18 Mar, 2026
Quran 22:17 (Ayah al-Hajj)
Indeed, those who have believed and those who were Jews and the Sabeans and the Christians and the Magians and those who associated with Allah – Allah will judge between them on the Day of Resurrection. Indeed Allah is, over all things, Witness. Quran 22:17 Surah Al-Hajj (The Pilgrimage) The Sabeans (or Sabaeans) were an ancient South Arabian civilization based in modern-day Yemen (Kingdom of Sabaʾ/Sheba) from roughly 1000 BCE to 275 CE.. Initially polytheistic, with Almaqah as a major deity (often symbolized by a bull's head), Magians (or Magi) were a hereditary priesthood in ancient Persia, central to the Zoroastrian religion and famed for expertise in astrology, dream interpretation, and fire sacrifices. As influential advisors and priests to Median and Persian kings, they served as mediators between God and people, influencing early concepts of "magic".
Named after the obligation of the pilgrimage to Makkah – The Hajj.
The word ‘Hajj’ is only mentioned once in this Surah, وَأَذِّن فِي النَّاسِ بِالْحَجِّ يَأْتُوكَ رِجَالًا وَعَلَىٰ كُلِّ ضَامِرٍ يَأْتِينَ مِن كُلِّ فَجٍّ عَمِيقٍ “And proclaim to the people the Hajj [pilgrimage]; they will come to you on foot and on every lean camel; they will come from every distant pass -” [22:27]. There are 78 Ayat in this Surah.
إِنَّ ٱلَّذِينَ ءَامَنُوا۟ وَٱلَّذِينَ هَادُوا۟ وَٱلصَّـٰبِـِٔينَ وَٱلنَّصَـٰرَىٰ وَٱلْمَجُوسَ وَٱلَّذِينَ أَشْرَكُوٓا۟ إِنَّ ٱللَّهَ يَفْصِلُ بَيْنَهُمْ يَوْمَ ٱلْقِيَـٰمَةِ ۚ إِنَّ ٱللَّهَ عَلَىٰ كُلِّ شَىْءٍۢ شَهِيدٌ
The Surah reminds about the approaching end of the world, need for the firmness of faith to support the truth and to eradicate the evil. It talks about prayers, humbleness and sacrifice, respect of the Ka’bah, the House of Allah, and striving to defend the truth.
جو لوگ ایمان لائے، اور جو یہودی ہوئے، اور صابئی، اور نصاریٰ، اور مجوس، اور جن لوگوں نے شرک کیا، ان سب کے درمیان اللہ قیامت کے روز فیصلہ کر دے گا، ہر چیز اللہ کی نظر میں ہے
Sections:
The Shaking of the Last Hour. Arguments for the Resurrection from the stages of human creation and from the rain that produces vegetation.
The marginal Muslims and their end.
The true believers shall be rewarded.
Pilgrimage to the House of Allah.
Respect of the Symbols of Allah.
The permission of fighting back is granted to those to whom wrong is done.
Satan’s enticements and Allah’s especial protection of His words.
The reward of those who migrate in the cause of Allah.
Allah’s order prevails in the heaven and earth.
The Muslim community is chosen by Allah for a special purpose.
The Sabeans (or Sabaeans) were an ancient South Arabian civilization based in modern-day Yemen (Kingdom of Sabaʾ/Sheba) from roughly 1000 BCE to 275 CE. Renowned for building the Ma'rib dam, they were prominent traders. In the Quran, the "Sabians" are mentioned alongside believers, Jews, and Christians. Key Aspects of the Sabeans: Kingdom of Sheba: They formed the most significant South Arabian kingdom, often associated with the biblical Queen of Sheba and known for their capital, Marib. Culture & Religion: Initially polytheistic, with Almaqah as a major deity (often symbolized by a bull's head), they practiced advanced irrigation and had a distinct South Arabian alphabet. Quranic Mentions (Sabians): Mentioned in Surah Al-Baqarah, Al-Ma'idah, and Al-Hajj, an article from Informed Comment indicates that they are considered to be within the protected religious groups (sometimes linked to "People of the Book"), though their exact identification is debated among scholars. Lifestyle: They were known as a wealthy, trading people of "stature" mentioned in the Bible (e.g., in Joel). Administration: Their society was highly structured, and some accounts mention a unique, non-hereditary kingship.
Magians (or Magi) were a hereditary priesthood in ancient Persia, central to the Zoroastrian religion and famed for expertise in astrology, dream interpretation, and fire sacrifices. As influential advisors and priests to Median and Persian kings, they served as mediators between God and people, influencing early concepts of "magic". Key details about Magians include: Zoroastrian Priests: The Quranic Arabic Corpus and other texts identify them primarily as Zoroastrian priests who performed religious rituals in fire temples Royal Influence: They accompanied rulers on campaigns, managed administrative tasks, and performed sacrifices. Astrologers: Magians were known as "wise men" from the East, often connected to astrology and interpreting signs. Biblical Significance: In Matthew's Gospel, they are the Wise Men who followed a star to visit the infant Jesus, Ancient Roots: The term originates from the Old Persian maguš, and they were frequently associated with the Median, Achaemenid, and later Persian eras. Quranic Mention: The Quranic Arabic Corpus notes that "Magians" (al-majūs) are listed in Surah Al-Hajj (22:17) as a distinct religious community alongside believers, Jews, Sabeans, and Christians. While they began as a specific priestly caste in Medes/Persia, the term became more generally associated with sorcerers or magicians over time
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