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==Introduction== | ==Introduction== | ||
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The ingratitude and doubt of the servants of Allah in relation to monotheism, the punishment of the ungrateful ones such as the people of Pharaoh, and the rescue of the Israelites from the Pharaoh. | The ingratitude and doubt of the servants of Allah in relation to monotheism, the punishment of the ungrateful ones such as the people of Pharaoh, and the rescue of the Israelites from the Pharaoh. | ||
The plural pronoun “they” in the 9th verse, “Rather they play around in doubt” refers to the followers of the Holy Prophet who are busy introducing doubts and suspicions in their beliefs. In verses 10-11, “So watch out for the day when the sky brings on a manifest smoke, enveloping the people” is indicative of Allah’s promise, meaning that the people should be ready for a day upon which such a manifest smoke will pour from the sky to envelop everyone. <ref name=":8">Ibid., Page 139</ref> | The plural pronoun “they” in the 9th verse, “Rather they play around in doubt” refers to the followers of the Holy Prophet who are busy introducing doubts and suspicions in their beliefs. In verses 10-11, “So watch out for the day when the sky brings on a manifest smoke, enveloping the people” is indicative of Allah’s promise, meaning that the people should be ready for a day upon which such a manifest smoke will pour from the sky to envelop everyone. <ref name=":8">Ibid., Page 139</ref> | ||
Also, in verse 12, “(They will say) Our Lord! Remove from us this punishment. Indeed we have believed,” is indicative of the disbelievers who will claim to be believers when the punishment of Allah will envelop them on the Day of Judgement. | Also, in verse 12, “(They will say) Our Lord! Remove from us this punishment. Indeed we have believed,” is indicative of the disbelievers who will claim to be believers when the punishment of Allah will envelop them on the Day of Judgement. | ||
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Discussion concerning the people of Tubba, and a description of heaven and hell. | Discussion concerning the people of Tubba, and a description of heaven and hell. | ||
This set of verses, after discussing instances of Allah’s punishment on this earth, such as the punishment of the people of the Pharaoh and Tubba, turns to pursue the subject of punishments in the hereafter by discussing the fine details of such chastisements in order to serve as a warning. These verses, such as verses 34-35 which say: “Indeed these ones say, ‘It will be just our first death, and we shall not be resurrected’” indicate that the punishments discussed will be for those who deny the hereafter. <ref name=":9">Ibid., Page 144</ref> | This set of verses, after discussing instances of Allah’s punishment on this earth, such as the punishment of the people of the Pharaoh and Tubba, turns to pursue the subject of punishments in the hereafter by discussing the fine details of such chastisements in order to serve as a warning. These verses, such as verses 34-35 which say: “Indeed these ones say, ‘It will be just our first death, and we shall not be resurrected’” indicate that the punishments discussed will be for those who deny the hereafter. <ref name=":9">Ibid., Page 144</ref> | ||
The people of Tubba were related to one of the kings of the Himyarite kingdom named Asad Abu Karb. <ref name=":10">Ibid., Page 146</ref> However, some believe that these people were the Sabaeans. <ref name=":11">Ibn Kathir Damishqi, Tafsir al-Quran al-Azim, Page 236</ref> | The people of Tubba were related to one of the kings of the Himyarite kingdom named Asad Abu Karb. <ref name=":10">Ibid., Page 146</ref> However, some believe that these people were the Sabaeans. <ref name=":11">Ibn Kathir Damishqi, Tafsir al-Quran al-Azim, Page 236</ref> | ||
Also the intended meaning of “food of the sinful” in the verses 43-44, “Indeed the tree of Zaqqum will be the food of the sinful”, is that Zaqqum will specifically be the food of the sinful, those who were sinners through their actions and speech, such as Abu Jahl. The verse however, is not specific to him only, rather anyone who is sinful will bear this punishment. It has also been mentioned that Zaqqum will be the food of those who were immoral, and there will not be any other punishment for such people apart from this. Zaqqum has been described as such that if one drop of it was to fall on the earth, then it would destroy the entire world, or it has also been described as oil that is brought to a boil while it is inside the stomach of a disbeliever. <ref name=":12">Ibid., Page 239</ref> | Also the intended meaning of “food of the sinful” in the verses 43-44, “Indeed the tree of Zaqqum will be the food of the sinful”, is that Zaqqum will specifically be the food of the sinful, those who were sinners through their actions and speech, such as Abu Jahl. The verse however, is not specific to him only, rather anyone who is sinful will bear this punishment. It has also been mentioned that Zaqqum will be the food of those who were immoral, and there will not be any other punishment for such people apart from this. Zaqqum has been described as such that if one drop of it was to fall on the earth, then it would destroy the entire world, or it has also been described as oil that is brought to a boil while it is inside the stomach of a disbeliever. <ref name=":12">Ibid., Page 239</ref> | ||
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