AN EPISODE IN THE LIFE STORY OF THE IDOL BREAKER (VERSES NO. 69 - 73)

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Quran,Translation and Commentary in Brief (Vol. 03)
Verses 74-76Verses 69-73

      The life story of ABRAHAM has been written here and there, in the Holy Qurän with details and clear explanation; but in the above verses reference is made to that part of his life which is connected with that of his nephew Lot. In fact, the story of Lot has been narrated here with a brief reference to an episode in the life of his uncle ABRAHAM

      ``And there came our Messengers to ABRAHAM with glad-tidings.''

      Although the narration about the stranger guests of ABRAHAM is given in brief, the few verses are so eloquent and comprehensive, and also self-explanatory, that we can apprehend all the series of events and necessary details that has been taken for granted in it:ِ The arch prophet of God received his unacquainted guests with salutation of peace, and immediately placed before them a meal of roasted calf for their luncheon. But the guests were angels who had turned their outward form to that of young men. When ABRAHAM saw that their hands went not towards it, and they did not touch the roast meat, he disliked it and conceived a feeling of mistrust, mingled with fear concerning the strangers.

      This was because, if hospitality is refused in the East, it means that those who refuse it, do no good to the host. The angels got the hint, and soon presented themselves that they were angels and sent down against the wicked people of Lot in the Sodom and Gomorrah. They added to have had a good news for ABRAHAM too, who would become the father and grandfather of two other apostles namely Isaac and Jacob.

      ABRAHAM was very anxious and annoyed from the evil conducts of the inhabitants of Sodom and Gomorrah, and was very eager to have their problem solved some how. So the arrival of the angels was also a good news for him in that relation, which was besides the good news of being the fountain head of God's apostles.

      ABRAHAM'S wife (SÄRAH) who was standing by, could hardly believe the news, that was to bear a child in that old age of no less than a hundred years, and from a husband much older than that. But when she made sure that the strangers were only angels, she became so happy that she laughed. Her laughter might also have been due to wonder and amazement that she said!

      ``Woe is me! Shall I bear a child while I am an old woman, and this my husband is an old man!?''

      Then the angels assured her that God's intention will be done and His Mercy and blessings will touch the people of the house.

      The Arabic, Ahlul-bait, translated here to people of the house, is a respectful addressing the household of ABRAHAM and Mohammad in Quränic language.

 

 

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