TEN VERSES NO125-128 IMPORTANT MORAL INSTRUCTIONS

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Quran,Translation and Commentary in Brief (Vol. 03)
Verse 1Verses 125-128

This sureh (No.16)  ends in then commandments to instruct how should we deal with our enemies, and how should we preach and call people to the way of God. here are the ten principles of good preaching and good behavior: -

1- Call to the way of your Lord by wisdom,

2- And with fine preaching,

3- And dispute in a manner which is the best.

the principles of good religious teaching and preaching is cited here which can be used everywhere and in all ages. we must invite Mankind to follow the way of God, by teaching His universal will and plan. But we must know that there is no compulsion in the religion of God. man's Free-Will must always be respected and considered. Therefore in our preaching we must use wisdom, discretion, knowledge and reasoning, and as Quran wants, in a manner which is the best. we must always be Kind, gentle, and considerate to God's servants. Our words should not be dogmatic and dictatorial. Our motive in every action must be the love of God and the love of Man.

4- and if you punished; then punish the  like of what you have been punished.

we are not entitled to give a heavier blow than we have received. it is even far better for us to restrain ourselves and be patient;

5- And if you be patient and forgiving it is the best.

This verse (No.126) is said to have been revealed in the occasion of Ohud in which Hazrat Hamzah was martyred, and then mutilated. When so; our prophet came to the point where his beloved uncle who is titled the, Lion Of God, and also the, master of the Martyrs was mutilated. when the Messenger of God saw his faithful uncle so wildly torn into pieces, he was filled with anger and said:

I have not ever met with such a disaster in my life. Gabriel told me that Hamzih is scrolled in the heavens as the lion of God. if i get power over the pagans, i shall have thirty of them mutilated like that.

When the prophet said so, the above (NO.126) revealed. And when it came down, the prophet changed his mind:-

And if you punished, then punish the like of what you have been punished. And if you be patent (forgiving) it is better for you.

He therefore addressed Muslims saying:-

None of you should ever mutilate anyone, for it is unlawful in the sight of God.

6- To be always patient and forgiving

Patience, which is indeed bitter must be only for the sake of God; if it is to bear sweet fruit. And almost in all cases it is very hard or not possible, to be patient unless we seek God's help.

Forgiveness too, which is the twin-brother of patience must be for the sake of God, or else saying:-i can forgive but i cannot forget, is only another way of saying i can't forgive.

7- When all the endeavors and strifes in the way of Allah give not the expected results, a Muslim should not lose hope and courage, nor should he grieve on that and say what is the use of teaching these stubborn people. They give no ear to my preaching and warnings. A Muslim should never yield to such thoughts. He who does his duty should not worry about the results. Who knows how the seed of the word of God may grow into a huge tree and bear sweet fruit!?

8- Don't worry about their conspiracy because Allah looks after you.

9- Of course the stubborn enemy will not yield that easy, and may continue obstinately with his plots and plans against the man of God. So the godly should not be distressed of the intrigues, and meanwhile should be careful on that.

10- the ending of the SUREH gives the consolation  of thinking that God is always with the pious who avoid evil and with those who do good deeds. Therefore the believers should go on with constancy, doing good for the sake of God to all His servants and even to all His creatures.

The end of Sureh bee (16)

 

the end of part – 14

 

 

 

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