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Shiavault - a Vault of Shia Islamic Books The Holy Quran Text. Translation & Commentary (the Example Commentary in Brief)(volume Three) The Grandeur of Man in Qura"n (verse No. 31 - 34) The above group of verses discuss the programme of the righteous servants of Allah, and God's infinite bounties and favours to all.

At first; performing the prayer is enjoined, and then alms giving and charity is mentioned to be observed in this present life of us, and before the Day of Resurrection in which all the VALUES are changed, and all the bargains and transactions are abolished. And here, one may ask; why only the prayer and alms have been named from among the so many Islamic commandments?

This is because through the prayer man can improve and strengthen his relation with his Lord; and through charity and alms giving one may keep his connection firmly with the society. Thus the two precepts played a vital role in the first stage of Islam and among the primeval Muslims in Mecca:ِ When the prophet started his sacred mission in Mecca, before his emigration to Medina; intolerant persecution was the order of the day!!

Muslims could not even see each other in a corner to discuss and learn the principles of their religion; or without a heavy risk, pay a visit to their religious leader Mohammad (AS). Their life, property, and even personality was every now and then attacked by the pagan idolaters who could not believe in the Only one God, introduced by the prophet?

In such that hard and critical condition, they found tranquility of mind and consolation of heart, only through the prayer and their private and sincere supplication with their Merciful Lord; and by [ 379 ] giving the alms, they could help each other and keep up with their union, and hold their brotherhood. O, MAN! ALL THE CREATURES BOW DOWN THEIR HEADS BEFORE YOU. Once again reference is made to the subservience of all the creatures to mankind.

The sun, the moon, the night and the day, the sea and the ships, the sky and the rain, the earth and whatever is in it; all, have been subdued to the vicegerent of God (MAN) with the leave of Allah! As a matter of fact, all the powers of nature are the gifts of God that are subjected to man's power and knowledge by God's Grace and Mercy.

To open this a little wider; Allah has created all the celestial bodies and whatever is in them, and also the various power of nature by fixed definite LAWS, of which man can take advantage by God's permission.