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Sunday, 27 July 2025

Al-Qurʾān: Speak with fairness and justice - regardless of personal relationships

July 27, 2025 Jalal HB No comments

Ensuring justice is the hallmark of any person, society, community or country to ensure no one is wronged no matter how much influential or powerful. While many of us seek forgiveness of our sins, when we sit on the seat of authority, many tend to favour the criminals rather than the ones who have been wronged.

Islam, lays extreme emphasis on fairness and ensuring justice, even if it is against one's kith or kin or friends. The emphasis on justice is both on individuals as witnesses and the judges as they sit on seat of authority and any wrong judgement or taking side of personal relationship or the powerful and wealthy can be devastating for those who may be wronged twice, one by false witness and then by a wrong judgement

Therefore, Allah commands in 152nd verse of Surah Al-An‘am (6:152) to ensure justice as is expected of Him:

"...وَإِذَا قُلْتُمْ فَاعْدِلُوا وَلَوْ كَانَ ذَا قُرْبَىٰ..."

"...And when you speak, be just, even if it concerns a near relative..."

Explanation of the Verse

This command is part of a longer passage (verses 6:151–153) in which Allah lists fundamental moral teachings — similar to the Ten Commandments — which form the foundation of Islamic ethics.

The part in focus here is a direct instruction to: Speak with fairness and justice, regardless of personal relationships.

Meaning:

"When you speak..." – whether in testimony, advice, judgment, or everyday interaction.
"Be just..." – adhere to truth, fairness, and impartiality.
"Even if it concerns a near relative..." – don’t let family bias cause you to twist the truth, hide facts, or take sides unfairly.

Ethical and Legal Importance in Islam

Justice is a core value in Islam:

Allah commands justice even against oneself, parents, or kin.
At another place in Qur'an, Surah An-Nisa, 4:135, the emphasis of justice is given as : "O you who believe! Stand out firmly for justice, as witnesses to Allah, even if it be against yourselves, your parents, or your kin..."
The Prophet ﷺ is quoted to have said: “Shall I not inform you of the best of all deeds, the purest in the sight of your Lord, and the one that raises your ranks the most?... It is establishing justice.” (Tirmidhi)

In legal matters:

This verse is the basis for the objectivity of testimony in Islamic courts.
A Muslim must speak truthfully in testimony, even if it implicates their family, tribe, or even themselves.
There is no favoritism in truth — whether the person is rich or poor, friend or foe.

Relevance to Today

In Personal Life:

Don’t lie or hide truth to protect a friend or relative.
Don’t exaggerate or slander someone else to defend your own.
Be honest in disputes, even when it feels uncomfortable.

In Society:

Justice must be impartial, especially in law, politics, media, and business.
Nepotism, favoritism, and tribal or ethnic bias — common in many societies — are condemned by this verse.
A just society depends on truthful speech and moral courage, even when it costs us socially or emotionally.

In Testimony and Judgment:

Islam obliges Muslims to speak the truth without distortion, even when testifying against a loved one or for someone disliked.
This applies in courts, investigations, conflict resolution, and even public discourse.

Summary of the Message

Speak truthfully: Always tell the truth, especially in important matters
Be fair in judgment: Don’t let personal ties distort your moral compass
Avoid bias and favoritism: Treat all people equally before the law and truth
Uphold justice for Allah’s sake: Justice is not just a social duty, it’s a spiritual command

Final Thought:

This verse is a timeless moral compass. In a world filled with tribalism, corruption, and bias, Allah reminds us that real justice requires moral integrity, even when it hurts. Upholding justice, even against our own kin, is one of the highest forms of taqwa (God-consciousness).

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.

May Allah forgive me if my posts ever imply a piety far greater than I possess. I am most in need of guidance.

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.

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.

You may refer to our exclusive reference page: Al-Qurʾān: Selected Verses from: Surah 6 Al-An'am (The Cattle) for more selected verses from this surah.

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For more Selected Subjects, please refer to our reference page: Selected Verses from Al Qur'an about a Specific Subject (Reference Page) to know more about what Qur'an says about specific subjects and our reference page: Selected Verses from the Qur'an. .

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Divine warning about divison of Divine Religions into sects

July 13, 2025 Jalal HB No comments

The main theme of all Divine religions is the same: Worship of one true Lord, we Muslims call Allah. Yet history refelcts followers of every religion dividing into sects and groups by those saints and scholars who want to project their individualism or become pied pipers so that the people upon whom such saints and scholars wield power and influence their hearts should get separated from the main stream and become a private sect and slave to them, so to say. This has happened to all Divine religions, and unfortunately to Islam too.

Today we share the 159th verse of Surah Al-An'am which is highly relevant to the divisions and sectarianism seen among Muslims today.

Surah Al-An'am (6:159) – The Verse

اِنَّ الَّذِيۡنَ فَرَّقُوۡا دِيۡنَهُمۡ وَكَانُوۡا شِيَـعًا لَّسۡتَ مِنۡهُمۡ فِىۡ شَىۡءٍ ؕ اِنَّمَاۤ اَمۡرُهُمۡ اِلَى اللّٰهِ ثُمَّ يُنَـبِّـئُـهُمۡ بِمَا كَانُوۡا يَفۡعَلُوۡنَ‏

(6:159) Surely you have nothing to do with those who have made divisions in their religion and become factions. Their matter is with Allah and He will indeed tell them (in time) what they have been doing.

Context and Meaning

Let us see who is being addressed?

Allah is instructing the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ not to align with those who split their religion into factions and divided themselves.
While this originally referred to Jews and Christians who had splintered into sects, many scholars interpret it as a universal warning, also applying to Muslims if they repeat the same mistakes.

Implication of the Verse

The implication is that the straight path of God is the religion of Abraham (sws) which the Qur’ān has once again made evident to them. Its followers were a single community. If the Jews and Christians and the Idolaters of Arabia have created divisions in it and become its sects, the Prophet (sws) should leave them alone and strongly adhere to it himself. He has fulfilled his obligation; if they do not accept, then he should merely ignore them.

In fact, this is the parting point between God’s Messenger and his faith on the one hand and all other doctrines and creeds on the other. In the latter group we may include the idolaters who were divided into groups, sects, tribes and clans on the basis of the myths, traditions and disputes of jahiliyyah, the Christians and Jews with their unending disputes and rivalries which break them into quarrelling blocs and states, as well as other creeds, ideologies, theories, and regimes that may surface at any time until the Day of Judgement.

Key Messages of the Verse

1. Condemnation of Sectarianism

The verse clearly condemns division in religion.
"Farraqū dīnahum - فَرَّقُوۡا دِيۡنَهُمۡ" means: those who split up their religion—by inventing new beliefs, disputing core principles, or dividing the community.
This includes forming exclusive sects, naming groups, and declaring others as outsiders.

2. The Prophet’s Disassociation:

Allah tells Prophet Muhammad ﷺ: “You have no part in them.”
This is serious — it means those who create sects are not following the true prophetic path.

3. Final Judgment Belongs to Allah

That is Allah alone will judge between them.
Although Prophet Muhammad ﷺ has been warned that he should have nothing to do with those who divide into sects, he is also cautioned not to label or condemn them, for:
The verse discourages labeling people as irredeemable or condemned—Allah alone knows intentions and final outcomes.
This is very important part of the verse, for many Muslims today label other sects of Muslims as infidels or Kafir for deviating from the main stream. This caution applies to such a case and they have been warned to leave the judgement to Allah to take.

Classical and Modern Tafsir Views

Scholar

Ibn Kathir

The verse warns against splitting into sects like the Jews and Christians did before Islam.

Al-Qurtubi

Sectarianism is one of the major causes of the downfall of past nations and must be aoided in the Muslim Ummah.

Sayyid Qutb

Islam is meant to unite humanity. Dividing it into rival groups undermines its very foundation.

Application to Today’s Muslim World - Applies Directly to Modern Muslim Divisions:

Modern Reality: Qur'anic Principle Violated
Sunni vs. Shia hostility: Unity of the Ummah
Sects declaring each other deviant or kafir: Judgment belongs to Allah (6:159)
Political factions using Islam for power: Corruption of faith-based unity
Violence based on sect: Direct opposition to Islamic ethics

Surah Al-Imran (3:103) reinforces this verse: “And hold firmly to the rope of Allah all together and do not become divided…”

Practical Lessons for Muslims Today

Don’t make labels your religion: Being Sunni, Shia, Salafi, Sufi, etc., should never outweigh being Muslim.
Avoid takfir (declaring others non-Muslim): It is a dangerous spiritual crime.
Focus on shared core beliefs: Like belief in Allah, the Prophet, the Qur’an, the pillars of faith and practice.
Leave judgment to Allah: Surah 6:159 explicitly says He will judge disputes.

Final Thought

Surah Al-An'am 6:159 is a timeless warning. It reminds us that division in the name of religion is a betrayal of religion itself. The verse urges Muslims to:

Preserve unity,
Avoid factionalism, and
Trust Allah with ultimate judgment.
Unity is not optional in Islam — it is a divine command.

As the last point mentions, unity in Islam is not an option for the Muslims to exercise at will and personal accord. It is a Divine Command, which should and must never be violated. A lot of harm has already been done to Islam by dividing into various sects and schools of thoughts that have created dangerous fricitons among them all. The division into sects and creeds aside, each one freely and openly label the other sect of school of though infidel, kafir or mushrik. This is a dangerous trend that has crept into the Muslims and each year lot of lives are lost due to the hatred which is infused by the leaders ofeach sect / creed among their followers for others.

وَمَا عَلَيۡنَاۤ اِلَّا الۡبَلٰغُ الۡمُبِيۡنُ‏

(36:17) and our duty is no more than to clearly convey the Message.”

May Allah forgive me if my posts ever imply a piety far greater than I possess. I am most in need of guidance.

Please refer to our exclusive reference page: Al-Qurʾān: Selected verses from Surah 6. Al-An'am (The Cattle) for more selected verses from this surah. Dor selected verses from other surah, refer to our Reference Page: Selected verses from Selected Surahs of Al-Qurʾān

You may also refer to our Reference Pages and Understanding Al Qur'an for knowing more about Islam and Qur'ān.

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Al-Qurʾān: Selected verses from Surah 6. Al-An'am (The Cattle)

July 12, 2025 Jalal HB No comments

Surah 6. Al-An'am (The Cattle – سورة الأنعام) with 165 verses, spread over Juz 7-8 of Al Qur'an, is a powerful, early Meccan surah focused on Tawheed (the Oneness of Allah), the refutation of shirk (polytheism), and correct belief in divine guidance and the afterlife. The title refers to livestock (al-an‘am)—which is used as a symbol to critique pagan superstitions and false religious practices prevalent in pre-Islamic Arabia.

Why is it called "Al-An'am" (The Cattle)?

It critiques Arab pagan practices that invented religious rules around cattle—like claiming some were forbidden for women or only certain people could eat them.
Allah rejects man-made religious innovations and reestablishes divinely revealed guidance.

It presents a comprehensive argument for monotheism through:

Reason and reflection on creation
Critique of idol worship
Prophetic history
Divine justice and accountability

Main Themes and Subjects

1. Tawheed (Oneness of Allah)

The core message of the Surah is pure monotheism.
Allah is presented as the sole Creator, Sustainer, Giver of life and death, and Ruler of the universe.
It demolishes the rational basis of idolatry by appealing to reason, nature, and revelation.
“Say: Surely my prayer and my sacrifice and my life and my death are (all) for Allah, the Lord of the Worlds.” (6:162)

2. Refutation of Shirk (Polytheism)

The surah repeatedly condemns associating partners with Allah. It criticizes:

Pagan beliefs in intercessors.
Fabricated dietary laws concerning livestock.
Belief in multiple deities controlling nature.
It exposes the irrationality of worshiping powerless idols.
“Shall I seek a lord other than Allah, while He is the Lord of all things?” (6:164)

3. Signs in Creation (Ayat in the Universe)

Nature and the animal kingdom are used as evidence of Allah’s creative power.
Cattle are discussed in detail to challenge superstitions and man-made laws about lawful/unlawful animals.
The sun, moon, stars, rain, growth, and life cycles are invoked as signs of Allah.
“It is He who produces gardens... and cattle, of various kinds—eat from their fruits and give thanks.” (6:141)

4. Prophethood and Revelation

Repeated affirmations that the Qur'an is divine revelation, not poetry or magic.
Emphasis on continuity with past prophets—Abraham, Noah, Moses, and others are mentioned.
Prophet Muhammad ﷺ is instructed to patiently convey the message, even if rejected.
“Indeed, messengers were denied before you, but they patiently endured...” (6:34)

5. Day of Judgment and Accountability

Strong emphasis on the reality of the Hereafter.
Rejection of the idea that life ends with death.
People will be held accountable for their deeds; reward and punishment are just and inevitable.

6. Moral and Legal Guidance

While not a legalistic surah, it addresses:

False practices like burying daughters alive or manipulating religious rulings.
Commands believers to act with integrity, speak the truth, and avoid superstition.
The final verses (6:151–153) summarize key moral instructions—similar to the Ten Commandments.

7. Use of Reason and Argumentation

The surah invites the reader to think, reflect, and use intellect:

Why worship that which cannot help or harm?
Why invent religious laws not sanctioned by God?
It encourages a rational, reflective faith based on signs and sound thinking.

Key Verses and Passages

6:19 The Qur'an is a clear warning and message to all.

6:74–83 The story of Prophet Ibrahim’s reflection on nature, leading to belief in One God.

6:108 Do not insult others' gods—mutual respect and wisdom in da'wah.

6:141 Warnings against extravagance and waste in food and agriculture.

6:151–153 A list of universal moral commandments: avoid shirk, honor parents, don’t kill, be just, etc.

6:162–163 Total devotion to Allah in all aspects of life.

6:164 Every soul is responsible for its own deeds.

Summary of Surah Al-An'am

Theme Description

Monotheism Reaffirmed powerfully and repeatedly.

Rejection of Shirk Through logic, scripture, and creation.

Prophethood Validated through continuity and divine wisdom.

Moral Values Ethical guidelines and spiritual integrity.

Nature as Proof Signs in creation as evidence of God.

Justice and Afterlife Life has meaning, and all will be judged fairly.

Final Reflection

Surah Al-An’am is a philosophical and theological masterpiece, inviting deep thinking about existence, purpose, and divine truth. It’s not just about belief—it demands that belief be rational, heartfelt, and rooted in observation and submission to God's will.

We have alread shared the detailed explanation / tafseer of the Surah, which can be accessed from the links given below"

Herein under, we share links to explanation some of the individual verses from the Surah already published in our blog:

Divine Commandments in Qur'an

Fundamental Ethical and Moral Guidelines for Muslims (Divine Commandment from Qur'an) - Verse 151
Forbidden and Preferred Acts - Part I - verse 151
Forbidden and Preferred Acts - Part II - verse 152
Speak with fairness and justice - regardless of personal relationships - verse 152

Wishes and Hopes Will Not Help When One would see the Torment of Hell - verse 27
Man's Regrets: Would that we were brought back to life? Then we would not give the lie to the signs of our Lord - verse 27
The life of this world is nothing but a sport and a pastime - verse 32
Glad tidings for Reverts -verse 54
Allah alone is the Deliverer - Yet you associate others with Allah in His Divinity - verse 64
Leave those who deluded by worldly life take amusement and diversion as their religion - verse 70
Who are the Rightly Guided? - verse 82
Do not revile those whom they invoke other than Allah - verse 108
Indeed, Most of the People are in Utter Ignorance - verse 111
Beware! Following the majority may mislead from path of Allah - verse 116
Division of religions into sects

Surely my Prayer, all my acts of worship, and my living and my dying are for Allah - verse 162
Do you seek someone other than Allah as Lord when He is the Lord of everything? - verse 164

In time, we will publish more individual immportant verses.

وَمَا عَلَيۡنَاۤ اِلَّا الۡبَلٰغُ الۡمُبِيۡنُ‏

(36:17) and our duty is no more than to clearly convey the Message.”

May Allah forgive me if my posts ever imply a piety far greater than I possess. I am most in need of guidance.

Please refer to our exclusive reference page: Selected verses from selected Surahs of Al-Qurʾān for compiled verses from other surahs.

You may also refer to our Reference Pages and Understanding Al Qur'an for knowing more about Islam and Qur'ān.

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Fundamental Ethical and Moral Guidelines for Muslims (Divine Commandment from Qur'an)

July 04, 2024 Jalal HB No comments

Qur'an, the last of the four Divine Scripturas (earlier three being the Psalms Torah and the Gospel). It is a book of Divine Guidance for those who sincerely seek guidance hidden in the many a verse of Qur'an. Right in the beginning of the Surah 2. Al Baqarah (The Cow), Allah tells the knowledge seekers that Qur'an is the Book of Guidance for those who are God-conscious:

ذٰ لِكَ الۡڪِتٰبُ لَا رَيۡبَ ۛۚ ۖ فِيۡهِ ۛۚ هُدًى لِّلۡمُتَّقِيۡنَۙ‏

(2:2) This is the Book of Allah, there is no doubt in it; it is a guidance for the pious.

There on, there are number of verses that give out tip and modus operandi to seek guidance. We have been sharing many such verses in our previous posts. Today we share the 151st verse of Surah Al-An'am, Chapter/Surah 6 of Qur'an in which Allah provides clear commandments to the believers specially aimed at ethical and moral guidelines:

قُلۡ تَعَالَوۡا اَتۡلُ مَا حَرَّمَ رَبُّكُمۡ عَلَيۡكُمۡ اَلَّا تُشۡرِكُوۡا بِهٖ شَيۡـئًـا وَّبِالۡوَالِدَيۡنِ اِحۡسَانًا ۚ وَلَا تَقۡتُلُوۡۤا اَوۡلَادَكُمۡ مِّنۡ اِمۡلَاقٍؕ نَحۡنُ نَرۡزُقُكُمۡ وَاِيَّاهُمۡ ۚ وَلَا تَقۡرَبُوا الۡفَوَاحِشَ مَا ظَهَرَ مِنۡهَا وَمَا بَطَنَ ۚ وَلَا تَقۡتُلُوا النَّفۡسَ الَّتِىۡ حَرَّمَ اللّٰهُ اِلَّا بِالۡحَـقِّ ؕ ذٰ لِكُمۡ وَصّٰٮكُمۡ بِهٖ لَعَلَّكُمۡ تَعۡقِلُوۡنَ‏

Say to them (O Muhammad!): 'Come, let me recite what your Lord has laid down to you: (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 sanctified by Allah except in just cause; this He has enjoined upon you so that you may understand;

Note: The detailed explanation / tafsir of this verse can be read from our post: Surah Al An'aam (The Cattle): 6th Chapter of Qur'an (Part III) [Link]

Herein under we only share the fundamental ethical and moral guidelines given in the verse:

These commandments serve as fundamental ethical and moral guidelines for Muslims, aiming to promote a just and compassionate society.

وَمَا عَلَيۡنَاۤ اِلَّا الۡبَلٰغُ الۡمُبِيۡنُ‏

(36:17) and our duty is no more than to clearly convey the Message.”

May Allah forgive me if my posts ever imply a piety far greater than I possess. I am most in need of guidance.

Please refer to our reference page: Divine Commandments in Qur'an for more guidelines

You may also refer to our Selected verses from Sūrahs of Qur'an to highlight important topics with detailed explanation and Reference Page on Understanding Al Qur'an for knowing more about Islam and Qur'an. You may also refer to our Reference Pages for knowing more about Islam and Quran.

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Indeed, Most of the People are in Utter Ignorance

August 07, 2023 Jalal HB No comments

We have been talking of traits of Most of the people in our previous posts who despite knowing the truth and available signs, indications, substance and guidance, refuse to believe what real truth is and mock those who try to lead them to truth. This happens when one clings to whatever knowledge one may have and does not want to develop more to the knowledge base and in fact is adamant to face the realities emerging out of signs around.

One of the major causes of such stubborn and uncompromising behaviour is utter ignorance. The ignorance to accept reality that is contained in the Divine Scriptures and its explanation by prophets and messengers of Allah keeps most of the people away from the truth. For such people, no matter how much explanation is given, or how many signs are shown, the realities remain obscured because of their indifferent attitude to accept the truth.

We share today the 111th verse of Surah 6. Al An'am (The cattle) which talks of such people who are in utter ignorance state and even Allah makes no effort to put them back to the right track, for Allah only guides those who accept their state of ignorance and want to make amends and seek knowledge that leads them to path chosen by the Lord of the worlds.

However, the good thing is that many of the most are now heading toward the Divine Truth and coming under the fold of Islam. This is so because people have shunned ignorance and are looking for the truth that was obscured by the veil of ignorance and prejudices.

وَلَوۡ اَنَّـنَا نَزَّلۡنَاۤ اِلَيۡهِمُ الۡمَلٰٓـئِكَةَ وَكَلَّمَهُمُ الۡمَوۡتٰى وَ حَشَرۡنَا عَلَيۡهِمۡ كُلَّ شَىۡءٍ قُبُلًا مَّا كَانُوۡا لِيُؤۡمِنُوۡۤا اِلَّاۤ اَنۡ يَّشَآءَ اللّٰهُ وَلٰـكِنَّ اَكۡثَرَهُمۡ يَجۡهَلُوۡنَ‏

(6:111) Even if We had sent angels down to them and the dead had spoken to them, and even if We had assembled before them all the things, face to face, they would still not believe unless it be Allah's will that they believe. Most of them behave in utter ignorance.

That is, "As they are not going to reject falsehood and accept the Truth by making a free and deliberate choice, the only alternative left for making them follow it is that Allah should force it upon them: He should change their nature so as to deprive them of the freedom of thought and action like other species which have not been made responsible for what they do. But this is against the wisdom of the object for which Allah has created man. You should not, therefore, expect that Allah would make them believers by His supernatural intervention."

Tafsir Ibn-Kathir:

Allah says: `Had We accepted what the disbelievers asked for,' that is -- those who swore their strongest oaths by Allah that if a miracle came to them, they would believe in it -- `had We sent down angels, ' to convey to them Allah's Message, in order to support the truth of the Messengers, as they asked, when they said:

(Or you bring Allah and the angels before (us) face to face.) [17:92]
(They said: "We shall not believe until we receive the like of that which the Messengers of Allah had received.') [6:124] and,
(And those who expect not a meeting with Us said: "Why are not the angels sent down to us, or why do we not see our Lord" Indeed they think too highly of themselves, and are scornful with great pride.) [25:21]

Allah said: (and the dead had spoken unto them,) This is, to inform them of the truth of what the Messengers brought them;

(And We had gathered together all things before them,) before their eyes, as `Ali bin Abi Talhah and Al-`Awfi reported from Ibn `Abbas. This is the view of Qatadah and `Abdur-Rahman bin Zayd bin Aslam. This Ayah means, if all nations were gathered before them, one after the other, and each one testifies to the truth of what the Messengers came with, (they would not have believed, unless Allah willed,) for guidance is with Allah not with them. Certainly, Allah guides whom He wills and misguides whom He wills, and He does what He wills.

(He cannot be questioned about what He does, while they will be questioned.) [21:23], This is due to His knowledge, wisdom, power, supreme authority and irresistibility.

Similarly, Allah said: (Truly, those, against whom the Word (wrath) of your Lord has been justified, will not believe. Even if every sign should come to them, until they see the painful torment.) [10:96-97]

Yusuf Ali Explanation:

The most stupendous miracles even according to their ideas would not have convinced them. If the whole pageant of the spiritual world were brought before them, they would not have believed, because they -of their own choice and will -refuse knowledge and faith.

Javed Ahmad Ghamidi Explanation:

The implication is that God guides to faith only those who are true seekers of the truth. The nature of ignorance which afflicts them and the conditions they impose instead of deciding on the basis of knowledge and arguments will never induce them to seek guidance.

Tafsir Qur'an Wiki:

Al-Tabari, a famous scholar and commentator on the Qur’an says of this verse: “God says to His Messenger (peace be upon him): Muhammad, you should give up any hope of success for those who equate idols with their Lord and who claim that they would believe if they are given a sign. Even though We would send the angels down to them so that they may see them with their own eyes, and if we cause the dead to come back to life and speak to them supporting you and confirming your prophethood and assuring them that your message is the truth, and even if we would range everything in front of them testifying to your message, they would still refuse to believe in you and would continue to deny your message, unless God wills otherwise. Most of those unbelievers are ignorant of this fact. They think that accepting the faith or denying it is their prerogative. This is not true. It is all within My power. Only those I guide to success accept the faith, and those I turn away deny it.”

وَمَا عَلَيۡنَاۤ اِلَّا الۡبَلٰغُ الۡمُبِيۡنُ‏

(36:17) and our duty is no more than to clearly convey the Message.”

May Allah forgive me if my posts ever imply a piety far greater than I possess. I am most in need of guidance.

For our previous posts about Most of the People, please visit our post: Let us be of the few who are grateful

For more Selected Verses, please refer to our reference page: Selected Verses from the Qur'an. You may also refer to our Reference Pages and Understanding Al Qur'an for knowing more about Islam and Qur'ān.

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An effort has been made to gather explanation / exegesis of the surahs of the Qur'ān from authentic sources and then present a least possible condensed explanation of the surah. In that the exegesis of the chapters of the Quran is mainly based on the "Tafhim al-Qur'an - The Meaning of the Qur'an" by one of the most enlightened scholars of the Muslim World Sayyid Abul Ala Maududi.

In order to augment and add more explanation as already provided, additional input has been interjected from the following sources:

Tafsir Ibn Khatir
Muhammad Asad Translation
Yusuf Ali Translation
Translation Javed Ahmad Ghamidi / Al Mawrid
Qur'an Wiki
Verse by Verse Qur'an Study Circle
Towards Understanding the Quran

In addition, references of other sources which have been explored have also been given above. Those desirous of detailed explanations and tafsir (exegesis), may refer to these sites.

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Glad tidings for Reverts (Selected verses from Qur'an)

January 19, 2023 Jalal HB No comments

A life before reverting to Islam is a life lived in ignorance and having done acts which are otherwise unbecoming of a God-fearing person. But upon reverting to Islam, the entire life complexion of a revert changes altogether. It is as if he is born again with a clean slate to start his new life as a Muslim.

The 54th verse of Surah 6 Al Anaam brings glad tidings for reverts and informs them of the Divine promise of forgiveness of their pre-reversion life, provided they sincerely repent of their misdeeds and sins of the past life and wish to start afresh. Although this concession was given to those reverting to Islam. But this is also available to every Muslim at any stage of life. So, if a believer repents his past misdoings and seeks forgiveness of Allah, he is promised to be forgiven.

وَاِذَا جَآءَكَ الَّذِيۡنَ يُؤۡمِنُوۡنَ بِاٰيٰتِنَا فَقُلۡ سَلٰمٌ عَلَيۡكُمۡ كَتَبَ رَبُّكُمۡ عَلٰى نَفۡسِهِ الرَّحۡمَةَ ۙ اَنَّهٗ مَنۡ عَمِلَ مِنۡكُمۡ سُوۡٓءًۢا بِجَهَالَةٍ ثُمَّ تَابَ مِنۡۢ بَعۡدِهٖ وَاَصۡلَحَۙ فَاَنَّهٗ غَفُوۡرٌ رَّحِيۡمٌ‏

(6:54) And when those who believe in Our signs come to you, say to them: 'Peace be upon you. Your Lord has made mercy incumbent upon Himself so that if anyone of you does a bad deed out of ignorance and thereafter repents and makes amends, surely you will find Him All-Forgiving, All Compassionate.'

Allah has told his Messenger to console those of His followers who had committed heinous sins during the days of "ignorance" by inspiring them with the assurance that He forgives and treats leniently those who repent and mend their ways and, therefore, the taunts of the enemies of Islam need not worry them about what they had done in the past.

Tafsir Ibn-Kathir:

(وَإِذَا جَآءَكَ الَّذِينَ يُؤْمِنُونَ بِـَايَـتِنَا فَقُلْ سَلَـمٌ عَلَيْكُمْ When those who believe in Our Ayat come to you, say: "Salamun `Alaykum'' (peace be on you) ;) means, honor them by returning the Salam and give them the good news of Allah's exclusive, encompassing mercy for them. So, Allah said;

( كَتَبَ رَبُّكُمْ عَلَى نَفْسِهِ الرَّحْمَةَ your Lord has written Mercy for Himself,) meaning, He has obliged His Most Honored Self to grant mercy, as a favor, out of His compassion and beneficence,

(أَنَّهُ مَن عَمِلَ مِنكُمْ سُوءًا بِجَهَالَةٍ So that, if any of you does evil in ignorance...) as every person who disobeys Allah does it in ignorance,

(ثُمَّ تَابَ مِن بَعْدِهِ وَأَصْلَحَ and thereafter repents and does righteous good deeds,) by repenting from the sins that he committed, intending not to repeat the sin in the future, but to perform righteous deeds,

(فَأَنَّهُ غَفُورٌ رَّحِيمٌ then surely, He is Oft-Forgiving Most Merciful.) Imam Ahmad recorded that Abu Hurayrah said that the Messenger of Allah said,

(لَمَّا قَضَى اللهُ الْخَلْقَ كَتَبَ فِي كِتَابٍ فَهُوَ عِنْدَهُ فَوْقَ الْعَرْشِ: إِنَّ رَحْمَتِي غَلَبَتْ غَضَبِي When Allah finished with the creation, He wrote in a Book that He has with Him above the Throne, `My mercy prevails over My anger'.) This Hadith was also recorded in the Two Sahihs.

Javed Ahmad Ghamidi Explanation:

It is evident from these glad tidings that to those they were given were not desirous of wealth and status; on the contrary, they were desirous of mercy and forgiveness that is mentioned in the glad tidings. They had no interest in the wealth and resources of this world. Their desire, in fact, was that their sins be forgiven and they become worthy of God’s pleasure.

Tafsir Qur'an Wiki:

God commands His Messenger to be the one who starts by greeting those on whom God has bestowed the grace of being among the early Muslims; the very ones whom the Quraysh chiefs ridiculed. The Prophet is further commanded to give them the happy news that God has committed Himself to grant them His mercy, as He will forgive those among them who mend their ways after having committed any bad deed out of ignorance.

Having given them the blessing of adopting the faith, and promised them easy reckoning on the Day of Judgement, God now honours them with His mercy. Indeed, He commits Himself to showing mercy to those who believe in Him. He also commands His Messenger (peace be upon him) to convey to them this commitment. God’s grace is so plentiful that it ensures forgiveness of all bad deeds, once those who commit them repent and mend their ways. The qualification mentioned here, which describes a bad deed as being committed `out of ignorance’, is interpreted by scholars as intrinsic to committing sins. All human sins are committed `out of ignorance’. According to this interpretation, this statement includes every bad deed: once the person who has done it repents and mends his ways, he will be forgiven. Other statements support this interpretation as they describe forgiveness as surely forthcoming upon repentance and doing well. This is the practical exercise of grace, which God has committed Himself to bestow.

Now you may listen to the following short clipped video to explanation of the aforesaid Ayat by eminent Muslim scholar Nouman Ali Khan:

وَمَا عَلَيۡنَاۤ اِلَّا الۡبَلٰغُ الۡمُبِيۡنُ‏

(36:17) and our duty is no more than to clearly convey the Message.”

May Allah forgive me if my posts ever imply a piety far greater than I possess. I am most in need of guidance.

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In order to augment and add more explanation as already provided, additional input has been interjected from the following sources:

Tafsir Ibn Khatir
Muhammad Asad Translation
Yusuf Ali Translation
Translation Javed Ahmad Ghamidi / Al Mawrid
Qur'an Wiki
Verse by Verse Qur'an Study Circle
Towards Understanding the Quran

In addition, references of other sources which have been explored have also been given above. Those desirous of detailed explanations and tafsir (exegesis), may refer to these sites.

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