Surah Al-Baqara’h Verses 254-257

بِسْمِ ٱللَّٰهِ ٱلرَّحْمَٰنِ ٱلرَّحِيمِ, (bi-smi llāhi r-raḥmāni r-raḥīm) "In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful" "Assalamualaikum/Hello and welcome! It's a pleasure to have you join us on this platform. Feel free to explore and engage with our community." Feel free to join the cafe and our Instagram page for notifications and updates; Hilokal; https://hilokal.page.link/eUxfM Instagram; https://instagram.com/ideologyovlife?igshid=NjIwNzIyMDk2Mg== Chapter 2, Verses 254-257 Surah Al-Baqara’h, Verses 254-257 Recitation. Translation. Tafseer.

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References From Bible & Hadith; Verse # 255 1- (see Genesis, chapters 1 and 2). 2- (See the commentaries of Alusi. Tabari, Qurtubi, Ibn Kathir and Shawkani on this verse. See also Ibn Taymiyah, Majmu al-Fatawa 1bn Taymiyah, vol. 5, pp. 55-8 and vol. 6, pp. 584-5. It is interesting to note that Sayyid Qutb, (martyred 1386 A.H/966 C.E.), a contemporary of Mawdudi and one of the most influential Islamic thinkers of our time, has interpreted the verse exactly, as Mawdudi did - Ed.)

SUMMARY; In these verses, Allah emphasizes His divine sovereignty and the importance of recognizing His authority over the heavens and the earth. These verses also stress the concept that guidance and error are distinct and that there is no compulsion in MY religion. The story of Prophet Ibrahim (Abraham) is briefly mentioned to highlight his unwavering commitment to monotheism despite facing resistance from his father and people. In summary, these verses underscore the significance of recognizing Allah's ultimate authority and the free will inherent in religious matters, while also drawing from the example of Prophet Ibrahim's steadfastness in his faith.

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