتا۔ اور چونکہ نیکی جبر سے کروانی بھی بے فائدہ ہے نیکی کے لئے بھی وہ جبر نہیں کرتا۔
3333
Commentary:
The verse may have one or all the three following interpretations: (1) God has created you and your handiwork, i.e. the idols of stone which you carve out with your own hands. (2) God is your Creator and the Creator of all that you do, i.e. He has created the means and the instruments by which you do your works. (3) God is your Creator but how foolish you are to worship what you make with your own hands.
2495A
Your hands and feet with which you work.
قَالُوا۟ ٱبْنُوا۟ لَهُۥ بُنْيَٰنًا فَأَلْقُوهُ فِى ٱلْجَحِيمِ
21:69; 29:25.
21:69; 29:25.
21:69; 29:25.
d
21:69; 29:25.
a
21:69; 29:25.
c
21:69; 29:25.
فَأَرَادُوا۟ بِهِۦ كَيْدًا فَجَعَلْنَٰهُمُ ٱلْأَسْفَلِينَ
21:71.
کَیْدٌ کا لفظ جب خداتعالیٰ کے لئے آئے تو اس کے معنے محض تدبیر کے ہوتے ہیں۔ لیکن اگر انسان کے لئے ہو تو اس کے معنے چالاکی کے ہوتے ہیں۔
e
21:71.
2
کَیْدٌ کا لفظ جب خداتعالیٰ کے لئے آئے تو اس کے معنے محض تدبیر کے ہوتے ہیں۔ لیکن اگر انسان کے لئے ہو تو اس کے معنے چالاکی کے ہوتے ہیں۔
b
21:71.
3334
Commentary:
As the enemies of Abraham were frustrated in their plans against him, they had a deep feeling of humiliation.
d
21:71.
2496
As the enemies of Abraham were frustrated in their plans against him, they had a deep feeling of humiliation.
وَقَالَ إِنِّى ذَاهِبٌ إِلَىٰ رَبِّى سَيَهْدِينِ
19:49; 29:27.
19:49; 29:27.
19:50; 29:27.
f
19:49; 29:27.
c
19:50; 29:27.
a
19:49; 29:27.
رَبِّ هَبْ لِى مِنَ ٱلصَّٰلِحِينَ
فَبَشَّرْنَٰهُ بِغُلَٰمٍ حَلِيمٍ
Commentary:
Elsewhere (15:54) the Quran describes Ishmael as غلام علیم i.e. a son endowed with knowledge. It seems that Ishmael was both very forbearing and intelligent and was also possessed of great knowledge.
3335
Commentary:
Elsewhere (15:54) the Quran describes Ishmael as غلام علیم i.e. a son endowed with knowledge. It seems that Ishmael was both very forbearing and intelligent and was also possessed of great knowledge.
فَلَمَّا بَلَغَ مَعَهُ ٱلسَّعْىَ قَالَ يَٰبُنَىَّ إِنِّىٓ أَرَىٰ فِى ٱلْمَنَامِ أَنِّىٓ أَذْبَحُكَ فَٱنظُرْ مَاذَا تَرَىٰ ۚ قَالَ يَٰٓأَبَتِ ٱفْعَلْ مَا تُؤْمَرُ ۖ سَتَجِدُنِىٓ إِن شَآءَ ٱللَّهُ مِنَ ٱلصَّٰبِرِينَ
اس خواب کے اصل معنے یہ تھے کہ تجھے مکہ کی بے آب و گیاہ وادی میں چھوڑ کر آنے والا ہوں۔ جو ایک قسم کی موت ہے اور یہ تعبیر لفظاً پوری ہوئی گو چھری سے ذبح کرنا لفظاً پورا نہ ہوا۔
The Qur’an and the Bible are at variance as to which of his two sons—Ishmael or Isaac—Abraham, in pursuance of God’s command, offered for sacrifice. According to the Bible it was Isaac (Gen. 22: 2). The Qur’an, on the other hand, declares clearly and unequivocally that it was Ishmael. The Bible contradicts itself in this respect. According to it, Abraham was commanded to offer his only son for sacrifice, but Isaac was at no time his only son. Ishmael was senior to Isaac by 13 years and for these many years was Abraham’s only son, and, being also his first born, was doubly dear to him. It stands to reason, therefore, that Abraham must have been required by God to offer for sacrifice his nearest and dearest thing which was his only and first-born son who was Ishmael. Some Christian evangelists have vainly tried to show that, 'Ishmael being of the handmaid, was born after the flesh while Isaac being born of the free woman was by promise' (Galatians, 4: 22, 23). Apart from the fact that Haga
Commentary:
See next verse.
3
اس خواب کے اصل معنے یہ تھے کہ تجھے مکہ کی بے آب و گیاہ وادی میں چھوڑ کر آنے والا ہوں۔ جو ایک قسم کی موت ہے اور یہ تعبیر لفظاً پوری ہوئی گو چھری سے ذبح کرنا لفظاً پورا نہ ہوا۔
3336
Commentary:
See next verse.
2497
The Qur’an and the Bible are at variance as to which of his two sons—Ishmael or Isaac—Abraham, in pursuance of God’s command, offered for sacrifice. According to the Bible it was Isaac (Gen. 22: 2). The Qur’an, on the other hand, declares clearly and unequivocally that it was Ishmael. The Bible contradicts itself in this respect. According to it, Abraham was commanded to offer his only son for sacrifice, but Isaac was at no time his only son. Ishmael was senior to Isaac by 13 years and for these many years was Abraham’s only son, and, being also his first born, was doubly dear to him. It stands to reason, therefore, that Abraham must have been required by God to offer for sacrifice his nearest and dearest thing which was his only and first-born son who was Ishmael. Some Christian evangelists have vainly tried to show that, 'Ishmael being of the handmaid, was born after the flesh while Isaac being born of the free woman was by promise' (Galatians, 4: 22, 23). Apart from the fact that Haga
فَلَمَّآ أَسْلَمَا وَتَلَّهُۥ لِلْجَبِينِ
جو معنے ہم نے اوپر کے نوٹ میں بیان کیے ہیں وہ قرآنی الفاظ کے خلاف نہیں۔ کیونکہ قرآنی الفاظ میں بھی استعارۃً ’’مکہ‘‘ میں اسماعیلؑ کے چھوڑ آنے کو موت کے قائم مقام بتایا گیا ہے۔ اور جیسا کہ ہم بیان کر چکے ہیں حضرت اسماعیلؑ کا ظاہری طور پر ذبح کیا جانا نہ قرآن سے ثابت ہے اور نہ بائبل سے۔ بائبل سے معلوم ہوتا ہے کہ جب حضرت ابراہیمؑ اسماعیلؑ کو ذبح کرنے لگے تو انہیں آواز آئی کہ اے ابراہیمؑ تو اپنا ہاتھ لڑکے پر نہ چلا اور نہ اس سے کچھ کر کیوں کہ میں اب جان گیا کہ تو خدا سے ڈرتا ہے۔ اور پھر انہوں نے پیچھے نگاہ کی تو ایک مینڈھا دیکھا جسے انہوں نے اسماعیلؑ کی جگہ ذبح کر دیا (پی
Commentary:
The Quran and the Bible disagree as to which of his two sons—Ishmael and Isaac—Abraham, in pursuance of God’s command, offered for sacrifice. The Quran says that it was Ishmael, but according to the Bible, it was Isaac. The Bible, speaking of the sacrifice says "And He said, 'Take now thy son, thine only son, whom thou lovest, even Isaac and get there into the land of Moriah, and offer him there for a burnt offering upon one of the mountains which I tell thee of'" (Gen. 22:2). The Quran, on the other hand, declares clearly and unequivocally, in the verse under comment, that it was Ishmael who was offered for sacrifice. The Bible, however, contradicts itself in this respect. According to it, Abraham was commanded to offer his only son for sacrifice, but Isaac was at no time his only son. Ishmael was born to Abraham when he was 86 years old while Isaac was born to him when he had reached the very advanced age of 99. Thus for 13 years Ishmael was Abraham’s only son, and, being also his first born, was doubly dear to him. It stands to reason, therefore, that Abraham must have been required by God to offer for sacrifice his nearest and dearest thing which was his only and first born son who was Ishmael.
Some evangelists have vainly tried to show that, "Ishmael being of the handmaid, was born after the flesh while Isaac being born of the free woman was by promise" (Galatians, 4:22, 23). Apart from the fact that Hagar, Ishmael’s mother, belonged to the royal family of Egypt and was no handmaid, Ishmael has repeatedly been mentioned in the Bible as Abraham’s son, exactly as Isaac has been mentioned as his son (Gen. 16:16; 17:23, 25). Moreover, analogous promises were made to Abraham in regard to the future greatness of Ishmael as were made to him about Isaac. The Bible says: "And as for Ishmael, I have heard thee: Behold, I have blessed him, and will make him fruitful, and will multiply him exceedingly; twelve princes shall he beget, and I will make him a great nation" (Gen. 17:20). "And the angel of the Lord said unto her (Hagar) "I will multiply thy seed exceedingly that it shall not be numbered for multitude." (Gen. 16:10, 11). So apart from the substitution in the Bible of Isaac for Ishmael which seems to be deliberate, and of Moriah for Marwah, an hillock which lies in the vicinity of Mecca near which Abraham, in fulfilment of his vision, referred to in the preceding verse, left Ishmael with his mother Hagar while yet a child, there is nothing in the Bible to lend the slightest support to the view that Abraham offered Isaac for sacrifice and not Ishmael.
Furthermore, the fact that whereas no trace is to be found in the religious ceremonies of Jews and Christians of the supposed sacrifice of Isaac by Abraham, the Muslims, spiritual descendants of Ishmael, commemorate with great fervour his intended sacrifice, by slaughtering every year rams and goats all over the world on the tenth day of Dhul-Hijjah. This universal sacrifice of rams and goats by Muslims on a specific day in commemoration of Abraham’s preparedness to slaughter Ishmael, establishes beyond dispute or doubt that it was Ishmael whom Abraham offered for sacrifice and not Isaac. In a sense Abraham had already fulfilled his vision by leaving Ishmael while yet a child with his mother, Hagar, in the bleak and barren valley of Mecca where at that time there was to be found no sign of life, nor even a blade of grass or a drop of water. That brave act, in fact, had symbolised the sacrifice of Ishmael.
1
جو معنے ہم نے اوپر کے نوٹ میں بیان کیے ہیں وہ قرآنی الفاظ کے خلاف نہیں۔ کیونکہ قرآنی الفاظ میں بھی استعارۃً ’’مکہ‘‘ میں اسماعیلؑ کے چھوڑ آنے کو موت کے قائم مقام بتایا گیا ہے۔ اور جیسا کہ ہم بیان کر چکے ہیں حضرت اسماعیلؑ کا ظاہری طور پر ذبح کیا جانا نہ قرآن سے ثابت ہے اور نہ بائبل سے۔ بائبل سے معلوم ہوتا ہے کہ جب حضرت ابراہیمؑ اسماعیلؑ کو ذبح کرنے لگے تو انہیں آواز آئی کہ اے ابراہیمؑ تو اپنا ہاتھ لڑکے پر نہ چلا اور نہ اس سے کچھ کر کیوں کہ میں اب جان گیا کہ تو خدا سے ڈرتا ہے۔ اور پھر انہوں نے پیچھے نگاہ کی تو ایک مینڈھا دیکھا جسے انہوں نے اسماعیلؑ کی جگہ ذبح کر دیا (پی
3337
Commentary:
The Quran and the Bible disagree as to which of his two sons—Ishmael and Isaac—Abraham, in pursuance of God’s command, offered for sacrifice. The Quran says that it was Ishmael, but according to the Bible, it was Isaac. The Bible, speaking of the sacrifice says "And He said, 'Take now thy son, thine only son, whom thou lovest, even Isaac and get there into the land of Moriah, and offer him there for a burnt offering upon one of the mountains which I tell thee of'" (Gen. 22:2). The Quran, on the other hand, declares clearly and unequivocally, in the verse under comment, that it was Ishmael who was offered for sacrifice. The Bible, however, contradicts itself in this respect. According to it, Abraham was commanded to offer his only son for sacrifice, but Isaac was at no time his only son. Ishmael was born to Abraham when he was 86 years old while Isaac was born to him when he had reached the very advanced age of 99. Thus for 13 years Ishmael was Abraham’s only son, and, being also his first born, was doubly dear to him. It stands to reason, therefore, that Abraham must have been required by God to offer for sacrifice his nearest and dearest thing which was his only and first born son who was Ishmael.
Some evangelists have vainly tried to show that, "Ishmael being of the handmaid, was born after the flesh while Isaac being born of the free woman was by promise" (Galatians, 4:22, 23). Apart from the fact that Hagar, Ishmael’s mother, belonged to the royal family of Egypt and was no handmaid, Ishmael has repeatedly been mentioned in the Bible as Abraham’s son, exactly as Isaac has been mentioned as his son (Gen. 16:16; 17:23, 25). Moreover, analogous promises were made to Abraham in regard to the future greatness of Ishmael as were made to him about Isaac. The Bible says: "And as for Ishmael, I have heard thee: Behold, I have blessed him, and will make him fruitful, and will multiply him exceedingly; twelve princes shall he beget, and I will make him a great nation" (Gen. 17:20). "And the angel of the Lord said unto her (Hagar) "I will multiply thy seed exceedingly that it shall not be numbered for multitude." (Gen. 16:10, 11). So apart from the substitution in the Bible of Isaac for Ishmael which seems to be deliberate, and of Moriah for Marwah, an hillock which lies in the vicinity of Mecca near which Abraham, in fulfilment of his vision, referred to in the preceding verse, left Ishmael with his mother Hagar while yet a child, there is nothing in the Bible to lend the slightest support to the view that Abraham offered Isaac for sacrifice and not Ishmael.
Furthermore, the fact that whereas no trace is to be found in the religious ceremonies of Jews and Christians of the supposed sacrifice of Isaac by Abraham, the Muslims, spiritual descendants of Ishmael, commemorate with great fervour his intended sacrifice, by slaughtering every year rams and goats all over the world on the tenth day of Dhul-Hijjah. This universal sacrifice of rams and goats by Muslims on a specific day in commemoration of Abraham’s preparedness to slaughter Ishmael, establishes beyond dispute or doubt that it was Ishmael whom Abraham offered for sacrifice and not Isaac. In a sense Abraham had already fulfilled his vision by leaving Ishmael while yet a child with his mother, Hagar, in the bleak and barren valley of Mecca where at that time there was to be found no sign of life, nor even a blade of grass or a drop of water. That brave act, in fact, had symbolised the sacrifice of Ishmael.
وَنَٰدَيْنَٰهُ أَن يَٰٓإِبْرَٰهِيمُ
قَدْ صَدَّقْتَ ٱلرُّءْيَآ ۚ إِنَّا كَذَٰلِكَ نَجْزِى ٱلْمُحْسِنِينَ
یعنی تو اور تیرا بیٹا قربانی کے لئے تیار ہو گئے اور اس طرح خداتعالیٰ نے تم کو قرب کا مقام بخشا جو محسنوں کا بدلہ ہے۔
Commentary:
The words "Thou hast indeed fulfilled the dream" show that Abraham was not required to fulfil his vision in actual fact but that it was only a practical demonstration of his intention and preparedness to slaughter his son which was desired of him. The vision, as stated above, had already symbolically been fulfilled in Hagar and Ishmael having been left by Abraham in the valley of Mecca which was at that time an arid and barren waste. The leaving behind of a weak and helpless woman with a child, in a place completely devoid of all signs of life and even of water or any other means of subsistence, did indeed constitute a great sacrifice on the part of the noble Patriarch.
2
یعنی تو اور تیرا بیٹا قربانی کے لئے تیار ہو گئے اور اس طرح خداتعالیٰ نے تم کو قرب کا مقام بخشا جو محسنوں کا بدلہ ہے۔
3338
Commentary:
The words "Thou hast indeed fulfilled the dream" show that Abraham was not required to fulfil his vision in actual fact but that it was only a practical demonstration of his intention and preparedness to slaughter his son which was desired of him. The vision, as stated above, had already symbolically been fulfilled in Hagar and Ishmael having been left by Abraham in the valley of Mecca which was at that time an arid and barren waste. The leaving behind of a weak and helpless woman with a child, in a place completely devoid of all signs of life and even of water or any other means of subsistence, did indeed constitute a great sacrifice on the part of the noble Patriarch.
إِنَّ هَٰذَا لَهُوَ ٱلْبَلَٰٓؤُا۟ ٱلْمُبِينُ
Commentary:
It was indeed a supreme trial for Abraham to have left his dear wife and his only son, unprovided for and unprotected, in a place where, humanly speaking, they were sure to perish.
3339
Commentary:
It was indeed a supreme trial for Abraham to have left his dear wife and his only son, unprovided for and unprotected, in a place where, humanly speaking, they were sure to perish.
وَفَدَيْنَٰهُ بِذِبْحٍ عَظِيمٍ
伊布拉欣准备牺牲伊司马仪, 是伊斯兰教的永久存在的 “牺牲” 制度, 构成朝觐典礼的一个组成部分。这节经文也可以指示废除在伊布拉欣时代似乎是盛行的用人作牺牲的制度而代之以牲畜做牺牲品。
یاد رکھنا چاہیے کہ بنو اسرائیل کہتے ہیں کہ قربانی کے لئے اسحاقؑ کو چنا گیا تھا اور وہی پلوٹھا تھا۔ مگر قرآن کریم اس کے خلاف اسماعیلؑ کا نام لیتا ہے اور وہی سچا ہے۔ کیونکہ بائبل کا اگر بغور مطالعہ کیا جائے تو وہ کہتی ہے کہ پلوٹھا یعنی سب سے بڑا بیٹا قربان ہوگا۔ اور سب سے بڑا بیٹا خود بائبل کے قول کے مطابق اسماعیلؑ تھا نہ کہ اسحاقؑ (پیدائش باب۱۶ آیت۱۵) پس جہاں جہاں بھی قربانی کے ذکر میں کسی بیٹے کا ذکر ہے وہاں مراد اسماعیلؑ ہے نہ کہ کوئی اور۔ جب حضرت اسماعیلؑ نے قربان ہونے پر آمادگی ظاہر کی تو چونکہ خواب کی اصل تعبیر یہ تھی کہ اسماعیلؑ کو ایک بے آب و گیاہ وادی میں چھوڑ
Abraham’s preparedness to sacrifice Ishmael was perpetuated in the Islamic institution of 'Sacrifice' which forms an integral part of the ceremonies of Hajj. The implication in the verse may also be to the abolition of human sacrifice which seemed to be in vogue in Abraham’s time and to the substitution for it of animal sacrifice.
Commentary:
Abraham’s preparedness to sacrifice Ishmael was perpetuated in the Islamic institution of "Sacrifice" which forms an integral part of the ceremonies of Hajj. As long as Islam lasts—and it shall last till the end of time—Pilgrimage to Mecca will continue to be performed and on the tenth day of Dhul-Hijjah goats and rams will continue to be slaughtered in hundreds of thousands in Mecca and all over the Muslim world in commemoration of Ishmael’s sacrifice. It is this institution of "Sacrifice" that seems to have been referred to in this verse in the words "And We ransomed him with a great sacrifice".
The reference in the verse may also be to the abolition of human sacrifice which seemed to be in vogue in Abraham’s time and to the substitution for it of animal sacrifice.
1093
伊布拉欣准备牺牲伊司马仪, 是伊斯兰教的永久存在的 “牺牲” 制度, 构成朝觐典礼的一个组成部分。这节经文也可以指示废除在伊布拉欣时代似乎是盛行的用人作牺牲的制度而代之以牲畜做牺牲品。
3
یاد رکھنا چاہیے کہ بنو اسرائیل کہتے ہیں کہ قربانی کے لئے اسحاقؑ کو چنا گیا تھا اور وہی پلوٹھا تھا۔ مگر قرآن کریم اس کے خلاف اسماعیلؑ کا نام لیتا ہے اور وہی سچا ہے۔ کیونکہ بائبل کا اگر بغور مطالعہ کیا جائے تو وہ کہتی ہے کہ پلوٹھا یعنی سب سے بڑا بیٹا قربان ہوگا۔ اور سب سے بڑا بیٹا خود بائبل کے قول کے مطابق اسماعیلؑ تھا نہ کہ اسحاقؑ (پیدائش باب۱۶ آیت۱۵) پس جہاں جہاں بھی قربانی کے ذکر میں کسی بیٹے کا ذکر ہے وہاں مراد اسماعیلؑ ہے نہ کہ کوئی اور۔ جب حضرت اسماعیلؑ نے قربان ہونے پر آمادگی ظاہر کی تو چونکہ خواب کی اصل تعبیر یہ تھی کہ اسماعیلؑ کو ایک بے آب و گیاہ وادی میں چھوڑ
3340
Commentary:
Abraham’s preparedness to sacrifice Ishmael was perpetuated in the Islamic institution of "Sacrifice" which forms an integral part of the ceremonies of Hajj. As long as Islam lasts—and it shall last till the end of time—Pilgrimage to Mecca will continue to be performed and on the tenth day of Dhul-Hijjah goats and rams will continue to be slaughtered in hundreds of thousands in Mecca and all over the Muslim world in commemoration of Ishmael’s sacrifice. It is this institution of "Sacrifice" that seems to have been referred to in this verse in the words "And We ransomed him with a great sacrifice".
The reference in the verse may also be to the abolition of human sacrifice which seemed to be in vogue in Abraham’s time and to the substitution for it of animal sacrifice.
2498
Abraham’s preparedness to sacrifice Ishmael was perpetuated in the Islamic institution of 'Sacrifice' which forms an integral part of the ceremonies of Hajj. The implication in the verse may also be to the abolition of human sacrifice which seemed to be in vogue in Abraham’s time and to the substitution for it of animal sacrifice.
وَتَرَكْنَا عَلَيْهِ فِى ٱلْءَاخِرِينَ
对伊布拉欣的美名传扬后世这一事, 还有什么能比三种伟大的宗教--------伊斯兰教、基督教和犹太教--------的信从者都把这位众圣之父称为自己祖先更大的明证呢！
What greater testimony could there be to Abraham having left behind him a good name than that the followers of three great religions—Islam, Christianity and Judaism—take pride in ascribing their ancestry to the great Patriarch.
Commentary:
What greater testimony could there be to Abraham having left behind him a good name than that the followers of the three great religions—Islam, Christianity and Judaism—take pride in ascribing their ancestry to the great Patriarch.
1094
对伊布拉欣的美名传扬后世这一事, 还有什么能比三种伟大的宗教--------伊斯兰教、基督教和犹太教--------的信从者都把这位众圣之父称为自己祖先更大的明证呢！
3341
Commentary:
What greater testimony could there be to Abraham having left behind him a good name than that the followers of the three great religions—Islam, Christianity and Judaism—take pride in ascribing their ancestry to the great Patriarch.
2499
What greater testimony could there be to Abraham having left behind him a good name than that the followers of three great religions—Islam, Christianity and Judaism—take pride in ascribing their ancestry to the great Patriarch.
سَلَٰمٌ عَلَىٰٓ إِبْرَٰهِيمَ
كَذَٰلِكَ نَجْزِى ٱلْمُحْسِنِينَ
إِنَّهُۥ مِنْ عِبَادِنَا ٱلْمُؤْمِنِينَ
وَبَشَّرْنَٰهُ بِإِسْحَٰقَ نَبِيًّا مِّنَ ٱلصَّٰلِحِينَ
11:72; 19:50; 21:73; 29:28.
11:72; 19:50; 21:73; 29:28.
11:72; 19:50; 21:73; 29:28.
a
11:72; 19:50; 21:73; 29:28.
a
11:72; 19:50; 21:73; 29:28.
a
11:72; 19:50; 21:73; 29:28.
وَبَٰرَكْنَا عَلَيْهِ وَعَلَىٰٓ إِسْحَٰقَ ۚ وَمِن ذُرِّيَّتِهِمَا مُحْسِنٌ وَظَالِمٌ لِّنَفْسِهِۦ مُبِينٌ
57:27.
57:27.
The words, 'We bestowed blessings on him,' refer to the blessings that God bestowed upon Abraham’s progeny through Ishmael, as Isaac has been mentioned separately by name.
57:27.
Commentary:
The words "We bestowed blessings on him," refer to the blessings that God bestowed upon Abraham’s progeny through Ishmael as Isaac has been mentioned separately by name.
b
57:27.
b
57:27.
3342
Commentary:
The words "We bestowed blessings on him," refer to the blessings that God bestowed upon Abraham’s progeny through Ishmael as Isaac has been mentioned separately by name.
b
57:27.
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The words, 'We bestowed blessings on him,' refer to the blessings that God bestowed upon Abraham’s progeny through Ishmael, as Isaac has been mentioned separately by name.
وَلَقَدْ مَنَنَّا عَلَىٰ مُوسَىٰ وَهَٰرُونَ
20:31; 28:35.
20:31; 28:35.
c
20:31; 28:35.
c
20:31-37; 26:16-17; 28:35.
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Commentary:
The greatest Prophet after Abraham, among his descendants through Isaac, was Moses, counterpart of the Holy Prophet who was a descendant of Ishmael.
c
20:31; 28:35.
وَنَجَّيْنَٰهُمَا وَقَوْمَهُمَا مِنَ ٱلْكَرْبِ ٱلْعَظِيمِ
20:81; 26:66.
20:81; 26:66.
20:81; 26:66.
Commentary:
The reference to "great distress" may be found elsewhere in the Quran (2:50) in the words: And remember the time when we delivered you from Pharaoh’s people who afflicted you with grievous torment, slaying your sons and sparing your women and in that there was a great trial for you from your Lord.
d
20:81; 26:66.
a
20:81; 26:66.
3344
Commentary:
The reference to "great distress" may be found elsewhere in the Quran (2:50) in the words: And remember the time when we delivered you from Pharaoh’s people who afflicted you with grievous torment, slaying your sons and sparing your women and in that there was a great trial for you from your Lord.
d
20:81; 26:66.
وَنَصَرْنَٰهُمْ فَكَانُوا۟ هُمُ ٱلْغَٰلِبِينَ
وَءَاتَيْنَٰهُمَا ٱلْكِتَٰبَ ٱلْمُسْتَبِينَ
وَهَدَيْنَٰهُمَا ٱلصِّرَٰطَ ٱلْمُسْتَقِيمَ
وَتَرَكْنَا عَلَيْهِمَا فِى ٱلْءَاخِرِينَ
Commentary:
Moses and Aaron are remembered with great respect and affection by Muslims, Christians and Jews alike.
3345
Commentary:
Moses and Aaron are remembered with great respect and affection by Muslims, Christians and Jews alike.
سَلَٰمٌ عَلَىٰ مُوسَىٰ وَهَٰرُونَ
إِنَّا كَذَٰلِكَ نَجْزِى ٱلْمُحْسِنِينَ
إِنَّهُمَا مِنْ عِبَادِنَا ٱلْمُؤْمِنِينَ
وَإِنَّ إِلْيَاسَ لَمِنَ ٱلْمُرْسَلِينَ
伊尔亚斯 (اِِلْيَاس, Elias), 即以利亚 (Elijah) 生活在公元前 900 年左右。他是约旦河东岸一个叫吉利德 (Gilead) 地方的土著。由以赛亚 (Issaiah), 以利沙 (Elisha) 继承他的衣钵 (《犹太百科全书》和《列王纪上》17:1)。
Elias or Elijah lived about 900 B.C. He was a native of Gilead, a place on the eastern bank of the Jordan. His mantle was taken by Elisha (Jew. Enc. & 1 Kings, 17: 1).
Commentary:
Elias or Elijah lived about 900 B.C. He was a native of Gilead, a place on the eastern bank of the Jordan. According to the Bible he was taken up to heaven in a whirlwind in a chariot of fire and after him his mantle was taken by Elisha (Jew. Enc. & 1 Kings 17: 1).
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伊尔亚斯 (اِِلْيَاس, Elias), 即以利亚 (Elijah) 生活在公元前 900 年左右。他是约旦河东岸一个叫吉利德 (Gilead) 地方的土著。由以赛亚 (Issaiah), 以利沙 (Elisha) 继承他的衣钵 (《犹太百科全书》和《列王纪上》17:1)。
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Commentary:
Elias or Elijah lived about 900 B.C. He was a native of Gilead, a place on the eastern bank of the Jordan. According to the Bible he was taken up to heaven in a whirlwind in a chariot of fire and after him his mantle was taken by Elisha (Jew. Enc. & 1 Kings 17: 1).
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Elias or Elijah lived about 900 B.C. He was a native of Gilead, a place on the eastern bank of the Jordan. His mantle was taken by Elisha (Jew. Enc. & 1 Kings, 17: 1).
إِذْ قَالَ لِقَوْمِهِۦٓ أَلَا تَتَّقُونَ
أَتَدْعُونَ بَعْلًا وَتَذَرُونَ أَحْسَنَ ٱلْخَٰلِقِينَ
巴耳伦 (بَعْل, Ba‘l) 是一名偶像的名字, 属于先知伊尔亚斯的民族。这些人崇拜太阳。巴耳伦也代表太阳神, 属于叙利亚现在称为巴耳培克 (بَعْلبَك, B‘al-Bekk) 城市的那些人 (Lane)。
Ba‘l was the name of an idol belonging to the people of the Prophet Elias. These people worshipped the sun. Ba‘l may also stand for the sun-god which belonged to the people of a town in Syria now called Bal-Bekk (Lane).
Important Words:
بعلاً is derived from بعل (ba‘ala) which means, he married or he took a wife; or he became a husband. بعل means, husband; wife (بعل like زوج means both a husband and a wife, more generally a husband); lord, master or owner of a thing; a chief; afamily whose maintenance is incumbent upon a person (Lane & Aqrab).
Commentary:
Ba‘l was the name of an idol belonging to the people of the Prophet Elijah. These people worshipped the sun. Ba‘l may also stand for the sun-god which belonged to the people of a town in Syria now called Baalbek (Lane).
1096
巴耳伦 (بَعْل, Ba‘l) 是一名偶像的名字, 属于先知伊尔亚斯的民族。这些人崇拜太阳。巴耳伦也代表太阳神, 属于叙利亚现在称为巴耳培克 (بَعْلبَك, B‘al-Bekk) 城市的那些人 (Lane)。
3347
Important Words:
بعلاً is derived from بعل (ba‘ala) which means, he married or he took a wife; or he became a husband. بعل means, husband; wife (بعل like زوج means both a husband and a wife, more generally a husband); lord, master or owner of a thing; a chief; afamily whose maintenance is incumbent upon a person (Lane & Aqrab).
Commentary:
Ba‘l was the name of an idol belonging to the people of the Prophet Elijah. These people worshipped the sun. Ba‘l may also stand for the sun-god which belonged to the people of a town in Syria now called Baalbek (Lane).
2502
Ba‘l was the name of an idol belonging to the people of the Prophet Elias. These people worshipped the sun. Ba‘l may also stand for the sun-god which belonged to the people of a town in Syria now called Bal-Bekk (Lane).
ٱللَّهَ رَبَّكُمْ وَرَبَّ ءَابَآئِكُمُ ٱلْأَوَّلِينَ
فَكَذَّبُوهُ فَإِنَّهُمْ لَمُحْضَرُونَ
إِلَّا عِبَادَ ٱللَّهِ ٱلْمُخْلَصِينَ
وَتَرَكْنَا عَلَيْهِ فِى ٱلْءَاخِرِينَ
سَلَٰمٌ عَلَىٰٓ إِلْ يَاسِينَ
بعض نے کہا ہے کہ یہ الیاس کی قراءت ہے مگر یہ درست نہیں۔ الیاس کی جماع الیاسین بھی ہوتی ہے۔ اور یہودی اور اسلامی لٹریچر سے معلوم ہوتا ہے کہ الیاس تین ہیں۔ ایک الیاسؑ جو حضرت موسٰیؑ سے پہلے گذرے تھے۔ اور ایک یحییٰؑ جن کا نام پیشگوئی میں الیاس آیا تھا۔ اور حضرت مسیحؑ نے بھی ان کو الیاس قرار دیا ہے۔ اور ایک آخری زمانہ میں آنے والا الیاس جو مسیح موعودؑ سے پہلے اسی طرح ظاہر ہونا تھا۔ جس طرح مسیح ناصریؑ کے لئے یحـٰیؑ تھے۔ یہ الیاس حضرت سید احمد بریلوی تھے۔ جن کی قبر اس وقت بالاکوٹ ضلع ہزارہ میں ہے۔
Ilyasin may be another form of Ilyas as Sinin (95:3) is that of Sina’ (23:21); or being plural of Ilyas it may mean Ilyas and his people.
Commentary:
إلیاسین (Ilyasin) may be another form of الیاس (Ilyas) as سینین (95:3) is that of سیناء (23:21); or being plural of الیاس it may mean Elijah and his people.
1
بعض نے کہا ہے کہ یہ الیاس کی قراءت ہے مگر یہ درست نہیں۔ الیاس کی جماع الیاسین بھی ہوتی ہے۔ اور یہودی اور اسلامی لٹریچر سے معلوم ہوتا ہے کہ الیاس تین ہیں۔ ایک الیاسؑ جو حضرت موسٰیؑ سے پہلے گذرے تھے۔ اور ایک یحییٰؑ جن کا نام پیشگوئی میں الیاس آیا تھا۔ اور حضرت مسیحؑ نے بھی ان کو الیاس قرار دیا ہے۔ اور ایک آخری زمانہ میں آنے والا الیاس جو مسیح موعودؑ سے پہلے اسی طرح ظاہر ہونا تھا۔ جس طرح مسیح ناصریؑ کے لئے یحـٰیؑ تھے۔ یہ الیاس حضرت سید احمد بریلوی تھے۔ جن کی قبر اس وقت بالاکوٹ ضلع ہزارہ میں ہے۔
3348
Commentary:
إلیاسین (Ilyasin) may be another form of الیاس (Ilyas) as سینین (95:3) is that of سیناء (23:21); or being plural of الیاس it may mean Elijah and his people.
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Ilyasin may be another form of Ilyas as Sinin (95:3) is that of Sina’ (23:21); or being plural of Ilyas it may mean Ilyas and his people.
إِنَّا كَذَٰلِكَ نَجْزِى ٱلْمُحْسِنِينَ
إِنَّهُۥ مِنْ عِبَادِنَا ٱلْمُؤْمِنِينَ
وَإِنَّ لُوطًا لَّمِنَ ٱلْمُرْسَلِينَ
7:81; 26:161; 29:29.
7:81; 26:161; 29:29.
a
7:81; 26:161; 29:29.
a
7:81; 26:161; 29:29.
3349
Commentary:
For Lot see 15:62-78.
a
7:81; 26:161; 29:29.
إِذْ نَجَّيْنَٰهُ وَأَهْلَهُۥٓ أَجْمَعِينَ
26:171; 29:33; 51:36.
26:171; 29:33; 51:36.
26:171; 29:33; 51:36.
b
26:171; 29:33; 51:36.
b
26:171; 29:33; 51:36.
b
26:171; 29:33; 51:36.
إِلَّا عَجُوزًا فِى ٱلْغَٰبِرِينَ
7:84; 11:82; 15:61; 27:58.
7:84; 11:82; 15:61; 27:58.
7:84; 11:82; 15:61; 27:58.
c
7:84; 11:82; 15:61; 27:58.
c
7:84; 11:82; 15:61; 27:58.
c
7:84; 11:82; 15:61; 27:58.
ثُمَّ دَمَّرْنَا ٱلْءَاخَرِينَ
26:173.
26:173.
26:173.
Important Words:
دمرنا (We utterly destroyed) is the intensive form of دمر (damara). They say دمر علیھم i.e. he intruded upon them; he came upon them without per-mission. دمرھم او دمر علیھم (dammara) means, He (God) utterly destroyed them or annihilated them (Aqrab).
Commentary:
Both the towns, Sodom and Gomorrah, to which Lot preached his Message were completely destroyed; only the members of Lot’s family, except his wife, were saved.
d
26:173.
d
26:173.
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Important Words:
دمرنا (We utterly destroyed) is the intensive form of دمر (damara). They say دمر علیھم i.e. he intruded upon them; he came upon them without per-mission. دمرھم او دمر علیھم (dammara) means, He (God) utterly destroyed them or annihilated them (Aqrab).
Commentary:
Both the towns, Sodom and Gomorrah, to which Lot preached his Message were completely destroyed; only the members of Lot’s family, except his wife, were saved.
d
26:173.
وَإِنَّكُمْ لَتَمُرُّونَ عَلَيْهِم مُّصْبِحِينَ
15:77.
15:77.
a
15:77.
e
15:77.
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Commentary:
See next verse.
e
15:77.
وَبِٱلَّيْلِ ۗ أَفَلَا تَعْقِلُونَ
15:77.
دیکھئے سورۂ حجر آیت۷۷ نوٹ نمبر۵۔
Sodom and Gomorrah, the towns to which Lot preached his Message were situated on the highway from Arabia to Syria where the Arab caravans passed by day and night. At another place in the Qur’an these towns are mentioned as having been situated 'on a road that still exists' (15:77).
Commentary:
Sodom and Gomorrah were situated on the highway from Arabia to Syria where the Arab caravans passed by day and night. At another place in the Quran these towns are mentioned as having been situated "on a road that still exists" (15:77).
The present and the preceding verses are full of extreme pathos. The Quraishites of Mecca are told that a great Prophet has come to them. They have rejected him. They know that there had lived in the neighbouring land another Prophet, Lot. His people also rejected him and God utterly destroyed them for their wicked and abominable deeds. The site of their annihilated towns lies on the highway which leads to Syria to which country their (of the Quraishites) caravans frequently pass. Then why do they not take a lesson from the fate that met the people of Lot, and accept their own Prophet—the Holy Prophet Muhammad?
a
15:77.
1
دیکھئے سورۂ حجر آیت۷۷ نوٹ نمبر۵۔
3352
Commentary:
Sodom and Gomorrah were situated on the highway from Arabia to Syria where the Arab caravans passed by day and night. At another place in the Quran these towns are mentioned as having been situated "on a road that still exists" (15:77).
The present and the preceding verses are full of extreme pathos. The Quraishites of Mecca are told that a great Prophet has come to them. They have rejected him. They know that there had lived in the neighbouring land another Prophet, Lot. His people also rejected him and God utterly destroyed them for their wicked and abominable deeds. The site of their annihilated towns lies on the highway which leads to Syria to which country their (of the Quraishites) caravans frequently pass. Then why do they not take a lesson from the fate that met the people of Lot, and accept their own Prophet—the Holy Prophet Muhammad?
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Sodom and Gomorrah, the towns to which Lot preached his Message were situated on the highway from Arabia to Syria where the Arab caravans passed by day and night. At another place in the Qur’an these towns are mentioned as having been situated 'on a road that still exists' (15:77).
وَإِنَّ يُونُسَ لَمِنَ ٱلْمُرْسَلِينَ
21:88; 68:49.
Commentary:
Jonah, the Prophet, has been mentioned at six places in the Quran. In 4:164 and 6:87-88 he has been reckoned among the Prophets of God. In the present verse he has been spoken of as a Divine Messenger and in 21:88 and 68:49, he has been given the descriptive epithets of ذوالنون (Master of the Fish) and صاحب الحوت (Fellow of the Fish). He was an Israelite Prophet and lived in the 9th century in the reign of Jeroboam II or Jehoahaz. See also 6:88.
b
21:88; 68:49.
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犹努司是以色列先知, 生活在九世纪耶罗波安二世 (Jeroboam) 即耶和哈兹王朝 (Jehoahaz)。也可见 6:87, 88。
a
21:88; 68:49.
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Commentary:
Jonah, the Prophet, has been mentioned at six places in the Quran. In 4:164 and 6:87-88 he has been reckoned among the Prophets of God. In the present verse he has been spoken of as a Divine Messenger and in 21:88 and 68:49, he has been given the descriptive epithets of ذوالنون (Master of the Fish) and صاحب الحوت (Fellow of the Fish). He was an Israelite Prophet and lived in the 9th century in the reign of Jeroboam II or Jehoahaz. See also 6:88.
f
21:88; 68:49.
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Jonah was an Israelite Prophet and lived in the 9th century BC in the reign of Jeroboam II or Jehoahaz. See also 6:87, 88.
إِذْ أَبَقَ إِلَى ٱلْفُلْكِ ٱلْمَشْحُونِ
按 «圣经» 中说, 犹努司受安拉之命去尼尼微 (Nineveh) 并 “对它叫喊,” 可是他没有去, 而 “从养主那里” 逃到塔希诗--------Tarshish («约拿书» 1:3)。«古兰经» 不同意 «圣经» 这种说法, 说这是打算非难安拉派遣的一位先知。事实上, 因为他们拒绝安拉派遣的这位先知, 他对他的民族很生气而逃离了他们。
دیکھئے نوٹ سورۂ شعراء آیت نمبر۱۲۰۔
According to the Bible Jonah was commissioned by God to go to Nineveh and 'cry against' it, but instead he fled to Tarshish 'from the presence of the Lord' (Jonah, 1: 3). The Qur’an contradicts this biblical statement as it is calculated to impugn a Divine Prophet. In fact, being angry with his people, because they had rejected the Divine Message, Jonah fled from them.
Commentary:
According to the Bible, Jonah was commissioned by God to go to Nineveh and "cry against" it, but, instead, he fled to Tarshish "from the presence of the Lord" (Jonah 1:3). The Quran contradicts this Biblical statement as it impugns a Divine Prophet, and, according to the Quran, Divine Prophets are sinless and incapable of disobeying God’s command. It is, therefore, not possible that Jonah should have even conceived of fleeing from the presence of the Omnipresent God. In fact, Jonah, being angry with his people, because they had rejected the Divine Message, fled from them, and not from God. See also 21:88. The whole account of Jonah as given in the Quran may be a description of his spiritual ascension and may be taken in a figurative sense and interpreted accordingly.
1098
按 «圣经» 中说, 犹努司受安拉之命去尼尼微 (Nineveh) 并 “对它叫喊,” 可是他没有去, 而 “从养主那里” 逃到塔希诗--------Tarshish («约拿书» 1:3)。«古兰经» 不同意 «圣经» 这种说法, 说这是打算非难安拉派遣的一位先知。事实上, 因为他们拒绝安拉派遣的这位先知, 他对他的民族很生气而逃离了他们。
2
دیکھئے نوٹ سورۂ شعراء آیت نمبر۱۲۰۔
3354
Commentary:
According to the Bible, Jonah was commissioned by God to go to Nineveh and "cry against" it, but, instead, he fled to Tarshish "from the presence of the Lord" (Jonah 1:3). The Quran contradicts this Biblical statement as it impugns a Divine Prophet, and, according to the Quran, Divine Prophets are sinless and incapable of disobeying God’s command. It is, therefore, not possible that Jonah should have even conceived of fleeing from the presence of the Omnipresent God. In fact, Jonah, being angry with his people, because they had rejected the Divine Message, fled from them, and not from God. See also 21:88. The whole account of Jonah as given in the Quran may be a description of his spiritual ascension and may be taken in a figurative sense and interpreted accordingly.
2506
According to the Bible Jonah was commissioned by God to go to Nineveh and 'cry against' it, but instead he fled to Tarshish 'from the presence of the Lord' (Jonah, 1: 3). The Qur’an contradicts this biblical statement as it is calculated to impugn a Divine Prophet. In fact, being angry with his people, because they had rejected the Divine Message, Jonah fled from them.
فَسَاهَمَ فَكَانَ مِنَ ٱلْمُدْحَضِينَ
Important Words:
ساھم (cast lots) is derived from سھم.They say سھمه i.e. he overcame him in the game of shooting arrows. ساھمه means, he shot arrows with him in competition; he cast or drew lots with him. ساھمته فسھمته means, I competed with him in casting lots or in shooting arrows and overcame him therein (Aqrab & Lane).
3355
Important Words:
ساھم (cast lots) is derived from سھم.They say سھمه i.e. he overcame him in the game of shooting arrows. ساھمه means, he shot arrows with him in competition; he cast or drew lots with him. ساھمته فسھمته means, I competed with him in casting lots or in shooting arrows and overcame him therein (Aqrab & Lane).
فَٱلْتَقَمَهُ ٱلْحُوتُ وَهُوَ مُلِيمٌ
فَلَوْلَآ أَنَّهُۥ كَانَ مِنَ ٱلْمُسَبِّحِينَ
لَلَبِثَ فِى بَطْنِهِۦٓ إِلَىٰ يَوْمِ يُبْعَثُونَ
۞ فَنَبَذْنَٰهُ بِٱلْعَرَآءِ وَهُوَ سَقِيمٌ
یعنی مچھلی کے دل میں تحریک کی کہ وہ قے کرکے اس کو میدان میں پھینک دے۔
Important Words:
عراء (bare tract of land) is derived from عری which means, he was or became naked, bare or without clothing. They say عری من العیب i.e. he was or became free from fault, defector blemish. عراء means, a wide or spacious place or tract of land in which nothing is hidden; or the vacant surface of the earth or land or of a wide space of land (Lane).
3
یعنی مچھلی کے دل میں تحریک کی کہ وہ قے کرکے اس کو میدان میں پھینک دے۔
3356
Important Words:
عراء (bare tract of land) is derived from عری which means, he was or became naked, bare or without clothing. They say عری من العیب i.e. he was or became free from fault, defector blemish. عراء means, a wide or spacious place or tract of land in which nothing is hidden; or the vacant surface of the earth or land or of a wide space of land (Lane).
وَأَنۢبَتْنَا عَلَيْهِ شَجَرَةً مِّن يَقْطِينٍ
وَأَرْسَلْنَٰهُ إِلَىٰ مِا۟ئَةِ أَلْفٍ أَوْ يَزِيدُونَ
فَـَٔامَنُوا۟ فَمَتَّعْنَٰهُمْ إِلَىٰ حِينٍ
10:99.
یعنی ایمان لانے والوں کو۔
10:99.
10:99.
Commentary:
In the whole history of religion, no people are known to have benefited so much from the warning of impending Divine punishment as did the people of Jonah. When they were warned that they would be visited with punishment if they did not behave and believe in Jonah and did not mend their ways, they at once repented and believed in Jonah with the result that the threatened punishment was averted. This repentance of Jonah’s people, even though belated, so pleased God that they were not only forgiven but their case is held up in the Quran, as an example for disbelievers of all Prophets of God (10:99).
c
10:99.
4
یعنی ایمان لانے والوں کو۔
a
10:99.
3357
Commentary:
In the whole history of religion, no people are known to have benefited so much from the warning of impending Divine punishment as did the people of Jonah. When they were warned that they would be visited with punishment if they did not behave and believe in Jonah and did not mend their ways, they at once repented and believed in Jonah with the result that the threatened punishment was averted. This repentance of Jonah’s people, even though belated, so pleased God that they were not only forgiven but their case is held up in the Quran, as an example for disbelievers of all Prophets of God (10:99).
a
10:99.
فَٱسْتَفْتِهِمْ أَلِرَبِّكَ ٱلْبَنَاتُ وَلَهُمُ ٱلْبَنُونَ
یعنی کفا رمکہ سے۔
6:101; 16:58; 43:17; 52:40; 53:22.
Commentary:
After giving a brief history of some of the Prophets in the preceding verses, the Surah proceeds in the present verse to deal with a basic principle of all religions—the repudiation and condemnation of idolatry. Among different peoples Shirk(ascribing Divine powers and attributes to beings and things other than God) has taken different forms. Some people worship forces of nature, others idols of stone, and yet others ascribe Divine powers to angels, believing them to be God’s daughters. It is this form of idolatry which was prevalent among the Arabs and in the Holy Prophet’s time and which has been condemned here.
a
6:101; 16:58; 43:17; 52:40; 53:22.
1099
阿拉伯人把安拉的力量归功于天使, 相信她们是安拉的女儿。这节经文谴责的就是这种偶像崇拜。
1
یعنی کفا رمکہ سے۔
b
6:101; 16:58; 43:17; 52:40; 53:22.
3358
Commentary:
After giving a brief history of some of the Prophets in the preceding verses, the Surah proceeds in the present verse to deal with a basic principle of all religions—the repudiation and condemnation of idolatry. Among different peoples Shirk(ascribing Divine powers and attributes to beings and things other than God) has taken different forms. Some people worship forces of nature, others idols of stone, and yet others ascribe Divine powers to angels, believing them to be God’s daughters. It is this form of idolatry which was prevalent among the Arabs and in the Holy Prophet’s time and which has been condemned here.
b
6:101; 16:58; 43:17; 52:40; 53:22.
2506A
The disbelieving Meccans.
2507
The Arabs ascribed Divine powers to angels, believing them to be God’s daughters. It is this form of idolatry that has been condemned here.
أَمْ خَلَقْنَا ٱلْمَلَٰٓئِكَةَ إِنَٰثًا وَهُمْ شَٰهِدُونَ
17:41; 37:151; 43:20.
17:41; 37:151; 43:20.
17:41; 37:151; 43:20; 52:40.
b
17:41; 37:151; 43:20.
a
17:41; 37:151; 43:20; 52:40.
a
17:41; 37:151; 43:20.
أَلَآ إِنَّهُم مِّنْ إِفْكِهِمْ لَيَقُولُونَ
وَلَدَ ٱللَّهُ وَإِنَّهُمْ لَكَٰذِبُونَ
أَصْطَفَى ٱلْبَنَاتِ عَلَى ٱلْبَنِينَ
43:17; 53:22.
پہلی آیت میں تو یہ ذکر تھا۔ کفار یہ قراردیتے ہیں کہ خدا کے بیٹے بھی ہیں اور بیٹیاں بھی ہیں حالانکہ قرآن کریم ان آیتوں سے بھرا ہوا ہے کہ کفار خداتعالیٰ کی بیٹیاں قرار دیتے ہیں۔ یعنی بتوں اور فرشتوں کو خداتعالیٰ کی بیٹیاں قرار دے کر خدا کی طرف منسوب کرتے ہیں۔ لیکن اس آیت میں اس کے الٹ آتا ہے۔ یہ اختلاف نہیں۔ کفار کی کئی اقسام ہیں۔ مسیحی خدا کا بیٹا تجویز کرتے ہیں اور اسی طرح یہودی بھی عُزَیرکو خدا کا بیٹا قرار دیتے ہیں۔ لیکن ہندوستان کے بت پرست اور مکہ کے بت پرست خدا کی بیٹیاں قرار دیتے تھے۔ چونکہ پہلی آیت میں یہ فرمایا تھا کہ بعض کفار خدا کے بیٹے مانتے ہیں۔ اور بعض ک
43:17; 53:22.
43:17; 53:22.
Commentary:
The verse means to say that all Shirk (idolatry), in whatever form it may be practised, is reprehensible, but to believe that God has preferred daughters to sons (a thing which disbelievers would not like for themselves), is nothing but foolish and condemnable.
c
43:17; 53:22.
2
پہلی آیت میں تو یہ ذکر تھا۔ کفار یہ قراردیتے ہیں کہ خدا کے بیٹے بھی ہیں اور بیٹیاں بھی ہیں حالانکہ قرآن کریم ان آیتوں سے بھرا ہوا ہے کہ کفار خداتعالیٰ کی بیٹیاں قرار دیتے ہیں۔ یعنی بتوں اور فرشتوں کو خداتعالیٰ کی بیٹیاں قرار دے کر خدا کی طرف منسوب کرتے ہیں۔ لیکن اس آیت میں اس کے الٹ آتا ہے۔ یہ اختلاف نہیں۔ کفار کی کئی اقسام ہیں۔ مسیحی خدا کا بیٹا تجویز کرتے ہیں اور اسی طرح یہودی بھی عُزَیرکو خدا کا بیٹا قرار دیتے ہیں۔ لیکن ہندوستان کے بت پرست اور مکہ کے بت پرست خدا کی بیٹیاں قرار دیتے تھے۔ چونکہ پہلی آیت میں یہ فرمایا تھا کہ بعض کفار خدا کے بیٹے مانتے ہیں۔ اور بعض ک
b
43:17; 53:22.
3359
Commentary:
The verse means to say that all Shirk (idolatry), in whatever form it may be practised, is reprehensible, but to believe that God has preferred daughters to sons (a thing which disbelievers would not like for themselves), is nothing but foolish and condemnable.
b
43:17; 53:22.
مَا لَكُمْ كَيْفَ تَحْكُمُونَ
أَفَلَا تَذَكَّرُونَ
Commentary:
The verse seems to administer a rebuke to disbelievers in the words, "Cannot you understand this simple fact that the ascription of Divine powers and attributes to weak human beings, to the forces of nature, to inanimate things or even to angels who themselves have been created by God, offends against reason and is an insult to human intelligence?"
3359A
Commentary:
The verse seems to administer a rebuke to disbelievers in the words, "Cannot you understand this simple fact that the ascription of Divine powers and attributes to weak human beings, to the forces of nature, to inanimate things or even to angels who themselves have been created by God, offends against reason and is an insult to human intelligence?"
أَمْ لَكُمْ سُلْطَٰنٌ مُّبِينٌ
52:39.
52:39.
52:39.
d
52:39.
c
52:39.
c
52:39.
فَأْتُوا۟ بِكِتَٰبِكُمْ إِن كُنتُمْ صَٰدِقِينَ
No Divine Book accords the slightest countenance to this most foolish and obnoxious doctrine.
Commentary:
The verse purports to say that apart from human reason and intelligence which repudiate all forms of shirk (idolatry), no Divine Book accords the slightest countenance to this most foolish and obnoxious doctrine; on the contrary all of them refute and contradict it in strong and scathing terms.
3360
Commentary:
The verse purports to say that apart from human reason and intelligence which repudiate all forms of shirk (idolatry), no Divine Book accords the slightest countenance to this most foolish and obnoxious doctrine; on the contrary all of them refute and contradict it in strong and scathing terms.
2508
No Divine Book accords the slightest countenance to this most foolish and obnoxious doctrine.
وَجَعَلُوا۟ بَيْنَهُۥ وَبَيْنَ ٱلْجِنَّةِ نَسَبًا ۚ وَلَقَدْ عَلِمَتِ ٱلْجِنَّةُ إِنَّهُمْ لَمُحْضَرُونَ
6:101.
6:101.
6:101.
Commentary:
The verse means to say that morally and intellectually disbelievers have become so degraded that they assert blood-relationship between God and evil spirits. What greater folly and blasphemy could there possibly be?
e
6:101.
a
6:101.
3361
Commentary:
The verse means to say that morally and intellectually disbelievers have become so degraded that they assert blood-relationship between God and evil spirits. What greater folly and blasphemy could there possibly be?
d
6:101.
سُبْحَٰنَ ٱللَّهِ عَمَّا يَصِفُونَ
إِلَّا عِبَادَ ٱللَّهِ ٱلْمُخْلَصِينَ
فَإِنَّكُمْ وَمَا تَعْبُدُونَ
مَآ أَنتُمْ عَلَيْهِ بِفَٰتِنِينَ
恶魔能够引入歧途的是他们同类的人。他们不能控制或影响敬畏安拉的人。
It is people of their own ilk that evil spirits can mislead. They have no control or influence over godly men.
Commentary:
The verse purports to say that it is only people of the evil spirits’ own ilk that such spirits can mislead. They have no control or influence over godly men. "Surely thou shalt have no power over My servants." says the Quran (15:41). The pronoun ہ in علیه (against Him) refers to God.
1100
恶魔能够引入歧途的是他们同类的人。他们不能控制或影响敬畏安拉的人。
3362
Commentary:
The verse purports to say that it is only people of the evil spirits’ own ilk that such spirits can mislead. They have no control or influence over godly men. "Surely thou shalt have no power over My servants." says the Quran (15:41). The pronoun ہ in علیه (against Him) refers to God.
2509
It is people of their own ilk that evil spirits can mislead. They have no control or influence over godly men.
إِلَّا مَنْ هُوَ صَالِ ٱلْجَحِيمِ
وَمَا مِنَّآ إِلَّا لَهُۥ مَقَامٌ مَّعْلُومٌ
The reference may be, as some say, to the angels. According to others it is to the believers.
Commentary:
The words of this and the next two verses may also be taken to have been spoken by righteous men of God, or the reference may specially be to the righteous men mentioned in the beginning of the Surah or, as some say, to the angels.
3363
Commentary:
The words of this and the next two verses may also be taken to have been spoken by righteous men of God, or the reference may specially be to the righteous men mentioned in the beginning of the Surah or, as some say, to the angels.
2510
The reference may be, as some say, to the angels. According to others it is to the believers.
وَإِنَّا لَنَحْنُ ٱلصَّآفُّونَ
یعنی محمد رسول اللہ صلی اللہ علیہ وسلم اور صحابہ کرام جو نماز باجماعت ادا کرتے تھے۔
1
یعنی محمد رسول اللہ صلی اللہ علیہ وسلم اور صحابہ کرام جو نماز باجماعت ادا کرتے تھے۔
وَإِنَّا لَنَحْنُ ٱلْمُسَبِّحُونَ
2:31; 21:21; 41:39.
2:31; 21:21; 41:39.
2:31; 21:21; 41:39.
a
2:31; 21:21; 41:39.
a
2:31; 21:21; 41:39.
a
2:31; 21:21; 41:39.
وَإِن كَانُوا۟ لَيَقُولُونَ
لَوْ أَنَّ عِندَنَا ذِكْرًا مِّنَ ٱلْأَوَّلِينَ
ذِکْرٌ کے معنے قرآن کریم میں رسول کے بھی آئے ہیں۔ چنانچہ اللہ تعالیٰ فرماتا ہے۔ قَدْ اَنْزَلَ اللّٰہُ اِلَیْکُمْ ذِکْرًا رَّسُوْلًا (سورۃ طلاق: ۱۱‘۱۲) یعنی اللہ تعالیٰ نے تمہاری طرف ذکر یعنی رسول بھیجا ہے۔
2
ذِکْرٌ کے معنے قرآن کریم میں رسول کے بھی آئے ہیں۔ چنانچہ اللہ تعالیٰ فرماتا ہے۔ قَدْ اَنْزَلَ اللّٰہُ اِلَیْکُمْ ذِکْرًا رَّسُوْلًا (سورۃ طلاق: ۱۱‘۱۲) یعنی اللہ تعالیٰ نے تمہاری طرف ذکر یعنی رسول بھیجا ہے۔
لَكُنَّا عِبَادَ ٱللَّهِ ٱلْمُخْلَصِينَ
فَكَفَرُوا۟ بِهِۦ ۖ فَسَوْفَ يَعْلَمُونَ
Commentary:
The verse implies a warning to disbelievers that they will soon see the evil consequences of their rejection of truth.
3364
Commentary:
The verse implies a warning to disbelievers that they will soon see the evil consequences of their rejection of truth.
وَلَقَدْ سَبَقَتْ كَلِمَتُنَا لِعِبَادِنَا ٱلْمُرْسَلِينَ
Commentary:
See next verse.
3365
Commentary:
See next verse.
إِنَّهُمْ لَهُمُ ٱلْمَنصُورُونَ
40:52; 58:22.
40:52; 58:22.
40:52; 58:22.
Commentary:
In verse 171 above the disbelievers were threatened with punishment if they did not accept the Prophet of God. In the verse under comment they are told that the cause of truth must and does always prevail, as it is an immutable divine law that God’s Messengers never fail in their missions. The history of all religions bears an eloquent testimony to this undeniable fact. Elsewhere the Quran says: "Most surely We help Our Messengers and those who believe, in the present life and on the day when witnesses will stand forth" (40:52).
b
40:52; 58:22.
b
40:52; 58:22.
3365A
Commentary:
In verse 171 above the disbelievers were threatened with punishment if they did not accept the Prophet of God. In the verse under comment they are told that the cause of truth must and does always prevail, as it is an immutable divine law that God’s Messengers never fail in their missions. The history of all religions bears an eloquent testimony to this undeniable fact. Elsewhere the Quran says: "Most surely We help Our Messengers and those who believe, in the present life and on the day when witnesses will stand forth" (40:52).
b
40:52; 58:22.
وَإِنَّ جُندَنَا لَهُمُ ٱلْغَٰلِبُونَ
فَتَوَلَّ عَنْهُمْ حَتَّىٰ حِينٍ
Commentary:
When the truth of a Prophet of God becomes established beyond all doubt and disbelievers are left with no plea or pretext to reject his Message and yet persist in rejecting it, the Prophet is told to leave them alone to be judged by God and treated by Him as He, in His infallible wisdom, may think fit.
3366
Commentary:
When the truth of a Prophet of God becomes established beyond all doubt and disbelievers are left with no plea or pretext to reject his Message and yet persist in rejecting it, the Prophet is told to leave them alone to be judged by God and treated by Him as He, in His infallible wisdom, may think fit.
وَأَبْصِرْهُمْ فَسَوْفَ يُبْصِرُونَ
Commentary:
The Holy Prophet is here told to wait till Divine decree decides the fate of disbelievers.
3367
Commentary:
The Holy Prophet is here told to wait till Divine decree decides the fate of disbelievers.
أَفَبِعَذَابِنَا يَسْتَعْجِلُونَ
22:48; 27:72; 29:54.
22:48; 27:72; 29:54.
22:48; 27:72-73; 29:54.
c
22:48; 27:72; 29:54.
a
22:48; 27:72-73; 29:54.
a
22:48; 27:72; 29:54.
فَإِذَا نَزَلَ بِسَاحَتِهِمْ فَسَآءَ صَبَاحُ ٱلْمُنذَرِينَ
这可能指的是麦加攻克的那一天。当一支一万人强的穆斯林军队进入麦加四郊时, 对麦加人来说真是倒霉的一天。那时他们达到了耻辱的顶点, 因为他们一切反对伊斯兰教的诡计都彻底失败, 伊斯兰教光荣地战胜了不信的人。
The reference may be to the day of the Fall of Mecca which was indeed an evil day for the Meccans when a Muslim army ten thousand strong entered its suburbs. Then the cup of their mortification and humiliation became full to the brim, as all their evil designs against Islam had completely failed and it had won a glorious victory over disbelievers.
Important Words:
ساحة (courtyard) means, the court or open area of a house; a part of a house in which there is no building or roof; a wide place among the dwellings of a tribe. The Arabs say عمر الله ساحتک i.e. may God make the courtyard of thy house inhabited with people (Lane).
Commentary:
The reference in the verse seems to be to the Fall of Mecca when a Muslim army of ten thousand strong entered its suburbs. That was indeed an evil day for the Meccans. The cup of their mortification and humiliation had become full to the brim, as all their evil designs against Islam had completely failed and it had won a glorious victory over disbelief.
1101
这可能指的是麦加攻克的那一天。当一支一万人强的穆斯林军队进入麦加四郊时, 对麦加人来说真是倒霉的一天。那时他们达到了耻辱的顶点, 因为他们一切反对伊斯兰教的诡计都彻底失败, 伊斯兰教光荣地战胜了不信的人。
3368
Important Words:
ساحة (courtyard) means, the court or open area of a house; a part of a house in which there is no building or roof; a wide place among the dwellings of a tribe. The Arabs say عمر الله ساحتک i.e. may God make the courtyard of thy house inhabited with people (Lane).
Commentary:
The reference in the verse seems to be to the Fall of Mecca when a Muslim army of ten thousand strong entered its suburbs. That was indeed an evil day for the Meccans. The cup of their mortification and humiliation had become full to the brim, as all their evil designs against Islam had completely failed and it had won a glorious victory over disbelief.
2511
The reference may be to the day of the Fall of Mecca which was indeed an evil day for the Meccans when a Muslim army ten thousand strong entered its suburbs. Then the cup of their mortification and humiliation became full to the brim, as all their evil designs against Islam had completely failed and it had won a glorious victory over disbelievers.
وَتَوَلَّ عَنْهُمْ حَتَّىٰ حِينٍ
Commentary:
The repetition of this and the next verse signifies that Divine punishment is almost at the doors of the disbelievers.
3369
Commentary:
The repetition of this and the next verse signifies that Divine punishment is almost at the doors of the disbelievers.
وَأَبْصِرْ فَسَوْفَ يُبْصِرُونَ
سُبْحَٰنَ رَبِّكَ رَبِّ ٱلْعِزَّةِ عَمَّا يَصِفُونَ
Commentary:
The verse means to say that with the defeat and discomfiture of disbelief the fact has become clearly established that the Great God Who has sent the Holy Prophet is the God of Honour and Power and that His name will now be glorified in the whole of Arabia.
3370
Commentary:
The verse means to say that with the defeat and discomfiture of disbelief the fact has become clearly established that the Great God Who has sent the Holy Prophet is the God of Honour and Power and that His name will now be glorified in the whole of Arabia.
وَسَلَٰمٌ عَلَى ٱلْمُرْسَلِينَ
a
27:60.
1102
这看来指的是穆圣。他本人代表安拉派遣的所有先知和使者。
a
27:60.
3371
Commentary:
The reference in the verse is to the Holy Prophet who represents all Prophets and Messengers of God.
b
27:60.
2512
The reference seems to be to the Holy Prophet who represents in his person all the Prophets and Messengers of God.
وَٱلْحَمْدُ لِلَّهِ رَبِّ ٱلْعَٰلَمِينَ
1:2; 6:46.
1:2; 6:46.
1:2; 6:46.
b
1:2; 6:46.
b
1:2; 6:46.
c
1:2; 6:46.
ص
Sad
The Letter 'Saad' • makkah • 88 Verses
بِسْمِ ٱللَّهِ ٱلرَّحْمَٰنِ ٱلرَّحِيمِ
1:1.
1:1.
a
1:1.
a
See1:1.
3372
Commentary:
See. 1:1.
a
1:1.
صٓ ۚ وَٱلْقُرْءَانِ ذِى ٱلذِّكْرِ
صٓ کے معنے صادق کے ہیں۔ یعنی اس قرآن کو صادق خدا نے اتارا ہے۔
43:45.
The letter Sad may signify 'the Truthful God,' or 'I am Allah, the Truthful,' or 'God has spoken the truth.'
The Truthful God swears by the Qur’an that the followers of the Holy Prophet, by acting upon the teachings of the Qur’an and making it a rule of their lives, shall achieve eminence and shall come to occupy a most honoured place among the comity of great nations, Dhikr also meaning eminence (Lane).
43:45.
Commentary:
The letter ص may signify "the Truthful God" or "I am Allah, the Truthful" or "God has spoken the truth" (صدق الله). For an explanation of abbreviated letters see 2:2 & 19:2.
ذی الذکر means full of admonition and exhortation or possessing eminence and honour; or acting upon its teaching the believers will achieve honour, good name and eminence.
The whole verse may mean that the Truthful God swears by the Quran that the followers of the Holy Prophet, by acting upon the teaching of the Quran and making it a rule of their lives, will achieve eminence and will come to occupy a most honoured place in the comity of nations. The verse thus constitutes a great prophecy about the glorious future of Islam.
b
43:45.
1103
صٓ (Sad) 这个字母可以意指 “真实的安拉”, 或 “我是真实的安拉”, 或 “安拉说的是真理”。
1
صٓ کے معنے صادق کے ہیں۔ یعنی اس قرآن کو صادق خدا نے اتارا ہے۔
b
43:45.
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Commentary:
The letter ص may signify "the Truthful God" or "I am Allah, the Truthful" or "God has spoken the truth" (صدق الله). For an explanation of abbreviated letters see 2:2 & 19:2.
ذی الذکر means full of admonition and exhortation or possessing eminence and honour; or acting upon its teaching the believers will achieve honour, good name and eminence.
The whole verse may mean that the Truthful God swears by the Quran that the followers of the Holy Prophet, by acting upon the teaching of the Quran and making it a rule of their lives, will achieve eminence and will come to occupy a most honoured place in the comity of nations. The verse thus constitutes a great prophecy about the glorious future of Islam.
b
43:45.
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The letter Sad may signify 'the Truthful God,' or 'I am Allah, the Truthful,' or 'God has spoken the truth.'
2514
The Truthful God swears by the Qur’an that the followers of the Holy Prophet, by acting upon the teachings of the Qur’an and making it a rule of their lives, shall achieve eminence and shall come to occupy a most honoured place among the comity of great nations, Dhikr also meaning eminence (Lane).
بَلِ ٱلَّذِينَ كَفَرُوا۟ فِى عِزَّةٍ وَشِقَاقٍ
The root-cause of all sin and disbelief are false pride, conceit and arrogance. The first recorded sin committed by Satan was that he refused to submit to Adam on the plea of his fancied superiority over him (Adam). 'I am better than he' (7:13) has always been the boast of disbelievers which has prevented them from accepting the truth in the time of every Prophet.
Commentary:
The root-cause of all sin and disbelief is false pride, conceit and arrogance. The first recorded sin was committed by Satan who refused to submit to Adam on the basis of his farcical superiority to him (Adam).
انا خیر منه i.e. "I am better than he" (17:13) has always been the boast of disbelievers which has prevented them from accepting the truth in the time of every Prophet. They cannot persuade themselves to give their allegiance to one who, they say, is quite like themselves; even inferior to them in some respects.
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Commentary:
The root-cause of all sin and disbelief is false pride, conceit and arrogance. The first recorded sin was committed by Satan who refused to submit to Adam on the basis of his farcical superiority to him (Adam).
انا خیر منه i.e. "I am better than he" (17:13) has always been the boast of disbelievers which has prevented them from accepting the truth in the time of every Prophet. They cannot persuade themselves to give their allegiance to one who, they say, is quite like themselves; even inferior to them in some respects.
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The root-cause of all sin and disbelief are false pride, conceit and arrogance. The first recorded sin committed by Satan was that he refused to submit to Adam on the plea of his fancied superiority over him (Adam). 'I am better than he' (7:13) has always been the boast of disbelievers which has prevented them from accepting the truth in the time of every Prophet.
كَمْ أَهْلَكْنَا مِن قَبْلِهِم مِّن قَرْنٍ فَنَادَوا۟ وَّلَاتَ حِينَ مَنَاصٍ
6:7; 19:75; 36:32; 50:37.
6:7; 19:75; 36:32; 50:37.
According to some scholars Lata is originally Laisa; some others think that the feminine ta is added to the negative la to render the negation more intensive. According to a third school it is an independent word, neither originally Laisa nor la. The fourth school, however, is of the view that it is a word and also a part of a word, namely the negative la, and ta, prefixed to Hina. It is generally accompanied by Hina or some other word synonymous with it.
6:7; 19:75; 36:32; 50:37.
Important Words:
لات (it was no longer). لاته عن کذا means, he withheld him or restrained him and turned him from such a course. لات شیئا means, he concealed a thing that he knew, and told or narrated something different from it. لاته حقه means, he diminished unto him his due or right. According to some scholars لات is originally لیس, its س being changed into ت and ی into الف; others are of the opinion that it is made up of two words, the fem. ت is added to the negative لا to make the word feminine or to render the negation more intensive. According to a third school, it is an independent word, neither originally لیس nor لا. The fourth school, however, thinks that it is a word and also a part of a word, namely the negative لا, and ت prefixed to حین.It is generally accompanied with حین or some word synonymous with it and is used as لات الحین حین مناص i.e. the time was not the time of refuge. The expression لات حین مناص may have the following different meanings:
1. There was no place of flight existing for them.
2. The time is, and was, not a time of flight.
3. The time of fleeing or petitioning or being aided will not be available to them.
لات was also one of three great idols of the Meccans, the other two being عزی and مناة (Lane, Aqrab & Zamakhshari).
مناص (time for escape) is derived from ناص. They say ناص عن قرینه i.e. he fled from, kept away from or left, his associate. ناص فلانا means, he missed such a one and went ahead of him. They say مالک من مناص i.e. there is no time or place of refuge for thee (Aqrab).
Commentary:
The verse means to say that disbelievers have rejected the message of truth with contempt and disdain, and consider it below their dignity to listen to the Holy Prophet, but when Divine punishment overtook them, they will cry for help but will find no refuge or asylum.
c
6:7; 19:75; 36:32; 50:37.
c
6:7; 19:75; 36:32; 50:37.
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Important Words:
لات (it was no longer). لاته عن کذا means, he withheld him or restrained him and turned him from such a course. لات شیئا means, he concealed a thing that he knew, and told or narrated something different from it. لاته حقه means, he diminished unto him his due or right. According to some scholars لات is originally لیس, its س being changed into ت and ی into الف; others are of the opinion that it is made up of two words, the fem. ت is added to the negative لا to make the word feminine or to render the negation more intensive. According to a third school, it is an independent word, neither originally لیس nor لا. The fourth school, however, thinks that it is a word and also a part of a word, namely the negative لا, and ت prefixed to حین.It is generally accompanied with حین or some word synonymous with it and is used as لات الحین حین مناص i.e. the time was not the time of refuge. The expression لات حین مناص may have the following different meanings:
1. There was no place of flight existing for them.
2. The time is, and was, not a time of flight.
3. The time of fleeing or petitioning or being aided will not be available to them.
لات was also one of three great idols of the Meccans, the other two being عزی and مناة (Lane, Aqrab & Zamakhshari).
مناص (time for escape) is derived from ناص. They say ناص عن قرینه i.e. he fled from, kept away from or left, his associate. ناص فلانا means, he missed such a one and went ahead of him. They say مالک من مناص i.e. there is no time or place of refuge for thee (Aqrab).
Commentary:
The verse means to say that disbelievers have rejected the message of truth with contempt and disdain, and consider it below their dignity to listen to the Holy Prophet, but when Divine punishment overtook them, they will cry for help but will find no refuge or asylum.
c
6:7; 19:75; 36:32; 50:37.
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According to some scholars Lata is originally Laisa; some others think that the feminine ta is added to the negative la to render the negation more intensive. According to a third school it is an independent word, neither originally Laisa nor la. The fourth school, however, is of the view that it is a word and also a part of a word, namely the negative la, and ta, prefixed to Hina. It is generally accompanied by Hina or some other word synonymous with it.
وَعَجِبُوٓا۟ أَن جَآءَهُم مُّنذِرٌ مِّنْهُمْ ۖ وَقَالَ ٱلْكَٰفِرُونَ هَٰذَا سَٰحِرٌ كَذَّابٌ
7:64.
7:64.
7:64.
Commentary:
The greatest obstacle in the way of disbelievers to accept the truth has always been that they would not pledge their allegiance to a man who is just one of them.
d
7:64.
a
7:64.
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Commentary:
The greatest obstacle in the way of disbelievers to accept the truth has always been that they would not pledge their allegiance to a man who is just one of them.
d
7:64.
أَجَعَلَ ٱلْءَالِهَةَ إِلَٰهًا وَٰحِدًا ۖ إِنَّ هَٰذَا لَشَىْءٌ عُجَابٌ
ان کو یہ تعجب ہے کہ معبود تو درحقیقت کئی ہیں۔ یہ شخص جو ایک خدا کہتا ہے تو شاید اس نے سب معبودوں کو کُوٹ کَاٹ کر ایک معبود بنا دیا ہے۔ اس طرح اپنی حماقت کو وہ رسول کریم صلی اللہ علیہ وسلم کی طرف منسوب کرتے تھے۔
2
ان کو یہ تعجب ہے کہ معبود تو درحقیقت کئی ہیں۔ یہ شخص جو ایک خدا کہتا ہے تو شاید اس نے سب معبودوں کو کُوٹ کَاٹ کر ایک معبود بنا دیا ہے۔ اس طرح اپنی حماقت کو وہ رسول کریم صلی اللہ علیہ وسلم کی طرف منسوب کرتے تھے۔
وَٱنطَلَقَ ٱلْمَلَأُ مِنْهُمْ أَنِ ٱمْشُوا۟ وَٱصْبِرُوا۟ عَلَىٰٓ ءَالِهَتِكُمْ ۖ إِنَّ هَٰذَا لَشَىْءٌ يُرَادُ
71:24.
71:24.
71:24.
Commentary:
As disbelievers believed that there were many gods, and the Holy Prophet proclaimed the Unity of God, they would say that somehow he had rolled all the gods into one.
The words "This is a thing designed" put in the mouths of the leaders of disbelief signify that according to them the Holy Prophet had his own ulterior motives to serve in preaching the message of the Unity of God. Or the words may mean that when invited by the Holy Prophet to give up idolatry, the leaders of the Quraish said to one another that they should stick to their own gods and that was a most desirable thing for them to do.
e
71:24.
a
71:24.
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Commentary:
As disbelievers believed that there were many gods, and the Holy Prophet proclaimed the Unity of God, they would say that somehow he had rolled all the gods into one.
The words "This is a thing designed" put in the mouths of the leaders of disbelief signify that according to them the Holy Prophet had his own ulterior motives to serve in preaching the message of the Unity of God. Or the words may mean that when invited by the Holy Prophet to give up idolatry, the leaders of the Quraish said to one another that they should stick to their own gods and that was a most desirable thing for them to do.
a
71:24.
مَا سَمِعْنَا بِهَٰذَا فِى ٱلْمِلَّةِ ٱلْءَاخِرَةِ إِنْ هَٰذَآ إِلَّا ٱخْتِلَٰقٌ
23:25.
The 'previous creed' may refer to Christianity or the idolatrous faith of the pagans of Mecca, or it may refer to all religions preceding Islam, because in no religion before Islam had belief in the Unity of God remained pure and unadulterated.
23:25.
Important Words:
اختلاق (fabrication) is derived from خلق which among other things means, he forged or fabricated a story or a lie, etc. (Lane). See also 3:50 & 26:138.
Commentary:
The words "the latest religion" may refer to Christianity or the idolatrous Faith of the pagans of Mecca, or they may refer to all religions preceding Islam, because in no religion before Islam had belief in the Unity of God remained pure and unadulterated.
a
23:25.
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“以前的宗教信仰” 可以指基督教或麦加异教徒的多神教, 或者它可以指伊斯兰教以前的所有宗教, 因为在伊斯兰教以前没有一门宗教是真正而纯粹相信安拉的独一性的。
b
23:25.
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Important Words:
اختلاق (fabrication) is derived from خلق which among other things means, he forged or fabricated a story or a lie, etc. (Lane). See also 3:50 & 26:138.
Commentary:
The words "the latest religion" may refer to Christianity or the idolatrous Faith of the pagans of Mecca, or they may refer to all religions preceding Islam, because in no religion before Islam had belief in the Unity of God remained pure and unadulterated.
b
23:25.
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The 'previous creed' may refer to Christianity or the idolatrous faith of the pagans of Mecca, or it may refer to all religions preceding Islam, because in no religion before Islam had belief in the Unity of God remained pure and unadulterated.
أَءُنزِلَ عَلَيْهِ ٱلذِّكْرُ مِنۢ بَيْنِنَا ۚ بَلْ هُمْ فِى شَكٍّ مِّن ذِكْرِى ۖ بَل لَّمَّا يَذُوقُوا۟ عَذَابِ
54:26.
54:26.
54:26.
Commentary:
The verse refers to a great obstacle which stands in the way of disbelievers to accept the truth. They simply cannot, they say, persuade themselves to follow the lead of a man just like themselves—rather inferior to them in certain respects. The same subject has been referred to in 43:32 where the Meccan infidels are described as refusing to accept the Message of the Quran on the pretext, "why has not this Quran been sent to some great man of the two towns."
b
54:26.
c
54:26.
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Commentary:
The verse refers to a great obstacle which stands in the way of disbelievers to accept the truth. They simply cannot, they say, persuade themselves to follow the lead of a man just like themselves—rather inferior to them in certain respects. The same subject has been referred to in 43:32 where the Meccan infidels are described as refusing to accept the Message of the Quran on the pretext, "why has not this Quran been sent to some great man of the two towns."
c
54:26.
أَمْ عِندَهُمْ خَزَآئِنُ رَحْمَةِ رَبِّكَ ٱلْعَزِيزِ ٱلْوَهَّابِ
17:101; 52:38.
17:101; 52:38.
17:101; 52:38.
Commentary:
In reply to the refusal of disbelievers to accept the Holy Prophet on the plea that he was a mere mortal like them and nothing more, the verse reproachfully asks them: Since when have they arrogated to themselves the possession of the treasures of Divine mercy? It is God’s own special prerogative to select, in His infallible wisdom, whom He deems fit to be the bearer of His Message and the conveyer of His will to His creatures.
c
17:101; 52:38.
a
17:101; 52:38.
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Commentary:
In reply to the refusal of disbelievers to accept the Holy Prophet on the plea that he was a mere mortal like them and nothing more, the verse reproachfully asks them: Since when have they arrogated to themselves the possession of the treasures of Divine mercy? It is God’s own special prerogative to select, in His infallible wisdom, whom He deems fit to be the bearer of His Message and the conveyer of His will to His creatures.
d
17:101; 52:38.
أَمْ لَهُم مُّلْكُ ٱلسَّمَٰوَٰتِ وَٱلْأَرْضِ وَمَا بَيْنَهُمَا ۖ فَلْيَرْتَقُوا۟ فِى ٱلْأَسْبَٰبِ
让不信的人聚集一切方法和资源来反对穆圣并且尽他们可能增加他们的方法和资源并用之于反对他吧。
سورۃ بنی اسرائیل میں کفار کے ایسے ہی مطالبہ کا ذکر محمد رسول اللہ صلی اللہ علیہ وآلہٖ وسلم سے کیا گیا ہے (دیکھئے بنی اسرائیل آیات ۹۱تا۹۴)
Let disbelievers collect all their means and resources against the Holy Prophet and multiply them as much as they can and use them against him.
Commentary:
The present verse continues the argument embodied in the preceding verse and purports to say that disbelievers pose as if the kingdom of the heavens and the earth belongs to them. Then let them gather, it says, all their means and resources against the Holy Prophet and multiply them as much as they can and use them against him. They will find to their mortification that they cannot arrest or impede the progress of the new Message.
1105
让不信的人聚集一切方法和资源来反对穆圣并且尽他们可能增加他们的方法和资源并用之于反对他吧。
1
سورۃ بنی اسرائیل میں کفار کے ایسے ہی مطالبہ کا ذکر محمد رسول اللہ صلی اللہ علیہ وآلہٖ وسلم سے کیا گیا ہے (دیکھئے بنی اسرائیل آیات ۹۱تا۹۴)
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Commentary:
The present verse continues the argument embodied in the preceding verse and purports to say that disbelievers pose as if the kingdom of the heavens and the earth belongs to them. Then let them gather, it says, all their means and resources against the Holy Prophet and multiply them as much as they can and use them against him. They will find to their mortification that they cannot arrest or impede the progress of the new Message.
2518
Let disbelievers collect all their means and resources against the Holy Prophet and multiply them as much as they can and use them against him.
جُندٌ مَّا هُنَالِكَ مَهْزُومٌ مِّنَ ٱلْأَحْزَابِ
اس آیت میں غزوۂ احزاب کی پیشگوئی ہے۔ یہ آیت غزوۂ احزاب سے بلکہ ہجرت سے بھی پہلے نازل ہوئی تھی اور اس میں احزاب کے حملہ آور کافروں کی شکست کی خبر دی گئی تھی۔ سُبْحَانَ اللّٰہ!
54:46.
The verse at once contains a prophecy and a challenge. The challenge is to the forces of evil to muster all their resources and form themselves into a strong confederacy to stop the onward march of Islam. And the prophecy is to the effect that the combined forces of disbelief shall be put to an ignominious rout if they dared oppose Islam. This mighty prophecy was literally fulfilled in the Battle of the Trench.
54:46.
Important Words:
مھزوم (routed) is derived from ھزم. They say ھزم العدو i.e. he broke and defeated the enemy. ھزم البشر means, he dug the well. ھزم فلاناً means, he killed him. جند مھزوم means, a defeated and broken army (Aqrab).
Commentary:
The verse at once contains a prophecy and a challenge. The challenge is to the forces of evil to muster all their resources and form themselves into a strong confederacy to stop the onward march of Islam. And the prophecy is to the effect that the combined forces of disbelief shall be put to an ignominious rout if they dared oppose Islam. This mighty prophecy was literally fulfilled in the Battle of the Ditch.
d
54:46.
1106
这节经文同时含有一个预言和一项挑战。那个挑战是对邪恶势力提出的, 要他们纠集所有资源和形成一个坚强的同盟来阻止伊斯兰教的前进。而那个预言的大意是, 不信的人的联合力量, 如果胆敢反抗伊斯兰教的话, 必将被可耻的击溃。这一强有力的预言在壕沟战役中完全实现了。
2
اس آیت میں غزوۂ احزاب کی پیشگوئی ہے۔ یہ آیت غزوۂ احزاب سے بلکہ ہجرت سے بھی پہلے نازل ہوئی تھی اور اس میں احزاب کے حملہ آور کافروں کی شکست کی خبر دی گئی تھی۔ سُبْحَانَ اللّٰہ!
b
54:46.
3382
Important Words:
مھزوم (routed) is derived from ھزم. They say ھزم العدو i.e. he broke and defeated the enemy. ھزم البشر means, he dug the well. ھزم فلاناً means, he killed him. جند مھزوم means, a defeated and broken army (Aqrab).
Commentary:
The verse at once contains a prophecy and a challenge. The challenge is to the forces of evil to muster all their resources and form themselves into a strong confederacy to stop the onward march of Islam. And the prophecy is to the effect that the combined forces of disbelief shall be put to an ignominious rout if they dared oppose Islam. This mighty prophecy was literally fulfilled in the Battle of the Ditch.
a
54:46.
2519
The verse at once contains a prophecy and a challenge. The challenge is to the forces of evil to muster all their resources and form themselves into a strong confederacy to stop the onward march of Islam. And the prophecy is to the effect that the combined forces of disbelief shall be put to an ignominious rout if they dared oppose Islam. This mighty prophecy was literally fulfilled in the Battle of the Trench.
كَذَّبَتْ قَبْلَهُمْ قَوْمُ نُوحٍ وَعَادٌ وَفِرْعَوْنُ ذُو ٱلْأَوْتَادِ
9:70; 40:32; 50:13.
Autadul-Ard means, mountains; and Autadul-Bilad signifies, the chief men of the towns; and Dhul-Autad signifies, lord of large armies or stakes (Aqrab).
9:70; 40:32; 50:13.
Important Words:
اوتاد (stakes) is the plural of وتد. They say وتد الوتد i.e. he made the peg firm or he drove it into the hole. اوتاد means, tent-pegs, poles, wooden nails; stakes etc. اوتاد الارض signifies, the mountains; اوتاد البلاد means, the chief men of the towns and اوتاد الفم means, the teeth (Aqrab). ذو الاوتاد thus signifies, lord of large armies or stakes or of firmly established dominions.
e
9:70; 40:32; 50:13.
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اَوْتَادُ الْاَرْض (Autadul-Ard) 的意思是山岳; 而 اَوْتَادُ الْبِلَاد (Autadul-Bilad) 意指城镇中的首领; ذُوالْاَوْتَاد (Dhul Autad) 意指大军团的巨头或赌注的大庄家 (اَقْرَبْ, Aqrab)。
a
9:70; 40:32; 50:13.
3383
Important Words:
اوتاد (stakes) is the plural of وتد. They say وتد الوتد i.e. he made the peg firm or he drove it into the hole. اوتاد means, tent-pegs, poles, wooden nails; stakes etc. اوتاد الارض signifies, the mountains; اوتاد البلاد means, the chief men of the towns and اوتاد الفم means, the teeth (Aqrab). ذو الاوتاد thus signifies, lord of large armies or stakes or of firmly established dominions.
b
9:70; 40:32; 50:13.
2520
Autadul-Ard means, mountains; and Autadul-Bilad signifies, the chief men of the towns; and Dhul-Autad signifies, lord of large armies or stakes (Aqrab).
وَثَمُودُ وَقَوْمُ لُوطٍ وَأَصْحَٰبُ لْـَٔيْكَةِ ۚ أُو۟لَٰٓئِكَ ٱلْأَحْزَابُ
15:79; 26:177; 50:15.
اَ یْـکَہ کی تشریح کے لئے دیکھئے سورۃ حجر نوٹ آیت۷۹۔
15:79; 26:177; 50:15.
15:79; 26:177; 50:15.
Commentary:
According to the Quran, اصحاب الایکة (Dwellers of the Wood) and اصحاب مدین (People of Median) are names of the same people, or rather, of two sections of the same people, who had adopted two different kinds of trade, one living on commerce and the other keeping herds of camels and sheep and selling milk, wood, etc. Thus, اصحاب الایکة is a section of the tribe of the Prophet Shu‘aib (26:177, 178), who has also been mentioned as having been sent to the People of Median (7:86, 11:85 & 29:37).
a
15:79; 26:177; 50:15.
3
اَ یْـکَہ کی تشریح کے لئے دیکھئے سورۃ حجر نوٹ آیت۷۹۔
b
15:79; 26:177; 50:15.
3384
Commentary:
According to the Quran, اصحاب الایکة (Dwellers of the Wood) and اصحاب مدین (People of Median) are names of the same people, or rather, of two sections of the same people, who had adopted two different kinds of trade, one living on commerce and the other keeping herds of camels and sheep and selling milk, wood, etc. Thus, اصحاب الایکة is a section of the tribe of the Prophet Shu‘aib (26:177, 178), who has also been mentioned as having been sent to the People of Median (7:86, 11:85 & 29:37).
c
15:79; 26:177; 50:15.
إِن كُلٌّ إِلَّا كَذَّبَ ٱلرُّسُلَ فَحَقَّ عِقَابِ
15:80; 26:190; 50:15.
15:80; 26:190; 50:15.
15:80; 26:190; 50:15.
Commentary:
The Meccan disbelievers are here warned that people wealthier and much stronger than they had lived before them. They rejected and opposed their Prophets with the result that they were destroyed. If they (the Meccans) opposed the Holy Prophet they also will meet a similar fate.
b
15:80; 26:190; 50:15.
c
15:80; 26:190; 50:15.
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Commentary:
The Meccan disbelievers are here warned that people wealthier and much stronger than they had lived before them. They rejected and opposed their Prophets with the result that they were destroyed. If they (the Meccans) opposed the Holy Prophet they also will meet a similar fate.
d
15:80; 26:190; 50:15.
وَمَا يَنظُرُ هَٰٓؤُلَآءِ إِلَّا صَيْحَةً وَٰحِدَةً مَّا لَهَا مِن فَوَاقٍ
Fawaq means, the time between two milkings; the time between two suckings; the returning of the milk into the udder of the she-camel after the milking; the time between the opening of one’s hand and the grasping with it the udder of the she-camel; or when the milker grasps the udder and then lets it go in milking (Lane).
36:50.
Important Words:
فواق (delaying) is derived from فاق. They say فاقت الناقة i.e. the she-camel had in her udder the milk that had collected between two milkings. فواق means, the time between two milkings; the time between two suckings; the returning of the milk into the udder of the she-camel after the milking; the time between the opening of one’s hand and the grasping with it the udder of the she-camel; or when the milker grasps the udder and then lets it go in milking. They say ما أقام عندہ الافواقاً i.e. he did not stay with him but as long as between two milkings of a she-camel i.e. for a very short time (Lane).
Commentary:
The verse means to say that the whole attitude of disbelievers shows that they will not accept the truth till Divine punishment overtakes them, but when it comes, it would be swift and sudden and they would be granted no respite or delay.
d
36:50.
3386
Important Words:
فواق (delaying) is derived from فاق. They say فاقت الناقة i.e. the she-camel had in her udder the milk that had collected between two milkings. فواق means, the time between two milkings; the time between two suckings; the returning of the milk into the udder of the she-camel after the milking; the time between the opening of one’s hand and the grasping with it the udder of the she-camel; or when the milker grasps the udder and then lets it go in milking. They say ما أقام عندہ الافواقاً i.e. he did not stay with him but as long as between two milkings of a she-camel i.e. for a very short time (Lane).
Commentary:
The verse means to say that the whole attitude of disbelievers shows that they will not accept the truth till Divine punishment overtakes them, but when it comes, it would be swift and sudden and they would be granted no respite or delay.
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Fawaq means, the time between two milkings; the time between two suckings; the returning of the milk into the udder of the she-camel after the milking; the time between the opening of one’s hand and the grasping with it the udder of the she-camel; or when the milker grasps the udder and then lets it go in milking (Lane).
وَقَالُوا۟ رَبَّنَا عَجِّل لَّنَا قِطَّنَا قَبْلَ يَوْمِ ٱلْحِسَابِ
17:19.
17:19.
2:201; 17:19.
Important Words:
قطنا (our portion) is derived from قط (qatta). They say قطه i.e. he cut it. قط القلم means, he nibbed the reed for writing. قطmeans, a slice cut off, a portion, share or lot, an hour or a portion of the night. مضی قط من اللیل means, a portion of the night passed (Lane & Aqrab).
Commentary:
The verse means to say that when disbelievers are warned that if they do not accept the Holy Prophet they will be punished, they turn the warning into an occasion for mocking the Prophet, and jeeringly say, "We demand to have the punishment here and now, and want no more respite." The use of the words "Day of Reckoning" implies that disbelievers will get the punishment when the reckoning of their evil deeds will have been made and they are shown to have fully deserved it.
c
17:19.
a
2:201; 17:19.
3387
Important Words:
قطنا (our portion) is derived from قط (qatta). They say قطه i.e. he cut it. قط القلم means, he nibbed the reed for writing. قطmeans, a slice cut off, a portion, share or lot, an hour or a portion of the night. مضی قط من اللیل means, a portion of the night passed (Lane & Aqrab).
Commentary:
The verse means to say that when disbelievers are warned that if they do not accept the Holy Prophet they will be punished, they turn the warning into an occasion for mocking the Prophet, and jeeringly say, "We demand to have the punishment here and now, and want no more respite." The use of the words "Day of Reckoning" implies that disbelievers will get the punishment when the reckoning of their evil deeds will have been made and they are shown to have fully deserved it.
e
17:19.
ٱصْبِرْ عَلَىٰ مَا يَقُولُونَ وَٱذْكُرْ عَبْدَنَا دَاوُۥدَ ذَا ٱلْأَيْدِ ۖ إِنَّهُۥٓ أَوَّابٌ
Prophets David, Solomon and Job possessed great power, influence and wealth and that is why perhaps they have always been mentioned together in the Qur’an (4:164, 6:85 & 21:80-84).
Commentary:
In this and the following several verses the Holy Prophet has been enjoined to bear patiently the jeers and sneers of disbelievers, like Prophets David, Solomon and Job who too had to face mockery and opposition from their enemies. These three Prophets possessed great power, influence and wealth and that is why perhaps they have always been mentioned together in the Quran.
See also 4:164, 6:85 & 21:80-84.
3388
Commentary:
In this and the following several verses the Holy Prophet has been enjoined to bear patiently the jeers and sneers of disbelievers, like Prophets David, Solomon and Job who too had to face mockery and opposition from their enemies. These three Prophets possessed great power, influence and wealth and that is why perhaps they have always been mentioned together in the Quran.
See also 4:164, 6:85 & 21:80-84.
2522
Prophets David, Solomon and Job possessed great power, influence and wealth and that is why perhaps they have always been mentioned together in the Qur’an (4:164, 6:85 & 21:80-84).
إِنَّا سَخَّرْنَا ٱلْجِبَالَ مَعَهُۥ يُسَبِّحْنَ بِٱلْعَشِىِّ وَٱلْإِشْرَاقِ
21:80; 34:11.
21:80; 34:11.
d
21:80; 34:11.
a
21:80; 34:11.
3389
Commentary:
For a detailed explanation of this and the next verse see 21:80 & 34:11.
a
21:80; 34:11.
وَٱلطَّيْرَ مَحْشُورَةً ۖ كُلٌّ لَّهُۥٓ أَوَّابٌ
طَیْر اور جِبَال کی تشریح کے لئے دیکھئے سورہ سبا نوٹ آیت۱۱۔
Commentary:
While the reference in the word الجبال (the mountains) in the preceding verse is to the mountain tribes, in طیر (birds) it may be to those tribes who hated to be held in subjection by David and were impatient to get their liberty. The sense of impatience seems to be implied in the root word طار (it flew). See also 21:80 & 34:11, 12.
1
طَیْر اور جِبَال کی تشریح کے لئے دیکھئے سورہ سبا نوٹ آیت۱۱۔
3390
Commentary:
While the reference in the word الجبال (the mountains) in the preceding verse is to the mountain tribes, in طیر (birds) it may be to those tribes who hated to be held in subjection by David and were impatient to get their liberty. The sense of impatience seems to be implied in the root word طار (it flew). See also 21:80 & 34:11, 12.
وَشَدَدْنَا مُلْكَهُۥ وَءَاتَيْنَٰهُ ٱلْحِكْمَةَ وَفَصْلَ ٱلْخِطَابِ
2:252.
2:252.
2:252.
Important Words:
فصل الخطاب (decisive judgement) is infinitive noun from فصل (fasala) which means, he separated or divided a thing or distinguished it, he made it clear or he explained it, he separated it. فصل الحکم means, he decided the judgement. فصل الخطاب means, distinct or plain speech such as decides or distinguishes between what is true and what is false, or that which the person to whom it is addressed clearly understands; or judicial sentence. یوم الفصل means, the Day of Judgement or Decision (Lane & Aqrab).
Commentary:
The expression ذا الاید meaning, possessor of dignity and power, the verse shows that David was one of the greatest and most powerful Prophet-Kings of the House of Israel and was a very wise judge. In his reign Israelite glory had reached its high watermark. But in the time of his son, Solomon, though the Israelites tried to maintain their grandeur and the integrity and stability of their dominions, seeds of disruption and disintegration had been sown and signs of decadence had begun to appear. See also 34:11, 12.
e
2:252.
b
2:252.
3391
Important Words:
فصل الخطاب (decisive judgement) is infinitive noun from فصل (fasala) which means, he separated or divided a thing or distinguished it, he made it clear or he explained it, he separated it. فصل الحکم means, he decided the judgement. فصل الخطاب means, distinct or plain speech such as decides or distinguishes between what is true and what is false, or that which the person to whom it is addressed clearly understands; or judicial sentence. یوم الفصل means, the Day of Judgement or Decision (Lane & Aqrab).
Commentary:
The expression ذا الاید meaning, possessor of dignity and power, the verse shows that David was one of the greatest and most powerful Prophet-Kings of the House of Israel and was a very wise judge. In his reign Israelite glory had reached its high watermark. But in the time of his son, Solomon, though the Israelites tried to maintain their grandeur and the integrity and stability of their dominions, seeds of disruption and disintegration had been sown and signs of decadence had begun to appear. See also 34:11, 12.
b
2:252.
۞ وَهَلْ أَتَىٰكَ نَبَؤُا۟ ٱلْخَصْمِ إِذْ تَسَوَّرُوا۟ ٱلْمِحْرَابَ
Important Words:
تسوروا (they climbed over) is derived from سار. They say سار او تسور الحائط i.e. he scaled or climbed over the wall. سار الیه means, he leaped against and attacked him. سور المدینة (sawwara) means, he built a wall round the town (Aqrab & Lane).
3392
Important Words:
تسوروا (they climbed over) is derived from سار. They say سار او تسور الحائط i.e. he scaled or climbed over the wall. سار الیه means, he leaped against and attacked him. سور المدینة (sawwara) means, he built a wall round the town (Aqrab & Lane).
إِذْ دَخَلُوا۟ عَلَىٰ دَاوُۥدَ فَفَزِعَ مِنْهُمْ ۖ قَالُوا۟ لَا تَخَفْ ۖ خَصْمَانِ بَغَىٰ بَعْضُنَا عَلَىٰ بَعْضٍ فَٱحْكُم بَيْنَنَا بِٱلْحَقِّ وَلَا تُشْطِطْ وَٱهْدِنَآ إِلَىٰ سَوَآءِ ٱلصِّرَٰطِ
It appears from history that though Israelite power was at its zenith in the reigns of David and Solomon, yet mischief-mongers were busy stirring up discord and disaffection; and false charges were constantly raked up and spread against them and some evil-minded persons even sought to kill David. It is to one such attempt at David’s life that reference has been made in the verse under comment. Two of his enemies scaled the wall of his private chamber with the intention of taking him unawares, but finding him on his guard and realizing that their plan had miscarried, they tried to put him at ease and pretended as if they were merely two litigants who had come to seek his decision in a dispute. David, however, rightly understood their evil intention, and so naturally he was afraid of them.
Commentary:
It appears from history that though Israelite power was at its height in the reigns of David and Solomon, mischief-mongers tried to stir up discord and disaffection; and false charges were constantly raked up and spread against them and some evil-minded persons even sought to kill David. It is to one such attempt at David’s life that reference has been made in the verse under comment. Two of his enemies scaled the wall of his private chamber with the intention of taking him unawares and killing him, but finding him on his guard and realizing that their plan had miscarried they tried to put him at ease and pretended as if they were merely two litigants who had come to seek his decision in a dispute. David, however, rightly understood their evil intention, and so naturally he was afraid of them.
3393
Commentary:
It appears from history that though Israelite power was at its height in the reigns of David and Solomon, mischief-mongers tried to stir up discord and disaffection; and false charges were constantly raked up and spread against them and some evil-minded persons even sought to kill David. It is to one such attempt at David’s life that reference has been made in the verse under comment. Two of his enemies scaled the wall of his private chamber with the intention of taking him unawares and killing him, but finding him on his guard and realizing that their plan had miscarried they tried to put him at ease and pretended as if they were merely two litigants who had come to seek his decision in a dispute. David, however, rightly understood their evil intention, and so naturally he was afraid of them.
2523
It appears from history that though Israelite power was at its zenith in the reigns of David and Solomon, yet mischief-mongers were busy stirring up discord and disaffection; and false charges were constantly raked up and spread against them and some evil-minded persons even sought to kill David. It is to one such attempt at David’s life that reference has been made in the verse under comment. Two of his enemies scaled the wall of his private chamber with the intention of taking him unawares, but finding him on his guard and realizing that their plan had miscarried, they tried to put him at ease and pretended as if they were merely two litigants who had come to seek his decision in a dispute. David, however, rightly understood their evil intention, and so naturally he was afraid of them.
إِنَّ هَٰذَآ أَخِى لَهُۥ تِسْعٌ وَتِسْعُونَ نَعْجَةً وَلِىَ نَعْجَةٌ وَٰحِدَةٌ فَقَالَ أَكْفِلْنِيهَا وَعَزَّنِى فِى ٱلْخِطَابِ
مفسر کہتے ہیں حضرت داؤدؑ کی ننانوے بیویاں تھیں‘ مگر ایک جرنیل کی بیوی آپ کو پسند آگئی۔ انہوں نے جرنیل کو خطرناک مقام پر بھجوا دیا تا مارا جائے پھر اس کی بیوی پر قبضہ کرلیا۔ اللہ تعالیٰ نے سبق دینے کے لئے فرشتوں کو بھیجا جنہوں نے نعوذ باللہ یہ دُنبیوں والا جھوٹ بنایا۔ لیکن حقیقت یہ ہے کہ حضرت داؤدؑ کی بادشاہت جب لمبی ہو گئی تو ان کے دشمنوں نے سر اٹھانا شروع کیا۔ اور ان کے دشمن گھر میں کُود کر آگئے۔ جب حضرت داؤدؑ کو چوکس پایا تو ڈر گئے کہ ایک آواز پر باڈی گارڈ جمع ہو جائیں گے اور گھبراہٹ میں یہ قصہ گھڑ کر سنایا۔ جس کی تعبیر درحقیقت یہ تھی کہ انہوں نے حضرت داؤدؑ پر یہ ا
This verse refers to the story which the two intending murderers of David, finding him quite vigilant, seemed to have invented, at the spur of the moment, in an endeavour to disabuse his mind of any misgiving he might have entertained about them, and to set his fear at rest.
2
مفسر کہتے ہیں حضرت داؤدؑ کی ننانوے بیویاں تھیں‘ مگر ایک جرنیل کی بیوی آپ کو پسند آگئی۔ انہوں نے جرنیل کو خطرناک مقام پر بھجوا دیا تا مارا جائے پھر اس کی بیوی پر قبضہ کرلیا۔ اللہ تعالیٰ نے سبق دینے کے لئے فرشتوں کو بھیجا جنہوں نے نعوذ باللہ یہ دُنبیوں والا جھوٹ بنایا۔ لیکن حقیقت یہ ہے کہ حضرت داؤدؑ کی بادشاہت جب لمبی ہو گئی تو ان کے دشمنوں نے سر اٹھانا شروع کیا۔ اور ان کے دشمن گھر میں کُود کر آگئے۔ جب حضرت داؤدؑ کو چوکس پایا تو ڈر گئے کہ ایک آواز پر باڈی گارڈ جمع ہو جائیں گے اور گھبراہٹ میں یہ قصہ گھڑ کر سنایا۔ جس کی تعبیر درحقیقت یہ تھی کہ انہوں نے حضرت داؤدؑ پر یہ ا
2524
This verse refers to the story which the two intending murderers of David, finding him quite vigilant, seemed to have invented, at the spur of the moment, in an endeavour to disabuse his mind of any misgiving he might have entertained about them, and to set his fear at rest.
قَالَ لَقَدْ ظَلَمَكَ بِسُؤَالِ نَعْجَتِكَ إِلَىٰ نِعَاجِهِۦ ۖ وَإِنَّ كَثِيرًا مِّنَ ٱلْخُلَطَآءِ لَيَبْغِى بَعْضُهُمْ عَلَىٰ بَعْضٍ إِلَّا ٱلَّذِينَ ءَامَنُوا۟ وَعَمِلُوا۟ ٱلصَّٰلِحَٰتِ وَقَلِيلٌ مَّا هُمْ ۗ وَظَنَّ دَاوُۥدُ أَنَّمَا فَتَنَّٰهُ فَٱسْتَغْفَرَ رَبَّهُۥ وَخَرَّ رَاكِعًا وَأَنَابَ ۩
یعنی اگر یہ تمثیل سچ ہے۔ ورنہ وہ جانتے تھے کہ وہ جھوٹ بول رہے ہیں۔
یعنی دشمنوں کو ایسی جرأت کا پیدا ہونا بتاتا ہے کہ فتنہ ملک میں سر اٹھا رہا ہے۔
یعنی اس طرح کا واقعہ بادشاہ کے ساتھ کبھی پیش نہیں آسکتا جب تک کہ اللہ تعالیٰ کا منشا بھی ویسا ہی نہ ہو۔ تبھی ’’ہم نے اسے آزمائش میں ڈالا ہے‘‘ کے الفاظ استعمال کیے گئے ہیں۔ اور مراد یہ ہے کہ اس فیصلہ میں نظام آسمانی شامل ہے۔
David was not taken in by the mask of ordinary litigants that the two intruders had put on; he saw through the game. Though he did not lose his presence of mind and gave his decision like a sane and sedate judge, yet he realized that his control over his people had weakened and that, despite the precautions he had taken, he was not quite safe from the schemes and plots of his enemies. He felt that the incident was a reminder from God. So he adopted the only course which the righteous and the God-fearing adopt in such circumstances. He prayed to God and sought His protection against the schemes and conspiracies of his enemies. The insinuation behind the tale of the litigants was that David was a tyrant who was extending his domination over small and weak neighbouring tribes.
Commentary:
David was not taken in by the mask of ordinary litigants that the two intruders had put on; he saw through the game. Though he did not lose his presence of mind and gave his decision like a sane and sedate judge, yet he realized that his control over his people had weakened and that, despite the precautions he had taken, he was not quite safe from the schemes and plots of his enemies. He felt that the incident was a reminder from God. So he adopted the only course which the righteous and the God-fearing adopt in such circumstances. He prayed to God and sought Divine protection against the schemes and conspiracies of his enemies. The insinuation behind the tale of the litigants was that David was a tyrant who was extending his domination over small and weak neighbouring tribes.
1
یعنی اگر یہ تمثیل سچ ہے۔ ورنہ وہ جانتے تھے کہ وہ جھوٹ بول رہے ہیں۔
2
یعنی دشمنوں کو ایسی جرأت کا پیدا ہونا بتاتا ہے کہ فتنہ ملک میں سر اٹھا رہا ہے۔
3
یعنی اس طرح کا واقعہ بادشاہ کے ساتھ کبھی پیش نہیں آسکتا جب تک کہ اللہ تعالیٰ کا منشا بھی ویسا ہی نہ ہو۔ تبھی ’’ہم نے اسے آزمائش میں ڈالا ہے‘‘ کے الفاظ استعمال کیے گئے ہیں۔ اور مراد یہ ہے کہ اس فیصلہ میں نظام آسمانی شامل ہے۔
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Commentary:
David was not taken in by the mask of ordinary litigants that the two intruders had put on; he saw through the game. Though he did not lose his presence of mind and gave his decision like a sane and sedate judge, yet he realized that his control over his people had weakened and that, despite the precautions he had taken, he was not quite safe from the schemes and plots of his enemies. He felt that the incident was a reminder from God. So he adopted the only course which the righteous and the God-fearing adopt in such circumstances. He prayed to God and sought Divine protection against the schemes and conspiracies of his enemies. The insinuation behind the tale of the litigants was that David was a tyrant who was extending his domination over small and weak neighbouring tribes.
2525
David was not taken in by the mask of ordinary litigants that the two intruders had put on; he saw through the game. Though he did not lose his presence of mind and gave his decision like a sane and sedate judge, yet he realized that his control over his people had weakened and that, despite the precautions he had taken, he was not quite safe from the schemes and plots of his enemies. He felt that the incident was a reminder from God. So he adopted the only course which the righteous and the God-fearing adopt in such circumstances. He prayed to God and sought His protection against the schemes and conspiracies of his enemies. The insinuation behind the tale of the litigants was that David was a tyrant who was extending his domination over small and weak neighbouring tribes.
فَغَفَرْنَا لَهُۥ ذَٰلِكَ ۖ وَإِنَّ لَهُۥ عِندَنَا لَزُلْفَىٰ وَحُسْنَ مَـَٔابٍ
غَفَرْنَا لَهٗ (Ghafarna la-hu) 的意思可以是, “我们保护了他”, 或 “我们把他的事情搞好了”(Lane)。“他在我的面前具有近的地位和优美的归宿。”这句话表明, 达五德没有任何道德上的缺点或精神弱点, 并且有效地否定和推翻了 «圣经» 强加给他的所谓犯了通奸罪的恶意指控 (《撒母耳记下》11:4-5)。
The expression Ghafarna la-hu may mean, 'We gave him Our protection,' or, 'We set his affairs right' (Lane). The words, 'he had a position of nearness with Us and an excellent resort,' show that David did not suffer from any moral defect or spiritual weakness, and most effectively negative and demolish the wicked charge of David having committed adultery as imputed to him by the Bible (2 Sam. 11: 4 & 5).
Important Words:
غفرنا (We forgave him). غفر الشیء means, he concealed or hid the thing. غفر الله له: God forgave him his sins. غفر الامر means, he set right the affair (Lane & Aqrab). See also 2:59, 200, 286 & 14:42.
Commentary:
The expression غفرنا له may mean, "We gave him Our protection" or "We set his affairs right." The words, "he had a position of nearness with Us and an excellent retreat," show that David did not suffer from any moral defect and spiritual weakness; rather they most effectively negate and demolish the wicked charge of David having committed adultery as imputed to him by the Bible (2 Samuel, 11:4, 5).
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غَفَرْنَا لَهٗ (Ghafarna la-hu) 的意思可以是, “我们保护了他”, 或 “我们把他的事情搞好了”(Lane)。“他在我的面前具有近的地位和优美的归宿。”这句话表明, 达五德没有任何道德上的缺点或精神弱点, 并且有效地否定和推翻了 «圣经» 强加给他的所谓犯了通奸罪的恶意指控 (《撒母耳记下》11:4-5)。
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یہ کمزوریاں جسمانی تھیں‘ روحانی نہیں تھیں۔
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اگر واقعہ میں وہ کسی کی بیوی چھینتا یا کمزور قبائل کو ظلماً اپنے ماتحت کرتا تو ہمارا پیارا کس طرح ہو سکتا تھا۔
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Important Words:
غفرنا (We forgave him). غفر الشیء means, he concealed or hid the thing. غفر الله له: God forgave him his sins. غفر الامر means, he set right the affair (Lane & Aqrab). See also 2:59, 200, 286 & 14:42.
Commentary:
The expression غفرنا له may mean, "We gave him Our protection" or "We set his affairs right." The words, "he had a position of nearness with Us and an excellent retreat," show that David did not suffer from any moral defect and spiritual weakness; rather they most effectively negate and demolish the wicked charge of David having committed adultery as imputed to him by the Bible (2 Samuel, 11:4, 5).
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The expression Ghafarna la-hu may mean, 'We gave him Our protection,' or, 'We set his affairs right' (Lane). The words, 'he had a position of nearness with Us and an excellent resort,' show that David did not suffer from any moral defect or spiritual weakness, and most effectively negative and demolish the wicked charge of David having committed adultery as imputed to him by the Bible (2 Sam. 11: 4 & 5).
يَٰدَاوُۥدُ إِنَّا جَعَلْنَٰكَ خَلِيفَةً فِى ٱلْأَرْضِ فَٱحْكُم بَيْنَ ٱلنَّاسِ بِٱلْحَقِّ وَلَا تَتَّبِعِ ٱلْهَوَىٰ فَيُضِلَّكَ عَن سَبِيلِ ٱللَّهِ ۚ إِنَّ ٱلَّذِينَ يَضِلُّونَ عَن سَبِيلِ ٱللَّهِ لَهُمْ عَذَابٌ شَدِيدٌۢ بِمَا نَسُوا۟ يَوْمَ ٱلْحِسَابِ
Commentary:
The verse further comforts David and assures him that God will protect him against the machinations and plots of his enemies. He had not made him His vicegerent in the earth that he should come to grief at the hands of his mischievous opponents.
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Commentary:
The verse further comforts David and assures him that God will protect him against the machinations and plots of his enemies. He had not made him His vicegerent in the earth that he should come to grief at the hands of his mischievous opponents.
وَمَا خَلَقْنَا ٱلسَّمَآءَ وَٱلْأَرْضَ وَمَا بَيْنَهُمَا بَٰطِلًا ۚ ذَٰلِكَ ظَنُّ ٱلَّذِينَ كَفَرُوا۟ ۚ فَوَيْلٌ لِّلَّذِينَ كَفَرُوا۟ مِنَ ٱلنَّارِ
21:17; 44:39.
14:3; 19:38; 51:61.
Commentary:
With this verse the Surah reverts to its original theme dealt with in the opening verses. It purports to say that the heavens and the earth and all that is between them have not been created in vain. They serve a mighty purpose and point to the existence of an Infallible mind, an Almighty Being Who has created them. Divine Prophets come into the world to call men to their Creator and when they come, those to whom they address their Message become divided into two groups—believers and disbelievers.
a
21:17; 44:39.
b
14:3; 19:38; 51:61.
a
21:17; 44:39.
b
14:3; 19:38; 51:61.
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Commentary:
With this verse the Surah reverts to its original theme dealt with in the opening verses. It purports to say that the heavens and the earth and all that is between them have not been created in vain. They serve a mighty purpose and point to the existence of an Infallible mind, an Almighty Being Who has created them. Divine Prophets come into the world to call men to their Creator and when they come, those to whom they address their Message become divided into two groups—believers and disbelievers.
a
21:17; 44:39.
b
14:3; 19:38; 51:61.
أَمْ نَجْعَلُ ٱلَّذِينَ ءَامَنُوا۟ وَعَمِلُوا۟ ٱلصَّٰلِحَٰتِ كَٱلْمُفْسِدِينَ فِى ٱلْأَرْضِ أَمْ نَجْعَلُ ٱلْمُتَّقِينَ كَٱلْفُجَّارِ
68:36.
68:36.
68:36.
Commentary:
It is to the two parties of believers and disbelievers implied in the preceding verse that the present verse refers and then proceeds to say that there lies a world of difference between them.
c
68:36.
c
68:36.
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Commentary:
It is to the two parties of believers and disbelievers implied in the preceding verse that the present verse refers and then proceeds to say that there lies a world of difference between them.
a
68:36.
كِتَٰبٌ أَنزَلْنَٰهُ إِلَيْكَ مُبَٰرَكٌ لِّيَدَّبَّرُوٓا۟ ءَايَٰتِهِۦ وَلِيَتَذَكَّرَ أُو۟لُوا۟ ٱلْأَلْبَٰبِ
6:93; 21:51.
The Qur’an contains the basic and universal principles of all religions and their permanent and imperishable teachings along with much more that is indispensable for the growing needs and requirements of man. This is the meaning of the word Mubarak.
6:93; 21:51.
Commentary:
The verse means to say that this Book—the Quran—which contains the basic and universal principles of all religions and their permanent and imperishable teachings and contains much more that is indispensable for the growing needs and requirements of man, has been revealed to the Holy Prophet by God.
d
6:93; 21:51.
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«古兰经» 具有一切宗教以及它们永存不灭的教义所含的基本和普通的教理, 以及多得多的为满足人类日益增长的需求所不可或缺的教义。
a
6:93; 21:51.
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Commentary:
The verse means to say that this Book—the Quran—which contains the basic and universal principles of all religions and their permanent and imperishable teachings and contains much more that is indispensable for the growing needs and requirements of man, has been revealed to the Holy Prophet by God.
b
6:93; 21:51.
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The Qur’an contains the basic and universal principles of all religions and their permanent and imperishable teachings along with much more that is indispensable for the growing needs and requirements of man. This is the meaning of the word Mubarak.
وَوَهَبْنَا لِدَاوُۥدَ سُلَيْمَٰنَ ۚ نِعْمَ ٱلْعَبْدُ ۖ إِنَّهُۥٓ أَوَّابٌ
27:17.
27:17.
27:17.
Commentary:
After briefly reverting to the primary theme with which this Surah had opened, the present verse gives another example of a Divine Prophet—Solomon, upon whom God had bestowed great material wealth, power and honour, but who also suffered at the hands of his evil-minded enemies. Reversion to the primary theme is meant to tell the Holy Prophet that he too, like the great Prophets, David and Solomon, will have to go through great trials and tribulations in the way of God.
e
27:17.
b
27:17.
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Commentary:
After briefly reverting to the primary theme with which this Surah had opened, the present verse gives another example of a Divine Prophet—Solomon, upon whom God had bestowed great material wealth, power and honour, but who also suffered at the hands of his evil-minded enemies. Reversion to the primary theme is meant to tell the Holy Prophet that he too, like the great Prophets, David and Solomon, will have to go through great trials and tribulations in the way of God.
c
27:17.
إِذْ عُرِضَ عَلَيْهِ بِٱلْعَشِىِّ ٱلصَّٰفِنَٰتُ ٱلْجِيَادُ
Safinat (steeds) is the plural of Safinah which is feminine of Safin which means, a horse standing upon three legs and the extremity of the hoof of the fourth leg. Standing in this posture is considered to be the peculiarity of Arabian breed which are regarded as the best bred horses.
Jiyad (swift-footed horses) is the plural of Jawad, and the expression, Farasun Jawadun means, a quick-footed horse (Lane).
Important Words:
صافنات (steeds) is the plural of صافنة which is fem. of صافن which is active participle from صفن. They say صفن الفرس i.e. the horse stood on three legs, the hoof of the fourth slightly touching the ground. صافن means, a horse standing upon three legs and the extremity of the hoof of the fourth leg. Standing in this posture is considered to be the peculiarity of Arabian breed which are regarded as the best bred horses. The word صافن would therefore mean, horses of the noblest breed (Lane & Aqrab).
جیاد (swift-footed horses) is the plural of جواد which is derived from جاد. They say جاد الفرس i.e. the horse became swift-footed. جاد فی عدوہ means, he became swift and excellent. فرس جواد means, a quick-footed horse (Lane & Aqrab).
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Important Words:
صافنات (steeds) is the plural of صافنة which is fem. of صافن which is active participle from صفن. They say صفن الفرس i.e. the horse stood on three legs, the hoof of the fourth slightly touching the ground. صافن means, a horse standing upon three legs and the extremity of the hoof of the fourth leg. Standing in this posture is considered to be the peculiarity of Arabian breed which are regarded as the best bred horses. The word صافن would therefore mean, horses of the noblest breed (Lane & Aqrab).
جیاد (swift-footed horses) is the plural of جواد which is derived from جاد. They say جاد الفرس i.e. the horse became swift-footed. جاد فی عدوہ means, he became swift and excellent. فرس جواد means, a quick-footed horse (Lane & Aqrab).
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Safinat (steeds) is the plural of Safinah which is feminine of Safin which means, a horse standing upon three legs and the extremity of the hoof of the fourth leg. Standing in this posture is considered to be the peculiarity of Arabian breed which are regarded as the best bred horses.
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Jiyad (swift-footed horses) is the plural of Jawad, and the expression, Farasun Jawadun means, a quick-footed horse (Lane).
فَقَالَ إِنِّىٓ أَحْبَبْتُ حُبَّ ٱلْخَيْرِ عَن ذِكْرِ رَبِّى حَتَّىٰ تَوَارَتْ بِٱلْحِجَابِ
قرآن کریم میں اِنِّیْ اَحْبَبْتُ حُبَّ الْخَیْرِ عَنْ ذِکْرِ رَبِّیْ ہے۔ مفسرین نے کہا ہے کہ گھوڑے دیکھتے ہوئے نماز کا وقت جاتا رہا لیکن اصل مطلب یہ ہے کہ گھوڑوں کو میں نے خدا کی یاد میں خریدا ہے یعنی جہاد کے لئے اور یہی بات نبی کے شایان شان ہے۔ نہ وہ جو کہ مفسرین کہتے ہیں۔ چنانچہ عَنْ کے معنے لغت میں ’’سبب سے‘‘ کے بھی ہیں۔ (اقرب)
‘An denotes transition; compensation (2:49); superiority (47:39). It also denotes a cause as in the present verse, and it has the same sense as li (53:4).
God had bestowed upon Solomon power and wealth. He ruled over a vast kingdom and, therefore, he had to keep a strong army. Naturally, he had a great liking for horses of good breed because cavalry formed a strong wing of his army. Solomon’s love for horses was not that of a race-goer or a professional breeder of horses. It only sprang from his love for his Creator as the horses were used for fighting in the cause of God.
Important Words:
عن (because) is a preposition and as such it has several meanings:
1. It denotes transition as in the saying سافرت عن البلد i.e. I journeyed from the town.
2. It denotes compensation as in the verse لاتجزی نفس عن نفس شیئاً i.e. no soul shall serve as a substitute for another soul (2:49).
3. It denotes superiority i.e. being synonymous with علی as in the verse فانـما یبخل عن نفسه i.e. And whoso is niggardly, is niggardly only against his own soul or is niggardly only to himself (47:39).
4. It denotes a cause as in the verse under comment and also in the verse وما نـحن بتارکی آلـھتنا عن قولك i.e. we are not going to forsake our gods because of thy saying (11:54).
5. It is synonymous with بعد (after) as in the verse لترکبن طبقا عن طبق, meaning حالة بعد حالة i.e. you will surely pass on from one stage to another (84:20).
6. It is also synonymous with من (from) as in the verse الذی یقبل التوبة عن عبادہ i.e. He it is Who accepts repentance from His servants (42:26).
7. It has the same sense as ب (by or with) as in the verse وما ینطق عن الـھوی i.e. nor does he speak with the desire of self-gratification (53:4).
8. It denotes the using of a thing as an aid or instrument as in the saying: رمیت عن القوس i.e. I shot with or by means of the bow (Lane).
Commentary:
God had bestowed upon Solomon power and wealth. He ruled over a vast kingdom and, therefore, he had to keep a strong army. Naturally, he had a great liking for horses of good breed because cavalry formed a strong wing of his army which was so necessary to guard and protect his God-given and far-flung kingdom—a great stronghold of truth and righteousness. So Solomon’s love for horses was not that of a race-goer or a professional breeder of horses. It only sprang from his love for his Creator as the horses were used for fighting in the cause of God.
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قرآن کریم میں اِنِّیْ اَحْبَبْتُ حُبَّ الْخَیْرِ عَنْ ذِکْرِ رَبِّیْ ہے۔ مفسرین نے کہا ہے کہ گھوڑے دیکھتے ہوئے نماز کا وقت جاتا رہا لیکن اصل مطلب یہ ہے کہ گھوڑوں کو میں نے خدا کی یاد میں خریدا ہے یعنی جہاد کے لئے اور یہی بات نبی کے شایان شان ہے۔ نہ وہ جو کہ مفسرین کہتے ہیں۔ چنانچہ عَنْ کے معنے لغت میں ’’سبب سے‘‘ کے بھی ہیں۔ (اقرب)
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Important Words:
عن (because) is a preposition and as such it has several meanings:
1. It denotes transition as in the saying سافرت عن البلد i.e. I journeyed from the town.
2. It denotes compensation as in the verse لاتجزی نفس عن نفس شیئاً i.e. no soul shall serve as a substitute for another soul (2:49).
3. It denotes superiority i.e. being synonymous with علی as in the verse فانـما یبخل عن نفسه i.e. And whoso is niggardly, is niggardly only against his own soul or is niggardly only to himself (47:39).
4. It denotes a cause as in the verse under comment and also in the verse وما نـحن بتارکی آلـھتنا عن قولك i.e. we are not going to forsake our gods because of thy saying (11:54).
5. It is synonymous with بعد (after) as in the verse لترکبن طبقا عن طبق, meaning حالة بعد حالة i.e. you will surely pass on from one stage to another (84:20).
6. It is also synonymous with من (from) as in the verse الذی یقبل التوبة عن عبادہ i.e. He it is Who accepts repentance from His servants (42:26).
7. It has the same sense as ب (by or with) as in the verse وما ینطق عن الـھوی i.e. nor does he speak with the desire of self-gratification (53:4).
8. It denotes the using of a thing as an aid or instrument as in the saying: رمیت عن القوس i.e. I shot with or by means of the bow (Lane).
Commentary:
God had bestowed upon Solomon power and wealth. He ruled over a vast kingdom and, therefore, he had to keep a strong army. Naturally, he had a great liking for horses of good breed because cavalry formed a strong wing of his army which was so necessary to guard and protect his God-given and far-flung kingdom—a great stronghold of truth and righteousness. So Solomon’s love for horses was not that of a race-goer or a professional breeder of horses. It only sprang from his love for his Creator as the horses were used for fighting in the cause of God.
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‘An denotes transition; compensation (2:49); superiority (47:39). It also denotes a cause as in the present verse, and it has the same sense as li (53:4).
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God had bestowed upon Solomon power and wealth. He ruled over a vast kingdom and, therefore, he had to keep a strong army. Naturally, he had a great liking for horses of good breed because cavalry formed a strong wing of his army. Solomon’s love for horses was not that of a race-goer or a professional breeder of horses. It only sprang from his love for his Creator as the horses were used for fighting in the cause of God.
رُدُّوهَا عَلَىَّ ۖ فَطَفِقَ مَسْحًۢا بِٱلسُّوقِ وَٱلْأَعْنَاقِ
قرآن کریم میں مَسَحَ کا لفظ ہے جس کے معنے تھپکنے اور کاٹ ڈالنے دونوں کے ہوتے ہیں۔ مفسرین چونکہ ایک غلطی کر چکے تھے انہوں نے کاٹ ڈالنے کے معنے کو تھپکنے کے معنے پر ترجیح دی اور آیت کے یہ معنے کر دئیے کہ گھوڑے واپس بلا کر اس غصہ میں کہ ان کے دیکھنے میں نماز جاتی رہی‘ ان کو کاٹ ڈالا۔ حالانکہ یہ فعل ایک مجنون کا تو ہو سکتا ہے خدا کے نبی کا نہیں ہو سکتا۔ حقیقتاً اس جگہ یہی ذکر ہے کہ حضرت سلیمانؑ نے گھوڑے واپس بلائے اور چونکہ ان کو جہاد کے لئے پالا تھا ان کے ُپٹھوں پر ہاتھ مار کر تھپکنے لگے اور پیار کرنے لگے کہ میں نے ایسے اعلیٰ درجہ کے گھوڑے جہاد کے لئے تیار کئے ہیں۔
It seems that Solomon was seeing a horse parade and in order to show his admiration for his horses he stroked their necks and legs.
Commentary:
The verse shows that Solomon was seeing a horse parade and in order to show his admiration for his horses he stroked their necks and legs.
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قرآن کریم میں مَسَحَ کا لفظ ہے جس کے معنے تھپکنے اور کاٹ ڈالنے دونوں کے ہوتے ہیں۔ مفسرین چونکہ ایک غلطی کر چکے تھے انہوں نے کاٹ ڈالنے کے معنے کو تھپکنے کے معنے پر ترجیح دی اور آیت کے یہ معنے کر دئیے کہ گھوڑے واپس بلا کر اس غصہ میں کہ ان کے دیکھنے میں نماز جاتی رہی‘ ان کو کاٹ ڈالا۔ حالانکہ یہ فعل ایک مجنون کا تو ہو سکتا ہے خدا کے نبی کا نہیں ہو سکتا۔ حقیقتاً اس جگہ یہی ذکر ہے کہ حضرت سلیمانؑ نے گھوڑے واپس بلائے اور چونکہ ان کو جہاد کے لئے پالا تھا ان کے ُپٹھوں پر ہاتھ مار کر تھپکنے لگے اور پیار کرنے لگے کہ میں نے ایسے اعلیٰ درجہ کے گھوڑے جہاد کے لئے تیار کئے ہیں۔
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Commentary:
The verse shows that Solomon was seeing a horse parade and in order to show his admiration for his horses he stroked their necks and legs.
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It seems that Solomon was seeing a horse parade and in order to show his admiration for his horses he stroked their necks and legs.
وَلَقَدْ فَتَنَّا سُلَيْمَٰنَ وَأَلْقَيْنَا عَلَىٰ كُرْسِيِّهِۦ جَسَدًا ثُمَّ أَنَابَ
بے جان جسم سے مراد یہ ہے کہ ان کا وارث ایک ایسا بیٹا ہوگا جس کے اندر آسمانی روح نہیں ہوگی بلکہ صرف مادی جسم ہوگا۔
In 34:15 the expression used is 'a worm of the earth.' The reference may either be to Solomon’s son and heir, Rehoboam, a worthless fellow or to Jeroboam who raised the standard of revolt against the House of David (I Kings, 12: 28). Solomon had realized that after his death his kingdom would not maintain its integrity under his incompetent and inefficient successors. So he turned to God and prayed to Him. The prayer is given in the next verse.
Commentary:
While here the words are "a mere body," in 34:15 the expression used is "a worm of the earth." The reference in both the places may either be to Solomon’s son and heir, Rehoboam, a worthless fellow, in whose reign Solomon’s kingdom fell victim to disintegration and disruption, or to Jeroboam who raised the standard of revolt against the House of David and succeeded in winning the allegiance of ten tribes of Israel. Jeroboam was an idol worshipper and under his lead the Israelites relapsed into image-worship (1 Kings 12:28).
The words "he turned to God" seem to imply that Solomon had realized that after his death his kingdom would not maintain its integrity under his incompetent and inefficient successor. So he turned to God and prayed to Him. The prayer is given in the next verse.
1
بے جان جسم سے مراد یہ ہے کہ ان کا وارث ایک ایسا بیٹا ہوگا جس کے اندر آسمانی روح نہیں ہوگی بلکہ صرف مادی جسم ہوگا۔
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Commentary:
While here the words are "a mere body," in 34:15 the expression used is "a worm of the earth." The reference in both the places may either be to Solomon’s son and heir, Rehoboam, a worthless fellow, in whose reign Solomon’s kingdom fell victim to disintegration and disruption, or to Jeroboam who raised the standard of revolt against the House of David and succeeded in winning the allegiance of ten tribes of Israel. Jeroboam was an idol worshipper and under his lead the Israelites relapsed into image-worship (1 Kings 12:28).
The words "he turned to God" seem to imply that Solomon had realized that after his death his kingdom would not maintain its integrity under his incompetent and inefficient successor. So he turned to God and prayed to Him. The prayer is given in the next verse.
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In 34:15 the expression used is 'a worm of the earth.' The reference may either be to Solomon’s son and heir, Rehoboam, a worthless fellow or to Jeroboam who raised the standard of revolt against the House of David (I Kings, 12: 28). Solomon had realized that after his death his kingdom would not maintain its integrity under his incompetent and inefficient successors. So he turned to God and prayed to Him. The prayer is given in the next verse.
قَالَ رَبِّ ٱغْفِرْ لِى وَهَبْ لِى مُلْكًا لَّا يَنۢبَغِى لِأَحَدٍ مِّنۢ بَعْدِىٓ ۖ إِنَّكَ أَنتَ ٱلْوَهَّابُ
从上一节经文看来, 素莱曼已预见由于他儿子鲁钝和低能他的非永恒的王国在他死后即将崩溃, 因此他祈求安拉已经赐给他家族的精神王国可以继续下去。如果 “在我死后没有任何人可以继承的一个王国” 这句话, 按照直义来理解的话, 那么, 素莱曼的祈祷可以这样来理解 (它的意思), 即在他死后以色列人之中将不会出现一个权力和威望有他那么大的国王。
یہاں ملک سے مرادنبوت یعنی روحانی بادشاہت ہے جو بعد میں آنے والوں کو بھی عطاء الٰہی کے طور پر ملتی ہے۔ والد سے ورثہ کے طور پر نہیں۔ اس لئے حضرت سلیمانؑ نے دعا کی کہ اے اللہ روحانی فضل بڑھا۔ دنیوی ترقی جو اولاد کے ہاتھوں ضائع ہو سکتی ہے مجھے اس کی خواہش نہیں۔
As it appears from the preceding verse Solomon had foreseen that his temporal kingdom would become disrupted after his death through the imbecility of his foolish and worthless son, so he prayed that the spiritual kingdom which God had bestowed upon his House might continue. If the words, 'a kingdom that may not be inherited by anyone after me,' are taken in their literal sense, then Solomon’s prayer would be understood to have been accepted in the sense that after his death no king possessing the power and prestige that he possessed ever appeared among the Israelites.
Commentary:
As it appears from the preceding verse Solomon had foreseen that his temporal kingdom would become disrupted after his death, through the imbecility of his foolish and worthless son, so he prayed that the spiritual kingdom which God had bestowed upon his House might continue among them. If the words "a kingdom that will not suit anyone after me" are taken in their literal sense, then Solomon’s prayer would be understood to have been accepted in the sense that after his death no king possessing the power and prestige that he possessed ever appeared among the Israelites.
The words لا ینبغی لاحد من بعدی may also signify a kingdom which pertains to the individual and is not heritable.
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从上一节经文看来, 素莱曼已预见由于他儿子鲁钝和低能他的非永恒的王国在他死后即将崩溃, 因此他祈求安拉已经赐给他家族的精神王国可以继续下去。如果 “在我死后没有任何人可以继承的一个王国” 这句话, 按照直义来理解的话, 那么, 素莱曼的祈祷可以这样来理解 (它的意思), 即在他死后以色列人之中将不会出现一个权力和威望有他那么大的国王。
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یہاں ملک سے مرادنبوت یعنی روحانی بادشاہت ہے جو بعد میں آنے والوں کو بھی عطاء الٰہی کے طور پر ملتی ہے۔ والد سے ورثہ کے طور پر نہیں۔ اس لئے حضرت سلیمانؑ نے دعا کی کہ اے اللہ روحانی فضل بڑھا۔ دنیوی ترقی جو اولاد کے ہاتھوں ضائع ہو سکتی ہے مجھے اس کی خواہش نہیں۔
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Commentary:
As it appears from the preceding verse Solomon had foreseen that his temporal kingdom would become disrupted after his death, through the imbecility of his foolish and worthless son, so he prayed that the spiritual kingdom which God had bestowed upon his House might continue among them. If the words "a kingdom that will not suit anyone after me" are taken in their literal sense, then Solomon’s prayer would be understood to have been accepted in the sense that after his death no king possessing the power and prestige that he possessed ever appeared among the Israelites.
The words لا ینبغی لاحد من بعدی may also signify a kingdom which pertains to the individual and is not heritable.
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As it appears from the preceding verse Solomon had foreseen that his temporal kingdom would become disrupted after his death through the imbecility of his foolish and worthless son, so he prayed that the spiritual kingdom which God had bestowed upon his House might continue. If the words, 'a kingdom that may not be inherited by anyone after me,' are taken in their literal sense, then Solomon’s prayer would be understood to have been accepted in the sense that after his death no king possessing the power and prestige that he possessed ever appeared among the Israelites.
فَسَخَّرْنَا لَهُ ٱلرِّيحَ تَجْرِى بِأَمْرِهِۦ رُخَآءً حَيْثُ أَصَابَ
21:82; 34:13.
21:82; 34:13.
21:82; 27:18; 34:13.
Important Words:
رخاء (blowing gently) is derived from رخا which means, it was or became soft, flabby or brittle. رخاالعیش means, the life became affluent and pleasant, the life became easy or plentiful. رخاء means, a soft or gentle wind or a soft or gentle and quick wind or gentle wind that does not move anything (Lane & Aqrab).
الریح means, (1) wind, (2) a good and pure thing, (3) mercy, (4) aid against an enemy, (5) victory or conquest, (6) predominance and power, (7) a turn of good fortune, etc. (Lane & Aqrab). See also 34:13.
Commentary:
According to the different meanings of the word ریح given above, the expression, سخرنا له الریح would mean:
1. God granted to Solomon good and pure things of the world;
2. He aided Solomon against his enemies;
3. He was merciful to Solomon;
4. Solomon made great conquests and won victories over his enemies;
5. Solomon possessed great power, prestige and predominance.
6. The words also signify that Solomon possessed a large and powerful navy (1 Kings 9:26-28). See also 34:13.
a
21:82; 34:13.
a
21:82; 27:18; 34:13.
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Important Words:
رخاء (blowing gently) is derived from رخا which means, it was or became soft, flabby or brittle. رخاالعیش means, the life became affluent and pleasant, the life became easy or plentiful. رخاء means, a soft or gentle wind or a soft or gentle and quick wind or gentle wind that does not move anything (Lane & Aqrab).
الریح means, (1) wind, (2) a good and pure thing, (3) mercy, (4) aid against an enemy, (5) victory or conquest, (6) predominance and power, (7) a turn of good fortune, etc. (Lane & Aqrab). See also 34:13.
Commentary:
According to the different meanings of the word ریح given above, the expression, سخرنا له الریح would mean:
1. God granted to Solomon good and pure things of the world;
2. He aided Solomon against his enemies;
3. He was merciful to Solomon;
4. Solomon made great conquests and won victories over his enemies;
5. Solomon possessed great power, prestige and predominance.
6. The words also signify that Solomon possessed a large and powerful navy (1 Kings 9:26-28). See also 34:13.
a
21:82; 34:13.
وَٱلشَّيَٰطِينَ كُلَّ بَنَّآءٍ وَغَوَّاصٍ
21:83; 34:13, 14.
21:83; 34:13-14.
Important Words:
غواص (divers) is derived from غاص. They say غاص فی الماء i.e. he dived in or descended beneath or entered into the water to fetch out what was in it. غائص or غواص, the latter having an intensive signification or implying the habit of so doing, means, one who dives in or descends beneath or enters into water, particularly one who dives in the sea for pearls and fetches them out (Lane).
Commentary:
See next verse.
b
21:83; 34:13, 14.
c
14:50.
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如21:83和34:13, 14节经文所述, 素莱曼在他统治时期征服了一些野蛮而经常要叛乱的山地部族。他强迫他们为他做各种各样的工作。上一节经文中的 شَيٰطِيْن (Shayatin) 和 34:13中的 جِنّ (Jinn) 是同一个民族, 素莱曼雇用他们做的工作的性质也是一样的 (《历代志下》2:1-2)。
b
21:83; 34:13-14.
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Important Words:
غواص (divers) is derived from غاص. They say غاص فی الماء i.e. he dived in or descended beneath or entered into the water to fetch out what was in it. غائص or غواص, the latter having an intensive signification or implying the habit of so doing, means, one who dives in or descends beneath or enters into water, particularly one who dives in the sea for pearls and fetches them out (Lane).
Commentary:
See next verse.
a
21:83; 34:13, 14.
وَءَاخَرِينَ مُقَرَّنِينَ فِى ٱلْأَصْفَادِ
پرانے زمانہ میں غلاموں کو خصوصاً جو سمندر میں کام کرتے تھے‘ زنجیروں میں باندھ کر رکھتے تھے‘ تا وہ کشتی سے کود کر کہیں بھاگ نہ جائیں۔ رومی تاریخ اس پر شاہد ہے اور اس جگہ پر سمندر میں کام کرنے والے ملاحوں کا ہی ذکر ہے کیونکہ اوپر کشتیوں کا ذکر کیا گیا ہے‘ جو دور دور جاتی تھیں۔
14:50.
Solomon, as stated in 21:83 and 34:13, 14, had subdued and subjected to his rule savage and rebellious mountain tribes. He had forced them into his service and had compelled them to do sundry works for him. Shayatin of the preceding verse and jinn of 34:13 are the same people and the work on which they were employed by Solomon was also of the same nature (II Chron. 2: 1, 2).
14:50.
Commentary:
Solomon as stated in 21:83 and 34:13, 14, had subdued and subjected to his rule savage and rebellious mountain tribes. He had forced them into his service and had compelled them to work for him. الشیاطین (giants) of the preceding verse and الـجن (Jinn) of 34:13 are the same people, and the work on which they were employed by Solomon was also of the same nature. In the Bible we have:
"Now Solomon purposed to build a house for the name of the Lord and a house for his kingdom. And Solomon told three-score and ten thousand men to bear burdens, and four-score thousand men that were hewers in the mountains, and three thousand and six hundred to oversee them" (2 Chronicles 2:1-2).
See also 21:83.
b
21:83; 34:13, 14.
c
14:50.
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如21:83和34:13, 14节经文所述, 素莱曼在他统治时期征服了一些野蛮而经常要叛乱的山地部族。他强迫他们为他做各种各样的工作。上一节经文中的 شَيٰطِيْن (Shayatin) 和 34:13中的 جِنّ (Jinn) 是同一个民族, 素莱曼雇用他们做的工作的性质也是一样的 (《历代志下》2:1-2)。
3
پرانے زمانہ میں غلاموں کو خصوصاً جو سمندر میں کام کرتے تھے‘ زنجیروں میں باندھ کر رکھتے تھے‘ تا وہ کشتی سے کود کر کہیں بھاگ نہ جائیں۔ رومی تاریخ اس پر شاہد ہے اور اس جگہ پر سمندر میں کام کرنے والے ملاحوں کا ہی ذکر ہے کیونکہ اوپر کشتیوں کا ذکر کیا گیا ہے‘ جو دور دور جاتی تھیں۔
c
14:50.
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Commentary:
Solomon as stated in 21:83 and 34:13, 14, had subdued and subjected to his rule savage and rebellious mountain tribes. He had forced them into his service and had compelled them to work for him. الشیاطین (giants) of the preceding verse and الـجن (Jinn) of 34:13 are the same people, and the work on which they were employed by Solomon was also of the same nature. In the Bible we have:
"Now Solomon purposed to build a house for the name of the Lord and a house for his kingdom. And Solomon told three-score and ten thousand men to bear burdens, and four-score thousand men that were hewers in the mountains, and three thousand and six hundred to oversee them" (2 Chronicles 2:1-2).
See also 21:83.
b
14:50.
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Solomon, as stated in 21:83 and 34:13, 14, had subdued and subjected to his rule savage and rebellious mountain tribes. He had forced them into his service and had compelled them to do sundry works for him. Shayatin of the preceding verse and jinn of 34:13 are the same people and the work on which they were employed by Solomon was also of the same nature (II Chron. 2: 1, 2).
هَٰذَا عَطَآؤُنَا فَٱمْنُنْ أَوْ أَمْسِكْ بِغَيْرِ حِسَابٍ
یعنی ہمارے فضل سے یہ کامیاب بیڑے تجھے ملے ہیں اور تجھے سرکش قوموں پر قبضہ ملا ہے۔
اس سے پتہ لگتا ہے کہ جنگی قیدیوں پر اس حد تک سختی کی جا سکتی ہے جس سے ان کو بھاگنے سے روکا جائے اس سے زیادہ سختی کرنی جائز نہیں۔
4
یعنی ہمارے فضل سے یہ کامیاب بیڑے تجھے ملے ہیں اور تجھے سرکش قوموں پر قبضہ ملا ہے۔
5
اس سے پتہ لگتا ہے کہ جنگی قیدیوں پر اس حد تک سختی کی جا سکتی ہے جس سے ان کو بھاگنے سے روکا جائے اس سے زیادہ سختی کرنی جائز نہیں۔
وَإِنَّ لَهُۥ عِندَنَا لَزُلْفَىٰ وَحُسْنَ مَـَٔابٍ
وَٱذْكُرْ عَبْدَنَآ أَيُّوبَ إِذْ نَادَىٰ رَبَّهُۥٓ أَنِّى مَسَّنِىَ ٱلشَّيْطَٰنُ بِنُصْبٍ وَعَذَابٍ
21:84.
نُصْب (Nusb) 的意思是, 疲劳、辛劳、折磨、痛苦、疾病、不幸 (Lane)。在这节经文和下三节经文中所用的这句话, 如前几节经文中所用的话同样地含有恰切的隐喻意义。看来先知阿优布生活的那个国家的统治者, 正如 شَيْطَان (Shaitan--------残暴的首领) 这一单词所表明的那样, 是一个残忍和暴虐的偶像崇拜者, 他反对阿优布的一神论教义并严厉地迫害他。阿优布不得不离开他的故土, 避难于另一个国家, 结果他和家人与信徒都分开了。如果 شَيْطَان (Shaitan)这一单词像某些权威人士所认为的那样作为 شَيْطَانُ الْفَلَاة (Shaitanul-Falat--------沙漠中的恶魔) 即“干渴”讲, 这节经文的意思就会是, 阿优布在长途劳累的旅途中感到非常口渴和疲劳。按照其他一些权威人士的意见 “恶魔以辛劳与痛苦折磨了我”, 这句话意指阿优布曾经在一个短时期生了皮肤病并导致他筋疲力尽。
21:84.
Nusb means, fatigue, toil; affliction, distress, disease; misfortune (Lane). In the present and the next three verses the language used is as fittingly metaphorical as that used in the preceding several verses. It seems that Prophet Job lived in a country of which the ruler was, as the word Shaitan (leader of mischief) shows, a cruel and tyrannical idol-worshipper, who opposed the monotheistic teaching of Job and severely persecuted him. Job had to leave his native land and take refuge in another country and as a result of this emigration he was separated from his family and followers. If the word Shaitan, as some authorities hold, should signify Shaitanul-Falat (satan of the desert), i.e. thirst, the verse would mean that Job in his long and tiresome journey had suffered from extreme thirst and fatigue. According to some other authorities the reference in the words, 'Satan has afflicted me with toil and torment,' is to a skin disease from which Prophet Job is said to have tempo
21:84.
Important Words:
نصب (toil) is derived from نصب (nasaba). They say نصبه المرض i.e. the disease pained him or tired him. نصب (nasiba) means, he was tired and fatigued. نصب فی الامر means, he exerted himself and laboured regarding the affair. نصب (nusbun) means, fatigue, toil, weariness, affliction, difficulty, distress, trouble, disease, misfortune, etc. (Lane & Aqrab).
Commentary:
In the present and the next three verses the language used is as fittingly metaphorical as that used in the preceding several verses. It seems that the Prophet Job lived in a country of which the ruler was, as the word الشیطان (the leader of mischief) shows, a cruel and tyrannical idol-worshipper, who opposed the monotheistic teaching of Job and severely persecuted him. Job had to leave his native land and take refuge in another country and as a result of this migration he was separated from his family and followers.
If the word الشیطان as some authorities hold, should signify شیطان الفلاة (satan of the desert) i.e. thirst, the verse would mean that Job in his long and tiresome journey had suffered from thirst and fatigue. According to some other authorities the reference in the word "Satan has afflicted me with toil and torment" is to a skin disease from which Prophet Job is said to have temporarily suffered and which left him very much exhausted.
a
21:84.
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نُصْب (Nusb) 的意思是, 疲劳、辛劳、折磨、痛苦、疾病、不幸 (Lane)。在这节经文和下三节经文中所用的这句话, 如前几节经文中所用的话同样地含有恰切的隐喻意义。看来先知阿优布生活的那个国家的统治者, 正如 شَيْطَان (Shaitan--------残暴的首领) 这一单词所表明的那样, 是一个残忍和暴虐的偶像崇拜者, 他反对阿优布的一神论教义并严厉地迫害他。阿优布不得不离开他的故土, 避难于另一个国家, 结果他和家人与信徒都分开了。如果 شَيْطَان (Shaitan)这一单词像某些权威人士所认为的那样作为 شَيْطَانُ الْفَلَاة (Shaitanul-Falat--------沙漠中的恶魔) 即“干渴”讲, 这节经文的意思就会是, 阿优布在长途劳累的旅途中感到非常口渴和疲劳。按照其他一些权威人士的意见 “恶魔以辛劳与痛苦折磨了我”, 这句话意指阿优布曾经在一个短时期生了皮肤病并导致他筋疲力尽。
a
21:84.
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Important Words:
نصب (toil) is derived from نصب (nasaba). They say نصبه المرض i.e. the disease pained him or tired him. نصب (nasiba) means, he was tired and fatigued. نصب فی الامر means, he exerted himself and laboured regarding the affair. نصب (nusbun) means, fatigue, toil, weariness, affliction, difficulty, distress, trouble, disease, misfortune, etc. (Lane & Aqrab).
Commentary:
In the present and the next three verses the language used is as fittingly metaphorical as that used in the preceding several verses. It seems that the Prophet Job lived in a country of which the ruler was, as the word الشیطان (the leader of mischief) shows, a cruel and tyrannical idol-worshipper, who opposed the monotheistic teaching of Job and severely persecuted him. Job had to leave his native land and take refuge in another country and as a result of this migration he was separated from his family and followers.
If the word الشیطان as some authorities hold, should signify شیطان الفلاة (satan of the desert) i.e. thirst, the verse would mean that Job in his long and tiresome journey had suffered from thirst and fatigue. According to some other authorities the reference in the word "Satan has afflicted me with toil and torment" is to a skin disease from which Prophet Job is said to have temporarily suffered and which left him very much exhausted.
c
21:84.
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Nusb means, fatigue, toil; affliction, distress, disease; misfortune (Lane). In the present and the next three verses the language used is as fittingly metaphorical as that used in the preceding several verses. It seems that Prophet Job lived in a country of which the ruler was, as the word Shaitan (leader of mischief) shows, a cruel and tyrannical idol-worshipper, who opposed the monotheistic teaching of Job and severely persecuted him. Job had to leave his native land and take refuge in another country and as a result of this emigration he was separated from his family and followers. If the word Shaitan, as some authorities hold, should signify Shaitanul-Falat (satan of the desert), i.e. thirst, the verse would mean that Job in his long and tiresome journey had suffered from extreme thirst and fatigue. According to some other authorities the reference in the words, 'Satan has afflicted me with toil and torment,' is to a skin disease from which Prophet Job is said to have tempo
ٱرْكُضْ بِرِجْلِكَ ۖ هَٰذَا مُغْتَسَلٌۢ بَارِدٌ وَشَرَابٌ
Job was enjoined to strike and urge on his riding beast in order to reach a place of safety soon. And as in his long and tiresome journey he greatly suffered from thirst and fatigue, he was comforted with the information that there lay ahead of him a fountain of sweet, cool water where he could slake his thirst and wash himself. Or, the meaning may be that having been left alone at a place where there was no water, he was told by God to urge on his riding beast as there lay ahead a fountain of cool, sweet water where he could take rest, satisfy his thirst and take a bath. Or, the verse may signify that as Job suffered from a skin disease, he was directed by God to take bath in a particular fountain whose water contained such minerals as would cure his skin disease. It seems that the country through which Job had to travel abounded in springs and fountains.
Important Words:
ارکض برجلك (strike with thy foot). رکض الرجل means, the man struck the ground with his foot. رکض الفرس برجله means, he urged the horse or spurred the horse with his feet. ارکض برجلك therefore would mean, strike thou, or tread the ground with thy feet, or as given in the text, "strike and urge the riding beast with thy foot" (Lane &Aqrab). See also 21:13.
Commentary:
In view of the three explanations of the words, "Satan has afflicted me with toil and torment" in the preceding verse, the reference in the present verse, may be to the Divine injunction in pursuance of which Job had to leave the country of the cruel polytheistic king and to resume his journey on his riding beast and to strike and urge it on in order to reach a place of safety soon. And as in his long and tiresome journey he greatly suffered from thirst and fatigue, he was comforted with the information that there lay ahead of him a fountain of sweet, cool water where he could slake his thirst and wash himself. Or the meaning may be that having been left alone at a place where there was no water, he was told by God to urge on his riding beast as there lay ahead a fountain of cool, sweet water where he could take rest, satisfy his thirst and take a bath. Or, the verse may signify that as Job suffered from a skin disease, he was directed by God to take bath in a particular fountain whose water contained such minerals as would cure his skin disease.
It seems that the country through which Job had to travel abounded in springs and fountains.
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Important Words:
ارکض برجلك (strike with thy foot). رکض الرجل means, the man struck the ground with his foot. رکض الفرس برجله means, he urged the horse or spurred the horse with his feet. ارکض برجلك therefore would mean, strike thou, or tread the ground with thy feet, or as given in the text, "strike and urge the riding beast with thy foot" (Lane &Aqrab). See also 21:13.
Commentary:
In view of the three explanations of the words, "Satan has afflicted me with toil and torment" in the preceding verse, the reference in the present verse, may be to the Divine injunction in pursuance of which Job had to leave the country of the cruel polytheistic king and to resume his journey on his riding beast and to strike and urge it on in order to reach a place of safety soon. And as in his long and tiresome journey he greatly suffered from thirst and fatigue, he was comforted with the information that there lay ahead of him a fountain of sweet, cool water where he could slake his thirst and wash himself. Or the meaning may be that having been left alone at a place where there was no water, he was told by God to urge on his riding beast as there lay ahead a fountain of cool, sweet water where he could take rest, satisfy his thirst and take a bath. Or, the verse may signify that as Job suffered from a skin disease, he was directed by God to take bath in a particular fountain whose water contained such minerals as would cure his skin disease.
It seems that the country through which Job had to travel abounded in springs and fountains.
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Job was enjoined to strike and urge on his riding beast in order to reach a place of safety soon. And as in his long and tiresome journey he greatly suffered from thirst and fatigue, he was comforted with the information that there lay ahead of him a fountain of sweet, cool water where he could slake his thirst and wash himself. Or, the meaning may be that having been left alone at a place where there was no water, he was told by God to urge on his riding beast as there lay ahead a fountain of cool, sweet water where he could take rest, satisfy his thirst and take a bath. Or, the verse may signify that as Job suffered from a skin disease, he was directed by God to take bath in a particular fountain whose water contained such minerals as would cure his skin disease. It seems that the country through which Job had to travel abounded in springs and fountains.
وَوَهَبْنَا لَهُۥٓ أَهْلَهُۥ وَمِثْلَهُم مَّعَهُمْ رَحْمَةً مِّنَّا وَذِكْرَىٰ لِأُو۟لِى ٱلْأَلْبَٰبِ
21:85.
21:85.
When, in obedience to Divine command, Job continued his journey, he not only found cool and refreshing water with which he washed himself and assuaged his thirst, he found also his family and the people from whom he had become separated. It is possible that on account of some skin disease from which he suffered, Job’s people might have left him.
21:85.
Commentary:
When, in obedience to Divine command, Job continued his journey, he not only found cool and refreshing water with which he washed himself and assuaged his thirst, he found also his family and the people from whom he had become separated.
It is also possible that on account of some skin disease from which he suffered, Job’s people might have left him.
b
21:85.
a
21:85.
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Commentary:
When, in obedience to Divine command, Job continued his journey, he not only found cool and refreshing water with which he washed himself and assuaged his thirst, he found also his family and the people from whom he had become separated.
It is also possible that on account of some skin disease from which he suffered, Job’s people might have left him.
a
21:85.
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When, in obedience to Divine command, Job continued his journey, he not only found cool and refreshing water with which he washed himself and assuaged his thirst, he found also his family and the people from whom he had become separated. It is possible that on account of some skin disease from which he suffered, Job’s people might have left him.
وَخُذْ بِيَدِكَ ضِغْثًا فَٱضْرِب بِّهِۦ وَلَا تَحْنَثْ ۗ إِنَّا وَجَدْنَٰهُ صَابِرًا ۚ نِّعْمَ ٱلْعَبْدُ ۖ إِنَّهُۥٓ أَوَّابٌ
پہاڑی لوگ لمبی شاخ جس کے آگے پتیّ ہوتے ہیں مار کر گھوڑے کو دوڑاتے ہیں۔ اسی حالت کا یہاں ذکر ہے جس سے معلوم ہوتا ہے کہ حضرت ا ّیوب پہاڑ کے رہنے والے تھے۔ تفسیر فتح البیان میں لکھا ہے کہ ضِغْثٌ کے معنے کھجور کی گپھّے دار ٹہنی کے بھی ہوتے ہیں (جلد۸ ص۱۱۷)
ضَرَبَ کے معنے سفر کرنے کے بھی ہوتے ہیں۔ (اقرب الموارد)
حِنْثٌ کے معنے ہوتے ہیں حق سے باطل کی طرف مائل ہونا۔ اس میں یہ اشارہ کیا گیا ہے کہ دشمن تجھ کو ہدایت سے پھرا کر اپنی طرف لانا چاہتے ہیں لیکن گو تو فطرتاً ایسا نہیں کر سکتا پھر بھی دشمنوں کی مخالفت کی وجہ سے تجھے تکلیفیں پہنچیں گی۔ سو ہم تجھے حکم دیتے ہیں کہ ایک سواری پر بیٹھ جا اور ایڑیاں اور ٹہنیاں مار مار کر اس کو دوڑا یعنی تیزی سے دشمن کے ملک سے نکل جا تا کہ دشمن کا تجھ پر قبضہ نہ رہے اور تو ان کے باطل سے جس طرح روحانی طور پر محفوظ ہے جسمانی طور پر بھی محفوظ ہو جائے۔
While in v. 43 Job was enjoined to urge his riding beast with his foot, in the present verse he is told to strike the beast with a bundle of twigs to make it run fast that he may be out of danger and reach a place of safety soon.
The words, la Tahnath mean, do not incline to falsehood, i.e. make no compromise with idol-worship or polytheistic beliefs and remain steadfast in your belief in the Unity of God. If the expression means, break not thy oath, the verse would signify that as Job had become separated from his people due to negligence on their part, he had vowed that he would punish the guilty for their negligence after he joined them. When, however, he was united with them he was told by God (as the verse shows) not to treat them severely in the hour of joy and thanksgiving and to fulfil his oath in a way which should cause them least distress.
Important Words:
ضغثاً (a handful of dry twigs) is derived from ضغث (daghatha). They say ضغث الشیء i.e. he collected together the thing. ضغث الحدیث means, he related the tradition in a confused manner; ضغث also means, he uttered a cry. ضغث (dighthun) means, a handful of fresh or dry twigs; whatever is collected together and grasped with the hand; a bundle of rushes; what is confused and without truth or reality (Lane & Aqrab).
لاتـحنث (break not thy oath) is derived from حنث which means, he said what was not true; he committed a sin or crime; he inclined towards what was false. حنث فی یمینه means, he broke or retracted his oath. حنث means, a sin or crime. بلغ الحنث means, he attained to the age when he was punishable for sin or disobedience (Lane & Aqrab).
Commentary:
While in v. 43 Job was enjoined to urge his riding beast with his foot, in the present verse he is told to strike the beast with a bundle of twigs to make it run fast that he may be out of danger and reach a place of safety soon.
The words لاتـحنث mean, do not incline to falsehood, i.e. make no compromise with idol worship or polytheistic beliefs and remain steadfast in your belief in the Unity of God.
The expression لاتـحنث meaning, break not thy oath, the verse may also signify that as Job had become separated from his people, due to negligence on their part, he had vowed that he would punish the guilty for their negligence after he joined them. When, however, he was united with them he was told by God (as the verse shows) not to be severe on them in the hour of joy and thanks-giving and to fulfil his oath in a way which should cause least distress to them.
The implied reference in this and the preceding three verses seems to be to the separation of the Holy Prophet from his kith and kin by his migration to Medina, where after a few years not only were his own people united with him but he found many other most sincere and devoted followers—the Ansar. When even-tually he triumphed over his own people, he forgave them with a large-heartedness and magnanimity which has remained unequalled in the whole history of the world. This was all in harmony with the Divine plan that his resemblance with Job might be established.
1
پہاڑی لوگ لمبی شاخ جس کے آگے پتیّ ہوتے ہیں مار کر گھوڑے کو دوڑاتے ہیں۔ اسی حالت کا یہاں ذکر ہے جس سے معلوم ہوتا ہے کہ حضرت ا ّیوب پہاڑ کے رہنے والے تھے۔ تفسیر فتح البیان میں لکھا ہے کہ ضِغْثٌ کے معنے کھجور کی گپھّے دار ٹہنی کے بھی ہوتے ہیں (جلد۸ ص۱۱۷)
2
ضَرَبَ کے معنے سفر کرنے کے بھی ہوتے ہیں۔ (اقرب الموارد)
3
حِنْثٌ کے معنے ہوتے ہیں حق سے باطل کی طرف مائل ہونا۔ اس میں یہ اشارہ کیا گیا ہے کہ دشمن تجھ کو ہدایت سے پھرا کر اپنی طرف لانا چاہتے ہیں لیکن گو تو فطرتاً ایسا نہیں کر سکتا پھر بھی دشمنوں کی مخالفت کی وجہ سے تجھے تکلیفیں پہنچیں گی۔ سو ہم تجھے حکم دیتے ہیں کہ ایک سواری پر بیٹھ جا اور ایڑیاں اور ٹہنیاں مار مار کر اس کو دوڑا یعنی تیزی سے دشمن کے ملک سے نکل جا تا کہ دشمن کا تجھ پر قبضہ نہ رہے اور تو ان کے باطل سے جس طرح روحانی طور پر محفوظ ہے جسمانی طور پر بھی محفوظ ہو جائے۔
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Important Words:
ضغثاً (a handful of dry twigs) is derived from ضغث (daghatha). They say ضغث الشیء i.e. he collected together the thing. ضغث الحدیث means, he related the tradition in a confused manner; ضغث also means, he uttered a cry. ضغث (dighthun) means, a handful of fresh or dry twigs; whatever is collected together and grasped with the hand; a bundle of rushes; what is confused and without truth or reality (Lane & Aqrab).
لاتـحنث (break not thy oath) is derived from حنث which means, he said what was not true; he committed a sin or crime; he inclined towards what was false. حنث فی یمینه means, he broke or retracted his oath. حنث means, a sin or crime. بلغ الحنث means, he attained to the age when he was punishable for sin or disobedience (Lane & Aqrab).
Commentary:
While in v. 43 Job was enjoined to urge his riding beast with his foot, in the present verse he is told to strike the beast with a bundle of twigs to make it run fast that he may be out of danger and reach a place of safety soon.
The words لاتـحنث mean, do not incline to falsehood, i.e. make no compromise with idol worship or polytheistic beliefs and remain steadfast in your belief in the Unity of God.
The expression لاتـحنث meaning, break not thy oath, the verse may also signify that as Job had become separated from his people, due to negligence on their part, he had vowed that he would punish the guilty for their negligence after he joined them. When, however, he was united with them he was told by God (as the verse shows) not to be severe on them in the hour of joy and thanks-giving and to fulfil his oath in a way which should cause least distress to them.
The implied reference in this and the preceding three verses seems to be to the separation of the Holy Prophet from his kith and kin by his migration to Medina, where after a few years not only were his own people united with him but he found many other most sincere and devoted followers—the Ansar. When even-tually he triumphed over his own people, he forgave them with a large-heartedness and magnanimity which has remained unequalled in the whole history of the world. This was all in harmony with the Divine plan that his resemblance with Job might be established.
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While in v. 43 Job was enjoined to urge his riding beast with his foot, in the present verse he is told to strike the beast with a bundle of twigs to make it run fast that he may be out of danger and reach a place of safety soon.
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The words, la Tahnath mean, do not incline to falsehood, i.e. make no compromise with idol-worship or polytheistic beliefs and remain steadfast in your belief in the Unity of God. If the expression means, break not thy oath, the verse would signify that as Job had become separated from his people due to negligence on their part, he had vowed that he would punish the guilty for their negligence after he joined them. When, however, he was united with them he was told by God (as the verse shows) not to treat them severely in the hour of joy and thanksgiving and to fulfil his oath in a way which should cause them least distress.
وَٱذْكُرْ عِبَٰدَنَآ إِبْرَٰهِيمَ وَإِسْحَٰقَ وَيَعْقُوبَ أُو۟لِى ٱلْأَيْدِى وَٱلْأَبْصَٰرِ
یہ اُولِی الْاَیْدِیْ کا ترجمہ ہے۔ یَدٌ یعنی ہاتھ کام پر دلالت کرتا ہے۔ پس جن کے بہت ہاتھ تھے درحقیقت وہ بہت کام کرنے والے تھے۔ اور دور اندیش اُولِی الْاَبْصَارِ کا ترجمہ ہے کیونکہ بہت سی آنکھوں سے مراد دور اندیشی ہی ہو سکتی ہے۔
Yad means, (1) benefit; (2) influence; (3) might; (4) army; (5) wealth; (6) promise; (7) submission (Aqrab).
Important Words:
ایدی (hands) is the plural of ید which means, benefit, bounty, favour; (2) power, influence; (3) assistance, help, protection, (4) troops, host, army; (5) possessions, wealth; (6) promise and (7) submission (Lane & Aqrab). See also 5:65 & 9:29.
ابصار (vision) is the plural of بصر which means, the eye, the sense of sight; knowledge; understanding; vision (Lane & Aqrab). See also 2:8; 6:104.
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یہ اُولِی الْاَیْدِیْ کا ترجمہ ہے۔ یَدٌ یعنی ہاتھ کام پر دلالت کرتا ہے۔ پس جن کے بہت ہاتھ تھے درحقیقت وہ بہت کام کرنے والے تھے۔ اور دور اندیش اُولِی الْاَبْصَارِ کا ترجمہ ہے کیونکہ بہت سی آنکھوں سے مراد دور اندیشی ہی ہو سکتی ہے۔
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Important Words:
ایدی (hands) is the plural of ید which means, benefit, bounty, favour; (2) power, influence; (3) assistance, help, protection, (4) troops, host, army; (5) possessions, wealth; (6) promise and (7) submission (Lane & Aqrab). See also 5:65 & 9:29.
ابصار (vision) is the plural of بصر which means, the eye, the sense of sight; knowledge; understanding; vision (Lane & Aqrab). See also 2:8; 6:104.
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Yad means, (1) benefit; (2) influence; (3) might; (4) army; (5) wealth; (6) promise; (7) submission (Aqrab).
إِنَّآ أَخْلَصْنَٰهُم بِخَالِصَةٍ ذِكْرَى ٱلدَّارِ
وَإِنَّهُمْ عِندَنَا لَمِنَ ٱلْمُصْطَفَيْنَ ٱلْأَخْيَارِ
وَٱذْكُرْ إِسْمَٰعِيلَ وَٱلْيَسَعَ وَذَا ٱلْكِفْلِ ۖ وَكُلٌّ مِّنَ ٱلْأَخْيَارِ
6:87; 21:86, 87.
Elisha was the disciple and successor of Elijah. He lived from 938 B.C. to 828 B.C. See also {870}.
Dhul-Kifl, The Prophet known by this name appears to be the Prophet Ezekiel who is called Dhul-Kifl by the Arabs. See {1912}.
6:87; 21:86-87.
Commentary:
الیسع (Elisha) was the disciple and successor of Elijah. He lived from 928 B.C. to 838 B.C. See also 6:87.
ذوالکفل (Dhul-Kifl). The Prophet known by this name appears to be the Prophet Ezekiel who is called Dhul-Kifl by the Arabs. For a detailed note on Ezekiel, see 21:86.
اسماعیل (Ishmael), Prophet Abraham’s son from Hagar. He was the elder brother of Prophet Isaac and a progenitor of the Holy Prophet of Islam. See also 2:126.
a
6:87; 21:86, 87.
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阿耳•亚萨 (以利沙, Elisha) 是伊莱亚斯 (اِلْيَاس, Elias)--------«旧约»的以利亚(Elijah) 的门徒和继承者。他生于公元前938年, 死于公元前828年。
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杂耳•给夫耳 (ذُوالْكِفْل, Dhul-Kifl)。这一先知看来是先知以西结 (Ezekiel), 阿拉伯人称他为杂耳•给夫耳 (ذُوالْكِفْل, Dhul-Kifl)。
1
دیکھئے نوٹ سورۃ انعام آیت۸۶
2
ذُوالْکِفْلِ کے حزقیل ہونے کے متعلق دیکھئے تفسیر سورۃ انبیاء آیت۸۶
a
6:87; 21:86-87.
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Commentary:
الیسع (Elisha) was the disciple and successor of Elijah. He lived from 928 B.C. to 838 B.C. See also 6:87.
ذوالکفل (Dhul-Kifl). The Prophet known by this name appears to be the Prophet Ezekiel who is called Dhul-Kifl by the Arabs. For a detailed note on Ezekiel, see 21:86.
اسماعیل (Ishmael), Prophet Abraham’s son from Hagar. He was the elder brother of Prophet Isaac and a progenitor of the Holy Prophet of Islam. See also 2:126.
a
6:87; 21:86, 87.
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Elisha was the disciple and successor of Elijah. He lived from 938 B.C. to 828 B.C. See also {870}.
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Dhul-Kifl, The Prophet known by this name appears to be the Prophet Ezekiel who is called Dhul-Kifl by the Arabs. See {1912}.
هَٰذَا ذِكْرٌ ۚ وَإِنَّ لِلْمُتَّقِينَ لَحُسْنَ مَـَٔابٍ
جَنَّٰتِ عَدْنٍ مُّفَتَّحَةً لَّهُمُ ٱلْأَبْوَٰبُ
مُتَّكِـِٔينَ فِيهَا يَدْعُونَ فِيهَا بِفَٰكِهَةٍ كَثِيرَةٍ وَشَرَابٍ
18:32; 36:57; 83:24.
18:32; 36:57; 83:24.
18:32; 36:57; 83:24.
b
18:32; 36:57; 83:24.
a
18:32; 36:57; 83:24.
a
18:32; 36:57; 83:24.
۞ وَعِندَهُمْ قَٰصِرَٰتُ ٱلطَّرْفِ أَتْرَابٌ
55:57.
55:57.
55:57.
Important Words:
اتراب (companions of equal age) is the plural of ترب (tirbun) which means, one born at the same time with another; a contemporary in birth, an equal in age; a match, a peer (Lane & Aqrab).
Commentary:
The present and preceding two verses embody a complete picture of the material benefits and blessings which are bestowed upon believers in this very life and thus furnish a proof that they will also have the blessings promised to them in the life to come.
c
55:57.
b
55:57.
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Important Words:
اتراب (companions of equal age) is the plural of ترب (tirbun) which means, one born at the same time with another; a contemporary in birth, an equal in age; a match, a peer (Lane & Aqrab).
Commentary:
The present and preceding two verses embody a complete picture of the material benefits and blessings which are bestowed upon believers in this very life and thus furnish a proof that they will also have the blessings promised to them in the life to come.
b
55:57.
هَٰذَا مَا تُوعَدُونَ لِيَوْمِ ٱلْحِسَابِ
全民审判日是当整个民族根据他们所做的事和行为应受报酬或惩罚时的日子。审判日在今世会降临每一个人、每一个社团和每一个国家。
The day of national reckoning when a whole people become deserving of reward or punishment according to their deeds and actions. A day of reckoning comes to every individual, community and nation in this very life.
Commentary:
The words, "the Day of Reckoning," besides referring to the Day of Judgement, here also mean, "the day of national reckoning" when a whole people become deserving of reward or Divine punishment according to their deeds and actions. A day of reckoning comes to every individual, community, and nation in this very life.
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全民审判日是当整个民族根据他们所做的事和行为应受报酬或惩罚时的日子。审判日在今世会降临每一个人、每一个社团和每一个国家。
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Commentary:
The words, "the Day of Reckoning," besides referring to the Day of Judgement, here also mean, "the day of national reckoning" when a whole people become deserving of reward or Divine punishment according to their deeds and actions. A day of reckoning comes to every individual, community, and nation in this very life.
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The day of national reckoning when a whole people become deserving of reward or punishment according to their deeds and actions. A day of reckoning comes to every individual, community and nation in this very life.
إِنَّ هَٰذَا لَرِزْقُنَا مَا لَهُۥ مِن نَّفَادٍ
Important Words:
نفاد (exhaustion) is derived from نفد which means, it came to an end, it became spent or exhausted. They say, نفد زاد القوم i.e. the provision of the people became exhausted. أنفدت البئر means, the well lost its water. نفاد means, wasting away; getting exhausted; ceasing; destruction (Aqrab).
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Important Words:
نفاد (exhaustion) is derived from نفد which means, it came to an end, it became spent or exhausted. They say, نفد زاد القوم i.e. the provision of the people became exhausted. أنفدت البئر means, the well lost its water. نفاد means, wasting away; getting exhausted; ceasing; destruction (Aqrab).
هَٰذَا ۚ وَإِنَّ لِلطَّٰغِينَ لَشَرَّ مَـَٔابٍ
78:22, 23.
78:22, 23.
78:22-23.
a
78:22, 23.
c
78:22-23.
c
78:22, 23.
جَهَنَّمَ يَصْلَوْنَهَا فَبِئْسَ ٱلْمِهَادُ
هَٰذَا فَلْيَذُوقُوهُ حَمِيمٌ وَغَسَّاقٌ
78:26.
78:26.
The inmates of Hell will be made to drink intensely hot or intensely cold water. As they did not make proper use of their God-given faculties and went to extremes in using them and did not follow the golden mean, so they will be made to drink extremely hot or extremely cold water.
78:26.
Important Words:
غساق (intensely cold and stinking drink) is derived from غسق. They say غسق اللیل i.e. the night became intensely dark. غسقت عیناہ (means, his eyes shed tears. غساق means, the ichor or watery matter and thick purulent matter that will flow and drip from the skins of the inmates of Hell, or the washings of them or their tears; intensely cold; cold and stinking (Lane). See also 17:79.
Commentary:
The inmates of Hell will be made to drink intensely hot or intensely cold water. As they did not make proper use of their God-given faculties and went to extremes in using them and did not follow the golden mean, so they will be made to drink extremely hot or extremely cold water.
b
78:26.
a
78:26.
3419
Important Words:
غساق (intensely cold and stinking drink) is derived from غسق. They say غسق اللیل i.e. the night became intensely dark. غسقت عیناہ (means, his eyes shed tears. غساق means, the ichor or watery matter and thick purulent matter that will flow and drip from the skins of the inmates of Hell, or the washings of them or their tears; intensely cold; cold and stinking (Lane). See also 17:79.
Commentary:
The inmates of Hell will be made to drink intensely hot or intensely cold water. As they did not make proper use of their God-given faculties and went to extremes in using them and did not follow the golden mean, so they will be made to drink extremely hot or extremely cold water.
d
78:26.
2544
The inmates of Hell will be made to drink intensely hot or intensely cold water. As they did not make proper use of their God-given faculties and went to extremes in using them and did not follow the golden mean, so they will be made to drink extremely hot or extremely cold water.
وَءَاخَرُ مِن شَكْلِهِۦٓ أَزْوَٰجٌ
Besides the meaning given in the text, the verse may also mean, 'And like them there will be other groups with similar records.'
Commentary:
Besides the meaning given in the text, the verse may also mean, "And like them there will be other groups with similar records."
3419A
Commentary:
Besides the meaning given in the text, the verse may also mean, "And like them there will be other groups with similar records."
2545
Besides the meaning given in the text, the verse may also mean, 'And like them there will be other groups with similar records.'
هَٰذَا فَوْجٌ مُّقْتَحِمٌ مَّعَكُمْ ۖ لَا مَرْحَبًۢا بِهِمْ ۚ إِنَّهُمْ صَالُوا۟ ٱلنَّارِ
52:14.
52:14.
When the leaders of disbelief will see a party of their followers coming to Hell, they will be told that a host of their followers will also enter into fire along with them. As the latter rushed to follow their leaders blindly and unthinkingly rejected truth, so they will enter Hell rushing headlong.
Important Words:
مقتحم (rushing headlong) is derived from قحم. They say قحم فی الامر i.e. he entered into the affair without consideration. اقتحم الامر means, he threw himself into the affair with vehemence and difficulty.
Commentary:
When leaders of disbelief will go to Hell, they will be told that a host of their followers will also enter into fire along with them. As the latter rushed to follow their leaders blindly and unthinkingly rejecting truth, so they will enter Hell rushing headlong.
The words لامرحباً بھم (no welcome for them) may be taken as having been spoken by the angels in charge of Hell or by the leaders of disbelief who would already be in Hell.
c
52:14.
b
18:54; 21:40; 52:14.3420
Important Words:
مقتحم (rushing headlong) is derived from قحم. They say قحم فی الامر i.e. he entered into the affair without consideration. اقتحم الامر means, he threw himself into the affair with vehemence and difficulty.
Commentary:
When leaders of disbelief will go to Hell, they will be told that a host of their followers will also enter into fire along with them. As the latter rushed to follow their leaders blindly and unthinkingly rejecting truth, so they will enter Hell rushing headlong.
The words لامرحباً بھم (no welcome for them) may be taken as having been spoken by the angels in charge of Hell or by the leaders of disbelief who would already be in Hell.
a
52:14.
2546
When the leaders of disbelief will see a party of their followers coming to Hell, they will be told that a host of their followers will also enter into fire along with them. As the latter rushed to follow their leaders blindly and unthinkingly rejected truth, so they will enter Hell rushing headlong.
قَالُوا۟ بَلْ أَنتُمْ لَا مَرْحَبًۢا بِكُمْ ۖ أَنتُمْ قَدَّمْتُمُوهُ لَنَا ۖ فَبِئْسَ ٱلْقَرَارُ
یعنی ایسے اعمال اور عقیدے ہمارے سامنے پیش کیے جن کو اختیار کرنے کی وجہ سے ہمیں دوزخ کا مُنہ دیکھنا پڑا۔
The followers of the leaders of disbelief will curse their leaders in these words. Both the leaders and the led will curse one another. It is human nature that when man is confronted with the evil consequences of his deeds, he tries to shift the blame to others. This is exactly what the guilty people generally do when they find themselves face to face with the dreadful results of their wicked deeds.
Commentary:
The words of this verse seem to have been spoken against the leaders of disbelief by their blind followers. Both the leaders and the led will curse one another. It is human nature that when man is confronted with the evil consequences of his deeds, he tries to shift the blame to others. This is exactly what the guilty people generally do when they find themselves face to face with the dreadful results of their wicked deeds.
1
یعنی ایسے اعمال اور عقیدے ہمارے سامنے پیش کیے جن کو اختیار کرنے کی وجہ سے ہمیں دوزخ کا مُنہ دیکھنا پڑا۔
3421
Commentary:
The words of this verse seem to have been spoken against the leaders of disbelief by their blind followers. Both the leaders and the led will curse one another. It is human nature that when man is confronted with the evil consequences of his deeds, he tries to shift the blame to others. This is exactly what the guilty people generally do when they find themselves face to face with the dreadful results of their wicked deeds.
2547
The followers of the leaders of disbelief will curse their leaders in these words. Both the leaders and the led will curse one another. It is human nature that when man is confronted with the evil consequences of his deeds, he tries to shift the blame to others. This is exactly what the guilty people generally do when they find themselves face to face with the dreadful results of their wicked deeds.
قَالُوا۟ رَبَّنَا مَن قَدَّمَ لَنَا هَٰذَا فَزِدْهُ عَذَابًا ضِعْفًا فِى ٱلنَّارِ
7:39.
d
7:39.
a
7:39.
3422
Commentary:
The followers of the leaders of disbelief will invoke the curse of God upon the heads of their erstwhile leaders.
b
7:39.
2548
The followers of the leaders of disbelief will invoke the curse of God upon the heads of their erstwhile leaders.
وَقَالُوا۟ مَا لَنَا لَا نَرَىٰ رِجَالًا كُنَّا نَعُدُّهُم مِّنَ ٱلْأَشْرَارِ
The reference in the words, 'the men,' is to the believers.
Commentary:
The reference in the word "the men" is to the believers.
3423
Commentary:
The reference in the word "the men" is to the believers.
2549
The reference in the words, 'the men,' is to the believers.
أَتَّخَذْنَٰهُمْ سِخْرِيًّا أَمْ زَاغَتْ عَنْهُمُ ٱلْأَبْصَٰرُ
The inmates of Hell will say to one another, 'What is the matter with us that we do not see here those men whom we looked upon as of no consequence and ridiculed in the earthly life. Did they not deserve our ridicule and were really good and godly men, or are they in Hell but we do not see them?'
Commentary:
The verse means to say that the inmates of Hell will say to one another, "What is the matter with us that we do not see here those men whom we looked down upon as of no consequence and whom we mocked and ridiculed in the earthly life. Did they not deserve our ridicule and were really good and godly men or are they in Hell but we do not see them?"
3424
Commentary:
The verse means to say that the inmates of Hell will say to one another, "What is the matter with us that we do not see here those men whom we looked down upon as of no consequence and whom we mocked and ridiculed in the earthly life. Did they not deserve our ridicule and were really good and godly men or are they in Hell but we do not see them?"
2550
The inmates of Hell will say to one another, 'What is the matter with us that we do not see here those men whom we looked upon as of no consequence and ridiculed in the earthly life. Did they not deserve our ridicule and were really good and godly men, or are they in Hell but we do not see them?'
إِنَّ ذَٰلِكَ لَحَقٌّ تَخَاصُمُ أَهْلِ ٱلنَّارِ
34:32; 40:48.
34:32; 40:48.
34:32; 40:48.
e
34:32; 40:48.
a
34:32; 40:48.
a
34:32; 40:48.
قُلْ إِنَّمَآ أَنَا۠ مُنذِرٌ ۖ وَمَا مِنْ إِلَٰهٍ إِلَّا ٱللَّهُ ٱلْوَٰحِدُ ٱلْقَهَّارُ
Commentary:
After having briefly referred to some of the Prophets who had to suffer great hardships at the hands of their enemies and who endured those hardships with great patience and fortitude and also after having dealt with the subject that opposition to God’s Messengers never goes unpunished and their acceptance unrewarded, the Surah towards its close reverts (as is the invariable rule in the Quran) to the main subject with which it had opened, namely, the subject of Divine Unity. The Holy Prophet is enjoined to tell disbelievers that from the accounts of the life of Divine Messengers, mentioned in the preceding verses, they must have realized that God is One and that He is the Almighty and the Most Supreme and that it is to preach and establish His Unity in the world that the Holy Prophet has been sent.
3425
Commentary:
After having briefly referred to some of the Prophets who had to suffer great hardships at the hands of their enemies and who endured those hardships with great patience and fortitude and also after having dealt with the subject that opposition to God’s Messengers never goes unpunished and their acceptance unrewarded, the Surah towards its close reverts (as is the invariable rule in the Quran) to the main subject with which it had opened, namely, the subject of Divine Unity. The Holy Prophet is enjoined to tell disbelievers that from the accounts of the life of Divine Messengers, mentioned in the preceding verses, they must have realized that God is One and that He is the Almighty and the Most Supreme and that it is to preach and establish His Unity in the world that the Holy Prophet has been sent.
رَبُّ ٱلسَّمَٰوَٰتِ وَٱلْأَرْضِ وَمَا بَيْنَهُمَا ٱلْعَزِيزُ ٱلْغَفَّٰرُ
دنیا میں تو انسان یہ کرتے ہیں کہ جب غالب آجائیں تو اپنے دشمن کو پیس ڈالتے ہیں۔ لیکن اللہ تعالیٰ کے متعلق آتا ہے کہ وہ غالب بھی ہے اور بڑا بخشنے والا بھی۔ یعنی تمام کافر اس کے قبضہ میں ہیں پھر بھی وہ سزا دینے میں ڈھیلا ہے اس میں رسول کریم صلی اللہ علیہ وسلم کے اخلاق بتائے گئے ہیں۔ کیونکہ رسول کریم صلی اللہ علیہ وسلم کے متعلق حضرت عائشہؓ فرماتی ہیں کہ کَانَ خُلُقُہُ الْقُُرْاٰن (احمد بن حنبل جلد ۶ صفحہ۹۱ مطبوعہ بیروت) یعنی قرآن کریم میں اللہ تعالیٰ کی جو صفات حسنہ بیان کی گئی ہیں وہ ساری کی ساری رسول کریم صلی اللہ علیہ وسلم میں پائی جاتی تھیں۔ پس گو یہ الفاظ خداتع
1
دنیا میں تو انسان یہ کرتے ہیں کہ جب غالب آجائیں تو اپنے دشمن کو پیس ڈالتے ہیں۔ لیکن اللہ تعالیٰ کے متعلق آتا ہے کہ وہ غالب بھی ہے اور بڑا بخشنے والا بھی۔ یعنی تمام کافر اس کے قبضہ میں ہیں پھر بھی وہ سزا دینے میں ڈھیلا ہے اس میں رسول کریم صلی اللہ علیہ وسلم کے اخلاق بتائے گئے ہیں۔ کیونکہ رسول کریم صلی اللہ علیہ وسلم کے متعلق حضرت عائشہؓ فرماتی ہیں کہ کَانَ خُلُقُہُ الْقُُرْاٰن (احمد بن حنبل جلد ۶ صفحہ۹۱ مطبوعہ بیروت) یعنی قرآن کریم میں اللہ تعالیٰ کی جو صفات حسنہ بیان کی گئی ہیں وہ ساری کی ساری رسول کریم صلی اللہ علیہ وسلم میں پائی جاتی تھیں۔ پس گو یہ الفاظ خداتع
قُلْ هُوَ نَبَؤٌا۟ عَظِيمٌ
نَبَاء (Naba’) 的意思是: 一个消息;非常重要的一次宣言 (布告); 消息; 或使人心中充满害怕的消息 (Lane)。“一项非常重要的消息” 这些字可以意指 «古兰经» 启示或穆圣降临这种大事。
Naba’ means, a piece of information; an announcement of great importance; message; or news which fills the heart of a person with fear (Lane). The words, 'a big news' may refer to the great event of the revelation of the Qur’an, or to the advent of the Holy Prophet.
Important Words:
نبأ (big news) is infinitive noun from نبأ (naba’a). أنبأہ إیاہ means, he informed him or it. نبأ means, a piece of information; an announcement; or an announcement of great importance from which results great knowledge; message; news; or news which fills the heart of a person with fear (Aqrab & Lane). See also 6:6.
Commentary:
"The big news" may refer to the great event of the revelation of the Quran and the advent of the Holy Prophet.
1116
نَبَاء (Naba’) 的意思是: 一个消息;非常重要的一次宣言 (布告); 消息; 或使人心中充满害怕的消息 (Lane)。“一项非常重要的消息” 这些字可以意指 «古兰经» 启示或穆圣降临这种大事。
3426
Important Words:
نبأ (big news) is infinitive noun from نبأ (naba’a). أنبأہ إیاہ means, he informed him or it. نبأ means, a piece of information; an announcement; or an announcement of great importance from which results great knowledge; message; news; or news which fills the heart of a person with fear (Aqrab & Lane). See also 6:6.
Commentary:
"The big news" may refer to the great event of the revelation of the Quran and the advent of the Holy Prophet.
2551
Naba’ means, a piece of information; an announcement of great importance; message; or news which fills the heart of a person with fear (Lane). The words, 'a big news' may refer to the great event of the revelation of the Qur’an, or to the advent of the Holy Prophet.
أَنتُمْ عَنْهُ مُعْرِضُونَ
مَا كَانَ لِىَ مِنْ عِلْمٍۭ بِٱلْمَلَإِ ٱلْأَعْلَىٰٓ إِذْ يَخْتَصِمُونَ
从 «古兰经» 2:31以及圣训看来, 安拉要在这个世界中选拔一位先知时, 他把他的旨意透露给最接近他的那些天使知道。他们彼此之间讨论这一极为最重要的事情。这些天使就称为 “那崇高集会”。有人说穆圣讲过这样的话, 说他并不知道当时在诸天讨论和辩论他受托安拉伟大使命的情况。
It appears from 2:31 and from the Hadith that when God decrees to raise a Prophet in the world, He discloses His intention to those angels who are nearest to Him. They discuss this affair of the highest import among themselves. These angels are referred to as 'the Exalted Assembly.' The Holy Prophet is represented as saying that he had no knowledge of what was being discussed and debated in heavens about his being entrusted with the great Divine mission.
Commentary:
It appears from 2:30 and from the Hadith that when God decrees to raise a Prophet in the world, He discloses His intention to those angels who are nearest to Him. They discuss this affair of the highest import among themselves. These angels are referred to as "the exalted assembly" in the verse under comment. The Holy Prophet is represented as saying that he had no knowledge of what was being discussed and debated in heavens about his being entrusted with a great divine mission.
1117
从 «古兰经» 2:31以及圣训看来, 安拉要在这个世界中选拔一位先知时, 他把他的旨意透露给最接近他的那些天使知道。他们彼此之间讨论这一极为最重要的事情。这些天使就称为 “那崇高集会”。有人说穆圣讲过这样的话, 说他并不知道当时在诸天讨论和辩论他受托安拉伟大使命的情况。
3427
Commentary:
It appears from 2:30 and from the Hadith that when God decrees to raise a Prophet in the world, He discloses His intention to those angels who are nearest to Him. They discuss this affair of the highest import among themselves. These angels are referred to as "the exalted assembly" in the verse under comment. The Holy Prophet is represented as saying that he had no knowledge of what was being discussed and debated in heavens about his being entrusted with a great divine mission.
2552
It appears from 2:31 and from the Hadith that when God decrees to raise a Prophet in the world, He discloses His intention to those angels who are nearest to Him. They discuss this affair of the highest import among themselves. These angels are referred to as 'the Exalted Assembly.' The Holy Prophet is represented as saying that he had no knowledge of what was being discussed and debated in heavens about his being entrusted with the great Divine mission.
إِن يُوحَىٰٓ إِلَىَّ إِلَّآ أَنَّمَآ أَنَا۠ نَذِيرٌ مُّبِينٌ
إِذْ قَالَ رَبُّكَ لِلْمَلَٰٓئِكَةِ إِنِّى خَٰلِقٌۢ بَشَرًا مِّن طِينٍ
15:29-33; 17:62.
15:29-33; 17:62.
2:35; 7:12-13; 15:29-33; 17:62; 18:51.
Commentary:
The verse refers to God’s intention which He disclosed to "the exalted Assembly" of the select angels and which the angels had been discussing, as mentioned in verse 70 above. Verses 72-86, however, may apply equally to every Prophet, but they have particular application to the Holy Prophet Muhammad. This and the next verse purport to say that when a Prophet is raised in the world, angels are commanded to help him in the furtherance of his cause and to render null and void all the schemes and machinations of his enemies. See also 15:29-45.
a
15:29-33; 17:62.
a
2:35; 7:12-13; 15:29-33; 17:62; 18:51.
3428
Commentary:
The verse refers to God’s intention which He disclosed to "the exalted Assembly" of the select angels and which the angels had been discussing, as mentioned in verse 70 above. Verses 72-86, however, may apply equally to every Prophet, but they have particular application to the Holy Prophet Muhammad. This and the next verse purport to say that when a Prophet is raised in the world, angels are commanded to help him in the furtherance of his cause and to render null and void all the schemes and machinations of his enemies. See also 15:29-45.
a
15:29-33; 17:62.
فَإِذَا سَوَّيْتُهُۥ وَنَفَخْتُ فِيهِ مِن رُّوحِى فَقَعُوا۟ لَهُۥ سَٰجِدِينَ
15:30; 32:10.
When a Prophet is raised in the world, angels are commanded to assist him in the furtherance of his cause and to render null and void all the schemes and machinations of his enemies.
15:30; 32:10.
Commentary:
This and the next verse mean to say that when a Messenger is entrusted with his great mission, and Divine revelation descends on him, angels begin to help him in his great mission. Or they may mean that men of angelic nature accept his lead and help to spread his Message.
b
15:30; 32:10.
1118
当一位先知在世界上兴起时, 安拉命令天使协助他促成他的事业, 使他敌人的一切阴谋诡计终归无效。
b
15:30; 32:10.
3429
Commentary:
This and the next verse mean to say that when a Messenger is entrusted with his great mission, and Divine revelation descends on him, angels begin to help him in his great mission. Or they may mean that men of angelic nature accept his lead and help to spread his Message.
b
15:30; 32:10.
2553
When a Prophet is raised in the world, angels are commanded to assist him in the furtherance of his cause and to render null and void all the schemes and machinations of his enemies.
فَسَجَدَ ٱلْمَلَٰٓئِكَةُ كُلُّهُمْ أَجْمَعُونَ
天使或具天使性格的人们。
Angels or men of angelic nature.
1119
天使或具天使性格的人们。
2554
Angels or men of angelic nature.
إِلَّآ إِبْلِيسَ ٱسْتَكْبَرَ وَكَانَ مِنَ ٱلْكَٰفِرِينَ
Commentary:
Whereas men of angelic nature give their allegiance and support to the Prophet of the day, those of satanic nature oppose and fight him. For the meaning of the word إبلیس see 2:35.
The words "what I had created with my two hands" seem to signify that God had endowed Adam with perfect faculties for spiritual as well as material progress.
3430
Commentary:
Whereas men of angelic nature give their allegiance and support to the Prophet of the day, those of satanic nature oppose and fight him. For the meaning of the word إبلیس see 2:35.
The words "what I had created with my two hands" seem to signify that God had endowed Adam with perfect faculties for spiritual as well as material progress.
قَالَ يَٰٓإِبْلِيسُ مَا مَنَعَكَ أَن تَسْجُدَ لِمَا خَلَقْتُ بِيَدَىَّ ۖ أَسْتَكْبَرْتَ أَمْ كُنتَ مِنَ ٱلْعَالِينَ
یعنی تمام صفات اس کے اندر جمع کر دی ہیں کیونکہ عربی میں تثنیہ جمع کے لئے بھی استعمال ہوتا ہے (دیکھو فقہ اللغہ جلد۲صفحہ ۲۱۶)
7:13; 15:33.
a
7:13; 15:33.
1120
“用我的双手” 这些字意示: “我已使他在自己的身上显示出我的一切常德。”
2
یعنی تمام صفات اس کے اندر جمع کر دی ہیں کیونکہ عربی میں تثنیہ جمع کے لئے بھی استعمال ہوتا ہے (دیکھو فقہ اللغہ جلد۲صفحہ ۲۱۶)
a
7:13; 15:33.
c
7:13; 15:33.
2555
The words, 'with My two hands,' signify, 'I have made him to manifest in himself all My attributes.'
قَالَ أَنَا۠ خَيْرٌ مِّنْهُ ۖ خَلَقْتَنِى مِن نَّارٍ وَخَلَقْتَهُۥ مِن طِينٍ
7:13; 15:28; 55:16.
آگ سے پیدا ہونے اور گیلی مٹی سے پیدا ہونے کی تشریح کے لئے دیکھو سورۃ اعراف آیت۱۳ نوٹ نمبر۳۔
7:13; 15:28; 55:16.
The opponents of a Prophet always regard themselves as superior to him in power, position and prestige. It hurts their sense of pride to give their allegiance to a man whom they consider to be like, or even inferior to, them.
7:13; 15:28; 55:16.
Commentary:
The opponents of a Prophet always regard themselves as superior to him in power, position and prestige. It hurts their sense of pride to give their allegiance to a man whom they consider to be like them or even inferior to them. The main obstacle in the way of their accepting the truth is their false sense of pride and superiority. See also 7:13 and 15:34.
b
7:13; 15:28; 55:16.
1
آگ سے پیدا ہونے اور گیلی مٹی سے پیدا ہونے کی تشریح کے لئے دیکھو سورۃ اعراف آیت۱۳ نوٹ نمبر۳۔
b
7:13; 15:28; 55:16.
3431
Commentary:
The opponents of a Prophet always regard themselves as superior to him in power, position and prestige. It hurts their sense of pride to give their allegiance to a man whom they consider to be like them or even inferior to them. The main obstacle in the way of their accepting the truth is their false sense of pride and superiority. See also 7:13 and 15:34.
a
7:13; 15:28; 55:16.
2556
The opponents of a Prophet always regard themselves as superior to him in power, position and prestige. It hurts their sense of pride to give their allegiance to a man whom they consider to be like, or even inferior to, them.
قَالَ فَٱخْرُجْ مِنْهَا فَإِنَّكَ رَجِيمٌ
7:14; 15:35.
7:14; 15:35.
The pronoun ha in the expression, min-ha, does not refer to post- mortal Heaven because Heaven is a place where Satan could not possibly enter and from which no one who has once entered is turned out (15:49). It refers to that state of apparent bliss which men enjoy before the advent of a Prophet, and which is represented in the Qur’an as Jannah.
7:14; 15:35.
Commentary:
The pronoun ھا in the expression منھا (from hence) does not refer to post-mortal Heaven because Heaven is a place where Satan could not possibly enter and from which no one who has once entered is turned out (15:49). In fact the pronoun refers to that state of apparent bliss which men enjoy before the advent of a Prophet, and which is represented in the Quran as جنة (garden).
c
7:14; 15:35.
c
7:14; 15:35.
3432
Commentary:
The pronoun ھا in the expression منھا (from hence) does not refer to post-mortal Heaven because Heaven is a place where Satan could not possibly enter and from which no one who has once entered is turned out (15:49). In fact the pronoun refers to that state of apparent bliss which men enjoy before the advent of a Prophet, and which is represented in the Quran as جنة (garden).
b
7:14; 15:35.
2557
The pronoun ha in the expression, min-ha, does not refer to post- mortal Heaven because Heaven is a place where Satan could not possibly enter and from which no one who has once entered is turned out (15:49). It refers to that state of apparent bliss which men enjoy before the advent of a Prophet, and which is represented in the Qur’an as Jannah.
وَإِنَّ عَلَيْكَ لَعْنَتِىٓ إِلَىٰ يَوْمِ ٱلدِّينِ
15:36.
15:36.
15:36.
d
15:36.
d
15:36.
c
15:36.
قَالَ رَبِّ فَأَنظِرْنِىٓ إِلَىٰ يَوْمِ يُبْعَثُونَ
7:15; 15:37; 17:63.
Commentary:
The clause, the day when they shall be raised, signifies the time of the spiritual rebirth of man, when having attained to the stage of النفس المطمئنة (the soul at peace) he becomes quite immune to spiritual fall. It does not signify the Day of Resurrection after death, because there is no possibility of man being seduced by Satan after his death. See also 15:37.
e
7:15; 15:37; 17:63.
1121
人类的精神复生当达到了 “心灵平静” 的阶段后, 他们就可免于精神堕落。
a
7:15; 15:37; 17:63.
3433
Commentary:
The clause, the day when they shall be raised, signifies the time of the spiritual rebirth of man, when having attained to the stage of النفس المطمئنة (the soul at peace) he becomes quite immune to spiritual fall. It does not signify the Day of Resurrection after death, because there is no possibility of man being seduced by Satan after his death. See also 15:37.
d
7:15; 15:37; 17:63.
2558
Man’s spiritual rebirth—when having attained to the stage of 'the soul at peace,' he becomes immune to spiritual fall. See also {1498}.
قَالَ فَإِنَّكَ مِنَ ٱلْمُنظَرِينَ
7:16; 15:38.
7:16; 15:38.
7:16; 15:38; 17:64.
f
7:16; 15:38.
b
7:16; 15:38; 17:64.
e
7:16; 15:38.
إِلَىٰ يَوْمِ ٱلْوَقْتِ ٱلْمَعْلُومِ
g
15:39.
1122
真理最后战胜谬误的时候, 以及崇信妄念者彻底失败的时候。
c
15:39.
3434
Commentary:
The words, till the day of the appointed time, may mean, till the day when truth finally triumphs over falsehood and the votaries of falsehood are completely crushed. See also 15:39.
f
15:39.
2559
The time when truth finally triumphs over falsehood and the votaries of falsehood are completely crushed.
قَالَ فَبِعِزَّتِكَ لَأُغْوِيَنَّهُمْ أَجْمَعِينَ
7:17-18; 15:40.
7:17-18; 15:40.
7:17-18; 15:40.
h
7:17-18; 15:40.
d
7:17-18; 15:40.
g
7:17-18; 15:40.
إِلَّا عِبَادَكَ مِنْهُمُ ٱلْمُخْلَصِينَ
15:41; 17:66.
Commentary:
The words "chosen servants" apply particularly to the Prophets who are completely immune to the temptations and seductions of Satan. They can commit no sin and, therefore, are completely free from spiritual fall. See also 15:41.
e
15:41; 17:66.
3435
Commentary:
The words "chosen servants" apply particularly to the Prophets who are completely immune to the temptations and seductions of Satan. They can commit no sin and, therefore, are completely free from spiritual fall. See also 15:41.
قَالَ فَٱلْحَقُّ وَٱلْحَقَّ أَقُولُ
لَأَمْلَأَنَّ جَهَنَّمَ مِنكَ وَمِمَّن تَبِعَكَ مِنْهُمْ أَجْمَعِينَ
安拉与恶魔之间的对话, 并不是说真正有什么谈话, 而是用隐喻的话表达在安拉选拔一位先知时事物的实际状态。第72节经文中指的那个 “人” 特别是说当时的那位先知, 而伊布利司 (اِبْلِيْس, Iblis) 代表那些反对他并且设法阻延他事业进展的邪恶及险恶的人们。
The dialogue between God and Satan does not refer to any talk that actually took place but represents, in metaphorical language, the state of things as they exist at the time when a Prophet of God is raised. The "man" referred to in verse 72 stands particularly for the Prophet of the day, and Iblis represents those wicked and evil-minded persons who oppose him and seek to impede and retard the progress of his mission.
11:120; 15:44; 32:14.
Commentary:
The dialogue between God and Satan, as mentioned in the above verses, does not refer to any talk that actually took place but represents, in metaphorical language, the state of things as they exist at the time when a Prophet is raised. The "man" referred to in verse 72 above stands for the Prophet of the time, particularly, the Holy Prophet; and Iblis represents those wicked and evil-minded persons who oppose him and seek to impede and retard the progress of his mission.
1123
安拉与恶魔之间的对话, 并不是说真正有什么谈话, 而是用隐喻的话表达在安拉选拔一位先知时事物的实际状态。第72节经文中指的那个 “人” 特别是说当时的那位先知, 而伊布利司 (اِبْلِيْس, Iblis) 代表那些反对他并且设法阻延他事业进展的邪恶及险恶的人们。
f
11:120; 15:44; 32:14.
3436
Commentary:
The dialogue between God and Satan, as mentioned in the above verses, does not refer to any talk that actually took place but represents, in metaphorical language, the state of things as they exist at the time when a Prophet is raised. The "man" referred to in verse 72 above stands for the Prophet of the time, particularly, the Holy Prophet; and Iblis represents those wicked and evil-minded persons who oppose him and seek to impede and retard the progress of his mission.
2560
The dialogue between God and Satan does not refer to any talk that actually took place but represents, in metaphorical language, the state of things as they exist at the time when a Prophet of God is raised. The "man" referred to in verse 72 stands particularly for the Prophet of the day, and Iblis represents those wicked and evil-minded persons who oppose him and seek to impede and retard the progress of his mission.
قُلْ مَآ أَسْـَٔلُكُمْ عَلَيْهِ مِنْ أَجْرٍ وَمَآ أَنَا۠ مِنَ ٱلْمُتَكَلِّفِينَ
25:58; 42:24.
Commentary:
This verse makes it clear that بشر (man) referred to in v. 72 above is the Holy Prophet, since in the present verse he is represented as saying that he seeks no recompense or reward for preaching the message of truth and for calling men to God. Exactly the same expression has been mentioned as having been used by the Holy Prophet about himself at several places in the Quran (25:58; 34:48; etc.).
a
25:58; 42:24.
3437
Commentary:
This verse makes it clear that بشر (man) referred to in v. 72 above is the Holy Prophet, since in the present verse he is represented as saying that he seeks no recompense or reward for preaching the message of truth and for calling men to God. Exactly the same expression has been mentioned as having been used by the Holy Prophet about himself at several places in the Quran (25:58; 34:48; etc.).
إِنْ هُوَ إِلَّا ذِكْرٌ لِّلْعَٰلَمِينَ
12:105; 81:28.
b
12:105; 81:28.
وَلَتَعْلَمُنَّ نَبَأَهُۥ بَعْدَ حِينٍۭ
有人说穆圣在这节经文中是在对不信的人说, 他们不需要等多久就能认识到他的使命的真理。
یعنی اس کی پیشگوئیاں پوری ہو جائیں گی۔
The Holy Prophet is here represented as saying to disbelievers that they will not have to wait for long to realize the truth of his mission.
Commentary:
The Holy Prophet is here represented as saying to disbelievers that they will not have to wait for long to realise the truth of his mission. And, thus it actually came to pass. The prophecies contained in the Quran about the future progress of Islam and the defeat and destruction of disbelief were fulfilled in the Holy Prophet’s own life-time when the whole of Arabia joined the fold of Islam.
1124
有人说穆圣在这节经文中是在对不信的人说, 他们不需要等多久就能认识到他的使命的真理。
2
یعنی اس کی پیشگوئیاں پوری ہو جائیں گی۔
3438
Commentary:
The Holy Prophet is here represented as saying to disbelievers that they will not have to wait for long to realise the truth of his mission. And, thus it actually came to pass. The prophecies contained in the Quran about the future progress of Islam and the defeat and destruction of disbelief were fulfilled in the Holy Prophet’s own life-time when the whole of Arabia joined the fold of Islam.
2561
The Holy Prophet is here represented as saying to disbelievers that they will not have to wait for long to realize the truth of his mission.
الزمر
Az-Zumar
The Troops • makkah • 75 Verses
بِسْمِ ٱللَّهِ ٱلرَّحْمَٰنِ ٱلرَّحِيمِ
1:1.
1:1.
a
1:1.
a
See1:1.
3439
Commentary:
See. 1:1.
a
1:1.
تَنزِيلُ ٱلْكِتَٰبِ مِنَ ٱللَّهِ ٱلْعَزِيزِ ٱلْحَكِيمِ
32:3; 36:6; 40:3; 41:3; 46:3.
32:3; 36:6; 40:3; 41:3; 46:3.
b
32:3; 36:6; 40:3; 41:3; 46:3.
b
32:3; 36:6; 40:3; 41:3; 46:3.
3439A
Commentary:
The principal theme of this Surah, as of its five predecessors, is Divine revelation with a pointed reference to the revelation of the Quran. See also Introduction to the Surah.
b
32:3; 36:6; 40:3; 41:3; 46:3.
إِنَّآ أَنزَلْنَآ إِلَيْكَ ٱلْكِتَٰبَ بِٱلْحَقِّ فَٱعْبُدِ ٱللَّهَ مُخْلِصًا لَّهُ ٱلدِّينَ
5:49; 6:107.
5:49; 6:107.
5:49; 6:106.
Commentary:
After having briefly referred to the subject of Quranic revelation in the previous two verses, the Surah proceeds, in the present verse, to deal with the supreme need and purpose of all revealed Books and Divine Prophets, namely, the establishment of God’s Unity in the world. The greatest impediment in the way of the achievement of this most noble object (the verse goes on to say) is that man is prone to worship false gods, the idols of his own imagination, such as saints and holy men; wealth, power and passion; inherited beliefs and customs, etc. always pretending to believe that these can help him to understand and realise the Divine Being. All this the Quran dubs as mere lie and self-deception.
c
5:49; 6:107.
c
5:49; 6:106.
3440
Commentary:
After having briefly referred to the subject of Quranic revelation in the previous two verses, the Surah proceeds, in the present verse, to deal with the supreme need and purpose of all revealed Books and Divine Prophets, namely, the establishment of God’s Unity in the world. The greatest impediment in the way of the achievement of this most noble object (the verse goes on to say) is that man is prone to worship false gods, the idols of his own imagination, such as saints and holy men; wealth, power and passion; inherited beliefs and customs, etc. always pretending to believe that these can help him to understand and realise the Divine Being. All this the Quran dubs as mere lie and self-deception.
c
5:49; 6:107.
أَلَا لِلَّهِ ٱلدِّينُ ٱلْخَالِصُ ۚ وَٱلَّذِينَ ٱتَّخَذُوا۟ مِن دُونِهِۦٓ أَوْلِيَآءَ مَا نَعْبُدُهُمْ إِلَّا لِيُقَرِّبُونَآ إِلَى ٱللَّهِ زُلْفَىٰٓ إِنَّ ٱللَّهَ يَحْكُمُ بَيْنَهُمْ فِى مَا هُمْ فِيهِ يَخْتَلِفُونَ ۗ إِنَّ ٱللَّهَ لَا يَهْدِى مَنْ هُوَ كَٰذِبٌ كَفَّارٌ
آج کل مسلمانوں میں سے ملحد اسی بہانہ سے شرک کرتے ہیں مگر پرانے مشرکوں میں سے بھی بعض لوگ شرک کی یہی تاویل کرتے تھے۔
4:142; 22:70; 32:26.
Man is prone to worship false gods, the idols of his own imagination, such as saints and holy men; wealth, power and passion; inherited beliefs and customs, etc. always pretending to believe that these can help him to understand and realize the Divine Being.
4:142; 22:70; 32:26.
d
4:142; 22:70; 32:26.
1125
人类易崇拜虚假的神灵, 他们自己想象出来的各种偶像, 诸如: 贤士和圣洁的人; 财富、权力和激情; 流传下来的信念和风俗习惯等等。他们总是自称, 相信这些事物会帮助他们了解和认识安拉。
1
آج کل مسلمانوں میں سے ملحد اسی بہانہ سے شرک کرتے ہیں مگر پرانے مشرکوں میں سے بھی بعض لوگ شرک کی یہی تاویل کرتے تھے۔
d
4:142; 22:70; 32:26.
d
4:142; 22:70; 32:26.
2562
Man is prone to worship false gods, the idols of his own imagination, such as saints and holy men; wealth, power and passion; inherited beliefs and customs, etc. always pretending to believe that these can help him to understand and realize the Divine Being.
لَّوْ أَرَادَ ٱللَّهُ أَن يَتَّخِذَ وَلَدًا لَّٱصْطَفَىٰ مِمَّا يَخْلُقُ مَا يَشَآءُ ۚ سُبْحَٰنَهُۥ ۖ هُوَ ٱللَّهُ ٱلْوَٰحِدُ ٱلْقَهَّارُ
2:117; 10:69; 17:112; 19:89-93
2:117; 10:69; 17:112; 19:89-93
2:117; 10:69; 17:112; 18:5; 19:89-93.
Commentary:
The most prevalent and perhaps the most hideous form of idolatry which has done the greatest injury to man’s religious instinct and his spiritual development and which has, therefore, quite rightly been condemned and denounced unsparingly and repeatedly in the Quran is the dogma of Jesus’ being the only son of God. It is this most blasphemous of all Christian dogmas which the present verse seeks to controvert; the argument advanced being that as God is the sole Creator of all things and He is قھار i.e. Most Supreme, He does not stand in need of a son. The argument is continued in the next verse.
e
2:117; 10:69; 17:112; 19:89-93
a
2:117; 10:69; 17:112; 18:5; 19:89-93.
3440A
Commentary:
The most prevalent and perhaps the most hideous form of idolatry which has done the greatest injury to man’s religious instinct and his spiritual development and which has, therefore, quite rightly been condemned and denounced unsparingly and repeatedly in the Quran is the dogma of Jesus’ being the only son of God. It is this most blasphemous of all Christian dogmas which the present verse seeks to controvert; the argument advanced being that as God is the sole Creator of all things and He is قھار i.e. Most Supreme, He does not stand in need of a son. The argument is continued in the next verse.
e
2:117; 10:69; 17:112; 19:89-93
خَلَقَ ٱلسَّمَٰوَٰتِ وَٱلْأَرْضَ بِٱلْحَقِّ ۖ يُكَوِّرُ ٱلَّيْلَ عَلَى ٱلنَّهَارِ وَيُكَوِّرُ ٱلنَّهَارَ عَلَى ٱلَّيْلِ ۖ وَسَخَّرَ ٱلشَّمْسَ وَٱلْقَمَرَ ۖ كُلٌّ يَجْرِى لِأَجَلٍ مُّسَمًّى ۗ أَلَا هُوَ ٱلْعَزِيزُ ٱلْغَفَّٰرُ
6:74; 14:20; 16:4; 29:45.
7:55; 13:3; 29:62; 31:30; 35:14.
6:74; 14:20; 16:4; 29:45.
7:55; 13:3; 29:62; 31:30; 35:14.
Commentary:
This verse adduces as a further argument the creation of heavens and earth and the existence of perfect design and order in the universe in support of the belief that there is One Intelligent Designing Mind behind all existence. See also 36:41.
a
6:74; 14:20; 16:4; 29:45.
b
7:55; 13:3; 29:62; 31:30; 35:14.
b
6:74; 14:20; 16:4; 29:45.
c
7:55; 13:3; 29:62; 31:30; 35:14.
3441
Commentary:
This verse adduces as a further argument the creation of heavens and earth and the existence of perfect design and order in the universe in support of the belief that there is One Intelligent Designing Mind behind all existence. See also 36:41.
a
6:74; 14:20; 16:4; 29:45.
b
7:55; 13:3; 29:62; 31:30; 35:14.
خَلَقَكُم مِّن نَّفْسٍ وَٰحِدَةٍ ثُمَّ جَعَلَ مِنْهَا زَوْجَهَا وَأَنزَلَ لَكُم مِّنَ ٱلْأَنْعَٰمِ ثَمَٰنِيَةَ أَزْوَٰجٍ ۚ يَخْلُقُكُمْ فِى بُطُونِ أُمَّهَٰتِكُمْ خَلْقًا مِّنۢ بَعْدِ خَلْقٍ فِى ظُلُمَٰتٍ ثَلَٰثٍ ۚ ذَٰلِكُمُ ٱللَّهُ رَبُّكُمْ لَهُ ٱلْمُلْكُ ۖ لَآ إِلَٰهَ إِلَّا هُوَ ۖ فَأَنَّىٰ تُصْرَفُونَ
4:2; 7:190; 16:73.
“八只成对的家畜” 这些字特指一对山羊、绵羊、骆驼和牛而言 (在6:144-145中谈及此事), 也许是因为它们是人类每天要用的家畜。
“三重黑暗” 这一用语可能指的是胚胎发育的三个阶段: نُطْفَة (Nutfah, 一点精液)、عَلَقَة (‘Alaqah, 凝块) 和 مُضْغَة (Mudghah, 一团肉), 或者是 86:7-8; 3:7和16:79 中所谈到的怀孕的三个重要时期: (a) 怀孕的第二到第三个月; (b) 第三到第五个月以及 (c) 第八个月的初期。怀孕期间在这三个阶段有流产的危险。
اس کے یہ معنے ہیں کہ جب بچہ ماں کے پیٹ میں ہوتا ہے تو تین وقت اس پر خطرہ کے آتے ہیں‘ جب ڈر ہوتا ہے کہ ذرا سی بے احتیاطی سے اسقاط ہو جائے گا۔ یعنی دوسرے سے تیسرے مہینے تک۔ پھر تیسرے سے پانچویں مہینے تک اور پھر آٹھویں مہینے کے شروع میں۔ چنانچہ طبّی طور پر اس کا تجربہ کیا گیا ہے کہ یہ تین وقت ہی زیادہ تر اسقاط کے ہوتے ہیں۔
4:2; 7:190; 16:73.
The word, Anzala, when used in connection with the Word of God, means Auha, i.e. He revealed; and when used about things of constant daily use, it means A‘ta, i.e. he gave or bestowed. The word has been used in the latter sense in the present verse and in vv. 7:27 and 57:26.
Special reference in the words 'eight pairs of cattle' is to the pairs of goat, sheep, camel and the ox, mentioned in 6:144, 145, perhaps because they are animals of daily use for man.
The expression, 'three stages of darkness,' may refer to the three stages of development of the embryo, Nutfah (sperm drop), ‘Alaqah (clot) and Mudghah (lump of flesh) or to the three forms mentioned in 86:7, 8; 3:7 and 16:79, or to the three critical periods of pregnancy: (a) from the second to the third month of pregnancy; (b) from the third to the fifth month and (c) the beginning of the eighth month. During pregnancy there is danger of miscarriage at these three stages.
4:2; 7:190; 16:73; 30:22.
Commentary:
The word أنزل (has sent down) which is transitive from نزل has different significations when used with regard to different things. When used in connection with the Word of God, it means أوحی i.e. He revealed. And when used about things of constant daily use, it means أعطی i.e. he gave or bestowed. The word has been used in the latter sense in the present verse and in vv. 7:27 and 57:26.
Special reference in the words "eight pairs of cattle" is to the pairs of goat, sheep, camel and the ox mentioned in 6:144-145, perhaps because they are animals of daily use for man. The expression "the threefold darkness," may refer to the three stages of development of the human child, viz. نطفة (sperm drop), علقة (clot) and مضغة (lump of flesh) or to the other three forms which are described in the following three verses:
(1) He is created from a gushing fluid which issues forth from between the loins and the breast-bones (86:7-8).
(2) He it is Who fashions you in the wombs as He wills (3:7).
(3) Verily, God has brought you forth from the inside of your mothers (16:79).
Or the words, "the threefold darkness" may refer to the three critical periods of pregnancy, when a little carelessness may cause miscarriage, i.e. (a) from the second to the third month of pregnancy; (b) from the third to the fifth month and (c) the beginning of the eighth month.
c
4:2; 7:190; 16:73.
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“八只成对的家畜” 这些字特指一对山羊、绵羊、骆驼和牛而言 (在6:144-145中谈及此事), 也许是因为它们是人类每天要用的家畜。
1127
“三重黑暗” 这一用语可能指的是胚胎发育的三个阶段: نُطْفَة (Nutfah, 一点精液)、عَلَقَة (‘Alaqah, 凝块) 和 مُضْغَة (Mudghah, 一团肉), 或者是 86:7-8; 3:7和16:79 中所谈到的怀孕的三个重要时期: (a) 怀孕的第二到第三个月; (b) 第三到第五个月以及 (c) 第八个月的初期。怀孕期间在这三个阶段有流产的危险。
1
اس کے یہ معنے ہیں کہ جب بچہ ماں کے پیٹ میں ہوتا ہے تو تین وقت اس پر خطرہ کے آتے ہیں‘ جب ڈر ہوتا ہے کہ ذرا سی بے احتیاطی سے اسقاط ہو جائے گا۔ یعنی دوسرے سے تیسرے مہینے تک۔ پھر تیسرے سے پانچویں مہینے تک اور پھر آٹھویں مہینے کے شروع میں۔ چنانچہ طبّی طور پر اس کا تجربہ کیا گیا ہے کہ یہ تین وقت ہی زیادہ تر اسقاط کے ہوتے ہیں۔
d
4:2; 7:190; 16:73; 30:22.
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Commentary:
The word أنزل (has sent down) which is transitive from نزل has different significations when used with regard to different things. When used in connection with the Word of God, it means أوحی i.e. He revealed. And when used about things of constant daily use, it means أعطی i.e. he gave or bestowed. The word has been used in the latter sense in the present verse and in vv. 7:27 and 57:26.
Special reference in the words "eight pairs of cattle" is to the pairs of goat, sheep, camel and the ox mentioned in 6:144-145, perhaps because they are animals of daily use for man. The expression "the threefold darkness," may refer to the three stages of development of the human child, viz. نطفة (sperm drop), علقة (clot) and مضغة (lump of flesh) or to the other three forms which are described in the following three verses:
(1) He is created from a gushing fluid which issues forth from between the loins and the breast-bones (86:7-8).
(2) He it is Who fashions you in the wombs as He wills (3:7).
(3) Verily, God has brought you forth from the inside of your mothers (16:79).
Or the words, "the threefold darkness" may refer to the three critical periods of pregnancy, when a little carelessness may cause miscarriage, i.e. (a) from the second to the third month of pregnancy; (b) from the third to the fifth month and (c) the beginning of the eighth month.
c
4:2; 7:190; 16:73.
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The word, Anzala, when used in connection with the Word of God, means Auha, i.e. He revealed; and when used about things of constant daily use, it means A‘ta, i.e. he gave or bestowed. The word has been used in the latter sense in the present verse and in vv. 7:27 and 57:26.
2564
Special reference in the words 'eight pairs of cattle' is to the pairs of goat, sheep, camel and the ox, mentioned in 6:144, 145, perhaps because they are animals of daily use for man.
2565
The expression, 'three stages of darkness,' may refer to the three stages of development of the embryo, Nutfah (sperm drop), ‘Alaqah (clot) and Mudghah (lump of flesh) or to the three forms mentioned in 86:7, 8; 3:7 and 16:79, or to the three critical periods of pregnancy: (a) from the second to the third month of pregnancy; (b) from the third to the fifth month and (c) the beginning of the eighth month. During pregnancy there is danger of miscarriage at these three stages.
إِن تَكْفُرُوا۟ فَإِنَّ ٱللَّهَ غَنِىٌّ عَنكُمْ ۖ وَلَا يَرْضَىٰ لِعِبَادِهِ ٱلْكُفْرَ ۖ وَإِن تَشْكُرُوا۟ يَرْضَهُ لَكُمْ ۗ وَلَا تَزِرُ وَازِرَةٌ وِزْرَ أُخْرَىٰ ۗ ثُمَّ إِلَىٰ رَبِّكُم مَّرْجِعُكُمْ فَيُنَبِّئُكُم بِمَا كُنتُمْ تَعْمَلُونَ ۚ إِنَّهُۥ عَلِيمٌۢ بِذَاتِ ٱلصُّدُورِ
دیکھئے نوٹ سورۃ انعام آیت۱۶۵۔
یعنی دل کی باتوں کو۔
6:165; 35:19; 53:39.
Whereas Shukr denotes the proper use of Divine favours in a manner intended by God (14:8), Kufr is the misuse of these favours.
6:165; 35:19; 53:39.
Commentary:
شکر as explained elsewhere (14:8) denotes the proper use of Divine favours in a manner intended by God. کفر is the misuse of those favours. It is the proper or improper use of God-given powers, faculties, and of Divine favours, blessings and opportunities which is called شکر (thankfulness) or کفر (ingratitude) in the Quran.
a
6:165; 35:19; 53:39.
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شُكْر (Shukr) 指按照安拉意欲的方式正确地对待安拉的恩赐 (14:8), 而 كُفْر (Kufr) 是错误地使用这些恩赐的事物。
2
دیکھئے نوٹ سورۃ انعام آیت۱۶۵۔
3
یعنی دل کی باتوں کو۔
a
6:165; 35:19; 53:39.
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Commentary:
شکر as explained elsewhere (14:8) denotes the proper use of Divine favours in a manner intended by God. کفر is the misuse of those favours. It is the proper or improper use of God-given powers, faculties, and of Divine favours, blessings and opportunities which is called شکر (thankfulness) or کفر (ingratitude) in the Quran.
a
6:165; 35:19; 53:39.
2566
Whereas Shukr denotes the proper use of Divine favours in a manner intended by God (14:8), Kufr is the misuse of these favours.
۞ وَإِذَا مَسَّ ٱلْإِنسَٰنَ ضُرٌّ دَعَا رَبَّهُۥ مُنِيبًا إِلَيْهِ ثُمَّ إِذَا خَوَّلَهُۥ نِعْمَةً مِّنْهُ نَسِىَ مَا كَانَ يَدْعُوٓا۟ إِلَيْهِ مِن قَبْلُ وَجَعَلَ لِلَّهِ أَندَادًا لِّيُضِلَّ عَن سَبِيلِهِۦ ۚ قُلْ تَمَتَّعْ بِكُفْرِكَ قَلِيلًا ۖ إِنَّكَ مِنْ أَصْحَٰبِ ٱلنَّارِ
17:68; 30:34; 39:50.
17:68; 30:34; 39:50.
11:10-11; 17:68; 30:34; 39:50.
b
17:68; 30:34; 39:50.
b
11:10-11; 17:68; 30:34; 39:50.
b
17:68; 30:34; 39:50.
أَمَّنْ هُوَ قَٰنِتٌ ءَانَآءَ ٱلَّيْلِ سَاجِدًا وَقَآئِمًا يَحْذَرُ ٱلْءَاخِرَةَ وَيَرْجُوا۟ رَحْمَةَ رَبِّهِۦ ۗ قُلْ هَلْ يَسْتَوِى ٱلَّذِينَ يَعْلَمُونَ وَٱلَّذِينَ لَا يَعْلَمُونَ ۗ إِنَّمَا يَتَذَكَّرُ أُو۟لُوا۟ ٱلْأَلْبَٰبِ
40:59.
40:59.
40:59.
Commentary:
The verse refers to two classes of men—believers who are described as obedient men endowed with knowledge and understanding; and disbelievers who are their opposites.
c
40:59.
c
40:59.
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Commentary:
The verse refers to two classes of men—believers who are described as obedient men endowed with knowledge and understanding; and disbelievers who are their opposites.
a
40:59.
قُلْ يَٰعِبَادِ ٱلَّذِينَ ءَامَنُوا۟ ٱتَّقُوا۟ رَبَّكُمْ ۚ لِلَّذِينَ أَحْسَنُوا۟ فِى هَٰذِهِ ٱلدُّنْيَا حَسَنَةٌ ۗ وَأَرْضُ ٱللَّهِ وَٰسِعَةٌ ۗ إِنَّمَا يُوَفَّى ٱلصَّٰبِرُونَ أَجْرَهُم بِغَيْرِ حِسَابٍ
یعنی اگر مومن بندوں کو کسی جگہ تکلیف پہنچے تو انہیں ہجرت کرکے دوسری جگہ چلے جانا چاہیے۔
یعنی اُن کا اجر ہوگا بھی بے حساب اور بے حساب ہوتے ہوئے بھی بڑھتا ہی چلا جائے گا۔
16:31.
3:58; 11:112; 16:97.
The verse warns believers that they will be made to pass through trials and tribulations and will have to leave even their hearths and homes for the sake of God. It is when they have met the ordeal successfully that they will find God’s earth spacious for them and will have their full reward from God without measure.
16:31.
3:58; 11:112; 16:97.
Commentary:
This verse warns believers that they will be made to pass through trials and tribulations and will have to leave even their hearths and homes for the sake of God. It is when they have successfully met the ordeal that they will find God’s earth wide and spacious for them and will have their reward from God without measure. The reference in the verse seems to be to the Holy Prophet’s Hijrah to Medina. It is in Medina that Islam found a congenial soil for expansion and consolidation and it is there that Muslims were given possession of God’s spacious earth.
d
16:31.
e
3:58; 11:112; 16:97.
1
یعنی اگر مومن بندوں کو کسی جگہ تکلیف پہنچے تو انہیں ہجرت کرکے دوسری جگہ چلے جانا چاہیے۔
2
یعنی اُن کا اجر ہوگا بھی بے حساب اور بے حساب ہوتے ہوئے بھی بڑھتا ہی چلا جائے گا۔
a
16:31.
b
3:58; 11:112; 16:97.
3445
Commentary:
This verse warns believers that they will be made to pass through trials and tribulations and will have to leave even their hearths and homes for the sake of God. It is when they have successfully met the ordeal that they will find God’s earth wide and spacious for them and will have their reward from God without measure. The reference in the verse seems to be to the Holy Prophet’s Hijrah to Medina. It is in Medina that Islam found a congenial soil for expansion and consolidation and it is there that Muslims were given possession of God’s spacious earth.
b
16:31.
c
3:58; 11:112; 16:97.
2567
The verse warns believers that they will be made to pass through trials and tribulations and will have to leave even their hearths and homes for the sake of God. It is when they have met the ordeal successfully that they will find God’s earth spacious for them and will have their full reward from God without measure.
قُلْ إِنِّىٓ أُمِرْتُ أَنْ أَعْبُدَ ٱللَّهَ مُخْلِصًا لَّهُ ٱلدِّينَ
13:37.
13:37.
13:37; 18:111; 72:21.
a
13:37.
c
13:37; 18:111; 72:21.
d
13:37.
وَأُمِرْتُ لِأَنْ أَكُونَ أَوَّلَ ٱلْمُسْلِمِينَ
قُلْ إِنِّىٓ أَخَافُ إِنْ عَصَيْتُ رَبِّى عَذَابَ يَوْمٍ عَظِيمٍ
6:16; 10:16.
6:16; 10:16.
6:16; 10:16.
b
6:16; 10:16.
d
6:16; 10:16.
e
6:16; 10:16.
قُلِ ٱللَّهَ أَعْبُدُ مُخْلِصًا لَّهُۥ دِينِى
40:66; 98:6.
40:66; 98:6.
In the brief space of four verses (3rd, 4th, 12th and 15th) the Holy Prophet has been enjoined to worship Allah with sincere devotion. The verses seemed to prepare Muslims for the severe trials that lay ahead of them in Medina. The Surah was revealed in the later Meccan period, when Muslims were leaving for Medina singly or in small groups.
40:65; 98:6.
Commentary:
In the brief space of four verses, viz. 3rd, 4th, 12th and 15th, the Holy Prophet has been enjoined to be sincere to God in religion. These verses seemed to prepare Muslims for the severe trials that lay ahead of them in Medina. The Surah was revealed in the later Meccan period, when Muslims were leaving for Medina singly, or in small groups.
c
40:66; 98:6.
a
40:65; 98:6.
3446
Commentary:
In the brief space of four verses, viz. 3rd, 4th, 12th and 15th, the Holy Prophet has been enjoined to be sincere to God in religion. These verses seemed to prepare Muslims for the severe trials that lay ahead of them in Medina. The Surah was revealed in the later Meccan period, when Muslims were leaving for Medina singly, or in small groups.
f
40:66; 98:6.
2568
In the brief space of four verses (3rd, 4th, 12th and 15th) the Holy Prophet has been enjoined to worship Allah with sincere devotion. The verses seemed to prepare Muslims for the severe trials that lay ahead of them in Medina. The Surah was revealed in the later Meccan period, when Muslims were leaving for Medina singly or in small groups.
فَٱعْبُدُوا۟ مَا شِئْتُم مِّن دُونِهِۦ ۗ قُلْ إِنَّ ٱلْخَٰسِرِينَ ٱلَّذِينَ خَسِرُوٓا۟ أَنفُسَهُمْ وَأَهْلِيهِمْ يَوْمَ ٱلْقِيَٰمَةِ ۗ أَلَا ذَٰلِكَ هُوَ ٱلْخُسْرَانُ ٱلْمُبِينُ
Commentary:
The verse warns idolatrous disbelievers that the day was fast approaching when they will discover to their mortification that they had ruined themselves. That day dawned with the Prophet’s departure from Mecca.
3447
Commentary:
The verse warns idolatrous disbelievers that the day was fast approaching when they will discover to their mortification that they had ruined themselves. That day dawned with the Prophet’s departure from Mecca.
لَهُم مِّن فَوْقِهِمْ ظُلَلٌ مِّنَ ٱلنَّارِ وَمِن تَحْتِهِمْ ظُلَلٌ ۚ ذَٰلِكَ يُخَوِّفُ ٱللَّهُ بِهِۦ عِبَادَهُۥ ۚ يَٰعِبَادِ فَٱتَّقُونِ
7:42; 18:30.
یعنی ان کا اوڑھنا بچھونا آگ ہی ہوگا۔
7:42; 18:30.
7:42; 18:30.
d
7:42; 18:30.
1
یعنی ان کا اوڑھنا بچھونا آگ ہی ہوگا۔
b
7:42; 18:30.
a
7:42; 18:30.
وَٱلَّذِينَ ٱجْتَنَبُوا۟ ٱلطَّٰغُوتَ أَن يَعْبُدُوهَا وَأَنَابُوٓا۟ إِلَى ٱللَّهِ لَهُمُ ٱلْبُشْرَىٰ ۚ فَبَشِّرْ عِبَادِ
ٱلَّذِينَ يَسْتَمِعُونَ ٱلْقَوْلَ فَيَتَّبِعُونَ أَحْسَنَهُۥٓ ۚ أُو۟لَٰٓئِكَ ٱلَّذِينَ هَدَىٰهُمُ ٱللَّهُ ۖ وَأُو۟لَٰٓئِكَ هُمْ أُو۟لُوا۟ ٱلْأَلْبَٰبِ
e
7:205.
1129
一个信者面前容许他走的路有两条时, 他会选择产生最好成果的那条路。
c
7:205.
3448
Commentary:
The verse means to say that when two equally permissible courses are open to a believer, he adopts the one which is productive of best results.
b
7:205.
2569
When two equally permissible courses are open to a believer, he adopts the one which is productive of the best results.
أَفَمَنْ حَقَّ عَلَيْهِ كَلِمَةُ ٱلْعَذَابِ أَفَأَنتَ تُنقِذُ مَن فِى ٱلنَّارِ
لَٰكِنِ ٱلَّذِينَ ٱتَّقَوْا۟ رَبَّهُمْ لَهُمْ غُرَفٌ مِّن فَوْقِهَا غُرَفٌ مَّبْنِيَّةٌ تَجْرِى مِن تَحْتِهَا ٱلْأَنْهَٰرُ ۖ وَعْدَ ٱللَّهِ ۖ لَا يُخْلِفُ ٱللَّهُ ٱلْمِيعَادَ
25:76; 29:59; 34:38.
The difference in ranks of believers in Paradise shows that there will be a corresponding difference in their endeavour and labour which signifies that the next life will not be a life of inactivity and lassitude but of incessant work and continuous advance.
25:76; 29:59; 34:38.
Commentary:
The difference in ranks of believers in Paradise shows that there will be a corresponding difference in their endeavour and labour which signifies that the next life will not be a life of inactivity and lassitude but of incessant work and continuous advance.
a
25:76; 29:59; 34:38.
1130
天园中的信者有不同的级别表明, 他们的努力和工作有相应的区别。这指示后世的生命不是无所作为和无精打采的, 而是不断工作和继续前进的。
a
25:76; 29:59; 34:38.
3449
Commentary:
The difference in ranks of believers in Paradise shows that there will be a corresponding difference in their endeavour and labour which signifies that the next life will not be a life of inactivity and lassitude but of incessant work and continuous advance.
a
25:76; 29:59; 34:38.
2570
The difference in ranks of believers in Paradise shows that there will be a corresponding difference in their endeavour and labour which signifies that the next life will not be a life of inactivity and lassitude but of incessant work and continuous advance.
أَلَمْ تَرَ أَنَّ ٱللَّهَ أَنزَلَ مِنَ ٱلسَّمَآءِ مَآءً فَسَلَكَهُۥ يَنَٰبِيعَ فِى ٱلْأَرْضِ ثُمَّ يُخْرِجُ بِهِۦ زَرْعًا مُّخْتَلِفًا أَلْوَٰنُهُۥ ثُمَّ يَهِيجُ فَتَرَىٰهُ مُصْفَرًّا ثُمَّ يَجْعَلُهُۥ حُطَٰمًا ۚ إِنَّ فِى ذَٰلِكَ لَذِكْرَىٰ لِأُو۟لِى ٱلْأَلْبَٰبِ
35:28.
13:5; 16:14.
22:6; 30:49-51; 35:28; 45:6.
13:5; 16:14.
Important Words:
ینابیع is the plural of ینبوع which is derived from نبع. They say نبع الماء i.e. the water issued forth from the spring. ینبوع means, a spring of water; a rivulet or streamlet in which there is much water. One would say:
فجر الله ینابیع الحکمة علی لسانه
i.e. God caused to flow springs of wisdom on his tongue (Aqrab).
حطاماً (broken straw) is derived from حطم which means, it broke or became broken into pieces. They say حطم فلانا اھله i.e. the family of such a one rendered him a broken man. حطمته السن means, age broke him or rendered him infirm. حطاماً means, what is broken into pieces; fragments, pieces (Lane & Aqrab).
Commentary:
The verse means to say that when the earth becomes spiritually parched, God sends down rain in the form of Divine revelation and then it receives a new life and fruits and flowers of different hues, tastes and flavours grow, i.e. when a Divine Reformer appears, a community of righteous and God-fearing men is born, and pious and learned ‘ulema’ teach men the Word of God. Then there is a long interval and God’s Word is forgotten and His commandments are defied and disobeyed. Again, the earth becomes parched and dried up and again a generation of evil men, who are as good as dry fuel fit to be thrown into fire, is born and takes the place of good men. Thus the circle goes on.
b
35:28.
c
13:5; 16:14.
b
22:6; 30:49-51; 35:28; 45:6.
c
13:5; 16:14.
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ینابیع is the plural of ینبوع which is derived from نبع. They say نبع الماء i.e. the water issued forth from the spring. ینبوع means, a spring of water; a rivulet or streamlet in which there is much water. One would say:
فجر الله ینابیع الحکمة علی لسانه
i.e. God caused to flow springs of wisdom on his tongue (Aqrab).
حطاماً (broken straw) is derived from حطم which means, it broke or became broken into pieces. They say حطم فلانا اھله i.e. the family of such a one rendered him a broken man. حطمته السن means, age broke him or rendered him infirm. حطاماً means, what is broken into pieces; fragments, pieces (Lane & Aqrab).
Commentary:
The verse means to say that when the earth becomes spiritually parched, God sends down rain in the form of Divine revelation and then it receives a new life and fruits and flowers of different hues, tastes and flavours grow, i.e. when a Divine Reformer appears, a community of righteous and God-fearing men is born, and pious and learned ‘ulema’ teach men the Word of God. Then there is a long interval and God’s Word is forgotten and His commandments are defied and disobeyed. Again, the earth becomes parched and dried up and again a generation of evil men, who are as good as dry fuel fit to be thrown into fire, is born and takes the place of good men. Thus the circle goes on.
b
35:28.
c
13:5; 16:14.
أَفَمَن شَرَحَ ٱللَّهُ صَدْرَهُۥ لِلْإِسْلَٰمِ فَهُوَ عَلَىٰ نُورٍ مِّن رَّبِّهِۦ ۚ فَوَيْلٌ لِّلْقَٰسِيَةِ قُلُوبُهُم مِّن ذِكْرِ ٱللَّهِ ۚ أُو۟لَٰٓئِكَ فِى ضَلَٰلٍ مُّبِينٍ
6:126.
The teaching of Islam has such depth and vastness that it makes the hearts of believers expand and overflow with Divine knowledge and love. It certainly opens up new and endless vistas of thought, knowledge and truth.
6:126.
Commentary:
Whereas in the preceding verse reference was made to Divine revelation, in the present verse we are told that now that the Quran has been revealed those whose hearts God has opened for the acceptance of truth have accepted it but those who have chosen to grope in the darkness of disbelief have rejected it. These two classes of men cannot be equal. The verse further says that truth carries with it a strong conviction. The teaching of Islam has such depth and vastness that it makes the hearts of believers to expand and overflow with Divine knowledge and love. It certainly opens up new and endless vistas of thought, knowledge and truth.
d
6:126.
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伊斯兰教的教导的深度和广度是非常大的, 使信仰的人的胸襟扩大, 洋溢着来自安拉的知识和热爱。它必然在思想、知识和真理等方面开辟新的以及无穷无尽的远景。
a
6:126.
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Commentary:
Whereas in the preceding verse reference was made to Divine revelation, in the present verse we are told that now that the Quran has been revealed those whose hearts God has opened for the acceptance of truth have accepted it but those who have chosen to grope in the darkness of disbelief have rejected it. These two classes of men cannot be equal. The verse further says that truth carries with it a strong conviction. The teaching of Islam has such depth and vastness that it makes the hearts of believers to expand and overflow with Divine knowledge and love. It certainly opens up new and endless vistas of thought, knowledge and truth.
d
6:126.
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The teaching of Islam has such depth and vastness that it makes the hearts of believers expand and overflow with Divine knowledge and love. It certainly opens up new and endless vistas of thought, knowledge and truth.
ٱللَّهُ نَزَّلَ أَحْسَنَ ٱلْحَدِيثِ كِتَٰبًا مُّتَشَٰبِهًا مَّثَانِىَ تَقْشَعِرُّ مِنْهُ جُلُودُ ٱلَّذِينَ يَخْشَوْنَ رَبَّهُمْ ثُمَّ تَلِينُ جُلُودُهُمْ وَقُلُوبُهُمْ إِلَىٰ ذِكْرِ ٱللَّهِ ۚ ذَٰلِكَ هُدَى ٱللَّهِ يَهْدِى بِهِۦ مَن يَشَآءُ ۚ وَمَن يُضْلِلِ ٱللَّهُ فَمَا لَهُۥ مِنْ هَادٍ
15:88.
17:98.
«古兰经» 最完整和最完美地表达了安拉的启示。现在注释的这节经文中称 «古兰经» 为 كِتَاباً مُّتَشَابِهًا (Kitabam-Mutashabihan), 指示这是一本容许有各种不同解释的经本。这些解释彼此互相一致, 互相支持。«古兰经» 中没有任何一点是相互矛盾而不一致的。这是它的无可伦比的优点之一。另一个优点是, 它使用了许多隐喻、寓言和比喻。这增添了它文体的优美和雅致, 以最少的字确实表达了广泛的意义。还有, «古兰经» 又称为 مَثَانِی (Mathani), 这表示它用各种方法和形式反复讲述他的基本信念和教理, 为的是强调它们的重要性、必要性和目的性。这个单词也指示 «古兰经» 的有些教导和其他启示的经典中的相似而有些教导是新的, 它们的优美和崇高之处是无法类同而不可比拟的。
یعنی کچھ آیات قرآن مجید کی تو وہ ہیں جن کا مضمون بائبل اور پچھلی کتب سے ملتا ہے اور کچھ آیات ایسی ہیں جو نئے مضمون بیان کرتی ہیں اور اپنی شان میں اعلیٰ ہیں اور ان کو کوئی پہلی کتاب نہیں پہنچتی۔
یہ مثانی کا ترجمہ ہے۔
قرآن مجید میں مثانی کا لفظ ہے اور مثانی کے معنے موڑ کے بھی ہوتے ہیں اور دو تارہ کے تار کے بھی‘ جسے عام طور پر ناخنوں سے بجاتے ہیں (ناخنوں کو عربی میں ظفرکہتے ہیں۔ اسی کو بگاڑ کر انگریزی میں اس باجہ کا نام ظفر (ZITHER) رکھا گیا ہے اور جس سے آواز بہت بلند اور سریلی نکلتی ہے۔ پس اس آیت میں قرآن کریم کی یہ تعریف کی گئی ہے کہ پہلی کتابوں کے مقابلہ میں اس کی تعلیم نہایت سُریلی اور بلند شان ہے۔ (تفصیل کے لئے دیکھئے سیرِ روحانی جلد دوم)
15:88.
17:98.
Divine revelation has found the completest and most perfect expression in the Qur’an. In the verse under comment the Qur’an has been described as Kitaban Mutashabihan signifying that it is a Book which is susceptible of different interpretations which are consistent with and support each other. There is no contradiction or inconsistency anywhere in the Qur’an. This constitutes one of its inimitable excellences. Another excellence of the Qur’an lies in the fact that it has made use of metaphors, allegories and parables. This greatly adds to the beauty and grace of its style and assures vastness of meaning in the fewest possible words. Again, the Qur’an is called Mathani which signifies that it describes its basic beliefs and principles repeatedly and in different ways and forms, in order to emphasize their importance, necessity and purpose. The word also signifies that some of the teachings of the Qur’an resemble those of other revealed Scriptures and some are new and inapproachabl
15:88.
17:98.
Important Words:
متشابھا (mutually supporting) is derived from شبه. They say شبھه به i.e. he made it to be like that; he likened it to that. See also 3:8.
مثانی (repeated in diverse forms) is derived from ثنی. They say ثناہ i.e. he doubled it, or folded it. ثناہ (thanna-hu) means, he made it two or called it two; he repeated it (Lane & Aqrab). See also 15:88.
تقشعر (creep) is aorist from اقشعر which means, he or it quaked, shuddered or tumbled; it (the skin) dried up. اقشعر الشعرmeans, the hair stood upon end on account of fear or cold. They say أخذته قشعریرة i.e. a tremor of the skin seized him (Lane & Aqrab).
Commentary:
The Quran is the last heavenly Message. Divine revelation has found completest and most perfect expression in it. In the verse under comment the Quran has been described as کتابا متشابھا which means that it is a Book which is susceptible of different interpretations but these interpretations are consistent and support each other. There is no contradiction or inconsistency anywhere in the Quran. This constitutes one of its inimitable excellences. Another excellence of the Quran lies in the fact that it has made extensive use of metaphors, allegories and parables. This greatly adds to the beauty and grace of its style and assures vastness of meaning in the fewest possible words. Again, the Quran is called مثانی which signifies that it describes its basic beliefs and principles repeatedly and in various ways and forms, in order to emphasize their importance, necessity and purpose.
The word also signifies that some of the teachings of the Quran resemble those of other revealed Scriptures and some are new and unapproachable and incomparable in their excellences and beauties.
a
15:88.
b
17:98.
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«古兰经» 最完整和最完美地表达了安拉的启示。现在注释的这节经文中称 «古兰经» 为 كِتَاباً مُّتَشَابِهًا (Kitabam-Mutashabihan), 指示这是一本容许有各种不同解释的经本。这些解释彼此互相一致, 互相支持。«古兰经» 中没有任何一点是相互矛盾而不一致的。这是它的无可伦比的优点之一。另一个优点是, 它使用了许多隐喻、寓言和比喻。这增添了它文体的优美和雅致, 以最少的字确实表达了广泛的意义。还有, «古兰经» 又称为 مَثَانِی (Mathani), 这表示它用各种方法和形式反复讲述他的基本信念和教理, 为的是强调它们的重要性、必要性和目的性。这个单词也指示 «古兰经» 的有些教导和其他启示的经典中的相似而有些教导是新的, 它们的优美和崇高之处是无法类同而不可比拟的。
1
یعنی کچھ آیات قرآن مجید کی تو وہ ہیں جن کا مضمون بائبل اور پچھلی کتب سے ملتا ہے اور کچھ آیات ایسی ہیں جو نئے مضمون بیان کرتی ہیں اور اپنی شان میں اعلیٰ ہیں اور ان کو کوئی پہلی کتاب نہیں پہنچتی۔
2
یہ مثانی کا ترجمہ ہے۔
3
قرآن مجید میں مثانی کا لفظ ہے اور مثانی کے معنے موڑ کے بھی ہوتے ہیں اور دو تارہ کے تار کے بھی‘ جسے عام طور پر ناخنوں سے بجاتے ہیں (ناخنوں کو عربی میں ظفرکہتے ہیں۔ اسی کو بگاڑ کر انگریزی میں اس باجہ کا نام ظفر (ZITHER) رکھا گیا ہے اور جس سے آواز بہت بلند اور سریلی نکلتی ہے۔ پس اس آیت میں قرآن کریم کی یہ تعریف کی گئی ہے کہ پہلی کتابوں کے مقابلہ میں اس کی تعلیم نہایت سُریلی اور بلند شان ہے۔ (تفصیل کے لئے دیکھئے سیرِ روحانی جلد دوم)
a
15:88.
b
17:98.
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Important Words:
متشابھا (mutually supporting) is derived from شبه. They say شبھه به i.e. he made it to be like that; he likened it to that. See also 3:8.
مثانی (repeated in diverse forms) is derived from ثنی. They say ثناہ i.e. he doubled it, or folded it. ثناہ (thanna-hu) means, he made it two or called it two; he repeated it (Lane & Aqrab). See also 15:88.
تقشعر (creep) is aorist from اقشعر which means, he or it quaked, shuddered or tumbled; it (the skin) dried up. اقشعر الشعرmeans, the hair stood upon end on account of fear or cold. They say أخذته قشعریرة i.e. a tremor of the skin seized him (Lane & Aqrab).
Commentary:
The Quran is the last heavenly Message. Divine revelation has found completest and most perfect expression in it. In the verse under comment the Quran has been described as کتابا متشابھا which means that it is a Book which is susceptible of different interpretations but these interpretations are consistent and support each other. There is no contradiction or inconsistency anywhere in the Quran. This constitutes one of its inimitable excellences. Another excellence of the Quran lies in the fact that it has made extensive use of metaphors, allegories and parables. This greatly adds to the beauty and grace of its style and assures vastness of meaning in the fewest possible words. Again, the Quran is called مثانی which signifies that it describes its basic beliefs and principles repeatedly and in various ways and forms, in order to emphasize their importance, necessity and purpose.
The word also signifies that some of the teachings of the Quran resemble those of other revealed Scriptures and some are new and unapproachable and incomparable in their excellences and beauties.
a
15:88.
b
17:98.
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Divine revelation has found the completest and most perfect expression in the Qur’an. In the verse under comment the Qur’an has been described as Kitaban Mutashabihan signifying that it is a Book which is susceptible of different interpretations which are consistent with and support each other. There is no contradiction or inconsistency anywhere in the Qur’an. This constitutes one of its inimitable excellences. Another excellence of the Qur’an lies in the fact that it has made use of metaphors, allegories and parables. This greatly adds to the beauty and grace of its style and assures vastness of meaning in the fewest possible words. Again, the Qur’an is called Mathani which signifies that it describes its basic beliefs and principles repeatedly and in different ways and forms, in order to emphasize their importance, necessity and purpose. The word also signifies that some of the teachings of the Qur’an resemble those of other revealed Scriptures and some are new and inapproachabl
أَفَمَن يَتَّقِى بِوَجْهِهِۦ سُوٓءَ ٱلْعَذَابِ يَوْمَ ٱلْقِيَٰمَةِ ۚ وَقِيلَ لِلظَّٰلِمِينَ ذُوقُوا۟ مَا كُنتُمْ تَكْسِبُونَ
这些话意示不信的人在审判日将受到严厉的惩罚。他们将被这种厉害的惩罚弄得惊惶失措, 竟然不将面孔--------身体最敏感的部位, 加以保护, 反而突显出来。
بعض جگہ ہم نے وَجْہٌ کے معنے ’’سردار‘‘ کے بھی کیے ہیں مگر یہ معنے دنیوی عذاب پر لگ سکتے ہیں اخروی عذاب پر نہیں۔ کیونکہ دنیا میں انسان اپنی جگہ پر اپنے سرداروں کو عذاب کی طرف دھکیل سکتا ہے مگر آخرت میں ایسا نہیں کر سکتا۔ پس ہم نے اس جگہ وَجْہٌ کے معنے مُنہ کے کیے ہیں۔ مراد یہ ہے کہ قیامت کے دن عذاب کی سختی کی وجہ سے کفار ایسے مدہوش اور پاگل ہو جائیں گے کہ بجائے اس کے کہ وہ اپنے منہ کو بچائیں جو اصل بچانے کی چیز ہے۔ وہ باقی بدن کو پیچھے کر دیں گے اور منہ آگے کر دیں گے۔ گویا خداتعالیٰ ان کے دل میں ایسی خواہش پیدا کر دے گا کہ وہ بے تحاشا پیٹوں کے بل گھسٹتے ہوئے دوز
The words signify the severity of the punishment which disbelievers will receive on the Day of Reckoning. They will become so confused and confounded by the severe punishment that, instead of protecting their faces, which are the most sensitive part of the body, they will put them forward.
Commentary:
The words, Is he, then, who has nothing but his own face to protect him with, signify the severity of the punishment which disbelievers will receive on the Day of Reckoning. They will become so confused and confounded by the severe punishment that instead of protecting their faces—the most sensitive part of the body—they will put them forward. This condition of disbelievers is also depicted in 14:51 and 54:49.
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这些话意示不信的人在审判日将受到严厉的惩罚。他们将被这种厉害的惩罚弄得惊惶失措, 竟然不将面孔--------身体最敏感的部位, 加以保护, 反而突显出来。
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بعض جگہ ہم نے وَجْہٌ کے معنے ’’سردار‘‘ کے بھی کیے ہیں مگر یہ معنے دنیوی عذاب پر لگ سکتے ہیں اخروی عذاب پر نہیں۔ کیونکہ دنیا میں انسان اپنی جگہ پر اپنے سرداروں کو عذاب کی طرف دھکیل سکتا ہے مگر آخرت میں ایسا نہیں کر سکتا۔ پس ہم نے اس جگہ وَجْہٌ کے معنے مُنہ کے کیے ہیں۔ مراد یہ ہے کہ قیامت کے دن عذاب کی سختی کی وجہ سے کفار ایسے مدہوش اور پاگل ہو جائیں گے کہ بجائے اس کے کہ وہ اپنے منہ کو بچائیں جو اصل بچانے کی چیز ہے۔ وہ باقی بدن کو پیچھے کر دیں گے اور منہ آگے کر دیں گے۔ گویا خداتعالیٰ ان کے دل میں ایسی خواہش پیدا کر دے گا کہ وہ بے تحاشا پیٹوں کے بل گھسٹتے ہوئے دوز
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Commentary:
The words, Is he, then, who has nothing but his own face to protect him with, signify the severity of the punishment which disbelievers will receive on the Day of Reckoning. They will become so confused and confounded by the severe punishment that instead of protecting their faces—the most sensitive part of the body—they will put them forward. This condition of disbelievers is also depicted in 14:51 and 54:49.
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The words signify the severity of the punishment which disbelievers will receive on the Day of Reckoning. They will become so confused and confounded by the severe punishment that, instead of protecting their faces, which are the most sensitive part of the body, they will put them forward.
كَذَّبَ ٱلَّذِينَ مِن قَبْلِهِمْ فَأَتَىٰهُمُ ٱلْعَذَابُ مِنْ حَيْثُ لَا يَشْعُرُونَ
16:27; 59:3.
16:27; 59:3.
16:27; 59:3.
c
16:27; 59:3.
a
16:27; 59:3.
a
16:27; 59:3.
فَأَذَاقَهُمُ ٱللَّهُ ٱلْخِزْىَ فِى ٱلْحَيَوٰةِ ٱلدُّنْيَا ۖ وَلَعَذَابُ ٱلْءَاخِرَةِ أَكْبَرُ ۚ لَوْ كَانُوا۟ يَعْلَمُونَ
13:35; 68:34.
13:35; 68:34.
13:35; 68:34.
a
13:35; 68:34.
b
13:35; 68:34.
b
13:35; 68:34.
وَلَقَدْ ضَرَبْنَا لِلنَّاسِ فِى هَٰذَا ٱلْقُرْءَانِ مِن كُلِّ مَثَلٍ لَّعَلَّهُمْ يَتَذَكَّرُونَ
17:90; 30:59.
The verse develops the argument given in v. 24, viz. that the Qur’an contains the best Message for mankind, in that it has comprehensively dealt with all those principles and teachings which have deep bearing on man’s spiritual and moral development, and also with all those subjects which can make his life useful and pleasant. It has provided guidance in matters of belief and conduct.
17:90; 30:59.
Commentary:
The verse develops the argument given in v. 24, viz. that the Quran contains the best Message for mankind, in that it has comprehensively dealt with all those principles and teachings which have deep bearing on man’s spiritual and moral development, and also with all those subjects which can make his life useful and pleasant. It has also provided right guidance in matters of belief and conduct about which the various existing religions disagree.
b
17:90; 30:59.
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这节经文展开了第24节经文中的论题, 即 «古兰经» 具有人类需要的最好 的经义, 它全面地述及了与人类精神道德发展有深切关系的所有教理和教义。而且也述及能使人类生活愉快而有益的所有论题。它为信仰和行动的种种事情提出了指导方针。
c
17:90; 30:59.
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Commentary:
The verse develops the argument given in v. 24, viz. that the Quran contains the best Message for mankind, in that it has comprehensively dealt with all those principles and teachings which have deep bearing on man’s spiritual and moral development, and also with all those subjects which can make his life useful and pleasant. It has also provided right guidance in matters of belief and conduct about which the various existing religions disagree.
c
17:90; 30:59.
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The verse develops the argument given in v. 24, viz. that the Qur’an contains the best Message for mankind, in that it has comprehensively dealt with all those principles and teachings which have deep bearing on man’s spiritual and moral development, and also with all those subjects which can make his life useful and pleasant. It has provided guidance in matters of belief and conduct.
قُرْءَانًا عَرَبِيًّا غَيْرَ ذِى عِوَجٍ لَّعَلَّهُمْ يَتَّقُونَ
12:3; 42:8; 43:4.
12:3; 42:8; 43:4.
c
12:3; 42:8; 43:4.
a
12:3; 42:8; 43:4.
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Commentary:
For an explanation of قرآناً عربیاً see 12:3.
d
12:3; 42:8; 43:4.
ضَرَبَ ٱللَّهُ مَثَلًا رَّجُلًا فِيهِ شُرَكَآءُ مُتَشَٰكِسُونَ وَرَجُلًا سَلَمًا لِّرَجُلٍ هَلْ يَسْتَوِيَانِ مَثَلًا ۚ ٱلْحَمْدُ لِلَّهِ ۚ بَلْ أَكْثَرُهُمْ لَا يَعْلَمُونَ
一个多神教徒好像一个侍候几个主人的人, 这些主人彼此有利害冲突, 脾气又坏, 争吵不已。这样的一种人的命运实在太可怜! 他能像真正的信者只要侍候和取悦于一个主宰安拉？
یعنی مشرک اور مو ّحد۔
A polytheist is like a person who has to serve several masters, having mutually antagonistic interests and who also are ill-tempered and quarrelsome. Pitiable indeed is the lot of such a person! Can he be like a true believer who has to serve and please only one Master—Allah?
Important Words:
متشاکسون (disagree with one another) is derived from شکس i.e. he was or became refractory, perverse, stubborn or obstinate or evil in disposition or repugnant. تشاکسوا means, they treated one another with harshness; they opposed each other. متشاکسونmeans, disagreeing with one another or disputing together (Lane & Aqrab).
Commentary:
The verse very effectively shows how untenable and impossible is the position of a polytheist. He is like a person who has to serve many masters, having interests mutually antagonistic and who also are ill-tempered and quarrelsome. Pitiable indeed is the lot of such a person! Can he be like a true believer who has to serve and please only one Master—God?
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一个多神教徒好像一个侍候几个主人的人, 这些主人彼此有利害冲突, 脾气又坏, 争吵不已。这样的一种人的命运实在太可怜! 他能像真正的信者只要侍候和取悦于一个主宰安拉？
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یعنی مشرک اور مو ّحد۔
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Important Words:
متشاکسون (disagree with one another) is derived from شکس i.e. he was or became refractory, perverse, stubborn or obstinate or evil in disposition or repugnant. تشاکسوا means, they treated one another with harshness; they opposed each other. متشاکسونmeans, disagreeing with one another or disputing together (Lane & Aqrab).
Commentary:
The verse very effectively shows how untenable and impossible is the position of a polytheist. He is like a person who has to serve many masters, having interests mutually antagonistic and who also are ill-tempered and quarrelsome. Pitiable indeed is the lot of such a person! Can he be like a true believer who has to serve and please only one Master—God?
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A polytheist is like a person who has to serve several masters, having mutually antagonistic interests and who also are ill-tempered and quarrelsome. Pitiable indeed is the lot of such a person! Can he be like a true believer who has to serve and please only one Master—Allah?
إِنَّكَ مَيِّتٌ وَإِنَّهُم مَّيِّتُونَ
23:16.
23:16.
23:16.
d
23:16.
b
23:16.
a
23:16.
ثُمَّ إِنَّكُمْ يَوْمَ ٱلْقِيَٰمَةِ عِندَ رَبِّكُمْ تَخْتَصِمُونَ
23:17.
23:17.
23:17.
e
23:17.
c
23:17.
b
23:17.