Summary of Second Chapter (Part Two) (L-14)
Surah ‘Al-Baqarah
BisMIllaahir-Rahmaanir-Rahiim
In the name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful
(Continued from the last post)
In the twentieth Section
of Surah ‘Al-Baqarah, it is commanded that what the actual Goodness
is. After this section, up to the section # 26, the matters relating to
inheritance, revenge, supplication, fasting, pilgrimage to Makkah, Jehad (to try and strive), sacrifice of wealth in
the Way of God have been described including orders and instructions for them.
With effect from section
27, the matters of family and social life have begun, i.e. marriage, divorce,
menstruation, Iddat, second marriage,
bringing up and looking after the children and Haqq
mahr (the money or its value incumbent on the
husband) etc.
In section 32, again the
matter of Jehad has been discussed. And in the example, war of
Saul (peace be upon Him) against Goliath has been described. God Almighty
commanded: Victory or defeat does not depend; either on war equipment or
decrease and increase of the manpower. Usually small Armies overcome large
Armies.
In 34th Section, there is ‘Aayat ul Kursii, in which many Attributes of Allah Almighty like; the Living, the
Eternal etc. have been mentioned. And that there is no compulsion for anyone to
accept Islam because its excellence, signs and proofs are obvious.
After that some
instructive events in respect of Prophet Abraham (peace be upon Him) have been
discussed here. Up to the section-39, commandments about Alms-giving and
charity, abstinence, prohibition from usury and interest, laws and instructions
regarding evidence and some principles of trade have been explained.
At the end of this Surah in
section-40, summary of Belief and Islam have been described including a perfect
supplication. Last words of this supplication are, “Fan-sur-naa-‘alal-Qawmil-kaafiriin”
(So give us victory over the disbelieving folk). It is the result of the
invitation by Holy Qur-’aan, as
though, which nation will grow with the teachings of Holy Qur’aan, by means of
such nation,the Law of God will overcome on the infidelity. Consequence of the
Believers of God Almighty and infidels has been narrated here that the
believers will succeed, whereas the infidels will fail and subdued, as the end
of the Surah is; just like its
beginning.
It should not be
forgotten that this abstract is only to show a concept of its subjects.
Otherwise, it is impossible for anyone, to summarize the facts and excellence
of the Speech of God in a few words.
We should think and care
for the Commandments and Instructions of God Almighty, mentioned in this Surah.
We should understand its philosophy and grip up our loins to act upon its
instructions. Our Lord! Give us knowledge and power for it.
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