English Translation of Al-Quran
[39].Surah Al-Zumar [The Groups]
Ayat 60. And on the Day of Resurrection, you will see those who lied against Allah (i.e. attributed to Him sons, partners, etc.) their faces will be black. Is there not in Hell an abode for the arrogant ones?
Tafseer of Surah Al Zumar Ayat 60. On the Day of Judgment wilt thou see those who told lies against Allah. Their faces will be turned black; Is there not in Hell an abode for the Haughty? As spotless white is the symbol of purity, honor and truth, so black is the symbol of evil, disgrace, and falsehood. Perhaps “black” in connection with Hell also refers to the scorching punishment of the Fire. Cf. 39:32, where the subtle implication of the interrogative form is explained.
English Translation of Hadith
Hazrat Abdullah bin Busr (May Allah be pleased with him) reported: One of the Companions said, “O Messenger of Allah ﷺ [SAWW](PBUH). There are many injunctions of Islam for me. So, tell me something to which I may hold fast.” He said, “Keep your tongue wet with the remembrance of Allah.”
[At-Tirmidhi, Hadith # 3383]
Lesson: Shari’ah` is the plural of Sharia “Shari`ah” is in the sense of Mashru`ah, that is the Divine injunctions. These Divine injunctions are of various kinds, i.e., some of them are obligatory, some desirable and some voluntary. The obligatory ones are compulsory and their compliance is indispensable. What is termed as Mustahabbat (desirables) are also highly important for gaining the Pleasure of Allah. Similarly, voluntary acts are a means of getting close to Allah. Ordinary people are sometimes puzzled by the abundance of the latter and want to adhere to the first two that are obligations and what comes in the category of desirables. A desire to this effect is mentioned in this Hadith. The Prophet ﷺ (PBUH) answered the query in this matter by saying to the inquirer, “Keep your tongue wet with the remembrance of Allah.” Keeping the tongue wet with the remembrance of Allah here means its abundant recitation. In other words, one should make the remembrance of Allah a permanent feature. If one is not able to do many voluntary good works, which some people find difficult, the remembrance of Allah will make up the deficiency in that regard.
