Al-Furqan (Arabic: اَلْفُرْقَانْ, ’al-furqān; meaning: The Criterion) is the 25th chapter (sūrah) of the Qur'an, with 77 verses (āyāt). The name Al-Furqan,[1] or "The Criterion", refers to the Qur'an itself as the decisive factor between good and evil. This Surah is named Al-Furqan from the 4th word in the 1st ayat.[2][note 1]
The chapter emphasizes (25:68–70) that there is no sin, however great, that cannot be forgiven if sincerely repented, showing faith and working with righteous deeds.[3][4]
Al-Furqan refers to the Torah within the contents of the surah, saying "We sent Moses the Book, and appointed his brother Aaron with him as minister" (Sura 25, verse 35), but it does not address the Torah as al-Furqan itself.[3][5]
The Surah manages the questions and doubts that were being raised against the Quran, the Prophethood of Muhammad, and his lessons by the disbelievers of Mecca. Suitable responses to every single objection are revealed in the surah and the individuals have been cautioned of the results of dismissing the Truth. The significant issues, divine laws, and directly follows the following order in the surah:-[7]
The Quran is the rule, the criterion i.e. Al-Furqan to distinguish between the right and the wrong.
Transgressors are the individuals who dismiss Reality, distrust the Rasool, and preclude the Day of Judgment and hereafter.
Upon the arrival of Judgment Day, those False-deities worshiped by the mushriks will declare no divinity and consider the mushrik is answerable for their shirk, on the Judgement Day.
The disbelievers will lament not opting for the Righteous Path upon the arrival of Judgment Day.
Sequential, gradual, and bit-by-bit disclosure of the Quran is a pearl of wisdom.
Allah's decree is commanded to make Jihad against unbelief in the Quran.
Qualities of genuine devotees are portrayed.
Toward the finish of the Surah, a description of the character of a true believer is given at the start of Surah Al-Mu'minoon. According to Abul A'la Maududi
Here is the criterion for distinguishing the genuine from the counterfeit. This is the noble character of those people who have believed in and followed the teachings of the Holy Prophet and this is the kind of people that he is trying to train. You may yourselves compare and contrast this type of people with those Arabs, who have not as yet accepted the Message, and who are upholding "ignorance" and exerting their utmost to defeat the Truth. Now you may judge for yourselves as to which you would like to choose." Though this question was not posed in so many words, it was placed before everyone in Arabia in a tangible shape. It may be noted that during the next few years, the practical answer given to this question by the whole nation, with the exception of a small minority, was that they chose Islam.[8]
Time of Revelationedit
It shows up from its style and topic that it was additionally uncovered during the third phase of Prophethood at Makkah like Surah Al-Mu'minun.[note 2]
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^"Holy Qurán translated in English (with text concordance). Sura 25, verses from 1 to 50". intratext.com. from the original on November 15, 2006. Retrieved Oct 7, 2018.
^Wherry, Elwood Morris (1896). A Complete Index to Sale's Text, Preliminary Discourse, and Notes. London: Kegan Paul, Trench, Trubner, and Co. This article incorporates text from this source, which is in the public domain.
^Muhammad Farooq-i-Azam Malik (translator), Al-Qur'an, the Guidance for Mankind - English with Arabic Text (Hardcover) ISBN0-911119-80-9
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Al Furqan Arabic ا ل ف ر ق ان al furqan meaning The Criterion is the 25th chapter surah of the Qur an with 77 verses ayat The name Al Furqan 1 or The Criterion refers to the Qur an itself as the decisive factor between good and evil This Surah is named Al Furqan from the 4th word in the 1st ayat 2 note 1 Sura 25 of the Quranا ل ف ر ق ان Al FurqanThe CriterionArabic textEnglish translationClassificationMeccanOther namesThe Statute BookPositionJuzʼ 18 to 19No of Rukus6No of verses77 Quran 24Quran 26 The chapter emphasizes 25 68 70 that there is no sin however great that cannot be forgiven if sincerely repented showing faith and working with righteous deeds 3 4 Al Furqan refers to the Torah within the contents of the surah saying We sent Moses the Book and appointed his brother Aaron with him as minister Sura 25 verse 35 but it does not address the Torah as al Furqan itself 3 5 Contents 1 Summary 2 Analysis 3 Time of Revelation 4 See also 5 Notes 6 References 7 External linksSummary edit1 God praised for the Quran 2 The one God a sovereign Creator and Ruler 3 4 The idolaters worship gods that are helpless 5 6 The Quran said to be Muhammad s own forgery 7 Muhammad protests that the Quran is from God 8 9 Unbelievers reject Muhammad because he is like other men 9 Muhammad said to be a madman 10 God comforts Muhammad on account of these calumnies 11 16 Unbelievers doomed to hell fire 16 17 The reward of the pious in Paradise 18 21 Even the false gods will desert their worshippers in the judgment day 22 The former prophets were all like Muhammad 23 The blasphemous unbelief of the Quraish 24 25 They shall be punished and their works demolished 26 32 Relative condition of the faithful and the unbelievers in the resurrection 33 Former prophets had their enemies among unbelievers 34 36 The Quran sent down by piecemeal a stumbling stone to infidels but a comfort to believers 37 38 Those who accused Moses and Aaron of imposture were destroyed 39 Noah s calumniators drowned 40 42 Adites Thamudites and Sodomites destroyed for infidelity 43 45 The Quraish warned in vain by these examples 46 52 God s works testify to his being 53 God could have sent a preacher to every city 54 Muhammad not to obey the will of infidels 55 56 God the Creator and Ruler of all things 57 Unbelievers worship idols and assist Satan 58 Muhammad sent to be a preacher and a warner 59 Muhammad only desires the conversion of his people 60 He is exhorted to trust the merciful Creator and Ruler of heaven and earth 61 The infidels refuse to worship the God of Muhammad 62 63 God praised for his benevolent works 64 68 The servants of God described 69 71 Wicked men saved by repentance and good works 72 74 True penitents described 75 76 Their reward in Paradise 77 God reprobates the Quraish 6 Analysis editThe Surah manages the questions and doubts that were being raised against the Quran the Prophethood of Muhammad and his lessons by the disbelievers of Mecca Suitable responses to every single objection are revealed in the surah and the individuals have been cautioned of the results of dismissing the Truth The significant issues divine laws and directly follows the following order in the surah 7 The Quran is the rule the criterion i e Al Furqan to distinguish between the right and the wrong Transgressors are the individuals who dismiss Reality distrust the Rasool and preclude the Day of Judgment and hereafter Upon the arrival of Judgment Day those False deities worshiped by the mushriks will declare no divinity and consider the mushrik is answerable for their shirk on the Judgement Day The disbelievers will lament not opting for the Righteous Path upon the arrival of Judgment Day Sequential gradual and bit by bit disclosure of the Quran is a pearl of wisdom Allah s decree is commanded to make Jihad against unbelief in the Quran Qualities of genuine devotees are portrayed Toward the finish of the Surah a description of the character of a true believer is given at the start of Surah Al Mu minoon According to Abul A la Maududi Here is the criterion for distinguishing the genuine from the counterfeit This is the noble character of those people who have believed in and followed the teachings of the Holy Prophet and this is the kind of people that he is trying to train You may yourselves compare and contrast this type of people with those Arabs who have not as yet accepted the Message and who are upholding ignorance and exerting their utmost to defeat the Truth Now you may judge for yourselves as to which you would like to choose Though this question was not posed in so many words it was placed before everyone in Arabia in a tangible shape It may be noted that during the next few years the practical answer given to this question by the whole nation with the exception of a small minority was that they chose Islam 8 Time of Revelation editIt shows up from its style and topic that it was additionally uncovered during the third phase of Prophethood at Makkah like Surah Al Mu minun note 2 Parts of Q25 14 27 are preserved in the Ṣan a 1 lower text 10 See also editList of Islamic textsNotes edit In spite of the fact that it is a symbolic name like numerous other Surahs it has a close connection to its topic Abu Jaʿfar Muḥammad ibn Jarir ibn Yazid al Ṭabari Ibn Jarir and Fakhr al Din al Razi have referred to a tradition of Dahhak ibn Muzahim that this Surah was uncovered eight years before Surah An Nisa This additionally affirms its time of disclosure 9 References edit Text concordances of the Arabic word al Furqan in the Holy Quran intratext com Archived from the original on October 8 2018 Retrieved Oct 7 2018 Al Furqan in Quranic Grammar quran com a b Quran translated in English Sura 25 qurango com Archived from the original on February 8 2011 Retrieved Oct 7 2018 Holy Quran translated in English with text concordance Sura 25 verses from 51 to 77 intratext com Archived from the original on April 18 2007 Holy Quran translated in English with text concordance Sura 25 verses from 1 to 50 intratext com Archived from the original on November 15 2006 Retrieved Oct 7 2018 Wherry Elwood Morris 1896 A Complete Index to Sale s Text Preliminary Discourse and Notes London Kegan Paul Trench Trubner and Co nbsp This article incorporates text from this source which is in the public domain Muhammad Farooq i Azam Malik translator Al Qur an the Guidance for Mankind English with Arabic Text Hardcover ISBN 0 911119 80 9 Abul A la Maududi Tafhim ul Quran Ibn Jarir al Tabari Vol XIX pp 28 30 and Tafsir al Kabir al Razi Vol VI p 358 Behnam Sadeghi amp Mohsen Goudarzi Sana a and the Origins of the Qu ran Der Islam 87 2012 37 External links editQuran 25 Clear Quran translation Q25 2 50 translations islamawakened com Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Al Furqan amp oldid 1191148213, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
