Topic: Peace
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۞ وَإِن جَنَحُوا۟ لِلسَّلْمِ فَٱجْنَحْ لَهَا وَتَوَكَّلْ عَلَى ٱللَّهِ ۚ إِنَّهُۥ هُوَ ٱلسَّمِيعُ ٱلْعَلِيمُ
تم اس خیال سے نہ ڈرو کہ وہ کہیں بعد میں دھوکہ نہ دیں۔
The verse, besides embodying an important principle about making of peace-treaties, throws interesting light on the character of the wars undertaken by Islam. Muslims did not resort to war to force men to embrace Islam but to establish and maintain peace. If any people after having made war upon Muslims sued for peace the latter were enjoined not to reject the offer, even if the enemy might be suing for peace only to deceive them and gain time. This shows to what lengths Islam goes to establish peace among nations.
Commentary:
This verse, besides embodying an important principle about the formation of peace-treaties, throws interesting light on the character of the wars undertaken by Islam. Muslims did not resort to war to force men to embrace Islam, but simply to maintain peace. Hence, if any people after making war against Muslims sued for peace, the latter were enjoined to desist from war and make peace with them, in spite of their being disbelievers. Even the consideration that the enemy might be suing for peace simply to deceive the Muslims and to gain time was not to deter them from making peace. This shows that what the Muslims desired was nothing but peace, and they were bidden to welcome it at all hazards. See also the verse that follows.
2
تم اس خیال سے نہ ڈرو کہ وہ کہیں بعد میں دھوکہ نہ دیں۔
1149
Commentary:
This verse, besides embodying an important principle about the formation of peace-treaties, throws interesting light on the character of the wars undertaken by Islam. Muslims did not resort to war to force men to embrace Islam, but simply to maintain peace. Hence, if any people after making war against Muslims sued for peace, the latter were enjoined to desist from war and make peace with them, in spite of their being disbelievers. Even the consideration that the enemy might be suing for peace simply to deceive the Muslims and to gain time was not to deter them from making peace. This shows that what the Muslims desired was nothing but peace, and they were bidden to welcome it at all hazards. See also the verse that follows.
1140
The verse, besides embodying an important principle about making of peace-treaties, throws interesting light on the character of the wars undertaken by Islam. Muslims did not resort to war to force men to embrace Islam but to establish and maintain peace. If any people after having made war upon Muslims sued for peace the latter were enjoined not to reject the offer, even if the enemy might be suing for peace only to deceive them and gain time. This shows to what lengths Islam goes to establish peace among nations.
فَلَا تَهِنُوا۟ وَتَدْعُوٓا۟ إِلَى ٱلسَّلْمِ وَأَنتُمُ ٱلْأَعْلَوْنَ وَٱللَّهُ مَعَكُمْ وَلَن يَتِرَكُمْ أَعْمَٰلَكُمْ
اسلام صلح کی تعلیم تو دیتا ہے مگر اس سے روکتا ہے کہ بُزدل بن کر صلح کی طرف جایا جائے۔ اس آیت میں اسی بات سے روکا ہے۔
3:140.
Muslims are enjoined here that once fighting has started, they should never sue for peace, whatever form or shape the fortunes of war may take. They are to win either victory or martyrdom. No other choice is left to them.
3:140.
Important Words:
لن یترکم (will not deprive you). یتر is derived from وتر. They say وترہ حقه i.e. he made him to suffer loss or detriment in respect of his right; or he deprived him or defrauded him of it partially or wholly (Aqrab).
Commentary:
As the Surah primarily deals with the subject of war, the Muslims are enjoined here that when once the fighting has started, they are not to sue for peace, whatever form or shape the fortunes of war may take. They are to win either victory or martyrdom. The verse, besides laying this heavy responsibility on Muslims, makes to them an unequivocal promise of victory in the words "You will certainly have the upper hand as Allah is with you." But whereas, on the one hand, Muslims are not to sue for peace under any circumstances, on the other, they are not to reject overtures of peace made by the enemy even if by doing so he seeks to deceive Muslims or to gain time (8:62). Islam is a religion of peace. It has certainly permitted its followers to take up arms in self-defence, or, when refusal to fight means sure destruction. But it has also enjoined them to cease fighting, whatever the circumstances, when an offer of peace is made by the opposite side.
b
3:140.
1262
战斗一旦开始, 无论战争的命运将取何种形式, 穆斯林决不求和, 不战胜, 毋宁死。他们没有其它选择。
1
اسلام صلح کی تعلیم تو دیتا ہے مگر اس سے روکتا ہے کہ بُزدل بن کر صلح کی طرف جایا جائے۔ اس آیت میں اسی بات سے روکا ہے۔
c
3:140.
3813
Important Words:
لن یترکم (will not deprive you). یتر is derived from وتر. They say وترہ حقه i.e. he made him to suffer loss or detriment in respect of his right; or he deprived him or defrauded him of it partially or wholly (Aqrab).
Commentary:
As the Surah primarily deals with the subject of war, the Muslims are enjoined here that when once the fighting has started, they are not to sue for peace, whatever form or shape the fortunes of war may take. They are to win either victory or martyrdom. The verse, besides laying this heavy responsibility on Muslims, makes to them an unequivocal promise of victory in the words "You will certainly have the upper hand as Allah is with you." But whereas, on the one hand, Muslims are not to sue for peace under any circumstances, on the other, they are not to reject overtures of peace made by the enemy even if by doing so he seeks to deceive Muslims or to gain time (8:62). Islam is a religion of peace. It has certainly permitted its followers to take up arms in self-defence, or, when refusal to fight means sure destruction. But it has also enjoined them to cease fighting, whatever the circumstances, when an offer of peace is made by the opposite side.
b
3:140.
2758
Muslims are enjoined here that once fighting has started, they should never sue for peace, whatever form or shape the fortunes of war may take. They are to win either victory or martyrdom. No other choice is left to them.
وَإِن طَآئِفَتَانِ مِنَ ٱلْمُؤْمِنِينَ ٱقْتَتَلُوا۟ فَأَصْلِحُوا۟ بَيْنَهُمَا ۖ فَإِنۢ بَغَتْ إِحْدَىٰهُمَا عَلَى ٱلْأُخْرَىٰ فَقَٰتِلُوا۟ ٱلَّتِى تَبْغِى حَتَّىٰ تَفِىٓءَ إِلَىٰٓ أَمْرِ ٱللَّهِ ۚ فَإِن فَآءَتْ فَأَصْلِحُوا۟ بَيْنَهُمَا بِٱلْعَدْلِ وَأَقْسِطُوٓا۟ ۖ إِنَّ ٱللَّهَ يُحِبُّ ٱلْمُقْسِطِينَ
اِس آیت میں یو‘ این‘ او کا نقشہ کھینچا گیا ہے۔ افسوس لیگ آف نیشنز نے اس پر پورا عمل نہ کیا اور ناکام رہی۔
یو۔ این۔ او بھی بزدلی دکھا رہی ہے اور ناکامی کے آثار ہیں۔ جب تک پوری طرح اس آیت میں بتائی ہوئی شرائط پر یو۔ این۔ او عمل نہ کرے گی۔ کامیاب نہ ہوگی۔
لفظ مومن سے دھوکا نہیں کھانا چاہیے۔ مومن کا لفظ اس لئے رکھا ہے کہ مسلمان قومیں مسلمانوں کے درمیان ہی فیصلہ کرا سکتی ہیں ورنہ اصولی طور پر یہ آیت ساری قوموں کے لئے اپنے اندر راہنمائی رکھتی ہیں۔
یعنی صلح کرتے وقت اپنے فوائد سامنے نہ رکھا کرو۔ اصل مسئلہ کا فیصلہ کروایا کرو۔ اس بارہ میں صرف ایک مثال ملتی ہے اور وہ امریکہ کی ہے جس نے کوریا اور سویز کے جھگڑوں میں یہ نیک نمونہ دکھایا ہے۔
اس سے مراد یہ ہے کہ ان لڑنے والی قوموں میں صلح کراتے وقت اپنا کوئی فائدہ حاصل کرنے کی کوشش نہ کیا کرو۔
8:2.
A great danger to the security and solidarity of a Muslim State are the disputes and quarrels that haply might arise between different Muslim groups or parties. This verse provides an effective remedy to compose such differences. Primarily, it deals with the settlement of disputes between Muslim parties, but it equally embodies a sound basis on which a really effective League of Nations or a United Nations Organization can be built. The verse lays down a sound principle for the maintenance of international peace.
8:2.
Commentary:
The central theme of the Surah is the solidarity of Islam. Directions and rules of conduct which are calculated to achieve and maintain this solidarity have been laid down in it in some detail. Some of these rules have been mentioned in the preceding verses, others follow in the verses that come later. A great danger to the security and solidarity of the Muslim State or Community are the disputes and quarrels that haply might arise between different Muslim groups or parties. The verse under comment provides a most effective remedy to compose these quarrels. Primarily, the verse deals with the settlement of disputes between Muslim parties, but it equally embodies a sound basis on which a really effective "League of Nations" or a "United Nations Organisation" can be built. The verse lays down the following principles for the maintenance of international peace.
As soon as there are indications of disagreement between two nations, the other nations, instead of taking sides with one or the other, should at once serve notice upon them, calling upon them to submit their differences for settlement to a "League of Nations" or "United Nations Organisation", as the case may be. If they agree, the dispute will be amicably settled. But if one of them refuses to submit to the "League", or having submitted refuses to accept the award of the "League" and prepares to make war, the other nations should all fight it. It is evident that one nation, however strong, cannot withstand the united might of all other nations and is bound to make a speedy submission. In that event, terms of peace should be settled between the two original parties to the dispute. The other nations should act merely as mediators and not as parties to the dispute, and should not put forward new claims arising out of the conflict with the refractory nation, for that would lay the foundation of fresh disputes and quarrels. The terms of peace should be just and equitable with reference to the merits of the dispute; they should be confined to the original dispute between the parties and should not be allowed to travel beyond it.
It is only such a "League" or "Organisation" which can safely be entrusted with the maintenance of international peace, not a League or Organisation whose very existence is dependent upon the goodwill of others.
b
8:2.
1277
穆斯林国家的安全和团结所遇到的危险是穆斯林之间两派或两党偶尔可能引起的争吵和不和。这里提供了一个协调这样分歧的有效弥补方法。这个办法主要涉及的是穆斯林党派之间争执的解决办法, 但同样体现了缔结一个真正有效的各国联盟或联合国组织的基础。这里制订了一条维持国际和平的健全原则。
1
اِس آیت میں یو‘ این‘ او کا نقشہ کھینچا گیا ہے۔ افسوس لیگ آف نیشنز نے اس پر پورا عمل نہ کیا اور ناکام رہی۔
یو۔ این۔ او بھی بزدلی دکھا رہی ہے اور ناکامی کے آثار ہیں۔ جب تک پوری طرح اس آیت میں بتائی ہوئی شرائط پر یو۔ این۔ او عمل نہ کرے گی۔ کامیاب نہ ہوگی۔
2
لفظ مومن سے دھوکا نہیں کھانا چاہیے۔ مومن کا لفظ اس لئے رکھا ہے کہ مسلمان قومیں مسلمانوں کے درمیان ہی فیصلہ کرا سکتی ہیں ورنہ اصولی طور پر یہ آیت ساری قوموں کے لئے اپنے اندر راہنمائی رکھتی ہیں۔
3
یعنی صلح کرتے وقت اپنے فوائد سامنے نہ رکھا کرو۔ اصل مسئلہ کا فیصلہ کروایا کرو۔ اس بارہ میں صرف ایک مثال ملتی ہے اور وہ امریکہ کی ہے جس نے کوریا اور سویز کے جھگڑوں میں یہ نیک نمونہ دکھایا ہے۔
4
اس سے مراد یہ ہے کہ ان لڑنے والی قوموں میں صلح کراتے وقت اپنا کوئی فائدہ حاصل کرنے کی کوشش نہ کیا کرو۔
a
8:2.
3847
Commentary:
The central theme of the Surah is the solidarity of Islam. Directions and rules of conduct which are calculated to achieve and maintain this solidarity have been laid down in it in some detail. Some of these rules have been mentioned in the preceding verses, others follow in the verses that come later. A great danger to the security and solidarity of the Muslim State or Community are the disputes and quarrels that haply might arise between different Muslim groups or parties. The verse under comment provides a most effective remedy to compose these quarrels. Primarily, the verse deals with the settlement of disputes between Muslim parties, but it equally embodies a sound basis on which a really effective "League of Nations" or a "United Nations Organisation" can be built. The verse lays down the following principles for the maintenance of international peace.
As soon as there are indications of disagreement between two nations, the other nations, instead of taking sides with one or the other, should at once serve notice upon them, calling upon them to submit their differences for settlement to a "League of Nations" or "United Nations Organisation", as the case may be. If they agree, the dispute will be amicably settled. But if one of them refuses to submit to the "League", or having submitted refuses to accept the award of the "League" and prepares to make war, the other nations should all fight it. It is evident that one nation, however strong, cannot withstand the united might of all other nations and is bound to make a speedy submission. In that event, terms of peace should be settled between the two original parties to the dispute. The other nations should act merely as mediators and not as parties to the dispute, and should not put forward new claims arising out of the conflict with the refractory nation, for that would lay the foundation of fresh disputes and quarrels. The terms of peace should be just and equitable with reference to the merits of the dispute; they should be confined to the original dispute between the parties and should not be allowed to travel beyond it.
It is only such a "League" or "Organisation" which can safely be entrusted with the maintenance of international peace, not a League or Organisation whose very existence is dependent upon the goodwill of others.
a
8:2.
2793
A great danger to the security and solidarity of a Muslim State are the disputes and quarrels that haply might arise between different Muslim groups or parties. This verse provides an effective remedy to compose such differences. Primarily, it deals with the settlement of disputes between Muslim parties, but it equally embodies a sound basis on which a really effective League of Nations or a United Nations Organization can be built. The verse lays down a sound principle for the maintenance of international peace.