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5:103 - It was not Allah Who instituted (superstitions like those of) a slit-ear she-camel or a shecamel
let loose for free pasture or idol sacrifices for twin-births in animals or stallion-camels freed from
work; it is blasphemers who invent a lie against Allah but most of them lack wisdom. 809
809 A number of Arab Pagan superstitions are referred to. The Pagan mind, not understanding the hidden secrets of
nature, attributed certain phenomena to divine anger and were assailed by superstitious fears which haunted their
lives. If a she-camel or other female domestic animal had a large number of young, she (or one of her offspring) had
her car slit and she was dedicated to a god: such an animal was a bahira. On return in safety from a journey, or on
recovery from an illness a she-camel was similarly dedicated and let loose for free pasture: she was called a saiba.
Where an animal bore twins, certain sacrifices or dedications were made to idols: an animal so dedicated was a
wasila. A stallion-camel dedicated to the gods by certain rites was a ham. The particular examples lead to the general
truth: that superstition is due to ignorance, and is degrading to men and dishonouring to Allah. (5.103)
6:139 - They say: "What is in the wombs of such and such cattle is specially reserved (for food) for
our men and forbidden to our women; but if it is still-born then all have shares therein. For
their (false) attribution (of superstitions to Allah): He will soon punish them: for He is full of
Wisdom and Knowledge. 963
963 These are further Pagan superstitions about cattle. Some have already been noted in v. 106, which may be consulted
with the notes. (6.139)
7:131 - But when good (times) came they said "this is due to us"; when gripped by calamity they
ascribed it to evil omens connected with Moses and those with him! Behold! in truth the
omens of evil are theirs in Allah's sight but most of them do not understand! 1088
1088 Their superstition ascribed the punishment of their own wickedness to some evil omen. They thought Moses and his
people brought them ill-luck. They did not look within themselves to see the root of evil, and the cause of their
punishment! So it happens in all ages. People blame the righteous for something which they do, different from other
men, instead of searching out their own lapses from rectitude, which are punished by Allah. (7.131)
9:30 – The Jews call Uzair a son of Allah and the Christians call Christ the son of Allah. That is a
saying from their mouths; (in this) they but imitate what the unbelievers of old used to say.
Allah's curse be on them: how they are deluded away from the truth! 128312841285
1284 Taking men for gods or sons of Allah was not a new thing. All ancient mythologies have fables of that kind. There was
less excuse for such blasphemies after the Prophets of Allah had clearly explained out true relation to Allah than in the
times of primitive ignorance and superstition. (9.30)
113:1 – Say: I seek refuge with the Lord of the Dawn 63016302
6302 Falaq is the Dawn or Daybreak, the cleaving of darkness and the manifestation of light. This may be understood in
various senses: (1) literally, when the darkness of the night is at its worst, rays of light pierce through and produce the
dawn; (2) when the darkness of ignorance is at its worst, the light of Allah pierces through the soul and gives it
enlightenment: xxiv. 35; (3) non-existence is darkness, and life and activity may be typified by light. The author and
source of all true light is Allah, and if we seek Him, we are free from ignorance, superstition, fear, and every kind of
evil. (113.1)
113:2 - From the mischief of created things; 6303
6303 See n. 6301 above. Our trust in Allah is the refuge from every kind of fear and superstition, every kind of danger and
evil. Three special kinds of mischief are specified in the next three verses, against which our best guard is our trust in
Allah, the Light of the heavens and the earth. They are: (1) physical dangers, typified by darkness. (2) physical
dangers within us, typified by Secret Arts, and (3) physical dangers from without us, resulting from a perverted will,
which seeks to destroy any good that we enjoy. (113.2)
SURE REFUGE:
7:201 - Those who fear Allah when a thought of evil from satan assaults them bring Allah to
remembrance when lo! they see (aright)! 1172
1172 Allah protects His own, as no one else can. He is the sure refuge-and the only one-for men of faith. If we are confused or
angry, being blinded by this world, He will open our eyes. (7.201)
1172 19:18 - She said: "I seek refuge from thee to (Allah) Most Gracious: (come not near) if thou
dost fear Allah."
23:97 - And say: "O my Lord! I seek refuge with Thee from the suggestions of the Evil Ones; 2935
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