Quran Chapter 4- Intro
(Pt-4, Stg-1) (L-505) - درس قرآن
A Preface of 4th
Chapter
Surah ‘An-Nisaaa’ (Women) – Chapter – 4)
‘A-‘uu-zu Billaahi minash-Shay-taanir- Rajiim.
(I seek refuge in God from Satan the outcast)
(I seek refuge in God from Satan the outcast)
Bis-Millaahir-Rah-maanir-Rahiim.
(In the name of God, the Beneficent, the Merciful)
This Chapter of Holy Qur’an, named ‘An-Nisaaa’ (The
Women) was revealed in Madinah. There are 176 verses and 24
Sections in this Surah. Mutual relationship between the Man and the
Woman has been described particularly in this Surah that which
rights and duties they would have to perform for one another, how the relatives
must be treated, how the social evils can be removed, which method would be
better to live altogether and what are the benefits of living as a unit (one
community) with one another?
Being a mankind, men and women, both are equal
because soul of both of them is the same. Care especially for the orphans. Do
not marry fatherless girls for your own advantage by losing them. You can marry
two, three, or four common women at a time on the condition that you should do
justice among them and you should not seize the rights of any woman. When you
will be able to understand the rights of women correctly, then you will become
justice and wise in getting the orphans married yourselves.
After that, law of distributing the
inheritance has been explained in detail. Then punishment to the men and women
upon their unacceptable deeds has been prescribed. Time and method of penitence
has been revealed. Then there is mention about those women; with whom the
marriage is unlawful. During the reign of last Messenger (grace, glory,
blessings and peace of Allah Almighty be upon him), there was a class of slaves
and bondwomen, the method, how to treat them, has been stated.
Then it is commanded: Do not take forcible
possession of others’ property or wealth. However, willingly business is lawful
through trade. Do not kill one another. The people are very different from one
another in their personal physical strength and knowledge. Friendly
relationship can be in such a manner that everybody would understand the limit
of his capabilities and do his job remaining in it. There is much open
difference between male and female. Therefore, they should never compete with
each other. The person, who will work remaining in personal limits, shall get
its fruit and will succeed. The relationship among husband and wife cannot be
at too much variance after deeming to this extent. If either behavior of the
husband is quite correct but the wife begins to molest or opposite to it, then
it becomes very necessary somehow to correct the violent.
Following two important laws have been
described in this chapter. Mankind’s betterment, goodness and welfare depend on
them:
- Any person, who has capability of any work, that is to say; he/she
can perform any particular work in a very good manner, he/she should be
appointed for such work. Likewise, everything should be given to the
rightful. It should not be so, that the deserving person remains deprived
of any particular thing and the unworthy person takes its possession. It
is the key to soundness of the society.
- Obey the commandments of Allah Almighty and His Messenger (grace,
glory, blessings and peace be upon him) and the person, who is much at
home in any particular work, follow him/her in that work and act upon
his/her guidance. Find settlement/decision in the Commandments/Sayings
(Holy Qur’an and Hadith) of Allah Almighty and His
Messenger (grace, glory, blessings and peace be upon him), in case of
difference of the opinions. These Commandments/Sayings (Laws) are spirit
of the management of the government.
Afterwards the way of deeds regarding the
Hypocrites has been discussed that they do not agree to the decisions of the
Messenger of Allah Almighty (grace, glory, blessings and peace be upon him) and
have more confidence in other people.
Then people are prevailed to be prepared for
the crusade of religion because it is compulsory to save the weak Muslims from
the tyranny of cruel disbelievers. The behavior of Hypocrites has also been
reproached in it. These people behold nothing but their own benefit/advantage.
To kill any Muslim intentionally is a very severe sin and its punishment is wrath
of Allah Almighty and Fire of the Hell. If anybody kills a Believer mistakenly,
due to error or omission, then expiation should be paid for it.
The prayers during journey and in the
condition of fear have been explained that if there is threat of enemy’s
assault and the time of prayer has started then how it would be offered.
After
that, belief in a plurality of Allah Almighty (polytheism) has been mentioned
that it is an unpardonable sin. Remain with the group and use to discuss the
matters regarding introduction of good deeds, methods of correction and mutual
relationships during reciprocally meetings. Keep correct and good faith in
Prophet Jesus (peace be upon him). At the end, remaining principles regarding
inheritance have been described.
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