- Allah does not love the wrongdoers (unjust) [Quran-Surah-3/57]
- Allah does not love the wrongdoers (unjust) [Quran-Surah-42/40]
- Allah does not love the unbelievers (rejecters of Faith) [Quran-Surah-3/32]
- Surely, Allah does not love him who is unthankful and sinful. [Quran-Surah-2/276]
- Indeed, he who associates others with Allah, Allah has forbidden him Paradise, and his refuge is the Fire (Al-Maida 5/72)
- Allah does not love the mischief-makers[Quran-Surah-5/64]
- Allah does not love the mischief [Quran-Surah-2/205]
- Allah does not love the mischief-makers.[Quran-Surah-28/77]
- Surely Allah does not love those who exceed the limits. [Quran-Surah-2/190] and [Quran-Surah-5/87]
- Allah does not love the arrogant (person having proud) [Quran-Surah-16/23]
- He (Allah) does not love the extravagant (wasteful) [Quran-Surah-6/141]+[7/31]
- Surely Allah does not love the treacherous (deceitful, untrustworthy) [Quran-Surah-8/58]
- Allah does not love him who is proud (arrogant), boastful [Quran-Surah-4/36]
- Allah does not love any arrogant boaster. [Quran-Surah-31/18]
- Allah does not love utterance of bad things or sins of other people publicly, except the oppressed. [Quran-Surah-4/148]
- Allah does not love him who is proud, boastful. [Quran-Surah-4/107]
- Surely Allah does not love anyone who is unfaithful, ungrateful [Quran-Surah-22/38]
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Nature, Too, Praises Allah
{As for the unbelievers, their deeds are like a mirage in the desert that the thirsty traveler supposes to be water, but when he comes near to it finds that it is nothing. But he finds that Allah (has always been present) with him, and that He will pay him his account in full; for Allah is swift in reckoning.
Or else, like the depths of darkness in a vast deep ocean, made yet more dark by wave billowing over the wave, with clouds above it all: Depths of darkness, layer upon layer, (so that) when one holds up his hand, he can hardly see it. Indeed, those from whom Allah withholds light will find no light at all.
Are you not aware that it is Allah Whose limitless glory all creatures that are in the heavens and earth extol, even the birds as they spread out their wings? Each of them knows how to pray to Him and glorify Him, and Allah has full knowledge of all that they do.
To Allah belongs the dominion over the heavens and the earth, and to Allah will all return.} (An-Nur 24:39-42)
The first two verses paint two scenes that are full of life, describing the situation the unbelievers find themselves in. The first of these two scenes highlights the surprise faced by the unbelievers when Allah gives them their account. It is a much greater surprise than that of a desert traveler being deluded by a mirage and then finding it to be nothing.
In the second scene, layers of darkness gather on top of one another, which stands in contrast to the false brightness of the mirage. The great fear is transmitted by the bottomless ocean engulfed in darkness and by the waves upon waves moving in a never-ending motion. Above all these, dark clouds gather. Thus, layers of darkness amass, to the extent that if someone holds out his or her hand, he or she fails to see it in the engulfing darkness that spreads an air of fear and panic.
This is all a description of unbelief, which is shown as darkness totally isolated from the divine light that radiates throughout the universe, a deep error that prevents people from seeing even the nearest signs of guidance, a fear that leaves no trace of security. For, {Indeed, those from whom Allah withholds light will find no light at all.}
Allah’s light is guidance planted in people’s hearts, giving them an informed insight and a bond between human nature and the laws that operate in the universe at large. It is the only true enlightenment. People who are cut off from this light remain in the darkness that cannot be removed, in fear with no security, and in error without return. In the end, they find all their actions to be a mirage leading them to ruin. No action is valid unless based on faith, no guidance without faith, and no light unless Allah’s.
No one should turn anywhere other than to God, and no refuge is to be sought except with Him. Meeting Him is inevitable.
This is the scene of unbelief, error, and darkness in human life. The scene of faith, guidance and light in the great universe follows it. It is a scene showing the entire universe with all that live in it, humans and Jinn, planets and stars, and all beings, whether animate or inanimate, sharing in Allah’s glorification. We feel how awesome the scene is as we hear the glorification echoing everywhere in the heavens and the earth.
{Are you not aware that it is Allah whose limitless glory all creatures that are in the heavens and earth extol, even the birds as they spread out their wings? Each of them knows how to pray to Him and to glorify Him; and Allah has full knowledge of all that they do. To Allah belongs the dominion over the heavens and the earth, and to Allah will all return.} (An-Nur 24:41-42)
Humans do not live alone in this universe. All around them, to their right and to their left, above them and underneath them, and in the expanse beyond, whether reached by their imagination or not, there are beings Allah has created with different natures, forms, and shapes. All of them share in their belief in Allah, turn to Him, and extol His praises. He {has full knowledge of all that they do.}
The Qur’an directs humans to look around them: All is of Allah’s making and all living things everywhere in the heavens and earth are His creatures, glorifying Him, and singing His praises. The Qur’an also directs our full attention to something we see every day without stirring any feeling in us because of its familiarity: It is the scene of birds lifting up their legs and spreading out their wings as they fly. They also glorify Allah. {Each of them knows how to pray to Him and to glorify Him..} Only humans neglect to glorify their Lord when He is the one Who should be most aware of the importance of believing in Allah and glorifying Him.
In this scene, the whole universe appears full of humility as it turns to its Creator, singing His praises and addressing its prayers to Him. It does this by nature. Its obedience to Allah is represented in its laws, which operate by Allah’s will.
When humans refine their senses, they see this scene as reality, as though they hear the rhythm of Allah’s glorification echo throughout the universe. They share with all creatures their prayers and appeals to Allah.
Such was Muhammad, Allah’s Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him): When he walked, he heard the gravel under his feet singing Allah’s praises. Such was David (Dawud): When he chanted his Psalms, the mountains and the birds chanted with him.
To Allah belongs the dominion over the heavens and the earth, and to Allah will all return.} No one should turn anywhere other than to Him, and no refuge is to be sought except with Him. Meeting Him is inevitable. His punishment, if deserved, cannot be averted except through His grace. To Him, all will return.
By Sayed Qutb
Muslim Intellectual — Egypt
Relation Of Marriage Is For Lawful Pleasure
Nikah (Marriage) is one of the Sunnah of Prophet Mohammad (SallAllaho Alaihi Wasallam) and that’s why Muslims should abide by this Sunnah of the Prophet. Allah’s Apostle at various places has advised Muslims to perform Nikah. Nikah lowers one’s gaze and develops piety. Instead of gazing around Na-Mehram, a Muslim should perform Nikah and spend a blissful life.
Allah has made the relationship of marriage for lawful pleasure.
QURAN
“It is He Who has created man from water: then has He established relationships of lineage and marriage: for thy Lord has power (over all things).” (Chapter #25, Verse #54)
HADITH
Narrated Uqba bin Amir: Prophet Mohammad (SallAllaho Alaihi Wasallam) said, “From among all the conditions which you have to fulfill, the conditions which make it legal for you to have sexual relations (i.e. the marriage contract) have the greatest right to be fulfilled.” (Book #50, Hadith #882)
HADITH
Narrated ‘Uqba: The Prophet Mohammad (SallAllaho Alaihi Wasallam) said: “The stipulations most entitled to be abided by are those with which you are given the right to enjoy the (women’s) private parts (i.e. the stipulations of the marriage contract).” (Book #62, Hadith #81)
A Muslim man cannot marry a non-Muslim woman and likewise, a Muslim woman cannot marry a non-Muslim man. If a non-Muslim man or woman accepts Islam (becomes Muslim) and believes in the One and Omnipotent Lord, then marriage is allowed with him/her.
QURAN
Do not marry unbelieving women (idolaters), until they believe: A slave woman who believes is better than an unbelieving woman, even though she allures you. Nor marry (your girls) to unbelievers until they believe: A man slave who believes is better than an unbeliever, even though he allures you. Unbelievers do (but) beckon you to the Fire. But Allah beckons by His Grace to the Garden (of bliss) and forgiveness and makes His Signs clear to mankind: That they may celebrate His praise. (Chapter #2, Verse #221)
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Hell Fire Will Not Touch You If You Do It Everyday
Burdaidah reports that Rasoolullah (SAW) said, “The difference between us (Muslims) and them (Unbelievers) is SALAH. Whoever abandons it is a disbeliever.”
Rasoolullah (SAW) said, “Whoever guards and observes his prayer, it will be a light and a proof and a savior for him on the Day of Resurrection. Whoever doesn’t guard and observe them, they will not be a light or a proof or a savior for him…* ” [Ahmad, at-Tabaraani]
‘Abdullah ibn Qart (RA) related that the Rasoolullah (saws) said, “The first act that the slave will be accountable for on the Day of Judgement will be salah. If it is good, then the rest of his acts will be good. And if it is evil, then the rest of his acts will be evil.” [at-Tabaraani]
Allah says: “(The inhabitants of Hell will be asked): “What caused you to enter Hell-fire?” They will say: “We were not among those who prayed,” [Quran 74: 42-43]
So What Will It Be For You? Hell Fire Or Paradise?
Your Destiny Will Be Determined By whether You Perform Salah 5 Times A Day Or Not- There are No Shortcuts
A Test Too Hard
They came upon you from above and from below you. Your eyes rolled (with fear) and your hearts leapt up to your throats, and confused thoughts about God passed through your minds. That was a situation when the believers were sorely tested and severely shaken.
The hypocrites and the sick at heart said: “God and His Messenger promised us nothing but delusions.” Some of them said: “People of Yathrib! You cannot withstand (the attack) here, so go back.” And a group of them asked the Prophet’s permission to leave, saying: “Our houses are exposed,” while they were not exposed. They only wanted to run away. (The Confederates Al-Ahzab: 33: 10-13)
The Qur’an is not merely a book to be read and understood: it is a motivating force. Its texts are ready for implementation at every point. It only needs a heart that warms to it in circumstances that enable its resources to be fully tapped. We may read a particular Qur’anic text tens or hundreds of times, then we look at it again when we are facing a particular situation only to discover that it gives us what it had not given before. It provides a straight answer to our complex problem, shows a way that we overlooked, clears our doubts and replaces these with firm and perfect reassurance. Nothing else, old or new, gives us what the Qur’an gives.
The surah begins its discussion of the encounter with the confederate forces by reminding the believers of God’s favors when He repelled the armies that were intent on exterminating them. The first verse in the passage sums up the nature of the event, its beginning and end, before giving any details or explaining any attitudes. Thus, God’s favor is brought into focus so that the Muslims will always remember it. It also makes it clear that as God commands the believers to follow His revelations, place their trust in Him and not yield to the unbelievers or the hypocrites, it is also He who protects those advocating His message and code for human life against aggression: “Believers! Remember the blessings God bestowed on you when hosts came down upon you. We let loose against them a windstorm and hosts that you could not see. Yet God sees all that you do.” (Verse 9)
In this short opening verse we have a picture of the beginning and end of the battle, along with the decisive factors that combine to produce its result: the arrival of the enemy forces; God’s sending strong winds and other troops unseen by the believers; and His support which is dependent on their attitude and action as God is fully aware of all that they do.
The surah then gives details of the situation: “They came upon you from above and from below you. Your eyes rolled (with fear) and your hearts leapt up to your throats, and confused thoughts about God passed through your minds. That was a situation when the believers were sorely tested and severely shaken. The hypocrites and the sick at heart said: ‘God and His Messenger promised us nothing but delusions.’ Some of them said: ‘People of Yathrib! You cannot withstand (the attack) here, so go back.’ And a group of them asked the Prophet’s permission to leave, saying: ‘Our houses are exposed,’ while they were not exposed. They only wanted to run away.”
The verses paint an image of the whole of Madinah in the grip of great alarm and distress, with the idolaters of the Quraysh and Ghatafan allied with the Jews of Qurayzah moving in from all sides. These feelings of alarm and distress affected all of the people, but their reactions and responses differed. Needless to say, people’s thoughts about God, their behavior, and their evaluation of causes and results were much at variance. Therefore, the test was extremely difficult and the distinction between believers and hypocrites was decisive.
We can see today the whole situation: its elements, feelings, actions and reactions as if it were happening before our eyes. We see it though from the outside: “They came upon you from above and from below you.” We also see people’s reactions to what was unfolding: “Your eyes rolled (with fear) and your hearts leapt up to your throats.” This is a picture of profound fear, anxiety and distress, imparted through people’s expressions and feelings. “Confused thoughts about God passed through your minds.” The surah does not tell us about these thoughts in detail. In fact the adjective “confused” is implied rather than stated in the Arabic text. This gives a more vivid picture of the confusion in people’s feelings and ideas, leaving minds bewildered and perplexed. Such a state of fear and confusion is then further heightened: “That was a situation when the believers were sorely tested and severely shaken.”
A test that left the believers severely shaken must have been truly fearful. Muhammad ibn Maslamah and others said: “During the Moat Encounter our nights were days. The unbelievers took it in turns to confront us, with Abu Sufyan showing up at the head of his troops one day, Khalid ibn Al-Walid with his forces the next day, Amr ibn Al-As the next, Hubayrah ibn Wahb the next, followed by Ikrimah ibn Abi Jahl, and lastly by Dirar ibn Al-Khattab. This was very hard for us, and people were really in fear.”
A further description of the state in which the Muslims found themselves is given by Al-Maqrizi in Imta Al-Asma: “The idolaters appeared at dawn, and the Prophet (peace be upon him) mobilized his companions and the two sides engaged in fighting throughout the day and part of the night. Neither the Prophet nor any Muslim could move out of position. The Prophet could not offer any of the Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib and Isha’ prayers. His companions said to him: ‘Messenger of God! We have not prayed.’ He said: ‘Nor have I.’ Then the idolaters withdrew and each side went back to their encampments. On another day, Usayd ibn Hudayr stood guard on the edge of the moat, at the head of 200 Muslims. Mounted forces of idolaters, commanded by Khalid ibn Al-Walid tried to take them unawares, but the two sides were engaged in fighting for sometime. Wahshi, who had killed Hamzah, the Prophet’s uncle, during the Battle of Uhud, stabbed Al-Tufayl ibn Al-Nu’man Al-Ansari with a spear and killed him. On that day, the Prophet said: ‘The idolaters have kept us from our middle prayer of Asr. May God fill their bellies and hearts with fire.'”
Sorrowful Condition Of The Unbelievers
In the name of God, the Lord of Grace, the Ever Merciful
Around their necks We have put chains, reaching up to their chins, so that their heads are forced up. And We have set a barrier before them and a barrier behind them, and We enshrouded them in veils so that they cannot see. It is all the same to them whether you warn them or you do not warn them: they will not believe. You can truly warn only such a one as follows this reminder and who stand in awe of the Lord of Grace although He is beyond the reach of human perception. To such, then, give the happy news of God’s forthcoming forgiveness and a generous reward. It is We who will bring the dead back to life. We record whatever (deeds) they send ahead, as well as the traces they leave behind. We keep an account of all things in a clear record. Cite for them, as a case in point, the people of a township to which messengers came. (Ya Sin: 36: 8-13)
At this point, the surah draws an image of their psychological condition, and we see them with chains around their necks, barriers separating them from divine guidance, and with a cover over their eyes depriving them of the ability to see: “Around their necks We have put chains, reaching up to their chins, so that their heads are forced up. And We have set a barrier before them and a barrier behind them, and We enshrouded them in veils so that they cannot see.” Their hands are fastened with chains to their necks, placed under their chins, which has the effect of lifting up their heads such that they cannot see what is in front of them. Moreover, there are walls and barriers both in front of and behind them, which means that even if they were released from these chains, they still could not see through the barriers. Furthermore, the covers placed over their eyes makes it even more impossible for them to see.
Although this image is fierce and sharp, we actually do encounter people of this ilk. When you see them overlooking the plain truth that is in front of them, you feel as if there is a wall separating them from it. Although their hands are not chained and nor are their heads forced up, you nonetheless feel that their souls and minds are turned away from the truth, unable to see guidance. It is as if there are barriers preventing them from approaching it. Such were the people who turned deaf ears to the Qur’an and who received it with irrational denial as it put before them its argument and proof. This is when the Qur’an is itself a irrefutable proof.
“It is all the same to them whether you warn them or you do not warn them: they will not believe.” Their case is settled. God knows that faith will not penetrate their hearts. No warning will ever benefit a heart that has steeled itself against divine guidance, and barracked its approach. Warnings do not create hearts; it only alerts a heart that is alive, ready to receive guidance: “You can truly warn only such a one as follows this reminder and who stands in awe of the Lord of Grace although He is beyond the reach of human perception. To such, then, give the happy news of God’s forthcoming forgiveness and a generous reward.”
Most probably, the ‘reminder’ in this instance refers to the Qur’an. A person who follows the Qur’an and fears God despite not seeing Him is the one who benefits by the warning. It is as if the warning has been given to such people only and the Prophet (peace be upon him) directed it to them alone, even though he addressed it to all people. Since the others are prevented from receiving the warning, it looks as if it is given only to those who follow the Qur’an and fear God. Such people deserve to be given good news. Hence the Prophet is told to give them ‘the happy news of God’s forthcoming forgiveness and a generous reward.’ They need the forgiveness of any sin they commit providing they do not persist in doing it, and they deserve the generous reward for fearing God and following what He has revealed. These two aspects go hand in hand: When a person truly fears God, he or she is certain to follow His guidance and implement the system He has laid down.
At this point, the truth of resurrection is emphasized, together with the reckoning that ignores nothing: “It is We who will bring the dead back to life. We record whatever (deeds) they send ahead, as well as the traces they leave behind. We keep an account of all things in a clear record.” Bringing the dead back to life has always been an issue fraught with argument, of which we will see several types in this surah. They are warned here that whatever they do and whatever effects their deeds cause are written down, and nothing is forgotten. It is God Almighty who brings the dead back to life, records their actions and reckons everything. All this, then, is done in the perfect way that fits anything done by God. As for the ‘clear record’ and similar descriptions such as ‘the imperishable tablet’, these are most probably references to God’s perfect knowledge that transcends time and place.
Having presented the issues of revelation and resurrection in the form of a factual statement, the surah now presents them again in narrative form so as to touch hearts with a story about the fate of those who persist in denying the truth: “Cite for them, as a case in point, the people of a township to which messengers came.” The Qur’an does not mention which township this was or who were its people. Different reports suggest different towns and cities, but there is no real benefit in trying to establish its identity. The fact that the Qur’an neither identifies it nor mentions its location does not detract from the import of the story. It is a city to which God sent two messengers, just as He sent Moses and his brother Aaron to Pharaoh and his nobles. The people of the city rejected their message, accusing them of lying. God supported His two messengers with a third, confirming that they were truly His messengers. All three of them again presented their message, saying to the people: “We are messengers who have been sent to you.”
– Commentary by Sayyid Qutb
The Same Old Battle
None but the unbelievers dispute God’s revelations. Let it not deceive you that they seem to be able to do as they please on earth. Before their time the people of Noah rejected the truth, as did other groups and communities after them. Each of these communities schemed against the messenger sent to them, aiming to lay their hands on him. With false argument they strove to refute the truth, but then I took them to task. How awesome was My punishment! Thus your Lord’s word shall come true against the unbelievers: they will be the dwellers in the fire of hell.
(The Forgiving, Ghafir; 40: 4-6)
The opening of the surah established the truth of God’s oneness and His divine attributes. The surah now makes clear that this truth is accepted by all creatures. It is, in fact, firmly rooted in their nature and directly related to the nature of the universe. Only the unbelievers dispute these signs and argue about God’s revelations. Thus they are a class apart, choosing to be at odds with the universe and all other creatures within it.
“None but the unbelievers dispute God’s revelations.”
Throughout the entire expanse of the universe, only the unbelievers stand apart, deviating from the true path. In relation to the whole universe, they are weaker and less significant than an ant in relation to planet earth. When they stand on their own disputing God’s revelations and denying His signs, the rest of the universe declares its acceptance of Him and recognizes His oneness, deriving its strength from Him. With their odd attitude, the unbelievers’ fate is sealed, no matter how powerful, affluent and mighty they may appear to be: “Let it not deceive you that they seem to be able to do as they please on earth.”
They may be able to move about, gather wealth, enjoy their power and revel in easy living. However, they are ultimately doomed. The battle, if there could ever be a battle between them and the Creator of the universe, will lead to its inevitable end.
There were in former times communities that followed the same path. Their fate should make clear to the unbelievers what happens in the end to anyone who tries to stand against the power of the Almighty: “Before their time the people of Noah rejected the truth, as did other groups and communities after them. Each of these communities schemed against the messenger sent to them, aiming to lay their hands on him. With false argument they strove to refute the truth, but then I took them to task. How awesome was My punishment!”