Bismi Allahi Al Rahmani Al Raheemi
ASA WR WB to believing Muslim friends.
I divided this up into three parts with Roman numerals in front of each part.
[In the last 21 Ayats of Surahtul Waqiah it appears that Allah (swt) poses a series of questions to those who wish to declare false the Holy Quran. Those types of people essentially exult themselves above Allah (swt); and above the Holy Quran. They are essentially placing themselves in the category of a judge. Allah (swt) recognizes that, and He (swt) ups the responsibilities for them. He says, "then call back the soul of the dying person." Then, it is open to interpretation, but it appears he places upon them the responsibility to fufill:
- Rest, Satisfaction and a Garden of Delights for those Nearest to Allah (swt);
- Salutations of Peace unto thee from the Companions of the Right Hand for those of the Right Hand;
- Entertainment with boiling water and burning in Hellfire for those who treat Truth as falsehood (Al Mukadhibuna), and who go wrong (Al Dauleena).
I. Surahtul Waqiah Last 21 Ayats:
Furthermore I call to witness the setting of the Stars,-
And that is indeed a mighty adjuration if ye but knew,-
That this is indeed a Qur’an Most Honourable,
In Book well-guarded,
Which none shall touch but those who are clean:
A Revelation from the Lord of the Worlds.
Is it such a Message that ye would hold in light esteem?
And have ye made it your livelihood that ye should declare it false?
Then why do ye not (intervene) when (the soul of the dying man) reaches the throat,-
And ye the while (sit) looking on,-
But We are nearer to him than ye, and yet see not,-
Then why do ye not,- If you are exempt from (future) account,-
Call back the soul, if ye are true (in the claim of independence)?
Thus, then, if he be of those Nearest to God,
(There is for him) Rest and Satisfaction, and a Garden of Delights.
And if he be of the Companions of the Right Hand,
(For him is the salutation), "Peace be unto thee", from the Companions of the Right Hand.
And if he be of those who treat (Truth) as Falsehood, who go wrong,
For him is Entertainment with Boiling Water.
And burning in Hell-Fire.
Verily, this is the Very Truth and Certainly.
So celebrate with praises the name of thy Lord, the Supreme.
~ Surahtul Waqiah 56:75-96
[Here, in Nisa 100, Allah (swt) spells out that in some cases Muslims are unjustly exiled or expelled from their homelands. Sometimes even within their own countries, they may have to migrate to another part of the country, or another state, or another city. That may not always work out for Muslims because we tend to require being near our Faith group. However, there are exceptions for this in the cases of when there is oppressive wrong or injustice amongst a Muslim group and one has to retreat to Kahfi (a Cave) whether symbolically or literally. In some cases the Kahfi may be the person's own home, etc. and in some cases there may be the literal evacuation to the Cave as the Nabi (saws) did when Allah said:]
If ye help not (your leader), (it is no matter): for God did indeed help him, when the Unbelievers drove him out: he had no more than one companion; they two were in the cave, and he said to his companion, "Have no fear, for God is with us": then God sent down His peace upon him, and strengthened him with forces which ye saw not, and humbled to the depths the word of the Unbelievers. But the word of God is exalted to the heights: for God is Exalted in might, Wise. ~ Holy Quran 9:40
II. Surahtul Nisa Ayat 100
He who forsakes his home in the cause of God, finds in the earth Many a refuge, wide and spacious: Should he die as a refugee from home for God and His Apostle, His reward becomes due and sure with God: And God is Oft-forgiving, Most Merciful.
~ Surahtul Nisa Ayat 100
[Here, in Matt 5:21-26, is established that there are some curses that a person pronounces on another person of Faith and it is like they committed murder. The reason being that curses effects the victims mental, psychological, emotional, spiritual health and well-being. That impacts their influence in the community, etc. That takes a toll on their physical, financial, familial, communal well-being. That, in turn, takes a toll upon the person's monetary, financial, employment well-being. Essentially the curse was an act of murder. They can destroy or ruin a person's life with curses. This is one of the reasons I was suggesting to be very careful of wielding curses. Because curses can destroy lives. We also must remember that magic, sorcery, spells, witchcraft, enchanting, etc. can qualify as curses.]
III. Matthew 5:21-26
Teaching about Anger
21 “You have heard that our ancestors were told, ‘You must not murder. If you commit murder, you are subject to judgment.’c 22 But I say, if you are even angry with someone,d you are subject to judgment! If you call someone an idiot,e you are in danger of being brought before the court. And if you curse someone,f you are in danger of the fires of hell.g
23 “So if you are presenting a sacrificeh at the altar in the Temple and you suddenly remember that someone has something against you, 24 leave your sacrifice there at the altar. Go and be reconciled to that person. Then come and offer your sacrifice to God.
25 “When you are on the way to court with your adversary, settle your differences quickly. Otherwise, your accuser may hand you over to the judge, who will hand you over to an officer, and you will be thrown into prison. 26 And if that happens, you surely won’t be free again until you have paid the last penny.i
~ Matthew 5:21-26
[Lastly, the person that "unjustly" curses (we should only be concerned about "unjust" curses and this will save a lot of years of arguing and suffering) is behaving as a judge, or rather thinking themselves a judge.
- In going to Matthew 5:21-26 we are able go to Allah (swt) to qualify them for being murderers, and there is a restitution or cost to them for unjustly doing this.
- In going to the last 21 Ayats of Surahtul Waqiah we are able to go to Allah (swt) to qualify them for "paying the cost to be the boss" there is another condition here of a cost to them for unjustly doing this. But the way that it is spoken in the Ayats, Allah seems to be Willing it from their resources. He is carrying out the 3 fulfillments from their resources.
- In going to Surahtul Nisa Ayah 100 we are able to go to Allah (swt) to relieve the suffering caused by their curses again another section of the Holy Scriptures of "relief" in that curses are tantamount to murder and for dying (or being cursed so severely they become ruined) in the cause of Allah then the Muslim becomes worthy of their rewards becoming due to them. This makes it important to keep up duties to Allah (swt) although not necessarily to excessive amounts, but to amounts that are comfortable for the person. Pillars of Faith (Prayer, Charity, Fasting, etc.), Righteousness, Dhikr with the Tasbih, Testimony through (blogging, vlogging, etc.), being dutiful to parents, kith and kin. Again not in excessive amounts and not if it would place you or others in harm in doing the charitable service. Also with Nabi Salih, Nabi Idris, Nabi Shuaybi (epbut) we can see that righteousness, productivity, study or education, trade with fair markups on just scales of trade are all being of service and duty to Allah (swt). So keeping that up, in healthy moderation, qualifies the person for the blessings of Surahtul Nisa Ayah 100. This should protect against those who would be false judges or bear false witness (lie) against you; curse; or, if the person dies on the Path of Allah.
- Relief is from Allah (swt)
