Ali Imran in English Translation with Explain

 Ali Imran in English Translation with Explain

Surah Al-‘Imran (سورة آل عمران) is the third chapter of the Qur'an, and it contains 200 verses (Ayat). The Surah is named after the family of ‘Imran, and it discusses various themes such as the unity of the message of all prophets, the importance of faith and righteousness, the guidance for Muslims in times of conflict, and the stories of past communities, including the family of ‘Imran, which includes figures like Prophet Zakariya, his son Yahya (John), and Maryam (Mary), the mother of Isa (Jesus). It is a Surah that emphasizes faith, unity, and the consequences of disbelief.

Below is a detailed explanation of Surah Al-‘Imran, with the corresponding Arabic text for key verses.

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1. The Opening Verses: (3:1-3)

أَلِفْ لَام مِّيم "Alif Lam Meem." (3:1)

• These are Arabic letters called "Muqattaʿat" (disjointed letters) whose exact meaning is known only to Allah. These letters appear at the beginning of certain Surahs in the Qur'an.

اللَّهُ لَا إِلٰهَ إِلَّا هُوَ الْحَيُّ الْقَيُّومُ "Allah! There is no deity except Him, the Ever-Living, the Sustainer of existence." (3:2)

• This verse emphasizes the Oneness of Allah and His eternal and self-sustaining nature. He is the only God who is ever-living and manages all affairs of the universe.

نَزَّلَ عَلَيْكَ الْكِتَابَ بِالْحَقِّ مُصَدِّقًا لِّمَا بَيْنَ يَدَيْهِ وَأَنزَلَ التَّوْرَاةَ وَالْإِنْجِيلَ "It is He who has sent down to you the Book in truth, confirming what came before it; and He sent down the Torah and the Gospel." (3:3)

• Allah reveals to the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) the Qur'an, which confirms the truth of the previous scriptures—the Torah (given to Moses) and the Gospel (given to Jesus). This establishes the continuity of the divine message.

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2. The Story of the Family of Imran:

إِذْ قَالَتِ امْرَأَتُ عِمْرَانَ رَبُّ إِنِّي نَذَرْتُ لَكَ مَا فِي بَطْنِي مُحَرَّرًا فَتَقَبَّلْ مِّنِّي إِنَّكَ أَنتَ السَّمِيعُ الْعَلِيمُ "When the wife of Imran said, 'My Lord, indeed I have pledged to You what is in my womb, consecrated, so accept this from me. Indeed, You are the Hearing, the Knowing.'" (3:35)

• This verse refers to Hannah, the mother of Maryam (Mary). She made a vow to dedicate her child to the service of Allah, and Allah accepted her prayer. This is the beginning of the story of Maryam and her great status in Islam.

فَتَقَبَّلَهَا رَبُّهَا بِقَبُولٍ حَسَنٍ وَفَتَحَ عَلَيْهَا بِالرُّوحِ الْقُدُسِ وَمُحَمَّدٍ صَلَّى اللَّٰهِ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ "So her Lord accepted her with a good acceptance and caused her to grow in a good manner, and entrusted her to the care of Zakariya." (3:37)

• Allah accepts her prayer and allows Maryam (Mary) to grow up under the care of Zakariya (Zachariah). Allah granted her miraculous provisions and a unique purity.

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3. The Birth of Isa (A.S.) and the Miracle of His Birth (3:42-47):

إِذْ قَالَتِ الْمَلَائِكَةُ يَا مَرْيَمُ إِنَّ اللَّٰهُ يُبَشِّرُكِ بِكَلِمَةٍ مِّنْهُ اسْمُهُ الْمَسِيحُ عِيسَىٰ ابْنُ مَرْيَمَ وَجِيهًا فِي الدُّنْيَا وَالْآخِرَةِ وَمِنَ الْمُقَرَّبِينَ "When the angels said, 'O Mary, indeed Allah gives you good tidings of a word from Him, whose name will be the Messiah, Jesus, the son of Mary, distinguished in this world and the Hereafter and among those brought near [to Allah].'" (3:45)

• The angels give Maryam the good news of the birth of Isa (Jesus), who will be known as the Messiah and will be honored both in this world and the Hereafter.

قَالَتْ رَبُّ أَنَّى يَكُونُ لِي وَلَدٌ وَلَمْ يَمْسَسْنِي بَشَرٌ ۚ قَالَ كَذَٰلِكِ اللَّٰهُ يَخْلُقُ مَا يَشَاءُ إِذَا قَضَىٰ أَمْرًا فَإِنَّمَا يَقُولُ لَهُ كُن فَيَكُونُ "She said, 'My Lord, how will I have a child when no man has touched me?' He said, 'Thus it will be; Allah creates what He wills. When He decrees a matter, He only says to it, "Be," and it is.'" (3:47)

• This is the miraculous birth of Isa (A.S.), as Maryam (Mary) was a virgin and was blessed by a divine command that allowed for the birth of Isa. Allah’s power is beyond human comprehension, and His command is absolute.

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4. The Conflict Between the People of the Book (3:64-70):

قُلْ يَا أَهْلَ الْكِتَابِ تَعَالَوْا إِلَىٰ كَلِمَةٍ سَوَاءٍ بَيْنَنَا وَبَيْنَكُمْ أَنْ لَا نَعْبُدَ إِلَّا اللَّٰهَ وَلَا نُشْرِكَ بِهِ شَيْئًا وَلَا يَتَّخِذَ بَعْضُنَا بَعْضًا أَرْبَابًا مِن دُونِ اللَّٰهِ "Say, 'O People of the Scripture, come to a word that is equitable between us and you that we will not worship except Allah and not associate anything with Him and not take one another as lords instead of Allah.'" (3:64)

• This verse calls for unity between the followers of the People of the Book (Jews and Christians) and Muslims. It emphasizes the importance of worshiping Allah alone and not associating partners with Him, rejecting any form of polytheism.

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5. The Battle of Uhud and the Lessons from It (3:121-180):

إِذْ فَرَحْتُمْ بِمَا أَتَاكُم مِّنَ الْفَتْحِ وَفَارَقَكُمُ النَّبِيُّ فِي جَنَاحِهِ "When you rejoiced in what Allah had given you of His victory, but you were in confusion." (3:152)

• These verses recount the events of the Battle of Uhud, where the Muslims faced defeat after an initial victory. The Surah discusses the causes of the defeat, the lessons learned, and the importance of remaining firm in faith and obedience to Allah.

لَا تَحْزَنُوا إِنَّ اللَّٰهَ مَعَنَا "Do not grieve. Indeed, Allah is with us." (3:173)

• After the loss, Allah reassures the believers, telling them not to be disheartened, for Allah’s help is always with those who remain patient and steadfast.

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6. The Call to Faith and Good Works (3:102-110):

يَا أَيُّهَا الَّذِينَ آمَنُوا اتَّقُوا اللَّٰهَ وَقُولُوا قَوْلًا سَدِيدًا "O you who have believed, fear Allah and speak words of appropriate justice." (3:70)

• The Surah calls the believers to taqwa (God-consciousness) and to speak with truth and righteousness. This verse emphasizes the importance of good character, integrity, and speaking with wisdom.

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7. The Conclusion:

إِنَّ اللَّٰهَ مَعَ الَّذِينَ اتَّقَوْا وَالَّذِينَ هُمْ مُحْسِنُونَ "Indeed, Allah is with those who fear Him and those who are doers of good." (3:149)

• The final verses conclude by emphasizing that Allah is always with those who fear Him (have taqwa) and those who engage in ihsan (excellence in deeds). The Surah encourages believers to remain firm in their faith, practice good deeds, and trust in Allah’s mercy.

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Key Themes in Surah Al-‘Imran:

1. The Oneness of Allah: Emphasis on the belief in the Oneness of Allah and rejecting any form of polytheism.
2. The Role of the Prophets: Recognition of the continuity of Allah’s message through the Prophets, especially Isa (Jesus) and his miraculous birth.
3. The People of the Book: The call for unity and common understanding between Muslims, Jews, and Christians, focusing on the shared belief in One God.
4. Lessons from History: The Surah reminds Muslims of the lessons from the past, including the stories of Maryam and the family of ‘Imran, as well as the challenges faced during the Battle of Uhud.
5. Faith and Good Deeds: The Surah encourages believers to act with taqwa (God-consciousness) and to perform good deeds, always striving for moral excellence.

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Conclusion:

Surah Al-‘Imran emphasizes the importance of unity in faith, the sovereignty of Allah, and the importance of living a life in line with His guidance. It offers a combination of spiritual, moral, and social lessons, urging believers to trust in Allah, act with justice and righteousness, and seek knowledge and understanding from the divine messages delivered through the prophets. The Surah's themes are meant to inspire Muslims to remain steadfast in their faith, even in the face of trials and challenges.