THE PUNISHMENT IS NEAR (VERSES NO. 1 - 2)

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Quran,Translation and Commentary in Brief (Vol. 03)
Verses 3-8Verses 1-2

      A great part of this chapter (Sِ16) revealed in Mecca when there was a great conflict between the Messenger of God and the pagan idolaters. When the prophet threatened the heathens with God's punishment; in a taunting language and with scornful remarks the pagans said:ِ ``If there is a God as you say, and He is the only one true God, why does He not punish us for our sins once and for all?''

      They did not know the fact, that God's command of punishment has already been issued, and it is a part of His general plan in creation. This command is in the form of a natural Law; that there is a reaction for every action, and that the outcome of evil deeds, is nothing but evil.

      Through their superstitious beliefs, they even thought that, if there could be any punishment, their idols would intercede with God on their behalf. Therefore the first verse of this chapter will draw a red cross upon such false ideas and schools of thought, saying:ِ

      ``Allah's command has already come. Therefore do not seek to hasten it. Glory be to Him, and far is Allah above the partners that they ascribe to Him.''

      As to the meaning of the, ``SPIRIT'' that is sent down with the angels (NO.2), it might mean inspiration, Qurän, and prophethood, which are all the life giving spiritual power, that incite courage, and induce hope and strive in Man.

 

 

 

 

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