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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')

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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
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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
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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

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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
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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
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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
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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

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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
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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
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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

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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
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Verses 77-79 : Translation and Commentary.
505
The background of Revelation
506
Why did the Muslims wish for the postponement of Jihad
506

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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

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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
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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
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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
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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
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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

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English Transliteration
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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.