Treaty of Hudaybiyah in Glorious Quran (Part 2 )
"Patiently, then, persevere; for the Promise of ALLAH is true: and ask forgiveness for thy fault, and celebrate the Praises of thy Lord in the evening and in the morning."
[Surah Ghafir 40:55]
[Surah Ghafir 40:55]
The Israelites corrupted or lost their Book: they disobeyed ALLAH's Law; and failed to proclaim and exemplify ALLAH's Message. That is why the new Revelation came to the Holy Prophet. If,in the beginning it was rejected and persecuted, there was no cause for discouragement; on the contrary, there was all the greater need for patience and perseverance.
Every mortal according to his nature and degree of spiritual enlightenment falls short of the perfect standard of ALLAH (See 16:61),and should therefore ask ALLAH for forgiveness. What is merit in an ordinary man may be a human shortcoming in one nearest to ALLAH ; See 38:24-25
Prophets have a further responsibility for their People or their Ummah, and they ask in a representative capacity.
Evening and morning are the best times for contemplations and spiritual effort. But the phrase "evening and morning" may mean "at all times".
Evening and morning are the best times for contemplations and spiritual effort. But the phrase "evening and morning" may mean "at all times".
"He said: "O my Lord! Give me a Sign!" "Thy Sign," was the answer, "Shall be that thou shalt speak to no man for three days but with signals. Then celebrate the praises of thy Lord again and again, and glorify Him in the evening and in the morning. "
[Surah Ali Imran 3:41]
[Surah Ali Imran 3:41]
"If ALLAH were to punish men for their wrongdoing, He would not leave, on the earth, a single living creature: but He gives them respite for a stated Term: When their Term expires, they would not be able to delay (the punishment) for a single hour, just as they would not be able to anticipate it (for a single hour).
[Surah Al Nahl 16:61]
[Surah Al Nahl 16:61]
ALLAH's decree works without fail. If He were to punish for every wrong or shortcoming, not a single living creature on earth would escape punishment. But in His infinite mercy and forgiveness. He gives respite; He provides time for repentance. If the repentance is forthcoming. ALLAH's Mercy is forthcoming without fail. If not, the punishment comes inevitably on the expiration of the Term. The sinner cannot anticipate it by an insolent challenge, nor can be delay it when the time arrives. Let him not think that the respite given him may mean that he can do what he likes, and that he can escape scot-free from the consequences.
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