QURAN
This (The Qur’an) is nothing but a Reminder to all the people of the world. 68:52
This Book (The Qur’an) which We have sent down to you (O Muhammad) is highly blessed, so that they may ponder upon its verses and the men of understanding may learn a lesson from it. 38:29
But as to those who disbelieved, Allah will say: “Were My verses not recited to you? But you showed arrogance and became a people of criminals”. 45:31
QURAN
Indeed, those who have divided their religion and become sects – you, [O Muhammad], are not [associated] with them in anything. Their affair is only [left] to Allah ; then He will inform them about what they used to do. 6:159
But the people have divided their religion into sects between them- to Us they shall all return. 21:93
QURAN
Those who divide their religion into sects and become separate groups, each group rejoicing in its own circle. 30:32
But the people divided their religion among them into sects – each faction, in what it has, rejoicing. 23:53
But leave them in their confused ignorance for a time. 23:54
QURAN
Say: “That (this Quran) is a great news, 38:67
This ( Quran) is no less than a Message to (all) the Worlds. 38:87
This (the Quran) is but a Message to all the people of the world, 81:27
Quran Chapters
Chapter 58 : Al-Mujadila – 22 Verses
In the name of Allah, the Compassionate, the Merciful.
58:1
Allah has indeed heard the words of the woman (Khawlah daughter of Tha’labah, who had been divorced by calling her: ”You are to me like my mother” which was acceptable practice for divorce among pagan Arabs), who pleaded with you against her husband and made her complaint to Allah, and Allah has heard what you said to each other. Allah hears all and sees all.
Meaning:-
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58:2
Those of you who divorce their wives by Zihar (calling them to be like their mothers) should know that they are not their mothers. Their mothers are only those who gave birth to them. Surely the words they utter are absurd and false. Allah could punish them for this but He forgave them, surely Allah is All-Pardoning, All-Forgiving.
Meaning:-
Zihar is a term denoting a custom of the Arabs in the days of ignorance. In case of disagreement with their wives they used to say to them, “You are for me like the back of my mother.” After saying this, they used to take their wives as their real mother in being prohibited for them, and the ties of marriage were held to have been broken for good.
absurd: wildly unreasonable, illogical, or inappropriate.
58:3
Those who divorce their wives by Zihar, then wish to retract the words they uttered, shall have to free a slave before they touch each other. This is enjoined as a penalty for doing so. Allah is well-aware of all your actions.
Meaning:-
Zihar is a term denoting a custom of the Arabs in the days of ignorance. In case of disagreement with their wives they used to say to them, “You are for me like the back of my mother.” After saying this, they used to take their wives as their real mother in being prohibited for them, and the ties of marriage were held to have been broken for good.
58:4
He that has no slave, shall fast two consecutive months before they touch each other. He that cannot fast, shall feed sixty poor people. This is enjoined so that you may have faith in Allah and His Messenger. These are the limits set by Allah, and the violators shall have a painful punishment.
58:5
Those who oppose Allah and His Messenger, shall be humiliated as were those before them. We have sent down clear verses; the disbelievers shall have a humiliating punishment.
58:6
On the Day of Judgement Allah will raise them all back to life, then inform them about what they have done. Allah has kept full record of their deeds even though they may have forgotten, for Allah is a witness over all things.
58:7
Have you not seen that Allah knows whatsoever is in the heavens and whatsoever is on the earth? There is no Najwa (secret counsel) of three, but He is their fourth (with His Knowledge, while He Himself is over the Throne, over the seventh heaven), nor of five but He is their sixth (with His Knowledge), not of less than that or more, but He is with them (with His Knowledge) wheresoever they may be; and afterwards on the Day of Resurrection, He will inform them of what they did. Verily, Allah is the All-Knower of everything.
58:8
Have you not seen those who were forbidden to hold secret counsels, and afterwards returned to that which they had been forbidden, and conspired together for sin and wrong doing and disobedience to the Messenger (Muhammad). And when they come to you, they greet you with a greeting wherewith Allah greets you not, and say within themselves: “Why should Allah punish us not for what we say?” Hell will be sufficient for them, they will burn therein, and worst indeed is that destination!
Meaning:-
Forbidden: not allowed; prohibited:
Conspire: plot, scheme, plan
58:9
O you who believe! When you hold secret counsel, do it not for sin and wrong-doing, and disobedience towards the Messenger (Muhammad) but do it for Al-Birr (righteousness) and Taqwa (virtues and piety); and fear Allah unto Whom you shall be gathered.
Meaning:-
Righteousness: the quality of being morally right or justifiable, virtuous, very good; excellent.
Virtues: behavior showing high moral standards.
58:10
Secret counsels (conspiracies) are only from Shaitan (Satan), in order that he may cause grief to the believers. But he cannot harm them in the least, except as Allah permits, and in Allah let the believers put their trust.
Meaning:-
Conspiracy: plot, scheme, plan, the act of secretly planning to do something that is harmful or illegal.
58:11
O believers! When you are asked to make room in your meetings, make room, Allah will make room for you in the Hereafter. And if you are told to rise up, then rise up: Allah will raise to higher ranks those of you who have faith and knowledge. Allah is aware of all your actions.
58:12
O you who believe! When you (want to) consult the Messenger (Muhammad) in private, spend something in charity before your private consultation. That will be better and purer for you. But if you find not (the means for it), then verily, Allah is Oft-Forgiving, Most Merciful.
58:13
Do you hesitate to give out in charity before your private consultation with him? If you cannot afford it – Allah will forgive you – so establish Salah (prayer) and pay Zakah (charity), and obey Allah and His Messenger. Allah is well aware of all your actions.
58:14
Have you not seen the ones who have befriended those people who are under the wrath of Allah? They are neither on your side nor yet on theirs and they knowingly swear to falsehood.
Meaning:-
Wrath: extreme anger
Falsehood: lie, untruth
58:15
Allah has prepared for them a severe punishment; evil indeed is what they are doing.
58:16
They took their [false] oaths as a cover, so they averted [people] from the way of Allah , and for them is a humiliating punishment.
Meaning:-
Avert: to turn away or aside:
58:17
Their children and their wealth will avail them nothing against Allah. They will be (the) dwellers of the Fire, to dwell therein forever.
Meaning:-
Avail: advantage, help or benefit.
Dweller: to live or stay as a permanent resident; reside.
58:18
On the Day when Allah will raise them all to life, they will swear to Him as they now swear to you, thinking that their oaths will help them. By no means! Surely they are the liars.
58:19
Shaitan (Satan) has overtaken them. So he has made them forget the remembrance of Allah. They are the party of Shaitan (Satan). Verily, it is the party of Shaitan (Satan) that will be the losers!
58:20
Those who oppose Allah and His Messenger (Muhammad), they will be among the lowest (most humiliated).
Meaning:-
Oppose: be against, disagree with, take a stand against,
58:21
Allah has written, “I will surely overcome, I and My messengers.” Indeed, Allah is Powerful and Exalted in Might.
Meaning:-
Exalted: placed at a high or powerful level; held in high regard.
58:22
You (O Muhammad) will not find any people who believe in Allah and the Last Day, making friendship with those who oppose Allah and His Messenger (Muhammad), even though they were their fathers, or their sons, or their brothers, or their kindred (people). For such He has written Faith in their hearts, and strengthened them with Ruh (proofs, light and true guidance) from Himself. And We will admit them to Gardens (Paradise) under which rivers flow, to dwell therein (forever). Allah is pleased with them, and they with Him. They are the Party of Allah. Verily, it is the Party of Allah that will be the successful.
Meaning:-
Oppose: be against, disagree with, take a stand against.
Dwell: reside, live in or at a specified place.