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Warning

الْإِنْذَارُ

In Islamic tradition, the concept of *al-inzar* (الْإِنْذَارُ), or warning, stands as a fundamental pillar of prophetic missions. It represents Allah's profound mercy, extending clear guidance and an urgent call to humanity before the advent of severe consequences. Every prophet, from Adam to Muhammad, was entrusted with the sacred duty to warn their people about the realities of life, death, and the Hereafter. This divine warning encompasses the dangers of disbelief and sin, reminding individuals of the accountability that awaits them. The Quran serves as the ultimate divine warning, encouraging humanity to reflect on the serious implications of their choices, such as the command to [fear the Fire, whose fuel is men and stones, prepared for the disbelievers]. It is a powerful reminder to [warn by the Qur'an those who fear that they will be gathered before their Lord], inspiring them towards righteousness and piety. This mission ensures that no soul can claim ignorance on the Day of Judgment, as Allah will ask, [did there not come to you messengers from among you, relating to you My verses and warning you of the meeting of this Day of yours?]. Ultimately, *al-inzar* is not merely a threat, but a loving summons to reflection, repentance, and a path of salvation, demonstrating Allah's justice and His boundless care for creation. The Quran itself is [a Book revealed to you, [O Muhammad]... that you may warn thereby and as a reminder to the believers].

The concept of 'warning' (al-inzar) is a profound and recurrent theme throughout Islamic scripture, embodying Allah's mercy and justice in guiding humanity. It signifies a clear exposition of consequences, intended to avert individuals from paths leading to divine displeasure and eternal suffering. Prophets, as divine messengers, were universally entrusted with this crucial duty, underscoring its foundational role in the divine-human relationship.

Foundations in Revelation: The Quran as a Universal Warning

The Quran itself is presented as the ultimate divine warning, a ... that you may warn thereby and as a reminder to the believers]. This revelation serves to encourage humanity to reflect deeply on the serious implications of their choices, particularly to . The purpose of this warning is explicit: .

The scope of this warning is universal, addressing all of mankind and jinn. On the Day of Resurrection, they will be confronted with the question, . This ensures that no soul can claim ignorance, as "messengers are sent as bearers of good news as well as of warning, in order that mankind should have no plea against Allah after the Messengers" (Ibn Kathir on 4:164).

Ibn Kathir explains that the phrase "warn thereby" with the Qur'an means to warn disbelievers, while it acts as a "reminder to the believers." This highlights the dual function of divine warnings: a call to attention for those who are heedless, and a reinforcement for those already inclined towards faith. The Quran's message is timeless, serving as "a reminder to the `Alamin (mankind and Jinns)" (Ibn Kathir on 6:90), guiding them from blindness to clarity, from misguidance to guidance, and from disbelief to faith.

Prophetic Missions and the Nature of Warning

The mission of warning is inherent in prophethood. Every prophet, from Nuh (Noah) to Muhammad (peace be upon them all), conveyed urgent warnings to their people. Prophet Nuh, for example, declared to his people, . Similarly, Prophet Shu'ayb warned his community of Madyan, .

The concept of 'warning' (Indhar) is distinguished from ordinary threats. Ma'arif-ul-Quran explains that Indhar "signifies bringing news which should cause alarm or concern, while Ibshar (good news) signifies bringing good news which should make people rejoice." Crucially, Indhar "is not the ordinary kind of warning meant to frighten people, but one which is motivated by compassion and love, just as one warns one's children against fire or snakes or beasts." This compassionate motivation is why the title "Nadhir" (warner) is reserved for prophets, who warn people against the pains and punishments of the Hereafter out of love for humanity (Ma'arif-ul-Quran on 2:6).

Prophet Muhammad's role as a warner is repeatedly emphasized. Allah states, . This highlights that his warnings are not from his own conjecture but are divinely inspired. The Quran also commands him to , your closest kindred] and to and those around it and warn of the Day of Assembly, about which there is no doubt]. This demonstrates the comprehensive nature of his mission, starting with his immediate family and extending to all humanity.

The Messenger of Allah's commitment to this duty is exemplified in his actions. Abu Huraira reported that when the verse "And warn thy nearest kindred" was revealed, the Prophet gathered the Quraish and gave them a general warning, then specified certain tribes and even his own daughter, Fatima, to rescue themselves from the Fire, stating "I have no power (to protect you) from Allah in anything except this that I would sustain relationship with you" . This illustrates the Prophet's dedication to his warning mission, even to his dearest kin, and the clear boundaries of his intercession.

The Recalcitrant and the Receptive

Despite the clarity and compassion of the divine warnings, the Quran acknowledges that some individuals remain impervious. For those who disbelieve, . Ibn Kathir explains that this refers to those whom Allah has decreed to be miserable, so "they shall never find anyone to guide them to happiness." This does not, however, negate the Prophet's duty to convey the message, as "he would in any case get a reward for bringing the message of Allah to his fellow-men and for his efforts to teach and reform them" (Ma'arif-ul-Quran on 2:6).

The Quran uses vivid parables to illustrate the state of those who reject warnings. Some disbelievers are likened to those whom Allah has set a seal on their hearts and on their hearing, and over their eyes is a covering. Ibn Kathir, citing Mujahid, describes how sin can accumulate in the heart, rolling up parts of it until it is sealed, similar to the "Ran" (stain) mentioned in No. But what they did has rusted their hearts. This sealing is a divine punishment for their persistent disbelief and arrogance, not a pre-emptive act of injustice (Ma'arif-ul-Quran on 2:7).

In contrast, those who are receptive to warnings are described as "the people of understanding" (Ibn Kathir on 2:164) or "those who fear that they will be gathered before their Lord". These are the ones who benefit from the Quran's admonitions and reminders, cultivating righteousness (Ma'arif-ul-Quran on 6:51). The Quran guides them to fear Allah and His Messenger.

The contrast is stark: the heedless deny truth despite knowing it, while the pious embrace it even when it challenges their norms. Allah says, Allah sends astray whom He wills and He guides on the straight path whom He wills. This highlights divine wisdom in guiding those who are open to it and leaving astray those who wilfully persist in error.

The Role of Miracles and Signs in Warning

Miracles and signs (Ayat) serve as powerful warnings and proofs of divine truth. Allah sent signs . When the people of Thamud were given the she-camel as a visible sign, they wronged her, demonstrating their rejection of the warning. Historically, nations have been destroyed for denying such signs. Allah asks, Have they not seen how many a generation before them We have destroyed whom We had established on the earth such as We have not established you?. This serves as a potent warning for future generations.

The Quran itself is presented as the greatest and everlasting miracle, challenging humanity to produce anything similar. Allah declares, . Tafsir Ibn Kathir elaborates on this challenge, citing various Quranic verses that invite mankind and jinn to produce a surah like the Quran, emphasizing its inimitability. The miracle of the Quran lies not only in its eloquence and wisdom but also in its enduring nature and transforming power (Ma'arif-ul-Quran on 2:23).

Despite manifest signs, some disbelievers remain stubbornly defiant. They might say, "This is nothing but obvious magic!" even if a scripture were sent down physically and they could touch it. Ibn Kathir explains that this stubbornness reflects an internal state of denial, where their hearts and eyes are turned away from guidance (Ibn Kathir on 6:109). The purpose of signs is not merely to satisfy curiosity but to establish undeniable proof, removing any plea against Allah on the Day of Judgment (Ibn Kathir on 4:164).

Consequences of Heeding or Rejecting Warnings

The ultimate purpose of warnings is to guide humanity towards salvation and away from grievous torment. Those who ignore the divine warnings face severe consequences, both in this life and the Hereafter. Nations before were seized them with extreme poverty... and loss of health... so that they might believe with humility. When they failed to humble themselves, their hearts became hardened, and Shaytan made their evil deeds appear fair-seeming to them. This culminated in sudden destruction once they forgot the warnings.

The Day of Judgment is repeatedly highlighted as the Day of Regret, . On that Day, no one shall be able to avail another, nor will intercession or ransom be accepted for the disbelievers. Allah explicitly states, Verily, Allah forgives not that partners should be set up with Him (in worship), but He forgives except that (anything else) to whom He wills. Shirk (associating partners with Allah) is a "tremendous sin" (Ibn Kathir on 4:48) that nullifies all good deeds.

For the righteous, however, divine warnings lead to a path of guidance and immense reward. Those who follow Allah's guidance shall neither go astray, nor shall they be distressed. They are promised entry into Gardens beneath which rivers flow, where they shall abide forever, with purified spouses and everlasting shade. Obedience to Allah and His Messenger places believers in the company of those on whom Allah has bestowed His grace, of the Prophets, the Siddiqin (true believers), the martyrs, and the righteous. And how excellent these companions are!.

The concept of repentance (Tawbah) offers a path to forgiveness even for deliberate sins. Allah accepts the repentance of those who "do evil in ignorance" and then "repent soon (afterwards)". Ma'arif-ul-Quran clarifies that "ignorance" here refers to heedlessness or stupidity, not necessarily a lack of knowledge, emphasizing that sincere remorse and a firm resolution to abandon sin are crucial (Ma'arif-ul-Quran on 4:17). This repentance is accepted as long as one's soul has not reached the throat (Ibn Kathir on 4:17).

In conclusion, the concept of warning (al-inzar) in Islam is a comprehensive and multifaceted divine communication. It is manifested through the Quran's clear guidance, the compassionate missions of the prophets, the manifest signs of Allah, and the stark depiction of eternal consequences. While intended to steer humanity away from disbelief and sin, it also serves as a pathway to divine mercy and boundless reward for those who heed its call, demonstrating Allah's ultimate justice and profound care for His creation.

Quran — 69 verses

إِنَّ ٱلَّذِينَ كَفَرُوا۟ سَوَآءٌ عَلَيْهِمْ ءَأَنذَرْتَهُمْ أَمْ لَمْ تُنذِرْهُمْ لَا يُؤْمِنُونَ

Innal lazeena kafaroo sawaaa'un 'alaihim 'a-anzar tahum am lam tunzirhum laa yu'minoon

Indeed, those who disbelieve - it is all the same for them whether you warn them or do not warn them - they will not believe.

جو لوگ کافر ہیں انہیں تم نصیحت کرو یا نہ کرو ان کے لیے برابر ہے۔ وہ ایمان نہیں لانے کے

Commentary

Ma'arif-ul-Quran: After affirming the Holy Qur'an as the Book of Guidance and as being beyond all doubt, the first five verses of the present Surah refer to those who derive full benefit from this Book and whom the Holy Qur'an has named as Mu'minun مؤمنون (true Muslims) or Muttaqun مُتَّقون (the God-fearing), and als...
Tafsir al-Jalalayn: As for the disbelievers the likes of Abū Jahl Abū Lahab and such; alike it is for them whether you have warned them or have not warned them they do not believe as God knows very well so do not hope that they will believe read a-andhartahum pronouncing both hamzas or by not pronouncing the second mak...
Tafsir Ibn Kathir (English): Allah said, إِنَّ الَّذِينَ كَفَرُواْ (Verily, those who disbelieve) meaning, covered the truth and hid it. Since Allah has written that they would do so, it does not matter if you (O Muhammad ) warn them or not, they would still have disbelieved in what you were sent with. Similarly, Allah said, إِ...

فَإِن لَّمْ تَفْعَلُوا۟ وَلَن تَفْعَلُوا۟ فَٱتَّقُوا۟ ٱلنَّارَ ٱلَّتِى وَقُودُهَا ٱلنَّاسُ وَٱلْحِجَارَةُ أُعِدَّتْ لِلْكَٰفِرِينَ

Fail lam taf'aloo wa lan taf'aloo fattaqun Naaral latee waqooduhan naasu walhijaaratu u'iddat lilkaafireen

But if you do not - and you will never be able to - then fear the Fire, whose fuel is men and stones, prepared for the disbelievers.

لیکن اگر (ایسا) نہ کر سکو اور ہرگز نہیں کر سکو گے تو اس آگ سے ڈرو جس کا ایندھن آدمی اور پتھر ہوں گے (اور جو) کافروں کے لیے تیار کی گئی ہے

Commentary

Ma'arif-ul-Quran: The Guidance which the Holy Qur'an provides to man rests on two basic principles - Tauhid توحید (the Oneness of God) and Risalah (Prophethood). The two preceding verses (21 and 22) affirm the Oneness of God in presenting certain acts peculiar to Allah alone as a proof; these two verses (23 and 24) a...
Tafsir al-Jalalayn: And if you do not do what was mentioned because you are incapable and you will not a parenthetical statement that is never will you be able to because of its inimitability then fear through belief in God and belief that this is not the words of a human the Fire whose fuel is men disbelievers and sto...
Tafsir Ibn Kathir (English): The Message of Messenger of Allah ﷺ is True Allah begins to prove the truth of prophethood after He stated that there is no deity worthy of worship except Him. Allah said to the disbelievers, وَإِن كُنتُمْ فِى رَيْبٍ مِّمَّا نَزَّلْنَا عَلَى عَبْدِنَا (And if you (Arab pagans, Jews, and Christians) ...

أُو۟لَٰٓئِكَ ٱلَّذِينَ يَعْلَمُ ٱللَّهُ مَا فِى قُلُوبِهِمْ فَأَعْرِضْ عَنْهُمْ وَعِظْهُمْ وَقُل لَّهُمْ فِىٓ أَنفُسِهِمْ قَوْلًۢا بَلِيغًا

Ulaaa'ikal lazeena ya'la mullaahu maa fee quloobihim fa a'rid 'anhum wa 'izhum wa qul lahum feee anfusihim qawlam baleeghaa

Those are the ones of whom Allah knows what is in their hearts, so turn away from them but admonish them and speak to them a far-reaching word.

ان لوگوں کے دلوں میں جو کچھ ہے خدا اس کو خوب جانتا ہے تم ان (کی باتوں) کو کچھ خیال نہ کرو اور انہیں نصیحت کرو اور ان سے ایسی باتیں کہو جو ان کے دلوں میں اثر کر جائیں

Commentary

Ma'arif-ul-Quran: The fourth verse (63) comes up with the answer. It says that Allah is all-aware of the disbelief and hypocrisy rooted in their hearts. All their interpretations are false, and their oaths, an exercise in lying. So, the Holy Prophet ﷺ ، is being asked to ignore their excuses and reject their charge o...
Tafsir al-Jalalayn: Those — God knows what is in their hearts in the way of hypocrisy and the mendacity of their excuses; so turn away from them with forgiveness and admonish them make them fear God and say to them regarding the issue of their souls penetrating words affecting them in other words reprimand them so that...
Tafsir Ibn Kathir (English): Referring to Other than the Qur'an and Sunnah for Judgment is Characteristic of Non-Muslims Allah chastises those who claim to believe in what Allah has sent down to His Messenger and to the earlier Prophets, yet they refer to other than the Book of Allah and the Sunnah of His Messenger for judgment...

وَأَنذِرْ بِهِ ٱلَّذِينَ يَخَافُونَ أَن يُحْشَرُوٓا۟ إِلَىٰ رَبِّهِمْ لَيْسَ لَهُم مِّن دُونِهِۦ وَلِىٌّ وَلَا شَفِيعٌ لَّعَلَّهُمْ يَتَّقُونَ

Wa anzir bihil lazeena yakhaafoona ai yuhsharooo ilaa Rabbihim laisa lahum min doonihee waliyyunw wa laa shafee'ul la'allahum yattaqoon

And warn by the Qur'an those who fear that they will be gathered before their Lord - for them besides Him will be no protector and no intercessor - that they might become righteous.

اور جو لوگ جو خوف رکھتے ہیں کہ اپنے پروردگار کے روبرو حاضر کئے جائیں گے (اور جانتے ہیں کہ) اس کے سوا نہ تو ان کا کوئی دوست ہوگا اور نہ سفارش کرنے والا، ان کو اس (قرآن) کے ذریعے سے نصیحت کر دو تاکہ پرہیزگار بنیں

Commentary

Ma'arif-ul-Quran: Commentary The Demand of Miracles from the Holy Prophet Many miracles and signs of Allah had already appeared before the disbelievers (Kuffar) of Makkah. The Holy Prophet ﷺ graced this world as an orphan. Unschooled and untutored, he lived his whole life as a total Ummiyy (unlettered). He was born i...
Tafsir al-Jalalayn: And warn threaten therewith that is with the Qur’ān those who fear they shall be gathered to their Lord apart from Him other than Him they have no protector to help them and no intercessor to intercede for them the negative sentence stands as a circumstantial qualifier referring to the subject of th...
Tafsir Ibn Kathir (English): The Messenger Neither has the Key to Allah's Treasures, Nor Knows the Unseen Allah said to His Messenger , قُل لاَّ أَقُولُ لَكُمْ عِندِى خَزَآئِنُ اللَّهِ (Say: "I don't tell you that with me are the treasures of Allah.") meaning, I do not own Allah's treasures or have any power over them, وَلا أَع...

يَٰمَعْشَرَ ٱلْجِنِّ وَٱلْإِنسِ أَلَمْ يَأْتِكُمْ رُسُلٌ مِّنكُمْ يَقُصُّونَ عَلَيْكُمْ ءَايَٰتِى وَيُنذِرُونَكُمْ لِقَآءَ يَوْمِكُمْ هَٰذَا قَالُوا۟ شَهِدْنَا عَلَىٰٓ أَنفُسِنَا وَغَرَّتْهُمُ ٱلْحَيَوٰةُ ٱلدُّنْيَا وَشَهِدُوا۟ عَلَىٰٓ أَنفُسِهِمْ أَنَّهُمْ كَانُوا۟ كَٰفِرِينَ

Yaa ma'sharal jinni wal insi alam yaatikum Rusulum minkum yaqussoona 'alaikum Aayaatee wa yunziroonakum liqaaa'a Yawmikum haazaa; qaaloo shahidnaa 'alaaa anfusinaa wa gharrat humul hayaatud dunyaa wa shahidooo 'alaa anfusihim annahum kaanoo kaafireen

"O company of jinn and mankind, did there not come to you messengers from among you, relating to you My verses and warning you of the meeting of this Day of yours?" They will say, "We bear witness against ourselves"; and the worldly life had deluded them, and they will bear witness against themselves that they were disbelievers.

اے جنّوں اور انسانوں کی جماعت کیا تمہارے پاس تم ہی میں سے پیغمبر نہیں آتے رہے جو میری آیتیں تم کو پڑھ پڑھ کر سناتے اور اس دن کے سامنے آموجود ہونے سے ڈراتے تھے وہ کہیں گے کہ (پروردگار) ہمیں اپنے گناہوں کا اقرار ہے ان لوگوں کو دنیاکی زندگی نے دھوکے میں ڈال رکھا تھا اور (اب) خود اپنے اوپر گواہی دی کہ کفر کرتے تھے

Commentary

Ma'arif-ul-Quran: Mentioned in the second verse (130), is a question which will be asked of the Jinn and human beings on the plains of Resurrection. They will be asked to show the reason why they chose to disbelieve and disobey Allah Ta` ala. They were told that they could not deny that Divinely ordained messengers f...
Tafsir al-Jalalayn: ‘O assembly of jinn and mankind did not messengers come to you from among you that is from among both of your number — which holds true in the case of mankind since messengers came from among them or by ‘messengers’ if the jinn are meant those messengers among the jinn who are their warners the ones...
Tafsir Ibn Kathir (English): Chastising the Jinns and Humans after their Admission that Allah Sent Messengers to Them Allah will chastise the disbelieving Jinns and humans on the Day of Resurrection, when He asks them, while having better knowledge, if the Messengers delivered His Messages to them, يَـمَعْشَرَ الْجِنِّ وَالإِنْ...

كِتَٰبٌ أُنزِلَ إِلَيْكَ فَلَا يَكُن فِى صَدْرِكَ حَرَجٌ مِّنْهُ لِتُنذِرَ بِهِۦ وَذِكْرَىٰ لِلْمُؤْمِنِينَ

Kitaabun unzila ilaika falaa yakum fee sadrika harajum minhu litunzira bihee wa zikraa lilmu'mineen

[This is] a Book revealed to you, [O Muhammad] - so let there not be in your breast distress therefrom - that you may warn thereby and as a reminder to the believers.

(اے محمدﷺ) یہ کتاب (جو) تم پر نازل ہوئی ہے۔ اس سے تمہیں تنگ دل نہیں ہونا چاہیئے، (یہ نازل) اس لیے (ہوئی ہے) کہ تم اس کے ذریعے سے (لوگوں) کو ڈر سناؤ اور (یہ) ایمان والوں کے لیے نصیحت ہے

Commentary

Ma'arif-ul-Quran: In the statement فَلَا يَكُن فِي صَدْرِ‌كَ حَرَ‌جٌ appearing in the first verse, the address is to the Holy Prophet . ؓ and he has been told: This Qur'an is the Book of Allah sent down to you. This should not cause any constraint on your heart. The word: حَرَج (haraj) translated here as ` constraint...
Tafsir al-Jalalayn: This is a Book that is revealed to you — addressing the Prophet s — so let there be no inhibition no constraint in your breast because of it to convey it — for fear that you might be called a liar — that you may warn thereby li-tundhira ‘that you may warn’ is semantically connected to unzila ‘is rev...
Tafsir Ibn Kathir (English): Which was revealed in Makkah بِسْمِ اللَّهِ الرَّحْمَـنِ الرَّحِيمِ In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. كِتَـبٌ أُنزِلَ إِلَيْكَ ((This is the) Book (the Qur'an) sent down unto you (O Muhammad)), from your Lord, فَلاَ يَكُن فِى صَدْرِكَ حَرَجٌ مِّنْهُ (so let not your breast ...

لَقَدْ أَرْسَلْنَا نُوحًا إِلَىٰ قَوْمِهِۦ فَقَالَ يَٰقَوْمِ ٱعْبُدُوا۟ ٱللَّهَ مَا لَكُم مِّنْ إِلَٰهٍ غَيْرُهُۥٓ إِنِّىٓ أَخَافُ عَلَيْكُمْ عَذَابَ يَوْمٍ عَظِيمٍ

Laqad arsalnaa noohan ilaa qawmihee faqaala yaa qawmi' budul laaha maa lakum min ilaahin ghairuhoo inneee akhaafu 'alaikum 'azaaba Yawmin 'Azeem

We had certainly sent Noah to his people, and he said, "O my people, worship Allah; you have no deity other than Him. Indeed, I fear for you the punishment of a tremendous Day.

ہم نے نوح کو ان کی قوم کی طرف بھیجا تو انہوں نے (ان سے کہا) اے میری برادری کے لوگو خدا کی عبادت کرو اس کے سوا تمہارا کوئی معبود نہیں۔ مجھے تمہارے بارے میں بڑے دن کے عذاب کا (بہت ہی) ڈر ہے

Commentary

Ma'arif-ul-Quran: Commentary Described from the beginning of Surah al-A` raf upto this point were the subjects of Tauhid, Risalah and 'Akhirah, the basic principles of Islam. These were proved and affirmed in different ways, people were persuaded to follow them and warned against taking opposing stands. Then, as a co...
Tafsir al-Jalalayn: Verily laqad is the response to an oath that has been omitted We sent Noah to his people and he said ‘O my people worship God! You have no god other than Him read ghayrihi as an adjective of ilāh ‘god’ or ghayruhu as a substitution in its place sc. instead of min ilāhin ‘any god’. Truly I fear for y...
Tafsir Ibn Kathir (English): The Story of Nuh and His People After Allah mentioned the story of Adam in the beginning of this Surah, He started mentioning the stories of the Prophets, the first then the latter of them. Allah mentioned the story of Nuh, because he was the first Messenger Allah sent to the people of the earth aft...

وَلَقَدْ أَخَذْنَآ ءَالَ فِرْعَوْنَ بِٱلسِّنِينَ وَنَقْصٍ مِّنَ ٱلثَّمَرَٰتِ لَعَلَّهُمْ يَذَّكَّرُونَ

Wa laqad akhaznaaa Aala Fir'awna bis sineena wa naqsim minas samaraati la'allahum yazzakkaroon

And We certainly seized the people of Pharaoh with years of famine and a deficiency in fruits that perhaps they would be reminded.

اور ہم نے فرعونیوں کو قحطوں اور میووں کے نقصان میں پکڑا تاکہ نصیحت حاصل کریں

Commentary

Ma'arif-ul-Quran: The next verses speak of the events that led Pharaoh and his people to a number of calamities sent to them as punishment and finally led them to their death. The first heavenly punishment came to them in the form of famine. According to historical reports this famine lasted for seven years. "And We ...
Tafsir al-Jalalayn: And verily We seized Pharaoh’s folk with the years of drought and dearth of fruits so that they might remember that they might heed the admonition and become believers.
Tafsir Ibn Kathir (English): Fir`awn and His People suffer Years of Drought Allah said, وَلَقَدْ أَخَذْنَآ ءالَ فِرْعَوْنَ (And indeed We punished the people of Fir`awn) We tested and tried them, بِالسِّنِينَ (with years of drought) of famine due to little produce, وَنَقْصٍ مِّن الثَّمَرَاتِ (and lack of fruits), which is less ...

وَإِذْ قَالَتْ أُمَّةٌ مِّنْهُمْ لِمَ تَعِظُونَ قَوْمًا ٱللَّهُ مُهْلِكُهُمْ أَوْ مُعَذِّبُهُمْ عَذَابًا شَدِيدًا قَالُوا۟ مَعْذِرَةً إِلَىٰ رَبِّكُمْ وَلَعَلَّهُمْ يَتَّقُونَ

Wa iz qaalat ummatum minhum lima ta'izoona qaw manil laahu muhlikuhum aw mu'azzibuhum 'azaaban shadeedan qaaloo ma'ziratan ilaa Rabbikum wa la'allahum tattaqoon

And when a community among them said, "Why do you advise [or warn] a people whom Allah is [about] to destroy or to punish with a severe punishment?" they [the advisors] said, "To be absolved before your Lord and perhaps they may fear Him."

اور جب ان میں سے ایک جماعت نے کہا کہ تم ایسے لوگوں کو کیوں نصیحت کرتے ہو جن کو الله ہلاک کرنے والا یا سخت عذاب دینے والا ہے تو انہوں نے کہا اس لیے کہ تمہارے پروردگار کے سامنے معذرت کرسکیں اور عجب نہیں کہ وہ پرہیزگاری اختیار کریں

Commentary

Ma'arif-ul-Quran: The detailed discussion of the events contained in the above verses have been produced in Surah Al-Baqarah (under verses 58-60). Those interested may refer to those verses for details. The Holy Prophet ﷺ has been asked to warn the Israelites present in his time by reminding them the events related i...
Tafsir al-Jalalayn: And when wa-idh is a supplement to the preceding idh ‘how’ a community among them who neither fished nor prohibited it said to those who prohibited it ‘Why do you preach admonition to a folk whom God is about to destroy or chastise with a severe chastisement?’ They said our admonishing them is ‘As a...
Tafsir Ibn Kathir (English): Those Who breached the Sabbath were turned into Monkeys, butThose Who prohibited Their Actions were saved Allah said that the people of this village were divided into three groups, a group that committed the prohibition, catching fish on the Sabbath, as we described in the Tafsir of Surat Al-Baqarah...

فَإِمَّا تَثْقَفَنَّهُمْ فِى ٱلْحَرْبِ فَشَرِّدْ بِهِم مَّنْ خَلْفَهُمْ لَعَلَّهُمْ يَذَّكَّرُونَ

Fa immaa tasqafannahum fil harbi fasharrid bihim man khalfahum la'allahum yazzakkaroon

So if you, [O Muhammad], gain dominance over them in war, disperse by [means of] them those behind them that perhaps they will be reminded.

اگر تم ان کو لڑائی میں پاؤ تو انہیں ایسی سزا دو کہ جو لوگ ان کے پس پشت ہیں وہ ان کو دیکھ کر بھاگ جائیں عجب نہیں کہ ان کو (اس سے) عبرت ہو

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Ma'arif-ul-Quran: In the fourth verse (57), Allah Ta` ala has given a standing instruction to His Rasul ﷺ about such evil breakers of solemn pledges in the following words: فَإِمَّا تَثْقَفَنَّهُمْ فِي الْحَرْ‌بِ فَشَرِّ‌دْ بِهِم مَّنْ خَلْفَهُمْ لَعَلَّهُمْ يَذَّكَّرُ‌ونَ ﴿57﴾ So, if you find them in war, make them ...
Tafsir al-Jalalayn: So if fa-immā here the letter nūn of the conditional particle in ‘if’ has been assimilated with the extra mā you come upon them if you find them anywhere in the war deal with them so as to cause those fighters behind them to scatter to disperse by making an example of them and punishing them so that...
Tafsir Ibn Kathir (English): Striking Hard against Those Who disbelieve and break the Covenants Allah states here that the worst moving creatures on the face of the earth are those who disbelieve, who do not embrace the faith, and break promises whenever they make a covenant, even when they vow to keep them, وَهُمْ لاَ يَتَّقُو...

وَإِلَىٰ مَدْيَنَ أَخَاهُمْ شُعَيْبًا قَالَ يَٰقَوْمِ ٱعْبُدُوا۟ ٱللَّهَ مَا لَكُم مِّنْ إِلَٰهٍ غَيْرُهُۥ وَلَا تَنقُصُوا۟ ٱلْمِكْيَالَ وَٱلْمِيزَانَ إِنِّىٓ أَرَىٰكُم بِخَيْرٍ وَإِنِّىٓ أَخَافُ عَلَيْكُمْ عَذَابَ يَوْمٍ مُّحِيطٍ

Wa ilaa Madyana akhaahum Shu'aibaa; qaala yaa qawmi' budul laaha maa lakum min ilaahin ghairuhoo wa laa tanqusul mikyaala walmeezaan; inneee araakum bikhairinw wa innee akhaafu 'alaikum 'azaaba Yawmim muheet

And to Madyan [We sent] their brother Shu'ayb. He said, "O my people, worship Allah; you have no deity other than Him. And do not decrease from the measure and the scale. Indeed, I see you in prosperity, but indeed, I fear for you the punishment of an all-encompassing Day.

اور مدین کی طرف ان کے بھائی شعیب کو (بھیجا) تو اُنہوں نے کہا کہ اے قوم! خدا ہی کی عبادت کرو کہ اس کے سوا تمہارا کوئی معبود نہیں۔ اور ناپ تول میں کمی نہ کیا کرو۔ میں تو تم کو آسودہ حال دیکھتا ہوں اور (اگر تم ایمان نہ لاؤ گے تو) مجھے تمہارے بارے میں ایک ایسے دن کے عذاب کا خوف ہے جو تم کو گھیر کر رہے گا

Commentary

Ma'arif-ul-Quran: Commentary An account of Sayyidna Shu'aib and his people appears in the verses cited above. Besides being kafirs and mushriks, his people used to give less in weights and measures. Sayyidna Shu'aib (علیہ السلام) carried his call to them, told them not to give less in weights and measures, and warned...
Tafsir al-Jalalayn: And We sent to Midian their brother Shu‘ayb. He said ‘O my people worship God! affirm His Oneness. You have no god other than He. And diminish not the measure or the weight. I see you in prosperity enjoying a grace which precludes any need for stinting people; and I fear for you should you not belie...
Tafsir Ibn Kathir (English): The Story of the People of Madyan and the Call of Shu`ayb Allah, the Exalted, says, `We sent a Messenger to the people of Madyan.' They were a tribe of Arabs who lived between the land of the Al-Hijaz and Ash-Sham, close to the land of Ma`an. Their land was known by the name of their tribe and was t...

إِنَّ ٱللَّهَ يَأْمُرُ بِٱلْعَدْلِ وَٱلْإِحْسَٰنِ وَإِيتَآئِ ذِى ٱلْقُرْبَىٰ وَيَنْهَىٰ عَنِ ٱلْفَحْشَآءِ وَٱلْمُنكَرِ وَٱلْبَغْىِ يَعِظُكُمْ لَعَلَّكُمْ تَذَكَّرُونَ

Innal laaha yaamaru bil 'adli wal ihsaani wa eetaaa'i zil qurbaa wa yanhaa 'anil fahshaaa'i wal munkari walbagh-i' ya'izukum la'allakum tazakkkaroon

Indeed, Allah orders justice and good conduct and giving to relatives and forbids immorality and bad conduct and oppression. He admonishes you that perhaps you will be reminded.

خدا تم کو انصاف اور احسان کرنے اور رشتہ داروں کو (خرچ سے مدد) دینے کا حکم دیتا ہے۔ اور بےحیائی اور نامعقول کاموں سے اور سرکشی سے منع کرتا ہے (اور) تمہیں نصیحت کرتا ہے تاکہ تم یاد رکھو

Commentary

Ma'arif-ul-Quran: Commentary This is the most comprehensive verse of the Holy Qur’ an where the essence of the entire range of Islamic teachings has been condensed into a few words. Therefore, from the blessed period of the most righteous elders upto this day, the practice has continued that this verse is recited at ...
Tafsir al-Jalalayn: Indeed God enjoins justice — that is affirmation of His Oneness or actually being fair and virtue performance of the religious obligations or that you should worship God as if you were able to see Him as reported in the hadīth; and giving to kinsfolk — He has singled it kinship out for mention by wa...
Tafsir Ibn Kathir (English): The Command to be Fair and Kind Allah tells us that He commands His servant to be just, i.e., fair and moderate, and that He encourages kindness and good treatment. As He says: وَإِنْ عَاقَبْتُمْ فَعَاقِبُواْ بِمِثْلِ مَا عُوقِبْتُمْ بِهِ وَلَئِن صَبَرْتُمْ لَهُوَ خَيْرٌ لِّلصَّـبِرينَ (And if you p...

وَمَا مَنَعَنَآ أَن نُّرْسِلَ بِٱلْـَٔايَٰتِ إِلَّآ أَن كَذَّبَ بِهَا ٱلْأَوَّلُونَ وَءَاتَيْنَا ثَمُودَ ٱلنَّاقَةَ مُبْصِرَةً فَظَلَمُوا۟ بِهَا وَمَا نُرْسِلُ بِٱلْـَٔايَٰتِ إِلَّا تَخْوِيفًا

Wa maa mana'anaaa an nursila bil aayaati illaaa an kazzaba bihal awwaloon; wa aatainaa Samoodan naaqata mubsiratan fazalamoo bihaa; wa maa nursilu bil aayaati illaa takhweefaa

And nothing has prevented Us from sending signs except that the former peoples denied them. And We gave Thamud the she-camel as a visible sign, but they wronged her. And We send not the signs except as a warning.

اور ہم نے نشانیاں بھیجنی اس لئے موقوف کردیں کہ اگلے لوگوں نے اس کی تکذیب کی تھی۔ اور ہم نے ثمود کو اونٹنی (نبوت صالح کی کھلی) نشانی دی۔ تو انہوں نے اس پر ظلم کیا اور ہم جو نشانیاں بھیجا کرتے ہیں تو ڈرانے کو

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Ma'arif-ul-Quran: Commentary The word 'al-wasilah' in: يَبْتَغُونَ إِلَىٰ رَ‌بِّهِمُ الْوَسِيلَةَ (seek the means of close ness to their Lord - 57) conveys the sense of that which is used as a means of reaching someone. As for reaching Allah, the wasilah or means is to always keep the pleasure of Allah in sight when ...
Tafsir al-Jalalayn: Nothing prevented Us from sending the signs requested by the people of Mecca except that the ancients denied them when We sent such signs and so We destroyed them if We were to send them to these people of Mecca they would deny them and would thus deserve destruction. However We have judged that the...
Tafsir Ibn Kathir (English): The Reason why Allah did not send Signs or Miracles Sa`id bin Jubayr said, "The idolators said: `O Muhammad, you claim that before you there were Prophets, among whom was one to whom the wind was subjugated, and another who could bring the dead back to life. If you want us to believe in you, ask you...

وَأَنذِرْهُمْ يَوْمَ ٱلْحَسْرَةِ إِذْ قُضِىَ ٱلْأَمْرُ وَهُمْ فِى غَفْلَةٍ وَهُمْ لَا يُؤْمِنُونَ

Wa anzirhum Yawmal hasrati iz qudiyal amr; wa hum fee ghaflatinw wa hum laa yu'minoon

And warn them, [O Muhammad], of the Day of Regret, when the matter will be concluded; and [yet], they are in [a state of] heedlessness, and they do not believe.

اور ان کو حسرت (وافسوس) کے دن سے ڈراؤ جب بات فیصل کردی جائے گی۔ اور (ہیہات) وہ غفلت میں (پڑے ہوئے ہیں) اور ایمان نہیں لاتے

Commentary

Ma'arif-ul-Quran: يَوْمَ الْحَسْرَ‌ةِ (the Day of Remorse) in verse 39 refers to the Day of Judgment and has been called the Day of Remorse because on that day persons consigned to Hell as punishment for their evil deeds will regret their disregard of the righteous way of life, and wish that if they had lived the lif...
Tafsir al-Jalalayn: And warn them threaten O Muhammad (s) the disbelievers of Mecca of the Day of Regret namely the Day of Resurrection on which the sinner will regret not having been virtuous in the life of this world when the matter will be decided for them thereupon that they be chastised while they in this world ar...
Tafsir Ibn Kathir (English): The Disbeliever's warning of the Day of Distress Allah, the Exalted, says informing about the disbelievers on the Day of Resurrection that they will be made to have the clearest hearing and sight. This is as Allah says, وَلَوْ تَرَى إِذِ الْمُجْرِمُونَ نَاكِسُواْ رُءُوسِهِمْ عِندَ رَبِّهِمْ رَبَّنَآ...

لَّقَدْ جِئْتُمْ شَيْـًٔا إِدًّا

Laqad ji'tum shai'an iddaa

You have done an atrocious thing.

(ایسا کہنے والو یہ تو) تم بری بات (زبان پر) لائے ہو

Commentary

Ma'arif-ul-Quran: مَنِ اتَّخَذَ عِندَ الرَّ‌حْمَـٰنِ عَهْدًا "Except the one who has taken a covenant with the Rahman (All-Merciful) " - 19:87. Sayyidna Ibn ` Abbas ؓ has said that عَھد means a declaration of firm belief in the Unity of Allah Ta’ ala, while others say that عِھد means committing the Qur’ an to memory....
Tafsir al-Jalalayn: Truly you have uttered something hideous that is a great abomination.
Tafsir Ibn Kathir (English): The Stern Rejection of attributing a Son to Allah After Allah affirms in this noble Surah that `Isa was a worshipper and servant of Allah and He mentioned his birth from Maryam without a father, He then begins refuting those who claim that He has a son. Holy is He and far Exalted is He above such de...

فَلَا يَصُدَّنَّكَ عَنْهَا مَن لَّا يُؤْمِنُ بِهَا وَٱتَّبَعَ هَوَىٰهُ فَتَرْدَىٰ

Falaa yasuddannnaka 'anhaa mal laa yu'minu bihaa wattaba'a hawaahu fatardaa

So do not let one avert you from it who does not believe in it and follows his desire, for you [then] would perish.

تو جو شخص اس پر ایمان نہیں رکھتا اور اپنی خواہش کے پیچھے چلتا ہے (کہیں) تم کو اس (کے یقین) سے روک نہ دے تو (اس صورت میں) تم ہلاک ہوجاؤ

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Ma'arif-ul-Quran: فَلَا يَصُدَّنَّكَ عَنْهَا (must not make you neglectful of it - 20:16 ) Here Sayyidna Musa (علیہ السلام) is cautioned by Allah Ta’ ala lest he should allow himself to be led away by the infidels and become negligent about the Day of Judgment because that would be the cause of his ruination. It is c...
Tafsir al-Jalalayn: So do not let him bar you distract you from it that is from believing in it who believes not in it but follows his own whim in denying the truth of it lest you perish that is lest you be ruined if you are barred from remembering it.
Tafsir Ibn Kathir (English): The First Revelation to Musa Allah, the Exalted, says, فَلَمَّآ أَتَاهَا (And when he came to it,) This is referring to the fire when he approached it. نُودِىَ يمُوسَى (He was called by name: "O Musa!") In another Ayah it says, نُودِىَ مِن شَاطِىءِ الْوَادِى الأَيْمَنِ فِى الْبُقْعَةِ الْمُبَارَكَةِ...

إِنَّا قَدْ أُوحِىَ إِلَيْنَآ أَنَّ ٱلْعَذَابَ عَلَىٰ مَن كَذَّبَ وَتَوَلَّىٰ

Innaa qad oohiya ilainaaa annnal 'azaaba 'alaa man kaz zaba wa tawalla

Indeed, it has been revealed to us that the punishment will be upon whoever denies and turns away.' "

ہماری طرف یہ وحی آئی ہے کہ جو جھٹلائے اور منہ پھیرے اس کے لئے عذاب (تیار) ہے

Commentary

Ma'arif-ul-Quran: Allah said,إِنَّنِي مَعَكُمَا أَسْمَعُ وَأَرَ‌ىٰ "I am surely with you both. I hear and I see." - 20:46) Here the word "with you" is used in the sense of divine help and support which human senses cannot perceive. Sayyidna Musa (علیہ السلام) called upon the Pharaoh to embrace the True Faith and also...
Tafsir al-Jalalayn: Indeed it has been revealed to us that the chastisement shall befall him who denies the truth of what we have brought and turns away” ’ and who rejects it. And so they came to him and said to him all of what has been mentioned.
Tafsir Ibn Kathir (English): Musa's fear of Fir`awn and Allah's strengthening Him Allah, the Exalted, informs that Musa and Harun pleaded to Allah, expressing their grievance to him: إِنَّنَا نَخَافُ أَن يَفْرُطَ عَلَيْنَآ أَوْ أَن يَطْغَى (Verily, we fear lest he should hasten to punish us or lest he should transgress.) They m...

قُلْ إِنَّمَآ أُنذِرُكُم بِٱلْوَحْىِ وَلَا يَسْمَعُ ٱلصُّمُّ ٱلدُّعَآءَ إِذَا مَا يُنذَرُونَ

Qul innamaaa unzirukum bilwahyi; wa laa yasma'us summud du'aaa'a izaa maa yunzaroon

Say, "I only warn you by revelation." But the deaf do not hear the call when they are warned.

کہہ دو کہ میں تم کو حکم خدا کے مطابق نصیحت کرتا ہوں۔ اور بہروں کوجب نصیحت کی جائے تو وہ پکار کر سنتے ہی نہیں

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Ma'arif-ul-Quran: Haste is undesirable خُلِقَ الْإِنسَانُ مِنْ عَجَلٍ (Man is made of haste. - 21:37). عَجَل ('ajal) means haste or hurry. The word is used in situations when one desires things to happen before their time, and this trait is bad by its very nature. In another place also the word is used to denote huma...
Tafsir al-Jalalayn: Say to them ‘I warn you only by the Revelation’ that comes from God and not by my own prompting. But the deaf do not hear the call when idhā read pronouncing both hamzas fully or omitting the second hamza between it and the yā’ they are warned. They are like those who are deaf when they fail to act ...
Tafsir Ibn Kathir (English): How the Idolators are deceived by their long and luxurious Lives in this World, and the Explanation of the Truth Allah explains that they have been deceived and misled by the luxuries that they enjoy in this world and the long life that they have been given, so they believe that they are following s...

فَإِن تَوَلَّوْا۟ فَقُلْ ءَاذَنتُكُمْ عَلَىٰ سَوَآءٍ وَإِنْ أَدْرِىٓ أَقَرِيبٌ أَم بَعِيدٌ مَّا تُوعَدُونَ

Fa in tawallaw faqul aazantukum 'alaa sawaaa'; wa in adreee aqareebun am ba'eedum maa too'adoon

But if they turn away, then say, "I have announced to [all of] you equally. And I know not whether near or far is that which you are promised.

اگر یہ لوگ منہ پھیریں تو کہہ دو کہ میں نے تم کو سب کو یکساں (احکام الہیٰ سے) آگاہ کردیا ہے۔ اور مجھ کو معلوم نہیں کہ جس چیز کا تم سے وعدہ کیا جاتا ہے وہ (عن) قریب (آنے والی) ہے یا (اس کا وقت) دور ہے

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Ma'arif-ul-Quran: Commentary وَمَا أَرْ‌سَلْنَاكَ إِلَّا رَ‌حْمَةً لِّلْعَالَمِينَ (And We have not. sent you but as mercy for all the worlds. - 21:107) عَالَمِينَ is plural of عَالَم which means 'world' and includes all creatures including humans, animals, plants, Jinns etc. In order to properly understand the meani...
Tafsir al-Jalalayn: But if they turn away from this say ‘I have proclaimed to you I have notified you of my declaration of war on you all alike ‘alā sawā’ is a circumstantial qualifier referring to both the subject of the verb and the object that is to say you are all equal in having knowledge of this I shall not proce...
Tafsir Ibn Kathir (English): The main Objective of Revelation is that Allah be worshipped Allah commands His Messenger to say to the idoators: إِنَّمَآ يُوحَى إِلَىَّ أَنَّمَآ إِلَـهُكُمْ إِلَـهٌ وَحِدٌ فَهَلْ أَنتُمْ مُّسْلِمُونَ ("It is revealed to me that your God is only one God. Will you then be Muslims") meaning, will you...

فَذَرْهُمْ فِى غَمْرَتِهِمْ حَتَّىٰ حِينٍ

Fazarhum fee ghamratihim hattaa heen

So leave them in their confusion for a time.

تو ان کو ایک مدت تک ان کی غفلت میں رہنے دو

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Ma'arif-ul-Quran: فَتَقَطَّعُوا أَمْرَهُم بَيْنَهُمْ زُبُرًا But they split up ways from one another (dividing themselves) into factions - 23:53). The word زُبُر is the plural of زُبُور meaning a book, and the verse would mean that Allah had commanded all prophets and their followers to adhere to the one and only fai...
Tafsir al-Jalalayn: So leave them the disbelievers of Mecca in their error their misguidance for a while until they die.
Tafsir Ibn Kathir (English): The Command to eat Lawful Food and to do Righteous Deeds Allah commands His servants and Messengers, peace be upon them all, to eat lawful food and do righteous deeds, which indicates that eating what is lawful helps one to do righteous deeds. The Prophets, peace be upon them, did this in the most p...

وَلَقَدْ أَخَذْنَٰهُم بِٱلْعَذَابِ فَمَا ٱسْتَكَانُوا۟ لِرَبِّهِمْ وَمَا يَتَضَرَّعُونَ

Wa laqad akhaznaahum bil'azaabi famastakaanoo li Rabbihim wa maa yatadarra'oon

And We had gripped them with suffering [as a warning], but they did not yield to their Lord, nor did they humbly supplicate, [and will continue thus]

اور ہم نے ان کو عذاب میں پکڑا تو بھی انہوں نے خدا کے آگے عاجزی نہ کی اور وہ عاجزی کرتے ہی نہیں

Commentary

Ma'arif-ul-Quran: وَلَقَدْ أَخَذْنَاهُم بِالْعَذَابِ فَمَا اسْتَكَانُوا لِرَ‌بِّهِمْ وَمَا يَتَضَرَّ‌عُونَ And We have already seized them with punishment, but they did not turn humble to their Lord, nor do they supplicate in humility. (23:76) In the preceding verse it has been stated that when the unbelievers are su...
Tafsir al-Jalalayn: And We have already seized them with chastisement with hunger yet they did not humble themselves to their Lord nor did they devote themselves to prayer nor did they seek the pleasure of God through supplication.
Tafsir Ibn Kathir (English): وَلَقَدْ أَخَذْنَـهُمْ بِالْعَذَابِ (And indeed We seized them with punishment,) means, `We tried and tested them with difficulties and calamities.' His saying: فَمَا اسْتَكَانُواْ لِرَبِّهِمْ وَمَا يَتَضَرَّعُونَ (but they humbled not themselves to their Lord, nor did they invoke with submission to...

بِسْمِ ٱللَّهِ ٱلرَّحْمَٰنِ ٱلرَّحِيمِ سُورَةٌ أَنزَلْنَٰهَا وَفَرَضْنَٰهَا وَأَنزَلْنَا فِيهَآ ءَايَٰتٍۭ بَيِّنَٰتٍ لَّعَلَّكُمْ تَذَكَّرُونَ

Sooratun anzalnaahaa wa faradnaahaa wa anzalnaa feehaaa Aayaatim baiyinaatil la'allakum tazakkaroon

[This is] a surah which We have sent down and made [that within it] obligatory and revealed therein verses of clear evidence that you might remember.

یہ (ایک) سورت ہے جس کو ہم نے نازل کیا اور اس (کے احکام) کو فرض کر دیا، اور اس میں واضح المطالب آیتیں نازل کیں تاکہ تم یاد رکھو

Commentary

Ma'arif-ul-Quran: رَّ‌بِّ اغْفِرْ‌ وَارْ‌حَمْ (My Lord, forgive and have mercy - 23:118). Here the object of the forgiveness and having mercy has not been mentioned. What is there to be forgiven and to whom is mercy to be shown? And this seems to suggest a general prayer for forgiveness which would include deliveranc...
Tafsir al-Jalalayn: This is a sūra which We have revealed and prescribed read faradnāhā or the intensive form farradnāhā on account of the large number of prescriptions contained in it and wherein We have revealed manifest signs signs containing clear indications that perhaps you might remember tadhakkarūna the second ...
Tafsir Ibn Kathir (English): Which was Revealed in Al-Madinah بِسْمِ اللَّهِ الرَّحْمَـنِ الرَّحِيمِ In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. The Importance of Surat An-Nur سُورَةٌ أَنزَلْنَـهَا (A Surah which We have sent down) Here Allah is pointing out the high esteem in which He holds this Surah, which is...

يَعِظُكُمُ ٱللَّهُ أَن تَعُودُوا۟ لِمِثْلِهِۦٓ أَبَدًا إِن كُنتُم مُّؤْمِنِينَ

Ya'izukumul laahu an ta'oodoo limisliheee abadan in kuntum mu'mineen

Allah warns you against returning to the likes of this [conduct], ever, if you should be believers.

خدا تمہیں نصیحت کرتا ہے کہ اگر مومن ہو تو پھر کبھی ایسا کام نہ کرنا

Commentary

Ma'arif-ul-Quran: وَلَوْلَا إِذْ سَمِعْتُمُوهُ قُلْتُم مَّا يَكُونُ لَنَا أَن نَّتَكَلَّمَ بِهَـٰذَا سُبْحَانَكَ هَـٰذَا بُهْتَانٌ عَظِيمٌ And why, when you heard of it, did you not say, It is not for us to speak about this. Pure are You (0 Allah). This is a terrible calumny.' - 24:16. In this verse the same advice i...
Tafsir al-Jalalayn: God admonishes you He forbids you lest you should ever repeat the like of it if you are in truth believers then you will be admonished by this.
Tafsir Ibn Kathir (English): Further Discipline This is further discipline, in addition to the command to think well of people, i.e., if something unbefitting is mentioned about good people, then one should think well of them, and not feel towards them anything but good. Then if a person has any unsuitable thoughts about them, ...

وَلَقَدْ أَنزَلْنَآ إِلَيْكُمْ ءَايَٰتٍ مُّبَيِّنَٰتٍ وَمَثَلًا مِّنَ ٱلَّذِينَ خَلَوْا۟ مِن قَبْلِكُمْ وَمَوْعِظَةً لِّلْمُتَّقِينَ

Wa laqad anzalnaaa ilaikum Aayaatim mubaiyinaatinw wa masalam minnal lazeena khalaw min qablikum wa maw'izatal lilmuttaqeen

And We have certainly sent down to you distinct verses and examples from those who passed on before you and an admonition for those who fear Allah.

اور ہم نے تمہاری طرف روشن آیتیں نازل کی ہیں اور جو لوگ تم سے پہلے گزر چکے ہیں ان کی خبریں اور پرہیزگاروں کے لئے نصیحت

Commentary

Ma'arif-ul-Quran: Commentary The scholars call this verse as the ` Verse of Radiance', because it describes in great detail the radiance of faith and the darkness of disbelief.
Tafsir al-Jalalayn: And verily We have revealed to you clear verses read mubayyanāt or mubayyināt in this sūra verses in which if read mubayyanāt what is mentioned is already clear or which if read mubayyināt are clarificatory of that which is mentioned and an example a curious tale namely that of ‘Ā’isha of those who ...
Tafsir Ibn Kathir (English): The Command to marry These clear Ayat include a group of unambiguous rulings and firm commands. وَأَنْكِحُواْ الأَيَـمَى مِنْكُمْ (And marry those among you who are single (Al-Ayama)....) This is a command to marry. The Prophet said: «يَا مَعْشَرَ الشَّبَابِ، مَنِ اسْتَطَاعَ مِنْكُمُ الْبَاءَةَ فَلْ...

ذِكْرَىٰ وَمَا كُنَّا ظَٰلِمِينَ

Zikraa wa maa kunnaa zaalimeen

As a reminder; and never have We been unjust.

نصیحت کردیں اور ہم ظالم نہیں ہیں

Commentary

Ma'arif-ul-Quran: أَفَرَ‌أَيْتَ إِن مَّتَّعْنَاهُمْ سِنِينَ ﴿205﴾ So tell me, If We give them enjoyment for years, - 26:205. There is a hint in this verse that those who are bestowed with long life in this world by Allah Ta’ ala, it is His grace on them. But those who show ingratitude for this grace and do not submit...
Tafsir al-Jalalayn: as a reminder an admonition for them; for We were never unjust for We destroy them only after they have been warned. The following was revealed to refute what the idolaters were saying
Tafsir Ibn Kathir (English): The Deniers will never believe until They see the Torment Allah says: `thus We caused denial, disbelief, rejection and stubbornness to enter the hearts of the sinners.' لاَ يُؤْمِنُونَ بِهِ (They will not believe in it), i.e., the truth, حَتَّى يَرَوُاْ الْعَذَابَ الاٌّلِيمَ (until they see the pain...

وَأَنذِرْ عَشِيرَتَكَ ٱلْأَقْرَبِينَ

Wa anzir 'asheeratakal aqrabeen

And warn, [O Muhammad], your closest kindred.

اور اپنے قریب کے رشتہ داروں کو ڈر سنا دو

Commentary

Ma'arif-ul-Quran: وَأَنذِرْ‌ عَشِيرَ‌تَكَ الْأَقْرَ‌بِينَ ﴿214﴾ And warn the nearest people of your clan, -26:214. ` Ashirah'o, عَشِيرَ‌ۃ means clan and by limiting it with 'aqrabin (the nearest people) it is used for close relatives. It is worth noting here that the mission of the Holy Prophet ﷺ as a messenger is un...
Tafsir al-Jalalayn: And warn the nearest of your kinsfolk namely the Banū Hāshim and the Banū al-Muttalib ‘He the Prophet warned them publicly …’ as reported by al-Bukhārī and Muslim.
Tafsir Ibn Kathir (English): The Command to warn His Tribe of near Kindred Here Allah commands (His Prophet ) to worship Him alone, with no partner or associate, and tells him that whoever associates others in worship with Him, He will punish them. Then Allah commands His Messenger to warn his tribe of near kindred, i.e., those...

قُلْ عَسَىٰٓ أَن يَكُونَ رَدِفَ لَكُم بَعْضُ ٱلَّذِى تَسْتَعْجِلُونَ

Qul 'asaaa any-yakoona radifa lakum ba'dul lazee tasta'jiloon

Say, "Perhaps it is close behind you - some of that for which you are impatient.

کہہ دو کہ جس (عذاب) کے لئے تم جلدی کر رہے ہو شاید اس میں سے کچھ تمہارے نزدیک آپہنچا ہو

Commentary

Ma'arif-ul-Quran: بَلِ ادَّارَ‌كَ عِلْمُهُمْ فِي الْآخِرَ‌ةِ ۚ بَلْ هُمْ فِي شَكٍّ مِّنْهَا ۖ بَلْ هُم مِّنْهَا عَمُونَ ﴿66﴾ Rather, their knowledge failed in the matter of Hereafter. Rather, they are in doubt about it. Rather, they are blind to it. 27:66. There are different recitations for the word اِدّٰرَکَ (iddar...
Tafsir al-Jalalayn: Say ‘It may be that part of what you seek to hasten on is close behind you’ — so they were slain at Badr and the remaining chastisement will come to them after death.
Tafsir Ibn Kathir (English): وَيَقُولُونَ مَتَى هَـذَا الْوَعْدُ إِن كُنتُمْ صَـدِقِينَ (And they say: "When (will) this promise (be fulfilled), if you are truthful") Allah said, responding to them: قُلْ (Say) `O Muhammad,' عَسَى أَن يَكُونَ رَدِفَ لَكُم بَعْضُ الَّذِى تَسْتَعْجِلُونَ (Perhaps that which you wish to hasten on,...

وَأَنْ أَتْلُوَا۟ ٱلْقُرْءَانَ فَمَنِ ٱهْتَدَىٰ فَإِنَّمَا يَهْتَدِى لِنَفْسِهِۦ وَمَن ضَلَّ فَقُلْ إِنَّمَآ أَنَا۠ مِنَ ٱلْمُنذِرِينَ

Wa an atluwal Qur-aana famanih tadaa fa innnamaa yahtadee linafsihee wa man dalla faqul innamaaa ana minal munzireen

And to recite the Qur'an." And whoever is guided is only guided for [the benefit of] himself; and whoever strays - say, "I am only [one] of the warners."

اور یہ بھی کہ قرآن پڑھا کروں۔ تو جو شخص راہ راست اختیار کرتا ہے تو اپنے ہی فائدے کے لئے اختیار کرتا ہے۔ اور جو گمراہ رہتا ہے تو کہہ دو کہ میں تو صرف نصیحت کرنے والا ہوں

Commentary

Ma'arif-ul-Quran: Commentary رَ‌بَّ هَـٰذِهِ الْبَلْدَةِ (the Lord of this city - 27:91). Majority of the commentators have taken the word o=ff "Baldah" (the city) for Makkah. Allah Ta’ ala is the Lord of all the worlds and the Lord of heavens and earth. Therefore, the particular mention of Makkah here is to show its...
Tafsir al-Jalalayn: and to recite the Qur’ān to you as a call to faith. So whoever is guided to it is guided only for his own sake since the reward for his being guided will be his; and whoever goes astray from faith and errs from the path of guidance say to him ‘I am just one of the warners’ the threateners and theref...
Tafsir Ibn Kathir (English): The Command to worship Allah and to call People with the Qur'an Allah commands His Messenger to say: إِنَّمَآ أُمِرْتُ أَنْ أَعْبُدَ رَبِّ هَذِهِ الْبَلْدَةِ الَّذِى حَرَّمَهَا وَلَهُ كُلُّ شَىءٍ (I have been commanded only to worship the Lord of this city, Who has sanctified it and to Whom belongs ...

وَإِذَا قِيلَ لَهُمُ ٱتَّقُوا۟ مَا بَيْنَ أَيْدِيكُمْ وَمَا خَلْفَكُمْ لَعَلَّكُمْ تُرْحَمُونَ

Wa izaa qeela lahumuttaqoo maa baina aideekum wa maa khalfakum la'allakum turhamoon

But when it is said to them, "Beware of what is before you and what is behind you; perhaps you will receive mercy... "

اور جب ان سے کہا جاتا ہے کہ جو تمہارے آگے اور جو تمہارے پیچھے ہے اس سے ڈرو تاکہ تم پر رحم کیا جائے

Commentary

Ma'arif-ul-Quran: Commentary In the previous verses, through a description of Divine manifestations of power and wisdom in the creation of the heavens and the earth, people were invited to recognize their creator and believe that He alone is worthy of worship and, on the acceptance of this invitation, a promise of ev...
Tafsir al-Jalalayn: And when it is said to them ‘Beware of that which is before you of the chastisement of this world as it is said to others and that which is behind you of the chastisement of the Hereafter that perhaps you might find mercy’ they turn away in aversion.
Tafsir Ibn Kathir (English): The Misguidance of the Idolators Allah tells us how the idolators persisted in their misguidance and in not paying attention to the sins that they had committed in the past or what was to happen to them in the future, on the Day of Resurrection. وَإِذَا قِيلَ لَهُمُ اتَّقُواْ مَا بَيْنَ أَيْدِيكُمْ ...

لِّيُنذِرَ مَن كَانَ حَيًّا وَيَحِقَّ ٱلْقَوْلُ عَلَى ٱلْكَٰفِرِينَ

Liyunzira man kaana haiyanw-wa yahiqqal qawlu 'alal-kaafireen

To warn whoever is alive and justify the word against the disbelievers.

تاکہ اس شخص کو جو زندہ ہو ہدایت کا رستہ دکھائے اور کافروں پر بات پوری ہوجائے

Commentary

Ma'arif-ul-Quran: Commentary In the first verse cited here, it was said: وَمَا عَلَّمْنَاهُ الشِّعْرَ‌ وَمَا يَنبَغِي لَهُ (And We did not teach him poetry and it is not proper for him.) Since the deniers of the appearance of a prophet and messenger with a mission could not deny the unique effectiveness of the Qur'an...
Tafsir al-Jalalayn: that he may warn li-yundhira; or read li-tundhira ‘that you may warn’ therewith whoever is alive able to comprehend what is being said to him — and such are the believers — and that the Word of chastisement from God may be fulfilled against the disbelievers who are like the dead unable to comprehend...
Tafsir Ibn Kathir (English): Allah tells us that the longer the son of Adam lives, the more he becomes weak after being strong, and incapable after being able and active This is like the Ayah: اللَّهُ الَّذِى خَلَقَكُمْ مِّن ضَعْفٍ ثُمَّ جَعَلَ مِن بَعْدِ ضَعْفٍ قُوَّةٍ ثُمَّ جَعَلَ مِن بَعْدِ قُوَّةٍ ضَعْفاً وَشَيْبَةً يَخْلُق...

وَلَتَعْلَمُنَّ نَبَأَهُۥ بَعْدَ حِينٍۭ

Wa lata'lamunna naba ahoo ba'da heen

And you will surely know [the truth of] its information after a time."

اور تم کو اس کا حال ایک وقت کے بعد معلوم ہوجائے گا

Commentary

Ma'arif-ul-Quran: In verse 86, it was said: وَمَا أَنَا مِنَ الْمُتَكَلِّفِينَ (nor am I from among those who make up things artificially.). The blameworthiness of artificial behavior The statement means: 'I am not declaring my prophethood artificially, nor am I falsely pretending to have knowledge and wisdom, rather...
Tafsir al-Jalalayn: And you will assuredly come to know O disbelievers of Mecca its tiding the news of its truth in due time’ that is to say on the Day of Resurrection ‘ilm ‘knowing’ is here being used in the sense of ‘urf ‘experience’; the prefixed lām in la-ta‘lamunna ‘you will assuredly know’ is for an implicit oath...
Tafsir Ibn Kathir (English): وَمَآ أَنَآ مِنَ الْمُتَكَلِّفِينَ (nor am I one of the Mutakallifin.) means, `and I do not add anything to that which Allah has told me. Whatever I am commanded to do, I do it, and I do not add anything or take anything away. By doing this I am seeking the Face of Allah and the Hereafter.' Sufyan A...

لَهُم مِّن فَوْقِهِمْ ظُلَلٌ مِّنَ ٱلنَّارِ وَمِن تَحْتِهِمْ ظُلَلٌ ذَٰلِكَ يُخَوِّفُ ٱللَّهُ بِهِۦ عِبَادَهُۥ يَٰعِبَادِ فَٱتَّقُونِ

Lahum min fawqihim zulalum minan Naari wa min tahtihim zulal; zaalika yukhaw wiful laahu bihee 'ibaadah; yaa 'ibaadi fattaqoon

They will have canopies of fire above them and below them, canopies. By that Allah threatens His servants. O My servants, then fear Me.

ان کے اوپر تو آگ کے سائبان ہوں گے اور نیچے (اس کے) فرش ہوں گے۔ یہ وہ (عذاب) ہے جس سے خدا اپنے بندوں کو ڈراتا ہے۔ تو اے میرے بندو مجھ سے ڈرتے رہو

Commentary

Ma'arif-ul-Quran: In verse 10, it was said: وَأَرْ‌ضُ اللَّـهِ وَاسِعَةٌ (and the earth of Allah is wide).In the sentence previous to this, Good deeds had been enjoined. This might prompt someone to come up with the excuse, 'The city or country in which I live, or the social milieu I am stuck with around me stops me ...
Tafsir al-Jalalayn: Above them they will have canopies layers of fire and beneath them they will have similar canopies of fire. That is what God frightens His servants with that is the believing ones that they may have fear of Him — this sense of the verse is suggested by what follows “So O servants of Mine fear Me!”’
Tafsir Ibn Kathir (English): Creating Fear of the Punishment of Allah Allah `says, say O Muhammad, even though you are the Messenger of Allah ﷺ:' إِنِّى أَخَافُ إِنْ عَصَيْتُ رَبِّى عَذَابَ يَوْمٍ عَظِيمٍ (Verily, if I disobey my Lord, I am afraid of the torment of a great Day.) meaning the Day of Resurrection. This is a condit...

فَإِنْ أَعْرَضُوا۟ فَقُلْ أَنذَرْتُكُمْ صَٰعِقَةً مِّثْلَ صَٰعِقَةِ عَادٍ وَثَمُودَ

Fa-in a'radoo faqul anzartukum saa'iqatam misla saa'iqati 'Aadinw wa Samood

But if they turn away, then say, "I have warned you of a thunderbolt like the thunderbolt [that struck] 'Aad and Thamud.

پھر اگر یہ منہ پھیر لیں تو کہہ دو کہ میں تم کو ایسے چنگھاڑ (کے عذاب) سے آگاہ کرتا ہوں جیسے عاد اور ثمود پر چنگھاڑ (کا عذاب آیا تھا)

Commentary

Ma'arif-ul-Quran: Commentary The basic purpose of these verses is to warn the people of Makkah that if, even after seeing the manifest proofs of the Oneness of Allah, they do not accept the call of the Holy Prophet ﷺ ، they may face a punishment like the earlier people of ` Ad and Thamud had faced. In this context, a...
Tafsir al-Jalalayn: But if they that is the Meccan disbelievers turn away from belief after this clear statement then say ‘I warn you of I threaten you with a thunderbolt like the thunderbolt of ‘Ād and Thamūd’ in other words a chastisement that will destroy you like the one that destroyed them.
Tafsir Ibn Kathir (English): A Warning to the Disbelievers and a Reminder of the Story of `Ad and Thamud Allah says: `Say, O Muhammad, to these idolators who disbelieve in the message of truth that you have brought: If you turn away from that which I have brought to you from Allah, then I warn you of the punishment of Allah lik...

وَكَذَٰلِكَ أَوْحَيْنَآ إِلَيْكَ قُرْءَانًا عَرَبِيًّا لِّتُنذِرَ أُمَّ ٱلْقُرَىٰ وَمَنْ حَوْلَهَا وَتُنذِرَ يَوْمَ ٱلْجَمْعِ لَا رَيْبَ فِيهِ فَرِيقٌ فِى ٱلْجَنَّةِ وَفَرِيقٌ فِى ٱلسَّعِيرِ

Wa kazaalika awhainaaa llaika Qur-aanan 'Arabiyyal litunzir aUmmal Quraa wa man hawlahaa wa tunzira Yawmal Jam'ilaa raiba feeh; fareequn fil jannati wa fareequn fissa'eer

And thus We have revealed to you an Arabic Qur'an that you may warn the Mother of Cities [Makkah] and those around it and warn of the Day of Assembly, about which there is no doubt. A party will be in Paradise and a party in the Blaze.

اور اسی طرح تمہارے پاس قرآن عربی بھیجا ہے تاکہ تم بڑے گاؤں (یعنی مکّے) کے رہنے والوں کو اور جو لوگ اس کے اردگرد رہتے ہیں ان کو رستہ دکھاؤ اور انہیں قیامت کے دن کا بھی جس میں کچھ شک نہیں ہے خوف دلاؤ۔ اس روز ایک فریق بہشت میں ہوگا اور ایک فریق دوزخ میں

Commentary

Ma'arif-ul-Quran: لِّتُنذِرَ‌ أُمَّ الْقُرَ‌ىٰ (So that you may warn the town that is the mother of all towns) - Umm-ul- Qura (mother of all the towns) means the origin and foundation of all habitations and cities which is Makkah. This title has been given to this city because, to Allah Almighty, it is more distingui...
Tafsir al-Jalalayn: And thus — in the same manner of revelation — have We revealed to you an Arabic Qur’ān that you may warn that you may threaten the mother-town and those around it namely the inhabitants of Mecca and all other people and that you may warn all people of the Day of Gathering the Day of Resurrection whe...
Tafsir Ibn Kathir (English): The Qur'an was revealed to serve as a Warning Allah says, `just as We sent revelation to the Prophets before you,' أَوْحَيْنَآ إِلَيْكَ قُرْءَاناً عَرَبِيّاً (thus We have revealed to you a Qur'an in Arabic) meaning, plain, clear, and manifest لِّتُنذِرَ أُمَّ الْقُرَى (that you may warn the Mother ...

ٱسْتَجِيبُوا۟ لِرَبِّكُم مِّن قَبْلِ أَن يَأْتِىَ يَوْمٌ لَّا مَرَدَّ لَهُۥ مِنَ ٱللَّهِ مَا لَكُم مِّن مَّلْجَإٍ يَوْمَئِذٍ وَمَا لَكُم مِّن نَّكِيرٍ

Istajeeboo li Rabbikum min qabli any yaatiya Yawmul laa maradda lahoo minal laah; maa lakum mim malja iny yawma'izinw wa maa lakum min nakeer

Respond to your Lord before a Day comes from Allah of which there is no repelling. No refuge will you have that day, nor for you will there be any denial.

ان سے کہہ دو کہ) قبل اس کے کہ وہ دن جو ٹلے گا نہیں خدا کی طرف سے آ موجود ہو اپنے پروردگار کا حکم قبول کرو۔ اس دن تمہارے لئے نہ کوئی جائے پناہ ہوگی اور نہ تم سے گناہوں کا انکار ہی بن پڑے گا

Commentary

Ma'arif-ul-Quran: Commentary The earlier three of the above verses state the end of those people who, as against the virtuous Muslims, remained desirous of the delights and luxuries of this world, instead of caring about the Hereafter. Then in verse 47, they have been advised to repent and embrace faith before the sc...
Tafsir al-Jalalayn: Answer your Lord respond to Him by affirming His Oneness and worshipping Him before there comes a day namely the Day of Resurrection for which there is no revoking from God in other words one which when He brings about He will not revoke. On that day you will have no refuge in which to seek refuge i...
Tafsir Ibn Kathir (English): Encouragement to obey Allah before the Day of Resurrection When Allah tells us about the horrors and terrifying events of the Day of Resurrection, He warns us about it and commands us to prepare for it: اسْتَجِيبُواْ لِرَبِّكُمْ مِّن قَبْلِ أَن يَأْتِىَ يَوْمٌ لاَّ مَرَدَّ لَهُ مِنَ اللَّهِ (Answer ...

فَذَرْهُمْ يَخُوضُوا۟ وَيَلْعَبُوا۟ حَتَّىٰ يُلَٰقُوا۟ يَوْمَهُمُ ٱلَّذِى يُوعَدُونَ

Fazarhum yakhoodoo wa yal'aboo hattaa yulaaqoo Yawmahumul lazee yoo'adoon

So leave them to converse vainly and amuse themselves until they meet their Day which they are promised.

تو ان کو بک بک کرنے اور کھیلنے دو۔ یہاں تک کہ جس دن کا ان سے وعدہ کیا جاتا ہے اس کو دیکھ لیں

Commentary

Ma'arif-ul-Quran: Commentary قُلْ إِن كَانَ لِلرَّ‌حْمَـٰنِ وَلَدٌ فَأَنَا أَوَّلُ الْعَابِدِينَ (Had there been a son for the Rahman, I would have been the first to worship - 43:81) It does not mean that, God forbid, there is any possibility of Rahman (Allah) having offspring. What is really being said is that the H...
Tafsir al-Jalalayn: So leave them to indulge their falsehoods and play in this world of theirs until they encounter that day of theirs which they are promised chastisement in and that is the Day of Resurrection.
Tafsir Ibn Kathir (English): بِسْمِ اللَّهِ الرَّحْمَـنِ الرَّحِيمِ حـم - تَنزِيلُ الْكِتَـبِ مِنَ اللَّهِ الْعَزِيزِ الْعَلِيمِ (Ha-Mim. By the manifest Book.) means, plain and clear in both wording and meaning, because it was revealed in the language of the Arabs, which is the most eloquent language for communication among pe...

فَٱصْفَحْ عَنْهُمْ وَقُلْ سَلَٰمٌ فَسَوْفَ يَعْلَمُونَ

Fasfah 'anhum wa qul salaam; fasawfa ya'lamoon

So turn aside from them and say, "Peace." But they are going to know.

تو ان سے منہ پھیر لو اور سلام کہہ دو۔ ان کو عنقریب (انجام) معلوم ہوجائے گا

Commentary

Ma'arif-ul-Quran: وَقُلْ سَلَامٌ (and say, Salam [ good-bye ]. Then soon they will come to know---43:89). At the end of the Surah, the same advice has been given to the Holy Prophet t that is always given to every preacher of truth. The gist of the advice is that one may reply to the arguments and doubts of the oppon...
Tafsir al-Jalalayn: God exalted be He says Then disregard them leave them be and say ‘Peace!’ I will stay away from you — this was revealed before he was commanded to fight them. For they will soon come to know ya‘lamūna may also be read as second person plural ta‘lamūna ‘you will come to know’ meant to threaten them.
Tafsir Ibn Kathir (English): بِسْمِ اللَّهِ الرَّحْمَـنِ الرَّحِيمِ حـم - تَنزِيلُ الْكِتَـبِ مِنَ اللَّهِ الْعَزِيزِ الْعَلِيمِ (Ha-Mim. By the manifest Book.) means, plain and clear in both wording and meaning, because it was revealed in the language of the Arabs, which is the most eloquent language for communication among pe...

قَالَ لَا تَخْتَصِمُوا۟ لَدَىَّ وَقَدْ قَدَّمْتُ إِلَيْكُم بِٱلْوَعِيدِ

Qaala laa takhtasimoo ladaayya wa qad qaddamtu ilaikum bilwa'eed

[Allah] will say, "Do not dispute before Me, while I had already presented to you the warning.

(خدا) فرمائے گا کہ ہمارے حضور میں ردوکد نہ کرو۔ ہم تمہارے پاس پہلے ہی (عذاب کی) وعید بھیج چکے تھے

Commentary

Ma'arif-ul-Quran: لَا تَخْتَصِمُوا لَدَيَّ وَقَدْ قَدَّمْتُ إِلَيْكُم بِالْوَعِيدِ ("Do not quarrel before Me, while I had sent to you My threat well in advance.... 50:28) It means: "I have given you sufficient proof by the words of the past Messengers, and I have sent down the Divine Books; the evidences, signs and ...
Tafsir al-Jalalayn: He exalted be He will say ‘Do not dispute in My presence in other words disputing is of no use here for I had already given you in the life of the world the threat of chastisement in the Hereafter should you not believe and so it is now inevitable.
Tafsir Ibn Kathir (English): The Angel will bear Witness; Allah commands that the Disbeliever be thrown into the Fire Allah the Exalted states that the scribe angel, who is entrusted with recording the deeds of mankind, will testify against him or her about the deeds he or she did on the Day of Resurrection. He will say, هَـذَا...

نَّحْنُ أَعْلَمُ بِمَا يَقُولُونَ وَمَآ أَنتَ عَلَيْهِم بِجَبَّارٍ فَذَكِّرْ بِٱلْقُرْءَانِ مَن يَخَافُ وَعِيدِ

Nahnu a'lamu bimaa yaqooloona wa maaa anta 'alihim bijabbaarin fazakkir bil quraani many yakhaafu wa'eed

We are most knowing of what they say, and you are not over them a tyrant. But remind by the Qur'an whoever fears My threat.

یہ لوگ جو کچھ کہتے ہیں ہمیں خوب معلوم ہے اور تم ان پر زبردستی کرنے والے نہیں ہو۔ پس جو ہمارے (عذاب کی) وعید سے ڈرے اس کو قرآن سے نصیحت کرتے رہو

Commentary

Ma'arif-ul-Quran: فَذَكِّرْ‌ بِالْقُرْ‌آنِ مَن يَخَافُ وَعِيدِ (So give advice, through the Qur'an, to the one who fears My warning... 50:45). This means that the message of the Qur'an is to be conveyed to the entire mankind, to all and sundry. However, only those who fear Allah and dread His torment will remember an...
Tafsir al-Jalalayn: We know best what they the disbelievers of the Quraysh say and you are not to be a coercer of them so as to coerce them to embrace faith — but this was revealed before the command to struggle against these disbelievers. So admonish by the Qur’ān those who fear My threat namely believers.
Tafsir Ibn Kathir (English): Admonition from Some Scenes of the Day of Resurrection Allah the Exalted said, وَاسْتَمِعْ (And listen) `O Muhammad,' يَوْمَ يُنَادِ الْمُنَادِ مِن مَّكَانٍ قَرِيبٍ (on the Day when the caller will call from a near place.) to the gathering for the Day of Judgement, يَوْمَ يَسْمَعُونَ الصَّيْحَةَ بِا...

وَلَقَدْ جَآءَهُم مِّنَ ٱلْأَنۢبَآءِ مَا فِيهِ مُزْدَجَرٌ

Wa laqad jaaa'ahum minal ambaaa'i maa feehi muzdajar

And there has already come to them of information that in which there is deterrence -

اور ان کو ایسے حالات (سابقین) پہنچ چکے ہیں جن میں عبرت ہے

Commentary

Ma'arif-ul-Quran: وَكُلُّ أَمْرٍ‌ مُّسْتَقِرٌّ‌ (...while every matter has to be settled....54:3). The literal meaning of the word istiqrar is to settle. The verse means that everything must ultimately reach its end and the matter must become clear. If a veil is fabricated and cast over the truth or reality, eventual...
Tafsir al-Jalalayn: And verily there has come to them such tidings stories about the destruction of communities which denied their messengers as contain a deterrent to them muzdajar is a verbal noun or a noun of place; the dāl of muzdajar replaces the tā’ of the 8th form ifta‘ala; one may say izdajartuhu or zajartuhu t...
Tafsir Ibn Kathir (English): Which was revealed in Makkah The Hadith of Abu Waqid preceded, in which it is mentioned that the Messenger of Allah ﷺ would recite Surah Qaf (chapter 53) and Iqtarabat As-Sa`ah (Al-Qamar, chapter 54), during (the `Id Prayers of) Al-Adha and Al-Fitr. The Prophet used to recite these two Surahs during...

حِكْمَةٌۢ بَٰلِغَةٌ فَمَا تُغْنِ ٱلنُّذُرُ

Hikmatum baalighatun famaa tughnin nuzur

Extensive wisdom - but warning does not avail [them].

اور کامل دانائی (کی کتاب بھی) لیکن ڈرانا ان کو کچھ فائدہ نہیں دیتا

Commentary

Ma'arif-ul-Quran: وَكُلُّ أَمْرٍ‌ مُّسْتَقِرٌّ‌ (...while every matter has to be settled....54:3). The literal meaning of the word istiqrar is to settle. The verse means that everything must ultimately reach its end and the matter must become clear. If a veil is fabricated and cast over the truth or reality, eventual...
Tafsir al-Jalalayn: wisdom hikmatun is the predicate of an omitted subject or a substitution for mā ‘such as’ or for muzdajar ‘deterrent’ that is far-reaching complete; but warnings nudhur is the plural of nadhīr functioning in the agent sense of mundhir ‘a warner’ that is to say ‘those matters which warn them’; mā is ...
Tafsir Ibn Kathir (English): Which was revealed in Makkah The Hadith of Abu Waqid preceded, in which it is mentioned that the Messenger of Allah ﷺ would recite Surah Qaf (chapter 53) and Iqtarabat As-Sa`ah (Al-Qamar, chapter 54), during (the `Id Prayers of) Al-Adha and Al-Fitr. The Prophet used to recite these two Surahs during...

وَلَقَد تَّرَكْنَٰهَآ ءَايَةً فَهَلْ مِن مُّدَّكِرٍ

Wa laqat taraknaahaad aayatan fahal mim muddakir

And We left it as a sign, so is there any who will remember?

اور ہم نے اس کو ایک عبرت بنا چھوڑا تو کوئی ہے کہ سوچے سمجھے؟

Commentary

Ma'arif-ul-Quran: ذَاتِ أَلْوَاحٍ وَدُسُرٍ‌ (to board that [ ship ] which had planks and nails...54:13). The word alwah is the plural of lawh and it refers to a board or a plank. The word dusur is the plural of disar and it stands for nail. It also means a cord of fibres of the palm tree with which the planks of a sh...
Tafsir al-Jalalayn: And verily We left it We preserved this deed as a sign for whomever might be admonished by it in other words the news of this deed became widely-known and endured. So is there anyone who will remember? anyone who will take heed from or be admonished by it? muddakir is actually mudhtakir but the tā’ ...
Tafsir Ibn Kathir (English): The Story of the People of Nuh and the Lesson from it Allah the Exalted said, كَذَّبَتْ (denied) `before your people, O Muhammad,' قَوْمُ نُوحٍ فَكَذَّبُواْ عَبْدَنَا (the people of Nuh. They rejected Our servant) means, they denied him categorically and accused him of madness, وَقَالُواْ مَجْنُونٌ ...

فَكَيْفَ كَانَ عَذَابِى وَنُذُرِ

Fakaifa kaana 'azaabee wa nuzur

And how [severe] were My punishment and warning.

سو (دیکھ لو کہ) میرا عذاب اور ڈرانا کیسا ہوا؟

Commentary

Ma'arif-ul-Quran: ذَاتِ أَلْوَاحٍ وَدُسُرٍ‌ (to board that [ ship ] which had planks and nails...54:13). The word alwah is the plural of lawh and it refers to a board or a plank. The word dusur is the plural of disar and it stands for nail. It also means a cord of fibres of the palm tree with which the planks of a sh...
Tafsir al-Jalalayn: How dreadful then were My chastisement and My warnings? this is an interrogative meant as an affirmative; kayfa ‘how’ is the predicate of kāna ‘was’ and it is here being used to inquire about a ‘state’; the intention is to prompt those who are being addressed to affirm the fact that God’s chastiseme...
Tafsir Ibn Kathir (English): The Story of the People of Nuh and the Lesson from it Allah the Exalted said, كَذَّبَتْ (denied) `before your people, O Muhammad,' قَوْمُ نُوحٍ فَكَذَّبُواْ عَبْدَنَا (the people of Nuh. They rejected Our servant) means, they denied him categorically and accused him of madness, وَقَالُواْ مَجْنُونٌ ...

كَذَّبَتْ عَادٌ فَكَيْفَ كَانَ عَذَابِى وَنُذُرِ

Kazzabat 'Aadun fakaifa kaana 'azaabee wa nuzur

'Aad denied; and how [severe] were My punishment and warning.

عاد نے بھی تکذیب کی تھی سو (دیکھ لو کہ) میرا عذاب اور ڈرانا کیسا ہوا

Commentary

Ma'arif-ul-Quran: Lexicological Analysis The word سُعُر su'ur has appeared twice in this Surah. First it has appeared in verse 24 in connection with the people of Thamud where it is their own word, and means 'madness or insanity'. The second time, the word appears in connection with the punishment of the sinners wher...
Tafsir al-Jalalayn: ‘Ād denied their prophet Hūd and so they were chastised. How then were My chastisement and My warnings? how then was My warning them of the chastisement before it was sent down? In other words it was justified and He explains this chastisement by saying
Tafsir Ibn Kathir (English): The Story of ` Ad Allah states that ` Ad, the People of Hud, denied their Messenger, just as the people of Nuh did. So, Allah sent on them, عَلَيْهِمْ رِيحاً صَرْصَراً (against them a violently cold (Sarsar) wind), means, a bitterly cold and furious wind, فِى يَوْمِ نَحْسٍ (on a day of calamity), ag...

فَكَيْفَ كَانَ عَذَابِى وَنُذُرِ

'Fakaifa kaana 'azaabee wa nuzur

And how [severe] were My punishment and warning.

سو (دیکھ لو کہ) میرا عذاب اور ڈرانا کیسا ہوا

Commentary

Ma'arif-ul-Quran: Lexicological Analysis The word سُعُر su'ur has appeared twice in this Surah. First it has appeared in verse 24 in connection with the people of Thamud where it is their own word, and means 'madness or insanity'. The second time, the word appears in connection with the punishment of the sinners wher...
Tafsir al-Jalalayn: How then were My chastisement and My warnings?
Tafsir Ibn Kathir (English): The Story of ` Ad Allah states that ` Ad, the People of Hud, denied their Messenger, just as the people of Nuh did. So, Allah sent on them, عَلَيْهِمْ رِيحاً صَرْصَراً (against them a violently cold (Sarsar) wind), means, a bitterly cold and furious wind, فِى يَوْمِ نَحْسٍ (on a day of calamity), ag...

كَذَّبَتْ ثَمُودُ بِٱلنُّذُرِ

Kazzabat Samoodu binnuzur

Thamud denied the warning

ثمود نے بھی ہدایت کرنے والوں کو جھٹلایا

Commentary

Ma'arif-ul-Quran: Lexicological Analysis The word سُعُر su'ur has appeared twice in this Surah. First it has appeared in verse 24 in connection with the people of Thamud where it is their own word, and means 'madness or insanity'. The second time, the word appears in connection with the punishment of the sinners wher...
Tafsir al-Jalalayn: Thamūd denied the warnings nudhur is the plural of nadhīr with the sense of mundhir that is to say they denied those matters which their prophet Sālih warned them of if they refused to believe in him and to follow him
Tafsir Ibn Kathir (English): The Story of Thamud Allah states here that the people of Thamud denied their Messenger Salih, فَقَالُواْ أَبَشَراً مِّنَّا وَحِداً نَّتَّبِعُهُ إِنَّآ إِذاً لَّفِى ضَلَـلٍ وَسُعُرٍ (And they said: "A man, alone among us -- shall we follow him Truly, then we should be in error and distress!") They sa...

فَكَيْفَ كَانَ عَذَابِى وَنُذُرِ

Fakaifa kaana 'azaabee wa nuzur

And how [severe] were My punishment and warning.

سو (دیکھ لو کہ) میرا عذاب اور ڈرانا کیسا ہوا

Commentary

Ma'arif-ul-Quran: Lexicological Analysis The word سُعُر su'ur has appeared twice in this Surah. First it has appeared in verse 24 in connection with the people of Thamud where it is their own word, and means 'madness or insanity'. The second time, the word appears in connection with the punishment of the sinners wher...
Tafsir al-Jalalayn: How then were My chastisement and My warnings? My warning them of chastisement before it was sent down? In other words it was justified. He explains it their chastisement by saying
Tafsir Ibn Kathir (English): The Story of Thamud Allah states here that the people of Thamud denied their Messenger Salih, فَقَالُواْ أَبَشَراً مِّنَّا وَحِداً نَّتَّبِعُهُ إِنَّآ إِذاً لَّفِى ضَلَـلٍ وَسُعُرٍ (And they said: "A man, alone among us -- shall we follow him Truly, then we should be in error and distress!") They sa...

كَذَّبَتْ قَوْمُ لُوطٍۭ بِٱلنُّذُرِ

Kazzabat qawmu lootim binnuzur

The people of Lot denied the warning.

لوط کی قوم نے بھی ڈر سنانے والوں کو جھٹلایا تھا

Commentary

Ma'arif-ul-Quran: Lexicological Analysis The word سُعُر su'ur has appeared twice in this Surah. First it has appeared in verse 24 in connection with the people of Thamud where it is their own word, and means 'madness or insanity'. The second time, the word appears in connection with the punishment of the sinners wher...
Tafsir al-Jalalayn: The people of Lot denied the warnings they denied those issues of which they were warned by his Lot’s tongue.
Tafsir Ibn Kathir (English): The Story of the People of the Prophet Lut Allah the Exalted states that the people of Lut defied and denied their Messenger and committed sodomy, the awful immoral sin that no people in the history of mankind had committed before. This is why Allah destroyed them with a type of torment that He neve...

وَلَقَدْ أَنذَرَهُم بَطْشَتَنَا فَتَمَارَوْا۟ بِٱلنُّذُرِ

Wa laqad anzarahum batshatanaa fatamaaraw binnuzur

And he had already warned them of Our assault, but they disputed the warning.

اور لوطؑ نے ان کو ہماری پکڑ سے ڈرایا بھی تھا مگر انہوں نے ڈرانے میں شک کیا

Commentary

Ma'arif-ul-Quran: Lexicological Analysis The word سُعُر su'ur has appeared twice in this Surah. First it has appeared in verse 24 in connection with the people of Thamud where it is their own word, and means 'madness or insanity'. The second time, the word appears in connection with the punishment of the sinners wher...
Tafsir al-Jalalayn: And verily he had warned them Lot had threatened them of Our strike Our seizing them with chastisement but they disputed they contested and denied the warnings his warning.
Tafsir Ibn Kathir (English): The Story of the People of the Prophet Lut Allah the Exalted states that the people of Lut defied and denied their Messenger and committed sodomy, the awful immoral sin that no people in the history of mankind had committed before. This is why Allah destroyed them with a type of torment that He neve...

وَلَقَدْ رَٰوَدُوهُ عَن ضَيْفِهِۦ فَطَمَسْنَآ أَعْيُنَهُمْ فَذُوقُوا۟ عَذَابِى وَنُذُرِ

Wa laqad raawadoohu 'andaifee fatamasnaaa a'yunahum fazooqoo 'azaabee wa nuzur

And they had demanded from him his guests, but We obliterated their eyes, [saying], "Taste My punishment and warning."

اور ان سے ان کے مہمانوں کو لے لینا چاہا تو ہم نے ان کی آنکھیں مٹا دیں سو (اب) میرے عذاب اور ڈرانے کے مزے چکھو

Commentary

Ma'arif-ul-Quran: Lexicological Analysis The word سُعُر su'ur has appeared twice in this Surah. First it has appeared in verse 24 in connection with the people of Thamud where it is their own word, and means 'madness or insanity'. The second time, the word appears in connection with the punishment of the sinners wher...
Tafsir al-Jalalayn: And they had even solicited of him his guests that he should let them have their own way with those who had come to him as guests that they may do wicked things with them — and these guests were angels. So We blotted out their eyes We blinded them and made them without slits so that they were contin...
Tafsir Ibn Kathir (English): The Story of the People of the Prophet Lut Allah the Exalted states that the people of Lut defied and denied their Messenger and committed sodomy, the awful immoral sin that no people in the history of mankind had committed before. This is why Allah destroyed them with a type of torment that He neve...

فَذُوقُوا۟ عَذَابِى وَنُذُرِ

Fazooqoo 'azaabee wa nuzur

So taste My punishment and warning.

تو اب میرے عذاب اور ڈرانے کے مزے چکھو

Commentary

Ma'arif-ul-Quran: Lexicological Analysis The word سُعُر su'ur has appeared twice in this Surah. First it has appeared in verse 24 in connection with the people of Thamud where it is their own word, and means 'madness or insanity'. The second time, the word appears in connection with the punishment of the sinners wher...
Tafsir al-Jalalayn: ‘So taste now My chastisement and My warnings!’
Tafsir Ibn Kathir (English): The Story of the People of the Prophet Lut Allah the Exalted states that the people of Lut defied and denied their Messenger and committed sodomy, the awful immoral sin that no people in the history of mankind had committed before. This is why Allah destroyed them with a type of torment that He neve...

وَلَقَدْ جَآءَ ءَالَ فِرْعَوْنَ ٱلنُّذُرُ

Wa laqad jaaa'a Aala Fir'awnan nuzur

And there certainly came to the people of Pharaoh warning.

اور قوم فرعون کے پاس بھی ڈر سنانے والے آئے

Commentary

Ma'arif-ul-Quran: Lexicological Analysis The word سُعُر su'ur has appeared twice in this Surah. First it has appeared in verse 24 in connection with the people of Thamud where it is their own word, and means 'madness or insanity'. The second time, the word appears in connection with the punishment of the sinners wher...
Tafsir al-Jalalayn: And verily there came to Pharaoh’s folk his people together with him the warnings the warning by the tongue of Moses and Aaron but they did not believe.
Tafsir Ibn Kathir (English): The Story of Fir`awn and His People Allah the Exalted narrates to us the story of Fir`awn and his people. A Messenger came to them from Allah, Musa supported by his brother Harun. Their Messengers delivered good news if they believe, and a warning if they rejected the Message. Allah supported Musa a...

فَبِأَىِّ ءَالَآءِ رَبِّكُمَا تُكَذِّبَانِ

Fabi ayyi aalaaa'i Rabbikumaa tukazzibaan

So which of the favors of your Lord would you deny?

تو (اے گروہ جن وانس) تم اپنے پروردگار کی کون کون سی نعمت کو جھٹلاؤ گے؟

Commentary

Ma'arif-ul-Quran: Mankind and Jinn are surrounded by Divine Bounties فَبِأَيِّ آلَاءِ رَ‌بِّكُمَا تُكَذِّبَانِ (So, [ 0 mankind and Jinn,] which of the bounties of your Lord will you deny?...55:13). The word آلَاءِ 'al a' is the plural and it means 'benefits, benefaction, favour, boon, blessing or bounty'. The addres...
Tafsir al-Jalalayn: So which of your Lord’s favours graces will you deny? tukadhdhibān is mentioned thirty one times; the interrogative is meant to be understood as an affirmative judging by what al-Hākim al-Naysābūrī reported by way of an isnād from Jābir b. ‘Abd Allāh al-Ansārī who said ‘The Messenger of God s was re...
Tafsir Ibn Kathir (English): Which was revealed in Makkah Imam Ahmad recorded that Zirr said that a man said to Ibn Mas`ud: "How is this recited: "Ma'in Ghayri Yasin or Asin" He asked him, "Are you that proficient in reciting the whole Qur'an" He replied, "I recite the Mufassal section in one Rak`ah." So he said, "Woe to you! D...

ءَأَمِنتُم مَّن فِى ٱلسَّمَآءِ أَن يَخْسِفَ بِكُمُ ٱلْأَرْضَ فَإِذَا هِىَ تَمُورُ

'A-amintum man fissamaaa'i aiyakhsifa bi kumul arda fa izaa hiya tamoor

Do you feel secure that He who [holds authority] in the heaven would not cause the earth to swallow you and suddenly it would sway?

کیا تم اس سے جو آسمان میں ہے بےخوف ہو کہ تم کو زمین میں دھنسا دے اور وہ اس وقت حرکت کرنے لگے

Commentary

Ma'arif-ul-Quran: ءَاَمِنْتُمْ مَّنْ فِي السَّمَاۗءِ اَنْ يَّخْسِفَ بِكُمُ الْاَرْضَ فَاِذَا هِيَ تَمُوْرُ (Have you become fearless of Him who is in the sky if He makes you sink into the earth, and it starts trembling at once?...67:16). It means: Though Allah has granted the earth such a balanced infrastructure that...
Tafsir al-Jalalayn: Are you secure read a-amintum pronouncing both hamzas fully or by not pronouncing the second one inserting an alif between it and the other one or without the insertion but replacing it with an alif instead in thinking that He Who is in the heaven that He Whose authority and power is in the heaven w...
Tafsir Ibn Kathir (English): How can You feel Secure against the Punishment of Allah while He is Able to seize You however He wil This is another indication of His gentleness and His mercy with His creatures. He is able to punish them because some of them disbelieve in Him and worship others besides Him, yet He is forbearing, H...

أَمْ أَمِنتُم مَّن فِى ٱلسَّمَآءِ أَن يُرْسِلَ عَلَيْكُمْ حَاصِبًا فَسَتَعْلَمُونَ كَيْفَ نَذِيرِ

Am amintum man fissamaaa'i ai yursila 'alaikum haasiban fasata'lamoona kaifa nazeer

Or do you feel secure that He who [holds authority] in the heaven would not send against you a storm of stones? Then you would know how [severe] was My warning.

کیا تم اس سے جو آسمان میں ہے نڈر ہو کہ تم پر کنکر بھری ہوا چھوڑ دے۔ سو تم عنقریب جان لو گے کہ میرا ڈرانا کیسا ہے

Commentary

Ma'arif-ul-Quran: أَمْ أَمِنتُم مَّن فِي السَّمَاءِ أَن يُرْ‌سِلَ عَلَيْكُمْ حَاصِبًا ۖ فَسَتَعْلَمُونَ كَيْفَ نَذِيرِ‌ (Or, have you become fearless of Him who is in the sky if He looses a violent wind with stones against you? So, you will soon come to know how was My warning! - 67:17). In other words, they at the m...
Tafsir al-Jalalayn: Are you secure in thinking that He Who is in the heaven will not unleash an yursila substitutes for man ‘He Who’ upon you a squall of pebbles? a wind hurling pebbles at you. But you will soon come to know upon seeing the chastisement with your own eyes the nature of My warning My warning of chastise...
Tafsir Ibn Kathir (English): How can You feel Secure against the Punishment of Allah while He is Able to seize You however He wil This is another indication of His gentleness and His mercy with His creatures. He is able to punish them because some of them disbelieve in Him and worship others besides Him, yet He is forbearing, H...

قُمْ فَأَنذِرْ

Qum fa anzir

Arise and warn

اُٹھو اور ہدایت کرو

Commentary

Ma'arif-ul-Quran: Surah Al-Muddaththir lays down the following six injunctions: Injunction [ 1] قُمْ فَاَنْذِرْ (stand up and warn...74:2) 'Stand up' could be taken in its primary sense. It will mean: 'Remove the additional clothes in which you have wrapped yourself. It is also not unlikely that 'stand up' means 'Pre...
Tafsir al-Jalalayn: arise and warn threaten the people of Mecca with punishment in the Fire should they refuse to believe;
Tafsir Ibn Kathir (English): Which was revealed in Makkah بِسْمِ اللَّهِ الرَّحْمَـنِ الرَّحِيمِ In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. The First Ayat to be revealed after `Read! It has been confirmed in the Sahih Al-Bukhari and Sahih Muslim on the authority of Abu Salamah that Jabir bin `Abdullah informed ...

وَمَا جَعَلْنَآ أَصْحَٰبَ ٱلنَّارِ إِلَّا مَلَٰٓئِكَةً وَمَا جَعَلْنَا عِدَّتَهُمْ إِلَّا فِتْنَةً لِّلَّذِينَ كَفَرُوا۟ لِيَسْتَيْقِنَ ٱلَّذِينَ أُوتُوا۟ ٱلْكِتَٰبَ وَيَزْدَادَ ٱلَّذِينَ ءَامَنُوٓا۟ إِيمَٰنًا وَلَا يَرْتَابَ ٱلَّذِينَ أُوتُوا۟ ٱلْكِتَٰبَ وَٱلْمُؤْمِنُونَ وَلِيَقُولَ ٱلَّذِينَ فِى قُلُوبِهِم مَّرَضٌ وَٱلْكَٰفِرُونَ مَاذَآ أَرَادَ ٱللَّهُ بِهَٰذَا مَثَلًا كَذَٰلِكَ يُضِلُّ ٱللَّهُ مَن يَشَآءُ وَيَهْدِى مَن يَشَآءُ وَمَا يَعْلَمُ جُنُودَ رَبِّكَ إِلَّا هُوَ وَمَا هِىَ إِلَّا ذِكْرَىٰ لِلْبَشَرِ

Wa maaja''alnaaa As haaban naari illaa malaaa 'ikatanw wa maa ja'alnaa 'iddatahum illaa fitnatal lillazeena kafaroo liyastayqinal lazeena ootul kitaaba wa yazdaadal lazeena aamanooo eemaananw wa laa yartaabal lazeena ootul kitaaba walmu'minoona wa liyaqoolal lazeena fee quloo bihim maradunw walkaafiroona maazaaa araadal laahu bihaazaa masalaa; kazaalika yudillul laahu many yashaaa'u wa yahdee many yashaaa'; wa maa ya'lamu junooda rabbika illaa hoo; wa maa hiya illaa zikraa lil bashar

And We have not made the keepers of the Fire except angels. And We have not made their number except as a trial for those who disbelieve - that those who were given the Scripture will be convinced and those who have believed will increase in faith and those who were given the Scripture and the believers will not doubt and that those in whose hearts is hypocrisy and the disbelievers will say, "What does Allah intend by this as an example?" Thus does Allah leave astray whom He wills and guides whom He wills. And none knows the soldiers of your Lord except Him. And mention of the Fire is not but a reminder to humanity.

اور ہم نے دوزخ کے داروغہ فرشتے بنائے ہیں۔ اور ان کا شمار کافروں کی آزمائش کے لئے مقرر کیا ہے (اور) اس لئے کہ اہل کتاب یقین کریں اور مومنوں کا ایمان اور زیادہ ہو اور اہل کتاب اور مومن شک نہ لائیں۔ اور اس لئے کہ جن لوگوں کے دلوں میں (نفاق کا) مرض ہے اور (جو) کافر (ہیں) کہیں کہ اس مثال (کے بیان کرنے) سے خدا کا مقصد کیا ہے؟ اسی طرح خدا جس کو چاہتا ہے گمراہ کرتا ہے اور جس کو چاہتا ہے ہدایت کرتا ہے اور تمہارے پروردگار کے لشکروں کو اس کے سوا کوئی نہیں جانتا۔ اور یہ تو بنی آدم کے لئے نصیحت ہے

Commentary

Ma'arif-ul-Quran: وَمَا يَعْلَمُ جُنُوْدَ رَبِّكَ اِلَّا هُو (...And no one knows the hosts of your Lord but He 74:31) Muqatil, among the leading authorities, says that this is rebuttal to Abu Jahl's statement. When he heard this verse which says that there are nineteen angels in charge of Hell, he addressed the yout...
Tafsir al-Jalalayn: And We have appointed only angels as wardens of the Fire in other words and so they cannot be withstood as these disbelievers are wont to imagine; and We have made their number so only as a stumbling-block a cause for error for those who disbelieve when they then say ‘Why are there nineteen of them?...
Tafsir Ibn Kathir (English): The Number of Guardians of Hell and what the Disbelievers said about that Allah says, وَمَا جَعَلْنَآ أَصْحَـبَ النَّارِ (And We have set none as (Ashab) guardians of the Fire) meaning, its guardians. إِلاَّ مَلَـئِكَةً (but angels.) Guardian angels, stern and severe. This is a refutation of the ido...

نَذِيرًا لِّلْبَشَرِ

Nazeeral lilbashar

As a warning to humanity -

(اور) بنی آدم کے لئے مؤجب خوف

Commentary

Ma'arif-ul-Quran: وَمَا يَعْلَمُ جُنُوْدَ رَبِّكَ اِلَّا هُو (...And no one knows the hosts of your Lord but He 74:31) Muqatil, among the leading authorities, says that this is rebuttal to Abu Jahl's statement. When he heard this verse which says that there are nineteen angels in charge of Hell, he addressed the yout...
Tafsir al-Jalalayn: a warning nadhīran is a circumstantial qualifier referring to ihdā ‘one of’ and it is masculine because it denotes masculine ‘adhāb ‘chastisement’ to all humans;
Tafsir Ibn Kathir (English): The Number of Guardians of Hell and what the Disbelievers said about that Allah says, وَمَا جَعَلْنَآ أَصْحَـبَ النَّارِ (And We have set none as (Ashab) guardians of the Fire) meaning, its guardians. إِلاَّ مَلَـئِكَةً (but angels.) Guardian angels, stern and severe. This is a refutation of the ido...

فَرَّتْ مِن قَسْوَرَةٍۭ

Farrat min qaswarah

Fleeing from a lion?

(یعنی) شیر سے ڈر کر بھاگ جاتے ہیں

Commentary

Ma'arif-ul-Quran: فَمَا لَهُمْ عَنِ التَّذْكِرَةِ مُعْرِضِيْنَ (So what has happened to them that they are turning away from the Reminder... 74:49) The word tadhkirah (Reminder), in this context, refers to the Holy Qur'an, because the word literally signifies a 'reminder or something that reminds'. The Qur'an is uniq...
Tafsir al-Jalalayn: fleeing from a lion? that is to say fleeing from it with absolute fright.
Tafsir Ibn Kathir (English): What will take place in the Discussion between the People of Paradise and the People of the Hellfire Allah informs that, كُلُّ نَفْسٍ بِمَا كَسَبَتْ رَهِينَةٌ (Every person is a pledge for what he has earned,) meaning, bound to his deed on the Day of Judgement. Ibn `Abbas and others have said this. ...

عُذْرًا أَوْ نُذْرًا

'Uzran aw nuzraa

As justification or warning,

تاکہ عذر (رفع) کردیا جائے یا ڈر سنا دیا جائے

Commentary

Ma'arif-ul-Quran: عُذْرً‌ا أَوْ نُذْرً‌ا ( to provide excuses [ for the believers ] or giving warnings (to disbelievers…77:6) This phrase is complement to verse [ 5]: فَالْمُلْقِيَاتِ ذِكْرً‌ا then bring down the advice, [ 77:5] The 'advice' refers to the 'revelation' that came down upon the Prophets. Verse 6 says th...
Tafsir al-Jalalayn: to excuse or to warn that is to say in order to excuse or to warn on behalf of God exalted be He a variant reading for nudhran and ‘udhran has nudhuran and ‘udhuran.
Tafsir Ibn Kathir (English): Which was revealed in Makkah The Revelation of this Surat and its Recitation in the Maghrib Prayer Al-Bukhari recorded from `Abdullah - that is Ibn Mas`ud -- that he said, "While we were with the Messenger of Allah ﷺ in a cave at Mina, وَالْمُرْسَلَـتِ (By the Mursalat.) was revealed to him. He was ...

كَلَّا سَيَعْلَمُونَ

Kallaa sa y'alamoon

No! They are going to know.

دیکھو یہ عنقریب جان لیں گے

Commentary

Ma'arif-ul-Quran: كَلَّا سَيَعْلَمُونَ ثُمَّ كَلَّا سَيَعْلَمُونَ (Truly, they will soon know. Again, truly, they will soon know....78:5) The particle kalla is negative, and means 'never, by no means'. It means here that this matter cannot be understood by question and answer or by disputation and debate. Its reality...
Tafsir al-Jalalayn: No indeed! — a disavowal — they will come to know what will befall them for their rejection of it.
Tafsir Ibn Kathir (English): Which was revealed in Makkah بِسْمِ اللَّهِ الرَّحْمَـنِ الرَّحِيمِ In the Name of Allah, the Most Beneficent, the Most Merciful. Refutation against the Idolators' Denial of the Occurrence of the Day of Judgement In rejection of the idolators' questioning about the Day of Judgement, due to their den...

ثُمَّ كَلَّا سَيَعْلَمُونَ

Thumma kallaa sa y'alamoon

Then, no! They are going to know.

پھر دیکھو یہ عنقریب جان لیں گے

Commentary

Ma'arif-ul-Quran: كَلَّا سَيَعْلَمُونَ ثُمَّ كَلَّا سَيَعْلَمُونَ (Truly, they will soon know. Again, truly, they will soon know....78:5) The particle kalla is negative, and means 'never, by no means'. It means here that this matter cannot be understood by question and answer or by disputation and debate. Its reality...
Tafsir al-Jalalayn: Again no indeed! They will come to know! reiterated for emphasis; thumma is added here to declare that the second threat of chastisement is more severe than the first. God exalted be He then alludes to His power to resurrect saying
Tafsir Ibn Kathir (English): Which was revealed in Makkah بِسْمِ اللَّهِ الرَّحْمَـنِ الرَّحِيمِ In the Name of Allah, the Most Beneficent, the Most Merciful. Refutation against the Idolators' Denial of the Occurrence of the Day of Judgement In rejection of the idolators' questioning about the Day of Judgement, due to their den...

إِنَّآ أَنذَرْنَٰكُمْ عَذَابًا قَرِيبًا يَوْمَ يَنظُرُ ٱلْمَرْءُ مَا قَدَّمَتْ يَدَاهُ وَيَقُولُ ٱلْكَافِرُ يَٰلَيْتَنِى كُنتُ تُرَٰبًۢا

In naa anzar naakum azaaban qareebaiy-yauma yan zurul marr-u maa qaddamat yadaahu wa ya qoolul-kaafiru yaa lai tanee kuntu turaaba

Indeed, We have warned you of a near punishment on the Day when a man will observe what his hands have put forth and the disbeliever will say, "Oh, I wish that I were dust!"

ہم نے تم کو عذاب سے جو عنقریب آنے والا ہے آگاہ کر دیا ہے جس دن ہر شخص ان (اعمال) کو جو اس نے آگے بھیجے ہوں گے دیکھ لے گا اور کافر کہے گا کہ اے کاش میں مٹی ہوتا

Commentary

Ma'arif-ul-Quran: يَوْمَ يَنظُرُ‌ الْمَرْ‌ءُ مَا قَدَّمَتْ يَدَاهُ day when one will see what his hands have sent ahead....78:40) Apparently, this refers to the Day of Judgment. Every person will see his deeds with his own eyes in the Plane of Gathering. This might happen in one of two ways: [ 1] his ledger of deeds ...
Tafsir al-Jalalayn: Lo! We have warned you O disbelievers of Mecca of a chastisement that is near the chastisement of the impending Day of Resurrection — for anything that is impending is also near — the day yawma adverbially qualifies ‘adhāban ‘a chastisement’ by describing it when a person when every person will beho...
Tafsir Ibn Kathir (English): No one will dare to speak before Allah -- not even the Angels - without first receiving Permission Allah informs of His magnificence and His majesty, and that He is the Lord of the heavens and the earth, and whatever is in them and between them. He explains that He is the Most Gracious, Whose mercy ...

إِنَّ فِى ذَٰلِكَ لَعِبْرَةً لِّمَن يَخْشَىٰٓ

Inna fee zaalika la'ibratal limaiy-yaksha

Indeed in that is a warning for whoever would fear [Allah].

جو شخص (خدا سے) ڈر رکھتا ہے اس کے لیے اس (قصے) میں عبرت ہے

Commentary

Ma'arif-ul-Quran: فَأَخَذَهُ اللَّـهُ نَكَالَ الْآخِرَ‌ةِ وَالْأُولَىٰ (So, Allah seized him for the deterrent punishment in the Hereafter and the present world....79:25). The word nakal means an 'exemplary punishment' or 'an extremely severe punishment given to an offender to deter others against committing a simila...
Tafsir al-Jalalayn: Assuredly in that which is mentioned there is a moral for him who fears God exalted be He.
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...

فَأَيْنَ تَذْهَبُونَ

Fa ayna tazhaboon

So where are you going?

پھر تم کدھر جا رہے ہو

Commentary

Ma'arif-ul-Quran: إِنَّهُ لَقَوْلُ رَ‌سُولٍ كَرِ‌يمٍ ذِي قُوَّةٍ عِندَ ذِي الْعَرْ‌شِ مَكِينٍ (it [ the Qur'an ] is surely the word of a noble messenger [ Jibra'il ], the one possessing power and a high status with the Lord of the Throne...81:19-20). This is the subject of oath that affirms that Qur'an is the word br...
Tafsir al-Jalalayn: So where are you going? So what path are you going to follow in repudiating the Qur’ān and turning away from it?
Tafsir Ibn Kathir (English): The Explanation of the Words Al-Khunnas and Al-Kunnas Muslim recorded in his Sahih, and An-Nasa'i in his Book of Tafsir, in explaining this Ayah, from `Amr bin Hurayth that he said, "I prayed the Morning prayer behind the Prophet , and I heard him reciting, فَلاَ أُقْسِمُ بِالْخُنَّسِ - الْجَوَارِ ا...

فَمَهِّلِ ٱلْكَٰفِرِينَ أَمْهِلْهُمْ رُوَيْدًۢا

Famahhilil kaafireena amhilhum ruwaidaa

So allow time for the disbelievers. Leave them awhile.

تو تم کافروں کو مہلت دو بس چند روز ہی مہلت دو

Commentary

Ma'arif-ul-Quran: إِنَّهُ لَقَوْلٌ فَصْلٌ (this is a decisive word..86:13) In other words, the Qur'an is truly a Decisive Word that decides between truth and falsehood, and there is no room for any doubt in it. Sayyidna ` Ali ؓ says that he heard the Holy Prophet ﷺ as saying about the Holy Qur'an: کتاب فیہ خبرما قبلک...
Tafsir al-Jalalayn: So respite O Muhammad (s) the disbelievers; grant them respite reiterated as an emphasis one enhanced by the use of a different form mahhil amhil that is to say put them off for a little ruwaydā is a verbal noun emphasising the import of the operator and is the diminutive form of rūd or irwad with s...
Tafsir Ibn Kathir (English): Swearing to the Truthfulness of the Qur'an and the Failure of Those Who oppose it Ibn `Abbas said, "Ar-raj` means rain." It has also been narrated from him that he said, "It means the clouds that contain rain." He also said, وَالسَّمَآءِ ذَاتِ الرَّجْعِ (By the sky (having rain clouds) which gives r...

فَأَنذَرْتُكُمْ نَارًا تَلَظَّىٰ

Fa anzartukum naaran talazzaa

So I have warned you of a Fire which is blazing.

سو میں نے تم کو بھڑکتی آگ سے متنبہ کر دیا

Commentary

Ma'arif-ul-Quran: وَمَا يُغْنِي عَنْهُ مَالُهُ إِذَا تَرَ‌دَّىٰ (And his wealth will not help him when he will fall down...92:11). The word taradda literally denotes 'to fall into a pit and perish'. The expression 'When he fall' signifies that when Divine decree regarding his destruction comes into operation, nothing...
Tafsir al-Jalalayn: So I have warned you of I have threatened you O people of Mecca with a raging fire talazzā ‘raging’ one of the two original tā’ letters of tatalazzā has been omitted; a variant reading retains it tatalazzā that is ‘one that is flaming’
Tafsir Ibn Kathir (English): The Matter of Guidance and other than it is in the Hand of Allah, and Allah's Warning about the Hell Qatadah said, إِنَّ عَلَيْنَا لَلْهُدَى (Truly, on Us is (to give) guidance.) "This means, We will explain what is lawful and what is prohibited." Others have said that it means, "Whoever traverses u...

بِسْمِ ٱللَّهِ ٱلرَّحْمَٰنِ ٱلرَّحِيمِ وَيْلٌ لِّكُلِّ هُمَزَةٍ لُّمَزَةٍ

Wai lul-li kulli hu mazatil-lumaza

Woe to every scorner and mocker

ہر طعن آمیز اشارتیں کرنے والے چغل خور کی خرابی ہے

Commentary

Ma'arif-ul-Quran: Warning against dreadful end of those committing three obnoxious sins This Surah warns of the severe punishment on three grave sins, and then highlights the nature of that severe punishment. The three sins are backbiting, deriding and selfish hoarding of wealth. The words hamz and lamz are used in s...
Tafsir al-Jalalayn: Woe waylun an expression implying chastisement to every backbiter who is a slanderer frequently engaging in backbiting and slander that is to say defamation — this was revealed regarding those who slandered the Prophet s and the believers the likes of Umayya b. Khalaf al-Walīd b. al-Mughīra and othe...
Tafsir Ibn Kathir (English): Which was revealed in Makkah بِسْمِ اللَّهِ الرَّحْمَـنِ الرَّحِيمِ In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. هَمَّازٍ مَّشَّآءِ بِنَمِيمٍ (Hammaz, going about with slander) (68:11) Ibn `Abbas said, "Humazah Lumazah means one who reviles and disgraces (others)." Mujahid said, "Al-H...

وَمَآ أَدْرَىٰكَ مَا ٱلْحُطَمَةُ

Wa maa adraaka mal-hutamah

And what can make you know what is the Crusher?

اور تم کیا سمجھے حطمہ کیا ہے؟

Commentary

Ma'arif-ul-Quran: The third evil quality denounced severely in this Surah is greed, that is, the selfish hoarding of wealth, against which is the stern warning of the dreadful end of those who have passion for worldly riches. This verse, however, refers to the love of, and passion for, wealth which is accumulated and...
Tafsir al-Jalalayn: And what will show you what will make known to you what the Crusher is?
Tafsir Ibn Kathir (English): Which was revealed in Makkah بِسْمِ اللَّهِ الرَّحْمَـنِ الرَّحِيمِ In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. هَمَّازٍ مَّشَّآءِ بِنَمِيمٍ (Hammaz, going about with slander) (68:11) Ibn `Abbas said, "Humazah Lumazah means one who reviles and disgraces (others)." Mujahid said, "Al-H...
Hadith — 12 traditions
Sahih al-Bukhari 0:0sahih

حَدَّثَنَا أَبُو الْيَمَانِ، قَالَ أَخْبَرَنَا شُعَيْبٌ، عَنِ الزُّهْرِيِّ، أَخْبَرَنِي عُبَيْدُ اللَّهِ بْنُ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ بْنِ عُتْبَةَ، أَنَّ عَائِشَةَ، وَعَبْدَ اللَّهِ بْنَ عَبَّاسٍ، قَالاَ لَمَّا نَزَلَ بِرَسُولِ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم طَفِقَ يَطْرَحُ خَمِيصَةً لَهُ عَلَى وَجْهِهِ، فَإِذَا اغْتَمَّ بِهَا كَشَفَهَا عَنْ وَجْهِهِ، فَقَالَ وَهْوَ كَذَلِكَ ‏ "‏ لَعْنَةُ اللَّهِ عَلَى الْيَهُودِ وَالنَّصَارَى اتَّخَذُوا قُبُورَ أَنْبِيَائِهِمْ مَسَاجِدَ ‏"‏‏.‏ يُحَذِّرُ مَا صَنَعُوا‏.‏

Narrated `Aisha and `Abdullah bin `Abbas:When the last moment of the life of Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) came he started putting his 'Khamisa' on his face and when he felt hot and short of breath he took it off his face and said, "May Allah curse the Jews and Christians for they built the places of worship at the graves of their Prophets." The Prophet (ﷺ) was warning (Muslims) of what those had done

Sahih al-Bukhari 8:85sahih

حَدَّثَنَا أَبُو الْيَمَانِ، قَالَ أَخْبَرَنَا شُعَيْبٌ، عَنِ الزُّهْرِيِّ، أَخْبَرَنِي عُبَيْدُ اللَّهِ بْنُ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ بْنِ عُتْبَةَ، أَنَّ عَائِشَةَ، وَعَبْدَ اللَّهِ بْنَ عَبَّاسٍ، قَالاَ لَمَّا نَزَلَ بِرَسُولِ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم طَفِقَ يَطْرَحُ خَمِيصَةً لَهُ عَلَى وَجْهِهِ، فَإِذَا اغْتَمَّ بِهَا كَشَفَهَا عَنْ وَجْهِهِ، فَقَالَ وَهْوَ كَذَلِكَ ‏ "‏ لَعْنَةُ اللَّهِ عَلَى الْيَهُودِ وَالنَّصَارَى اتَّخَذُوا قُبُورَ أَنْبِيَائِهِمْ مَسَاجِدَ ‏"‏‏.‏ يُحَذِّرُ مَا صَنَعُوا‏.‏

Narrated `Aisha and `Abdullah bin `Abbas:When the last moment of the life of Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) came he started putting his 'Khamisa' on his face and when he felt hot and short of breath he took it off his face and said, "May Allah curse the Jews and Christians for they built the places of worship at the graves of their Prophets." The Prophet (ﷺ) was warning (Muslims) of what those had done

Sahih al-Bukhari 49:24sahih

حَدَّثَنَا عَلِيُّ بْنُ الْحَسَنِ، أَخْبَرَنَا عَبْدُ اللَّهِ، أَخْبَرَنَا ابْنُ عَوْنٍ، قَالَ كَتَبْتُ إِلَى نَافِعٍ فَكَتَبَ إِلَىَّ أَنَّ النَّبِيَّ صلى الله عليه وسلم أَغَارَ عَلَى بَنِي الْمُصْطَلِقِ وَهُمْ غَارُّونَ وَأَنْعَامُهُمْ تُسْقَى عَلَى الْمَاءِ، فَقَتَلَ مُقَاتِلَتَهُمْ، وَسَبَى ذَرَارِيَّهُمْ، وَأَصَابَ يَوْمَئِذٍ جُوَيْرِيَةَ‏.‏ حَدَّثَنِي بِهِ عَبْدُ اللَّهِ بْنُ عُمَرَ، وَكَانَ فِي ذَلِكَ الْجَيْشِ‏.‏

Narrated Ibn `Aun:I wrote a letter to Nafi` and Nafi` wrote in reply to my letter that the Prophet (ﷺ) had suddenly attacked Bani Mustaliq without warning while they were heedless and their cattle were being watered at the places of water. Their fighting men were killed and their women and children were taken as captives; the Prophet (ﷺ) got Juwairiya on that day. Nafi` said that Ibn `Umar had told him the above narration and that Ibn `Umar was in that army

ہم سے علی بن حسن نے بیان کیا، کہا ہم کو عبداللہ نے خبر دی، کہا ہم کو ابن عون نے خبر دی، انہوں نے بیان کیا کہ میں نے نافع رحمہ اللہ کو لکھا تو انہوں نے مجھے جواب دیا کہ نبی کریم صلی اللہ علیہ وسلم نے بنو مصطلق پر جب حملہ کیا تو وہ بالکل غافل تھے اور ان کے مویشی پانی پی رہے تھے۔ ان کے لڑنے والوں کو قتل کیا گیا، عورتوں بچوں کو قید کر لیا گیا۔ انہیں قیدیوں میں جویریہ رضی اللہ عنہا ( ام المؤمنین ) بھی تھیں۔ ( نافع رحمہ اللہ نے لکھا تھا کہ ) یہ حدیث مجھ سے عبداللہ بن عمر رضی اللہ عنہما نے بیان کی تھی، وہ خود بھی اسلامی فوج کے ہمراہ تھے۔

Sahih al-Bukhari 52:18sahih

حَدَّثَنَا مُسَدَّدٌ، حَدَّثَنَا بِشْرُ بْنُ الْمُفَضَّلِ، حَدَّثَنَا الْجُرَيْرِيُّ، عَنْ عَبْدِ الرَّحْمَنِ بْنِ أَبِي بَكْرَةَ، عَنْ أَبِيهِ ـ رضى الله عنه ـ قَالَ قَالَ النَّبِيُّ صلى الله عليه وسلم ‏"‏ أَلاَ أُنَبِّئُكُمْ بِأَكْبَرِ الْكَبَائِرِ ‏"‏‏.‏ ثَلاَثًا‏.‏ قَالُوا بَلَى يَا رَسُولَ اللَّهِ‏.‏ قَالَ ‏"‏ الإِشْرَاكُ بِاللَّهِ، وَعُقُوقُ الْوَالِدَيْنِ ‏"‏‏.‏ وَجَلَسَ وَكَانَ مُتَّكِئًا فَقَالَ ‏"‏ أَلاَ وَقَوْلُ الزُّورِ ‏"‏‏.‏ قَالَ فَمَا زَالَ يُكَرِّرُهَا حَتَّى قُلْنَا لَيْتَهُ سَكَتَ‏.‏ وَقَالَ إِسْمَاعِيلُ بْنُ إِبْرَاهِيمَ حَدَّثَنَا الْجُرَيْرِيُّ حَدَّثَنَا عَبْدُ الرَّحْمَنِ‏.‏

Narrated Abu Bakra:The Prophet (ﷺ) said thrice, "Should I inform you about the greatest of the great sins?" They said, "Yes, O Allah's Messenger (ﷺ)!" He said, "To join others in worship with Allah and to be undutiful to one's parents." The Prophet (ﷺ) then sat up after he had been reclining (on a pillow) and said, "And I warn you against giving a false witness, and he kept on saying that warning till we thought he would not stop. (See Hadith No. 7, Vol)

ہم سے مسدد نے بیان کیا، کہا ہم سے بشر بن مفضل نے بیان کیا، کہا ہم سے جریر نے بیان کیا ان سے عبدالرحمٰن بن ابی بکرہ نے اور ان سے ان کے باپ نے بیان کیا کہ رسول اللہ صلی اللہ علیہ وسلم نے فرمایا کہ میں تم لوگوں کو سب سے بڑے گناہ نہ بتاؤں؟ تین بار آپ صلی اللہ علیہ وسلم نے اسی طرح فرمایا۔ صحابہ نے عرض کیا، ہاں یا رسول! آپ صلی اللہ علیہ وسلم نے فرمایا، اللہ کا کسی کو شریک ٹھہرانا، ماں باپ کی نافرمانی کرنا، آپ صلی اللہ علیہ وسلم اس وقت تک ٹیک لگائے ہوئے تھے لیکن اب آپ صلی اللہ علیہ وسلم سیدھے بیٹھ گئے اور فرمایا، ہاں اور جھوٹی گواہی بھی۔ انہوں نے بیان کیا کہ آپ صلی اللہ علیہ وسلم نے اس جملے کو اتنی مرتبہ دہرایا کہ ہم کہنے لگے کاش! آپ صلی اللہ علیہ وسلم خاموش ہو جاتے۔ اسماعیل بن ابراہیم نے بیان کیا، ان سے جریری نے بیان کیا، اور ان سے عبدالرحمٰن نے بیان کیا۔

Sahih al-Bukhari 52:26sahih

حَدَّثَنَا مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ سَلَامٍ أَخْبَرَنَا عَبْدُ الْوَهَّابِ حَدَّثَنَا خَالِدٌ الْحَذَّاءُ عَنْ عَبْدِ الرَّحْمَنِ بْنِ أَبِي بَكْرَةَ عَنْ أَبِيهِ قَالَ أَثْنَى رَجُلٌ عَلَى رَجُلٍ عِنْدَ النَّبِيِّ صَلَّى اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ فَقَالَ وَيْلَكَ قَطَعْتَ عُنُقَ صَاحِبِكَ قَطَعْتَ عُنُقَ صَاحِبِكَ مِرَارًا ثُمَّ قَالَ مَنْ كَانَ مِنْكُمْ مَادِحًا أَخَاهُ لَا مَحَالَةَ فَلْيَقُلْ أَحْسِبُ فُلَانًا وَاللَّهُ حَسِيبُهُ وَلَا أُزَكِّي عَلَى اللَّهِ أَحَدًا أَحْسِبُهُ كَذَا وَكَذَا إِنْ كَانَ يَعْلَمُ ذَلِكَ مِنْهُ

Narrated Abu Bakra:A man praised another man in front of the Prophet (ﷺ) . The Prophet (ﷺ) said to him, "Woe to you, you have cut off your companion's neck, you have cut off your companion's neck," repeating it several times and then added, "Whoever amongst you has to praise his brother should say, 'I think that he is so and so, and Allah knows exactly the truth, and I do not confirm anybody's good conduct before Allah, but I think him so and so,' if he really knows what he says about him

ہم سے محمد بن سلام نے بیان کیا، کہا ہم کو عبدالوہاب نے خبر دی، کہا کہ ہم سے خالد حذاء نے بیان کیا، ان سے عبدالرحمٰن بن ابی بکرہ نے اور ان سے ان کے باپ نے بیان کیا کہ ایک شخص نے رسول اللہ صلی اللہ علیہ وسلم کے سامنے دوسرے شخص کی تعریف کی، تو آپ صلی اللہ علیہ وسلم نے فرمایا افسوس! تو نے اپنے ساتھی کی گردن کاٹ ڈالی۔ تو نے اپنے ساتھی کی گردن کاٹ ڈالی۔ کئی مرتبہ ( آپ صلی اللہ علیہ وسلم نے اسی طرح فرمایا ) پھر فرمایا کہ اگر کسی کے لیے اپنے کسی بھائی کی تعریف کرنی ضروری ہو جائے تو یوں کہے کہ میں فلاں شخص کو ایسا سمجھتا ہوں، آگے اللہ خوب جانتا ہے، میں اللہ کے سامنے کسی کو بےعیب نہیں کہہ سکتا۔ میں سمجھتا ہوں وہ ایسا ایسا ہے اگر اس کا حال جانتا ہو۔

Sahih al-Bukhari 52:27sahih

حَدَّثَنَا مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ صَبَّاحٍ، حَدَّثَنَا إِسْمَاعِيلُ بْنُ زَكَرِيَّاءَ، حَدَّثَنَا بُرَيْدُ بْنُ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ، عَنْ أَبِي بُرْدَةَ، عَنْ أَبِي مُوسَى ـ رضى الله عنه ـ قَالَ سَمِعَ النَّبِيُّ صلى الله عليه وسلم رَجُلاً يُثْنِي عَلَى رَجُلٍ، وَيُطْرِيهِ فِي مَدْحِهِ فَقَالَ ‏ "‏ أَهْلَكْتُمْ ـ أَوْ قَطَعْتُمْ ـ ظَهْرَ الرَّجُلِ ‏"‏‏.‏

Narrated Abu Musa Al-Ash`ari:The Prophet (ﷺ) heard someone praising another and exaggerating in his praise. The Prophet (ﷺ) said, "You have ruined or cut the man's back (by praising him so much)

ہم سے محمد بن صباح نے بیان کیا، انہوں نے کہا ہم سے اسماعیل بن زکریا نے بیان کیا، انہوں نے کہا ہم سے برید بن عبداللہ نے بیان کیا، ان سے ابوموسیٰ اشعری رضی اللہ عنہ نے بیان کیا کہ رسول اللہ صلی اللہ علیہ وسلم نے سنا کہ ایک شخص دوسرے کی تعریف کر رہا تھا اور مبالغہ سے کام لے رہا تھا تو رسول اللہ صلی اللہ علیہ وسلم نے فرمایا کہ تم لوگوں نے اس شخص کو ہلاک کر دیا۔ اس کی پشت توڑ دی۔

Sahih al-Bukhari 79:48sahih

حَدَّثَنَا مُسَدَّدٌ، حَدَّثَنَا بِشْرٌ، مِثْلَهُ، وَكَانَ مُتَّكِئًا فَجَلَسَ فَقَالَ ‏ "‏ أَلاَ وَقَوْلُ الزُّورِ ‏"‏‏.‏ فَمَا زَالَ يُكَرِّرُهَا حَتَّى قُلْنَا لَيْتَهُ سَكَتَ‏.‏

Narrated Bishr:as above (No. 290) adding: The Prophet (ﷺ) was reclining (leaning) and then he sat up saying, "And I warn you against giving a false statement." And he kept on saying that warning so much so that we said, "Would that he had stopped

ہم سے مسدد نے بیان کیا، کہا ہم سے بشر بن مفضل نے اسی طرح مثال بیان کیا، ( اور یہ بھی بیان کیا کہ ) نبی کریم صلی اللہ علیہ وسلم ٹیک لگائے ہوئے تھے پھر آپ سیدھے بیٹھ گئے اور فرمایا ”ہاں اور جھوٹی بات بھی۔“ نبی کریم صلی اللہ علیہ وسلم اسے اتنی مرتبہ باربار دہراتے رہے کہ ہم نے کہا، کاش آپ خاموش ہو جاتے۔

Sahih al-Bukhari 88:2sahih

حَدَّثَنَا مُسَدَّدٌ، حَدَّثَنَا بِشْرُ بْنُ الْمُفَضَّلِ، حَدَّثَنَا الْجُرَيْرِيُّ، وَحَدَّثَنِي قَيْسُ بْنُ حَفْصٍ، حَدَّثَنَا إِسْمَاعِيلُ بْنُ إِبْرَاهِيمَ، أَخْبَرَنَا سَعِيدٌ الْجُرَيْرِيُّ، حَدَّثَنَا عَبْدُ الرَّحْمَنِ بْنُ أَبِي بَكْرَةَ، عَنْ أَبِيهِ ـ رضى الله عنه ـ قَالَ قَالَ النَّبِيُّ صلى الله عليه وسلم ‏ "‏ أَكْبَرُ الْكَبَائِرِ الإِشْرَاكُ بِاللَّهِ، وَعُقُوقُ الْوَالِدَيْنِ، وَشَهَادَةُ الزُّورِ، وَشَهَادَةُ الزُّورِ ـ ثَلاَثًا ـ أَوْ قَوْلُ الزُّورِ ‏"‏‏.‏ فَمَا زَالَ يُكَرِّرُهَا حَتَّى قُلْنَا لَيْتَهُ سَكَتَ‏.‏

Narrated Abu Bakra:The Prophet. said, "The biggest of the great sins are: To join others in worship with Allah, to be undutiful to one's parents, and to give a false witness." He repeated it thrice, or said, "....a false statement," and kept on repeating that warning till we wished he would stop saying it. (See Hadith No.7, Vol)

ہم سے مسدد بن مسرہد نے بیان کیا، کہا ہم سے بشر بن مفضل نے، کہا ہم سے سعید بن ایاس جریری نے، (دوسری سند) امام بخاری رحمہ اللہ نے کہا اور مجھ سے قیس بن حفص نے بیان کیا، کہا ہم سے اسماعیل بن ابراہیم نے، کہا ہم کو سعید جریری نے خبر دی، کہا ہم سے عبدالرحمٰن بن ابی بکرہ نے بیان کیا، انہوں نے اپنے والد (ابوبکرہ صحابی) سے، انہوں نے کہا کہ نبی کریم صلی اللہ علیہ وسلم نے فرمایا کہ بڑے سے بڑا گناہ اللہ تعالیٰ کے ساتھ شرک کرنا ہے اور ماں باپ کو ستانا ( ان کی نافرمانی کرنا ) اور جھوٹی گواہی دینا، جھوٹی گواہی دینا، تین بار یہی فرمایا یا یوں فرمایا اور جھوٹ بولنا برابر باربار آپ صلی اللہ علیہ وسلم یہی فرماتے رہے یہاں تک کہ ہم نے آرزو کی کہ کاش آپ خاموش ہو جاتے۔

Sahih Muslim 1:313sahih

وَحَدَّثَنِي مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ رَافِعٍ حَدَّثَنَا عَبْدُ الرَّزَّاقِ أَخْبَرَنَا مَعْمَرٌ عَنِ الزُّهْرِيِّ بِهَذَا الإِسْنَادِ نَحْوَ حَدِيثِ يُونُسَ وَقَالَ فَأَنْزَلَ اللَّهُ تَبَارَكَ وَتَعَالَى ‏{‏ يَا أَيُّهَا الْمُدَّثِّرُ‏}‏ إِلَى قَوْلِهِ ‏{‏ وَالرُّجْزَ فَاهْجُرْ‏}‏ قَبْلَ أَنْ تُفْرَضَ الصَّلاَةُ - وَهِيَ الأَوْثَانُ - وَقَالَ ‏ "‏ فَجُثِثْتُ مِنْهُ ‏"‏ ‏.‏ كَمَا قَالَ عُقَيْلٌ

This hadith, the like of one narrated by Yunus has also been transmitted by Ma'mar on the authority of al-Zuhri who narrated:Allah the Most Glorious and Exalted revealed this:" You who are shrouded, arise and deliver warning, your Lord magnify, your clothes cleanse and defilement shun," before making the prayer obligatory. I felt terror-stricken as narrated by Uqail

معمر نے زہری سے اسی سند کےساتھ یونس کی طرح حدیث بیان کی ( اس میں یہ ) کہا : تو اللہ تبارک وتعالیٰ نے : ﴿﴾ سے لے کر﴿﴾ تک ( کی آیتیں ) نازل فرمائیں ( نماز فرض ہونے سے پہلے کا واقعہ ہے ) اور اس ( الرجز ‎ ) سے بت مراد ہیں ، نیز معمر نے عقیل کی طرح ’’ مجھ پر خوف طاری ہو گیا ‘ ‘ کہا ۔

Sahih Muslim 1:407sahih

حَدَّثَنَا قُتَيْبَةُ بْنُ سَعِيدٍ، وَزُهَيْرُ بْنُ حَرْبٍ، قَالاَ حَدَّثَنَا جَرِيرٌ، عَنْ عَبْدِ الْمَلِكِ بْنِ عُمَيْرٍ، عَنْ مُوسَى بْنِ طَلْحَةَ، عَنْ أَبِي هُرَيْرَةَ، قَالَ لَمَّا أُنْزِلَتْ هَذِهِ الآيَةُ ‏{‏ وَأَنْذِرْ عَشِيرَتَكَ الأَقْرَبِينَ‏}‏ دَعَا رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم قُرَيْشًا فَاجْتَمَعُوا فَعَمَّ وَخَصَّ فَقَالَ ‏"‏ يَا بَنِي كَعْبِ بْنِ لُؤَىٍّ أَنْقِذُوا أَنْفُسَكُمْ مِنَ النَّارِ يَا بَنِي مُرَّةَ بْنِ كَعْبٍ أَنْقِذُوا أَنْفُسَكُمْ مِنَ النَّارِ يَا بَنِي عَبْدِ شَمْسٍ أَنْقِذُوا أَنْفُسَكُمْ مِنَ النَّارِ يَا بَنِي عَبْدِ مَنَافٍ أَنْقِذُوا أَنْفُسَكُمْ مِنَ النَّارِ يَا بَنِي هَاشِمٍ أَنْقِذُوا أَنْفُسَكُمْ مِنَ النَّارِ يَا بَنِي عَبْدِ الْمُطَّلِبِ أَنْقِذُوا أَنْفُسَكُمْ مِنَ النَّارِ يَا فَاطِمَةُ أَنْقِذِي نَفْسَكِ مِنَ النَّارِ فَإِنِّي لاَ أَمْلِكُ لَكُمْ مِنَ اللَّهِ شَيْئًا غَيْرَ أَنَّ لَكُمْ رَحِمًا سَأَبُلُّهَا بِبَلاَلِهَا ‏"‏ ‏.‏

Abu Huraira reported:When this verse was revealed:" And warn thy nearest kindred (al-Qur'an, xxvi. 214), the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) called the Quraish; so they gathered and he gave them a general warning. Then he made a particular (reference to certain tribes) and said: O sons of Ka'b b. Luwayy, rescue yourselves from the Fire; O sons of Murra b. Ka'b, rescue yourselves from the Fire: O sons of Abd Shams, rescue yourselves from the Fire; 0 sons of Abd Manaf rescue yourselves from the Fire; O sons of Hashim, rescue yourselves from the Fire; 0 sons of Abd al-Muttalib, rescue yourselves from the Fire; O Fatimah, rescue thyself from the Fire, for I have no power (to protect you) from Allah in anything except this that I would sustain relationship with you

جریر نےعبد الملک بن عمیر سے حدیث سنائی ، انہوں نے موسیٰ بن طلحہ اور انہوں نے حضرت ابوہریرہ ‌رضی ‌اللہ ‌عنہ ‌ ‌ سے روایت کی کہ جب یہ آیت اتری : ’’اور اپنے قریبی رشتہ داروں کو ڈائیے ‘ ‘ تو رسول اللہ ﷺ نے قریش کو بلایا ۔ جب وہ جمع ہو گئے تو آپ نے عمومی حیثیت سے ( سب کو ) اور خاص کر کے ( الگ خاندانوں اور لوگوں کے ان کے نام لے لے کر ) فرمایا : ’’اے کعب بن لؤی کی اولاد! اپنے آپ کو آگ سے بچالو ، اے مرہ بن کعب کی اولاد! اپنے آپ کو آگ سے بچالو ، اے عبدمناف کی اولاد! اپنے آپ کو آگ سے بچالو ، اے بنو ہاشم کی اولاد! اپنے آپ کو آگ سے بچالو ، اے عبد المطلب کی اولاد! اپنےآپ کو آگ سے بچالو ، اے فاطمہ ( ینت رسول اللہﷺ ) ! اپنے آپ کو آگ سے بچالو ، میں اللہ تعالیٰ کی طرف سے ( کسی مؤاخذے کی صورت میں ) تمہارے لیے کسی چیز کا اختیار نہیں رکھتا ، تم لوگوں کے ساتھ رشتہ ہے ، اسے میں اسی طرح جوڑتا رہوں گا جس طرح جوڑنا چاہیے ۔ ‘ ‘

Sahih Muslim 7:55sahih

وَحَدَّثَنِي مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ الْمُثَنَّى، حَدَّثَنَا عَبْدُ الْوَهَّابِ بْنُ عَبْدِ الْمَجِيدِ، عَنْ جَعْفَرِ بْنِ مُحَمَّدٍ، عَنْ أَبِيهِ، عَنْ جَابِرِ بْنِ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ، قَالَ كَانَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم إِذَا خَطَبَ احْمَرَّتْ عَيْنَاهُ وَعَلاَ صَوْتُهُ وَاشْتَدَّ غَضَبُهُ حَتَّى كَأَنَّهُ مُنْذِرُ جَيْشٍ يَقُولُ ‏"‏ صَبَّحَكُمْ وَمَسَّاكُمْ ‏"‏ ‏.‏ وَيَقُولُ ‏"‏ بُعِثْتُ أَنَا وَالسَّاعَةَ كَهَاتَيْنِ ‏"‏ ‏.‏ وَيَقْرُنُ بَيْنَ إِصْبَعَيْهِ السَّبَّابَةِ وَالْوُسْطَى وَيَقُولُ ‏"‏ أَمَّا بَعْدُ فَإِنَّ خَيْرَ الْحَدِيثِ كِتَابُ اللَّهِ وَخَيْرُ الْهُدَى هُدَى مُحَمَّدٍ وَشَرُّ الأُمُورِ مُحْدَثَاتُهَا وَكُلُّ بِدْعَةٍ ضَلاَلَةٌ ‏"‏ ‏.‏ ثُمَّ يَقُولُ ‏"‏ أَنَا أَوْلَى بِكُلِّ مُؤْمِنٍ مِنْ نَفْسِهِ مَنْ تَرَكَ مَالاً فَلأَهْلِهِ وَمَنْ تَرَكَ دَيْنًا أَوْ ضَيَاعًا فَإِلَىَّ وَعَلَىَّ ‏"‏ ‏.‏

Jabir b. Abdullah said:When Allah's Messenger (may peace he upon him) delivered the sermon, his eyes became red, his voice rose, and his anger increased so that he was like one giving a warning against the enemy and saying: "The enemy has made a morning attack on you and in the evening too." He would also say: "The Last Hour and I have been sent like these two." And he would join his forefinger and middle finger; and would further say: "The best of the speech is embodied in the Book of Allah, and the best of the guidance is the guidance given by Muhammad. And the most evil affairs are their innovations; and every innovation is error." He would further say:, I am more dear to a Muslim even than his self; and he who left behind property that is for his family; and he who dies under debt or leaves children (in helplessness), the responsibility (of paying his debt and bringing up his children) lies on me

عبد الوہاب بن عبد المجید ( ثقفی ) نے جعفر ( صادق ) بن محمد ( باقر ) سے روایت کی انھوں نے اپنے والد سے اور انھوں نے حضرت جابر بن عبد اللہ رضی اللہ تعالیٰ عنہ سے روایت کی انھوں نے کہا : رسول اللہ صلی اللہ علیہ وسلم جب خطبہ دیتے تو آپ کی آنکھیں سرخ ہو جا تیں ، آواز بلند ہو جا تی اور جلال کی کیفیت طاری ہو جا تی تھی حتیٰ کہ ایسا لگتا جیسے آپ کسی لشکر سے ڈرا رہے ہیں فر ما رہے ہیں کہ وہ ( لشکر ) صبح یا شام ( تک ) تمھیں آلے گا اور فر ما تے " میں اور قیامت اس طرح بھیجے گئے ہیں " اور آپ اپنی انگشت شہادت اور درمیانی انگلی کو ملا کر دکھا تے اور فر ما تے ۔ " ( حمدو صلاۃ ) کے بعد بلا شبہ بہترین حدیث ( کلام ) اللہ کی کتاب ہے اور زندگی کا بہترین طریقہ محمد صلی اللہ علیہ وسلم کا طریقہ زندگی ہے اور ( دین میں ) بد ترین کا وہ ہیں جو خود نکا لے گئے ہوں اور ہر نیا نکا لا ہوا کا م گمراہی ہے پھر فر ما تے : " میں ہر مو من کے ساتھ خود اس کی نسبت زیادہ محبت اور شفقت رکھنے والا ہوں جو کو ئی ( مومن اپنے بعد ) مال چھوڑ گیا تو وہ اس کے اہل و عیال ( وارثوں ) کا ہے اور جو مومن قرض یا بے سہارا اہل و عیال چھوڑ گیا تو ( اس قرض کو ) میری طرف لو ٹا یا جا ئے ( اور اس کے کنبے کی پرورش ) میرے ذمے ہے ۔

Sahih Muslim 43:17sahih

حَدَّثَنَا عَبْدُ اللَّهِ بْنُ بَرَّادٍ الأَشْعَرِيُّ، وَأَبُو كُرَيْبٍ - وَاللَّفْظُ لأَبِي كُرَيْبٍ - قَالاَ حَدَّثَنَا أَبُو أُسَامَةَ، عَنْ بُرَيْدٍ، عَنْ أَبِي بُرْدَةَ، عَنْ أَبِي مُوسَى، عَنِ النَّبِيِّ صلى الله عليه وسلم قَالَ ‏ "‏ إِنَّ مَثَلِي وَمَثَلَ مَا بَعَثَنِيَ اللَّهُ بِهِ كَمَثَلِ رَجُلٍ أَتَى قَوْمَهُ فَقَالَ يَا قَوْمِ إِنِّي رَأَيْتُ الْجَيْشَ بِعَيْنَىَّ وَإِنِّي أَنَا النَّذِيرُ الْعُرْيَانُ فَالنَّجَاءَ ‏.‏ فَأَطَاعَهُ طَائِفَةٌ مِنْ قَوْمِهِ فَأَدْلَجُوا فَانْطَلَقُوا عَلَى مُهْلَتِهِمْ وَكَذَّبَتْ طَائِفَةٌ مِنْهُمْ فَأَصْبَحُوا مَكَانَهُمْ فَصَبَّحَهُمُ الْجَيْشُ فَأَهْلَكَهُمْ وَاجْتَاحَهُمْ فَذَلِكَ مَثَلُ مَنْ أَطَاعَنِي وَاتَّبَعَ مَا جِئْتُ بِهِ وَمَثَلُ مَنْ عَصَانِي وَكَذَّبَ مَا جِئْتُ بِهِ مِنَ الْحَقِّ ‏"‏ ‏.‏

Abu Musa reported Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) as saying:The similitude of mine and of that with which Allah sent me is that of a person who came to us and said: O people, I have seen an army with my eyes and I am a plain warner (and issue you warning) that you should immediately manage to find an escape. A group of people from amongst them paying heed (to his warning) fled to a place of protection and a group amongst them belied him and the morning overtook them in their houses and the army attacked them and killed them and they were routed. And that is the similitude of the one who obeyed me, followed with which I had been sent and the similitude of the other is of one who disobeyed and belied me and the Truth with which I have been sent

سیدنا ابوموسیٰ رضی اللہ عنہ نبی کریم صلی اللہ علیہ وسلم سے روایت کرتے ہیں کہ آپ صلی اللہ علیہ وسلم نے فرمایا : میری مثال اور میرے دین کی مثال جو کہ اللہ نے مجھے دے کر بھیجا ہے ، ایسی ہے جیسے اس شخص کی مثال جو اپنی قوم کے پاس آیا اور کہنے لگا کہ اے میری قوم! میں نے لشکر کو اپنی دونوں آنکھوں سے دیکھا ہے ( یعنی دشمن کی فوج کو ) اور میں صاف صاف ڈرانے والا ہوں ، پس جلدی بھاگو ۔ اب اس کی قوم میں سے بعض نے اس کا کہنا مانا اور وہ شام ہوتے ہی بھاگ گئے اور آرام سے چلے گئے اور بعض نے جھٹلایا اور وہ صبح تک اس ٹھکانے میں رہے اور صبح ہوتے ہی لشکر ان پر ٹوٹ پڑا اور ان کو تباہ کیا اور جڑ سے اکھیڑ دیا ۔ پس یہی اس شخص کی مثال ہے جس نے میری اطاعت کی اور جو کچھ میں لے کر آیا ہوں اس کی اتباع کی اور جس نے میرا کہنا نہ مانا اور سچے دین کو جھٹلایا ۔

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