Stern and fierce of hearts are not liked - Quran Chapter 3- 159 (Pt-4, Stg-1) (L-479) - درس قرآن

Quran Chapter 3- 159 (Pt-4, Stg-1) (L-479) - درس قرآن

Stern and fierce of hearts are not liked

Surah ‘Aali-‘Im-raan (The Family of ‘Imran) – Chptr – 3) 

‘A-‘uu-zu  Billaahi minash-Shay-taanir- Rajiim.
(I seek refuge in God from Satan the outcast)

Bis-Millaahir-Rah-maanir-Rahiim.
(In the name of God, the Beneficent, the Merciful)

 فَبِمَا رَحْمَةٍ مِّنَ ٱللَّهِ لِنتَ لَهُمْ وَلَوْ كُنتَ فَظًّا غَلِيظَ ٱلْقَلْبِ لَٱنفَضُّوا۟ مِنْ حَوْلِكَ فَٱعْفُ عَنْهُمْ وَٱسْتَغْفِرْلَهُمْ وَشَاوِرْهُمْ فِى ٱلْأَمْرِ فَإِذَا عَزَمْتَ فَتَوَكَّلْ عَلَى ٱللَّهِ إِنَّ ٱللَّهَ يُحِبُّ ٱلْمُتَوَكِّلِينَ 159

159.  It is by the Mercy of Allah that thou are lenient with them (O Muhammad), for if thou have been stern and fierce of heart they would have dispersed from round about thee. So pardon them and ask forgiveness for them and consult with them upon the conduct of affairs, so when thou art resolved, then put thy trust in Allah. Lo! Allah loveth those who put their trust (in Him).

159.  Fa-bimaa  Rahmatim-minAllaahi  linta  lahum. Wa law  kunta  fazzan  galiizal-qalbi  lan-fazzuu  min  haw-lik. Fa’-fu  ‘anhum  wastagfir  lahum  wa  shaawirhum  fil-‘amr. Fa-‘izaa  ‘azamta  fata-wakkal  ‘alAllaah. ‘InnAllaaha  yuhibbul-Mutawakkiliin.

Commentary

      

There was a great negligence from the side of Muslims in the Battle of ‘Uhud. So, perhaps Holy Prophet (SallAllaahu ‘alayHi wa ‘AaliHii Wasallam) would have been angry in his heart and he would have intended that he would leave consulting with the Muslims in future. Therefore, Allah Almighty recommended the Muslims in a light style. At first, He declared that they were forgiven, because anger and grief of Holy Prophet (SallAllaahu ‘alayHi wa ‘AaliHii Wasallam) is only for Allah Almighty. Then He commanded, “It is a great Mercy of Allah Almighty that he made his Messenger (SallAllaahu ‘alayHi wa ‘AaliHii Wasallam) so much civil, polite and lenient. If Holy Messenger Muhammad (SallAllaahu ‘alayHi wa ‘AaliHii Wasallam) were stern and fierce of heart, they would have dispersed from around him. It would not be sure that what behavior he would have adopted in this matter. This nation might not remain gathered around him. If he (SallAllaahu ‘alayHi wa ‘AaliHii Wasallam) would have called to account severely; then they could not come as much close because of shame and repentance. In such a way, they would have remained deprived of a great virtue and blessing, and the Unity of Islamic nation would have been shattered.    

Holy Messenger (SallAllaahu ‘alayHi wa ‘AaliHii Wasallam) ignores their errors for their correction. Allah Almighty guides, “Although, Allah Almighty has forgiven them now, however, you should ask Me for their forgiveness for more satisfaction of their hearts. Consult with them for conducting necessary affairs. After consultation, when a matter is finalized and Intended solemnly, then all of you should set up on it with perfect trust in Allah almighty, because Allah Almighty loves those people, who put their trust in Him.   

  

Ali (May Allah be pleased with him) asked the Holy Prophet Muhammad (SallAllaahu ‘alayHi wa ‘AaliHii Wasallam), “O Messenger of Allah! The matter, which we do not find in the Holy Qur’an, your Sayings and Traditions, then which way should we choose for that?” Holy Messenger (SallAllaahu ‘alayHi wa ‘AaliHii Wasallam) replied, “Consult with only those, who are wise and worshippers of Allah Almighty and do not follow the opinion of anyone else”. The importance of mutual consultation has been disclosed by this verse and Hadith.

Transliterated Holy Qur’an in Roman Script & Translated from Arabic to English by Marmaduke Pickthall, Published by Paak Company, 17-Urdu Bazaar, Lahore, Lesson collected from Dars e Qur’aan published By Idara Islaah wa Tableegh, Lahore (translated Urdu to English by Muhammad Sharif). https://youtu.be/zj7wRf1iLTU