1 00:00:00,000 --> 00:00:04,654 Meezan - Preamble - Part - 71, The True Religion. 2 00:00:04,654 --> 00:00:07,784 Lecture No. 14. - Javed Ahmed Ghamidi 3 00:00:07,784 --> 00:00:10,659 dated 04 - 10 - 2002 4 00:00:12,019 --> 00:00:15,623 [Javed Ahmed Ghamidi] Gratitude is only for God, the Lord of the Cosmos, 5 00:00:15,623 --> 00:00:18,626 and may His peace and mercy be on Muhammad, the trustworthy. 6 00:00:18,626 --> 00:00:21,440 I seek refuge with God from the accursed Devil. 7 00:00:21,440 --> 00:00:24,567 In the Name of God, the Most Gracious, the Ever Merciful. 8 00:00:25,457 --> 00:00:32,795 Ladies and Gentlemen, we had carried out a brief study 9 00:00:32,795 --> 00:00:37,929 of the opinions from the early scholars to the later ones 10 00:00:37,929 --> 00:00:42,913 regarding the verse related to Shahadah in Surah Baqarah. 11 00:00:42,913 --> 00:00:50,602 If we summarize the entire discussion, then the first point is that 12 00:00:50,602 --> 00:00:54,899 there wasn't any disagreement on the point that 13 00:00:54,899 --> 00:01:00,933 the word 'Vasat' here refers to the finest. 14 00:01:00,933 --> 00:01:06,483 That which is moderate, is balanced, just, and the best. 15 00:01:06,483 --> 00:01:09,422 This was expressed by people from different aspects. 16 00:01:09,422 --> 00:01:12,755 The second point is that among the Salaf, 17 00:01:12,755 --> 00:01:15,424 rather, if we say that 18 00:01:15,424 --> 00:01:20,519 the exegeses that were written in our tradition after the 4th and 5th centuries, 19 00:01:20,519 --> 00:01:25,221 as I generally use the term 'Salaf' for the Companions and the Tabae'een, 20 00:01:25,221 --> 00:01:27,821 so, this shouldn't create any misunderstanding, 21 00:01:27,821 --> 00:01:30,519 we do not have any information from them. 22 00:01:30,519 --> 00:01:34,807 The exegeses that were written after the 3rd and 4th Centuries, 23 00:01:34,807 --> 00:01:37,857 there, on the basis of a Narration 24 00:01:37,857 --> 00:01:40,877 the meaning of the verse has been understood. 25 00:01:40,877 --> 00:01:45,786 i.e., it has been more or less agreed upon with slight differences that 26 00:01:45,786 --> 00:01:51,607 here it has been stated that this Ummah will bear witness 27 00:01:51,607 --> 00:01:56,362 on all the other Ummahs. This was one aspect of it, 28 00:01:56,362 --> 00:02:00,594 and the second aspect was that the Narration which has been stated, 29 00:02:00,594 --> 00:02:02,487 is that on the Ummah of Nuh A.S., 30 00:02:02,487 --> 00:02:04,876 and from that too, the people have speculated that 31 00:02:04,876 --> 00:02:06,950 the name is mentioned just to offer an example, 32 00:02:06,950 --> 00:02:10,302 in fact, they would be made to stand witness against all other nations. 33 00:02:10,302 --> 00:02:13,962 And in the later books, the Narration was quoted 34 00:02:13,962 --> 00:02:15,899 with this generalization. 35 00:02:15,899 --> 00:02:18,363 Therefore, those who interpret it in this way, 36 00:02:18,363 --> 00:02:20,327 they relate it to the witness in the Qiyamah. 37 00:02:20,327 --> 00:02:23,246 And interpret it more or less with the same meaning which 38 00:02:23,246 --> 00:02:26,525 is apparent from the Narrations. 39 00:02:26,525 --> 00:02:30,846 The fact is that reaching to the present age, 40 00:02:30,846 --> 00:02:34,116 i.e., approximately in the 200-300 years period, 41 00:02:34,116 --> 00:02:38,317 the works that were carried out on the Quran among us, 42 00:02:38,317 --> 00:02:42,485 there, its relation has more been largely used 43 00:02:42,485 --> 00:02:46,418 to specify the communication of the Deen to the people. 44 00:02:46,418 --> 00:02:50,616 i.e., now the matter with regard to Hereafter 45 00:02:50,616 --> 00:02:54,057 hasn't even been mentioned in some instances. 46 00:02:54,057 --> 00:02:56,403 People haven't even mentioned it, 47 00:02:56,403 --> 00:03:00,030 while some have mentioned it [like Ustaz Imam has mentioned it too]. 48 00:03:00,030 --> 00:03:01,767 So, he did it from the aspect that 49 00:03:01,767 --> 00:03:04,351 when this Ummah will communicate the Deen to the world, 50 00:03:04,351 --> 00:03:06,057 then on this very basis, 51 00:03:06,057 --> 00:03:08,674 it will bear witness in the Hereafter as well that 52 00:03:08,674 --> 00:03:10,130 it has conveyed the Deen. 53 00:03:10,130 --> 00:03:13,674 Hence, he connected this with the witness in the Qiyamah. 54 00:03:13,674 --> 00:03:16,906 In essence, it is about bearing witness in the world itself. 55 00:03:16,906 --> 00:03:18,609 What is the bearing of the witness? 56 00:03:18,609 --> 00:03:20,092 It is communicating the Deen. 57 00:03:20,092 --> 00:03:23,409 It is more or less agreed that the meaning of bearing witness here 58 00:03:23,409 --> 00:03:26,176 refers to the preaching of the Deen to the people. 59 00:03:26,176 --> 00:03:30,643 The Dawah and the teachings of the Deen is conveyed to the people. 60 00:03:30,643 --> 00:03:34,044 And along with the preaching and the Dawah of the Deen, 61 00:03:34,044 --> 00:03:36,276 as the Deen is possessed by this Ummah, 62 00:03:36,276 --> 00:03:39,679 so, it has not only preserved the Deen 63 00:03:39,679 --> 00:03:43,973 rather, it has also safeguarded it from distortion. 64 00:03:43,973 --> 00:03:47,114 i.e., this is the aspect which has been highlighted. 65 00:03:47,114 --> 00:03:51,161 Therefore, see that Zamakshari has ... as he was a great expert of the language, 66 00:03:51,161 --> 00:03:54,813 so, he has debated the issue of 'Ala' mentioned in it. 67 00:03:54,813 --> 00:03:57,146 I wish to present this discussion to you. 68 00:03:57,146 --> 00:03:58,680 He has a very special style of it, 69 00:03:58,680 --> 00:04:00,501 i.e., when he finishes stating the meaning of a verse, 70 00:04:00,501 --> 00:04:02,434 he says, "if you were to say this, then I would say this." 71 00:04:02,434 --> 00:04:05,628 This is his style of writing. 72 00:04:05,628 --> 00:04:11,564 He says, "Fa In Qulta Fa Halla Qila Lakum Shaheedan Wa Shahadatuhu 73 00:04:11,564 --> 00:04:12,636 lahu ... Alaihim" 74 00:04:12,636 --> 00:04:21,066 i.e., you may ask why 'Shaheedal Lakum' wasn't said. 75 00:04:21,066 --> 00:04:23,632 To provide witness by someone 76 00:04:23,632 --> 00:04:27,674 the preposition of 'Laam' is used in Arabic language, 77 00:04:27,674 --> 00:04:29,234 he asks, 'Why this wasn't said?' 78 00:04:29,234 --> 00:04:34,800 Although the point is absolutely clear that the witnessing will be for them, 79 00:04:34,800 --> 00:04:36,601 it won't be against them. 80 00:04:36,601 --> 00:04:39,536 "Wa Shahadatuhu Lahum la Alaihim" 81 00:04:39,536 --> 00:04:43,036 Firstly, this is said and then he says 82 00:04:43,036 --> 00:04:46,236 that he will explain the meaning of 'Ala' as it is used here. 83 00:04:46,236 --> 00:04:49,770 He says, "Qultu" 'In answer to this question I would say 84 00:04:49,770 --> 00:04:54,620 "Lamma Kaana Shaheed Karrakeeb Wal Muhaiyman Alal Mash'hood Lahu" 85 00:04:54,620 --> 00:04:59,905 'One who witnesses actually preserves his witnessing', 86 00:04:59,905 --> 00:05:02,640 for example, If I see an incident of murder, 87 00:05:02,640 --> 00:05:09,828 so, when I have seen that murder, I am a witness of that witnessing. 88 00:05:09,828 --> 00:05:14,375 Thus, I am the one who is safeguarding that testimony. 89 00:05:14,375 --> 00:05:16,208 That incident is preserved inside me. 90 00:05:16,208 --> 00:05:20,992 I would state that, hence, he says that 'Ala' is in this sense here, 91 00:05:20,992 --> 00:05:23,459 since the thing which is witnessed is 92 00:05:23,459 --> 00:05:28,428 "Lamma Kaana Shaheed Karrakeeb Wal Muhaiyman Alal Mashood Lahu" 93 00:05:28,428 --> 00:05:32,313 The one witnessing something is actually the preserver of that witness, 94 00:05:32,313 --> 00:05:37,269 he has preserved that witness. To state this he says, 95 00:05:37,269 --> 00:05:41,413 "Jii'a bi kalmatil Istilla" for this the preposition 'Ala' is used. 96 00:05:41,413 --> 00:05:47,025 This is his explanation. This is one point. 97 00:05:47,025 --> 00:05:50,419 Following this, the next point is that the providing of witness, 98 00:05:50,419 --> 00:05:53,847 to state in front of the people, to preach the Deen, 99 00:05:53,847 --> 00:05:57,848 this meaning assumes predominance. And it is said that 100 00:05:57,848 --> 00:06:00,153 this is the responsibility as well as the 101 00:06:00,153 --> 00:06:02,076 description of the position given to the Ummah. 102 00:06:02,076 --> 00:06:04,437 i.e., it is the description of position is with regard to 103 00:06:04,437 --> 00:06:06,397 the position on which you are deputed to. 104 00:06:06,397 --> 00:06:08,759 Obviously, that fulfillment of the rights of that position 105 00:06:08,759 --> 00:06:09,835 will take place only when 106 00:06:09,835 --> 00:06:11,369 the responsibility of preaching is fulfilled. 107 00:06:11,369 --> 00:06:12,896 So, the responsibility of preaching is that 108 00:06:12,896 --> 00:06:15,158 the Deen is conveyed completely and faithfully, 109 00:06:15,158 --> 00:06:18,363 and a better model is set for it in the world. 110 00:06:18,363 --> 00:06:21,706 i.e., this is the conclusion of all these opinions. 111 00:06:21,706 --> 00:06:23,952 Now before presenting my point of view, 112 00:06:23,952 --> 00:06:25,954 though I have said this earlier too, 113 00:06:25,954 --> 00:06:28,688 I am a humble student of the Deen, and my opinion, 114 00:06:28,688 --> 00:06:32,889 as this is a daring thing since I disagree with the opinion 115 00:06:32,889 --> 00:06:36,473 held by our elders of the past and the present. 116 00:06:36,473 --> 00:06:39,169 This is a scholarly opinion which you should listen to 117 00:06:39,169 --> 00:06:41,750 and if you find it reasonable, you may accept it. 118 00:06:41,750 --> 00:06:44,229 And if it sounds unreasonable then you may keep contemplating, 119 00:06:44,229 --> 00:06:46,563 and it is possible that I also realize my mistake. 120 00:06:46,563 --> 00:06:49,784 I would like to mention a few things with regard to these opinions. 121 00:06:49,784 --> 00:06:57,576 The first point is that, here it is said that 'Vasat' means the finest. 122 00:06:57,576 --> 00:07:01,839 I do not object to it with regard to the language or the lexicon. 123 00:07:01,839 --> 00:07:06,724 Like the word 'Vasat' is used in its literal meaning, 124 00:07:06,724 --> 00:07:09,739 i.e., to be in between two things, 125 00:07:09,739 --> 00:07:15,444 likewise, it is used in the sense of 'finest' too in the Arabic language. 126 00:07:15,444 --> 00:07:17,668 This is its figurative counterpart 127 00:07:17,668 --> 00:07:20,699 and this meaning does exist in the ancient Arabic language, 128 00:07:20,699 --> 00:07:22,995 in the Quran too as well as in the language of the Arabs. 129 00:07:22,995 --> 00:07:24,796 I do not have any difference of opinion here. 130 00:07:24,796 --> 00:07:28,765 However, the question that arises is that here for this Ummah, 131 00:07:28,765 --> 00:07:31,451 since, everyone is interpreting it as Ummah in this case, 132 00:07:31,451 --> 00:07:34,695 in what sense has it been called the finest? 133 00:07:34,695 --> 00:07:40,300 One meaning of finest can be that it is in possession of the finest Deen. 134 00:07:40,300 --> 00:07:43,163 People have interpreted it in this manner too. 135 00:07:43,163 --> 00:07:45,714 i.e., the Deen this Ummah has is the finest. 136 00:07:45,714 --> 00:07:50,313 According to me, this is completely against the text of the Quran. 137 00:07:50,313 --> 00:07:52,313 Every Ummah had the finest Deen. 138 00:07:54,333 --> 00:07:57,444 i.e., prior to it, with regard to the Deen of Allah, 139 00:07:57,444 --> 00:08:00,921 we have read the verse of the Quran 140 00:08:00,921 --> 00:08:05,052 "Shara'a Lakum Minad Deen Maa Wassa Bihi Nuham 141 00:08:05,052 --> 00:08:06,806 Wallazee Au Haina Ilaika" 142 00:08:06,806 --> 00:08:08,952 'I have given the same Deen to you'. 143 00:08:08,952 --> 00:08:12,837 "Shara'a Lakum Minad Deen" I have given the same Deen to you, 144 00:08:12,837 --> 00:08:16,092 "Maa Wassa Bihi Nuham" the entire history is being told, 145 00:08:16,092 --> 00:08:19,622 'The Deen I gave to Noah' "Maa Wassa Bihi Nuham 146 00:08:19,622 --> 00:08:21,339 Wallazee Au Haina Ilaika" 147 00:08:21,339 --> 00:08:25,792 i.e., neither that Deen is different from that given to Noah, 148 00:08:25,792 --> 00:08:29,293 and nor "Wallazee Auhaina Ilaika" 'which was revealed upon you'. 149 00:08:29,293 --> 00:08:34,360 "Wa Maa Wassaina Bihi Ibrahim Wa Musa Wa Isa" 150 00:08:35,590 --> 00:08:38,313 'And that which We gave to Ibrahim earlier, 151 00:08:38,313 --> 00:08:41,687 and to Musa and to Isa' Peace be upon them. 152 00:08:41,687 --> 00:08:44,476 How did this misconception grow among the people? 153 00:08:44,476 --> 00:08:46,810 This according to my humble view was 154 00:08:46,810 --> 00:08:53,588 due to a misunderstanding of a verse of the Quran by the people. 155 00:08:53,588 --> 00:08:55,287 It is the verse of Surah Al Maida, 156 00:08:55,287 --> 00:09:00,125 "Al Yauma Akmaltu lakum Deenakum Wa Atmamtu Alaikum Nimati" 157 00:09:00,125 --> 00:09:03,726 i.e., it was stated in the Quran, 'Today we have completed your Deen 158 00:09:03,726 --> 00:09:05,893 and completed Our Blessing upon you'. 159 00:09:05,893 --> 00:09:10,694 The people thought that the Deen that Allah had started revealing 160 00:09:10,694 --> 00:09:15,451 since Adam A.S. was a defective Deen, 161 00:09:15,451 --> 00:09:18,251 and that has been completed upon our Prophet (pbuh). 162 00:09:18,251 --> 00:09:22,282 Obviously, in this regard, now the Deen of Islam has become the finest. 163 00:09:22,282 --> 00:09:24,894 According to me this isn't the meaning of the verse. 164 00:09:24,894 --> 00:09:28,579 The meaning of the verse is that when the Quran began to be revealed, 165 00:09:28,579 --> 00:09:31,183 Allah had started elaborating His Deen. 166 00:09:31,183 --> 00:09:34,601 When that Deen reached its completion through the Quran, 167 00:09:34,601 --> 00:09:37,361 so, the concluding verse is that the Deen 168 00:09:37,361 --> 00:09:41,048 which We had started to reveal has reached its completion this day, 169 00:09:41,048 --> 00:09:43,219 "Akmaltu Lakum" 'Is completed this day' 170 00:09:43,219 --> 00:09:45,801 "wa Alaikum Nimati" 'And the Blessing 171 00:09:45,801 --> 00:09:49,116 which We had to complete upon you has today been completed'. 172 00:09:49,116 --> 00:09:52,917 It means that the decision We made to give you the Guidance of the Deen 173 00:09:52,917 --> 00:09:55,001 has reached it completion today'. 174 00:09:55,001 --> 00:09:57,800 "Wa Radiitu Lakumul Islama Deena" 'And this is Islam itself, 175 00:09:57,800 --> 00:10:00,297 this had been the Deen of all the Prophets (pbut), 176 00:10:00,297 --> 00:10:02,644 and this is the one We have chosen for you'. 177 00:10:02,644 --> 00:10:04,608 So the verse is not stating that 178 00:10:04,608 --> 00:10:06,694 the Deen of the earlier Prophets was defective, 179 00:10:06,694 --> 00:10:11,288 and this is the perfect Deen. You must have seen 'Nabi-e Kaamil' 180 00:10:11,288 --> 00:10:13,889 'Deen-e Kaamil' are common terms among us. 181 00:10:13,889 --> 00:10:16,372 Every Prophet is a complete Prophet. 182 00:10:16,372 --> 00:10:20,772 And the Deen of Allah has always been complete. 183 00:10:20,772 --> 00:10:25,356 i.e., if we start arguing, I can cite many instances in the Quran 184 00:10:25,356 --> 00:10:29,324 where the Quran has very clearly stated it. 185 00:10:29,324 --> 00:10:31,525 i.e., this isn't an issue at all, 186 00:10:31,525 --> 00:10:35,060 so, what is the reason for the emergence of this issue? 187 00:10:35,060 --> 00:10:39,142 People have tried to highlight one aspect of the finest Deen is 188 00:10:39,142 --> 00:10:41,942 that the Deen given by the Jews and the Christians 189 00:10:41,942 --> 00:10:47,078 had been distorted by them. Is this point taken? 190 00:10:47,078 --> 00:10:49,511 How can we be better in this regard? 191 00:10:49,511 --> 00:10:52,261 We have distorted it as well. 192 00:10:52,261 --> 00:10:55,878 We too aren't lagging behind much in this regard. 193 00:10:55,878 --> 00:10:58,528 So, if the point is made that 194 00:10:58,528 --> 00:11:02,464 they had distorted and deviated from their Deen but you won't, 195 00:11:02,464 --> 00:11:07,901 so in this respect too we do not become the finest Ummah. 196 00:11:07,901 --> 00:11:11,290 i.e., the treatment done to their Deen by the Christians and the Jews, 197 00:11:11,290 --> 00:11:13,795 we have done more or less the same with our Deen. 198 00:11:13,795 --> 00:11:16,133 i.e., I can say this with regard to the state of the Ummah. 199 00:11:16,133 --> 00:11:17,906 A person can intervene in this and say that 200 00:11:17,906 --> 00:11:20,731 the aim is to tell that We have safeguarded our Book for you. 201 00:11:20,731 --> 00:11:23,659 If this was so, then it could have been said directly. 202 00:11:23,659 --> 00:11:26,349 The reason is that there isn't a connection between this 203 00:11:26,349 --> 00:11:29,320 and being the finest Ummah. i.e., if we are the finest purely 204 00:11:29,320 --> 00:11:32,302 due to Allah's (swt) safeguarding His Book for us. 205 00:11:32,302 --> 00:11:33,886 Hence, it should have been said, 206 00:11:33,886 --> 00:11:35,358 'We have safeguarded our Book for you, 207 00:11:35,358 --> 00:11:37,968 hence, the witness of God would remain established with it. 208 00:11:37,968 --> 00:11:40,224 Thus, the finest can have only one meaning. 209 00:11:40,224 --> 00:11:42,633 The other meaning of finest can be that 210 00:11:42,633 --> 00:11:46,910 it is said that this Ummah is finest with respect to its virtues and character. 211 00:11:46,910 --> 00:11:49,474 i.e., with regard to the following of the Deen. 212 00:11:49,474 --> 00:11:56,138 i.e., the religion is the finest, I think I don't need to elaborate on this! 213 00:11:56,138 --> 00:12:00,318 So, in what respect is it the finest? 214 00:12:00,318 --> 00:12:04,328 The condition of this Ummah is right in front of our eyes, 215 00:12:04,328 --> 00:12:09,952 and this didn't happen just today, i.e., this history can also be narrated. 216 00:12:09,952 --> 00:12:12,812 i.e., what are the issues which have afflicted it. 217 00:12:12,812 --> 00:12:15,460 From which aspect is it the finest Ummah? 218 00:12:15,460 --> 00:12:19,583 To evade this argument the people have adopted 219 00:12:19,583 --> 00:12:23,598 this meaning of the verse - that you should become the finest Ummah. 220 00:12:23,598 --> 00:12:27,648 Okay, this is right, i.e., this may be true 221 00:12:27,648 --> 00:12:31,883 however, who would impose this connotation into the words of that verse? 222 00:12:31,883 --> 00:12:36,323 The verse is stating that you are the finest Ummah. 223 00:12:36,323 --> 00:12:39,913 This is being stated, i.e., it is giving a certificate 224 00:12:39,913 --> 00:12:41,558 that you are the finest Ummah. 225 00:12:41,558 --> 00:12:44,619 Now if it is to be stated that this Ummah has to be the finest, 226 00:12:44,619 --> 00:12:46,752 then this cannot be the style of expression. 227 00:12:46,752 --> 00:12:50,172 i.e., this point should have been stated in some other manner. 228 00:12:50,172 --> 00:12:52,883 This is one point. Now if the word 'Vasat' is taken 229 00:12:52,883 --> 00:12:54,270 in the meaning of 'Finest', 230 00:12:54,270 --> 00:12:56,134 then I do not have an objection on it 231 00:12:56,134 --> 00:12:58,477 in terms of language or in terms of the lexicon. 232 00:12:58,477 --> 00:13:03,804 However, what does it imply, i.e., the meaning it contains should be clear. 233 00:13:03,804 --> 00:13:06,306 [Participant] It may be due to the fact that 234 00:13:06,306 --> 00:13:09,973 the Prophet (pbuh) is the leader of the Prophets, 235 00:13:09,973 --> 00:13:16,113 or he has been appointed and sent as 'Mercy to all the world', 236 00:13:16,113 --> 00:13:19,193 and since our Prophet is the finest among all, 237 00:13:19,193 --> 00:13:21,568 [Ghamidi] Where is it mentioned that he is the finest? 238 00:13:21,568 --> 00:13:23,531 The case that you have built, you will have to establish it first. 239 00:13:23,531 --> 00:13:26,185 [Participant] This is the overall concept that forms. 240 00:13:26,185 --> 00:13:30,192 [Ghamidi] There are very many concepts and those too which we are criticizing. 241 00:13:30,192 --> 00:13:34,682 However, you'll have to justify your idea with reference to a verse from the Quran or a Hadees. 242 00:13:34,682 --> 00:13:37,984 There isn't any such thing, rather, the Quran quite contrary to this states 243 00:13:37,984 --> 00:13:41,488 that We have given superiority to all Prophets over each other. 244 00:13:41,488 --> 00:13:43,855 The superiority exists from different aspects. 245 00:13:43,855 --> 00:13:47,453 Some had it with some respect and this has been addressed by the Quran, 246 00:13:47,453 --> 00:13:50,376 It has been made a topic in Surah Baqarah, 247 00:13:50,376 --> 00:13:55,028 it tells us that We have given some superiority to each Prophet from some or another angle, 248 00:13:55,028 --> 00:13:57,524 and then their virtues have been mentioned. 249 00:13:57,524 --> 00:14:00,325 i.e., We gave him the honor of speech, 250 00:14:00,325 --> 00:14:04,059 We have confirmed Isa with the Holy Spirit, 251 00:14:04,059 --> 00:14:07,226 and equipped him with exceptional Miracles and Signs. 252 00:14:07,226 --> 00:14:10,143 In hadees, the Prophet (pbuh) has himself stated that 253 00:14:10,143 --> 00:14:13,210 I have been made superior to other Prophets in six ways. 254 00:14:13,210 --> 00:14:17,443 i.e., it isn't 'Kulli Fazilat' ... it is a famous incident, 255 00:14:17,443 --> 00:14:18,830 and reported in Ahadees, 256 00:14:18,830 --> 00:14:21,422 that the Muslims argued with regard to their Prophet at some place, 257 00:14:21,422 --> 00:14:23,699 It happens that the people are quite sentimental 258 00:14:23,699 --> 00:14:26,167 with regard to their Prophets or religious leaders. 259 00:14:26,167 --> 00:14:28,633 They claimed that he was superior to Younus A.S. 260 00:14:28,633 --> 00:14:32,003 The Prophet warned them not to indulge in such talks, 'Younus is my brother'. 261 00:14:32,003 --> 00:14:34,584 Never ever try to make me superior to other Prophets. 262 00:14:34,584 --> 00:14:37,020 Hence your premise is not correct, and if you wish to discuss this point, 263 00:14:37,020 --> 00:14:39,212 I will do it, however, this is not correct. 264 00:14:39,212 --> 00:14:41,703 The point from where the people have deduced it, 265 00:14:41,703 --> 00:14:47,850 there is a famous Narration, "Ana Sayyidu Wulde Adam Wala Fakhr", 266 00:14:47,850 --> 00:14:50,083 Some people have deduced from this. 267 00:14:50,083 --> 00:14:52,690 However, if some among you will ask for the reasoning, 268 00:14:52,690 --> 00:14:54,888 I will tell him the right interpretation of it. 269 00:14:54,888 --> 00:14:58,462 The case is baseless and totally against the Quranic text. 270 00:14:58,462 --> 00:15:01,635 Therefore, this cannot be an aspect of it. 271 00:15:01,635 --> 00:15:05,092 And even if we suppose for a while that our Prophet is the finest, 272 00:15:05,092 --> 00:15:09,253 still, how do we become the finest by extension? 273 00:15:09,253 --> 00:15:13,387 The reason is that we have to strive on the basis of our knowledge and action themselves. 274 00:15:13,387 --> 00:15:16,824 So, what is the implication of taking the meaning of 'Vastan' as the finest? 275 00:15:16,824 --> 00:15:18,903 It is possible that after my investigation 276 00:15:18,903 --> 00:15:21,471 some among you might come up with a possible meaning of it. 277 00:15:21,471 --> 00:15:24,061 If it comes, we will have a look at it, however, I didn't quite understand it. 278 00:15:24,061 --> 00:15:26,563 Now, the second point is that 279 00:15:26,563 --> 00:15:32,795 I have told you that the Shohadah Alan Naas in Arabic language, 280 00:15:32,795 --> 00:15:34,647 which has been said, 281 00:15:34,647 --> 00:15:39,506 so, whoever studies this scheme in the Arabic language, 282 00:15:39,506 --> 00:15:42,221 he very well knows that if witnessing is in someone's favor 283 00:15:42,221 --> 00:15:43,794 then the word would be 'Shahood', 284 00:15:43,794 --> 00:15:46,068 and if the witnessing is to be against someone 285 00:15:46,068 --> 00:15:48,199 then the word would be 'Shahidtu Ala'. 286 00:15:48,199 --> 00:15:50,149 I have told you the meaning of Shahadah. 287 00:15:50,149 --> 00:15:52,652 There is no doubt that Shahadah means witnessing. 288 00:15:52,652 --> 00:15:58,269 What Shahadah does is similar to the topic of: what does a seal do? 289 00:15:58,269 --> 00:16:01,046 i.e., it does not require one to study the Arabic language. 290 00:16:01,046 --> 00:16:02,948 A person can make out its meaning. 291 00:16:02,948 --> 00:16:07,224 This meaning wasn't considered at all. 292 00:16:07,224 --> 00:16:10,618 i.e., you saw it in all the people that with regard to the word Shahdah 293 00:16:10,618 --> 00:16:14,163 i.e., if Shahadah has been taken in the meaning of preaching, 294 00:16:14,163 --> 00:16:18,230 why then the word Shahadah is used in place of preaching? 295 00:16:18,230 --> 00:16:21,864 This question arises ... justice is not done being to the word. 296 00:16:21,864 --> 00:16:26,682 And not only that, along with it justice is also not done to the preposition 'Ala'. 297 00:16:26,682 --> 00:16:30,852 i.e., the meaning people are describing, it seems that 298 00:16:30,852 --> 00:16:32,849 they have taken the word Shahadah, 299 00:16:32,849 --> 00:16:34,782 and this I am saying with due apologies that 300 00:16:34,782 --> 00:16:36,566 as I might have made a mistake in understanding it, 301 00:16:36,566 --> 00:16:38,945 i.e., it seems that the word Shahadah is being used as the word 302 00:16:38,945 --> 00:16:41,037 of preaching without any consideration whatsoever. 303 00:16:41,037 --> 00:16:43,003 And neither are they doing justice to the preposition 'Ala'. 304 00:16:43,003 --> 00:16:46,408 And the explanation which Zamakshari has done that debate 305 00:16:46,408 --> 00:16:48,004 cannot be done with you people. 306 00:16:48,004 --> 00:16:51,976 Had Zamakshari been here, I would have raised questions on his explanation. 307 00:16:51,976 --> 00:16:56,766 i.e., what is the point in unnecessarily complicating a simple thing? 308 00:16:56,766 --> 00:16:59,288 If I a safeguard a testimony, 309 00:16:59,288 --> 00:17:02,169 okay, so it is vigilance on the witness, 310 00:17:02,169 --> 00:17:08,021 however, the words Alan Naas are used here ... i.e., if it is accepted, 311 00:17:08,021 --> 00:17:11,371 then Alan Naas following the word Shahadah, 312 00:17:11,371 --> 00:17:14,120 instead of on the people or against the people, 313 00:17:14,120 --> 00:17:16,279 then the word 'witnessing' should be there. 314 00:17:16,279 --> 00:17:17,873 "Li Takunu Shohadaa Alal Mashood Lahu" 315 00:17:17,873 --> 00:17:20,177 that should have come here, this wasn't said here. 316 00:17:20,177 --> 00:17:21,610 Then how 'Ala' has occurred? 317 00:17:21,610 --> 00:17:23,533 For example, they present the example of 318 00:17:23,533 --> 00:17:25,712 "Wallahu Ala Kulli Shayin Shaheed" 319 00:17:25,712 --> 00:17:27,572 however, its meaning is completely else. 320 00:17:27,572 --> 00:17:31,139 The topic is different, a word anyway is used from different perspectives. 321 00:17:31,139 --> 00:17:34,692 The meaning of saying "Ala Kulli Shaiyin Shaheed" is different, 322 00:17:34,692 --> 00:17:37,059 'He sees everything' is meant there. 323 00:17:37,059 --> 00:17:39,500 And the word Shahadat is used in this meaning. 324 00:17:39,500 --> 00:17:43,043 'Shahida' in Arabic is used in the meaning of witness 325 00:17:43,043 --> 00:17:46,380 as well as for being present and seeing. 326 00:17:46,380 --> 00:17:49,325 So, the word wasn't used in this meaning. 327 00:17:49,325 --> 00:17:53,045 For example, if we have to say in Arabic that I was present there, 328 00:17:53,045 --> 00:17:55,946 then it would be said "Kuntu Shahidan", 329 00:17:55,946 --> 00:17:59,140 I was present there. Actually the one present 330 00:17:59,140 --> 00:18:01,702 in a way sees things, and becomes a sort of witness. 331 00:18:01,702 --> 00:18:04,066 Hence, it is one way of using the word in its wider meaning. 332 00:18:04,066 --> 00:18:06,447 Hence in "Wallahu Ala Kulli Shaiyin Shaheed" 333 00:18:06,447 --> 00:18:08,747 the word is not in the meaning of witnessing. 334 00:18:08,747 --> 00:18:11,764 Allah is vigilant over everything, Allah sees everything, 335 00:18:11,764 --> 00:18:17,836 i.e., He is present at the spot. This would be its meaning. 336 00:18:17,836 --> 00:18:23,138 Now, let us move ahead. The meaning that is in 337 00:18:23,138 --> 00:18:26,983 "Li Takunu Shohada Alan Naas" the same meaning should obviously be in 338 00:18:26,983 --> 00:18:29,816 "Yaqunur Rasoolu Alaikum Shaheeda", 339 00:18:29,816 --> 00:18:31,857 i.e., it cannot happen that you take one meaning 340 00:18:31,857 --> 00:18:34,735 of the word in one place and the other meaning at other place. 341 00:18:34,735 --> 00:18:38,306 The meaning we will take one, with the same meaning we will take the other too. 342 00:18:38,306 --> 00:18:41,853 The verse is like this, if you speak this in Urdu too, 343 00:18:41,853 --> 00:18:45,420 'So that you become witness upon the people or witness against the people 344 00:18:45,420 --> 00:18:48,190 and the Messenger bears witness against you or upon you'. 345 00:18:48,190 --> 00:18:50,477 So, there can't be two meanings of the same word, 346 00:18:50,477 --> 00:18:52,622 we have to have one meaning of it. 347 00:18:52,622 --> 00:18:56,123 The meaning there would be meaning taken here. 348 00:18:56,123 --> 00:19:00,036 Like I have clarified this point about the Prophet (pbuh) in Surah Muzammil 349 00:19:00,036 --> 00:19:05,073 i.e., it has specially been stated, "Shahidan Alaikum", 350 00:19:05,073 --> 00:19:07,223 he has been addressed and said this. 351 00:19:07,223 --> 00:19:10,873 According to me, these are the issues which develop 352 00:19:10,873 --> 00:19:13,011 with regard to the applications of the words. 353 00:19:13,011 --> 00:19:15,764 i.e., if this point is accepted then these issues arise 354 00:19:15,764 --> 00:19:17,791 with regard to the applications of words. 355 00:19:17,791 --> 00:19:20,957 Now let us keep aside the application of words for the moment, 356 00:19:20,957 --> 00:19:23,853 and just take a glance at the Narration. 357 00:19:23,853 --> 00:19:26,533 i.e., obviously, a question can be asked that 358 00:19:26,533 --> 00:19:29,412 when the Prophet (pbuh) has explained this verse, 359 00:19:29,412 --> 00:19:34,149 then who is Tom, Dick and Harry to explain the same. 360 00:19:34,149 --> 00:19:35,472 As far as the Narration goes, 361 00:19:35,472 --> 00:19:38,572 I have said that it need not be made the topic of discussion as 362 00:19:38,572 --> 00:19:41,936 it is absolutely clear, and that I will tell you as we go ahead 363 00:19:41,936 --> 00:19:46,230 and explain the Narration, i.e., what was the Narration? 364 00:19:46,230 --> 00:19:50,514 And this would also give us an idea of the misgivings a narration can have. 365 00:19:50,514 --> 00:19:54,131 i.e., what was the point, and the narrator is the same, 366 00:19:54,131 --> 00:19:57,248 i.e., Narration is of Abu Sa'eed Khudri R.A. 367 00:19:57,248 --> 00:20:01,581 and how the issues arise in it through other chains of the narrations. 368 00:20:01,581 --> 00:20:04,076 What issues developed in the 3rd and the 4th Chain? 369 00:20:04,076 --> 00:20:06,836 You also saw that since it is the explanation of the verse, 370 00:20:06,836 --> 00:20:09,523 so, by the time it reached Tabari 371 00:20:09,523 --> 00:20:11,793 it had been converted into the Shahadah of all Ummahs. 372 00:20:11,793 --> 00:20:14,064 i.e., the Narration is the same, 373 00:20:14,064 --> 00:20:17,975 however, it has been forwarded as a riwayat bil maa'na, 374 00:20:17,975 --> 00:20:20,475 i.e., understanding the topic and the meaning of it, 375 00:20:20,475 --> 00:20:23,709 irrespective of the words used, the narrator has the right to report it. 376 00:20:23,709 --> 00:20:25,396 The Experts of Hadees accept this method. 377 00:20:25,396 --> 00:20:26,994 Obviously, understanding the topic, 378 00:20:26,994 --> 00:20:29,990 and the point is justified, the reason for it is that a person 379 00:20:29,990 --> 00:20:33,013 cannot repeat the exact words, i.e., I do not have objection on it, 380 00:20:33,013 --> 00:20:35,395 However, whatever is its outcome, let me say that 381 00:20:35,395 --> 00:20:37,539 it has happened in the case of this Narration too. 382 00:20:37,539 --> 00:20:40,584 You have seen that the same narration and with the same Chain, 383 00:20:40,584 --> 00:20:42,953 Abu Saeed al-Khudri's narration has come at two places in Musnad Ahmad bin Hanbal, 384 00:20:42,953 --> 00:20:45,489 in one place the entire sentence is found missing, 385 00:20:45,489 --> 00:20:47,289 while it is there in the second one. 386 00:20:47,289 --> 00:20:51,528 And as it reached Tabari, the Narration happened to take the form we saw. 387 00:20:51,528 --> 00:20:54,641 What in essence is the Narration and what does it mean? 388 00:20:54,641 --> 00:20:58,257 Take it the way it is? Like it is narrated. 389 00:20:58,257 --> 00:21:02,770 i.e., the nation of Nuh A.S. will refuse to recognize, 390 00:21:02,770 --> 00:21:07,813 so the question arises is what does the nation of Nuh imply? 391 00:21:07,813 --> 00:21:10,117 The first question that comes up is this. 392 00:21:10,117 --> 00:21:12,760 If the nation refers to the nation which drowned, 393 00:21:12,760 --> 00:21:15,433 so, will it dare to deny?. 394 00:21:15,433 --> 00:21:20,347 i.e., they met the Divine Punishment in the world 395 00:21:20,347 --> 00:21:23,465 after the conclusive proof of God's truth was presented to them. 396 00:21:23,465 --> 00:21:26,168 You have read the details of that torment in the Quran, 397 00:21:26,168 --> 00:21:30,812 that even with regard to Nuh's son, it was said that no, you won't be saved today! 398 00:21:30,812 --> 00:21:34,569 i.e., this is a very great event of the manifestation of the Divine punishment. 399 00:21:34,569 --> 00:21:38,246 Okay, let us suppose that the nation refuses to recognize their prophet, 400 00:21:38,246 --> 00:21:41,098 we know from the clear statements of the Quran that 401 00:21:41,098 --> 00:21:44,964 nations which undergo 'Itmam-e hujjat' (Conclusive Proof of God's Truth) 402 00:21:44,964 --> 00:21:48,165 for them the Qiyamah is not the Day of Judgement. 403 00:21:48,165 --> 00:21:52,049 i.e., they face the worldly punishment immediately after Itmam-e hujjat, 404 00:21:52,049 --> 00:21:54,850 it has been stated by the Quran in Surah Muminoon, 405 00:21:54,850 --> 00:21:57,923 and it is stated that they won't have accountability in Qiyamah, 406 00:21:57,923 --> 00:22:01,043 "Yuradduna Ila Ashaddil Azaab" the only difference will be that 407 00:22:01,043 --> 00:22:03,585 on that day, their torment would be increased. 408 00:22:03,585 --> 00:22:06,256 Hence, for whom is "Yaumal hisaab"? 409 00:22:06,256 --> 00:22:09,701 When you would question, I will elaborate it from the Quran. 410 00:22:09,701 --> 00:22:11,835 I have stated it too, if you remember, 411 00:22:11,835 --> 00:22:15,065 probably the Narrations related to Barzakh, 412 00:22:15,065 --> 00:22:21,383 while teaching those, I remember I had explained it some years back. 413 00:22:21,383 --> 00:22:25,236 So, as far as this is concerned, this too isn't a question. 414 00:22:25,236 --> 00:22:28,921 Okay, let us assume that for a while, following that, Allah (swt) 415 00:22:28,921 --> 00:22:31,954 states in the Quran that when the nations would decline, 416 00:22:31,954 --> 00:22:34,438 and would deny it, then what would happen? 417 00:22:34,438 --> 00:22:37,572 'We would make their hands and their tongues give testimony". 418 00:22:37,572 --> 00:22:39,146 'They would speak on their own'. 419 00:22:39,146 --> 00:22:42,034 The Quran has stated it, 420 00:22:42,034 --> 00:22:44,729 i.e., the situation that the deniers would face. 421 00:22:44,729 --> 00:22:48,405 So, we are asked to believe, as per this narration, that nation would decline, 422 00:22:48,405 --> 00:22:51,968 and following that the methodology that Allah (swt) would adopt, 423 00:22:51,968 --> 00:22:55,391 just look at how weak it is? 424 00:22:55,391 --> 00:22:59,427 i.e., this Ummah would be raised, and their reply would be that 425 00:22:59,427 --> 00:23:01,964 this was told by the Messenger to us, or that 426 00:23:01,964 --> 00:23:05,522 Allah (swt) had told, or we learnt about it from the Book of Allah (swt). 427 00:23:05,522 --> 00:23:08,567 So, Allah Himself is telling us, 428 00:23:08,567 --> 00:23:13,262 i.e., the interesting point is that after saying that the Book of Allah has told us, 429 00:23:13,262 --> 00:23:15,252 the witness would be established. 430 00:23:15,252 --> 00:23:17,742 And Allah (swt) Himself would be seated in on His Majestic Throne, 431 00:23:17,742 --> 00:23:19,576 yet the witness is not being established. 432 00:23:19,576 --> 00:23:23,063 i.e., in fact, the Ummah would have stood up and said, 433 00:23:23,063 --> 00:23:27,231 'We have ourselves seen Hazrat Nuh, 434 00:23:27,231 --> 00:23:30,465 (the point might not be clear), then there was a point in it? 435 00:23:30,465 --> 00:23:33,482 i.e., this Ummah will be made to stand and witnesses that 436 00:23:33,482 --> 00:23:36,816 they have themselves seen Nuh A.S. communicating this message. 437 00:23:36,816 --> 00:23:39,916 Hence, they are liars, and are talking nonsense. 438 00:23:39,916 --> 00:23:41,799 What will it say, God has told us, 439 00:23:41,799 --> 00:23:45,783 so, God is telling them. The testimony, logically becomes absurd. 440 00:23:45,783 --> 00:23:48,916 [Participant] There would be a Divine aura, 441 00:23:48,916 --> 00:23:51,018 the court of God would be in progress, 442 00:23:51,018 --> 00:23:53,952 and what we used to hear that Truth would speak for itself, 443 00:23:53,952 --> 00:23:56,468 in such a situation a nation would start lying! 444 00:23:56,468 --> 00:23:58,408 [Ghamidi] They would start telling lies! 445 00:23:58,408 --> 00:24:00,352 It would be a very daring thing to do. 446 00:24:00,352 --> 00:24:04,247 [Participant] There would be a separate punishment for it. 447 00:24:05,617 --> 00:24:10,688 [Ghamidi] So, if the Narration is taken at face value, 448 00:24:10,688 --> 00:24:12,788 everything in it seems crooked. 449 00:24:12,788 --> 00:24:14,538 No doubt, it is a Narration from Bukhari. 450 00:24:14,538 --> 00:24:17,059 This Narration has been included by Imam Bukhari in his Sahih, 451 00:24:17,059 --> 00:24:18,770 and even Ibn-e Maaja has included it, 452 00:24:18,770 --> 00:24:21,472 and has come in Musnad Ahmed bin Hanbal through two chains. 453 00:24:21,472 --> 00:24:24,303 However, it is not clear in any way. 454 00:24:24,303 --> 00:24:27,607 if it is in that way, I will tell you, according to me the Narration is correct. 455 00:24:27,607 --> 00:24:29,923 And I will explain its meaning, 456 00:24:29,923 --> 00:24:31,675 [Participant] We can't let it go. 457 00:24:31,675 --> 00:24:37,108 [Ghamidi] If it is understood, then you should recognize it. 458 00:24:37,108 --> 00:24:40,803 People say about me that I deny Hadees, 459 00:24:40,803 --> 00:24:42,422 although the reality is that 460 00:24:42,422 --> 00:24:44,744 for the Ahadees which were absolutely meaningless, 461 00:24:44,744 --> 00:24:48,703 I have made a scholarly attempt to decipher their meaning, 462 00:24:48,703 --> 00:24:50,645 and bring some semblance in them. 463 00:24:50,645 --> 00:24:53,086 We shall deal with it afterwards. 464 00:24:53,086 --> 00:24:55,695 In the way that the people are stating this Narration, 465 00:24:55,695 --> 00:24:57,812 i.e., this would happen in Qiyamah, 466 00:24:57,812 --> 00:25:01,745 that is neither understood in the light of the Quran nor through common sense. 467 00:25:01,745 --> 00:25:05,090 i.e., neither the common sense nor the statements of the Quran 468 00:25:05,090 --> 00:25:06,327 are ready to accept it. 469 00:25:06,327 --> 00:25:08,274 This has been discussed in the Quran, 470 00:25:08,274 --> 00:25:11,252 i.e., some people would dispute this. 471 00:25:11,252 --> 00:25:15,814 Allah (swt) would say, okay, your hands and feet would now bear testimony. 472 00:25:15,814 --> 00:25:19,582 i.e., the resources God will use at that time to bring about witnesses, 473 00:25:19,582 --> 00:25:23,915 and in comparison to that, this indirect way of drawing out the witnesses, 474 00:25:23,915 --> 00:25:25,744 this doesn't make any sense at all. 475 00:25:25,744 --> 00:25:28,530 If any of you could understand this, you are welcome to convince me about it. 476 00:25:28,530 --> 00:25:29,993 However, the reality is that 477 00:25:29,993 --> 00:25:31,364 I do not understand from any angle of it 478 00:25:31,364 --> 00:25:32,831 I have contemplated on this Narration very much, 479 00:25:32,831 --> 00:25:34,909 like it is generally taken is above my understanding. 480 00:25:34,909 --> 00:25:39,865 This is the case with the Narration. Now when the situation is this, 481 00:25:39,865 --> 00:25:43,703 so my point of view for this Ayah and this Hadees, 482 00:25:43,703 --> 00:25:45,159 I will state that in brief. 483 00:25:45,159 --> 00:25:48,469 Therefore, the reason for all this detailed talk is not that 484 00:25:48,469 --> 00:25:50,937 I have a penchant for saying something new. 485 00:25:50,937 --> 00:25:53,854 These are the issues, i.e., the problems are posed, 486 00:25:53,854 --> 00:25:57,212 if we agree with the early scholarly tradition, there are certain issues in it, 487 00:25:57,212 --> 00:26:00,288 and if the words of modern scholars are taken into consideration, 488 00:26:00,288 --> 00:26:03,423 then there are some issues with them, that of language and narrative 489 00:26:03,423 --> 00:26:05,570 so, let us now move on to understand the verse. 490 00:26:05,570 --> 00:26:09,423 Reading it once again, "Wa Kazaalika Ja'alnaakum Ummatam Vasatal 491 00:26:09,423 --> 00:26:13,591 Li Takunu Shohadaa Alan Naas Wa Yakunur Rasoolu Alaikum Shaheedah" 492 00:26:13,591 --> 00:26:16,075 The first word to consider is 'Kazaalik' 493 00:26:16,075 --> 00:26:20,427 'Similarly', what does it mean? 494 00:26:20,427 --> 00:26:23,625 When you read this Surah you will know that in this Surah, 495 00:26:23,625 --> 00:26:28,093 i.e., if a general study is carried out by a person, 496 00:26:28,093 --> 00:26:31,360 then he would not have any doubt in it. 497 00:26:31,360 --> 00:26:35,177 Here the Itmam-e Hujjat has been carried out on the Jews. 498 00:26:35,177 --> 00:26:39,227 Surah Baqarah is the Surah of Itmam-e Hujjat on the Jews, 499 00:26:39,227 --> 00:26:41,383 there are 39 introductory verses, 500 00:26:41,383 --> 00:26:44,795 and then with "Yaa Bani Israel Uzkuru Nimaati Yallati Anamtu Alaikum" 501 00:26:44,795 --> 00:26:48,179 the chain of narrative begins, and upon reaching till this point, 502 00:26:48,179 --> 00:26:51,353 Allah has completed the conclusive proof of His truth in every way. 503 00:26:51,353 --> 00:26:53,902 i.e., their entire history has been narrated, 504 00:26:53,902 --> 00:26:56,037 and the treatment they meted out to the Prophets (pbut) 505 00:26:56,037 --> 00:26:58,495 has been stated, and after the completion of this, 506 00:26:58,495 --> 00:27:02,038 the announcement is made that they have ruined the original Deen-i-Ibrahimi. 507 00:27:02,038 --> 00:27:04,845 And We have decided to revive it once for all. 508 00:27:04,845 --> 00:27:06,655 This has been stated previously. 509 00:27:06,655 --> 00:27:09,096 For that, We have sent this Messenger, 510 00:27:09,096 --> 00:27:13,284 and We are declaring Baitullah as the Qibla, 511 00:27:13,284 --> 00:27:15,298 as that is the original one. 512 00:27:15,298 --> 00:27:16,822 This too was said prior to it. 513 00:27:16,822 --> 00:27:19,591 And this Deen, i.e., the real Deen-i Ibrahimi 514 00:27:19,591 --> 00:27:22,149 there the entire discussion was on Deen-i Ibrahimi, 515 00:27:22,149 --> 00:27:26,836 the entire account of the lives Syedna Ibrahim and Syedna Ismael is foregrounded, 516 00:27:26,836 --> 00:27:30,429 and it is told that We are reviving it and now you are being removed, 517 00:27:30,429 --> 00:27:36,180 and like We have revived Baitullah as the Qibla once again, 518 00:27:36,180 --> 00:27:40,053 similarly, the Blessing of the Deen has been taken back from you 519 00:27:40,053 --> 00:27:42,737 and has been handed over to them. 520 00:27:42,737 --> 00:27:48,608 the Position you enjoyed, i.e., that Position was that of Shahdah, 521 00:27:48,608 --> 00:27:51,024 i.e., "Kazaalika Ja'alnaakum Ummatam Vasata" 522 00:27:51,024 --> 00:27:56,989 'The Israelites held the position of 'Shahadah' as a nation'. 523 00:27:56,989 --> 00:27:58,797 The Quran has stated this. 524 00:27:58,797 --> 00:28:02,274 This has also been stated in various other places in the Quran. 525 00:28:02,274 --> 00:28:05,209 Do understand a bit of its history. 526 00:28:05,209 --> 00:28:11,392 i.e., now there can very well be a point of difference with regard to this history 527 00:28:11,392 --> 00:28:14,559 between two researchers, however, in ancient scriptures, 528 00:28:14,559 --> 00:28:17,210 and the history of the world that has reached us, 529 00:28:17,210 --> 00:28:21,060 whatever has come before us, and what we see from the Quran itself, 530 00:28:21,060 --> 00:28:27,458 I am stating what I have understood from my own research on it. 531 00:28:27,458 --> 00:28:33,357 The Quran tells us that Allah (swt) began this world with Syedna Adam A.S. 532 00:28:33,357 --> 00:28:36,961 There are clear indications in the Quran that Allah gave him His Guidance, 533 00:28:36,961 --> 00:28:39,862 and he was deputed to the rank of Prophethood. 534 00:28:39,862 --> 00:28:44,882 i.e., Allah (swt) had chosen him, and not only was he the first human being, 535 00:28:44,882 --> 00:28:48,714 through him the beginning of Guidance for Humanity was also ensured. 536 00:28:48,714 --> 00:28:52,618 As the Quran states that there had been an entire phase 537 00:28:52,618 --> 00:28:56,483 beginning from Adam A.S. and up to Nuh A.S., 538 00:28:56,483 --> 00:28:59,300 and on the generation of human beings during Nuh A.S. 539 00:28:59,300 --> 00:29:02,377 the conclusive Proof of God's truth was established by Nuh A.S., 540 00:29:02,377 --> 00:29:05,740 and this has been elaborately narrated in many places in the Quran. 541 00:29:05,740 --> 00:29:09,903 i.e., the period that went by since Syedna Adam A.S. 542 00:29:09,903 --> 00:29:13,602 is better known to the Almighty. however, we learn from the Quran too 543 00:29:13,602 --> 00:29:17,719 that the first 'Itmam-e hujjat' by a Messenger 544 00:29:17,719 --> 00:29:19,630 took place with Syedna Nuh A.S. 545 00:29:19,630 --> 00:29:22,283 This is described by the Quran. The guidance of the Prophets 546 00:29:22,283 --> 00:29:24,470 used to come, they must have kept coming. 547 00:29:24,470 --> 00:29:29,303 However, Allah (swt) had ... on the entire nation that was existing at that time, 548 00:29:29,303 --> 00:29:32,261 sent the punishment, and when it happened is not known. 549 00:29:32,261 --> 00:29:35,139 i.e., the period of Syedna Nuh A.S. is not ascertained, 550 00:29:35,139 --> 00:29:37,882 it might be in thousands or hundreds of thousands ago, 551 00:29:37,882 --> 00:29:39,805 i.e., we are totally unaware about it. 552 00:29:39,805 --> 00:29:43,692 The first conclusive proof of God's truth was given by Syedna Nuh A.S. 553 00:29:43,692 --> 00:29:46,724 and the details of which has already been explained to you by me. 554 00:29:46,724 --> 00:29:48,424 while I was elaborating to you the law of Itmam-e hujjat. 555 00:29:48,424 --> 00:29:49,882 i.e., Allah through His Messengers, 556 00:29:49,882 --> 00:29:52,585 after the establishment of conclusive proof of His truth, 557 00:29:52,585 --> 00:29:54,407 carries out the process of awarding of 558 00:29:54,407 --> 00:29:56,073 Reward and Punishment in the world itself. 559 00:29:56,073 --> 00:30:00,712 This had for the first time ever taken place during the times of Syedna Nuh A.S. 560 00:30:00,712 --> 00:30:02,951 You will find in multiple places, 561 00:30:02,951 --> 00:30:05,511 in Surah Aaraaf the Quran begins from this point, 562 00:30:05,511 --> 00:30:08,978 i.e., We sent Nuh and that reward and punishment had taken place 563 00:30:08,978 --> 00:30:12,502 on a very large scale, the Deluge became proverbial in the world. 564 00:30:12,502 --> 00:30:15,873 If you read the Surah Nuh, the complete details of it have been narrated. 565 00:30:15,873 --> 00:30:18,164 Allah (swt) has stated the summary in Surah Nuh. 566 00:30:18,164 --> 00:30:20,639 i.e., such a Dawah was given, such was the nation, 567 00:30:20,639 --> 00:30:23,339 such polytheistic tendencies had developed among them, 568 00:30:23,339 --> 00:30:26,211 and the names of all those idols have also been mentioned. 569 00:30:26,211 --> 00:30:29,600 Nuh A.S. came to them and gave them the conclusive proof of God's truth 570 00:30:29,600 --> 00:30:32,419 and told them that there could be two repercussions of it, 571 00:30:32,419 --> 00:30:36,654 i.e., if you do not accept it, then you will perished in this world itself. 572 00:30:36,654 --> 00:30:39,933 And if you accept it, "Yursilis Samaa Alaikum Midrara" 573 00:30:39,933 --> 00:30:42,211 'Then God will shower His unlimited Blessings upon you'. 574 00:30:42,211 --> 00:30:44,363 Like it has been the Law of Allah (swt), 575 00:30:44,363 --> 00:30:46,773 And he would bestow 'Istikhlaaf' (Heirship) upon you. 576 00:30:46,773 --> 00:30:48,624 i.e., you will remain established in the world, 577 00:30:48,624 --> 00:30:51,465 and you will have authority here. They had denied it outrightly, 578 00:30:51,465 --> 00:30:54,544 following which Nuh A.S. raised his hands in supplication, 579 00:30:54,544 --> 00:30:59,551 and then the Quran states that "Ughriku Wa Udkhilu Naara" 580 00:30:59,551 --> 00:31:02,251 i.e., they were drowned and thrown into hellfire. 581 00:31:02,251 --> 00:31:05,202 i.e., this you may read in Surah Nuh in the Quran, 582 00:31:05,202 --> 00:31:07,636 and his full Dua has also been quoted there. 583 00:31:07,636 --> 00:31:10,400 The first Itmam-e hujjat in this world had taken place through him. 584 00:31:10,400 --> 00:31:13,614 I am using the term Itmam-e Hujjat in a special connotation of it. 585 00:31:13,614 --> 00:31:15,618 i.e., through the means of the Messengers. 586 00:31:15,618 --> 00:31:19,067 Then we come to know from the history of the world 587 00:31:19,067 --> 00:31:22,518 and especially from the Bible where there are many references to it. 588 00:31:22,518 --> 00:31:26,021 In The Book of Ezekiel and especially the Revelation of John The Divine Arif, 589 00:31:26,021 --> 00:31:31,217 and according to me its attribution to Syedna Yahya was correct. 590 00:31:31,217 --> 00:31:33,247 i.e., in that Revelation. 591 00:31:33,247 --> 00:31:35,869 There the narrative goes on to us as well, 592 00:31:35,869 --> 00:31:38,296 i.e., the appointment of the Messenger (pbuh), 593 00:31:38,296 --> 00:31:40,528 and how his nation achieves dominance, 594 00:31:40,528 --> 00:31:43,698 that we would discuss some other time. 595 00:31:43,698 --> 00:31:50,158 We learn from it that Syedna Nuh had three sons, Saam, Haam and Yaafit. 596 00:31:50,158 --> 00:31:54,342 This world history is an established fact. 597 00:31:54,342 --> 00:31:57,514 i.e., the number of people who could board the Ark, 598 00:31:57,514 --> 00:32:00,944 so, Allah (swt) began humanity anew with them. 599 00:32:00,944 --> 00:32:03,074 It was the beginning of the second phase. 600 00:32:03,074 --> 00:32:07,578 So, among his three sons, one was drowned, 601 00:32:07,578 --> 00:32:10,695 and the three which were Mumineen (believers), 602 00:32:10,695 --> 00:32:14,558 and they had witnessed the entire incident. 603 00:32:14,558 --> 00:32:16,365 And among the three sons, 604 00:32:16,365 --> 00:32:19,112 we learn from the history of Saam, Haam and Yaafit that 605 00:32:19,112 --> 00:32:21,965 the human generations that followed were their offspring. 606 00:32:21,965 --> 00:32:24,032 i.e., the present human beings in the world 607 00:32:24,032 --> 00:32:26,221 are the descendants of Saam, Haam and Yaafit. 608 00:32:26,221 --> 00:32:28,827 The descendants of Haam are the inhabitants of Africa, 609 00:32:28,827 --> 00:32:31,283 Saami (Semites) are the people of the Middle East, 610 00:32:31,283 --> 00:32:33,683 and the children of Yaafit, according to the Bible, 611 00:32:33,683 --> 00:32:39,751 are the inhabitants of Moscow, Tobolsk and Central Asian races. 612 00:32:39,751 --> 00:32:46,447 When this human race multiplied starting from Saam, Haam and Yaafit, 613 00:32:46,447 --> 00:32:52,787 then Yaafit (Japeth), the third one had two sons, Yaajuj (Gog), and Maajuj (Magog). 614 00:32:52,787 --> 00:32:58,933 through which the races of central Asia spread across the world. 615 00:32:58,933 --> 00:33:01,674 i.e., they spread through Central Asia followed by their 616 00:33:01,674 --> 00:33:03,105 migration to various islands. 617 00:33:03,105 --> 00:33:05,839 There are reasons for people migrating to far off places. 618 00:33:05,839 --> 00:33:08,939 If I start discussing the reasons behind such migrations, 619 00:33:08,939 --> 00:33:13,506 it is an issue of history, the resources dry out, resulting in migration. 620 00:33:13,506 --> 00:33:18,373 And generally, the reason for migration to far off places are 'crimes'. 621 00:33:18,373 --> 00:33:22,097 i.e., if we study the world history, we learn that a person commits a crime, 622 00:33:22,097 --> 00:33:24,158 the judgement for punishment is passed, 623 00:33:24,158 --> 00:33:27,442 he is to be hanged on the next day, so the person escapes. 624 00:33:27,442 --> 00:33:30,776 And then he goes to such far off place, 625 00:33:30,776 --> 00:33:35,316 i.e., often we see what was the reason to go and settle in a frozen place. 626 00:33:35,316 --> 00:33:41,660 Likewise, love too has been a reason for it. 627 00:33:41,660 --> 00:33:44,529 If a relationship is forbidden, then people leave, 628 00:33:44,529 --> 00:33:47,609 the only option is to migrate as the tribe won't accept it. 629 00:33:47,609 --> 00:33:50,365 This oppressive society has existed since time immemorial. 630 00:33:50,365 --> 00:33:53,078 In conclusion, this is a topic, the reasons are various, 631 00:33:53,078 --> 00:33:55,295 sometimes the civilization reasons are there 632 00:33:55,295 --> 00:33:57,645 and the circumstances that are there, 633 00:33:57,645 --> 00:34:01,240 the famines, complete destruction of a place, 634 00:34:01,240 --> 00:34:06,397 and such things also become a reason for migrating to far off lands. 635 00:34:06,397 --> 00:34:09,577 The descendants of Gog and Magog constitute people from Moscow, Tobolsk, 636 00:34:09,577 --> 00:34:12,268 these are actually the names of sons of Gog and Magog. 637 00:34:12,268 --> 00:34:18,065 Yaaban, which is the present day Japan, these are recognized facts of history. 638 00:34:18,065 --> 00:34:21,783 These owe their names to them. The grandchild of Syedna Nuh 639 00:34:21,783 --> 00:34:26,034 is the one whose name is 'Misr', the one on whose name is modern day Egypt. 640 00:34:26,034 --> 00:34:29,151 There are various similar names, if I go into its detail then 641 00:34:29,151 --> 00:34:31,164 the discussion would become lengthier. 642 00:34:31,164 --> 00:34:33,408 The descendants of Haam have spread towards Africa, 643 00:34:33,408 --> 00:34:35,812 Saam has in the middle east, and the offspring of Yaafit 644 00:34:35,812 --> 00:34:37,100 has moved to Central Asia. 645 00:34:37,100 --> 00:34:44,202 Now, the Semite races were chosen by Allah (swt) for Prophethood gradually. 646 00:34:44,202 --> 00:34:48,920 i.e., after Syedna Ibrahim A.S., you may understand it this way that 647 00:34:48,920 --> 00:34:53,254 Prophethood remained in his family, this is known history, 648 00:34:53,254 --> 00:34:55,013 and in this known history, 649 00:34:55,013 --> 00:35:00,878 the descendants of Syedna Ibrahim which was raised through Syedna Musa A.S. 650 00:35:00,878 --> 00:35:06,366 i.e., the Bani Ishaaq, and this is the entire narrative of Surah Baqarah. 651 00:35:06,366 --> 00:35:09,807 i.e., this generation which was raised of the Bani Ishaaq, 652 00:35:09,807 --> 00:35:12,174 and this constitutes a whole law which 653 00:35:12,174 --> 00:35:14,202 the Quran narrates beautifully in Surah Teen. 654 00:35:14,202 --> 00:35:16,561 i.e., we learn from the Quran that Allah (swt) 655 00:35:16,561 --> 00:35:19,165 established one "Dainunat" (Reward and Punishment), 656 00:35:19,165 --> 00:35:23,343 i.e., the Divine establishment of a minor Doomsday for them. 657 00:35:23,343 --> 00:35:25,284 To Conclusively prove the Qiyamah, 658 00:35:25,284 --> 00:35:28,054 i.e., one final Day of Judgement would be there and this is a short demontration of it. 659 00:35:28,054 --> 00:35:32,647 Such a doomsday was established through the Messengers for their respective nations. 660 00:35:32,647 --> 00:35:37,055 Like it was established through Syedna Nuh for his nation. 661 00:35:37,055 --> 00:35:41,259 If you read Surah Aaraaf or Surah Qamar, the Quran tells his entire story, 662 00:35:41,259 --> 00:35:44,516 or for example through Saleh, or through Syedna Hud, 663 00:35:44,516 --> 00:35:48,482 or through Yunus, or the way we see the Bible, 664 00:35:48,482 --> 00:35:51,199 the Israelites were repeatedly told not to repeat 665 00:35:51,199 --> 00:35:53,085 the story of Suddum and Umura, 666 00:35:53,085 --> 00:35:57,735 the Punishment of Hazrat Lut's nation had occurred there. 667 00:35:57,735 --> 00:36:01,769 Hence, these are the manifestations of 'Dainunat' upon different nations. 668 00:36:01,769 --> 00:36:05,769 And it has been stated by the Quran very beautifully and with great elaboration. 669 00:36:05,769 --> 00:36:08,422 And one Dainunat, as per the Quran, was established for 670 00:36:08,422 --> 00:36:11,735 the descendants of Ibrahim A.S. i.e., this Dainunat was spread 671 00:36:11,735 --> 00:36:14,620 over hundreds of years of history. 672 00:36:14,620 --> 00:36:19,410 Now, I have to elaborate a little here. 673 00:36:19,410 --> 00:36:23,638 i.e., what is the methodology adopted by Allah (swt) 674 00:36:23,638 --> 00:36:26,737 for the rise and fall of nations in the world? 675 00:36:26,737 --> 00:36:30,505 The methodology of the rise and fall is exactly the same which 676 00:36:30,505 --> 00:36:34,406 Allah (swt) adopts to bestow various abilities, 677 00:36:34,406 --> 00:36:38,292 wealth and power among his servants. 678 00:36:38,292 --> 00:36:40,044 I am not discussing this at present. 679 00:36:40,044 --> 00:36:41,528 i.e., what methodology is that? 680 00:36:41,528 --> 00:36:43,174 That should be left aside. 681 00:36:43,174 --> 00:36:46,573 The law as stated by the Quran with regard to the Aal-e Ibrahim, 682 00:36:46,573 --> 00:36:50,288 is that We tested Syedna Ibrahim in various ways. 683 00:36:50,288 --> 00:36:53,928 And he passed through an exceptional trial. 684 00:36:53,928 --> 00:36:59,176 The words of the Quran are, "Ibtilaa Ibrahima Rabbuhu bi Kalimaat 685 00:36:59,176 --> 00:37:01,009 fa Atammma Hunna", 686 00:37:01,009 --> 00:37:05,444 i.e., 'That servant of God passed the test in the last degree'. 687 00:37:05,444 --> 00:37:08,394 When he qualified it fully, then Allah (swt) said that 688 00:37:08,394 --> 00:37:12,177 the reward of it is now I am designating you 689 00:37:12,177 --> 00:37:15,683 with religious leadership as head of this nation. 690 00:37:15,683 --> 00:37:22,037 "Jaailuka Linnaasi Imaama" He replied "Wa min Zurriati" 691 00:37:22,037 --> 00:37:25,031 And my children? Allah (swt) replied, 692 00:37:25,031 --> 00:37:26,943 "Laa Yunaalu Ahdiz Zaalimeen" 693 00:37:26,943 --> 00:37:29,227 'Your children would receive the leadership', 694 00:37:29,227 --> 00:37:32,488 'However, if they become oppressive then I will snatch it from them'. 695 00:37:32,488 --> 00:37:34,228 This is the first generation 696 00:37:34,228 --> 00:37:36,609 which has been given the leadership based upon merit. 697 00:37:36,609 --> 00:37:39,291 i.e., the power and the position of leadership in the world. 698 00:37:39,291 --> 00:37:41,776 And they i.e., the nation of Ibrahim has been rewarded with a high rank, 699 00:37:41,776 --> 00:37:45,799 and based on Merit, it was taken back too. 700 00:37:45,799 --> 00:37:48,702 "La Yunaalu Ahdiz Zaalimeen" The law has been stated. 701 00:37:48,702 --> 00:37:53,035 Now this order had begun from Yousuf A.S. 702 00:37:53,035 --> 00:37:57,249 i.e., when the grandson had received the authority over Egypt, 703 00:37:57,249 --> 00:37:59,351 and he accompanied his parents there. 704 00:37:59,351 --> 00:38:01,315 The entire kingdom was transferred to him. 705 00:38:01,315 --> 00:38:05,284 And then through Syedna Musa A.S., he was given the Torah, 706 00:38:05,284 --> 00:38:09,836 and then Allah (swt) says that He decided to raise them through Musa A.S. 707 00:38:09,836 --> 00:38:15,794 i.e., Syedna Ibrahim's descendants were positioned in the position of Shahadah. 708 00:38:15,794 --> 00:38:20,771 i.e., Bani Ishaaq, the Quran states that only the Bani Ishaaq 709 00:38:20,771 --> 00:38:22,672 among the descendants were deputed 710 00:38:22,672 --> 00:38:26,695 under the leadership of Syedna Musa A.S. 711 00:38:26,695 --> 00:38:29,109 When they were deputed on the rank of Shahadah, 712 00:38:29,109 --> 00:38:32,106 then it was decided about the Prophets (pbut) that 713 00:38:32,106 --> 00:38:37,784 after Syedna Musa, there won't be a period without a Prophet. 714 00:38:37,784 --> 00:38:41,181 i.e., when a nation has to proceed from one generation to another, 715 00:38:41,181 --> 00:38:43,588 and Allah is designating with this responsibility, 716 00:38:43,588 --> 00:38:45,769 then the beginning was made with the Messenger 717 00:38:45,769 --> 00:38:48,005 and the end was also with a Messenger, 718 00:38:48,005 --> 00:38:51,613 i.e., Syedna Isa A.S., and in between "Kaffaina Mim Baadihi bir Rasul" 719 00:38:51,613 --> 00:38:55,709 so, in Arabic is said, keeping something happen back to back, 720 00:38:55,709 --> 00:38:57,811 you must have heard the couplet 721 00:38:57,811 --> 00:39:01,009 "Maikade Mein Sheikh ke Rubar Kafa Baithe the hum" 722 00:39:01,009 --> 00:39:05,621 you must have heard this? 723 00:39:05,621 --> 00:39:09,319 i.e., 'The Sheikh-e Masjid (Imam) was sitting in the Maikhana (Pub) 724 00:39:09,319 --> 00:39:12,995 and was enjoying the style of the one serving the drink too, 725 00:39:12,995 --> 00:39:16,459 had a glass of drink in his hand, and perhaps he didn't realize 726 00:39:16,459 --> 00:39:20,930 I was seated back to back with him'. 727 00:39:24,530 --> 00:39:27,682 This is the same 'Kifa'. "Wa Kaffaina Mim Ba'adihi Bir Rusul" 728 00:39:27,682 --> 00:39:30,745 Post that Allah (swt) deputed on the position of Shahadah, 729 00:39:30,745 --> 00:39:33,370 and then one after another He sent Prophets to them. 730 00:39:33,370 --> 00:39:36,196 When they believed in their Prophets, 731 00:39:36,196 --> 00:39:39,715 like, in the times of Samuel, like in the times of 'Judges', 732 00:39:39,715 --> 00:39:42,914 like in the times of Joshua, or during the times of Solomon and David, 733 00:39:42,914 --> 00:39:45,244 hence, Allah (swt) bestowed them with higher ranks 734 00:39:45,244 --> 00:39:47,029 in accordance with the same law. 735 00:39:47,029 --> 00:39:48,695 And when they did not listen, 736 00:39:48,695 --> 00:39:52,244 then Allah (swt) under the same law of "Laa Yunaalul Ahdiz Zaalimeen" 737 00:39:52,244 --> 00:39:55,483 brought them disgrace. He gave them the punishment in the world. 738 00:39:55,483 --> 00:39:59,067 This Punishment to the Christians, 739 00:39:59,067 --> 00:40:02,017 after conclusive proof of God's truth by Isa A.S. 740 00:40:02,017 --> 00:40:04,452 the same method was applied for them as well. 741 00:40:04,452 --> 00:40:06,777 And the same methodology was adopted for the nation 742 00:40:06,777 --> 00:40:08,462 of Hazrat-e Ibrahim A.S. too. 743 00:40:08,462 --> 00:40:10,592 i.e., the second branch of Ishmaelites. 744 00:40:10,592 --> 00:40:14,203 This is stated by Surah Teen, "Wat Teen Waz Zaitun 745 00:40:14,203 --> 00:40:16,290 Wa Ture Sineen Wa haazal baladil Ameen 746 00:40:16,290 --> 00:40:18,589 Laqad Khalaqnal insaana Fi Ahsani Taqweem 747 00:40:18,589 --> 00:40:22,228 Summa Radadnahu Asfala Saafileen Illal Lazeena Aamanu Wa Aamilus Saalihaat 748 00:40:22,228 --> 00:40:24,079 Falahum Ajrun Ghairu Mamnun" 749 00:40:24,079 --> 00:40:30,772 i.e., Teen o Zaitun is that same Mount, it is very much mentioned in the Bible, 750 00:40:30,772 --> 00:40:34,709 when Syedna Isa came from Nazerath, 751 00:40:34,709 --> 00:40:37,269 he called the donkey near this Mount Zaitun (Olive), 752 00:40:37,269 --> 00:40:39,606 and there is a famous incident about the donkey, 753 00:40:39,606 --> 00:40:42,424 when you ever read the Bible you would come across it, 754 00:40:42,424 --> 00:40:44,321 that fetch it from such a settlement. 755 00:40:44,321 --> 00:40:47,545 The village where he is staying is Teen, 756 00:40:47,545 --> 00:40:49,242 and it is on the same Mount. 757 00:40:49,242 --> 00:40:53,450 Bait Fije (Fig) which in English is called Fig, and which is Injeer in Urdu, 758 00:40:53,450 --> 00:40:56,020 i.e., the people have done its translation. 759 00:40:56,020 --> 00:40:58,826 He had stopped over this place. 760 00:40:58,826 --> 00:41:00,997 When after the last conclusive proof of God's truth, 761 00:41:00,997 --> 00:41:02,691 he went to the same Mount Olive, 762 00:41:02,691 --> 00:41:06,436 and the final supplication was also made on this Mount Olive by him. 763 00:41:06,436 --> 00:41:09,895 Allah (swt) has raised him from this very place. 764 00:41:09,895 --> 00:41:11,281 i.e., whatever took place with him, 765 00:41:11,281 --> 00:41:14,339 was given death and raised up happened on this very mountain. 766 00:41:14,339 --> 00:41:17,086 This is the Symbol of the Dainunat of Syedna Isa A.S. 767 00:41:17,086 --> 00:41:19,977 The sequence adopted is from lower to higher, 768 00:41:19,977 --> 00:41:21,218 "Wat Teen Waz Zaitun" 769 00:41:21,218 --> 00:41:23,927 one, i.e., the Teen (The Fig) and Zaitun (Mount Olive) 770 00:41:23,927 --> 00:41:25,222 provide testimony. 771 00:41:25,222 --> 00:41:28,148 "Wa Ture Sineen", i.e., 'Syedna Musa A.S. 772 00:41:28,148 --> 00:41:30,064 began his prophetic journey from there', 773 00:41:30,064 --> 00:41:31,663 "Wa Haazal Baladil Ameen" 774 00:41:31,663 --> 00:41:33,832 'And this is the one for Ismaelites'. 775 00:41:33,832 --> 00:41:36,332 i.e., "Haazal baladil Ameen" 'This city of Makkah, 776 00:41:36,332 --> 00:41:38,015 all these bear witness that 777 00:41:38,015 --> 00:41:40,119 "Laqad Khalaqnal Insaana Fi Ahsani Taqweem" 778 00:41:40,119 --> 00:41:41,751 'We have for these people', 779 00:41:41,751 --> 00:41:45,083 this is Arabic, and here these humans isn't referring to all human beings, 780 00:41:45,083 --> 00:41:46,801 'We have created them', 781 00:41:46,801 --> 00:41:50,468 so, from whichever place these people have taken birth in, 782 00:41:50,468 --> 00:41:52,684 from "Tur-e Sina, from Teen and Zaitun, 783 00:41:52,684 --> 00:41:54,535 and from this "Baladi-Ameen", 784 00:41:54,535 --> 00:41:56,522 which was begun by Syedna Ismael A.S., 785 00:41:56,522 --> 00:41:57,753 then "Fi Ahsani Taqweem" 786 00:41:57,753 --> 00:42:01,543 'So, as per their moral structure, they were of the best kind'. 787 00:42:01,543 --> 00:42:03,478 And then, in accordance with the same principle, 788 00:42:03,478 --> 00:42:05,847 when they did not follow the law of Allah (swt) 789 00:42:05,847 --> 00:42:07,760 then "Summa Radanaahu Asfala Saafileen". 790 00:42:07,760 --> 00:42:09,694 'Then they fell into the worst depths', 791 00:42:09,694 --> 00:42:11,937 and this happened with all of them. 792 00:42:11,937 --> 00:42:13,905 There is a history of the misguidance that Christians fell into, 793 00:42:13,905 --> 00:42:15,751 the history of the misguidance of Jews is existing, 794 00:42:15,751 --> 00:42:18,550 and there is a history of the misguidance that Ishmaelites fell into. 795 00:42:18,550 --> 00:42:20,572 This is what happened after that. 796 00:42:20,572 --> 00:42:21,624 Now the Quran says, 797 00:42:21,624 --> 00:42:25,457 "Illal lazeena Aamanu Wa Aamilas Saalihaat Falahum ajrun Ghairu Mamnun" 798 00:42:25,457 --> 00:42:27,988 'The 'Dainunat' that was established in the world', 799 00:42:27,988 --> 00:42:30,178 i.e., We provided 'Ahsan-e Taqweem' on merit, 800 00:42:30,178 --> 00:42:32,612 and on merit We put them into 'As Falas Saafileen'. 801 00:42:32,612 --> 00:42:35,701 Never think that when they fall into 'Asfalas Saafileen', 802 00:42:35,701 --> 00:42:38,858 then for these few good individuals among these nations, 803 00:42:38,858 --> 00:42:42,526 that have been the victim of the Torment that befell their nation, 804 00:42:42,526 --> 00:42:45,262 no, but the reward is preserved for them in Qiyamah. 805 00:42:45,262 --> 00:42:48,823 "Illal lazeena Aamanu Wa Aamilus Saalihaat Falahu Ajrun Ghairu Mamnun", 806 00:42:48,823 --> 00:42:51,623 'We have stored a reward unimaginable for them in Qiyamah'. 807 00:42:51,623 --> 00:42:54,384 This Dainunat is spread all over history. 808 00:42:54,384 --> 00:42:56,291 What actually is the Dainunat? 809 00:42:56,291 --> 00:42:58,826 The recompense in Qiyamah would be on the basis of 810 00:42:58,826 --> 00:43:00,322 virtuous and meritorious deeds. 811 00:43:00,322 --> 00:43:02,086 Isn't it so? Now look at the next verse. 812 00:43:02,086 --> 00:43:03,875 "Fa Ma Yukazzibuka Ba'adu Biddeen" 813 00:43:03,875 --> 00:43:06,141 Now looking at this Dainunat which is spread over 814 00:43:06,141 --> 00:43:08,282 thousands of years, after learning it from history 815 00:43:08,282 --> 00:43:11,131 'which is the thing which can be falsified in Qiyamah?' 816 00:43:11,131 --> 00:43:14,530 "Fa Ma Yukazzibuka Ba'adu Biddeen Alaisallahu Bi Ahkamil Haakimeen?" 817 00:43:14,530 --> 00:43:16,680 'When God did make merit as the basis, 818 00:43:16,680 --> 00:43:18,725 was it not done in the best possible way? 819 00:43:18,725 --> 00:43:20,463 i.e., was there any defect in it?' 820 00:43:20,463 --> 00:43:24,783 This is the statement of what was the Dainunat of Syedna Ibrahim A.S.? 821 00:43:24,783 --> 00:43:26,384 And how did it take place? 822 00:43:26,384 --> 00:43:30,251 That is the part of this Dainunat of Syedna Ibrahim A.S. 823 00:43:30,251 --> 00:43:34,717 where his entire race was deputed in the position of Shahadah. 824 00:43:34,717 --> 00:43:39,684 And as I have said, as the matter rested on the people to witness Deen, 825 00:43:39,684 --> 00:43:43,069 hence Allah (swt) backed it up with Prophets one after another. 826 00:43:43,069 --> 00:43:45,122 And the moment they would be deputed 827 00:43:45,122 --> 00:43:47,333 then obviously it was to carry out this work. 828 00:43:47,333 --> 00:43:49,636 If you read about them in the Book of Ezekiel, 829 00:43:49,636 --> 00:43:51,604 then we come to know that 830 00:43:51,604 --> 00:43:54,298 one huge responsibility given to the Israelites was, 831 00:43:54,298 --> 00:43:56,084 mind you, the Israelites, 832 00:43:56,084 --> 00:43:59,304 i.e., on whom would they provide the Shahadah? 833 00:43:59,304 --> 00:44:01,788 A very big responsibility entrusted was that 834 00:44:01,788 --> 00:44:04,149 the son of Syedna Nuh A.S. 835 00:44:04,149 --> 00:44:08,755 Yaafit, his offspring, due to the same reasons, 836 00:44:08,755 --> 00:44:11,130 through this intermediate region through which 837 00:44:11,130 --> 00:44:14,387 the message is being conveyed, Africa and Asia is under discussion, 838 00:44:14,387 --> 00:44:16,742 through which the Dawah of Prophets is reaching there. 839 00:44:16,742 --> 00:44:18,452 Yaafit's offspring have migrated into Central Asia, 840 00:44:18,452 --> 00:44:20,594 and then you note that it is stated in the Quran, 841 00:44:20,594 --> 00:44:23,323 'We directed them to go to Gog and Magog 842 00:44:23,323 --> 00:44:25,753 and convey to them the message that has been given to you. 843 00:44:25,753 --> 00:44:30,492 i.e., they are being told to rise and bear witness on those nations. 844 00:44:30,492 --> 00:44:33,779 i.e., they are being raised for the Shahadah upon Israelites. 845 00:44:33,779 --> 00:44:36,378 How much did they rise to the situation? 846 00:44:36,378 --> 00:44:38,427 They never arose for this objective. 847 00:44:38,427 --> 00:44:40,084 Whenever the efforts were made for raising them, 848 00:44:40,084 --> 00:44:43,508 they faltered, and its detail has been stated in Surah Baqarah in the Quran. 849 00:44:43,508 --> 00:44:47,322 And it is said that we have taken this away from you totally on the basis of merit. 850 00:44:47,322 --> 00:44:51,513 i.e., this designation of the Israelites for bearing witness 851 00:44:51,513 --> 00:44:54,857 has been taken away. And what will happen after it being taken away? 852 00:44:54,857 --> 00:44:57,141 In the same way, similar to Our deputing them 853 00:44:57,141 --> 00:44:59,330 in the Position of Shahadah, 854 00:44:59,330 --> 00:45:01,714 "Ja'alnaakum" 'We have deputed you'. 855 00:45:01,714 --> 00:45:03,479 Who is the 'you' impllied here? 856 00:45:03,479 --> 00:45:06,647 This has been elaborated by the Quran that it implies the Ishmaelites. 857 00:45:06,647 --> 00:45:09,629 i.e., who are they? They are the children of Syedna Ismael. 858 00:45:09,629 --> 00:45:12,694 In Surah Baqarah it were the Israelites who were suspended, 859 00:45:12,694 --> 00:45:15,766 "Ya Bani Israel azkuru Nimatiallahallatii", 860 00:45:15,766 --> 00:45:19,168 refers to their beginning. When this stage has been completed 861 00:45:19,168 --> 00:45:22,445 then it was said that like We did to the children of Ibrahim, 862 00:45:22,445 --> 00:45:24,952 i.e., the children of Ishaaq, one branch of it. 863 00:45:24,952 --> 00:45:29,436 The race comprised two sons, like through the Deen of Ibrahim, 864 00:45:29,436 --> 00:45:31,185 "Fa Man Raghiba An Millati Ibrahim" 865 00:45:31,185 --> 00:45:34,730 keep that entire narrative in mind, i.e., they forsake this Baitullah too, 866 00:45:34,730 --> 00:45:36,508 they deviated from this Deen as well, 867 00:45:36,508 --> 00:45:41,070 then We reinstated the original Qibla, and for this Qibla, 868 00:45:41,070 --> 00:45:43,773 i.e., the incident has been stated by the Quran, 869 00:45:43,773 --> 00:45:47,805 i.e., We told Ibrahim to go on to that barren valley and settle Ismael there. 870 00:45:47,805 --> 00:45:50,550 That became a settlement and Baitullah was built there. 871 00:45:50,550 --> 00:45:53,196 Its entire history has been narrated by the Quran. 872 00:45:53,196 --> 00:45:58,374 "kum" does not imply you or me, I wish to say that it does not mean 'us', 873 00:45:58,374 --> 00:46:00,508 who is "kum"? The kum is for Ishmaelites, 874 00:46:00,508 --> 00:46:02,644 and the Quran has repeated the same verse 875 00:46:02,644 --> 00:46:04,522 similar to the way it expands its point, 876 00:46:04,522 --> 00:46:06,715 it has repeated the same verse in Surah Hajj. 877 00:46:06,715 --> 00:46:09,488 Look how it clarifies this point. 878 00:46:09,488 --> 00:46:15,660 Surah Hajj is the 22nd Surah of the Quran. 879 00:46:15,660 --> 00:46:17,587 In the very end is stated, 880 00:46:17,587 --> 00:46:22,433 And this Surah is revealed in the backdrop of Hijrah, 881 00:46:22,433 --> 00:46:26,532 See, "Wa Jaahidu Fillahi Haqqa Jihaadih" 882 00:46:26,532 --> 00:46:29,345 i.e. the Ishmaelites have been addressed and said, 883 00:46:29,345 --> 00:46:32,512 it becomes clear that the address is for Ishmaelites, 884 00:46:32,512 --> 00:46:34,563 "Wa Jaahidu Fillahi Haqqa Jihaadi" 885 00:46:34,563 --> 00:46:37,696 'Arise with this Dawah in the path of Allah 886 00:46:37,696 --> 00:46:39,664 like this ought to be arisen for' 887 00:46:39,664 --> 00:46:41,446 'Arise', "Huwajtabaakum" 888 00:46:41,446 --> 00:46:45,731 'You have been chosen after the suspension of the Israelites'. 889 00:46:45,731 --> 00:46:47,998 "Wa Ma Jaala Alaikum fid Deeni Min Haraj" 890 00:46:47,998 --> 00:46:51,498 'The hardships that had deveoped in their Deen due to them, 891 00:46:51,498 --> 00:46:53,699 have been removed from your Deen'. 892 00:46:53,699 --> 00:46:55,365 "Millata Abiikum Ibrahim" 893 00:46:55,365 --> 00:46:57,620 'The Deen in which you have been established 894 00:46:57,620 --> 00:46:59,543 is the Deen of your father Ibrahim'. 895 00:46:59,543 --> 00:47:03,417 i.e., these words show that Ibrahim is the father of our Deen. 896 00:47:03,417 --> 00:47:05,216 "Hua Sammaa kumul Muslimeen" 897 00:47:05,216 --> 00:47:08,178 This Judaism and Christianity are the products of this nation 898 00:47:08,178 --> 00:47:10,634 while He had named you Muslims. 899 00:47:10,634 --> 00:47:14,518 "Min Qablu" For the branch of Israelites too, 900 00:47:14,518 --> 00:47:17,251 "Wa fi haaza" 'And for you too'. 901 00:47:17,251 --> 00:47:20,304 "Li Yakunur Rasoolu Shahedan Alaikum" 902 00:47:20,304 --> 00:47:22,803 'and all this was to conclude at this point that 903 00:47:22,803 --> 00:47:25,703 the Messenger would witness against you', 904 00:47:25,703 --> 00:47:28,138 "Wa Takunu Shohadah Alan Naas" 905 00:47:28,138 --> 00:47:30,365 'And You would provide witness to the others'. 906 00:47:30,365 --> 00:47:33,452 i.e., the 'kum' has been elaborated by the Quran at this point. 907 00:47:33,452 --> 00:47:35,792 And then comes "Fa Aqimus Salata Wa Aatuz Zakata" 908 00:47:35,792 --> 00:47:37,697 exactly the same words of the Ayah, 909 00:47:37,697 --> 00:47:40,024 so, these according to me are the Ishmaelites, 910 00:47:40,024 --> 00:47:42,094 i.e., the Israelites have been removed, 911 00:47:42,094 --> 00:47:46,426 and the announcement is done for the leadership of Ishmaelites. 912 00:47:46,426 --> 00:47:49,691 'Ummatan Wasatan' is the next word, after the word is 'Kazaalik' 913 00:47:49,691 --> 00:47:51,377 followed by 'Ja'alnaakum'. This point I have discussed earlier 914 00:47:51,377 --> 00:47:54,093 in the chapter on Usool-u Mabaadi that either the addressee of the Quran 915 00:47:54,093 --> 00:47:55,980 would be Israelites or the Ishmaelites, 916 00:47:55,980 --> 00:47:58,668 "kum" when it would used the pronoun of addressing, 917 00:47:58,668 --> 00:48:01,100 or the believers of those times, 918 00:48:01,100 --> 00:48:04,250 or the Messenger of Allah or they would be the hypocrites, 919 00:48:04,250 --> 00:48:06,727 or the idolators or the People of the Book. 920 00:48:06,727 --> 00:48:08,858 You and I would come later on, 921 00:48:08,858 --> 00:48:12,043 it is in fact the narrative of the Messenger, the Ishmaelites, 922 00:48:12,043 --> 00:48:14,608 I have said this that the Quran has stated it that 923 00:48:14,608 --> 00:48:18,034 "Li Abihi Millatukum Ibrahim" it is the race of your father Ibrahim, 924 00:48:18,034 --> 00:48:20,962 which is being addressed. And on the same law of Dainunat, 925 00:48:20,962 --> 00:48:24,440 "Ummatan Vasatan", 'You are the Nation in between', 926 00:48:24,440 --> 00:48:29,082 i.e., the Messenger on that end, and on this end are the rest of the people. 927 00:48:29,082 --> 00:48:32,331 i.e., it is used exactly in its literal meaning. 928 00:48:32,331 --> 00:48:37,871 It is exactly used in the meaning of Vasat for the Ishmaelites. 929 00:48:37,871 --> 00:48:39,839 "Li Takunu Shohadah Alan Naas" 930 00:48:39,839 --> 00:48:45,366 'Now you would provide the conclusive proof of Deen to the rest of the world'. 931 00:48:45,366 --> 00:48:46,903 "Wa Yakunar Rasulu Alaikum Shahidaah" 932 00:48:46,903 --> 00:48:49,785 'And the Messenger would establish the proof of God's religion upon you'. 933 00:48:49,785 --> 00:48:52,319 According to me, this is the meaning of the Ayah. 934 00:48:52,319 --> 00:48:53,887 Now, as the time has exhausted, 935 00:48:53,887 --> 00:48:56,284 we will discuss the rest of its applications in the next lecture. 936 00:48:56,284 --> 00:48:59,524 If some questions with regard to the present discussion are there, 937 00:48:59,524 --> 00:49:00,985 they are welcome. 938 00:49:00,985 --> 00:49:11,599 [Participant] Shahahdat Alan Naas, that part is undoubtedly for Ishmaelites, 939 00:49:11,599 --> 00:49:16,535 [Ghamidi] Have you understood this Ayah? 940 00:49:16,535 --> 00:49:19,639 [Participant] I think that the questions are there, 941 00:49:19,639 --> 00:49:23,792 but your presentation isn't complete, 942 00:49:23,792 --> 00:49:25,757 only then we can go ahead with questions. 943 00:49:25,757 --> 00:49:28,621 [Ghamidi] Yes, and we are running out of time as well.