Tafseer Surah Âl-'Imrân (The Family of Imran)

Verses 1 - 6: Translation and Commentary

A Summary of Meanings

Tauhid a Consistent Belief Preached by All Prophets

Verse 7: Translation and Commentary

Meaning of Muhkam and Mutashabih

Verses 8 - 9: Translation and Commentary

Sequence

Commentary

Verses 10 - 12: Translation and Commentary

Sequence

Commentary

Verse 13: Translation and Commentary

Sequence

Commentary

Verses 14 - 17: Translation and Commentary

Sequence

Commentary: The Limits of One's Love for Worldly Enjoyments

Verses 18 - 19: Translation and Commentary

Related Considerations: Merits of the Verse meaning "Allah Bears Witness"

Din and Islam: An Explanation of the Two Words

Salvation in Our Times Depends on Islam: Even Good Deeds and Morals from a Non-Muslim are Not Acceptable.

Verse 20: Translation and Commentary

Verses 21 - 22: Translation and Commentary

Verses 23 - 25: Translation and Commentary

Verses 26 - 27: Translation and Commentary:

The Background of Revelation: An Episode from the Battle of Khandaq

Things Usually Considered Bad May Ultimately Prove Not To Be That Bad

The Special Merit of this Verse

Verses 28 - 30: Translation and Commentary

Relations With Disbelievers

Verses 31 - 32: Translation and Commentary

Sequence

Commentary

Verses 33 - 34: Translation and Commentary

Verses 35 - 36: Translation and Commentary

Verse 37: Translation and Commentary

Verse 38: Translation and Commentary

Verse 39: Translation and Commentary

Verses 40 - 41: Translation and Commentary

Verses 42 - 43: Translation and Commentary

Verse 44: Translation and Commentary

Verses 45 - 46: Translation and Commentary

Verse 47: Translation and Commentary

Verses 48 - 51: Translation and Commentary

Ruling

Verses 52 - 53: Translation and Commentary

An Important Note

Verses 54 - 55: Translation and Commentary

Explanation of Important Words in the Verse

Allah Almighty's Five Promises to Jesus

JESUS: The Question of His Life and Second Coming

Verses 56 - 58: Translation and Commentary

Sequence

Commentary: Are the Sufferings of This World Beneficial for the Next Life?

Verses 59 - 63: Translation and Commentary

The Event of Mubahalah and the Refutation of Heretics

The Meaning of Mubahalah

'Son' Includes Grandson

Verse 64: Translation and Commentary:

Important Principles of Tabligh and Da'wah

Verses 65 - 68: Translation and Commentary

Verses 69 - 71: Translation and Commentary

Verses 72 - 74: Translation and Commentary

Verse 75: Translation and Commentary:

Sequence

Commentary: Praising Good Qualities in Some Non-Muslim is Correct

Verses 76 - 77: Translation and Commentary

Sequence

Commentary

Verses 78 - 80: Translation and Commentary

The Infallibility of the Prophets

Verses 81 - 84: Translation and Commentary:

Three Covenants with Allah Almighty

The Purpose and Place of the Pledge

The Final and Universal Prophethood

Verse 85: Translation and Commentary

Verses 86 - 91: Translation and Commentary:

The Removal of a Doubt

Verse 92: Translation and Commentary

Sequence of Verses

Commentary

The Enthusiastic Obedience of Sahabah

The Word Birr in this Verse is Inclusive of All Charity, Obligatory or Voluntary

Moderation in Charity

In Charity, What Counts is Sincerity

Alternative for Those Who Have Nothing to Spend

What is Meant by Things you Love?

Spending the Extra and the Spare Too is not Devoid of Merit

Verses 93 - 95: Translation and Commentary

Verse 96: Translation and Commentary

The Blessings of the Ka'bah

Verse 97: Translation and Commentary:

Three Distinctions of Baytullah

The Signs of Allah's Power

The Station of Ibrahim

'Whoever Enters Baytullah is Secure'

The Obligation of Hajj: A Distinction of Baytullah

Verses 98 - 101: Translation and Commentary

Verses 102 - 103: Translation and Commentary

What Taqwa Is?

The Meaning of Taqwa 'As Due'

UNITY: The second principle of collective Muslim strength

Islam is the Only Source of the Muslim Unity

Differences and their Limits

The Blessing of Brotherhood

Unity Among Muslims Depends on Obedience to Allah

Verses 104 - 105: Translation and Commentary

Collective Well-Being of Muslims Depends on Two Things

Ruling on Difference of Opinion

An Important Note of Caution

Verses 106 - 109: Translation and Commentary:

The Meaning of 'Bright' and 'Dark' Faces

Who Are These People?

Some Special Notes

Sinning Man Earns his Own Punishment

Verse 110: Translation and Commentary

Sequence

Why the Best of Communities?

Verse 111: Translation and Commentary

Verse 112: Translation and Commentary:

The Meaning of Disgrace and Wrath Cast on the Jews

Verses 113 - 117: Translation and Commentary

Verses 118 - 120: Translation and Commentary

Sabr and Taqwa: Panacea for Muslims

Verses 121 - 123: Translation and Commentary

Sequence

Commentary

The Background of the Battle of Uhud

The Battle of Uhud

Lessons From the Events of Uhud

Badr: Location and Importance

Verses 124 - 129: Translation and Commentary

The Rationale of the Promises

Verses 130 - 131: Translation and Commentary

The Meaning of Doubled and Multiplied

Verses 132 - 133: Translation and Commentary

The Obedience of Allah and His Messenger

Conclusion

Race Towards Forgiveness, Towards Paradise

Verses 134 - 138: Translation and Commentary

The Habit of Spending in the Way of Allah in Prosperity and Adversity

Not By Wealth Alone: Other Options of Spending in the Way of Allah

The Wisdom Behind the Mention of Prosperity and Adversity

From Rage and Revenge to Forgiveness and Favour

Verses 139 - 143: Translation and Commentary

Verses 144 - 145: Translation and Commentary

Verses 146 - 148: Translation and Commentary

The Explanation of Some Words

Commentary

Never be Proud of a Good Deed

Seek Forgiveness from Allah Under All Conditions

Pray for Steadfastness and Consistency in Good Deeds

Verses 149 - 150: Translation and Commentary

Verses 151 - 152: Translation and Commentary:

The High Station of the Noble Companions

Did the Noble Companions Tilt Towards the material?

Verses 153 - 155: Translation and Commentary

The Hardships at Uhud: A Test, Not Punishment

Why Did Muslims Suffer at Uhud?

One Sin Becomes the Cause of Another

The Position of the Noble Companions in the Sight of Allah Almighty

The Noble Companions: Lesson for Muslims

Verses 156 - 158: Translation and Commentary

Verse 159: Translation and Commentary:

The Traits of a Patron

The Etiquette of Da'wah

1. The Meaning of Amr : Matter and Shura : Consultation

2. The Status of Consultation in Islamic Law

3. Consultation of the Holy Prophet (Sallallahu 'Alayhi Wasallam) with his Companions

4. The Status of Consultation in an Islamic State

5. Consultation: Decision-Making After a Difference of Opinion

A Doubt and its Answer

6. Do What You Can, Then Place Your Trust in Allah

Verses 160 - 171: Translation and Commentary

Misappropriation in the Spoils: A Sin which Cannot be Ascribed to Any Prophet by Any Stretch of Imagination

Misappropriation in Waqf Properties and Government Treasuries Comes Under Ghulul

The Prophet of Islam: A Great Blessing for the Humanity

The Wisdom Behind the Hardships of the Muslims at Uhud

The Special Merits and Ranks of Those Who Sacrifice Their Lives in the Way of Allah

Verses 172 - 175: Translation and Commentary

Removing a Doubt

Striving to Achieve Something Good Even at the Cost of One's Life is Not Enough Unless There is Total Sincerity Behind It

In its Ultimate Reality, the Command of the Messenger of Allah is the Command of Allah.

The Definition of Ihsan

The Definition of Taqwa

Hasbunallahu wa ni'mal-wakil: A Wonderful Prayer for All of Us

The Fear of Allah: What Does it Mean?

Verses 176 - 178: Translation and Commentary:

Material Affluence of Disbelievers is, After All, an Extension of Divine Punishment

Verse 179: Translation and Commentary:

The Wisdom of Making a Believer Distinct from a Hypocrite Through Practical Demonstration Rather Than Through a Revelation.

The Unseen when Communicated to Anyone is no Knowledge of the Unseen as Such

Verses 180 - 186: Translation and Commentary

The Definition of Miserliness and the Punishment it Brings

Staying Emotionally Satisfied With Disbelief in and Disobedience to Allah is Also an Equally Grave Sin

Thoughts of the Hereafter Heal All Sorrows and Remove All Doubts

People of Falsehood Hurting People of Truth is a Natural Phenomena: Patience (Sabr) and Piety (Taqwa) Cure Everything

Verses 187 - 189: Translation and Commentary:

Concealing the Knowledge of Faith is Forbidden and Waiting or Manipulating to be Praised Without Practicing it is Deplorable

Verses 190 - 194: Translation and Commentary:

The Background of Revelation

What Does 'The Creation of the Heavens and the Earth' Mean?

The Different Forms of 'The Alternation of the Night and Day'

What is the Meaning of the Word, Ayat?

Wise are Those Who Believe in Allah and Always Remember Him

Verses 195 - 199: Translation and Commentary

Verse 200: Translation and Commentary

Ribat: The Guarding of Islamic Frontiers

Offering Salah with Jama'ah and Waiting for the Next is Also 'Staying in the Way of Allah'

Special Note