Daily Qur'an & Hadith 04 Aug 2013 (25 Ramadan al Mubarak 1434)

 English Translation of Al-Quran

[24].Surah An-Nur [The Light]

Ayat 48. And when they are called to Allah (i.e. His Words, the Qur'an) and His Messenger ([SAWW](PBUH), to judge between them, lo! a party of them refuse (to come) and turn away.

Ayat 49. But if the right is with them, they come to him willingly with submission.

[Tafseer] of Ayat 48. When they are summoned to Allah and His messenger, in order that He may judge between them, behold some of them decline (to come). further explain in Ayat 49. But if the right is on their side, they come to him with all submission. The Hypocrites only wanted to go to the judge who they thought was likely to give judgment in their favour. If their case was incontestable, and justice was on their side, they readily came to the Prophet, knowing that he was just and would judge in their favour, even against his own adherents. But if they had done wrong, an impartial judge was not to their taste. They would rather go to some one who would tip the balance in their favour! This form of selfishness and iniquity was not confined to the Hypocrites of Madinah. It is common in all ages, and should be suppressed.    

English Translation of Hadith  

Hazrat Aishah (May Allah be pleased with her) reported: I asked: "O Messenger of Allah  [SAWW](PBUH)! If I realize Lailat-ul-Qadr (Night of Decree), what should I supplicate in it?'' He  [SAWW](PBUH) replied, "You should supplicate: Allahumma innaka `afuwwun, tuhibbul-`afwa, fa`fu `anni (O Allah, You are Most Forgiving, and You love forgiveness; so forgive me).''

[At-Tirmidhi Hadith # 3513].

Lesson : Although no specific sign of Lailat-ul-Qadr has been mentioned in the Ahadith, some eminent scholars have stated, on the basis of their own experiences and observation, that since angels descend on this night, one feels a peculiar tranquility and peace of mind and one is overwhelmed with a unique tenderness of heart. The night is neither very hot nor very cold but a temperate one. Similarly, the sun that rises on the next day is also not very hot etc. etc. Allah knows the truth of the matter despite all that has been said in this regard. In any case, on this auspicious night every Muslim should earnestly pray to Allah for the forgiveness of his sins with reference to His Attribute of Forgiveness.