Quran Verse 62 Chapter 2 Al-baqarah Translation by Dr. Shabbir Ahmed M. D.

 Quran Verse 62 Chapter 2 Al-baqarah Translation by Dr. Shabbir Ahmed

M. D.

(That was a glimpse of the past.) Those who believe (in the Qur’an and call themselves Muslims), and those who are Jews, and Christians and the Sabians; whoever truly believes in God and the Last Day and does works that benefit humanity, their reward is with their Lord. For them shall be no fear from without, nor shall grief touch them from within. 

[Note: The author of this rendition is not aware of any instance in the Quran where the use of Tasreef, تعريف that is, looking at the related verses, is more crucial than in the understanding of this verse. Some great commentators have misinterpreted this verse for missing related verses such

as these: * Those who attain belief and call themselves Muslims and those who

are Jews, and the Sabians, and Christians - whoever believes in God and the

Last Day, and does works that benefit humanity, for them shall be no fear from

without, nor shall grief touch them from within. [5:69] * It is inconceivable that the opponents of the truth, whether they are the People of the Book, or the idolaters, could get out of error until the clear proof, Al-Quran, comes to them. [98:1-3] * The non Israelite Prophet liberates the People of the Book from the shackles of their manmade dogmas and brings them from darkness to light. [7:157] 

* They say, “Be Jews or Christians, then you will be rightly guided.” Say, “Nay, we follow the way of Abraham (Ibrahim ابراهيم), the upright. He associated no partner with the One True God.” [2:135] * O You who have chosen to be graced with belief! Say, “We believe in God and the revelation that has been conveyed to us, and in what was sent down to Abraham, Ishmael (Ismail اسماعيل), Isaac (Ishaq اسحاق),

Jacob (Ya’qoob يعقوب), as well as the tribal Israelite Prophets and in what was given to Moses (Musa موسٰى) and Jesus (‘Isa عيسٰى) and to other Prophets from their Lord. We make no distinction among them since all of them were one in purpose and they got their guidance from the One True God. And for Him, we are Muslims.” [2:136]

Thus, if they come to believe as you believe, then they are rightly guided. But if they turn away, they will be falling into opposition and God will be Sufficient for you against them. He is the Hearer, the Knower. [2:137] 

[O You who have chosen to be graced with belief 

= O You who acknowledge the Quran. Reflecting on the above verses makes it clear that the belief in God and the Last Day must be in accordance with the Quran. Verses 2:62 and 5:69 emphasize that mere giving

of a name to one’s religion or creed carries no importance. 

Sabians = Once a small Monotheistic community that started merging with their environment. In the Judeo-Christian milieu they preferred to announce themselves as ‘Followers of John the Baptist’. They sometimes claimed to follow a way between Judaism

and Christianity. In Persia, they subscribed to many views of Zoroastrianism.

In Arabia, they joined hands with the ‘nature worshipers’ or ‘Star worshipers’.

Mostly living in Arabia, Mesopotamia (Iraq) and Persia, they modified their

beliefs most suited to their environment. In some ways, their attitude resembled

the modern Agnostics]

إِنَّ ٱلَّذِينَ ءَامَنُوا۟ وَٱلَّذِينَ هَادُوا۟ وَٱلنَّصَـٰرَىٰ وَٱلصَّـٰبِـِٔينَ مَنْ ءَامَنَ بِٱللَّهِ وَٱلْيَوْمِ ٱلْـَٔاخِرِ وَعَمِلَ صَـٰلِحًۭا فَلَهُمْ أَجْرُهُمْ عِندَ رَبِّهِمْ وَلَا خَوْفٌ عَلَيْهِمْ وَلَا هُمْ يَحْزَنُونَ ٦٢