In the remaining verses of Sûrah Ambiyâ, Allâh
discusses the various Ambiyâ from Hadhrat Ibrahîm Alayhis Salâm
to Hadhrat Îsa Alayhis Salâm. Thereafter, Allâh says about
Rasulullâh Sallallâhu ‘alayhi wasallam, “We have sent
you as a mercy to the universe.” (verse 107). The next verse declares
Tauhîd when Allâh instructs Rasulullâh Sallallâhu ‘alayhi
wasallam to “Say, ‘It has been revealed to me that your deity is
but One Deity. So will you submit to this?”
Sûrah Haj follows Sûrah Ambiyâ and opens with
a reminder of Qiyâmah. Allâh says, “Oh people! Fear your Rabb.
The earthquake of Qiyâmah is a tremendous thing indeed. The day when you
will witness it, every nursing mother will forget her suckling infant and every
pregnant woman will abort (because of intense fear). And you will see people
in a drunken stupor whereas they will not be drunk, but Allâh’s
punishment is severe.” (verses 1 and 2)
Allâh also cautions those Mu’minîn whose faith
is weak that they should make a concerted effort to strengthen their Imân
and carry out good acts so that the welfare of their lives in this world and
in the Âkhirâh is not jeopardised. Allâh says that it was
Hadhrat Ibrahîm who termed this Ummah as Muslimeen. Allâh also mentions
the Ka’bah and instructs man to “perform tawâf around the
‘Baitul Atîq’ (the Ka’bah).” (verse 29)
Thereafter, certain rites of Haj are mentioned, about which
Allâh states, “And whoever honours Allâh’s signs, then
this is due to the Taqwa of hearts (verse 32). With regard to sacrificial animals
on the occasion of Haj Allâh says, “Their flesh and blood will never
reach Allâh, but it is your Taqwa that will reach Him” (verse 37).
Allâh concludes Sûrah Hajj with the following message
to the Muslims: “Oh you who believe, bow, prostrate, worship your Rabb
and carry out good acts so that you may be successful. Strive for Allâh
with the endeavour that is His right. He has chosen you and has not placed any
hardship upon in religion. Follow the creed of your father, Ibrahîm. It
was he who named you Muslims from before and in this Qur’ân, so
that the Nabî’.0’-- be a witness over you people, and that
you be witnesses over mankind. So establish Salâh, pay zakâh and
hold fast to (the rope of) Allâh. He is your Protecting Friend. The Best
Protecting Friend and the Best Helper” (verses 77/8).
End of the Seventeeth Juz
Beginning of the Eighteeth Juz
These concluding words of Sûrah Haj draw the seventeenth
Juz to a close and open Sûrah Mu’minûn. At the beginning of
Sûrah Mu’minûn, Allâh describes those Mu’minîn
whose beliefs are correct, who worship Allâh diligently and are also particular
about fulfilling the rights of others. In describing the qualities of the Mu’minîn,
Allâh exhorts all the Mu’minîn that they should sincerely
worship Him, fulfil the promises and pledges they make with others and abstain
from all acts of lechery. These are among the acts that will lead to eternal
success.
After discussing the qualities of the Mu’minîn,
Allâh discusses the signs that denote His greatness and His onene6s. Among
these signs, Allâh mentions the creation of man, the creation of the heavens
and the earth, as well as the various plants and animals together with the milk
that Allâh produces from their bellies. All these blessings denote Allâh’s
all encompassing mercy and compassion towards His creation, which should spur
man to accept the belief of Tauhîd.
Allâh then cites the incident of Hadhrat Nûh Alayhis
Salâm so that people may learn that success lies in following the teachings
of Allâh’s Ambiyâ. Allâh also urges the Mu’minîn
not to destroy their acts by being proud and that their hearts should always
be apprehensive of returning to Allâh for reckoning. Further describing
the qualities of the Mu’minîn Allâh says, “These people
hasten to perform good acts and are the forerunners in this.” (verse 61)
Allâh states an important rule when He says, “We
do not burden any soul more than it can bear” (verse 62). Allâh
also tells Rasulullâh Sallallâhu ‘alayhi wasallam that the
Kuffâr will never cease to oppose him until their deaths, when they will
regret their ways. However, then it will be too late.
The 24th Sûrah of the Qur’ân, Sûrah
Nûr, commences after Sûrah Mu’minûn and contains verses
that are pertinent to the morality of society. A gist of the Sûrah is
contained in the following twelve points:
1. A hundred lashes are to be given to any unmarried man or
woman guilty of fornication.
2. Men and women guilty of fornication should be ostracised
from society and none should marry them.
3. Eighty lashes should be metered out to anyone who accuses
another of adultery or fornication without the required proof.
4. If a husband or a wife accuses their partner of adultery,
each should take four oaths in Allâh’s name that s/he is truthful
and that the other is lying. A fifth oath should then be taken by each of them
invoking Allâh’s on curse him/her if s/he is lying.
5. “Unchaste women are for unchaste men and unchaste men
are for unchaste women. Pure women are for pure men and pure men are for pure
women. These people are innocent of what the slanderers say. Theirs is forgiveness
and a bounteous reward.” (verse 26)
6. An accused person will be regarded as innocent until proven
guilty.
7. Never enter another person’s home without permission.
8. Men and women should neither stare at each other nor steal
secretive glances at each other.
9. Women must never display their charms before men who are
not close family members (Mahram).
10. Islâm does not approve of spending one’s life
as a bachelor or a spinster.
11. During times of privacy, not even children are allowed to
enter any person’s room without permission.
12. When the blind or paralysed eat from the homes of relatives
without permission, it will not be regarded as theft.
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