An Enlightening Commentary to the Holy Quran - EC_TLHQ_vol_8_sura_13_through_Sura_17_complete

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Introduction The main introductory to this noble series, the Enlightening Commentary into the Light of the Holy Qur’an, has been explained in detail at the beginning of the first part of the commentary of the Qur’an. Thus, those dear readers who wish to know more about the original source of the commentary of the Qur’an and to be acquainted with some essential data towards the aim of this holy effort, may refer to that. It can surely be helpful along the study of this book, too. The book offered before this one, No. 7, contained nearly parts eleven and twelve, while this book, No. 8, which is fortunately available for you after an undesired delay, consists of five suras of the Holy Qur’an: Ar-Ra‘d, ’Ibrahim, Al-Hijr, An-Nahl, forming parts thirteen and fourteen, as well as Sura Bam-’Israel which begins part fifteen. Now, as we promised aforetime, the gap between books 6 and 9 has prosperously been wiped out and they are also available for the readers of the Qur’an, by the help of Allah. As usual, again and again we ask Allah, the Almighty, to help us, as ever before, and assist us to complete this sacred endeavour successfully. May He (s.w.t.) guide and succour all of us by the light of the Qur’an to pave its Straight Path further and further, for we are always in need of His favours.

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In the Name of Allah, The Beneficent, The Merciful

PART 13 Sura Ar-Ra‘d (The Thunder, No. 13) (Revealed in Mecca) 43 verses in 6 sections The Content of Sura Ar-Ra‘d: As was mentioned aforetime, Meccan suras were revealed at the beginning of the call of the Prophet of Islam (p.b.u.h.), when the hostile pagans seriously opposed to accept the Faith. Then these suras are mostly upon the issues of belief, specially invitation to Monotheism, struggling against idolatry, and proving the Resurrection. While the Medinite suras, which were reveled after the expansion of Islam and the formation of the Islamic government, explain the Divine ordinances and religious social rules, according to the needs of the society. This Sura, which is among the Meccan suras, also follows the same line. After making allusions to the legitimacy and greatness of the Qur’an, it refers to monotheism and states the secrets of creation which are the signs of the existence of the Pure Essence of Allah. Then the Qur’an, in this Sura, discusses about Resurrection and the new life of mankind in Hereafter, as well as the Divine Court of Justice on the Reckoning Day. It completes this introduction of Monotheism and Resurrection by pointing to the responsibilities and duties of people.

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Once again, it returns to the issue of Monotheism. Then it gives examples in order to make the right and wrong known. They are some manifest and sensible examples which are understandable for all. In view of the fact that the ultimate worldly fruit of belief in Monotheism and Resurrection is the veiy constructive and practical programs, following these discussions, it invites people to; fulfilling the promise, union of kindred, patience and perseverance, spending out in charity secretly and openly, and leaving revenge. And, finally, the content of this Sura guides people to search the depths of events in history through showing them the painful end of the disobedient nations in the past. Thus, Sura Ar-Ra‘d begins with some verses concerning Faith and convictions, and ends with introducing the deeds and actiyities which are helpful in the formation of human character.

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At the beginning of this Holy Sura, again we have the abbreviated letters which are found in 29 suras of the Qur’an. The abbreviated letters here are a combination of ‘Alif ‘Lam’, and ‘MTm’, which has occurred at the beginning of several suras, while ‘Alif ‘Lam’ and ‘Ra’ are mentioned at the beginning of some other suras. Thus, in fact, this Sura is the only Sura that begins with ‘Alif, ‘Lam’, ‘MTm’, and ‘Ra’. In view of the fact that the particular abbreviated letters at the beginning of every Sura seem to have a direct connection with the content of that Sura, it is probable that the present combination of the abbreviated letters at the beginning of Sura Ar-Ra‘d indicate that the content of this Sura consists of the f contents of both group of suras which begin with ‘Alif, Lam, MTm7 and ‘Alif, Lam, Ra’. A careful attention over the contents of these suras also testifies this idea. Since there have been talked upon the abbreviated letters of the Qur’an stated at the beginning of suras Al-Baqarah, ’Ali-Tmran and Al-’A‘raf, their repetition is not so necessary here again. The first verse, on the dignity of the Qur’an, says: “... These are the verses of the Book; and that which has I been revealed to you from your Lord is the Truth,...” There is no room for any doubt to be seen in it, because it is the statement of the objective facts of the world of creation, and its relation with humankind. It is a truth that the Qur’an has not been mixed with falsehood. That is why the signs of its legitimacy is found even r. in its appearance so that there in no need of further reasoning. Yet, the ignorant and empty-headed persons, who form the majority of people, do not believe in the revelations. It says: £L PK “... but most people do not believe.” 4, 7

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