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1406 Cf. ii 213. All mankind was created one, and Allah's Message to mankind is in essence one, the Message of Unity and
Truth. But as selfishness and egotism got hold of man, certain differences sprang up between individuals, races, and
nations, and in His infinite Mercy He sent them messengers and messages to suit their varying mentality, to test them
by His gifts, and stir them up to emulation in virtue and piety (v. 48). (10.19)
1407 Cf. vi. 115. ix 40, and iv. 171. "Word" is the Decree of Allah, the expression of His Universal Will or Wisdom in a
particular case. When men began to diverge from one another (see last note), Allah made their very differences
subserve the higher ends by increasing their emulation in virtue and piety, and thus pointing back to the ultimate Unity
and Reality. (10.19)
41:45 - We certainly gave Moses the Book aforetime: but dispute arose therein. Had it not been for
a word that went forth before from thy Lord (their differences) would have been settled
between them: but they remained in suspicious disquieting doubt thereon. 4518
4518 Callousness and self-sufficiency in religion are often illustrated by sects like the Pharisees and Sadducees among the
Jews. Where there are honest differences of opinion, they can, in Allah's Plan, lead to greater enquiry and emulation.
Where the differences are fractious, there is often even then time left for repentance. In any case the Word or Decree
of God is for the best good of all, and should not disturb Faith. Cf. x. 19. A good life, of faith and truth, is in our own
interests, and the opposite against our own interests. Allah is never unjust. (41.45)
42:10 - Whatever it be wherein ye differ the decision thereof is with Allah: Such is Allah my Lord: in
Him I trust and to Him I turn. 4538
4538 In the highest issues of life men may see things differently. If their differences arise merely from selfish motives, or
narrowness of vision, they are sinning against their own souls. If their differences arise from sincere but mistaken
notions, their proper course is not to form divisions and sects, or to increase contention and hatred among men, but to
leave all things to Allah, trusting in Him and turning to Him in all difficulties. The final decision in all things is with Him.
(42.10)
Sahih Al-Bukhari Hadith
Hadith 5.56 Narrated by
Ubaida
Ali said (to the people of 'Iraq), "Judge as you used to judge, for I hate differences (and I do my best ) till the people unite as
one group, or I die as my companions have died." And narrated Sad that the Prophet said to 'Ali, "Will you not be pleased
from this that you are to me like Aaron was to Moses?"
Sahih Al-Bukhari Hadith
Hadith 3.593 Narrated by
Abdullah
I heard a man reciting a verse (of the Holy Qur'an) but I had heard the Prophet reciting it differently. So, I caught hold of the
man by the hand and took him to Allah's Apostle who said, "Both of you are right." Shu'ba, the sub-narrator said, "I think he
said to them, "Don't differ, for the nations before you differed and perished (because of their differences). "
DIFFICULTY:
4:28 - Allah doth wish to lighten your (difficulties): for man was created weak (in flesh).
7:2 - A Book revealed unto thee so let thy heart be oppressed no more by any difficulty on that
account that with it thou mightest warn (the erring) and teach the believers. 990
990 Heart: in the original, breast. I have used the word most appropriate to the English idiom. The meaning is that Al-
Mustafa is consoled for all the difficulties which he encountered in his mission, with the fact that he had clear guidance
in the Book for his preaching. (7.2)
25:26 - That Day the dominion as of right and truth shall be (wholly) for (Allah) Most Merciful: it will
be a day of dire difficulty for the Misbelievers. 3083
94:5 - So verily with every difficulty there is relief: 6191
6191 This verse is repeated for extra emphasis. Whatever difficulties or troubles are encountered by men, Allah always
provides a solution, a way out, a relief, a way to lead to ease and happiness, if we only follow His Path and show our
Faith by patience and well-doing. The solution or relief does not merely come after the Difficulty: it is provided with it. I
understand the definite article in al-'usr in a generic sense, and translate: "every difficulty". In xcii. 7, I have translated
Yusr as Bliss, and in xcii. 10 'Usr as Misery. (94.5)
94:6 - Verily with every difficulty there is relief.
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