COMSATS UNIVERSITY ISLAMABAD,ABBOTTABAD CAMPUS

ASSIGNMENT# 02
SUBJECT: ISLAMIC STUDIES
Reg no: FA19-EPE-006
SUBMITTED BY: Amir waqas
SUBMITTED TO: Madam Asmat
Shaheen
Surah Al Baqarah is the longest of the Quranic surahs,
reveals that the surah can be distinctly divided into an
introduction, a main body comprising four sections, and a
conclusion. A study of this analysis shall not only be helpful
in understanding the relationship of its various sections with
its central theme, but also give the reader a general idea
about the surah itself. We take up these sections in order.
This section extends over the first thirty-nine verses of the
surah. It begins with the mention of those among its
addressees who shall accept faith and those who would
reject it. A reference is then made to the mental perplexity
and confusion of the latter after the Quran had begun to be
revealed. In this regard, the Bani Ismael have been warned
that this Book of Allah has revealed the truth in its ultimate
form upon them. It would be extremely unfortunate for them
if they are still led astray by the mischievous machinations
of the Jews and thus deprive themselves of this great
blessing---the Quran.
The introduction ends on the tale of Satan's malicious
rivalry and the khilaafat of man. This tale is actually a mirror
which reflects the whole scene which was created when the
Prophet (PBUH) had started disseminating the Message of
Allah, and it clearly brings out the supporters and the
adverseries of the new religion. The criticism of the angels
on the khilaafat of man and their subsequent satisfaction
over it is actually the example of those people who initially
kept away from Islam because they had some doubts about
it, but, later on, as soon as the truth of this religion became
evident to them, they became its supporters and allies. This
was because they were true seekers of the truth and were
not jealous and obstinate like others who had rejected Islam
merely on these bases.
On the contrary, the opposition offered by Satan is actually
the example of those who were opposing the Prophet
(PBUH) due to sheer pride and vanity about their creed and
status. The Jews and the leaders of the Quraish are perfect
representatives of this category. Such hostile factions do
not end their rivalry once they are aware of the truth, instead
they get more hostile. Consequently, the more they were
convinced of the truth of the Prophet's mission, the more
they increased their aggression.In the light of this tale, the
Jews and their supporters have been explained that their
malice and jealousy for the Prophet (PBUH) and his mission
is exactly the same as was shown by Satan towards the
khilaafat of man. It has been emphatically stated,
simultaneously, that just as the khilaafat of man was
constituted against the wishes of Satan, the Prophethood
of Mohammad (PBUH) shall be established against their
wishes as well.
CHARACTERISTICS OF SUCCESS
In Surah Al-Baqarah from the 2nd to the 5th ayat, Allah
(S.W.T) described some of the characteristics of Al-
Muflihun, the successful ones. Al-Muflihun are those who
achieve success without any loss whatsoever – complete &
total success.
What is success? In a simple term, success is to achieve
the desired goal. When we think of success, we think of
wealth, status, having lots of properties, fame, education
etc.
Al-Muflihun are the ones who attain permanent success in
the Hereafter. That is their desired goal. But this doesn’t
mean that we should shun the world, because Allah (S.W.T)
has blessed His slaves with such success & rizq. If we work
hard & achieved that goal, that is fine.
But he real smart people are the ones who use these
resources to make them work for their Hereafter as well.
What it means is that they don’t simply end when I die, but
will benefit even after my death. So make use of our talents,
wealth, health, free time, etc in a way that is pleasing to
Allah so that they can become our investment in the
Hereafter.
Alif. Lam. Mim . This Book has no doubt in it – a
guidance for the God-fearing.
Who believe in the Unseen, and are steadfast in Salah
(prayer),
and spend out of what We have provided them;
And who believe in what has been revealed to you
and what has been revealed before you; and they have
faith in the Hereafter.
It is these who are guided by their Rabb;
and it is just these who are successful.
[Al-Baqarah 2:1-5]