Discover the Holy Quran, Surah 4. An-Nisa' Verses 43-63

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---In the Name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful.



43- O ye who believe! Approach not prayers with a mind befogged, until ye can understand all that ye say, -nor in a state of ceremonial impurity (Except when traveling on the road), until after washing your whole body. If ye are ill, or on a journey, or one of you cometh from offices of nature, or ye have been in contact with women, and ye find no water, then take for yourselves clean sand or earth, and rub therewith your faces and hands. For Allah doth blot out sins and forgive again and again.

44- Hast thou not turned Thy vision to those who were given a portion of the Book? they traffic in error, and wish that ye should lose the right path.

45- But Allah hath full knowledge of your enemies: Allah is enough for a protector, and Allah is enough for a Helper.

46- Of the Jews there are those who displace words from their (right) places, and say: "We hear and we disobey" ; and "Hear what is not Heard"; and "Ra'ina"; with a twist of their tongues and a slander to Faith. If only they had said: "We hear and we obey"' and "Do hear"; and "Do look at us"; it would have been better for them, and more proper; but Allah hath cursed them for their Unbelief; and but few of them will believe.

47- O ye People of the Book! believe in what We have (now) revealed, confirming what was (already) with you, before We change the face and fame of some (of you) beyond all recognition, and turn them hindwards, or curse them as We cursed the Sabbath-breakers, for the decision of Allah Must be carried out.

48- Allah forgiveth not that partners should be set up with Him; but He forgiveth anything else, to whom He pleaseth; to set up partners with Allah is to devise a sin Most heinous indeed.

49- Hast thou not turned Thy vision to those who claim sanctity for themselves? Nay-but Allah Doth sanctify whom He pleaseth. but never will they fail to receive justice in the least little thing.

50- Behold! how they invent a lie against Allah. but that by itself is a manifest sin!

51- Hast thou not turned Thy vision to those who were given a portion of the Book? they believe in sorcery and Evil, and say to the Unbelievers that they are better guided in the (right) way Than the believers!

52- They are (men) whom Allah hath cursed: And those whom Allah Hath cursed, thou wilt find, have no one to help.

53- Have they a share in dominion or power? Behold, they give not a farthing to their fellow-men?

54- Or do they envy mankind for what Allah hath given them of his bounty? but We had already given the people of Abraham the Book and Wisdom, and conferred upon them a great kingdom.

55- Some of them believed, and some of them averted their faces from him: And enough is Hell for a burning fire.

56- Those who reject our Signs, We shall soon cast into the Fire: as often as their skins are roasted through, We shall change them for fresh skins, that they may taste the penalty: for Allah is Exalted in Power, Wise.

57- But those who believe and do deeds of righteousness, We shall soon admit to Gardens, with rivers flowing beneath, - their eternal home. Therein shall they have companions pure and holy: We shall admit them to shades, cool and ever deepening.

58- Allah doth command you to render back your Trusts to those to whom they are due; And when ye judge between man and man, that ye judge with Justice: Verily how excellent is the teaching which He giveth you! For Allah is He Who heareth and seeth all things.

59- O ye who believe! Obey Allah, and obey the Messenger, and those charged with authority among you. If ye differ in anything among yourselves, refer it to Allah and His Messenger, if ye do believe in Allah and the Last Day: That is best, and most suitable for final determination.

60- Hast thou not turned Thy vision to those who declare that they believe in the revelations that have come to thee and to those before thee? Their (real) wish is to resort together for judgment (in their disputes) to the Evil One, though they were ordered to reject him. But Satan's wish is to lead them astray far away (from the right).

61- When it is said to them: "Come to what Allah hath revealed, and to the Messenger.: Thou seest the Hypocrites avert their faces from thee in disgust.

62- How then, when they are seized by misfortune, because of the deeds which their hands have sent forth? Then their come to thee, swearing by Allah. "We meant no more than good-will and conciliation!"

63- Those men,- (Allah) knows what is in their hearts; so keep clear of them, but admonish them, and speak to them a word to reach their very souls.

May Allah Help us act upon the guidance we receive from the Holy Quran.

 

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4:43 (Those who attain belief shall promptly establish the Divine System in the community, and the Masjid would assume the role of the community center. The believers will assemble in the Masjid for prayer, and to address social welfare and community action). O You who have chosen to be graced with belief! Join not the Salaat congregation if your mind is beclouded for any reason, until you understand what you utter, else you might say senseless words that disturb the assembly. Physical cleanliness contributes to moral purity. So, take a bath after ceremonial impurity (post-coital state) If you are traveling, or are ill, or coming from the privy, and cannot find water, take a little clean sand or earth and lightly rub your faces and hands, before entering the Masjid. (This will help you prepare psychologically for the assembly (5:6). God pardons and absolves your imperfections.

4:44 Have you noted those who were given a portion of the Scripture but they purchased error for petty gains. (They fell for manmade books). They desire that you do the same and thus stray from the Right Path.

4:45 God knows your enemies. (He shows you the Way to protect and help yourselves.) As such, God is Sufficient as a Protecting Friend and God is Sufficient as a Helper.

4:46 Some of those who are Jews, distort words to give a different meaning. They say, "We hear and we disobey, and "Your words are falling on deaf ears, and "Be our shepherd," and they twist their tongues to mock the Deen. It would have been better and more upright for them to say, We hear and we obey, and We hear you, and Please watch over us and guide us. Instead, they have incurred deprivation from the Grace of God due to their denial of the Truth. Few of them will embrace belief.

4:47 O You unto whom the Scripture was given! Reflect and believe in what We have revealed, that confirms the Truth that you already possess, lest We efface your hopes and bring them to an end. Just as We rejected those people who broke the Sabbath. (You will lose your identity by getting scattered on earth). God's Command is always done.

4:48 Behold! God does not forgive that divinity be ascribed to other than Him, and may forgive any other violation to whom He wills. Whoever associates partners with God, has thus, devised a tremendous drag on his own person.
[Ithm = A dragging violation. Included in this category of committing Shirk are those who worship their own desire (45:23), those who indulge in human worship and in sectarianism (30:31, 42:21), and those who follow manmade books in lieu of the Book of God (6:122, 6:137), and those who claim or believe in Revelation after the Quran, in any form, including claims of attaining Divine knowledge through mystical experience (6:62, 7:173, 7:191). And those who uphold Trinity (4:171, 5:72-73) - And those who claim that God has a son, and those who follow their religious leaders (9:31) - Such people fall from the high station of humanity. Worshiping any entity other than God, sinks the human self down to subhuman levels (22:31). But most of those who claim belief (and call themselves Muslims), indulge in Shirk. (12:106)]

4:49 Have you seen those who claim that they have purified their souls? Purification or development of the self can only be achieved according to the Laws of God, by service of humanity and not through rituals or mysticism. In the Court of God, men and women shall find full recompense for their doings without the least injustice. [2:177, 13:17]

4:50 See, how the claimants to spiritual purity deceive people by inventing lies against God. That is sufficient to flagrantly drag them down in humanity.

4:51 Are you not aware of those who, after receiving their share of the Book (Quran), believe in JIBT (baseless mysteries, magic, future-telling, astrology, clairvoyance, evil eye, good and bad omens, amulets, dreams and prophecies, palm-reading, soothsaying, superstitions of all kind, jinn-possession of people, exorcism, blowing verses and senseless words on people or in food and drink, counting names on rosaries). And they believe in Taaghoot (the evil humans who try to play God with their tyranny or with their religious exploitation as priests and monks, Mullahs and Sufis of any religion)? And then they claim that they, the deniers (of the Quran) are better guided than the believers in the Book!

4:52 It is they whom God has rejected, and there is no one to help him whom God rejects.

4:53 Do the people who make claims of divination and clairvoyance have a share in the Divine Kingdom? But if they did, they would not give humanity the speck on a date-stone. [4:124, 15:13]

4:54 Or do they envy other people whom God has given of His Bounty? But, God does not favor any nation arbitrarily. He is the Lord of all humanity (114:1). We gave the Children of Abraham the Scripture, the Law and wisdom, and We gave them a great kingdom.

4:55 Some of the Children of Abraham have attained belief in the Prophet while others turn away from him. And enough is Hell for a burning fire.

4:56 Those who are rejecting Our revelations and opposing the establishment of the Divine System, will soon burn in the agony of defeat. If they come with renewed preparation they will taste further chastisement. God is Almighty, Wise.

4:57 Those who attain belief and translate their belief into action by helping people, thus creating balance in the society, We shall soon admit them into the Gardens underneath which rivers flow. They will dwell therein forever. For them are virtuous companions, and We shall make them enter the pleasing shadows of Our Grace.

4:58 God Commands you to entrust your offices to those who are capable, competent and sincere. They shall rule and judge equitably. Give your trusts to whom they belong. The Enlightenment from God is a blessing for you. He is Hearer, Seer of all that transpires in the Universe and in your society.

4:59 O You who have chosen to be graced with belief! Obey God and obey the Messenger, the Central Authority of the Divine System, and those whom the System has appointed as office-bearers. If you have a dispute concerning any matter, refer it to the Central Authority. If you truly believe in God and the Last Day, this is the best approach for you, and more seemly in the end.

4:60 Have you thought of those who claim that they believe in what has been revealed to you (O Prophet), as well as in what was revealed before you? Yet, they resort to Taaghoot (priests and monks of any religion) for judgment in their differences. They had been commanded to reject them but their rebellious desire misleads them far astray.

4:61 When they are told, Come to what God has revealed and to the Messenger, you see the hypocrites shunning him completely.

4:62 They feel ashamed when wrong decisions and judgments hurt them for their own doings. Then they come to you (O Messenger), swearing that they went to others with good and noble intentions.

4:63 God knows what is in their hearts. Ignore their attitude, enlighten them and speak to them in plain terms with full understanding of their viewpoints.