Aal-E-Imran
Main Theme
Faith in Allah, revelation, guidance, the People of the Scripture, truth and falsehood, and steadfastness in faith.
About Surah Aal-E-Imran
Surah Aal-E-Imran is the third chapter of the Quran. It discusses the oneness of Allah, the truth of divine revelation, the distinction between clear and ambiguous verses, the family of Imran, Maryam and Isa, dialogue with the People of the Scripture, and the importance of steadfastness, patience, and obedience to Allah.
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وَمَا كَانَ لِنَبِيٍّ أَن يَغُلَّ ۚ وَمَن يَغْلُلْ يَأْتِ بِمَا غَلَّ يَوْمَ الْقِيَامَةِ ۚ ثُمَّ تُوَفَّىٰ كُلُّ نَفْسٍ مَّا كَسَبَتْ وَهُمْ لَا يُظْلَمُونَ
English Meaning
It is not fitting for any prophet to act dishonestly regarding anything entrusted to him. Whoever betrays will come on the Day of Resurrection carrying what he took unlawfully. Then every soul will be fully repaid for what it earned, and no one will be wronged.
Urdu Meaning
اور کسی نبی کے لیے یہ ممکن نہیں کہ وہ خیانت کرے۔ اور جو شخص خیانت کرے گا وہ قیامت کے دن اپنی خیانت کی ہوئی چیز لے کر آئے گا۔ پھر ہر جان کو اس کے اعمال کا پورا بدلہ دیا جائے گا اور ان پر ظلم نہیں کیا جائے گا۔
Explanation
This verse establishes the seriousness of trust and honesty. Prophets are completely trustworthy, and anyone who unlawfully takes something entrusted to them will be held accountable before Allah. The verse also emphasizes perfect justice on the Day of Resurrection: every person will receive the full consequence of what they have earned.
أَفَمَنِ اتَّبَعَ رِضْوَانَ اللَّهِ كَمَن بَاءَ بِسَخَطٍ مِّنَ اللَّهِ وَمَأْوَاهُ جَهَنَّمُ ۖ وَبِئْسَ الْمَصِيرُ
English Meaning
Is the one who follows the pleasure of Allah like the one who earns His displeasure and whose final refuge is Hell? What a terrible destination.
Urdu Meaning
کیا وہ شخص جو اللہ کی رضا کی پیروی کرتا ہے اس شخص جیسا ہو سکتا ہے جو اللہ کے غضب کا مستحق بن جائے اور جس کا ٹھکانا جہنم ہو؟ اور وہ بہت برا ٹھکانا ہے۔
Explanation
Allah makes clear that obedience and disobedience cannot have the same outcome. The believer seeks Allah's pleasure through faith and righteous action, while deliberate rebellion leads toward His displeasure. The verse encourages believers to measure success by Allah's approval rather than temporary worldly benefits.
هُمْ دَرَجَاتٌ عِندَ اللَّهِ ۗ وَاللَّهُ بَصِيرٌ بِمَا يَعْمَلُونَ
English Meaning
They have different ranks in the sight of Allah, and Allah sees all that they do.
Urdu Meaning
ن کے اللہ کے ہاں مختلف درجات ہیں، اور اللہ ان کے اعمال کو خوب دیکھنے والا ہے۔
Explanation
People are not equal in their faith, obedience, sincerity, and deeds. Allah knows the reality of every person's actions and intentions, and their ranks before Him correspond to what they truly do.
لَقَدْ مَنَّ اللَّهُ عَلَى الْمُؤْمِنِينَ إِذْ بَعَثَ فِيهِمْ رَسُولًا مِّنْ أَنفُسِهِمْ يَتْلُو عَلَيْهِمْ آيَاتِهِ وَيُزَكِّيهِمْ وَيُعَلِّمُهُمُ الْكِتَابَ وَالْحِكْمَةَ وَإِن كَانُوا مِن قَبْلُ لَفِي ضَلَالٍ مُّبِينٍ
English Meaning
Allah has certainly blessed the believers by sending among them a Messenger from themselves who recites His verses to them, purifies them, and teaches them the Book and wisdom, although before that they were clearly astray.
Urdu Meaning
یقیناً اللہ نے اہلِ ایمان پر بڑا احسان فرمایا کہ ان ہی میں سے ایک رسول ان کے درمیان بھیجا جو انہیں اللہ کی آیات پڑھ کر سناتا ہے، انہیں پاکیزہ کرتا ہے اور انہیں کتاب اور حکمت کی تعلیم دیتا ہے، جبکہ اس سے پہلے وہ کھلی گمراہی میں تھے۔
Explanation
The sending of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ is described as a tremendous blessing. His mission included reciting revelation, purifying people's hearts and conduct, and teaching the Book and wisdom. This shows that true guidance transforms both knowledge and character.
أَوَلَمَّا أَصَابَتْكُم مُّصِيبَةٌ قَدْ أَصَبْتُم مِّثْلَيْهَا قُلْتُمْ أَنَّىٰ هَٰذَا ۖ قُلْ هُوَ مِنْ عِندِ أَنفُسِكُمْ ۗ إِنَّ اللَّهَ عَلَىٰ كُلِّ شَيْءٍ قَدِيرٌ
English Meaning
When a hardship struck you, although you had previously inflicted twice as much upon the enemy, you asked, “How did this happen?” Say: it came because of your own actions. Allah has power over all things.
Urdu Meaning
اور جب تمہیں ایک مصیبت پہنچی، حالانکہ تم اس سے دوگنی مصیبت دشمن کو پہنچا چکے تھے، تو تم نے کہا کہ یہ کہاں سے آگئی؟ کہہ دو: یہ تمہاری اپنی طرف سے ہے۔ بے شک اللہ ہر چیز پر قادر ہے۔
Explanation
This verse addresses the believers after the Battle of Uhud. It teaches them to examine their own mistakes instead of responding to hardship only with confusion or complaint. Trials can expose weaknesses in obedience, discipline, and decision-making, while reminding believers that Allah remains fully in control.
وَمَا أَصَابَكُمْ يَوْمَ الْتَقَى الْجَمْعَانِ فَبِإِذْنِ اللَّهِ وَلِيَعْلَمَ الْمُؤْمِنِينَ
English Meaning
What happened to you on the day the two armies met occurred by Allah's permission, so that the true believers might become evident.
Urdu Meaning
اور جس دن دونوں لشکر آمنے سامنے ہوئے اس دن تمہیں جو مصیبت پہنچی وہ اللہ کے حکم سے تھی، تاکہ اللہ اہلِ ایمان کو نمایاں کر دے۔
Explanation
The events of Uhud occurred within Allah's decree and served as a test through which sincere believers became distinguished. Difficult circumstances can reveal the reality of faith, patience, obedience, and commitment.
وَلِيَعْلَمَ الَّذِينَ نَافَقُوا ۚ وَقِيلَ لَهُمْ تَعَالَوْا قَاتِلُوا فِي سَبِيلِ اللَّهِ أَوِ ادْفَعُوا ۖ قَالُوا لَوْ نَعْلَمُ قِتَالًا لَّاتَّبَعْنَاكُمْ ۗ هُمْ لِلْكُفْرِ يَوْمَئِذٍ أَقْرَبُ مِنْهُمْ لِلْإِيمَانِ ۚ يَقُولُونَ بِأَفْوَاهِهِم مَّا لَيْسَ فِي قُلُوبِهِمْ ۗ وَاللَّهُ أَعْلَمُ بِمَا يَكْتُمُونَ
English Meaning
And so that those who were hypocrites would become evident. They were told, “Come, fight in the way of Allah or at least defend.” They replied, “If we had known there would be fighting, we would have followed you.” That day they were closer to disbelief than faith, saying with their mouths what was not in their hearts. Allah knows best what they conceal.
Urdu Meaning
اور تاکہ منافق بھی ظاہر ہو جائیں۔ ان سے کہا گیا کہ آؤ اللہ کی راہ میں لڑو یا کم از کم دفاع کرو۔ انہوں نے کہا کہ اگر ہمیں معلوم ہوتا کہ جنگ ہوگی تو ہم ضرور تمہارے ساتھ چلتے۔ اس دن وہ ایمان کی نسبت کفر کے زیادہ قریب تھے۔ وہ اپنے منہ سے وہ بات کہتے تھے جو ان کے دلوں میں نہ تھی، اور اللہ خوب جانتا ہے جو وہ چھپاتے ہیں۔
Explanation
The verse exposes the difference between outward claims and inward faith. Hypocrisy becomes visible when a person abandons commitment as soon as sacrifice or difficulty appears. Allah knows what people conceal, even when their words attempt to present a different image.
الَّذِينَ قَالُوا لِإِخْوَانِهِمْ وَقَعَدُوا لَوْ أَطَاعُونَا مَا قُتِلُوا ۗ قُلْ فَادْرَءُوا عَنْ أَنفُسِكُمُ الْمَوْتَ إِن كُنتُمْ صَادِقِينَ
English Meaning
Those who stayed behind said about their brothers, “If they had obeyed us, they would not have been killed.” Say, “Then prevent death from yourselves, if you are truthful.”
Urdu Meaning
وہ لوگ جو خود بیٹھے رہے اپنے بھائیوں کے بارے میں کہتے تھے کہ اگر وہ ہماری بات مان لیتے تو قتل نہ ہوتے۔ کہہ دو: اگر تم سچے ہو تو اپنے آپ سے موت کو ٹال دو۔
Explanation
The verse rejects the false idea that simply avoiding a difficult situation gives a person control over death. Human beings should take responsible precautions, but life and death ultimately remain within Allah's decree. The statement also exposes the harmful attitude of blaming believers after tragedy.
وَلَا تَحْسَبَنَّ الَّذِينَ قُتِلُوا فِي سَبِيلِ اللَّهِ أَمْوَاتًا ۚ بَلْ أَحْيَاءٌ عِندَ رَبِّهِمْ يُرْزَقُونَ
English Meaning
Do not think of those who were killed in the way of Allah as dead. Rather, they are alive with their Lord and are provided for.
Urdu Meaning
اور جو لوگ اللہ کی راہ میں قتل کیے گئے انہیں مردہ نہ سمجھو، بلکہ وہ اپنے رب کے پاس زندہ ہیں اور انہیں رزق دیا جاتا ہے۔
Explanation
This verse teaches that martyrdom is not the end of existence. Those who are killed in Allah's cause have a special life with their Lord and receive provision from Him. The verse gives comfort to believers and honors those who sincerely sacrificed themselves for Allah.
فَرِحِينَ بِمَا آتَاهُمُ اللَّهُ مِن فَضْلِهِ وَيَسْتَبْشِرُونَ بِالَّذِينَ لَمْ يَلْحَقُوا بِهِم مِّنْ خَلْفِهِمْ أَلَّا خَوْفٌ عَلَيْهِمْ وَلَا هُمْ يَحْزَنُونَ
English Meaning
They rejoice in what Allah has granted them from His bounty and are glad for those who have not yet joined them, knowing that they will have no fear and will not grieve.
Urdu Meaning
وہ اللہ کے اپنے فضل سے عطا کیے ہوئے انعام پر خوش ہیں اور ان لوگوں کے بارے میں بھی خوش خبری پاتے ہیں جو ابھی ان کے پیچھے ان سے نہیں ملے کہ ان پر نہ کوئی خوف ہوگا اور نہ وہ غمگین ہوں گے۔
Explanation
The reward of those who gave their lives for Allah is described with joy and reassurance. They are not merely safe themselves; they also look forward to the believers who will follow them in faith and receive Allah's reward.
يَسْتَبْشِرُونَ بِنِعْمَةٍ مِّنَ اللَّهِ وَفَضْلٍ وَأَنَّ اللَّهَ لَا يُضِيعُ أَجْرَ الْمُؤْمِنِينَ
English Meaning
They rejoice in Allah's blessing and bounty, and in the knowledge that Allah never allows the reward of believers to be lost.
Urdu Meaning
وہ اللہ کی نعمت اور فضل پر خوش ہوتے ہیں اور اس بات پر بھی کہ اللہ اہلِ ایمان کے اجر کو ضائع نہیں کرتا۔
Explanation
Allah's promise gives believers confidence that sincere faith and sacrifice are never wasted. Even when good deeds appear unnoticed in this world, Allah preserves their reward and will bring it to completion.
الَّذِينَ اسْتَجَابُوا لِلَّهِ وَالرَّسُولِ مِن بَعْدِ مَا أَصَابَهُمُ الْقَرْحُ ۚ لِلَّذِينَ أَحْسَنُوا مِنْهُمْ وَاتَّقَوْا أَجْرٌ عَظِيمٌ
English Meaning
Those who responded to Allah and the Messenger even after being wounded will have a tremendous reward—especially those among them who did good and remained conscious of Allah.
Urdu Meaning
وہ لوگ جنہوں نے زخم پہنچنے کے بعد بھی اللہ اور رسول کی دعوت پر لبیک کہا، ان میں سے جنہوں نے نیکی کی اور تقویٰ اختیار کیا ان کے لیے بہت بڑا اجر ہے۔
Explanation
True obedience becomes especially meaningful when it continues despite hardship. The believers mentioned here did not allow physical injury and difficulty to stop them from responding to Allah and His Messenger. Their perseverance earned a great reward.
الَّذِينَ قَالَ لَهُمُ النَّاسُ إِنَّ النَّاسَ قَدْ جَمَعُوا لَكُمْ فَاخْشَوْهُمْ فَزَادَهُمْ إِيمَانًا وَقَالُوا حَسْبُنَا اللَّهُ وَنِعْمَ الْوَكِيلُ
English Meaning
Those to whom people said, “The people have gathered against you, so fear them,” only increased in faith and said, “Allah is sufficient for us, and He is the best Disposer of affairs.”
Urdu Meaning
وہ لوگ جن سے لوگوں نے کہا کہ تمہارے مقابلے میں لوگ جمع ہو گئے ہیں، ان سے ڈرو، تو اس بات نے ان کے ایمان کو اور بڑھا دیا اور انہوں نے کہا: ہمارے لیے اللہ کافی ہے اور وہ بہترین کارساز ہے۔
Explanation
Fearful news did not destroy their faith; it strengthened it. Their statement, “Allah is sufficient for us,” expresses deep tawakkul. Reliance upon Allah does not mean abandoning effort; rather, it means that after taking the proper means, the heart depends upon Allah rather than being controlled by fear.
فَانقَلَبُوا بِنِعْمَةٍ مِّنَ اللَّهِ وَفَضْلٍ لَّمْ يَمْسَسْهُمْ سُوءٌ وَاتَّبَعُوا رِضْوَانَ اللَّهِ ۗ وَاللَّهُ ذُو فَضْلٍ عَظِيمٍ
English Meaning
So they returned with blessing and bounty from Allah, untouched by harm, while seeking His pleasure. Allah is the possessor of immense bounty.
Urdu Meaning
پس وہ اللہ کی نعمت اور فضل کے ساتھ واپس لوٹے، انہیں کوئی نقصان نہ پہنچا، اور انہوں نے اللہ کی رضا کی پیروی کی۔ اور اللہ بڑے فضل والا ہے۔
Explanation
Their courage, obedience, and reliance upon Allah resulted in honor and protection. The ultimate goal was not worldly victory alone but seeking Allah's pleasure. The verse reminds believers that Allah's bounty is greater than anything they can obtain through worldly means.
إِنَّمَا ذَٰلِكُمُ الشَّيْطَانُ يُخَوِّفُ أَوْلِيَاءَهُ فَلَا تَخَافُوهُمْ وَخَافُونِ إِن كُنتُم مُّؤْمِنِينَ
English Meaning
It is only Satan who frightens you through his allies. So do not fear them; fear Me, if you are believers.
Urdu Meaning
یہ شیطان ہی ہے جو اپنے دوستوں سے تمہیں ڈراتا ہے، لہٰذا ان سے نہ ڈرو بلکہ مجھ سے ڈرو اگر تم ایمان والے ہو۔
Explanation
Fear can become a tool through which Satan weakens faith and courage. The believer should not allow fear of people to become greater than fear of Allah. Healthy fear of Allah produces obedience, while excessive fear of creation can lead a person away from truth.
وَلَا يَحْزُنكَ الَّذِينَ يُسَارِعُونَ فِي الْكُفْرِ ۚ إِنَّهُمْ لَن يَضُرُّوا اللَّهَ شَيْئًا ۗ يُرِيدُ اللَّهُ أَلَّا يَجْعَلَ لَهُمْ حَظًّا فِي الْآخِرَةِ ۖ وَلَهُمْ عَذَابٌ عَظِيمٌ
English Meaning
Do not let those who hasten toward disbelief grieve you. They can never harm Allah in any way. Allah intends that they have no share in the Hereafter, and for them is a tremendous punishment.
Urdu Meaning
اور جو لوگ کفر میں جلدی کرتے ہیں وہ آپ کو غمگین نہ کریں۔ بے شک وہ اللہ کو ہرگز کوئی نقصان نہیں پہنچا سکتے۔ اللہ چاہتا ہے کہ آخرت میں ان کا کوئی حصہ نہ ہو، اور ان کے لیے بڑا عذاب ہے۔
Explanation
The Prophet ﷺ is reassured that rejection of the truth does not diminish Allah's authority. Those who reject faith ultimately harm themselves. The verse also teaches believers not to become overwhelmed by the apparent strength or number of those who oppose the truth.
إِنَّ الَّذِينَ اشْتَرَوُا الْكُفْرَ بِالْإِيمَانِ لَن يَضُرُّوا اللَّهَ شَيْئًا ۖ وَلَهُمْ عَذَابٌ أَلِيمٌ
English Meaning
Those who choose disbelief in exchange for faith can never harm Allah in any way, and for them is a painful punishment.
Urdu Meaning
بے شک جن لوگوں نے ایمان کے بدلے کفر خرید لیا وہ اللہ کو ہرگز کوئی نقصان نہیں پہنچا سکتے، اور ان کے لیے دردناک عذاب ہے۔
Explanation
The verse describes disbelief as a disastrous exchange: a person gives up faith for something that cannot provide lasting benefit. Allah does not become weaker because someone rejects Him; the loss belongs entirely to the person who abandons faith.
وَلَا يَحْسَبَنَّ الَّذِينَ كَفَرُوا أَنَّمَا نُمْلِي لَهُمْ خَيْرٌ لِّأَنفُسِهِمْ ۚ إِنَّمَا نُمْلِي لَهُمْ لِيَزْدَادُوا إِثْمًا ۚ وَلَهُمْ عَذَابٌ مُّهِينٌ
English Meaning
Those who disbelieve should not think that the time We give them is better for them. We only allow them time so that they may increase in sin, and for them is a humiliating punishment.
Urdu Meaning
اور کافر یہ نہ سمجھیں کہ ہم انہیں جو مہلت دے رہے ہیں وہ ان کے لیے بہتر ہے۔ ہم تو انہیں اس لیے مہلت دیتے ہیں کہ وہ گناہ میں اور بڑھ جائیں، اور ان کے لیے رسوا کن عذاب ہے۔
Explanation
Worldly success or extended time is not necessarily a sign of Allah's approval. A person may receive opportunities, wealth, or time while moving further away from righteousness. Therefore, believers should judge success through faith and obedience rather than temporary worldly circumstances.
مَّا كَانَ اللَّهُ لِيَذَرَ الْمُؤْمِنِينَ عَلَىٰ مَا أَنتُمْ عَلَيْهِ حَتَّىٰ يَمِيزَ الْخَبِيثَ مِنَ الطَّيِّبِ ۗ وَمَا كَانَ اللَّهُ لِيُطْلِعَكُمْ عَلَى الْغَيْبِ وَلَٰكِنَّ اللَّهَ يَجْتَبِي مِن رُّسُلِهِ مَن يَشَاءُ ۖ فَآمِنُوا بِاللَّهِ وَرُسُلِهِ ۚ وَإِن تُؤْمِنُوا وَتَتَّقُوا فَلَكُمْ أَجْرٌ عَظِيمٌ
English Meaning
Allah would not leave the believers in their present condition until He distinguishes the impure from the pure. Nor would Allah disclose the unseen to everyone, but He chooses from His messengers whom He wills. So believe in Allah and His messengers. If you believe and remain mindful of Allah, you will have a great reward.
Urdu Meaning
اللہ اہلِ ایمان کو اس حالت پر نہیں چھوڑے گا جس پر تم ہو، یہاں تک کہ وہ ناپاک کو پاک سے الگ کر دے۔ اور اللہ تمہیں غیب پر مطلع کرنے والا نہیں، لیکن اپنے رسولوں میں سے جسے چاہتا ہے منتخب کرتا ہے۔ پس اللہ اور اس کے رسولوں پر ایمان لاؤ۔ اور اگر تم ایمان لاؤ اور تقویٰ اختیار کرو تو تمہارے لیے بڑا اجر ہے۔
Explanation
Trials and difficult circumstances reveal the reality of people's faith. Allah distinguishes sincere believers from those whose claims are only outward. The unseen belongs to Allah, and He reveals from it only what He chooses for His messengers. The believer's responsibility is therefore faith, obedience, and taqwa.
وَلَا يَحْسَبَنَّ الَّذِينَ يَبْخَلُونَ بِمَا آتَاهُمُ اللَّهُ مِن فَضْلِهِ هُوَ خَيْرًا لَّهُم ۖ بَلْ هُوَ شَرٌّ لَّهُمْ ۖ سَيُطَوَّقُونَ مَا بَخِلُوا بِهِ يَوْمَ الْقِيَامَةِ ۗ وَلِلَّهِ مِيرَاثُ السَّمَاوَاتِ وَالْأَرْضِ ۗ وَاللَّهُ بِمَا تَعْمَلُونَ خَبِيرٌ
English Meaning
Those who miserly withhold what Allah has given them from His bounty should not think it is better for them. Rather, it is worse for them. What they withheld will become a burden around their necks on the Day of Resurrection. To Allah belongs the inheritance of the heavens and the earth, and Allah is fully aware of what you do.
Urdu Meaning
اور جو لوگ اللہ کے اپنے فضل سے عطا کیے ہوئے مال میں بخل کرتے ہیں وہ یہ نہ سمجھیں کہ یہ ان کے لیے بہتر ہے، بلکہ یہ ان کے لیے برا ہے۔ قیامت کے دن وہ چیز جس میں انہوں نے بخل کیا ان کے گلے کا طوق بنا دی جائے گی۔ اور آسمانوں اور زمین کی میراث اللہ ہی کے لیے ہے، اور اللہ تمہارے اعمال سے خوب باخبر ہے۔
Explanation
This verse warns against treating wealth as something to be possessed without responsibility. Allah's blessings are a trust, and withholding what should be given can become a source of punishment rather than security. Everything ultimately belongs to Allah, while human beings are temporary trustees of what they possess.