مَثَلُهُمْ كَمَثَلِ ٱلَّذِى ٱسْتَوْقَدَ نَارًۭا فَلَمَّآ أَضَآءَتْ مَا حَوْلَهُۥ ذَهَبَ ٱللَّهُ بِنُورِهِمْ وَتَرَكَهُمْ فِى ظُلُمَـٰتٍۢ ...
مَثَلُهُمْ كَمَثَلِ ٱلَّذِى ٱسْتَوْقَدَ نَارًۭا فَلَمَّآ أَضَآءَتْ مَا حَوْلَهُۥ ذَهَبَ ٱللَّهُ بِنُورِهِمْ وَتَرَكَهُمْ فِى ظُلُمَـٰتٍۢ لَّا يُبْصِرُونَ ١٧
یہ آیت مبارکہ سورۃ البقرہ (آیت 17) سے ہے، جس میں منافقین کی حالت کو ایک نہایت خوبصورت تمثیل کے ذریعے بیان کیا گیا ہے۔ اللہ تعالیٰ ان کے حال کو اُس شخص سے تشبیہ دیتے ہیں جو اندھیرے میں روشنی کے لیے آگ جلاتا ہے، لیکن جب آگ کی روشنی اسے راستہ دکھانے لگتی ہے تو اللہ اس روشنی کو چھین لیتا ہے اور وہ دوبارہ اندھیروں میں گم ہو جاتا ہے۔
تمثیل کی وضاحت:
- "کمثل الذی استوقد ناراً": اللہ تعالیٰ منافق کی مثال اُس شخص سے دیتے ہیں جو اندھیرے میں روشنی حاصل کرنے کے لیے آگ جلاتا ہے۔ یہ اشارہ کرتا ہے کہ وہ روشنی (ہدایت) کا طلبگار ہوتا ہے۔
- "فلما أضاءت ما حولہ": جب آگ کی روشنی اردگرد کے ماحول کو روشن کر دیتی ہے اور حقیقت واضح ہو جاتی ہے۔
- "ذهب الله بنورهم": اللہ اس روشنی کو چھین لیتے ہیں، یعنی ان کی ہدایت چھین لی جاتی ہے۔
- "وتركهم في ظلمات لا يبصرون": اللہ انہیں اندھیروں میں چھوڑ دیتا ہے، جہاں وہ کچھ بھی دیکھنے اور سمجھنے کے قابل نہیں رہتے۔
سبق:
یہ مثال منافقین کی حقیقت بیان کرتی ہے جو بظاہر ایمان کا اظہار کرتے ہیں لیکن دل میں کفر چھپائے ہوتے ہیں۔ وہ ہدایت کے قریب آتے ہیں لیکن اپنے نفاق اور دھوکہ دہی کی وجہ سے اللہ ان سے ہدایت چھین لیتے ہیں اور وہ گمراہی کے اندھیروں میں بھٹکتے رہتے ہیں۔
This verse from Surah Al-Baqarah (2:17) presents a vivid parable describing the state of the hypocrites. Allah compares them to someone who lights a fire in the darkness to seek illumination, but when the fire begins to brighten the surroundings, Allah takes away their light, leaving them in utter darkness, unable to see.
Explanation of the Parable:
- "Their example is like that of one who kindled a fire": The hypocrite is likened to a person who lights a fire in the darkness, symbolizing their initial appearance of seeking guidance or faith.
- "But when it illuminated what was around him": When the fire begins to reveal the surroundings, it signifies the moment of clarity when the truth becomes evident.
- "Allah took away their light": This refers to the withdrawal of guidance due to their insincerity and betrayal of faith.
- "And left them in darkness so they could not see": They are abandoned in layers of darkness, representing their confusion, ignorance, and inability to find the path of righteousness.
Lesson:
This parable illustrates the condition of hypocrites who outwardly claim faith but inwardly harbor disbelief. They come close to guidance but, due to their dishonesty and lack of sincerity, Allah deprives them of light, leaving them lost in the darkness of misguidance and confusion.
Tafseer of Surah Al-Baqarah (2:17):
This verse is part of the section in Surah Al-Baqarah that describes the hypocrites and their spiritual state. Allah uses a parable to explain their condition vividly, making it easier to understand their inner reality.
Text of the Verse:
"مَثَلُهُمْ كَمَثَلِ ٱلَّذِى ٱسْتَوْقَدَ نَارًۭا فَلَمَّآ أَضَآءَتْ مَا حَوْلَهُۥ ذَهَبَ ٱللَّهُ بِنُورِهِمْ وَتَرَكَهُمْ فِى ظُلُمَـٰتٍۢ لَّا يُبْصِرُونَ"
"Their example is like that of one who kindled a fire, but when it illuminated what was around him, Allah took away their light and left them in darkness so they could not see."
Context of the Verse:
This verse was revealed in the context of the hypocrites in Medina who pretended to accept Islam outwardly but harbored disbelief in their hearts. They sought to deceive the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) and the believers, but in doing so, they only deceived themselves.
Explanation of the Parable:
"One who kindled a fire":
- The fire represents the initial acknowledgment or appearance of faith. The hypocrites outwardly profess Islam, seeking its benefits or trying to blend into the Muslim community.
"When it illuminated what was around him":
- This signifies the moment when the truth of Islam becomes evident, and its teachings clarify the path of righteousness.
"Allah took away their light":
- The light refers to guidance and faith. Because of their insincerity, Allah deprives them of this light, leaving them without the ability to benefit from the truth.
"And left them in darkness so they could not see":
- The darkness symbolizes confusion, misguidance, and spiritual blindness. The hypocrites are left without direction, unable to perceive or follow the truth.
Spiritual Implications:
- Deception leads to loss of guidance: The hypocrites attempted to deceive Allah and the believers, but their deceit only resulted in Allah removing guidance from their hearts.
- Inward versus outward faith: This verse highlights the importance of sincerity in faith. Outward declarations of belief without inner conviction are worthless.
- Consequences of insincerity: When the light of guidance is removed, the individual is left in spiritual darkness, unable to distinguish right from wrong.
Lessons from the Verse:
- Sincerity is essential in faith: Hypocrisy leads to spiritual ruin. True faith requires belief in the heart and righteous actions.
- Guidance is a blessing from Allah: It is Allah’s mercy to provide guidance, but insincerity can cause this blessing to be taken away.
- The danger of spiritual blindness: Without sincerity, a person may fall into layers of darkness, unable to recognize or follow the truth.
This parable serves as a warning to all believers to guard against hypocrisy and strive for true faith, as Allah knows the innermost thoughts of every soul.
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