THE TEN COMMANDMENETS

The Ten Commandments

Question:
i'm trying to determine if there is anything in the Quran similar to
the Ten Commandents in the Old Testament, particularly the line "thou
shalt not kill." i have been using search functions on several Quran
translation sites to no avail. thank you very much

Answer:

Praise be to Allaah.

Thank you for your question, which shows an interest in the Qu'ran. We
are happy to answer your question here.

There are in the Qur'an certain aayaat (verses) which some scholars
call the verses of the Ten Commandments, because they include ten
important commandments given by Allaah to mankind. These aayaat are to
be found in two passages of the Qur'an.

The first is in Soorat al-An'aam, where Allaah says (interpretation of
the meaning):

"Say: 'Come, I will recite what your Lord has prohibited you from:
Join not anything in worship with him; be good and dutiful to your
parents; kill not your children because of poverty - We provide
sustenance for you and for them; come not near to al-fawaahish
(shameful sins, illegal sexual intercourse, etc.), whether committed
openly or secretly; and kill not anyone whom Allaah has forbidden,
except for a just cause (according to Islamic law). This He has
commanded you that you may understand.

And come not near to the orphan's property, except to improve it,
until he (or she) attains the age of full strength; and give full
measure and full weight with justice. We burden not any person, but
that which he can bear. And whenever you give your word (i.e., judge
between men or give evidence, etc.), say the truth even if a near
relative is concerned, and fulfil the Covenant of Allaah. This He
commands you, that you may remember.

And, verily, this (i.e., Allaah's commandments mentioned in the above
two verses) is my Straight Path, so follow it, and follow not (other)
paths, for they will separate you away from His Path. This He has
ordained for you that you may become al-muttaqoon (the pious)." [al-
An'aam 6:151-153]

The second passage occurs in Soorat al-Israa', and may be considered
as a commentary on the passage quoted above. Allaah says
(interpretation of the meaning):

"And your Lord has decreed that you worship none but Him. And that you
be dutiful to your parents. If one or them or both of them attain old
age in your life, say not to them a word of disrespect, nor shout at
them, but address them in terms of honour.

And lower unto them the wing of submission and humility through mercy,
and say: 'My Lord! Bestow on them Your Mercy as they did bring me up
when I was small.'

Your Lord knows best what is in your inner-selves. If you are
righteous, then, verily, He is ever Most-Forgiving to those who turn
unto Him again and again in obedience, and in repentance.

And give to the kindred his due and to the poor and to the wayfarer.
But spend not wastefully (your wealth) in the manner of a spendthrift.

Verily, spendthrifts are brothers of the shayaateen (devils), and the
Shaytaan (Satan) is ever ungrateful to his Lord.

And if you turn away from them (kindred, poor, wayfarers, etc. whom We
have ordered you to give their rights, but if you have no money at the
time they ask you for it) and you are awaiting a mercy from your Lord
for which you hope, then, speak unto them a soft kind word (i.e.,
Allaah will give to me and I will give to you).

And let not your hand be tied (like a miser) to your neck, not stretch
it forth to its utmost reach (like a spendthrift), so that you become
blameworthy and in severe poverty.

Truly, your Lord enlarges the provision for whom He wills and
straitens (for whom He wills). Verily, He is Ever All-Knower, All-Seer
of His slaves.

And kill not your children for fear of poverty. We provide for them
and for you. Surely the killing of them is a great sin.

And come not near to unlawful sexual intercourse. Verily, it is a
faahishah [i.e., anything that transgresses its limits (a great sin)],
and an evil way (that leads one to Hell unless Allaah forgives him).

And do not kill anyone which Allaah has forbidden, except for a just
cause. And whoever is killed (intentionally with hostility and
aggression and not by mistake), We have given his heir the authority
[to demand qisaas - Law of Equality in punishment - or to forgive, or
to take Diya (blood money)]. But let him not exceed limits in the
matter of taking life (i.e., he should not kill except the killer
only). Verily, he is helped (by the Islamic law).

And come not near to the orphan's property except to improve it, until
he attains the age of full strength. And fulfil (every) covenant.
Verily! The covenant will be questioned about.

And give full measure when you measure, and weigh with a balance that
is straight. That is good (advantageous) and better in the end.

And follow not (O man, i.e., say not, or do not or witness not, etc.)
that of which you have no knowledge. Verily! The hearing, and the
sight, and the heart, of each of those you will be questioned by
Allaah.

And walk not on the earth with conceit and arrogance. Verily, you can
neither rend nor penetrate the earth, nor can you attain a stature
like that of the mountains in height.

All the bad aspects of these (the above mentioned things) are hateful
to your Lord.

This is part of al-hikmah (wisdom, good manners and high character,
etc.) which your Lord has inspired to you (O Muhammad). And set not up
with Allaah any other ilaah (god) lest you should be thrown into Hell,
blameworthy and rejected (from Allaah's mercy)." [al-Israa' 17:23-39]

Perhaps after enjoying reading these verses, you will have a better
idea of the Qur'aan than before, and this will be the beginning of a
fundamental change in your life, the start of your way to Islam. May
Allaah guide and help you always. Peace be upon those who follow true
guidance..

Islam Q&A
Sheikh Muhammed Salih Al-Munajjid

From: "msk2000"

| The Ten Commandments
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| Question:
| i'm trying to determine if there is anything in the Quran similar to
| the Ten Commandents in the Old Testament, particularly the line "thou
| shalt not kill." i have been using search functions on several Quran
| translation sites to no avail. thank you very much
|
| Answer:

Nobody asked the question and you are just a lousy spamming Islamic evangelist.
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