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Quran 85:17~20

Has the story of the ˹destroyed˺ forces reached you ˹O Prophet˺— ˹the forces of˺ Pharaoh and Thamûd? Yet the disbelievers ˹still˺ persist in denial. But Allah encompasses them from all sides. Quran 85:17~20
The Surah takes its name from the first Ayat, وَالسَّمَاءِ ذَاتِ الْبُرُوجِ “By the sky containing great stars” [85:1]
There are 22 Ayat in this Surah.
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هَلۡ أَتَىٰكَ حَدِیثُ ٱلۡجُنُودِ فِرۡعَوۡنَ وَثَمُودَ بَلِ ٱلَّذِینَ كَفَرُوا۟ فِی تَكۡذِیبࣲ وَٱللَّهُ مِن وَرَاۤىِٕهِم مُّحِیطُۢ
The Surah speaks about the persecution of the Believers.
Allah watches over His own people and He will bring His enemies to judgment. The Surah warns the opponents of this message.
Their end might be the same as that of many nations before who denied Allah’s message and persecuted the Believers.
یا تمہیں لشکروں کی خبر پہنچی ہے؟ فرعون اور ثمود (کے لشکروں) کی؟ مگر جنہوں نے کفر کیا ہے وہ جھٹلانے میں لگے ہوئے ہیں حالانکہ اللہ نے ان کو گھیرے میں لے رکھا ہے
Theme
This Surah warns the disbelievers of the evil consequences of persecution and tyranny and consoles the believers that if they remain firm and steadfast against tyranny and coercion, they will be rewarded for it, and Allah Himself will avenge their persecutors.
In this connection, the story of the people of the ditch (Ashab al-Ukhdud), who had burnt the believers to death by casting them into pits full of fire is related.
By means of this story the believers and the disbelievers have been taught a few lessons:
That just as the people of the ditch became worthy of Allah’s curse and punishment, the chiefs of Makkah are also becoming worthy of it.
That just as the believers at that time had willingly accepted to sacrifice their lives by being burnt to death in the pits of fire instead of turning away from their faith, so also should the believers now endure every persecution and never give up faith.
That Allah, to Whom belongs the Kingdom of the earth and heavens, is Praiseworthy and is watching what the two groups are striving for.
Therefore, the disbelievers will not only be punished in Hell for their disbelief but, in addition to that, they also will suffer punishment by fire as a fit recompense for their tyranny and cruelty.
The believers who are firm in their belief and do good deeds will go to paradise.
This indeed is the supreme success.
Then the disbelievers are warned that Allah’s grip is very severe. If they are proud of the strength of their hosts, they should know that the hosts of Pharaoh and Thamud were even stronger and more numerous.
Therefore, they should learn a lesson from the fate these people of the past met.
No one can escape Allah’s jurisdiction and the Qur’an that they are belying is unchangeable: it is inscribed in the Preserved Tablet, which cannot be destroyed in any way.
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Quran 7:121~126

They (sorcerers) said, We believe in the Lord of the worlds, the Lord of Musa and Harun Pharaoh said, You have believed in him before my permission. Undoubtedly, this is a plot you have designed in the city, so that you may expel its people from it. Now you shall know (its end) I will cut off your hands and your legs from opposite sides. Then I will crucify you all together They said, We have surely to return to our Lord For what fault would you punish us except that we have believed in the signs of our Lord when they appeared to us? O our Lord, pour out patience upon us, and cause us to die as Muslims (those who submit to you.) Quran 7:121~126
The Surah is named after the story of the men awaiting on the “Elevations” between Paradise and Hell.
It comprises of 206 Ayat.
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قَالُوۤا۟ ءَامَنَّا بِرَبِّ ٱلۡعَـٰلَمِینَ رَبِّ مُوسَىٰ وَهَـٰرُونَ قَالَ فِرۡعَوۡنُ ءَامَنتُم بِهِۦ قَبۡلَ أَنۡ ءَاذَنَ لَكُمۡۖ إِنَّ هَـٰذَا لَمَكۡرࣱ مَّكَرۡتُمُوهُ فِی ٱلۡمَدِینَةِ لِتُخۡرِجُوا۟ مِنۡهَاۤ أَهۡلَهَاۖ فَسَوۡفَ تَعۡلَمُونَ لَأُقَطِّعَنَّ أَیۡدِیَكُمۡ وَأَرۡجُلَكُم مِّنۡ خِلَـٰفࣲ ثُمَّ لَأُصَلِّبَنَّكُمۡ أَجۡمَعِینَ قَالُوۤا۟ إِنَّاۤ إِلَىٰ رَبِّنَا مُنقَلِبُونَ وَمَا تَنقِمُ مِنَّاۤ إِلَّاۤ أَنۡ ءَامَنَّا بِءَایَـٰتِ رَبِّنَا لَمَّا جَاۤءَتۡنَاۚ رَبَّنَاۤ أَفۡرِغۡ عَلَیۡنَا صَبۡرࣰا وَتَوَفَّنَا مُسۡلِمِینَ
Al-A’raf – The Elevations.
Allah mentions Paradise and Hellfire and then speaks of the ‘elevations’ between them reserved for some amongst humanity. These people not knowing what will happen to them. The people of Hell-fire will be refused water as it will be prohibited for the disbelievers in the after-life.
کہنے لگے "ہم نے مان لیا رب العالمین کو اُس رب کو جسے موسیٰؑ اور ہارونؑ مانتے ہیں" فرعون نے کہا "تم اس پر ایمان لے آئے قبل اس کے کہ میں تمہیں اجازت دوں؟ یقیناً یہ کوئی خفیہ ساز ش تھی جو تم لوگوں نے اس دارالسلطنت میں کی تاکہ اس کے مالکوں کو اقتدار سے بے دخل کر دو اچھا توا س کا نتیجہ اب تمہیں معلوم ہوا جاتا ہے میں تمہارے ہاتھ پاؤں مخالف سمتوں سے کٹوا دوں گا اور اس کے بعد تم سب کو سولی پر چڑھاؤں گا" انہوں نے جواب دیا "بہر حال ہمیں پلٹنا اپنے رب ہی کی طرف ہے تو جس بات پر ہم سے انتقام لینا چاہتا ہے وہ اِس کے سوا کچھ نہیں کہ ہمارے رب کی نشانیاں جب ہمارے سامنے آ گئیں تو ہم نے انہیں مان لیا اے رب، ہم پر صبر کا فیضان کر اور ہمیں دنیا سے اٹھا تو اِس حال میں کہ ہم تیرے فرماں بردار ہوں"
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.
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Quran 20:42~46

Go forth, you and your brother (Musa & Haroon), with My signs and never falter in remembering Me. Go, both of you, to Pharaoh, for he has truly transgressed ˹all bounds˺. Speak to him gently, so perhaps he may be mindful ˹of Me˺ or fearful ˹of My punishment˺.” They both pleaded, “Our Lord ! We fear that he may be quick to harm us or act tyrannically.” Allah reassured ˹them˺, “Have no fear ! I am with you, hearing and seeing. Quran 20:42~46
Surah TaHa takes its name after the disjointed letters from the first Ayat.
It has 135 ayat.
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اِذۡهَبۡ اَنۡتَ وَاَخُوۡكَ بِاٰيٰتِىۡ وَلَا تَنِيَا فِىۡ ذِكۡرِى‌ۚ‏ اِذۡهَبَاۤ اِلٰى فِرۡعَوۡنَ اِنَّهٗ طَغٰى‌ ‌ۖۚ‌‌‌‏ فَقُوۡلَا لَهٗ قَوۡلًا لَّيِّنًا لَّعَلَّهٗ يَتَذَكَّرُ اَوۡ يَخۡشٰى ‏ قَالَا رَبَّنَاۤ اِنَّـنَا نَخَافُ اَنۡ يَّفۡرُطَ عَلَيۡنَاۤ اَوۡ اَنۡ يَّطۡغٰى‏ قَالَ لَا تَخَافَآ‌ اِنَّنِىۡ مَعَكُمَاۤ اَسۡمَعُ وَاَرٰى
The subject matter of the Surah is to assure the Prophet and his followers that the message of the Qur’an will eventually succeed. The story of Prophet Moses is mentioned in detail. Then it is mentioned how the enemies of Islam are opposing it and what will be the consequences of this opposition for them.
تو تم اور تمہارا بھائی دونوں ہماری نشانیاں لے کر جاؤ اور میری یاد میں سستی نہ کرنا دونوں فرعون کے پاس جاؤ وہ سرکش ہو رہا ہے اور اس سے نرمی سے بات کرنا شاید وہ غور کرے یا ڈر جائے دونوں کہنے لگے کہ ہمارے پروردگار ہمیں خوف ہے کہ ہم پر تعدی کرنے لگے یا زیادہ سرکش ہوجائے خدا نے فرمایا کہ ڈرو مت میں تمہارے ساتھ ہوں (اور) سنتا اور دیکھتا ہوں
Sections:
Prophet Muhammad is told not to feel distress because of the denial of the unbeleivers. Allah knows everything. Remember the story of Moses. Allah called him to the Prophethood and gave him special signs.
Prophet Moses’ prayer. Allah commanded Moses and his brother Aaron to go to Pharaoh and give him the message. Allah mentions His favors upon Moses.
Prophet Moses goes to Pharaoh. The challenge with the Egyptian magicians. The defeat of the magicians and then their conversion.
Allah saved the Children of Israel from Pharaoh. Prophet Moses goes to Sinai. Samiri misleads the Israelites and they worship the calf.
The anger of Prophet Moses. Samiri confessed his evil action and he was punished.
The Day of Judgment. No intercession will help without Allah’s permission. The opponents of the Prophet.
Devil misleads human beings. Some references to the story of Adam and Iblis.
The evil doers will be punished. Be patient and offer regular prayers.
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Quran 40:47~50

˹Consider the Day˺ when they will dispute in the Fire, and the lowly ˹followers˺ will appeal to the arrogant ˹leaders˺, “We were your ˹dedicated˺ followers, will you then shield us from a portion of the Fire?” The arrogant will say, “We are all in it! ˹For˺ Allah has already passed judgment over ˹His˺ servants.” And those in the Fire will cry out to the keepers of Hell, “Pray to your Lord to lighten the torment for us ˹even˺ for one day!” The keepers will reply, “Did your messengers not ˹constantly˺ come to you with clear proofs?” They will say, “Yes ˹they did˺.” The keepers will say, “Then pray! Though the prayer of the disbelievers is only in vain.”
Ghafir (Arabic: غافر, ghāfir; meaning: “The All-Forgiving”, referring to God), also known as Al-Muʼmin (Arabic: المؤمن, ’al-mu’min; meaning: The Believer), is the 40th chapter (sūrah) of the Qur’an, with 85 verses (āyāt).
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وَإِذْ يَتَحَآجُّونَ فِى ٱلنَّارِ فَيَقُولُ ٱلضُّعَفَٓؤُا۟ لِلَّذِينَ ٱسْتَكْبَرُوٓا۟ إِنَّا كُنَّا لَكُمْ تَبَعًۭا فَهَلْ أَنتُم مُّغْنُونَ عَنَّا نَصِيبًۭا مِّنَ ٱلنَّارِ ‎ ‏قَالَ ٱلَّذِينَ ٱسْتَكْبَرُوٓا۟ إِنَّا كُلٌّۭ فِيهَآ إِنَّ ٱللَّهَ قَدْ حَكَمَ بَيْنَ ٱلْعِبَادِ ‎ ‏وَقَالَ ٱلَّذِينَ فِى ٱلنَّارِ لِخَزَنَةِ جَهَنَّمَ ٱدْعُوا۟ رَبَّكُمْ يُخَفِّفْ عَنَّا يَوْمًۭا مِّنَ ٱلْعَذَابِ ‎ ‏قَالُوٓا۟ أَوَلَمْ تَكُ تَأْتِيكُمْ رُسُلُكُم بِٱلْبَيِّنَتِۖ قَالُوا۟ بَلَىٰۚ قَالُوا۟ فَٱدْعُوا۟ۗ وَمَا دُعَٓؤُا۟ ٱلْكَفِرِينَ إِلَّا فِى ضَلَلٍ
There are seven Surahs (al-Mu’min, HaMim al-Sajdah, al-Shura, al-Zukhruf, al-Dukhan, al-Jathiyah, al-Ahqaf) that begin with the word “HaMim”. Thus these seven Surahs are also called “al-Hawamim”. These are Surahs of Da’wah, inviting people to believe in Allah, take advantage of the mercy of Allah. There is solace and comfort in these Surahs for the Believers who were persecuted because of their faith and they are given the good news that the truth will prevail.
اور جب وہ دوزخ میں جھگڑیں گے تو ادنیٰ درجے کے لوگ بڑے آدمیوں سے کہیں گے کہ ہم تو تمہارے تابع تھے تو کیا تم دوزخ (کے عذاب) کا کچھ حصہ ہم سے دور کرسکتے ہو؟ بڑے آدمی کہیں گے کہ تم (بھی اور) ہم (بھی) سب دوزخ میں (رہیں گے) خدا بندوں میں فیصلہ کرچکا ہے اور جو لوگ آگ میں (جل رہے) ہوں گے وہ دوزخ کے داروغوں سے کہیں گے کہ اپنے پروردگار سے دعا کرو کہ ایک روز تو ہم سے عذاب ہلکا کردے وہ کہیں گے کہ کیا تمہارے پاس تمہارے پیغمبر نشانیاں لے کر نہیں آئے تھے۔ وہ کہیں گے کیوں نہیں تو وہ کہیں گے کہ تم ہی دعا کرو۔ اور کافروں کی دعا (اس روز) بےکار ہوگی
Sections:
The Qur’an is from Allah who is both Merciful and Severe in Punishment. Warnings to the non-believers and comfort to the believers.
The failure of the disbelievers. The Day of Judgment belongs to Allah.
A lesson from the history of Prophet Moses -peace be upon him. Even the mighty Pharaoh and his army could not help him against the wrath of Allah.
A Believer from the Pharaoh’s people declared his faith. His conversation with his people.
The false leaders will take their people to hell.
Allah helps the Prophets and their followers.
The Glory of Allah. Allah has power over life and death.
The fate of the un-believers will be bad.
Take lessons from the past history. After the judgment comes, repentance makes no difference.