“O YE, WHO BELIEVE”
AND
THE QUR’AN
By:
Lieutenant Colonel Sarfraz Hussain Tamgha-i-Imtiaz (Military)
Former Deputy Secretary
To The Government of Pakistan
A PROPERTRY OF
BNP
ONE CONSTITUTION AVENUE
(ADJACENT TO JINNAH CONVENTION CENTER ISLAMABAD)
PAKISTAN
DEDICATED TO
THE BELIEVERS OF TODAY
CONTENTS
| REFERENCE | BRIEF CONTENT | PAGE | ||
| AL-BAQARAH | ||||
| 2:104 | Respect of the Prophet | 14 | ||
| 2:153 | Help from Allah through steadfastness and prayer | 15 | ||
| 2:172 | Eat only from the good things | 15 | ||
| 2:178 | Murder is NOT to be dismissed lightly | 16 | ||
| 2:183 | Fasting to learn and practice righteousness | 16 | ||
| 2:208 | Enter the sanctuary of peace, security and submission collectively | 17 | ||
| 2:254 | Spending – a bargain for making friendship and earning intercession | 17 | ||
| 2:264 | Almsgiving must not aim at or result in to censure and injury to the recipient | 18 | ||
| 2:267 | Spending of good and pure things out of your earnings and that obtained from earth | 18-19 | ||
| 2:278 | Observe your duty to Allah and give up usury. | 19 | ||
| 2:282 | Reducing to writing and having the future debt witnessed is obligatory. | 19-21 | ||
| AL-I-IMRAN | ||||
| 3:100 | Obedience of a party of the people of the Book by the believers makes them disbelievers. | 21 | ||
| 3:102 | Believers become Muslims when they observe their duty to Allah and then keep doing so till their last breath. | 22 | ||
| 3:118 | Understanding and wisdom require that the believers closely guard their secrets from all those who are not their own people. | 22 | ||
| 3:130 | Ultimate success of believers is conditional to their refraining from the usury. | 23 | ||
| 3:149 | Believers are cautioned that in case they take to obeying the disbelievers they will cause them turn back and thus render them losers. | 23 | ||
| 3:156 | Discouraging or frightening your brethren from moving to foreign lands or going out for fighting is as good as turning to disbelief. | 24 | ||
| 3:200 | Level of success of believers is directly proportional to their level of enduring, remaining ready in all aspects and observing their duty to Allah. | 24-25 | ||
| AN-NISSA | ||||
| 4:19 | Freedom of women is desired by Allah and is prelude to the much good of believers. | 25 | ||
| 4:29 | In case you want Almighty Allah to be merciful to you ensure that you remain away from the belongings of others (except for due trade) and respect their right to live. | 26 | ||
| 4:43 | Preconditions of going to offer prayers. | 26-27 | ||
| 4:59 | Obedience of Allah and obedience of His messenger along with his aficionado . . . . . are the guarantees to the wellbeing of believers. | 27 | ||
| 4:71 | Believers are required to give due weightage to their collective security. | 27-28 | ||
| 4:94 | Allah Almighty demands of the believers to be fair even to those against whom you have gone out to fight. | 28 | ||
| 4:135 | Believers are to ensure justice even at the cost of..... | 29 | ||
| 4:136 | Believers are required to make obvious their belief in Allah, His messengers and the revealed scripture . . . . | 29-30 | ||
| 4:144 | Believers are desired not to choose disbelievers as their protector friends in place of believers. In case they do so . . . | 30 | ||
| AL-MAIDAH | ||||
| 5:1 | Fulfilling your promises is ordained for every believer to the Creator Lord’s pleasure. | 31 | ||
| 5:2 | · Believers on pilgrimage and Game hunting during Hajj . . . · Believers are required to be reverent to . . . · Hatred of a people based even on valid grounds . . . · Believers are NOT allowed to assist others in sin . . . | 31-32 | ||
| 5:6 | Want of physical purity in a prescribed manner when means to have the same are not available MUST not distract you from bowing before Almighty Allah. | 33-34 | ||
| 5:8 | Believers must always stand steadfast in doing JUSTICE judiciously . . . | 34 | ||
| 5:11 | Those who put their trust in their Creator Lord and have attained mastery in UTILIZING His favours and His grace CAN . . . | 34-35 | ||
| 5:35 | The way to success originates from doing your duty to Allah; leads on through the guidance of sought for intercessor while . . . . | 35 | ||
| 5:51 | The Jews and the Christians are not desired to become your patrons. Violation of this . . . . | 35-36 | ||
| 5:54 | Believers are required to love their Creator Lord, be humble towards other believers, be stern towards disbelievers, and keep striving in the Way of Allah and . . . . | 36 | ||
| 5:57 | Those who received the Scripture before the revelation of the Qur’an and also the disbelievers . . . . | 37 | ||
| 5:87 | Believers are directed NOT to make the pure and lawful things, declared as such, . . . | 37 | ||
| 5:90 | Ultimate and real success of believers depends on . . . | 38 | ||
| 5:94 | Arranging for livelihood by a believer is a trial to judge his or her response in the realm of fear of the Creator Lord. Transgressors on this count must await only a painful doom. | 38-39 | ||
| 5:95 | During pilgrimage believers are required to follow special rules/guidelines with emphasis . . . | 39 | ||
| 5:101 | Believers are advised and encouraged to make use of the intellect . . . | 39 | ||
| 5:105 | A believer is primarily responsible for/of his or her character. | 40 | ||
| 5:106 | Making will before death in the presence of two just men . . . | 40-41 | ||
| SURAT AL-'ANFĀL | ||||
| 8:15 | Turning back to disbelievers during battle is not expected from a believer. | 42 | ||
| 8:20 | Believers are required to listen to the messenger of Allah as if . . . | 42 | ||
| 8:24 | Believers are required to respond positively. . . | 42-43 | ||
| 8:27 | For believers betraying trusts is as bad as betraying Allah and His messenger. | 43 | ||
| 8:29 | Believers that keep their duty to Allah are able to . . . | 43-44 | ||
| 8:45 | Believers that hold firm in the face of an army and also resort to remembering Allah much are promised ultimate success. | 44 | ||
| AT-TAUBA | ||||
| 9:23 | Those that take pleasure in disbelief rather than faith are . . . | 44-45 | ||
| 9:28 | Believers are asked not to allow the idolaters come near the Inviolable Place of Worship owing . . . | 45 | ||
| 9:34 | Believers are informed that those who resort to hoarding wealth in any shape will . . . | 45-46 | ||
| 9:38 | Believers are required to go forth in the cause of Allah willingly and cheerfully keeping in mind . . . | 46 | ||
| 9:119 | Believers are asked expressly to exhibit righteous conduct in life and . . . | 47 | ||
| 9:123 | Believers are required to fight out and kill with full force of ferocity those disbelievers that are . . . | 47 | ||
| SURAT AL-ĤAJ | ||||
| 22:77 | Route to real prosperity passes through bowing and prostrating and exhibiting . . . | 48 | ||
| SURAT AN-NŪR | ||||
| 24:21 | Believers are warned against following the footsteps or ways of Satan because . . . | 48-49 | ||
| 24:27 | Believers are taught the etiquettes of visiting other’s houses i.e. seeking . . . | 49 | ||
| 24:58 | Mannerism of observing privacy code in day to day life of a home is spelled out for the believers . . . | 50 | ||
| SURAT AL-'AĤZĀB | ||||
| 33:9 | Believers are reminded to remember the tangible and also the intangible . . . | 51 | ||
| 33:41 | Believers are required to keep remembering Allah Almighty abundantly and consistently. | 51-52 | ||
| 33:49 | In case a believing woman wed by a believer is divorced before the marriage is consummated . . . | 52 | ||
| 33:53 | · Believers are taught the mannerism of visiting . . . · Believers are also required to pay proper respect to the . . . | 53-54 | ||
| 33:56 | Allah Almighty and His angels shower blessings on the Prophet and accordingly the believers . . . | 54 | ||
| 33:69 | Believers are reminded NOT to be like those who displeased Prophet Moses (p.b.u.h) by . . . | 54-55 | ||
| 33:70 | One of the ways leading to righteousness . . . | 55 | ||
| SURAT MUĤAMMAD | ||||
| 47:7 | Believers are informed that if they extend help to . . . | 55-56 | ||
| 47:33 | Believers are required to obey Allah (SWT) and the messenger (p.b.u.h) so that their actions are NOT rendered ineffective. | 56 | ||
| SURAT AL-ĤUJURĀT | ||||
| 49:1 | Believers are warned against putting themselves . . . | 56-57 | ||
| 49:2 | Believers are reminded to observe the mannerism of talking to or in the presence of the prophet. They must keep their voice lower . . . | 57 | ||
| 49:6 | Information received from or through evil-livers . . . | 57-58 | ||
| 49:11 | Men and women must not ridicule and defame one another individually as well as . . . | 58-59 | ||
| 49:12 | Believers are asked to shun suspicion; spying and spitefulness as some . . . | 59 | ||
| SURAT AL-ĤADĪD | ||||
| 57:28 | Believers are required to be mindful of their duty to their Creator Lord and have . . . | 59-60 | ||
| SURAT AL-MUJĀDILA | ||||
| 58:9 | Believers are asked not to work together for . . . | 60-61 | ||
| 58:11 | Believers are taught the mannerism of sitting in an assembly . . . | 61 | ||
| 58:12 | Believers are advised for their betterment to offer . . . | 62 | ||
| SURAT AL-ĤASHR | ||||
| 59:18 | Believers are reminded and also cajoled to . . . | 62-63 | ||
| SURAT AL-MUMTAĤANAH | ||||
| 60:1 | Believers are asked to refrain from taking the enemies of Allah and their enemies as . . . | 63-64 | ||
| 60:10 | Caution and care are the underlying rules when allowing women to . . . | 64-65 | ||
| 60:13 | Believers are admonished to be friendly with those who have earned . . . | 65-66 | ||
| SURAT AŞ-ŞAF | ||||
| 61:2 | Believers are admonished not to say something that they do not accomplish. | 66 | ||
| 61:10-11 | Believers are told to understand that belief in Allah and His messenger and . . . | 66-67 | ||
| 61:14 | Believers are asked to be helpers of Allah. They are reminded that Prophet Jesus [p.b.u.h] . . . | 67 | ||
| SURAT AL-JUMU`AH | ||||
| 62:9 | Believers are required to undertake moving towards . . . | 68 | ||
| SURAT AL-MUNĀFIQŪN | ||||
| 63:9 | Believers that get unfocused from Allah’s remembrance owing to their involvement in wealth and children are assured to be the losers. | 68-69 | ||
| SURAT AT-TAGHĀBUN | ||||
| 64:14 | Believers are advised to be aware and careful of their wives . . . | 69 | ||
| SURAT AT-TAĤRĪM | ||||
| 66:6 | Believers are advised to save their selves and their families from . . . | 70 | ||
| 66:8 | Believers are cajoled to turn in sincere repentance to . . . | 70-71 | ||
| Summary | 72-89 | |||
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“O YE, WHO BELIEVE”
Surah Al-Baqarah contains 11 verses, Al-i-Imran 7, An-Nissa 9, Al-Maidah 16, Al-Anfaal & At-Tauba 6 each, Al-Hajj 1, An-Nur 3, Al-Ahzab 7, Surah Muhammad 2, Al-Hujurat 5, Al-Hadid 1, Al-Mujadila 3, Al-Hashr 1, Al-Mumtahanah & As-Saf 3 each, Al-Jumuah, Al-Munafiqun & At-Taghabun 1 each and Surah At-Tahrim 2 that begin with “O ye, who believe”. Let us recite, comprehend and examine these to find out the message (s) meant for us who claim to be “the believers”. The messages contained in these verses are serially numbered at the end of each translation of the verse. This process of contemplation on the Qur’anic verses would be followed for all Surahs. The translation is taken from the works of Marmaduke Pickthall.
AL-BAQARAH
O ye, who believe, say not (unto the Prophet): "Listen to us" but say "Look upon us," and be ye listeners. For disbelievers is a painful doom. 2:104
1. A believer has no way except to respect the Prophet even while talking and listening to him. He should be all ears and making earnest endeavour to comprehend what the Prophet says. Those who do not follow this do become certified to be disbelievers and are destined a painful punishment. 2:104
2. A believer interested in Allah’s help will qualify for the same when he walks the path of steadfastness and prayer. These (steadfastness and prayer) are the key to Allah’s help. Allah Almighty declares that the unswerving would find Him with them as and when they need Him. 2:153
O ye, who believe! Eat of the good things wherewith We have provided you, and render thanks to Allah if it is (indeed) He Whom ye worship. 2:172
3. A believer who worships Allah Almighty finds it absolutely important to eat only from the good things that are provided by the Creator Lord and remain ever thankful to Him. 2:172
O ye, who believe! Retaliation is prescribed for you in the matter of the murdered; the freeman for the freeman, and the slave for the slave, and the female for the female. And for him who is forgiven somewhat by his (injured) brother, prosecution according to usage and payment unto him in kindness. This is an alleviation and a mercy from your Lord. He who transgresseth after this will have a painful doom. 2:178
4. Believers are asked that murder is NOT to be dismissed lightly. Those involved in such heinous crime must pay for it in kind and in person. 2:178
5. Almighty Allah provides for reduction in the above orders in case the offender is forgiven by his aggrieved brother freely. In such a situation the offender must pay in the best manner according to usage. After this if someone resorts to transgression will have a painful punishment. 2:178
O ye, who believe! Fasting is prescribed for you, even as it was prescribed for those before you, that ye may ward off (evil); 2:183
6. Fasting, like the earlier peoples, is ordained for the believers in order that they learn and practice righteousness. 2:183
O ye, who believe! Come, all of you, into submission (unto Him); and follow not the footsteps of the devil. Lo! he is an open enemy for you. 2:208
7. Believers have NO option but to enter the sanctuary of peace, security and submission collectively. In this context they must avoid (even) the footsteps of devil who for sure is their enemy without any doubt. 2:208
O ye, who believe! spend of that wherewith We have provided you before a day come when there will be no trafficking, nor friendship, nor intercession. The disbelievers, they are the wrong-doers. 2:254
8. Not spending from the provisions of Almighty Allah makes a believer such a disbeliever who is wrong-doer as well. 2:254
9. Spending is such a powerful tool that has the potential to bargain for making friendship and earning intercession with Allah Almighty. 2:254
O ye, who believe! Render not vain your almsgiving by reproach and injury, like him who spendeth his wealth only to be seen of men and believeth not in Allah and the Last Day. His likeness is as the likeness of a rock whereon is dust of earth; a rainstorm smiteth it, leaving it smooth and bare. They have no control of aught of that which they have gained. Allah guideth not the disbelieving folk. 2:264
10. Almsgiving must not aim at or result in to censure and injury to the recipient. In such eventuality the giver is likely to qualify as disbelieving folk. 2:264
O ye, who believe! Spend of the good things which ye have earned, and of that which We bring forth from the earth for you, and seek not the bad (with intent) to spend thereof (in charity) when ye would not take it for yourselves save with disdain; and know that Allah is Absolute, Owner of Praise. 2:267
11. Spending of good and pure things out of your earnings and that obtained from earth may earn you praise and make you independent of others. 2:267
O ye, who believe! Observe your duty to Allah, and give up what remaineth (due to you) from usury, if ye are (in truth) believers. 2:278
12. Believers have all the chance to rise in rank in case they observe their duty to Allah and give up usury. 2:278
O ye, who believe! When ye contract a debt for a fixed term, record it in writing. Let a scribe record it in writing between you in (terms of) equity. No scribe should refuse to write as Allah hath taught him, so let him write, and let him who incurreth the debt dictate, and let him observe his duty to Allah his Lord, and diminish naught thereof. But if he who oweth the debt is of low understanding, or weak, or unable himself to dictate, then let the guardian of his interests dictate in (terms of) equity. And call to witness, from among your men, two witnesses. And if two men be not (at hand) then a man and two women, of such as ye approve as witnesses, so that if the one erreth (through forgetfulness) the other will remember. And the witnesses must not refuse when they are summoned. Be not averse to writing down (the contract) whether it be small or great, with (record of) the term thereof. That is more equitable in the sight of Allah and more sure for testimony, and the best way of avoiding doubt between you; save only in the case when it is actual merchandise which ye transfer among yourselves from hand to hand. In that case it is no sin for you if ye write it not. And have witnesses when ye sell one to another, and let no harm be done to scribe or witness. If ye do (harm to them) lo! it is a sin in you. Observe your duty to Allah. Allah is teaching you. And Allah is knower of all things. 2:282
13. Reducing to writing the terms and conditions of a debt for a fixed term and having it witnessed is obligatory. 2:282
SURAT AL-I-IMRAN
O ye who believe! If ye obey a party of those who have received the Scripture they will make you disbelievers after your belief. 3:100
14. Obedience by the believers of a group from amongst the people of the Book makes them disbelievers. 3:100
O ye who believe! Observe your duty to Allah with right observance, and die not save as those who have surrendered (unto Him) 3:102
15. Believers attain the status of Muslims when they observe their duty to Allah and then keep doing so till their last breath. 3:102
O ye who believe! Take not for intimates others than your own folk, who would spare no pains to ruin you; they love to hamper you. Hatred is revealed by (the utterance of) their mouths, but that which their breasts hide is greater. We have made plain for you the revelations if ye will understand. 3:118
16. Understanding and wisdom require that the believers closely guard their secrets from all those who are not their own people. 3:118
O ye who believe! Devour not usury, doubling and quadrupling (the sum lent). Observe your duty to Allah, that ye may be successful. 3:130
17. Ultimate success of believers is conditional to their refraining from the usury. 3:130
O ye who believe! if ye obey those who disbelieve, they will make you turn back on your heels, and ye turn back as losers. 3:149
18. Believers are cautioned that in case they take to obeying the disbelievers they will cause them turn back and thus render them losers. 3:149
O ye who believe! Be not as those who disbelieved and said of their brethren who went abroad in the land or were fighting in the field: If they had been (here) with us they would not have died or been killed: that Allah may make it anguish in their hearts. Allah giveth life and causeth death; and Allah is Seer of what ye do. 3:156
19. Discouraging or frightening your brethren from moving to foreign lands or going out for fighting is as good as turning to disbelief. 3:156
O ye who believe! Endure, outdo all others in endurance, be ready, and observe your duty to Allah, in order that ye may succeed. 3:200
20. Level of success of believers is directly proportional to their level of enduring, remaining ready in all aspects and observing their duty to Allah. 3:200
AN-NISAA
O ye who believe! It is not lawful for you forcibly to inherit the women (of your deceased kinsmen), nor (that) ye should put constraint upon them that ye may take away a part of that which ye have given them, unless they be guilty of flagrant lewdness. But consort with them in kindness, for if ye hate them it may happen that ye hate a thing wherein Allah hath placed much good. 4:19
21. Freedom of women is desired by Allah and is prelude to the much good of believers. 4:19
O ye who believe! Squander not your wealth among yourselves in vanity, except it be a trade by mutual consent, and kill not one another. Lo! Allah is ever Merciful unto you. 4:29
22. In case you want Almighty Allah to be merciful to you ensure that you remain away from the belongings of others (except for due trade) and respect their right to live. 4:29
O ye who believe! Draw not near unto prayer when ye are drunken, till ye know that which ye utter, nor when ye are polluted, save when journeying upon the road, till yehave bathed. And if ye be ill, or on a journey, or one of you cometh from the closet, or ye have touched women, and ye find not water, then go to high clean soil and rub your faces and your hands (therewith). Lo! Allah is Benign, Forgiving.
23. Mental soundness with due concentration and physical purity are the preconditions of going to offer prayers. Non observance of these conditions, when out of your control, are however the agreed exceptions. 4:43
O ye who believe! Obey Allah, and obey the messenger and those of you who are in authority; and if ye have a dispute concerning any matter, refer it to Allah and the messenger if ye are (in truth) believers in Allah and the Last Day. That is better and more seemly in the end. 4:59
24. Obedience of Allah and obedience of His messenger along with his aficionado placed in authority over the believers are the guarantees to the wellbeing of believers. 4:59
O ye who believe! Take your precautions, then advance the proven ones, or advance all together 4:71
25. Believers are required to give due importance to their collective security. 4:71
O ye who believe! When ye go forth (to fight) in the way of Allah, be careful to discriminate, and say not unto one who offereth you peace: "Thou art not a believer," seeking the chance profits of this life (so that ye may despoil him). With Allah are plenteous spoils. Even thus (as he now is) were ye before; but Allah hath since then been gracious unto you. Therefore take care to discriminate. Allah is ever Informed of what ye do. 4:94
26. Allah Almighty demands of the believers to be fair even to those against whom you have gone out to fight. 4:94
O ye who believe! Be ye staunch in justice, witnesses for Allah, even though it be against yourselves or (your) parents or (your) kindred, whether (the case be of) a rich man or a poor man, for Allah is nearer unto both (them ye are). So follow not passion lest ye lapse (from truth) and if ye lapse or fall away, then lo! Allah is ever Informed of what ye do. 4:135
27. Believers are to ensure justice even at the cost of their self and that of their dear ones. 4:135
O ye who believe! Believe in Allah and His messenger and the Scripture which He hath revealed unto His messenger, and the Scripture which He revealed aforetime. Whoso disbelieveth in Allah and His angels and His scriptures and His messengers and the Last Day, he verily hath wandered far astray. 4:136
28. Believers are required to make obvious their belief in Allah, His messengers and the revealed scripture (on all of them). Disbelievers in Allah, His angels, His scriptures, His messengers and the Last Day qualify to have wandered far astray. 4:136
O ye who believe! Choose not disbelievers for (your) friends in place of believers. Would ye give Allah a clear warrant against you? 4:144
29. Believers are desired not to choose disbelievers as their protector friends in place of believers. In case they do so then they provide a clear proof to their Creator Lord against themselves. 4:144
AL-MĀ'IDAH
5:1-2
O ye who believe! Fulfil your indentures. The beast of cattle is made lawful unto you (for food) except that which is announced unto you (herein), game being unlawful when ye are on the pilgrimage. Lo! Allah ordaineth that which pleaseth Him. 5:1
O ye who believe! Profane not Allah's monuments nor the Sacred Month nor the offerings nor the garlands, nor those repairing to the Sacred House, seeking the grace and pleasure of their Lord. But when ye have left the sacred territory, then go hunting (if ye will). And let not your hatred of a folk who (once) stopped your going to the inviolable place of worship seduce you to transgress; but help ye one another unto righteousness and pious duty. Help not one another unto sin and transgression, but keep your duty to Allah. Lo! Allah is severe in punishment. 5:2
30. Fulfilling your promises is ordained for every believer to the Creator Lord’s pleasure. 5:1
31. Cattle meat, as prescribed, is lawful but game is declared unlawful within the precincts of the sacred territory when a believer is on the pilgrimage. 5:1 & 2
32. Believers are required to be reverent to (particularly during Hajj):- 5:2
a. Allah’s monuments.
b. The Sacred Month (s).
c. The offerings.
d. The garlands.
e. Those repairing to the Sacred House seeking the grace and pleasure of their Lord.
33. Hatred of a people based even on valid grounds must not make you transgress against fellow humans. 5:2
34. Believers are NOT allowed to assist others in sin and transgression. They must help each other only in matters of decency and piousness. 5:2
O ye who believe! When ye rise up for prayer, wash you faces, and your hands up to the elbows, and lightly rub your heads and (wash) your feet up to the ankles. And if ye are unclean, purify yourselves. And if ye are sick or on a journey, or one of you cometh from the closet, or ye have had contact with women, and ye find not water, then go to clean, high ground and rub your faces and your hands with some of it. Allah would not place a burden on you, but He would purify you and would perfect His grace upon you, that ye may give thanks. 5:6
35. Want of physical purity in a prescribed manner when means to have the same are not available MUST not distract you from bowing before Almighty Allah. In case you stand firm in following this rule you become eligible for the Grace and favours of your Creator Lord to an extent that you be thankful to Him. 5:6
O ye who believe! Be steadfast witnesses for Allah in equity, and let not hatred of any people seduce you that ye deal not justly. Deal justly, that is nearer to your duty. Observe your duty to Allah. Lo! Allah is informed of what ye do. 5:8
36. Believers must always stand steadfast in doing JUSTICE judiciously in the scenario that their all actions are in the know of their Creator Lord. 5:8
O ye who believe! Remember Allah's favour unto you, how a people were minded to stretch out their hands against you but He withheld their hands from you; and keep your duty to Allah. In Allah let believers put their trust. 5:11
37. Those who put their trust in their Creator Lord and have attained mastery in UTILIZING His favours and His grace CANNOT be destroyed by their adversaries. 5:11
O ye who believe! Be mindful of your duty to Allah, and seek the way of approach unto Him, and strive in His way in order that ye may succeed. 5:35
38. The way to success originates from doing your duty to Allah; leads on through the guidance of sought for intercessor while employing all possible means and efforts so as it culminates in having all happiness and pleasure. 5:35
O ye who believe! Take not the Jews and the Christians for friends. They are friends one to another. He among you who taketh them for friends is (one) of them. Lo! Allah guideth not wrongdoing folk. 5:51
39. The Jews and the Christians are not desired to become your patrons. Violation of this article makes you enter the group of wrong-doing folk that are devoid of guidance from their Creator Lord. 5:51
O ye who believe! Whoso of you becometh a renegade from his religion, (know that in his stead) Allah will bring a people whom He loveth and who love Him, humble toward believers, stern toward disbelievers, striving in the way of Allah, and fearing not the blame of any blamer. Such is the grace of Allah which He giveth unto whom He will. Allah is All-Embracing, All-Knowing.
40. Believers are required to love their Creator Lord, be humble towards other believers, be stern towards disbelievers, keep striving in the Way of Allah and be fearless of the uncalled-for blamers. These actions in the scenario of abundant knowledge constitute the key to Allah’s Grace. 5:54
O Ye who believe! Choose not for guardians such of those who received the Scripture before you, and of the disbelievers, as make a jest and sport of your religion. But keep your duty to Allah if ye are true believers. 5:57
41. Those who received the Scripture before the revelation of the Qur’an and also the disbelievers that make jest and sport of the Islamic way of life are NOT to be taken as patrons. This is the basic requirement of keeping your duty to Allah Almighty so that you become true believers. 5:57
O ye who believe! Forbid not the good things which Allah hath made lawful for you, and transgress not, Lo! Allah loveth not transgressors. 5:87
42. Believers are directed NOT to make the pure and lawful things, declared as such by their Creator Lord, unlawful for them; they should not cross the limits but must rather always keep in mind that their Creator Lord does not love those who go astray. 5:87
O ye who believe! Strong drink and games of chance and idols and divining arrows are only an infamy of Satan's handiwork. Leave it aside in order that ye may succeed. 5:90
43. Ultimate and real success of believers depends on restraining in particular, from strong drinks, games of chance and idols and divining arrows as all these are amongst the dirty tactics of Satan. 5:90
O ye who believe! Allah will surely try you somewhat (in the matter) of the game which ye take with your hands and your spears, that Allah may know him who feareth Him in secret. Whoso transgresseth after this, for him there is a painful doom. 5:94
44. Arranging for livelihood by a believer is a trial to judge his or her response in the realm of fear of the Creator Lord. Transgressors on this count must await only a painful doom. 5:94
O ye who believe! Kill no wild game while ye are on the pilgrimage. Whoso of you killeth it of set purpose he shall pay its forfeit in the equivalent of that which he hath killed, of domestic animals, the judge to be two men among you known for justice, (the forfeit) to be brought as an offering to the Ka'bah; or, for expiation, he shall feed poor persons, or the equivalent thereof in fasting, that he may taste the evil consequences of his deed. Allah forgiveth whatever (of this kind) may have happened in the past, but whoso relapseth, Allah will take retribution from him. Allah is Mighty, Able to Requite (the wrong). 5:95
45. During pilgrimage believers are required to follow special rules/guidelines with emphasis on fulfilling the laid down procedures to make amends in the scenario of remembering that Allah is Mighty and Able to take reprisal. 5:95
O ye who believe! Ask not of things which, if they were made unto you, would trouble you; but if ye ask of them when the Qur'an is being revealed, they will be made known unto you. Allah pardoneth this, for Allah is Forgiving, Clement. 5:101
46. Believers are advised and encouraged to make use of the intellect granted to them by their Creator Lord for finding answers to the seemingly teething but irritating questions. In this field the scenario has to be of pardon, forgiveness and kindness. 5:101
O ye who believe! Ye have charge of your own souls. He who erreth cannot injure you if ye are rightly guided. Unto Allah ye will all return; and then He will inform you of what ye used to do. 5:105
48. Those following the right Guidance cannot be harmed by those who go astray. Disputes in this field, if any, must lie pending for clarification/adjudication by the Creator Lord when we all return to Him. 5:105
O ye who believe! Let there be witnesses between you when death draweth nigh unto one of you, at the time of bequest - two witnesses, just men from among you, or two others from another tribe, in case ye are campaigning in the land and the calamity of death befall you. Ye shall empanel them both after the prayer, and, if ye doubt, they shall be made to swear by Allah (saying): We will not take a bribe, even though it were (on behalf of) a near kinsman nor will we hide the testimony of Allah, for then indeed we should be of the sinful. 5:106
49. Making will before death in the presence of two just men and in case it is not possible then before any other two persons is obligatory for all believers. 5:106
SURAT AL-'ANFĀL
O ye who believe! When ye meet those who disbelieve in battle, turn not your backs to them. 8:15
50. Turning back to disbelievers during battle is not expected from a believer. 8:15
O ye who believe! Obey Allah and His messenger, and turn not away from him when ye hear (him speak). 8:20
51. Believers are required to listen to the messenger of Allah as if it is part of belief like obeying Allah and His messenger. 8:20
O ye who believe! Obey Allah, and the messenger when He calleth you to that which quickeneth you, and know that Allah cometh in between the man and his own heart, and that He it is unto Whom ye will be gathered. 8:24
52. Believers are required to respond positively, without slightest hesitation, when called by Allah and His messenger because in that lies life and because to Him is the ultimate return. 8:24
O ye who believe! Betray not Allah and His messenger, nor knowingly betray your trusts. 8:27
53. For believers betraying trusts is as bad as betraying Allah and His messenger. 8:27
O ye who believe! If ye keep your duty to Allah, He will give you discrimination (between right and wrong) and will rid you of your evil thoughts and deeds, and will forgive you. Allah is of Infinite Bounty. 8:29
54. Believers that keep their duty to Allah are able to discriminate between right and wrong, are destined to get rid of evil thoughts/deeds and promised forgiveness in the scenario of His infinite Bounty. 8:29
O ye who believe! When ye meet an army, hold firm and think of Allah much, that ye may be successful. 8:45
55. Believers that hold firm in the face of an army and also resort to remembering Allah much are promised ultimate success. 8:45
AT-TOUBA
O ye who believe! Choose not your fathers nor your brethren for friends if they take pleasure in disbelief rather than faith. Whoso of you taketh them for friends, such are wrong-doers. 9:23
56. Those that take pleasure in disbelief rather than faith are wrong-doers and are NOT to be taken as protector friends EVEN if they be your fathers and brothers. 9:23
O ye who believe! The idolaters only are unclean. So let them not come near the Inviolable Place of Worship after this their year. If ye fear poverty (from the loss of their merchandise) Allah shall preserve you of His bounty if He will. Lo! Allah is Knower, Wise. 9:28
57. Believers are asked not to allow the idolaters come near the Inviolable Place of Worship owing to their being unclean and in so ensuring they (the believers) are NOT to take into account any financial or economic gains or losses. 9:28
O ye who believe! Lo! many of the (Jewish) rabbis and the (Christian) monks devour the wealth of mankind wantonly and debar (men) from the way of Allah. They who hoard up gold and silver and spend it not in the way of Allah, unto them give tidings (O Muhammad) of a painful doom, 9:34
58. Believers are informed that those who resort to hoarding wealth in any shape will be made to suffer a painful doom particularly if such people belong to the class of religious heads following any revealed scripture (particularly rabbis and monks). Let this be known that Muslim religious heads are NOT an exemption in this respect. 9:34
O ye who believe! What aileth you that when it is said unto you: Go forth in the way of Allah, ye are bowed down to the ground with heaviness. Take ye pleasure in the life of the world rather than in the Hereafter? The comfort of the life of the world is but little in the Hereafter. 9:38
59. Believers are required to go forth in the cause of Allah willingly and cheerfully keeping in mind that the comforts of this life are temporary and little as compared to the life in the hereafter. 9:38
O ye who believe! Fear Allah and be with those who are true (in word and deed). 9:119
60. Believers are asked expressly to exhibit righteous conduct in life and for that they MUST be with those who are true and should earnestly follow them. 9:119
61. “Saadiqeen” are of a degree above the “Muttaqeen” who in turn are above the Believers. 9:119
O ye who believe! Fight those of the disbelievers who are near to you, and let them find harshness in you, and know that Allah is with those who keep their duty (unto Him). 9:123
62. Believers are required to fight out and kill with full force of ferocity those disbelievers that are around them keeping in view that Allah Almighty is with those who follow the righteous conduct. 9:123
63. Road from BELIEF to TAQWA passes through the woods of JIHAD. 9:123
AL-ĤAJJ
O ye who believe! Bow down and prostrate yourselves, and worship your Lord, and do good, that haply ye may prosper. 22:77
64. Route to real prosperity passes through bowing and prostrating and exhibiting TOTAL SUBMISSION before Allah Almighty coupled with DOING ONLY GOOD in life. Believers are required to remember and respect this formula. 22:77
SURAT AN-NŪR
O ye who believe! Follow not the footsteps of the devil. Unto whomsoever followeth the footsteps of the devil, lo! he commandeth filthiness and wrong. Had it not been for the grace of Allah and His mercy unto you, not one of you would ever have grown pure. But Allah causeth whom He will to grow. And Allah is Hearer, Knower. 24: 21.
65. Believers are warned against following the footsteps or ways of Satan because he only commands indecent and incorrect behaviour. Almighty Allah, who knows everything and hears everything, out of His infinite grace, mercy and power, causes the deserving ones to be clean in all aspects of life and living,. 24:21
O ye who believe! Enter not houses other than your own, until ye have asked permission and saluted those in them: that is best for you, in order that ye may heed (what is seemly).
66. Believers are taught the etiquettes of visiting other’s houses i.e. seeking permission and offering salutations. This is the best for you if you contemplate. 24:27
O ye who believe! Let your slaves, and those of you who have not come to puberty, ask leave of you at three times (before they come into your presence): Before the prayer of dawn, and when ye lay aside your raiment for the heat of noon, and after the prayer of night. Three times of privacy for you. It is no sin for them or for you at other times, when some of you go round attendant upon others (if they come into your presence without leave). Thus Allah maketh clear the revelations for you. Allah is Knower, Wise.
67. Mannerism of observing privacy code in day to day life of a home is spelled out for the believers viz a viz their slaves (servants) and minor inmates. They must seek your permission for appearing in your presence in case it is before dawn prayers or if it is after your rest time in the noon or in case it is after night prayers. These three times are reserved for your privacy. 24:58
Surat Al-'Aĥzāb
O ye who believe! Remember Allah's favour unto you when there came against you hosts, and We sent against them a great wind and hosts ye could not see. And Allah is ever Seer of what ye do.
68. Believers are reminded to remember the tangible and also the intangible favours of Almighty Allah against their enemies in the scenario of His constant watch of all that they (believers) undertake. 33:9
69. Law of cause and effect operating in this universe (or multi-verse) is deferential to the desires and designs of Allah Almighty.
O ye who believe! Remember Allah with much remembrance.
O ye who believe! If ye wed believing women and divorce them before ye have touched them, then there is no period that ye should reckon. But content them and release them handsomely.
71. In case a believing woman wed by a believer is divorced before the marriage is consummated then the condition of three months waiting is declared null and void. Believers are required to release them nicely and generously. 33:49
53. O ye who believe! Enter not the dwellings of the Prophet for a meal without waiting for the proper time, unless permission be granted you. But if ye are invited, enter, and, when, your meal is ended, then disperse. Linger not for conversation. Lo! that would cause annoyance to the Prophet, and he would be shy of (asking) you (to go); but Allah is not shy of the truth. And when ye ask of them (the wives of the Prophet) anything, ask it of them from behind a curtain. That is purer for your hearts and for their hearts. And it is not for you to cause annoyance to the messenger of Allah, nor that ye should ever marry his wives after him. Lo! that in Allah's sight would be an enormity.
72. Believers are taught the mannerism of visiting dwellings of the Prophet when invited for a meal wherein they are asked to go on proper time and disperse soon after finishing the meal. 33:53
73. Believers are also required to pay proper respect to the ladies of the Prophet’s house and in this context they should talk to them from behind a curtain. They are also asked not to marry his wives after the Prophet’s death. 33:53
Lo! Allah and His angels shower blessings on the Prophet. O ye who believe! Ask blessings on him and salute him with a worthy salutation.
74. Allah Almighty and His angels shower blessings on the Prophet and accordingly the believers are asked to go with this act in a befitting manner. 33:56
O ye who believe! Be ye not like those who vexed and insulted Moses, but Allah cleared him of the (calumnies) they had uttered: and he was honourable in Allah's sight.
75. Believers are reminded NOT to be like those who displeased Prophet Moses (pbuh) by uttering unwarranted utterances; Almighty Allah cleared the prophet of all such slur and he remained honourable in His sight. 33:69
O ye who believe! Guard your duty to Allah, and speak words straight to the point;
76. One of the ways leading to righteousness being shown to the believers is to speak straightforward and to the point words. 33:70
MUĤAMMAD
O ye who believe! If ye help Allah, He will help you and will make your foothold firm.
77. Believers are informed that if they extend help to Allah Almighty He will help them and make their foothold firm and strong. 47:7
O ye who believe! Obey Allah and obey the messenger, and render not your actions vain.
78. Believers are required to obey Allah (SWT) and the messenger (pbuh) so that their actions are NOT rendered ineffective. 47:33
AL-ĤUJURĀT
O Ye who believe! Put not yourselves forward before Allah and His Messenger; but fear Allah: for Allah is He Who hears and knows all things.
79. Believers are warned against putting themselves forward before Allah Almighty and His Messenger in any aspect of their life and living. In this lies righteousness and that they should also remember that Allah Almighty hears and knows everything. 49:1
O ye who believe! Lift not up your voices above the voice of the Prophet, nor shout when speaking to him as ye shout one to another, lest your works be rendered vain while ye perceive not.
80. Believers are reminded to observe the mannerism of talking to or in the presence of the prophet. They must keep their voice lower than that of the prophet. They must also never resort to shouting like they do in the presence of fellow beings because in so doing they are liable to have all their deeds rendered vain while they may not be able to even perceive it. 49:2
O ye who believe! If an evil-liver bring you tidings, verify it, lest ye smite some folk in ignorance and afterward repent of what ye did.
81. Information received from or through evil-livers that may pave grounds requiring stern actions against some people must be rechecked and counter checked by the believers in order to be fair to others in all respects and avoid repentance later on. 49:6
O ye who believe! Let not a folk deride a folk who may be better than they (are), nor let women (deride) women who may be better than they are; neither defame one another, nor insult one another by nicknames. Bad is the name of lewdness after faith. And whoso turneth not in repentance, such are evil doers.
82. Men and women must not ridicule and defame one another individually as well as collectively employing nicknames. Those being ridiculed may be better than them. Such activity has the potential of taking you to profanity after your faith and further leads on to becoming an evil doer if you do not resort to regrets. 49:11
O ye who believe! Shun much suspicion; for lo! some suspicion is a crime. And spy not, neither backbite one another. Would one of you love to eat the flesh of his dead brother? Ye abhor that (so abhor the other)! And keep your duty (to Allah). Lo! Allah is Relenting, Merciful.
83. Believers are asked to shun suspicion; spying and spitefulness as some suspicion are sin. Backbiting is equated with the hateful act of eating flesh of your dead brother. They are reminded to do their duty to their Creator Lord Who is Forgiving and Merciful. 49:12
SURAT AL-ĤADĪD
O ye who believe! Be mindful of your duty to Allah and put faith in His messenger. He will give you twofold of His mercy and will appoint for you a light wherein ye shall walk, and will forgive you. Allah is Forgiving, Merciful;
84. Believers are required to be mindful of their duty to their Creator Lord and have faith in His messenger. This will earn them twofold of His mercy and also enable them to lead their lives under the guidance and supervision of Forgiving and Merciful Allah Almighty. 57:28
SURAT AL-MUJĀDILA
O ye who believe! When ye conspire together, conspire not together for crime and wrongdoing and disobedience toward the messenger, but conspire together for righteousness and piety, and keep your duty toward Allah, unto whom ye will be gathered.
85. Believers are asked not to work together for sin, wrongdoing and disobedience/any harm to the messenger. They are, however encouraged to plan together in matters of piety and righteousness. They are also required to keep their duty to Allah Almighty towards whom they shall return. 58:9
O ye who believe! when it is said unto you, Make room! in assemblies, then make room; Allah will make way for you (hereafter). And when it is said, Come up higher! go up higher; Allah will exalt those who believe among you, and those who have knowledge, to high ranks. Allah is Informed of what ye do.
86. Believers are taught the mannerism of sitting in an assembly wherein they should heed to the organizer as to where they are required to sit. Believers and the knowledgeable amongst them enjoy higher ranks and Allah Almighty knows what all they do. 58:11
O ye who believe! When ye hold conference with the messenger, offer an alms before your conference. That is better and purer for you. But if ye cannot find (the wherewithal) then lo! Allah is Forgiving, Merciful.
87. Believers are advised for their betterment to offer alms before holding conference with the Messenger [pbuh]. Those who do not have the means to do so may pursue their urge of learning from the Messenger [pbuh] in the backdrop of Allah’s forgiveness and mercy. 58:12
88. The rule of offering alms [followed only by Imam Ali (a.s)] will ostensibly have tremendous positive outcome of separating righteous from wrongdoers if pursued while consulting and propagating sayings of the Prophet [pbuh].
SURAT AL-ĤASHR
O ye who believe! Observe your duty to Allah. And let every soul look to that which it sendeth on before for the morrow. And observe your duty to Allah. Lo! Allah is Informed of what ye do.
89. Believers are reminded and also cajoled to conduct their selves righteously in their day to day life. In so doing they should focus on the existence of hereafter bearing in mind that Almighty Allah knows what all they do. 59:18
SURAT AL-MUMTAĤANAH
O ye who believe! Choose not My enemy and your enemy for friends. Do ye give them friendship when they disbelieve in that truth which hath come unto you, driving out the messenger and you because ye believe in Allah, your Lord? If ye have come forth to strive in My way and seeking My good pleasure, (show them not friendship). Do ye show friendship unto them in secret, when I am best Aware of what ye hide and what ye proclaim? And whosoever doeth it among you, be verily hath strayed from the right way.
90. Believers are asked to refrain from taking the enemies of Allah and their enemies as their protector friends. How can the disbelievers in the truth and those who drove out the Prophet and the believers (only because they believed in Allah) qualify to be your protector friends? Furthermore when you go out to exert your energies in the cause of Almighty Allah they just cannot be trusted! Those from amongst the believers who secretly show any amity with such people must bear in mind that Allah is best aware of what they conceal and what they state publicly. It is however certain that such believers have strayed from the right way. 60:1
O ye who believe! When believing women come unto you as fugitives, examine them. Allah is best aware of their faith. Then, if ye know them for true believers, send them not back unto the disbelievers. They are not lawful for the disbelievers, nor are the disbelievers lawful for them. And give the disbelievers that which they have spent (upon them). And it is no sin for you to marry such women when ye have given them their dues. And hold not to the ties of disbelieving women; and ask for (the return of) that which ye have spent; and let the disbelievers ask for that which they have spent. That is the judgment of Allah. He judgeth between you. Allah is Knower, Wise.
91. Caution and care are the underlying rules when allowing women to join the Islamic Camp. Believers in this context are advised as under:- 60:10
a. Examine fugitive women to ascertain their truth.
b. True believing women are not to be sent back to disbelievers.
c. Disbelievers are to be given back what they have spent on them.
d. Marriage with such women by the believers after paying their dues is permitted.
e. Disbelieving women from the Islamic camp should be returned to Disbelievers after taking what you have spent on them.
O ye who believe! Be not friendly with a folk with whom Allah is wroth, (a folk) who have despaired of the Hereafter as the disbelievers despair of those who are in the graves.
92. Believers are admonished to be friendly with those who have earned Allah’s wrath; such people are crestfallen of the Hereafter like the disbelievers feeling gloomy about those that have reached graves. 60:13
SURAT AŞ-ŞAF
O ye who believe! Why say ye that which ye do not?
93. Believers are admonished not to say something that they do not accomplish. 61:2
O ye who believe! Shall I show you a commerce that will save you from a painful doom? Ye should believe in Allah and His messenger, and should strive for the cause of Allah with your wealth and your lives. That is better for you, if ye did but know.
94. Believers are told to understand that belief in Allah and His messenger and striving for the cause of Allah with their wealth and their lives is for their betterment that will saved them from a painful doom. 61:10-11
O ye who believe! Be Allah's helpers, even as Jesus son of Mary said unto the disciples: Who are my helpers for Allah? They said: We are Allah's helpers. And a party of the Children of Israel believed, while a party disbelieved. Then We strengthened those who believed against their foe, and they became the uppermost.
95. Believers are asked to be helpers of Allah. They are reminded that Prophet Jesus [pbuh] also asked his disciples to be his helpers for Allah. Out of them some believed and some did not. Those who believed were strengthened against their enemies and thus they became upmost. 61:14
SURAT AL-JUMU`AH
O ye who believe! When the call is heard for the prayer of the day of congregation, haste unto remembrance of Allah and leave your trading. That is better for you if ye did but know.
96. Believers are required to undertake moving towards Mosque on the day of congregation leaving aside their business commitments as soon as they hear the call for the prayers. In this act lies their all the betterment. 62:9
SURAT AL-MUNĀFIQŪN
O ye who believe! Let not your wealth nor your children distract you from remembrance of Allah. Those who do so, they are the losers.
97. Believers that get unfocused from Allah’s remembrance owing to their involvement in wealth and children are assured to be the losers. 63:9
SURAT AT-TAGHĀBUN
O ye who believe! Lo! among your wives and your children there are enemies for you, therefor beware of them. And if ye efface and overlook and forgive, then lo! Allah is Forgiving, Merciful.
98. Believers are advised to be aware and careful of their wives and children as there may be their enemies amongst them. Such people are to be handled in the scenario of avoidance, absolution and kindness. 64:14
SURAT AT-TAĤRĪM
O ye who believe! Ward off from yourselves and your families a Fire whereof the fuel is men and stones, over which are set angels strong, severe, who resist not Allah in that which He commandeth them, but do that which they are commanded.
99. Believers are advised to save their selves and their families from the hell fire in which men and stones will burn. Strong and severe angles are set on this fire and they exactly do what they are commanded by Almighty Allah. 66:6
O ye who believe! Turn unto Allah in sincere repentance! It may be that your Lord will remit from you your evil deeds and bring you into Gardens underneath which rivers flow, on the day when Allah will not abase the Prophet and those who believe with him. Their light will run before them and on their right hands: they will say: Our Lord! Perfect our light for us, and forgive us! Lo! Thou art Able to do all things.
100. Believers are cajoled to turn in sincere repentance to their Creator Lord. In so doing they may hope of remittance from their evil deeds and allowing them entry into Gardens with streams flowing underneath on a day wherein the Prophet and those who believe with him will be honoured. That day their light will guide them while they will be praying for forgiveness and perfection of their guiding light. The Creator Lord is able to do all things. 66:8
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SUMMARY
“O YE WHO BELIEVE”
TALKED ABOUT IN
THE
QUR’AN
Al-Baqarah
1. A believer has no way except to respect the Prophet even while talking and listening to him. He should be all ears making earnest endeavour to comprehend what the Prophet says. Those who do not follow this do qualify to be disbelievers and are destined a painful punishment. 2:104
2. A believer interested in Allah’s help will qualify for the same when he walks the path of steadfastness and prayer. These (steadfastness and prayer) are the key to Allah’s help. Allah Almighty declares that the steadfast would find Him with them as and when they need Him. 2:153
3. A believer who worships Allah Almighty finds it absolutely important to eat only from the good things that are provided by the Creator Lord and remain ever thankful to Him. 2:172
4. Almighty Allah provides for reduction in the above orders in case the offender is forgiven by his aggrieved brother freely. In such a situation the offender must pay in the best manner according to usage. After this if someone resorts to transgression will have a painful punishment. 2:178
5. Believers are asked that murder is NOT to be dismissed lightly. Those involved in such heinous crime must pay for it in kind and in person. 2:178
6. Fasting, like the earlier peoples, is ordained for the believers in order that they learn and practice righteousness. 2:183
7. Believers have NO option but to enter the sanctuary of peace, security and submission collectively. In this context they must avoid (even) the footsteps of devil who for sure is their enemy without any doubt. 2:208
8. Not spending from the provisions of Almighty Allah makes a believer such a disbeliever who is wrong-doer as well. 2:254
9. Spending is such a powerful tool that has the potential to bargain for making friendship and earning intercession with Allah Almighty. 2:254
10. Almsgiving must not aim at or result in to censure and injury to the recipient. In such eventuality the giver is likely to qualify as disbelieving folk. 2:264
11. Spending of good and pure things out of your earnings and that obtained from earth may earn you praise and make you independent of others. 2:267
12. Believers have all the chance to rise in rank in case they observe their duty to Allah and give up usury. 2:278
13. Reducing to writing the terms and conditions of a debt for a fixed term and having it witnessed is obligatory. 2:282
Al-i-Imran
14. Obedience by the believers of a group from amongst the people of the Book makes them disbelievers. 3:100
15. Believers attain the status of Muslims when they observe their duty to Allah and then keep doing so till their last breath. 3:102
16. Understanding and wisdom require that the believers closely guard their secrets from all those who are not their own people. 3:118
17. Believers are cautioned that in case they take to obeying the disbelievers they will cause them turn back and thus render them losers. 3:149
18. Discouraging or frightening your brethren from moving to foreign lands or going out for fighting is as good as turning to disbelief. 3:156
19. Level of success of believers is directly proportional to their level of enduring, remaining ready in all aspects and observing their duty to Allah. 3:200
20. Success of believers is conditional to their refraining from the usury. 3:130
An-Nissa
21. Freedom of women is desired by Allah and it is considered a prelude to your much good. 4:19
22. In case you want Almighty Allah to be merciful to you ensure that you remain away from the belongings of others (except for due trade) and respect their right to live. 4:29
23. Mental soundness with due concentration and physical purity are the preconditions of going to offer prayers. Non observance of these conditions, when out of your control, are however the agreed exceptions. 4:43
24. Obedience of Allah and obedience of His messenger along with his aficionado placed in authority over the believers are the guarantees to the wellbeing of believers. 4:59
25. Believers are required to give due weightage to their collective security. 4:71
26. Allah Almighty demands of the believers to be fair even to those against whom you have gone out to fight. 4:94
27. Believers are to ensure justice even at the cost of yourself and that of your dear ones. 4:135
28. Believers are required to make obvious their belief in Allah, His messengers and the revealed scripture on all of them. Disbelievers in Allah, His angels, His scriptures, His messengers and the Last Day qualify to have wandered far astray. 4:136
29. Believers are desired not to choose disbelievers as their protectors in place of believers. In case they do so then they provide a clear proof to their Creator Lord against themselves. 4:144
30. Freedom of women is desired by Allah and is prelude to the much good of believers. 4:19
31. In case you want Almighty Allah to be merciful to you ensure that you remain away from the belongings of others (except for due trade) and respect their right to live. 4:29
32. Mental soundness with due concentration and physical purity are the preconditions of going to offer prayers. Non observance of these conditions, when out of your control, are however the agreed exceptions. 4:43
33. Obedience of Allah and obedience of His messenger along with his aficionado placed in authority over the believers are the guarantees to the wellbeing of believers. 4:59
34. Believers are required to give due weightage to their collective security. 4:71
35. Allah Almighty demands of the believers to be fair even to those against whom you have gone out to fight. 4:94
36. Believers are to ensure justice even at the cost of yourself and that of your dear ones. 4:135
37. Believers are required to make obvious their belief in Allah, His messengers and the revealed scripture on all of them. Disbelievers in Allah, His angels, His scriptures, His messengers and the Last Day qualify to have wandered far astray. 4:136
38. Believers are desired not to choose disbelievers as their protectors in place of believers. In case they do so then they provide a clear proof to their Creator Lord against themselves. 4:144
Al-Mā'idah
39. Fulfilling your promises is ordained for every believer to the Creator Lord’s pleasure. 5:1
40. Cattle meat, as prescribed, is lawful but game is declared unlawful within the precincts of the sacred territory when a believer is on the pilgrimage. 5:1 & 2
41. Believers are required Not to profane (particularly during Hajj):- 5:2
· Allah’s monuments.
· The Sacred Month (s).
· The offerings.
· The garlands.
· Those repairing to the Sacred House seeking the grace and pleasure of their Lord.
42. Hatred of a people based even on valid grounds must not make you transgress against fellow humans. 5:2
43. Believers are NOT allowed to assist others in sin and transgression. You must help each other only in matters of decency and piousness. 5:2
44. Want of physical purity in a prescribed manner when means to have the same are not available MUST not distract you from bowing before Almighty Allah. In case you stand firm in following this rule you become eligible for the Grace and favours of your Creator Lord to an extent that you be thankful to Him. 5:6
45. Believers must always stand steadfast in doing JUSTICE judiciously in the scenario that their all actions are in the know of their Creator Lord. 5:8
46. Those who put their trust in their Creator Lord and have attained mastery in UTILIZING His favours and His grace CANNOT be touched by their adversaries. 5:11
47. The way to success originates from doing your duty to Allah; leads on through the guidance of sought for intercessor while employing all possible means and efforts so as it culminates in having all happiness and pleasure. 5:35
48. The Jews and the Christians are not desired to become your patrons. Violation of this article makes you enter the group of wrong-doing folk that are devoid of guidance from their Creator Lord. 5:51
49. Believers are required to love their Creator Lord, be humble towards other believers, be stern towards disbelievers, keep striving in the Way of Allah and be fearless of the uncalled-for blamers. These actions in the scenario of abundant knowledge constitute the key to Allah’s Grace. 5:54
50. Those who received the Scripture before the revelation of the Qur’an and also the disbelievers that make jest and sport of the Islamic way of life are NOT to be taken as patrons. This is the basic requirement of keeping your duty to Allah Almighty so that you become true believers. 5:57
51. Believers are directed NOT to make the pure and lawful things, declared as such by their Creator Lord, unlawful for them; they should not cross the limits but must rather always keep in mind that their Creator Lord does not love those who go astray. 5:87
52. Ultimate and real success of believers depends on restraining in particular, from strong drinks, games of chance and idols and divining arrows as all these are amongst the dirty tactics of Satan. 5:90
53. Arranging for livelihood by a believer is a trial to judge his or her response in the realm of fear of the Creator Lord. Transgressors on this count must await only a painful doom. 5:94
54. During pilgrimage believers are required to follow special rules/guidelines with emphasis on fulfilling the laid down procedures to make amends in the scenario of remembering that Allah is Mighty and Able to take reprisal. 5:95
55. Believers are advised and encouraged to make use of the intellect granted to them by their Creator Lord for finding answers to the seemingly teething but irritating questions. In this field the scenario has to be of pardon, forgiveness and kindness. 5:101
56. A believer is primarily responsible for/of his or her character. 5:105
57. Those following the right Guidance cannot be harmed by those who go astray. Disputes in this field, if any, must lie pending for clarification/adjudication by the Creator Lord when we all return to Him. 5:105
58. Making will before death in the presence of two just men and in case it is not possible then before any other two persons is obligatory for all believers. 5:106
Al-'Anfāl
59. Turning back to disbelievers during battle is not expected from a believer. 8:15
60. Believers are required to listen to the messenger of Allah as if it is part of belief like obeying Allah and His messenger. 8:20
61. Believers are required to respond positively, without slightest hesitation, when called by Allah and His messenger because in that lies life and because to Him is the ultimate return. 8:24
62. For believers betraying trusts is as bad as betraying Allah and His messenger. 8:27
63. Believers that keep their duty to Allah are able to discriminate between right and wrong, are destined to get rid of evil thoughts/deeds and promised forgiveness in the scenario of His infinite Bounty. 8:29
64. Believers that hold firm in the face of an army and also resort to remembering Allah much are promised ultimate success. 8:45
At-Tawbah
65. Those that take pleasure in disbelief rather than faith are wrong-doers and are NOT to be taken as friends and protectors EVEN if they be your fathers and brothers. 9:23
66. Believers are asked not to allow the idolaters come near the Inviolable Place of Worship owing to their being unclean and in so ensuring they (the believers) are NOT to take into account any financial or economic gains or losses. 9:28
67. Believers are informed that those who resort to hoarding wealth in any shape will be made to suffer a painful doom particularly if such people belong to the class of religious heads following any revealed scripture (particularly rabbis and monks). Let this be known that Muslim religious heads are NOT an exemption in this respect. 9:34
68. Believers are required to go forth in the cause of Allah willingly and cheerfully keeping in mind that the comforts of this life are temporary and little as compared to the life in the hereafter. 9:38
69. Believers are asked expressly to exhibit righteous conduct in life and for that they MUST be with those who are true and should earnestly follow them. 9:119
70. “Saadiqeen” are a degree above the “Muttaqeen” who in turn are above the Believers.
71. Believers are required to fight out and kill with full force of ferocity those disbelievers that are around them keeping in view that Allah Almighty is with those who follow the righteous conduct. 9:123
72. Road from BELIEF to TAQWA passes through the woods of JIHAD.
Al-Ĥaj
73. Route to real prosperity passes through bowing and prostrating and exhibiting TOTAL SUBMISSION before Allah Almighty coupled with DOING ONLY GOOD in life. Believers are required to remember and respect this formula. 22:27
An-Nūr
74. Believers are warned against following the footsteps or ways of Satan because he only commands indecent and incorrect behaviour. Almighty Allah, who knows everything and hears everything, out of His infinite grace, mercy and power, causes the deserving ones to be clean in all aspects of life and living,. 24:21
75. Believers are taught the etiquettes of visiting other’s houses i.e. seeking permission and offering salutations. This is the best for you if you contemplate. 24:27
76. Mannerism of observing privacy code in day to day life of a home is spelled out for the believers viz a viz their slaves (servants) and minor inmates. They must seek your permission for appearing in your presence in case it is before dawn prayers or if it is after your rest time in the noon or in case it is after night prayers. These three times are reserved for your privacy. 24:58
Surat Al-'Aĥzāb
77. Believers are reminded to remember the tangible and also the intangible favours of Almighty Allah against their enemies in the scenario of His constant watch of all that they (believers) undertake. 33:9
78. Law of cause and effect operating in this universe (or multi-verse) is deferential to the desires and designs of Allah Almighty.
79. Believers are required to keep remembering Allah Almighty abundantly, constantly and consistently. 33:41
80. In case a believing woman wed by a believer is divorced before the marriage is consummated then the condition of three months waiting is declared null and void. Believers are required to let them loose nicely and in a generous manner. 33:49
81. Believers are taught the mannerism of visiting dwellings of the Prophet when invited for a meal wherein they are asked to go on proper time and disperse soon after finishing the meal. 33:53
82. Believers are also required to pay proper respect to the ladies of the Prophet’s house and in this context they should talk to them from behind a curtain. They are also asked not to marry his wives after the Prophet’s death. 33:53
83. Allah Almighty and His angels shower blessings on the Prophet and accordingly the believers are asked to go with this act in a befitting manner. 33:56
84. Believers are reminded NOT to be like those who displeased Prophet Moses (p.b.u.h) by uttering unwarranted utterances; Almighty Allah cleared the prophet of all such slur and he remained honourable in His sight. 33:69
85. One of the ways leading to righteousness being shown to the believers is to speak straightforward and to the point words. 33:70
Muĥammad
86. Believers are informed that if they extend help to Allah Almighty He will help them and make their foothold firm and strong. 47:7
87. Believers are required to obey Allah (SWT) and the messenger (p.b.u.h) so that their actions are NOT rendered ineffective. 47:33
Al-Ĥujurāt
88. Believers are warned against putting themselves forward before Allah Almighty and His Messenger in any aspect of their life and living. In this lies righteousness and that they should also remember that Allah Almighty hears and knows everything. 49:1
89. Believers are reminded to observe the mannerism of talking to or in the presence of the prophet. They must keep their voice lower than that of the prophet. They must also never resort to shouting like they do in the presence of fellow beings because in so doing they are liable to have all their deeds rendered vain while they may not be able to even perceive it. 49:2
90. Information received from or through evil-livers that may pave grounds requiring stern actions against some people must be rechecked and counter checked by the believers in order to be fair to others in all respects and avoid repentance later on. 49:6
91. Men and women must not ridicule and defame one another individually as well as collectively employing nicknames. Those being ridiculed may be better than them. Such activity has the potential of taking you to profanity after your faith and further leads on to becoming an evil doer if you do not resort to regrets. 49:11
92. Believers are asked to shun suspicion; spying and spitefulness as some suspicion are sin. Backbiting is equated with the hateful act of eating flesh of your dead brother. They are reminded to do their duty to their Creator Lord Who is Forgiving and Merciful. 49:12
Surat Al-Ĥadīd
93. Believers are required to be mindful of their duty to their Creator Lord and have faith in His messenger. This will earn them twofold of His mercy and also enable them to lead their lives under the guidance and supervision of Forgiving and Merciful Allah Almighty. 57:28
Surat Al-Mujādila
94. Believers are asked not to work together for sin, wrongdoing and disobedience/any harm to the messenger. They are, however encouraged to plan together in matters of piety and righteousness. They are also required to keep their duty to Allah Almighty towards whom they shall return. 58:9
95. Believers are taught the mannerism of sitting in an assembly wherein they should heed to the organizer as to where they are required to sit. Believers and the knowledgeable amongst them enjoy higher ranks and Allah Almighty knows what all they do. 58:11
96. Believers are advised for their betterment to offer alms before holding conference with the Messenger [p.b.u.h]. Those who do not have the means to do so may pursue their urge of learning from the Messenger [p.b.u.h] in the backdrop of Allah’s forgiveness and mercy. 58:12
97. The rule of offering alms [followed only by Imam Ali (a.s)] will ostensibly have tremendous positive outcome of separating righteous from wrongdoers if pursued while consulting and propagating sayings of the Prophet [p.b.u.h].
Surat Al-Ĥashr
98. Believers are reminded and also cajoled to conduct their selves righteously in their day to day life. In so doing they should focus on the existence of hereafter bearing in mind that Almighty Allah knows what all they do. 59:18
Surat Al-Mumtaĥanah
99. Believers are asked to refrain from taking the enemies of Allah and their enemies as their protector friends. How can the disbelievers in the truth and those who drove out the Prophet and the believers (only because they believed in Allah) qualify to be your protector friends? Furthermore when you go out to exert your energies in the cause of Almighty Allah they just cannot be trusted! Those from amongst the believers who secretly show any amity with such people must bear in mind that Allah is best aware of what they conceal and what they state publicly. It is however certain that such believers have strayed from the right way. 60:1
100. Caution and care are the underlying rules when allowing women to join the Islamic Camp. Believers in this context are advised as under:- 60:10
· Examine fugitive women to ascertain their truth.
· True believing women are not to be sent back to disbelievers.
· Disbelievers are to be given back what they have spent on them.
· Marriage with such women by the believers after paying their dues is permitted.
· Disbelieving women from the Islamic camp should be returned to Disbelievers after taking what you have spent on them.
101. Believers are admonished to be friendly with those who have earned Allah’s wrath; such people are crestfallen of the Hereafter like the disbelievers feeling gloomy about those that have reached graves. 60:13
Surat Aş-Şaf
102. Believers are admonished not to say something that they do not accomplish. 61:2
103. Believers are told to understand that belief in Allah and His messenger and striving for the cause of Allah with their wealth and their lives is for their betterment that will saved them from a painful doom. 61:10-11
104. Believers are asked to be helpers of Allah. They are reminded that Prophet Jesus [p.b.u.h] also asked his disciples to be his helpers for Allah. Out of them some believed and some did not. Those who believed were strengthened against their enemies and thus they became upmost. 61:14
Surat Al-Jumu`ah
105. Believers are required to undertake moving towards Mosque on the day of congregation leaving aside their business commitments as soon as they hear the call for the prayers. In this act lies their all the betterment. 62:9
Surat Al-Munāfiqūn
106. Believers that get unfocused from Allah’s remembrance owing to their involvement in wealth and children are assured to be the losers. 63:9
At-Taghābun
107. Believers are advised to be aware and careful of their wives and children as there may be their enemies amongst them. Such people are to be handled in the scenario of avoidance, absolution and kindness. 64:14
At-Taĥrīm
108. Believers are advised to save their selves and their families from the hell fire in which men and stones will burn. Strong and severe angles are set on this fire and they exactly do what they are commanded by Almighty Allah. 66:6
109. Believers are cajoled to turn in sincere repentance to their Creator Lord. In so doing they may hope of remittance from their evil deeds and allowing them entry into Gardens with streams flowing underneath on a day wherein the Prophet and those who believe with him will be honoured. That day their light will guide them while they will be praying for forgiveness and perfection of their guiding light. The Creator Lord is able to do all things. 66:8
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