Quran Chapter
5- Intro (Pt-6, Stg-2) (L-639) - درس قرآن
Introduction – Chapter 5
Surah Maaa-‘idah (The Table Spread) – Chapter – 5)
‘A-‘uu-zu
Billaahi minash-Shay-taanir- Rajiim.
(I seek refuge in God from Satan the outcast.)
Bis-Millaahir-Rah-maanir-Rahiim.
(In the name of God, the Beneficent, the Merciful.)
(I seek refuge in God from Satan the outcast.)
Bis-Millaahir-Rah-maanir-Rahiim.
(In the name of God, the Beneficent, the Merciful.)
This Surah “’Al-MAA-’IDAH” was
revealed in Madinah with effect from 5 AH to 10 AH in
parts. In accordance with the Qur’aanic Order, it is fifth chapter
in the beginning of 2nd Stage (Manzil) out of seven Stages (Manaazil)
of Holy Qur’an. First Stage (Manzil) ended on Suratun-NIsaaa’.
In Arabic, ’Al-Maaa-‘idah means: “The Table Spread”. The
companions of Prophet Jesus (peace be upon Him) requested Him that such a tray
of edible food should land on them from the heaven. That event has been
described in this chapter. Therefore it was named “The Table Spread” (’Al-Maaa-‘idah).
After its completion, no other
complete Surah was revealed. Therefore it is called
also “the last Surah of the Holy Qur’an”. One verse of
this Surah was revealed in “the Field of ‘Arafaat” at the time of “The
Last Pilgrimage” (named Hajjatul-Widaa’)
of the Last Messenger of Allah Almighty,
Muhammad (grace, glory, blessings and peace be upon Him). In that verse, the
Muslims were informed: “’Al-Yawma
‘ak-maltu lakum Diina-kum wa ‘at-mamtu
‘alaykum ni’-maTii wa Raziitu lakumul- ‘ISLAAMA
Diinaa” (This Day have I
Perfected your Religion for you and completed My Favour unto you, and Have
chosen for you as Religion AL-ISLAM).
Messenger of Allah Almighty (grace, glory, blessings and peace be upon Him) saw
during His life that those Arabs, who rose to oppose Him (grace, glory,
blessings and peace be upon Him) with full force, they entire embraced Islam {which has been mentioned in Surah ‘An-NASR (SUCCOUR) -
110}.
There is a special message of
this Chapter for the Muslims” “Fulfill your religious duty punctually,
regularly and carefully, and show your performance practically according to the Kalimah “Laaa
‘ilaaha ‘illAllaahu, Muhammadur-RasuulUllaah” {None is
worthy of worship but God, Muhammad is Messenger of Allah (grace, glory,
blessings and peace be upon Him)}, which you have recited heartily and
admitted”.
Some things have been forbidden
from taking in this Chapter for the Muslims, limit of friendly relationship
with the People of the Scripture has been set up, the principles of ablution
and purity have been described, importance of internal chastity has been
signified along with external purity, success of both worlds (i.e. this world
and the Hereafter – the Day of Resurrection) has been fixed upon performing the
religious duties, different types of behaviors from the Jews and the Christians
have been mentioned and guided to save themselves from them, the Jews have been
advised, “You molested Messenger Moses (peace be upon Him) and disobeyed Him.
Now you are given another chance. This Last Messenger Muhammad (grace, glory,
blessings and peace be upon Him) has brought unto you very useful commandments.
Believe in Him and refrain from oppressing Him” (grace, glory, blessings and
peace be upon Him). Example of two sons of Adam (peace be upon Him) has been
illustrated to stop the Jews from outbreak and killing unlawfully.
Two rules of the Jews have been
mentioned, which were determined to prevent them from committing the wicked
deeds, and the Muslims have been urged that the Jews did not act upon their
religion, but the Muslims should carry the commands of their religion perfectly
into effect. Then evasions of the Jews and off to fulfill their religious
duties, have been described in detail.
Messenger of Allah Almighty (grace, glory, blessings and
peace be upon Him) commanded: It is your duty to convey the Qur’aanic Message to the entire
human beings. Do not ponder about it that, whether the people believe or
otherwise. The Muslims have been instructed to remain away from wine and
gambling. They have been told to abstain from use of some things, when they are
in ‘Ihram.
After that, they have been
instructed that they should give up old, bad fashions. Some facts relating to
Messenger Jesus (peace be upon Him) have been explained at the end of Surah.
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