Quran Chapter 24: Intro (Pt-18, Stg-4) (L-2193) درس قرآن
Punishment of unlawful relationships
Chapter “Nuur” – (Light) - 24
‘A-‘uu-zu Billaahi minash-Shay-taanir- Rajiim.
(I seek refuge in Allaah
from Satan the outcast)
Bis-Millaahir-Rah-maanir-Rahiim.
(In the name of Allaah, the Beneficent, the Merciful)
Bis-Millaahir-Rah-maanir-Rahiim.
(In the name of Allaah, the Beneficent, the Merciful)
In accordance with the series, this is twenty fourth Chapter of
Holy Qur’an, which contains nine Sections. It was revealed in Madinah.
It was named Suratun-Nuur because there is mention in it concerning the
Light of Allaah Almighty, which shines in those neat and clean houses;
in which mention of Allaah Almighty is remembered every time. All verses
of this Chapter were revealed in Madinah. Ways of keeping domestic and
collective life pure and chaste have been described in it. Punishment of
unlawful sexual relationships has been prescribed. Law of punishment about
spreading evil thoughts on account of doubt and suspicion concerning the women
of chaste families has been explained. Difficulty of the husband, who accuses to
his wife of un-chastity, has been solved. During the fifth year after flight
from Makkah to Madinah, at the occasion of the Battle of Bani
Abdul-Mustalaq, some hypocrite people began to spread groundless suspicion
concerning Aaishah (may Allaah be pleased with her). Devilish
conjectures did their work and some Muslims too began to stagger in this
connection.
The mountain of grief and sadness was broken over Aaishah
(may Allaah be pleased with her). Messenger of Allaah Almighty
(grace, glory, blessings and peace be upon him) had been suffering from deep
thought and his mind was surrounded by abundant uneasiness. Common Muslims had
also been entangled in confusion. At last some verses of this Chapter were
revealed during those days, in which such people were rebuked who did spread
the suspicion and the Muslims were instructed that they should escape from
suspicions concerning selected slaves of Allaah Almighty; otherwise they
will be punished very severely. Evidence regarding acquittal and chastity of Aaishah
(may Allaah be pleased with her) was recorded in the verses of Holy Qur’an
for always. Muslim men and women were instructed that they should adopt chaste
life, and its way was explained. Convenience of remarrying was caused to
understand to the widows. Manners of keeping the Islamic society pure from
depravities, suspicions and stupid matters have been described in it.
Then it was commanded: Beauty of the earth and the heavens is by
the means of the Light of Allaah Almighty; otherwise there is nothing
save the darkness. You should praise your Creator and be engaged wholeheartedly
in His obedience. It has been promised with the Muslims in this Chapter that
empire of the earth will be bestowed to them, so that they may get opportunity
of spreading blessings and excellences of Islam in the world. Moreover, way of
dwelling altogether mutually has been narrated. And it has been instructed that
they should respect the Messenger of Allaah Almighty (grace, glory,
blessings and peace be upon him) and behave with him politely.
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