0:00:04.535,0:00:14.435 Al-Bayan, Discourses on the Qur'an[br]Javed Ahmad Ghamidi 0:00:15.231,0:00:21.741 Surah Aal i Imran[br]Aayaat 118 to 127. 0:00:22.373,0:00:24.693 Gratitude is only for God,[br]the Lord of the World, 0:00:24.693,0:00:27.813 and may His peace and bessings[br]be on Muhammad, the trustworthy. 0:00:28.607,0:00:30.317 I seek refuge with God[br]from the accursed Devil. 0:00:30.317,0:00:32.301 In the Name of God, the Most Gracious,[br]the Ever Merciful. 0:00:32.992,0:00:35.032 Ladies and Gentlemen, We are beginning 0:00:35.032,0:00:39.102 the study of Surah Aal I Imran from [br]verse 118 in the Quran. 0:00:41.582,0:00:47.762 Earlier, the Quran made it clear that[br]the people of the book 0:00:47.762,0:00:51.762 have decided to remain disbelievers, 0:00:52.283,0:00:56.913 then they should know that even[br]if they have done any good deeds, 0:00:56.913,0:01:01.553 their good deeds will not be able[br]to bail them out on the day of judgement 0:01:02.105,0:01:07.495 Quran established this principle that[br]after coming to know that 0:01:07.495,0:01:11.495 the message from a Prophet is[br]in actuality the true message 0:01:11.495,0:01:13.305 which has come down from God, 0:01:13.305,0:01:16.125 then deliberately denying the truth[br]is a revolt against god. 0:01:16.125,0:01:19.445 On the Day of Judgement no virtuous [br]deed will avail those 0:01:19.445,0:01:21.465 who deliberately deny the truth. 0:01:21.465,0:01:24.948 On the other hand, Allah also made clear[br]that 0:01:24.948,0:01:27.248 if someone is a true seeker of the truth 0:01:27.248,0:01:29.478 and if he hasn't yet reached his [br]destination 0:01:29.839,0:01:32.639 but at the same time he has carried[br]out virtuous acts 0:01:32.639,0:01:34.663 then he will be rewarded for it. 0:01:35.069,0:01:37.489 After making both these things clear, 0:01:37.489,0:01:41.489 the Quran addressed the people [br]of the book again and told them: 0:01:41.489,0:01:44.559 God is going to issue his[br]decision for them. 0:01:44.559,0:01:49.539 I have already mentioned that these [br]five Surahs of the Quran 0:01:49.539,0:01:54.289 from Surah Fatihah to Surah Maidah[br]become one group. 0:01:54.793,0:01:58.793 In them, from Surah Baqarah the topic of[br]Completion of Proof begins 0:01:58.793,0:02:01.953 and its addresses are the people of [br]the book. 0:02:02.448,0:02:06.078 Every individual who is studying the[br]Quran should know it. 0:02:06.078,0:02:10.078 Quran is not the sort of book; for[br]instance, if you read a book 0:02:10.078,0:02:14.078 on a certain art and then its debates[br]are explained 0:02:14.078,0:02:16.598 by dividing them into different chapters. 0:02:16.974,0:02:19.414 Here, the addressee will be established[br]first. 0:02:19.414,0:02:23.414 It is a chronicle of warning by [br]the Prophet of Allah 0:02:24.330,0:02:28.763 So, you must look for the addressee[br]and the one who is addressing. 0:02:29.185,0:02:32.085 In other words, who Is being spoken to[br]and who is speaking. 0:02:32.085,0:02:34.824 What is the context and what is[br]the topic of discussion. 0:02:34.824,0:02:38.184 The proof for Allah is being completed [br]upon the people of the book 0:02:38.184,0:02:40.564 which is in front of the Prophet (pbuh)[br]at that point of time. 0:02:40.564,0:02:44.564 Allah's Prophet (pbuh) has been sent down[br]and Allah's Prophet has to declare 0:02:44.564,0:02:46.754 the final judgement; 0:02:46.754,0:02:50.754 so that the final commandment [br]of punishment and recompense 0:02:50.754,0:02:52.774 be implemented which Allah[br]implements 0:02:52.774,0:02:55.194 after sending down his Prophets. 0:02:55.530,0:02:59.530 In such a case, the believers make[br]friends with them, 0:02:59.530,0:03:03.530 sustain a relationship of love as well,[br]their lifestyle is the same, 0:03:03.530,0:03:05.620 they do business in the same place, 0:03:05.620,0:03:09.620 but then there comes a time when Allah[br]separates them. 0:03:09.620,0:03:12.010 In other words, their matters are[br]being separated. 0:03:12.010,0:03:14.980 When the decision of Allah's wrath[br]is announced, 0:03:14.980,0:03:17.360 when punishment and recompense [br]is issued 0:03:17.360,0:03:19.340 after the prophets have been sent [br]down, 0:03:19.340,0:03:22.830 before that Allah says, he carries out[br]a task 0:03:22.830,0:03:26.600 which is termed as 'tamhees' or[br]sometimes as 'tatheer' (purification). 0:03:27.066,0:03:31.066 There is a mixed population.[br]For instance, you can not make out 0:03:31.066,0:03:36.036 who is a pious person or otherwise or else[br]you cannot figure out someone 0:03:36.036,0:03:40.690 with good deeds and living according to [br]the guidance of God. 0:03:40.690,0:03:42.970 And who are at the brink of rebellion? 0:03:43.224,0:03:47.224 But if in case, God's wrath is to be faced[br]on the basis of His law of morality. 0:03:47.224,0:03:49.724 Then it is important to separate the [br]population into groups. 0:03:49.724,0:03:55.604 Like in the case of Noah, he constructed a[br]ark and the believers were asked to 0:03:55.604,0:03:58.654 save themselves by boarding that ark. 0:03:58.859,0:04:01.109 So that the matters are not mingled up. 0:04:01.109,0:04:03.939 Similarly, the matters are being separated[br]in context of this verse. 0:04:03.939,0:04:06.129 At this moment, God says in the Quran: 0:04:06.129,0:04:11.199 Believers must end their friendship [br]with disbelievers. 0:04:11.199,0:04:14.016 That Believers should be separated from [br]disbelievers. 0:04:14.016,0:04:18.766 Yaaa ayyuhal lazeena aamanoo[br]Believers! [they are not your friends,] 0:04:19.232,0:04:23.232 So, after taking the earlier debate to [br]its conclusion 0:04:23.232,0:04:26.412 and after clarifying every aspect, [br]the Quran is telling them that 0:04:26.412,0:04:29.092 Believers! they are not your friends.[br]So, 0:04:29.092,0:04:32.102 laa tattakhizoo bitaanatam [br]min doonikum laa 0:04:32.102,0:04:34.042 ya'loonakum khabaalanw 0:04:34.563,0:04:38.563 do not make those outside your [br]own people [your] confidants. 0:04:38.796,0:04:42.796 They will spare no opportunity to [br]harm you. 0:04:43.457,0:04:46.287 In other words, they have become your[br]enemies. 0:04:46.700,0:04:51.180 There is a point, when you tend to have[br]a religious dispute with a group. 0:04:51.989,0:04:54.889 You say something is truth,[br]while the other group denies it. 0:04:54.929,0:04:58.309 You assume something to be true, while [br]the other group debates on its validity. 0:04:58.309,0:05:03.689 All this constitute a peaceful dialog[br]process, but when a group 0:05:03.689,0:05:08.329 willingly denies the truth of God, brought[br]down by a Prophet, and rebel against him. 0:05:08.329,0:05:12.851 And in this rebellion, they tend to harm[br]you physically. 0:05:12.851,0:05:14.381 Quran states: 0:05:14.381,0:05:17.201 These people whom you consider your[br]friends, 0:05:17.201,0:05:20.351 do you know who they really are?[br]ya'loonakum khabaalanw 0:05:20.661,0:05:23.744 They will spare no opportunity to [br]harm you. 0:05:24.143,0:05:28.143 waddoo maa 'anittum[br]They desire hardships for you. 0:05:28.528,0:05:32.587 Their enmity has reached such[br]levels 0:05:32.587,0:05:35.751 that they always desire hardships [br]for you. 0:05:35.854,0:05:39.854 They try to harm you in any way[br]possible, 0:05:39.854,0:05:44.414 even if it means to collaborate with[br]your enemies. 0:05:45.128,0:05:46.676 This is their mentality. 0:05:46.676,0:05:50.256 This is how the Quran is trying to[br]canvas this picture and guide the 0:05:50.256,0:05:53.676 believers to end their relationship with[br]these disbelievers. 0:05:53.676,0:05:58.806 The first thing that the Quran stated:[br]These are people from the outside. 0:05:59.716,0:06:00.716 The Quran states that: 0:06:00.716,0:06:03.666 laa tattakhizoo bitaanatam min doonikum[br]These are people from the outside. 0:06:03.883,0:06:06.993 [so] do not make those outside your [br]own people [your] confidants. 0:06:06.993,0:06:10.993 They are always scheming to harm you. 0:06:12.214,0:06:15.704 Here those Muslims are being warned [br]who were either simpletons 0:06:15.704,0:06:19.504 and were not able to understand the [br]schemes devised by the People of the Book 0:06:19.504,0:06:22.424 or were those who because [br]of their own weakness 0:06:22.424,0:06:25.406 did not want to sever their old [br]relationships with them. 0:06:25.406,0:06:29.406 It is not very easy to come out of [br]certain relationships. 0:06:29.406,0:06:34.736 For people who are tied in a social[br]connection, it is an extreme step for them 0:06:34.736,0:06:36.456 The first thing that was mentioned: 0:06:36.456,0:06:42.486 These so called close friends, associates [br]and confidants, 0:06:42.573,0:06:47.263 do not deserve such titles anymore[br]that you give them such status. 0:06:47.263,0:06:48.987 They are no longer your friends. 0:06:49.684,0:06:51.474 They desire hardships for you. 0:06:51.474,0:06:53.754 They will spare no opportunity [br]to harm you. 0:06:53.754,0:06:55.274 And then the Quran said: 0:06:55.274,0:06:59.274 qad badatil baghdaaa'u min afwaahihim[br]Their enmity is not something 0:06:59.274,0:07:01.934 which needs to be spelt out by God. 0:07:01.934,0:07:04.333 It is evident from what they utter [br]with their mouths 0:07:04.333,0:07:06.413 qad badatil baghdaaa'u min afwaahihim 0:07:06.961,0:07:09.600 It is evident from what they utter [br]with their mouths 0:07:10.092,0:07:16.690 wa maa tukhfee sudooruhum akbar;[br]and greater is what their breasts conceal. 0:07:17.715,0:07:24.265 In other words, what you can hear them[br]say or observe their acts in front of you 0:07:24.265,0:07:27.795 is way too less then what they hide [br]in them against you. 0:07:27.795,0:07:31.795 Only Allah knows the level of hate they[br]have for you concealed in their breasts 0:07:32.269,0:07:37.045 qad baiyannaa lakumul Aayaati [br]in kuntum ta'qiloon 0:07:37.486,0:07:40.526 We have made evident to you these signs 0:07:40.526,0:07:42.156 if you are sensible enough. 0:07:42.332,0:07:44.942 We have provided you with all the [br]information, 0:07:44.942,0:07:53.891 We have pointed it out that they can [br]neither be amongst your close friends 0:07:53.891,0:07:57.891 or well wishers, they have lost their [br]status and do not associate with them 0:07:57.891,0:08:00.421 as friends. They only wish harm for you. 0:08:00.421,0:08:02.841 You can notice the hate in each of their [br]words. 0:08:02.841,0:08:06.111 You do not know what strategies they are [br]plotting against you and 0:08:06.111,0:08:08.314 they conceal their hate within their [br]breasts. 0:08:08.878,0:08:11.979 This is what we have clarified:[br]in kuntum ta'qiloon 0:08:11.979,0:08:15.979 If you are sensible, you could have [br]comprehended, what was intended to convey 0:08:15.979,0:08:18.879 This is the point that has been made. 0:08:18.879,0:08:24.689 Usually, we are indifferent to the context[br]while reading the verse, 0:08:24.689,0:08:28.249 and based on that they conclude[br]that we can't be friends with 0:08:28.249,0:08:29.999 this or that person. 0:08:29.999,0:08:33.329 So, the Quran has set it out within [br]a unique background. 0:08:33.377,0:08:34.687 the Quran said: 0:08:34.687,0:08:36.987 Haaa antum ulaaa'i tuhibboonahum 0:08:36.987,0:08:39.527 You are the ones who want to [br]make friends with them. 0:08:39.527,0:08:42.437 wa laa yuhibboonakum[br]if you think about it, 0:08:42.437,0:08:45.147 you will realize that they [br]don't want to be friends with you. 0:08:45.147,0:08:47.043 People of the Book bear animosity [br]with them. 0:08:47.043,0:08:49.333 It is strange that still Muslims take [br]the initiative 0:08:49.333,0:08:51.023 in warmly welcoming them as friends. 0:08:51.023,0:08:52.743 wa tu'minoona bil kitaabi kullihee 0:08:52.743,0:08:56.153 even though you believe in all [br]the Books of God. 0:08:56.153,0:08:58.753 Apparently there should be [br]no reason for enmity 0:08:58.753,0:09:01.882 animosity would have been there[br]if you accepted something 0:09:01.882,0:09:03.588 and rejected something else. 0:09:03.588,0:09:06.608 Even though you believe in all [br]the Books of God. 0:09:06.608,0:09:10.038 the entire point of this verse is that[br]you believe in all the prophets, 0:09:10.038,0:09:12.418 consider religion to be the only[br]guidance, 0:09:12.418,0:09:16.851 Their is no question of denial or[br]prejudice against the truth 0:09:16.851,0:09:19.911 So, there should have been [br]no reason for enmity between us 0:09:19.911,0:09:23.161 but still these People of the Book [br]bear animosity with them 0:09:23.161,0:09:25.691 owing to their stubbornness,[br]jealousy and prejudice 0:09:25.691,0:09:27.826 and thus this is what the situation[br]looks like. 0:09:27.876,0:09:31.306 it is obvious that there are certain[br]people among them 0:09:31.306,0:09:35.306 who are mentioned in Surah Baqarah,[br]in this chapter and other instances, 0:09:35.306,0:09:39.306 and they are even mentioned in [br]Surah Maida which is the last Surah 0:09:39.306,0:09:40.389 in this group. 0:09:40.389,0:09:43.449 They are the people who want [br]to decieve them. 0:09:43.449,0:09:46.589 On the one hand, there are open enemies,[br]whose enmity is explicit, 0:09:46.589,0:09:48.669 but there is another set of people[br]within this group... 0:09:48.669,0:09:51.129 if you read surah Baqarah,[br]it is mentioned initially in the chapter: 0:09:51.129,0:09:53.589 Innal lazeena kafaroo sawaaa'un 'alaihim [br]'a-anzar tahum 0:09:53.589,0:09:55.119 am lam tunzirhum laa yu'minoon 0:09:55.119,0:09:59.119 one group is such that it has decided[br]to deny the truth of Allah 0:09:59.284,0:10:02.132 and it is hell bent on opposing [br]the Muslims. 0:10:02.413,0:10:04.543 There was no hesitation with respect[br]to that group. 0:10:04.543,0:10:07.898 but immediately after that the Quran says[br]minan naasi mai yaqool 0:10:07.898,0:10:12.108 There is a sub group within this[br]group of people disbelievers. 0:10:12.108,0:10:14.418 And what does that group do? 0:10:14.418,0:10:16.748 wa izaa laqookum qaalooo aamannaa 0:10:16.748,0:10:20.748 And [it is their practice that] when [br]they meet you they say: 0:10:20.748,0:10:22.748 “we already are believers" 0:10:22.748,0:10:29.558 What they meant by this was that indeed [br]Muhammad (pbuh) was a Messenger 0:10:29.558,0:10:33.879 for the Arabs and in this capacity they [br]believed in him; 0:10:33.879,0:10:35.892 but they did not believe that 0:10:35.892,0:10:38.859 Muhammad (pbuh) was a Messenger for [br]the Jews as well. 0:10:38.859,0:10:40.609 This is their position even today. 0:10:40.609,0:10:44.609 The Christians who professed their[br]faith in the Prophet (pbuh), 0:10:44.609,0:10:48.609 rather, they organised a conference,[br]declaring that they no longer 0:10:48.609,0:10:50.839 deny the apotlseship of the Prophet [br](pbuh). 0:10:50.839,0:10:54.839 They believed that that indeed Muhammad [br](pbuh) was a Messenger for the Arabs 0:10:54.839,0:10:57.559 and in this capacity they believed in him. 0:10:58.076,0:11:02.076 It is clear that Muhammad (Pbuh) is [br]a Messenger of Allah 0:11:02.076,0:11:07.076 but what we understand by his [br]apostleship is different from 0:11:07.076,0:11:08.826 what you mean by it. 0:11:08.826,0:11:11.696 We do not accept him (pbuh) as a messenger[br]for the Jews. 0:11:11.696,0:11:14.186 Our own messengers and scriptures [br]are enough for us. 0:11:14.186,0:11:16.496 This group has been mentioned at[br]multiple times. 0:11:16.496,0:11:18.880 wa izaa laqookum qaalooo aamannaa 0:11:18.880,0:11:22.880 And [it is their practice that] when they [br]meet you they say: 0:11:22.880,0:11:24.727 “we already are believers,” 0:11:25.201,0:11:29.201 and when alone, [br]wa izaa khalaw 0:11:29.201,0:11:31.697 'addoo 'alaikumul anaamila minal ghaiz; 0:11:31.697,0:11:34.457 when they meet you they say: “we already [br]are believers,” 0:11:34.457,0:11:37.626 and when alone, they bite their [br]finger-tips with rage – 0:11:37.626,0:11:40.906 This is a sketch of their antagonism and[br]malice 0:11:40.906,0:11:44.906 in that they would stoop to such levels[br]to trick you. 0:11:44.906,0:11:51.016 They will come to you and try to [br]reconcile with you at some level. 0:11:51.266,0:11:53.576 But when they are alone; 0:11:53.576,0:11:56.056 'addoo 'alaikumul [br]anaamila minal ghaiz 0:11:56.056,0:11:58.326 they bite their finger-tips with rage.[br] 0:11:58.326,0:12:02.326 qul mootoo bighai zikum;[br]Tell them: “Go perish in your rage! 0:12:02.732,0:12:06.732 if you have decided to deny such[br]a major fact owing to your grudges 0:12:06.732,0:12:10.732 and deprive yourself of such[br]a good fortune, 0:12:10.732,0:12:13.292 you are there in the lifetime[br]of a Prophet (pbuh), 0:12:13.292,0:12:14.910 He (pbuh) is right in front of you. 0:12:14.910,0:12:16.806 You have identified him, you know[br]him 0:12:16.806,0:12:20.286 and now you are even accepting his[br]apostleship 0:12:20.286,0:12:22.766 but inspite of it, if you adopt[br]this attitude them: 0:12:22.766,0:12:25.186 mootoo bighai zikum[br]“Go perish in your rage!" 0:12:25.186,0:12:28.076 innal laaha 'aleemum bizaatis sudoor 0:12:28.076,0:12:33.366 Tell them: “Go perish in your rage! [br][God is aware of all your deeds and] 0:12:33.366,0:12:36.006 God even has knowledge of the [br]secrets of the hearts,” 0:12:36.020,0:12:38.230 In other words, nothing can[br]stay hidden from God. 0:12:38.230,0:12:41.390 you think that you will express[br]your faith In this manner; 0:12:41.390,0:12:43.970 when they express their faith in this[br]manner, 0:12:43.970,0:12:46.070 they keep in mind that they are[br]not accepting 0:12:46.070,0:12:47.940 Muhammad (pbuh) was a Messenger[br]for themselves. 0:12:47.940,0:12:49.920 Due to this reason, Muslims [br]are deceived. 0:12:49.920,0:12:53.700 So, when the Quran gives such strict [br]commandments of purification 0:12:53.700,0:12:57.700 and proof, the Muslims are shocked[br]in that the jews have professed faith 0:12:57.700,0:12:59.450 then why is god so strict with them. 0:12:59.450,0:13:01.220 In fact, it is a response to that [br]question. 0:13:01.220,0:13:03.750 The Quran stated:[br][God is aware of all your doings and] 0:13:03.750,0:13:05.650 God even has knowledge of the [br]secrets of the hearts,” 0:13:05.650,0:13:08.008 In tamsaskum hasanatun tasu'hum 0:13:08.008,0:13:11.041 Their enmity has reached such a[br]point that 0:13:11.041,0:13:14.201 When you are blessed with success, [br]they are aggrieved 0:13:14.201,0:13:19.827 If you love someone, you are [br]happy when they are blessed with success. 0:13:20.181,0:13:22.621 Instead, they are aggrieved. 0:13:22.621,0:13:26.621 In tamsaskum hasanatun tasu'hum 0:13:26.621,0:13:29.126 When you are blessed with success, [br]they are aggrieved 0:13:29.126,0:13:31.606 wa in tusibkum saiyi'atuny yafrahoo bihaa 0:13:31.606,0:13:35.606 and when some calamity befalls you,[br]they rejoice. 0:13:35.606,0:13:40.442 wa in tasbiroo wa tattaqoo laa yad [br]urrukum kaiduhum shai'aa; 0:13:40.442,0:13:44.442 [They are not your friends; ignore them] 0:13:44.442,0:13:48.442 and [remember] if you persevere and [br]keep fearing God, 0:13:48.442,0:13:51.622 none of their schemes will ever harm you. 0:13:51.622,0:13:55.622 Muslims are given assurance[br]that God is by their side. 0:13:55.764,0:13:57.774 God is going to pronounce his [br]judgement; 0:13:57.774,0:14:02.804 so do not be awestruck by their[br]numbers; 0:14:02.804,0:14:06.434 try to understand that they are not [br]your friends, 0:14:06.434,0:14:09.564 They are your hidden enemies,[br]they are your open enemies, 0:14:09.564,0:14:11.774 they have no association with you[br]at all, 0:14:11.774,0:14:14.654 it is you who still want to love[br]them and 0:14:14.654,0:14:18.324 maintain your relationship with them,[br]while they are standing at a completely 0:14:18.324,0:14:19.894 different position against you. 0:14:19.894,0:14:23.184 This is what they have for you in their[br]hearts. 0:14:23.184,0:14:27.184 Be rest assured, there is only one[br]condition for success near me and that is 0:14:27.184,0:14:28.494 Patience and piety. 0:14:28.494,0:14:33.764 even for the companions of the Messenger[br]this condition of patience and piety 0:14:33.764,0:14:36.754 is important to receive the[br]support of Allah. 0:14:36.754,0:14:39.674 Otherwise, Allah says, he will bring some[br]other people 0:14:39.674,0:14:42.224 for his Prophet (pbuh) will emerge [br]victorious anyway. 0:14:42.224,0:14:44.454 But if you want to be a part[br]of this success 0:14:44.454,0:14:46.327 then you must fulfill[br]two conditions: 0:14:46.327,0:14:49.927 be patient, in other words, do not[br]act impulsively, 0:14:49.927,0:14:52.017 be steadfast in your view, 0:14:52.017,0:14:55.257 express your point of view [br]with determination 0:14:55.257,0:15:00.198 and wait for Allah to pronounce[br]his judgement. 0:15:00.705,0:15:04.819 wa tattaqoo[br]persevere and keep fearing God, 0:15:04.819,0:15:07.959 you should be mindful of [br]any transgressions, 0:15:07.959,0:15:10.699 you should not be negligent vis a vis[br]any moral issues, 0:15:10.699,0:15:13.495 even your enmity towards others [br]should not lead you to be unjust 0:15:13.495,0:15:15.395 and if you stay on this path[br]then: 0:15:15.395,0:15:17.635 laa yad urrukum kaiduhum shai'aa; 0:15:17.635,0:15:20.795 none of their schemes will ever [br]harm you 0:15:20.795,0:15:23.915 innal laaha bimaa ya'maloona [br]muheet 0:15:23.915,0:15:27.915 because God fully knows what [br]they are doing. 0:15:27.915,0:15:31.195 The moment of the decension of the[br]Prophet (pbuh) 0:15:31.195,0:15:36.185 is like the arrival of the [br]spring or autumn season; 0:15:36.185,0:15:38.305 which has certain outcomes. 0:15:38.305,0:15:41.925 Similarly, upon the decension of the[br]Prophet (pbuh), 0:15:41.925,0:15:46.125 Allah directly oversees that nation 0:15:46.125,0:15:49.365 God sees everything. It does not entail [br]that God misses 0:15:49.365,0:15:51.365 certain things in normal conditions. 0:15:51.365,0:15:54.185 The general law is in effect [br]during normal times 0:15:54.185,0:15:58.185 based on which people act in [br]different ways to protect themselves, 0:15:58.185,0:16:02.512 some rebel against Allah,[br]some people are reprieved. 0:16:02.512,0:16:04.382 So, Allah said: 0:16:04.382,0:16:09.442 persevere and keep fearing God, none [br]of their schemes will ever harm you 0:16:09.442,0:16:12.672 innal laaha bimaa ya'maloona muheet 0:16:12.672,0:16:15.552 God fully knows what they are doing 0:16:15.552,0:16:19.922 God can see everything that they do. 0:16:20.852,0:16:24.642 Wa iz ghadawta min ahlika tubawwi'ul [br]mu'mineena maqaa'ida lilqitaal; 0:16:24.642,0:16:27.019 [Make them understand this reality, [br]O Prophet!], 0:16:27.019,0:16:32.639 make the Muslims understand what God[br]is doing at the moment, 0:16:32.639,0:16:35.019 His scheme, His station, 0:16:35.019,0:16:39.019 the nature of the test intended for them,[br]the sort of purification required, 0:16:39.019,0:16:42.529 and the stages they will have to pass[br]to gain exaltation, 0:16:42.529,0:16:46.529 and the rule and regulation for [br]the punishment that is coming their way. 0:16:46.529,0:16:48.949 [Make them understand this reality, [br]O Prophet!], 0:16:48.949,0:16:51.889 and [for this remind them of the incident] 0:16:51.889,0:16:55.889 So, when in order to make them [br]understand something, 0:16:55.889,0:16:59.009 the Quran commonly after making[br]the truth of that matter manifest, 0:16:59.009,0:17:01.279 instantiates it [br]with the help of past events 0:17:01.279,0:17:03.979 For instance, if the Quran has[br]to state how it deals with 0:17:03.979,0:17:06.935 the nations after the decension [br]of the prophets among them, 0:17:06.935,0:17:09.825 it uses arguments from history [br]for such incidents. 0:17:09.825,0:17:12.275 Look at what happened to Aad and[br]Samood. 0:17:12.275,0:17:15.585 In this instance, an incident has[br]happened in the near past, 0:17:15.585,0:17:17.816 and that incident has been given[br]as an example. 0:17:17.816,0:17:21.246 I will explain it later on but try [br]to understand the organisation 0:17:21.246,0:17:24.326 of the Quran, that is, the manner in [br]which it is arranged. 0:17:24.326,0:17:28.326 Generally, at the point when Allah [br]lays out his Sunnah: 0:17:29.086,0:17:32.956 after the descension of the prophets, [br]I deal with the disbelievers in 0:17:32.956,0:17:35.671 such-and-such manner and I deal [br]with their followers in 0:17:35.671,0:17:39.166 such-and-such manner and then Allah goes[br]on to elucidate an event from history. 0:17:39.166,0:17:41.996 However, that practice is not required [br]here because in the case 0:17:41.996,0:17:45.616 of the Prophet's apostleship, the [br]punishment that His community 0:17:45.616,0:17:49.016 has faced has been taken in an entirely [br]different manner. 0:17:49.016,0:17:52.216 Since, Muslims acquired a territory, and [br]established their government there 0:17:52.216,0:17:56.216 and there was a huge population who [br]professed faith in the Prophet (pbuh). 0:17:56.216,0:18:01.116 Then Allah said that they will not be [br]elevated only with the help of the angels. 0:18:01.496,0:18:04.216 Rather, they would also have to play a [br]role in it. 0:18:04.216,0:18:07.356 They have become a group now and [br]they are not that few that they 0:18:07.356,0:18:09.203 cannot shoulder this responsibility. 0:18:09.203,0:18:12.536 Later on, you will see that there is a law[br]based on which a community 0:18:12.536,0:18:15.469 is asked to shoulder any responsibility, [br]mentioned in Surah Anfal 0:18:15.469,0:18:18.149 and other Surahs. If you read it [br]chronologically, you will come across 0:18:18.149,0:18:19.969 the final action that must be taken. 0:18:19.969,0:18:21.920 Here, certain events have happened in [br]the meantime. 0:18:21.920,0:18:24.559 For instance, the battle of Badr, and [br]other such events. 0:18:24.559,0:18:25.859 And they have been used as an example. 0:18:25.859,0:18:27.459 Here, the Quran has used an example [br]and stated: 0:18:27.459,0:18:29.829 [Make them understand this reality, [br]O Prophet!] 0:18:29.829,0:18:31.569 and [for this remind them of the [br]incident] 0:18:31.569,0:18:32.679 Which incident? 0:18:32.679,0:18:36.679 Wa iz ghadawta min ahlika tubawwi'ul [br]mu'mineena maqaa'ida lilqitaal; 0:18:36.679,0:18:40.679 [on the day of Uhud] you left your house[br]in the early hours, 0:18:40.679,0:18:43.989 to position the Muslims in their [br]battle-posts. 0:18:44.833,0:18:50.283 The point when Prophet (pbuh), took[br]all precautions for the battle of Uhud 0:18:50.646,0:18:55.526 When the people of Quraish attacked, [br]Prophet (pbuh) had already 0:18:55.526,0:19:00.116 positioned the Muslims in their [br]battle-posts at the dawn. 0:19:01.601,0:19:05.601 [At that time the Almighty was aware [br]of your intentions 0:19:05.601,0:19:08.141 and was listening to what you [br]were saying] 0:19:08.774,0:19:13.394 wallaahu samee'un 'aleem[br]and God hears all and knows all. 0:19:13.394,0:19:17.394 This is how God warned and [br]started the introduction of the incident 0:19:17.983,0:19:24.952 The warning included the incidents as[br]well as what was concealed in the hearts 0:19:25.249,0:19:29.249 As Allah says: he is aleemun bi zaatis [br]sadoor 0:19:29.249,0:19:35.079 This is how beautifully the Quran [br]explains, the context of incidents 0:19:35.079,0:19:39.579 when they are in relation to Allah. 0:19:39.579,0:19:45.139 You can notice in this Surah, how [br]the Quran details out what was hidden 0:19:45.139,0:19:49.386 in the people's hearts while continuing to[br]bring forward the incident that happened. 0:19:49.386,0:19:51.976 Their intentions are being revealed. 0:19:51.976,0:19:59.816 The background of their debates, Infact[br]Allah in the middle of the surah states 0:19:59.816,0:20:04.936 an incident which is in relation to a[br]thought that the Prophet (pbuh) had. 0:20:04.936,0:20:08.529 And guided the Prophet (pbuh) that he [br]must it in a different perspective. 0:20:08.529,0:20:13.299 In other words you can imagine as[br]if God has come down on earth, 0:20:13.299,0:20:16.569 here you can see some beautiful [br]extraordinary instances of the same. 0:20:16.569,0:20:18.759 Because some incidents are in discussion. 0:20:19.219,0:20:21.679 Iz hammat taaa'ifataani minkum 0:20:21.679,0:20:25.679 At the time when two of your groups [br]became timid, 0:20:25.679,0:20:29.079 Remember the time [br]when two of your groups became timid, 0:20:29.360,0:20:31.360 Who were these two groups? 0:20:31.785,0:20:35.545 It is obvious that the Quran is not[br]interested in that here. 0:20:35.545,0:20:38.446 The addresees of that period [br]are well aware of this incident. 0:20:38.446,0:20:41.496 Here, it is important to indicate[br]that 0:20:41.496,0:20:45.496 there were two Muslim groups [br]who lost courage. 0:20:45.496,0:20:49.916 In other words, they lost spirit when [br]they saw that they were under attack. 0:20:49.916,0:20:52.331 It is obvious that all sorts of characters[br]come to the fore in such situations. 0:20:52.331,0:20:56.331 According to historians, the two groups[br]referred to here are 0:20:56.331,0:21:00.031 the Banū Salamah of the Khazraj tribe [br]and the Banū Hārithah of the Aws tribe. 0:21:00.031,0:21:01.896 This is what the historians have told[br]us. 0:21:01.896,0:21:04.366 It is not the concern of the Quran to [br]narrate history, 0:21:04.366,0:21:06.286 so the Quran mentioned it in brief. 0:21:06.499,0:21:10.439 We should try to understand [br]the background of the incident 0:21:10.439,0:21:12.139 mentioned in this verse, 0:21:12.139,0:21:19.239 Both these groups showed some cowardice[br]because of games played by the Hypocrites, 0:21:19.239,0:21:21.229 but later they shrugged it off. 0:21:21.229,0:21:24.885 The Hypocrites in reality did not [br]want to go out for this battle. 0:21:24.885,0:21:28.885 The Prophet (pbuh) knew this weakness [br]on their part. 0:21:28.885,0:21:32.885 So he wanted that before setting off the [br]real situation should come to light. 0:21:32.885,0:21:38.545 As a leader of the army, when the Prophet [br](pbuh) decided to go out for this battle 0:21:38.545,0:21:44.705 in order to face the enemies. In order to[br]get a measure of the army's valour, 0:21:44.705,0:21:50.915 the Prophet (pbuh) wanted to create such[br]a situation, so as to be able to gauge it. 0:21:50.915,0:21:53.725 You will find similar examples of [br]such incidents. 0:21:53.725,0:21:56.885 For example, in surah Baqarah, in the [br]battle of Talut, 0:21:57.331,0:22:00.911 when people reached a particular place[br]and they were extremely thirsty 0:22:00.911,0:22:05.371 and then they came across a river.[br]They were asked to take water from it 0:22:05.371,0:22:09.701 only up to what can be held in one's hand.[br]Talut wanted to see if his people 0:22:09.701,0:22:13.421 had the spirit of obedience or not.[br]Just as you would have seen that 0:22:13.421,0:22:16.863 the army puts its soldiers through[br]such tests in normal circumstances. 0:22:16.863,0:22:21.371 So, it was also important, in this[br]situation to get a measure of those people 0:22:22.041,0:22:25.821 For this purpose, as test, he posed a [br]question before the Muslims: 0:22:25.821,0:22:28.401 should the Quraysh be fought while [br]remaining in Madīnah 0:22:28.401,0:22:30.921 or should they be combated by going [br]outside the city? 0:22:30.921,0:22:35.831 The plan of action could [br]be one aspect of in this situation. 0:22:35.831,0:22:41.271 But the true believers know that [br]if they have patience and the fear of God 0:22:41.271,0:22:45.475 then help will follow, as promised[br]by Allah. 0:22:45.938,0:22:47.238 Their intense desire... 0:22:47.238,0:22:51.238 In normal circumstances, you can[br]have a conversation on the plan of action 0:22:51.238,0:22:55.238 but when the situation is such that [br]on one hand, you have God 0:22:55.238,0:22:58.188 who is telling you that this is no[br]issue at all. 0:22:58.188,0:23:00.660 All they have to do is have patience [br]and fear God, 0:23:00.660,0:23:03.910 which will confirm the defeat [br]of their foes. 0:23:03.915,0:23:07.315 What would a believer desire[br]in such a situation? 0:23:07.315,0:23:11.315 He would not focus on a defensive[br]plan of action. 0:23:11.686,0:23:15.686 All they have to do is march with [br]patience and fear God, 0:23:15.686,0:23:18.066 This is a question that the Prophet [br](pbuh) posed. 0:23:18.066,0:23:20.966 And it is obvious that those who [br]were clear on this issue, 0:23:20.966,0:23:22.846 those who were not hesitant 0:23:22.846,0:23:26.567 said that they should be combated [br]by going outside the city. 0:23:26.567,0:23:30.407 There is no need to be apprehensive [br]if God is on our side. 0:23:30.407,0:23:31.737 Why should we be defensive. 0:23:31.737,0:23:32.914 We will fight them. 0:23:32.914,0:23:35.674 They gave this answer with passion[br]and in full spirit. 0:23:35.674,0:23:40.408 The Hypocrites started to present the [br]benefits of fighting from within Madīnah. 0:23:40.838,0:23:42.327 The aspect of tactics.... 0:23:42.327,0:23:45.647 They did not understand that these were[br]no ordinary circumstances. 0:23:45.647,0:23:48.950 In normal circumstances, a tactician[br]while laying out the plan of action 0:23:48.950,0:23:50.140 is not making any mistake. 0:23:50.140,0:23:53.050 But since the nature of the event[br]is radically different. 0:23:53.050,0:23:57.050 Just like in normal circumstances, if you[br]feel that going outside is dangerous 0:23:57.050,0:24:00.750 then someone might suggest to you[br]to go out in a car, 0:24:00.750,0:24:03.570 or to take a guard along or other [br]similar measures. 0:24:03.570,0:24:06.690 And it would be stupid to shut him down. 0:24:06.690,0:24:10.690 You will take an appropriate measure.[br]Suppose that God tells you in the morning 0:24:10.690,0:24:13.260 to go out and fight them in the open[br]because He is by their side, 0:24:13.260,0:24:16.220 then the whole picture will change.[br]That is the situation here. 0:24:16.220,0:24:20.220 For this purpose, as test, the Prophet [br](pbuh) posed a question before the Muslims 0:24:20.220,0:24:23.540 Through this the Prophet (pbuh) had [br]fully assessed this situation 0:24:23.540,0:24:26.400 After that the Prophet (pbuh) did what was[br]in his heart. 0:24:26.400,0:24:30.400 They went outside the city and took[br]the necessary action. 0:24:30.400,0:24:34.400 Here that incident is pointed out by the[br]Quran. The Quran stated: 0:24:34.400,0:24:37.100 At the time when two of your groups[br]became timid 0:24:37.100,0:24:38.910 wallaahu waliyyuhumaa; 0:24:38.910,0:24:41.650 Iz hammat taaa'ifataani minkum [br]an tafshalaa 0:24:41.650,0:24:44.520 At the time when two of your groups[br]became timid 0:24:44.520,0:24:48.520 even though God was there to help them. 0:24:49.480,0:24:55.170 God was ready to help them in every way. 0:24:55.582,0:24:59.582 God hadn't left to human tactics[br]where anything can happen. 0:24:59.582,0:25:04.624 wallaahu waliyyuhumaa;[br]God was there to help them. 0:25:05.259,0:25:07.939 wa 'alal laahi falyatawakkalil mu'minoon 0:25:07.939,0:25:10.875 and it is only in God the believers [br]should put their trust. 0:25:10.875,0:25:14.655 How is it possible that after [br]God's help is confirmed, 0:25:14.655,0:25:18.655 the Prophet (pbuh) is present, enemies [br]have run over you, 0:25:18.655,0:25:22.298 and you still don't have the spirit of[br]not wanting to get besieged. 0:25:22.298,0:25:26.298 If Allah is willing to help then we[br]should deprive them of nerve and strength 0:25:26.298,0:25:29.338 In such a case, every muslim will have[br]the same spirit. 0:25:29.338,0:25:32.568 And it is only in God the believers [br]should put their trust 0:25:32.568,0:25:38.918 Wa laqad nasarakumul laahu bi-Badrinw[br][Before this,] God had helped you at Badr 0:25:38.918,0:25:42.608 it is not something which had not[br]been experienced before. 0:25:43.109,0:25:46.399 How does Allah help people out[br]in such situations? 0:25:46.399,0:25:50.399 In this situation, God instructed[br]them to fight the enemies outside 0:25:50.399,0:25:53.309 as God was there to help them. 0:25:53.309,0:25:56.529 It is not something which had not[br]been experienced before. 0:25:56.529,0:25:58.671 Wa laqad nasarakumul laahu bi-Badrinw 0:25:58.671,0:26:01.411 [Before this,] God had helped you at Badr 0:26:01.411,0:26:04.741 wa antum azillatun[br]when you were very weak. 0:26:05.135,0:26:10.085 At that time, the proportion of your army[br]was also different, and you were very weak 0:26:10.085,0:26:14.085 All these things had taken place.[br]Still, you are ungrateful. 0:26:14.209,0:26:16.729 fattaqul laaha la'allakum tashkuroon 0:26:16.729,0:26:19.379 so have fear of God that you [br]may be grateful to Him. 0:26:19.379,0:26:21.239 You should have fear of God. 0:26:21.239,0:26:25.239 The Quran tells us to recollect the[br]event when this incident was taking place 0:26:25.239,0:26:29.919 When it was happening, two groups[br]from among the Muslims 0:26:29.919,0:26:35.209 instead of putting their trust in Allah [br]adopted this attitude, 0:26:35.209,0:26:37.239 then the Quran stated: 0:26:37.239,0:26:39.069 Iz taqoolu lilmu'mineena 0:26:39.069,0:26:42.469 Remember when you were [br]saying to the believers: 0:26:42.469,0:26:47.196 alai yakfiyakum ai-yumiddakum Rabbukum 0:26:47.196,0:26:50.086 bisalaasati aalaafim minal [br]malaaa'ikati munzaleen 0:26:50.086,0:26:53.322 here the Prophet (pbuh) is explaining in[br]detail the help of Allah. 0:26:53.322,0:26:57.322 It was not just that the prophet [br]was, in general, stating the facts 0:26:57.322,0:27:00.452 through this you can get a picture of[br]the entire situation that 0:27:00.452,0:27:01.482 Allah is critisizing. 0:27:01.482,0:27:05.482 Remember when you were saying [br]to the believers: 0:27:05.482,0:27:08.312 alai yakfiyakum ai-yumiddakum Rabbukum 0:27:08.312,0:27:10.842 bisalaasati aalaafim minal [br]malaaa'ikati munzaleen 0:27:10.842,0:27:14.642 “Is it not enough for you that [br]your Lord should help you 0:27:14.642,0:27:17.542 with three thousand angels sent [br]down [for this very purpose]? 0:27:17.542,0:27:21.542 If there is an army trying to[br]run roughshod from the otherwise 0:27:21.542,0:27:23.672 and if you are very weak and[br]then 0:27:23.672,0:27:27.152 Is it not enough for you that [br]your Lord should help you 0:27:27.152,0:27:29.503 with three thousand angels?[br]Should you still be hesitant 0:27:29.503,0:27:32.915 if three thousand angels have[br]been sent by Allah to help you, 0:27:32.915,0:27:35.265 The Quran stated that they were[br]sent down for this very purpose. 0:27:35.265,0:27:36.275 munzaleen 0:27:36.275,0:27:39.915 The angels didn't just happen to[br]help them out 0:27:39.915,0:27:42.455 but that they are[br]sent down for this very purpose 0:27:42.455,0:27:43.865 in order to help you out. 0:27:43.865,0:27:44.650 Balaaa[br]Yes! 0:27:46.000,0:27:46.785 Why not? 0:27:46.785,0:27:49.425 in tasbiroo wa tattaqoo 0:27:49.425,0:27:53.425 If you have patience and the fear of God,[br]You should be firm and resolute. 0:27:53.425,0:27:55.985 you should be conscious of moral[br]limitations, 0:27:55.985,0:27:58.485 you should have the fear of God, 0:27:58.485,0:28:03.842 When the Prophet (pbuh) was saying to the [br]believers, we interjected him instantly: 0:28:04.285,0:28:08.285 in tasbiroo wa tattaqoo[br]Yes! Why not? 0:28:08.285,0:28:10.245 If you have patience and the fear of God, 0:28:10.245,0:28:12.685 wa ya'tookum min fawrihim haazaa 0:28:12.685,0:28:15.015 if they suddenly attack you [br]at this very instant, 0:28:15.015,0:28:17.425 that is even before you are [br]ready to fight. 0:28:17.425,0:28:20.341 Allah says: if they suddenly attack you [br]at this very instant, 0:28:20.341,0:28:24.341 yumdidkum Rabbukum bikhamsati [br]aalaafim minal malaaa'ikati 0:28:24.341,0:28:28.341 God will send to your aid not 3 thousand[br]but five thousand angels. 0:28:28.341,0:28:32.341 musawwimeen[br]marked specially for this purpose. 0:28:32.341,0:28:36.711 They are asked to go into the[br]battle with pride. 0:28:37.434,0:28:41.434 Because this is not some regular battle[br]but a battle in which they will be 0:28:41.434,0:28:45.434 alongside the Prophet (pbuh) and God is [br]going to pass a verdict in this battle. 0:28:45.668,0:28:47.768 The Quran asks us to remember[br]this incident. 0:28:47.768,0:28:50.478 In other words, the Quran was elucidating[br]its support in a particular way, 0:28:50.478,0:28:54.478 the Prophet (pbuh) was making the same [br]promise, as a general promise that Allah 0:28:54.478,0:29:00.658 has generally mentioned, the Prophet pbuh[br]said that 3000 angels will be sent to 0:29:00.658,0:29:03.458 their aid and God will send them [br]particularly to their aid. 0:29:03.458,0:29:06.348 Is it not enough that they will[br]come to your aid? 0:29:06.348,0:29:07.858 You should go out with courage. 0:29:07.858,0:29:10.173 Why should we stay inside besieged [br]by our enemies? 0:29:10.173,0:29:13.923 This is what the Prophet (pbuh) said to [br]them. And when Allah heard this, 0:29:13.923,0:29:16.513 He immediately answered. [br]Remember that incident. 0:29:17.316,0:29:19.808 Not 3000, God will send to your [br]aid 5000 angels 0:29:19.808,0:29:23.808 that is even before you are [br]ready to fight. 0:29:23.808,0:29:26.150 They will be sent to their aid[br]at that very moment. 0:29:26.150,0:29:28.040 Why did God do that? 0:29:28.040,0:29:30.360 Wa maa ja'alahul laahu illaa [br]bushraa lakum 0:29:30.360,0:29:33.840 And God undertook this only to [br]give glad tidings to you 0:29:33.840,0:29:35.400 wa litatma'inna quloobukum bih' 0:29:35.400,0:29:38.050 and that your hearts be assured 0:29:38.970,0:29:42.580 The implication is that even without [br]such glad tidings, 0:29:42.580,0:29:46.200 the faithful should believe that help and [br]victory always come from God alone. 0:29:46.200,0:29:48.670 If Allah had stated it in brief, [br]even that should have been enough. 0:29:48.670,0:29:50.350 Why did Allah explain it in detail? 0:29:50.350,0:29:52.990 so that your hearts be assured 0:29:52.990,0:29:56.500 wa man-nasru illaa min [br]'indilllaahil 'Azeezil Hakeem 0:29:56.500,0:30:00.500 and victory comes only from God, [br]the Mighty, the Wise. 0:30:00.500,0:30:08.166 Everything is in Allah's control.[br]His rules are not arbitrary. 0:30:08.166,0:30:11.686 He carries out these actions in accordance[br]with His rules and His wisdom. 0:30:11.686,0:30:17.056 Allah went in detail so that your [br]hearts be assured, you become courageous 0:30:17.056,0:30:21.056 and you don't become shaky in this[br]expedition. 0:30:21.545,0:30:23.845 This was the intention behind...[br]Allah said that: 0:30:23.845,0:30:27.845 once you decide on marching ahead[br]with faith and piety, 0:30:27.845,0:30:31.535 Allah not only comes to their aid but[br]encourages them as well. 0:30:31.535,0:30:35.535 Allah's Prophet (pbuh) stated this fact[br]and then Allah stated the same facts. 0:30:35.535,0:30:39.575 Quran says that Help is only from Allah.[br]What are angels going to do on their own? 0:30:39.575,0:30:42.705 But you were told that you...[br]It is obvious that when an individual 0:30:42.705,0:30:46.705 is told that God is going to come to his [br]aid, clearly human beings are tethered 0:30:46.705,0:30:49.495 to their senses and he is caught in the[br]paradigm 0:30:49.495,0:30:50.615 of cause and effect. 0:30:50.615,0:30:53.355 So, one immediately wonders how Allah [br]is going to come to their aid? 0:30:53.355,0:30:56.385 So, the Quran stated that due to this [br]reason the Quran went in detail 0:30:56.385,0:30:58.685 to state that God will send to your [br]aid 5000 angels 0:30:58.685,0:31:02.685 A clear truth came to the fore.[br]Even after all this, if you still show 0:31:02.685,0:31:04.885 a lack of courage, then you are[br]worthless. 0:31:04.885,0:31:08.885 The Quran reminded them that this[br]incident was taking place, 0:31:08.885,0:31:11.115 and this is what Allah was doing at[br]that point of time, 0:31:11.115,0:31:14.725 and such-and-such aspects of losing [br]courage were become manifest 0:31:14.725,0:31:17.365 in both groups. [br]This is how the incident is introduced. 0:31:17.365,0:31:20.626 And then we are told that Allah acted in[br]the same way in the Battle of Badr. 0:31:20.626,0:31:23.556 Laiyaqta'a tarafam minal lazeena kafarooo 0:31:23.556,0:31:25.355 Why did Allah undertake this task? 0:31:25.385,0:31:33.585 [So that] He might sever one part [br]of these disbelievers 0:31:34.106,0:31:38.106 How did these extraordinary [br]circumstances come to be 0:31:38.106,0:31:42.106 where Allah came to their aid.[br]This situation emerged 0:31:42.106,0:31:45.196 so that when Allah comes to their [br]aid, then the manner 0:31:45.196,0:31:46.746 in which you find courage, 0:31:46.746,0:31:50.386 similarly your interlocutors and those[br]who resist you and the Quraish who are 0:31:50.386,0:31:53.516 trying to run you over, some people [br]among those find guidance 0:31:53.516,0:31:54.795 such that they become Muslims. 0:31:54.795,0:31:57.245 He will sever one part of these [br]disbelievers in order to 0:31:57.245,0:31:58.705 make them friends with you. 0:31:58.705,0:32:02.893 God does not want to punish them[br]at that moment. 0:32:02.893,0:32:06.893 Due to that, Allah shows them His signs[br]time and again so that 0:32:06.893,0:32:10.893 if an individual is hesitant to the last [br]degree, 0:32:10.893,0:32:14.893 then he should witness Allah's aid and[br]support and return to the fold of Islam 0:32:14.893,0:32:16.730 and not become a target of [br]Allah's wrath. 0:32:16.730,0:32:23.800 One aspect was that when they are told[br]that Allah's aid will come to their rescue 0:32:23.800,0:32:26.700 victory will be theirs. [br]As a consequence, Allah will guide 0:32:26.700,0:32:30.180 a group from among the disbelievers 0:32:30.180,0:32:35.343 to embrace Islam and therefore, will [br]sever a group from the disbelievers 0:32:35.343,0:32:37.223 And the second aspect is that: 0:32:37.223,0:32:41.223 Laiyaqta'a tarafam minal lazeena kafarooo 0:32:41.223,0:32:43.913 aw yakbitahum fayanqaliboo khaaa'ibeen 0:32:43.913,0:32:49.933 or He might humiliate them to such [br]an extent that they return in disgrace. 0:32:50.193,0:32:53.393 Both possibilities were there. [br]If they find guidance, 0:32:53.393,0:32:56.453 then some will embrace Islam and[br]they will join the Muslims. 0:32:56.453,0:33:00.453 And even if they don't find guidance, [br]it will still become amply clear 0:33:00.453,0:33:03.163 that they are dealing with Allah and[br]not any human being. 0:33:03.163,0:33:07.163 So, when Allah mentioned both[br]the aspects, then 0:33:07.163,0:33:11.163 some thoughts occupied [br]the Prophet (pbuh). 0:33:11.163,0:33:16.363 And it is clear that by thinking that[br]thought, the Prophet (pbuh) was wondering 0:33:16.363,0:33:19.895 why there is an alternative aspect[br]and why could they simply profess faith? 0:33:19.895,0:33:23.895 The Quran says about the prophet at[br]another instance in the Quran that 0:33:23.895,0:33:27.895 he will do anything to make them embrace[br]Islam. 0:33:27.895,0:33:32.525 The Prophet's (pbuh) personality has [br]qualities of kindness, leniency and love. 0:33:32.525,0:33:35.955 Both these aspects are elucidated.[br]And the second one is more strict. 0:33:35.955,0:33:38.835 The first aspect is that some of them[br]be blessed with Islam. 0:33:38.835,0:33:41.069 This could be one of the two [br]possibilities. 0:33:41.069,0:33:44.299 And they become one with the Muslims[br]after professing faith. 0:33:44.299,0:33:46.569 Or they will be humiliated to such an[br]extent that 0:33:46.569,0:33:47.829 they would return in disgrace. 0:33:47.829,0:33:49.577 This is what Allah had decided for them. 0:33:49.577,0:33:53.227 Here some thoughts occupied the [br]Prophet (pbuh) that 0:33:53.227,0:33:56.477 why can't it be that his entire community[br]become Muslim. 0:33:56.477,0:33:58.487 Why can't Allah give us the [br]good fortune to do that. 0:33:58.487,0:33:59.907 It is a very natural desire, 0:33:59.907,0:34:02.807 at which the ongoing discourse [br]was halted to tell him 0:34:02.807,0:34:04.413 Laisa laka minal amrishai'un aw 0:34:04.413,0:34:06.323 You do not have any authority [br]on this issue. 0:34:06.323,0:34:07.823 Laisa laka minal amrishai'un aw 0:34:07.823,0:34:09.313 the ongoing discourse [br]was halted 0:34:09.313,0:34:11.093 The sentence is moving forward 0:34:11.093,0:34:15.093 fayanqaliboo khaaa'ibeen[br]aw yatooba 'alaihim aw yu'az zi bahum 0:34:15.093,0:34:19.093 the ongoing discourse was halted [br]to tell the Prophet (pbuh): 0:34:19.093,0:34:21.263 Laisa laka minal amrishai'un 0:34:21.263,0:34:23.183 You do not have any authority on [br]issues 0:34:23.183,0:34:25.913 pertaining to providing guidance [br]and reward and punishment. 0:34:25.913,0:34:28.243 You should not interfere in this[br]issue. 0:34:28.243,0:34:30.673 aw yatooba 'alaihim aw yu'azzi bahum 0:34:30.673,0:34:32.873 You do not have any authority on [br]this issue 0:34:32.873,0:34:34.933 [that the Almighty deals with them [br]such that] 0:34:34.933,0:34:39.913 either He forgives them [if they repent] [br]or punishes them 0:34:39.913,0:34:42.483 aw yatooba 'alaihim aw yu'azzi bahum 0:34:42.483,0:34:43.803 fa innahum zaalimoon 0:34:43.803,0:34:47.803 Here some thought occupied the Prophet [br](pbuh) about the future of his people 0:34:47.803,0:34:50.363 at which the ongoing discourse [br]was halted to tell him 0:34:50.363,0:34:52.493 that providing guidance and [br]reward and punishment 0:34:52.493,0:34:53.993 comes according to a law. 0:34:53.993,0:35:00.353 I am not going to give them guidance[br]just because you desire that, says Allah. 0:35:00.353,0:35:03.403 Guidance depends on the premise that[br]they will repent 0:35:03.403,0:35:06.689 and Allah will forgive them. It is [br]something based on his law. 0:35:06.689,0:35:11.079 But if they insist on disbelief then there[br]is no law that says that he guides them 0:35:11.079,0:35:14.912 only because the Prophet (pbuh) desires it[br]to be so. 0:35:15.758,0:35:18.875 The ongoing discourse was halted [br]to tell him and 0:35:18.875,0:35:20.705 then the discourse was completed. 0:35:20.705,0:35:27.335 This is how Allah told us his principle[br]vis a vis guidance and misguidance. 0:35:27.335,0:35:29.365 This decision is His sole prerogative, 0:35:29.365,0:35:32.205 and whatever decision He takes will [br]be based on His law. 0:35:32.205,0:35:35.593 It is not something that is based on [br]someone's whims and wishes. 0:35:35.593,0:35:37.503 In our culture, the saying goes that 0:35:37.503,0:35:39.803 Nigah-e-Mard-E-Moman Se Badal[br]Jati Hain Taqdeerai 0:35:39.803,0:35:42.643 So, Allah brought it to the attention of[br]the Prophet (pbuh) that 0:35:42.643,0:35:44.883 inspite of is intense desire[br][to bring them within the fold] 0:35:44.883,0:35:46.275 only the law of Allah will be applicable. 0:35:46.275,0:35:49.295 And the law is that God will forgive them[br]only if they repent before him 0:35:49.295,0:35:51.347 and if they insist on disbelief,[br]God will punish them. 0:35:51.347,0:35:54.027 God will not act in contravention to this[br]law 0:35:54.027,0:35:56.747 Laisa laka minal amrishai'un aw [br]yatooba 'alaihim 0:35:56.747,0:35:58.747 You do not have any authority with [br]issues 0:35:58.747,0:36:00.722 pertaining to providing guidance [br]and reward and punishment. 0:36:00.722,0:36:02.582 This decision is His sole prerogative. 0:36:02.582,0:36:04.932 Wa lilaahi maa fissamaawaati [br]wa maa fil-ard; 0:36:05.130,0:36:08.430 [Only God has this authority] and to [br]Him belongs whatever 0:36:08.430,0:36:09.986 is in the heavens and the earth. 0:36:09.986,0:36:13.986 yaghfiru limai-yashaaa'u [br]'He will forgive whoever He wants to 0:36:13.986,0:36:17.336 wa yu'azzibu mai-yashaaa[br]and punish whoever He wants to 0:36:17.336,0:36:18.836 wallaahu Ghafoorur Raheem 0:36:18.836,0:36:24.176 And [in reality] God is forgiving and [br]ever-merciful. 0:36:24.176,0:36:28.176 I am willing to forgive you.[br]There are no issues from my side. 0:36:28.176,0:36:31.286 But whatever decision He takes will be [br]based on His impartial law. 0:36:31.286,0:36:33.076 You do not have any authority on these[br]matters. 0:36:33.076,0:36:37.076 if you read these verses, the force in [br]these verses, the manner in which 0:36:37.076,0:36:40.696 Allah has explicated His divine will,[br]His law is astonishing. 0:36:40.696,0:36:42.986 Some thought occupied the [br]Prophet (pbuh) 0:36:42.986,0:36:44.846 at which the ongoing discourse was [br]halted to tell him 0:36:44.846,0:36:46.426 that providing guidance and reward [br]and punishment 0:36:46.426,0:36:48.296 does not rest with the Prophet (pbuh). 0:36:48.296,0:36:51.706 With full force, Allah stated that mercy [br]is reserved for those who repent 0:36:51.706,0:36:54.279 and those who insist on disbelieve [br]will be punished. 0:36:54.279,0:37:00.209 This decision is His sole prerogative, [br]and whatever decision He takes 0:37:00.209,0:37:04.319 will be based on His wisdom and law,[br]if He so wills. 0:37:04.750,0:37:08.110 However, do not assume that He is [br]unforgiving. The truth is that: 0:37:08.110,0:37:11.640 wallaahu Ghafoorur Raheem[br]He is forgiving and merciful 0:37:11.640,0:37:14.720 given the fact that the individual [br]fulfills the condition 0:37:14.720,0:37:17.120 that guarantees His forgiveness. 0:37:17.120,0:37:19.569 Listen to the simple translation to [br]these verses. 0:37:20.783,0:37:23.483 Believers! [they are not your friends, [br]so] 0:37:23.483,0:37:25.953 do not make those outside your own [br]people [your] confidants. 0:37:25.953,0:37:28.722 They will spare no opportunity [br]to harm you. 0:37:28.722,0:37:30.766 They desire hardships for you. 0:37:30.766,0:37:33.616 Their enmity is evident from what they [br]utter with their mouths 0:37:33.616,0:37:36.576 and greater is what their [br]breasts conceal. 0:37:36.576,0:37:41.022 We have made evident to you [br]these signs if you are sensible enough. 0:37:41.022,0:37:45.022 It is you who want to befriend them while[br]they do not want to be friends 0:37:45.022,0:37:49.022 with you even though you believe in [br]all the Books of God. 0:37:49.314,0:37:52.574 And [it is their practice that] [br]when they meet you they say: 0:37:52.574,0:37:54.994 “we already are believers,” and when [br]alone, 0:37:54.994,0:37:57.384 they bite their finger-tips with rage - 0:37:57.384,0:38:01.384 Tell them: “Go perish in your rage! [br][God is aware of all your doings and] 0:38:01.384,0:38:04.463 God even has knowledge of [br]the secrets of the hearts,” 0:38:04.463,0:38:06.573 When you are blessed with success, 0:38:06.573,0:38:10.573 they are aggrieved and when some [br]calamity befalls you they rejoice. 0:38:10.573,0:38:12.813 [They are not your friends; ignore them] 0:38:12.813,0:38:16.152 and [remember] if you persevere [br]and keep fearing God, 0:38:16.152,0:38:19.243 none of their schemes will ever harm you 0:38:19.243,0:38:23.323 because God fully knows what they [br]are doing. 0:38:23.323,0:38:25.943 [Make them understand this reality, [br]O Prophet!] 0:38:25.943,0:38:27.969 and [for this remind them of the [br]incident] 0:38:27.969,0:38:31.423 when [on the day of Uhud] you [br]left your house in the early hours 0:38:31.423,0:38:34.143 to position the Muslims in their [br]battle-posts. 0:38:34.143,0:38:37.113 [At that time the Almighty was aware [br]of your intentions 0:38:37.113,0:38:39.533 and was listening to what you were [br]saying] 0:38:39.533,0:38:41.333 and God hears all and knows all. 0:38:41.333,0:38:44.433 At the time when two of your groups[br]became timid, 0:38:44.433,0:38:46.933 even though God was there to help them 0:38:46.933,0:38:50.053 and it is only in God the believers [br]should put their trust. 0:38:50.053,0:38:54.053 [Before this,] God had helped you at Badr [br]when you were very weak. 0:38:54.053,0:38:55.903 [Even then you express ingratitude!] 0:38:55.903,0:38:58.363 so have fear of God that you may [br]be grateful to Him. 0:38:58.363,0:39:01.470 Remember when you were saying to [br]the believers: 0:39:01.470,0:39:05.470 “Is it not enough for you that your [br]Lord should help you 0:39:05.470,0:39:08.810 with three thousand angels sent down [br][for this very purpose]? 0:39:08.810,0:39:12.780 Yes! If you have patience and the fear of [br]God, 0:39:12.780,0:39:16.200 God will send to your aid five thousand [br]angels marked specially, 0:39:16.200,0:39:19.290 if they suddenly attack you at this [br]very instant. 0:39:19.290,0:39:23.290 And God undertook this only to give glad [br]tidings to you 0:39:23.290,0:39:26.090 and that your hearts be assured 0:39:26.090,0:39:30.533 and victory comes only from God, the [br]Mighty, the Wise. 0:39:30.533,0:39:34.533 [So that] He might sever one part of [br]these disbelievers 0:39:34.533,0:39:38.533 or humiliate them to such an extent [br]they return in disgrace – 0:39:38.789,0:39:40.629 You do not have any authority 0:39:40.629,0:39:42.649 [that the Almighty deals with them [br]such that] 0:39:42.649,0:39:44.769 either He forgives them [if they repent] 0:39:44.769,0:39:47.912 or punishes them because they [br]are wrong-doers. 0:39:47.912,0:39:50.252 [Only God has this authority] and to Him [br]belongs whatever 0:39:50.252,0:39:52.132 is in the heavens and the earth. 0:39:52.132,0:39:54.762 He will forgive whoever He wants to and [br]punish whoever 0:39:54.762,0:39:57.182 He wants to [according to His law]. 0:39:57.182,0:40:00.562 And [in reality] God is forgiving and [br]ever-merciful. 0:40:00.682,0:40:02.082 I say this saying of mine, and 0:40:02.082,0:40:04.600 I seek forgiveness from Allah for me [br]and for you and for all Muslims.