协商(舒拉)
Al-Shura (Consultation)
序言
Prologue
与麦加所启示的所有章节一样,本章论述的是信仰问题,但尤其聚焦于启示与神圣讯息的问题。可以说,这一问题构成了本章的核心主题,本章所讨论的各项要点都服务于这一目的。
Like all the surahs revealed in Makkah, this surah deals with the issue of faith, but it especially focuses on the question of revelation and the Divine message. It can truly be said that this question provides the central theme of the surah and that all points discussed in it serve this purpose.
此外,该章还从不同角度阐述了真主独一的真理。它也谈到复活的真理以及信仰复活的必要性。在多处经文中提到了后世,并以不同的形象加以描述。该章还概述了信士的一些品质,以及他们行为所体现的良好礼仪。它还提到人的给养,说明给养有时充裕,有时匮乏。此外,它谈到人的两种状态:或享受安乐,或遭遇苦难。
Yet the surah also expands on the truth of Gods oneness, presenting it from different angles. It also speaks of the truth of resurrection and the need to believe in it. The life to come is mentioned in several places with different images of it presented. The surah also outlines some of the believers’ qualities and the good manners characterizing their behaviour. It also mentions man’s provisions and how they are given in plenty or in scant measure. Furthermore, it speaks about man and his two states when he enjoys happiness or suffers hardship.