The Light of the Holy Qur'an
Sura Al-baqarah (the Cow)
N0. 2 (286 Verses)
Volume 1 & 2 & 3
Transliteration of Arabic Letters
Sura Al-Baqarah (The Cow) No. 2
Contents of the Sura
Various Subjects Discussed
Virtue of Studying this Sura
Every Virtue Closely Corresponds with the Contents .
Commentary: Verse 1
The Abbreviated Letters of the Qur'an
Commentary: Verse 2
Explanation
What is Guidance ?
Divine Guidance
Characteristics of Two Groups Who Lack in Faith
Religious Guidance
Why is Guidance Particular to the Pious Ones ?
Piety in Lexicon and Religion
The Stages of Piety
First Stage
Second Stage
Third Stage
Commentary: Verse 3
The Effects of Piety on Man's Spirit and Body
The Pious Ones, the First Group
Faith in the Unseen
Relationship with Allah
The Excellence and Importance of Prayer
Words of the Late Sahib Jawahir
Relationship with People
Commentary: Verse 4
Belief in Divine Revelations.
Certainty of the Hereafter.
This Life Likened to the Prenatal Period of a Foetus.
Profound Effect of Belief in the Hereafter.
Commentary: Verse 5
Both Guidance and Success Guaranteed to the Pious Ones Allah
Disbelievers, the Second Group .
Infidelity and its Meaning
Infidelity, ' the Corrupt Tree '.
Faith, ' the Good Tree '
Hypocrites the Third Group
Hypocrisy, a Disease
Hypocrites, Claim to be ' Reformers ' .
Hypocrites, Think Themselves Wise .
Hypocrites, Change Colour Everyday
Explanations
The Appearance of Hypocrisy and its Roots
The Necessity of Knowing the Hypocrite
A Few of Their Characteristics
Two Interesting Parables Illustrating the Hypocrite
Do Worship Allah!
What is Servitude and Worship ?
Some Explanations
The Sky and the Earth are Bounties
The Earth
The Gravity
The Sky
The Rain
Idolatry in Different Forms
A Detailed Scientific Meaning of Atmosphere
Why is the Holy Qur'an a Miracle and How?
Why do Prophets Need Miracles ? .
The Holy Qur'an, The Everlasting Miracle of
the Prophet of Islam (p.b.u.h.) !
The Holy Qur'an, Global and Eternal .
The Specialties of the Bounties in Heaven
Bountiful Gardens
The Fruits
Purified Spouses
Occasion of Revelation
Explanations
Faith and Deeds
Purified Spouses
The Material and Spiritual Blessings in Heaven
The Parable of the Gnat
Occasion of Revelation
Explanation
The Real Losers!
The Mysterious Bounty of Life!
Conclusion
The Seven Firmaments
Arabic and English Translation
Man, Allah's Deputy on Earth!
Angels on Trial
Arabic and English Translation
Adam in the Garden
Explanations
Why did Iblis Disobey ?
Was the Prostration for Allah or for Adam?
Why was Adam and his Spouse Originally Placed in the Garden ?.
Realization of Responsibilities
Limits of Freedom
Understanding Repentance
Recognizing Friends and Enemies
The Heavy Forfeit Paid By Adam
Comments by the Late Allamah Tabatabaie
Adam's Return to Allah
The True Meaning of Repentance / taubah /
Explanation
The ' Words ' Adam Learnt from the Lord
The Remembrance of the Favours of Allah
Explanation
Jews in Medina
The Jews' Twelve Coventants with Allah
Allah will Fulfil His Covenant, too!
Why are Jews Called the Children of Israel?
Explanation
Islam, the Means of Discipline and Training
The Purpose of Prayer
How to Overcome Difficulties
Patience and Prayer
What is ' Meeting with Allah ' ?
The Vain Imaginations of the Jews
Intercession in the Qur'an and Traditions
The Greatest Bounty Bestowed on the Children of Israel
Slavery of Females, Past and Present
The Rescue from Pharaoh!
Detailed Account from the Bible .
The Israelites' Greatest Deviation
Their Punishment .
' You have Indeed Wronged Yourselves ' .
An Unjust Demand! .
Result of their Demand .
Resurrection from the Dead .
Biblical Account .
Abundant Bounties!
The Israelites' Intensive Obstinacy
Refusal by Some to Repent
The Miracle of Water Gushing Forth in the Desert!
Demanding a Variety of Food
Why were the Israelites Stamped with Abasement and Humiliation?
A General Principle for Salvation
Who are the Sabians?
Who are the ' People of the Book ' ?
Hold the Signs of Allah Firmly!
How was the Mountain Raised over the Israelites' Heads?
Those Who Exceeded on the Sabbath
Explanation
Divine Miracles of Moses (a.s.)
Arabic-English Translation
Commentary: Verses 67-74
The Story of the Israelites' Cow
Occasion of Revelation .
A Futile Expectation!.
' What Allah has Revealed to You '.
Occasion of Revelation .
The Jewish Learned Men's Plots of Oppression Against The Laymen
Explanation
Earning Sin .
Arabic - English Translation
Commentary: Verses 83-86 .
The Breachers of the Covenant!
The Best Strategy for the Survival of Nations .
Their Covered Hearts
A Religious Adherent & an Infidel ! .
Racial Bigotries of the Jews
Arabic - English Translation
The Jews' Claim on Heaven .
Allah Challenges the Jews' Claim
Occasion of Revelation .
None Denies Divine Signs Save the Transgressors!
Arabic - English Translation .
Solomon (a.s.) and the Sorcerers in Babylon
Solomon Accused of Being a Sorcerer
The Story of the Two Angels, Harut and Marut
The Spread of Sorcery
Sorcery ö A Whirlpool of Blasphemy.
Occasion of Revelation .
Leave No Pretext for Enemies! .
A Precise Meaning .
The Curtain Pulled Back on Enmity and Grudge
The Purpose of Abrogation
Occasion of Revelation
Commentary
Some Futile Pretexts
Envy and Obstinacy
Prayer and Alms-giving
The Qur'an Nullifies Racial Bigotry .
Occasion of Revelation .
Commentary .
Exclusivity Originates from Ignorance .
Occasion of Revelation .
Commentary .
The Most Unjust Ones! .
Explanation
Mosques and the Ways of their Desolation
Supplication
Occasion of Revelation .
Commentary .
Allah, the Omnipresent
The Philosophy of the Qiblah
Three Authentic Traditions.
The Jews, Christians, and Pagans and their Superstitions
Explanation
Another Pretext .
The Prophet's (p.b.u.h.) Duty Defined in Regard to their Pretext
Explanation
Their Hearts are All Alike!
Two Instructive Principles: Glad Tidings and Warning
Mistaken Belief in ' Ransom ' for Sins
Observing the Parallel between Encouragement and
Punishmentfor Training People
The Occasion of Revelation
Commentary
Two Unsatisfiable Groups!
Explanation
Pleasing Enemies has its Limits
Allah's Guidance is the Only True Guidance
How Should the Book Be Read ?
Three Groups of Readers Defined
Blessings Come with Responsibilities
Intercession
Imamate, the Climax of Abraham's (a.s.) Honour
Explanation
What does ' Words ' Mean ?
Eligibility for Imamate
Imam ö What Does it Mean ?
Imamate Bestowed on Abraham (a.s.)
Prophethood, Messengership, Imamate and their Difference
Imamate, the Climactical Rank of Abraham (a.s.) .
Who is Unjust ? .
An Imam, by Allah's Commission
Two Questions
The Distinguished Personality of Abraham (a.s.)
The Magnificence of the Ka'bah
Explanation
The Secure Refuge, its Social and Educational Effects
Why the ' House ' of Ka'bah ? .
Abraham's (a.s.) Petition to Allah! .
Allah's Answer
The Structure of the House of Ka'bah
The Ka'bah, Originally Built by Adam (a.s.) .
Abraham (a.s.) and Ismail's (a.s.) Invocations
Abraham (a.s.) , a Human Prototype .
Abraham's (a.s.) Submission .
Worthiness, the Byproduct of Purity and Sincerity .
Abraham's (a.s.) Bequest to His Children
Occasion of Revelation .
Commentary .
Everyone is Responsible for His Own Deeds .
Improve Your Own Faith and Deeds!
Occasion of Revelation .
Commentary .
Only Our Creed is True!
How to Recognize the Pure Religion
Accepting All Prophets of Allah
Explanation
The Oneness of the Prophets' Invitation
Who were ' Asbat ' ?
The Meaning of / hanif /
Arabic and English Translation.
Commentary .
The Baptism of Allah
Prophets before Moses (a.s.) , neither Jews nor Christians.
Thrive on Your Own Excellencies .
End of Part One .
Beginning of Part Two
Occasion of the Change of the Qiblah .
An Ummat of Middle Standing .
Turn Towards the Sacred Mosque
They will Never be Content!
Characteristics of Prophet Mohammad (p.b.u.h.)
Contained in (Earlier) Book
Every Religion has a Qiblah
Explanation
The Day When Imam Mahdi's (a.s.) Adherents Assemble
Turn Your Face Towards the Ka'bah
Some Points and Messages
Fulfilment of Prophecy
Reiterated to be Renewed and Settled in the Minds and
Hearts of People Conclusions
Messengership of the Prophet (p.b.u.h.)
Rank of Man Promoted
Explanation:
Descriptions and Messages Derived from These Verses
Aid of Allah Requires Eligibility.
Patience
Purgatory Life for All .
Martyrdom
Sorts of Life
Allah, the Living
Man's Life does not Perish after Death
Trial, an Indisputable Divine Rule
Allah Tests All Human Being
Fear
Hunger
Loss of Property
Loss of Life
Famine
Glad Tidings to Those Who Persevere with Patience
Imam Al-Mahdi
/Salawat/
Occasion of Revelation
Acts Done Ignorantly
The Qur'an, the Book of Guidance
Repentant Ones
Repentance at the Moment of Death
Faith in Theism
Unity of Allah, Fate of the Polytheists
Existence of Providence
Harmony of Universe
Creation of the Heavens and the Earth
Constant Change of the Day and the Night
Ships that Sail on the Sea
Rain
Disbelievers / Pagans
Beware Who Your Leader Is
Beware of Whose Love You Carry in Your Heart
Following Unfaithful Leaders
The Cruel Rulers Will Disown Their Faithful Followers
Only Lawful and Clean Food Should be Taken
Lawful and Unlawful Food
Stages of Satan's Invitations unto Temptation
Blind Following of the Ancestors is Condemned
Gratefullness
Logical Reasons for the Laws of Prohibition of Particular Food
May Eat Unlawful Food Only if Forced by Necessity
Explanations
Islam's Attention to the Problem of Food-stuff
Invoking Allah's Name at the Time of Slaughtering Animals
Islam, a Complete and Easy Religion
Do not Misuse the Exception Made for "Necessary Circumstances"
General Conclusion
Prophet Mohammad's (p.b.u.h.) Advent Recited by the Jews
Results of Barring the Truth
Explanations
Selling Faith is a Loss
Unlawful Food or Drinks will Incarnate in the Form of Fire
Punishment should be Appropriate to Crime
Concealing the Truth
Genuine Righteousness, Retaliation, & Bequest
Faith and Its Effects
Explanations
Acting According to this Verse is Equivalent with Complete Faith
Those Who " Claim " Faith and Those Who Practice It
Belief in Allah, Resuurection, and the Revealed Book
Reaching a True Piety: Donations to the Poor
Patience and Perseverance
Righteousness
Saving of Life in Retaliation
Answers to Questions Regarding Retaliation
Retaliation & Pardon, a Complete Assemblage
Other Questions Concerning Retaliation Addressed
Bequest in a Fair Manner
Circumstances Under Which Bequests can be Changed
The Philosophy of Testament
Justice in Testament
Bequest, Obligatory or Recommended
Bequest is Changeable During the Life
Fasting during Ramadan; Rights of Property
Fasting, the Origin of Piety
Some Specifics Regarding Fasting
Fasting and Its Educational, Social, and Hygienical Effects
Fasting in Former Religions
Ramadan, the Transcendent Month
The Principle of ' No Hardship
Conclusion
Occasion of Revelation
How are Supplications Answered?
Occasion of Revelation
Allah's Limits
The Dawn
Piety, the Beginning and the End
Bribery, a Calamity
Fighting in Self-Defence; Pilgrimage under Restrictions
Natural Measures
Fight :Why & Against Whom
Explanations
The Preliminary Holy Wars for Freedom
A Defensive Holy War
Holy War Against Infidelity & Idolatry
Explanation
Spending, a Prevention of Destruction
The Rites of Pilgrimage
Rites Regarding Hajj and 'Umrah
Hajj
Economic Activities in Hajj Season
Why 'Arafat?
Mash 'ar-ul-Haram
Explanations
Main Conditions Related to the Pilgrimage
A Few of the Qur'anic Verses on Hajj
The Time for the Pilgrimage and the Discipline Therein
Disciplinary Restrictions of Amnesty during the Hajj Period
Lawful Game during the Pilgrimage
The Sanctity of the Holy Ka'bah and the Month and Offerings
The Disciplinary Conduct to be followed during the Pilgrimage
Hajj & the Remembrance of Allah
Celebrate the Praises of Allah
Occasion of Revelation
Hypocrisy
The Plot to Kill Prophet Muhammad (p.b.u.h.)
Explanations
Speech of an Evil Person
Gaining Allah's Pleasure
Facing Danger in the Way of Allah
Occasion of Revelation
Wordly Peace
Satanic Temptations and Deviations Usually Come Forth
Gradually
Signs and Evidence of Allah
Allah, the Self-Sufficient
Rejection of the Signs and the Apostles from Allah
Manner of the Children of Israel
Occasion of Revelation
Mankind, but a Single Nation
Explanations
Complexity of Life Varies with size of Population
Necessity of a Judge
Faith in the Resurrection
Intentional Contradiction
Path to the Solution of Contradiction
Judgement of Prophets
Disputes Between Believers
" The Straight Path "
Occasion of Revelation
Intense Adversities as a Divine Practice
Occasion of Revelation
Charity: What Should be Spent and on Whom
Fighting in the Cause of Allah
Divine Laws of Creation and Legislation
Holy War
Referential Text from the Book of the Old Testament
Questions about Various Important Topics
Occasion of Revelation
Fighting in the Sacred Months
Effects of Belief and Disbelief on Deeds
Wine and Gambling
Disadvantages Resulting from Drinking Wine and Gambling
Concerning Orphans
Explanations
Orphans are Our Younger Brothers/Sisters
Endeavor Justly for Orphans
Beware not to Consume the Wealth of Orphans Unjustly
Duties in Islam are not Unbearable
Occasion of Revelation
Selection of an Appropriate Spouse
Regulation about Divorce
Occasion of Revelation
Hygienic Concerns During Menstruation
Permitted Sexual Intercouse
Old Testament: Concerning Menstruation
A Means of Protection for the Human Race
Be Mindful of Your Future (Life After Death)
Occasion of Revelation
Oath Taking
Responsibility of an Oath Taken
Messages
'Forswear' in the Age of Ignorance
Messages
Duty of Prophets: Wipe Out Superstitions
Husband to be Attentive to his Wife
Giving Respits
Islam, the Advocator of the Oppressed
Divorce Accepted in Islam When Necessary
Waiting Period After Divorce Prior to Remarriage for Women
Divorce & respect for the Law
Occasion of Revelation
Rules Regarding Divorce
Messages
Divorce should not be Taken Lightly
Limits of Allah Regarding Duty of Husband and Wife
A Law-Breaker is Unjust
Occasion of Revelation
Another Rule Regarding Divorce
Messages
Men Should not Misuse Conjugal Rights
Importance of Insight
Observing Family Affairs are Among the Limits of Allah
Divorce in a Fair Manner
Mock not Allah's Laws
Discipline During the Term, Remarriage
Occasion of Revelation
Another Chain was Broken
Seven Instructions upon Suckling
Superstition Against Women in Old Times
Can Widows be Engaged During Waiting Period?
Divorce Prior to Settling Dowry & Consummation of
Divorce Prior to Consummation but After Settling Dowry
Occasion of Revelation
Guard Your Prayers
How to Pray when Conditions are Unsafe or during Travel
Maintenance for the Widow
Provision for the Divorced Woman
Clear Signs of Allah
Fight in the Cause of Allah; References to the Conduct of the Ancient People
Occasion of Revelation
Fate of One of the Old Nations
Explanation of Ezekiel's Invocation
Why is Donation Rendered into Giving a loan?
Explanation
An Introduction to above Group of Verses
A Marvellous Incident!
Israelites Request a king
Disobedience of the Israelites
Saul Appointed King
Ark of the Covenant
Explanation
Description of the Holy Ark
Saul's Troops Tested at the Stream
Encounter With Goliath
Tradditions
Saul and his Troops Ask Allah for Patience & Perseverance
Reference to this Incident in the Bible
Leader should have Inspired Knowledge of Good and Evil
David Slew Goliath
Signs of Allah Recited to Prophet Muhammad (p.b.u.h.)
THE END OF PART TWO
Some privileges of a few prophets
Some privileges of the Prophet of Islam
A warning to the believers as for giving alms
'Ayat-ul-Kursiy, one of the most important verses
The importance of the verse
Allah, the particular appelation for God
Some attributes of Allah
Allah may give some concealed knowledge to those He pleases
Occasion of revelation
Embracing Islam needs no compulsion or force
It should not be fulfilled by mere pretence
The situation of believers and disbelievers, and their leaders
How the dead are again raised by Allah
Nimrod and his disputation with Abraham about Allah
Abraham's reasons for Allah
Resurrection and illustration of guidance
The story of 'Uzayr (Ezra)
Explanations of the verse
Abraham thought how bits of body could be gathered together
Explanations of the verse
A solution to the problem of difference of social classes
Explanations of the verse
Spending in charity is praised by the Quran
A worthy charity
The reward of the givers of charity is reserved with Allah
Confronting a needy, have a good manner
Charities should not be followed with reproach and injury
A similitude: a rock sown with seeds
Another similitude: a green garden is likened to some faithful ones
Man is in need of righteous deeds
The similitude of an old man
Occasion of revelation
What kind of property can be given in charity ?
Giving charities have two ends: the needy ones, and Allah
Satan threatens you of poverty when you decide to give charity
Abundance in wealth is under the cause of giving charity
The recognition between Satanic temptation and godly inspiration
The objective meaning of the unjust'
Giving alms 'hiddenly' is better
The verse was revealed upon giving charity to non-Muslims
Explanations of the verse
Companions of the Ledge
Explanations of the verse
The verse has been revealed about Had¤rat Ali (a.s.)
Usurers are like mad persons
Explanations of the verse
Traditions upon usury
The disadvantages of usury
Trading without knowing its laws is falling into usury
Discription about usury
Explanation for the verse
Some qualittes of the believers
Interests of usury must be abandon
Explanations for the verse
Explanation for the verse
Explanation for the verse
Giving respite to the debtor
Some traditions upon usury and usurers
Commercial documents in the Qur'an
The existence of 19 different ordinances in the verse
Commentary: verse 283 Commentary: verse 284 Commentary: verse 285
Occasion of Revelation
The End of Sura Al-Baqarah