surah al maidah ayat 16
Translation:
With it, Allah guides those who follow His pleasure to the ways of peace and brings them out of darknesses into the light by His permission and guides them to a straight path.
Explanation:
This verse of the Quran speaks of the guidance that Allah provides to those who seek His pleasure. It states that Allah guides them to the ways of peace, brings them out of darkness into the light, and guides them to a straight path.
The ways of peace are those that lead to security, tranquility, and well-being. They are the ways that lead to a good life in this world and the next. Allah guides those who seek His pleasure to these ways by providing them with guidance and direction.
Darkness is a metaphor for ignorance, error, and sin. Allah brings those who seek His pleasure out of darkness into the light by providing them with knowledge, understanding, and truth.
The straight path is the path that leads to Allah. It is the path that leads to salvation and success. Allah guides those who seek His pleasure to this path by providing them with guidance and direction.
This verse is a reminder that Allah is the source of all guidance. It is He who guides those who seek His pleasure to the ways of peace, brings them out of darkness into the light, and guides them to a straight path.
Here are some of the ways that Allah guides those who seek His pleasure:
- He provides them with the Quran, which is a book of guidance and light.
- He sends them prophets and messengers to guide them.
- He gives them the ability to distinguish between right and wrong.
- He opens their hearts to the truth.
- He gives them the strength to follow the straight path.
We can seek Allah’s guidance by:
- Reading the Quran and reflecting on its meaning.
- Praying to Allah for guidance.
- Seeking knowledge from scholars and teachers.
- Making dua for Allah to open our hearts to the truth.
- Striving to follow the straight path.
May Allah guide us all to the ways of peace, bring us out of darkness into the light, and guide us to a straight path.
surah al maidah ayat 17
Translation:
Indeed, they have disbelieved who say, “Allah is the Messiah, the son of Mary.” Say, “Then who could prevent Allah from anything if He intended to destroy the Messiah, the son of Mary, and his mother and everyone on the earth?” And to Allah belongs the kingdom of the heavens and the earth and what is between them. He creates what He wills, and Allah is over all things competent.
Explanation:
This verse of the Quran addresses the Christian belief that Jesus is the Son of God. It states that those who believe this have disbelieved in Allah. The verse then asks a rhetorical question: who could prevent Allah from destroying Jesus, his mother, and everyone on the earth if He intended to do so? The answer is that no one can prevent Allah from doing anything He wills.
The verse then goes on to state that Allah is the King of the heavens and the earth and what is between them. This means that He has absolute power over everything in existence. He can create whatever He wills, and He is able to do anything He wants.
This verse is a reminder of the power and sovereignty of Allah. It is also a reminder that no one is worthy of worship except Allah.
Here are some of the key points of this verse:
- Those who believe that Jesus is the Son of God have disbelieved in Allah.
- Allah is the King of the heavens and the earth and what is between them.
- Allah has absolute power over everything in existence.
- He can create whatever He wills, and He is able to do anything He wants.
- No one is worthy of worship except Allah.
We can learn a number of lessons from this verse:
- We should be careful not to associate anything with Allah.
- We should always remember the power and sovereignty of Allah.
- We should worship Allah alone.
surah al maidah ayat 18
Translation:
And the Jews and the Christians say, “We are the children of Allah and His beloved.” Say, “Then why does He punish you for your sins?” Rather, you are human beings from among those He has created. He forgives whom He wills and punishes whom He wills. And to Allah belongs the kingdom of the heavens and the earth and what is between them, and to Him is the final destination.
Explanation:
This verse of the Quran addresses the claim of the Jews and the Christians that they are the children of Allah and His beloved. It states that this claim is false, and that they are human beings like everyone else. The verse then asks a rhetorical question: if they are the children of Allah and His beloved, then why does He punish them for their sins?
The answer is that Allah is the Just and the Wise. He punishes those who deserve to be punished, and He forgives those who deserve to be forgiven. He is not bound by any special relationship with any particular group of people.
The verse then goes on to state that Allah is the King of the heavens and the earth and what is between them. This means that He has absolute power over everything in existence. He can do whatever He wills, and no one can question His authority.
This verse is a reminder of the power and sovereignty of Allah. It is also a reminder that no one is worthy of worship except Allah.
Here are some of the key points of this verse:
- The Jews and the Christians are not the children of Allah and His beloved.
- They are human beings like everyone else.
- Allah punishes those who deserve to be punished, and He forgives those who deserve to be forgiven.
- Allah is the King of the heavens and the earth and what is between them.
- No one is worthy of worship except Allah.
We can learn a number of lessons from this verse:
- We should be careful not to associate anything with Allah.
- We should always remember the power and sovereignty of Allah.
- We should worship Allah alone.
surah al maidah ayat 19
Translation:
O People of the Scripture, there has come to you Our messenger clarifying to you after a period of interruption among the messengers, lest you say, “There has not come to us a bringer of good tidings nor a warner.” But there has come to you a bringer of good tidings and a warner, and Allah is over all things competent.
Explanation:
This verse of the Quran addresses the People of the Scripture, who are the Jews and the Christians. It states that Allah has sent them a messenger after a period of interruption among the messengers. This messenger is Muhammad, peace be upon him.
The verse then goes on to say that the purpose of Muhammad’s prophethood is to clarify the message of Allah to the People of the Scripture. This is because the Jews and the Christians had corrupted their scriptures and had strayed from the true path.
The verse then warns the People of the Scripture that if they do not accept Muhammad as the messenger of Allah, they will be held accountable for their disbelief.
Finally, the verse affirms the power and sovereignty of Allah. It states that Allah is over all things competent, and that He can do whatever He wills.
Here are some of the key points of this verse:
- Muhammad is the messenger of Allah.
- He has been sent to clarify the message of Allah to the People of the Scripture.
- The Jews and the Christians had corrupted their scriptures and had strayed from the true path.
- If they do not accept Muhammad as the messenger of Allah, they will be held accountable for their disbelief.
- Allah is over all things competent.
We can learn a number of lessons from this verse:
- We should always be open to the message of Allah.
- We should not be misled by those who have corrupted the scriptures.
- We should accept Muhammad as the messenger of Allah.
- We should always remember the power and sovereignty of Allah.
surah al maidah ayat 20
Translation:
And when Moses said to his people, “O my people, remember the favor of Allah upon you when He appointed among you prophets and made you kings and gave you what He had not given to anyone in the worlds.”
Explanation:
This verse of the Quran reminds the Israelites of the many favors that Allah had bestowed upon them. These favors included:
- The appointment of prophets among them.
- The making of them kings.
- The giving of them what He had not given to anyone in the worlds.
The appointment of prophets among the Israelites was a great favor because it meant that they had direct access to the guidance of Allah. The prophets taught them the truth about Allah and His worship, and they guided them to the straight path.
The making of the Israelites kings was also a great favor. It meant that they had a position of power and authority, and they were able to use this power to spread the message of Allah and to establish justice in the world.
The giving of the Israelites what He had not given to anyone in the worlds was a reference to the many miracles that Allah had performed for them. These miracles included the parting of the Red Sea, the bringing forth of water from a rock, and the sending down of manna from heaven.
The verse concludes by calling on the Israelites to remember these favors and to be grateful to Allah for them.
Here are some of the key points of this verse:
- Allah has bestowed many favors upon the Israelites.
- These favors include the appointment of prophets among them, the making of them kings, and the giving of them what He had not given to anyone in the worlds.
- The Israelites should remember these favors and be grateful to Allah for them.
We can learn a number of lessons from this verse:
- We should always be grateful to Allah for His favors.
- We should use the favors that Allah has bestowed upon us to spread His message and to establish justice in the world.
- We should never forget the blessings that Allah has given us.
