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MAARIFUL QUR'AN A Comprehensive commentary on the Holy Quran Volume 2 (Surah Al-Imran, Al-Nisa) B Maulana Mufti hammad Shafi Maktaba-e-Darul-Uloom Karachi.14 Pakistan MA'ARIFUL-QUR'AN By MAULĀNĀ MUFTI MUHAMMAD SHAFI‘ Translated by Muhammad Shamim Revised by Maulana Muhammad Taqi 'Usmani Volume 2 (Surah 'Al-'Imran, Al-Nisa') 3 Page Subject S. No CONTENTS Preface 17 Transliteration Scheme 19 SŪRAH 'AL-‘IMRAN 1. Verses 1-6 : Translation and Commentary 23 A Summary of Meanings 24 Tauhid a consistent belief preached by all prophets 26 2. Verse 7 : Translation and Commentary 27 Meaning of Muhkam and Mutashabih 28 3. Verses 8-13 : Translation and Commentary 31 4. Verses 14-17 : Translation and Commentary 34 The limits of one's love for worldly enjoyments 35 5. Verses 18-19 : Translation and Commentary 41 Related Considerations: Merits of the verse meaning "Allah bears witness" 42 Din and Islam: An explanation of the two words 43 Salvation in our times depends on Islam: Even good deeds and morals from a non-Muslim are not acceptable 46 6. Verses 20-25 : Translation and Commentary 47 7. Verses 26-27 : Translation and Commentary 50 The back-ground of Revelation: An episode from the Battle of Khandaq 50 Things usually considered bad may ultimately prove not to be that bad 52 The special merit of this verse 54 8. Verses 28-30 : Translation and Commentary. 54 Relations with disbelievers 56 4 S. No Subject Page 9. Verses 31-53 : Translation and Commentary 61 10 " Verses 54-55 : Translation and Commentary 76 Explanation of important words in the verse 76 Allah Almighty's five promises to Jesus 81 Jesus: The question of his life and second coming 84 11. Verses 56-58 : Translation and Commentary 88 Are the sufferings of this world beneficial for the next life? 88 12. Verses 59-63 : Translation and Commentary 89 The event of Mubahala and the refutation of heretics 90 The meaning of Mubahalah 91 'Son' includes grandson 91 13. Verse 64 : Translation and Commentary 92 Important principles of Tabligh and Daw'ah 92 14. Verses 65-74 : Translation and Commentary 93 15. Verse 75 : Translation and Commentary 97 Praising good qualities in some non-Muslim is correct 98 16. Verses 76-77 : Translation and Commentary 98 17. Verses 78-80 : Translation and Commentary 100 The infallibility of the Prophets 101 18. Verses 81-84 : Translation and Commentary 102 Three Covenants with Allah Almighty 103 The purpose and place of the pledge 104 The final and universal prophethood 105 19. Verse 85 : Translation and Commentary 106 20. Verses 86-91 : Translation and Commentary 108 The removal of a doubt 109 21 Verse 92 : Translation and Commentary 109 The enthusiastic obedience of Sahabah 111 The word birr in this verses is inclusive of all charity, obligatory or voluntary 112 Moderation in charity 113 In charity, what counts is sincerity 113 Alternative for those who have nothing to spend 114 What is meant by things you love? 114 Spending the extra and the spare too is not devoid of merit 114 22. Verses 93-95 : Translation and Commentary 115 23. Verse 96 : Translation and Commentary 117 5 S. No Subject Page The Blessing of the Ka'bah 121 24. Verse 97 : Translation and Commentary 123 Three distinctions of Baytullah 123 The signs of Allah's Power 123 The Station of Ibrahim 124 'Whoever enters Baytullah is secure' 125 The obligation of Hajj: A distinction of Baytullah 126 25. Verses 98-101 : Translation and Commentary 128 26. Verses 102-103 : Translation and Commentary 130 What Taqwa is? 131 The meaning of Taqwa 'as due' 131 UNITY: The second principle of collective strength 133 Islam is the only source of the Muslim unity 137 Differences and their limits 139 The blessings of brotherhood 140 Unity among Muslims depends on obedience to Allah 141 27. Verses 104-105 : Translation and Commentary 141 Collective well-being of Muslims depends on two things: 142 Ruling on difference of opinion 151 An important note of caution 153 28. Verses 106-109 : Translation and Commentary 154 The meaning of 'bright' and 'dark' faces 155 Who are these people? 156 Some special notes 157 Sinning man earns his own punishment 158 29. Verse 110 : Translation and Commentary 158 The Ummah of Muhammad :Why the best of communities? 158 30. Verse 111-112 : Translation and Commentary 160 The meaning of disgrace and wrath cast on the Jews 161 31. Verses 113-117 : Translation and Commentary 162 32. Verses 118-120 : Translation and Commentary 163 Sabr and Taqwa: Panacea for Muslims 169 33. Verses 121-123 : Translation and Commentary 170 The background of the battle of Uhud 170 The Battle of Uhud 173 Lessons from the events of Unud 174 Badr: Location and Importance 179 34. Verses 124-129 : Translation and Commentary 180 The rationale of the promises 182 6 Subject S. No Page 35. Verses 130-131 : Translation and Commentary 184 The meaning of doubled and multiplied 184 36. Verses 132-133 : Translation and Commentary 184 The obedience of Allah and His Messenger 185 Race towards forgiveness, towards Paradise 190 37. Verses 134-138 : Translation and Commentary 193 The habit of spending in the way of Allah in prosperity and adversity 196 Not by wealth alone: Other options of spending in the way of Allah 197 The wisdom behind the mention of prosperity and adversity 198 From rage and revenge to forgiveness and favour 198 38. Verses 139-145 : Translation and Commentary 201 39. Verses 146-148 : Translation and Commentary 209 The explanation of some words 210 Never be proud of a good deed 211 Seek forgiveness from Allah under all conditions 211 Pray for steadfastness and consistency in good deeds 211 40. Verses 149-150 : Translation and Commentary 212 41. Verses 151-152 : Translation and Commentary 213 The high station of the noble Companions 214 Did noble Companions tilt towards the material? 215 42. Verses 153-155 : Translation and Commentary 216 The hardships at Uhud: A test, not punishment 218 Why did Muslims suffer at Uhud? 218 One sin becomes the cause of another 219 The position of the noble Companions in the sight of Allah Almighty 219 The noble Companions: Lesson for Muslims 221 43. Verses 156-158 : Translation and Commentary 222 44. Verse 159 : Translation and Commentary 223 The traits of a patron 224 The Etiquette of Da'wah 225 The Meaning of ( : amr): Matter and ( : Mashwarah) Consultation 227 The status of Consultation in Islamic Law 228 Consultation of the Holy Prophet & with his Companions 230 The status of Consultation in an Islamic State 232 Consultation: Decision-Making after difference of opinion 236 7 S. No Subject Page A doubt and its answer 237 Do what you can, then place your trust in Allah 238 45. Verses 160-171 : Translation and Commentary 238 Misappropriation in the spoils: A sin which cannot be ascribed to any prophet by any stretch of imagination 241 Misappropriation in Waqf properties and government treasuries comes under Ghulul 243 The Prophet of Islam: a great blessing for the humanity 243 The wisdom behind the hardships of the Muslims at Uhud 245 The special merits and ranks of those who sacrifice their lives in the way of Allah 246 46. Verses 172-175 : Translation and Commentary 248 Removing a doubt 251 Striving to achieve something good even at the cost of one's life is not enough unless there is total sincerity behind it 251 In its ultimate reality, the command of the Messenger of Allah is the command of Allah 252 The definition of Ihsan 252 The definition of Taqwa Hasbunallahu wa ni mal-wakil: A wonderful prayer for all of us 256 The 'fear' of Allah: What does it mean? 256 47 Verses 176-178 : Translation and Commentary 257 Material affluence of disbelievers is, after all, an extension of divine punishment 258 48. Verse 179 : Translation and Commentary 258 The wisdom of making a believer distinct from a hypocrite through practical demonstration rather than through a revelation 259 The Unseen when communicated to anyone is no knowledge of the Unseen as such 259 49. Verses 180-186 : Translation and Commentary 260 The definition of miserliness and the punishment it brings 262 Staying emotionally satisfied with disbelief in and disobedience to Allah is also an equally grave sin 264 Thoughts of the Hereafter heal all sorrows and remove all doubts 266 People of Falsehood hurting People of Truth is a natural phenomena: Patience (Sabr) and piety (Taqwa) cure everything 267 267 50. Verses 187-189 : Translation and Commentary Concealing the knowledge of faith is forbidden 8 Page Subject S. No and waiting or manipulating to be praised without practicing it is deplorable 268 51. Verses 190-194 : Translation and Commentary 270 The background of revelation 271 What does 'the creation of the heavens and the earth' mean? 272 The different forms of 'the alternation of the night and day' 272 What is the meaning of the word: Ayat? 273 Wise are those who believe in Allah and always remember Him_273 52 Verses 195-199 : Translation and Commentary 281 53. Verse 200 : Translation and Commentary 283 Ribat: The guarding of Islamic frontiers 285 Offering Salah with Jama'ah and waiting for the next is also 'staying in the way of Allah' 287 Special note 287 SŪRAH AL-NISĀ' 1. Verses 1-2 : Translation and Commentary 291 Treating near relations well 294 The rights of the orphans and the protection of their property 296 2. Verse 3 : Translation and Commentary 299 Orphaned girls: Violation of their rights and its prevention 299 The Marriage of Minors 300 Polygamy and its currency before Islam 301 The noble Wives of the Holy Prophet 304 Only one wife where injustice is likely 310 A doubt and its answer 313 3. Verse 4 : Translation and Commentary 314 4. Verses 5-6 : Translation and Commentary 318 Do protect what you own 319 Do not hand over properties to the feeble-minded 319 The injunction to test the ability and understanding of minors 322 The age of maturity 323 The perception of proper understanding: How to find it? 323 The prohibition of undue spending from the property of orphans 324 The orphan's guardian, if needy, can take out some of his expenses from the orphan's property 325 Having witnesses while handing over property' 325 Payment for services rendered to country, community 9 S. No Subject Page and Awqaf 325 5. Verses 7-10 : Translation and Commentary 326 The right to inherit from parents and other nearest of kin 327 The rule of inheritance 329 The problem of an orphaned grandson's inheritance 331 The right of inheritance is operative in everything owned by . the deceased 331 Fixed shares in inheritance have been determined by Allah 332 Inheritance is a compulsory transfer of ownership 332 A sign of goodwill to other relatives 332 Fear Allah while distributing inheritance 334 Misappropriation of the property of the orphans 335 Rulings 337 6. Verse 11 : Translation and Commentary 339 INHERITANCE: preliminary rights on the property of the deceased 340 The share of children 340 The importance of giving shares to girls 341 The share of parents 343 7. Verse 12 : Translation and Commentary 345 The share of the husband and the wife 345 Ruling 346 The inheritance of Kalalah 347 The share of the brother and sister 348 The issues regarding will (Wasiyyah) 349 Rulings 350 The emphasis on distribution according to fixed shares 351 8. Verses 13-14 : Translation and Commentary 352 SOME ADDITIONAL RULES OF INHERITANCE: A Muslim cannot inherit from a Kafir 353 The inheritance of the killer 353 The inheritance of the unborn child 353 The inheritance of a woman in the period of 'Iddah 354 Ruling: 354 The inheritance of 'a sbat' 355 Rulings 355 9. Verses 15-16 : Translation and Commentary 356 Homosexuality 359 10. Verses 17-18 : Translation and Commentary 362 Repentance from deliberate sin 363 What is repentance? 366 10 S. No Subject Page 11. Verses 19-21 : Translation and Commentary 369 Women before Islam: Eradication of Injustice 370 12. Verses 22-24 : Translation, Commentary and Rulings 374 The unlawfulness of Mut'ah 387 Ruling on Mut'ah 390 13. Verse 25 : Translation and Commentary 391 Special note 395 14. Verses 26-28 : Translation and Commentary 396 15. Verses 29-30 : Translation and Commentary 398 False means as explained by the Qur'an and Hadith 400 Permissible methods 400 Special conditions of clean earning 401 Trade and mutual consent .402 The reality of the condition of mutual consent 403 16. Verse 31 : Translation and Commentary 404 Righteous Deeds: Kaffarah of minor sins 405 Major sins are forgiven by Taubah alone 405 The two kinds of sins 406 Defining major and minor sins 406 Major sins 407 17. Verses 32-33 : Translation and Commentary 410 Coveting the unacquirable 412 Striving to excel others in good deeds is different 413 To ask for Allah's grace is the ideal way 415 Trust His wisdom and knowledge 416 The law of inheritance: Reiteration of the wisdom in it 416 Inheriting through pledge 416 18. Verses 34-35 : Translation and Commentary 416 The Qur'anic eloquence in describing the precedence of men 419 The role of men and women: The principle of function 420 The profile of a good wife 421 How to correct an uncooperative wife 422 Conclusions 424 The role of the family arbitrator in disputes 426 Arbitration in other disputes as well 429 19. Verses 36-38 : Translation and Commentary 431 The reason why Tauhid precedes rights 432 The rights of parents come first after the message of Tauhid 432 The emphasis on treating relatives well 434 The rights of the orphans and the needy 434 11 S. No Subject Page The rights of the neighbour 434 The right of the companion at your side 436 The right of the wayfarer 436 The right of bondmen, bondwomen, servants and employees 437 Arrogance hinders the fulfillment of rights 437 20 Verses 39-42 : Translation and Commentary 441 21. Verse 43 : Translation and Commentary 445 The background of this revelation 445 Commands prohibiting liquor came gradually 446 Ruling 447 Editor's Note 447 The rule of Tayammum is a blessing, and a distinction of the Muslim community 4.49 22. Verses 44-47 : Translation and Commentary 449 23. Verses 48-50 : Translation and Commentary 451 Shirk: A definition, and some forms 452 Shirk in knowledge 452 453 Shirk in power 453 Shirk in 'Ibadah Indulgence in self-praise 453 Ruling 454 24. Verses 51-52 : Translation and Commentary 454 What is Jibt and Taghut? 454 The present verses in the background of their revelation 455 The blind pursuit of material gains sometimes makes man surrender religion and faith 456 The curse of Allah causes disgrace here and hereinafter 457 Who deserves the 'la'nah' of Allah? 457 Rules about La'nah 460 Three rulings 461 25. Verses 53-55 : Translation and Commentary 461 Admonishing Jews for being unreasonably envious 462 The definition and rules of envy 462 26. Verses 56-57 : Translation and Commentary 463 An explanation of 'purified wives' 465 27. Verses 58-59 : Translation and Commentary 465 The background of the revelation of these verses 466 The emphasis laid on fulfilling trust obligations 468 Breach of Trust is a sign of hypocrisy 469 Kinds of trust obligations 469 12 S. No Subject Page The offices of authority and government are trusts from Allah 469 Cursed is he who appoints somebody undeserving to any office 470 Equity and justice guarantee world peace 472 Giving offices of government on the basis of regional or provincial considerations is an error of principle 473 State structure and some golden principles 474 Those in authority 475 Forms of obedience to Allah's commands 476 Obedience to authority in anti-Shari'ah activities is not permissible 478 The just person is the favourite servant of Allah 479 The proof of Ijtihad and Qiyas 479 28. Verses 60-64 : Translation and Commentary 479 The background of the revelation of these verses 481 The explanation of verses 482 29 Verse 65 : Translation and Commentary 486 Not accepting the decision of the Holy Prophet & is Kufr 486 The authority of the Holy Prophet extends to all times 487 Some problems and their solutions 488 Special note 490 30. Verses 66-68 : Translation and Commentary 490 31. Verses 69-70 : Translation and Commentary 492 Deeds will be the criterion in ranks of Paradise 493 The background of revelation :493 Some forms of 'meeting' in Paradise 494 Love is the sine qua non of nearness 495 The company of the Holy Prophet au is not restricted to any colour or race 496 Ranks of Paradise: Some details 497 The definition of the Siddiqin 498 The definition of the Shuhada' 499 The definition of the Salihin 499 32. Verses 71-74 : Translation and Commentary 499 33. Verses 75-76 : Translation and Commentary 502 Answering the call of the oppressed 502 Praying to Allah is the panacea for all hardships 503 The objectives of war 503 The guile of Satan is feeble 504 34 Verses 77-79 : Translation and Commentary. 505 The background of Revelation 506 Why did the Muslims wish for the postponement of Jihad 506 13 S. No Subject Page Self-correction should precede collective reform 507 The difference between the blessings of the present world and those of the Hereafter 508 There is no escape from death 508 Building secure houses is not against Tawakkul 510 A blessing comes only by the grace of Allah 510 Calamities are the result of misdeeds 511 The Prophet of Islam: His prophethood is universal 512 35. Verse 80 : Translation and Commentary 512 36. Verses 81-82 : Translation and Commentary 513 An important instruction for a leader 514 Deliberation in the Qur'an 514 No group or individual holds monopoly on the exegesis and explication of Qur'an and Sunnah, but there are conditions for it 515 The proof of Qiyas 517 A great deal of contradiction 517 37. Verse 83 : Translation and Commentary 517 The background of Revelation 518 To spread rumours without verification 518 Who are "those in authority"? 519 Qiyas and Ijtihad in modern problems 520 The prophetic function of deducing injunctions 520 An important note 521 The outcome of Ijtihad 521 38. Verse 84 : Translation and Commentary 522 The background of Revelation 522 The eloquent style of Qur'anic injunctions 522 39. Verses 85-87 : Translation and Commentary 523 The reality of recommendation and its rules and kinds 524 Receiving payment against a recommendation is bribe and is absolutely forbidden 528 Salam and Islam: The bliss of Muslim greeting 529 The Islamic greeting is unique 529 40. Verses 88-91 : Translation and Commentary 535 Different forms of emigration and their rules 539 41. Verses 92-93 : Translation and Commentary 540 Three kinds of homicide and their respective injunctions 542 Rulings 543 42. Verse 94-96 : Translation and Commentary 545 14 S. No Subject Page Signs of Islam are sufficient to identify a Muslim 546 It is impermissible to take a decision without investigating into related facts of an event 548 The meaning of not taking a Muslim to be a Kafir 549 Some injunctions about Jihad 550 The definition of Fard Kifayah 551 Ruling 552 43. Verse 97-100 : Translation and Commentary 552 The definition of Hijrah 553 The merits of Hijrah 554 The blessings of Hijrah 555 44. Verses 101-104 : Translation and Commentary 558 The concessions given in travel 560 Rulings 560 45. Verses 105-113 : Translation and Commentary 561 The background of these verses 563 The Holy Prophet , and Ijtihad 568 The reality of repentance 569 Attributing one's sins to others brings added punishment 569 The reality of Qur'an and Sunnah 570 46. Verses 114-115 : Translation and Commentary 570 The graces of making peace 572 The consensus of the community is a valid religious authority 572 47. Verses 116-121 : Translation and Commentary 573 The eternal punishment of Shirk and Kufr 575 Zulm 575 What is the reality of Shirk? 576 48 Verses 122-126 : Translation and Commentary 576 A dialogue between Muslims and the people of the Book contending for glory against each other 577 Acceptability in the sight of Allah: A criterion 579 Nations go astray because they lack sincerity or do not act right 581 49. Verses 127-130 : Translation and Commentary 583 Some Qur'anic instructions about married life 584 The interference of others in a marital dispute 587 A summary of comments made 587 The guideline in essence 588 Compromise: The better option 588 No one is responsible for something beyond one's control 591 This verse cannot be used against polygamy 592 15 Subject S. No Page 50. Verses 131-134 : Translation and Commentary 593 Significant inferences 594 51. Verse 135 : Translation and Commentary 595 The real purpose of sending prophets and scriptures 595 Abiding by justice is not for the government alone 596 Belief in the Hereafter and the fear of God: The only guarantee of universal peace 598 Explanation 600 Impediments to justice 601 Qur'anic principles of universal justice 602 52. Verses 136-137 : Translation and Commentary 604 Important notes 604 53. Verses 138-141 : Translation and Commentary 605 Seek honour from Allah alone 606 The impermissibility of listening to opinion-based explanations of the Holy Qur'an 609 Seclusion is better than bad company 610 To sum up 611 Accommodating disbelief is disbelief 612 54. Verses 142-144 : Translation and Commentary 612 55. Verses 145-147 : Translation and Commentary 613 The meaning of sincerity 614 56. Verses 148-152 : Translation and Commentary 614 Salvation depends on Islam 617 57. Verses 153-154 : Translation and Commentary 620 58. Verses 155-159 : Translation and Commentary 621 How were the Jews 'deluded by resemblance?' 623 The belief in the coming of Īsa towards the later times is absolute and unanimous as held by the Muslims and the denier of which goes out of the pale of Islam 628 59. Verses 160-161 : Translation and Commentary 628 60. Verse 162 : Translation and Commentary 629 61. Verses 163-169 : Translation and Commentary 630 62. Verse 170 : Translation and Commentary 634 63. Verse 171 : Translation and Commentary 635 A telling repartee 638 The Qur'an and the doctrine of Trinity 638 Excess in faith 640 16 S. No Subject Page Important rules of guidance 642 The limits of materialism 642 The limits of Sunnah and Bid'ah 643 The moderate course in honouring and following religious leaders 644 The ideal solution 646 64. Verses 172-173': Translation and Commentary 646 The honour of being a servant of Allah 647 65. Verses 174-175 : Translation and Commentary 647 What is Burhan? 648 66. Verse 176 : Translation and Commentary 648 Summary of the ruling given 649 Important notes 650 Index 653 0 0 17 بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم الحمد لله رب العالمين، والعاقبة للمتقين، والصلاة والسلام على سيد المرسلين، وعلى آله وأصحابه أجمعين، وعلى كل من تبعهم باحسان الى يوم الدين PREFACE by Justice Maulana Muhammad Taqi Usmani It is a matter of honour and privilege for me to present the second volume of Ma'ariful-Qur'an. The first volume was welcomed by the readers from all over the world and the stock of first edition came to an end within a very short period. It shows the great interest and enthusiasm of the readers towards an authentic and detailed commentary of the Holy Qur'an. At the same time there was an increasing demand that the remaining volumes should be published as soon as possible. It was by the grace of Allah that we were able to complete the second and third volumes almost simultaneously and we hope that the third volume will also appear soon after the present one, inshallah. As I have explained in my introduction to the first volume, the translation of the first volume was a combined effort of Professor Muhammad Hasan Askari and Professor Muhammad Shamim. The present volume is exclusively translated by the latter, however, the whole manuscript has been revised and edited by me. I am extremely grateful to Prof. Muhammad Shamim who, not only undertook the work with his usual sense of commitment and objectivity but also accepted the amendments suggested by me during my revision. The translation of the Qur'anic texts is a joint effort of three members of the committee formed for the purpose, namely, Prof. Muhammad 18 Preface Shamim, Muhammad Wali Raazi and myself. I am also grateful to those who wrote letters of appreciation about the first volume or honoured us with their valuable suggestions. All of them were a great source of encouragement for all of us. Acknowledgments are also due to Mr. Yousuf Noor and Mr. Ishaque Noor whose invaluable support to the project made it easier for us to expedite the work. May Allah bless all of them with His best reward both here and in the Hereafter. I hope this volume will also be appreciated by the readers. May Allah bless this effort with his approval and make it beneficial for the Ummah. Muhammad Taqi Usmani Darul-Uloom, Karachi-14 27 Muharram 1419 24 May 1998 19 TRANSLITERATION SCHEME Arabic Letter Name of Letter English Transliteration - الف ·- Alif a ب باء -- ba b .6 -- tā t -- tha th جيم -- jim j خ .4 -. khả kh دال -- dal d ذال -- dhal dh 1 راء -- ra r ز زای -- za . Z س سين -- sin S ش شين -- shin sh ص ماد ·· şad 8 ض ضاد -- dad 6 طاء -- ța -- za, عین -- 'ayn غ غين -. ghayn gh ق قاف -- qaf q ك کاف -- kaf k ل لام -- lam 1 میم -- mm m ن نون ·· nun n ها، - ha h واؤ -- waw W بمزا -- Hamzah یاء -- ya y Short Vowels : Fatah a : Kasrah : Dammah u Long Vowels 1 : Shortened Alif ī : Maddah Alif : Maddah Ya : Maddah Waw Dipthongs ای او اؤ :Alif and Ya : Alif and Waw ay (also ai in some cases) aw (also au in some cases) . , ى ظاء فاء -- fa f -- ha 23 Surah 'Al-‘Imran 3 : 1-6 Surah 'Al-‘Imran Verses 1-6 بِسْمِ اللَّهِ الرَّحْمُنِ التَّحِيْهِ الَّ ﴿٢﴾ اللّهُ لَّ إِلهَ إِلَّ هُوَ الْحَىُّ الْقَتُؤْمُ ﴿٣» نَزَّلَ عَلَيْكَ الْكِتُبَ بِالْحَقِّ مُصَدِّقًا لِلَ بَيْنَ يَدَيْهِ وَأَنْزَلَ التَّوْرَةَ وَاْلْإِنْجِيْلَ ﴿ٌ﴾ مِنْ قَبْلُ هُدًى لِلنَّاسِ وَاَنْزَلَ الْفُرْقَانَةُ إِنَّ الَّذِيْنَ كَفَرُوا بِيِتِ اللهِ لَهُمْ تَذَّابٌ شَدِيُهُ، وَاللّهُ عَزِيزٌ ذُوانْتِقَامٍ ﴿٤﴾ إِنَّ اللّهَ لاَ يَخْفَى عَلَيْهِ شَىُّ فِى الْأَرْضِ وَلَا فِى السَّمَاءِ ﴿٤﴾ هُوَ الَّذِىُ يُصَوِّرُكُمْ فِى الْأَرْحَامِ كَيْفَ يَشَاءُ، لَ إِلهَ إِلَّ هُوَ الْعَزِبْزُ الْحُكِيْمُ ﴿٢﴾ With the name of Allah the All-Merciful, the Very-Merciful. Alif Lam Mim. [1] Allah: There is no god but He, the Alive, the All-Sustaining. [2] He has revealed to you the Book with the truth confirming what has been before it, and sent down the Torah and Injil1[3] (the Evangile) earlier to give guidance to mankind, and sent down the Furqan (the Criterion of right and wrong). Surely, those who have rejected the verses of Allah, for them there is severe punishment. And Allah is Mighty, Lord of Retri- bution. [4] Surely, Allah is such that nothing is hidden from Him, either in the earth or in the heaven. [5] He is the one who shapes you in the wombs as He likes. 'There is no god but He, the Mighty, the Wise. [6] 1. Whenever the Holy Qur'an speaks of the 'Torah and the Injil' it refers to the original books revealed to the prophets Moses and Jesus MLJI LAde. This should not, therefore, be confused with the present Old and New testaments.