[24].Surah An-Nur [The Light]: Ayat 51

৫১. মুমিনদের বক্তব্য কেবল এ কথাই যখন তাদের মধ্যে ফয়সালা করার জন্যে আল্লাহ ও তাঁর রসূলের দিকে তাদেরকে আহবান করা হয়, তখন তারা বলেঃ আমরা শুনলাম ও আদেশ মান্য করলাম। তারাই সফলকাম।

Ayat 51. The only saying of the faithful believers, when they are called to Allah (His Words, the Qur'an) and His Messenger ( SAWW(PBUH), to judge between them, is that they say: "We hear and we obey." And such are the prosperous ones (who will live forever in Paradise).

[Tafseer] of Ayat 51. The answer of the Believers, when summoned to Allah and His Messenger, in order that He may judge between them, is no other than this: they say, "We hear and we obey": it is such as these that will attain felicity. Contrast with it the attitude of the Unbelievers or Hypocrites, who say aloud, "we hear", but intend in their hearts to disobey. True happiness, whether here or in the Hereafter, is not to be attained by fraud or duplicity: it is the privilege of those who listen attentively to good counsel and carry it out in their lives. 

Hazrat Ibn Umar (May Allah be pleased with him) reported: The Messenger of Allah [SAWW](PBUH) enjoined the payment of one Sa' of dates or one Sa' of barley as Zakat-ul-Fitr on every Muslim slave or free, male or female, young or old, and he ordered that it be paid before the people went out to offer the Eid prayer. (One Sa' = 3 Kilograms approx.)   [Al-Bukhari Volume 2, Book 25, Number 579]

The Purpose of Zakat-ul-Fitr Every Muslim is required to pay Zakat-ul-Fitr at the conclusion of the month of Ramadan as a token of thankfulness to Allah (SWT) for having enabled him to observe fasts. Its purpose is to purify those who fast from any indecent act or speech and to help the poor and needy. In addition, it provides for the needs of the poor and the indigent and relieves them from having to ask others for charity on the day of `Eid. The Prophet, [SAWW](PBUH) said, “Fulfill their need on this day (i.e., the day of `Eid). 

[24].Surah An-Nur [The Light]: Ayat 50

৫০. তাদের অন্তরে কি রোগ আছে, না তারা ধোঁকায় পড়ে আছে; না তারা ভয় করে যে, আল্লাহ ও তাঁর রাসূল তাদের প্রতি অবিচার করবেন? বরং তারাই তো অবিচারকারী?

Ayat 50. Is there a disease in their hearts? Or do they doubt or fear lest Allah and His Messenger ( SAWW](PBUH) should wrong them in judgment. Nay, it is they themselves who are the Zalimun (polytheists, hypocrites and wrong-doers, etc.).

[Tafseer] of Ayat 50. Is it that there is a disease in their hearts? or do they doubt, or are they in fear, that Allah and His Messenger will deal unjustly with them? Nay, it is they themselves who do wrong. The real fact is that their conscience smites them. They know their own iniquity, and do not wish to go before a just judge who would be open to no influence and would be sure to give a righteous decree.

Hazrat Abu Hurairah (May Allah be pleased with him) reported: The Messenger of Allah [SAWW](PBUH) said, "Allah the Exalted and Majestic said: `Every act of the son of Adam is for him, except As-Siyam (the fasting) which is (exclusively) for Me, and I will reward him for it.' Fasting is a shield. When anyone of you is observing fast, he should neither indulge in obscene language nor should he raise his voice; and if anyone reviles him or tries to quarrel with him, he should say: `I am fasting.' By Him in Whose Hand the soul of Muhammad [SAWW] is, the breath of one observing Saum is sweeter to Allah than the fragrance of musk. The one who fasts, experiences two joys: he feels pleasure when he breaks the fast. He is joyful by virtue of his fast when he meets his Rubb.''

[Al-Bukhari Book 03, Chapter 31, Hadith # 128]. 

Lesson : "Khuluf'', is the smell that comes from the mouth of person who observes Saum. It results from the thirst and hunger which he has to suffer during the Saum. The Hadith not only tells us the merits of Saum but also brings into focus the true significance of it. Saum is not thus mere abstention from food, drink and sexual intercourse, but also keeping away from all evils and vices and embracing virtues. 

[24].Surah An-Nur [The Light]: Ayat 48-49

৪৮. তাদের মধ্যে ফয়সালা করার জন্য যখন তাদেরকে আল্লাহ ও রাসূলের দিকে আহবান করা হয় তখন তাদের একদল মুখ ফিরিয়ে নেয়। 
৪৯. সত্য তাদের স্বপক্ষে হলে তারা বিনীতভাবে রাসূলের কাছে ছুটে আসে।

Ayat 48. And when they are called to Allah (i.e. His Words, the Qur'an) and His Messenger ([SAWW](PBUH), to judge between them, lo! a party of them refuse (to come) and turn away.

Ayat 49. But if the right is with them, they come to him willingly with submission.

[Tafseer] of Ayat 48. When they are summoned to Allah and His messenger, in order that He may judge between them, behold some of them decline (to come). further explain in Ayat 49. But if the right is on their side, they come to him with all submission. The Hypocrites only wanted to go to the judge who they thought was likely to give judgment in their favour. If their case was incontestable, and justice was on their side, they readily came to the Prophet, knowing that he was just and would judge in their favour, even against his own adherents. But if they had done wrong, an impartial judge was not to their taste. They would rather go to some one who would tip the balance in their favour! This form of selfishness and iniquity was not confined to the Hypocrites of Madinah. It is common in all ages, and should be suppressed. 

Hazrat Aishah (May Allah be pleased with her) reported: I asked: "O Messenger of Allah [SAWW](PBUH)! If I realize Lailat-ul-Qadr (Night of Decree), what should I supplicate in it?'' He [SAWW](PBUH) replied, "You should supplicate: Allahumma innaka `afuwwun, tuhibbul-`afwa, fa`fu `anni (O Allah, You are Most Forgiving, and You love forgiveness; so forgive me).''  [At-Tirmidhi Hadith # 3513]. 

Lesson : Although no specific sign of Lailat-ul-Qadr has been mentioned in the Ahadith, some eminent scholars have stated, on the basis of their own experiences and observation, that since angels descend on this night, one feels a peculiar tranquility and peace of mind and one is overwhelmed with a unique tenderness of heart. The night is neither very hot nor very cold but a temperate one. Similarly, the sun that rises on the next day is also not very hot etc. etc. Allah knows the truth of the matter despite all that has been said in this regard. In any case, on this auspicious night every Muslim should earnestly pray to Allah for the forgiveness of his sins with reference to His Attribute of Forgiveness.

[24].Surah An-Nur [The Light]: Ayat 46

৪৬. আমিতো সুস্পষ্ট আয়াত সমূহ অবতীর্ন  করেছি। আল্লাহ যাকে ইচ্ছা সরল পথে পরিচালনা করেন।

Ayat 46. We have indeed sent down (in this Qur'an) manifest Ayat (proofs, evidences, verses, lessons, signs, revelations, lawful and unlawful things, and the set boundaries of Islamic religion, etc. that make things clear showing the Right Path of Allah). And Allah guides whom He wills to a Straight Path (i.e. to Allah's religion of Islamic Monotheism).

 

[Tafseer] of Ayat 46. We have indeed sent down signs that make things manifest: and Allah guides whom He wills to a way that is straight. If we translate by the English word "guide," we shall have to say: "Guide us to and in the straight Way." For we may be wandering aimlessly, and the first step is to find the Way; and the second need is to keep in the Way: Our own wisdom may fail in either case. The straight Way is often the narrow Way, or the steep Way, which many people shun (90:11). By the world's perversity the straight Way is sometimes stigmatized and the crooked Way praised. How are we to judge? We must ask for Allah's guidance. With a little spiritual insight we shall see which are the people who walk in the light of Allah's grace, and which are those that walk in the darkness of Wrath. This also would help our judgment.

Hazrat Ibn Umar (May Allah be pleased with them) reported: Some of the Companions of the Messenger of Allah [SAWW](PBUH) saw Lailat-ul-Qadr (Night of Decree) in their dreams in the last seven nights of Ramadan, whereupon the Messenger of Allah [SAWW](PBUH) said, "I see that your dreams all agree upon the last seven nights. Whosoever seeks it, let him seek it in the last seven nights.''

[Al-Bukhari Book 03, Chapter 32, Hadith # 232]. 

Lesson : as mentioned above in Surah An-Nur Ayat 46."And Allah guides whom He wills to a Straight Path  "Tawat'at'' linguistically means to step or walk on, that is, to place foot over the place where one's fellow kept his foot. Here, it is used in the sense of correspondence. In other words, "I see that your dreams all agree upon the last seven nights'' stands to mean "you had similar dreams''. This was done by showing all of them the (spectacle) of Lailat-ul-Qadr. On the strength of these dreams, the Prophet (PBUH) said that Lailat-ul-Qadr should be sought in the last seven nights of Ramadan. The wisdom of keeping it secret is to keep people awake to engage in worship for a larger number of nights in this auspicious month.

[24].Surah An-Nur [The Light]: Ayat 45

৪৫. আল্লাহ প্রত্যেক চলন্ত জীবকে পানি দ্বারা সৃষ্টি করেছেন। তাদের কতক বুকে ভয় দিয়ে চলে, কতক দুই পায়ে ভর দিয়ে চলে এবং কতক চার পায়ে ভর দিয়ে চলে;আল্লাহ যা ইচ্ছা সৃষ্টি করেন।নিশ্চয়ই আল্লাহ সবকিছু করতে সক্ষম।

Ayat 45. Allah has created every moving (living) creature from water. Of them there are some that creep on their bellies, some that walk on two legs, and some that walk on four. Allah creates what He wills. Verily! Allah is Able to do all things.

[Tafseer] of Ayat 45. And Allah has created every animal from water: of them there are some that creep on their bellies; some that walk on two legs; and some that walk on four. Allah creates what He wills; for verily Allah has power over all things. Protoplasm is the basis of all living matter, and "the vital power of protoplasm seems to depend on the constant presence of water" "Living protoplasm always contains a large amount of water. The creeping things include worms and lowly forms of animal life as well as reptiles (like snakes), centipedes, spiders, and insects. Where these have legs they are small, and the description of creeping or crawling is more applicable to them than that of walking. Fishes and sea-animals generally cannot be said to walk: their swimming is like "creeping on their bellies". Two-legged animals include birds and man. Most of the mammals walk on four legs. This includes the whole of the animal world In Allah's Will and Plan, the variety of forms and habits among animals is adapted to their various modes of life and stages of biological evolution. 

Hazrat Aishah (May Allah be pleased with her) reported: The Messenger of Allah [SAWW](PBUH) used to observe I`tikaf in the last ten days of Ramadan and say, "Seek Lailat-ul-Qadr (Night of Decree) in the odd nights out of the last ten nights of Ramadan.''

[Al-Bukhari Book 03, Chapter 32, Hadith # 234]. 

Lesson : as mentioned above in Surah An-Nur Ayat 45."Verily! Allah is Able to do all things. We learn from this Hadith that Lailat-ul-Qadr occurs in any of the five odd nights - 21st, 23rd, 25th, 27th and 29th - of the last ten nights of Ramadan. Its exact date has not been revealed for the reason that people keep themselves awake for prayer for a larger number of nights. Had its date been fixed, people would have kept awake for prayer only on that night. There is a general belief among the scholars that it is fixed, on the 27th night of Ramadan. But this is not correct. Ahadith do not confirm this view.