All Divine Religions have been given out to man to guide them and to give out a framework to them to obey God and establish harmonious societies based on ethics and social justice. The famous Ten Commandments given to Prophet Musa (Moses, may peace be upon him) are the famous set of ten principles which were to govern the lives of children of Israelites and play fundamental role in Judaism and Christianity.
However, scholars disagree about when the Ten Commandments were written and by whom, with some modern scholars suggesting that they were likely modeled on Hittite and Mesopotamian laws and treaties. According to the book of Exodus in the Torah, the Ten Commandments were revealed to Moses at Mount Sinai and inscribed by the finger of God on two tablets of stone kept in the Ark of the Covenant. (Wikipedia)
In case of Qur'an, however, there have been listed Nine Commandments in verses 151st and 152nd of Surah 6. Al An' Am which have been directly conveyed from Allah to Prophet Muhammad ﷺ through Angel Jibraeel (Gabriel). And as every word of Qur'an is the word of God which has remained unchanged since its revelation more than 1400 years ago, there is no doubt about their source. The nine principles provide a framework of life for the mankind, whether Muslims or otherwise for the source of such commandments is the same as for all the Divine religions.
Herein under we list down these Nine Commandments as mentioned in the Qur'an. In the verse 151 Prophet Muhammad ﷺ has been directed to tell the believers and others to recite to them what God has laid down for them. These are:
- (i) that you associate nothing with Him;
- (ii) and do good to your parents;
- (iii) and do not slay your children out of fear of poverty. We provide you and will likewise provide them with sustenance;
- (iv) and do not even draw to things shameful - be they open or secret;
- (v) and do not slay the soul santified by Allah except in just cause; this He has enjoined upon you so that you may understand;
Continuing in the verse 152, the remaining four commandments are:
- (vi) and do not even draw near to the property of the orphan in his minority except in the best manner;
- (vii) and give full measures and weight with justice; We do not burden anyone beyond his capacity;1
- (viii) When you speak, be just, even though it concerns a near of kin;
- (ix) and fulfil the covenant of Allah. That is what He has enjoined upon you so that you may take heed.
For details of above listed commandments, please refer to two of our earlier posts:
- Forbidden and preferred acts - Part I (Surah 6. Al An'am: 151)
- Forbidden and preferred acts - Part II (Surah 6. Al An'am: 152)
May Allāh (سبحانه و تعالى) help us understand Qur'ān and follow the Sunnah of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ, which is embodiment of commandments of Allah contained in the Qur'ān. May Allah help us to be like the ones He loves and let our lives be lived helping others and not making others' lives miserable or unlivable. May all our wrong doings, whether intentional or unintentional, be forgiven before the angel of death knocks on our door.
وَمَا عَلَيۡنَاۤ اِلَّا الۡبَلٰغُ الۡمُبِيۡنُ
(36:17) and our duty is no more than to clearly convey the Message.”
That is Our duty is only to convey to you the message that Allah has entrusted us with. Then it is for you to accept it or reject it. We have not been made responsible for making you accept it forcibly, and if you do not accept it, we shall not be seized in consequence of your disbelief, you will yourselves be answerable for your actions on Day of Resurrection.
Reading the Qur'ān should be a daily obligation of a Muslim - Reading it with translation will make it meaningful. But reading its Exegesis / Tafsir will make you understand it fully. It will also help the Muslims to have grasp over social issues and their answers discussed in the Qur'an and other matter related to inter faith so that they are able to discuss issues with non-Muslims with authority based on refences from Qur'an.
May Allah forgive me if my posts ever imply a piety far greater than I possess. I am most in need of guidance.
Note: When we mention God in our posts, we mean One True God, we call Allah in Islam, with no associates. Allah is the Sole Creator of all things, and that Allah is all-powerful and all-knowing. Allah has no offspring, no race, no gender, no body, and is unaffected by the characteristics of human life.
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