Page 68: Purification Through Trials, The Mortality of Messengers, and The Resolve of the Steadfast
Surah Āl ʿImrān · Page 68
Surah Āl ʿImrān — Purification Through Trials, The Mortality of Messengers, and The Resolve of the Steadfast
Verses 3:141–148 · Page 68
📖 About This Page
Page 68 elaborates on the divine wisdom behind hardship, explaining that trials serve to purify believers and expose disbelief. It addresses the essential nature of faith, challenging the assumption that Paradise can be attained without demonstrating steadfastness in Allah's cause.
A central focus of this page is Verse 144, which clarifies the role of Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) as a messenger among preceding messengers. It reminds believers that true faith is anchored to Allah, the Eternal, and must not falter even if a leader dies or falls in battle. The verses reinforce that death occurs solely by Allah's decree at an appointed time, and highlight the examples of prior prophets and scholars who faced adversity without weakening, maintaining sincere prayer for forgiveness, firmness, and victory.
Alhamdulillah, this structured sequence provides an authentic, chronological path to study and preserve these critical signs and records of faith.
🕌 Arabic Text (Page 68)
🌍 English Translation — Sahih International
141. And that Allah may purify the believers [through trials] and destroy the disbelievers.
142. Or do you think that you will enter Paradise while Allah has not yet made evident those of you who fight in His cause and made evident those who are steadfast?
143. And you had certainly wished for death [i.e., martyrdom] before you encountered it, and you have [now] seen it [before you] while you were looking on.
144. Muhammad is not but a messenger. [Other] messengers have passed on before him. So if he was to die or be killed, would you turn back on your heels [to unbelief]? And he who turns back on his heels will never harm Allah at all; but Allah will reward the grateful.
145. And it is not [possible] for one to die except by permission of Allah at a decree determined. And whoever desires the reward of this world – We will give him thereof; and whoever desires the reward of the Hereafter – We will give him thereof. And We will reward the grateful.
146. And how many a prophet [fought and] with him fought many religious scholars. But they never lost assurance due to what afflicted them in the cause of Allah, nor did they weaken or submit. And Allah loves the steadfast.
147. And their words were not but that they said, "Our Lord, forgive us our sins and the excess [committed] in our affairs and plant firmly our feet and give us victory over the disbelieving people."
148. So Allah gave them the reward of this world and the good reward of the Hereafter. And Allah loves the doers of good.
💡 Vocabulary & Tajwīd Insights
| Arabic Term | Meaning & Context |
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| وَلِيُمَحِّصَ اللَّهُ Wa-Li-Yumaḥḥiṣa Allāh | "And that Allah may purify"—featured in verse 141, emphasizing how hardships and tests act as a means of spiritual refinement for true believers. |
| رِبِّيُّونَ كَثِيرٌ Ribbiyyūna Kathīr | "Many religious scholars / Godly men"—referenced in verse 146 to describe the steadfast companions of earlier prophets who remained unshakeable in battle. |
| وَثَبِّتْ أَقْدَامَنَا Wa-Thabbit Aqdāmanā | "And plant firmly our feet"—found in verse 147, part of the humble supplication made by devout believers seeking firmness during severe trials. |
| تجويد Tajwīd Rules |
Idghām Bighunnah (Nasal Assimilation):
Blend static Nūn or Tanween into Yā', Nūn, Mīm, or Wāw with a 2-count Ghunnah, seen in mā kāna li-nafsin an tamūta (verse 145), kitāban mu'ajjalan (verse 145), or ka-ayyin min nabiyyin qātala (verse 146).
Ikhfā' Ḥaqīqī (Concealment):
Conceal static Nūn or Tanween with a nasal Ghunnah when preceding an Ikhfā' letter, as in an tadkhulū (verse 142), minkum (verse 142), mīn qabli (verse 143), and 'an 'aqibayhi (verse 144).
Qalqalah (Echoing / Rebound Sound):
Apply a clear rebounding sound on the letters of Qalqalah (ق، ط، ب، ج، د) when unvoweled (Sākina), such as the Qāf in aqdāmanā (verse 147) or the Bā' in qablihi (verse 144).
Madd 'Āriḍ li-s-Sukūn:
Extend the final vowel for 2, 4, or 6 counts when stopping at verse ends, such as al-ṣābirīn (verse 142), al-shākirīn (verse 144 / 145), and al-muḥsinīn (verse 148).
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⚠️ Tafsir (explanation) of the Qur’an should be learned under the guidance of qualified scholars who possess recognized scholarly authorization (Ijazah) to ensure proper understanding, context, and transmission of meaning.
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