English Translation of Al-Quran
[40].Surah Al Mumin (The Believer) also known as Surah Ghafir [The Forgiver]
Ayat 9. (Angels who bear the Throne of Allah and those around it saying): “Our Lord! “And save them (who repent and follow Your Way) from (the punishment, because of what they did of) the sins, and whomsoever You save from (the punishment, because of what they did of) the sins (i.e. excuse them) that Day, him verily, You have taken into mercy.” And that is the supreme success.
Tafseer of Surah Al Mumin (The Believer) Ayat 9. “And preserve them from (all) ills; and any whom Thou dost preserve from ills that Day,- on them wilt Thou have bestowed Mercy indeed: and that will be truly (for them) the highest Achievement”. That is the final Judgment, and any who is saved from the evil consequences of their deeds in this life will truly have been saved by Allah’s Mercy, and for them it is the highest achievement they could have, the attainment of all their wishes, the fulfilment of their destiny and the noblest purpose of their Life, the supreme Salvation and Felicity. Muslim Salvation, then, is more positive than mere safety from dangers or evils: it is the complete fulfilment of the noble destiny of man in the attainment of the fullest Grace,.
English Translation of Hadith
Hazrat Ubayy bin Ka`b (May Allah be pleased with him) reported: The Messenger of Allah ﷺ [SAWW](PBUH) said: “Abu Mundhir! Do you know which Ayah in Allah’s Book is the greatest?” I replied: “It is `Allah la ilaha illa Huwal-Haiyul-Qayum (Allah! none has the right to be worshipped but He, the Ever Living…)’.” (2:255) Thereupon he ﷺ [SAWW] (PBUH) patted me in the chest and said, “Rejoice by this knowledge, O Abu Mundhir!”
[Muslim Chapter 135, Book 004, Hadith Number 1768]
Lesson: The words cited in the Hadith occur at the beginning of Ayat-ul-Kursi (No. 255 of Surat Al-Baqarah of the Qur’an). The merits mentioned in the Hadith are for the whole Ayah. Ayat-ul-Kursi mentions the Majestic Attributes and Mighty Powers of Allah and is, therefore, very meritorious. “Rejoice by this knowledge” means “May this knowledge be a source of respect, honour and benefit to you.” And knowledge here stands for the knowledge of the Qur’an and Hadith which is certainly a means of success in this world and the Hereafter..
