WEBVTT 00:00:00.000 --> 00:00:03.200 In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. 00:00:05.160 --> 00:00:08.080 The summary of the Tafsir of al-Tabari. 00:00:08.539 --> 00:00:12.740 Dr. Aqil Ibn Salim al-Shammari abridged it. 00:00:13.949 --> 00:00:16.030 Surah al-Baqarah 00:00:17.789 --> 00:00:22.789 In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. 00:00:23.449 --> 00:00:32.250 And when his Lord tested Abraham with certain commands, and he fulfilled them. 00:00:32.570 --> 00:00:38.450 “And (remember) when his Lord tried Abraham with (His) commands, and he fulfilled them, He said: Lo! I have appointed thee a leader for mankind. (Abraham) said: And of my offspring (will there be leaders)? He said: My covenant includeth not wrong-doers.” (2:124) 00:00:38.810 --> 00:00:42.289 He said, "And from among my descendants." 00:00:42.689 --> 00:00:47.329 He said, "My covenant does not include the wrongdoers." 00:00:48.500 --> 00:00:51.140 And remember when Allah tested Ibrahim, peace be upon him. 00:00:51.619 --> 00:00:54.859 His testing was through the obligatory duties that Allah imposed upon him. 00:00:55.219 --> 00:00:56.740 And he commanded that which he was commanded to do. 00:00:57.409 --> 00:00:59.490 Then Abraham fulfilled the words. 00:00:59.810 --> 00:01:03.210 By standing before Allah to fulfill what He has made obligatory upon him therein. 00:01:03.729 --> 00:01:04.769 Then Allah said 00:01:05.250 --> 00:01:06.450 O Ibrahim 00:01:06.890 --> 00:01:11.609 I am making you a leader for the people, to be followed and taken as an example. 00:01:12.349 --> 00:01:13.510 Ibrahim said 00:01:14.069 --> 00:01:16.189 O my Lord, and from among my descendants. 00:01:16.390 --> 00:01:18.790 So make them leaders who are followed. 00:01:19.390 --> 00:01:20.269 Allah says 00:01:20.829 --> 00:01:23.950 My covenant shall not reach those who are enemies to Me and disobey Me. 00:01:24.629 --> 00:01:28.469 It is a proclamation from Allah, Exalted is His remembrance, to Ibrahim, peace be upon him. 00:01:28.950 --> 00:01:33.469 That among his descendants are those who associate partners with Allah, wronging both their own souls and His servants. 00:01:34.510 --> 00:01:41.510 “And when We made the House (at Makka) a resort for mankind and sanctuary, (saying): Take as your place of worship the place where Abraham stood (to pray). And We imposed a duty upon Abraham and Ishmael, (saying): Purify My house for those who go around and those who meditate therein and those who bow down and prostrate themselves (in worship).” (2:125) 00:01:41.950 --> 00:01:47.310 And take from the Station of Ibrahim a place of prayer. 00:01:47.790 --> 00:01:54.750 And We enjoined Ibrahim and Isma'il, saying: "Purify My House." 00:01:55.189 --> 00:02:04.750 Purify My House for those who perform Tawaf, those who seclude themselves for worship, and those who bow and prostrate. 00:02:06.030 --> 00:02:09.069 And remember when We made the House a place of return for the people. 00:02:09.349 --> 00:02:12.349 They would come to him every year and return to him. 00:02:12.789 --> 00:02:14.349 And Mu'adh, may Allah be pleased with him, was safe. 00:02:15.069 --> 00:02:19.110 And take, O people, the Station of Ibrahim as a place of prayer. 00:02:19.669 --> 00:02:25.389 You pray there as an act of worship to Allah, and as an honor from me to Ibrahim, peace be upon him. 00:02:26.150 --> 00:02:32.069 And We commanded Ibrahim and Isma'il to purify My House from idols and the worship of false deities. 00:02:32.430 --> 00:02:34.830 For those who circle [the Ka'bah], those who perform tawaf. 00:02:35.389 --> 00:02:39.030 And those residing in the House without performing circumambulation or prayer. 00:02:39.590 --> 00:02:42.509 And the people who bow and prostrate within it. 00:02:43.650 --> 00:02:53.370 “And when Abraham prayed: My Lord! Make this a region of security and bestow upon its people fruits, such of them as believe in Allah and the Last Day, He answered: As for him who disbelieveth, I shall leave him in contentment for a while, then I shall compel him to the doom of Fire - a hapless journey's end!” (2:126) 00:02:53.849 --> 00:03:02.210 “And when Abraham prayed: My Lord! Make this a region of security and bestow upon its people fruits, such of them as believe in Allah and the Last Day, He answered: As for him who disbelieveth, I shall leave him in contentment for a while, then I shall compel him to the doom of Fire - a hapless journey's end!” (2:126) 00:03:02.650 --> 00:03:13.490 “And when Abraham prayed: My Lord! Make this a region of security and bestow upon its people fruits, such of them as believe in Allah and the Last Day, He answered: As for him who disbelieveth, I shall leave him in contentment for a while, then I shall compel him to the doom of Fire - a hapless journey's end!” (2:126) 00:03:13.969 --> 00:03:16.169 And what an evil destination. 00:03:17.740 --> 00:03:19.780 And remember when Abraham said 00:03:20.340 --> 00:03:25.939 O Lord, make this land a secure land, protected from the tyrants who would seek to impose their dominion over it. 00:03:26.580 --> 00:03:29.500 And we have been granted security from the punishment of Allah, lest it should befall him. 00:03:30.060 --> 00:03:34.460 And provide the believers among the people of Makkah with fruits, to the exclusion of those among them who disbelieve. 00:03:35.219 --> 00:03:36.340 Allah said to him 00:03:36.939 --> 00:03:38.659 I have answered your supplication. 00:03:39.219 --> 00:03:42.939 And I shall provide for the disbelievers among them alongside the believers of this land. 00:03:43.500 --> 00:03:49.659 Then I shall grant him a brief enjoyment of the fruits of My provision in this world, until his appointed time arrives. 00:03:50.219 --> 00:03:52.419 Then I shall cast him into the torment of the Fire. 00:03:52.939 --> 00:03:56.580 And I shall drag him toward it, pulling him along upon his face. 00:03:57.219 --> 00:04:02.020 How wretched is the destination to which the disbeliever shall return, amidst the torment of the Fire. 00:04:21.069 --> 00:04:25.269 And remember when Ibrahim and Isma'il were raising the foundations of the House. 00:04:25.829 --> 00:04:26.750 They both say: 00:04:27.430 --> 00:04:32.269 Our Lord, accept from us our deeds, our obedience, and our worship of You. 00:04:32.750 --> 00:04:36.470 As we conclude our work on Your House, which You commanded us to build. 00:04:37.149 --> 00:04:40.470 You are indeed the All-Hearing, who listens to our supplication and our request. 00:04:41.069 --> 00:04:45.829 He is the All-Knowing of what lies within the depths of our souls regarding our submission to You in obedience. 00:04:46.350 --> 00:04:49.189 And whatever we manifest or conceal of our deeds. 00:04:50.329 --> 00:04:56.129 Our Lord, and make us Muslims [in submission] to You and from our descendants a Muslim nation to You. 00:04:56.129 --> 00:05:08.050 O our Lord, make us both submissive to You, and show us our rites of worship, and accept our repentance. 00:05:08.529 --> 00:05:14.810 “Our Lord! And make us submissive unto Thee and of our seed a nation submissive unto Thee, and show us our ways of worship, and relent toward us. Lo! Thou, only Thou, art the Relenting, the Merciful.” (2:128) 00:05:16.000 --> 00:05:20.279 And make us submissive to Your command and humble in our obedience to You. 00:05:20.839 --> 00:05:23.839 We associate no one with You in our obedience, nor do we worship anyone but You. 00:05:24.279 --> 00:05:26.079 And in worship, there is none other than You. 00:05:26.800 --> 00:05:29.800 And from our descendants, make a nation submissive to You. 00:05:30.360 --> 00:05:33.360 And He made it manifest to our eyes so that we might behold it. 00:05:34.040 --> 00:05:36.399 And indeed, the two of them are specific to some of the progeny. 00:05:36.959 --> 00:05:39.240 For Allah had already informed Ibrahim—peace be upon him. 00:05:39.720 --> 00:05:44.360 That among his descendants are those who shall not attain his covenant due to their wrongdoing and wickedness. 00:05:45.220 --> 00:05:48.540 And He made manifest to our eyes the rites of Hajj and its landmarks. 00:05:49.060 --> 00:05:54.180 And the places where one draws near to You through the righteous deeds that please You. 00:05:54.899 --> 00:05:59.180 Whether through the offering of a sacrificial animal, or through prayer, or by performing tawaf or sa'i. 00:05:59.939 --> 00:06:05.779 And turn to us in repentance by pardoning and overlooking our sins, and by Your grace and generosity toward us. 00:06:06.540 --> 00:06:09.699 You are indeed the One who bestows favor upon Your servants. 00:06:10.220 --> 00:06:13.180 And He is the One who bestows upon them His pardon and forgiveness. 00:06:13.819 --> 00:06:18.459 The Most Merciful to them, the One who rescues whomever You will among them by Your mercy. 00:06:24.620 --> 00:06:28.379 And he recites Your verses to them and teaches them. 00:06:29.019 --> 00:06:33.860 “Our Lord! And raise up in their midst a messenger from among them who shall recite unto them Thy revelations, and shall instruct them in the Scripture and in wisdom and shall make them grow. Lo! Thou, only Thou, art the Mighty, Wise.” (2:129) 00:06:34.660 --> 00:06:39.420 Indeed, You are the All-Mighty, the All-Wise. 00:06:41.170 --> 00:06:44.129 Our Lord, and raise up among them a messenger from themselves. 00:06:44.889 --> 00:06:51.209 It is the supplication of Ibrahim and Isma'il specifically for our Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him. 00:06:51.920 --> 00:06:55.160 He recites to them Your Book, which You reveal to him. 00:06:55.680 --> 00:06:59.000 And He teaches them Your Book, which You reveal unto them. 00:06:59.519 --> 00:07:01.759 And the details of Your judgments and Your rulings. 00:07:02.279 --> 00:07:05.879 And He purifies them from associating partners with Allah and the worship of idols. 00:07:06.439 --> 00:07:09.399 He causes them to grow and increases them through obedience to Allah. 00:07:10.120 --> 00:07:12.079 Indeed, You are the Almighty, the All-Powerful. 00:07:12.639 --> 00:07:15.279 He whom nothing He wills can ever frustrate. 00:07:15.959 --> 00:07:20.360 So do for us and for our descendants what we have asked and sought of You. 00:07:21.000 --> 00:07:25.600 He is the All-Wise, whose governance is free from any flaw or error. 00:07:26.279 --> 00:07:29.480 So grant us that which benefits us and benefits our descendants. 00:07:30.040 --> 00:07:33.040 It does not diminish you, nor does it diminish Your treasuries. 00:07:34.060 --> 00:07:41.939 “And who forsaketh the religion of Abraham save him who befooleth himself? Verily We chose him in the world, and lo! in the Hereafter he is among the righteous.” (2:130) 00:07:42.459 --> 00:07:45.779 “And who forsaketh the religion of Abraham save him who befooleth himself? Verily We chose him in the world, and lo! in the Hereafter he is among the righteous.” (2:130) 00:07:46.339 --> 00:07:52.139 And indeed, in the Hereafter, he shall be among the righteous. 00:07:53.589 --> 00:07:57.509 And who would turn away from the upright, monotheistic creed of Ibrahim, the Muslim? 00:07:57.990 --> 00:08:00.870 And he abandons it, preferring something else over it. 00:08:01.389 --> 00:08:07.990 Except for a foolish person who is ignorant of where his own true interest lies regarding what will benefit or harm him in his afterlife. 00:08:08.819 --> 00:08:12.259 And We chose Ibrahim and selected him for intimate friendship. 00:08:12.899 --> 00:08:16.100 And He makes him a leader in this world for those who come after him. 00:08:16.819 --> 00:08:24.180 And indeed, Ibrahim, in the Hereafter, is among the righteous who fulfilled the rights of Allah and among the close allies of Allah. 00:08:25.300 --> 00:08:34.500 “When his Lord said unto him: Surrender! he said: I have surrendered to the Lord of the Worlds.” (2:131) 00:08:35.590 --> 00:08:40.950 When his Lord said to him, "Dedicate your worship solely to Me and submit to Me in obedience." 00:08:41.509 --> 00:08:43.750 Ibrahim said, in response to his Lord: 00:08:44.389 --> 00:08:49.190 I have submitted in obedience and devoted my worship exclusively to the Master of all creation. 00:08:49.830 --> 00:08:51.830 And He is the One who directs its affairs, to the exclusion of all others. 00:08:52.980 --> 00:09:02.899 “The same did Abraham enjoin upon his sons, and also Jacob, (saying): O my sons! Lo! Allah hath chosen for you the (true) religion; therefore die not save as men who have surrendered (unto Him).” (2:132) 00:09:03.220 --> 00:09:14.340 “The same did Abraham enjoin upon his sons, and also Jacob, (saying): O my sons! Lo! Allah hath chosen for you the (true) religion; therefore die not save as men who have surrendered (unto Him).” (2:132) 00:09:15.740 --> 00:09:18.860 Ibrahim (peace be upon him) enjoined this word upon his children. 00:09:19.500 --> 00:09:21.500 I have submitted myself to the Lord of the worlds. 00:09:22.299 --> 00:09:24.299 And Ya'qub (Jacob), peace be upon him, likewise enjoined his sons. 00:09:25.019 --> 00:09:27.899 Then, after they had introduced them to him, they both spoke to them. 00:09:28.620 --> 00:09:33.100 Allah has chosen for you this religion, concerning which He has made a covenant with you. 00:09:33.740 --> 00:09:37.179 So fear Allah, and do not let death overtake you unless you are upon it. 00:09:38.740 --> 00:09:53.220 “Or were ye present when death came to Jacob, when he said unto his sons: What will ye worship after me? They said: We shall worship thy god, the god of thy fathers, Abraham and Ishmael and Isaac, One Allah, and unto Him we have surrendered.” (2:133) 00:09:53.620 --> 00:10:05.139 “Or were ye present when death came to Jacob, when he said unto his sons: What will ye worship after me? They said: We shall worship thy god, the god of thy fathers, Abraham and Ishmael and Isaac, One Allah, and unto Him we have surrendered.” (2:133) 00:10:05.539 --> 00:10:13.059 “Or were ye present when death came to Jacob, when he said unto his sons: What will ye worship after me? They said: We shall worship thy god, the god of thy fathers, Abraham and Ishmael and Isaac, One Allah, and unto Him we have surrendered.” (2:133) 00:10:14.629 --> 00:10:21.190 Were you, O company of the Jews and the Christians, present when death came to Ya'qub and he bore witness to his children? 00:10:21.669 --> 00:10:25.350 So learn what he said to his son, and what his son said to him. 00:10:25.990 --> 00:10:29.509 Do not invoke curses upon the prophets and messengers of falsehoods. 00:10:30.149 --> 00:10:33.269 And you attribute Judaism and Christianity to them. 00:10:34.179 --> 00:10:37.539 When Ya'qub (Jacob) said to his sons at the time of his death: 00:10:38.179 --> 00:10:40.740 What will you worship after I have passed away? 00:10:41.539 --> 00:10:42.659 His sons said to him 00:10:43.379 --> 00:10:45.620 We worship the One whom you worship. 00:10:46.100 --> 00:10:50.019 And the God of your forefathers, Ibrahim, Isma'il, and Ishaq. 00:10:50.500 --> 00:10:51.860 One single God. 00:10:52.419 --> 00:10:56.019 We must therefore dedicate our worship exclusively to Him and affirm His oneness in lordship. 00:10:56.659 --> 00:11:00.899 “Say: O People of the Scripture! Come to an agreement between us and you: that we shall worship none but Allah, and that we shall ascribe no partner unto Him, and that none of us shall take others for lords beside Allah. And if they turn away, then say: Bear witness that we are they who have surrendered (unto Him).” (3:64) 00:11:01.379 --> 00:11:04.820 And we are submissive to Him through servitude and obedience. 00:11:05.139 --> 00:11:06.980 Muslims dedicated to His worship. 00:11:07.690 --> 00:11:12.330 That is a nation that has passed away. 00:11:12.809 --> 00:11:17.529 For it is what it has earned, but as for what you have earned... 00:11:17.929 --> 00:11:24.730 And you will not be asked about what they used to do. 00:11:26.309 --> 00:11:28.549 O assembly of the Jews and the Christians 00:11:29.029 --> 00:11:33.110 Leave aside the mention of Ibrahim, Isma'il, Ishaq, and Ya'qub. 00:11:33.429 --> 00:11:35.429 And the Muslims among their children. 00:11:35.909 --> 00:11:39.590 Do not attribute to them the disbelief of Judaism and Christianity. 00:11:39.909 --> 00:11:41.909 And you should attribute them to them. 00:11:42.309 --> 00:11:45.509 For they are a generation that has already passed on to its final destination. 00:11:45.909 --> 00:11:47.909 She shall have the reward for whatever good she has done. 00:11:48.230 --> 00:11:51.990 And for you, O assembly of Jews and Christians, is the recompense for what you have done. 00:11:52.470 --> 00:11:55.990 And you shall not be held accountable for what they used to do. 00:11:56.549 --> 00:12:00.789 “Allah tasketh not a soul beyond its scope. For it (is only) that which it hath earned, and against it (only) that which it hath deserved. Our Lord! Condemn us not if we forget, or miss the mark! Our Lord! Lay not on us such a burden as thou didst lay on those before us! Our Lord! Impose not on us that which we have not the strength to bear! Pardon us, absolve us and have mercy on us, Thou, our Protector, and give us victory over the disbelieving folk.” (2:286) 00:12:01.720 --> 00:12:06.519 “And they say: Be Jews or Christians, then ye will be rightly guided. Say (unto them, O Muhammad): Nay, but (we follow) the religion of Abraham, the upright, and he was not of the idolaters.” (2:135) 00:12:06.840 --> 00:12:14.440 “And they say: Be Jews or Christians, then ye will be rightly guided. Say (unto them, O Muhammad): Nay, but (we follow) the religion of Abraham, the upright, and he was not of the idolaters.” (2:135) 00:12:15.580 --> 00:12:20.379 The Jews said to Muhammad, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, and his Companions 00:12:20.860 --> 00:12:23.899 Be guided, and you shall attain the path of truth. 00:12:24.470 --> 00:12:26.470 And the Christians said to them 00:12:26.950 --> 00:12:29.990 Be like the Christians, and you will attain the path of truth. 00:12:30.629 --> 00:12:31.909 Say, O Muhammad 00:12:32.389 --> 00:12:35.990 Rather, let us follow the upright religion of Ibrahim, peace be upon him. 00:12:36.470 --> 00:12:40.870 He was not among those who practiced the worship of idols and statues. 00:12:41.350 --> 00:12:44.470 Nor was he among the Jews, nor was he among the Christians. 00:12:44.870 --> 00:12:46.870 Rather, he was a man of pure monotheism, a Muslim. 00:12:47.990 --> 00:12:57.750 “Say (O Muslims): We believe in Allah and that which is revealed unto us and that which was revealed unto Abraham, and Ishmael, and Isaac, and Jacob, and the tribes, and that which Moses and Jesus received, and that which the prophets received from their Lord. We make no distinction between any of them, and unto Him we have surrendered.” (2:136) 00:12:57.750 --> 00:13:08.149 “Say (O Muslims): We believe in Allah and that which is revealed unto us and that which was revealed unto Abraham, and Ishmael, and Isaac, and Jacob, and the tribes, and that which Moses and Jesus received, and that which the prophets received from their Lord. We make no distinction between any of them, and unto Him we have surrendered.” (2:136) 00:13:08.149 --> 00:13:20.070 “Say (O Muslims): We believe in Allah and that which is revealed unto us and that which was revealed unto Abraham, and Ishmael, and Isaac, and Jacob, and the tribes, and that which Moses and Jesus received, and that which the prophets received from their Lord. We make no distinction between any of them, and unto Him we have surrendered.” (2:136) 00:13:20.070 --> 00:13:31.590 We make no distinction between any of them, and to Him we are Muslims. 00:13:32.870 --> 00:13:36.789 Say, O believers, to these Jews and Christians: 00:13:37.269 --> 00:13:38.789 We have believed in Allah. 00:13:39.190 --> 00:13:44.629 And we have believed in the Book that was revealed to Muhammad, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him. 00:13:45.110 --> 00:13:51.029 We also believe in what was revealed to Ibrahim, Isma'il, Ishaq, and Ya'qub. 00:13:51.509 --> 00:13:53.990 And the prophets were from the descendants of Ya'qub. 00:13:54.629 --> 00:13:58.950 We also believe in the Torah that Allah gave to Moses, peace be upon him. 00:13:59.350 --> 00:14:02.629 And with the Gospel that Allah gave to ‘Isa, peace be upon him. 00:14:03.110 --> 00:14:06.389 And the scriptures which He gave to all the prophets. 00:14:07.029 --> 00:14:10.230 We do not believe in some of the prophets while disbelieving in others. 00:14:10.710 --> 00:14:15.429 Rather, we bear witness for all of them that they were the messengers and prophets of Allah. 00:14:15.909 --> 00:14:17.830 They were sent with the truth and the guidance. 00:14:18.470 --> 00:14:20.789 And we are submissive to Him through our obedience. 00:14:21.110 --> 00:14:23.429 Submitting to Him in servitude. 00:14:24.440 --> 00:14:31.240 “And if they believe in the like of that which ye believe, then are they rightly guided. But if they turn away, then are they in schism, and Allah will suffice thee (for defence) against them. He is the Hearer, the Knower.” (2:137) 00:14:31.559 --> 00:14:38.039 “And if they believe in the like of that which ye believe, then are they rightly guided. But if they turn away, then are they in schism, and Allah will suffice thee (for defence) against them. He is the Hearer, the Knower.” (2:137) 00:14:38.600 --> 00:14:46.440 Allah will suffice you against them, for He is the All-Hearing, the All-Knowing. 00:14:47.909 --> 00:14:51.509 For if the Jews and the Christians were to be truthful and acknowledge that. 00:14:51.990 --> 00:14:55.750 Just as you, O believers, have affirmed and acknowledged. 00:14:56.230 --> 00:14:57.990 Thus, they have attained success and guidance. 00:14:58.470 --> 00:15:00.870 They adhered to the path of truth and were guided. 00:15:01.350 --> 00:15:05.669 And if they turn away and refuse to believe as you have believed. 00:15:06.309 --> 00:15:10.149 So they realized that they were in a state of disobedience and division. 00:15:10.629 --> 00:15:13.590 And it is a war against Allah, His Messenger, and against you. 00:15:14.230 --> 00:15:18.950 Allah will suffice you against them, O Muhammad, regarding these people from among the Jews and the Christians. 00:15:19.590 --> 00:15:23.750 For Allah is indeed All-Hearing of what they say to you with their tongues. 00:15:24.070 --> 00:15:26.389 From ignorance and calling others toward disbelief. 00:15:26.950 --> 00:15:31.830 He is All-Knowing of the envy and hatred that they conceal from you and your Companions. 00:15:44.440 --> 00:15:45.960 Say to them, O Muhammad, 00:15:46.519 --> 00:15:48.919 Rather, follow the religion of Allah, which is Islam. 00:15:49.399 --> 00:15:51.720 And who is better in religion than one who submits himself to Allah? 00:15:52.279 --> 00:15:56.440 And we are submissive to Allah in our adherence to the creed of Ibrahim, peace be upon him. 00:15:56.919 --> 00:15:59.000 And our accountability to Him for that. 00:15:59.480 --> 00:16:02.039 They are not too proud to follow His command. 00:16:02.360 --> 00:16:04.679 And the affirmation of the messengership of His messengers. 00:16:05.750 --> 00:16:14.360 “Say (unto the People of the Scripture): Dispute ye with us concerning Allah when He is our Lord and your Lord? Ours are our works and yours your works. We look to Him alone.” (2:139) 00:16:14.840 --> 00:16:24.600 “Say (unto the People of the Scripture): Dispute ye with us concerning Allah when He is our Lord and your Lord? Ours are our works and yours your works. We look to Him alone.” (2:139) 00:16:25.879 --> 00:16:29.399 Say, O Muhammad, to the communities of the Jews and the Christians: 00:16:29.960 --> 00:16:35.960 Do you dispute and argue with us regarding the religion of Allah, which He has commanded us to follow? 00:16:36.440 --> 00:16:42.519 He is our Lord and your Lord; in His hand lies all goodness, and to Him belongs both reward and retribution. 00:16:43.159 --> 00:16:48.919 And for every group among us, there is what they have done and earned of both righteous and evil deeds. 00:16:49.639 --> 00:16:57.480 We dedicate our worship and obedience sincerely to Allah alone, associating nothing with Him and worshipping no one but Him. 00:16:58.740 --> 00:17:10.259 “Or say ye that Abraham, and Ishmael, and Isaac, and Jacob, and the tribes were Jews or Christians? Say: Do ye know best, or doth Allah? And who is more unjust than he who hideth a testimony which he hath received from Allah? Allah is not unaware of what ye do.” (2:140) 00:17:10.819 --> 00:17:16.099 Say, "Are you more knowing, or is Allah?" 00:17:16.660 --> 00:17:24.180 “Or say ye that Abraham, and Ishmael, and Isaac, and Jacob, and the tribes were Jews or Christians? Say: Do ye know best, or doth Allah? And who is more unjust than he who hideth a testimony which he hath received from Allah? Allah is not unaware of what ye do.” (2:140) 00:17:24.579 --> 00:17:30.740 And Allah is not unaware of what you do. 00:17:32.220 --> 00:17:40.539 “Or say ye that Abraham, and Ishmael, and Isaac, and Jacob, and the tribes were Jews or Christians? Say: Do ye know best, or doth Allah? And who is more unjust than he who hideth a testimony which he hath received from Allah? Allah is not unaware of what ye do.” (2:140) 00:17:41.180 --> 00:17:43.980 This makes it permissible for people to slander and lie about you. 00:17:44.619 --> 00:17:51.900 because Judaism and Christianity emerged after these prophets whom Allah named. 00:17:52.380 --> 00:17:59.259 Say to them, O Muhammad: Are you more knowledgeable about them and their past religions, or is Allah? 00:17:59.980 --> 00:18:05.019 And that the most unjust among them would pass by, having concealed a testimony with them from Allah. 00:18:05.500 --> 00:18:09.500 that these individuals whom Allah has named were Muslims 00:18:10.140 --> 00:18:14.460 And Allah is not unaware of what you do in your concealment of the truth. 00:18:15.130 --> 00:18:18.329 And He is not heedless of your punishment for your actions. 00:18:18.890 --> 00:18:25.529 Rather, it is a safeguard for you, until it recompenses you in this world and the Hereafter. 00:18:26.500 --> 00:18:44.099 That is a community that has passed on; for them is what they earned, and for you is what you have earned. And you will not be asked about what they used to do. 00:18:45.720 --> 00:18:49.960 “Or say ye that Abraham, and Ishmael, and Isaac, and Jacob, and the tribes were Jews or Christians? Say: Do ye know best, or doth Allah? And who is more unjust than he who hideth a testimony which he hath received from Allah? Allah is not unaware of what ye do.” (2:140) 00:18:50.440 --> 00:18:57.480 A community that has passed on to its destiny, returning to its Lord, and is now left with its deeds and its hopes. 00:18:58.119 --> 00:19:05.240 She will have whatever good she earned from Allah during her life, and she will bear whatever evil she earned. 00:19:06.039 --> 00:19:13.000 And you will not be asked about what they used to do, because every soul will present itself before Allah on the Day of Resurrection. 00:19:13.559 --> 00:19:19.160 For you are only asked about what you have earned and what you have sent forth, not about what others have sent forth. 00:19:22.200 --> 00:19:25.400 The summary from the Tafsir of Al-Tabari.