SURAH AN-NISA (AYAH 61 to 70)

وَإِذَا قِيلَ لَهُمْ تَعَالَوْا إِلَىٰ مَا أَنْزَلَ اللَّهُ وَإِلَى الرَّسُولِ رَأَيْتَ الْمُنَافِقِينَ يَصُدُّونَ عَنْكَ صُدُودًا {4:61}

[Q4:61] Wa izaa qeela lahum ta'aalaw ilaa maaa anzalallaahu wa ilar Rasooli ra aital munaafiqeena yasuddoona 'anka sudoodaa. 

[Q4:61] And when it is said to them: Come to what ALLAH (SWT) has revealed and to the Messenger, you will see the hypocrites turning away from you with (utter) aversion.
[Q4:61] Dan apabila dikatakan kepada mereka: Marilah berhakim kepada hukum Al-Quran yang telah diturunkan oleh ALLAH (SwT) dan kepada hukum Rasulullah, nescaya engkau melihat orang-orang munafik itu berpaling serta menghalang (manusia) dengan bersungguh-sungguh daripada menghampirimu.

"What ALLAH (SWT) has sent down to the messenger" means THE QUR’AN.

This verse refers to those who submit to the opinions of others in the matters of religion instead of obtaining guidance from the Qur’an AND THE teachings of the Holy Prophet (ALLAHuma sali ala Muhammad wa ala ali Muhammad).

Ì  FOR EXAMPLE TO RELY ON IJMA (OPINION OF THE UNAUTHORISED PERSONS) TO SETTLE A RELIGIOUS ISSUE, WHICH IS DESCRIBED TO BE THE METHOD OF THE HYPOCRITES.

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(4:61) When they are told: 'Come to that which Allah has revealed, and come to the Messenger', you will notice the hypocrites turning away from you in aversion. *92

*92. This shows that the hypocrites were inclined to refer to the Prophet (peace be on him) those cases in which they expected a favourable decision. When they feared an adverse judgement they refused to refer to the Prophet (peace be on him). This continues to be the practice of many hypocrites even now. Whenever they feel that Islamic Law would further their interests they turn to it but when they feel it would militate against them they refer their disputes to whichever legal systems and courts of law, customs and usages they anticipate most likely to give them a favourable decision. 

فَكَيْفَ إِذَا أَصَابَتْهُمْ مُصِيبَةٌ بِمَا قَدَّمَتْ أَيْدِيهِمْ ثُمَّ جَاءُوكَ يَحْلِفُونَ بِاللَّهِ إِنْ أَرَدْنَا إِلَّا إِحْسَانًا وَتَوْفِيقًا {4:62}

[Q4:62]  Fakaifa izaaa asaabathum museebatum summa jaaa'ooka yahlifoona billaahi in aradnaaa illaaa ihsaananw wa tawfeeqaa.
[Q4:62] But how will it be when misfortune befalls them on account of what their hands have sent before? Then they will come to you swearing by ALLAH (SWT): We did not desire (anything) but good and concord.

[Q4:62] Maka bagaimana halnya apabila mereka ditimpa sesuatu kemalangan disebabkan (kesalahan) yang telah dibuat oleh tangan mereka sendiri, kemudian mereka datang kepadamu sambil bersumpah: Demi ALLAH (SwT), kami tidak sekali-kali menghendaki melainkan kebaikan dan perdamaian (bagi kedua pihak yang berbalah).

It refers to those who, by nature HYPOCRITES, INTRODUCE **UNWARRANTED REFORMS and **INNOVATIONS, CONTRARY TO THE TEACHINGS OF THE QUR’AN AND THE HOLY PROPHET (ALLAHuma sali ala Muhammad wa ala ali Muhammad), to accommodate non-Islamic theories; AND WHEN evil consequences confront them, “they say that it was done to bring good and amity.”

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(4:62) But what happens when some misfortune visits them because of their own misdeeds? Then, they come to you swearing by Allah, *93 saying: 'We wanted nothing but to do good and to bring about conciliation (between the two parties)'.

*93. This may mean that when Muslims become aware of their hypocritical activities and they feel afraid of being caught, censured, and eventually punished, the hypocrites resort to every stratagem, including oaths, in order to assure people that they are true believers.

أُولَٰئِكَ الَّذِينَ يَعْلَمُ اللَّهُ مَا فِي قُلُوبِهِمْ فَأَعْرِضْ عَنْهُمْ وَعِظْهُمْ وَقُلْ لَهُمْ فِي أَنْفُسِهِمْ قَوْلًا بَلِيغًا {4:63}

[Q4:63] Ulaaa'ikal lazeena ya'la mullaahu maa fee quloobihim fa a'rid 'anhum wa 'izhum wa qul lahum feee anfusihim qawlam baleeghaa.
[Q4:63] These are they of whom ALLAH (SWT) knows what is in their hearts; therefore turn aside from them and admonish them, and speak to them effectual words concerning themselves.

[Q4:63] Mereka itulah orang-orang yang diketahui oleh ALLAH (SwT) akan apa yang ada dalam hati mereka, oleh itu berpalinglah engkau daripada mereka dan nasihatilah mereka, serta katakanlah kepada mereka kata-kata yang boleh memberi kesan pada hati mereka.

Qawlan baligha means effective, chaste, rational, impressive and penetrating arguments.

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(4:63) As for them, Allah knows what is in their hearts. Leave them alone, admonish them, and say to them penetrating words about themselves.

وَمَا أَرْسَلْنَا مِنْ رَسُولٍ إِلَّا لِيُطَاعَ بِإِذْنِ اللَّهِ ۚ وَلَوْ أَنَّهُمْ إِذْ ظَلَمُوا أَنْفُسَهُمْ جَاءُوكَ فَاسْتَغْفَرُوا اللَّهَ وَاسْتَغْفَرَ لَهُمُ الرَّسُولُ لَوَجَدُوا اللَّهَ تَوَّابًا رَحِيمًا {4:64}

[Q4:64] Wa maa arsalnaa mir Rasoolin illaa liyutaa'a bi iznil laah; wa law annahum 'iz zalamooo anfusahum jaaa'ooka fastaghfarul laaha wastaghfara lahumur Rasoolu la wajadul laaha Tawwaabar Raheemaa.

[Q4:64] And We did not send any messenger but that he should be obeyed by ALLAH (SWT)'s permission; and had they, when they were unjust to themselves, come to you and asked forgiveness of ALLAH (SWT) and the Messenger had (also) asked forgiveness for them, they would have found ALLAH (SWT) Oft-returning (to mercy), Merciful.

[Q4:64] Dan Kami tidak mengutus seseorang Rasul pun melainkan supaya dia ditaati dengan izin ALLAH (SwT) dan kalaulah mereka ketika menganiaya diri mereka sendiri datang kepadamu (wahai Muhammad) lalu memohon ampun kepada ALLAH (SwT) dan Rasulullah juga memohon ampun untuk mereka, tentulah mereka mendapati ALLAH (SwT) Maha Penerima taubat, lagi Maha Mengasihani.

IT IS THE WILL OF ALLAH (SWT) THAT PEOPLE SHOULD OBEY THE HOLY PROPHET (ALLAHuma sali ala Muhammad wa ala ali Muhammad). If the sinners approach the Holy Prophet (ALLAHuma sali ala Muhammad wa ala ali Muhammad), he will speak on their behalf to ALLAH (SWT), BECAUSE He has given him the authority to intercede on behalf of the repentant sinners; and on his (and his Ahlul Bayt's) recommendation. ALLAH (SWT) forgives the sinners, as has been clearly mentioned in this verse. Refer to the commentary of al-Baqarah 2:48.

»    Hasan Basari reports that this verse was revealed about Twelve hypocrites and their conspiracy. If the Twelve stand up and repent he (the HOLY PROPHET (ALLAHuma sali ala Muhammad wa ala ali Muhammad) would pray to ALLAH (SWT) for forgiving them but none of them stood up. Then the HOLY PROPHET (ALLAHuma sali ala Muhammad wa ala ali Muhammad) named each one of them with their parentage. Ultimately the Twelve got disgraced and implored for forgiveness. This verse was revealed. The HOLY PROPHET (ALLAHuma sali ala Muhammad wa ala ali Muhammad) prayed for their forgiveness.

»    Amirul-Momineen Ali ibne Abi Talib reports that for three nights consecutively after the burial of the HOLY PROPHET (ALLAHuma sali ala Muhammad wa ala ali Muhammad), used to come a man and cry imploring the HOLY PROPHET (ALLAHuma sali ala Muhammad wa ala ali Muhammad) to pray for him to be forgiven by ALLAH (SWT). On the third day the voice of the HOLY PROPHET (ALLAHuma sali ala Muhammad wa ala ali Muhammad) was heard from his grave saying ‘Go thou, ALLAH (SWT) hath forgiven thee.’

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(4:64) (And tell them that) We never sent a Messenger but that he should be obeyed by the leave of Allah. *94 If whenever they wronged themselves they had come to you praying to Allah for forgiveness, and had the Messenger prayed for their forgiveness, they would indeed have found Allah All-Forgiving, All-Compassionate.

*94.This is to impress upon us that Prophets are not sent so that people may pay lip-service to their Prophethood, and then obey whoever they wish. The purpose of sending Prophets is that people should follow the laws of God as brought and expounded by them rather than laws devised by man, and that they should obey the commands of God as revealed to the Prophets to the exclusion of the commands of others. 

فَلَا وَرَبِّكَ لَا يُؤْمِنُونَ حَتَّىٰ يُحَكِّمُوكَ فِيمَا شَجَرَ بَيْنَهُمْ ثُمَّ لَا يَجِدُوا فِي أَنْفُسِهِمْ حَرَجًا مِمَّا قَضَيْتَ وَيُسَلِّمُوا تَسْلِيمًا {4:65}

[Q4:65] Falaa wa Rabbika laa yu'minoona hattaa yuhakkimooka fe emaa shajara bainahum summa laa yajidoo fee anfusihim harajam mimmaa qadaita wa yusal limoo tasleemaa.
[Q4:65] But no! By your Lord! They do not believe (in reality) until they make you a judge of that which has become a matter of disagreement among them, and then do not find any straitness in their hearts as to what you have decided and submit with entire submission.

[Q4:65] Maka demi Tuhanmu (wahai Muhammad)! Mereka tidak disifatkan beriman sehingga mereka menjadikan engkau hakim dalam mana-mana perselisihan yang timbul di antara mereka, kemudian mereka pula tidak merasa di hati mereka sesuatu keberatan dari apa yang telah engkau hukumkan dan mereka menerima keputusan itu dengan sepenuhnya. 

THE OPENING PHRASE OF THIS VERSE (No, by your Lord) **ASSERTS THAT THE DECISION OF ALLAH (SWT) IS FINAL AND IRREVOCABLE.

ALLAH (SWT) HAS DECREED THAT THE HOLY PROPHET (ALLAHUMA SALI ALA MUHAMMAD WA ALA ALI MUHAMMAD)'S JUDGEMENTS, DECISIONS AND DIRECTIONS (CONCERNING ALL MATERIAL, SPIRITUAL, PERSONAL AND PUBLIC MATTERS) SHOULD BE **ACCEPTED AND **CARRIED OUT BY HIS FOLLOWERS, ELSE PROFESSION OF THEIR FAITH WOULD NOT BE GENUINE AND SINCERE.

Fima shajara baynahum gives UNLIMITED POWERS TO THE HOLY PROPHET (ALLAHuma sali ala Muhammad wa ala ali Muhammad).

Thumma la yajidu fi anfusihim SEALS THE DECISIVE NATURE OF THE HOLY PROPHET (ALLAHUMA SALI ALA MUHAMMAD WA ALA ALI MUHAMMAD)'S JUDGEMENTS, DECISIONS AND DIRECTIONS. NO ONE HAS ANY RIGHT WHATSOEVER TO DISAGREE WITH HIM IN THOUGHT AND ACTION.

Yusallimu taslima implies TOTAL SURRENDER TO HIM WITHOUT ANY RESERVATION.

Ì  FROM THE "FEAST OF THE NEAR RELATIVES" TO THE “EVENT AT GHADIR KHUM” THE HOLY PROPHET (ALLAHUMA SALI ALA MUHAMMAD WA ALA ALI MUHAMMAD) HAD CLEARLY GIVEN HIS JUDGEMENT, DECISION AND DIRECTION (UNDER THE COMMAND OF ALLAH (SWT) TO HIS FOLLOWERS TO FOLLOW ALI, AFTER HIM, IN ALL MATERIAL, SPIRITUAL, PERSONAL AND PUBLIC MATTERS. Please refer to the commentary of al-Ma-idah 5:67.

v  The companions of the Holy Prophet (ALLAHuma sali ala Muhammad wa ala ali Muhammad), after him, in a great hurry, held conferences in Saqifa bani Sa-ida to choose his successor, by ignoring his clear directions, inspite of this verse. It was a deliberate scheme to deprive the Muslim ummah from the divinely decreed leadership of Ali and his descendants. BY DOING SO [1] they not only violated the commands of ALLAH (SWT) AND [2] the directions of the Holy Prophet (ALLAHuma sali ala Muhammad wa ala ali Muhammad) BUT ALSO [3] condemned the Muslim ummah to an everlasting perdition.

THERE ARE TWO GROUPS OF THE HOLY PROPHET (ALLAHUMA SALI ALA MUHAMMAD WA ALA ALI MUHAMMAD)'S SUCCESSORS:

1.        The twelve Imams, the descendants of Ibrahim, Ismail and the Holy Prophet (ALLAHuma sali ala Muhammad wa ala ali Muhammad), well-known to the Muslim ummah, from Imam Ali ibne Abi Talib to Imam Muhammad bin Hasan al-Mahdi (refer to the commentary of al-Baqarah 2: 124).

2.        The crafty rulers openly opposed and persecuted the twelve Imams and their families, friends and followers. Most of them were drunkards, gamblers and ruffians. To know the true colour of the Umayyid and Abbaside caliphs please refer to Hitti's History of the Arabs or any important book of history written by a Muslim or a non-Muslim historian.

THE SINCERE SEEKERS OF TRUTH CAN EASILY SELECT THEIR IMAMS WHOM THEY WANT TO FOLLOW FROM AMONG THESE TWO GROUPS.

r  IT WAS THE MISFORTUNE OF THE MUSLIM UMMAH THAT THEY MADE A WRONG DECISION AFTER THE DEPARTURE OF THE HOLY PROPHET (ALLAHUMA SALI ALA MUHAMMAD WA ALA ALI MUHAMMAD). Even at the last moment he asked his companions to bring a sheet of paper and a pen so that he could write that which would prevent them from going astray, after him, but the people around him did not want him to commit his will in writing. One of them said: "The book of ALLAH (SWT) is sufficient for us." (Sahih Bukhari, Sahih Muslim, Fat-hul Bari, Tabrani, Tarikh Ahmadi).

     This declaration by one of the companions, who also observed that "the old man was in a delirium" was a wilful contravention of this and many such verses of the Qur’an, BECAUSE we cannot say that he was an ignorant fool who was not aware of the book of ALLAH (SWT) .

     The above-noted tradition is known as hadith al-qartas.

WE AGAIN INVITE OUR READERS to study the commentary of al-Baqarah 2:30 to 39; 124, 248, 249, 251; al-Ma-idah 5:67 and of many verses in this book to know the fact that Imam Ali was the only true successor of the Holy Prophet (ALLAHuma sali ala Muhammad wa ala ali Muhammad), AND AFTER Imam Ali, his descendants upto Imam Muhammad bin Hasan al-Mahdi.

ß  IF A STUDENT OF THE HOLY QUR’AN UNDERSTANDS THE IMPLICATION OF THE ORDINANCE CORRECTLY he shall never get astray either [a] by the blunders of his own fallible decisions or [b] by the misleading verdicts of the other selfish or corrupt minds.

ß  It is clearly said in this verse that unless one abides by the directive given through this final declaration of ALLAH (SWT), the individual is not in truth, a true believer.

THIS VERSE LAYS DOWN *THE UNIVERSAL LAW FOR EVERY TRUE BELIEVER IN ALLAH (SWT) TO FOLLOW *THE JUDGMENT OR *THE DECISION OF THE HOLY PROPHET (ALLAHuma sali ala Muhammad wa ala ali Muhammad) IN ALL MATTERS *TEMPORAL AS WELL AS *SPIRITUAL, *PERSONAL OR *PUBLIC, CONCERNING THIS LIFE OR THE HEREAFTER.

µ  A SINCERE SEEKER OF KNOWLEDGE AND TRUTH who comes across this declaration of the Lord, would naturally ask did the Muslims ever remember this declaration of ALLAH (SWT) when they differed and disputed so destiny of the Muslim people as a whole? Were there not people who knew, and could never forget the historic event of the HOLY PROPHET (ALLAHuma sali ala Muhammad wa ala ali Muhammad)

(a)     WHILE STARTING HIS MINISTRY under the divine command to first warn his own kith and kin, ‘Wanzir Ashqratakal Aeerabin, (verse 22:213 & 214),

[a1] invited the people and declared himself to be the Apostle of ALLAH (SWT) and Ali ibne Abi Talib to be his Vicegerent and his kalifs, his Successor and asked the people to listen to Ali and to obey him?

[a2] The Apostolic Command to listening to Ali’s word and to obey him even from the very start of the ministry of the HOLY PROPHET (ALLAHUMA SALLI ALAA MUHAMMAD WA ALI MUHAMMAD) clearly implies that the decision of the HOLY PROPHET (ALLAHUMA SALLI ALAA MUHAMMAD WA ALI MUHAMMAD) and Ali will always be one. (Tabari, Ibne Athir, Abdul-Fida, Gibbon, W. Smith, Amir Ali)

(b)     AND AT THE CONCLUSION OF HIS MINISTRY, while returning from the last pilgrimage, the Apostle of ALLAH (SWT)

[b1] held a special assembly at Ghadeer-e-Khum and after a long and a historic sermon, he declared to the huge audience of the hajees (the pilgrims) “Of whosoever I am the Lord this Ali is his Lord.”

[b2] The Apostle of ALLAH (SWT) continued praying to ALLAH (SWT) saying: “Lord! Be a friend to the one who is a friend of Ali, and Be an enemy to the one who is an enemy of Ali.”

[b3] And ordered Omar ibne Khattab that Ali should thereafter be addressed as ‘Amerul-Momineen’ (or The Commander or the Ruler of the faithful)(Mishkat Khasais, Nisai, Rawdzatul Ahbab, Rawdzatul safe, Musnad of Imam Hambal, Suyuti, ete.)

(c)      THE MISFORTUNE OF THE MUSLIMS, as a people, started from their failure to accept the final parting declaration of the HOLY PROPHET (ALLAHUMA SALLI ALAA MUHAMMAD WA ALI MUHAMMAD).

[c1] When Muhammad the Last Apostle of ALLAH (SWT) knew that he would be breathing his last, he ordered: “Bring unto me pen and paper, I shall get written something so that ye may not be led astray after me.” BUT ALAS! The people surrounding him, did not allow it to take place, giving an evasive answer: “Sufficient is for us the Book of ALLAH (SWT).” (Shahih-Muslim, salih Bukhari, Fathul Bari, Tabarani, Tarikhe-Ahmad)

WILL NOT AN INTELLIGENT AND AN IMPARTIAL MIND hold those responsible for the blunder in disobeying the HOLY PROPHET (ALLAHuma sali ala Muhammad wa ala ali Muhammad) AND NOT carrying out his commands to give him the paper and pen, and to obstruct him from giving vent to what the Last Apostle of ALLAH (SWT) wished to say before his departure AND THUS depriving the Muslims for all times of the final blessing which the ‘Rahmatun-lil-Aalameen’ wanted to bestow upon his followers. Is the Holy Qur’an actually sufficient for anyone AND every one of us to draw the correct external as well as the internal meanings of the Final word of ALLAH (SWT)? SPECIALLY, in view of the open declaration in the Holy Qur’an about its meanings: (verse 29:49) “But it is clear revelations in the hearts of those who have been given knowledge, and none deny Our revelations save wrong-doers.”

(d)     The HOLY PROPHET (ALLAHUMA SALLI ALAA MUHAMMAD WA ALI MUHAMMAD) being the ‘Rahmatun-lil-Aalameen’ or the Mercy unto the worlds DID NOT LEAVE MANKIND UNGUIDED BY HIS FINAL ADVICE, though the selfish world wanted to deprive mankind of this final blessing.

[d1] When pen and paper were denied to him, the Apostle of ALLAH (SWT) pronounced his last advice to his faithful adherents: “I leave behind me amidst you Two great things, the ‘Book of ALLAH (SWT)’ (the Holy Qur’an) and my ‘Ahlul-Bait’ (or the members of the Holy Family, i.e., Fatema, her husband Ali, and their issues). Should ye be attached to these Two, never shall ye be misled after me, for verily these Two will never be separated from each other until they meet me on the Spring of Kauthar.” (Tafsire-Kabir, tafsire-DurreManthur and others)

TO KNOW CORRECTLY the relationship of Ali to the HOLY PROPHET (ALLAHUMA SALLI ALAA MUHAMMAD WA ALI MUHAMMAD) the ‘Rahmatun-lil-Aalameen’ or Ali’s status in Islam, one must first view the HOLY PROPHET (ALLAHuma sali ala Muhammad wa ala ali Muhammad) in the light of the guidance from the heavenly scriptures particularly as the Holy Qur’an introduces him to mankind.

1.        UNLESS one knows if the HOLY PROPHET (ALLAHuma sali ala Muhammad wa ala ali Muhammad) is genuinely the Apostle of ALLAH (SWT) or not, and what he utters is truth or falsehood, no individual can ever be correct in his belief or his practice. In the Old Testament it is said that in the mouth of the Prophet, with whom humanity was promised to be blessed, ALLAH (SWT) will Himself put ‘His Word’ and everyone of the mankind was commanded to hear unto it, and whosoever will not hear unto it, ALLAH (SWT) has promised to demand it of him (Duet. 18:18 & 19).

2.        AGAIN we have been informed by the apostle of ALLAH (SWT), Jesus, through the Gospel of John 16:14 that ‘The Spirit of Truth’ or the “Comforter’ or the ‘Holy Ghost’ who will be sent by ALLAH (SWT) ‘shall not speak of himself; but whatever he shall hear, that shall he speak; CONCURRENT with the prophecies made in the past, the Holy Qur’an once again introduces the HOLY PROPHET MUHAMMAD (ALLAHuma sali ala Muhammad wa ala ali Muhammad) saying: “He (Our Apostle Muhammad) speak not of his own accord save that which is revealed unto him.” - vide verse 53:3 & 4. ACCORDING TO THE ABOVE HEAVENLY DECLARATIONS, the HOLY PROPHET (ALLAHuma sali ala Muhammad wa ala ali Muhammad) uttered anything BUT the Word of the Lord and implemented only the Divine Will revealed to him.

**WITH THE ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF THIS POSITION OF THE HOLY PROPHET (ALLAHuma sali ala Muhammad wa ala ali Muhammad) IT GETS DOUBTLESS CLEAR THAT ALL THE ANNOUNCEMENTS ABOUT ALI AND HIS AHLUL-BAIT WERE NOTHING BUT ANNOUNCEMENTS OF THE DIVINE WILL.

During the course of his ministry on the occasion of his expedition to Tabuk, the HOLY PROPHET (ALLAHuma sali ala Muhammad wa ala ali Muhammad) had left Ali in his place in Madina, which clearly ‘clarifies that Ali’s position in relation to the HOLY PROPHET (ALLAHuma sali ala Muhammad wa ala ali Muhammad) was that of Aaron’s with Moses, i.e., of the successor.’ TO BE BRIEF, instead of enumerating the several occasions on which Ali earned his glorious titles, only a few of his prominent epithets are given below which be sufficient to hint the awakened minds among us about the wonderful personality that Ali was.

Ali owned the following epithets exclusively for himself as none else before or after him could earn anyone of them.

1.        Al-Murtaza                   The Chosen one of ALLAH (SWT)

2.        Amirul-Momineen      The Commander of the Faithful

3.        Imamul-Muttaqeen    The Guide of the Pious

4.        Mazharul-Ajaib            The Manifestor of Wonders

5.        Babe-Madinatul-ilm   The Gateway of the City of Knowledge

6.        Imamul-Auliya             The Guide of the Saints

7.        Saiyyidul-Ausiya          The Chief of Deputies (Muhammad) the Apostle of ALLAH (SWT)

8.        Asadullah-ul-Ghaleb   The Ever Victorious Lion of ALLAH (SWT)

9.        Lisanullah                      The Tongue of ALLAH (SWT)

10.     Yadullah                        The Hand of ALLAH (SWT)

11.     Wajhullah                     The Face of ALLAH (SWT)

12.     Nafse-rasullulah          The Soul of the Apostle of ALLAH (SWT)

13.     Waliullah                      The Friend of ALLAH (SWT)

14.     Siddiqul Akbar             The Greatest Truthful

15.     Farooqul Aazam          The Greatest Distinguisher

16.     Abu-Turab                    The Father of the Earth

17.     Faatehe-Khaiber         The Victor of Khaiber

18.     Abul Aimma                 The Father of the Holy Imams (the Apostolic Successors of the Holy Prophet)

19.     Akhu-Rasoolullah       The Brother of the Apostle of ALLAH (SWT)

20.     Abul Eetam                  The Father of the Orphans and the Helpers

                                                                                (Tarikhul-Khamis Vol. II, page 20 AND many others)

HOWEVER, according to this verse a true Muslim is to abide by the decision of the HOLY PROPHET (ALLAHUMA SALLI ALAA MUHAMMAD WA ALI MUHAMMAD) in all matters of doubt or dispute.   

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(4:65) But no, by your Lord, they cannot become true be-lievers until they seek your arbitration in all matters on which they disagree among themselves, and then find not the least vexation in their hearts over what you have decided, and accept it in willing submission. *95

*95.The application of the injunction embodied in this verse is not confined to the life-time of the Prophet (peace be on him). It will remain in force until the Day of Judgement. The guidance the Prophet (peace be on him) proclaimed on God's behalf, and the manner in which he followed God's direction and inspiration, will for ever remain the universal touchstone for Muslims. In fact, recognition of that guidance as the final authority is the criterion of true belief. This principle was pronounced by the Prophet (peace be on him) in the following words: 'None of you can become a believer until his desires become subservient to what I have brought (i.e. my teachings).' (Cited by al-Nawawi in al-Arba'in, see the tradition no. 41, transmitted on their authority of Abu al-Qasim Isma'il b. Muhammad al-Isfahani, Kitab al-Hujjah with the opinion that it is a 'good' and 'sound' tradition, with a sound chain of transmission - Ed.) 

وَلَوْ أَنَّا كَتَبْنَا عَلَيْهِمْ أَنِ اقْتُلُوا أَنْفُسَكُمْ أَوِ اخْرُجُوا مِنْ دِيَارِكُمْ مَا فَعَلُوهُ إِلَّا قَلِيلٌ مِنْهُمْ ۖ وَلَوْ أَنَّهُمْ فَعَلُوا مَا يُوعَظُونَ بِهِ لَكَانَ خَيْرًا لَهُمْ وَأَشَدَّ تَثْبِيتًا {4:66}

[Q4:66] Wa law annaa katabnaa 'alaihim aniq tulooo anfusakum awikh rujoo min diyaarikum maa fa'aloohu illaa qaleelum minhum wa law annahum fa'aloo maa yoo'azoona bihee lakaana khairal lahum wa ashadda tasbeetaa;

[Q4:66] And if We had prescribed for them: Lay down your lives or go forth from your homes, they would not have done it except a few of them; and if they had done what they were admonished, it would have certainly been better for them and best in strengthening (them);
[Q4:66] Dan sesungguhnya kalau Kami wajibkan kepada mereka (dengan perintah): Bunuhlah diri kamu sendiri atau keluarlah dari tempat kediaman kamu, nescaya mereka tidak akan melakukannya, kecuali sedikit di antara mereka dan sesungguhnya kalau mereka amalkan nasihat pengajaran (meliputi suruh dan tegah) yang telah diberikan kepada mereka, tentulah yang demikian itu lebih baik bagi mereka dan lebih meneguhkan (iman mereka). 

UNQUESTIONING OBEDIENCE AND DEVOTION TO THE HOLY PROPHET (ALLAHUMA SALI ALA MUHAMMAD WA ALA ALI MUHAMMAD) HAS BEEN AGAIN ORDAINED IN THIS VERSE, as done in the preceding verse.

Ì  Just like the Jews, the followers of the Holy Prophet (ALLAHuma sali ala Muhammad wa ala ali Muhammad) used to back out of the battles whenever commanded to lay down their lives and go forth from their homes. The battles of Badr, Uhad and Khandaq bear testimony to this fact. For details refer to Tabari and other historians. **The majority of the companions failed to submit to the will of ALLAH (SWT).

OBEDIENCE TO THE HOLY PROPHET (ALLAHUMA SALI ALA MUHAMMAD WA ALA ALI MUHAMMAD) IS NOT RESTRICTED *TO ANY PEOPLE OR *AGE BUT ITS APPLICATION IS UNIVERSAL, TILL THE END OF THIS WORLD.

Verse 3:159 of Ali Imran says that the Holy Prophet (ALLAHuma sali ala Muhammad wa ala ali Muhammad) had been gentle with the fresh converts who were guilty of disobedience and indiscipline at Uhad, BECAUSE being weak in faith they might have gone back to infidelity.

In the end, it makes the Holy Prophet (ALLAHuma sali ala Muhammad wa ala ali Muhammad)'s authority final and decisive- "and when you have resolved (come to your own decision) put your trust in ALLAH (SWT)".

»    AS FAR AS THE "CONSULTATION" IS CONCERNED the Holy Prophet (ALLAHuma sali ala Muhammad wa ala ali Muhammad) used to hear even Abdullah bin Obay whenever he came to give him his advice (before the battle of Uhad he advised the Holy Prophet (ALLAHuma sali ala Muhammad wa ala ali Muhammad) not to go to Uhad but wait in Madina to fight against the Quraysh).

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(4:66) Had We enjoined upon them: 'Slay yourselves', or 'Leave your habitations', very few of them would have done it; *96 yet if they had done as they were admonished, it would have been better for them and would have strengthened them; *97

*96. As these people are not prepared to endure even minor losses and inconveniences in order to follow the law of God, they can never be expected to make big sacrifices. If asked either to lay down their lives or to give up their homes and families for the sake of the Truth they would fly straight back to unbelief and disobedience. 
*97. Had these people been able to free themselves of uncertainty, hesitation and ambivalence, and to resolve firmly to follow and obey the Prophet (peace be on him), their lives would have been spared the instability from which they suffer. Their way of thinking, their morals and their practical dealings would all have found permanent and stable foundations, and they would have enjoyed the blessings granted only to those who follow the one straight path with firmness and resolution. For one who is subject to indecision and hesitation, who keeps changing from one direction to another in a state of uncertainty, life is a continuous exercise in futility. 

وَإِذًا لَآتَيْنَاهُمْ مِنْ لَدُنَّا أَجْرًا عَظِيمًا {4:67}

[Q4:67]  Wa izal la aatainaahum mil ladunnaaa ajran 'azeemaa;
[Q4:67] And then We would certainly have given them from Ourselves a great reward.

[Q4:67] Dan (setelah mereka berkeadaan demikian), tentulah Kami akan berikan kepada mereka dari sisi Kami pahala balasan yang amat besar; 

THE REWARDS MENTIONED IN THESE VERSES are for those who **unconditionally obey and **follow the judgements, **decisions and **directions of the Holy Prophet (ALLAHuma sali ala Muhammad wa ala ali Muhammad), (which in fact is the will of ALLAH (SWT), in all ages, till the end of this world. They are with those who are blessed by ALLAH (SWT) (study this verse in the light of the commentary of verse 65 of this surah).

Z  Nabiyyin refers to the Holy Prophet (ALLAHuma sali ala Muhammad wa ala ali Muhammad).

Z  Siddiqin refers to Imam Ali ibne Abi Talib, ‘the first man’ who believed in the Holy Prophet (ALLAHuma sali ala Muhammad wa ala ali Muhammad), and never worshipped a ghayrallah, was ‘free from the dirt of polytheism’ from his birth to the end.

µ  Hafiz Abu Nu-aym, Muwaffaq ibn Ahmed and Ibn Hajar Makki say that verse 9:119 of al-Tawbah (be with the truthfuls) refers to the Holy Prophet (ALLAHuma sali ala Muhammad wa ala ali Muhammad) and his Ahlul Bayt.

Shuhada and salihin refer to Imam Hasan, Imam Husayn (the greatest martyr) and the holy Imams among the Ahlul Bayt who are unanimously acknowledged as shuhada and salihin.

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(4:67) whereupon We would indeed grant them from Us a mighty reward,

وَلَهَدَيْنَاهُمْ صِرَاطًا مُسْتَقِيمًا {4:68}

[Q4:68] Wa lahadainaahum Siraatam mustaqeemaa.
[Q4:68] And We would certainly have guided them in the right path.

[Q4:68] Dan tentulah Kami pimpin mereka ke jalan yang lurus. 

(see commentary for verse 67)

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(4:68) and guide them to a straight way. *98

*98. By giving up uncertainty, and deciding with complete faith and conviction to follow the Prophet (peace be on him), the straight path of their endeavours would have opened up before them. They would have been able to perceive clearly the channels into which their energies should be directed, so that each step they took would be a step towards the true goal. 

وَمَنْ يُطِعِ اللَّهَ وَالرَّسُولَ فَأُولَٰئِكَ مَعَ الَّذِينَ أَنْعَمَ اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِمْ مِنَ النَّبِيِّينَ وَالصِّدِّيقِينَ وَالشُّهَدَاءِ وَالصَّالِحِينَ ۚ وَحَسُنَ أُولَٰئِكَ رَفِيقًا {4:69}

[Q4:69] Wa many-yuti'il laaha war Rasoola fa ulaaa'ika ma'al lazeena an'amal laahu 'alaihim minan nabiyyeena wassiddeeqeena washshuhadaaa'i wassaaliheen; wa hasuna ulaaa'ika rafeeqaa.
[Q4:69] And whoever obeys ALLAH (SWT) and the Messenger, these are with those upon whom ALLAH (SWT) has bestowed favors from among the prophets and the truthful and the martyrs and the good, and a goodly company are they!

[Q4:69] Dan sesiapa yang taat kepada ALLAH (SwT) dan RasulNya, maka mereka akan (ditempatkan di Syurga) bersama-sama orang-orang yang telah dikurniakan nikmat oleh ALLAH (SwT) kepada mereka, iaitu Nabi-nabi dan orang-orang Siddiqiin dan orang-orang yang Syahid, serta orang-orang yang soleh dan amatlah eloknya mereka itu menjadi teman rakan (kepada orang-orang yang taat). 

(see commentary for verse 67)

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(4:69) And he who obeys Allah and the Messenger -they shall be with those whom Allah has favoured -the Prophets, those steadfast in truthfulness *99, the martyrs, and the righteous." How excellent will they be for companions! *100

*99. Siddiq denotes someone who is utterly honest, someone whose devotion to truth has reached a very high point. Such a person is always upright and straightforward in his dealings. He supports nothing but right and justice and does so with sincerity. He opposes whatever is contrary to truth, and does not waver in his opposition to falsehood. His life is so unblemished and selfless that even enemies, let alone friends, expect of him unadulterated probity and justice.
The term shahid (pi. shuhada') means 'witness'. It signifies one who attests to the truth of his faith with his whole life. He who lays down his life fighting for God is called a shahid because by this sacrifice he confirms that his confession of faith was backed by a deep, genuine conviction of its truth, and that he valued it above his own life. The term shahid is also applied to those outstandingly honest people who are so trustworthy that their testimony, on any matter, is accepted without hesitation. Salih denotes one whose belief and thinking, motives and intentions, words and deeds, are based on righteousness. In short, he is a person whose life as a whole is oriented to righteousness. 
*100.He who enjoys, in this world, the company of the kind of people mentioned in this verse, and whom God judges worthy of the same company in the Hereafter is fortunate. The fact is that unless a man's natural sensitivity has atrophied, the companionship of corrupt and wicked people is a painful punishment even in this transient world, let alone that one should be subjected to the perpetual companionship of such people in the abiding life of the Hereafter. Good people have always longed for the company of like people, both in this world and the Next. 

ذَٰلِكَ الْفَضْلُ مِنَ اللَّهِ ۚ وَكَفَىٰ بِاللَّهِ عَلِيمًا {4:70}

[Q4:70] Zaalikal fadlu minal laah; wa kafaa billaahi 'Aleemaaa.
[Q4:70] This is grace from ALLAH (SWT), and sufficient is ALLAH (SWT) as the Knower.

[Q4:70] Yang demikian itu adalah limpah kurnia dari ALLAH (SwT) dan cukuplah ALLAH (SwT) Yang Maha Mengetahui (akan balasan pahalanya).

TO BE IN THE COMPANY OF THE HOLY PROPHET (ALLAHUMA SALI ALA MUHAMMAD WA ALA ALI MUHAMMAD), IMAM ALI IBNE ABI TALIB AND THE HOLY IMAMS OF THE AHLUL BAYT IS THE HIGHEST POSSIBLE ELEVATION, THEREFORE, CERTAINLY THIS IS THE GRACE OF ALLAH (SWT).

Ü  In verse 16:40 of al-Naml, through the grace of ALLAH (SWT) (bestowed on a person who had a partial knowledge of the book) the queen of Shiba was brought before Sulayman in the twinkling of an eye.

IT IS THEREFORE LOGICAL TO STATE that as ALLAH (SWT) has bestowed (all) His grace on the Holy Prophet (ALLAHuma sali ala Muhammad wa ala ali Muhammad) (the complete knowledge of the whole book), he had the ability and power to effect extraordinary events (miracles) whenever he wanted to do so. 1. BESIDES the Holy Prophet (ALLAHuma sali ala Muhammad wa ala ali Muhammad), in the light of al-Hud 11:17 and al-Rad 13:43, AND 2. ALLAH (SWT)'s injunction for first recitation of surah (9) Bara-at before the infidels of Makka “by the Holy Prophet (ALLAHuma sali ala Muhammad wa ala ali Muhammad) himself or by one who is from the Holy Prophet (ALLAHuma sali ala Muhammad wa ala ali Muhammad)”, Ali ibne Abi Talib is the person who had the complete knowledge of the book, therefore he is also known as mazhar al-aja-ib. 

v  The "Imaman wa rahmatan (guide and mercy)" AND "the witness between the Holy Prophet (ALLAHuma sali ala Muhammad wa ala ali Muhammad) and the people is he who has the knowledge of the book" is Imam Ali (see commentary of al-Hud 11:17 and al-Rad 13:43 for authentic references).

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(4:70) That is a bounty from Allah, and Allah suffices to know the truth.