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justice and establish the evidence (as) before Allah. Such is the admonition given to him who
believes in Allah and the Last Day. And for those who fear Allah He (ever) prepares a way out
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5509 Cf. ii. 231. Everything should be done fairly and squarely, and all interests should be safeguarded. (65.2)
5510 Publicity and the establishment of proper evidence ensure that no one will act unjustly or selfishly. All should
remember that these are matters of serious import, affecting our most intimate lives, and therefore our position in the
next life. (65.2)
5511 In these very delicate and difficult matters, the wisdom of jurists provides a less satisfactory solution than a sincere
desire to be just and true, which is described as the "fear of Allah". Where such a desire exists, Allah often provides a
solution in the most unexpected ways or from the most unexpected quarters; e.g., the worst enemies may be
reconciled, or the cry or the smile of an infant baby may heal seemingly irreparable injuries or unite hearts seemingly
alienated for ever. And Faith is followed at once by a psychological feeling of rest for the troubled spirit. (65.2)
71:4 - "So He may forgive you your sins and give you respite for a stated Term: For when the Term
given by Allah is accomplished it cannot be put forward: if ye only knew." 5708
5708 Allah gives respite freely; but it is for Him to give it. His command is definite and final; neither man nor any other
authority can alter or in any way modify it. If we could only realise this to the full in our inmost soul, it would be best for
us and lead to our happiness. (71.4)
72:25 - Say: "I know not whether the (punishment) which ye are promised is near or whether my
Lord will appoint for it a distant term. 5748
5748 The coming of Judgment is certain. But the exact time, relatively to our standards on this earth, no one can tell. Allah
alone knows it. Even a Prophet of Allah, as such, does not know the Mysteries of the Unseen World, except in so far
as they have been revealed to him by Allah's Revelation. Cf. vi. 50, and notes 867-68. (72.25)
TERROR:
3:151 - Soon shall We cast terror into the hearts of the unbelievers for that they joined companions
with Allah for which He had sent no authority: their abode will be the fire; and evil is the home
of the wrong-doers!
6:63 - Say: "who is it that delivereth you from the dark recesses of land and sea when ye call upon
Him in humility and silent terror: `if He only delivers us from these (dangers) (we vow) we
shall truly show our gratitude'.?" 885886887
885 In continuation of the four heads of argument refered to in n. 876, we have three more heads here in vi. 63-65: (5)
your calling upon Him in times of danger shows that in the depths of your hearts you feel His need; (6) God's
Providence saves you, and yet you ungratefully run after false gods; (7) it is not only physical calamitites that you
have to fear; your mutual discords and vengeances are even more destructive, and only faith in God can save you
from them. (6.63)
886 Zulumat: dark recesses, terrrible lurking dangers, as in deserts or mountains, or forests, or seas. (6.63)
887 There are two readings, but they both ultimately yield the same meaning. (1) Khufyatan= silently, secretly, from the
depth of your inner heart, suggesting unspeakable terror. (2) Khifatan= out of terror or fear or reverence, as in vii. 205.
(6.63)
7:116 - Said Moses: "Throw ye (first)." So when they threw they bewitched the eyes of the people
and struck terror into them: for they showed a great (feat of) magic. 1080
1080 Moses and his brother Aaron were pitted against the most skilful magic-men of Egypt, but they were calm and
confident and let the magic-men have their innings first. As is usual in this world, the magicians trickery made a great
impression on the people, but when Moses threw his rod, the illusion was broken, and the falsehood was all shown
up. In the Old Testament story (Exod. vii. 10-12) it was Aaron that threw the rod, and he threw it before the magicians.
Aaron's rod became a serpent. Then the magicians threw their rods, and they became serpents, but Aaron's rod
swallowed up their rods. The story given to us is more dramatic and less literal. We are told in general terms that
Moses first allowed the magic-men to play their tricks. It was a simple shepherd's crook with which he used to feed his
flocks. With Allah's grace behind him, he was able to expose all false trickery and establish the Truth. (7.116)
7:134 - And when the terror fell on them they cried: O Moses! Pray for us unto thy Lord, because
He hath a covenant with thee. If thou removest the terror from us we verily will trust thee and
will let the Children of Israel go with thee.
7:135 - But when We did remove from them the terror for a term which they must reach, behold!
they broke their covenant.
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