[B]In the name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful
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Here is part three of our fourth story
which is about the prophet
[/B][B]Noah [/B]
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The Disbelievers' Arguments
As salam 3likum
Here is part three of our fourth story
which is about the prophet
[/B][B]Noah [/B]
Enjoy your reading
The Disbelievers' Arguments
First they accused Noah of being only human like themselves.
The chiefs of the disbelievers among his people said
"We see you but a man like ourselves."
He, however, had never said anything other than that.
He asserted that, indeed, he was only a human being
Allah had sent a human messenger because the earth was inhabited by humans.
If it had been inhabited by angels
Allah would have sent an angelic messenger.
The contest between the polytheists and Noah continued.
The rulers had thought at first that
Noah's call would soon fade on its own.
When they found that his call attracted
the poor, the helpless, and common laborers,
they started to verbally attack and taunt him
'You are only followed by the poor, the meek, and the worthless."
Allah the Almighty told us
And indeed We sent Noah to his people (and he said)
"I have come to you as a plain warner,
that you worship none but Allah,
surely, I fear for you the torment of a painful Day."
The chiefs of the disbelievers among his people said
"We see you but a man like ourselves,
nor do we see any follow you but the meanest among u
s and they (too) followed you without thinking.
And we do not see in you any merit above us,
in fact, we think you are liars."
The Disbelievers Attempt to Bargain
Thus the conflict between Noah and the heads of his people intensified.
The disbelievers tried to bargain
"Listen, Noah,
if you want us to believe in you,
then dismiss your believers.
They are meek and poor,
while we are elite and rich;
no faith can include us both."
Noah listened to the heathens of his community
and realized they were being obstinate.
However, he was gentle in his response.
He explained to his people that
he could not dismiss the believers,
as they were not his guests but Allah's.
Noah appealed to them
"And 0 my people!
I ask of you no wealth for it,
my reward is from none but Allah.
I am not going to drive away those who have believed.
Surely, they are going to meet their Lord,
but I see that you are a people that are ignorant.
And 0 my people!
Who will help me against Allah,
if I drove them away?
Will you not then give a thought?
And I do not say to you that with me are the Treasures of Allah
nor that I know the Ghaib(unseen)
nor do I say I am an angel,
and I do not say of those whom your eyes look down upon
that Allah will not bestow any good on them.
Allah knows what is in their inner-selves(as regards Belief etc.).
In that case,
I should, indeed be one of the Zalimeen (wrong-doers, oppressors, etc.).
"
Noah refuted the arguments of the disbelievers
with the noble knowledge of the prophets.
It is the logic of intellect that rids itself of personal pride and interests
The Disbelievers Remain Ignorant
Thus the conflict between Noah and the heads of his people intensified.
The disbelievers tried to bargain
"Listen, Noah,
if you want us to believe in you,
then dismiss your believers.
They are meek and poor,
while we are elite and rich;
no faith can include us both."
Noah listened to the heathens of his community
and realized they were being obstinate.
However, he was gentle in his response.
He explained to his people that
he could not dismiss the believers,
as they were not his guests but Allah's.
Noah appealed to them
"And 0 my people!
I ask of you no wealth for it,
my reward is from none but Allah.
I am not going to drive away those who have believed.
Surely, they are going to meet their Lord,
but I see that you are a people that are ignorant.
And 0 my people!
Who will help me against Allah,
if I drove them away?
Will you not then give a thought?
And I do not say to you that with me are the Treasures of Allah
nor that I know the Ghaib(unseen)
nor do I say I am an angel,
and I do not say of those whom your eyes look down upon
that Allah will not bestow any good on them.
Allah knows what is in their inner-selves(as regards Belief etc.).
In that case,
I should, indeed be one of the Zalimeen (wrong-doers, oppressors, etc.).
"
Noah refuted the arguments of the disbelievers
with the noble knowledge of the prophets.
It is the logic of intellect that rids itself of personal pride and interests
The Disbelievers Remain Ignorant
The rulers were tired of Noah's arguments.
Allah the Exalted related their attitude
They said:
"0 Noah!
You have disputed with us and much have you prolonged the dispute with us,
now bring upon us what you threaten us with,
if you are of the truthful."
He said:
"Only Allah will bring it (the punishment) on you,
if He will,
and then you will escape not.
And my advice will not profit you,
even if I wish to give you counsel,
if Allah's Will is to keep you astray.
He is your Lord!
And to Him you shall return."
The battle continued the arguments between
the disbelievers and Noah became prolonged.
When all the refutations of the disbelievers collapsed
and they had no more to say,
they began to be rude and insulted Allah's prophet
The leaders of his people said
"Verily, we see you in plain error. "
Noah responded in the manner of the prophets
"0 my people!
There is no error in me,
but I am a Messenger from the Lord of the Alamin (mankind, jinn and all that exists)!
I convey unto you the Messages of my Lord
and give sincere advice to you.
And I know from Allah what you know not.
Noah continued appealing to his people
to believe in Allah
hour after hour
day after day
year after year.
He admonished his people and
called them to Allah day and night,
in secret and openly.
He gave them examples,
explained Allah's signs and illustrated Allah's ability
in the formation of His creatures.
But whenever he called them to Allah,
they ran away from him.
Whenever he urged them to ask Allah to forgive them,
they put their fingers in their ears
and became too proud to listen to the truth
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To be Continued
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QaReAa
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