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Quran,Translation and Commentary in Brief (Vol. 06)
verses 20-24verses 16-19

THE SIGNS OF RESURRECTION HAVE APPEARED
VERSE NO.16-19
Here is a sketch of the state of the hypocrites in their encounter with inspiration, war, and the problems of contending with the enemies of Islam.
The hypocrites too, were at the front line, where the true believers had station; but their behaviour with Islam and Quran was otherwise, and their reactions revealed the contents of their sick heart:-
``And among them is he who gives ear to you until they all have left your presence.''
Some of the hypocrites pretended to have listened to prophet's speech, but their minds were busy elsewhere on their tricks and vile acts. So when they left the assembly, they had learned nothing of the teachings, yet on the contrary, they scornfully asked questions in order to raise doubts:-
``What was it that this man said? Could you get anything out of it?''
Contrary to the above party are the true believers who were guided by the word of God which was revealed to our prophet through inspiration:-
``Those who were guided, Allah increased their guidance and gave them their piety, (so as to avoid evil)''
This verse implies that spiritual advancement is progressive, and each step makes the next one easier and more complete.
Then, the hypocrites are warned of the Hour to come on them out of a sudden. When the hour actually comes, there is no more chance for repentance and return. They will fall into an utter loss.
The Hour of Resurrection and final judgement will definitely come to pass; and its signs and conditions have already appeared. An instance of such signs is the advent of our prophet. Other sign is the moon, which was split by the prophet pointing with his finger, and with the permission of God!
As a matter of fact, what is left from the life time of this material world, in comparison with the period that has already passed is only a little if we could know. Then the best way for man, is to adhere to the monotheism of God, and to avoid evil deeds as far as possible.

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TIME SPACE
We should also know that time is not an absolute entity. It is only a feature or a dimension of the matter, and its appearance is something relative and not real! This is why in our sleep we cannot feel the lapse of time. Therefore, as soon as we die, our resurrection begins because our soul which has more freedom in sleep lives out of time and space, and time has no meaning or reality for our soul which is everlasting for living beyond time and space. We feel no time as soon as we die, and it makes no difference for us, if it takes 2 millions of years for the Hour to come or 2 minutes!
TRANSLATOR'S NOTE

verses 20-24verses 16-19
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