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Miracles

مُعْجِزَات

Miracles, known in Arabic as *mu'jizat*, are wondrous and extraordinary events performed by God's chosen prophets, not by their own power, but [by permission of Allah]. These acts serve as clear signs (ايات) to humanity, validating the truth of a prophet's message and confirming their divine appointment. They are God's way of strengthening faith and removing doubt for those who seek guidance, demonstrating His boundless power and support for His messengers. The Quran beautifully recounts many such occurrences. For instance, Prophet Jesus (`Isa), peace be upon him, was granted incredible signs, including the ability to [speak to the people in the cradle], to [design for you from clay [that which is] like the form of a bird, then I breathe into it and it becomes a bird by permission of Allah], and to [cure the blind and the leper, and I give life to the dead - by permission of Allah]. Even Prophet Zechariah, in his old age, received the sign that he [will not [be able to] speak to the people for three days except by gesture] as proof of his son John's impending birth. These powerful manifestations underscore Allah's absolute control over creation, inviting believers to reflect on the unseen and deepen their submission.

Miracles, known in Arabic as mu'jizat, are extraordinary events bestowed by God upon His chosen prophets, serving as undeniable proofs of their divine mission. These signs are not a manifestation of the prophet's inherent power but occur , demonstrating His absolute control over creation and His active support for His messengers. They are meant to strengthen faith, remove doubt, and invite humanity to deeper reflection and submission. The Quran details numerous such wonders, from the ancient prophets to the final Messenger, Prophet Muhammad, peace be upon him.

The Prophetic Role and Divine Authentication

Prophets throughout history have been supported by God with miracles that affirm their truthfulness and the authenticity of their message. The Quran consistently emphasizes that a messenger does not bring a sign . This divine permission underscores that the miracles are not inherent to the prophet but are a direct act of God's will and power. As Tafsir Ibn Kathir explains, "no Prophet could have brought a miracle to his people except by Allah's permission and will, for this matter is only decided by Allah the Exalted and Most Honored, not the Prophets."

Prophet Musa (Moses) was granted to convince Pharaoh and his people. These included his staff turning into a swiftly moving snake, as mentioned in and so , and his hand emerging after being drawn to his side. The Quran also recounts how Musa's staff parted the sea for the Children of Israel. These were not mere illusions; as al-Jalalayn clarifies regarding Musa's staff, it became "a giant snake moving swiftly," a true transformation.

Similarly, Prophet `Isa (Jesus) was endowed with profound miracles. He was enabled to and in maturity, a remarkable feat that attested to his divine nature even from infancy. Tafsir Ibn Kathir elaborates that no infant spoke in the cradle except `Isa and the companion of Jurayj, highlighting the uniqueness of this miracle. `Isa was also given the power to like the form of a bird, then I breathe into it and it becomes a bird by permission of Allah]. This, along with his ability to , demonstrated powers that no ordinary human or physician could possess. Tafsir Ibn Kathir notes that these miracles were particularly relevant in an age where medicine and physics were advancing, showcasing a power beyond human capability.

Miracles as Signs of Divine Omnipotence

The miracles granted to prophets are not merely spectacular events; they are profound manifestations of Allah's absolute power and control over all creation. The ability to bring forth life from clay, heal incurable diseases, and resurrect the dead emphasizes that nothing is beyond God's reach. Prophet Zakariyya's supplication for a child in his old age, when his wife was barren, was answered with the sign that he speak to the people for three days except by gesture]. This miraculous sign, as Tafsir Ibn Kathir explains, assured Zakariyya that "Allah does what He wills," even when circumstances seem impossible. His wife Sarah also expressed astonishment, asking . The angels affirmed, Do you wonder at the decree of Allah?, emphasizing that God's power transcends natural norms.

The story of Maryam (Mary), mother of `Isa, further illustrates divine omnipotence. She was miraculously provided with sustenance, as recounted by . When questioned, she stated, . Tafsir Ibn Kathir describes these provisions as out-of-season fruits, signifying divine provision beyond natural means, which inspired Zakariyya to supplicate for his own child.

Beyond these specific instances, the Quran reiterates God's control over the universe. The breaking of dawn and the setting of night for rest are described as divine acts of immense power, as is the movement of the sun and moon for reckoning. Tafsir al-Jalalayn highlights that "He splits the morning shaft... and He has appointed the night for stillness," demonstrating daily wonders that are often overlooked. Even animals are recognized as nations like you, testifying to God's all-encompassing knowledge and care.

The Purpose and Reception of Miracles

Miracles serve as clear evidence (bayyinat) for those who are receptive to the truth, yet they are often met with denial and mockery by the obstinate. Prophet Salih brought the she-camel of Allah as a for the Thamud, warning them against harming it. However, they belied him and killed the she-camel, leading to their destruction. This pattern of denial is highlighted in the Quran, where it states, , and Allah responds, . Tafsir Ibn Kathir clarifies that God's wisdom may delay sending certain signs because if the people disbelieved after seeing them, it would hasten their punishment.

The disbelievers of Mecca often demanded specific miracles from Prophet Muhammad, suggesting that if Mount Safa were turned to gold, they would believe. However, as Tafsir Ma'arif-ul-Quran explains, these demands were often made out of obstinacy rather than a genuine search for truth. Allah’s wisdom dictated that such demands should not always be met, as some people would still reject the truth, like those for whom We shall turn their hearts and their eyes away, as they refused to believe therein for the first time.

The Quran makes it clear that the ultimate miracle of Prophet Muhammad is the Quran itself. Abu Huraira reported that the Prophet said, "Every Prophet was given miracles because of which people believed, but what I have been given, is Divine Inspiration which Allah has revealed to me. So I hope that my followers will outnumber the followers of the other Prophets on the Day of Resurrection" . The eloquence and legislative perfection of the Quran are considered an inimitable sign.

Miracles in the Life of Prophet Muhammad

While the Quran itself is the greatest miracle of Prophet Muhammad, his life was also marked by numerous physical wonders that authenticated his prophethood. These are often recounted in Hadith literature, reinforcing the Quranic narrative of divine support for messengers.

A prominent category of physical miracles involves the miraculous flow of water. Anas bin Malik narrated several instances where the Prophet Muhammad caused water to flow from his fingers to allow many companions to perform ablution and drink. In one account, a small pot of water was brought to the Prophet, and he placed his hand in it, causing water to flow from between his fingers until 300 or nearly 300 people performed ablution . Another similar event involved seventy or more persons , and yet another at Al-Hudaibiya where 1500 people drank and performed ablution from a small pot . On this occasion, even a well that had run dry filled up after the Prophet rinsed his mouth and threw the water into it, allowing all to quench their thirst .

Another notable miracle was the glorification of Allah by food. Abdullah narrated, "Once we were with Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) on a journey, and we ran short of water. He said, 'Bring the water remaining with you.' The people brought a utensil containing a little water. He placed his hand in it and said, 'Come to the blessed water, and the Blessing is from Allah.' I saw the water flowing from among the fingers of Allah's Messenger (ﷺ), and no doubt, we heard the meal glorifying Allah, when it was being eaten (by him)" . This aural miracle further served as an attestation to his divine mission.

The Prophet also displayed the ability to bless food supernaturally, making a small quantity suffice for many. Jabir bin Abdullah narrated that when his father died in debt, the Prophet blessed heaps of dates, enabling Jabir to pay off all debts with surplus remaining . These tangible miracles served not only as proof but also as a source of immense blessing and comfort for his companions.

Scholarly Interpretations and Distinctions

Islamic scholarship differentiates between various types of supernatural occurrences. Mu'jizat (miracles) are specific to prophets and serve as direct proof of their prophethood. Karamah (divine honor) refers to wonders performed by pious individuals who are not prophets, a lower form of supernatural event. And Istidraj (gradual enticement) refers to extraordinary acts performed by wicked individuals, which ultimately lead them to destruction.

The tafsir tradition, particularly Ma'arif-ul-Quran, distinguishes miracles from sorcery. While sorcerers' acts may appear supernatural, they operate through physical causes or hypnotic illusions, whereas miracles are direct manifestations of divine power and often defy known natural laws. The magicians of Pharaoh, for example, could make their ropes and staffs appear as snakes, creating an illusion, but Musa's staff actually transformed into a real serpent. Tafsir Mazhari notes that "sorcerers usually live in impurity and, the more they are unclean and impure the more they are successful in their sorcery. The prophets, on the other hand, are by nature the most clean and pure people." This fundamental difference in the nature of the act and the character of the performer is crucial.

Furthermore, scholars like al-Qurtubi emphasize that even a prophet's dreams can be a form of revelation, as seen in the story of Prophet Yusuf (Joseph). His ability to interpret dreams was a divine gift, enabling him to predict future events. However, even within dreams, clear distinctions are made: some are from God, some are self-suggestions, and some are from Shaytan. True prophetic dreams, however, have the "status of Wahy (revelation)" and are infallible.

The Enduring Significance of Miracles

Miracles serve as timeless lessons, underscoring the omnipotence and wisdom of Allah. They reinforce the core Islamic belief in Tawhid (Oneness of God) by demonstrating that true power originates only from Him. The Quran frequently challenges disbelievers to consider who rescues them from the darkness of the land and the sea, to which even polytheists instinctively turn to Allah in times of dire distress. This highlights the inherent human recognition of a singular, ultimate power.

The narratives of miracles also teach perseverance and faith. Prophets faced immense opposition, yet God's help ultimately reached them, as seen in the account of Nuh and the promise given to Muhammad, We shall assuredly fill Hell with all of you for those who follow Iblis, while His help ultimately came to Messengers, Then We rescued those whom We willed. This divine pattern of supporting messengers and punishing those who reject their signs serves as a warning and encouragement for all generations.

In essence, miracles, whether physical wonders or the enduring guidance of the Quran, are profound expressions of Allah's connection with humanity through His chosen messengers. They compel reflection on divine power, reinforce faith, and provide clear guidance for righteous living, affirming that the path of the prophets is the straight path leading to salvation.

Quran — 28 verses

فَتَقَبَّلَهَا رَبُّهَا بِقَبُولٍ حَسَنٍ وَأَنۢبَتَهَا نَبَاتًا حَسَنًا وَكَفَّلَهَا زَكَرِيَّا كُلَّمَا دَخَلَ عَلَيْهَا زَكَرِيَّا ٱلْمِحْرَابَ وَجَدَ عِندَهَا رِزْقًا قَالَ يَٰمَرْيَمُ أَنَّىٰ لَكِ هَٰذَا قَالَتْ هُوَ مِنْ عِندِ ٱللَّهِ إِنَّ ٱللَّهَ يَرْزُقُ مَن يَشَآءُ بِغَيْرِ حِسَابٍ

Fataqabbalahaa Rabbuhaa biqaboolin hasaninw wa ambatahaa nabaatan hasananw wa kaffalahaa Zakariyyaa kullamaa dakhala 'alaihaa Zakariyyal Mihraaba wajada 'indahaa rizqan qaala yaa Maryamu annaa laki haazaa qaalat huwa min 'indil laahi innal laaha yarzuqu mai yashaaa'u bighairi hisaab

So her Lord accepted her with good acceptance and caused her to grow in a good manner and put her in the care of Zechariah. Every time Zechariah entered upon her in the prayer chamber, he found with her provision. He said, "O Mary, from where is this [coming] to you?" She said, "It is from Allah. Indeed, Allah provides for whom He wills without account."

تو پروردگار نے اس کو پسندیدگی کے ساتھ قبول فرمایا اور اسے اچھی طرح پرورش کیا اور زکریا کو اس کا متکفل بنایا زکریا جب کبھی عبادت گاہ میں اس کے پاس جاتے تو اس کے پاس کھانا پاتے (یہ کیفیت دیکھ کر ایک دن مریم سے) پوچھنے لگے کہ مریم یہ کھانا تمہارے پاس کہاں سے آتا ہے وہ بولیں خدا کے ہاں سے (آتا ہے) بیشک خدا جسے چاہتا ہے بے شمار رزق دیتا ہے

Commentary

Ma'arif-ul-Quran: Commentary In order to fulfill her vow, Sayyidah Maryam's mother took her to the Mosque of بیت المقدس Baitul-Maqdis and talked to the care-takers and worshippers at the Mosque, Sayyidna Zakariyya (علیہ السلام) being one of them, and. told them that she had vowed to dedicate the child in the service ...
Tafsir al-Jalalayn: Her Lord accepted the child that is He received Mary from her mother with gracious acceptance and made her grow excellently He made her grow up with excellent character. She would grow in a day by as much as a new-born grew during a year. Her mother took her to the priests the keepers of the Holy Ho...
Tafsir Ibn Kathir (English): Maryam Grows Up; Her Honor is with Allah Allah states that He has accepted Maryam as a result of her mother's vow and that He, وَأَنبَتَهَا نَبَاتًا حَسَنًا (made her grow in a good manner) meaning, made her conduct becoming, her mannerism delightful and He made her well liked among people. He also ...

قَالَ رَبِّ أَنَّىٰ يَكُونُ لِى غُلَٰمٌ وَقَدْ بَلَغَنِىَ ٱلْكِبَرُ وَٱمْرَأَتِى عَاقِرٌ قَالَ كَذَٰلِكَ ٱللَّهُ يَفْعَلُ مَا يَشَآءُ

Qaala Rabbi annaa yakoonu lee ghulaamunw wa qad balaghaniyal kibaru wamraatee 'aaqirun qaala kazaalikal laahu yaf'alu maa yashaaa'

He said, "My Lord, how will I have a boy when I have reached old age and my wife is barren?" The angel said, "Such is Allah; He does what He wills."

زکریا نے کہا اے پروردگار میرے ہاں لڑکا کیونکر پیدا ہوگا کہ میں تو بڈھا ہوگیا ہوں اور میری بیوی بانجھ ہے خدا نے فرمایا اسی طرح خدا جو چاہتا ہے کرتا ہے

Commentary

Ma'arif-ul-Quran: Commentary We have already seen that Sayyidna Zakariyya (علیہ السلام) believed in the absolute power of Allah and had seen its manifestation repeatedly and that he had himself made the prayer and knew of its acceptance as well, what then, did he mean by asking: 'how shall I have a boy?' The truth of...
Tafsir al-Jalalayn: He said ‘My Lord! How shall I have a boy a son when old age has overtaken me that is after I have reached extreme old age 120 years old; and my wife is barren?’ having reached the age of 98. He said ‘So it the matter will be’ with God creating a boy from both of you. ‘God does what He will’ nothing ...
Tafsir Ibn Kathir (English): The Supplication of Zakariyya, and the Good News of Yahya's Birth When Zakariyya saw that Allah provided sustenance for Maryam by giving her the fruits of winter in summer and the fruits of summer in winter, he was eager to have a child of his own. By then, Zakariyya had become an old man, his bones...

قَالَ رَبِّ ٱجْعَل لِّىٓ ءَايَةً قَالَ ءَايَتُكَ أَلَّا تُكَلِّمَ ٱلنَّاسَ ثَلَٰثَةَ أَيَّامٍ إِلَّا رَمْزًا وَٱذْكُر رَّبَّكَ كَثِيرًا وَسَبِّحْ بِٱلْعَشِىِّ وَٱلْإِبْكَٰرِ

Qaala Rabbij 'al leee Aayatan qaala Aaayatuka allaa tukalliman naasa salaasata ayyaamin illa ramzaa; wzkur Rabbaka kaseeranw wa sabbih bil'ashiyyi wal ibkaar

He said, "My Lord, make for me a sign." He Said, "Your sign is that you will not [be able to] speak to the people for three days except by gesture. And remember your Lord much and exalt [Him with praise] in the evening and the morning."

زکریا نے کہا کہ پروردگار (میرے لیے) کوئی نشانی مقرر فرما خدا نے فرمایا نشانی یہ ہے کہ تم لوگوں سے تین دن اشارے کے سوا بات نہ کر سکو گے تو (ان دنوں میں) اپنے پروردگار کی کثرت سے یاد اور صبح و شام اس کی تسبیح کرنا

Commentary

Ma'arif-ul-Quran: 2. With reference to verse 41, Sayyidna Zakariyya's purpose behind requesting a sign (of pregnancy) was to be happy at the prospect and thus be enabled to show their gratitude all along even prior to the actual birth of the child. So, Allah gave him the sign stated above. The sign given was remarkab...
Tafsir al-Jalalayn: He said ‘My Lord! Appoint for me a sign’ that is an indication of my wife’s pregnancy. He said ‘Your sign for this is that you shall not speak to men that is you shall refrain from speaking to them but not from remembrance of God save by tokens gestures for three days and nights. And remember your L...
Tafsir Ibn Kathir (English): The Supplication of Zakariyya, and the Good News of Yahya's Birth When Zakariyya saw that Allah provided sustenance for Maryam by giving her the fruits of winter in summer and the fruits of summer in winter, he was eager to have a child of his own. By then, Zakariyya had become an old man, his bones...

وَيُكَلِّمُ ٱلنَّاسَ فِى ٱلْمَهْدِ وَكَهْلًا وَمِنَ ٱلصَّٰلِحِينَ

Wa yukallimun naasa filmahdi wa kahlanw wa minassaaliheen

He will speak to the people in the cradle and in maturity and will be of the righteous."

اور ماں کی گود میں اور بڑی عمر کا ہو کر (دونوں حالتوں میں) لوگوں سے (یکساں) گفتگو کرے گا اور نیکو کاروں میں ہوگا

Commentary

Ma'arif-ul-Quran: The previous verse (44) appeared parenthetically between the present verses 45 - 46 and verses 42 - 43 and the purpose was to affirm the prophethood of Sayyidna Muhammad ﷺ . The present verse resumes with the story of Sayyidah Maryam which actually pre-pares the ground for a fuller account of the bi...
Tafsir al-Jalalayn: He shall speak to mankind in the cradle that is to say as a child before the age of speech and in his manhood and he is of the righteous’.
Tafsir Ibn Kathir (English): Delivering the Good News to Maryam of `Isa's Birth This Ayah contains the glad tidings the angels brought to Maryam that she would give birth to a mighty son who will have a great future. Allah said, إِذْ قَالَتِ الْمَلَـئِكَةُ يمَرْيَمُ إِنَّ اللَّهَ يُبَشِّرُكِ بِكَلِمَةٍ مِّنْهُ ((Remember) when ...

وَرَسُولًا إِلَىٰ بَنِىٓ إِسْرَٰٓءِيلَ أَنِّى قَدْ جِئْتُكُم بِـَٔايَةٍ مِّن رَّبِّكُمْ أَنِّىٓ أَخْلُقُ لَكُم مِّنَ ٱلطِّينِ كَهَيْـَٔةِ ٱلطَّيْرِ فَأَنفُخُ فِيهِ فَيَكُونُ طَيْرًۢا بِإِذْنِ ٱللَّهِ وَأُبْرِئُ ٱلْأَكْمَهَ وَٱلْأَبْرَصَ وَأُحْىِ ٱلْمَوْتَىٰ بِإِذْنِ ٱللَّهِ وَأُنَبِّئُكُم بِمَا تَأْكُلُونَ وَمَا تَدَّخِرُونَ فِى بُيُوتِكُمْ إِنَّ فِى ذَٰلِكَ لَـَٔايَةً لَّكُمْ إِن كُنتُم مُّؤْمِنِينَ

Wa Rasoolan ilaa Baneee Israaa'eela annee qad ji'tukum bi Aayatim mir Rabbikum annee akhluqu lakum minatteeni kahai 'atittairi fa anfukhu feehi fayakoonu tairam bi iznil laahi wa ubri'ul akmaha wal abrasa wa uhyil mawtaa bi iznil laahi wa unabbi'ukum bimaa taakuloona wa maa taddakhiroona fee buyootikum; inna fee zaalika la Aayatal lakum in kuntum mu'mineen

And [make him] a messenger to the Children of Israel, [who will say], 'Indeed I have come to you with a sign from your Lord in that I design for you from clay [that which is] like the form of a bird, then I breathe into it and it becomes a bird by permission of Allah. And I cure the blind and the leper, and I give life to the dead - by permission of Allah. And I inform you of what you eat and what you store in your houses. Indeed in that is a sign for you, if you are believers.

اور (عیسیٰ) بنی اسرائیل کی طرف پیغمبر (ہو کر جائیں گے اور کہیں گے) کہ میں تمہارے پروردگار کی طرف سے نشانی لے کر آیا ہوں وہ یہ کہ تمہارے سامنے مٹی کی مورت بشکل پرند بناتا ہوں پھر اس میں پھونک مارتا ہوں تو وہ خدا کے حکم سے (سچ مچ) جانور ہو جاتا ہے اور اندھے اور ابرص کو تندرست کر دیتا ہوں اور خدا کے حکم سے مردے میں جان ڈال دیتا ہوں اور جو کچھ تم کھا کر آتے ہو اور جو اپنے گھروں میں جمع کر رکھتے ہو سب تم کو بتا دیتا ہوں اگر تم صاحب ایمان ہو تو ان باتوں میں تمہارے لیے (قدرت خدا کی) نشانی ہے

Commentary

Ma'arif-ul-Quran: 1. Verse 48 recounts the august virtues of Sayyidna ` Isa (علیہ السلام) who would be born blessed with the honour of learning from Allah: Scriptures, Wisdom and specially the توراۃ Torah and the اِنجیل Injil; and that he will be sent as a Messenger of Allah to all of the Children of Isra` il. 2. The...
Tafsir al-Jalalayn: And He will make him to be a messenger to the Children of Israel during his tender years or after puberty. Gabriel breathed into the opening of her garment and she became pregnant. What happened to her after this is mentioned later in sūrat Maryam Q. 1921ff. Thus when God sent him to the Children of...
Tafsir Ibn Kathir (English): The Description of `Isa and the Miracles He Performed Allah states that the good news brought to Maryam about `Isa was even better because Allah would teach him, الْكِتَـبَ وَالْحِكْمَةَ (the Book and Al-Hikmah). It appears that the `Book' the Ayah mentioned here refers to writing. We explained the ...

إِذْ قَالَ ٱللَّهُ يَٰعِيسَى ٱبْنَ مَرْيَمَ ٱذْكُرْ نِعْمَتِى عَلَيْكَ وَعَلَىٰ وَٰلِدَتِكَ إِذْ أَيَّدتُّكَ بِرُوحِ ٱلْقُدُسِ تُكَلِّمُ ٱلنَّاسَ فِى ٱلْمَهْدِ وَكَهْلًا وَإِذْ عَلَّمْتُكَ ٱلْكِتَٰبَ وَٱلْحِكْمَةَ وَٱلتَّوْرَىٰةَ وَٱلْإِنجِيلَ وَإِذْ تَخْلُقُ مِنَ ٱلطِّينِ كَهَيْـَٔةِ ٱلطَّيْرِ بِإِذْنِى فَتَنفُخُ فِيهَا فَتَكُونُ طَيْرًۢا بِإِذْنِى وَتُبْرِئُ ٱلْأَكْمَهَ وَٱلْأَبْرَصَ بِإِذْنِى وَإِذْ تُخْرِجُ ٱلْمَوْتَىٰ بِإِذْنِى وَإِذْ كَفَفْتُ بَنِىٓ إِسْرَٰٓءِيلَ عَنكَ إِذْ جِئْتَهُم بِٱلْبَيِّنَٰتِ فَقَالَ ٱلَّذِينَ كَفَرُوا۟ مِنْهُمْ إِنْ هَٰذَآ إِلَّا سِحْرٌ مُّبِينٌ

Iz qaalal laahu yaa 'Eesab-na-Maryamaz kur ni'matee 'alaika wa 'alaa waalidatik; iz aiyattuka bi Roohil Qudusi tukallimun naasa fil mahdi wa kahlanw wa iz 'allamtukal kitaaba wal Hikmata wa Tawraata wal Injeela wa iz Takhluqu minat teeni kahai 'atit tairi bi iznee fatanfukhu feeha fatakoonu tairam bi iznee wa tubri'ul akmaha wal abrasa bi iznee wa iz tukhrijul mawtaa bi iznee wa iz kafaftu Baneee Israaa'eela 'anka iz ji'tahum bil baiyinaati fa qaalal lazeena kafaroo minhum in haazaaa illaa sihrum mubeen

[The Day] when Allah will say, "O Jesus, Son of Mary, remember My favor upon you and upon your mother when I supported you with the Pure Spirit and you spoke to the people in the cradle and in maturity; and [remember] when I taught you writing and wisdom and the Torah and the Gospel; and when you designed from clay [what was] like the form of a bird with My permission, then you breathed into it, and it became a bird with My permission; and you healed the blind and the leper with My permission; and when you brought forth the dead with My permission; and when I restrained the Children of Israel from [killing] you when you came to them with clear proofs and those who disbelieved among them said, "This is not but obvious magic."

جب خدا (عیسیٰ سے) فرمائے گا کہ اے عیسیٰ بن مریم! میرے ان احسانوں کو یاد کرو جو میں نے تم پر اور تمہاری والدہ پر کئے جب میں نے روح القدس (یعنی جبرئیل) سے تمہاری مدد کی تم جھولے میں اور جوان ہو کر (ایک ہی نسق پر) لوگوں سے گفتگو کرتے تھے اور جب میں نے تم کو کتاب اور دانائی اور تورات اور انجیل سکھائی اور جب تم میرے حکم سے مٹی کا جانور بنا کر اس میں پھونک مار دیتے تھے تو وہ میرے حکم سے اڑنے لگتا تھا اور مادر زاد اندھے اور سفید داغ والے کو میرے حکم سے چنگا کر دیتے تھے اور مردے کو میرے حکم سے (زندہ کرکے قبر سے) نکال کھڑا کرتے تھے اور جب میں نے بنی اسرائیل (کے ہاتھوں) کو تم سے روک دیا جب تم ان کے پاس کھلے نشان لے کر آئے تو جو ان میں سے کافر تھے کہنے لگے کہ یہ صریح جادو ہے

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Ma'arif-ul-Quran: A Particular Question Asked from Sayyidna ` Isa (علیہ السلام) The first verse (109) referred to prophets in general where a question was asked and its reply was given. In the second verse (100), and after that, in all the nine verses appearing through the end of the Surah, the text talks about Sayyi...
Tafsir al-Jalalayn: Mention when God said ‘O Jesus son of Mary remember My favour to you and to your mother be thankful for it; when I strengthened you with the Holy Spirit Gabriel to speak to people tukallimu’l-nāsa is a circumstantial qualifier referring to the suffixed pronoun kāf in ayyadtu-ka in the cradle that is...
Tafsir Ibn Kathir (English): Reminding `Isa of the Favors that Allah Granted him Allah mentions how He blessed His servant and Messenger, `Isa, son of Maryam, and the miracles and extraordinary acts He granted him. Allah said, اذْكُرْ نِعْمَتِى عَلَيْكَ (Remember My favor to you) when I created you from your mother, without mal...

إِذْ قَالَ ٱلْحَوَارِيُّونَ يَٰعِيسَى ٱبْنَ مَرْيَمَ هَلْ يَسْتَطِيعُ رَبُّكَ أَن يُنَزِّلَ عَلَيْنَا مَآئِدَةً مِّنَ ٱلسَّمَآءِ قَالَ ٱتَّقُوا۟ ٱللَّهَ إِن كُنتُم مُّؤْمِنِينَ

Iz qaalal hawaariyyoona yaa 'Eesab na Maryama hal yastatee'u Rabbuka ai yunaz zila 'alinaa maaa'idatam minas samaaa'i qaalat taqul laaha in kuntum mu'mineen

[And remember] when the disciples said, "O Jesus, Son of Mary, can your Lord send down to us a table [spread with food] from the heaven? [Jesus] said," Fear Allah, if you should be believers."

(وہ قصہ بھی یاد کرو) جب حواریوں نے کہا کہ اے عیسیٰ بن مریم! کیا تمہارا پروردگار ایسا کر سکتا ہے کہ ہم پر آسمان سے (طعام کا) خوان نازل کرے؟ انہوں نے کہا کہ اگر ایمان رکھتے ہو تو خدا سے ڈرو

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Ma'arif-ul-Quran: Commentary A True Believer Should Not Demand Miracles When the disciples of Sayyidna ` Isa (علیہ السلام) asked him to make ` Ma'idah' (food-spread) come down from the heavens, he replied by saying: قَالَ اتَّقُوا اللَّـهَ إِن كُنتُم مُّؤْمِنِين (Fear Allah if you are believers). This tells us that i...
Tafsir al-Jalalayn: Mention when the disciples said ‘O Jesus son of Mary is your Lord able that is would He a variant reading has hal tastatī‘a rabbaka ‘Are you able to ask of Him?’ to send down on us a Table from the heaven?’ He Jesus said to them ‘Fear God when you request signs if you are believers’.
Tafsir Ibn Kathir (English): Sending Down the Ma'idah This is the story of the Ma'idah, the name of which this Surah bears, Surat Al-Ma'idah. This is also among the favors that Allah granted His servant and Messenger, `Isa, accepting his request to send the Ma'idah down, and doing so as clear proof and unequivocal evidence. All...

قَالَ عِيسَى ٱبْنُ مَرْيَمَ ٱللَّهُمَّ رَبَّنَآ أَنزِلْ عَلَيْنَا مَآئِدَةً مِّنَ ٱلسَّمَآءِ تَكُونُ لَنَا عِيدًا لِّأَوَّلِنَا وَءَاخِرِنَا وَءَايَةً مِّنكَ وَٱرْزُقْنَا وَأَنتَ خَيْرُ ٱلرَّٰزِقِينَ

Qaala 'Eesab nu Maryamal laahumma Rabbanaaa anzil 'alainaa maaa'idatam minas samaaa'i takoonu lanaa 'eedal li awwalinaa wa aakirinaa wa Aayatam minka warzuqnaa wa Anta khairur raaziqeen

Said Jesus, the son of Mary, "O Allah, our Lord, send down to us a table [spread with food] from the heaven to be for us a festival for the first of us and the last of us and a sign from You. And provide for us, and You are the best of providers."

(تب) عیسیٰ بن مریم نے دعا کی کہ اے ہمارے پروردگار! ہم پر آسمان سے خوان نازل فرما کہ ہمارے لیے (وہ دن) عید قرار پائے یعنی ہمارے اگلوں اور پچھلوں (سب) کے لیے اور وہ تیری طرف سے نشانی ہو اور ہمیں رزق دے تو بہتر رزق دینے والا ہے

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Ma'arif-ul-Quran: Commentary A True Believer Should Not Demand Miracles When the disciples of Sayyidna ` Isa (علیہ السلام) asked him to make ` Ma'idah' (food-spread) come down from the heavens, he replied by saying: قَالَ اتَّقُوا اللَّـهَ إِن كُنتُم مُّؤْمِنِين (Fear Allah if you are believers). This tells us that i...
Tafsir al-Jalalayn: Jesus son of Mary said ‘O God our Lord send down upon us a Table from the heaven that it shall be that is the day of its sending down shall be a celebration for us which we shall consecrate and honour for the first li-awwalinā is an inclusive substitution for lanā ‘for us’ with the repetition of the...
Tafsir Ibn Kathir (English): Sending Down the Ma'idah This is the story of the Ma'idah, the name of which this Surah bears, Surat Al-Ma'idah. This is also among the favors that Allah granted His servant and Messenger, `Isa, accepting his request to send the Ma'idah down, and doing so as clear proof and unequivocal evidence. All...

وَقَالُوا۟ لَوْلَا نُزِّلَ عَلَيْهِ ءَايَةٌ مِّن رَّبِّهِۦ قُلْ إِنَّ ٱللَّهَ قَادِرٌ عَلَىٰٓ أَن يُنَزِّلَ ءَايَةً وَلَٰكِنَّ أَكْثَرَهُمْ لَا يَعْلَمُونَ

Wa qaaloo law laa nuzzila 'alaihi Aayatum mir Rabbih; qul innal laaha qaadirun 'alaaa ai yunazzila Aayatanw wa laakinna aksarahum laa ya'lamoon

And they say, "Why has a sign not been sent down to him from his Lord?" Say, "Indeed, Allah is Able to send down a sign, but most of them do not know."

اور کہتے ہیں کہ ان پر ان کے پروردگارکے پاس کوئی نشانی کیوں نازل نہیں ہوئی۔ کہہ دو کہ خدا نشانی اتارنے پر قادر ہے لیکن اکثر لوگ نہیں جانتے

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Ma'arif-ul-Quran: Commentary About the statement: فَإِنَّهُمْ لَا يُكَذِّبُونَكَ (it is not you they are belying, rather, it is the signs of Allah they are denying) in the first verse (33), there is a related event, reported in Tafsir Mazhari on the authority of a narration by As-Suddiy, according to which, once Akhn...
Tafsir al-Jalalayn: And they the disbelievers of Mecca say ‘Why has a sign not been sent down to him from his Lord?’ a sign such as the she-camel of the prophet Sālih or the staff of Moses or the Table of Jesus. Say to them ‘Surely God has the power to send down read yunazzil or yunzil a sign from among those they have...
Tafsir Ibn Kathir (English): The Idolators Ask for a Miracle Allah states that the idolators used to proclaim, "Why does not (Muhammad) bring an Ayah from his Lord," meaning, a miracle of their choice! They would sometimes say, لَن نُّؤْمِنَ لَكَ حَتَّى تَفْجُرَ لَنَا مِنَ الاٌّرْضِ يَنْبُوعًا ("We shall not believe in you, unt...

وَإِلَىٰ ثَمُودَ أَخَاهُمْ صَٰلِحًا قَالَ يَٰقَوْمِ ٱعْبُدُوا۟ ٱللَّهَ مَا لَكُم مِّنْ إِلَٰهٍ غَيْرُهُۥ قَدْ جَآءَتْكُم بَيِّنَةٌ مِّن رَّبِّكُمْ هَٰذِهِۦ نَاقَةُ ٱللَّهِ لَكُمْ ءَايَةً فَذَرُوهَا تَأْكُلْ فِىٓ أَرْضِ ٱللَّهِ وَلَا تَمَسُّوهَا بِسُوٓءٍ فَيَأْخُذَكُمْ عَذَابٌ أَلِيمٌ

Wa ilaa Samooda akhaahum Saalihaa; qaala yaa qawmi' budul laaha maa lakum min ilaahin ghairuhoo qad jaaa'atkum baiyinatum mir Rabbikum haazihee naaqatul laahi lakum Aayatan fazaroohaa taakul feee ardil laahi wa laa tamassoohaa bisooo'in fa yaakhuzakum 'azaabun aleem

And to the Thamud [We sent] their brother Salih. He said, "O my people, worship Allah; you have no deity other than Him. There has come to you clear evidence from your Lord. This is the she-camel of Allah [sent] to you as a sign. So leave her to eat within Allah 's land and do not touch her with harm, lest there seize you a painful punishment.

اور قوم ثمود کی طرف ان کے بھائی صالح کو بھیجا۔ (تو) صالح نے کہا کہ اے قوم! خدا ہی کی عبادت کرو اس کے سوا تمہارا کوئی معبود نہیں۔ تمہارے پاس تمہارے پروردگار کی طرف سے ایک معجزہ آ چکا ہے۔ (یعنی) یہی خدا کی اونٹنی تمہارے لیے معجزہ ہے۔ تو اسے (آزاد) چھوڑ دو کہ خدا کی زمین میں چرتی پھرے اور تم اسے بری نیت سے ہاتھ بھی نہ لگانا۔ ورنہ عذابِ الیم میں تمہیں پکڑ لے گا

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Ma'arif-ul-Quran: Commentary These verses tell us about Sayyidna Salih and his people, the Thamud. The account of the people of Sayyidna Nuh (علیہ السلام) and Sayyidna Hud (علیہ السلام) has appeared earlier. Similar introductions of past prophets and their peoples, highlighting the call of truth given by prophets and...
Tafsir al-Jalalayn: And We sent to Thamūd Thamūda read without declining the noun as denoting the tribe of Thamūd itself their brother Sālih. He said ‘O my people worship God! You have no god other than Him. Truly there has come to you a clear proof an illustration from your Lord of my truthfulness this is the she-came...
Tafsir Ibn Kathir (English): Thamud: Their Land and Their Lineage Scholars of Tafsir and genealogy say that (the tribe of Thamud descended from) Thamud bin `Athir bin Iram bin Sam bin Nuh, and he is brother of Jadis son of `Athir, similarly the tribe of Tasm, and they were from the ancient Arabs, Al-`Aribah, before the time of ...

قَالَتْ يَٰوَيْلَتَىٰٓ ءَأَلِدُ وَأَنَا۠ عَجُوزٌ وَهَٰذَا بَعْلِى شَيْخًا إِنَّ هَٰذَا لَشَىْءٌ عَجِيبٌ

Qaalat yaa wailataaa 'aalidu wa ana 'ajoozunw wa haaza ba'lee shaikhan inna haazaa lashai'un 'ajeeb

She said, "Woe to me! Shall I give birth while I am an old woman and this, my husband, is an old man? Indeed, this is an amazing thing!"

اس نے کہا اے ہے میرے بچہ ہوگا؟ میں تو بڑھیا ہوں اور میرے میاں بھی بوڑھے ہیں۔ یہ تو بڑی عجیب بات ہے

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Ma'arif-ul-Quran: In verse 70, it was said: فَلَمَّا رَ‌أَىٰ أَيْدِيَهُمْ لَا تَصِلُ إِلَيْهِ نَكِرَ‌هُمْ (So, when he noticed their hands not reaching for it, he found them strange and felt a bit of fright from them). From here we learn that there are rules of etiquette for guests as well. A guest should accept what...
Tafsir al-Jalalayn: She said ‘Woe to me! yā waylatā is an expression used in reaction to a serious matter; the alif suffixed in waylatā substitutes for the yā’ of the genitive annexation waylatī ‘my woe’. Shall I bear a child when I am an old woman 99 years old and this my husband is an old man? 100 or 120 years old sh...
Tafsir Ibn Kathir (English): The Coming of the Angels to Ibrahim and Their Glad Tidings to Him of Ishaq and Ya`qub Allah, the Exalted, says, وَلَقَدْ جَآءَتْ رُسُلُنَآ (And verily, there came Our messengers) The word "messengers" here means angels. إِبْرَهِيمَ بِالْبُشْرَى (to Ibrahim with the glad tidings.) It has been said th...

ٱذْهَبُوا۟ بِقَمِيصِى هَٰذَا فَأَلْقُوهُ عَلَىٰ وَجْهِ أَبِى يَأْتِ بَصِيرًا وَأْتُونِى بِأَهْلِكُمْ أَجْمَعِينَ

Izhaboo biqameesee haazaa fa alqoohu 'alaa wajhi abee yaati baseeranw waatoonee bi ahlikum ajma'een

Take this, my shirt, and cast it over the face of my father; he will become seeing. And bring me your family, all together."

یہ میرا کرتہ لے جاؤ اور اسے والد صاحب کے منہ پر ڈال دو۔ وہ بینا ہو جائیں گے۔ اور اپنے تمام اہل وعیال کو میرے پاس لے آؤ

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Ma'arif-ul-Quran: Commentary The previous verses about the story of Sayyidna Yusuf (علیہ السلام) have told us about the time when, by the will of Allah, it was appropriate for him to disclose his secret to his brothers. This he did. His brothers sought his forgiveness. He, not only that he forgave them, did not even ...
Tafsir al-Jalalayn: He Joseph asked them about his father; and they told him that his eyesight had gone. And so he said Go with this shirt of mine — and this was the shirt of Abraham the one he wore when he was thrown into the fire; he Joseph had it around his neck when he was at the bottom of the well. It the shirt ha...
Tafsir Ibn Kathir (English): Ya`qub finds the Scent of Yusuf in his Shirt! Yusuf said, `Take this shirt of mine, فَأَلْقُوهُ عَلَى وَجْهِ أَبِى يَأْتِ بَصِيرًا (and cast it over the face of my father, his vision will return),' because Ya`qub had lost his sight from excessive crying, وَأْتُونِى بِأَهْلِكُمْ أَجْمَعِينَ (and brin...

فَلَمَّآ أَن جَآءَ ٱلْبَشِيرُ أَلْقَىٰهُ عَلَىٰ وَجْهِهِۦ فَٱرْتَدَّ بَصِيرًا قَالَ أَلَمْ أَقُل لَّكُمْ إِنِّىٓ أَعْلَمُ مِنَ ٱللَّهِ مَا لَا تَعْلَمُونَ

Falammaaa an jaaa'albasheeru alqaahu 'alaa wajhihee fartadda baseeran qaala alam aqul lakum inneee a'lamu minal laahi maa laa ta'lamoon

And when the bearer of good tidings arrived, he cast it over his face, and he returned [once again] seeing. He said, "Did I not tell you that I know from Allah that which you do not know?"

جب خوشخبری دینے والا آ پہنچا تو کرتہ یعقوب کے منہ پر ڈال دیا اور وہ بینا ہو گئے (اور بیٹوں سے) کہنے لگے کیا میں نے تم سے نہیں کہا تھا کہ میں خدا کی طرف سے وہ باتیں جانتا ہوں جو تم نہیں جانتے

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Ma'arif-ul-Quran: Said in verse 96 is: فَلَمَّا أَن جَاءَ الْبَشِير that is, ` when this man with the good news reached Canaan' and put the shirt of Sayyidna Yusuf (علیہ السلام) over the face of his father, his eyesight returned and he became a sighted man. The man who came with the good news was Yahuda, the same bro...
Tafsir al-Jalalayn: Then when fa-lammā an an is extra the bearer of good tidings Judah came with the shirt — he had been the one who brought the blood-stained shirt and so now he wished to bring him joy after he had previously brought him grief — he laid it he cast the shirt on his face and he regained his sight. He sa...
Tafsir Ibn Kathir (English): Yahudha brings Yusuf's Shirt and Good News Ibn `Abbas and Ad-Dahhak said; الْبَشِيرُ (good news) means information. Mujahid and As-Suddi said that the bearer of good news was Yahudha, son of Ya`qub. As-Suddi added, "He brought it (Yusuf's shirt) because it was he who brought Yusuf's shirt stained wi...

وَلَقَدْ أَرْسَلْنَا رُسُلًا مِّن قَبْلِكَ وَجَعَلْنَا لَهُمْ أَزْوَٰجًا وَذُرِّيَّةً وَمَا كَانَ لِرَسُولٍ أَن يَأْتِىَ بِـَٔايَةٍ إِلَّا بِإِذْنِ ٱللَّهِ لِكُلِّ أَجَلٍ كِتَابٌ

Wa laqad arsalnaa Rusulam min qablika wa ja'alnaa lahum azwaajanw wa zurriyyah; wa maa kaana lirasoolin ai yaatiya bi aayatin illaa bi iznil laah; likulli ajalin kitaab

And We have already sent messengers before you and assigned to them wives and descendants. And it was not for a messenger to come with a sign except by permission of Allah. For every term is a decree.

اور (اے محمدﷺ) ہم نے تم سے پہلے بھی پیغمبر بھیجے تھے۔ اور ان کو بیبیاں اور اولاد بھی دی تھی ۔اور کسی پیغمبر کے اختیار کی بات نہ تھی کہ خدا کے حکم کے بغیر کوئی نشانی لائے۔ ہر (حکم) قضا (کتاب میں) مرقوم ہے

Commentary

Ma'arif-ul-Quran: Commentary The common thinking of disbelievers and polytheists about a prophet and messenger was that he should be from a species other than human, such as a creation like angels so that their supremacy over the general run of human beings becomes clearly pronounced. The Holy Qur’ an has refuted thi...
Tafsir al-Jalalayn: And when they derided him for having many wives the following was revealed And indeed We sent messengers before you and We assigned to them wives and seed children — and you are like them; and it was not for any Messenger from among them that he should bring a sign save by God’s leave because they a...
Tafsir Ibn Kathir (English): All Prophets and Messengers were Humans Allah says, `Just as We have sent you O Muhammad, a Prophet and a human, We sent the Messengers before you from among mankind, that eat food, walk in the markets, and We gave them wives and offspring.' Allah said to the most honorable and Final Messenger, قُلْ...

وَلَقَدْ ءَاتَيْنَا مُوسَىٰ تِسْعَ ءَايَٰتٍۭ بَيِّنَٰتٍ فَسْـَٔلْ بَنِىٓ إِسْرَٰٓءِيلَ إِذْ جَآءَهُمْ فَقَالَ لَهُۥ فِرْعَوْنُ إِنِّى لَأَظُنُّكَ يَٰمُوسَىٰ مَسْحُورًا

Wa laqad aatainaa Moosaa tis'a Aayaatim baiyinaatin fas'al Baneee Israaa'eela iz jaaa'ahum faqaala lahoo Fir'awnu inee la azunnuka yaa Moosaa mas hooraa

And We had certainly given Moses nine evident signs, so ask the Children of Israel [about] when he came to them and Pharaoh said to him, "Indeed I think, O Moses, that you are affected by magic."

اور ہم نے موسیٰ کو نو کھلی نشانیاں دیں تو بنی اسرائیل سے دریافت کرلو کہ جب وہ ان کے پاس آئے تو فرعون نے ان سے کہا کہ موسیٰ میں خیال کرتا ہوں کہ تم پر جادو کیا گیا ہے

Commentary

Ma'arif-ul-Quran: Commentary The first verse (101): وَلَقَدْ آتَيْنَا مُوسَىٰ تِسْعَ آيَاتٍ mentions the bestowal of nine clear signs on Sayyidna Musa (علیہ السلام) . The word: آیَہ ('ayah) carries the meaning of miracle or sign as well as that of the آیَت : ayat or verses of the Qur'an, that is, the divine injunctio...
Tafsir al-Jalalayn: And verily We gave Moses nine manifest signs clear signs namely those of the hand the staff the flood the locusts the lice the frogs the blood and the obliteration of their possessions cf. Q. 1088 the years of dearth and scarcity of fruits cf. Q. 7130. Ask O Muhammad (s) the Children of Israel about...
Tafsir Ibn Kathir (English): The Nine Signs of Musa Allah tells us that He sent Musa with nine clear signs, which provided definitive proof that his prophethood was real and that what he was conveying from the One Who had sent him to Fira`wn was true. These clear signs were: his staff, his hand, the years of famine, the sea, th...

فَأَلْقَىٰهَا فَإِذَا هِىَ حَيَّةٌ تَسْعَىٰ

Fa-alqaahaa fa -izaa hiya haiyatun tas'aa

So he threw it down, and thereupon it was a snake, moving swiftly.

تو انہوں نے اس کو ڈال دیا اور وہ ناگہاں سانپ بن کر دوڑنے لگا

Commentary

Ma'arif-ul-Quran: فَإِذَا هِيَ حَيَّةٌ تَسْعَىٰ (And suddenly it was a snake running - 20:20): When Sayyidna Musa علیہ السلام in obedience to the command of Allah Ta` ala, cast down his staff it turned into a serpent. The Qur'an has described this serpent at one place as كَأَنَّهَا جَانٌّ (28:31). The word جَانٌّ mea...
Tafsir al-Jalalayn: And he cast it down and lo! it was a serpent a giant snake moving swiftly moving about on its belly swiftly with the speed of a small snake — which is called al-jānn and which is also used to refer to this serpent in another verse Q. 2710; Q. 2831.
Tafsir Ibn Kathir (English): The Stick of Musa turned into a Snake This was a proof from Allah for Musa and a great miracle. This was something that broke through the boundaries of what is considered normal, thus, it was a brilliant evidence that none but Allah could do. It was also a proof that no one could come with the likes...

وَٱضْمُمْ يَدَكَ إِلَىٰ جَنَاحِكَ تَخْرُجْ بَيْضَآءَ مِنْ غَيْرِ سُوٓءٍ ءَايَةً أُخْرَىٰ

Wadmum yadaka ilaa janaahika takhruj baidaaa'a min ghairi sooo'in Aayatan ukhraa

And draw in your hand to your side; it will come out white without disease - another sign,

اور اپنا ہاتھ اپنی بغل سے لگالو وہ کسی عیب (وبیماری) کے بغیر سفید (چمکتا دمکتا) نکلے گا۔ (یہ) دوسری نشانی (ہے)

Commentary

Ma'arif-ul-Quran: وَاضْمُمْ يَدَكَ إِلَىٰ جَنَاحِكَ (And put your hand under your arm - 20:22). The word جَنَاحِ means fore-limb of an animal or wing of a bird. Here Sayyidna Musa (علیہ السلام) was commanded to press his hand under his armpit so that when he brings it out it will shine as brilliantly as the sun, and ...
Tafsir al-Jalalayn: And thrust your hand the right one meaning the palm into your flank — that is your left side below the arm into the armpit and then take it out — it will emerge white in contrast to the skin-colour that it was without any fault that is without any sign of leprosy radiating like the rays of the sun b...
Tafsir Ibn Kathir (English): The Hand of Musa turning White without any Disease This is the second sign of Musa. That is Allah has commanded him to place his hand into the opening of his garment, as is clearly stated in another Ayah. It mentioned here merely as a passing reference, saying: وَاضْمُمْ يَدَكَ إِلَى جَنَاحِكَ (And ...

بَلْ قَالُوٓا۟ أَضْغَٰثُ أَحْلَٰمٍۭ بَلِ ٱفْتَرَىٰهُ بَلْ هُوَ شَاعِرٌ فَلْيَأْتِنَا بِـَٔايَةٍ كَمَآ أُرْسِلَ ٱلْأَوَّلُونَ

Bal qaalooo adghaasu ahlaamim balif taraahu bal huwa shaa'irun falyaatinaa bi Aayatin kamaa ursilal awwaloon

But they say, "[The revelation is but] a mixture of false dreams; rather, he has invented it; rather, he is a poet. So let him bring us a sign just as the previous [messengers] were sent [with miracles]."

بلکہ (ظالم) کہنے لگے کہ (یہ قرآن) پریشان (باتیں ہیں جو) خواب (میں دیکھ لی) ہیں۔ (نہیں) بلکہ اس نے اس کو اپنی طرف سے بنا لیا ہے (نہیں) بلکہ (یہ شعر ہے جو اس) شاعر (کا نتیجہٴ طبع) ہے۔ تو جیسے پہلے (پیغمبر نشانیاں دے کر) بھیجے گئے تھے (اسی طرح) یہ بھی ہمارے پاس کوئی نشانی لائے

Commentary

Ma'arif-ul-Quran: بَلْ قَالُوا أَضْغَاثُ أَحْلَامٍ (they said, [ The Further Qur'an is ] a mixture of hotch-potch dreams. - 21:5.) Dreams having an element of personal and shaitanic thoughts are called أَضْغَاثُ أَحْلَامٍ. That is why this term (أَضْغَاثُ أَحْلَامٍ ) has been translated as "hotch-potch dreams". What ...
Tafsir al-Jalalayn: Nay bal in the three instances below effects a transition from one subject to another but they say regarding those parts of the Qur’ān he the Prophet has brought to them are ‘A muddle of nightmares a confusion of things he has seen in his sleep. Nay he has fabricated it he has invented it; nay he is...
Tafsir Ibn Kathir (English): Which was revealed in Makkah The Virtues of Surat Al-Anbiya' Al-Bukhari recorded that `Abdur-Rahman bin Yazid said that `Abdullah said, "Banu Isra'il, Al-Kahf, Maryam, Ta Ha and Al-Anbiya' - they are among the earliest and most beautiful Surahs and they are my treasure." بِسْمِ اللَّهِ الرَّحْمَـنِ ...

قَالَ أَوَلَوْ جِئْتُكَ بِشَىْءٍ مُّبِينٍ

Qaala awalw ji'tuka bishai'im mubeen

[Moses] said, "Even if I brought you proof manifest?"

(موسیٰ نے) کہا خواہ میں آپ کے پاس روشن چیز لاؤں (یعنی معجزہ)

Commentary

Ma'arif-ul-Quran: أَنْ أَرْ‌سِلْ مَعَنَا بَنِي إِسْرَ‌ائِيلَ That you must send the children of Isra'i1 with us". (26:17) Bani Isra'il were the residents of Syria. They wanted to go back to their land but the Pharaoh would not let them. This way four hundred years had passed and they were living in his bondage like s...
Tafsir al-Jalalayn: He Moses said to him ‘What would you do this even if I bring you something manifest?’ patent proof of my Mission?
Tafsir Ibn Kathir (English): After the Rational Proof, Fir`awn resorts to Force When proof had been established against Fir`awn, clearly and rationally, he resorted to using force against Musa, thinking that after this there would no further room for discussion. So he said: لَئِنِ اتَّخَذْتَ إِلَـهَاً غَيْرِى لأَجْعَلَنَّكَ مِن...

فَأَلْقَىٰ عَصَاهُ فَإِذَا هِىَ ثُعْبَانٌ مُّبِينٌ

Fa alqaa 'asaahu fa izaaa hiya su'baanum mubeen

So [Moses] threw his staff, and suddenly it was a serpent manifest.

پس انہوں نے اپنی لاٹھی ڈالی تو وہ اسی وقت صریح اژدہا بن گئی

Commentary

Ma'arif-ul-Quran: أَنْ أَرْ‌سِلْ مَعَنَا بَنِي إِسْرَ‌ائِيلَ That you must send the children of Isra'i1 with us". (26:17) Bani Isra'il were the residents of Syria. They wanted to go back to their land but the Pharaoh would not let them. This way four hundred years had passed and they were living in his bondage like s...
Tafsir al-Jalalayn: So he threw down his staff and lo! it was a manifest serpent a great snake.
Tafsir Ibn Kathir (English): After the Rational Proof, Fir`awn resorts to Force When proof had been established against Fir`awn, clearly and rationally, he resorted to using force against Musa, thinking that after this there would no further room for discussion. So he said: لَئِنِ اتَّخَذْتَ إِلَـهَاً غَيْرِى لأَجْعَلَنَّكَ مِن...

وَنَزَعَ يَدَهُۥ فَإِذَا هِىَ بَيْضَآءُ لِلنَّٰظِرِينَ

Wa naza'a yadahoo faizaa hiya baidaaa'u linnaa zireen

And he drew out his hand; thereupon it was white for the observers.

اور اپنا ہاتھ نکالا تو اسی دم دیکھنے والوں کے لئے سفید (براق نظر آنے لگا)

Commentary

Ma'arif-ul-Quran: أَنْ أَرْ‌سِلْ مَعَنَا بَنِي إِسْرَ‌ائِيلَ That you must send the children of Isra'i1 with us". (26:17) Bani Isra'il were the residents of Syria. They wanted to go back to their land but the Pharaoh would not let them. This way four hundred years had passed and they were living in his bondage like s...
Tafsir al-Jalalayn: Then he drew out his hand he brought it out of his pocket and lo! it was white glowing before the onlookers and not its usual skin colour.
Tafsir Ibn Kathir (English): After the Rational Proof, Fir`awn resorts to Force When proof had been established against Fir`awn, clearly and rationally, he resorted to using force against Musa, thinking that after this there would no further room for discussion. So he said: لَئِنِ اتَّخَذْتَ إِلَـهَاً غَيْرِى لأَجْعَلَنَّكَ مِن...

فَأَوْحَيْنَآ إِلَىٰ مُوسَىٰٓ أَنِ ٱضْرِب بِّعَصَاكَ ٱلْبَحْرَ فَٱنفَلَقَ فَكَانَ كُلُّ فِرْقٍ كَٱلطَّوْدِ ٱلْعَظِيمِ

Fa awhainaaa ilaa Moosaaa anidrib bi'asaakal bahra fanfalaqa fakaana kullu firqin kattawdil 'azeem

Then We inspired to Moses, "Strike with your staff the sea," and it parted, and each portion was like a great towering mountain.

اس وقت ہم نے موسیٰ کی طرف وحی بھیجی کہ اپنی لاٹھی دریا پر مارو۔ تو دریا پھٹ گیا۔ اور ہر ایک ٹکڑا (یوں) ہوگیا (کہ) گویا بڑا پہاڑ (ہے)

Commentary

Ma'arif-ul-Quran: The reasoning for this he gave إِنَّ مَعِيَ رَ‌بِّي سَيَهْدِينِ (62) "Indeed with me is my Lord. He will guide me." Such are the moments for the test of faith, when Sayyidna Musa (علیہ السلام) was not terror stricken at all, as if he was seeing for himself the way out. Almost the same thing happened...
Tafsir al-Jalalayn: God exalted be He says Thereupon We revealed to Moses ‘Strike the sea with your staff’ and he struck it whereupon it parted it split into twelve parts and each part was as a mighty mountain between each of these parts were paths which they followed such that not even the saddles or the felts of the ...
Tafsir Ibn Kathir (English): Fir`awn's Pursuit and Expulsion of the Children of Israel, and how He and His People were drowned More than one of the scholars of Tafsir said that Fir`awn set out with a huge group, a group containing the leaders and entire government of Egypt at that time, i.e., the decision-makers and influential...

إِنَّا سَخَّرْنَا ٱلْجِبَالَ مَعَهُۥ يُسَبِّحْنَ بِٱلْعَشِىِّ وَٱلْإِشْرَاقِ

Innaa sakhkharnal jibaala ma'ahoo yusabbihna bil'ashaiyi wal ishraaq

Indeed, We subjected the mountains [to praise] with him, exalting [Allah] in the [late] afternoon and [after] sunrise.

ہم نے پہاڑوں کو ان کے زیر فرمان کردیا تھا کہ صبح وشام ان کے ساتھ (خدائے) پاک (کا) ذکر کرتے تھے

Commentary

Ma'arif-ul-Quran: In verse 18, it was said: إِنَّا سَخَّرْ‌نَا الْجِبَالَ مَعَهُ يُسَبِّحْنَ بِالْعَشِيِّ وَالْإِشْرَ‌اقِ (We had subjugated the mountains to join him in making tasbih (i.e. pronouncing Allah's purity) at evening and sunrise). In this verse, mention has been made of mountains and birds joining Sayyidn...
Tafsir al-Jalalayn: Truly We disposed the mountains to glorify God with him with the same glorification at evening at the time of the night prayer and at sunrise at the time of the morning prayer which is when the sun has fully risen with its light extending everywhere.
Tafsir Ibn Kathir (English): Allah tells us that His servant and Messenger Dawud, peace be upon him, was endued with power Al-Ayd means strength in knowledge and action. Ibn `Abbas, may Allah be pleased with him, As-Suddi and Ibn Zayd said, "Al-Ayd means strength." Mujahid said, "Al-Ayd means strength in obedience to Allah." Qa...

وَٱلطَّيْرَ مَحْشُورَةً كُلٌّ لَّهُۥٓ أَوَّابٌ

Wattayra mahshoorah; kullul lahooo awwaab

And the birds were assembled, all with him repeating [praises].

اور پرندوں کو بھی کہ جمع رہتے تھے۔ سب ان کے فرمانبردار تھے

Commentary

Ma'arif-ul-Quran: In verse 18, it was said: إِنَّا سَخَّرْ‌نَا الْجِبَالَ مَعَهُ يُسَبِّحْنَ بِالْعَشِيِّ وَالْإِشْرَ‌اقِ (We had subjugated the mountains to join him in making tasbih (i.e. pronouncing Allah's purity) at evening and sunrise). In this verse, mention has been made of mountains and birds joining Sayyidn...
Tafsir al-Jalalayn: And We disposed the birds mustered in flocks gathered before him glorifying with him; each of the mountains and birds turning to him reverting to obedience of him by glorifying God with him.
Tafsir Ibn Kathir (English): Allah tells us that His servant and Messenger Dawud, peace be upon him, was endued with power Al-Ayd means strength in knowledge and action. Ibn `Abbas, may Allah be pleased with him, As-Suddi and Ibn Zayd said, "Al-Ayd means strength." Mujahid said, "Al-Ayd means strength in obedience to Allah." Qa...

فَسَخَّرْنَا لَهُ ٱلرِّيحَ تَجْرِى بِأَمْرِهِۦ رُخَآءً حَيْثُ أَصَابَ

Fasakhkharnaa lahur reeha tajree bi amrihee rukhaaa'an haisu asaab

So We subjected to him the wind blowing by his command, gently, wherever he directed,

پھر ہم نے ہوا کو ان کے زیرفرمان کردیا کہ جہاں وہ پہنچنا چاہتے ان کے حکم سے نرم نرم چلنے لگتی

Commentary

Ma'arif-ul-Quran: Commentary It was said in verse 35: هَبْ لِي مُلْكًا لَّا يَنبَغِي لِأَحَدٍ مِّن بَعْدِي (bless me with a kingdom that will not be available to anyone after me.). Some commentators explain the sense of this prayer as 'let not a great kingdom like mine belong to anyone else during my time.' In other ...
Tafsir al-Jalalayn: So We disposed for him the wind which blew softly gently at his command wherever he intended.
Tafsir Ibn Kathir (English): How Allah tested Sulayman then made Things easy for Him Allah says, وَلَقَدْ فَتَنَّا سُلَيْمَـنَ (And indeed, We tried Sulayman) meaning, `We tested him.' وَأَلْقَيْنَا عَلَى كُرْسِيِّهِ جَسَداً (and We placed on his throne Jasad (a body)). ثُمَّ أَنَابَ (and he returned.) means, after this test, h...

وَٱلشَّيَٰطِينَ كُلَّ بَنَّآءٍ وَغَوَّاصٍ

Wash Shayaateena kulla bannaaa'inw wa ghawwaas

And [also] the devils [of jinn] - every builder and diver

اَور دیووں کو بھی (ان کے زیرفرمان کیا) وہ سب عمارتیں بنانے والے اور غوطہ مارنے والے تھے

Commentary

Ma'arif-ul-Quran: Commentary It was said in verse 35: هَبْ لِي مُلْكًا لَّا يَنبَغِي لِأَحَدٍ مِّن بَعْدِي (bless me with a kingdom that will not be available to anyone after me.). Some commentators explain the sense of this prayer as 'let not a great kingdom like mine belong to anyone else during my time.' In other ...
Tafsir al-Jalalayn: And the devils also We disposed every builder building marvellous edifices and diver in the sea bringing up pearls
Tafsir Ibn Kathir (English): How Allah tested Sulayman then made Things easy for Him Allah says, وَلَقَدْ فَتَنَّا سُلَيْمَـنَ (And indeed, We tried Sulayman) meaning, `We tested him.' وَأَلْقَيْنَا عَلَى كُرْسِيِّهِ جَسَداً (and We placed on his throne Jasad (a body)). ثُمَّ أَنَابَ (and he returned.) means, after this test, h...

ٱرْكُضْ بِرِجْلِكَ هَٰذَا مُغْتَسَلٌۢ بَارِدٌ وَشَرَابٌ

Urkud birijlika haaza mughtasalum baaridunw wa sharaab

[So he was told], "Strike [the ground] with your foot; this is a [spring for] a cool bath and drink."

(ہم نے کہا کہ زمین پر) لات مارو (دیکھو) یہ (چشمہ نکل آیا) نہانے کو ٹھنڈا اور پینے کو (شیریں)

Commentary

Ma'arif-ul-Quran: Commentary The event relating to Sayyidna Ayyub (علیہ السلام) has been introduced here to comfort and prompt the Holy Prophet (علیہ السلام) ، so that he would also observe patience. This event has appeared with details in our commentary on Surah Al-Anbiya' (Ma’ ariful-Qur’ an, Volume V1). A few sign...
Tafsir al-Jalalayn: And it was said to him ‘Stamp your foot on the ground — and he stamped it and a spring of water gushed forth and it was said This is a cool bath cool water for you to wash with and a drink’ for you to drink of. So he washed himself and drank from it whereat every ailment that had affected him intern...
Tafsir Ibn Kathir (English): Ayyub Here Allah tells us about His servant and Messenger Ayyub (Job) and how He tested him. These tests afflicted his body, his wealth and his children, until there was no part of his body that was healthy except his heart. Then he had nothing left in this world which he could use to help him deal ...

فَأَرَىٰهُ ٱلْـَٔايَةَ ٱلْكُبْرَىٰ

Fa araahul-aayatal kubra.

And he showed him the greatest sign,

غرض انہوں نے اس کو بڑی نشانی دکھائی

Commentary

Ma'arif-ul-Quran: The fifth quality of the angels: فَالْمُدَبِّرَ‌اتِ أَمْرً‌ا (then manage [ to do ] everything [ they are ordered to do,]...79:5). In other words, the last task of these angels of death will be as follows: Those who are commanded to reward and comfort the deserving souls, will gather means of reward...
Tafsir al-Jalalayn: So he showed him the greatest sign from among His nine signs namely the glowing hand or the slithering staff.
Tafsir Ibn Kathir (English): Mentioning the Story of Musa and that it is a Lesson for Those Who fear Allah Allah informs His Messenger Muhammad ﷺ about His Messenger Musa. He mentions that he sent Musa to Fir`awn and He aided him with miracles. Yet, even after this, Fir`awn continued in his disbelief and transgression until All...
Hadith — 10 traditions
Sahih al-Bukhari 61:81sahih

حَدَّثَنِي مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ بَشَّارٍ، حَدَّثَنَا ابْنُ أَبِي عَدِيٍّ، عَنْ سَعِيدٍ، عَنْ قَتَادَةَ، عَنْ أَنَسٍ ـ رضى الله عنه ـ قَالَ أُتِيَ النَّبِيُّ صلى الله عليه وسلم بِإِنَاءٍ وَهْوَ بِالزَّوْرَاءِ، فَوَضَعَ يَدَهُ فِي الإِنَاءِ، فَجَعَلَ الْمَاءُ يَنْبُعُ مِنْ بَيْنِ أَصَابِعِهِ، فَتَوَضَّأَ الْقَوْمُ‏.‏ قَالَ قَتَادَةُ قُلْتُ لأَنَسٍ كَمْ كُنْتُمْ قَالَ ثَلاَثَمِائَةٍ، أَوْ زُهَاءَ ثَلاَثِمِائَةٍ‏.‏

Narrated Anas:A bowl of water was brought to the Prophet (ﷺ) while he was at Az-Zawra. He placed his hand in it and the water started flowing among his fingers. All the people performed ablution (with that water). Qatada asked Anas, "How many people were you?" Anas replied, "Three hundred or nearly three hundred

مجھ سے محمد بن بشار نے بیان کیا، کہا ہم سے ابن ابی عدی نے بیان کیا، ان سے سعید بن ابی عروبہ نے، ان سے قتادہ نے اور ان سے انس بن مالک رضی اللہ عنہ نے بیان کیا کہ رسول اللہ صلی اللہ علیہ وسلم کی خدمت میں ایک برتن حاضر کیا گیا ( پانی کا ) نبی کریم صلی اللہ علیہ وسلم اس وقت ( مدینہ کے نزدیک ) مقام زوراء میں تشریف رکھتے تھے، آپ صلی اللہ علیہ وسلم نے اس برتن میں ہاتھ رکھا تو اس میں سے پانی آپ صلی اللہ علیہ وسلم کی انگلیوں کے درمیان سے پھوٹنے لگا اور اسی پانی سے پوری جماعت نے وضو کیا۔ قتادہ نے کہا کہ میں نے انس رضی اللہ عنہ سے پوچھا: آپ لوگ کتنی تعداد میں تھے؟ انہوں نے فرمایا کہ تین سو رہے ہوں گے یا تین سو کے قریب رہے ہوں گے۔

Sahih al-Bukhari 61:82sahih

حَدَّثَنَا عَبْدُ اللَّهِ بْنُ مَسْلَمَةَ، عَنْ مَالِكٍ، عَنْ إِسْحَاقَ بْنِ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ بْنِ أَبِي طَلْحَةَ، عَنْ أَنَسِ بْنِ مَالِكٍ ـ رضى الله عنه ـ أَنَّهُ قَالَ رَأَيْتُ رَسُولَ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم وَحَانَتْ صَلاَةُ الْعَصْرِ، فَالْتُمِسَ الْوَضُوءُ فَلَمْ يَجِدُوهُ فَأُتِيَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم بِوَضُوءٍ، فَوَضَعَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم يَدَهُ فِي ذَلِكَ الإِنَاءِ، فَأَمَرَ النَّاسَ أَنْ يَتَوَضَّئُوا مِنْهُ، فَرَأَيْتُ الْمَاءَ يَنْبُعُ مِنْ تَحْتِ أَصَابِعِهِ، فَتَوَضَّأَ النَّاسُ حَتَّى تَوَضَّئُوا مِنْ عِنْدِ آخِرِهِمْ‏.‏

Narrated Anas bin Malik:I saw Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) at the 'time when the `Asr prayer was due. Then the people were searching for water for ablution but they could not find any. Then some water was brought to Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) and he placed his hand in the pot and ordered the people to perform the ablution with the water. I saw water flowing from underneath his fingers and the people started performing the ablution till all of them did it

ہم سے عبداللہ بن مسلمہ نے بیان کیا، انہوں نے کہا کہ ہم سے امام مالک نے بیان کیا، ان سے اسحٰق بن عبداللہ بن ابی طلحہ نے بیان کیا اور ان سے انس بن مالک رضی اللہ عنہ نے بیان کیا کہ میں نے رسول اللہ صلی اللہ علیہ وسلم کو دیکھا۔ عصر کی نماز کا وقت ہو گیا تھا، اور لوگ وضو کا پانی تلاش کر رہے تھے لیکن پانی کا کہیں پتہ نہیں تھا، پھر رسول اللہ صلی اللہ علیہ وسلم کی خدمت میں ( ایک برتن کے اندر ) وضو کا پانی لایا گیا۔ آپ صلی اللہ علیہ وسلم نے اپنا ہاتھ اس برتن میں رکھا اور لوگوں سے فرمایا کہ اسی پانی سے وضو کریں۔ میں نے دیکھا کہ پانی آپ صلی اللہ علیہ وسلم کی انگلیوں کے نیچے سے ابل رہا تھا چنانچہ لوگوں نے وضو کیا یہاں تک کہ ہر شخص نے وضو کر لیا۔

Sahih al-Bukhari 61:83sahih

حَدَّثَنَا عَبْدُ الرَّحْمَنِ بْنُ مُبَارَكٍ، حَدَّثَنَا حَزْمٌ، قَالَ سَمِعْتُ الْحَسَنَ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا أَنَسُ بْنُ مَالِكٍ ـ رضى الله عنه ـ قَالَ خَرَجَ النَّبِيُّ صلى الله عليه وسلم فِي بَعْضِ مَخَارِجِهِ وَمَعَهُ نَاسٌ مِنْ أَصْحَابِهِ، فَانْطَلَقُوا يَسِيرُونَ، فَحَضَرَتِ الصَّلاَةُ فَلَمْ يَجِدُوا مَاءً يَتَوَضَّئُونَ، فَانْطَلَقَ رَجُلٌ مِنَ الْقَوْمِ، فَجَاءَ بِقَدَحٍ مِنْ مَاءٍ يَسِيرٍ فَأَخَذَهُ النَّبِيُّ صلى الله عليه وسلم فَتَوَضَّأَ، ثُمَّ مَدَّ أَصَابِعَهُ الأَرْبَعَ عَلَى الْقَدَحِ ثُمَّ قَالَ ‏ "‏ قُومُوا فَتَوَضَّئُوا ‏"‏‏.‏ فَتَوَضَّأَ، الْقَوْمُ حَتَّى بَلَغُوا فِيمَا يُرِيدُونَ مِنَ الْوَضُوءِ، وَكَانُوا سَبْعِينَ أَوْ نَحْوَهُ‏.‏

Narrated Anas bin Malik:The Prophet (ﷺ) went out on one of his journeys with some of his companions. They went on walking till the time of the prayer became due. They could not find water to perform the ablution. One of them went away and brought a little amount of water in a pot. The Prophet (ﷺ) took it and performed the ablution, and then stretched his four fingers on to the pot and said (to the people), "Get up to perform the ablution." They started performing the ablution till all of them did it, and they were seventy or so persons

ہم سے عبدالرحمٰن بن مبارک نے بیان کیا، انہوں نے کہا ہم سے حزم بن مہران نے بیان کیا، انہوں نے کہا کہ میں نے امام حسن بصری سے سنا، انہوں نے کہا کہ ہم سے انس بن مالک رضی اللہ عنہ نے بیان کیا کہ نبی کریم صلی اللہ علیہ وسلم کسی سفر میں تھے اور آپ کے ساتھ کچھ صحابہ کرام بھی تھے، چلتے چلتے نماز کا وقت ہو گیا تو وضو کے لیے کہیں پانی نہیں ملا۔ آخر جماعت میں سے ایک صاحب اٹھے اور ایک بڑے سے پیالے میں تھوڑا سا پانی لے کر حاضر خدمت ہوئے۔ نبی کریم صلی اللہ علیہ وسلم نے اسے لیا اور اس کے پانی سے وضو کیا۔ پھر آپ صلی اللہ علیہ وسلم نے اپنا ہاتھ پیالے پر رکھا اور فرمایا کہ آؤ وضو کرو، پوری جماعت نے وضو کیا اور تمام آداب و سنن کے ساتھ پوری طرح کر لیا۔ ہم تعداد میں ستر یا اسی کے لگ بھگ تھے۔

Sahih al-Bukhari 61:84sahih

حَدَّثَنَا عَبْدُ اللَّهِ بْنُ مُنِيرٍ، سَمِعَ يَزِيدَ، أَخْبَرَنَا حُمَيْدٌ، عَنْ أَنَسٍ ـ رضى الله عنه ـ قَالَ حَضَرَتِ الصَّلاَةُ فَقَامَ مَنْ كَانَ قَرِيبَ الدَّارِ مِنَ الْمَسْجِدِ يَتَوَضَّأُ، وَبَقِيَ قَوْمٌ، فَأُتِيَ النَّبِيُّ صلى الله عليه وسلم بِمِخْضَبٍ مِنْ حِجَارَةٍ فِيهِ مَاءٌ، فَوَضَعَ كَفَّهُ فَصَغُرَ الْمِخْضَبُ أَنْ يَبْسُطَ فِيهِ كَفَّهُ، فَضَمَّ أَصَابِعَهُ فَوَضَعَهَا فِي الْمِخْضَبِ، فَتَوَضَّأَ الْقَوْمُ كُلُّهُمْ جَمِيعًا‏.‏ قُلْتُ كَمْ كَانُوا قَالَ ثَمَانُونَ رَجُلاً‏.‏

Narrated Humaid:Anas bin Malik said, "Once the time of the prayer became due and the people whose houses were close to the Mosque went to their houses to perform ablution, while the others remained (sitting there). A stone pot containing water was brought to the Prophet, who wanted to put his hand in it, but It was too small for him to spread his hand in it, and so he had to bring his fingers together before putting his hand in the pot. Then all the people performed the ablution (with that water)." I asked Anas, "How many persons were they." He replied, "There were eighty men

ہم سے عبداللہ بن منیر نے بیان کیا، انہوں نے یزید بن ہارون سے سنا، کہا کہ مجھ کو حمید نے خبر دی اور ان سے انس بن مالک رضی اللہ عنہ نے بیان کیا کہ نماز کا وقت ہو چکا تھا، مسجد نبوی سے جن کے گھر قریب تھے انہوں نے تو وضو کر لیا لیکن بہت سے لوگ باقی رہ گئے۔ اس کے بعد نبی کریم صلی اللہ علیہ وسلم کی خدمت میں پتھر کی بنی ہوئی ایک لگن لائی گئی۔ اس میں پانی تھا، آپ صلی اللہ علیہ وسلم نے اپنا ہاتھ اس پر رکھا لیکن اس کا منہ اتنا تنگ تھا کہ آپ صلی اللہ علیہ وسلم اس کے اندر اپنا ہاتھ پھیلا کر نہیں رکھ سکتے تھے، چنانچہ آپ نے انگلیاں ملا لیں اور لگن کے اندر ہاتھ کو ڈال دیا پھر ( اسی پانی سے ) جتنے لوگ باقی رہ گئے تھے سب نے وضو کیا۔ میں نے پوچھا کہ آپ حضرات کی تعداد کیا تھی؟ انس رضی اللہ عنہ نے بتایا کہ اسّی آدمی تھے۔

Sahih al-Bukhari 61:85sahih

حَدَّثَنَا مُوسَى بْنُ إِسْمَاعِيلَ، حَدَّثَنَا عَبْدُ الْعَزِيزِ بْنُ مُسْلِمٍ، حَدَّثَنَا حُصَيْنٌ، عَنْ سَالِمِ بْنِ أَبِي الْجَعْدِ، عَنْ جَابِرِ بْنِ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ ـ رضى الله عنهما ـ قَالَ عَطِشَ النَّاسُ يَوْمَ الْحُدَيْبِيَةِ، وَالنَّبِيُّ صلى الله عليه وسلم بَيْنَ يَدَيْهِ رَكْوَةٌ فَتَوَضَّأَ فَجَهَشَ النَّاسُ نَحْوَهُ، فَقَالَ ‏ "‏ مَا لَكُمْ ‏"‏‏.‏ قَالُوا لَيْسَ عِنْدَنَا مَاءٌ نَتَوَضَّأُ وَلاَ نَشْرَبُ إِلاَّ مَا بَيْنَ يَدَيْكَ، فَوَضَعَ يَدَهُ فِي الرَّكْوَةِ فَجَعَلَ الْمَاءُ يَثُورُ بَيْنَ أَصَابِعِهِ كَأَمْثَالِ الْعُيُونِ، فَشَرِبْنَا وَتَوَضَّأْنَا‏.‏ قُلْتُ كَمْ كُنْتُمْ قَالَ لَوْ كُنَّا مِائَةَ أَلْفٍ لَكَفَانَا، كُنَّا خَمْسَ عَشْرَةَ مِائَةً‏.‏

Narrated Salim bin Abi Aj-Jad:Jabir bin `Abdullah said, "The people became very thirsty on the day of Al-Hudaibiya (Treaty). A small pot containing some water was in front of the Prophet (ﷺ) and when he had finished the ablution, the people rushed towards him. He asked, 'What is wrong with you?' They replied, 'We have no water either for performing ablution or for drinking except what is present in front of you.' So he placed his hand in that pot and the water started flowing among his fingers like springs. We all drank and performed ablution (from it)." I asked Jabir, "How many were you?" he replied, "Even if we had been one-hundred-thousand, it would have been sufficient for us, but we were fifteen-hundred

ہم سے موسیٰ بن اسماعیل نے بیان کیا، کہا ہم سے عبدالعزیز بن مسلم نے بیان کیا، ان سے حصین نے بیان کیا، ان سے سالم بن ابی الجعد نے اور ان سے جابر رضی اللہ عنہ نے بیان کیا کہ صلح حدیبیہ کے دن لوگوں کو پیاس لگی ہوئی تھی نبی کریم صلی اللہ علیہ وسلم کے سامنے ایک چھاگل رکھا ہوا تھا آپ صلی اللہ علیہ وسلم نے فرمایا کیا بات ہے؟ لوگوں نے کہا کہ جو پانی آپ کے سامنے ہے، اس پانی کے سوا نہ تو ہمارے پاس وضو کے لیے کوئی دوسرا پانی ہے اور نہ پینے کے لیے۔ آپ صلی اللہ علیہ وسلم نے اپنا ہاتھ چھاگل میں رکھ دیا اور پانی آپ صلی اللہ علیہ وسلم کی انگلیوں کے درمیان میں سے چشمے کی طرح پھوٹنے لگا اور ہم سب لوگوں نے اس پانی کو پیا بھی اور اس سے وضو بھی کیا۔ میں نے پوچھا آپ لوگ کتنی تعداد میں تھے؟ کہا کہ اگر ہم ایک لاکھ بھی ہوتے تو وہ پانی کافی ہوتا۔ ویسے ہماری تعداد اس وقت پندرہ سو تھی۔

Sahih al-Bukhari 61:86sahih

حَدَّثَنَا مَالِكُ بْنُ إِسْمَاعِيلَ، حَدَّثَنَا إِسْرَائِيلُ، عَنْ أَبِي إِسْحَاقَ، عَنِ الْبَرَاءِ ـ رضى الله عنه ـ قَالَ كُنَّا يَوْمَ الْحُدَيْبِيَةِ أَرْبَعَ عَشْرَةَ مِائَةً، وَالْحُدَيْبِيَةُ بِئْرٌ فَنَزَحْنَاهَا حَتَّى لَمْ نَتْرُكْ فِيهَا قَطْرَةً، فَجَلَسَ النَّبِيُّ صلى الله عليه وسلم عَلَى شَفِيرِ الْبِئْرِ، فَدَعَا بِمَاءٍ فَمَضْمَضَ وَمَجَّ فِي الْبِئْرِ، فَمَكَثْنَا غَيْرَ بَعِيدٍ ثُمَّ اسْتَقَيْنَا حَتَّى رَوِينَا وَرَوَتْ ـ أَوْ صَدَرَتْ ـ رَكَائِبُنَا‏.‏

Narrated Al-Bara:We were one-thousand-and-four-hundred persons on the day of Al-Hudaibiya (Treaty), and (at) Al- Hudaibiya (there) was a well. We drew out its water not leaving even a single drop. The Prophet (ﷺ) sat at the edge of the well and asked for some water with which he rinsed his mouth and then he threw it out into the well. We stayed for a short while and then drew water from the well and quenched our thirst, and even our riding animals drank water to their satisfaction

ہم سے مالک بن اسماعیل نے بیان کیا، کہا ہم سے اسرائیل نے بیان کیا، ان سے ابواسحٰق نے، ان سے براء بن عازب رضی اللہ عنہ نے بیان کیا کہ صلح حدیبیہ کے دن ہم چودہ سو کی تعداد میں تھے۔ حدیبیہ ایک کنویں کا نام ہے ہم نے اس سے اتنا پانی کھینچا کہ اس میں ایک قطرہ بھی باقی نہ رہا ( جب رسول اللہ صلی اللہ علیہ وسلم کو اس کی خبر ہوئی تو آپ تشریف لائے ) اور کنویں کے کنارے بیٹھ کر پانی کی دعا کی اور اس پانی سے کلی کی اور کلی کا پانی کنویں میں ڈال دیا۔ ابھی تھوڑی دیر بھی نہیں ہوئی تھی کہ کنواں پھر پانی سے بھر گیا۔ ہم بھی اس سے خوب سیر ہوئے اور ہمارے اونٹ بھی سیراب ہو گئے یا پانی پی کر لوٹے۔

Sahih al-Bukhari 61:88sahih

حَدَّثَنِي مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ الْمُثَنَّى، حَدَّثَنَا أَبُو أَحْمَدَ الزُّبَيْرِيُّ، حَدَّثَنَا إِسْرَائِيلُ، عَنْ مَنْصُورٍ، عَنْ إِبْرَاهِيمَ، عَنْ عَلْقَمَةَ، عَنْ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ، قَالَ كُنَّا نَعُدُّ الآيَاتِ بَرَكَةً وَأَنْتُمْ تَعُدُّونَهَا تَخْوِيفًا، كُنَّا مَعَ رَسُولِ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم فِي سَفَرٍ فَقَلَّ الْمَاءُ فَقَالَ ‏"‏ اطْلُبُوا فَضْلَةً مِنْ مَاءٍ ‏"‏‏.‏ فَجَاءُوا بِإِنَاءٍ فِيهِ مَاءٌ قَلِيلٌ، فَأَدْخَلَ يَدَهُ فِي الإِنَاءِ، ثُمَّ قَالَ ‏"‏ حَىَّ عَلَى الطَّهُورِ الْمُبَارَكِ، وَالْبَرَكَةُ مِنَ اللَّهِ ‏"‏ فَلَقَدْ رَأَيْتُ الْمَاءَ يَنْبُعُ مِنْ بَيْنِ أَصَابِعِ رَسُولِ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم، وَلَقَدْ كُنَّا نَسْمَعُ تَسْبِيحَ الطَّعَامِ وَهْوَ يُؤْكَلُ‏.‏

Narrated `Abdullah:We used to consider miracles as Allah's Blessings, but you people consider them to be a warning. Once we were with Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) on a journey, and we ran short of water. He said, "Bring the water remaining with you." The people brought a utensil containing a little water. He placed his hand in it and said, "Come to the blessed water, and the Blessing is from Allah." I saw the water flowing from among the fingers of Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) , and no doubt, we heard the meal glorifying Allah, when it was being eaten (by him)

مجھ سے محمد بن مثنیٰ نے بیان کیا، کہا ہم سے ابواحمد زبیری نے بیان کیا، کہا ہم سے اسرائیل نے بیان کیا، ان سے منصور نے، ان سے ابراہیم نے ان سے علقمہ نے اور ان سے عبداللہ بن مسعود رضی اللہ عنہ نے بیان کیا کہ معجزات کو ہم تو باعث برکت سمجھتے تھے اور تم لوگ ان سے ڈرتے ہو۔ ایک مرتبہ ہم رسول اللہ صلی اللہ علیہ وسلم کے ساتھ ایک سفر میں تھے اور پانی تقریباً ختم ہو گیا۔ نبی کریم صلی اللہ علیہ وسلم نے فرمایا کہ جو کچھ بھی پانی بچ گیا ہو اسے تلاش کرو۔ چنانچہ لوگ ایک برتن میں تھوڑا سا پانی لائے۔ آپ صلی اللہ علیہ وسلم نے اپنا ہاتھ برتن میں ڈال دیا اور فرمایا: برکت والا پانی لو اور برکت تو اللہ تعالیٰ ہی کی طرف سے ہوتی ہے، میں نے دیکھا کہ رسول اللہ صلی اللہ علیہ وسلم کی انگلیوں کے درمیان میں سے پانی فوارے کی طرح پھوٹ رہا تھا اور ہم تو نبی کریم صلی اللہ علیہ وسلم کے زمانے میں کھاتے وقت کھانے کے تسبیح سنتے تھے۔

Sahih al-Bukhari 61:89sahih

حَدَّثَنَا أَبُو نُعَيْمٍ، حَدَّثَنَا زَكَرِيَّاءُ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنِي عَامِرٌ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنِي جَابِرٌ ـ رضى الله عنه ـ أَنَّ أَبَاهُ، تُوُفِّيَ وَعَلَيْهِ دَيْنٌ، فَأَتَيْتُ النَّبِيَّ صلى الله عليه وسلم فَقُلْتُ إِنَّ أَبِي تَرَكَ عَلَيْهِ دَيْنًا وَلَيْسَ عِنْدِي إِلاَّ مَا يُخْرِجُ نَخْلُهُ، وَلاَ يَبْلُغُ مَا يُخْرِجُ سِنِينَ مَا عَلَيْهِ، فَانْطَلِقْ مَعِي لِكَىْ لاَ يُفْحِشَ عَلَىَّ الْغُرَمَاءُ‏.‏ فَمَشَى حَوْلَ بَيْدَرٍ مِنْ بَيَادِرِ التَّمْرِ فَدَعَا ثَمَّ آخَرَ، ثُمَّ جَلَسَ عَلَيْهِ فَقَالَ ‏ "‏ انْزِعُوهُ ‏"‏‏.‏ فَأَوْفَاهُمُ الَّذِي لَهُمْ، وَبَقِيَ مِثْلُ مَا أَعْطَاهُمْ‏.‏

Narrated Jabir:My father had died in debt. So I came to the Prophet (ﷺ) and said, "My father (died) leaving unpaid debts, and I have nothing except the yield of his date palms; and their yield for many years will not cover his debts. So please come with me, so that the creditors may not misbehave with me." The Prophet (ﷺ) went round one of the heaps of dates and invoked (Allah), and then did the same with another heap and sat on it and said, "Measure (for them)." He paid them their rights and what remained was as much as had been paid to them

ہم سے ابونعیم نے بیان کیا، کہا ہم سے زکریا نے بیان کیا کہا کہ مجھ سے عامر نے، کہا کہ مجھ سے جابر رضی اللہ عنہ نے بیان کیا کہ ان کے والد ( عبداللہ بن عمرو بن حرام، جنگ احد میں ) شہید ہو گئے تھے۔ اور وہ مقروض تھے۔ میں رسول اللہ صلی اللہ علیہ وسلم کی خدمت میں حاضر ہوا اور میں نے عرض کیا کہ میرے والد اپنے اوپر قرض چھوڑ گئے۔ ادھر میرے پاس سوا اس پیداوار کے جو کھجوروں سے ہو گی اور کچھ نہیں ہے اور اس کی پیداوار سے تو برسوں میں قرض ادا نہیں ہو سکتا۔ اس لیے آپ میرے ساتھ تشریف لے چلیے تاکہ قرض خواہ آپ کو دیکھ کر زیادہ منہ نہ پھاڑیں۔ آپ صلی اللہ علیہ وسلم تشریف لائے ( لیکن وہ نہیں مانے ) تو آپ صلی اللہ علیہ وسلم کھجور کے جو ڈھیر لگے ہوئے تھے پہلے ان میں سے ایک کے چاروں طرف چلے اور دعا کی۔ اسی طرح دوسرے ڈھیر کے بھی۔ پھر آپ اس پر بیٹھ گئے اور فرمایا کہ کھجوریں نکال کر انہیں دو۔ چنانچہ سارا قرض ادا ہو گیا اور جتنی کھجوریں قرض میں دی تھیں اتنی ہی بچ گئیں۔

Sahih al-Bukhari 66:3sahih

حَدَّثَنَا عَبْدُ اللَّهِ بْنُ يُوسُفَ، حَدَّثَنَا اللَّيْثُ، حَدَّثَنَا سَعِيدٌ الْمَقْبُرِيُّ، عَنْ أَبِيهِ، عَنْ أَبِي هُرَيْرَةَ، قَالَ قَالَ النَّبِيُّ صلى الله عليه وسلم ‏ "‏ مَا مِنَ الأَنْبِيَاءِ نَبِيٌّ إِلاَّ أُعْطِيَ مَا مِثْلُهُ آمَنَ عَلَيْهِ الْبَشَرُ، وَإِنَّمَا كَانَ الَّذِي أُوتِيتُ وَحْيًا أَوْحَاهُ اللَّهُ إِلَىَّ فَأَرْجُو أَنْ أَكُونَ أَكْثَرَهُمْ تَابِعًا يَوْمَ الْقِيَامَةِ ‏"‏‏.‏

Narrated Abu Huraira:The Prophet (ﷺ) said, "Every Prophet was given miracles because of which people believed, but what I have been given, is Divine Inspiration which Allah has revealed to me. So I hope that my followers will outnumber the followers of the other Prophets on the Day of Resurrection

ہم سے عبداللہ بن یوسف تنیسی نے بیان کیا، کہا ہم سے لیث بن سعد نے بیان کیا، کہا ہم سے سعد مقبری نے بیان کیا، ان سے ان کے والد کیسان نے اور ان سے ابوہریرہ رضی اللہ عنہ نے بیان کیا کہ نبی کریم صلی اللہ علیہ وسلم نے فرمایا کہ ہر نبی کو ایسے ایسے معجزات عطا کئے گئے کہ ( انہیں دیکھ کر لوگ ) ان پر ایمان لائے ( بعد کے زمانے میں ان کا کوئی اثر نہیں رہا ) اور مجھے جو معجزہ دیا گیا ہے وہ وحی ( قرآن ) ہے جو اللہ تعالیٰ نے مجھ پر نازل کی ہے۔ ( اس کا اثر قیامت تک باقی رہے گا ) اس لیے مجھے امید ہے کہ قیامت کے دن میرے تابع فرمان لوگ دوسرے پیغمبروں کے تابع فرمانوں سے زیادہ ہوں گے۔

Sahih al-Bukhari 96:7sahih

حَدَّثَنَا عَبْدُ الْعَزِيزِ بْنُ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ، حَدَّثَنَا اللَّيْثُ، عَنْ سَعِيدٍ، عَنْ أَبِيهِ، عَنْ أَبِي هُرَيْرَةَ، عَنِ النَّبِيِّ صلى الله عليه وسلم قَالَ ‏ "‏ مَا مِنَ الأَنْبِيَاءِ نَبِيٌّ إِلاَّ أُعْطِيَ مِنَ الآيَاتِ مَا مِثْلُهُ أُومِنَ ـ أَوْ آمَنَ ـ عَلَيْهِ الْبَشَرُ، وَإِنَّمَا كَانَ الَّذِي أُوتِيتُ وَحْيًا أَوْحَاهُ اللَّهُ إِلَىَّ، فَأَرْجُو أَنِّي أَكْثَرُهُمْ تَابِعًا يَوْمَ الْقِيَامَةِ ‏"‏‏.‏

Narrated Abu Huraira:The Prophet (ﷺ) said, "There was no prophet among the prophets but was given miracles because of which people had security or had belief, but what I was given was the Divine Inspiration which Allah revealed to me. So I hope that my followers will be more than those of any other prophet on the Day of Resurrection

ہم سے عبدالعزیز بن عبداللہ اویسی نے بیان کیا، کہا ہم سے لیث بن سعد نے بیان کیا، ان سے سعید بن ابی سعید نے، ان سے ان کے والد نے اور ان سے ابوہریرہ رضی اللہ عنہ نے کہ نبی کریم صلی اللہ علیہ وسلم نے فرمایا ”انبیاء میں سے کوئی نبی ایسا نہیں جن کو کچھ نشانیاں ( یعنی معجزات ) نہ دئیے گئے ہوں جن کے مطابق ان پر ایمان لایا گیا ( آپ صلی اللہ علیہ وسلم نے فرمایا کہ ) انسان ایمان لائے اور مجھے جو بڑا معجزہ دیا گیا وہ قرآن مجید ہے جو اللہ نے میری طرف بھیجا، پس میں امید کرتا ہوں کہ قیامت کے دن شمار میں تمام انبیاء سے زیادہ پیروی کرنے والے میرے ہوں گے۔“

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