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Interpretation of Koran
Momin
Surah 4: An
Nisa
4:
1 O
Humankind! Remain steadfast to the Divine Laws of your Rab
who created you from a single life cell, which then split into two, a male and
a female part and it was through them that so many men and women originated.
And be careful only to follow the System of Rabobiat
though which all of your (rights) and requirements would be fulfilled. And (the
first step to establish this system is) by your own relatives (and from there
you can expand the circle turning it into a community. And if you follow this,
you will) surely Allah will watch over you.
4: 2 And as for those who are left alone in the
society (e.g. orphans), if you become their guardian then you should keep their
belongings separate from your own. Do not substitute worthless for valuable. Do
not devour their property by merging it into yours. This is surely a very big
crime.
4:
3 If
a circumstances dictate because of disasters that of war or natural
consequences in which a large number of men die with orphans and widows left
behind or you have a large number of women which are of adult (marriageable)
age and unable to find husbands [see 4: 127], and as they cannot marry outside
the circle of Muslims, hence, if you cannot an equitable solution, then (only
then) you are authorized to lapse the law of monogamy and those who can afford
it and can manage it to treat all equitably, can marry two or three or four
women of their liking. (Again) those who fear that they cannot act justly with
more than one wives then only one (wife is better) or the female captives who
are already under your charge (because after this the concept of slavery was
eliminated by Islam). This course will (also) relieve you from the burden of
(dealing with) a large family.
4:
4
Give your wives their dowries with your free will (because it is their right)
and if they opt to forego a part of it willfully (only) then you may expend it
as you will.
4:
5 Those
who are immature, have low intellect, they should not be entrusted with the
possessions, which Allah has placed in your ownership to support them. Instead
you should supply them their livelihood, clothe them, educate them and construe
them in a moderate way that why is their wealth is not given in their hands.
4:
6
And when the orphans under your guardianship have reached the mature age and
intellect make over to them their property. Keep this in your mind that you
have to return the property of the orphans back to them after that they have
matured neither consume it (for yourself) nor expend is extravagantly. For
those who have the resources, they should not charge for their guardianship and
others may ask for an equitable and affordable charge. The possessions of the
orphans should be returned in front of witnesses. And you are accountable to
Allah.
4:
7 men
have a share from the heritage their paresnts and
nearest relatives have left behind, and (similarly) women also have the share
from what their parents and nearest relatives have left whether it is little or
a big share. This is their legal right.
4:
8
And the relatives, orphans or the needy (who have no legal share in the
heritance) if they are present at the time of the distribution of the
inheritance give them something out of kindness and speak to them gently.
4:
9
And they should be careful of how they would react if someone after their death
was to deal with their helpless dependents unjustly. Hence, they should
distribute the wealth in agreement with Allah's Laws and they should speak to
them in clear and proper language.
(This
distribution of inheritance will be carried out) after the completion of
deceased's will and paying his debts. (These laws have been made because) you
might not know who was closer to the deceased from amongst his parents or
children. Surely Allah is All-Knowing and Wise.
The
case of inheritance distribution should be in a way that no loss is caused to
anybody. This is the law from Allah and Allah is All-Knowing and Forbearing.
And
if two men amongst you are found guilty of the same thing, then they should be
punished. But if they repent and make amends then leave them alone. Allah's
System has the ability to allow the people for repentance, which is the means
for the development.
4:
20 And
if you decide to marry another female in place of your wife and you have given
your wife an entire treasure you should not take it back, even a portion of it.
To make her give you back a part of the dower you should not falsely accuse her
of open wrong.
However
(if you have been doing this then) what is done is done. Allah forgives you for
the shortcomings but the protection and nourishment of your personality can
only be done by following His Laws (and now that you know you are bound to
follow His Laws).
4:
24
And also prohibited to you is marrying the women who are already married but
those whom you already possess. This is the law given by Allah.
Except
for these women [see 4: 23] you are allowed to marry all other (women) keeping
in mind that you pay them their dower and the intention of marriage is to lead
a conjugal life not the frugal lust satisfaction. (Again) the dower should be paid, however, by mutual agreement the dower may be changed.
And (remember) Allah's Laws are based upon wisdom and knowledge.
This
authorization to marry captive women is advisable only to those men who dread
that they might falter if they stay unmarried, but it is better if they
practice continence. And Allah is Forgiving and Rahim.
Surely Allah does not like those who are
haughty and boastful.
4:
38 And
those people who spend just to show off (e.g. giving charity to be famous) and
do not believe in Allah and Hereafter. For these people their friends are also shaetan and a dreadful friend they are.
4:
39 Were
these people to believe in Allah and the Hereafter and had spent in the course
of Allah instead of for the sake of their own name, what harm would have come
to them? (No harm and) surely Allah knows them well.
And
if you cannot wash yourselves because:
In
these cases you have clean yourselves using dirt and wipe your hands and face.
Such a laxity is provided by Allah who is indulgent and forgiving.
This
all is said here to tell you that they twist their tongues in strange ways to prounouce the words strangely for the sole purpose of
taunting (and making fun) of the Deen of Allah.
Had
they have well intentions they would have said in clear worlds, we hear what
you say and we will follow it" or please hear us and pay it due regard."
But
(Allah knows) they will not follow this path and hence will deprive themselves
of Allah's Benedictions (which are achieved by following Allah's Laws). This is
the reason why so few of them have accepted this Deen.
And
(again) anyone who sets up a peer to Allah he has indeed committed a great
shirk.
4:
60
Have you seen the people who proclaim that they believe in what has been
disclosed to you and what was disclosed before you but their wish that their
settlements are made based on the man-made laws and not on the laws of Allah,
even though they were asked not to follow any laws other than the Divine Laws.
Indeed these people are led astray by following their self-centered feelings.
4:
61
When it is asked, "You should settler your decisions based on Allah's
Laws," the munafekin turn away with aversion.
4:
62
How will it be when a calamity befalls them, brought on to them by their own
deeds? They will come to swearing by Allah that they followed others only
because they wanted harmony and peace.
4:
63
Allah know what they are saying and what is (hidden) in their hearts. They are
(nothing but) liars. Keep your circle (and society) clear of them but keep on
giving them the advice of right course so that it might reach the hearts (of
some of them).
4:
64
And We sent the rasool with revelations. (Deen is a
practical way of life and) rasool's responsibility is
to establish the society (based on the laws of Deen.
In the beginning) the obedience to Allah is achieved by obedience to the rasool (who follows nothing but the Divine Code of Life.
This can be understood by the example) of those who falter (and commit a
mistake and then instead of praying at home) the come to you (and ask for you
to show them the way to reduce the ill-effects of the wrong doing).
(The
rasool on the other hand does not decide these
matters on his own.) He sees the matter in accordance
with Allah's Laws and decides accordingly. This is the (correct) process of
securing forgiveness from Allah in Deen.
4:
65 But
no! Anyone cannot claim to be Muslim until they consider you to be the judge in
their disputes. (Not only this but) after this they do not hold any
ill-sentiments in their hearts over the decision you have made (based on
Allah's Laws) and subsequently submit to the decision wholeheartedly.
4:
66
And if they had been asked to leave their homes and go to the battlefield for the
cause of Allah, none but few will do so. Had they carried out what Allah had
asked it would have been better for them and their Eman
would have become firmer.
4:
67
(Had they followed what Allah had ordered) they would surely have gained the
benefits (of following Allah's Path).
4:
68
And Allah would surely had guided them to the right
course.
4:
69 And
whoever obeys the Divine Order they are considered to be in the caravan led by
the rasools and (by following Allah's Path) they are
bestowed by Allah and they also include those who safe guard their order
vigilantly and are salehin. What a good company these
people are.
4:
70
This is the bounty from Allah (which anyone can achieve by following Divine
Laws) and Allah knows all.
4:
71
O Momenin! Take every precaution (you need for the
strength of this order). In (case of) war, (depending on the
situation) go in detachments or altogether.
4:
72
And surely there are some amongst you who stay behind. Incase if a misfortune
befalls they say, It was Allah's blessing that we were not present with you.
4:
73
And if success comes to you they will for certainly say, How wonderful had it
been if we were with them. We could have also shared in their happiness and
fortune.
4:
74
Let those (know) who fight for the path of Allah, those who trade their present
life for the (sake) of a (better) future life, those who fight in the cause of
Allah and either come back alive or die (in this cause), they (are the ones
who) will be reward in the near future.
4:
75
And what is the reason that you do not fight in the cause of Allah? Dont you
hear the cries of helpless men, women and children who cry, O our Rab!
Rescue us from this place whose inhibitors are oppressive and send someone to
us who will protect us and defend us.
4:
76
These are the ones who fight in the cause of Allah [see 4: 75] and then there
are kaferin (those) who fight in the cause of taghoot. (Taghoot includes every
authority and system which advertises the following of man-made laws or
anything authority other than Allah.)
You
should fight against the people sponsoring (the systems of taghoot
i.e.) the shaetan. Surely whatever strategy these
forces come up with, they will prove to be barren.
4:
77
Do you not know that for the establishment of this order the initial stage is
the teaching and training for the concepts of salat
and zakat (and after this comes the hardships)? But
when (the next stage came and) they were asked to go for the fight a party in
them became very fearful and asked Allah, Why have you put a war onto us?
Can't you postpone it for a while? Tell them, Provisions of this world are
nothing when compared to the Hereafter for those who live according to Divine
Code. Every little deed will be justly rewarded.
4:
78 No
matter who you are, you will have to face death (one day), even if you are
(hiding) in impeccable towers. If something good happens to these people they
say, This is from Allah, and if a misfortune befalls them, they say, This is
because of you.
Tell
them, If you desire to understand the correct position, I will explain it to
you. The fact is that everything in the universe happens in accordance with
Allah's Laws.
4:
79
if you follow Allah's Laws the results will be good and if you disregard them
(by following your own laws) you will bring misfortune on yourselves. The rasool has been sent to you to forward the Divine Laws to
you and establish a social system based on them.
4:
80
Allah is obeyed by His Laws through the Islamic Order. And whoever turns away
from this course, it will not be onto you to compel them to obey these laws.
(Everyone will face the consequences of his/her own deeds.)
4:
81
And amongst them are the people who pretend to follow (this course) but when
they meet together at night (secretly) they plot against you. All their plots
are written down by Allah. stay separate from them and
trust in Allah who is All-Sufficient and Protector.
4:
82
Do they not reflect upon the Koran? Were it from anyone other than Allah they
would have found a lot of inconsistencies in it.
4:
83
These (undisciplined) people when they hear any news they spread it straightaway.
If they had referred the news to the rasool or the
local authorities the ones who are responsible of analyzing the news, they
would have found the truth. Were it not for the grace of Allah upon you most of
you would have followed these shaetan (like people
and their gossips and rumors and would have brought troubles on yourselves).
4:
84
Fight these people for the cause of Allah (without bothering whether these
people will help you or not because) you are responsible for yourself. You
should train the momenin so that they can (go for a)
fight (when the time comes. If you keep on in this prescribed way then) the
time will come when the (plans and onslaught) of the kaferin
are restrained. And Allah is the strongest in power and strongest to restrain
them.
4:
85
Whoever enjoins he will have will have the share in the good results and
whoever joins your opponents he will share (with them) the destruction which
follows (such actions). And Allah controls all things.
4:
86
And when you receive soundness and help from someone you return the favor with
even more. Surely Allah takes into account all things.
4:
87
Allah Allah is the sole authority in the universe. The truth and falsehood
will surely confront each other one day. This will surely happen. Whose words
can be truer than Allah's?
4:
88
What is the matter with you? Why have you divided into two parties regarding
the munafekin whom Allah has cast away for their
deeds? Do you desire to bring back those to the right course who have purposely
chosen the wrong course? As long as they are determined to follow the wrong
course, no one can guide them.
4:
89 Their
efforts are for the purpose to try to turn you into kaferin
just as they themselves are so that both of you fall to the same level.
Therefore do not make anyone of them your friends until they leave their homes
in the cause of Allah. And if they betray you then seize them and kill them no
matter where they hide. And (remember) not ask anyone of them for friendship or
help.
4: 90 Except those who have taken asylum with the people who are in
your alliance or those who come to you declaring, We wish stay neutral."
(Do
not forget the fact that) if they had enough power they would have fought you
(in order to destroy you). Nonetheless if they have come to you offering their
neutrality, then their offer of peace should be accepted and you should not
proceed against them.
4:
91 You
will also find those amid these people who declare that they are neutral but
when there is a call from their people to join them in creating the disorder,
they jump at the chance and create mischief (and disorder). If these people do
not withdraw (from these acts) and do not give you a guarantee for peace you
should restrain them, seize them and kill them no matter where they hide. This
is a clear authorization from Allah (against them).
4:
92
And it should never be that a momen kills another momen but by a mistake. If he kills another momen by mistake he should free a momin
slave and pay the blood money to the family of the deceased until they forego
this as an act of grace. If the deceased belonged to the people hostile to you,
then setting free the slave is enough. If the deceased belonged to the people
who are in alliance with you then both the momen slave
should be freed and blood money should be paid. For those who find this beyond
their limits they should fast for two continuous months and his repentance will
be accepted. Allah is All-Knowing and Wise.
4:
93
And whosoever kills a momen intentionally his
punishment in the Hereafter is hell where he will abide in. (In this world the
punishment is according to verse 2: 178 ) and he will be cast away from the
Islamic Society and punished dearly.
4:
94
O Momenin! When you go for a fight in Allah's Cause
make certain that you know your foes and friends. If anyone send you a peace
offer do not reply, You are not sincere in your offer," and wage war
against them.
Though
this course of action will get you some spoils of war but keep in mind that
what you get by obeying Allah's Laws is much more than this. You (people) used
to look for such excuses in pre-Islamic era but now Allah has shown you the
right course. Therefore before taking any course of action you should carefully
decide. All is aware of what you do.
4:
95
Those who are slow and those who are earnestly busy in the cause of Allah
sacrificing both their lives and property, how can these two be equals? Allah
grants higher place to the ones who give their lives and wealth in the cause of
Allah. The promises of Allah however extend to the both (and both will receive
the benedictions from the Islamic System). But when the matter
of grades come, those who strive they will have the higher ones.
4:
96
Protection and means of development are all granted by Allah according to the
measures He has appointed.
4:
97 Surely those who are satisfied with a life in wretched and operssive society will be asked at the time of their death,
Why did you live such an abject life?
Their
answer will be, We were weak and helpless.
The
malekah will reply, Was not the world of Allah vast
enough for you to do hijrah to a favorable location?
These
are the people who lead a life of hell not only in this life but in the
Hereafter too in which they shall abide forever.
4:
98
This exception is only to the men, women and children who are really weak and
unable to seek the means of escape and do not have a way to escape.
4:
99
For these people [see 4: 98] there is the hope of being pardoned for Allah is Pardoning and Forgiving.
4:
100
And whoever undertakes Hijrah in Allah's Course he
will find the place of refuge and plentiful means of nourishment. And however
leaves the home in order to go to the place where Islamic Order is established
and dies on the way he will still be rewarded by Allah. Allah is forgiving and Rahim.
4:
101
And when you are on a trip and you apprehend danger from your enemy there is no
harm if you shorten your salat. Kaferin
are your open enemies.
4:
102
And when you are with the momenin when they are on
the march and you are to arrange their salat it
should be in the following fashion, Let a batch of your followers join you in
the salat keeping their weapons with them. When they
have complete their sajdah
let them go to the rear and the second batch join the salat.
Even then they should take every precaution and keep their arms."
Your
enemies wish that you become negligent towards your weapons and provisions so
that they can attack you suddenly. If because of rain or some other reason it is
not convenient for you to keep your arms then in this case you should put them
asides you and even then you should be very careful of your enemies. Surely
your enemies will suffer a humiliating defeat but you have to be very cautious
of them.
4:
103
Then when you finish your salat in this environment
of insecurity (then do not think you have fulfilled your duty to Allah but) you
should be mindful to Divine Codes all the time (whether you are) sitting,
standing or lying down. When you are secure again return to the salat in the regular way. It is to be noted that the
assemblies of salat are to be held at appointed times
in which participation is compulsory.
4:
104
And do not loose heart in the battlefield because of hardships. Remember if you
are facing hardships then your enemies are facing the same hardships. And one
thing which you have and they don't have is the hope from Allah. Allah is
All-Knowing and Wise.
4:
105
Surely we have sent you the Divine Code so that you can judge between the people
based on the laws given in the book. And do not advocate on behalf of those who
betray the trust.
4:
106
And Allah's Laws must always be followed surely Allah is Forgiving and Rahim.
4:
107
And do not plead on behalf of those who act unfaithfully to their own souls.
Surely Allah does not trust those who betray the trust and persist their sinful
ways.
4:
108
They can hide their crimes from others but they cannot hide from Allah. Allah
is watching them when they hold their nightly secret meetings to discuss
matters which are not approved by Allah. Allah encompasses all what they do.
4:
109
Behold! Those who plead on behalf of such people (and somehow escape them of
the punishments they deserve, do know) you can plead for them in this world but
who will plead for such people in front of Allah in Hereafter (and rescue them
from their deserving punishment)? Who will be their protector (then)?
4:
110
And whoever commits a sin on himself (i.e. his soul) or against someone else he
will have to suffer the resulting effects save those who (repent and) ask for
forgiveness (by realizing their mistake). These (are the people who) will find
Allah forgiving and Rahim.
4:
111
And whoever commits a sin it is as if he is committing this sin on his own soul
(as every sin weakens his personality hitherto he realizes it or not). Allah is
All-Knowing and Wise.
4:
112
And whosoever commits a crime and accuses an innocent of this crime he takes on
himself (the two punishments one of) the calumny and (second of) the crime
(which he committed).
4:
113
And had it not been for the grace of Allah (that he revealed to you the Divine
Code) a party of your enemies ploting against you to
lead to astray would have been successful. Now (that you have the light of
Allah's Laws) they can neither lead you astray nor can they do a harm to you.
The only thing they can do is to lead themselves
astray. And this is a great blessing for you from Allah.
4:
114
Their (i.e. the munafekin's) secret meetings are for
no good cause. These consultations can only be beneficial if they are for the
purpose of betterment of the society or for what is right and favorable to
promote goodwill amongst the populace. Those who do these deeds without any
clandestine aim will receive numerous rewards from Allah (both in this world
and the Hereafter).
4:
115
And whoever after receiving such clear guidance decides to oppose the rasool (i.e. Divine Code) or choose to follow a course
other than that of the momenin then will be
(considered a) companion of those whom he himself he has chosen. And they will
lead (themselves and him into) a life of hell. And this is a cursed destination
for carrying out a journey.
4:
116
Surely there is no protection (and forgiveness) for those who commit shirk
(i.e. association of anyone/thing with Allah in any form including in His
Divine Laws both for the universe and humans). And for the rest there is the
possibility that the short-comings of the minor effects can be removed by
(steadfastly following Allah's Course and) carrying out good deeds. And
(remember) shirk takes a person very far from the right course.
4:
117
These people do not reach out to Allah but call upon to lifeless gods (and
goddesses). These people indeed follow (their own) shaetan
(i.e. their self-interested feelings or their priests).
4:
118
Shaetan was the castaway who was condemned by Allah
and as declared they (the priests) take a big portion of masses (away from
Allah's Course) towards their own wrong path (for a meager sum of unlabored money).
4:
119
They (the priests and alike) lead the people astray (by various methods
including superstitions, false miracles etc.) give them false hopes (by telling
them that their gods will grant then what they wish for if they keep with these
gods, which always includes financial help by the masses). These (priests and
alike carry out stupid customs to keep up the facade e.g. they) ask the people
to slit the ears of the cattle. These (are the) people (who also) deface
Allah's Laws (and change them for their own suit).
Allah
has cast these people (to be) out (of the Islamic Circle) and whoever follows
them will only obtain losses (and devastations).
4:
120
(These people n priests who are like) shaetan (they)
make false promises and show false hopes to the people who follow them. But in
reality these promises (and hopes) are nothing but fantasies.
4:
121
These are the ones who make life a hell from which there is no escape.
4:
122
And (as for) those who believe in Allah's Laws and follow them they will earn
gardens in which streams flow and they will live in there forever. This is
Allah's promise which is always fulfilled. And what else can be truer than
Allah's word (surely no the words of those priests)?
4:
123
The heavenly life cannot be earned just by a wishful thinking be it you or
the Ahl-e-Kitab. Whoever carries out wrong deeds
would suffer the respective consequences and no one will be able to save them
but Allah's Laws (from which he had strayed).
4:
124
And whoever carry out good deed whether momen male or
momen female he/she will earn the heavenly life and
not even a bit of their labors will be left unrewarded.
4:
125
And (ask them) which is the better Deen than the one
in which every person surrenders to Allah's Laws alone does good to others and
follows the course which Abraham had chosen Abraham who was the friend of
Allah (because he followed the course of Allah).
4:
126
And this Deen encompasses
the entire universe and earth and all things within.
4:
127
And they ask you about the matters concerning the women. Tell them, "Allah
has told you the laws concerning them. Now you are given the laws concerning
the women without husbands whether unmarried or widows. You aim is to marry
these women but avoid giving them the legal dues. It is a must to pay these
dues. Similarly the dues of the orphans and those who are unprotected in the
society should be paid equitably. And whatever you do Allah is aware of
that."
4:
128
And if a women fears ill-treatment or aversion on her husband's part the two
may settle the matter amicably for amicable settlement is always better.
Self-interest is the main obstacle in the settlement of such matters as human
mind is prone to it. But if you also keep in mind the
interests of other people and follow Allah's Course then this obstacle can be
overcome. Allah is aware of what you do.
4:
129
And it is not in your power to hold the justice between your wives even if you
honestly desire it. (If you want to do justice then) do not be inclined towards
one wife in such a way that another is left as if she were suspended. If you
observe fairness and be mindful of Allah's Laws surely Allah will be forgiving
and Rahim.
4:
130
And if they decide to separate then the fear of being left out without provision
should not become an obstacle in separation. The social order should provide
you in abundance. This order is based on wisdom and nurturing.
4:
131
Everything in the universe is busily fulfilling Allah's Plan. Similarly Allah's
Plan should be introduced in the human society. This was enjoined upon the
humans who were given the Divine Book before you and now you are being asked to
follow Allah's Laws. Whether you opt to or opt not to (it will not effect
Allah's Plan and) Allah's Laws will continue to operate in the universe as they
do now. For Allah is Self-Sufficient and the sole authority
to be followed.
4:
132
And whatever is in the heavens and is in the earth belongs to Allah and Allah
is self-Sufficient to carry out these tasks.
4:
133
It is compared to nothing for Allah to replace the (entire) humanity with
someone else. Undoubtedly Allah holds the power to do this.
4:
134
Whoever desires the gains of this world should know that if they remain
steadfast to Allah's Course not only they can have the gains of this world but
the Hereafter as well. And Allah is All-Hearing and All-Seeing.
4:
135 O
Momenin! If you are asked to give testimony take the
side of the neither party. You should give the testimony on behalf of Allah. Be
honest in giving the evidence be it against your own self, your parents, relatives (or without considering) whether the concerned
party is rich or poor. Allah safeguards the interests of both parties (more
than you would for one party). Therefore do not be bias because if you do, it
will be considered going astray. Neither foist your
testimonies nor show any aversion as appearing as a witness. Remember Allah is
aware of what you do.
4:
136
O Momenin! (Have firm) believe in Allah, the rasool, the Book which He has revealed to him and which he
revealed before him. Whoever disbelieves in Allah, His malaekah,
His Books, His rasool, and the Hereafter, he has
certainly strayed.
4:
137
Surely those who believe, then disbelieve and then
believe again and then disbelieve once more and then become mulish about their
disbelief they will neither find any protection from Allah nor will they find
any guidance towards the right course.
4:
138
Declare to the munafekin that they will have a very
painful chastisement.
4:
139
Those who befriend kafir rather than momin, their goal is power and glory from them. Tell them
that all the power and glory (only) comes by following Allah and His Laws.
4:
140
And it has been clearly revealed to you in the Book that if you see Allah's
Laws being rejected at and laughed at then do not accompany such people until
they change their course of action. Surely if you who do not do this, you will
be considered as one of those people. Surely Allah will gather all the munafekin and kaferin in hell.
4:
141
These (munafekin) are the people who wait and watch
(your actions). If you earn a victory they quickly profess, We are with you.
And if the unbelievers are successful they say, "Did we not encouraged you
to attack the believers and we also protected you.
Inform
them that Allah will decide about them on the Day of Judgment and Allah will
never allow the unbelievers to gain an upper hand on the believers.
4:
142
The munafekin strive to deceive Allah by adopting a
two faced tactics towards Allah's System and delude themselves into thinking
that they are (actually) deceiving Allah. The reality is they are deceiving
themselves. And when they join the meeting of Salat
they do so grudgingly. (The only reason) they do it to be seen by others ignoring
the real purpose (and this is why they only do it in its formal aspect).
4:
143
They belong to neither of the parties and are like a hovering fly between the
two. Those who stray from Allah's Course can never find a way.
4:
144
O Momenin! Only make momenin
your friends and not the kaferin. And if you do make kaferin your friends, this action alone will be sufficient
enough as evidence against you.
4:
145
Munafekin are in the lowest stages of fire (and
disgrace) and they will find no helpers.
4:
146
Except those who repent (make amends) and steadfastly
hold to Allah's Laws and sincerely adhere to the Deen.
Only then they will be considered the momenin and the
monenin will be rewarded greatly by Allah.
4:
147
Why will Allah punish you if you believe in His Laws and follow them? Allah
knows about every sincere actions and rewards (accordingly).
4:
148
Allah does not like the publicity of (wrong deeds and) evils (which one might
have committed), unless the person who has been wronged talks about the
injustice done to him. Surely Allah is All-Hearing All-Knowing.
4:
149
If you do a good deed then there is no harm whether you publicize it or hide
it. And to pardon others shortcomings is a good deed. Take a look at Allah who
with all His power is forbearing.
4:
150-151
It is certain that those who deny Allah and His rasool,
who believe in the Laws of Allah operating in the universe but disbelieve in
the laws given to the humanity through the rasool
[see 21: 61-63] and those who accept a part of these laws and reject the rest
[also see 2: 85] trying to take a course in between all of them are true
disbelievers. Allah has prepared a disgraceful punishment for them.
4:
152
And those who believe in Allah and His rasool and
make no distinction between them are the momenin.
They will be rewarded by Allah who is Protector and Nourisher.
4:
153
The Ahl-e-Kitab ask for a readymade to be disclosed
to them from the sky. (This is nothing compared to) the demand they made to the
Moses asking him, Show us Allah visibly."
They
were so bold in demanding such for such a wish and yet so weak that succumbed
to the thundering sounds of the earthquake, terrified by it.
Then
they started worshiping a calf [also see 2: 92] after that they had received
clear guidance from Allah. Evan after all this they were
pardoned and Moses was given unquestioned authority.
4:
154
And we gave them sanctuary in a valley with sky high mountains. (There a
covenant was taken from them when) they were asked, "Enter the city
submissively and do not transgress the limits of Sabbath." This was a firm
bond taken from them.
4:
155
The broke their pledges, deviated from Allah's Laws and killed their rasool (which is unjust) and declared arrogantly that their
hearts were sealed shut and nothing new would enter them. (Tell them) the seal
on their hearts was the result of their (continuous) wrong deeds. But even now
(those who are open minded those) very few profess Eman
from amongst them.
4:
156 Their disbelief had reached to such an extent that they uttered a
grievous calumny against Mary.
4:
157
And they boasted that they had killed Jesus, the son of Mary, rasool of Allah. But the reality is that they neither
murdered him nor crucified him. What was taken as a reality by them was merely
what was shown to them (by their own people, i.e. other people lied to them
about the humiliated death by cross and they believed it without facts and
evidence).
And
most surely you can judge this (historical incident) by the fact that there are
some within them who differ in this stance and are in doubt about the
authenticity of this incident.
The
reality is they have no information as to what really happened, (because of all
the wrong propaganda. But now it is told to you that) surely they did not kill
Jesus.
4:
158
(Inform openly) Allah raised Jesus to a very high (place* and) ranks. And Allah
is might and rise.
4:
159
And the Ahl-e-Kitab who are so firm in their beliefs
that each one of them professes that Jesus was crucified and atoned for their
sins, before his/her death. Whilst at the Day of Judgment
Jesus himself will give the testimony against this belief (that he did not ask
them for this).
4:
160
Because of the wrong doings of the Jews they were prohibited to take what was
lawful to them before. Their wrong deeds also included hindering others from
following Allah's Course.
4:
161
(The wrong doings of Jews also included taking) Riba
something which was forbidden to them and so was devouring the property of
others which is unlawful. For these people (who carry out these acts) Allah has
prepared a painful punishment.
4:
162
But amongst them there are some people who strive for knowledge and then
believe in what has been disclosed to you and what was disclosed
before you. They also help in the establishment of the systems of Salat and Zakat. They
wholeheartedly believe in Allah and the Hereafter and to them We will give the great reward.
4:
163
Lo! Islam is the same Deen which was sent to Noah and
the rasool after him including Abraham, Ismael, Isaac, Jacob and their progeny, Jesus, Jacob,
Jonah, Aaron (Haroon) and Solomon. And we gave David
(Daod) the Zaboor.
4:
164
And we revealed (the similar Divine Code) to the rasool
mentioned to you earlier including Moses and as well as those (rasool) who have not been mentioned.
4:
165
The rasool were sent to inform the people (the
results of their deeds) that if they adhered to Allah's Course they will have a
bountiful life and if they did not follow Allah's Course there lives would be
that of degradation and chaos. The rasool were sent
so that the people would not petition to the Allah that they had not been
informed as how to live their lives. Now that the rasool
had been sent (with the clear guidance) they cannot plea to Allah. And Allah is
Mighty and Wise.
4:
166
(The universe of) Allah bears witness to the truth of what has been disclosed
to you (by the fact that everything is following Allah alone). This is based on
knowledge and the (physical) forces (at work in the universe like that of force
of gravity). This alone is enough as a witness for Allah.
4:
167
Surely those who disbelieve and create hindrances in the course of Allah are
indeed strayed.
4:
168
Surely their rejection of Allah's Laws and zulm and (would
take them to the ruined lives and) they will not find any protection from Allah
nor will they find any guidance (in this way).
4:
169
This path (which they have chosen) will take them straight to hell (like life)
wherein to abide forever. And this is very easy according to Allah's Law of Mukafat.
4:
170
O Humankind! The rasool has been sent to you with the
truth from your Rab. Believe what he says (and what
he reveals and follow it). This is for your own benefit (and you will be able
to create the heavenly social life which you yearn for). Contrarily if you
choose to disbelieve then do know that no harm will come to Allah. The entire
universe is busy in carrying out Allah's Plan (and if you do not follow upon
these guidelines, you will also join the normal speed of everything else in the
universe which takes thousands of years to carry out its orders [see 32: 5 and
70: 4]).
4:
171
O Ahl-e-Kitab! Do not exceed the limits prescribed by
your Deen. Do not foist lies against Allah (by
including injunctions in your religions and attribute to Allah). The Messiah,
Jesus son of Mary is only a rasool of Allah who was
brought up in accordance with Allah's Laws conveyed to Mary. The teachings of
Jesus were based on the revelation which was also a source of his strength.
Believe in Allah and His rasool, including Jesus but
not in the Trinity. It is better for you if you do not believe in the concept
of Trinity. (Why?) Because Allah is the sole authority,
beyond the concept of having a son. (Why will Allah require a son when)
everything in the universe and earth follows only Him and Allah alone is
sufficient for controlling all this (unlike the humans who require the help of their
children in working).
4:
172
You deify (and worship) Jesus and Malaikah (in your
concept of Trinity, thinking that any lower position is not up to their
standard) while both of them openly declare that they feel no contempt in
saying that they are nothing but servants of Allah. And whoever disdains
himself to be His servant because of his arrogance Mark they all will be
gathered in a circle in the end by Allah.
4:
173
Those who believe in Allah and follow His Laws they will be rewarded for every
deed and much more out of His benedictions. But for those who were disdained
and too arrogant they will receive a severe punishment and (do know) there is
no helper or guardian besides Allah.
4:
174
O Humankind! Surely the manifested light (Koan) is
the clear evidence of the truthfulness of Allah's Laws which has been sent by
Allah.
4:
175
And those who believe in Allah and hold to Allah's Course steadfastly then in
the Rehmat and Benedictions of Allah they will be
guided to the destination of blessings of Allah.
4:
176
They ask you regarding the law of inheritance of the deceased who leaves
neither children nor parents. Tell them:
Allah
has clearly explained these laws to you so that you may not err. Allah knows
everything.
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