Surah Al Kahf - Ayah No 99

Assalam o Alaikum. Shab-e-Juma Mubarak. Let's get our weekly dose of Al Kahf on this this blessed day. Aqa Alaihe Salatu Wassalm only asked us to do what he did himself. So consider it as a Sunnah as well but of so many companions, successors and so on. “If anyone learns by heart the first ten verses of the Surah al-Kahf, he will be protected from the Dajjal.” [Muslim] Though memorization of some Surahs is just plain obvious (like Surah Fatiha for the validation of prayer), but Surah Al-Kahf’s memorization has been specifically talked about. Since He (SAW) was so concerned about us, following His advice is the least we can do.

Coming over to today’s Ayah No 99 which has been translated and interpreted in different ways being Mutashabih or "allegorical" because its interpretation cannot be decisive. It is obvious that the Ayah pertains to two distant incidents of escatalogy. In first incident, once the barrier is broken by the will of Allah swt, Gog Mgog will swarm down the lands. Alot will happen between unleashing of Gog Mgog and the next incident including killing of Gog Mgog and blowing of first Horn. In second incident, (second) Horn will be blown for the final Assembly i.e. the Day of Judgement shall be established.

Only Allah knows the whole Truth.

All set for Martial Law

 We are letting Pakistan slip into abyss. Where is that most patriotic gang pretending to be doing favours to the country by toppling the Govt. Well, at least, give people flour respectfully, give people fuel corresponding with international prices (which are quite low), instead of shutting down the national grid buy fuel/ LPG by getting LCs open. Food shortages looming large, fuel unavailability crisis is about to hit and we do all we can to bring touts like Mohsin Naqvis to the helm of affairs. Give some solutions. Give some hope. Someone mentioned and it stuck with me that ‘it’s all about corporate interests’; meaning thereby establishment and traditional politics had to join hands to guard their vested material interests. Kept wondering what’s up with QBJ? Ideological, hunger for power or money. And when it finally dawned that it was the cheapest of the reasons that is money, it was kind of saddening. We are actually a nation of beggars whose hunger for money can’t be satiated. 

So the cream goes to the establishment. Each time someone makes it to the top, he adds up to the privileges of his brethren whereas operational level people need to be content with crumbs. Likewise, politicians being petty thieves are happy to steel the skimmed milk. Such is the explanation of ‘corporate interests’. Who is likely to hurt this interest? Very obvious, it’s that one nut head, IK. Even he is short of the mark.

We have been betrayed by everyone who had a bit of brain. Apparently, the opinion makers columnist whom I used to read and admire all turned out to be sold out. Recent examples of Qasim Ali Shah and now Lieutenant General Tariq Khan Retd who seemed to be paving way for a technocratic government or Martial law. 

Lost for words for what are we trying to do to this country. The only game plan unfolding to me is that IK has decided to go by legal/ constitutional options and that makes him a spineless leader because he failed to measure the kind of resistance he is up against. Was convinced and ready to lay life for country on 25/26 May 2022 but IK called it off. An unforgivable act of cowardice. Ship of Pakistan is sinking for sure. May be when the country is ushered into total chaos, the saviours as a last resort may then impose Martial law. What a pity. 

Please do give your valuable feedback if any. 

The Royal Gag

Lately, cutting down on Vlogs on Pakistan’s political circus and teetering economy has been helpful in mitigating that depressive sinking feeling to a great extent. Though it won’t change overall glum picture yet, I don’t intend writing about it. We are being indifferent or at best avoiding to think or talk about this situation and we shall pay the price for it whereas the ‘white’ gold diggers continue to ravage our country. 

As a diversion, found myself drawn into Jerry Springer Show on The British Royals. As if Megxit wasn’t enough, Harry & Meghan go to Netflix to share their wheeny-whiny documentary followed by narcissistic biography by the heir and the ‘Spare’ himself and much more to come as Duchess of Sussex intends sharing her story as well. Suddenly, few slogans against monarchy flashed in my mind that I saw this summer in UK stating, “ “Let the muck of monarchy end with the queen.” “There is no such thing as constitutional monarchy, you can either have constitution or monarchy.” “Monarchy is a violation of human rights, for it's a mockery of equality, dignity and character.” “There is no such thing as her majesty's government.

Few interesting things surfaced during one sided royal slugfest. 

🤴 21st Century and bending down for people of flesh and bone, doesn’t really sink in.

🤴 After all royals are humans with petty issues and major sins like hate, envy, slander, adultery, drugs, murder, greed and so on. If so, then what makes them royals?

🤴 Even the royal pooh when it hits the fan, smells like Pooh. 

🤴 Harry couldn’t take it being a Spare, so he took it out on British society, media and above all his own family. 

🤴 He found his mother in mother of his kids (Meghan). 

🤴 Meghan is better actress than Duchess.

🤴 You may live in a $15 Million mansion in Montecito and still be a victim🤦🏼

🤴 Harry makes multimillion dollar signing for telling his dumb yet royal story and still retains his title, ‘Duke of Sussex’.

🤴 Instead of Windsor Castle or Frogmore Cotrage, Royal dirty laundry is dangling at Trafalgar Square.

🤴 Americanisation of anything is dreadful whether Harry or Pakistan. Both in doldrums. 

Still don’t know why am I embroiled into the royal saga but it has been quite saucy and  such needed diversion from the doom and gloom looming large over our heads in Pakistan. 

Al Kahf - Ayah No 98

Assalam o Alaikum. Shab-e-Juma Mubarak. Time to connect with amazing Al Kahf. This  Blog series on Al Kahf is token contribution towards extensive works carried out on the subject. In previous interpretations, the rampart sort of barrier/ wall/ dam built by Zulqarnain has been attributed to Wall of China or part of it. Likewise, some declared it the wall between Derbent and Daryal, two cities of Daghestan in the Caucasus, the land that lies between the Black Sea and the Caspian. No matter where ever this barrier on earth had been built, how is it that it is undetected to this day if we consider use of latest satellite technology in the domain of remote sensing. Satellite remote sensing is considered as an increasingly important technology for detecting underground structures. Now take for example the advert of company named 'Planet'. Planet has revolutionised the earth observation industry with the highest frequency satellite data commercially available. Planet’s data is transforming the way companies and governments use satellite imagery data, delivering insights at the daily pace of change on earth. They have a fleet of over 200 earth imaging satellites (the largest in history) which takes images of the whole Earth land mass daily. If we don't take these   technological advances/ capabilities into consideration while interpreting Al Quran, then we are leaving room for doubt in tech-savvy minds. By the way, coming generations  are ought to be tech-savvy. 

Let's examine translations of the same Ayah No 98 by different translators. Yusuf Ali translated it as: 

He said: “This is a mercy from my Lord: But when the promise of my Lord comes to pass, He will make it into dust; and the promise of my Lord is true.” 

Another translation stated:

 (Zulqarnain) said: ‘This is mercy from my Lord. But when my Lord’s promise (of the Last Hour) comes (near), He will (demolish this wall and) level it with the ground (i.e. it will be reduced to dust particles). And the promise of my Lord is bound to come true.’

If we continue with our interpretation of this barrier being portal entry/ exit point into that land where Gog Mgog came down to create mischief then focus on only one word in this Ayah 98 دَكَّآءَۚ shall help. It has been translated as 'He will make it level', and in above two translations as, 'He will make it into dust'. Now recall that by amalgamation of hot iron and copper a blockade was created which actually was the strongest barrier against electromagnetic waves. And removal of this barrier by the will of God may unleash Gog Mgog on that planet and on prescribed time on our earth as well.

Only Allah knows the whole Truth.  

Advisory to IK & PTI supporters

 PTI Leader & upbeat supporters are advised to exercise caution while celebrating dissolution of Punjab Assembly because leader has a bad habit of boasting (micro level) victory in a battle like a (macro level) victory in war and supporters are too ostentatious. 

You still haven’t sized up your enemy properly. People you are up against, are way too crook than you think. Recall how they ousted you eight months ago. 

It appears that the tables are turning but PTI must display grace in victory and take the country out of this quagmire. Talk less, deliver more. 

Please start behaving like a statesman. Next time say ‘absolutely not’ in your heart. Even if you don’t speak it up, we know what you mean. Identify thin line between bravery and stupidity. All we ask you to stay silent most of the time. Trust honest young leadership in the country. Stop relying on ’electables’. Watch out for the black sheep in your ranks particularly moles of establishment. 

Make peace with establishment. If you are a reality, they are a reality and if you can, outsmart them while in power, like Bajwa outmanoeuvred you. He is gone. His reign of hypocritical terror is over. Those who obeyed him did wrong. But in hierarchical system, top man and his whims matter. Show some magnanimity, forgive them except those who planned & executed murder of Arshad Sharif. Only point is that the leader should have enough vision to see the elephant in the room (establishment).  And be wise enough to take lead from Sulah Hudabiya (make peace). And finally, make a move when in good strength to affect the change. 

Stop throwing people under the bus, show some ownership. They aren’t expendable items. Stand up for people like Shahbaz Gill and Swati. Your full weight wasn’t behind them. Keep the house in order, stop being an international figurehead or leader of Ummah. Miles to go. While you were busy doing that “they” pulled the rug from under your feet. You were receiving accolades for speeches in UN while your own party menbers were being sold out like cattle. Speak less, speak smaller jargons, don’t play religion card too much, just deliver and when you deliver, it will all make much better sense. This nation is behind you because they don’t have an alternative as they struggle with the plight of "dearth of men'. Identify, friends from foes, your series of ‘honest mistakes’ have cost us a lot while you failed to recognise snakes up your sleeves even in your household. This nation is so behind you that they are ready to overlook your ‘all round performances of past’ except cricket field. Keep family life separate from affairs of the state specially Tosha Khana etc. As legislators, focus only on legislation. Do us a favour, if you really want to serve this country, do legislation on everything in conformity with modern day demands. Be accessible to people of your own party. Treat them well and listen to them. Less arrogance will help. Kids listen to your speeches, use better language when you are venting it out on your opponents. Yes, you have taken bullets, loads to abuse and defamation attempts but remember you had retreated to Bani Gala with your diary that day but this nation was out on the roads the very next day till this day. It is a unique honour for a political leader & ex PM. Now be the leader they expect you to be. 

May Allah help Pakistan. Ameen

Surah Al Kahf - Ayah No 97

Assalam o Alaikum. Shab-e-Juma Mubarak. May this Juma and rest of the week be loaded with happiness and peace for you. Ameen

Al Quran is a cosmos of wisdom and knowledge wherein Al Kahf has its own shining place. The more we ponder over its content and message, the more intriguing it gets.

Today's Ayah No 97 is about inability of Gog Mgog to pass over or penetrate through the barrier (of iron & copper) built by Zulqarnain with assistance of the nation complained about their mischief. 

It is hard to reconcile with the fact that Gog Mgog with unusual ability to create mischief couldn’t go beyond this dam like barrier if it were to be a physical iron-copper wall. Why couldn't they go across this barrier from its sides or choose to take some other path/ route to reach that land unless we take this barrier as a portal entry point. In the same context, if we read this Ayah without previous interpretations in mind, ut says Gog Mgog couldn’t pass through or penetrate that electromagnetic portal barrier due to its composition as discussed last week. 

May help us understand His message correctly so that we could guard against (visible & invisible) evils. Ameen

Surah Al Kahf - Ayah No 96

Assalam o Alaikum 

Juma Mubarak. Let's seek refuge of Allah swt from all evils i.e. iblees, dajjal and their associates to the safest retreat of Al Kahf, The Cave of Hope.

In today's Ayah No 96, to prevent Gog Mgog entering into their land, Zulqarnain asked that nation to arrange for iron and copper. First, he leveled two high points (Arabic word صدفین) which is translated as mountains, cliffs etc for convenience), then asked them to blow until iron got red hot and then poured  molten copper over it. Again, it is construed traditionally as steel wall with slippery copper top making it impossible for Gog Mgog to scale. As traditional myth, since that time Gog Mgog are trying to negotiate that wall. If not a myth with anyone, I grew up with same imagery because Imam sb told me so. However, detailed description of this creature in Ahadith does not support this notion.

Let's see how basic sciences explain this coming together of hot iron and copper.

A piece of iron ordinarily will be attracted to a magnet, but when you heat the iron to a high enough temperature (called the Curie point), it loses its ability to be magnetized. Heat energy scrambles the iron atoms so they can't line up and create a magnetic field.

Data transmission through copper involves much more signal loss, especially at higher frequencies. The higher the frequency of electromagnetic waves through a conducting copper wire, the more the carrier waves travel only at the surface of the material. This physical phenomenon is known as the 'skin effect'.

So, we can assume that the barrier built by Zulqarnain at a particular high point was to resist electromagnetic waves at portal entry point into that land. Now relate this Hadith of taking to high points for refuge towards the end of times and recite Al Kahf extensively. 

Please note that scribe is not a scientist nor have qualification in Quranic interpretations. This is just an attempt to understand Al Quran/ Al Kahf by parting from traditional thinking (with complete respect for hitherto works on the subject) on the subject. Because, if our coming generations don't find relation of Quranic Truth with their modern way of thinking, they might go adrift from their core.

Only Allah knows the whole Truth.