Lesson - 14
Introduction and Summary
Surah ‘Al-Baqarah
BisMIllaahir-Rahmaanir-Rahiim
In the name of Allah, the
Beneficent, the Merciful
(Continued from the last post)
In the twentieth Section of Surah ‘Al-Baqarah, it is commanded that what the actual Goodness is.
After this section, up to the section # 26, the matters relating to inheritance,
revenge, supplication, fasting, pilgrimage to Makkah, Jehad (to
try and strive), sacrifice of property for the sake of God have been described
including orders and instructions for them.
From section 27, the affairs regarding family and
social life have begun that is to say; marriage, divorce, menstruation, 4
months and 10 days of a woman after childbirth, second marriage, bringing up
and looking after the children and mahr
(the money or its value incumbent on the husband) etc.
In section 32, again the matter of Jehad has been discussed. And in the
example, fight of Saul (peace be upon Him) against against the Goliath has been
described. God Almighty commanded: Victory or defeat does not depend; either on
war equipment or decrease and increase of the manpower. Usually small Armies overcome
large Armies.
In 34th Section,
there is ‘Aayat ul Kursii, in
which many Attributes of Allah Almighty like; the Living, the Eternal etc. have
been mentioned. And that there is no compulsion for anyone to accept Islam
because its excellence, signs and proofs are obvious.
After that some instructive events in respect of
Prophet Abraham (peace be upon Him) have been discussed here. Up to the section-39,
commands about Alms-giving and charity, abstinence, prohibition from usury and interest,
laws and instructions regarding evidence and principles of trade have been explained.
At the end of this Surah in
section-40, summary of Belief and Islam have been described including a perfect
supplication. Last words of this supplication are, “Fan-sur-naa-‘alal-Qawmil-kaafiriin”
(So give us victory over the disbelieving folk). It is the result of the invitation
by Holy Qur-’aan that, the Law of God will overcome on the
infidelity by means of such nation, which will be brought up with the teachings
of Holy Qur-’aan. Consequence of the Believers of God Almighty and
infidels has been narrated here that the believers will succeed, whereas the
infidels will fail and subdued, as the end of
the Surah is; just like its beginning.
It should not be forgotten that this abstract is
only to show a concept of its subjects. Otherwise, it is impossible for anyone,
to summarize the facts and excellence of the Speech of God in a few words.
We should think and care for the Commands and
Instructions of God Almighty, mentioned in this Surah. We should
understand its philosophy and grip up our loins to act upon its instructions. Our
Lord! Give us knowledge and power for it.
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