Topic: Dhul-‘arsh (Lord Of The Throne)
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قُل لَّوْ كَانَ مَعَهُۥٓ ءَالِهَةٌ كَمَا يَقُولُونَ إِذًا لَّٱبْتَغَوْا۟ إِلَىٰ ذِى ٱلْعَرْشِ سَبِيلًا
یعنی وہ تو کہتے ہیں کہ ہم شرک اس لئے کرتے ہیں کہ خداتعالیٰ کا قرب حاصل ہو جائے (الزمر: ۴) اگر یہ بات درست ہے تو کیوں ان کو خداتعالیٰ کا قرب حاصل نہیں ہوتا؟
Commentary:
This verse furnishes an illustration of the fact that when the Quran reverts to a subject it does so to deal with it in a new light. The verse has reverted to the subject of setting up equals with God. But here it gives quite a new argument in its refutation. It demolishes the claim of idolaters that they worship their idols to seek nearness to God through their mediation (39:4) by saying that if by this worship they had really sought nearness to God, they should have achieved this object but there are no signs of any one of them ever having attained nearness to God.
Incidentally some light may be thrown on some of the signs and marks which a person who has established real connection with God must possess: (a) his prayers are accepted; (b) he becomes very much immune from sin or indulgence in vain discourse; (c) he enjoys a sort of Divine protection and (d) he treats God’s creatures with kindness and benevolence and lives peacefully and amicably with them, i.e. he is at peace with God and man. Idolaters are completely devoid of all these characteristics of God’s beloved and His Elect.
The expression, they (idolaters) would have surely sought out a way to the Owner of the Throne, may also be understood to mean that if the false gods of idolaters had possessed any truth or power, then with their help idolaters would have learnt from the Supreme Lord of the Throne some way or means to counteract and nullify the Holy Prophet’s efforts. The fact, therefore, that the Prophet marched from success to success and all their schemes and machinations failed to impede his progress furnishes proof positive of the fact that these so-called gods possess no truth or power.
1
یعنی وہ تو کہتے ہیں کہ ہم شرک اس لئے کرتے ہیں کہ خداتعالیٰ کا قرب حاصل ہو جائے (الزمر: ۴) اگر یہ بات درست ہے تو کیوں ان کو خداتعالیٰ کا قرب حاصل نہیں ہوتا؟
1972
Commentary:
This verse furnishes an illustration of the fact that when the Quran reverts to a subject it does so to deal with it in a new light. The verse has reverted to the subject of setting up equals with God. But here it gives quite a new argument in its refutation. It demolishes the claim of idolaters that they worship their idols to seek nearness to God through their mediation (39:4) by saying that if by this worship they had really sought nearness to God, they should have achieved this object but there are no signs of any one of them ever having attained nearness to God.
Incidentally some light may be thrown on some of the signs and marks which a person who has established real connection with God must possess: (a) his prayers are accepted; (b) he becomes very much immune from sin or indulgence in vain discourse; (c) he enjoys a sort of Divine protection and (d) he treats God’s creatures with kindness and benevolence and lives peacefully and amicably with them, i.e. he is at peace with God and man. Idolaters are completely devoid of all these characteristics of God’s beloved and His Elect.
The expression, they (idolaters) would have surely sought out a way to the Owner of the Throne, may also be understood to mean that if the false gods of idolaters had possessed any truth or power, then with their help idolaters would have learnt from the Supreme Lord of the Throne some way or means to counteract and nullify the Holy Prophet’s efforts. The fact, therefore, that the Prophet marched from success to success and all their schemes and machinations failed to impede his progress furnishes proof positive of the fact that these so-called gods possess no truth or power.
لَوْ كَانَ فِيهِمَآ ءَالِهَةٌ إِلَّا ٱللَّهُ لَفَسَدَتَا ۚ فَسُبْحَٰنَ ٱللَّهِ رَبِّ ٱلْعَرْشِ عَمَّا يَصِفُونَ
这节经文是驳斥多神论的一种有效而结论性的论据。即使无神论者也不能否认遍布并充斥在整个宇宙之间的完美秩序。这种秩序指明了这样一个事实: 一种统一的法则支配着宇宙; 而这些法则的统一性证明这个宇宙的创造主和支配者的独一性。假如安拉不止一个的话, 那么, 支配这宇宙的法则也就不止一个--------因为有一个主宰就一定要以他自己独特的法则来创造这个宇宙--------这样, 其必然结果就会是混乱而无秩序, 整个宇宙就早已四分五裂了。因此, 说有三个主宰, 各方面都相等地完美, 合在一起成为这个宇宙的创造者和支配着, 显然是荒诞无稽的。
یعنی ایک سے زیادہ معبود انِ کامل کے لئے ضروری تھا کہ ان میں سے ہر ایک نیا نظام شمسی بھی بناتا۔ ورنہ ان میں سے کوئی بھی معبود قرار نہیں دیا جا سکتا تھا اور اگر ایک سے زیادہ نظام شمسی ہوتے تو مختلف قوانین قدرت بھی ہوتے۔ جس کی وجہ سے دنیا چکر میں پڑ جاتی اور تباہ ہو جاتی۔
The verse constitutes an effective and conclusive argument against polytheism. Even atheists cannot deny that perfect order pervades and permeates the entire universe. This order points to the fact that one uniform law governs it; and the uniformity of laws proves the Unity of the Maker and Controller of the universe. If there had been more than one God, then more than one law would have governed the universe—because for a god it is necessary to create the universe with his own special laws—and thus disorder and confusion would have been the inevitable result and the whole universe would have gone to pieces. It is, therefore, manifestly absurd to say that three gods, equally perfect in all respects are jointly the creators and controllers of the universe.
Commentary:
The verse constitutes a most effective and conclusive argument against polytheism. Even atheists cannot deny that perfect order pervades and permeates the whole universe. This order points to the fact that one uniform law governs it, and the unity of laws proves the Unity of the Maker and Controller of the universe. If there had been more than one God, then more than one law would have governed the universe because for a god it is necessary to create a universe with its own laws; and thus disorder and confusion would have been the inevitable result and the whole universe would have gone to pieces. Moreover, the very word اله (meaning a Being Who is the object of our utmost love, obedience and submission and Who possesses perfect powers and attributes) shows that such a Perfect Being can only be one at one time. It is manifestly absurd to say that three gods, equally perfect in all respects, are jointly the creators and controllers of the universe. The fact of the three gods doing, and should do, the same thing which One Perfect God can implies their imperfection and an imperfect being cannot be our اله (One Who is worthy of our adoration).
830
这节经文是驳斥多神论的一种有效而结论性的论据。即使无神论者也不能否认遍布并充斥在整个宇宙之间的完美秩序。这种秩序指明了这样一个事实: 一种统一的法则支配着宇宙; 而这些法则的统一性证明这个宇宙的创造主和支配者的独一性。假如安拉不止一个的话, 那么, 支配这宇宙的法则也就不止一个--------因为有一个主宰就一定要以他自己独特的法则来创造这个宇宙--------这样, 其必然结果就会是混乱而无秩序, 整个宇宙就早已四分五裂了。因此, 说有三个主宰, 各方面都相等地完美, 合在一起成为这个宇宙的创造者和支配着, 显然是荒诞无稽的。
2
یعنی ایک سے زیادہ معبود انِ کامل کے لئے ضروری تھا کہ ان میں سے ہر ایک نیا نظام شمسی بھی بناتا۔ ورنہ ان میں سے کوئی بھی معبود قرار نہیں دیا جا سکتا تھا اور اگر ایک سے زیادہ نظام شمسی ہوتے تو مختلف قوانین قدرت بھی ہوتے۔ جس کی وجہ سے دنیا چکر میں پڑ جاتی اور تباہ ہو جاتی۔
2363
Commentary:
The verse constitutes a most effective and conclusive argument against polytheism. Even atheists cannot deny that perfect order pervades and permeates the whole universe. This order points to the fact that one uniform law governs it, and the unity of laws proves the Unity of the Maker and Controller of the universe. If there had been more than one God, then more than one law would have governed the universe because for a god it is necessary to create a universe with its own laws; and thus disorder and confusion would have been the inevitable result and the whole universe would have gone to pieces. Moreover, the very word اله (meaning a Being Who is the object of our utmost love, obedience and submission and Who possesses perfect powers and attributes) shows that such a Perfect Being can only be one at one time. It is manifestly absurd to say that three gods, equally perfect in all respects, are jointly the creators and controllers of the universe. The fact of the three gods doing, and should do, the same thing which One Perfect God can implies their imperfection and an imperfect being cannot be our اله (One Who is worthy of our adoration).
1879
The verse constitutes an effective and conclusive argument against polytheism. Even atheists cannot deny that perfect order pervades and permeates the entire universe. This order points to the fact that one uniform law governs it; and the uniformity of laws proves the Unity of the Maker and Controller of the universe. If there had been more than one God, then more than one law would have governed the universe—because for a god it is necessary to create the universe with his own special laws—and thus disorder and confusion would have been the inevitable result and the whole universe would have gone to pieces. It is, therefore, manifestly absurd to say that three gods, equally perfect in all respects are jointly the creators and controllers of the universe.
رَفِيعُ ٱلدَّرَجَٰتِ ذُو ٱلْعَرْشِ يُلْقِى ٱلرُّوحَ مِنْ أَمْرِهِۦ عَلَىٰ مَن يَشَآءُ مِنْ عِبَادِهِۦ لِيُنذِرَ يَوْمَ ٱلتَّلَاقِ
16:3; 97:5.
The expression. Dhul-‘Arsh (Lord of the Throne), is like Dhur-Rahmah (Lord of Mercy) and refutes the popular wrong notion that ‘Arsh is something material.
16:3; 97:5.
Commentary:
In this verse God has been described as ذوالعرش which literally meaning, "Possessor or Owner of the Throne," has been translated as Lord of the Throne for want of a better word. Elsewhere (23:87, 117) God has been described as رب العرش i.e. Lord of the Throne. عرش (Throne) as mentioned above (v. 8) signifies Divine attributes. The construction ذوالعرش (Lord of the Throne) is like ذو الرحمة i.e. Lord of mercy (18:59) and thus refutes the popular wrong notion that عرش is something physical. For الروح (Word) see 4:172 and16:3.
b
16:3; 97:5.
1158
ذُوالْعَرْش (Dhul ‘Arsh, 帝位的养主) 这一用语, 和 ذُوالرَّحْمَة (Dhur-Rahmah, 永久仁慈的养主) 相似, 驳斥了那种普遍的错误看法, 说 ‘Arsh 是一种物质的东西。
a
16:3; 97:5.
3506
Commentary:
In this verse God has been described as ذوالعرش which literally meaning, "Possessor or Owner of the Throne," has been translated as Lord of the Throne for want of a better word. Elsewhere (23:87, 117) God has been described as رب العرش i.e. Lord of the Throne. عرش (Throne) as mentioned above (v. 8) signifies Divine attributes. The construction ذوالعرش (Lord of the Throne) is like ذو الرحمة i.e. Lord of mercy (18:59) and thus refutes the popular wrong notion that عرش is something physical. For الروح (Word) see 4:172 and16:3.
e
16:3; 97:5.
2600
The expression. Dhul-‘Arsh (Lord of the Throne), is like Dhur-Rahmah (Lord of Mercy) and refutes the popular wrong notion that ‘Arsh is something material.
ذِى قُوَّةٍ عِندَ ذِى ٱلْعَرْشِ مَكِينٍ
Commentary:
The verse embodies yet another mighty prophecy, viz. that the Holy Prophet will triumph over his enemies.
4606
Commentary:
The verse embodies yet another mighty prophecy, viz. that the Holy Prophet will triumph over his enemies.
ذُو ٱلْعَرْشِ ٱلْمَجِيدُ
عرش سے مراد خداتعالیٰ کا تخت حکومت ہے اور عرش کا مالک ہونے سے مراد یہ ہے کہ خداتعالیٰ ایسے قانونوں کے ساتھ دنیا میں حکومت کرتا ہے کہ جن سے اس کی اعلیٰ شان ظاہر ہوتی ہے۔ ظلم اور جبر ثابت نہیں ہوتا۔
Commentary:
The word عرش (Throne) signifying regal might, power and sovereignty (Lane), the verse means that God has the power to punish evildoers and to confer the kingdom of the earth on His righteous servants. He can do what He likes.
1
عرش سے مراد خداتعالیٰ کا تخت حکومت ہے اور عرش کا مالک ہونے سے مراد یہ ہے کہ خداتعالیٰ ایسے قانونوں کے ساتھ دنیا میں حکومت کرتا ہے کہ جن سے اس کی اعلیٰ شان ظاہر ہوتی ہے۔ ظلم اور جبر ثابت نہیں ہوتا۔
4666
Commentary:
The word عرش (Throne) signifying regal might, power and sovereignty (Lane), the verse means that God has the power to punish evildoers and to confer the kingdom of the earth on His righteous servants. He can do what He likes.