Transliteration:( Wa waalidinw wa maa walad )
3. Here, the word father signifies Hazrat Adam (On whom be peace) and child denotes his progeny. In this circumstance two issues emerge from it:
1. Man is the noblest in the entire creation because Allah Almighty has taken oath on him.
2. The status of the father is greater than that of the mother because Allah Almighty took an oath on the father and not on the mother. Or, by father is meant Hazrat Ebrahim (On whom be peace) and by children is meant the Holy Prophet. From this we learn that in the group of Prophets, the Beloved of Habeebullah Allah Almighty is most superior, followed by Khaleelullah (Hazrat Ebrahim)-the Friend of Allah Almighty. Or, by father is meant the and by Holy Prophet children is denoted his followers. Just as the father is the origin of the children, likewise, the is the origin of Holy Prophet ? the entire Ummah. Just as the father is the one who trains, teaches and looks after the children likewise the Holy Prophet too is the cherisher and instructor of his followers. Just as the son cannot become equal to the father in any state, likewise, the follower cannot become equal to the Prophet. Just as the relationship of the father does not terminate even after death, likewise the follower too after death remains a follower. Just as all the kinsmen of the father are dear to him i.e. father's mother (granny), and father's brother (uncle), likewise the Noble Companions of the Holy Prophet family members, the Saints and the scholars of Islam are a source of respect and pride for us. Just as the father generates brotherhood among his children even if they are black or white, learned or ignorant, likewise the Holy Prophet too made all the believers as brothers. The Holy Prophet has brought about a universal brotherhood of man. In this way a few issues emerge from this verse:
1. Prophets are spiritual fathers of the followers, not brothers. Therefore their wives are not the sister-in-laws of the followers, but their mothers, and as such marriage with them is totally forbidden.
2. To claim equality with them is an act of infidelity. It is essential to remain mere devotees of them, totally subservient to them.
The tafsir of Surah Balad verse 3 by Ibn Kathir is unavailable here.
Please refer to Surah Balad ayat 1 which provides the complete commentary from verse 1 through 10.
(90:3) and I swear by the parent and his offspring:[4]
4. As the words “father and children he begot” have been used indefinitely, and this is followed by the mention of man, father could only imply Adam (peace be upon him) and children the human beings who existed in the world, exist today and will exist in the future.
[1924]- Said to be Adam (upon him be peace) .
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