*Assalaamu Alaikum Warehmatullahe Wabarakaatuhu * *5th Day of TARAVEEH *
This completes one and a quarter part of the Quraan, and a total of six and quarter parts. Four sections from the sixth part and the whole surah al-Maidah. This section begins with the advice not to make known the defects in any person except the one who was wronged. It is insisted upon that one should develop the quality of forget and forgive and that those who differentiate between the prophets, accepting some of them and rejecting some others were declared as disbelievers, and those who do not differentiate between them are the true believers and for them is a great reward. The second section mentions the demands of the Jews from the Prophet to get the Divine Book down from the heaven duly written and that they have demanded even a greater thing from Moosa (AS). There is mention of the mean misbehaviour, breach of trust and breaking of promises by the Jews. It is categorically told that they are telling lies when they claim they had killed Eesa (AS), nor have they crucified him, but in fact ALLAH had raised him up to the heavens and that he will come back again before the end of the world and that all the people of the book will believe in him. It is because of this arrogance of the Jews that ALLAH had enjoined for them stringent and harsh rules to follow. In the third section the Prophet is told that revelation wa s being sent to him as it used to be sent to the prophets before him and that the mention of many a prophets had been made and the stories of many prophets have not been mentioned and narrated. The continuity of the prophets was maintained for the reason that people should not come out with excuses in the Aakhirah. O People! Believe in the last Prophet, do not create confusion in religion, say the truth. Eesa (AS) ibn-e-Mariam (AS) is a Messenger of ALLAH. ALLAH is one and HE is alone and none associated with HIM in HIS being the GOD. HE is free from all defects In the fourth section it is mentioned that Eesa (AS) ibn-e-Mariam (AS) and the Angels are all slaves of ALLAH. To obey ALLAH's commands and to serve HIM is the highest honour and a great respect and whoever turns away from HIS servitude he will be punished. Whoever holds fast the Quraan, has succeeded and the last verse explains the laws of inheritance of a person who has no father or children, known as Kalala. Surah al-Maidah begins. In the first section it is enjoined that one should fulfill the the promise and a covenant and that the promise made to ALLAH Himself or any human being, should fulfill it. Believers are asked to cooperate with one another in good and righteous things only. Mention is made about the animals which are halal and the details about the things which are haraam (forbidden) and rules relating to hunting of animals. There is a declaration and good news that the religion of Islam has been completed in every aspect and that ALLAH has chosen Islam as the religion or the way of life for the whole mankind. The rules relating to the Zabiha or the animals slaughtered by the people of the book and the status of relationship with them is also explained. In the second section the rules relating to wudhu, taharah (cleanliness and purity) and the Tayammum were explained and it is enjoined to practice justice. The believers are insisted upon to have faith an dependence only on ALLAH. In the third section it is said that "WE" (ALLAH) has taken a promise from the Jews to perform the prayers, pay the zakaat and to do good deeds, but they have not fulfilled it. Making distortions in the scriptures revealed by ALLAH and breach of trust and promises and deceit have become their attitudes and the nasara or the Christians have also followed their way. Hence the Quraan shows the way of truth and it is a beacon of light in the darkness. The claim of the people of the book that they are the sons of ALLAH and HIS beloved is totally false. In the fourth section the favours of ALLAH upon them and the arrogant behaviour of the Jews, their misbehaviour with Moosa (AS) and the consolation of ALLAH is mentioned. In the fifth section the story of the two sons of Adam (AS), Habeel and Qabeel is narrated and the mention of the first murder of a man committed on earth and the lesson out of that and other rules are explained. The warning of a severe punishment form ALLAH is given for those creating disorder on earth and committing murder. In the sixth section Muslims are impressed upon to seek nearness to ALLAH, call for undertaking Jihad and its merit is explained. Itis made clear that on the day of Judgment if the non-believers want to escape or get remedy from the torment by offering all the treasures of the earth, they cannot save themselves. Punishment for theft, mention about the mischief and behaviour of the Jews, call for practicing justice and that ALLAH loves those who are just. In the seventh section it is explained that the responsibility of protecting the Torah was on the Jewish scholars. Rules relating to retaliation (Qisas) are explained and that the Torah and the Bible are books revealed by ALLAH , to follow them and not to follow your desires. Decide amongst yourself according to the laws revealed by ALLAH, those who do not practice this are the Kafirs and unjust and are disobedient. In the eighth section believers are called upon not to take the Jews and the Christians for friends, as they are friends unto themselves, and those who make friends with them will be considered belonging to them. Whoever turns away from the true religion will not do any harm to ALLAH. ALLAH will bring another community (which will be more obedient). Muslims should themselves before ALLAH and HIS Messenger. Whoever comes closer to ALLAH , HIS Messenger and the believers non can over power them. In the ninth section the believers are advised not to take those who ridicule the religion, the salaat as friends. The Jews were exposed of their misbehaviour, abusive talks and ALLAH's punishment to them because of this. They are called upon to follow the rules enshrined in the Torah and the Bible. In the tenth section the Prophet is called upon to convey the message revealed by ALLAH to the people and to call other communities towards Iman. Mention about the problems and the hardships faced by the prophets from their people is made. It is categorically indicated that the Paradise is forbidden to the idolaters. Eesa (AS) is the Messenger of ALLAH, he and his mother Mariam (AS), truthful used to take normal food (hence not super beings). Do not commit excesses in religion, refrain from hollow claims and keep yourselves away from the deviated paths. In the eleventh section it is mentioned that Dawood (AS) and Eesa ibn Mariam have cursed the Bani Israel and those who transgressed the limits and that the Jews and the idolaters were the worst enemies of Muslims, if at all anyone is close to the Muslims are those who call themselves Nasara (Christians). Some of their characteristics are mentioned here that when they hear the Word of ALLAH tears roll down their eyes that they have found the truth in it. For such people there is everything and for those who disbelieve there is Hell fire. In the twelfth section the believers are called upon to eat the pure and halal things, the compensation and remedy for the sinful act of breaching a promise of an oath is explained. Wine gambling, taking the arrows for omens are all haraam, and the command prohibiting the wine is explained. It is explained what the Shaitaan wants to do by wine and gambling, ponder over it and undertake the path of truth. In the thirteenth section there is mention about halal as well as forbidden things. Then follows the rules relating to Ihram, the central position of the Holy Kaaba. It is said that the responsibility of the Prophet is to convey the message. Pure and impure things cannot be equal. In the fourteenth section Muslims are advised not to put forth unnecessary and irrelevant questions and refrain from frequenting with questions as it was at the time of revelation of the Quraan (rules and guidelines are being revealed) and bear in mind if the answer to such irrelevant question is given then you will be in trouble. Muslims are advised to think about themselves. Method of making a will is explained and concealing the witness is condemned. In the fifteenth section mention is made about the day on which ALLAH will gather all the Prophets and Messengers and will ask them, tell ME what response you had got from the people? On that day ALLAH will ask Eesa ibn Mariam (AS) remind him of giving him HIS favour of the miracles and the HIS blessings upon him. The people have not accepted his message, instead they have demanded, Oh Eesa ibn Mariam pray to ALLAH whether HE can send down for us a fully served dining sheet and we get sustenance without effort. In response to this ALLAH had said, Listen with care, I will send down the dining sheet fully served but if you still disobey, I will punish you in such a way that none on earth have been punished like that so far. In the sixteenth section it is explained that the unjust and wrong-doers have associated him and his mother with ALLAH, but Eesa ibn Mariam (AS) will submit before ALLAH saying; " I had only called them towards obeying your commands, whatever I had said to them is known to YOU. YOU are the Knower of the hidden secrets. It is up to YOU (Oh ALLAH) if YOU wish, YOU may punish them or if YOU wish YOU may forgive them, they are YOUR slaves and YOU have every right over them. That would be the day on which the truth will compliment those who are truthful and those will be the successful. Kingdom of ALLAH prevails in the heavens and the earth, every atom in the whole creation functions according to HIS commands and HE is the Absolute and the Powerful and the Sovereign. *You can also read from here:* http://www.spreadquran.com/taraweeh/english/ *Inshah Allaah Remember me & my Family members in your DUA* ** *Allaah Haafiz*
