WEBVTT 00:00:06.482 --> 00:00:14.555 Al-Bayan, Discourses on the Qur'an Javed Ahmad Ghamidi 00:00:16.264 --> 00:00:23.584 Surah Aal i Imran Aayaat 61 to 117. 00:00:25.354 --> 00:00:28.894 Gratitude is only for God, the Lord of the World, 00:00:28.988 --> 00:00:32.598 and may His peace and mercy be on Muhammad, the trustworthy. 00:00:32.981 --> 00:00:35.491 I seek refuge with God from the accursed Devil. 00:00:35.491 --> 00:00:37.561 In the Name of God, the Most Gracious, the Ever Merciful. 00:00:37.561 --> 00:00:39.796 Ladies and Gentlemen, We are beginning 00:00:39.796 --> 00:00:43.796 the study of Surah Aal I Imran from verse 61 in the Quran. 00:00:44.501 --> 00:00:48.501 It is the last verse of that chain of narration 00:00:48.501 --> 00:00:52.501 where the truth of Prophet Jesus has been manifested 00:00:52.501 --> 00:00:54.141 upon the christians. 00:00:54.314 --> 00:00:59.664 Muslims are made aware that this is the truth that Allah has clarified. 00:01:00.311 --> 00:01:03.701 And after making explicit the point about the manner in which the jews 00:01:03.701 --> 00:01:06.531 have conducted themselves with this emiment Prophet, 00:01:06.531 --> 00:01:09.371 the Quran has thrown light on the nature of their crimes. 00:01:09.779 --> 00:01:12.869 At a end of the discourse, the Quran said: 00:01:12.869 --> 00:01:16.869 Faman haaajjaka feehi mim ba 'di maa jaaa'aka minal 'ilmi 00:01:18.940 --> 00:01:22.940 after you have received knowledge in this regard, 00:01:23.750 --> 00:01:27.120 that is, the sort of knowledge that was discussed earlier. 00:01:27.120 --> 00:01:29.446 The manner in which the Quran has explicated 00:01:29.446 --> 00:01:31.395 the truth is referred to as Al-Ilm 00:01:31.395 --> 00:01:34.560 You have received knowledge in this regard, 00:01:34.560 --> 00:01:37.737 You can make an argument in the case 00:01:37.737 --> 00:01:39.727 where you have not received knowledge, 00:01:39.727 --> 00:01:41.977 where the truth has not manifested itself. 00:01:41.977 --> 00:01:46.447 The Prophet (pbuh) is seemingly addressed in these verses; 00:01:46.447 --> 00:01:53.637 if people still dispute with you after you have received knowledge in this regard. 00:01:53.637 --> 00:01:55.945 In other words, You have received knowledge, 00:01:55.945 --> 00:01:57.985 the truth has been manifested 00:01:57.985 --> 00:02:03.304 even then if your addressees are not willing to listen to you. 00:02:03.934 --> 00:02:07.934 Since, these are the people of the book, since they profess faith in Allah 00:02:08.630 --> 00:02:14.203 and believe that one day they will be standing in the court of Allah, 00:02:14.821 --> 00:02:16.451 all these things are there. 00:02:16.838 --> 00:02:20.020 It is not that they are disbelievers or that they have doubts 00:02:20.020 --> 00:02:21.368 about the existence of God. 00:02:21.368 --> 00:02:24.278 They profess faith in his books, and his prophets 00:02:24.566 --> 00:02:26.566 but they run away from the facts. 00:02:26.566 --> 00:02:28.360 They are a Muslim community. 00:02:28.360 --> 00:02:30.856 So, the Quran said that they profess faith in Allah, 00:02:31.374 --> 00:02:34.804 so if they are not willing to accept truth, based on evidence, 00:02:34.804 --> 00:02:38.804 the truth which has been explicated in great deal before them 00:02:38.804 --> 00:02:42.804 then tell them: You people believe in God and so do we, 00:02:43.190 --> 00:02:46.210 then let us put god in charge of this issue. 00:02:46.595 --> 00:02:48.925 faqul then tell them: 00:02:49.130 --> 00:02:50.730 ta'aalaw Come 00:02:51.400 --> 00:02:53.821 nad'u abnaaa'anaa wa abnaaa'akum 00:02:53.821 --> 00:02:59.144 then tell them: “Come, let us call our sons and your sons, 00:02:59.461 --> 00:03:03.461 wa nisaaa'anaa wa nisaaa'akum our wives and your wives, 00:03:04.335 --> 00:03:10.425 wa anfusanaa wa anfusakum our people and your people, 00:03:10.997 --> 00:03:14.997 summa nabtahil then We pray together 00:03:15.597 --> 00:03:20.657 fanaj'al la'natal laahi 'alal kaazibeen 00:03:21.197 --> 00:03:30.877 Then We pray, suplicate and call down the curse of God on every liar. 00:03:32.266 --> 00:03:34.946 In other words, we call down the wrath of Allah. 00:03:35.192 --> 00:03:40.602 The matter has now boiled down to what is right and what is wrong 00:03:40.655 --> 00:03:44.655 Now, if someone deliberately lies, then according to the Quran: 00:03:44.655 --> 00:03:46.925 put God in charge of this issue. 00:03:47.249 --> 00:03:50.948 This verse in the Quran is known as the Mubahala verse. 00:03:51.728 --> 00:03:56.808 This is the same verses of the Quran, known as Mubahala verse 00:03:57.048 --> 00:03:59.498 This verse is used to end the discussion. 00:03:59.498 --> 00:04:03.038 Firstly, we saw that arguments were given, the truth was made explicit, 00:04:03.038 --> 00:04:06.658 and then as a challenge it was said that we are confident about 00:04:06.658 --> 00:04:10.620 the truth and soundness of our position. 00:04:10.620 --> 00:04:14.667 And with this certainty we are asking you 00:04:14.667 --> 00:04:16.967 to put God in charge of this issue. 00:04:17.355 --> 00:04:22.645 It is verse showcasing weariness. An expression of dismay. 00:04:22.865 --> 00:04:25.437 When the discourse is not settled through discussion, 00:04:25.437 --> 00:04:26.617 then it is said that: 00:04:26.617 --> 00:04:28.937 let us call our sons and your sons 00:04:28.937 --> 00:04:30.547 our wives and your wives, 00:04:30.547 --> 00:04:33.227 our people and your people, then We pray 00:04:33.227 --> 00:04:36.887 and call down the curse of God on every liar.” 00:04:36.887 --> 00:04:39.577 In other words, let us put God in charge of this issue. 00:04:39.577 --> 00:04:44.387 Consequently, the Prophet (pbuh) is asked to convey this message. 00:04:44.948 --> 00:04:48.658 The Prophet (pbuh) is asked to put an end to this debate with this proposition. 00:04:48.658 --> 00:04:50.659 And then the Quran further reiterated: 00:04:50.659 --> 00:04:53.280 Innaa haazaa lahuwal qasasul haqq; 00:04:53.986 --> 00:04:56.496 There is no doubt that this is the whole truth. 00:04:56.974 --> 00:05:00.974 This statement does not demand any rational deliberation. 00:05:01.321 --> 00:05:05.321 Come and then pray to Allah to put an end to this matter. 00:05:05.321 --> 00:05:08.461 He will decide In this world and the next. 00:05:09.157 --> 00:05:11.618 wa maa min ilaahin illal laah; 00:05:12.120 --> 00:05:14.511 There is no doubt that This is the whole truth 00:05:14.952 --> 00:05:20.562 The truth is that there is no truth to the misconceptions 00:05:20.562 --> 00:05:22.932 that you have about Jesus 00:05:22.932 --> 00:05:26.932 There is no god but God. He is alone worthy of worship. 00:05:27.240 --> 00:05:32.849 wa innal laahaa la Huwal 'Azeezul Hakeem It is God who is the Mighty, the Wise One. 00:05:33.184 --> 00:05:37.184 Fa in tawallaw If they show indifference then, 00:05:37.184 --> 00:05:41.184 if they are still unwilling to accept the truth then tell them: 00:05:41.473 --> 00:05:44.103 fa innal laaha'aleemun bil mufsideen 00:05:44.266 --> 00:05:48.266 If they show indifference then [their stubbornness 00:05:48.266 --> 00:05:54.021 will become evident to people also] because God knows such mischief mongers. 00:05:54.021 --> 00:05:56.449 Allah doest need to know these things. 00:05:56.449 --> 00:06:01.599 But if they are unwilling to accept the truth then there will be consequences. 00:06:01.599 --> 00:06:07.239 The result of putting the discussion to end in this style would be that 00:06:07.239 --> 00:06:11.479 their stubbornness will become evident to people also. 00:06:11.669 --> 00:06:17.290 They only want to stubbornly adhere to it in their false pride. 00:06:17.323 --> 00:06:20.723 They are left with nothing substantial to say. 00:06:20.723 --> 00:06:26.393 Divinity is only for God. Jesus (pbuh) or any person has no share in it. 00:06:26.631 --> 00:06:30.631 Whatever status a Prophet has is on the basis of a servant and 00:06:30.631 --> 00:06:32.471 a messenger of the Almighty. 00:06:33.136 --> 00:06:37.136 The mistakes that they have made with respect to the facts 00:06:37.136 --> 00:06:39.796 they have been adhering to we have manifested those 00:06:39.796 --> 00:06:41.616 facts in their real shape and form. 00:06:41.616 --> 00:06:44.806 Now you have received knowledge, you should pray together in this regard. 00:06:44.806 --> 00:06:48.506 The Quran has said, while ending this discussion, the way we say that 00:06:48.506 --> 00:06:50.425 let us put god in charge of this issue. 00:06:50.919 --> 00:06:54.919 Come and let us pray and call down the curse of God on every liar 00:06:54.919 --> 00:06:56.712 and let God declare his judgement. 00:06:56.712 --> 00:06:59.742 There is no scope for rational argumentation between us. 00:06:59.742 --> 00:07:01.832 We have reached the end of our discussion. 00:07:01.832 --> 00:07:05.292 It is obvious that there could have been one possibility after that 00:07:05.292 --> 00:07:08.320 where they would have said that they are really truthful, 00:07:08.320 --> 00:07:11.392 that they are certain about their position. 00:07:11.392 --> 00:07:14.162 Since you have put an end to this discussion here 00:07:14.162 --> 00:07:16.162 then let us come and pray to Allah. 00:07:16.767 --> 00:07:20.767 But we know from history that nothing of this sort happened. 00:07:20.767 --> 00:07:24.767 A lot of stories have become commonplace with respect to this verse. 00:07:25.209 --> 00:07:29.209 But if you locate it in the Quran and the manner in which it has been revealed 00:07:29.209 --> 00:07:34.299 this is a statement to your brethren, to fellow believers, 00:07:34.299 --> 00:07:39.400 those who believe in the same religion, those who have recieved His guidance, 00:07:39.400 --> 00:07:43.234 they have received this statement which symbolises an end to this discussion 00:07:43.234 --> 00:07:47.234 where they pray and call down the curse of God on every liar, 00:07:47.234 --> 00:07:49.170 whether it is Us or Them. 00:07:49.243 --> 00:07:51.371 This is the point where the discussion ends. 00:07:51.371 --> 00:07:55.141 In a way, the Quran has ended the discussion on a point of certainty. 00:07:55.975 --> 00:07:59.185 You cannot find any proof of it in any of the historical facts, 00:07:59.185 --> 00:08:02.150 there was to response in this regard from the other side. 00:08:02.150 --> 00:08:05.105 You cannot find an instance where in both of them came on the same table 00:08:05.105 --> 00:08:07.185 put forward their views, or accepted the challenge or anything of that sort. 00:08:07.185 --> 00:08:09.205 Rather the Quran is silent on this issue and there is no mention of it. 00:08:09.205 --> 00:08:12.550 Since, the discussion was culminated by the Quran on this issue, 00:08:12.550 --> 00:08:14.945 The Quran reiterated and carried on its mission, 00:08:14.945 --> 00:08:19.935 Qul yaa Ahlal Kitaabi [Tell them]: “O People of the Book! 00:08:20.275 --> 00:08:24.450 ta'aalaw ilaa Kalimatin sawaaa'im bainanaa wa bainakum 00:08:24.500 --> 00:08:28.500 Come to what is common between you and us: 00:08:28.774 --> 00:08:34.374 Is there a contradiction between us in principle with respect to Tawheed 00:08:34.374 --> 00:08:37.254 which is the reason behind this debate? 00:08:37.324 --> 00:08:39.904 If you read the Torah or the Gospel, 00:08:39.904 --> 00:08:43.554 you will find out that they are proclaiming the oneness of God. 00:08:43.554 --> 00:08:45.974 People are divided into numerous sects. 00:08:45.974 --> 00:08:49.574 So, it is not as though they have conflicting opinions 00:08:49.574 --> 00:08:51.524 on the conceptualisation of tawheed. 00:08:51.524 --> 00:08:55.524 Is is not as if some of them have decided that they no longer accept tawheed. 00:08:55.524 --> 00:09:00.414 If you talk to Deobandis, Barelvis or Ahl Hadees 00:09:00.414 --> 00:09:03.514 or if you talk to people who have a different point of view, 00:09:03.693 --> 00:09:06.300 all of them will tell you that they believe in the oneness of Allah. 00:09:06.300 --> 00:09:08.723 So, the Christians and the Jews say the same thing. 00:09:08.723 --> 00:09:12.723 Even today if you speak with the Jewish or Christian scholars, 00:09:12.723 --> 00:09:16.213 they will insist that they accept the oneness of Allah. 00:09:16.213 --> 00:09:17.893 Where does the problem lie? 00:09:17.893 --> 00:09:21.343 In Muslim communities, sometimes the problem occurs due to certain 00:09:21.343 --> 00:09:23.913 interpretations, or sometimes due to some narrations, 00:09:24.217 --> 00:09:28.217 and sometimes owing to our prejudices we give rise to certain misconceptions 00:09:28.217 --> 00:09:31.287 through which we make our own interpretations 00:09:31.287 --> 00:09:33.857 in order to make room for our own misconceptions. 00:09:33.857 --> 00:09:35.927 It was the same case with the philosophical theology 00:09:35.927 --> 00:09:37.122 in the Christian tradition. 00:09:37.122 --> 00:09:42.182 The conception that they had of Jesus or of Moses was not found in the Bible 00:09:42.182 --> 00:09:46.742 or the Torah respectively which they then misunderstood. 00:09:46.742 --> 00:09:50.742 Even today we have the collection of bible at our disposal. 00:09:50.742 --> 00:09:52.572 And even today if you read it, 00:09:52.572 --> 00:09:56.572 you will find that this statement which its mentioned in the Quran that 00:09:56.572 --> 00:10:01.262 Come to what is common between you and us: 00:10:01.262 --> 00:10:05.352 That point which is agreed upon by us and them. 00:10:05.352 --> 00:10:06.882 What is that point? 00:10:06.882 --> 00:10:11.943 allaa na'buda illal laaha that we will worship none but God, 00:10:12.222 --> 00:10:14.182 wa laa nushrika bihee shai'anw 00:10:14.611 --> 00:10:16.705 that we will associate none with Him, 00:10:16.905 --> 00:10:20.905 wa laa yattakhiza ba'dunaa ba'dan arbaabam min doonil laah; 00:10:21.160 --> 00:10:25.160 and that none of us shall make other deities besides God. 00:10:25.954 --> 00:10:28.824 In other words, the Quran elaborated on this point. 00:10:28.824 --> 00:10:30.904 There is only one God worthy of worship. 00:10:30.904 --> 00:10:34.414 That we will worship none but God, That we will associate none with Him, 00:10:34.414 --> 00:10:39.204 and that none of us shall make other deities besides God. 00:10:39.204 --> 00:10:41.224 We should do nothing of the sort. 00:10:41.462 --> 00:10:47.542 At another instance, the Quran instructs us to 00:10:47.542 --> 00:10:51.592 call people towards God through wisdom and sound counsel. 00:10:51.592 --> 00:10:55.182 So, the Quran has given this invitation in the same manner. 00:10:56.294 --> 00:11:01.394 A special feature of this methodology of wisdom is that 00:11:01.394 --> 00:11:06.984 if there is some commonality in views, between you and the interlocutor, 00:11:06.984 --> 00:11:10.604 it should be used as a launchpad to start the discussion. 00:11:10.604 --> 00:11:14.204 A person should not needlessly and recklessly present views 00:11:14.204 --> 00:11:15.414 which are unique to him. 00:11:15.414 --> 00:11:17.578 Thus the Qur’ān here has also adopted this method. 00:11:17.578 --> 00:11:21.418 Since the People of the Book were recipients of divine guidance, 00:11:21.418 --> 00:11:24.648 they were fully aware of the teaching of monotheism 00:11:24.648 --> 00:11:27.768 and also claimed to be its vociferous advocates. 00:11:27.768 --> 00:11:33.148 Very recently I went to Britain and the Christians were distributing 00:11:33.148 --> 00:11:36.138 copies of Arabic translation of the Bible. 00:11:36.724 --> 00:11:39.274 They were distributing it to spread the message. 00:11:39.274 --> 00:11:40.810 I have it with me. 00:11:40.810 --> 00:11:44.810 If you open it, its first page reads: 00:11:44.810 --> 00:11:47.610 'We are the believers in one god alone. 00:11:47.880 --> 00:11:51.880 They have marked out those passages in the Bible 00:11:51.880 --> 00:11:55.400 where this point is made using the same set of words. 00:11:55.942 --> 00:11:58.353 If you translate it in Arabic, it will read as following: 00:11:58.353 --> 00:11:59.753 La illaha illalah 00:11:59.753 --> 00:12:00.989 Hence, they mentioned it. 00:12:00.989 --> 00:12:04.989 This is the extent to which they insist on it. 00:12:05.155 --> 00:12:09.155 This teaching can be found in their books in quite clear terms. 00:12:09.155 --> 00:12:11.585 If they had become incriminated with various forms of polytheism, 00:12:11.585 --> 00:12:14.975 it was not because there was any room for it in their religion, 00:12:14.975 --> 00:12:18.975 but it was through the path of religious innovation that they were led into it. 00:12:18.975 --> 00:12:21.960 And, as the Quran said in the beginning of this chapter that 00:12:21.960 --> 00:12:23.805 by following the mutashābihāt issues 00:12:23.805 --> 00:12:27.635 Like the issues of the unseen world mentioned in the Quran, 00:12:27.635 --> 00:12:29.415 which is planned for later. 00:12:29.415 --> 00:12:35.450 People tend to misinterpret and take wrong implications out of these verses. 00:12:35.450 --> 00:12:39.201 The Qur’ān called upon them to take heed of this commonality of tawhīd: 00:12:39.201 --> 00:12:42.101 Muslims and Christians both believe that no one except God 00:12:42.101 --> 00:12:47.310 should be worshiped nor partners be associated to Him and 00:12:47.310 --> 00:12:50.751 nor anyone be regarded as the Lord. 00:12:50.751 --> 00:12:54.751 So, the Quran said that this is a universal truth, a common ground, 00:12:54.751 --> 00:12:58.531 a common factor, Muslims and Christians both believe in it. 00:12:58.531 --> 00:13:02.190 Come and forsake that which you are practicing 00:13:02.190 --> 00:13:03.986 in contradiction to this common factor. 00:13:03.986 --> 00:13:10.300 They should be concordant with each other on this fundamental point. 00:13:10.300 --> 00:13:14.216 The Qur’ān called upon them to analyze their beliefs 00:13:14.216 --> 00:13:18.646 and such spurious beliefs which we have adopted against pure tawhid 00:13:18.646 --> 00:13:20.880 should be discarded. 00:13:20.880 --> 00:13:24.540 Here a specific mention of the fact that no deities besides God should be set up 00:13:24.540 --> 00:13:27.560 refers to the authority (This point has been made explicit 00:13:27.560 --> 00:13:29.100 in the Quran at another instance) 00:13:29.100 --> 00:13:33.100 which the People of the Book had invested their clergy and ascetics 00:13:33.100 --> 00:13:38.600 regarding what is prohibited and what is permissible. 00:13:38.600 --> 00:13:42.600 Allah says that, in such an arrangement, the authority to decide 00:13:42.600 --> 00:13:46.110 what is prohibited and what is permissible. 00:13:46.110 --> 00:13:47.620 is with Allah alone, 00:13:47.620 --> 00:13:52.810 It is nobody's business to command people regarding what is prohibited 00:13:52.810 --> 00:13:54.680 and what is permissible. 00:13:54.680 --> 00:13:57.160 the Qur’ān has clarified that investing someone 00:13:57.160 --> 00:14:00.050 with such an authority is equivalent to make something as one’s Lord. 00:14:00.050 --> 00:14:02.847 Discarding all such things, the Quran called upon them 00:14:02.847 --> 00:14:06.207 to come to what is common between you and us: 00:14:06.453 --> 00:14:12.453 fa in tawallaw But if they turn away even after this, 00:14:13.108 --> 00:14:15.358 faqoolu say: 00:14:15.763 --> 00:14:20.630 ish'adoo bi annaa muslimoon Bear witness, then, that we are Muslims. 00:14:21.280 --> 00:14:24.510 The word 'we are muslims' has been used literally here. 00:14:24.510 --> 00:14:26.900 The People of the Book should be witness to the fact that 00:14:26.900 --> 00:14:29.910 Muslims have fulfilled their responsibility by communicating to them 00:14:29.910 --> 00:14:31.400 that tawhīd is the real essence of Islam. 00:14:31.400 --> 00:14:33.890 If a person deprives oneself of it, he can never reach the Almighty. 00:14:33.890 --> 00:14:35.310 The People of the Book should be witness 00:14:35.310 --> 00:14:37.380 to the fact that Muslims have testified to the truth of Allah. 00:14:37.380 --> 00:14:38.810 So, they were called upon... 00:14:38.810 --> 00:14:41.760 on first instance, arguments were put forth the entire reality of Jesus 00:14:41.760 --> 00:14:42.770 was made explicit, 00:14:42.770 --> 00:14:46.350 how the jews conducted themselves with Jesus was clarified 00:14:46.350 --> 00:14:49.190 and then they were called upon to the commonality of tawheed 00:14:49.190 --> 00:14:51.340 for which the arguments were already made 00:14:51.340 --> 00:14:55.340 and the argumentation had reached such a point that 00:14:55.340 --> 00:14:59.340 at the end of the discourse it was said that 00:14:59.340 --> 00:15:01.580 if you really insist on something apart from this point 00:15:01.580 --> 00:15:04.300 and if you really think that you are the carriers 00:15:04.300 --> 00:15:05.730 of the word of Allah, 00:15:05.730 --> 00:15:09.730 then let us sit together and pray for the curse of Allah upon the lies. 00:15:09.730 --> 00:15:12.620 The invitation was concluded with this point. 00:15:12.900 --> 00:15:15.730 This is the truth and let go of your stubbornness 00:15:15.730 --> 00:15:19.730 and Come to what is common between you and us. 00:15:20.613 --> 00:15:24.613 Yaaa Ahlal Kitaabi limaa tuhaaajjoona feee Ibraaheema 00:15:25.148 --> 00:15:29.148 People of the Book! Why do you argue about Abraham? 00:15:29.366 --> 00:15:34.166 Why would you present the name of Abraham (pbuh) 00:15:34.166 --> 00:15:37.560 in support of your innovations and idolatrous views, 00:15:37.560 --> 00:15:42.276 that you have made part of your religion? 00:15:42.276 --> 00:15:48.146 Since Abarham is the leader of of all monotheistic traditions. 00:15:48.146 --> 00:15:52.346 Things have begun from him only. 00:15:52.346 --> 00:15:57.186 Both Jews and Christians believe in the apostleship of Abraham. 00:15:57.537 --> 00:16:00.477 And they associate themselves with his message. 00:16:00.729 --> 00:16:04.729 And when the Quran mentions Abraham and states that 00:16:04.948 --> 00:16:07.498 your innovations were not part of Abraham's teachings. 00:16:07.498 --> 00:16:09.758 He was the standard bearer of pure Tawhid. 00:16:09.758 --> 00:16:11.648 And so they would start fighting them. 00:16:11.648 --> 00:16:14.578 Yaaa Ahlal Kitaabi People of the book 00:16:14.578 --> 00:16:17.308 imaa tuhaaajjoona feee Ibraaheema 00:16:17.308 --> 00:16:19.680 Why do you argue about Abraham? 00:16:19.680 --> 00:16:23.680 wa maaa unzilatit Tawraatu wal Injeelu illaa mim ba'dih; 00:16:23.680 --> 00:16:27.680 even though the Torah and the Gospel were only revealed after him? 00:16:27.808 --> 00:16:31.808 The Torah and the Gospel were not revealed before Abraham. 00:16:31.808 --> 00:16:34.465 In fact, they were revealed much later after him. 00:16:34.465 --> 00:16:38.465 Then how is it possible that the Torah and the Gospel stated something 00:16:38.465 --> 00:16:40.835 which you interpreted and then 00:16:40.835 --> 00:16:43.945 tried to present Abraham (pbuh) in support of those views. 00:16:43.945 --> 00:16:44.915 It is not possible. 00:16:44.915 --> 00:16:50.545 it is similar to a person interpreting the views of contemporary religious sects 00:16:50.545 --> 00:16:54.679 and then ascribing those views to the Prophet (pbuh). 00:16:54.930 --> 00:16:58.930 During the time of the Prophet (pbuh), there were no deobandis, or ahl-Hades 00:16:58.930 --> 00:17:02.352 or Barelvis. His followers were given the name Muslim. 00:17:02.352 --> 00:17:06.352 So, when you are ascribing a view to the Prophet (pbuh), 00:17:06.352 --> 00:17:10.352 you can't try to present the Prophet in support of the views of your own sects. 00:17:10.352 --> 00:17:12.182 These were a later development. 00:17:12.182 --> 00:17:14.702 Here, the Quran used the same argument; 00:17:14.702 --> 00:17:16.720 How is it possible? 00:17:16.720 --> 00:17:18.822 Why do you argue about Abraham? 00:17:18.822 --> 00:17:21.462 Why do you drag him in support of your innovations? 00:17:21.462 --> 00:17:25.462 We couldn't comprehend this verse until we had a practical experience 00:17:25.462 --> 00:17:31.402 where every group tries to prove that the Prophet (pbuh) 00:17:31.402 --> 00:17:35.282 was a Hanafi or Shafei or Maliki 00:17:35.501 --> 00:17:38.611 This is the situation upon which the Quran has commented 00:17:38.611 --> 00:17:41.951 that people of the book it is such a stupid position. 00:17:41.951 --> 00:17:43.581 limaa tuhaaajjoona feee Ibraaheema 00:17:43.581 --> 00:17:45.891 How did Abraham become a part of this debate? 00:17:45.891 --> 00:17:49.626 If you want to hold a conversation then talk about your innovations. 00:17:49.626 --> 00:17:52.621 The Jews, Christians and the Idolaters– 00:17:52.621 --> 00:17:57.739 all three would try to present Abraham (pbuh) in support of their errant views, 00:17:57.739 --> 00:18:00.699 as he was considered their forefather. 00:18:00.699 --> 00:18:03.629 Here the Qur’ān has referred to their dispute: 00:18:03.629 --> 00:18:07.629 Just like I mentioned that the hanafis would claim that the Prophet (pbuh) 00:18:07.629 --> 00:18:11.629 was a hanafi, the Shias would claim that the prophet was a Shia 00:18:12.541 --> 00:18:15.541 the Sunni would claim that the Prophet (pbuh) was a Sunni. 00:18:15.823 --> 00:18:19.823 When they are making these arguments they are basically claiming these things only. 00:18:19.823 --> 00:18:22.230 The Quran said that both the Torah and 00:18:22.230 --> 00:18:24.553 the Gospel were revealed centuries after him; 00:18:24.553 --> 00:18:27.443 how could then Abraham (pbuh) be a Christian or a Jew? 00:18:27.443 --> 00:18:30.583 What sort of a frenzy are you in? 00:18:31.200 --> 00:18:33.336 You know that both the Torah and the Gospel 00:18:33.336 --> 00:18:35.256 were revealed centuries after him. 00:18:35.256 --> 00:18:37.996 afala ta'qiloon Then do you not understand even this? 00:18:38.266 --> 00:18:40.886 They are not being able to grasp this simple fact. 00:18:40.886 --> 00:18:43.516 afala ta'qiloon Then do you not understand even this? 00:18:45.600 --> 00:18:49.737 Haaa antum haaa'ulaaa'i haajajtum feemaa lakum bihee 'ilmun 00:18:50.218 --> 00:18:54.218 Indeed, you are the ones who have argued about things 00:18:54.218 --> 00:18:56.548 of which you have some knowledge. 00:18:56.929 --> 00:19:00.509 Those things of which you had some knowledge; 00:19:00.509 --> 00:19:02.929 let's say we had a debate on the Torah or the Bible 00:19:02.929 --> 00:19:05.339 and you argued about that. Tell us: 00:19:05.339 --> 00:19:09.339 falima tuhaaajjoonaa feemaa laisa lakum bihee 'ilm; 00:19:09.339 --> 00:19:13.339 Must you now argue about that of which you have no knowledge at all? 00:19:13.339 --> 00:19:19.590 In other words, if a narration or a Hadith was being discussed, then 00:19:19.590 --> 00:19:24.379 if you try to drag Abraham into this argument 00:19:24.379 --> 00:19:26.759 what is the basis of this knowledge? 00:19:26.759 --> 00:19:30.759 We could have discussed the knowledge that you possessed 00:19:30.759 --> 00:19:33.820 or the arguments that your scholars or jurists were making 00:19:33.820 --> 00:19:36.880 but why are you arguing about that of which you have no knowledge at all? 00:19:36.880 --> 00:19:40.880 wallaahu ya'lamu wa antum laa ta'lamoon 00:19:41.164 --> 00:19:46.174 And [in reality] God knows, but you know not. 00:19:46.824 --> 00:19:50.824 The truth was made explicit by Allah. 00:19:51.540 --> 00:19:55.540 And what is that truth? The truth is that: 00:19:55.540 --> 00:19:59.213 Maa kaana Ibraaheemu Yahoodiyyanw wa laa Nasraaniyyanw 00:19:59.820 --> 00:20:02.590 Abraham was neither a Jew nor a Christian; 00:20:03.818 --> 00:20:06.804 This is a categorical truth. 00:20:07.355 --> 00:20:11.125 One of the groups among you wants to prove that Abraham was one of them, 00:20:11.125 --> 00:20:12.385 as I mentioned. 00:20:12.385 --> 00:20:16.385 They are not going to say it outright but the truth is that 00:20:16.385 --> 00:20:20.385 every group wants to present the prophets in support of their views. 00:20:21.359 --> 00:20:28.119 So, the Quran said that has there been a confusion about this fact, 00:20:28.429 --> 00:20:32.269 about the birth of Prophet Abraham. That he was born later? 00:20:32.269 --> 00:20:36.269 This is a categorical truth that neither the Torah nor the Gospel were 00:20:36.269 --> 00:20:38.219 revealed at that time. 00:20:38.566 --> 00:20:42.566 So, the Quran said that And [in reality] God knows, but you know not. 00:20:42.797 --> 00:20:44.157 Listen to the truth. 00:20:44.157 --> 00:20:47.870 Maa kaana Ibraaheemu Yahoodiyyanw wa laa Nasraaniyyanw 00:20:47.870 --> 00:20:51.870 Abraham was neither a Jew nor a Christian; Who was he? 00:20:51.870 --> 00:20:55.877 wa laakin kaana Haneefam Muslimanw He was but a devout Muslim. 00:20:56.528 --> 00:21:02.905 With utmost devotion he commenced a journey of Tawhid. 00:21:03.205 --> 00:21:06.625 This was Abraham. Abraham was neither a Jew nor a Christian; 00:21:06.795 --> 00:21:10.795 This is the same point which should be put across 00:21:10.795 --> 00:21:14.795 to the groups in contemporary times that these innovations that 00:21:14.795 --> 00:21:18.445 you consider religious commands and the sects that you consider the standard 00:21:18.445 --> 00:21:22.170 of good and evil, the Prophet (pbuh) did not teach us any of these things. 00:21:22.170 --> 00:21:24.410 The Prophet (pbuh) taught us the oneness of God, 00:21:24.410 --> 00:21:26.660 and called us upon to become Muslims. 00:21:26.660 --> 00:21:29.610 The Prophet (pbuh) did not call upon us to join certain sects or groups. 00:21:29.610 --> 00:21:32.720 The Prophet (pbuh) has no connection with any of those groups. 00:21:32.720 --> 00:21:35.167 The Prophet (pbuh) gave people the name of Islam. 00:21:35.167 --> 00:21:37.450 He was but a devoted Muslim. 00:21:37.450 --> 00:21:40.225 The Quran has argued with them along the same lines. 00:21:40.225 --> 00:21:44.225 Maa kaana Ibraaheemu Yahoodiyyanw wa laa Nasraaniyyanw 00:21:44.225 --> 00:21:46.755 Abraham was neither a Jew nor a Christian; 00:21:46.755 --> 00:21:50.755 wa laakin kaana Haneefam Muslimanw he was but a devoted Muslim 00:21:51.550 --> 00:21:55.550 Abraham (pbuh) was obedient to God and solely adhered to the path of the truth. 00:21:55.550 --> 00:21:56.990 This is what Haneef refers to. 00:21:56.990 --> 00:22:00.990 wa maa kaana minal mushrikeen And he was also not among the Idolaters. 00:22:01.406 --> 00:22:04.360 The Jews, Christians and the Idolaters are three groups. 00:22:04.360 --> 00:22:09.386 The Quran said that Abraham was neither a Jew nor a Christian nor an idolater. 00:22:09.386 --> 00:22:13.386 Now, let me tell you who Abraham was really related to. 00:22:13.386 --> 00:22:17.386 Innaa awlan naasi bi Ibraaheema lallazee nattaba 'oohu 00:22:17.386 --> 00:22:26.666 Those who followed Abraham are more entitled to ascribe themselves to him 00:22:26.666 --> 00:22:29.768 and adhered to the path of Abraham. 00:22:29.808 --> 00:22:33.808 The Quran elucidated a principle here that Abraham's follower would be someone 00:22:33.808 --> 00:22:36.168 who adheres to the path of Abraham 00:22:36.168 --> 00:22:39.158 and not someone who is been captivated by his own innovations and his own sect. 00:22:39.158 --> 00:22:41.228 after explicating this position in terms of a principle, the Quran said: 00:22:41.228 --> 00:22:42.688 wa haazan nabiyyu 00:22:42.688 --> 00:22:47.308 Only this Prophet (pbuh) is entitled [to this ascription] who is calling upon you 00:22:47.308 --> 00:22:52.086 wallazeena aamanoo; and those who professed faith in him, 00:22:52.086 --> 00:22:55.216 those who are the standard bearers of tawheed. 00:22:55.216 --> 00:22:59.216 Hence, the Quran refuted their innovations and stated that 00:22:59.216 --> 00:23:03.216 if someone is entitled [to this ascription], it is these people. 00:23:03.216 --> 00:23:08.806 They are entitled to this ascription, as they are giving the right message of Islam 00:23:08.806 --> 00:23:12.806 Not the ones who are associated with sectarianism or the ones 00:23:12.806 --> 00:23:14.986 who are the standard bearers of polytheism 00:23:14.986 --> 00:23:17.946 or the ones who are associating Abraham (pbuh) among jews and christians. 00:23:17.946 --> 00:23:21.796 Only Abraham's followers are entitled to his ascription 00:23:21.796 --> 00:23:29.876 and after that it is the Prophets who can claim entitlement to His ascription. 00:23:29.921 --> 00:23:33.921 and those companions who have professed faith to the path of Abraham. 00:23:35.600 --> 00:23:37.534 wallaahu waliyyul mu'mineen 00:23:37.833 --> 00:23:43.440 and know that God is a companion of such faithful. 00:23:43.597 --> 00:23:47.597 The Quran said it so beautifully that the basis for ascription to Abraham 00:23:47.597 --> 00:23:51.597 is devoting yourself to Abraham's religion, his method and 00:23:51.597 --> 00:23:53.984 his devotion to the oneness of God. 00:23:54.460 --> 00:23:58.170 Abraham was but a devoted Muslim and he was also not among the Idolaters. 00:23:58.170 --> 00:24:00.267 Abraham was neither a Jew nor a Christian; 00:24:00.267 --> 00:24:03.327 Only these people are entitled to his ascription 00:24:03.327 --> 00:24:08.927 And if their ascription is to Abraham and Abraham's relation is with God 00:24:08.927 --> 00:24:13.297 then God's companionship will be reserved for those people 00:24:13.297 --> 00:24:15.327 and not for you. 00:24:15.552 --> 00:24:19.552 Look how beautifully the Quran has exposed 00:24:19.552 --> 00:24:22.942 their claims of companionship with God: wallaahu waliyyul mu'mineen 00:24:22.942 --> 00:24:25.262 and God is a companion of such faithful. 00:24:25.262 --> 00:24:27.477 And what does 'a companion of such faithful' mean? 00:24:27.477 --> 00:24:29.397 The implication is that if God is their guardian, 00:24:29.397 --> 00:24:32.337 He will help them and also grant them dominance over their enemies. 00:24:32.337 --> 00:24:35.697 This point has been made explicit in the Quran 00:24:35.697 --> 00:24:38.417 right at the begining of its message in terms of 00:24:38.417 --> 00:24:41.697 Abraham's religion, what he was the standard bearer of, 00:24:41.697 --> 00:24:43.887 and the message that he brought with himself. 00:24:43.887 --> 00:24:46.007 He called upon them to take heed tawhīd, 00:24:46.007 --> 00:24:48.370 He was the standard bearer of Tawheed 00:24:48.370 --> 00:24:52.370 Just as Abraham (pbuh) had no relation with Judaism and Christianity, 00:24:52.370 --> 00:24:56.289 similarly, he (pbuh) had no relation with the Idolaters of Makkah. 00:24:57.554 --> 00:25:01.554 the Idolaters of the Ismaeilites are not directly addressed in this sūrah. 00:25:01.701 --> 00:25:05.701 As has been explained earlier, this sūrah is specifically addressed 00:25:05.701 --> 00:25:10.811 to the People of the Book, in particular the Christians. 00:25:11.610 --> 00:25:14.860 If the Idolaters are refuted in some of their views, 00:25:14.860 --> 00:25:16.531 it is in a secondary capacity. 00:25:16.531 --> 00:25:19.411 What is stated here is also stated in a secondary manner 00:25:19.411 --> 00:25:22.471 and the need to mention it, as indicated earlier, 00:25:22.471 --> 00:25:25.021 arose because just as the Jews and Christians would present 00:25:25.021 --> 00:25:27.888 the name of Abraham in support of their innovations and deviant views, 00:25:27.888 --> 00:25:31.288 in a similar manner, in fact even more vehemently, 00:25:31.288 --> 00:25:35.288 the Idolaters of the Quraysh would present his name in their support; 00:25:35.417 --> 00:25:38.457 they went as far as to claim that the people of the book 00:25:38.457 --> 00:25:40.987 were followers of the later Prophets 00:25:40.987 --> 00:25:44.627 but the religion they were following was inherited by them from Abraham (pbuh). 00:25:44.627 --> 00:25:48.407 Due to this reason, the Quran includes them to make the entire point explicit 00:25:48.407 --> 00:25:52.407 with respect to who Abraham was and the basis for any relationship with him. 00:25:52.757 --> 00:25:56.757 This is in the nature of human beings that the way man is inclined towards religion 00:25:56.757 --> 00:26:01.997 and the truth, he similarly engenders a relationship with the great personalities. 00:26:02.263 --> 00:26:06.263 In our civilisation, the being and character of the Prophet (pbuh) 00:26:06.263 --> 00:26:08.109 forms the basis of everything. 00:26:08.109 --> 00:26:11.828 whatever point one has to prove he does it in relation to the Prophet (pbuh). 00:26:11.828 --> 00:26:14.230 If someone has to claim an affiliation with Islam, 00:26:14.230 --> 00:26:16.008 they do it vis a vis the Prophet (pbuh). 00:26:16.008 --> 00:26:19.618 This was an opportunity to refute such misguided claims 00:26:19.618 --> 00:26:21.868 which were made vis a vis the Prophets. 00:26:21.868 --> 00:26:25.868 The Quran made explicit the truth behind the mission of Abraham 00:26:25.868 --> 00:26:28.748 and then stated that only a true follower, 00:26:28.748 --> 00:26:30.998 is entitled to ascribe themselves to him. 00:26:30.998 --> 00:26:34.998 A devout muslim, adhering to the path of tawhid is entitled to ascribe themselves 00:26:34.998 --> 00:26:39.558 to him and not someone who indulges in idolatry and religious innovations. 00:26:40.140 --> 00:26:45.200 Waddat taaa'ifatum min Ahlil Kitaabi law yudil loonakum 00:26:46.231 --> 00:26:50.231 O Believers, a group from among the People of the Book 00:26:50.231 --> 00:26:53.461 desires to somehow make you deviate from the right path; 00:26:53.461 --> 00:26:58.491 In other words, the people who pin point certain things. 00:26:58.491 --> 00:27:01.591 On the one hand, you have the apostle of Allah, 00:27:01.591 --> 00:27:05.381 who is calling upon you [towards Islam] with a revelation descending upon him. 00:27:05.570 --> 00:27:09.570 But the common populace give attention to both sides. 00:27:09.570 --> 00:27:12.325 Now, the Quran is addressing them: 00:27:12.325 --> 00:27:16.325 [Believers!] a group from among the People of the Book desires ... 00:27:16.325 --> 00:27:20.325 though it is a group which is doomed, a group which is adhering to evil 00:27:20.325 --> 00:27:24.325 and is deliberately denying the truth 00:27:24.325 --> 00:27:29.450 they desire to somehow make you deviate from the right path; 00:27:29.450 --> 00:27:31.875 wa maa yudilloona illaaa anfusahum 00:27:32.274 --> 00:27:36.274 and [in reality] they mislead none but themselves, 00:27:36.274 --> 00:27:40.274 wa maa yash'uroon but they do not understand. 00:27:41.104 --> 00:27:44.240 This method used by the Quran embodies such wistfulness. 00:27:44.824 --> 00:27:51.754 Look, this group is well aware of the fact that they are on the side of evil. 00:27:51.754 --> 00:27:53.394 and it is not only that but 00:27:53.394 --> 00:27:57.394 the People of the Book desire to somehow mislead the Muslims 00:27:57.394 --> 00:27:58.949 who are on the right path. 00:27:59.396 --> 00:28:01.456 But do they not know that [in reality] 00:28:01.456 --> 00:28:03.456 they mislead none but themselves, 00:28:03.456 --> 00:28:06.646 They are further misled. wa maa yash'uroon 00:28:06.646 --> 00:28:08.106 but they do not understand. 00:28:08.106 --> 00:28:12.872 Yaaa Ahlal Kitaabi lima takfuroona bi Aayaatil laahi wan antum tashadoon 00:28:13.290 --> 00:28:16.750 People of the Book! Why do you deny God’s revelations 00:28:16.750 --> 00:28:19.135 when you have witnessed them! 00:28:19.492 --> 00:28:22.892 It would have made some sense if someone else had denied the revelations 00:28:22.892 --> 00:28:25.317 even though you are witnesses upon it. 00:28:25.317 --> 00:28:29.317 The repetition in this sentence is to express reproach and yearning: 00:28:29.317 --> 00:28:32.377 in spite of the fact that they are People of the Book 00:28:32.377 --> 00:28:34.547 they are trying to mislead people. 00:28:34.796 --> 00:28:38.796 Yaaa Ahalal Kitaabi lima talbisoonal haqqa bilbaatili 00:28:39.110 --> 00:28:42.700 People of the Book! Why do you mingle truth with falsehood 00:28:42.700 --> 00:28:44.430 wa taktumoonal haqqa 00:28:44.430 --> 00:28:46.740 People of the Book! Why do you hide the truth 00:28:46.740 --> 00:28:49.590 wa antum ta'lamoon when you know it well! 00:28:50.117 --> 00:28:51.847 You know the truth. 00:28:52.113 --> 00:28:58.103 This style of repetition of this word is to express reproach and yearning 00:28:58.103 --> 00:29:05.513 about their pettiness in spite of the fact that the truth has been manifested. 00:29:05.623 --> 00:29:08.703 Notice the reproach in these verses that: 00:29:08.703 --> 00:29:11.696 People of the Book! Why do you deny God’s revelations 00:29:11.696 --> 00:29:14.560 People of the Book! Why do you deny the truth 00:29:14.560 --> 00:29:16.440 when you bear witness to them? 00:29:16.440 --> 00:29:18.246 Why do you mingle truth with falsehood? 00:29:18.246 --> 00:29:20.596 Why do you hide the truth when you know it? 00:29:20.596 --> 00:29:23.496 Wa qaalat taaa'ifatum min Ahlil Kitaabi 00:29:23.916 --> 00:29:27.916 And a group of the People of the Book says: 00:29:27.916 --> 00:29:33.235 aaminoo billazeee unzila 'alal lazeena aamanoo wajhan nahaari 00:29:33.235 --> 00:29:35.405 wakfurooo aakhirahoo la'alla hum yarji'oon 00:29:35.405 --> 00:29:40.675 As it was mentioned earlier that they try to deviate the simple minded 00:29:40.675 --> 00:29:44.850 among muslims from the right path. 00:29:45.190 --> 00:29:50.420 Here, its form has been elucidated that one of their group says: 00:29:50.420 --> 00:29:54.483 aaminoo billazeee unzila 'alal lazeena aamanoo wajhan nahaari 00:29:54.739 --> 00:29:57.239 And a group of the People of the Book says: 00:29:57.239 --> 00:30:00.430 “Believe in that which is revealed to believers in the morning 00:30:00.430 --> 00:30:01.459 wakfurooo aakhirahoo 00:30:01.459 --> 00:30:03.419 and deny it in the evening 00:30:03.419 --> 00:30:08.439 la'alla hum yarji'oon. so that they may themselves abandon their faith. 00:30:08.785 --> 00:30:11.921 Earlier, it was mentioned that they hide the truth. 00:30:12.469 --> 00:30:16.469 This is a reference to the interpolations of the People of the Book 00:30:16.629 --> 00:30:21.589 regarding the Baytul Haram, the chronicles of Abraham (pbuh) 00:30:21.589 --> 00:30:25.589 and the predictions made by their Prophets 00:30:25.589 --> 00:30:28.499 about the advent of Muhammad (pbuh). 00:30:28.985 --> 00:30:33.204 The words 'wa antum ta'lamoon' (when you know it) 00:30:33.204 --> 00:30:35.881 show that the scholars of the Jews 00:30:35.881 --> 00:30:38.941 present in the time of the revelation of the Qur’ān 00:30:38.941 --> 00:30:40.821 were aware of these interpolations. 00:30:40.821 --> 00:30:43.100 Nothing was hidden from them. 00:30:43.975 --> 00:30:47.975 And then later it was stated that they used a ploy. 00:30:48.411 --> 00:30:52.411 What was the ploy they used so that they may themselves abandon their faith? 00:30:52.411 --> 00:30:56.411 One of the tricks was that their leaders trained some of their people 00:30:56.411 --> 00:31:07.360 to first openly declare faith in Islam so as to be regarded as Muslims and later ... 00:31:07.360 --> 00:31:10.250 the use of the word 'night and day' 00:31:10.250 --> 00:31:12.235 should not be understood in a literal manner. 00:31:12.235 --> 00:31:13.945 It means doing someonthing in the morning 00:31:13.945 --> 00:31:15.285 and then denying it at night. 00:31:15.285 --> 00:31:16.525 It is usually said that when a person, 00:31:16.525 --> 00:31:18.155 after committing any kind of mistake or crime, quickly repents from that work 00:31:18.155 --> 00:31:19.066 Quran uses a similar idiom here. 00:31:19.066 --> 00:31:20.706 What it means is that you should profess faith, 00:31:20.706 --> 00:31:22.366 spend a few days with Muslims, 00:31:22.715 --> 00:31:25.989 and then tell them that you have observed the faith up close 00:31:25.989 --> 00:31:27.699 and the flaws has become clear. 00:31:27.699 --> 00:31:30.999 and later dissociate themselves from it by recounting some flaws in this faith. 00:31:30.999 --> 00:31:34.569 It is a very efficient method by which a common man 00:31:34.569 --> 00:31:36.649 becomes confused about his religion. 00:31:36.649 --> 00:31:40.069 That look, they are so sincere and honest, they professed faith in Islam, 00:31:40.069 --> 00:31:42.899 had the claim been truthful, they would have stood by it. 00:31:42.899 --> 00:31:45.889 One of the benefits of this trick would be to shake the faith of 00:31:45.889 --> 00:31:48.139 the Muslims and even they would start to think. 00:31:48.139 --> 00:31:50.290 It is obvious that they could not manage to deceive 00:31:50.290 --> 00:31:51.419 the likes of Abu Bakr or Umar. 00:31:51.419 --> 00:31:54.969 They would be induced to think that there indeed was some flaw in this faith 00:31:54.969 --> 00:31:57.208 because of which the literati, who were well versed in religion, 00:31:57.208 --> 00:31:58.470 had their own history, 00:31:58.470 --> 00:32:00.637 find themselves repelled by it after drawing close to it. 00:32:00.637 --> 00:32:03.287 Naturally, they would be induced to think that 00:32:03.287 --> 00:32:05.767 there indeed must have been some flaw in this faith, 00:32:05.767 --> 00:32:09.767 because of which the literati, who were well versed in religion, 00:32:09.767 --> 00:32:12.650 find themselves repelled by it after drawing close to it. 00:32:12.650 --> 00:32:14.030 which only suggests that 00:32:14.030 --> 00:32:15.799 there indeed were some flaw in this faith. 00:32:15.799 --> 00:32:19.799 If you read the Quran you will understand how different groups play their own part 00:32:19.799 --> 00:32:23.799 to deceive someone of his faith and put them in a state of contention. 00:32:23.799 --> 00:32:27.799 It is a ploy which they thought would be useful in this suburban settlement 00:32:27.799 --> 00:32:31.219 so that they may themselves abandon their faith 00:32:31.219 --> 00:32:35.219 The Quran unveiled this plot, and stated that this is what they had planned. 00:32:36.180 --> 00:32:39.560 Wa laa tu'minooo illaa liman tabi'a deenakum 00:32:39.560 --> 00:32:42.558 Believe in that which is revealed to believers in the morning and 00:32:42.558 --> 00:32:47.168 deny it in the evening so that they may themselves abandon their faith 00:32:47.168 --> 00:32:48.598 and then the Quran stated: 00:32:48.598 --> 00:32:51.828 and do not listen to anyone except those of your own faith” 00:32:51.828 --> 00:32:57.408 When you go to them, keep in mind to only listen to people from your own faith 00:32:58.238 --> 00:33:02.238 This sentence is worthy of attention. 00:33:03.227 --> 00:33:08.980 when religious leadership becomes stable 00:33:09.163 --> 00:33:14.800 and religious innovations and such things become stimulating for people 00:33:14.800 --> 00:33:17.723 then a truthful message arises as was the case here. 00:33:17.723 --> 00:33:19.623 it is obvious that the earlier message 00:33:19.623 --> 00:33:22.486 which was brought to us by other Prophets was the truth as well. 00:33:22.486 --> 00:33:25.796 when innovations, misguidance, deviations became part of that message, 00:33:25.796 --> 00:33:29.246 when tawhid was replaced by polytheism, 00:33:29.246 --> 00:33:33.246 a number of misconceptions were created in relation to the religion. 00:33:33.246 --> 00:33:37.246 The belief in Jesus's divinity and atonement came into being, 00:33:37.246 --> 00:33:40.390 which is present right in front of us. 00:33:40.390 --> 00:33:44.030 what happens when the Quran starts raising the curtain from these things 00:33:44.030 --> 00:33:45.246 Now, what after that? 00:33:45.246 --> 00:33:48.146 Then they say that the scholars of truth are among our group, 00:33:48.146 --> 00:33:50.716 in fact the tradition of truth is also within our group. 00:33:50.716 --> 00:33:55.226 There can be a possibility that a message can be heard and if there is something 00:33:55.226 --> 00:33:58.296 worth appreciation, it can further be communicated to others 00:33:58.296 --> 00:34:00.626 so that they can accept something that is reasonable. 00:34:00.626 --> 00:34:02.796 Or the other method that the Quran states is: 00:34:02.796 --> 00:34:05.349 Wa laa tu'minooo illaa liman tabi'a deenakum 00:34:05.349 --> 00:34:09.349 and do not listen to anyone except those of your own group.” 00:34:10.984 --> 00:34:14.514 and if you so much as show an inclination to listen to anyone 00:34:14.514 --> 00:34:17.314 except those of your own faith, then you will be misguided. 00:34:17.314 --> 00:34:19.440 there is no doubt about it. 00:34:19.440 --> 00:34:25.412 Recently, I saw that our dar-ul-uloom gave a fatwa against 3 individuals. 00:34:25.412 --> 00:34:27.134 it has already been published. 00:34:27.134 --> 00:34:31.684 one among them is yours truly, another Dr. Israr Ahmad and then Dr. Zakir Naik. 00:34:31.684 --> 00:34:34.698 A fatwa has been published against three of us. 00:34:34.698 --> 00:34:38.500 The point that has been made in the fatwa is that 00:34:38.500 --> 00:34:41.738 we should cross check their claims with our own religious scholars. 00:34:41.738 --> 00:34:43.718 Accept their points only if they are in accordance 00:34:43.718 --> 00:34:46.298 with the views of our own scholars reject their claims if they don't match 00:34:46.298 --> 00:34:48.116 with the views of our own scholars. 00:34:48.116 --> 00:34:51.369 This mindset has been described by the Quran in the following verse: 00:34:51.369 --> 00:34:53.819 Wa laa tu'minooo otherwise, you are in the right. 00:34:53.819 --> 00:34:57.819 you will say that the truth is not restrained in any one place. 00:34:57.819 --> 00:34:59.359 All of us are human beings. 00:34:59.359 --> 00:35:01.343 It is possible that we may have made a mistake 00:35:01.343 --> 00:35:03.775 Go and listen to their point of view. 00:35:03.775 --> 00:35:07.115 even we will accept it if there is some truth to it 00:35:07.115 --> 00:35:08.755 they tell their people: 00:35:08.755 --> 00:35:11.765 Wa laa tu'minooo illaa liman tabi'a deenakum 00:35:11.765 --> 00:35:14.595 and do not listen to anyone except those of your own faith 00:35:14.595 --> 00:35:16.745 now listen to the reply given by the Quran 00:35:16.745 --> 00:35:18.498 qul Tell them [O Prophet!]: 00:35:18.498 --> 00:35:20.698 innal hudaa hudallaahi 00:35:20.698 --> 00:35:22.618 Guidance in reality is the guidance of God! 00:35:22.618 --> 00:35:23.884 guidance is not with people. 00:35:23.884 --> 00:35:25.498 qul innal hudaa hudallaahi 00:35:25.498 --> 00:35:28.459 Guidance in reality is the guidance of God! 00:35:28.459 --> 00:35:32.459 This statement was made in contrast to the corresponding verse that was to follow 00:35:32.459 --> 00:35:36.219 in order to show how foolishly they act. 00:35:36.219 --> 00:35:39.699 The actual verse corresponding with the previous verses of the Quran was: 00:35:39.699 --> 00:35:42.349 do not listen to anyone except those of your own. Why? 00:35:42.349 --> 00:35:46.479 ai yu'taaa ahadum misla maaa ooteetum mubaada 00:35:46.479 --> 00:35:50.479 [so do not listen to it] lest such a thing which is bestowed on you 00:35:50.479 --> 00:35:53.449 is bestowed on others aw yuhaaajjookum 'inda Rabbikum, 00:35:53.794 --> 00:36:00.297 or that they dispute with you in your Lord’s presence. 00:36:00.640 --> 00:36:01.818 qul Tell them: 00:36:02.758 --> 00:36:06.008 innal fadla biyadil laah; you were given an office. 00:36:06.008 --> 00:36:07.858 you were bestowed with a status, 00:36:07.858 --> 00:36:11.858 an honour, Allah had given you a post, a responsibility. 00:36:11.858 --> 00:36:14.600 God did not tie His hands. 00:36:14.600 --> 00:36:17.741 Here, Allah referred to the first point when they said that 00:36:17.741 --> 00:36:19.853 do not listen to anyone except those of your own faith 00:36:19.853 --> 00:36:20.651 the Quran commented that 00:36:20.651 --> 00:36:22.121 Guidance in reality is the guidance of God 00:36:22.121 --> 00:36:24.491 guidance does not come from your own people or from others 00:36:24.491 --> 00:36:26.851 then the Quran stated another point: 00:36:26.851 --> 00:36:30.851 [so do not listen to it] lest such a status and honour 00:36:30.851 --> 00:36:34.851 which is bestowed on you, here the curtain is raised from the hidden 00:36:34.851 --> 00:36:36.210 it is actually us 00:36:36.210 --> 00:36:40.210 [so do not listen to it] lest such a thing which is bestowed on you 00:36:40.210 --> 00:36:42.461 is bestowed on others. 00:36:43.152 --> 00:36:44.712 Here, their jealousy is being noted. 00:36:44.712 --> 00:36:46.692 Here the Quran has said that 00:36:46.692 --> 00:36:50.692 Tell them: “Grace, blessing, honour is in the hands of God 00:36:51.632 --> 00:36:55.332 innal fadla biyadil laah; yu'teehi mai yashaaa' 00:36:55.332 --> 00:36:57.262 He bestows it on whom He will. 00:36:57.262 --> 00:37:00.582 wallaahu Waasi'un 'Aleem He is not a miser like you. 00:37:00.582 --> 00:37:04.582 God is munificent and all-knowing. 00:37:05.521 --> 00:37:08.551 Yakhtassu birahmatihee mai yashaaa' 00:37:08.551 --> 00:37:12.310 He is merciful to whom He chooses; 00:37:12.380 --> 00:37:15.710 wallaahu zulfadlil 'azeem His blessings are immense. 00:37:16.570 --> 00:37:20.060 This is how the Quran has commented on their words, 00:37:20.060 --> 00:37:23.770 this verse has other implications and we will discuss those implications 00:37:23.770 --> 00:37:25.954 in the begining of our next session. 00:37:25.954 --> 00:37:28.774 Now, listen to the simple translation of these verses. 00:37:30.374 --> 00:37:33.384 Then if they still dispute with you 00:37:33.384 --> 00:37:36.314 after you have received knowledge in this regard, 00:37:36.314 --> 00:37:40.314 then tell them: “Come, let us call our sons and your sons, 00:37:40.314 --> 00:37:44.314 our wives and your wives, our people and your people, 00:37:44.314 --> 00:37:49.134 then We pray and call down the curse of God on every liar.” 00:37:49.898 --> 00:37:54.718 This is the whole truth. There is no god but God. 00:37:54.961 --> 00:37:56.931 Surely it is God who is the Mighty, the Wise One. 00:37:56.931 --> 00:38:00.161 If they show indifference then [their stubbornness will 00:38:00.161 --> 00:38:04.161 become evident to people also] because God knows such mischief mongers. 00:38:04.631 --> 00:38:06.831 [Tell them]: “O People of the Book! 00:38:06.831 --> 00:38:10.831 Come to what is common between you and us: 00:38:10.831 --> 00:38:14.261 that we will worship none but God, that we will associate none with Him, 00:38:14.261 --> 00:38:18.951 and that none of us shall make other deities besides God.” 00:38:18.951 --> 00:38:24.248 If they turn away, say: “Bear witness, then, that we submit to God. 00:38:24.371 --> 00:38:28.381 People of the Book! Why do you argue about Abraham 00:38:28.381 --> 00:38:32.451 even though the Torah and the Gospel were only revealed after him? 00:38:32.451 --> 00:38:35.341 Then do you not understand even this? 00:38:35.341 --> 00:38:38.451 Indeed, you are the ones who have argued about things of which 00:38:38.451 --> 00:38:40.210 you have some knowledge. 00:38:40.210 --> 00:38:44.210 Must you now argue about that of which you have no knowledge at all? 00:38:44.345 --> 00:38:49.504 And [in reality] God knows, but you know not. 00:38:49.504 --> 00:38:54.140 Abraham was neither a Jew nor a Christian; he was but a devoted Muslim 00:38:54.140 --> 00:38:56.769 and he was also not among the Idolaters. 00:38:56.769 --> 00:39:03.369 Those who followed Abraham are more entitled to ascribe themselves to him. 00:39:03.369 --> 00:39:06.189 After this, this Prophet is entitled [to this ascription] 00:39:06.189 --> 00:39:10.189 and those who professed faith in him and God is a companion of such faithful. 00:39:10.189 --> 00:39:13.659 [Believers!] a group from among the People of the Book 00:39:13.659 --> 00:39:16.659 desires to somehow make you deviate from the right path; 00:39:16.659 --> 00:39:20.659 and [in reality] they mislead none but themselves, 00:39:20.659 --> 00:39:23.709 but they know not. People of the Book! 00:39:23.709 --> 00:39:27.709 Why do you deny God’s revelations when you bear witness to them? 00:39:27.709 --> 00:39:33.849 People of the Book! Why do you mingle truth with falsehood when you know it? 00:39:34.238 --> 00:39:38.238 And a group of the People of the Book says: 00:39:38.238 --> 00:39:41.498 “Believe in that which is revealed to believers in the morning 00:39:41.498 --> 00:39:45.284 and deny it in the evening so that they may themselves abandon their faith 00:39:45.284 --> 00:39:48.348 and do not listen to anyone except those of your own faith” – 00:39:48.348 --> 00:39:51.678 Tell them [O Prophet!]: “Guidance in reality is the guidance of God!” 00:39:51.678 --> 00:39:56.458 – [so do not listen to it] lest such a thing which is bestowed on you 00:39:56.458 --> 00:40:01.268 is bestowed on others or that they dispute with you in your Lord’s presence. 00:40:02.375 --> 00:40:05.205 Tell them: “Grace is in the hands of God: 00:40:05.205 --> 00:40:10.750 He bestows it on whom He will. God is munificent and all-knowing. 00:40:10.750 --> 00:40:15.230 He is merciful to whom He chooses; His blessings are immense. 00:40:15.230 --> 00:40:16.895 I say this saying of mine, and 00:40:16.895 --> 00:40:19.511 I seek forgiveness from Allah for me and for you and for all Muslims.