12 Sep, 2025
Quran 3:146~148
Islam, Quran , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,
˹Imagine˺ how many devotees fought along with their prophets and never faltered despite whatever ˹losses˺ they suffered in the cause of Allah, nor did they weaken or give in! Allah loves those who persevere. And all they said was, “Our Lord! Forgive our sins and excesses, make our steps firm, and grant us victory over the disbelieving people.” So Allah gave them the reward of this world and the excellent reward of the Hereafter. For Allah loves the good-doers. Quran 3:146~148 Surah al-Imran (The Family of Imran)
It is named after Ale-Imran ‘the family of Imran’ – Imran being the grandfather of Jesus [Isa], and the father of Mary [Maryam]. Other than this Surah, Imran is not mentioned in the rest of the Qur’an with the exception of Surah 66: at-Tahreem – ‘Maryam daughter of Imran’ [66:12].
Zahra – The Prophet is reported to have called al-Baqarah and Ale-Imran as ‘Zahrawayn’ [Two Lights (of guidance)]
There are 200 Ayat in Surah Ale-Imran.
وَكَأَیِّن مِّن نَّبِیࣲّ قَـٰتَلَ مَعَهُۥ رِبِّیُّونَ كَثِیرࣱ فَمَا وَهَنُوا۟ لِمَاۤ أَصَابَهُمۡ فِی سَبِیلِ ٱللَّهِ وَمَا ضَعُفُوا۟ وَمَا ٱسۡتَكَانُوا۟ۗ وَٱللَّهُ یُحِبُّ ٱلصَّـٰبِرِینَ وَمَا كَانَ قَوۡلَهُمۡ إِلَّاۤ أَن قَالُوا۟ رَبَّنَا ٱغۡفِرۡ لَنَا ذُنُوبَنَا وَإِسۡرَافَنَا فِیۤ أَمۡرِنَا وَثَبِّتۡ أَقۡدَامَنَا وَٱنصُرۡنَا عَلَى ٱلۡقَوۡمِ ٱلۡكَـٰفِرِینَ فَءَاتَىٰهُمُ ٱللَّهُ ثَوَابَ ٱلدُّنۡیَا وَحُسۡنَ ثَوَابِ ٱلۡءَاخِرَةِۗ وَٱللَّهُ یُحِبُّ ٱلۡمُحۡسِنِینَ
The main topics of this Surah are Tawhid, Prophethood and the truth of the Qur’ an. As Surah al-Baqarah discussed the issues related to Bani Israel, this Surah discusses some issues related to the Christian community and their religious positions. It also discusses the subjects of Hajj, Jihad, Zakat and Riba. It ends, like Surah al-Baqarah, with a profound dua.
اِس سے پہلے کتنے ہی نبی ایسے گزر چکے ہیں جن کے ساتھ مل کر بہت سے خدا پرستوں نے جنگ کی اللہ کی راہ میں جو مصیبتیں اُن پر پڑیں ان سے وہ دل شکستہ نہیں ہوئے، انہوں نے کمزوری نہیں دکھائی، وہ (باطل کے آگے) سرنگوں نہیں ہوئے ایسے ہی صابروں کو اللہ پسند کرتا ہے ان کی دعا بس یہ تھی کہ، "اے ہمارے رب! ہماری غلطیوں اور کوتاہیوں سے درگزر فرما، ہمارے کام میں تیرے حدود سے جو کچھ تجاوز ہو گیا ہو اُسے معاف کر دے، ہمارے قدم جما دے اور کافروں کے مقابلہ میں ہماری مدد کر" آخرکار اللہ نے ان کو دنیا کا ثواب بھی دیا اور اس سے بہتر ثواب آخرت بھی عطا کیا اللہ کو ایسے ہی نیک عمل لوگ پسند ہیں
Sections:
Allah is the Ever-Living, Self-Subsisting. He sent the Qur’an as He sent before the Tawrat and Injil for the guidance of people. True believers are those who accept every thing of the Book of Allah and try to understand it. Believers pray always for Allah’s guidance for them.
Those who reject the truth, their wealth and their progeny will not avail them anything against the chastisement of Allah.
Allah bears witness for His own Tawhid as well as the angels and the people of knowledge. The religion acceptable in the sight of Allah is Islam.
To love Allah one must follow the Prophet. Obedience to Allah and His Messenger are necessary for faith. Allah chose Adam, Noah, Family of Ibrahim and the Family of Imran to guide humanity through them. Many prophets and messengers of Allah came for this purpose.
Birth of Jesus -peace be upon him- and his true message.
Jesus preached the message of Tawhid. His true followers are those who recognize Tawhid. Jesus’ birth was miraculous, just as Adam’s was miraculous. Some Christians argued with the Prophet. He asked them to come for an open Mubahalah.
Invitation to the People of the Book to come to a common word of Tawhid and obedience to Allah.
Some People of the Book try to discredit Islam. Muslims are warned to be conscious of this challenge.
Previous prophets and their scriptures confirm the truth of Islam.
Charity and sacrifice are necessary to attain faith and piety. Muslims should pay attention to the Ka’bah and stand firm to give the message of Islam to the world.
Muslims must remain conscious of Allah and must hold fast together the rope of Allah, i.e His Book and His guidance.
Role of the Muslim Ummah in the world.
Critical review of the Battle of Uhud
Prohibition of Riba and emphasis on charity. Believers must hasten to seek the forgiveness from their Lord. Some beautiful characters and qualities of the believers are mentioned.
Prophet Muhammad is only a Messenger of Allah like other messengers. His death should not mean giving up the faith. Believers must persevere and be patient in difficulties.
Criticism of those who showed weakness during the Battle of Uhud. Muslims should be strong in their commitment to faith.
True believers and the hypocrites. Hypocrites’ delinquency at the time of Uhud
Steadfast attitude of the Believers. Shaitan tries to frighten the Believers, but the true Believers become even stronger after trials and tests.
Some propaganda of the People of the Book against Islam and how to respond to such challenges.
Allah’s promise of success for the Believers. How the believers should pray to Allah and seek His blessings.