2 Oct, 2026
Quran 7:175~176 (Ayah Al-A’raf)
And relate to them ˹O Prophet˺ the story of the one to whom We gave Our signs, but he abandoned them, so Satan took hold of him, and he became a deviant. If We had willed, We would have elevated him with Our signs, but he clung to this life—following his evil desires. His example is that of a dog: if you chase it away, it pants, and if you leave it, it ˹still˺ pants. This is the example of the people who deny Our signs. So narrate ˹to them˺ stories ˹of the past˺, so perhaps they will reflect. Quran 7:175~176 Surah Al-A’raf (The Heights)
The Surah is named after the story of the men awaiting on the “Elevations” between Paradise and Hell. It comprises of 206 Ayat.
وَاتۡلُ عَلَيۡهِمۡ نَبَاَ الَّذِىۡۤ اٰتَيۡنٰهُ اٰيٰتِنَا فَانْسَلَخَ مِنۡهَا فَاَتۡبَعَهُ الشَّيۡطٰنُ فَكَانَ مِنَ الۡغٰوِيۡنَ‏ ١٧٥ وَلَوۡ شِئۡنَا لَرَفَعۡنٰهُ بِهَا َولٰـكِنَّهٗۤ اَخۡلَدَ اِلَى الۡاَرۡضِ وَاتَّبَعَ هَوٰٮهُ​ ۚ فَمَثَلُهٗ كَمَثَلِ الۡـكَلۡبِ​ ۚ اِنۡ تَحۡمِلۡ عَلَيۡهِ يَلۡهَثۡ اَوۡ تَتۡرُكۡهُ يَلۡهَث ​ؕ ذٰ لِكَ مَثَلُ الۡقَوۡمِ الَّذِيۡنَ كَذَّبُوۡا بِاٰيٰتِنَا​ ۚ فَاقۡصُصِ الۡقَصَصَ لَعَلَّهُمۡ يَتَفَكَّرُوۡنَ‏ ١٧٦
The basic theme of this Surah is Risalah, i.e. Allah’s message as it was sent through many messengers. Several Prophets and parts of their stories are mentioned to emphasize Prophets’ mission and their struggle with their people. The Surah tells us that Allah’s Prophets suffered for the cause of truth. Their enemies tried to harm them, but then Allah helped his prophets and defeated their enemies. The Surah emphasizes that the true message must be presented under all circumstances. After the Prophets it is the duty of the Believers to convey the message of Allah to all people.
اور اے محمد ؐ، اِن کے سامنے اُس شخص کا حال بیان کرو جس کو ہم نے اپنی آیات کا علم عطا کیا تھا مگر وہ ان کی پابندی سے نِکل بھاگا۔ آخر کار شیطان اس کے پیچھے پڑ گیا یہاں تک کہ وہ بھٹکنے والوں میں شامل ہو کر رہا اگر ہم چاہتے اسے اُن آیتوں کے ذریعہ سے بلندی عطا کرتے، مگر وہ تو زمین کی طرف جھک کر رہ گیا اور اپنی خواہش نفس ہی کے پیچھے پڑارہا، لہٰذا اس کی حالت کتّے کی سی ہو گئی کہ تم اس پر حملہ کرو تب بھی زبان لٹکائے رہے اور اسے چھوڑ دو تب بھی زبان لٹکائے رہے۔ یہی مثال ہے اُن لوگوں کی جو ہماری آیات کو جھٹلاتے ہیں۔ تم یہ حکایات اِن کو سناتے رہو، شاید کہ یہ کچھ غوروفکرکریں
Sections:
The Qur’an is revealed to remind the believers and to warn humankind about the consequences of their actions. The judgment will indeed take place.
The story of Man’s creation and Satan’s opposition to Man.
Warning to the Children of Adam to be aware of Satan’s plots.
Allah’s messengers came to guide people.
The end of those who denied the message and those who accepted the message.
Cries of the wicked in the hellfire.
The righteous will prosper.
Some lessons from the story of Prophet Noah – peace be upon him.
Some lessons from the story of Prophet Hud- peace be upon him.
Some lessons from the story of Prophets Salih and Lot – peace be upon them.
Some lessons from the story of Prophet Shu’aib – peace be upon him.
Warnings against those who deny the Prophets and Messengers of Allah.
Prophet Moses -peace be upon him- and his encounter with Pharaoh of Egypt.
Pharaoh and his magicians were defeated.
Pharaoh continued in his persecution of the Israelites.
Some more signs were shown to Pharaoh and his people.
The Torah was given to Prophet Moses- peace be upon him.
Some Israelites started Calf worship.
The Torah and Injil speak about the coming of Prophet Muhammad (saw). Allah’s promise for those who will follow the last Prophet.
Prophet Muhammad is the Universal Prophet. Some among the people of Prophet Moses were guided by the truth and lived with justice.
Some Israelites transgressed Allah’s laws and they suffered the consequences.
The eternal covenant of Allah was taken from all human beings.
The coming of the Last Hour
Shirk has no logic. Ignore the wrongdoers, but invite to Allah with kindness. Listen to the Qur’an and always remember Allah.
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