The document discusses the significance of Surah Al-Maidah in the context of Islamic law, emphasizing the distinction between lawful and unlawful actions as well as the importance of fulfilling covenants. It highlights various commandments, guidelines, and moral imperatives for the Muslim community, urging adherence to divine laws and avoidance of secularism. The teachings are supplemented with practical action items aimed at self-evaluation and commitment to righteousness.

2. Ruh al-Ma'ani on the authority of Abu ` Ubaydh, cites a
narration of ibn Habib and ` Atiyyah ibn Qays (RA) in
which the Holy Prophet (SAW) has been reported to have
said: ‫حرمواحرامھا‬ ‫حاللھا‬ ‫فاحلوا‬ ‫القران‬ ‫خر‬ٰ‫ا‬ َ‫ن‬ِ‫م‬ ‫لمایدہ‬َ‫ا‬
Surah al-Maidah is from what has been revealed towards
the last stage of the revelation of the Quran. So, take what
has been made lawful there as lawful forever and take
what has been made unlawful there as unlawful forever.

3. This Surah, specially its opening verse, has a special
bearing on matters relating to mutual dealings and
contractual agreements. Therefore, when the Holy
Prophet (SAW) sent Sayyidna ` Amru ibn Hazm (RA)
as the ` Amil (Governor) of Yamen, he gave him a
written decree of appointment at the head of which he
had this verse written (Al Bahr al-Muhit).

4. Referring to Mustadrak al-Hakim, Ibn Kathir cites a similar
narration from Sayidna Jubayr ibn Nufayr in which he has
been reported to have called upon Aishah (RA)soon after
Hajj. She asked him: |""Do you read Surah al-Maidah, 0
Jubayr? " He submitted: "I do." A'ishah (RA) then said: "This
is the last Surah of Holy Qur'an. The injunctions about
things lawful and unlawful in it are Muhkam (of established
meaning). The probability of any abrogation (Naskh) does
not exist there. So, be specially particular about them."

5. The Muslim ummah need to refrain
from the attitude of the previous
Muslims ummahs i.e. Jews and
Christians, in order to sincerely
follow the final shari'ah revealed to
the Final Messenger. There is no room
for secularism in Islam.
Ayah 1-11
Ayah 12-32
Ayah 33-50
Ayah 51- 86Ayah 87-108
Ayah 109- 120
‫سورۃ‬‫المائدہ‬
Commands of the
completion of the shari'ah
Invitation of
tawhid to the
Christians.
Miscellaneous
commandmen
ts of shari'ah.
The crimes of the Jews and
Christians and guidance to
Muslims.
Criminal code, the
legislative authority
of Allah and His
commands and
punishments.
The crimes
committed by the
Jews and Christians
and advice.

7. Ruku No 1:
• Fulfilling covenants -- With creator, own self, with a person,
group, party or government.
• Halal became Haram on Jews because of their breach of
promise ---- The admonition of fulfilling covenants before the
Injunctions of lawful and lawful.
• List of Haram and Halal animals ----- Hunting is prohibited in
state of Ihram.
• God is the absolute sovereign and has absolute authority to
issue whatever command He might will.(lawful/unlawful)

8. • Treat the symbols of God with due respect.
• Ultimate standard of self control and compassion ----- control
hatred and desire of revenge
• Help one another in acts of righteousness and piety, and do not
help one another in sin and transgression.
• The principle of mutual cooperation and Assistance ------ Taqwa
• Perfection of Religion and completion of blessings ----- Last Ayah
of Quran.

9. • Quran is the best blessing from Allah(swt) to Muslims which has most
comprehensive guidelines and injunctions for salvation here and hereafter.
• All wholesome, good things are Halal, Haram things are few and their domains are
specified in Shariah.
• The food of people of Book is lawful under what conditions ------- Zabiha of the
people of Book
• Muslims may marry only Christians and Jews, and of them only those who have
been characterized as muhsanat (i.e. 'well-protected women')

10. Ruku No 2:
• Wudu, Tayammum, and Ghusl
• Convenience in deen while performing religious duties, Allah does not want to
afflict people or to overburden them.
• Comprehensive direction in respect of both spiritual purity and physical
cleanliness.
• Covenant of Uqbah with Ansars of Madina
• Steadfast for Allah as witness for justice ; Justice even when dealing with enemy
----- Taqwa
• Taqwa and Tawakul Ilallah ------ Allah’s favor ; He will restrain your enemy

11. Ruku No 3:
• Four conditions of Allah’s covenant with Bani Israel -----
Salah, Zakah, believe in Prophets and help them and lend
Allah a good loan.
• Reward ---- Allah will be with you, He will forgive evil sins and
Paradise
• Sawa al- sabil as the right way --The highroad of balance and
moderation without exaggeration or negligence
• Punishment of breach of the covenant ----- Curse from
Allah(swt) and hardening of hearts.

12. • Perverting the words of Allah’s message from their context and
thus distort their meaning, and forgetting a good portion of the
teaching ----- Attitude of Muslim Ummah today
• Attitude of Ihsan ----- Forgiving and over looking
• Quran provides safety from false perceptions, outlook and
ideology. It provide light and directs us to the straight way -----
Only if when we don’t follow our unrestrained desires , follow
the light from Quran (listening/obeying)
• Wishful claim of being Allah’s favorite ----- Heredity will not be
useful in Hereafter

13. Ruku No 4:• Allah’s favors on Bani Israel and their refusal for life of Jihad.
• Lack of trust (tawakul) on Allah (swt)
• Difference between the attitude of Sahabah and Bani Israel -----
Helping the prophet
• Wandering of the Israelites in Sinai Peninsula for 40 years -----
Deferment as a Remedy
Ruku No 4:

14. Ruku No 5:
• Offerings of Habeel and Qabeel ----- The right concept of Sacrifice
• Sacrifice ---- ‫ب‬ ‫ر‬ ‫ق‬ ---- To seek the pleasure of Allah(swt), making
something as a medium to seek His nearness(Sacrificing animals )
• The condition of acceptance of sacrifice ----- Sincerity of intention,
Taqwa and piety ---- Fear of Allah ---- Following the laws which
Allah(swt) has prescribed

15. • Three kinds of Legal Islamic punishments ----- Hudud, Qisas
and Tazirat
1. Hudud ---- Islamic legal punishment delimited as Divine
statue( Adultery, theft, robbery and false accusation of
Adultery, drinking alcohol, Apostasy)
2. Qisas ---- Even retaliation
3. Tazirat ----- penalties, penal offences
• Value of a human life ---- Saving a life is saving humanity,
killing someone unjustly is a major sin
• Punishment od Robbery and corruption (spreading mischief
on earth ) ---- Importance of
law and order in society

16. Ruku No 6:
• Wasilah ---- A medium for seeking to gain nearness to Allah (swt) -
--- Two permissble ways: Making a living person medium for your
supplication , making your own good deeds as medium
• Supplication after Adhan ---- A rank in Paradise for Prophet(saw)
• Best medium --- Striving hard in way of Allah, Striving against evil
(Jihad bin Nafs) ( Goal of ICNA)
• Had on a thief

17. • Trials through Fitna ---- Trial for every being is from that sin
which he likes or from his weakness or short comings ---- Do
self evaluation
• The background of revelation ----- Adultery case from a Jewish
tribe in Medina ---- playing games with divine judgments
• Bribery and its evil consequences ----- unlawful earnings

18. Ruku No 7:
• Compliance to Allah (swt) ----- Judgments according to The Book
• Fearing God instead of human being
• Do not barter away Allah's Ayahs for a trivial gain ----- Fatwa of
your choice
• Law of Qasas ---- An eye for an eye, a tooth for a tooth
• Foregoing Qasas = expiation of sins , pardoning becomes atone for
sins
• Not judging by what Allah has revealed is injustice on one’s own self.
• Allah’s Laws cannot be disregarded or abandoned because of one’s
own desire or people’s desires.

19. • Shariah and Minhaj ------- Shariah is the code of law, the way and
Minhaj is its broadness, Allah’s Book is Shariah and Sunnah is
minhaj. The purpose of all Shariahs were to achieve
righteousness
• Abiding by Laws prescribed by Allah(swt) at all times -- Striving to
seek pleasure of Allah(swt)
• Trying to excel each other is righteousness
• Instead of trying unity between different sects, accept and respect
each other
• Turning away from Laws of Allah is act of ignorance
• Creating doubt about deen is Satan's deception

20. Ruku No 8:
• Muslims can deal with Non Muslims in the spirit of tolerance ,
sympathy, good will, equity & kindness.
• Refrain from deep / fast friendship and indiscriminating intimacy
with people of Book.
• There is no social boycott, this refrainment is to protect one’s own
Deen & Iman . Do self evaluation
• Five qualities God’s beloved people; who strive for establishment of
Deen
• (1)He loves them & they love Him (2)humble towards the believers
(3) firm towards the unbelievers (4) strive hard in the way of Allah
(5) not afraid of the reproach of any critic
• Self evaluation ------ Which qualities we have?

21. Action Items Surah Al Maaidah Ruku 1-8
 Fulfil the bonds --- Honor the boundaries of Halal and Haram.
 Contracts --- Tawakul Ilallah
 Defamation and Deformation of the People of the Book ---
Avoiding Covenants and Treachery
 The Holy Land and the Children of Israel --- Accepting and
facing the Challenges Instead of Presenting the excuses

22. Action Items Surah Al Maaidah Ruku 1-8
 The basic laws of human life - denying falsehood
and live and die on the truth.
 The resources of reform --- Throughout the life
constant struggle for nearness of Allah SWT
 Shariah of ignorance or the Shariah of Allah SWT
--- the responsibility of protecting the Book and
conveying this trust to the humanity.
 Switch of fellowship – Adopt virtuous quality of
those who uphold the deen.

23. Ruku No 9:
• Keep away from those who make a mockery and jest of your faith.
• Eating of the unlawful ---- It develop selfishness ,greed and
miserliness
• Corruption of society which lead to collapse ----- When religious
leaders do not forbid people from sinful utterances and devouring
unlawful earnings
• Full obedience to divine commands brings blessing in this world too

24. Ruku No 10:
• Emphasis on Tableegh and comfort for the Prophet(saw) ----
Deliver the message as is; Promise of Allah’s protection
• Allah has forbidden Paradise to those who associate anything
with Him in His divinity.
• Do not overstep the bounds of truth (Ghlu), prevent excessive in faith ----
- Examples from daily life
• Do not follow the vain desires of people in your religious beliefs -
---- Materialism, Greek and Roman myths, science, fashion,
peer pressure

25. Ruku No 11:
• Committing the abominable deeds is a crime as well as not
forbidding other from committing it.
Allah’s curse and punishment for both.
• Lot of hadith on importance of enjoining good and forbidding evil .
• Accepting truth even after propaganda against it has double reward.
• Conscientious and God fearing people of Book ---- Role of Nijashi
(Ruler of Ethiopia)

26. Ruku No 12:
• Lawful and unlawful are only those which Allah allocate, exceeding
or decrement from it is transgressing from the bounds of right.
• Forms of transgressing from the bounds of right - Making Halal
Haram, unlawful earnings etc.
• Forms of oath and their injunctions ---- Expiation of breaking oath --
-- Guardedness of oaths
• Allah make clear to us His commandments ------ We have to be
grateful.
• Intoxicants, games of chance, idolatrous sacrifices at altars, and
divining arrows ----- Enmity and malice between each other

27. • Refraining from them is true success here and Hereafter ---- Listen
and obey rather than arguing about their advantages and
disadvantages ----- Self Surrender and obedience
• Three times ‫وا‬َ‫ق‬َّ‫ت‬‫ا‬ ----- Repetition ; Everything depends on God
fearing
• Ranks of Iman and Taqwa ----- Iman , Righteous deeds and Ihsan

28. Ruku No 13:
• A trial of temptation ---- Forbidden will come across again and
again to test you.
• Taqwa -Fearing Allah truly in your heart without seeing Him ;don't
exceed the boundaries set by Him.
• Hunting in state of Ihram is prohibited.
• Sea food is permissible.
• The bad things (foul)and the good things(wholesome) are not equal.
• Abundance of evil (impure) is pleasing ----- Test
• Ampleness should not be the logic for pursuance. Action of
majority/peer pressure is mostly a test.

29. Ruku No 14:
• Prohibition of asking unnecessary questions.
• Mixing up cultural traditions and religion ----- Superstitious practices
• Following your forefathers ---- Our attitude and reasoning
• Individual responsibility / accountability ----- Enjoining Good and
forbidding evil ; not just comment, review and criticism but also self
evaluation.
• Bearing false witness is a major sin ------ Injunctions regarding wills.

30. Ruku No 15:
• The first question asked of Prophets on the day of Judgment.
• Five questions for us at the day of judgment ----- what we did in our
life? ; Where and in what activities spent our Youth? ; From which
source earned our property? ; Where and for what purpose spent our
wealth? ; How acted upon for our acquired knowledge or science?
• Some particular questions asked from Isa(AS) ----- Special blessings
and favors on him.
• Demand of repast from the disciples . Believers should not demand
miracles.
• How we show our gratitude?

31. Rukooh No 16:
• Did Jesus claim divinity?
• Prophets do not have the knowledge of un seen.
• The only truth that exist is Allah is one.

32. Action Items Surah Al Maaidah Ruku 9-16
 Enemies of Religion - Trying to overcome your
psychological weaknesses
 The ideological deviation of Jews and Christians ---
Convey Allah’s religion to humanity
 Truth recognizer --- Instill the attributes of truth upholder
 Restrictions of Halal and Haram --- To observe the law of
halal and haram established by Allah SWT

33. Action Items Surah Al Maaidah Ruku 9-16
 Halal and Haram --- At all times assure yourself
that All is All Knowing and hard on punishment.
 Care for yourself – Check what we say and listen,
where we spend time, mutual relationships and
Tazkiya Nafs.
 Ideological Reform - Overcoming psychological
obstacles in the path of truth.
 Testimony of Tawheed - Living the Truth

34. The Muslim ummah need to refrain
from the attitude of the previous
Muslims ummahs i.e. Jews and
Christians, in order to sincerely
follow the final shari'ah revealed to
the Final Messenger. There is no room
for secularism in Islam.
Ayah 1-11
Ayah 12-32
Ayah 33-50
Ayah 51- 86Ayah 87-108
Ayah 109- 120
‫سورۃ‬‫المائدہ‬
Commands of the
completion of the shari'ah
Invitation of
tawhid to the
Christians.
Miscellaneous
commandmen
ts of shari'ah.
The crimes of the Jews and
Christians and guidance to
Muslims.
Criminal code, the
legislative authority
of Allah and His
commands and
punishments.
The crimes
committed by the
Jews and Christians
and advice.

35. Let's evaluate our selves
Am I sure? Yes No mostly to some
extent
I am not afraid of blames of critics in the pursuit of religion.
I cant kept silent witnessing evil and immorality
I don’t felt any dangers while inviting others to Islam
I deliberately avoid swearing
I avoid blind imitation of forefathers completely
I never cooperate in sin and hostility.
I save myself and my family from all forms of Riba.
Islam can always be practically implemented
I believe that guidance has taken away from those are
continuously disobedient
I always make judgments with Truth between people
according to the Divine Book