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When Hardships befall us. The Explanations of Mafuradat:

The first verse that establishes religion as something natural addresses the Holy Messenger and says “Set your face for religion” (1)

Then to explain the causes and reasons or to enjoin and create a yearning it says, “This is the nature on which God has created mankind. (2)

 

Since there is a proven compatibility between explanation and creation therefore it is not possible that something is an essential part of human existence but is not compatible with human character and deeds. You can now deduce that obedience to Tawhid (Oneness of God) is a must and staying aloof from all manner of polytheism is an essential requirement.

To stress the point the Book says, “There can be no change in God’s creation” which means there is no death for those things that are existent in the inner core of mankind. They are there as never ever remaining as it will be discussed under explanations. This is a very meaningful and enlightening sentence so from the research of the modern intellectuals we learn that religious fervor is one of the strongest feelings of mankind that has existed in the eons of the past and will do so in the future. But the ignorant people have contaminated this feeling with polytheism so the word “Haneefa” has been used to tell us to purify it. (3)

To further stress the issue the Book says, “This is the established religion, but most people do not know.” The origin of the word “Qeem” is “Qiyam” which means resolute and determined and this meaning also includes those who strive for livelihood and those who will stand firm in the end. (4) Most people are not attentive to this reality so they have contaminated it with polytheism or idol worship. In the end the verse says, “But most people do not know”

It should be remembered that the Fitrat mentioned in this verse is not just the worship of the One God but includes the complete religion with its tenets and its branches. God willing we will discuss the details of this fine topic under explanations




1. The origin of Haneef is Hanaf which means all kinds of inclination and rejection. The conversion from sins to guidance is called Hanaf and vice versa. “Wajah” is the term used as a hint for God because the countenance is the most important part of the human body which contains the senses of hearing, seeing and taste.
2. Fatrat Allah is used with a Zabar for many reasons and one is that it speaks of obedience and disobedience.
3. Some commentators say that the word “La” used in “La Tabdiila likhalqillah” is used as a negative. See Tafsirs Majmaul Bayan, Al Mizan and Ruhul Jinan. Kkk
4. Mafuradat Raghib.



When Hardships befall us. The Explanations of Mafuradat:
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