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TheGloriousQur’an,translatedwithCommentaryofDivineLightsSet1
Author(s):
AliMuhammadFazilChinoy
TheGloriousQur’an,translatedwithCommentaryofDivineLightsbyAliMuhammadFazilChinoy.Set1,
Manzil1,fromSurahal-Fatiha(1)totheendofSurahal-Nisa’(4).
Category:
General[4]
Qur’anCommentaries[5]
ForewordInattemptingtotranslateandcompileabriefShiaCommentaryinEnglish,sofarnonedone,referencehasbeenmadetotheUrduCommentary,viz.“UmdatulBayan”and“TranslationoftheGloriousQur’anbythelateSyedMaqboolAhmadofDelhi”whohasrestricteditsexpositiontoDivineLights(TheImmaculateAhlal-Bayt),heavenlyborn,inspiredbyDivinity,toexemplifyinperson,DivinePhilosophyoftheText,andwhoshallbearwitnesstohumanacts.EachofhisownageasalsoclaimedbyJesus(videSt.JohnChap.7:7–8,
Chap.8:16).TheirconnectionwithDivineTextwillcontinuetotheDayofReckoning.
TheirexpositionisgenuineandavoidsthoseexponentsofothersectsinIslam,todoawaywithlitigationwhichisnottheobjectaimedathere.
ToshapetheconductandcodeoflifeofReaders,moralsaredrawntoproperlyunderstandtheethicalvaluepropoundedinDivinePhilosophyoftheGloriousQur’an,whichisbothascienceandanart,atthesametime.Infact,criticalstudyofthelivesoftheseDivineLights,rightfulexponentsoftheText,willgiveasoundtraininginsolutionofproblemsofeverydaylife.
FollowingtheLifeofAli,whoisaherooftheText,withthatoftheremainingmembersoftheAhlalBayt,aboutwhoseaffectiontheprophetsooftenreiteratedareinseparablyconnectedtenetsoftheShiasect,andtheircultinIslamisabsolutelybasedontheirguidance.
ThemightyceremonyintheValleyofKhum,consecratedbythePropheton18/12/9thHijra,underDivineCommands,duringhisfinalpilgrimageisheldtoagreatfestivalwiththeShiasect.ThesermonoftheProphetonthatday,beingofgreatimportancewithShiashasbeenbroughtunder“AppendixA”inthisCommentary.
AdvantageofsermonsofShiapreachers,occasionallyvisitingHyderabad-Dnhasbeentakeninfortheelucidation,andontheethicalside,relativereferencehasbeenmadeintheNewDictionaryofThoughtstolearnedDivines.
AsthecompositionandcorrectionofprofsofDivineTextandtranslationhavebeencarriedoutsingly,nopretensionstotheirfreedomfromslipsafilings,nopretensionstotheirfreedomfromslipsandflingins,otherwise,havebeenfiled;
ratherbenevolenceofShiaperusershasbeencarvedbycorrectionsthereof.
TomakeitwithinreachofpossiblepoketofeveryEnglishknowingShiafaithful,actualexpensesincurredinpurchaseofcheapestmaterial,andmeetingprintinginchargesconsistentwithitslifeandneatness,havebeenaddedtoarriveattherate,nowofferedatI.G.Rs.0-2-dpersetof16sheetsboundofArabicandEnglish,inlimitedcopies(1000)atRs.v/8._fortheentireset(amountpayablestrictlyincashadvancepostageextra).Inordertoenablemonthlypurchasefewhundredsofthem,insuitablesets,willbeissue.Thosedesirousofgoingtothewholetextmaypleasegettheirnamesregisteredwiththeundersigned.
AliMohammadFazilChinoy
11-8-437,RedHills,Hyd
Hyderabad-Deccan
25thDecember,1954
Surahal-Fatihah,Chapter1
1.IntheNameofAllah,theBeneficent,theMerciful.
2.AllPraisebetoAllah,theLordofallcreation.
3.TheMerciful,theCompassionate.
4.Sovereign(sole)ofdayofreckoning.
5.ToYoudoweworshipandfromYoudoweseekhelp.
6.Leadusthroughthe1rightpath.
7.ThepathofthoseonwhomYouhaveendowedbountiesandnotthoseonwhombefellYourwrathnorthosewhohavedeviatedfromtherightpath.
Moral
1.ThisSurahwastwicerevealedandisrepeatedtwicedailyinprayers;itclaimsallkindsofpraisetoGodWhocreatedhumansandendowedonthemwisdomto
obeyHimandismercifultotheforgiven,i.e.onewhocommitssins,ispenitentandundoesevilandisforgivenunderDivineGrace.
2.HeisSoleJudgeofReckoningDay,faithinwhichwillmakeeveryonefearHim,praytoHimandprayforhelpfromHimtokeeponanapprovedpathofthevirtuousagainsttheoffendersandmisguided(condemnedtoHell)whofalsifiedanddisobeyedHiscommandsandAdoptedotherleadersthanthoseImmaculateappointedbyGod.2
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1.Fineswordlikesharppath,leadingtoguidance.
2.Ifpersonified,theyrepresentAhlal-Bayt.
Note:BeginningofeverySurahinNameofGodisacouplet.
Surahal-Baqarah,Chapter2
IntheNameofAllah,theBeneficent,theMerciful
Verses1-7
1.'Alif'A',Lam'L',Mim'M'.
2.Thisisthetext1ofwhichmentionisoneprecededbythemwhereinthereisnodoubtguidanceforthedevotee
3.whobelieveinthehidden,aresteadyatprayersandspendoutofwhat“We”haveendowedonthem.
4.Andwhobelieveinwhatisrevealeduntoyouandwhatwasrevealedbeforeyouandwho(also)arecertainofEternity.
5.Theseareonguidancefromtheircreatorandtheseshallberedeemed.
6.Thosewhohide,i.e.denyjudgmentshallnotembracefaith(nomatter)howmuchsoeveryoufrightenthemornot;itisallonetothem.
7.Godhassealedtheirheartsandearsandtherearecurtainsdrawnbeforetheireyesandforthemisintensepunishment.
Moral:ThisisFaithintheoryandpractice
1.LettersDivinesecretsarepersonifiedinAhlal-BaytandProphetsaidtheirconnectionwiththetextshallcontinueuntiltheDayofJudgmentwhentheymeethimnearcistern.
2.SalvationisforthosewhoarequalifiedbyTaqwa(Piety).
(2)BelieveinunfathomablefactsregardingGod,Prophet,ImamandHisDesignsallbasedonJustice.
(3)“Believeintextandprecedingtexts.”(4)“Certain”ofReckoningDay.(5)“Steadyatprayers.”(5)
Spendwhattheypossessinpropertyandknowledgeforthoseinneedofthem.
Verses8-20
8.Andfromamongsthumansaresomewhosay,“WebelieveinGodandJudgmentDay,”butthey2arenotsosincere.
9.TheydeceiveGodandthosewhoembracedfaithbuttheydonotdeceiveanybutselfandarenotaware.3
10.Intheirheartsisdiseaseofdoubt4andGodintensifiesit,forthemisintensepunishmentinconsequenceoffalsifyingfacts.
11.Whentheyareaskednottostirupdissensiontheysay,“Weareonlypeacemakers.”
12.Beware,verilythesearedissentersbuttheydonotrealize.
13.Whentheyareaskedtobelieveasotherstheysay,“What!Shallwebelieveasstupid?Beware,theyarestupid,buttheydonotknow.
14.Whentheymeetfaithfultheysay,webelieve(inIslam)whentheyhappeninsolitudeupondevils,theysay“wearewithyou.”
15.Godshallderidethem(onJudgmentDay)byleavethemtotheirfateduetotheirdisobedience,whereintheyareblindfolded.
16.Thesearepeoplewhoexchangedmisguidanceforguidance,whichtransactiondidnotprovebeneficialandtheywerenotguidedinadoptingthiscourse;aspurchase5ofmisguidanceleadstolossofreason(i.e.faith)maincapital.
17.Theirexampleresemblesthosewholitupfirewhenitilluminatessurroundings,Godremoves(thisartificial)lightandleavesthemintheir(original)darknesswhentheycannotsee.
18.Theyaredeaf(toTruth),dumb(inmaintainingtruth)andblind(inrealizingsignsoftruth)andtheywillnotretreat(frommisguidance).
19.Ortheirexampleisalike(thosetakenup)inheavydownpourofHeavenly(rainfall)whereinisdarkness,thunder,andlightening,outoffearofdeath,theythrusttheirfingersintotheirears;Godhasgainedroundinfidels.
20.Lighteningisjustatthepointofdazzlingtheireyeswhenitlightensaboutthem,theywalk6therein;whendarknessovertakesthemtheystand7over.IfGodwished,Hecouldhave(otherwise)deprivedthemof(theirpowerof)hearingandsight.Verily,GodisOmnipotent.
Moral
Fullcharacteristicsofhypocritesareindicatedinthisparagraphandeverytrueseekeroftruthshouldtrytoavoidtheapparentwaysadoptedbythem,duetotheirloveforworldlypleasureswhichtheycouldnotsacrificeforeternalhappinessaboutwhichtheydidnotfeelcertainandactedon“Abirdinhand”isworthtwoinbushwithoutrealizing“God’sPromisesaresuretobefulfilled.”
Verses21–29
21.Ohyou(addressedtoallthosemenofmaturedage),prayuntoyourProvidence,Hewhocreatedyouandthosebeforeyou(i.e.Universalcreatorsoleandone),certainly(nowonder)youbecomeGod-fearing,i.e.Chaste.
22.WhomadeEarthforyoumattressandtheskiesroofsandpouredfromabove(clouds)rainwithwhichgrowavarietyoffruits(andvegetation)foryou,hencedonotassociateanywithGod,whereasyou(fully)know.
23.Ifyouhesitateinwhat(text)saysWehaverevealeduntoOurcreature(Mohammad),(better)bringonechapterlikeitifyouareright(insupportthereof).
24.Ifyoudidnotdosoandyoushallneverbeabletodoso(infuture)fearthefire,fueledwhereofarethehumansandrocks(ofsulphur)whicharepreparedforinfidels.
25.And(ohyouProphet)givetidingsuntothosewhoembracedfaithanddischargedactsofvirtue,which,forthem,are“paradises”belowwhichflowstreams.Whenonentrancethereinshallbeservedwithfruitsasfood,shalltheysaythesearetheyhavehadheretofore,(inthisworld)andshallcomeuntothemsimilar(tothoseinappearanceandshapebutintaste)andthereinforthemarepuremates(nymphs)andwhereinshalltheyeverabide.
26.Verily,Goddoesnotrefrainfromexemplifyingamosquitoorameaneronethanthis,andthosewhohaveembracedfaithknowthat(exemplification)fromtheirProvidenceisafact,andthosewhohavedeniedsaywhatdoesGodmeanthereby?Mostareguidedtherebyandmostgoastrayatthisandnonebutthedisobedientareledastray.
27.ThosewhobreachtheirpromiseswithGodandfandiscordamongstthosewithwhomGodhasobligedthemtokeepaccordandfanlitigationonEarth,thesearetheverypeopletosufferineternity.
28.Whydoyoudeny(existence)ofGodwhenHehasgivenyoulifewhen(beforewhich)youwerenothing.Theyyouwilldieandagainyouwillberaised(alive)inHispresencetoaccountfortheirdeeds.
29.ItisHewhocreatedeverythingonEarthandthenattendedtocreatingskyofwhichHeproducedseven.Heisaloneacquaintedwitheverything(Omniscient).
Moral
1.Godpointsouthowfaithcanbedevelopedtoattainperfectionbycontinuoustimelyprayersandwhichissuretoleadtosalvation,remindingofHisObligation,remembranceofwhichwillkeepyoueverobedienttoHim,withoutattachinglikeaffectiontoothers.
2.Toeliminatemisgivingsofmind.He,inproofofHisbeingyourcreator,remindsyouofwhatandwhereyouwerebeforeit.Andoncehebroughtyou,aftergivingyoutimelimitinthisworldtogainyourEternalGrade,hewillagainraiseyoualivetosendyoutorespectivegradeofParadiseorHell.Ifyoupersiststill,thenHechallengesyoutobringalikechapteroftheQur’anfailingwhichyoustandtocondemnationofHell.Hence,donotdoubt,butwithproofsadduced,submittoHisExistence,howsoevertriflingtheproofsappeartoyou.Benotofthosedissenterswhosepurposeismerelytofandissensionunderthedevil’sleadingtoperdition.
Verses30–39
30.OhyouProphet,recallwhentheProvidencesaiduntoangelswhichHeshall(ever8)beappointingHisrepresentativeonEarth.Theysaid,“Even
thoughtheybefanningdissensionandcausingbloodshed,whileweprayuntoYou.”
31.AndAdamwastaughtknowledgeofallthings(inthepresenceofangels)andquestionsonthesamewereputbeforeangelsandHesaid,“Ifyouarejustifiedinyourclaim,namewhattheseare?”
32.AngelsimportunatelyprayeduntoGod,“GrandisYourGlory”andwebearnoknowledgebeyondwhatwearetaught.Verily,“YouareAll-knowing.”
33.ThenhecommandedAdamtopointtothemtheirnames(withtheirproperties).WhenAdamtaughtthemtheknowledgeofthings,Godaddressedthem,“DidnotIremarkIhaveknowledgeofthehiddenonearthandintheheavensandalsoIknowwhatyouexposeand9impose.
34.RecallwhenIcommandedangelstokneeldownbeforeAdam,allkneltdownexcept“Iblis”10(arch-angel)whorefusedandturnedawayandprovedhimselfamongtheinfidels.
35.AndWetoldAdamtoabideinParadisewithhiswifeandeatthereofwhattheychosenotto11approachthattreelesttheymightbecomedisobedient.
36.TheSatan12plannedtoexpelthemand13succeededinremovingthemfromwheretheywereandWecommandedthemtogetdown“WhereyouwillbeinimicaltooneanotherandyouwillhavesojournonEarthwithpropertyforthetimebeing.”
37.ThenAdamreceivedsomeintercessoryprayers,uponutteranceofwhichtheirpenancewasadmittedbyGod.VerilyHeismightatadmissionofpenanceandmightatforgivingsins.
38.Wecommanded“Youwillgetdown(onEarth)andwhenyoushallreceiveguidancefrom‘Me’(alone).”Thosewhoshallfollowitwillhavenofearoffuturenorbesorryforthepast(sins).
39.Thosewhoshallrefuseandfalsify(Myguides)thosearetheverypeopletobecondemnedtoHell,whereintheyshalleverremain.14
Moral
1.Godclearlystates,“AppointmentofHisRepresentativesonEarthisabsolutelyreservedforHim,”whichalluredangelstoputforththeirclaim,andwhichisrefutedbyGodontheirbeingnotcapable,inspiteofbeingimmaculate,(thisprovessuperiorityofDivineMessengers,i.e.Prophetsoverthem).MarginalnotesshouldbestudiedverycarefullytorealizetheentireissueofAdam’slossofParadiseandregainthereof.
2.Thisparagraph(clauseandcouplets)aretheessenceofthetext.Humans,asprogenyofAdam,issubjecttoevilinfluenceoftheDevil(createdasatest)whoisenemyofhumans,asontheiraccount,he(devil)wascursedandsentoutofheavenandbyvirtueofhisprayershegotamendstoswervemisgivings,which,whenpeopleforget“Divinewarnings”ZikrullahoverrulehimbutonrecollectiontheyshouldpleadonintercessoryprayersuntoGodbyundoingsinsandrectifyingselfanddirectingselftoGodbyfollowingDivineGuideswhoareImmaculate,inpreferencetopretenderstoguidance,whoareneitherImmaculate,norbearknowledgeofDivineTextasrevealedtotheProphetandhisreveredimmaculatefamily(peacebeuponthem).(TheyareDivineLights,havingcomefromHeavenwithDivineknowledge.)
Verse40
40.OhyouJews(sonsofJacob)alwaysrememberMybountieswhichIhaveendowed(onyou)fulfilthecovenantcontractedwithMesoImayfulfilMyContractwithyou(ofadmittingyouinParadise)andfearMealone.
Verses41–46:FirstFiveBooksoftheOldTestament
41.AndbelievewhatIhaverevealeduntoMyProphetwhichconfirmswhatisrevealedherebefore.InTorahBible,PsalmsanddonotdenybeingfirstamongstthemanddonotchangeMycommandsforpaltrygiftsandfearMealone.
42.Donotexposefalsityinplaceoffactsanddonothidethefactsintentionally;
43.keeponpayingtitheandsayprayersincongregation.
44.What!Youadviseothersforadoptingvirtuesandforgetthesameforyourself,inspiteofthefactyouarereadingtheText,doyounothavecommonsense(toactaccordingly)?
45.SeekMyhelpwithprayersandfasts,verily,prayersareharduponall,exceptwhofearMe
46.whoarecertaintofaceUs(onReckoningDay)andpresentthemselvesbeforeOurMajesty.
Moral
1.Paradiseispromisedtothose(1)whoalwaysthankGodbyprayingfortheirsins,doingpenancefortheirdrawbacksandthankingHimfortheinnumerablegiftsofbountiesofreason,health,wealthetc.(2)Whofulfilthetrustreposedinthembyregularprayers,fasts,titheandself-sacrifice,doeveryvirtue,refrainselffromsinsandpreventothersandassociatethevirtuousavoidingthevicious.Thisisinfactacceptingsincerely(foundationoffaith).(1)Usulal-din15andfollowing(2)FuruwhichiscommonDivinedictumforallreligionsofGodwhichis“Islam.”
2.Hethenforbidsabstainingfromacceptingbribes,bymisinterpretingreligiousTextsandkeepingDivineawealwaysinviewinalldealings,nottohideDivinefactsforworldlygifts,withoutfear,opposeallcontradictorycustomstoDivinecommands,also,benotadvisingotherswhilefollowingyourpassionforallpersonalinterestsdespitereadingtextandactingadverselytheretowhichisamarkedsignofwantofdevelopedreason.
Verse47–59
47.SeekDivineassistancebyprayersandfasts.OhyouJews,rememberMybountieswhichIhaveendowedandkeepinviewwhichIhavepreferredyoutoothersofmycreation.
48.Feartheday(ofdeath)whennoonewillintercedeonanybody’sbehalf,norwillanyintercessionbeadmitted,norwillanycompensationbeaccepted,
norwillanykindofhelpbeaffordedtothem.
49.RememberwhenWesavedyoufromtheclutchesofthePharaoh’sfollowers,whoweretormentingyouinvariouswaysandweresparingyourdaughtersandwhereintherewasagreattrialfromyourProvidence.
50.AndrememberwhenWepavedawayforyouintheseaandsavedyouanddrownedinyourpresencethefollowersofPharaoh.
51.AndrememberwhenWecontractedapromisefromMosesof40nights,thenyoubecamedisobedientinhisabsencebyworshippingacalf.
52.EventhenWeforgaveyousoyoumaybegratefultoUs.
53.RememberwhenWeendoweduponMosesTextandDistinctivetest(todistinguishtruthfromfalsehood)soyoumayadopttherightpath.
54.RememberwhenMosestoldhissect,“Ohyoufollowers,youhavedisobeyedbyworshippingacalf,dopenanceinthepresenceofyourCreatorandkilloneanother16,thisisjustfairforyouintheeyesofyourcreator,then“He”acceptedpenanceandshoweringgrace.
55.RememberwhenyoutoldMoses,“WeshallneverputfaithinGoduntilweseeHim,”(withourphysicaleyes)yousawlighteningfallingonyou.
56.ThenWeenlivenedyou,afteryourdeath,soyoumaybegrateful.
57.And“We”castcloudsoveryourheadsasashadeandsentyouheavenlyfish(mannaandsalva)and(Wecommanded)toeatpureofourprovision,inspiteofit,theydidnotbecomegrateful.TheydidnoharmtoUs,rathertheywereputtingthemselvestodestruction.
58.AndwhenWecommandedthemtogotothevillageandeatthereofwhattheylikedandenterkneelingdownatthegateandcalling“Hitta”whileentering.WeshallforgivetheirsinsandshallWesoonraisethevirtuous.
59.ButthedisobedientexchangedwhatWedictatedwithwhattheyliked.Therefore,WecastuponthemHeavenlydisasterinproportiontotheirdisobedience.
Moral
1.HeremindsthemofHisBountiestotheirforefathersoastoenablethemtoavoidleadersoftheirforefathersandinselectingthem,towhomHesentProphets,whoalsoruledonEarth,likeSolomonandDavid.
2.ThenHeremindsthemofdeathday,beforewhichtheyshoulddopenanceandvirtues,elsenothingshallsavethem,neithercharitynorintercession.
3.HethenremindsthemofHisobligationstotheforefatherswhowereundertheclutchesofPharaoh’sfollowers.
Verses60–61
60.WhenMosesprayedto“Us”forwaterforhissect“We”commandedtostrikehisrodontherock,uponwhichgushedout12streams.Wheneveryoneknewhischannel,eatanddrinkofDivineprovisionanddonotmoveaboutonEarth,causingdissentions.
61.WhenyoutoldMoses,“Weshallnotbecontentononefood,praytoyourProvidencetoproducefromEarthvegetables,fruits,garlic,dateandonions.Mosessaid,“What,areyouexchangingwhatissuperiorgifttotrifling?Ifso,getdowntothetownandyouwillhaveyourrequisition.”DisgracewascastonthemandpovertyandplaguewithDivinewrathfollowed.ThiswasduetotheirinfidelitytoGod’scoupletsandmurderingHismessengerswithoutanyjustcause.Thustheysinnedandweretransgressors.
Moral
1.DiscontentcausesDivinewrathandmurderingGod’sMessengerswithoutrightreasonleadstohellandDivinewrathaswell.
Verses62–71
62.Verily,thosewhoembracedfaith,theJewsandtheChristiansandSabians,whoevershallbelieveinGodandintheDayofJudgmentandactvirtuouslyshallhavetheirrewardbeforetheirProvidencewithouthavingfearinfutureandgrief.
63.Rememberwhen“We”exactedapromisefromyouandraisedMountSinaoveryourheadtoholdfastbyOurCommandsgiventoyou,remindingtherein
tomakeyouvirtuous.
64.Afterwhichyouturnedaway,andhaditnotbeenfor“DivineMercyandGrace”onyou,youwouldhavebeenruined.
65.Verily,youknowthepeoplewhotransgressedordinanceofHolySabbath,whenWeorderedthemtobedisgracefulmonkeys.
66.Andthispunishmentwemadeaguidebetweenthemandfuturegenerationsandanadviceforthevirtuous(sotheymaynotviolaterestrictionsonFriday).
67.RememberwhenMosestoldhissect,“Godhascommandedtosacrificeacowamongtheignorant.
68.UponwhichtheyrequestedMosestopraytoHisProvidencetodescribeuponwhichMosessaidthecowshould
69.beneitheryoungnoroldbutinbetween;carryoutorderseye.
70.Uponwhich,theyrequestedMosestopraytohisProvidencetofurtherspecifyit,asthecowhadcreateddoubtinthemandverily,“Shallwe,Godwilling,beguided.”
71.Hesaid,“Itshouldbeneitherworkingonthefield,norploughingandbe
spotless.”Theysaid,“Thereitisnow!Youhavehitontherightmark.”Theysacrificeditalthoughitwasnotexpectedofthem.
Moral
Friday’s(rules)bestrictlyobserved,elsedefaulterswillrenderthemselvestoDivinewrath.
Verses72–82
72.Afterkillingapersonyoudisagreed(astothepersonwhokilledhim)andGodwantedtodisclosewhatyouwantedtohide.
73.ThereuponWecommandedtotakeapieceof(sacrificed)cow’sfleshandtouchittothecorpse.ThusGodenlivensthedeadandindicatestoyoumiraclessoyoumayappreciate(Hisglory).
74.Thenyourheartshardened(blinded)torealizeactualfactsalthoughtheywerestones,ratherharderthanthem,althoughsomeofthem(stones)aresuchfromwhichoozeoutsprings.Someofthemburstoutlettingoutwater,someofthemprecipitateoutofDivineAwe,andGodisnotunawareofyouractions.
75.DoyouwishtheyshouldbelieveinyoutoDivinecommandsandafterrealizing(significancealthoughthereisagroupamongthemwholistensthereto)tamperswiththemintentionally?
76.Andwhentheymeetthefaithfultheysaid,“Wehaveembracedfaith”andwhentheymeetoneanotherinprivacytheysay,”What!DoyoudisclosethosefactswhicharerevealeduntoyoubyGod(regardingtidingsoftheProphet’scoming)sotheymayadvancetheseargumentsbeforeGodagainstyou:doyounothavesuchsense17?”
77.DonottheyknowGodknowswhattheyimposeandexpose.
78.Someofthemaresoilliteratetheydonotunderstandthetext(excepttidingsorthreats)heldouttherein,theyarenonebutsimplyguessing(assimpleShia’s18faithonHussain)withouthisMarefathwhosacrificedselfandfamilytogainDivineWill.
79.Therefore,hellisforthosewhorecordthetextoftheirownmaking,themtheydeclaretobedivinerevelationsoastoprofitbyitatatrifleinterest.Therefore,hellisdestinedforthemforthisrecordoftheirownandhellisforthemwhattheyhaveearned.
80.Andtheysaid“Hellishfireshallnottouchthembutforalittlewhile.”Youtellthem,“HaveyouawrittenpromisefromGodontheauthorityofwhichyoumakeastatementaboutGodwhatyoudonotknow?”
81Rather,thosewhocommitsucha(major)sin(fromwhichtheycannotbeextricated)isonewhoisamemberofhellwhereintheyshalleverberemain.
82.Thosewhobelieve(inGod,Prophet,andEternity)andactvirtuously(onthisbasis)aremembersofparadisewhereintheyshalleverabide.
Moral
1.WhentheProphetwasinformedtheyomittedindisclosingAli’ssuccession,asdeclaredbyhimattheValleyofKhumattheKa‘ba,alongwithotherdeclarations,herepeatedtheverse.19
2.Majorsinsofnatureofdenyingthe“UnityofGod”with“HisJustice,”“Prophetship,”and“Imammate”andReckoningDayareofnature,whichwillcauseEternaldestinationinHellandwithoutwhichnoactionisconsideredvalid,whichmeansEternalhell.
Verses83–86
83.RememberwhenWeexactedapromisefromBaniIsrael(Jews),“Donotprayuntoanybodyexcept“Me”as(only)God,anddoactvirtuouslytowards(a)Parent(b)withrelationsand(c)orphansand(d)thehelplessand(e)talkcourteouslywithpeople(thisisthemajorcrusade,besteadfast(g)attimelyprayersand(h)paymentoftithe.20.Butfromwhichyouturnedaway,barringfewamongyouandaredisobedient.
84.Andrememberthepromise,“We”exactednottoshedbloodofanyamongstyou,norexpelanyofthemfromyounativelandtowhichyouagreedandareanevidence.
85.Thenyouarethoseverypeople,killingoneanotheranddrivingoutagroupamongstyoufromthenativelandandconspiringwithoneanotherincommissionofsinsandtransgressingofDivinecommands,andwhentheycameasprisonerstoyou,youdemandransomwhereasitisunlawfultoyou.What!Doyoubelieveinpartofthetextanddenytherest.Thosewhosoact
amongstyoushallbemetedoutindisgraceinthisworldanddriventoanintensepunishmentontheDayofReckoning.Godisnotunawareofyouractions.
86.Thesearetheverypeoplewhohavepurchasedtransitoryworldforeternity;neitherwilltheirpunishmentbemitigatednorwilltheybeassisted.
Moral
1.TheprophetpredictedHussain’sslaughterwiththreedays’hunger,thirstbysocalledMuslims,whowillbecondemnedtoHell.
Verses87–96
87.Verily,WerevealeduntoMosesthetextandthereaftersentasuccessionofProphetsandendowedonJesus,sonofMary,miraclesandreinforcedhimwithHolyGhost.What!WhenalltheProphetscamewithwhatyourpassionsdidnotlike,youturnedaway,someofyoufalsifyingandothersbyslayingthem.
88.Andtheysaidtheirheartsweremasked,ratherGodhadcursedandfewofthem(aresusceptible),i.e.whosincerelydopenance.
89.AndwhentheText(Qur’an-i-SharifbytheProphet)wasrevealedtothemfromGod,confirmingtheone,whichtheyhadandregardingwhich(Qur’an-i-SharifandtheProphet)theywerethinkingofsupersedingtheinfidelsbyputtingfaithintoitandtheProphet,andwhenhecametheyrecognized(from
thesignstheyhadintheText)theyrefusedtobelieveinhimonaccountofwhichGodcursedtheinfidels.
90.Baditwas,theexchangedfaithforinfidelity,fortheirownsoul,andthisrebellionwasduetowhatGodhadrevealeduntoHiscreaturesof(Ismail’sdescentandnotofIsaac’sdescent,likeMosesandJesus)HischoiceoutofHisgrace.TheywereenvelopedwithDivinewrathandforinfidelsisdisgracefulpunishment.
91.WhentheywereaskedtoembracefaithinwhatGodhadrevealed,theyreplied,“WewouldbelieveinwhatGodhadrevealedtous(i.e.theTorah)”anddenytherest,althoughtherestwastrueconfirmingtheonetheyhad.Tellthem,“Whydidyouslaysomany(ofGod’s)messengersbeforethisifyouarereallyfaithful?”
92.Verily,cameMosestoyouwithmiraclesandyoutooktocalfworshipinhisabsenceandtherebyprovedyourselvesdisobedient.
93.RememberwhenWeexactedapromisefromyou,raisingMountSinaioveryoutoholdfastbywhatisrevealeduntoyouandlistenthereto.Theysaid,“Weheardanddisobeyed”becausetheloveofthecalf(embellishedingold)hadgottheupperhandintotheirheartsduetotheirinfidelity.Say(ohyouProphet)baditis“ifyourfaithsoordains”ifyouclaimtobefaithful.
94.Say,“Ifeternityisreservedforyoualone,desiredeath,(tosecureitimmediately)ifyouaretrueinyourclaim.”
95.Theyshallneverdesiredeathbecauseoftheirevildeedsofthepast,and
Godknowsthedisobedient
96.Andyouwillfindthemhighlygreedyoflifeofthisworld,andofassociaters,eachoneofthemwouldliketoliveathousandyears,althoughthiswillnotanywaymitigatetheirpunishmentandGodisseeingtheiractions(whomtheyareignoring,whilesinning,forthetimebeing).
Moral
Thissortofrebellion,duetojealousy,wasseeninangels,whodesiredtobeGod’sRepresentativesonEarth,andtheArch-angelwhorefusedtobowdowntoAdamwasonthisaccount.Theangelsdidpenancewhentheyrealizedtheyhadnottheability.SofollowersofSatan,inJews,Christians,andMuslimsdislikedtofollowDivineNomineesbyProphet,whoweregenuineDivineLightsandpreferredtoruleonEarthbeingaworthyambition,thoughleadingthemultimatelytoHellbyannihilatingIslam.
Verses97–103
97.Tellthem,“ThosewhoareinimicaltotheHolyGhost,forherevealsuntotheyhearts,underDivinecommands,confirmingwhathasprecededitandisguidanceandtidingsforthefaithful(isinimicaltoGod).
98.TothosewhoareinimicaltoGod,Hisangels,HisProphets,HolyGhostandMichael,verilyGodisinimical.
99.Andverily,“We”revealeduntoyouopencoupletswhicharedeniedby
nonebutthedisobedient.
100.Andwhentheycontractedpromise,agroupamongthembreachedit,rathermostofthemdonotbelieveit.
101.AndwhenaprophetcamefromGodconfirmingwhatwaswiththemagroupofrevealedreligiondiscardedhimthrowingGod’sbookbehindtheirbacks,asiftheydidnotknow.
102.TheyfollowedthedevilsinSolomon’skingdom,althoughSolomonwasnotaninfidel,butthedevilswhotaughtmagictomenandwhatwasrevealedtoangels“HarutandMarut”ofBabul.They(HarutandMarut)didnotteachanybodybeforetellingthem,theywereatrialforthem,whichtheyshouldnotdeny.Buttheylearnedthatpartofit,whichcreateddisaffectionbetweenhusbandandwifeandtheywerenottoharmanybodytherebyexceptunderDivinewill.Theylearnedwhatwasruinoustotheirowncause,withoutdoinganygoodtothemandtheyknewitverywellwhattheywerepurchasinghadnoshareforthemineternity.Baditwas,theypurchasedforthemselves,wouldtheyhadknownit.
103.Whereas,hadtheybelievedandfearedGodtheywouldhavereapedthebetterrewardfromGod,wouldtheyhadknownit.21
Moral
NothingissofrequentlyrepeatedintheQur’an-i-Sharifas“Thosewhobelieve(inGod,Prophet,andAhlal-Bayt)andactedvirtuously,i.e.prayers,fast,titheetc.wereofparadiseandthosewhodiscarded(i.e.God,Prophet,andAhlal-Bayt)wereofHell,whereintheywouldpermanentlyreside(asbeliefisrootoffaith,treeandvirtuousactsitsfruitsarebranches.
Verses104–112
104.Ohyoufaithful,donotsayRa‘inabutsayUnzurna,i.e.giveushearing,andforinfidelsthereisintensepunishment.
105.MenofrevealedreligionsandassociatorsdonotlikeanygoodtocometoyoufromyourProvidence,whereasGodspecifiesHisgracetowhichsoeverHelikes.AndHeismasterofmightygrace.
106.WedonotcancelanyofOurcommandmentsormakeyouforgetitunlessWereplaceitwithbetterorofequalvalueormerit.DoyounotknowGodisOmnipotent?
107.DoyounotknowGodisproprietoroftheHeavensandEarth,thereisnonebutHetosupportandhelpyou.
108.What!DotheythinkofaskingyouwhattheyaskedMosesbeforeyou?Thosewhochangefaithwithinfidelityaremisguided.
109.MostPeopleofrevealedreligionsdesiretorenderyouinfidelafteryourembracingfaithandthisisjealousyduetopervertedsense.Whenfactshavebeenexposedtothem,forgivethemandforbearuntildivinecommands(re-crusade)cometoyou.Verily,GodisOmnipotent.
110.Prayandpaythetitheandwhatyousendaheadforyou,shallyoureceivebetterthereoffromGod.GodisAll-seeingyourdeeds.
111.Theysaid,“NonebutJewsandChristiansshallenterparadise.”Thesearetheirdesires.Tellthemtobringtheirarguments(indefenceoftheirstatement)iftheyaretrue.
112.Rather,thosewhopreparetheselftoserveGodforthesakeofGodandisfaithfulhastheirrewardsbeforetheirProvidencewithoutfearofthefutureorgriefofthepast.
Moral
1.AddressingequivocallyProphetsofGodisseriouslyobjected,assincerityisneededindealingwiththetrue,beingDivineLights.
2.Hypocritesdonotlikeanygoodto“Islam.”
3.OnceyouaresureoftheexistenceofGod,HisBeingSelf-sufficient,Omnipotent,Omniscient,donotpryintotheNatureofDeity.
4.AvoidSocietyofhumansofrevealedreligionswhoarejealousofthetrueIslam,asalsoSunnis.
5.Self-praiseandfalsehopesbeavoided,whatiswantedis“TrueFaithanditsdemonstrationinsincereacts.(1)Prayers,fast,pilgrimage,self-sacrificebyparticipatinginthecrusadeandbearingpatienceandpatienceandpiety.LoveoftheProphetandhisAhlal-Bayt(DivineLights).22
Verses113–129
113.AndtheJewssaidthe“Christiansarenowhere”andtheChristiansretortedsimilarlytheJews,thoughbotharereadingtheText.Similarlysaidthosewithoutknowledge(e.g.ShiaSunnis)andGodshalldecidetheirdifferenceonreckoningday.
114.Whocanbegreatertyrantthanonewhopreventspeoplefromentering23themosquewhereGodisbeingrememberedandattemptatdestroyingit?Thesearepersonswhoshouldenteritwithdreadinthem,forthemisdisgraceinthisworldandintensepunishmentineternity.
115.EastandWestareGod’s,whereforeyouturneitherway(forNamaz-e-nafilai.e.auxiliaryprayers)youchoose.Verily,GodisOmniscient.
116.Andtheysaid,“Godadoptedason(inJesus),”(pureisHeofanyneed),ratheriseverythingoftheheavensandearthforHim,allsupplicatehim.
117.CreatoroftheHeavensandtheEarth,wheneverHewillsbyacommandof“Be,”i.e.present,itispresentthere.
118.Theignorantsay“WhydoesHenottalk,orsendamiracletous.”Similarlysaidpriortothempeoplelikeminded,expresslyWedeclaretoconvincethefaithful.
119.CertainlyWesentyouanevangelistandwarnerandthoushallnotbequestionedregardingthosecondemnedtoHell.
120.AndtheChristiansandJewsshallneverbepleasedwithyouuntilyoufollowtheirfaith.Say,”Verily,God’sguidanceisthetrueguidance.”Andifyoufollowtheirpassionknowingly,afterguidancehascometoyou(i.e.followthesinfulagainsttheimmaculate)thereshallbenonetosupportorhelpyouagainstGod.
121.ThosewhomWerevealedtheText,readitasithastoberead(i.e.reflectitscommandsandrefrainfromforbidden)thosearethepersonswhohavefaithinit,andotherswhodenyitreadingsimilarlyaretosuffer(ineternity).
122.OhyouJews,rememberMybountieswhichIhaveendoweduponyouandIexaltedyouovertheworld.
123.Feartheday(partingday)whennonewillcompensatenoranysubstituteacceptednoranyintercessionadmittednoranyassistancebeofavail.
124.WhenWetriedAbrahamwithcertainquestionswhichhesolvedsuccessfully.Wesaid,“IamgoingtomakeyouRepresentativeonEarth.”Heprayed,“Willtherebeanysuccessorfrommyfamily.”Godsaid,“The24disobedientshallnotgetanaccessthereto.”
125.AndWemadethehouse(Mecca)aresortforrewardtopeopleandrefuge(toboot),andtakeAbraham’splaceofworkforyourprayersandcommandedAbrahamandIsmaeltopurifyit,purifyitforthosegoinground,stopping,prostratingonkneesandheel,toes.
126.AndrecallwhenAbrahamprayedtoUstokeepit(HolysanctuaryofMecca)safe(againstenemies)andprovideitsresidentswithprovisionsandthosewhoshall,amongstthem,believeinGodandtheDayofReckoning.Godsaid,“ThosewhoshalldenyshallWetemporarilyendowonthemlittleofitandthendirectthemtopunishmentofhellwhichisahorribledestination.”
127.RecallwhenAbrahamwithhissonwasraisingthefoundationofthehouse,heprayedforacceptanceofhislabouraddingYouareall-hearingandknowing.
128.MyprovidencemakeusobedienttoYouandfrommyfamily25asectionobedienttoYouandteachusformofworshipacceptingourpenanceforverilyYouaremerciful,acceptingpenance.
129.Myprovidence,“RaiseamongstthemaProphet,whoshallreadouttothemYourcoupletsteachingthemoftheTextandthePhilosophy(therein)andpurifyingthemforYouaremightyandwise.”
Moral
Thisclausepracticallyspecifies“Khilafat”isreservedforImmaculatesofDivineselection:pilgrimage,prayersareobligatorynearAbraham’sPlace,andMeccaisprofuselysuppliedwithprovisions,besidessageagainstinvasionofinfidels.
Verses130–141
130.AndwhowillturnawayfromfaithofAbrahamexceptthosewhodegradethemselves.Verily,WehavechosenhimonEarthandheisofthevirtuousinEternity.
131.RecallwhentheirProvidenceaddressedthemtosupplicate.Theysaid,“IsupplicateProvidenceoftheworlds.”
132.AndAbrahamandJacobwilledtheirsons,“Ohmysons,GodselectedyoutopropagateHisfaithanddonotdieuntilyouareMuslims.
133.OhsonsofJacob,wereyoupresentathisdeathbedwhenhequestionedhissonsastowhomtheywouldworshipafterhim?Theysaid,“WeshallworshipyourGod,Godofyourforefathers,Abraham,Ismael,andIsaacasGodthemonosandtoHimshallweresign.”
134.Thesewerethesectswhopassedtowhomisrewardoftheirdeedsandtoyoushallbelikewiseandyoushallnotbequestionedabouttheirdeeds.
135.Buttheysaid“BeJewsorChristianstogetguidance.”Telltheminreply“RatherAbraham’sfaithisdirectandhewasnotamongstassociators.”
136.Tellthem“WehavebelieveduntoGodandwhatisrevealeduntoAbraham,Ismael,Isaac,Jacob,andhischildrenandtoMosesandJesusandtotheProphetsfromtheirProvidencemakingnodifferenceamongstanyofthemandwehaveresigneduntoHim.
137.Ifthey(ChristiansandJews)believeasyoubelieve(asaforesaid)then(know)theyareguidedandiftheyturnback(know)definitelytheyarenothingbutinfidels.Godshallsufficeyou(againsttheirintrigues)andHeisallhearingandknowing.
138.ThisisGod’scovenant,i.e.Islam,andwhatcanbebetterthanDivinecovenantIslam,i.e.God’sreligionandwesupplicateHim.
139.Tell,areyoudisputingwithusregarding26God,whoisProvidenceofusandyou(ifso)tous,isconsequenceofourdeedsandtoyoulikewiseandwearesinceredevoteestoHimasMuslims.
140.What!DoyousayAbraham,Ismael,Isaac,andJacobandhischildrenwereJewsorChristians.Say,“DoyouknowbetterthanGod?”AndwhocanbeagreatertyrantthanonewhohidesDivineEvidencewithhimandGodisnotindifferenttoyourdeeds.
141.Thosewerethepersonswhicharegone.Tothemisrewardoftheirdeedsandtoyoulikewiseandyoushallnotbequestionedabouttheirdeeds.
Moral
ToGodregard“Islam”istheonlyreligionandisthesameasPropagatedbyAbraham(2000B.C.)andfollowedbyhissonsandposterityundertheirwills,Moses1250(B.C.),andJacob1000(B.C.)andProphetMohammadandtoargue“GodhasaSoninJesus”orin“Ezra,asclaimedbyJews”issimplyagotupaffairandabsolutelyunfoundedandunauthorized.Theyaregoneandwillanswertheirdeedsandyou,whoarebeingadvised,refutingtheirclaimsshallbe
responsibleforyouracts.
ThisdoctrineofUnityofGodinoriginalformdoesnotallowanyphysicalfeaturesorrelationshipormakingGodneedyofasonorapartner;rathertheentirecreationisatHisbeckandcallanditmattersnot.IfHelikestocallawayallatonceoratHiswill,nonecanbarHim,so,letusallbebelieveinHimas1)Solitary,2)Glorious,3)Omnipotent,4)Omniscient5)All-forgiving,and6)Self-sufficientMonarchofthisandFuturity–whereHeshallcalluponeachandeveryofHiscreatures,humansandjinntoaccountfortheirdeedsandrewardthemonbasisof“justice”whichisHisstandardofdecision.
JudaismandChristianityflourishedlongafterAbraham’sdeath,aboutwhosefaithasaMuslimasclaimedbyGod,thereforecannotbecontrovertedbyany.
Verses142–147
142.Shortlythefoolishwillsay,whatmadethemturnfromthe(original)Qiblawherehewasdirectingthem(inprayers).SayeastandwestareofGod.HeguideswhomeverHelikesontherightpath.
143.Thuswemadeyou(Immaculates)ajustsectiontowitnessonactionsofhumansandtheProphettotestifyyourevidence,andWedidnotmaketheoriginalQiblatowhichyouweredirectingexcepttofindoutwhofollowedtheprophetandthosewhoturnedawayfromhim,althoughitishard(tofollowtheProphet)exceptwhomGodbefitsforguidanceandGoddoesnotwanttodestroyyourfaith.Verily,HeisveryconsiderateandMercifultowardshumans.
144.Verily,HesawturningyourfacetotheHeavensandsurelyshallHeturnyoutotheQiblayoudesire.SoyouturnyourfacetowardstheHolyMosque,andwherevershallyoube,shallyoudirecttowardsthemosque(whileprayinginobligatoryprayers)andthosewhoaregivenDivineknowledge,knowtheyarerightly(dulyappointedbyhisProvidence)andGodisnotindifferenttoyouraction.
145.Andifyoubringto(thoseJewsandChristians)peopleofrevealedreligions,all(possible)miracles(orarguments)theywillnotadoptyourQiblaandsomeofthem,(i.e.ChristiansofPalestineeast)andshouldyoufollowtheirpassionafterfactshavebeenrevealedtoyou,youshallbeamongthedisobedient.
146.Thosewhohaverevealedreligionsrecognizeyouastheydotheirchildren,butagroupamongthemhidefactsandinspiteofknowledge.
147.Truth(ProphetMohammad)hascomealreadyfromyourProvidence,benot(ohyouMuslims)amongthesuspects.
Moral
1.Inthisparagraph,GodtestedHisCreatures,Muslims,JewsandChristians:WhenProphetwasatMecca(A),heusedtodirecthisfaceto(B)Jerusalem,keeping(A)alsoinviewandwhenhewenttoMedina(C)heturned,incourseofPrayers(atMedina)from(CB)to(CA).ThusGodfindsoutwhokeptreadyduringthewholetimeofprayers(amongstMuslimfollowersandwhoamongChristiansandJewsobjectedtothisactionofHis,carriedoutunderDivinecommands,whichhavetobecarriedout,atanycost,should“humanreason”acceptorturnaway,incourseofprayersornot.Thoseobjectingaretermed“foolish”byGod.
2.PalestineisinhabitedbyChristianswhohavetheQiblatowardsBethlehem,birthplaceofChrist,byJews,whohavetheirQiblatowardsJerusalemandMuslimswhohavenowtheirQiblatowardsMecca,thusQiblaatPalestineforthreesectsdiffers.
3.Godsays,“AlthoughtheProphet’ssignshavebeendistinctlygivenintheTorahandtheBible(OldTestament)theydorecognizetheirowntexts,butoutofspitetheydenythisfactwhichyouMuslimsdonotdo,asI,asGod,testifythereto.”
Verses148–152
148.AndforeverydirectionQiblavarieswheretheyhavetodirect.YoutrytoexceedinvirtueswhereveryoushallbeGod27shallassembleyou,asHeisOmnipotent.
149.AndwhereveryougodirectyourfacetotheHolyMosquefor,i.e.thefightcommandfromyourprovidenceandGodisnotdifferenttoyouractions.
150.AndwhereveryougohaveyourfacetotheQiblaandwhereveryoubeyoushouldfacetheQiblainprayerssoyoumaybeawitnesstothem(whodonotfaceQibla),except28thosewhoaredisobedient(allegefalsely)youareassociate,directingyourselftoQiblaofassociators),donotfearthembutfearMe.IshallcompleteMybountiesforyourguidance.
151.JustasWesentaprophetamongstyouwhoreadsouttoyouOurcommandsandpurifiesyoubythussavingyoufromcommissionofsins(i.e.
preventsyoufromvices)andraisingyourstageofguidancehigherthanthepastandteachesyouthetextandthephilosophythereofacquaintsyouwithwhatyoudonotknow.
152.Thusyouremember29MesoImay30countyou(amongtheremember)penitentsandworshippersthankMeanddonotbeungrateful(soImayenhanceMyBountiesuponyou).
Verses153–163
153.Ohyoufaithful,prayhelpwithfastandprayers.VerilyGodiswiththepatient.
154.Donotsaymartyrsaredead,theyarealiveofwhichyouarenotaware.
155.AndsurelyshallWetestyoutouching,(1)fear,(2)hunger,(3)lossinproperty,(4)life,and(5)children,andgivetidingstothepatient,
156.who,whencalamityfallsonthemsay,verilyweare(createdtocourteverything)forGodandcertainlytoHimshallwereturn.
157.ThosearethepersonswhohaveDivineblessingsandmercyandthosewhoareguided.
158.Ofcourse(Mounts)SafaandMarwaareGod’ssigns(foradoptingasfunctionsinworship).ThosewhodopilgrimageofGod’shouseordoesUmrah(apartthereof)thereisnoharm,(theyareobligedtomoveaboutfromSafatoUmrah)andthosewhoshallobeyGoditisgoodforthem,for,verily,Godisacquaintedwiththegrateful.
159.CertainlythosewhohidesignsandguidanceWehaverevealed,afterhavingdeclaredinthetext,tothemarecursesbyGodandbythedeceptors.
160.ExceptwhodopenanceandreformsandrevealwhatGodhasspokeninadmiringasHisProphettheyareworthyofbeingadmittedunderpenanceandIam“penanceacceptor”and“Merciful.”
161.Thosewhoturnedinfidelsanddiedassuch,carryonthemDivinecurseandoftheangelsandallhumans.
162.Whereintheyshalleverbewithoutreductionofpunishmentorrelaxation.
163.YourGodisGodthe“Monos.”ThereisnootherGod.HealoneisGraciousandMerciful.
Moral
1.GodhasdescribedtheprocesstoadoptDivinehelpby“fastsandprayers”asitisappreciatedbyHim,ifitissincerelycarriedout.
2.HethendescribeswhatHistestof“faithfulcreatures”consistsof:(1)Itwillinvolvein(1)incurringfear,patientlyrememberingHim,(2)undergoingpangsofhungerpatient,(3)sacrificingproperty(asJoband“life”)and,(5)andchildren(asImamHussain)patientsimplytoincurDivinewill,thesuccesswillresultmakingyourguidancesteadfastwinningDivineMercy,i.e.Paradise.
3.Hethenstipulates:MovingfromSafatoMarwaseventimesasapartofanobligatoryfunctioninUmraofHajjleadingtoworldlyeternalprosperity.
4.ThenGoddeprecatescurseonthosewhohidehiscommandsrevealeduntohumansthroughHisMessengersandtext.Suchpeoplewhodiewithoutpenancearepermanentlycursedbyangelsandhumanstoo,besidesincurringDivineCurseandnothingbutHell(permanent)istheirabode.
5.Finally,Heagainreiterates,thereisnootherGodtosavethemfromHellorgrantthemParadiseandsounlessanduntil,theyacceptHisguidancedirectedthroughHisProphetandFamily(Immaculate)theyareboundtobecondemnedtoHellwithalltheirprayersandvirtuousdeeds.
Verses164–167
164.Verilyin31creationofHeavensandEarth,successionofnightandday,andthefloatingofshipinseawhichprofiteersmenandraining,byGod,fromcloudwherebyearthisfertilizedafteritsdecayandcreationofeverykindofspeciescreepingonEarthandblowingofwinds(invariousdirections)andatvaryingspeeds,movementofcloudsinbetweenEarthandHeavens(atvaryingheights),therearesignsforasecthavingsenseofreflection.32
165.Andpeoplehaveadopted,barringGod,associatorsandwhomtheyloveasGodandtothefaithfulGodismostaffectionateandwhenthedisobedientshallseethepunishmentwhichtheentiremightiswithGodandWhoverilyismightyatpunishment(penancewillbetoolate).
166.Recollectwhenthefollowedwillseekavoidancefromfollowersonseeingthepunishmentandthusannullingallpreviousconnection(resultinginlitigation).
167.Andthefollowerswouldsayifwehadthechancetorevert(totheworld)wewouldseekavoidancefromyouasyoudofromusnow.AndthusshallGodshowuntothemtheresultinggriefoftheiractionandtheyshallnotgetoutofhell.
Moral
Fornothavingspentwhattheyamassed,inthenameofGod,andtheresultingbenefitgoingtoothersorpenaltyofitsmisusebyothersshallbelaiddownontheirheads.
1.God,inproofofHisSolitaryMonarchyofHeavensandEarthgivesvariousotherinstanceswhereinnaturalforces,asperscientistsareinvolved.Heclaimscreationofallsuchforcestoself,e.g.ofHeavenlyBodies,causingdayandnight,movementsoftrade,windsandotherseasonalandcyclonicstorms,causationofrainfromcloudswherebyfoodformaintenanceisprovided,withBuoyancyofliquid,keepingtheshipfloatingwithmerchandiseetc,itsoutcomeofanArchitectofthehighestinconceivabledegree.
2.HethenenforcesattachmenttoselfandtheImmaculates,throughwhimHisExistencewasrealizedbyhumans,elsetheywouldnoteverhavesucceededin
locatingHisattributesanddesigns.Itisclearthescientists,havingfailedtolocateandthusbegantodenyHisveryExistence,whereasothers,feelingjealousofmiracles,grantedtoimmaculatesstartedderidingHisProphetsandabrogatinglikepowerstoselftowinpublicadministrationatcostoftheirrights.SoGodstates,whenontheDayofJudgmentwilltheyseeforthemselves,thesecounterfeitleaderscarrynoweightwithGod,willfeelsorryandliketocomebacktokickthemup,whenitwillbetoolate.Infact,Godhasmadecompulsorytheirloveasacompensationforhavingguidedthem.
Verses168-176
168.Ohyoupeople,eatlawfulandpureofsoilanddonotfollowthefootstepsofthedevil,forheisyouropenenemy.
169.Heonlyorders(actslike)murdersandfornicationssoyoumayattributethemtoGodwhichyoudonotknow.
170.AndwhentheyareaskedtofollowwhatisrevealedbyGodtheysaywefollowwhatis(already)withourpredecessor,willtheydos,eveniftheyhadneithersensenorguidance.
171.Thecaseofaninfidelislikeapersoncalledoutfromafar,(Hedoesnotneedhearnorsee)exceptcryandvoice,deaf,dumbandblind,theyhavenosensetounderstand.
172.Ohyoufaithful,eatpureofourprovisionthankingGodifyouaretoworshipHim(sincerely).
173.Nothingbutthedead,blood,bacon,andonwhichissacrificed,notsacrificedinGod’sname,ismadeunlawfultoyouandthosewhoareconstrained,butnotdisobedient,andtransgressinglimitshasnosin.Verily,Godismercifulandforgiving.
174.Ofcourse,thosewhohiderevelationofthetext,exchangingforatriflingprice,arefillingtheirstomachswithnothingbutfire,Godshallnothaveanythingtodoonreckoningdaynoraccepttheirpenance,andtheyshallhaveintensepunishment.
175.Theyarethepersonswhohavepurchasedmisguidanceatthecostofguidanceandpunishmentatthecostofforgiveness;whathasmadethemtoleratethefire.
176.ThisisduetothefactGodhasrevealedthetextwithtruthandthosewhohavedifferedfromitarefarawayfromreceivingbeneficialrewardstherefrom.
Moral
1.Godhascommandedalltoeatlawfulandpureofnaturalproducts,verilywithoutDivineknowledgeofthese,oncannotontheirowninitiativedecidewhatislegalandwhatisotherwise.
2.Thisargumenttosay,weshallfollowourpredecessors’texts,isprejudiceofoldandisbeingfollowedevennowbythoseconsideredauthoritiesonreligionandpoliticswithoutsubjectingtoreasonordeclarationthereofasmisguidance.
3.HehasforewarnedthosewhoacceptbribesandmisinterpretortamperwiththetextandwillleadtoeternalHellwithoutexpiationofsin.
Verses177–182
177.Itisnotavirtuetodirect(oneself)eastorwest(buttherealvirtueliesin)(1)inbelievingGod,(2)ReckoningDay,(3)thetextandthemessengers(thisrelatestoheartandtongue)andtopayforDivinewill,1.relations,2.orphans,3.helpless,4.wayfarers,ad5.beggars,andin6.settingfreetheprisoners(thisissacrificeofproperty),7.besteadyat1)prayersandpaymentof2)tithe,3)fulfillingtrustwhenoncecovenanted,andbe(8)patientunder(a)adversity,(b)poverty,(c)andcrusade(thisrelatestosoul).Thesearetrueandthosearevirtuous.33
178.Ohfaithful,compensationformurderisobligatory:freeforfree,slaveforslave,femaleforfemale,andhewhoexpatiatesindueobligation,returnofwhichisobligation.Thisiscompassionfromyourprovidenceandgraceandhewhoexceedsthelimitsthereaftershallhaveintensepunishment.34
179.Andincompensationisyourlife,youwisemen,soyoufear.
180.Itisobligatoryonone’sdeathbedtowillofhislegacyinfavourofparentsandrelationswithgoodintentions,(thisis)anobligationforthepious.35
181.Hewhochangesthewillafterhearingitcarriesthesinthereofforthechange;verily,Godisknowingandhearing.
182.Andhewhoisafraidofthedeceased(havingill-willed)andsinned,ifheaffectsreconciliationamongthebeneficiariesthereisnosinforhim.VerilyGodisforgivingandMerciful.
Verses183–188
183.Ohyoufaithful,fastingisbindingonyouasitwasonyourpredecessorstoattainpiety.
184.Afewdays(theyare),ifanyamongstyouisillorontour,theycanfinishduringotherdaysandthosewhoare36unable,shouldgeedhelplessinstead,andiftheycanfast,itisbetterforthemtofastifyouknowitiscertainlybettertofast.
185.MonthofRamadaninwhichtheQur’anhasbeenrevealed,asguidancetohumansexpressingclearlycommandsonactionandrefraintruthandfalsity,thosewhotestifiestoself,adventthereof,shouldfast,andiftheyareilloronatour,theyfulfillitotherwise,Godintendsfacilityforyouandnotdifficulty,soyoucompletethestipulation,praisingGodforHisguidingyousoastobeincludedamongthegrateful.37
186.WhenanyoneofMycreaturesasksyouaboutMe,say,“Iamveryclosetothem,38Iaccepttheirprayers,whopraystoMeandbelievesinMe,sotheyattaintherightpath.
187.Itispermissibleforyouduringthesenightstohaveintercoursewithyourwives.Theyareyourcoveringandyouaretothem.Godknowswhatyouhidewithinyourselveshasacceptedyourpenanceandoverlookedyourtransgression.Fromnow,youcanapproachandprayforwhatisdestinedforyoubeforeGod.Eatanddrinkuntilthebreakofdawn,thenfinishyourfasttowardssunsetanddonotapproach(yourwives)duringasojourninamosque.TheseareGod’slimits.Donotapproximatetothem,thusGodclearlystatesHiscommandstohumanstoattainpiety(whichalonecansurelyleadtosalvation).
188.Donotswallowoneanother’spropertyonfalsegroundsbyapproachingmagistratesonfalseclaimsfordecisionwithaviewofenablingapartydisinheritingtherightsofothersknowingly.
Verses189–196
189.Theyaskyouonthephasesofthemoon,sayitisperiodictohelppeopleinbusinessandstipulatetheperiodofpilgrimageand39itisnotfairtoenterahousefrombehind;rather,itistoactwithpiety,enterthehouse(ofknowledge)byitsdoor;
190.Fear40GodforsalvationandparticipateincrusadeagainstthosewhofaceyouanddonottransgressasverilyGoddoesnotappreciatetransgression.
191.Slaythemwhereyousizethemandexpelthemastheydidyouandfanningseditionisworsethanslaughter.AnddonotslaythemnearHolySanctuaryuntiltheydoyou,andiftheyfightwithyouslaythem,i.e.the
rewardofinfidels.
192.Iftheyabstain(overlook/giveupfight)Godis“forgivingandmerciful.”
193.FightuntilseditionsubsidesandIslamisestablished.Iftheyabstain(andyougiveupthereisnotransgressionontheirpart),exceptthosewhoinsistondisobedience(mustbechastised).
194.Holymonthistobehonouredbeforethosewhorespectit,iftheytransgress(byfighting)withyou(duringHolymonth)youfollowsuitetothesamedegree;fearGodandbecertain,Godiswiththepious.
195.SpendinthenameofGodbutnottothe42extentofdestruction(aseitherextremeisundesirableviz,“miserlyorextravagant.”andobligeandverilyGodiswiththeobliging.
196.PerformpilgrimageandUmrahfor43Divinewill.Ifyouareimprisonedandsacrificeisnotavailable,donotshaveyourheaduntilthesacrificereachesitsdestination.Butifanyofyougetsillorhasapaininthehead,hecanshaveandpaycompensationbyfastingorcharity.Andwhenyouaresetfree,youfinishpilgrimagewithsacrifice,whichisavailableandwhocannotaffordheshouldfastthreedaysduringpilgrimageandcompletetheremainingsevendaysoffastingonhisreturnhome,thuscompletingtenfastsandthisisforhimwhohashishouseawayfromMecca.44FearGodandknowHeismightatpunishment.
Moral
Pilgrimageconsistsof“UmrahandHajj,”whenapilgrimafterputtingpilgrimgarmentsatmikatisforbiddenfromcertainlawfulfunctions,enterstheHolySanctuaryforperambulationandprayersandwalkingupanddownbetweenSafaandMarwa.Hethenremovespilgrimgarment.ontheseventhDhilHajjgoestoArafat,spendingtheninthuntilevening,leavesforMashar,spendingthenightthereandarrivesMinaonthetenthmorning,sacrificesagoatandthrowspebblesforthreesuccessivetimesatJumrah,goestoKa‘baduringintervalsrepeatingperambulationwithprayer,walkingupanddown,comestoMinawhen12thand13thpilgrimageceremonyisfinished.Afterperambulationoflegalizingintercourseandpartingperambulationwithprayer,hegoeseithertoMedina,ifhehasnotgonebeforeorpilgrimagetovisitDivineLightsandreturnshome,invitesrelationatentertainmentinduerecognitionofDivineGift.
Verses197–210
197.Monthsofpilgrimagearefixed,45viz(Rajabandlasttwomonths).Heonwhompilgrimageisanobligation,duringpilgrimage,theyshouldnothaveintercoursewithhiswifeoractdisobedientlyorfight.Godknowswhatevervirtueyoudo;collectandbestofitis46piety(foreternity).FearMeohwisepeople.
198.Thereisnoharmifyouseekyourprovidence’sprovisionandwhenyouturnfromArafat,rememberGodat(a)Masharaccordingasperguidancealthoughbeforethisyouwerewiththeignorant.
199.ThenreturnwhencepeoplereturnprayingforgivenessofGod;verily,Godisforgivingandgracious.
200.Whenyoufinishfunctionofpilgrimage,rememberGodasyouremember
yourforefathersorevenmorethanthat,andtherearemenwhopraygiftsfortheworld(only)theyshallhavenoshareineternity.47
201.OtherspraytherieProvidenceforgifts48worldsineternityandsafetyagainsthell.
202.TheyshallhavetheirsharesfrothierdeedsandGodisquickinaccounting.
203.RememberGodonfixeddays,49whileatMeenaandthosewhohastenintwodaysthereisnoobjectiontothemortothemwhodelaysforthevirtues;fearGodandbecertainofreversionuntoHim.
204.AndofhumansyouwillbesurprisedattheirwordsinthisworldandGodknowswhatisintheirhearts.Theyarehighlyseditious.
205.Whentheygobacktheyfansedition,destroyingfieldsandhumanityandGoddoesnotlikethissedition.
206.AndwhentheyareadvisedtofearGod,prideovertakesthemwithsinandtheirdestinationishellwhichisanawfulcradle.
207.Andofhumansthereisone50whosacrificetheirlivesfor“DivineWill”andGodisMercifultoHiscreatures.
208.Ohyoufaithful,enterallofyouin51Islam,(initstruespirit)anddonotfollowinthefootsteps52ofthedevil,whoisevidentlyyouropenenemy.
209.Andifyouareunstableafterrevelationofopenorders,asabove,know,Godiscertainlyomnipotentandwise.
210.AretheyawaitingGodtocomeinprotectionofclouds,withanyarmyofangelstocompletedestruction,andtoGodisreversionofallaffairs.
Moral
Explainedundernotes.
Verses211–216
211.AskBaniIsraelhowmanyopensigns(ofguidance)WerevealeduntothemandthosewhoexchangeDivinebountiesafterhavingreceivedthem,(i.e.refusingtoacceptProphetshipandimamate).Verily,Godismightyatpunishment.
212.Theinfidelsarepleasedwiththeworldlylifeandridiculethefaithful,buttheGodfearing(virtuous)shallsupersedethemntheDayofJudgmentandGodprovidesunaccountablywhomHelikes.
213.Creationswereatone,(beforetheadventofNoah).ThendidGodraised
(aseriesof)Prophetsasevangelistsandwarnersrevealinguntothemthetextbasedontruthsoastodecideamongstthemthetext,soastodecideamongstthem,wheretheydiffered,andnonedifferedtherefromexceptthosewhohadreceivedopenevidencesfromsheerself-opinion,whenGodguidedthefaithfulfromtheirdifferencestotherightpath,ofHiswill.AndGodguideswhomever.Helikestotherightpath.
214.Dotheycountonenteringparadisewhen53trialhasnotcometothemwhatcametotheirpredecessorswhowereaffectedbyscourgesofhungerandinjurywhichshooktheirfaithuntiltheProphetandthefaithfulwiththemprayedforDivineassistance;beware,verily,Divineassistanceisnearathand.
215.TheyaskyouwhattospendinthenameofGod,say,“Whateveryouspendvirtuouslyforparents,relations,orphans,helpless,wayfarersandwhatevergoodyoudo,verily,Godisacquaintedtherewith.”
216.Crusadeisobligatoryonyou,althoughyouareaversetoit.Shortly,shallyourealizewhatisaversetoyouresultstoyourcredit,andshortlyshallyourealizewhatisdearuntoyouisprejudicialtoyourinterest.Godknowsandyouknownot.
Moral
(1)WhenGodhasindicatedHischosenguidesasDivineLights,sentthemwithmiraclestojustifytheirgenuinecase–forwelfareofpublicatlargeandwhenthelatterrefusedtoadmitguidancethroughthem,theymustbepreparedtomeetDivinePunishment.
(2)Theinfidels,nothavingfaithinfuturelife,arefacedwithcashinterest,offeredtotheminthisworld,gainsofwhicharefrail,butthepatientfaithfulwill
carrythedayinfuturity.
(3)Claimingparadise,onsimplestatementofbeingafaithfulisnotadmissibletoGodwhoshallgetitconfirmedonsuccessfullyundergoingtrialstowhicheveryoneshallbesubjectresultinginlossoflife,property,childrenorhealthanddemandingparticipationofself-sacrificeinvirtues,wherevertheoccasionarises.
Verses217–221
217.TheyaskyouaboutcrusadeinHolymonth,saycrusadethereisbad,butpreventinghumansfromDivinepathandinfidelitythereofandstoppinghumansfromHolysanctuaryanddrivingthefaithfultherefromareworsebeforeGod,andaseditionisworsethanmurder,andtheyshallcontinuefightingwithyouuntiltheyturnyoufromyourfaithiftheycan,andtheywhobecameanapostateoftheirfaithanddiesininfidelityvoidedaretheiractsinworld,54andin55eternity,andtheyareofhellwhereintheyshalleverremain.
218.Verilythosewhoembracedfaithandfled(fromnativeland)andfoughtinnameofGodareexpectantof56DivinemercyandGodisFogiving,Merciful.
219.Theyaskyouaboutwineandgambling,say,“Itisamajorsinthough57profiteeringtohumansbutthesinthereofisgreaterthanbenefit.”Theyaskyouwhatyouspend,say,“Whatyoucanafford,”thusGoddistinctlydescribesHiscommandsforyourreflection.
220.Toworldlyandeternalinterests,theyaskyouaboutorphans,say,“Improvingtheirstatusisavirtueandifyoucandospend,onjoint58account
theyareyourbrethren.”Godcandistinguishreformersfromlitigants,andhadGoddesiredHewouldhaveinvolvedyouindifficulty.VerilyHeismightyandwise.
221.Donotmarryinfidelwomenuntiltheyembracefaithandafaithfulslaveispreferabletoanassociator,thoughitissurprisingtoyouanddonotmarryassociators(ohyoufaithfulwomen)untiltheyembracefaithandafaithfulslaveispreferabletoanassociatoralthoughitmaysurpriseyou59,becausetheassociatorsinviteyoutohellandGodinvitesyoutoparadiseandforgiveness.WithHis(reconciliationtothedeserving)andGodexposesHiscommandsexplicitlysoyoumaytakeadvice.
Moral
1.CrusadebyparticipatinginHolyBattlestoconvertinfidelstoIslamincompanywithaProphetorImamiscommendableasdeathofamartyrgainshimparadiseandaconquerorotherwisegiveshimboot.Similarly,crusadewithaninnerenemy(passion)givesyouparadisesifyoudieinredressingyourselformakesyouanexemplarycharacterbycontrollingyourpassioninreligiousordinances,asperguidanceofa“secretProphet”inyourreason.ThiscrusadebeingofdailyrequirementismoretryingthanacrusadeinparticipationwithDivineLightandthereforeistermedMajor.
2.Islampermitslimitsofreverenceforholymonthsandholyplaceswheretheyareexceededandpoweravailable,theycannotbetolerated.
3.Anapostateisworsethananassociator,losinginworldlyandeternalgains.
4.“Worldlypleasuresareacauseofeternalpains.”Theeffectofalcoholistobenumbthesenses,toimpairjudgment,todethronereason,tobecloudmemory,
toshakenresponsibilityto(deceivedrinkersasto)theirtruecondition.Itharmsthemphysically,mentally,morally,spiritually,andeconomically.Clearinstancesofwhicharegiveninwineandgambling,alikeofwhichhasbeencommonnowadaysin“crosswordpuzzles.”Thisisanawfulwasteoftime,whichisitselfmoneyandatemptationwherebyhumansforgettheirotherobligations.
5.Islamsuggestsraisingstatusofbrethrenevenattheircostifjudiciallyspente.g.“creatingoftrust.”
6.Godprefersfaithfulmenandfaithfulwomentopreferthecompanionsinmarriagefromfaithfulslavesmenandwomenandiftheycannotbegetamongtherichfaithful.ThisisthevalueoffaithbeforeGodaswithoutfaith,paradiseisunlawfultoanyone.
Verses222–228
222.Theyaskyouonmenses,say,itisimpurity,avoid(intercoursewith)womenduringtheperiod,donotapproachthemuntiltheyarepurified,whentheyarepurifiedapproachthem,asordainedbyGod.Verily,Godapprovesofrepentantsandpurifiers.
223.Womenareyourfields,approachthemwhenyoulike(barringforbiddenperiods)andprayforgifts(ofchildren)foryourownsake.FearGodandknowyouhavetofaceHimandgivetidingstothefaithful.
224.DonotmakeyouroathabartodocharityandfearGodanddoreformamongyourselves,andGodisallHearingandKnowing.
225.GodshallnotholdyouresponsibleforyourgroundlessswearingbutratheronyourintentionalswearingandGodisforgivingandforbearing.
226.Thosewhoswearnottoapproachtheirwives,aregivenfourmonths’timetomakeup(theirmood)whenGodisforgivingandmerciful.
227.Iftheyrevertonpayingfine,orifyouaredeterminedondivorce,verilyGodishearingandknowing.
228.Andforthosewhoareundercontemplationofdivorcingthemtheyshouldawaitthreemenstrualperiods.Itisnotfairfortheirwivestohide,iftheyhavecarriedwhatGodhascreatedinthem,iftheyarefaithfulandbelievingintheDayofJudgment,andtheirhusbandshavetherightofitsrepudiation,withanintentionofreconciliationandsimilarlyladiesareequallyentitledtovirtuesasmen(mutuallytheyshouldhaveregardforeachother’srights)whereashusbandshavea60highergradebyadegree,andGodismightyandwise.
Moral
ThisparagraphtreatsonaparaconjugalcontractofmaturedmenandwomenoneoughttoperuseitcarefullytokeepDivineCommandsinviewasnegligencethereofresultsinworldlyandeternalloss.Ittreatsof1)mutualrightsunderpeacefulliving.2)Ifthisisimpossible,inspiteofattemptsatreconciliationtheway,inwhichdivorceistobeeffected,istobecarefullyborneinmindbyeitherparty.Randomhavenovalue.
Verses229–231
229.Youcandivorcetwiceduringwhichyoucanretainpeacefullythecontractorsetherfreevirtuouslyanditisnotfairtotakebackwhatisgiventhemunlessdisagreementismutual.Bothofyouareafraidtomaintainthecontractandifyouaresoafraidthereisnoharminrelinquishingmutualgifts.TheseareGod’slimitswhichshallnotbetransgressedbyyouandhewhosodoesisamongthedisobedient.
230.Andifyouhavefinallydivorcedtwice,itisillegalforyoutoremarryheruntilaftershehasmarriedasecondparty(obtainingdivorcefromhim),whereas,duringthefirsttwodivorcestheycanremarry,onassuranceofmaintainingofpeaceunderlimits,theseareGod’slimitsexplainedtothosewhounderstand.
231.Whenyouhavedecidedondivorce,lethercompletetheperiod(iddah)whenyoucanliberatehervirtuously,donotkeepherundersuspensioninbetweenthisperiod,andhewhodoessohasmadehimselfresponsibleanddonotjestatDivinecommands.RememberHisgratitudeandbookherevealeduntoyouwhereinareDivineregulationsforyouradviceandknowheisQomniscient.
Moral
Inpre-Islamictimes,therewasnocheckonirresponsiblepowersofthehusbandwhodissolveditathischoice.Islamprotectedwivesfrombeingthrowntotheworldbyimposingconditionsforexerciseofthispowerandevengavethemoptiontodissolvethecontract,undercertaincircumstances.
1.Whendissolutionproceedsfromhusbands,itiscalled“Talak.”
2.Whenitproceedsattheinstanceofwife,itiscalled“Khula.”
3.Whenitismutuallyaffected,itiscalled“Mubarat.”
Shias,unlikeSunnis,onlyrecognizetalak-i-SunnatwhichisinaccordancewiththeruleslaiddownbytheProphet,againsthereticaldivorce,introducedinthesecondcenturyoftheMuslimeraduringUmeyaMonarchywhofounditdifficulttorepudiateit,owingtochecksimposedthereinbytheProphetwithindulgenceoftheircapricesfoundonpliabilityofjurists,aloopholetoeffecttheirpurpose.
Therearetwotalaks,definiteofwhichisknownastalakul-bain,wherepartiessoseparatedunderthis,theycannotremarryuntilthewifemarriesanotherhusband,whoshoulddivorceherbeforeshetakesupherfirsthusbandinremarriage.Whereasintheothercaseofwhichthereareonlytwochancesgrantedtoahusbandtoremarryher,afterhavingdivorcedher.Thishecanrepeatintheseconddivorce.ButthethirddivorceistheresultofTalak-ul-Bainmentionedinthecaseabove.
ThusGodhasdescribedallthesebrieflyintheabovethreecouplets,admirably,threateningthepartiesnottreatlightlyHiscommandamatterofhideandseekdisregardingblessingsofferedtoeitherpartybyIslamtoenjoythesameontheDivinelimits.TheProphetsaid,“Bestofmyfollowersarethosehusbandswholeadapeacefullifewiththeirwivesandbestamongladyfollowersarethosewholeadcheerfullifewiththeirhusbands.WhenGodgivesthemtherewardof1000martyrs,givingsupercessiontothemovernymphseverwisemanandwomanwillkeepaboveadviceinviewasdivorceisdeprecatedbytheProphet,asthemostundesirableescape.
Verses232–235
232.Whenyouhavedecicedtodivorceyourwivesandtheyhaveattainedtheprobationaryperiod(iddah–threeperidsofmenses)donotvexthemiftheyhavedecidedtomarryanotherwhenyourdecisionofdivorceisvirtuouslybased.Thisisforyouradvice,ifyoubelieveinGodandJudgmentDay.ItistoyourcreditandpurificationofyoursoulsandGodknowsandyoudonotknow.
233.Andthosemotherswhodesiretofeedchildrenshouldknowitscompleteperiodoffeedingistwoyears.Anditisforthefatherstoprovidefoodandclothingonfairlines.Thereisnostrainbeyondindividualcapacities,neithermotherhastosufferonaccountofthechildnorthefather,northeguardianofthechild,andifthey(parents)decidetoengageawetnurse,thereisnoobjectiontoitwhenyouagreetopaythemafairwage,fearGodandknowHewatchesyouracts.
234.Thosewholeavewidows,thelattershouldobservefourmonthsandtendaysunderchastity(asaprobationaryperiod)andafterexpiryofthisperiodtheyareatoptiontobeengagedvirtuouslyelsewhereandGodknowswhatyouaredoing.
235.Thereisnoobjectionifyouapplyorkeepinview(i.e.tomarrythewidow,Godknowsandshallremindyou)butdonotexactpromise(inprivacy)excepttalkingonbroadlines,anddonotresolveonmarryingheruntilexpiryoftheperiod,knowverilyGodknowswhatisinyourheartsofearHimandknowverilyGodisforgivingandforbearing.
Moral
1.Theseagainrelatestomaintenanceofhealthysociety.Whatiswantedis“FearofGod”toforceandcontroltheinnerfoe,whichmakesahusbandatyrantandcausesthewifetodisobeyhim,resultinginthemostundesirableactionof“Divorce”which,ifdone,ingoodspirits,andnoattemptatharassingthewifetoselectanothermatetobemade,asitcontributestohislosingparadiseanddestructionforthewomanunderdivorceandcontemplationofseekingabettersuitorisnotobjectionable.
2.Thisagainpertainstomaintenanceofnewlybornbabieswhoaretobebroughtupintheenvironmentsaffordingcomforttotheextentwhichispossibleandnotatthecostofparents.
Verses236–242
236.Thereisnoobjectiontocompensateyourwife,onherdivorce,evenwithoutintercourse.Degreeofpaymentdependsuponone’scapacity,doesitvirtuouslyandthisisamoralobligationontheobliging.
237.Andifyouhavedivorcedbeforeintercourse,andfixeddowry,payhalfofitunlessshegivesituporwhohadthepowertoeffectthecontract,andifyoupaywholeofit,itisnearertopiety.Donotforgetmutualobligations(fortheobliging)andverilyGodwatchesyouracts.
238.Guardyourprayers,especiallytheafternoonandpraywhilestandingbyQunoot.
239.Duringimpendingdanger,praywhilewalkingorridingandwhenyouareoutofdanger,prayasinstructedwhenyoudidnotknow.
240.Thosewhodieleavingwidows,theyshouldwillfortheirmaintenanceforayearandiftheywanttogooutoftheirownaccord(afterexpiryoffourmonthsandtendays)virtuously(inselectionofanothermate)thereisnoobjectionandGodismightyandwise.
241.Andforthedivorcedisneededfairtreatmentanditismoralobligation(fortheobliging).
242.ThusGodexpresslygivesHiscommandsforyousoyouunderstand.
Verses243–248
243.Didyounotnoticeexodusofthepeoplenumbering1000outoffearofdeath(ongettingoutside).Godordaineddeathforthem(andonprayersofProphetEzekael)raisedthemalive.Ofcourse,GodismercifulonHiscreatures,althoughmostareungrateful.
244.Andparticipateincrusade,knowGodisallhearingandknowing.
245.Whoishe,readytoadvanceloanintheNameofGodandHeshallmultiplyitmanyfold(asrewardfortheloangiver)andGodcontractsandexpandsprovisionandtoHimisreversion.
246.DidyounotnoticenoblesofBaniIsraelapproaching(theirProphetSamuel)afterMoses,tonominateaking(amongstthem)sotheymayfight,whentheirprophetsaid“willyoufightifcrusadeismadeobligatory?Bewareyoushirk.”Thentheyreplied“Whatisupwithusinwhomweshallnotparticipateonthefaceofthefact,wehavebeenexpelledwithourchildrenfromourhomes,”andwhencrusadewasmadeobligatory,barringfewallturnedawayandGodisacquaintedwiththedisobedient.
247.AndtheirProphetsaid,“Ofcourse,GodhasnominatedTalutyourking.”Theysaid,howcanroyaltygotohimwhenwearecomparativelyricherandheownsnothingofwealth?ProphetsaidGodhaspreferredhimtoyou,“Owingtohisphysicalstrengthandknowledge”(ofhowtoadministeratejustice)andGodendowsHisearthlykingdomonwhomeverHelikesandHeisextensiveingrantingandOmniscient.
248.TheirProphettoldthem,“Verily,thesignofhisroyaltywillbeconfirmedby“ASakina”(abox)andAaron’sensigniaandcoatsofmailfromyourProvidence,carriedbyangelsandverilyinthisthereisasignforyou,ifyouarefaithful.
Moral
1.Thisisanexamplewhenpeople,afterdeath,beforereckoningdaywillbeenlivened.AndprophetssaidwhatoccurredincaseofMosesshallalsosimilarlyoccurincaseofmydisciples.
2.Advancingaloan,inthenameofGod,withoutstipulatingoftime,ofitsreturn,carriesreward18timesoftheoriginalpremium.
3.Inthisispointedout,DivinePrerogativeofselectingDivineLightsdependsnotonworldlywealth,butonMartialSpiritandDivineknowledge,bothbeing“DivineGifts.”Asingularcase,duringtheProphet’sregimewastobefoundinAliinwhosefavour,herepeated.HissinglestrokeofBattleofKhandakwassuperiortoprayersofMenandSpiritsuntiltheDayofJudgmentandAliisthegateoftheCityofKnowledge.
4.ThisisthesameboxinwhichMoses,onhisbirth,wasplacedbyhismotherandsetafloat,whichwaslaterpickedupbyPharaoh.Moses,beforehisdemise,hadplacedhisarms,coatsofarmsinitSaul,amongthetribeofBenjamin,whowashigherthananyofthepeoplefromhisshouldersandupwards.DavidsonofJessu,aBenthelmiteofthetribeofJudah,appointedtosucceedSaulwasdestinedtobetheancestorofalineofkingsandtheprogenitorofthepromisedMessiahDavidSlewGoliathofGoth,thechampionofPhilistinesandwasappointedSaul’sarmour-bearer.WhenSaul(Talut)marchedwithhisarmy,headdressedthemverilyGoddesirestotestyouwithariver.
Verses249–252
249.Hewhoshalldrinkofit,shallnotbemine.Butwhowillnottasteofit,heshallbemineexceptahandfulofit.Alltastedexceptafew.Andwhentheypassedandthefaithfulwithhim,theysaid,“WehavenocouragetofaceGoliathandhisarmy.”ButwhoweresuretomeetGodsaid,“HowfewhaveoftenvanquishedmanywithGod’sassistanceandverilyGodiswiththepatient.”
250.AndwhenGoliathcamewithhisarmytheyprayed.“OhProvidence,extendourpatienceandmakesteadfastourfootstepsagainstaninfideltirbesotheybedefeated
251.ThenwithGod’sassistanceDavidslewGoliathandGodbestoweduntohimkingdomandlawandtaughtwhatHedesired.AndifitwasnotforthefactinwhichGodwouldoverpowersomebyothers,seditionwouldspreadallaboutonearth,61butGodisgraciousovertheworlds.
252.Thesearethefewofthecoupletswhichwereadouttoyouwithtruthandverilyyouareamongthemessengers.
Verse253
253.Wehaveraisedthegradesofsomeofourmessengersoverothers.Ofthesemessengers,Godtalked62withsome,raisedothersoverthemandweendowedonJesussonofMarymiraclesunderassistanceofHolyGhost.IfGodwantedtheywouldnothavelitigatedafterhavingreceivedourcommands,buttheydisputedsomeamongstthemwerefaithfulothersinfidelsandifGodinsistedtheywouldnothavelitigated.ButGoddoeswhatHedesires.
Moral
Hereadistinctproof,ofProphet’sfollowers,afterhavingembracedfaithandenjoyedfruitsofhissocietyathomeandfield,couldnotsavethemselvesfrominbornhatredtheyboretoespeciallyAliwithwhomtheycouldnotcompeteonanyaccountonthebattlefield.HisconstantprivacywiththeProphetraisedjealousyinthemwhich,despiteconstantstatementoftheProphetwhichhewasdoingeverythingunderDivineDictateswouldnotsatisfy.Inotherwords,theywerenotsincereadherentsoftheProphets.Theyhadinterestoftheworld,Power,andpropertyinview,togainwhichtheycontinuouslykepthiscompanyandtogaininfluencewiththepublic,whichmightstandbythemlater,aftertheProphet’sdemise.Nopersoncouldrestcontentwiththeirprayersfastand
pilgrimageuntilhecontinuouslygoesontastingpurityoftheirheartandsincerityofdevotiontoGod.
Verses254–257
254.Ohyoufaithful,spendinthenameofGodofwhatWehavegivenyoubeforedeathdaywhenalltransactionswillceaseaswithfriendshipandintercession.Infidelsareonlydisobedient.
255.GodisHebesideswhomthereisnootherGod,self-existentandself-preservingneithersleepsnorrestobertakeHim.WhateverisintheheavensoronearthbelongstoHim.WhocandaretointercedetoHimwithoutHispermissionandHeknowsthepresentandthefuture.NonecangetanapproachtoHisknowledgeexceptunderHisconsent.ExpansiveisHisknowledgerelativetotheheavensandEarth.NotcanguardthemandHeisalmightyandomnipotent.
256.Thereisnocompulsioninembracingfaith,wisdomisapartfromfolly.HewhoavoidspassionandputsentirefaithinGodhascaughtholdofthestrongrope(ofconnectionbetweenhimandGod)nonecanbreachitandGodisallHearingandknowing.
257.AndGodisasympathizerofthefaithful,extricatesthemfromdarkgloomofsuspiciontolightofcertainty.Andtheinfidelsareslavestopassion,drivesthemoutfromlightofcertainty(darkness)gloomofmentalmisgivings.TheyareofHellwhereintheyshalleverremain.
Moral
1.Godhaspointedouteverygoodthing,e.g.faithandactsproceedingtherefrom,e.g.prayers,fasts,paymentoftithe,pilgrimage,etc.shouldbeexecutedinalifetimeorwilled,incaseofarrears,sonothingwillcometotheiraidwhendeathangelproceedstohimtoremovetheirsouls.
2.Thiscouplethasgotmightyeffectsonthosewhokeeponcontinuouslyrepeatingwithcertaintyoffaithandnocoupletsinthetextcanreplaceit.Itsmeaningisself-explanatory.Everyoneshouldcommitittomemory.Itgives,inbrief,inwhichMuslims,whohadlightofIslam,afterhavingadmittedleadershipofnon-authorizedKhilafat,lostallrightstoparadiseandshalleverbeinhell,whereasthosewhoadmittedtrueKhilafatshallbevirtueoftruefaith,beultimatelyunderintercessiontogetparadise.
Verses258–260
258.Didyounotlookathim(Nimrod),whodisputedwith(Abraham)regardingProvidence,Whohadgivenhimkingdom.Abrahamsaid,“MyGodisHewhoenlivensthedeadandgivesdeathtotheliving.”Hesaid,“Ialsoenlivenandkill.”ThenAbrahamsaid,“Verily,MyGodraisesthesunintheeastandsetsitinthewest.Youdocontrawise.”HewasstupefiedandGoddoesnotguidethedisobedient.
259.DidyounoticeJeremy,whopassedbyadesertedvillage,whichhaditsroofssmashedtopieces(withthedeadlyingabout)andsaidwithinhimself,”HowshallGodraisethesedeadalive,”uponwhichGoddeprivedhimofhislifefor100yearsandraisedhim.Thereafteraskedhimhowlongheslept.Hesaid“Adayorapartofit.”Godsaid,“No,yousleptfor100years.”Lookatyourfoodanddrink.ithasnotdeteriorated,butlookatyourassandWemakeyouasignforthepeople.LookathisboneshowWeraisethemandputon
skin.”Whenhesawclearlysaid,“IhaveknownverilyGodisOmnipotent.
260.OrrecalleventofAbrahamwhenheprayeduntohisProvidence,“ShowmehowYoushallenliventhedeat.”Hesaid,“Doyounotbelieve?”Abrahamsaid,“Verily,Idobuttosatisfymyheart.”Godsaid,“Rightall,takefourbirds,cutthemtopieces,mixthemup,throwthemon(ten)hillmoundsaboutyou,holdingtheirnecksinyourhandsandcallthem.”(Eachpiecetooktotisheadandflewaway).Now,know“Godismightyandwise.”
Moral
Inthisareindicated,miraclestoProphettoassurehumans,howtheycanachievecontroloveranimalkingdombycontrollingtheirpassions.Thesefourbirds(1)pigeon,(2)fowl,(3)crow,(4)peacockweresymbolicaloffourprimarydesiresinapersonof:-(1)attachment,(2)passion,(3)avarice,(4)pompoftheworld,whichifsubduedwillresultinhumansalvationandattainingofEternallife.
Verse261–266
261.ParableofthosewhospendtheirpropertyinthenameofGodisalikesowingtheseedwhichgrowssevenears,ineachearofwhichareahundredgrainsandGodenhancesforwhomsoeverHelikes.HeisOmniscientandEnhancing.
262.ThosewhospendtheirpropertyinthenameofGodwithoutleavinganobligationonthemortormentingthem,forthemhavetheirrewardbeforetheirProvidence,theyshallnothavefear(offuture)orsorrow(forthepast).
263.Akindwordwithanapology(incaseofinability)ispreferabletocharityfollowedbyaninsultandGodisself-sufficientandforbearing.
264.Ohyoufatithful,donotwasteyourcharitywithobligationandinsultingbehaviour,alikethosewhospendtheirpropertywithaviewto(thisisdisdainful)showingpeoplehavingnofaithingodandEternityandtheirparableislikeamaundonwhichisearth,fallsonwhichrainsweepingitoutclear(they)havingnopowertoretainitfortheirdeedsandGoddoesnotguideaheathensect.
265.AndparableofthosewhospendtheirpropertytoseekDivinewillandbainingrewardforselfisalikeanelevatedfieldonwhichfallsaheavydownpourandenhancesitsgrowthandifitdoesnotpourheavily,beitevenlittle,andGodknowshowyouact.
266.Doesanybodyofyouliketohaveagardenofdatesandgrapes,havingcanalsunderneath,producingvariouskindsoffruitsandwhenoldageovertakesthemamidstalargefamilyofweakchildren(whichisbeingmaintainedontheproduceofthisgarden)thensuddenlysweepsaheatwaveoverit,burningitup.ThusdoesGoddistinctlypointoutHiscommandsforyoutoponderover.
Moral
1.Inthisparableincrease700timesisduetosincereintentionswithwhichaperson,withtheirlawfulearningspendsinnameofGodasperstatues.
2.CharitybasedonsinceritywithoutobligationandaninsultisappreciabletoGod,therewarder,elseanapologyduringdisabilitywillactequallywell.
3.Itwillhaveitseffect.Saveselfagainstprideandungratefulnesstoloseprosperity.
Verses267–273
267.Ohyoufaithful,spendinnameofGodpureofwhatyouearnandwhatisproducedfromearthforyou,anddonotthinkofimpuretospend,althoughyouarenotsupposedtotakeit,althoughyouoverlookitandknowverilyGodisself-sufficientandworthofpraise.Thedevilthreatensyouwithpoverty.
268.AndordersyouevilandpromisesforgivenessandmercyfromHimandGodisOmniscientandextensive.
269.Hegiveswisdom63towhomeverHelikesandwhomhegivesit,verily,itisgreatboonalthoughthisgift,onlythewiseappreciate.
270.AndwhateveryouspendincharityorundervowverilyGodknowsandthereshallbenoassistancetothedisobedient.
271.Ifyouexposecharity,itiswellandgoodandifyouhideitandgivetothepooritismuchbetter.ItwilltendtomitigateyoursinsandGodisacquaintedwithyourdeeds.
272.TobringthemontherightpathisnotyourdutybutGodbringsthose
whomHelikesandwhateveryouspendonyourownaccountofcharityortoseekDivinewillandwhatyouspendincharityGodshallpayyoubackwithoutleasereduction.
273.Itisforthepoor,imprisonedduringcrusade,havingnomeanstogetoutandignorant,thinkstheyarerichduetotheirpiety(inmaintainingself-respect)butyoucandiagnosethemfromtheirfaces,theydonotsupplicatepeople.WhateveryouspendincharityGodisacquaintedtherewith.
Moral
1.Furthermethodoflivingpureandpiouslifeisdictatedbasedon“Piety.”ItistoearnanhonestpennyandoutofitssavingstodocharitywhichshallberepayableinEternitywithoutanyreduction,providedtherightfulpersonsarerecipientsthereofalthoughthey,outofself-respect,willnotsupplicateyou.
2.Heprefers“Wisdom”torichesforpeople,becauseitisthroughit,aperson’sactsarepurifiedandonlytheseareappreciatedbyHimasHeHimselfispure.
3.Thisisanotherimportantfacttorememberandthisisnottoforceanybodytofallinwithyourviews.ThisissecretandreservedtoGod,yourdutyistoadviseonRightPathwithoutseeingitsissue,purelytoseekDivinewill.
Verses274–281
274.ThosewhospendtheirpropertyinnameofGod,nightandday,secretlyandopenly,hastheirrewardsbeforetheirProvidence.Theyshallnothave
fearorgrief.
275.Thosewhotakeinterestshallnotbeabletostand(onDayofJudgment)butasthough,underinfluenceofthedevil,theyhavebeenstupefied.Thisisbecausetheymadenodifferencebetweenatransactionofsaleandpurchaseandinteresttaking,whereas,formerhasbeenlegalizedbyGod,thelatterisillegalizedforhim,whomadvicefromhisGodcame,andhekeptawayfromit(i.e.vice)whatwascommittedbyhiminthepast(beforereceiptofadvice)hisaffairsarebeforeGod,andthosewhorepeats(wantonly)thecrime,shallbecondemnedtohellwhereintheyshalleverremain.
276.(Charityon)interest(rewardof)shallbewipedoffand(pure64legallyearned)charitywillbeincreasedandGoddoesnotappreciatesinfulheathens.
277.Ofcourse,thosewhoembracedfaith65actedvirtuouslyweresteadyatprayersandpaidtithehavetheirrewardsbeforetheirProvidence.Theyshallhaveneitherfearnorgrief.
278.Ohyoufaithful,fearGod,giveupbalanceofinterest,ifyouarefaithful.
279.Ifyouarenotpreparedtodoit,bepreparedtofaceGodandHisProphet,whereasifyoudopenance,youareentitledtothecapital.Donotbetyrannical(indemandinginterest)anddonotbytyrannizedingettingbackyouroriginalamount.
280.Andifthedebtisstraightened(bycircumstances)relaxuntilyourconvenienceandifyouforfeitthecapital,itismuchbetterifyouknowtheadvantagethereof.
281.FearthedayyoushallrevertuntoGodwheneverysoulshallreceiverewardofhisdeedswithoutmitigation.
Moral
1.Continuouscharity,secretandopenislikeavirtuousactbecauseopencharitycountsforanobligatoryfunctionandsecretcharityisacompensationtowardsshortcomingsofthepastandpresent,andthusresultsinnosorrowofthepastandifthehabitiscontinued,untiltheendofthelife,therewillbenofearforfuture.
2.InterestfromMuslimisnotpermissible.Where,however,moneyremainsathome,withoutcausinganyimpedimentanditisnotaninteresttakinge.g.fatherlendinghisson,orwifetoherhusband,atsuitabledividend.
Verses282–283
282.Ohyoufaithful,whenyoutransact,onadvancingaloan,forastipulatedperiod,putitinblackandwhite.ItisnecessaryfortheclerktorecordonjusticeandheshouldnotrefusetowriteasperDivinedictatesandthedebtorshouldhimselfwritefearingGodhisProvidence,withoutleavinganythingtherein.Andifthedebtorbeanidiotorweakorunabletowritehispartnershoulddoitwithjustice,andtwomalewitnessesshouldtestifyitandifitisnotpossibletoprocuretwoofthemthereshouldbeamanandtwowomenwhoshouldvolunteertobewitnessessoifoneforgetstheothershouldremindher,andthewitnessesshouldnotrefusethecallandtheyshouldnotfailinrecordingevenasmallitemfortheperiod.ThisisfairintheeyeofGodandastraightevidenceclosetothefactwherebyyouwillnotentertaindoubtexceptitbeacashmutualtransaction.Whenitisnotnecessarytoputitinblackand
white,andtestifythistransactionwherebeneithertheclerkbeputtolossorthewitnessesandifyoudosoitisfailureofduty.FearGodsoHemayinstructyouasGodisOmniscient.
283.Andifyouareontourandcannotgetaclerk,pledgeorpawn(asyoursecurity)withthetrustworthywhoshouldfulfilthesecurityandFearGodhisProvidence,anddonothidetheevidenceandhewhodoesitintentionallyisasinnerandGodknowshowyouact.
Moral
ThisisthecaseonwhichLawofcontractisconstitutedinIslamanditcarriesallnecessaryprecautionstobeincluded,whenapartyoffaithfulisdealingintransaction.
Verses284–286
284.ForGodis,“Whatisinheavensandonearth,”ifexposedwhatisinyourheartsorhideitverily,Godshall(demand)account(thereof)forgivinghimwhomHechoosesandchastisingwhomHelikesandGodisOmnipotent.
285.TheProphetbelievedinhisrevelationfromGodandthefaithful,allbelievedinGodandHisangels,HisrevelationandHismessengers.Wedonotmakedifferencebetweenanyandtheysaid,“Weheardandfollowed,weseekThyforgivenessandtoYouweshallrevert.”
286.Goddoesnotexactdutybeyondanybody’scapacity,onthemisresultof
whattheydo.“OhOurProvidence”donotholdusforourforgettingandshortcomings.OhOurProvidence,donotloaduswithdutywhatwecannotbear,donotholdusupasYoudidholdourpredecessorsanddonotoverloadusbeyondourcapacities,overlookourshortcomings,forgiveoursins,bemercifulonus,YouareourLordandhelpusagainstheathens.
Moral
ThisisastatementbetweenGodandProphetunderphysicalascensionwhenthelatterwasinvitedtowitnessmarvelsbeforeGod,asaspecialprivilegeridingBurak,incompanywithGabriel,whoaccompaniedhimuntilhislimits,whereinmanyaffairsweresettled.Dailyprayerswerereducedfrom50to17;successionofAliandImmaculates(DivineLights)wasratified.TheProphet’sfollowerswillnotbeheldupon:1.Forgetfulness,2.Mistake,3.Helplessnessindanger,4.Actionunderconstraint,5.Foractioninanger,6.Speechunderpresenceoftyrants,7.Actionwithoutknowledge,8.Misgivingsduringconsiderationofman’stransactions,9.Jealousynotexpressedbytongueoraction.InthisconnectionImamJa‘farsaidGodshallneveradmithiminparadiseinwhoseheartthereisafeelingofloveforfirsttwosuccessorsofProphettotheextentofagrainofmustard.Bewareohyousensiblereaders!Anotherfactregardingjealousy,theyboreintheirheartstowardsAliandAhlal-BaytandexposedaftertheProphet’sdepartureisahistoricalrecord.EnmitytoAliisEnmitytotheProphetandenmitytotheProphetisenmitytoGod.GodhascursedhimandcastHisWrathonhim,whoisinimicaltoAli(videSermonoftheProphetintheValleyof“Khum.”HasnotGodcursedandcastHiswrathonthedevilforthisjealousytoAdam
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1.Becausetextdescribestheirdisobedienceandpunishmenttowhichtheywillbesubjectforlikeoffence.AsalsoattributesofDivineGuidesorLightsandtheirrelativebirthofHeavenarecomparedwiththoseofgeneralpublicbornofEarthagaintheyreceivedirecttrainingformProvidence.
2.Theyareallegoricalduetoloveandattachmenttochildren.Theycannotthinkaheadnorseeahead.
3.I.e.theyarehypocritesorinsincerepretenderstofaith.
4.Involvedinself-deception,re:religiousordinance.
5.Theyhavetemporary(interest)worldlyadvantageatcostoffaith(capital)byhypocrisyforpaltryworldlybenefit.LossofwhichmeanslossofEternityastheHypocritesshallbecondemnedtoHelloflowestgrade.
6.ThisisallegoricalwhenIslamoffersbootyinbattle,theyparticipatetherein.
7.Whenquestionoflifegivingcomesin,theykeepoff.NoteforceofthewordcertainlyasitproceedsfromGod.AsperHisclaimHealone,NoneElsehaspowertofertilizesoilyieldingcrops.Accordingtogrades:(1)ParadiseEden,(2)ParadiseFirdaus,(3)ParadiseNaeem,(4)ParadiseAliya,(5)ParadiseMaawa,(6)ParadiseDar-us-salam,(7)Paradise,Mukam,(8)ParadiseKhuld.GradesofHell:(1)Jahanam,(2)Laza,(3)Hotamma,(4)Sakar,(5)Jahim,(6)Saeer,(7)Hawiya.
8.ThisappointmentbeingHisPrerogativeandnonecandareclaim.
9.TheyhaddesiredtobecomehisRepresentativeonearth.
10.Infact,bybirth,hewasspirit(offire)andnotanangel.
11.TheywereaskednotapproachacertaintreewhichboredivineknowledgereservedfortheAhlal-Bayt.
12.Byswearing(falsely)byGod.
13.AdamforgotwhatGodhadforewarnedhimaboutthedevilandsoonswearingofSatanhe(Adam)acceptedit(hissuggestion)insuppercessionofDivinewarning.ThisledtoAdam’sexpulsion,althoughhedidnottasteofthetreewhichhewasforbidden.
14.Couplets38and39:Nocoupletsaresooftenrepeatedasthesetwoandformthefoundationofthetextandrelatetobeliefingod,throughimmaculateandavoidingfalseclaimants,whohavenoDivineTorch(DivineKnowledge).
15.1.Usulal-dinGod,2.Prophet,3.Imamate,4.Justice,and5.EternityandattemptingtocarryoutDivinecommandmentatcostofselfandproperty.
16.thosewhodidnotworshipshouldkillthosewhoworshippedthecalf;thisisthepunishmentforassociation.
17.Thissenseisevil.
18.TrueShiasarequalifiedbypiety–prayers,tithe,self-denial,anddivineawe.
19.ForreferenceseetheProphet’ssermonneartheValleyofKhum,AppendixA.
20.Titheofbodyisfast
21.Thus,learningofmagicisunlawfulonthisground.
22.Thiscoversthesamemeaning,i.e.believinginGodandProphetandgenuineKhalifasandtheDayofJudgmentforreward.
23.TheseareImam’shousesburningthemismosttyrannical.CalltomindOmartoburnFatima’shouseandYazid’sforcesdestroyedImamHussain’stents,etc.
24.ThisisanadditionalconditionforImamate“tobeimmaculate”afterKhullatandNubuyat(30).PrerogativeofGodof“OhJesus”SpeechSt.John7–8FatherhassentmeMydoctrineisnotminebutHischap6:16sentme.IamLightoftheWorld.Chap8:23YouarebornofEarth.Iamfromabove.YouareofthisWorld.IamnotofthisWorld.AlltheseDivineknowledgetopropagateIslamandHis(Divine)Faith.ProphetMohammadisgreatestofallbeingfirstofcreationwithhisimmaculatefamily.
25.Thisisaduetothisfact,everymemberoftheProphet’sfamilyisnotobedient,butastheselectedfew“Immaculate”bornpriortocreationandtrainedinspiritualismandsentwithDivineKnowledgeonEarth.Imamateisreignofreligion.SourceoforganizationofMuslimcommunityandpeaceofworldandhonourtofaithful,andthroughImam,religiousfunctionsprayers,tithe,pilgrimage,andcrusadearecompletedandLimitsandreligiousordinanceissued.ItmaintainslegalandillegalofDivinecommandsintact,andbarsthoseattackingIslam,invitingthemtoSirateMustakimDivinePath.Thereisonlyoneintheirtime,thosewhofailtorecognizetheImamoftheirtimeisaninfidel,and
isnotentitledtointercession.TheyareofQurayshDescentandlimitedto12.
26.WhetherornotHehasasonorTrinity,etc.Abraham(2000B.C.)Jacob(1000B.C.),Moses(1250B.C.),JesuscameofJudasandMary.
(a)JesusChristianQiblaisBethlehemandProphetMohammadof(144a)Ismael622A.D.dateshisflight.
(b)MuslimQiblaisMecca
(c)JewishQiblaisJerusalem.
FromMedinathesewillbe:
(a)Northeast
(b)South
(c)Northwestwheredifferencescropup.
27.When12thD.LightshallappearintoHolySanctuarytoavengeonwrongdoers.
28.TheseareassociatorsoftheHolySanctuarywhomayfalselyattributeassociationtotheProphetbygoingtoMedinasayinghehasagaindirectedhimselftoKhana-e-Kaba.
29.Bypenanceandprayers.
30.ByforgivingyoursinsamongtheabsolvedandobedientinworshippingMe.
31.ProofofPrimeMover(GodtheOmnipotentandOmniscient).
32.GodclaimsmaximumloveforselffromcreaturesasHeispureandIndispensibletothemyetindifferentoftheirhelpandpureoftheirassociation.HealsoreferstoregardpaidtounauthorizedbytheirpreferencetoGod’snomineestheImmaculatesontheDayofJudgment,whentheywillseekescapetonopurpose.
33.Moralregarding177:Goddefinesvirtue(inrealsense)(A)inpurifyingheartbybeliefinOneGod,ReckoningDay–Angels,HisMessengers,acceptingthem
bytonguethen(B)sacrificingpropertyinassistingtheneedytocomeDivineWill,(C)Self-denial–beingsteadyatprayersandpaymentoflegaldebts,(D)bypatiencein(a)illness,(b)poverty,(c)drivingcrusade.
34.HegivesphilosophyofCapitalPunishmentinsafetyofone’sownlife.
35.MoralobligationinmakingaWill,itmaybeamendedwhereitdefiesDivineCommandments.
36.Theseare1)aged,2)pregnantwomen,3)feedingbaby.
37.(a)Byjustevidenceoftwofaithful.
(b)Orself-witnessing.
(c)Self-calculating.
(d)Byitspublicity.
(e)Completionof30daysofShabanwhichisaprecedingmonth.
38.Ifacceptanceisbeneficialelsereservesrewardsforfutirity
39.TheProphetsaid,“IamtheCityofKnowledgeandAliistheGatethereof.”HereisacommandtoStudyIslamicTheologyasperdictatesof“ImmaculatesoftheProphet’sFamily,”rightfulsuccessorsofhimseeSt.John10:9.JesussaysIamthedoor:bymeifanypersonenters,theyshallbesaved.Thethiefcomethnotforstealandtokilltodestroy.IslamichistoryhasfullyborneJesus’swords.
40.Fearensuressalvation
41.Pietyleadstofelicity.
42.AristonMetron.
43.IntroducenothingnewofyourownoreliminatenothingaspilgrimagewillthenbeofyourwillasKhalifa,EliminatedPerambulationforIntercourse.
44.Morethan48milesfromMecca.
45.HereyouhavetospendnightandstartaftersunriseonthetenthDhulHajjto
Mina(Videsupra).
46.EssenceofadmissiontoParadiseis“Piety”withDivineAwe.
47.Note:everythinghasalimitandtheonlythingwhichisexceptionalisDivineRemembrance,whichhasnolimit.
48.Worldlygiftsare:(1)RememberingbyHeartGod,(2)FaithfulWife,(3)Thankingtongue.
49.TwodaysisnecessarytobeatMeena10th,11th,and12thyoucanleavebeforeeveningoronthe13thDhulHajj.
50.ThiswasrevealedwhenAlisleptontheProphet’sbedduringhisflightfromMeccatoMedinainacaveofsurthushepurchased“DivineWill”atthecostofhislifetoGod,i.e.whyallactsAliwereunderself-denial.ThelegalSuccessoroftheProphettobemostunjustlytreatedbytheProphet’sfollowers,whoshallwitnessresultsoftheirdeedsinRajatandReckoningDayforever.HeislibelledforowningfealtytothesuccessorsoftheProphetwhenhehadalreadysoldhislifeto
God.
51.ThismeanstoacceptAli’sleadershipaftertheProphet’sdemise,asaspiritualguide,havingalltheattributesoftheProphetbeingDivineGifted.
52.BecauseoftheDevil’smisgivings.
53.Whentheyhavenotbeensubmittedtotest.
54.AMuslimwifeisillegalizedandforfeitslegacyarisingoutIslam,thisisworldlyloss.
55.IneternityishellinsteadofParadise.
56.Resultingongettingparadise,byforgivenessofsins.
57.Thisisduetoyourshort-sightedness.
58.Ifyoucannotaffordtomaintainonyourownaccount,youareatlibertyto
spendoutoftheircapital,chargingforyourlabour.
59.Yourpointofviewisworldlygain,whichisfrailintheeyeofGod.
60.Duetotheirmaintenanceandsacrificingfortheirhonour.
61.Owingtovirtueofthevirtuouscalamitiesareobviated.
62.ItwasMoseswithwhomGodonMountSinaitalkedandwithohammadinascensionincloseproximity.
63.Thewisepersondoesthreethings:(1)Theygiveuptheworld,beforeworldgivesthemup,(2)preparetheirsepulchrebeforeenteringit,(3)actstoDivinewillbeforeenteringintoHispresence.
64.GodispureandwantspuretobeofferedtoHim,cananybodybutapiousdothis?
65.Faithasperrequirementsofcouplet177,page33.
SurahAliImran,Chapter3IntheNameofAllah,theBeneficent,theMerciful
Verses1-9
1.Alif‘A’,Lam‘L’,Mim‘M’
2.GodisHebarringwhomthereisnone,everexistentandself-existent.
3.Hehasrevealeduntoyouthetruetextconfirmingthepreviousandrevealed1TorahandBible.
4.Beforethisguidanceforhumansandrevealeddistinctivetext;thosewhodeniedthecoupletsthereofshallbeintenselypunishedandverilyGodismightyatretaliation.
5.Ofcourse,nothingintheheavensoronhearthishiddenfromGod.
6.ItisHewhoformsourfigureashelikesinthemother’swombandthereisonebutHimfullofmightandwisdom.
7.ItisHewhorevealeduntoyouthetextcoupletswhereofareclearwhichfromthefundamentalsofthetext,therestsubjecttoelucidation;nowthosewhohavenotdiseasedheartsseekseditionbygivingexpressionstotheirdesiresintheirelucidation,althoughnonebutgodandthoseproficientinDivineknowledgecanfollowthem.Whosay“Webelieveinthem,everythingisrevealedfromourProvidence,”andnonebutthewisetakealessonfromit.
8.WhopraytotheprovidenceohourLorddonotprejudiceourheartsafterguidingusandendowuponus.Yourmercyforsurely,Youaremightatgranting.
9.OhourProvidence,certainlyYouaretoassembleallhumansonthatdaywhereinthereisnodoubt;ofcourseGoddoesnotcontravenethepromise.
Moral
Godhaswarnednottoelucidatetheambiguouscoupletsofthetextinthedivergentway,youthink,grammaticallyanddogmatically,givingwideapplicationofmeaningsfromtheoriginalanddilatingonone’sthoughts,soastodeviatefromauthorizedversionsofDivineLights,whoseconnectionwithDivinetextshallcontinueuntiltheDayofJudgmentandwhoseaffectionisatenetofIslamandasloveimpliesobedience,naturallyitresultsinavoidingtheirenemiesandfriendsoftheirenemies.
Thishasresultedintwomainfactions,onehavingitsreligiousleadershipinDivineLightandtheotherotherwise,todefendtheiractsingainingworldlyendsandsupportingtheiractsbymisinterpretationofthetext.Forpeacefullife,socialjusticewithheathensisnotforbidden,evenmutualobligationisrecommended,especiallywhentheydonotinterferewithyourreligiousrightsandprejudicesandsecretlydonotcontrivetoconvertyouordriveyououtofthecountry.
Verses10–20
10.Verily,thoseinfidelswillnotavertDivinepunishmentbymeansoftheirchildrenandproperty;rather,theyareessenceofhell.
11.LikethefollowersofPharaohandthoseprecedinghimwhofalsifiedOurcommands(DivineLightswhenpersonified)uponwhichGodarrestedthemoitheirsinsandGodisMightyatpunishment.
12.Tellinfidels,theywillbeshortlyvanquishedandassembledinHellwhichisanabominableabode.
13.Verily,youhadaninstanceinthecaseoftwofacingpartiesoneofwhichwasfightinginthenameofGodandtheotherinfidels,towhomappearedfaithfulinduplicateandGodhelpswhomHelikes;verilyinthisisasignforthesensible.
14.Appreciationhasbeencreatedformanintheirloveforwomen,childrenandheapsofgoldandsilverbanglesandnecklace,pointedhorses,animalsandfields.2Thisisworldlygainandisfrail,andbeforeGodisLastingreward.
15.Say,“ShallIpointyououtamoreambitiousthingthanthis?”Forthepious,whofearGod,beforetheirProvidenceareeternal3gardens,flowingbeneathwhicharenymphsandDivinewillandGodisviewingHiscreatures.
16.WhoprayuntoGodsaying,“Wehaveembracedfaith,forgiveoursinsandsaveusfrompunishmentofhell.”
17.Theyarepatient,true,obedient,charitableandprayingpenancebeforedawn.4
18.GodhastestifiedtoHisbeinguniquewithoutanyotherpartnerandsoalsohaveangelsand5menofknowledgemaintainingjusticeandthereisnoGodbutHe,theAlmightyandthewise.
19.Verily,thereligionbeforeGodisIslam(resignationuntoHim)whereindidnotdifferthosewhomthebookwasrevealedexceptafterbecomingcognizantwithit.OutofjealousyinbetweenthosewhoshalldenyGod’scommandslethimbepreparedforimmediatepunishmentfromGod.
20.Andiftheydisputeyourclaim,say,“IsupplicateGodalongwithmyfollowerstofollowsuitwithyou.Iftheydid,theygetguidance,elseyourdutyisnothingbutcommunicationofmessageandGodiswatchingHiscreatures.
Moral
IslaminworldgrantsbenefitsofmarriageandHeritage;FaithgrantsEternityrewardsofvirtueandpiety.
Verses21–30
21.VerilythosewhodeniedGod’scouplets(DivineLights)andslayProphetsunjustlyandslay6thosewhoordervirtuewithoutrhymeandreasonamongstmengivethemtidingsofintensepunishment.
22.Thosearethepersonswhoseactionsarevoidedinworldandeternity,andtherewillbenonetoassistthem.
23.HaveyounotlookedatpersonswhohavereceivedapaltryshareofthetextwheninvitedtoDivinetexttodecide,onmutualclaims,agroupofthemturnstheirbackandkeepsawayfromfollowingorcomplyingwithtruth,i.e.DivineLight.
24.Thisisbecausetheysayfireofhellwillnottouchthemexceptafewdays;theyhavebeendeceivedintheirfaithonaccountoftheirfalsification(misconstruingtext).
25.Whatwillbetheirconditionwhentheywillbeassembledontheinevitabledayandeachwillberewardedaspertheirdeedswithoutanyloss.
26.Say,“OhmyGod,Monarchofkingdoms,7YoushowerkingdomonwhomsoeverYoudolikeanddo,You8withholdfromwhomYoulikeandyoudohonourwhomYoulikeandYoudisgracewhomYoulike;allaregoodorwelfareisinYourhandandverilyYouareOmnipotent.
27.Youenternightintodayandviceversaandbringforthafaithfulfrom9
heathenismandviceversaandYougrantprovisionwithoutlimitsonwhomYoulike.
28.Thefaithfulshouldnottaketheinfidelsastheirfriendexceptthefaithful,10andwhoactscontrawise,Godisnotresponsiblefortheconsequencesexceptwherethereisfearoflife.11
ThusdoesGodwarnyouandtoHimisfearoflife.
29.Say,“Whetheryouhidewhatisinyourheartorexpose,GodknowsitandHealsoknowswhatishiddeninHeavensandEarthandGodisOmnipotent.
30.OntheDayofJudgment,everygoodasoulhasdoneshallbepresentedbeforeHimandsoalsoeveryevil,andtheywilldesirethereckoningdayisputoffagreatdistancetoavoiddues,duetoeviltheyhavecommitted,andGodwarnseverysoul.VerilyGodisforbearingtoHiscreatures.
Moral
Godasperfectcreatorandis“Perfectlygood”broughtintoexistencehumansandjinninbodyandsoulwithmaterialandspiritualworlds.Iftheyhadreserved(a)Takviniand(b)Taklifi12functions,underHiscontrol,objectofcreatingparadiseandhellwouldhavecarriednosense.
FormerHereservedforselfandlatterlefttocreaturesyetbecause“good”isover-powering,totalpowerHedidnotleavewiththemelsetheywouldhaverevolutionizedHisdesigntoHisonlychoicewastograntlimitedpower(underTaklif)tocreationwhereinHisbountysupersedesevilarisingfromcreation,pointingouttheissueoffollowinggoodandavoidingevilleadingtoparadiseandhell.
Verses31–41
31.Soiftheyclaimtohavelove13forGodfollowmeandGodwillloveyouandforgiveyoursinsandGodisforgivingandmerciful.
32.Say,“ObeyGodandProphetandifyoudonot,Goddoesnotlovetheinfidels.”
33.VerilyGodselectedAdam,Noah,Abraham’sfamilyandfamilyofImraanovertheworld.
34.Theyareinter-relatedandGodisHearingandKnowing.
35.RecallwhenImran’swifeprayed“OhmyProvidence,IhavemadeavowtosetfreewhatisinmwombtoserveYou.SoacceptmyprayersandverilyYouarehearingandknowing.”
36.Andwhenshegavebirthtoadaughter,shesaid,“AdaughterisborntomeandGodknowswhatshehasgivenbirthto,asonisnotlikeadaughter.IhavenamedherMaryandIseekYourprotectionforherandherfamilyfromthecurseddevil.
37.HerProvidenceacceptedherprayerswithpleasureandcherishedherunderthecareofZakaria,andwheneverZakariausedtoentertheholy
sanctuaryheusedtofindfoodnearher.HewouldaskMary,“Whencedidthefoodcome.”Shewouldsay,“ItisfromGod.”VerilyGodprovideswhomeverHelikeswithoutaccount.
38.ItwasthenZakaria’sprayerstohisProvidence,“OhGod,grantmealikechildforYouarehearingmyprayers.
39.Angelsinreply,whilehewasstandinginprayersnearaltarsaid,“VerilyGodgivesyoutidingsofYahya,verifyingJesusasProphetfromGodofmenandimmaculateandaProphetamongthevirtuous.”
40.Zakariasaid,“OhProvidence,howshallIhaveachildwhenIamoldandmywifeisinmenopause.”Godsaid,“ThisisthewayinwhichGodactshowHelikes.
41.ThenheprayedtoGodtogranthimsomesign.Godsaid,“YoursignwillbeyouwillnottalkforthreedaysexceptundersignswhenyoushallrememberyourGodimmenselyglorifyingHimnightandday.”
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GodhasdistinctlylaiddownclaimforHisloveistobetestedbyimplicitobediencetoordersoftheProphetandincaseofrefusal,heshallbeaninfidel.ThisisenoughtestforsearchingthisinfidelityinMuslimcompanionsofProphet(whichisknownashypocrisy)which,theProphettofulfilDivinemessagekeptquiet,fightingwiththem.ToAliadvisingafterhisdeparturesaying,“OhAli,yourfightismyfight,”and“HussainisfrommeandIfromhim,”(himi.e.Hussain).
Verses42–54
42.Recallwhenangelsaddressed14Mary,“Verily,Godhasselectedyouandmadeyouimmaculateandchosenyouamongthewomenofthetime.
43.OhMary15,obeyGodandprostratebeforeHimandbowdownincongregation.
44.ThesearesecretnewswhichwerevealuntoyouandyouwerenotpresentwhentheywerethrowingyourpenstodecideastowhoshouldcherishMary.Andyouwerenotpresentwhentheywerelitigating.
45.RecallwhenangelsaddressedMary,verilyGodhasgivenyoutidingsofasonnamedMessiahJesussonofMaryhavingbeingrespectedintheworldandeternityandhavingDivineproximity.
46.Andshallconversewithmeninchildhoodandoldageequablyandshallbeamongthevirtuous.
47.Marysaid,“HowcanIbearachildwhenIhavenotintercoursewithanyman.”Godsaid,“ThisisthewayIcreateasIlike,whenitisdecidedsimplyMywordof‘Be’isenoughtobringitintoexistence.
48.AndGodshallteachhimthetext,philosophy,theTorahandtheBible.
49.AndsendhimtotheJewsandwillsay,“IamcometoyouwithaseriesofmiraclesfromourProvidence,verilyIcancreatefromdustafigurelikeabirdthenblowuntoitwhenitbecomesaflyingbirdunderDivinesanctionandIcanhealnaturalblindandnaturallepersandenliventhedeadwithDivineconsentandinformyouwhatyouhaveeatenandwhatyouhavetreasuredupinyourhouses.”Verily,inthesearesignsofmybeingagenuineProphetifyouarefaithful.
50.AndtestifyingTorahwithyouandlegalizingwhatwasillegalizedonyouandIhavebroughtmiraclesfromyourGod,sofearGodandobeyme.Verily,GodisyourandmyProvidence.
51.WorshipHimaloneandthisisthedirectwaytoHisproximity.”
52.WhenJesusrealizedinfidelityinthemheasked,“WhoisgoingtohelpmeforGod’ssake.”Thefishermen,inreplysaid,“WeareyourassistantsforGod,havingembracedfaithinHimsupplicatingyouinduetestimonythereof.”
53.“OhourGod,wehaveembracedfaithinwhatYouhaverevealeduntousandfollowedYourProphetandrecordourtestimony.”
54.(TheinfidelJews)plottedagainstJesusandGodaverteditbytakinghimtoheavenandverilyGodismightyataverting.
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JesuspredictedhispersecutionbyJewsandaskedhiscompanionswhoamongthemwasreadytoplayhispartandaccepthiscontemplatedcrucification,inlieu
ofwhich,paradisewaspromisedtohim.One3ntrancebypersecutors,theycouldnotdetectwhowasJesus,asallweretransformedalike.ButTitanusacknowledgedhewasJesusandwascrucified.GabrieltookawayJesustoHeaven.Onhisdeath,Titanuswasrevertedtooriginalfeatures.Thiscreatedasuspicion,andhasbeenaninsolubleproblemtodatewithChristians.
Verses55–63
55.RecallwhenGodsaid,“OhJesus,weshallfinishyourdutyandraiseyoutoUssavingyoufromheathensandsupersedingyourfollowersoverinfidelsuntiltheDayofJudgment,thenshallreversionbetoUswhenWeshalldecidedifferencesamongstyou.
56.ThosewhoareinfidelsshallWeintenselypunishintheworldandeternityandforwhomthereshallbenoassistance.
57.AndthosewhohaveembracedfaithandactedvirtuouslyshallbefullyrewardedandGoddoesnotlikethedisobedient.
58.ThesearethecoupletsWearereadingouttoyoufullofadviceandwisdom.
59.Jesus’sinstancebeforeGod,ofcourse,islikethatofAdam,whomWecreatedofearthandsaidbeandhewas.
60.ThisisafactfromyourProvidenceanddonotbeamongthedoubters.
61.Thosewholitigatewithyouafterhavingreceivedyourknowledgethereofbechallengedbycallingchildrenoneithersideandladiesaccordinglyandsoulstoo,thenimprecatingDivinecurseonliars.
62.ThisisatruehistoricalfactandthereisnootherGodexceptGodandHeisalmightyandallwise.
63.Andiftheyturnaway,Godknowstheseditious.
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Thisparagraphrelatesagreateventofimprecatingcurse.
ThisisasaresultoftheProphet’smessagetodistantplaces,afterhavinginfluencedthenearaboutpaganArabs,toNajran,AtowninYemen,whereChristianswerebelievinginJesustobeasonofGod.MenunderleadershipofAskafcameovertoarguewiththeProphetwhomGodrevealedtoofferalikecaseinAdam,whohadnoparents.
Onrefusaltobeconvinced,GodcommandedtheProphettothrowdownthegauntletbyimprecatingcurseonliarsafterbringingintheirsons,ladiesandsoulsonthefieldofimprecationbarringAbulHaris,whorecollectedatraditionofJesusnottoenterintosuchachallenge,ifthepartyinvolvedbroughthisnearestkithandkinbutsubmit,orreconcileonpaymentofJazya,whichbeingdone,theyreturnedhome,thusprovedtruthofIslam,andpurityandperfecttruthofAhlal-Bayt.ItwasforthisAliclaimedtobe“Siddick-i-Akbar”andsaid
nonebutagreatliarwouldadoptthistitle.
Verses64–80
64.Say,“Ohyoumenofrevealedreligions,cometoacommonunderstandingbetweenusinwhichweshouldnotassociateanygodnoradoptanybodybarringGod,ourProvidence.”Incase,theyturnaway,say,“BearwitnessIsupplicateGod.”
65.Ohyoupeopleofrevealedreligions,whydoyoulitigateaboutAbraham,becauseboththeTauratandtheBiblewererevealedafterAbraham.Doyounotunderstandsomuch?
66.Ohyoupeoplewhowerelitigatingononeofwhichyouhadknowledge,whydoyoulitigateonwhatyouhavenoknowledge?Godknowsandyoudonotknow.
67.NeitherAbrahamwasneitheraJewnoraChristian,ratherapureMuslimsupplicantandwasnotanassociator.
68.Rather,heismoreconnectedwithAbraham,whofollowedhim,andthisProphetwithhisfaithfulandGodsupportsthefaithful.
69.Andthisgrouplikestomisguideyoubutbythistactictheymisguidethemselvesunawares.
70.Ohyoupeople,whydoyoudenyGod’scommandsintentionally.
71.Ohyoupeople,whydoyoutamperwithfactbyfalsification,bidingtruthintentionally.
72.Andagroupofthemsaid,“Believeinwhatwasrevealedtoyouin16morningdenyinglaterrevelationso17inwhichtheymayreverttoyourfaith.
73.Anddonotbelieveinthem,exceptthosewhofollowyourfaith.Say,“RealguidanceisfromGodaloneonlywhohasgiventexttoProphetlikewhatyouhaveandyouarelitigatingaboutitbeforeyourProvidence.”Say,“Verily,graceisinthehandsofGod,endowsitonwhosoeverHelikesandGodisOmniscient.”
74.SpecializeswithHisgracewhosoeverHechoosesandhiismightilygracious.
75.Ofmenofrevealedreligion,therearesomewhowillrefundyourdepositevenbeitinheapsandotherwillnotevenifhehadtoreturnafarthing,untilyoustandonhishead.ThisiswhytheysaidwehavenoresponsibilityfortheignorantandtheyknowinglylibelGod.
76.Ratherthosewhofulfilsthecovenant,verilyisappreciate,Godlovesthepious.
77.Thosewhosellthecovenantandtheiroathsforatriflingsum,theyshallhavenoshareineternity,neitherGodwilltalktothem,norlookatthem,noraccepttheirpenanceandforwhichthereisintensepunishment.
78.Verily,amongstthemarescribeswhochangetheirtongue(addwhatisnot)anditisnotrevealedtothemandtheysay“ItisfromGod,”anditisnotfromHimandtheyknowinglylibelGod.
79.Itisnotforamanwhoisgrantedabook,knowledge,andprophecytoaskpeopletoworshiphim,barringGod,rather,hewouldtellthem“tobepious,”inwhatIhaveendowedonthemandtaughtthem
80.andwouldnotaskyoutoworshipangelsandprophets.What!AreyougoingtobeinfidelaftersupplicatingHim?
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Resultsofmutilatingandmisrepresentingfactsinreligionare:
1.Noshareofeternity,i.e.Hell.
2.NotalkwithGod.
3.NoDivineGrace.
4.Noacceptanceofpenance.
Note:ThosewhohavemisrepresentedtheProphet’ssermonintheValleyofKhummusttakealesson.
Verses81–91
81.Recallwhen18GodexactedapromisefromtheProphets,“Whenyouaregiventhetext,law,andcomestoyou,MyProphet,confirmingwhatiswithyou,youshallbelieveinHimandhelphim(i.e.instructyourfollowerstoembracefaithinhimandhelphim).”ThenGodasked,“Haveyouagreedtoitandcommityourselftoit?”Theysaid,“Yes,wedoagree.”Godsaid,“AlltestifyandIshallbeartestimonythereto.”
82.Andthosewhoturnedawayfromit,isdisobedient.19
83.What!AretheylookingforanyotherreligionthanIslam,foreverythingintheheavensandearthsupplicatesHimandtoHimshalltheyrevert.
84.Say,“WehaveembracedfaithinGodandwhatisrevealeduntous,toAbraham,Ismael,Isaac,Jacob,andtheirchildren,toMoses,JesusandDivinemessengersmakingnodistinctioninbetweenandwesupplicateHim.”
85.ThosewholooksoutforanyotherfaiththanIslamitshallnotbeacceptedofthemandtheyshallbeasuffererineternity.
86.HowcanGodcontinueguidingatribewhichafterembracingfaithandverifyinggenuinenessoftheProphetandvividnessofhismiraclesbecomesan
apostateandGodverilydoesnotguidethedisobedient.
87.Thosearethepeoplewhosereward,verily,isDivinecurseandcurseoftheangelsandtheentiregenerations.
88.Whereintheyshallremainwithoutmitigationofpunishmentandrelaxation
89.exceptthosewhobecamepenitentaftergivingandMerciful.
90.Verily,thosewhobecameinfidelsafterfaithandintensifiedtheirinfidelitynevershalltheirpenancebeadmittedandtheyarethemisguided.
91.Ofcourse,thosewhobecameinfidelsanddiedasinfidels,nothingshallbeacceptedofthem,eveniftheyofferedEarthfullofgold.Theyarethepeopleforwhoisintensepunishmentandforwhomthereisnointercession.
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GodhasbeenuniqueallalonguntilHedesiredcreation.Hecreateda“word”turninginto“Light”fromwhichMd.andthenAliandhisfamilyincludingFatimawerecreatedwithother“word”wascreated“Soul”whichtookanabodeinthislightandthusMohammadandhisfamilyarelightsofGod,givingthemroomintheirenlightenedbodyas“DivineGuides.’Thosewhowalkedintheirlightwereguided.Andthosewholeftthemwereindarknessofmisguidance.TheircreationwasfarpriortocreationoftheHeavensandEarth.ThenHeexactedapromiseoftheseProphets,whoareraysofDivineLightfromthemoftheirLordshipoverthemandassistance.
Thisclausereferstothisevent.ThisiswhatJesusclaimed,“Iamcomealightintotheworld,whosoeverbelievesinmeshouldnotabideindarkness”(St.John13:48).Againhesays,“Ifyouloveme,keepingmycommandments”(St.John14:15)andpredictsourProphet’scoming.“AndIshallpraytoFather(God)andheshallgiveyouforever”(St.John14:16).Howmanyfalseprophetshavesinceappeared,althoughProphetMohammadspokeofAliasaLightafterhimandwillbesucceededbyremaining11.
Verses92–101
92.YoushallneverattainrighteousnessuntilyousacrificethedearesttoyouinthenameofGodandwhateveryouspend,verily,Godisacquaintedtherewith.
93.AllfoodwaslawfulforBaniIsraelexceptwhat(camel’sflesh)Jacobhadmadeillegalforself(onaccountofillnessbeforerevelationoftheTorah.Bringitandreadouttomeifyouaretrue.
94.Andinspiteofthis,theylibelGodtheyaredisobedient.
95.Say,“TruthsaidGod,whenHeaskedyoutofollowthestraightfaithofAbrahamforhewasnotamongtheassociators.”
96.Verily,thefirsthousesetupforworshipforhumansinMeccathesourceofguidance(salvation)fortheworld.
97.ForthereinareopensignswhereAbrahamstood(toraisethestructure)andthosewhoentersthesanctuaryispromisedsafetyandforGod’ssake,i.e.DivineWill,dopilgrimagewhenyouareabletogothereandthosewhorefusebecomesaninfidelandverilyGodisindependentofcreation.
98.Say,“Youpeopleofrevealedreligion,whydoyoudenyGod’scommandswhenHeisawitnesstoyourdeeds.”
99.Say,“Youpeopleofrevealedreligion,whydoyoubarfromHispaththosewhohaveembracedfaithseekingacrookedwayknowinglyandGodisnotindifferenttoyourdeeds.
100.Ohyoufaithful,ifyoufollowagroupofrevealedreligion,theywillturnyouapostate,afterhavingembracedfaith.
101.AndhowcanyoubecomeanapostatewhenDivinecommandmentsarereadouttoyouandaDivine20representativeisamongstyouandthosewhoadherestoGod,(i.e.toHisrepresentative)verilyattainsguidanceleadingtothestraightwaytoHim.
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ThisisthestandofShiaswhoclaimallprophetsandimamsareDivineLights–havingbroughtDivinemessage,receivingtrainingforthemdirectly,underDivineDictates;hence,thereisnodifferenceintheirelucidationofIslamwhichcannotbeinterpretedinanyotherway.
Verses102–109
102.Ohyoufaithful,fearGodtotheextentinwhichfearisneededanddonotdiebutasupplicanttoHim.
103.AndattachyourselftoHis21(i.e.DivineLight)withoutfaction,andthinkofHisbountiesonyouwhenyouwereinimical,heeffectedreconciliationbetweenyou(throughtheProphet)andyoubecamebrotherlyduetoHisbountyandyouwereattheborderofgoingtohellwhenHesavedyoufromthere,andthusGoddescribesHiscommandments(allegorically)soyougetguidance.
104.Andyou(ohdivineLights)areleaderscallingthemtorighteousness,invitingthemtovirtuesandbarringthemfromvicesandtheyaretoattainsalvation.22
105.Anddonotbeamongstthosewhomadefactionsaftertruthhavingreachedthembydivisionofopinion,forthemisintensepunishment.
106.Onthedaywhenthefaceswillbeenlightenedandotherswillbedarkenedwillbeaddressed“wereyounotthoseafterhavingembracedfaithbecameapostate?”Andsotastethepunishmentduetoyourapostasy.
107.AndthosewhosefaceswillbeenlightenedshallbeunderDivinegraceandtheywillattainsalvation.
108.TheseareDivinecommandmentswhichwearereadingouttoyouinthetruesenseandGoddoesnotintendtoill-treatanybody.
109.ForGodiswhatisintheheavensandinearthandtoHimshallreverteverything.
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TheProphetsaid,“OntheDayofJudgment,hisfollowerswillapproachhimnearthecisterninfivegroupsofwhichfourarehungryandthirsty,willbehurledintohellandthosewhocreatedschisminreligion.Thistookplace,immediatelyaftertheProphet’sdeparturefromthisworldsignshavingdeveloped,duringhisfatalillnessduetoprolongedjealousyoftheProphet’scompanionswhichtheyboretoAli.ThefifthoneheadedbyAlishallenterParadise.
TheProphetsaid,“Moses’followersdividedthemselvesinto71groups,oneofwhomwouldattainsalvation,and72groupsoffollowersofJesus,oneofwhomwouldattainsalvationand73ofmyfollowers,oneofwhomistoattainsalvation,and72willbeofhell.TheoneattainingsalvationshallbefollowingthetextandwillbefollowingmysuccessorAil,forTruthhasremainedwithAliandAliwaswithit,andtheProphetandhiscompanions(meanschosencompanions)everremainedwiththeTruth.
MostoftheProphet’scompanionsaftertheProphet’sdeathturnedoutdisobedientandapostatesactingagainstDivinedictatesandtheProphet’straditions(seetheBattleofCamelandBattleofSiffin.
Verses110–120
110.And(ohDivineLights)youarethebestbeingsofthoseorderingvirtues
andbarringvicesbelievinginGod,andifthemenofrevealedreligionshadputfaithinyou,itwouldhavebeenbettertotheircredit,butsomebelievedandothersbecamedisobedient,theywillnotaffectyoubutalittle.e23
111.Andiftheyfightwithyoutheywillrunawayandwillnotbeassisted.24Disgraceissetonthem
112.whenevertheydoso,excepttheycomeundertheprotectionofthetextandtheDivineLight.25Cursehasovertakenthemand26povertyhasenvelopedthem.Thisisbecauseoftheirinfidelityandbetraying27theirProphetsunfairlyandthiswasthesinwhereintheyweretransgressing.
113.Allarenotalike.Someamongstthemaresteadyinreadingatextduringnightandprostration.
114.BelievinginGod,intheDayofJudgmentadvisingvirtuesandhasteningtowardsrighteousnessandtheyareamongthevirtues.
115.Andwhateveryoudoofvirtue,itwillbefullyappreciatedandGodiswiththevirtuous.
116.Verilythosewhoareapostateswillnotbeabletodoanythinginspiteoftheirpropertyandtheirchildren;theyaretheresidentsofhell,whereintheyshallabide.
117.Whattheyspendinthisworldislikeawind,whereinisextremecold,
destroyingfieldsacrosswhichitpassesandbelongstothosedisobedientwhohavebeendestroyedbytheiractsandGodhasnotdonewrongtothembuttheyhavedonetothemselves.
118.Ohyoufaithful,donothold,exceptyourown,anyinconfidence.Theywillnothesitatetobringaboutyourdestruction,andwillbepleasedwithwhatpainreachesyou.Theirenmityhasbeennoticedintheirspeechandwhattheyholdsecretintheirheartsisworseandwehavenexposedthesefactsclearlyifyouhavecommonsense.
119.Thesearethepeoplewhomyouareattachedtoandtheyhavenofeelingforyou;theypretendtobelieveinthewholetextandwhentheymeetyoutheysaytheybelieveinyourtextandduringprivacy,theybitetheirfingersoutofanger.Say,“DieinyourangerandGodknowswhatisinyourheart.”
120.Ifanyprofitreachesyoutheyareannoyed,andifadversitybefallsyou,theyarepleasedandifyoubepatientandvirtuous,theirintriguewillnotharmyouatall.VerilyGodhasgotroundthemintheiraction.
Verses121–143
121.CalltomindwhenyouweremarshallingyourforcesoffaithfulforcrusadeinthemorningandGodisHearingandKnowing.
122.AndbothgroupshadlostheartalthoughGodwasontheirside,andthefaithfulshoulddependuponGod.
123.VerilyGodhelpedyouinBadrwhenyouwerescanty,sofearGod,soyoumaybecomegrateful.
124.Recollectwhenyoutoldthefaithful,“WillitnotsufficeyouifGodhelpsyouwith3,000angels?”
125.IfyoubearpatienceandfearGod,Godshallhelpyoufromaboveandincreasingtheforcesto5,000dulyarmed.
126.Andthisissimplytogiveyoutidingsandtocomfortyoursoul,elsetheactualassistanceisfromGodalonewhoismightyandwise
127.soastoreducecomparativelytheforcesofinfidelsordisgracethemorrenderthemineffectivesotheytaketoflight.
128.AndohProphet,youhadnopowerinit(tonominateAliyoursuccessor);whetherGodacceptstheinfidels’penanceorpunishesthemfortheirdisobedience(itisHischoice).
129.ForGodiswhatisintheheavensandtheearth,forgiveswhomHechoosesandpunisheswhomhelikesandisGodForgivingandmerciful.
130.Ohyoufaithful,donottakecompoundinterest,fearGodsoyoumayattainsalvation.
131.Fearthefirewhichispreparedfortheinfidels.
132.ObeyGodandtheProphetsoyoumayhavemercy.
133.HastentoyourProvidence’sforgivenessandparadise,widthofwhichisequaltotheheavensandearth,preparedforthepious.
135.Andwhentheycommitamistakeoractwronglytoself,andonremembrancethereof,prayforgivenessforshortcomings,andwhoistooverlooktheirfaultsexceptGod?Andknowingdoesnotpersistintheirfaults.
136.ThosearethepeoplewhoserewardisforgivenessfromtheirProvidenceandparadise,belowwhichflowstreams,whereintheyshallabide.Whatafinerewardfordoers.
137.Priortoyouprecededmanyevents;moveaboutandseewhathasbeenthefateoffalsifiers.
138.Thisisarecordforhumansandguidanceandadviceforthevirtuous.
139.Donotloseheartandbesorry,youwillwinifyouarefaithful.
140.Ifadversityhasreachedyou,similarlyhasitfallentotheenemyandthesearetrials28towhicharesubjectedmenoneitherside,soGodmayknowwhoarefaithfulandmakewitnessesamongyouandGoddoesnotapproveofthe
disobedient.
141.SoGodpurifiesthefaithfulandwipesoftheinfidels.
142.DoyoucountuponenteringparadisewithoutprovingtoGodyourparticipationandpatienceincrusade?
143.Verily,youdesireddeathbeforeenteringcrusade,andnowyouopenlywitnessedit.
Verses144–148:ACaseofContraveningCovenant–PunishmentHell
144.AndMohammad(peacebeonhim)isnothingbutaprophet;manyprophetsbeforehimhavepassed.Whatifhediesorisslain,areyougoingtoturnbackonyourheels?Ifhedoesso,hewillnotharmGodanyway,andGodshallrewardthegrateful(whoaresteadyintheProphet’scommands).
145.AnditisnotpossibleforanysoultodepartwithoutDivinewill,whichisfixedandthosewhodesireworldlyrewardshallWegiveittothemofit.Andthosewhodesireeternalbounty,shallWeendowonthemofitit.AndWearetorewardthegrateful.
146.AndhowmanyprophetsfoughtacrusadeandwiththemwereamultitudeofvirtuouspeopleandduringadversityinthenameofGodtheydidneither
loseheart,nordidfeelfeeble,notgettired,andGodlovesthepatient.
147.AndtheirwisheswerenothingbutprayingtoGodtoforgivetheirsinsandtransgressionsandmakethemsteadyagainsttheinfidels.
148.AndGodgrantedthemrewardintheworldandbetterrewardisfixedupforeternityandGodlovestheobliging.
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Onhearinghighgradesofmartyrsin“Badr,”theyprayedparticipationincrusadeandprovedfaithlesswhentestedin“Uhud”barringfew.
Verses149–155
149.Ohyoufaithful,ifyoufollowtheinfideltheywillturnyoubackfromyourfaithandyouwillsuffer.
150.Rather,GodisyourLordandbestassistant.
151.ShortlyshallHeputinHisaweintotheheartofassociatorsforhavingassociatedwithoutanyproofandtheirdestinationishellandawfulisthesojournforthedisobedient.
152.AndverilyGodconfirmedHispromise,whenyouwereslayingthemwithhissanctionuntil29disruptionbrokeyouandyoucommittedsinsbydisobeyingtheProphetwhohadorderedyounottogiveupground,(youleftithavingseenwhatyouloved),togainbootysomeofyouareforworldlygainsandothersforeternalbounties.ThenHeturnedyourfacesfromthem(enemiesbyyourflighttoplunderandforfurther30trialhavingforgivenyouandgodismighty,mercifultothefaithful.
153.Recallwhenyouwererunningupthehillwithoutlookingbehindatanybody,theProphetwascallingyoutohim,then31followedcalamitiesaftercalamitiessoyoumaynotbe32sorryforwhatislostuntoyuandwhathasfallenuntoyouandgodisacquaintedwithyourdeeds.
154.Thenaftergrief,Hegave33yousafetyinsleepwhichovertookeachoneofyou(faithful)andagroupamongstthemwasoverpowered(hypocrites)withfearoflossoflifeandwasentertaining–misgivingsofaninfidelsaying,“Whatcouldwedointhisaffair.”YousaythisisunderDivinecontrolandtheyaresecretingintheirheartsanddonotwanttoexposetoyousaying,“Hadwecontroloverthebattlefieldwewouldnothavebeenkilled(ourcompanions).”Tellthemifyouhadlockedyourselfinthehouse,thosewhowerefatedtobeslain,wouldhavebeenonthebattlefieldandbecauseGodknowswhatisinyourheart.hewantedtotryyouandtestwhatissecretinyou,andknowGodisfullyacquaintedwiththoseamongstyouwhentwopartiesfacedeachother,itwasnothingbutundertheinfluenceofthedevil,whohadreducedthemthisstate,onaccountofthestateofyourmind.
155.Thosewhohadfledtheirdeeds(ofloveofbooty)andGodoverlookedtheirfaultsandHeisverilyforgivingandforbearing.
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InthisGodhasdepictedcharacteristicsofthehypocritesandtrulyfaithfulwhostoodthetestintheBattleofUhod.HeforborepunishingthosewhofledawayfromthebattlefieldforthesakeoftheProphet,reservingeternalpunishment,unlesstheydiedwithpenance,whichislayingdownlifeonthenextoccasion.
Verses156–171
156.Ohyoufaithful,donotbeliketheinfidelswhotoldyou,inthecaseoftheirbrethren,whentheywentouttoparticipateinthecrusade,iftheyhadremainedwiththembehind,theywouldhaveneither34diednorslain.Theysaid,“ForthisreasonGodhadcreatedinthemgrief(fornothavingbeenfortunateingettingbooty)”althoughGodonlygiveslifeanddeathandviewsallyourdeedswhetheryouareslaininthenameofGodordiedinHisway.
157.Hismercyandforgivenesswhichshall35attendyouismuchbetterthantheir36wealth.
158.Ifyoudieorbeslain,youwillbeassembledbeforeGod.37
159.OhyouProphet,itwasduetoDivineMercyinwhichyoutreatedthemtenderly.Ifyouwereharshorstrictwiththemtheywouldhaveleftyou,evennowrelaxthem,andprayfortheirforgiveness,38consultingtheminyouraffairsandwhenyouareresolved,trustinHim.Godverilylovesconfiders.
160.IfGodhelpsyounonecanvanquishyou,andifHeleavesyou,whoelseisgoingtohelpyouafterthis?AndthefaithfulshouldtrustinGod.
161.Itisnotfora39prophettoembezzleandhe,whodoesso,shallhavetoproduceitontheDayofReckoningwheneverysoulshallgettheirduewithoutwrong.
162.What,arethosewhoseekDivinewillalikeoneunderDivinewrath,havinghelltheirdestination,anawfulabode?
163.Fortheformer,beforeGodaregradesandGodsviewswhattheydo.
164.Verily,Godobligedthe40faithfulwhenheraisedamongthemaprophet,whoreadsouttothemHiscommands,purifiesthem(bypreventingthemfromsinsandforgivenessonpenance.Taughtthemthetextanditsphilosophybeforewhichtheywereinopenmisguidance.
165.What,whenadversityfellonyouthelikeofwhich,duplicateinintensity,youcastonyouradversary,youstartedcomplainingastowhenceitcametoyou.SayohProphet,“Thisisduetoyourowndeeds(ofrunningafterbooty)”andverilyGodisOmnipotent.
166.Andwhenadversityfellonyou,whentwopartieswerefacingeachother,itwasunderDivinesanctiontodeterminethefaithful.41
167.Andtoexposethehypocritestoo,whowereaddressedtoparticipateinitoravertit,theystartedsaying,“Didweknowfighting,wewouldhavefollowedyou.”42Thatdaytheywereclosertoinfidelitythanfaith.Theyweresayingwhatwasnotintheirhearts,andGodknowswhattheyhide.
168.Thosewholaggedsaid,inrespectoftheirbrethren,“Hadtheyfollowedustheywouldnothavebeenslain.”Tellthemiftheyaretrue,letthemnotdie.
169.Donotentertaindeathaboutthoseslainonthebattlefield;rathertheyarealivehavingDivineProvision.43
170.EnjoyingwithDivineendowmentsduetoHisGraceandgivingtidingstothosebehindthemwhohavenotmetthemyet,ofneitherfearofthepastnorgriefofthefuture.
171.TheyaregiventidingsofDivinebountiesandgraceandverilyGoddoesnotwastetherewardofthefaithful.
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Bodilynotesareenough.
Verses172-180
172.ThosewhoansweredthecallofGodandtheProphetafterhavingbeenwoundedandthosewhoactedvirtuouslyamongstthemandfearedGodhavegotthehighestreward.
173.Towhompeoplesaid,“Peoplehaveassembledagainstyousobeafraidofthem.”Insteadofinstillingfearinthem,itsimplyintensifiedtheirfaithandtheysaidinreplytothem,“GodisenoughforusandHeisthebestsupport.”
174.ThustheyreturnedsuccessfullywithDivinebountiesandmercywithoutanyafflictionseekingDivinewillandGodismasterofgraceandgreatness.
175.Itisnothingbutthedevilwhoisthreateninghisadherents,whereasGodsays,“ThosewhoarefaithfulshouldnotbeafraidofhimbutfearHimalone.”
176.Donotgrieveforthosewhoareexceedinginapostacy.TheywillnotinjureGodinanyway.Goddesiresnoshareforthemineternityandforthemisintensepunishment.
177.Thosewho,ofcourse,purchaseinfidelitybysellingfaith,theywillnotaffectanywayGod’sdesigns,forthemisintensepunishment.
178.Letnotinfidelsthinkhighofthemself;(ontheirworldlyricheswhereby)wearesimplytryingthem.Weareputtingthemtosuchtrialstointensifytheirsinsandtheyshallhaveadisgracefulpunishment.
179.ItisnotGodtoleave44thefaithfulastheyareuntilHedistinguishes45impurefrompure,andrevealssecretstoyoubutGodrevealssecretstoyou,butGodrevealsittoHisselectedProphet,soyoubelieveinGodandHisProphetandifyoubelieveandfearGod,46youshallhaveahighreward.
180.LetnotthemiserwhomGodhasgivenoutofHisgracethinkwellofthemselvesbytheiraction;rather,itisevilforthem.Thisgreedshallgetroundtheirnecks(infierychains)onreckoningday;asforGodistheinheritanceoftheheavensandtheearthandGodviewsyourdeeds.
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GodhasreferredwhytheProphet,whowassodeartoHim,andinwhomHehadconfidedthesecretsofcreation,behavedwithsuchagreatconsideration,elsetheexaminationwouldnothavecomeintoexistence,astheProphetfullyknewwhichmostofthemwouldapostate.Theydidsoandpavedthewaytothe“TragedyofKARBALA.”
Verses181–189
181.VerilyGodheardthestatementofthosewhosaid,“VerilyGodispoorandwearerich.”Recordershaverecordedwhattheysaidandhowtheymurderedtheirprophetsunfairlyforwhichtheyshallbemadetotastefierypunishment.
182.ThisiswhatyourhandshavesentaheadandGodisnotatyranttoHiscreatures.
183.ThosewhosaidGodhascommandedthemnotbelieveinaprophetuntilheoffersanoffering,swallowedbyfire,say,“Beforememanyprophetscamewithmiraclesandfulfilledyourstatement,whydidyoukillthemifyouaretrueinyourclaim?”
184.Iftheyfalsifiedyou,theyhavedonesimilarlyinthepastwhentheprophetscamewithmiracles,proofs,andenlighteningtexts.
185.EverybodyshallsavourdeathandverilyyouwillrecompenseofyourdeedsonReckoningday.Thosewhosavedthemselvesfromfireandwasadmittedtoparadise,verilyachievedasuccess,andthisworldlylifeisnothingbutadeception.
186.Verilyshallyoubetriedinyourpropertyandsoulsandyoushalldefinitelyhearlotofpainfultalesatthehandsofmenofrevealedreligionsbeforeyouandfromassociators,butifyoubepatientandpious,itisoneofthegreatestaffairs.
187.AndrecallwhenGodexactedapromisefrommenofrevealedreligions,theyshouldclearlystateregardingProphetMohammad(bepeaceonhim)andshouldnothideanythingofhim,buttheyover-threwitforatriflinggainandabadtransactiontheyhaveeffected.
188.LetthemnotbeledawaywithwhatWehavegiventhemandtheirloveforbeingpraisedfornoactionoftheirs.Theyshouldnotthinktheyarefreefrompunishment;ratherisintensepunishmentforthem.
189.ThekingdomoftheheavensandtheearthisforGodWhoisOmnipotent.
Moral
Fewrecognizeinearnest,theworldisadeception.Allwhichglittersisnotgold.therichandthosevestedinpowerwhoseemtoenjoythemselvesshallbethe
worstofall,onReckoningDay,fortheirhavingmisusedHisBounties–neglectedtopray,paytitheandforHiswill,tohelpthedeservingpoorfaithful,whoreservedtheirentireliveinspreadingIslam.
Infact,onReckoningDay,resultswillbechaoticofworldlyappearances.Thoseinpowerinworldwillgodownandthosefaithfuldownintheworldwillbeontheascent.Peopleshould,therefore,noteverentertaintorisehighinpowerandwealth,assimplyinvolvingtheminresponsibilitieswhichtheyordinarilycannotdischargetoDivinesatisfaction.
Verses190–200
190.Verily,increationoftheheavensandtheearth,andalternationofnightanddayaresignsforthewise.
191.WhoremembersGodwhilestanding,sitting,rollinginbedandcontemplatingincreationoftheheavensandtheearthandsay“OhourProvidence,Youhavenotcreatedinvainallthis,pureisYourNature,saveusfromthepunishmentofhell.”
192.Verily,ohourProvidence,YoushalladmitintohellthosewhodoYoudisgraceandnonethereshallbetoassistthedisobedient.
193.OhourProvidence,weheardthecrier,cryinguntoustoembracefaithuntoyourGodandwehavebelievedinYou.OhourCreator,forgiveoursinsandemittransgressionsandendourlifewiththevirtuous.
194.OhourProvidence,endowonuswhatYouhavepromisedtoYourProphetanddonotdisappointusonReckoningDay,forYoudonotactagainstYourpromise.
195.Theirprovidenceacceptedtheirprayerssaying,“Ishallnotwasteactionsofdoersamongyou,whethermenorwomen.Theyarerelatedtooneanother.Thosewhofledorweredrivenoutoftheircountry,andsufferedonMyaccountandslayedandwereslainonMybehalf.Ishallmitigatetheirsins,admitthemintoparadise,underneathwhichflowcanals,asarewardfromGodandGodisbestatrewarding.
196.Donotbeledawaybythetravellingupanddownoftheinfidels(tomakeprofitonmerchandise)
197.whichistrifling,destinationthereofishell,anawfulabode,
198.exceptfortheGodfearing,forwhomisparadisebelowwhichflowstreamsasanentertainmentasthebestrewardfromHimfortherighteous.
199.Verily,thereisasetofbelieversofrevealedreligions,whobelieveinGodandwhatisrevealedtoyouandtothemfearsGod,doesnotsellGod’scommandsforatriflinggain,butforitisarewardfromtheirProvidenceandverilyGodisquickataccounting.
200.Ohyoufaithful,bepatient(indischargingobligations)andinovercomingadversitiesandfollowingimmaculates,fearGodsoyoumayattainsalvation.
Moral
Patienceisacvocatedhereunderthreedifferentspecies:
1.Inprayers,paymentoftitheandgoingtopilgrimageandparticipationincrusade.
2.Calamitiesofproperty,failureofbodyinhealthandlossofchildren,etc.
3.FacingadversariesoftheImmaculates,byfollowingintheirfootstepsandavoidingtheirenemiesatthecostofworldlygainsandpleasureswhicharetransitoryandlendingtoaccounting.
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1.SameasTorah
2.ThisisHiddenDivineHelptofaithfulagainstinfidels,beitphysicalormental,ithasreferencetotheBattleofBadartobedetailedlater,wherebesidesthis,angelshelpedthefaithfulsuchmiracleswerespotdeclarationoftheProphet’sgenuineclaims,afterwitnessingsuchgreedycompanieshaddoubtedit.
3.(a)lowestgrade,(b)secondgrade,(c)highestgrade
4.Theseareprophetsandimams.
5.Islampavedawaytohimwhoapproachedit,exalteditspillarswhostruggledforit,itissafetytohimwhostucktoit,itisconfidencetohim,whoreposedinit,offeredexplanation,whosoughtinit,itislight,whosearchedforit,itwasreasonwhoseestograspit,itwasintellect,whomeditatedonit,itwasguidance,whoexpectedit,itwaswarning,whotookalessonfromit.
6.MostintensepunishmentisduetoslayingDivineLight.
7.ThesearetoreceivethegreatestandseverestpunishmentontheDayofJudgment.
8.Referstowithholdingtyrannicalrulefromthevirtuous.
9.Thisisaheightofwisdom.
10.Thisisawarning.
11.Thisis“Takiyya”andformsaspecialfeatureofShiatenet.Itisobligatory,whenlifeisindanger,advisabletostopseditionillegalwhenrightisviolated,andinadvisabletopracticewhentimesareunfavourableandeitherway,whentimesarefavourable.
12.(a)CreationisBringingintoExistence(b)isduetopersonaleffort,whatcomesoff,duetointention.
13.ReligionisnothingbutLove,whichisdispositionofhearttowardsperfection;onthisistobesatisfiedinGodselflesssublime,whichisbyvirtueofnothavingattributesofcreation,createdDivineLightssimilarlyqualified.Hence,theirloveisdirectapproachtoDivinity.
14.FatimaistheLadyofthewholeworldandMarywasaLadyamongwomenofhertime.
15.OnthisZakariawasappointedtoguardMary,whoseusedtobelookedupinachurchroom.
16.Prophet’sprayersdirectedtoJerusaleminthemorning.
17.Prophet’sprayersdirectedtoMeccaintheafternoon.
18.ReadcarefullynotesattachedundermoraltothisandseewhatJesussaysofself,“Youarefrombeneath,Iamfromabove.Youareofthisworld;Iamnotofthisworld.(St.John8:23)
19.DigressioninIslamisnotpermissible.
20.HecomeswithDivineinstructionsoncommandswhichareDivineandisauthoritythereon.
21.TextandDivineLightareasaropeistwined.
22.BecausetheyarealreadyDivinelighted.HowcanordinaryscribesinIslam,withdifferentversionoftextguidethepublicandwhentheyarenotinitiatedinDivinephilosophybyGodasactualDivineLights;thisclaimispreposterous.
23.HavingbornepatientlytheseveresttrialstowhichtheywereputimmediatelyaftertheProphet’sdeathstomaintaintheProphet’sattemptsathavingestablishedIslamandsavefutureprogenywhoweretoembraceIslamintheTrueSpirit.
24.Underpaganismlifeandpropertyarelostwhenvanquished.
25.TheirstateisofkillingtheProphets.
26.Inbeingsoldasslaves.
27.Madetopaypolltax.ThishasbeenthestateofIndiansandMuslimssincetheBritishtookchargeofIndiauntiltodate.
28.EvenTruth–inminutedegrees’remains“Vanquished”attimesitisotherwiseandhardlyathingwhichistrownbackshallcomeforward.(Ali–Nahjal-Balagha).
29.Duetoloveforbootyofworldlygains.
30.ToindicatewhostoodbytheProphetandwhobetrayedhim.
31.Somewerekilled,otherswoundedseverely.
32.Thiswouldnotmakeyousorryforbootylostandhabituateyoutocrusade.
33.Thisreferstothefaithfulwhoweresteadfast.
34.Theirclaimtothefuture,issimplyanunwarrantedstatementforwhichisunderDivinecontrol.
35.Leadingtoyoursalvationasmartyrs.
36.WhichwilldemandaccountingonReckoningDay.
37.Thisexplainsthenatureofthehypocritesbeinggiventimetodopenancebylayingdowntheirlives.Howmanysoacted?
38.Thiswillexposetoyoutheirinnermotivesandbeanargumentagainsttheminthefuture.
39.Thisisanotherexpositionofhypocrisy,theiropinionabouttheProphet.
40.Haditnotbeenfortheirexpositionoftextintradition,ethicsinIslamwouldneverhavedeveloped.TheyareevertothankGodfortheProphetandtheImmaculatefamilytotheirhelp.
41.Hecouldhavediverteditbuttogiveyoualesson,Heputyoutofurthertrials.
42.Divineexpositionofmentalstateofhypocrites.
43.Thisisnotdeathbutgettingeternalliveandprovesresurrectiontobootaseveryonemustsavourofdeath.
44.Whoissincere.
45.Insincere–worldlydesires.
46.ThiswasthereasonwhytheProphettreatedhiscompanionswithconsiderationknowingfullwellhowtheyouldtreathisimmaculatefamilyafterhim.cf.St.John(10:14)Iamthegoodshepherdandknowmysheepandamknownofmine.St.John(10:11)Thegoodshepherdgivethhislifeforthesheep.
Surahal-Nisa’,Chapter4
IntheNameofGodtheCompassionate,theMerciful
Verses1–10
1.Ohyoupeople,fearyourGodwhocreatedyoufromonepersonandfromhisremnantearthhiscomradeandfrombothoftheminfinitemenandwomen,andfearGodbyswearingbywhosenameyourequesthelpfromoneanother(foreffectingatransaction)similarlyshouldyouonyouractsentertainDivinecommandsandavoiddisaffection.1Verily,Godguardsyouractions.
2.Andgiveorphanstheirrightsanddonotinterchangethem,causingdeficiencytotheirinterestanddonotswallowtheirpropertybymixingitwithyours,verilythisisamajorsin.
3.Andifyouareafraidyouwillnotdealjustlywithorphangirls,youcanmarryothersfromtwotothreetofourandthenagain,ifyouareafraidyouwillnotmaintainjusticeamongthem,youcanrestcontentwithonetotaketofemaleslavesasyourcompanionswhichisnearertojustice.
4.Andgiveyourwivestheirshareofthedowryandtheniftheywillinglyparticipateinitwithyou,itisnotobjectionableandislegalforyou.
5.Anddonothandoverthepropertyofidiotstothemwhoareentrustedtoyourcare.Youcanspendoutofittowardstheirprovisionandclothing,talkingallthewhilepolitelywiththem.
6.Andinemployingorphanswatchandwaitiftheyarecapableofmarriageatmaturity,andthenifyoufindthemcapableoflookingaftertheirownproperty,handitovertothemanddonotswallowitorwasteit,fearingtheywilldemandaccountingofitatmaturity,andHewhoisrichshouldavoidtaxingthemforitssupervisionandincaseofpovertyyoucanchargethemforsuperintendenceandwhenyouhandoverthepropertytothemgetitattestedbytwowitnesses,althoughGodisenoughtotakeaccount.
7.Formenthereisashareinlegacyoftheirparentsandrelationsandforwomenisalsoashareinlegacyoftheirparentsandrelations,beitlittleormoreandthisisanobligation.
8.Andwhendecidingalegacy,arepresentrelations,orphansandthepoor,paythemsomethingoutofit,talkinglenientlytothem.
9.Andiftheyshouldbeafraidofleavingweakchildrenbehindthem,lesttheymayberuined,theyshouldfearGodandtalkrighteouslywithothers.
10.Verily,thosewhoswallowunjustlypropertyoforphans,theydonothingbutfillintheirstomachwithfire.Shortlytheywillbehurledintoit.
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Self-sufficientwithinthebodytoshowprovidentialfearisthemothofsafety,itisimplantedinusasapreventativemeasureofEvil.
Verses11–14
11.Godcommandsyouregardingyourchildren:amalegetsdoublethefemale’sshare;then,iftherearetwodaughtersonlyormore,theygettwo-thirdsofit,whereas,ifthereisonlyonedaughter,shegetshalfandtheparentsofthedeceased,eachgetsone-sixth.Then,ifthereisnoissue,thepropertywillbedividedbetweenparents,fathergettingtwicethemother,whereas,ifthedeceasedleavesabrother,2themotherwillgetone-sixth.Allthistobedistributedafterdischargingthewillandthedebts.Parentsandchildren,youarenotawarewhoamongstthemaremoreentitledwithregardtobenefittingyou.ThisobligationisfromGodandverilyGodisknowingandwise.
12.Forthehusbandisone-halfthelegacyifyourwifedieswithoutissue,whereasifshehasanissue,thehusband’ssharewillfalltoaquarterafterfulfillingthewillanddebt.Forthewife,shewillhaveone-fourth3ofthelegacy,ifthehashusbandhasnoissue,andincaseofissuehersharewillfalltoone-eighth,afterfulfillingthewillanddebt,andifthedeceasedhasbrothersandsisters(asinheritors)eachofthemwillgetone-sixthandincaseofmanytheymustbesatisfiedwithone-thirdofthelegacyafterfulfillingthewillanddebt.Thereshouldbenointentiontomartheinterestofinheritors.ThisisGod’swillandGodisknowingandforbearing.
13.TheseareGod’slimitsandhe,whoshallobeyGodandHisProphetshallbeadmittedtoParadisebelowwhichflowstreamswhereinshalltheyremainandthisisamightyachievement.
14.ThosewhodisobeysgodandHisProphetistransgressingthelimitsshallbethrownintohellwhereinshalltheyeverremaintohaveadisgracefulpunishment.
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ShiastracethroughtheirImmaculateImams(DivineLights)elucidationofalllegalanddoctrinalprinciplesfromFundamentalstracedtotheGloriousQur’anandbyfollowingthem,incloseobediencetotheProphetaresafeagainstapocryphaltraditionsfabricatedbytheiradversarySunnis.AccordingtotheShias,twocausesgiverisetorightofinheritance:(1)Nasab(tieofblood)and(2)Sabab(specialcause).Inthefirstarethreeclasses,viz.(a)parents,(b)husbandandwife,and(3)childrenaslinealdescendants.Inthesecondclassof(a)ascendants:grandfathers,brothers,andsisters.Inthethirdclassare:parentalunclesandauntsandmaternalunclesandaunts.UnderSabab(specialcauses)are(1)matrimonyandwala,thelatterofwhichisfurthersub-dividedin(1)emancipation,(2)clientele,(3)spiritualleadershipsharesofinheritanceare:
1.Affiliationbyhusband(1)whenwifehasnoissue,(2)thefullsister,indefaultotherheirs,and(3)thedaughterwhenonlyone.
2.Thefourthistakenby(1)thehusbandwithchildren,(2)thewidowwithnoissue,oneormore.
3.Theeighthistakenbythewidowoneormorewithchildrenanddownwards.
4.Thethirdistakenby(1)theabovebrothersandsisters,whentwoormore,(2)themother,whendeceasedhasnochildrenorwithtwoormorebrothersorabrotherandtwosisters,mother’sshareisreducedtoone-sixth,thoughbrothersandsistersgetnothing.
5.Two-thirdsistakenby(2)twoormoredaughterswhennosonorsons,(2)twoormorefullsisters,whennobrotherorhalf-brothersonfather’sside.
6.One-sixthistakenby(1)thefatherandmotherwithlinealdescendants,(2)themotherwithtwoormorebrothersoffullblood,oronebrotherandseveral
sisters,(3)thesinglechildbythesamemotheronly,maleorfemaleviz.uterinesisterorbrother.
Verses15–22
15.Andifany(wife)ofyouischargedwithfornication,callforfourwitnesses,againstherandonsecuringthem,imprisonheruntildeathsettlesherfateorGoddecidesotherwise.
16.Andifanytwo(bachelororspinster)ofyouactviciously(i.e.fornicates)tormenthimorheruntilheorshetakestopenanceandrectificationandthenyouturnyourfaceawayfromanddonotbeaftertormentingthem;verily,GodacceptspenanceandHeisMerciful.
17.Verily,Godacceptspenanceofthosewho,throughignorance,commitssinanddopenanceimmediatelythereafter.Thosearethe4peopledeservingofacceptanceofpenanceandGodisknowingandwise.
18.Andpenanceisnotacceptedinfavourof5thosewhocontinuesinsuntildeathapproachesthem(whenitistoolateforthemtodopenance,norisit6feasibleforthemwhodieasinfidels.Forthemisintensepunishmentkeptbyusready.
19.Ohyoufaithful,itisnotfaironyourparttodepriveyourwivesofherdowry,notisitfairtoimprisonthemwithaviewtotakingbackwhatyouhavegiventhemexceptwhentheyarechargedwithfornication.Livewiththempeacefully,andthenifyouaredisgustedwiththemonaccountofsomeevil
habitinthem,verilyhasGodendowedonthemmanyother7invitingvirtues.
20.Andifyouintendtoreplaceherwithotherandifyouhavegivenherconsiderableproperty,donotdepriveherofit.What!Areyoulibelingheroropenlydisobeyingwithaviewtoseizingpropertyfromher.
21.Andhowcanyoudepriveherofitwhenactuallyhavehadanintercoursewithherandyouhavegivenasolidcovenant8beforehand.
22.Donotmarrywidowsofyourfatherexceptwhatyouhavedoneinthepastthroughignorance.Verily,thisisagreatshamelessnessonyourpartanditisanevilcustom.
Notesareenough.
Verse23
23.Unlawfulforyoutomarryyourmothers,daughters,sisters,aunts,paternalandmaternal,nieces,brothers,sisters,andmotherswhohavebeetwetnursesandwetsistersandmothersin-lawsanddaughtersofthosewithwhomyouaremarriedandhadintercourse,whereasotherwisetheyarelawfulanddaughters-in-lawandtohavetwosistersasjointlyatthesametime,exceptwhatyouhavedonebeforereceivingthesecommandsfor,verily,Godisforgivingandmerciful.
Verse24-25:TemporaryMarriage
24.Andmarriedwomen,exceptwhentheycomeunderyourcontrolasslaves,havebeenillegalizedbyGod,barringthem,restarelawfultoyou.Ifyouseekthembypaymentofdowryandnotunderprostitution,andthenifyouholdtemporarymarriageswithstipulationoftimeanddowrywhichshouldbepaidtothembeforehandasanobligationandifyouarealteringundermutualconsent,thereisnoharmverily,Godisknowingandwise.9
25.Andthosewhocannotaffordtomarryfreefaithfulwomen(onpaymentofdowry)theycanmarryfaithfulslavesunderyourcontrolandGodiswellacquaintedwithyourfaith,beingofmutualspecies.Youcanmarrythefaithfulslaveswithpermissionoftheirmastersandpaymentofthedowryfromavailablesource,providedtheyarevirtuousandnotprofligateandnotadulteratingsecretly,andaftermarrying,iftheyareaccusedoffornication,theirpunishmentishalfoffreewomen.ThisarrangementisforhimwhoisafraidofseverepunishmentandifyouarepatientitismuchbetterforyouandGodisforgivingandmerciful.
Moral
HowIslamhasbeengraduallymutilatedbytheveryimposterswhoseizedthepowerimmediatelyonpassingawayoftheProphet,canbestudiedbytheirautocraticdecisions,withouthavingany“DivineAwe”onwhichallrevealedreligionsarebased,havingnointentionofDivineknowledgeandunderpassion,involvedtheirfollowerswitheternalloss.
Verses26–33
26.GoddesirestoexposeprecedinglawsandacceptyourpenanceandGodisknowingandwise.
27.Godisdesirousofacceptingyourpenanceandthosewhoareslaveto10passiondesireyoutoinvolveindisgracefulsins.
28.Godintendstoreduceyourpunishmentashumansarecreatedweak.
29.Ohyoufaithful,donotswallowillegallyanyone’spropertyexceptundermutualconsentofpartnershipanddonotriskyourselftodanger;verily,Godismercifultoyou.
30.AndthosewhotransgressoutofdisobedienceWeshallthrowintohellandthisiseasyforGod.
31.IfyouavoidmajorsinswhichyouareforbiddentocommitWeshallresolveyourpettyfailingsandadmityouinparadise.11
32.Anddonot12envythegradeGodhasgivenoneoveranother.Formenistheshareoftheirdoings,godorbad,andforwomen,theirs.SopraytoGodtoshowerHismercyonyouasHeisOmniscient.
33.AndWehaveleftinheritorsforeveryone,bethedeceasedparents,orrelations,andpayhimthecontractedshare,verily,Godiswitnesstoall.
Moral
Allenvyisproportionatetodesiresweareuneasyattheattainmentsofanother,accordingaswethinkourownhappinesswouldbeadvancedbytheadditionofthis,whichheholdsfromusandthereforewhateverdepressesimmoderatewishes,willatthesametimesettheheartfreefromcorrosionofenvyandexemptusfromvice.
Verses34–42
34.Menhavebeengivenprecedenceoverwomenbyvirtueofexcessbountyandfortheirsacrificeofpropertyontheirbehalf.Thevirtuouscontentedwiveswillguardtheirrightsintheirabsence.Thosewhoareafraidofdisobedience,shouldadvisethemfirst,thenleavethemasideontheirbeds,andfinallypunishthem.Whentheyobey,donotover-awethemandGodisMightyandOver-awingyou.
35.Andifyouareafraidofamutualsplit,raiseajudgefromeitherparty,toeffectareconciliationwhenGodshallhelpasverilyHeisknowingwhatishappeningbetweenyoutwo.
36.PrayuntoGod:(1)donotassociateanybodywithHim,(2)obligeyouparents,(3)relations,(4)orphans,(5)thepoor,neighbours,(6)wayfarers,(7)comradesontour,(8)thoseproceedingonpilgrimage,and(9)yourslaves,forverilyGoddoesnotlikeahaughtymiser
37.whoisgreedyandordersgreed,hidingwhatGodhasgivenhimoutofgrace,forsuchinfidelsGodhaspreparedadisgracefulpunishment.
38.Andthosewhospendtheirpropertyforpublicadmiration,withoutbelievinginGodandeternity(wastetheirreward)andhewhowillbefriendswithdevilsshallgetintoevilcompany.
39.WhatharmwastothemiftheybelievedinGodandtheDayofJudgment,andspentinthenameofGodwhenHewouldhaveappreciatedtheiracts.
40.Verily,Goddoesnot,intheslightest,doinjustice,whereas,IfanydoesaslightvirtueHeenhancesitgivingextrarewardfromHimselfwithamightreward.
41.WhatshallhappenwhenWeshallraisefromamongsteverygrouptheirImam,DivineLight,asawitnesstotheiractsandraiseyouohProphetawitnesstotheImamsDivineLightsonthisday.
42.Infidelswillwish,whohaddisobeyedtheProphetontheEarthhadbeenlevelledup(withthem)thentheywillhidenothingfromGod.
Moral
Goddefinesdutiesoftherichtopreventthemfromfallingpreytothewickedmisercondemnedtohell.Onlythewealthwehavesobestoweddowekeep(forEternity),theotherislosttous;rather,weshallhavetorenderaccountifmisused.TheProphetsaid,“Everygoodactischarity,yoursmilinginyourbrother’sfaceischarity,anexhortationofyourfellowmantovirtuousdeedsisequaltoalmsgiving,yourputtingawandererintherightpathischarity,yourassistingtheblindischarity,yourremovingstonesandthornsandotherobstaclesfromtheroadischarity,yourgivingwatertothethirstyischarity.”
Aperson’struewealthhereafter,i.e.isthegoodwhichisleftbehindinthisworldtotheirfellowhumans.Whentheydie,peoplewillsay,“Whatpropertyhavetheyleftbehind?”Buttheangelswillask,“Whatgooddeedshavetheysentbeforethem?”Godwarnsagainstostentation,whichseldomgoeswithlearning,liketherisinganddecliningsunmakeslongshadows.Itisthesignalflagofhypocrisy.Prideisthemastersinofthedevil.
Verses43–50
43.Ohyoufaithfuldonotapproachprayersintoxicated(inswoonsleep)untilyouknowwhatyousay.DonotpasstheHolymosquewhileinanuntouchablecondition,untilyoubathe13andifyouareillortravellingandwhenyoucannotfindwater14orfromintercourse15(withyourwife)andyoucannotgetwater,strikeyourhandsonpureearth,passingthemoveryourface16and17handsverilyGodforbearingandforgiving.
44.Haveyounotseenthosewhohavebeenactingonpartoftext18andselltherestformisguidanceandintendtomisleadothers.
45.AndGodisacquaintedwithHisenemiesandsufficestobeyoursympathizerandtobeyourassistant.
46.OfthoseJewswhotransmutetheirtext(whereverProphetsattributesaregiven)andsay(inpresenceoftheProphet)weheardanddefyit(whenreturninghome),givingmisinterpretationbytheirtongue;otherwiseinordertotaunt(Islam)religiontheysay“hear”whatisunworthyofhearing,andhaveregardforushadtheysaid“Weheardandobeyed,”youpleaselistento
usandhaveconsiderationforus.Itwouldhavebeenbetterontheirpart,butGodhascursedthemfortheirpervertedmindandunbeliefonaccountofwhich,exceptafew,mostwouldnotembracefaith.
47.Ohyoumenofrevealedreligionbelieveinwhatyouhaverevealedconfirmingwhatiswithyou,beforeweturnyourfacebackwardsandcurseyouaswecursedprecedingthoseofyourswhodisobeyedasregardstheirtransgressionofSaturdayandthisshallbedoneaspromised.
48.Verily,GoddoesnotforgivehimwhoassociateswithHimandforgiveshimwhomHechoosesotherwise.Verily,thosewhoassociatewithHimhavelibelledandcommittedamightysin.
49.Haveyounotseenthosewhoclaimtopurifythemselves19,whereasGodpurifieswhomHelikes,andHedoesnotintheleastdoinjusticetoany.
50.JustseehowtheylibelGodandthisisenoughanopensinforcondemnation.
Moral
MaskingDivineCommandsintentionallyandmisrepresentingotherwiserendersonecondemnabletoHel(vide78–79ofSurah“TheCow”).
AssociationdoesnotmerelyconsistofassociatinganycreationwithGodbutitalsoconsistsinassociatinganyothercommandcontrovertingDivinecommand
andthusrenderingobjectofGodineffectiveandisunforgivableandatthesametimewhenintentionallydonewithoutpenanceisawful.
LibelisamajorsinwhenappliedtohumansandLibellingGodmeansfalsifyingGod,daringtofaceHim–byJove–itisasinunimaginableinitsdegree.
Verses51–59
51.Haveyounotseenthosewhohavebeengranted20apartoftext,followpassion(misguidedleaders)andtellthemaboutthosewhodisbelievetheseringleaders,whethertheyaremoreguidedthanthemselves.
52.Thesearethepeoplewhoarecursed(forhavingfollowedslavesofpassion)byGodandthosewhoarecursedbyGodshallneverbeassisted.
53.Havetheygotanyshare21ofreligiousleadership?Iftheyhad,theywouldnothavepartedwithaparticleofit,beingpassionate.
54.Dothey22envytheProphetandimmaculatefamilywhoareDivineLightsforthesharewhichGodhasendowedonthemofHisbounty?Verily,GodhasendowedonAbraham’sfamilytheBook,theDivinePhilosophy,andgreatvice-royaltyofHis.
55.Someofthembelieveinthemandtheothersturnaway,forwhompunishmentofhellisenough.
56.Verily,thosewhodenyOurcoupletsshortlyshallWehurltheminhell23whichshallburntherskin,Weshallexchangeitsotheymaytasteitspunishment(forever);verily,GodisMightyandWise.
57.ThosewhoembracedfaithandactedvirtuouslyshallWeshortlyadmitthemintoparadisebelowwhichflowstreamswhereintheyshalleverabideandwhereintheyshallhavepurenymphsandresideunderextensiveshades.
58.AndverilyGodcommandstohandoverthetrustof24leadershiptothoseentitlebyvirtueoftheirbeingimmaculate(andDivinelyinspiredasDivineLights)andwhenyoujudgeamongstpeople,dispenseyourjudgmentwith25justice;verilyGodadvisesyoutoyourbenefit,verilyHeisHearingandseeing.
59.Ohyoufaithful,obeyGodandobeytheProphetandreligiousleaders(DivineLights)andifthereisadifferenceamongstyou(thisexcludesGod–ProphetandImams)26youappealtoGod,theProphetandImams,ifyouhavefaithinGodandeternity,thisshallbethebestsolution.
Moral
Bodilyandfootremarks,ifhonestlystudiedshouldsuffice.
Verses60–70
60.Haveyounotseenthosewhodeemthemselvestheyhavebelievedinwhat
isrevealeduntoyouanduntowhatprecededyou,theydesiretoapproachthe27passionate,whichithasbeenordainedtoforsake.Thedevildesirestomisguidethementirely.(Comparecouplets59and60ofSurahYasin.)
61.WhentheyareaskedtocometowhatisrevealedbyGod(text)andtotheProphet,thehypocriteswillbeobservedtostopthemfromcomingtoyou.
62.Whatwillhappenwhencalamityshallbefallthemduetotheirdeeds?ThenwilltheycometoyouswearingbyGod;theydidnotmeananythingbutobligation(bynotworryingfortriflesandreconciliation).
63.TheyarethepeoplewhoseheartsGodisacquainted;youturnyourfaceawayfromthemandadvisethemandspeakwithawarningtoneaspernecessity.28
64.WedidnotsendanyprophetbuttobeobeyedunderDivinesanctionandiftheydisobeyedandcametoyou,prayedforforgivenessfromGodiftheprophetrecommendedfortheirforgiveness,29certainlytheywillfindGodtoacceptpenanceandmerciful.
65.No,byyourGod,theywouldnothaveembracedfaithuntiltheymadeyouthejudgeforadisputeamidstthem,thennotrejectyourdecisionforadisputeamidstthem,thennotrejectyourdecisionandresignuntoyourdecision.
66.AndhadWeordainedthemtokilloneanotherorgetoutofhome,nonebutafewofthemwouldhavedoneandhadtheydone,whattheywereadvised(regardingAli’ssuccession)byyou,itwouldhavebeengoodintheirfavourandthebestcauseforsteadfastnessoffaith.
67.AndwhenWewouldhavegiventhemamightyreward.
68.Andguidedthemonthe“rightpath.”
69.ThosewhosupplicatesGodandtheProphet,shallWeraisewiththosewhomGodhasendowedbounties,fromamongsaints,thetruemartyrsandvirtuousandtheyarethebestcompanions(ofparadise)andthisisDivinegraceforwhichGodisenoughtotestify(thedeserving).
70.ThisisDivinegraceforwhichGodisenoughtotestify(thedeserving).
Moral
Bodilyremarks,ifstudiedfaithfullywillsuffice.
Verses71–76
71.Ohyoufaithful,bewareofenemieswhetheryougoingangsoralone.
72.Andtherearesomeamongstyouwhowilllagandifanycalamitybesetyoutheyshallsay,“Godsavedthemfornothavingaccompaniedthem.”
73.AndifbountiesattendyoufromGod,inthiscase,theywouldassume,asiftheyhadnoacquaintancewithyouandsay,“IwishIhadbeenwithyoutoparticipateinthebounties.”
74.ThosewhoarepreparedtosacrificeworldlypleasuresforeternalgainsshouldparticipateincrusadeandthosewhoshalldosowhethertheylosetheirlifeorvanquishestheirenemyshallbeentitledtogreatrewardsfromUs.
75.Whatisupwithyou?Youarenotparticipatingincrusade,althoughweakmenandwomenandchildrenwhohavebeendetainedinenemycountry(Mecca)fromflyinghavebeenheldup;praytoGodtomakeanoutletforthemfromtheenemiesofthisland(Mecca)andnominateanyonefromThee,ourleaderandwhoshallbeourassistantfromYou.
76.ThosewhoarefaithfulfightintheNameofGodandthosewhoarefaithlessfightforthedevil.Youbetterfightagainstthedevil’sfollowersforhisdesigns(Devil)areunsound.
Moral
TheDevilcancitescripturesforhispurposeandevilsoulproducingholywitnessislikeavillainwithasmilingcheekagoodlyapplerottenattheheart.Ifadevileverlaughs,itmustbeathypocrites,fortheyarethegreatestdupesashehas;theyservehimbetterthananyothersbutreceivenowages,nay,whatisstillmoreextraordinary,theysubmittogreatermortificationtogotothelowesthellthansince4restfaithfultogotoHeavenofhighestgrade.
AnatheistisbutamadridiculousderiderofpietybutahypocritemakesasoberjestofGodandreligion,theyfinditeasiertobeuponhiskneesthantorisetoagoodaction,likeanimpudentdebtorwhogoeseverydaytotalkfamiliarlyto
theircreditorswithouteverpayingwhattheyowetoDivineLights,viz.submission.Theyaresaintsabroadanddevilsathome.Itistheonlyevilwhichwalksinvisible,excepttoGodalone.Onemaysmileandsmileandbeavillainstill.
Thereareonlytworeligions,IslamandPassion(devil),“Themoralvirtues,withoutreligionarebutcold,lifeless,andinsipid.Itisonlyreligionwhichopensthemindtogreatconception.Fillsitwithmostsublimeideasandwarmsthesoulwithmorethansenseatpleasureswhicharemoreworldlyandfrail,whileeternalpleasuresarepureandpermanent,thesecannotbeattainedwithoutpaymentofpriceforthemandthemaximumpricewillgetmaximumpleasureswhichis“martyrdom”andhenceparticipationincrusadewithsoleintentionofDivinewillhavingnothingofsecuringworldlygains,isenteringparadiseofthehighestgrade.
Thosewhowishtosecurethegoodofothershavealreadysecuredtheirown.Everydutybringsitspeculiardelight,everydenialitsappropriatecompensation,everythoughtitsrecompense,everycrossitscrown,paygoeswithperformance,aseffectwithcause,vicevitiateswhoeverindulgesinit,thewickedwrongtheirsouls,generositygreatens,virtueexaltscharitytransfigures,andholinessistheessenceofangelhood.Goddoesnotrequireustoliveoncredit.Hepaysuswhatweearn,goodorevil,heavenorhell,accordingtoourchoice.
Didyounoticethosewhowereadvisedontheirdemandforcrusade,afterflighttoholdup(asdidDivineLightNo.2)theirhandsanduntilcommandsoncrusadeareissued?Sayprayersandpaytitheandwhencrusadewasmadeobligatory(asinDivinelightNo.3)agroupofthemgotfrightenedwiththepeopleastheyfearGod,rathermorethanthat,andbegantosay(thosewhousedtoflyawayfromcrusade).
Verses77–87
77.“OhourProvidence,whydidstYoumakeitbondingonus?Whynotholditoveralittlewhile?”Sayinreplytothem,“Worldlypleasuresaretransientandeternalbountiesareforthepiousandyouwillnotbe(onyourrewardsforparticipatingincrusade)ill-treatedintheleast.”
78.Whereveryoube,deathshallseizeyoualthoughyoubelockedinastrongfortressandwhenfortuneattendsthemsay,“ItisfromGodandwhenmisfortuneattendsthemtheyimputeittoyou.”SayeverythingisfromGod,whatisupwiththesect?Theydonotunderstandsomuch.
79.WhatofbountycomestoyouisfromGodandwhatofadversitybefallsyou,isanissuetoyourdeedsasapunishmentfromGod.WehavesentyouamessengertohumanstotestifywhichGodisenough.
80.VerilythosewhoobeyedGod,whoobeyedtheProphetandthosewhoturnawayfrom,verilyyouarenotresponsiblefortheirdeeds(notbeingaguard).
81.Theysay,“Weobeyed”andwhentheygetoutfromyou,agroupamongstthemmeetinthenight,talkingotherwise,andGodrecordswhattheycabal,youturnyourfaceawayfromthem;dependuponGodWhoshallsufficeasaguardian.
82.DotheynotthinkovertheQur’an;ifitwasfromelsewhere,theywouldhavefoundmanyadiscrepancyinit.
83.Andwhenanyimportantaffairregardingsafetyoflifeordangertherein
arisestheydivulgeit,whereas,hadtheyreferredtotheProphetorthoseinitiatedinit,theywouldhavecometoknowthroughthoseknowingthem,andhaditnotbeenforthe30mercyandgraceofGod,barringfew,youwouldhavefollowedthedevil(thepassionatepeople).
84.Soyou(Prophet)fightintheNameofGodandWehavenotgiventhistroubletoanybutyou,andinvitethefaithfultowardsit;veryshortlyGodwillsaveyoufromtheinfidels,verilyGodismightyatpunishmentandrevenge.
85.Thosewhowishwillofyougetsashareofit,andthosewhowishotherwise,likewisegetsasharetherein,andGodisOmnipotent.
86.Ifanybodywishesyoupeace,youreturnhim,withagreaterpeace,andgodshallaccountfromeverybody(fortheirdeeds).
87.ThereisnonebutGod(yourLord).Heshallassembleallareckoningday,thereisnodoubtaboutit,andwhocanbetruerthanGod.
Moral
AllbountiesarefromGodandyouaregratefultoHim,ifyouusethemasperdirectionandareresponsibleifyoumisplacethemormisusethem.
Whatisupwithyou,youhaveformedintotwopartiesamongstyou,regardingthosewholeftMeccatojoinyouatMedina31
Verses88–91
88.DoyouintendtoguidethemwhomGodhasdeprivedthemofit?AndthosewhomGodforsakes,youwillnotfindanywayfor.
89.Theydesireyoutobeinfidellikethemselves,soallmaybeonthesamelevel.SodonottakethemtobeyourfriendsuntiltheyflyforthesakeofGod,andiftheyturntheirface,seizethemwhereyoucangetthemandslaythemanddonottakethemasfriendsorassistants.
90.Exceptthosewhotoanation32withwhomyouhaveapactortheycometoyouunwillingtofightagainstyouorjointheirowncommunitywhoisnotfightingagainstyou,andifGodwishes,Hewouldhavemadethemoverpoweryouwhentheywouldhavesuddenlyfoughtaginstyousoiftheyremainaloofandnotfightagainstyouandsuepeace,andGodhasnotgivenyoupowertoill-treatthem.
91.Shortly,youwillfindanationwhodesirestobesafefromyouandfromtheirowncommunityandwhentheyallgetentrappedinacalamity,theycaseintheirlotwiththem,iftheydonotkeepawayfromyouandnotsuepeaceanddesistfromfighting,youarrestthemandkillthemwhereyoufind,forWehavegivenyoufreepoweroverthem.
Verses92–96
92.Itisnotfairforafaithfultokillafaithfulexceptthroughmistakeandevenifhedoessohehastosetfreeafaithfulslavetowardspenanceandpay
bloodpricetotheinheritor,unlessthelatterforgivesandiftheslainisfromaninimicalsectandinfidel,theslayerfaithful,hehasonlytosetfreeafaithfulslavetowardsthepenance,andifbelongstoasectwherebetweenthemismutualpact,hehastopaythebloodmoneytotheinheritorsandsetfreeafaithfulslave,failingthishehastoobservetwomonthssuccessivefastingandGodisknowingwise.
93.Forthosewhokillafaithfulintentionally,theirpunishmentishellwhereintheyshalleverabideandDivinewrathtobootandhiscurseandintensepunishmentisforthem.
94.Ohyoufaithful,33whenyougetoutonincrusadeGod’sname,ascertainwhenanybodywishesyou,beforecallinghim,heisnot34faithful,togainyourworldlymotive;forbeforeGodyouhaveagreatrewardandthuswereyouinfidelsbeforeGodobligedyouandexplicitlyinformedyou,Heknowswhatyoudo.
95.Ofthefaithfulwhositdownathomeonfalseplea,barring–disabledduetoillnessandtothelatteroverthosewhositdownonunpermittedalthoughallfaithfulhavebeenpromisedrewardbutfromthepointofviewofgradesinparadisethoseparticipatinghavehighergradesoverthosesittingdown.
96.ThesegradesarefromGodwithforgivenessandmercyandGodisforgivingandmerciful.
Moral
(a)Ifafaithfulintentionallykillsafaithful,butnotknowingitisunlawful,willnotbepermanentlyhell.
(b)IftheythinkitlawfulandkillswillbeapermanentresidentofHell.
(c)Ofiftheykillonaquestionregardingfaith,theywillbeapermanentmemberofHell.
(d)IftheyrepenttheywouldnotbeinHellpermanently,sinceonreferringtoImamal-Sadiq,afaithfulkillingafaithful,havetheypenance?Hesaid,“Iftheyhavekilledonfather,thereisnopenanceforthem.Iftheyhavedoneinanger,ortoseekworldlybenefit–theirpunishmentistheyshallbekilled,elsebetakentotheinheritorsoftheslainiftheypardontheyshouldpaybloodmoney,andredeemafaithfulslaveandobservetwomonthsoffastingandfeed60paupers,butitisamajorsin.”TheProphetsaiditisagreatersinthandestructionoftheholdworldbeforeGodandifhumanityofHeavensandEarthareinvolvedinkillinghim–Godshallhurlallinhell.
Verses97–100
97.Verilythosewhomangelsofdeathwillputtodeathfortheirhavingtyrannizedinthisworldwhileaddressingthemtowhattheyhadbeendoinginthisworldwillsayintheirdefense,“Wehadbeenrenderedhelplessinournativeplace,”thentheywillbetoldbyangels,“WasnotGod’slandwideenoughforyoutoflyto.”Thosearethepeoplewhosedestinationishellandawfulisthatabode.
98.Excepttheagedamongstthemandthewomen,andchildrenwhohadnomeanstogetoutofittosafeland.
99.ForthoseshallGodforbearandverilyisGodforbearingandforgiving.
100.AndthoswhofightforthesakeofGod(underinstructionoftheImmaculate,i.e.DivineLightsnotforworld)shallfindthelandwelcomedandwideandthosewhogooutoftheirhouseasarefugeetoGodandHisProphet(asapilgrim)anddeathovertakesthemontheway,theirrewardiswithGod,andverilyisGodforgivingandmerciful.
Verses101–104
101.Whenyougooutontourthereisnoharmifyoureduceyourprayer,andifyouareafraidofattackofenemieswhoareinfidels,forverilytheyareyouropenenemies.
102.Andyourinmidstofthem(aswasHussaininKarbala)whileyouarereadyforprayers,apartyshouldjoinyouinprayerswitharms(witharearguard)andwhentheyhavefinishedprostrationsinfirstrakattheyshouldgetbehind,sendingtherearguardaheadfortheprayersandwhohavenotyetsaidtheprayersincompanyofImamtosayprayers,withyoukeepingthearmswiththe,fortheinfidelsareawaitingtheopportunityofyournegligencefromarmsandpropertytoattackyouallofasudden,andthereisnoharm,ifamidstheavyrainsorinillness,youletdownyourarmsonground,keepingaguardforyou,verily,bodhaskeptdisgracefulpunishmentforinfidels.
103.Andwhenyoufinishprayers,rememberGod(ineverycondition)whileyouarestanding,sitting,orturningyoursidesandwhenyouinasafeplace,sayyourprayerswithoutguard,forverilyprayers35areboundenasobligatory
intherecordonthefaithful.
104.Anddonotletslippersecutionofenemies,forifyouhopethey(yourenemies)donothope(yourhopeonlossoflifeisparadiseandinvictoryisbooty)andGodisknowingandwise.
Moral
Bodilyexplanationisenough.
Verses105–112
105.Verily,haveWerevealeduntoyouthetextwithtruth,sowhenyoudecidedisputesbetweenparties,“DosoonlinesindicatedtoyoubyGodwithoutsidingwiththedishonest.”
106.“ByGodnonebuttheProphetandhisImmaculatefamilyareauthorizedbyGodtodecidethedisputesamongstHiscreation.HereprimandedAbuhanifaforhisauthorityforthis:forpropagatinghisviewsagainstDivineLights.Aliinrejectingthemsays,“Ifdifferenceofindecisionwaspermissible,hewouldhaveordainedbutitisnotso;ifdifferenceisjustifiable,Islamisdefective,butthelatterisnotso.Ifdifferencewasagreeable,Godwouldapproveofassociation,butishightestoffence...PrayforgivenancefromGod,verilyGodisforgivingandmerciful.”
107.Anddonotlitigateonbehalfofthedishonest;verilyGoddoesnotlikethedishonest.
108.TheyhidefrommenanddonotsofromGodbecauseGodiswiththemunseen(participatingintheirdiscourse).Theyenterintocabal,they(fristthreeKhalifahsandParties,withaviewtotamperingwiththetext)discussingwhatisdispleasingtoGodandhasGodgotroundthemwiththeirdeeds.
109.Thesearethepeople,onwhosebehalf,youaredisputinginthisworldlylife,whowilldoso(fightorpleadtheircase)onReckoningDayorwhowillbetheirback?
110.ThosewhodoevilorharmthemselvesandtheniftheyprayforgivenessonpenancefromGod,shallfindGodforgivingandmerciful.
111.Andthosewhocommitsin,consequencethereof,isontheirownshouldersandGodisknowingandwise.
112.Thosewhocommitafaultorasinandthenallege(libellingotherscarriesagreatresponsibilityandmightsintowardsself.
Moral
ImamJa‘faral-Sadiqsaid,“GodhasnotpermittedanybutImmaculates(DivineLights)todecieondisputesbetweenhumans(VideMoralon105Supra).
Verses113–115
113.HaditnotbeenforDivinegraceandmercy,agroupofthemhaddecidedtomisguideyoualthoughtheywouldhavemisguidedthemselveswithoutaffectingyouespeciallywhenHehasendowedonyouthetextandDivinePhilosophyandtaughtyouwhatyoudidnotknow,andhighisthegraceofGodonyou.
114.Thereisnogoodintheircabal,unlessitcontributestocharityorwelfareoreffectingreconciliationbetweenpeople,thosewhoseekDivinewilltherby,shortlyshallGodrewardthemhighly.
115.AndthosewhoadoptsfacingtheProphet’scommandsafterithasbeenclearlyindicatedtothem,andadoptsawayapartfromthefaithful,Weshallletthemtracethepathleadingtohellwhichisanawfulabode.ThisexplainspolicyfollowedbyDivineLights,allowingtheirenemiestopursuecourseoftheirchoice,fortheywilledwhatGodWills.
Moral
Thisisexactlydonebyhisforemostcompanions–whostarteddisobeyinghimopenlytowardshisdeathbedandrevoltedagainsthimandGodbyusurpingtheProphet’ssuccessionofAliandcallingDivineRepresentationunderpublicelectionwhichwasneitheraDivineelectionnorauniversalelectionaspertheirclaimunderanapocryphaltradition.
Verses116–126
116.VerilyGodshallnotforgivethosewho36associateswithHimandmay
forgiveanyoneelseifHechoosesandthosewhoassociatewithGodisinextrememisguidance.
117.TheydonotworshipleavingGodanyonebutfemaledemonsandtheydonotpraybuttothehead-strongdevil.
118.Theywillbecursed,byGod,forthedevilhadsaid,“IwilltakeamajorproportionofYourCreaturestoobeyme.”
119.AndIshallcertainlymisguidethemandholdoutfalse37hopestothemandIshallcertainlyleadthemtobelieveuponwhichtheywillteartheearsofquadrupedsandwilltransformnaturalhumanfeaturesundermyorders,andthosewhoshall,leavingGod,takeadevilastheirfriendshallcertainlyundergoaheavyloss.
120.Hepromisesthemandholdsoughopeandhedoesnotdosobutsimplydupes38them.
121.Thosearethepeoplewhosedestinationishellwhencethereisnoescape.
122.ThosewhohaveembracedfaithandactedrighteouslyshallWeadmitintoparadisebelowwhichflowcanals.ThisisatruepromiseofGodandwhocanbetruerinmakingastatementthanGod.
123.YourwishesandthoseofrevealedtextshavenoconnectionofanysortwithGod,thosewhoshallactshallberewardedaccordinglyandshallnotfind
anytosympathizewithselfandassistthem.
124.Thosewhoactrighteously,betheymaleorfemal,shallbeadmittedintoparadiseandwillnotbetheleastill-treated.
125.ThosewhosubjectedthemselvestoDivinedisciplineprovidedthosewhoareobliging(asthoughseeingGodinactionandabenefactorinclaim)andadmittingoffaithofAbraham,whosefaithcanbericherthanthis?ForGodhastakenAbrahamasHisFriend.
126.AndisforGodwhatisintheheavensandEarthandGodhascircumspectedeverythingwithHisknowledge.
Moral
Note
1.AssociationwithGodinNature-ProphecyorImamateisunforgivable,unlesspenanceistheyforgivenbeforedeath.
2.Wishfulclaimsareuntenable,beofanycreed.Everyactinhasitsreaction,nothingbuttruefaithandrighteousactcanredeempeopleforwhichenforcementofstrictDivineDisciplinesincerityinactionandclaimmadeupbypenanceforfailureandobligationtobootaspartofrighteousnessareessential.
Verses127–134
127.AndohyouPrphet,theyaskyourdecisionregardingwomen,(i.e.withregardtotheirrightofinheritance,etc.),sayGodcommandsregardingthemandwhatisbeingreadouttoyoufromthetext,regardingthese(widowed)womenwhomalthoughyouhavenointentiontomarryandsimilarlyregardingorphanedchildrenwhichyoushouldtreatthemfairlyandwhatevervirtueyoushalldountothem,Godisfullyacquaintedtherewith.
128.Ifanywomanisafraidoftyrannyordisinclinationonpartofherhusband,thereisnoobjectionforhertohavearecoursetoreconciliationbeingeffectedbetweenthetwo(throughsuitablemediums)and“reconciliationisbest”ofall,andeverysoulistemptedtobeavaricious,butifyouactvirtuouslyandfearGod,verilyGodisacquaintedwithyourdeeds.
129.Ifyouwilltrytodojusticeamongyourwives,evenifyoudesire,youshallneverbeabletodoitamongyourwives,thendonotbeunfairtothembyleavingthemtotheirfate,andifyouhavearecoursetoreconciliationandfearGod,Godisforgivingandmerciful.
130.AndiftheybothseparatebydivorceGodshallmakeeachofthemindependentoutofHisprovisionandGodisbountifulandwise.
131.EverythingintheHeavensandEarthbelongstoGodandverilyWehavecommandedhumanityofprevioustextandWecommandyousimilarlytofearGodandifyourefuse,knowitforcertain,everythingintheHeavensandEarthisforGod,andGodisindependentofyouandpraiseworthy.
132.AndforGodiseverythingintheHeavensandEarthandHeisself-sufficient,astobeGodofyouall.
133.IfHewills,HewillreplaceyoubyothersbydestroyingyouoverwhichHehasfullcontrol.
134.Thosewhowantworldlypleasures,beforeGod,hasrewardaccordinglyinthisworld,andineternity,too,tobegivenasperindividualselection,andisGodHearingandSeeing.
Moral
Knowworldlyrewardistransitoryandsubjecttoaccountingandeternalrewardispermanent.Fearguidesmottodutythangratitude.
Verses135–141
135.OhyoufaithfulstandforjusticeandbeawitnessforthesakeofGod(ifcalledupon)evenifitbeagainstyou,yourparents,andrelations.Ifanyisrichorpoor,HeisLordofeither,and“donotfollowpassionwhiledoingjustice,”andintestifying,ifyoushallhidefacts,Godisacquaintedwithyouractions.
136.Ohyoufaithful,believeinGod,HisProphetandtheTextrevealedbeforehim;thosewhoshalldisbelieveinGod,angels,Texts,HisProphetsandReckoningDay,ishighlymisguided.
137.Verily,thosewhoembracefaithinGod,Prophet,andReckoningday,etc,
IthenrefusetoadmitHissuccessor,aspubliclydeclaredintheValleyofKhum),thenbecameinfidelsaftertheProphet’sdeath(bydeprivingtherightfulsuccessor),andthenintensifiedininfidelity(byperpetratingtyrannyonhisfamily–immaculate)itisnotforGodtoforgivethemeverandguidethemontherightpath.
138.Givetidingsofintensepunishmentstothehypocrites
139.whoeseizedleadershipleavingthefaithful(Ali).Dotheyseekrespectfromworldlypeopleduetotheirpowerandposition?Forverily,honouriswithGod,foreverything.Andverilyhehasissuedcommands
140.(inhisText)whenyouhearHis(nominees)arenotbeingacknowledgedastheirleadersandridiculed,donotsitdownwiththemuntiltheychangethetopic,lestyoushallbelikethem,forverilyGodisgoingtoassembleinfidelsandhypocritesinhelltogether.
141.Whoareawaitingtheopportunity,ifsuccessattendsfromGodtheyarewithyouandifitattendstheinfidels,theysay,“Didwenotoverpoweryouandpreventyoufromthefaithful.”GodisgoingtodecideonReckoningDayandHehasnotgiventheinfidelsanupperhand(spiritually)overthefaithful.39
Moral
ActionofagenuineLeaderisundertheDivinewill,whodeclaresissuesofconflictsbeforehand.InthecaseofImamHussain,hehaddistinctlysaidhewasgoingtolaydownhisheadforthesakeofIslamandDivineWillascommandedtohimthroughtheProphet,whoinhislifetimehaspresagedsaying,“Hussainis
ofmeandIamofHussain.”
Hisfather,Ali,foughttoestablishIslamadvancedbytheProphetandwhocompletedtheentirecodefixingliitsofvariousfunctionsandpunishmentsforvariouscrimesasperDivinedecree.
Verses142–152
142.Verily,thehypocritesdupeGodandGodshallpunishthemforit,andwhentheystandupforprayerstheystandlikeidlerstoshowpeopleanddonotrememberGodexceptalittle,
143.theyarebetweeninfidelityandfaith,neitherthissidenorthisandnoneshallguidethem,whomGoddeprivesofguidance.
144.Ohyoufaithful,leavingfaithfuldonotadoptinfidelsasyoursupport.DoyouwishtoestablishagainstyouanargumentfromGod?
145.Verily,theinfidelsshallbeintheloweststageofhellandyouwillnotfindanysympathizerswiththem,
146.exceptunderpenance,righteousness,stickingentirelytoGodforever,purifyingtheirfaith,forDivinewillandnotforself.WhentheyshallbewiththefaithfulandshortlyshallGodrewardthefaithfulhighly.
147.IfyouaregratefulandfaithfulwhenGodisappreciativeandknowing,whywillHepunishyou?
148.GoddoesnotlikeopenlylibelingunlessundertyrannyandGodisforbearingandknowing.
149.Ifyouexposevirtueorhideitoroverlookevil,GodisforgivingandOmnipotent.
150.VerilythosewhodisbelieveGodandHisProphetandaredesirousofproducingdiscordbetweenGodandHisProphetandsayingtheybelieveinsome(whicharetotheirinterest)anddisbelieveinothers(Imams)prejudicialtotheirinterests,adoptingameancoursebetweenfaithandinfidelity.
151.AndarereallyinfidelsforwhomWehaveprepareddisgracefulpunishment.
152.AndthosewhobelieveinGodandHisProphetanddonotmakeasplitbetween,shallGodrewardandGodisforgivingandmerciful.
Verses153–162
153.PeopleofrevealedreligionsprayandyougetrevelationforthemfromHeaven;verily,didtheyprayMosesamightierone,whichheshouldshowthemGodphysically,forthisisimpossibledemand,40lighteningfellonthemaspunishment.Later,afterhavingreceivedopenmiracles,theyhadstarted
cow-worshipping,whereuponWeoverlookeditbyforgiveness(onpenance)andendowedonMosesanopenvictory(whichledtotheirkillingoneanotherindueperformanceofpenance).
154.AndtomakesteadfastOurcovenant,WeraisedoverthemMountSinai,andWecommandedthemtoenterthegates,prostratingandcommandednottotransgressrulingsofHolySabbathandWehadexactedafirmpromisefromthem.
155.Wedealtwiththeminwhatwasbefittingfortheirbreachofpromise,anddisbelievingOurCommands,andillegallyslayingProphets,andsayingtheirheartswerecovered;ratherGodhadsealedtheirheartsowingtotheirinfidelity(asapunishment)so,butfewotherswouldnotembracefaith.
156.Wesealedtheirhearsforinfidelity,forlibellingMary(agraveandfalsecharge)(bycallingJesusprodigalson–Godforbid)andfortheirstatementtheykilledMessiah,sonofMarry,ProphetofGod,We
158.(therefore),sealedtheirhearts,althoughneitherdidtheykillhimnordidtheycrucifyhim;rather(torendertheirintriguefruitless)onewastransformedintolikenessofJesus,andamongstthemwhentherewasadivision,whichtodateisprevailingamongthemasadoubt.Theyhavenocertainknowledgeexcepttheyareguessingandcertainlytheydidnotkillhim.
158.RatherGodraisedJesusaliveuntoHimandverilyGodisMightyandWise.
159.Andamonghumanityofrevealedreligion,notonewillremain,buthe
willhavetobelieveinJesuswhowilltestifyagainstthem.
160.So,duetotheirtransgressions(Jews)manypurethingswhichwerelegalizedforthemWeforbadeandforpreventingmanyromtherightpath.
161.Andfortheirtakinginterestfromwhichtheywereforbidden,andforswallowingillegallypropertyofothers,Weillegalizedmanypurethings,andfortheinfidelsWehavepreparedintensepunishment.
162.Butthosewhoarewell-versedintheologyamongthemandarebelieversinwhatisrevealeduntoyouandwhatisrevealedinprevioustoyouandaresteadyatprayersandpaymentoftitheandbelieveingodandeternity,shortlyshallWerewardthemhighly.
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Jesushadpredictedhispersecutionandaskedhiscompanionswhowerereadtoplayhispart(1)andacceptcrucificationforwhichparadiseofhiswasvouche-saved.OnenteranceoftheenemytoseizeJesus,theycouldnotdetectwhowasJesus,asallweresimultaneouslytransformedintohislikness.ButthecompanionwhopromisedacknowledgedhewasJesusandwascruicified.
(2)WhenJesuswillcomedownfromHeavenandKillDajjal,allJewsandCristianswillbelieveinhimanddifferencesinreligionwillvanishandnothingbutIslamwillprevailandJesuswillfollowMehdi(12thDivineLight)andwilllivefor40yearsandwillthendie.Duringthisperiodtherewillbecompletesafety,somuchso,goatsandwildanimalswilllivetogetherwithoutencroachingontherightsofoneanother.
Verses163–171
163.VerilydidWerevealuntoyouasWedidNoahandtotheprophetsthereafterandWerevealeduntoAbraham,Ismail,Issac,Jacab,andAsbath(BaniIsrael)andJesusandJobandJonahandAaronandSolomanandWeenendowedPsalmstoDavid.
164.AndWehavesentprophetsbeforewhomWehavementionedtoyouandGodtalkedtoMosesasitwasdue.
165.SuchprophetsasEvangelistsandWarners,sonoargumentmayliewithhumanityagainstGodandHisProphetandGodisMightyandWise.
166.ButGodisawitnessinwhatHehasrevealeduntoyouregardingAliinwhichHehasdonesoknowingly,andAngelstootestifyaccordingly,althoughGodisenoughtotestify.
167.ThosewhobecameinfidelsandpreventedhumanityfromDivinePath41becamemisledgreatly.
168.ThosewhobecameinfidelsandtyrannicalontheProphet’sfamily(bydeprivingthemoftheirsuccessiontoMohammad),itisnotforGodtoforgivethemeverorguidethemtoanyotherpath
169.exceptthepathleadingtoHell,whereinshalltheyeverresideandthisiseasyforGod.
170.Ohyoupeople,verilydidcometoyouaprophetwithtruth(IslamastruereligionofGod)(whereinislaiddownsuccessionofAli)fromhisProvidence;ifyoubelieveinhimitisgoodforyouandifyourefuse,verilyGodisknowingandwise.
171.Ohyouhumansofrevealedreligion,donotexceedinmatterofyourbeliefandstateinrelationtoGodwhatistrue,verily,MessiahJesussonofMaryisaDivineProphetandHisWordwhichHesenttoMarry(durlytrainedandguided)andHisLight;youbelieveinGodandHisProphetandtonotsayTrinity.Ifyoudesist,itisbetter;verilyyourgodisGodalone.PureisHetohaveason,forHimiswhatisintheHeavensandtheEarthandGodisself-sufficienttosafeguard.
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GodhaswarnedChristiansnottobelieveinChristassonofGod,forHeisselfexistentandnothinghasHegivenbirthto,neitherhasHeapartner.HeisSelf-sufficientandIndispensabletoCreation.AtthesametimeHisProphetsareImmaculates,trainedontheRightPathandtheyareDivineLights,althoughtheyarelikemen,buttheyarefromHeavenabove,whereashumansingeneralarefromtheearthwhohadtostudyandgetguidanceunderthem.ExceptShiasallotherslookuponProphtsasordinaryhumans.Thisisoneofthemaincuasesofthesplit.Jesushimselfaffirst(St.John1:18,“NomanhathseenGodatanytime.”(HowcanHebethenFatherofanybodyleavingJesusaside?)
Verses172–176
172.ItwilldispleasejesusanywaytobeGod’screature,neitherwillnearAngelstakeoffencethereat.ThosewhorefuseworshippingHimandpride
self,shallHeassembletogether(punishaspertheircrime).
173.Andthosewhoembracedfaithandactedrighteouslyshllbefullyrewardedandheshallincreasetherewardoutofgrace,andHeshallpunishthemintenselywhopridedselfwithoutrhymeandreason,andwhoelevatedselffrombowingdowntoHim.AndtheywillnotfindanyexceptGodtheirsympathizerandassistant.
174.Ohyoupeople,verilyhascometoevidencein(Prophet)fromyourProvidenceandWesentyouOpenLight,i.e.Leadership(ofAli)overyou.
175.AndsoifthosewhoembracesfaithinGodandremainsadheredtoHislight(forguidance)shallHeadmitwithinhismercyandgraceandshallGodguidethemtotherightpath.
176.Theyaskyoudecision,say“Godcommandsonpersondyingchildlessandparentless:ifamandiesso,buthasasister(fullorstep)sheshallinherithalfthelegacy(balancehalfwillgotoherbeingnearestrelation),andsimilarlythismanwhosesistersodied.Ifhehasnoissuesandhastwosisters,bothofthemshallinherittwo-thirdoflegacy,andifhehasabrotherandasisterthemaleshallinheritdoublethefemale.GoddistinctlydescribeslestyoubemisguidedandGodaloneisOmniscient.
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Noteallthingscanbeexpressedinfourways:1)orally,2)inwriting,3)mentally,and4)physically.DivineCommandsareorallyexpressedbyreadingtheText,secondlybywritingasyoumayfindintheText,thirdlymentallyastheycanbepicturedcorrectlywithpurityofheartandlastlycanbeviewedinpersonofDivineLights.Hence,wherevercoupletsorwordsofGodarereferred
toDivineLight,i.e.ProphetandImamarephysicalexpressionsthereof.
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1.DisaffectionisaMajorSin–Reconcilewherethereisdisaffection.
2.Fullbrotherorsister–oneormore.
3.One-fourthorone-halfforawidoworwidows.
4.ThesearefaithfulfollowersofIslamapprovedbyGod.
5.Nopenanceistobeacceptedforimposters(hypocrites).
6.Nopenancetobeacceptedforinfidelstoo.
7.Counterpoisethesevirtueswiththeirfailingsandyouwillthenhavenocauseofdiscontent.
8.ThiswasapracticewithpaganArabs.
9.Accordingtothegenerallyreceivedviews,anadultanddiscreetfemalemaycontractherselfinmuta’,temporarymarriageandherwale(guardian)wouldhavenorighttoobject,whethershebevirginornot.Accordingtothegenerallyreceivedopinion,awomansomarriedcannotbedivorced,butthepartiesbecameabsolutelyseparatedwhenexpirationoftheperiod.Atemporarycontractofmarriagecreatesnorightofinheritanceoneitherpartyinpermanentmarriagehusbandcannotrefusepro-creation.Itisnotsoinmuta’.
10.Seemoralnotesonprecedingparagraph.
11.BymakingyoupenitentduetoyourDivineaweinstilledinyoubyavoidingmajorsins.
12.NothinghasbeensodestructiveinIslamasenvyofProphets’companionstohisimmaculatefamily(DivineLights)whomtheyjudgeassimplemenlikethemselves,withoutgivingacarefulthoughttotheirsuper-naturalPowers,as
DivineGiftWhoisOmniscientandOmnipotentreflectingHisattributesinthem.JustasJewishscribestreatedJesus,sodidtheProphet’scompanionsdowithDivineLightsoftheProphet’sdescent(seecouplets54and55).
13.Requiringceremonialbath.
14.Whenwaterisnotavailable.
15.Thisrequiresablution.
16.Untilwaterisnotavailable,whenbathingisessential.
17.Whenitsuitstheirpassion,denyingasingleDivinecommandmentisasthoughsettingthetextatnaught.
18.Whereitsuitstheirpassion,denyingasingleDivinecommandmentisasthoughsettingthetextisnaught.
19.TheseareJewsandChristianscallingthemselvessonsofGod.
20.Becausetheydonotactonwholeofit;hadthey,itwouldnothaveresultedinasplit,asatpresent.
21.Buttheyhavenotbeengivenanyshare.
22.Theydoenvy.
23.Whichwillbetheirpermanentabode,unlikesinfulShias,whoonintercessionshallberemovedfromhellandadmittedtoparadise.
24.Ofreligiousleadership(whichincludesforworldlyandeternalaffairsofIslam).
25.Whatisyourjudgmentworth,givenbytheseself-madesuccessorstovice-royaltybeingnotDivinelyinspired.
26.OtherwisehowcanGodonceordertheobedienceandthenimmediatelycancelit?
27.LawgiversmustbethosewhofollowDivineLegislationandnotnon-authorizedviz.DivineLightsaretheonlyonestodeliverthegoodsanddeliver
humansfromhell.
28.ThatwastheProphet’sduty,hence,hedidnotdrivethemoutofhissocietyandenterintoCrusadeagainstthem.
29.ThisexplainsobjectofvisitingtheHolyShrines,afterwhichpeopleshouldpledgetogiveupsinningagainstGodandDivineLights.
30.Prophet
31.AndinsteadcomingtoMedina,leftforYamamaandchangedtheirfaithaboutwhichsomefaithfulsaid,“TheywereMuslimsandothersdiffered.”Goddeclaredthemhypocrites.
32.Who,owingtofrightintheirheart,didnotwanttofightagainsttheProphetandhadenteredBanikhazaandganiAslam,whohadapactwiththeProphet.
33.PersonreferredtoisAssamawhodidnotbearwealtoAli.
34.Inpursuanceofyourmisgivingsofmind
35.Firstquestionwillberegardingprayers–iftheseareconceded,othersacrificesshallbeadmitted,elserejected.IntentionaldiscarderisanAssociatorisirredeemable.
36.ArrogatingreligiousleadershipagainstDivinenominationisassociationandisunforgivable.
37.InYourforgivenessbyremindingmyfavouritemotto,“Reignisworthambition,thoughinHell.”
38.FortrueIslamexemptsnoneforasinexceptonprayingforgivenessonduepenance.
39.Note:AsinthecaseofYazidoverpoweringwithtremendousoddsHussainandhismeagrearmy.
40.thisagainreiterateson“InvisibilityofGod”.
41.PathofAli.
Appendix1:DoctrinesofShiaFaith(1)God:GodisaPersonalUniqueBeing,unlikeCreation,Eternal,All-hearing,All-seeing,Omniscient,GloriousinNature,Self-existent,Omnipotent,Bountiful,True,Just,astoDivinelyqualifyobedientdevotes,WiseandPraiseworthy,ArrogatingtoSelfonCommandsandrefrain,Sell-willedastobereadytopartwithittothetrustworthyinpunishing,rewarding,killingenlivening,andremitting,perfect,Selfsufficient,havingnoattributesofHiscreatures.
Inotherwords,HeisnotinneedofspaceforSelf,timetotakeactiontocreate,takeaccount,punishorreward.HeisnotinneedofresttoovercomefatigueasneededbycreationormotiontobringintoactionHiswill.Hehasneitherbody,soul,form,shape,norinneedofpenetrationtoqualifyanywithHisattributesnorproduct,mass,norinneedofason,adaughter,awife,orapartner.AssoleSovereign,Heisnotemanon,everindispensibletocreation,thusabletowithdrawbountySupremeinwill,invisible,invincible,immutable,intangible,incomprehensible,indefiniteincircumspection,indefinable,indescribable.
Hehasdeclaredhimself,inHisenlightenedBook,cosmologically,ontologically,teleologically(toqualifythemDivinelyunderObedience)appealingtohumanreason,andthroughHischosenDivineLights,taughtofHimtosticktothecultthusanythingattributedtoHiminHisuniqueunlikenature,orattributespersonal(whenexpressedallegoricallyinqualifyingHisDevotees)oractiveorcult,givingreferencetoHisText,apartfromHisexpositionbyDivineLights,isnotacceptable,beingassociationandcontrarytoDivineintuitionandwillofthesoleSovereign,self-willed,Whosewillshallbedone.ActionsofDivineLightsleadtoDivineWill–goalofhumansandneedtobeemulated,ifsalvation,proximationtoDivinityisdesired.
(2)Prophetship:AsthereisnocomparisonbetweenhimasCreatorandhuman
asacreature,howcanHiswillbedeclaredandattributesbeexemplified,exceptallegoricallyandthroughamediumHethereforecreated,beforecreation,LightofMohammad,fromwhomemanated13otherLights,tosoqualifiedallofwhom,Hedeclared,emanated,Lightsoftheremainingprophets,inproportionatedegrees,whoallthussobecameDivinelytaught.TheirentireknowledgeoftheTextislimitedtothese14DivineLights.Languagewhereofhas,therefore,tobemostlyallegorical,ascreationatlargebeingincompetenttoappreciateit(well-beingincomprehensibleasattimeinsleepofAlilayHisWillandslayinginfidelAmrbinAbdewadintheBattleoftheTrench).
Thishasbeenthecase,withpreviousrevelationsofprecedingprophets.NonebuttheseprophetsarethereforeentitledtocommentonrespectiveenlightenedBooks.FollowingthemislikefollowingtheDivinePath.TheymanifestDivineCommandsandRefrain,HisuniqueNatureinsinceredevotiontoHimaloneentiretyinDivineLove,beingdulyauthorizedtoleadontheDivineWay.
(3)FreeWillandPre-destination:Thisisunfathomable,beyondhumanreason.People,oncebeingconvincedofHisexistence,isboundtocarryouttheCommandsofHisWill,toexemplifywhichHeproducedmodelsof“DivineLights,”e.g.“wisdom”orDivineKnowledgeismanifestedintheProphetasamessengerfromHim,invincibilityinAliasaDivinePotence,forbearanceinHassanasDivineClemency,patienceinHussain,modestyinFatima,subjecttowithdrawalatDivineWill,sotoinfuseandmaintainDivineAweallactingasperDivineWill.
TomanifestDivineattributesinAdministrationandglorywhenneededtoobtainhumangoalstoDivineproximity,byemulatingthem,prayingforgivenessonReckoningDay,forthosewhofollowedtheirway,aspertheirdictation,andcursingthosewhoprovedotherwisebeingslavestotheirpassionsbyfollowingthedevil,bydisregardingtheiradvice,andthusfacingDivineWill,settingatnaught,HisJustice,Omnipotence,Self-will,Wisdom,andtruth,andtakingadvantageofHisClemency,fortheirworldlyactionswithouthavinganideaofhavingtoaccountinthefutureandfinalcondemnationontheDayofReckoning
asagainstthoseadmittedtoDivineProximity,byhavingfollowedtheDivineLights,therepositorsofDivineWill.
(4)Humanobligations,laiddownbyGod,areinnaturecreativeandoperativeinactionformerfallunderdivineknowledge,andthelatterissueunderhumanagency,neitherentirelyfree,nordeterminedcompletelybydivinity,butinbetween.Hiswillhasbeenvariouslyexposedas(1)anobligatory,(2)desirable,(3)illegal(4)undesirableand(5)optionalfunctions.Allobligationsareconditionalon(1)nohindrancetodischargethem,(2)health,(3)capabilityoforgans(4)andmeansavailableforthesame,beforejusticeisdispensed,onrewardorpunishmentmetedoutbyDivinity.
(5)“Kursi”isDivineKnowledge”restrictedtoGod.
(6)“Arsh”isDivineKnowledgegrantedto“14Lights”
(7)“Death”istidingstothefaithful,andthreateningtoinfidelsanddoubtfultothesinfulShias,aworldbeingaprisontothefaithful,andparadisetotheinfidels.(Somefaithfuldiesmiling,whichmeansrewardshavestartedtherefrom,othersundersuffering,whichmeansterminatingpunishmenttherewith,whereafterfollowscomfortandviceversaforinfidels,allbasedonjustice)Thestateofafaithfulafterdeathisasthoughtheyreturnedhomeafteralongjourneyandthatofaninfidel,arunawayslavebroughtbeforetheirmaster.
(8)Questioninginthegrave:Thisisafactandpunishmenttheremainlypertainsto(1)carryingtales,(2)ill-temper,and(3)disregardtopurificationofbodyforwhichtheywillbeheldup.
(9)Resurrection:Thisisafact.(1)ProphetEzraorEremiyavideCouplet259ofSurah“TheCow,”(2)SevenSleepersoftheCave,(3)andenliveningofthedeadbyJesusisaprooftotheabove.EvenresurrectionofJesusispracticallyuniversallyadmittedbymenofrevealedreligions.Itcannotbeconstruedwithtransmigration,asthelatterdenies(1)paradise,(2)perdition,and(3)ReckoningDay.
(10)Cistern(Houz-e-Kowser):ItisafactgrantedtotheProphetonwhichAlishallfeedhisfriendswithwater,wheretheyshallnevergetthirstythelatterdrivingouthisenemies.
(11)Intercession(Shafaat):ThisisafactinIslam.ThosewhosetenetsandcultareapprovedbyGodshallbeentitledthereto.
(12)RewardandPunishmentarefactsasperDivinepromiseandjustice,butself-willshallrelaxpunishment.
(13)RecordsofDeeds:Theyarefactsandwastefultalkandactionbeingprejudicialtoone’sinterest,tobeavoided.
(14)Reefs(aaraf)areelevatedbanksbetweenhellandheavenuponwhichshallstandDivineLightsadmittingthosetoparadiseknowntothemandintercedeonbehalfofthosestandingbythem.
(15)Bridge(Sirat)isacrossingforallandrepresentsintheworldinthepersonofDivineLightsknowledgeofwhomandcompliancewiththeirCommandsshallleadtosalvation.
(16)DetentionoftheQuarantine(Wukuf):Theseare50innumberof1000yearsdurationwherethesinnersshallbedetainedfortheirfailings,asperprovedchargesagainstthem.
(17)QuestioningandAccounting:GodshallquestionProphetsandlatertheirsuccessorsandthesuccessorsshalldemandaccountsfromtheirfollowers.ThismeansGodmeasuresactsofHIScreatures,inascalepanofDivineLights.Ofcourse,thosewhohavenosinsortheirsinsremittedduetopenanceareexcepted;sinsofculpritsshallbeestablishedagainstthemfortheirdenialthroughwitnessesoftheirownorgans.
(18)ParadiseandHell:Thesearefacts,aspermanentabodesofblissandpainfortheirresidentsandsinfuluniqueworshippers,underintercession,shallmergefromhellafterundergoingpunishment.DivineSelectiontohurltoHellisMohammadandAli(24thcoupletofSurahQaf).
(19)AssociatorsofDivineLights:Thosewhoattribute,suspendingdivinityinadministrationoftheworldtothem,likeasectinJews,Christians,andMagiansareworsttosufferonReckoningDayasitdeniesHisattributeofIndispensabilitytocreation.
(20)Traditions:Theseareoffourspecies(1)relatedbyhypocritestogainworldlyinterestareallegationsagainsttheProphet,(2)thosewhoheardfromtheProphetbutdidnoteschewproperly,(3)thosewhoheardbutdidnothearthesubsequentsupersedingtradition,(4)thoserelating“defacto”areofDivineLights.1
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1.Note:Thelastspeciesistheonlyreliableandactionable,notconflictingwiththeText;elseitshouldbedeemedtohavebeentamperedwith.
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