Topic: Al-Muqit (Nourisher, Powerful)
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مَّن يَشْفَعْ شَفَٰعَةً حَسَنَةً يَكُن لَّهُۥ نَصِيبٌ مِّنْهَا ۖ وَمَن يَشْفَعْ شَفَٰعَةً سَيِّئَةً يَكُن لَّهُۥ كِفْلٌ مِّنْهَا ۗ وَكَانَ ٱللَّهُ عَلَىٰ كُلِّ شَىْءٍ مُّقِيتًا
这节经文意指说情的这一行动不能随随便便;因为那个代人说情的人应对自己的行动负责。如果他的说情是公正的, 他应得到适当的报酬; 否则, 他应为此而产生的不良后果负责。而且值得注意的是, 与 “公正说情” 有连系的字是 نَصِيْب (Nasib) (一份或规定的一份), 而与 “邪歹的说情” 有连系的字是 كِفْل (Kifl) (相同的一部分)。这就指明, 邪歹的说情所得的惩罚仅仅是与此相同的东西, 而公正的说情所得的善报却没有这样的限制, 而是像安拉规定的那么多, 即大十倍。
The verse signifies that the act of intercession or recommendation should not be treated lightly; for the person who intercedes on behalf of another is answerable for his act. If the intercession or recommendation is right and just, he will have a suitable reward; otherwise he will be held responsible for the evil consequences thereof. It is further noteworthy that in connection with "righteous intercession" the word used is Nasib (share or fixed share) whereas in connection with "evil intercession" the word is Kifl (like portion). This is to point out that whereas the punishment of an evil intercession will only be the like thereof, the good reward of a righteous intercession will have no such restriction but will be as large as God has fixed it, i.e. ten times greater.
Important Words:
For the significance of the words شفیع and شفاعة see under 2:49.
Commentary:
Read in the light of the context the words, Whoso makes a righteous intercession…may mean that a person who persuades others to fight in the cause of God shall have an ample reward, while he who dissuades them from fighting shall suffer punishment for doing so. The verse also signifies that people should not look upon the subject of intercession or recommendation lightly; for the person who intercedes on behalf of, or recommends, another is answerable for his act. If the intercession or recommendation is right and just, he will have a suitable reward; otherwise he will share and be responsible for the evil consequence thereof.
Taking the word شفاعة in the sense of connection, the verse may also be rendered as, "whoso forms a good connection shall have a share thereof and whoso forms a bad connection shall have a like portion thereof," thus emphasizing the importance of forming a good connection whether with God or with His Prophets or with other people. Whereas a good connection may be the cause of rise and progress, a bad one may result in downfall and ruin. For a full discussion of the subject of شفاعة (intercession) see detailed note under 2:49.
It is noteworthy that in connection with "righteous intercession", the word used is نصیب (share or fixed share) whereas in connection with "evil intercession" the word used is کفل (like portion). This is to point out that, whereas the punishment of an evil intercession will only be the like thereof, the good reward of a righteous intercession will have no such restriction but will be as large as God has fixed it, i.e. ten times greater.
338
这节经文意指说情的这一行动不能随随便便;因为那个代人说情的人应对自己的行动负责。如果他的说情是公正的, 他应得到适当的报酬; 否则, 他应为此而产生的不良后果负责。而且值得注意的是, 与 “公正说情” 有连系的字是 نَصِيْب (Nasib) (一份或规定的一份), 而与 “邪歹的说情” 有连系的字是 كِفْل (Kifl) (相同的一部分)。这就指明, 邪歹的说情所得的惩罚仅仅是与此相同的东西, 而公正的说情所得的善报却没有这样的限制, 而是像安拉规定的那么多, 即大十倍。
554
Important Words:
For the significance of the words شفیع and شفاعة see under 2:49.
Commentary:
Read in the light of the context the words, Whoso makes a righteous intercession…may mean that a person who persuades others to fight in the cause of God shall have an ample reward, while he who dissuades them from fighting shall suffer punishment for doing so. The verse also signifies that people should not look upon the subject of intercession or recommendation lightly; for the person who intercedes on behalf of, or recommends, another is answerable for his act. If the intercession or recommendation is right and just, he will have a suitable reward; otherwise he will share and be responsible for the evil consequence thereof.
Taking the word شفاعة in the sense of connection, the verse may also be rendered as, "whoso forms a good connection shall have a share thereof and whoso forms a bad connection shall have a like portion thereof," thus emphasizing the importance of forming a good connection whether with God or with His Prophets or with other people. Whereas a good connection may be the cause of rise and progress, a bad one may result in downfall and ruin. For a full discussion of the subject of شفاعة (intercession) see detailed note under 2:49.
It is noteworthy that in connection with "righteous intercession", the word used is نصیب (share or fixed share) whereas in connection with "evil intercession" the word used is کفل (like portion). This is to point out that, whereas the punishment of an evil intercession will only be the like thereof, the good reward of a righteous intercession will have no such restriction but will be as large as God has fixed it, i.e. ten times greater.
642
The verse signifies that the act of intercession or recommendation should not be treated lightly; for the person who intercedes on behalf of another is answerable for his act. If the intercession or recommendation is right and just, he will have a suitable reward; otherwise he will be held responsible for the evil consequences thereof. It is further noteworthy that in connection with "righteous intercession" the word used is Nasib (share or fixed share) whereas in connection with "evil intercession" the word is Kifl (like portion). This is to point out that whereas the punishment of an evil intercession will only be the like thereof, the good reward of a righteous intercession will have no such restriction but will be as large as God has fixed it, i.e. ten times greater.
وَجَعَلَ فِيهَا رَوَٰسِىَ مِن فَوْقِهَا وَبَٰرَكَ فِيهَا وَقَدَّرَ فِيهَآ أَقْوَٰتَهَا فِىٓ أَرْبَعَةِ أَيَّامٍ سَوَآءً لِّلسَّآئِلِينَ
13:4; 15:20; 77:28.
上一节经文提到大地呈现了现在形状之前必须经过 “两天” 或两个阶段, 这两天或两个阶段包括在这节经文提到的 “四天” 之内, 另外的 “两天” 指大地上安排山岳江河等以及在上面养育动植物的两个阶段。另见第十三节经文。“在那里适当估量了应受供应的许多生活资料,” 这句表示, 大地现在能够而且将来仍旧永远完全能够为生活在上面的所有生物提供食物。
“对于所有追求者都是一样的,” 一语可以表示, 安拉在大地上提供的种种食物, 是所有准备依循自然规律而获得食物的寻求者都可以容易获得的; 它也可以表示, 大地上生产出来的食物可以充分地满足人类一切物质上的需求。因此, 担心某天大地将不能生产足够的粮食来满足迅速增长的世界人口是没有根据的。 “世界能为280亿人即当前世界人口的10倍提供食物、纤维和一切农产品的要求” (牛津大学农业经济研究院主任柯林斯•克拉克)。联合国粮食和农业组织最近还在 «1959年粮食和农业状况» 报告中指出: 世界粮食供应的增长比人口增长快两倍。
اِس آیت سے یہ اشارہ نکلتا ہے کہ ایک زمانہ میں زمین کو پوری غذا پیدا کرنے کے قابل نہیں سمجھا جائے گا۔ مگر اللہ تعالیٰ اس کا رد کرتا ہے اور فرماتا ہے ہم نے زمین میں ایسے سامان پیدا کر دئیے ہیں جن کی وجہ سے وہ حسبِ ضرورت غذا دے گی۔ خواہ زمین سے نکال کر‘ یا نئی غذا کے ایجاد ہونے سے‘ یا آسمانی شعاعوں کی مدد سے۔
مطلب یہ ہے کہ لاکھ آدمی بھی سوال کریں تو ہمارا جواب یہی ہوگا۔ چنانچہ غذا کا مسئلہ دنیا میں کوئی دو سو سال سے مختلف ممالک میں زیر بحث چلا آرہا ہے سب کو اوپر کا جواب پڑھنا چاہیے کہ یہ خداتعالیٰ کا فیصلہ ہے۔ ایک دفعہ مسٹر کپور جو پنجاب یونیورسٹی کے پروفیسر غذا تھے مجھ سے ملنے کے لئے قادیان آئے اور میں نے قرآنی آیات سے ان کو غذا کا معاملہ سمجھایا تو بہت حیران ہوئے اور خواہش کی کہ یہ آیات مجھے لکھ دی جائیں چنانچہ مَیں نے ان کو لکھوا دیں۔
13:4; 15:20; 77:28.
The 'two days' or stages mentioned in the previous verse through which the earth had to pass before it assumed its present form are included among the 'four days' mentioned in the present verse, the additional 'two days' signifying the two stages of the placing on it of mountains, rivers, etc. and the growth on it of vegetable and animal life. See also v. 11. The words, 'provided therein its foods in proper measure,' signify that the earth is and will ever remain to be fully capable of providing food for all the creatures that live on it.
The expression, 'alike for all seekers,' may signify that the foods which God has provided in the earth are equally accessible to all seekers who try to get them according to the laws of nature. It may also mean that all the physical needs and requirements of man have been adequately met in the foods that grow out of earth. So the fear that the earth may not some day be able to grow sufficient food for the fast increasing population of the world is groundless. 'The world can provide food, fibre and all other agricultural requirements for 28 billion people, ten times the world’s present population' (Prof. Cohn Clark, Director of the Agricultural Economics Research Institute of Oxford University). Only recently the United Nations Food and Agricultural Organization pointed out in its report, 'The State of Food and Agriculture, 1959,' that the world’s food supply grows twice as fast as its population.
13:4; 15:20; 16:16; 77:28.
Important Words:
اقواتھا (its foods) is the plural of قوت (qut) which is derived from قات which means, he fed, nourished or sustained or fed with what would sustain the body. أقات علی الشیء means, he had power or ability to do the thing. أقاته means, he guarded or protected him. قوت means, provision, food, sustenance, etc. (Lane & Aqrab).
Commentary:
The "two days" or stages mentioned in the previous verse through which the earth had to pass before it assumed its present form are included in the number "four days" mentioned in the present verse; the additional "two days" signifying the two stages of the placing on it of mountains, rivers, etc. and the growth on it of vegetable and animal life. See also verse 13 below.
The words, "provided its foods in proper measure," signify that the earth is fully capable of providing food for all the creatures that live on it.
The expression "alike for all seekers" may signify that the foods which God has provided in the earth are equally accessible to all seekers who try to get them according to the laws of nature. It may mean also that all the physical needs and requirements of man have been adequately met in the foods that grow out of earth. So the fear that the earth may not someday be able to grow sufficient food for the fast increasing population of the world is groundless. The world can provide food, fibre and all other agricultural requirements for 28 billion people, ten times the world’s present population (Professor Cohn Clark, Director of the Agriculture Economics Research Institute of Oxford University). Only recently the United Nations Food and Agricultural Organisation pointed out in its report, "The State of Food and Agriculture, 1959," that the world’s food supply grows twice as fast as its population.
c
13:4; 15:20; 77:28.
1178
上一节经文提到大地呈现了现在形状之前必须经过 “两天” 或两个阶段, 这两天或两个阶段包括在这节经文提到的 “四天” 之内, 另外的 “两天” 指大地上安排山岳江河等以及在上面养育动植物的两个阶段。另见第十三节经文。“在那里适当估量了应受供应的许多生活资料,” 这句表示, 大地现在能够而且将来仍旧永远完全能够为生活在上面的所有生物提供食物。
1179
“对于所有追求者都是一样的,” 一语可以表示, 安拉在大地上提供的种种食物, 是所有准备依循自然规律而获得食物的寻求者都可以容易获得的; 它也可以表示, 大地上生产出来的食物可以充分地满足人类一切物质上的需求。因此, 担心某天大地将不能生产足够的粮食来满足迅速增长的世界人口是没有根据的。 “世界能为280亿人即当前世界人口的10倍提供食物、纤维和一切农产品的要求” (牛津大学农业经济研究院主任柯林斯•克拉克)。联合国粮食和农业组织最近还在 «1959年粮食和农业状况» 报告中指出: 世界粮食供应的增长比人口增长快两倍。
1
اِس آیت سے یہ اشارہ نکلتا ہے کہ ایک زمانہ میں زمین کو پوری غذا پیدا کرنے کے قابل نہیں سمجھا جائے گا۔ مگر اللہ تعالیٰ اس کا رد کرتا ہے اور فرماتا ہے ہم نے زمین میں ایسے سامان پیدا کر دئیے ہیں جن کی وجہ سے وہ حسبِ ضرورت غذا دے گی۔ خواہ زمین سے نکال کر‘ یا نئی غذا کے ایجاد ہونے سے‘ یا آسمانی شعاعوں کی مدد سے۔
2
مطلب یہ ہے کہ لاکھ آدمی بھی سوال کریں تو ہمارا جواب یہی ہوگا۔ چنانچہ غذا کا مسئلہ دنیا میں کوئی دو سو سال سے مختلف ممالک میں زیر بحث چلا آرہا ہے سب کو اوپر کا جواب پڑھنا چاہیے کہ یہ خداتعالیٰ کا فیصلہ ہے۔ ایک دفعہ مسٹر کپور جو پنجاب یونیورسٹی کے پروفیسر غذا تھے مجھ سے ملنے کے لئے قادیان آئے اور میں نے قرآنی آیات سے ان کو غذا کا معاملہ سمجھایا تو بہت حیران ہوئے اور خواہش کی کہ یہ آیات مجھے لکھ دی جائیں چنانچہ مَیں نے ان کو لکھوا دیں۔
a
13:4; 15:20; 16:16; 77:28.
3563
Important Words:
اقواتھا (its foods) is the plural of قوت (qut) which is derived from قات which means, he fed, nourished or sustained or fed with what would sustain the body. أقات علی الشیء means, he had power or ability to do the thing. أقاته means, he guarded or protected him. قوت means, provision, food, sustenance, etc. (Lane & Aqrab).
Commentary:
The "two days" or stages mentioned in the previous verse through which the earth had to pass before it assumed its present form are included in the number "four days" mentioned in the present verse; the additional "two days" signifying the two stages of the placing on it of mountains, rivers, etc. and the growth on it of vegetable and animal life. See also verse 13 below.
The words, "provided its foods in proper measure," signify that the earth is fully capable of providing food for all the creatures that live on it.
The expression "alike for all seekers" may signify that the foods which God has provided in the earth are equally accessible to all seekers who try to get them according to the laws of nature. It may mean also that all the physical needs and requirements of man have been adequately met in the foods that grow out of earth. So the fear that the earth may not someday be able to grow sufficient food for the fast increasing population of the world is groundless. The world can provide food, fibre and all other agricultural requirements for 28 billion people, ten times the world’s present population (Professor Cohn Clark, Director of the Agriculture Economics Research Institute of Oxford University). Only recently the United Nations Food and Agricultural Organisation pointed out in its report, "The State of Food and Agriculture, 1959," that the world’s food supply grows twice as fast as its population.
b
13:4; 15:20; 77:28.
2623
The 'two days' or stages mentioned in the previous verse through which the earth had to pass before it assumed its present form are included among the 'four days' mentioned in the present verse, the additional 'two days' signifying the two stages of the placing on it of mountains, rivers, etc. and the growth on it of vegetable and animal life. See also v. 11. The words, 'provided therein its foods in proper measure,' signify that the earth is and will ever remain to be fully capable of providing food for all the creatures that live on it.
2624
The expression, 'alike for all seekers,' may signify that the foods which God has provided in the earth are equally accessible to all seekers who try to get them according to the laws of nature. It may also mean that all the physical needs and requirements of man have been adequately met in the foods that grow out of earth. So the fear that the earth may not some day be able to grow sufficient food for the fast increasing population of the world is groundless. 'The world can provide food, fibre and all other agricultural requirements for 28 billion people, ten times the world’s present population' (Prof. Cohn Clark, Director of the Agricultural Economics Research Institute of Oxford University). Only recently the United Nations Food and Agricultural Organization pointed out in its report, 'The State of Food and Agriculture, 1959,' that the world’s food supply grows twice as fast as its population.