Al-Ma’idah (Arabic: ٱلمائدة, Al-Māʾidah; meaning: “The Table” or “The Table Spread with Food”) is the fifth chapter (sūrah) of the Quran, with 120 verses (āyāt).The chapter’s topics include animals which are forbidden, and Jesus’ and Moses’ missions. Verse 90 prohibits “The intoxicant” (alcohol). Verse 8 Contains the passage: “Do not let the hatred of a people lead you to injustice”. Al-Tabligh Verse 67 is relevant to the Farewell Pilgrimage and Ghadir Khumm. Verses (Q5:32-33) have been quoted to denounce killing, by using an abbreviated form such as, “If anyone kills a person, it would be as if he killed the whole people: and if anyone saved a life, it would be as if he saved the life of the whole people”. This verse is similar to that of one from the TalmudThere are six main points discussed in this Surah: All obligations whether they are divine or human should be fulfilled. When we have a pledge or promise or sign a treaty we must abide by it. Also Allah gave some rules for life to keep us clean and sober. Cleanliness of the body, living with justice, being upright and moral, avoiding sin, corruption and superstition, and doing the deeds of piety and righteousness are important rules and principles and must be observed. Message to the People of the Book i.e. Christians and Jews to recognize the truth. Allah’s punishment comes on those who reject Allah’s rules and knowingly violate them. The story of the two children of Adam is told. This story has many lessons. Sometime even your brothers become envious of you and they harm you. Just and righteous persons sometimes suffer at the hands of their own family members, but God’s judgment also comes. The righteous under no situation give up right attitude and behavior. Muslims must deal with justice with all people. Justice should be impartial, even to their enemies they must be just. However, relations among Muslims themselves should be deeper. There should not be only justice but also love, brotherhood, care and concern for each other. Enjoy the good things that Allah has given, but guard against excesses. Do not indulge in swearing, gambling, intoxicants, superstitions, violation of the sanctities of the Sanctuary of Allah (the Ka’bah). Jesus – peace be upon him – was a great prophet of Allah and he performed many miracles. His teachings were corrupted by some after his departure.
The Surah is named al-Ikhlas – which can be translated as ‘pure, complete, sincerity’. Interestingly, the word does not appear in the Surah itself. There are 4 Ayat in this Surah.click the button above to listen to the recitation of these Quranic verses againThis is a great Surah of Tawhid. It speaks about the oneness of Allah.Al-Ikhlāṣ (Arabic: الْإِخْلَاص, “Sincerity”), also known as the Declaration of God’s Unity and al-Tawhid (Arabic: التوحيد, “Monotheism”),is the 112th chapter (sūrah) of the Quran. According to George Sale, this chapter is held in particular veneration by Muslims, and declared, by Islamic tradition, to be equal in value to a third part of the whole Quran. It is said to have been revealed during the Quraysh Conflict with Muhammad in answer to a challenge over the distinguishing attributes of God, Muhammad invited them to worship.
Al-Ikhlas is not merely the name of this surah but also the title of its contents, for it deals exclusively with Tawhid. The other surahs of the Quran generally have been designated after a word occurring in them, but in this surah the word Ikhlas has occurred nowhere. It has been given this name in view of its meaning and subject matter.
The Surah is named after Maryam, the mother of Isa [Jesus]. Allah’s Messenger said, “Many amongst men attained perfection but amongst women none attained the perfection except Mary, the daughter of Imran and Asiya, the wife of Pharaoh. And the superiority of Aisha to other women is like the superiority of Tharid (i.e. an Arabic dish) to other meals.” [Bukhari 3769] There are 98 Ayat in this Surah.click the button above to listen to the recitation of this Quranic verse againThe subject matter of this Surah is the true message and teachings of the Prophets of Allah. Several Prophets are mentioned here: Zakariyya, Yahya, Isa and his mother Maryam, Ibrahim, Musa, Ismail and Idris -may the peace and blessings of Allah be upon all of them. Allah blessed these Prophets. They taught Tawhid and called their people to the worship of Allah alone. Great miracles and signs were also shown in the lives of these Prophets and Messengers.Sections: 1. Prophet Zachariah’s prayer for a son. Birth of John (Yahya) and Allah’s favors upon him. 2. Maryam -peace be upon her – and the miraculous birth of her son Jesus -peace be upon him. 3. Prophet Ibrahim preached the unity of Allah. His conversation with his father. 4. Other great Prophets and Messengers of Allah. 5. The Resurrection will surely happen. 6. Criticism of misconceptions about intercession and the divinity of Jesus.
The surah takes its name from Ayat no. 68, “And your Lord inspired to the bee, “Take for yourself among the mountains, houses, and among the trees and [in] that which they construct.” It is also referred to as the surah of blessings as it contains many of the blessings of Allah upon mankind. There are 128 Ayat in this Surah.click the button above to listen to the recitation of these Quranic verses againThe Surah speaks about Allah’s creative power. Everything in the universe points to Allah. There is coherence and balance in Allah’s creation.Sections: The whole creation points to Allah. The truth is that there is only One God. The reward of the righteous and the disgrace of the wicked. Allah’s message has come. Man is a creature of Allah, but he argues a lot. Mushrikin’s argument and the answer Prophets were human beings. The mission of the last Prophet. Warnings to non-believers. Prohibition against shirk. Arabs used to call angels the daughters of Allah but they themselves did not like to have daughters. Allah gives time to people to repent and turn to him. Consider the bounties of Allah. Some more signs mentioned. The comparison between the faithful and the unfaithful. Warnings about the Last Hour. Allah’s favors to humankind. Prophet Muhammad is a witness over all witnesses. Justice, benevolence, care of the kith and kin are Allah’s commands. He forbids shameful deeds, evil and aggression. Qur’an is sent by Allah; even the Prophet cannot make any changes in it. Every soul will be paid in full what it has earned. Halal and Haram are the authority of Allah. The ideal faith of Prophet Ibrahim. The best way of giving da’wah.
The name of the surah, at-Taubah is derived from ت و ب and it occurs 87 times in the Quran. Interestingly, this surah has the highest usage of the words derived from ت و ب compared to all other surahs – it is used 17 times. In Ayat 118, occurs the case of the three companions whom Allah turned to and accepted their tawbah to Him – those who had abstained from joining the Jihad at the Battle of Tabuk.click the button above to listen to the recitation of these Quranic verses againThis is the only Sūrah of the Qur’ān to which ‘In the Name of God, Most Gracious Most Merciful’ is not prefixed. Though the commentators have given different reasons for this, the correct one that which has been given by Imām Razi: namely this is because the Prophet himself did not dictate it at the beginning of the Sūrah. Therefore the Companions did not prefix it and their successors followed them. This is a further proof of the fact that utmost care has been taken to keep the Qur’ān intact so that it should remain in its complete and original form.The basic subjects of the Surah are: The non-believers who broke their treaties, Muslims have no obligation to honor treaties with them. Muslims must protect themselves from hypocrisy, weak faith and negligence. Battle of Tabuk and its lessons. Sections: Proclamation that the Treaty of Hudaibiyah is cancelled. Honor the treaties with those who honor them. Fight with those who have broken the treaty. Mushrikin are forbidden to be the caretakers of the Masjid al-Haram. Muslims should trust Allah, not just their numbers. Jews and Christians also committed Shirk. Command to spend in the path of Allah. The correct number of months. The Tabuk expedition. Those who stayed behind and did not participate in the Battle of Tabuk, hypocrites and weak in faith. The proper distribution of charity. Those who speak ill of the Prophet or make fun of Allah and His Book. The hypocrite men and women.
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