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In the translation of the Ayah 33 of Surah 7, where Allah (SWT) mentions the things which are haram, Ghamidi translates the Arabic word “ithm<\/em>” as “Haq Talfee” (usurping of rights). Most other translators translate it as “sin”, such as Maududi, Muhammad Junagarih, and even Sahih International to name a few. Could you please explain the basis of why Mr. Ghamidi translates the word “ithm<\/em>” as usurpation of rights, and not sin as other scholars have done so?<\/p>\n Best regards.<\/p>\n Salaam<\/p>\n Thank you for writing to us.<\/p>\n The Arabic word “\u0625\u062b\u0645” (‘ithm<\/em>‘) serves as the antonym of “\u0628\u0631” (‘bir<\/em>‘). ‘Bir’ denotes the act of granting due rights, while ‘ithm<\/em>‘ signifies the usurpation of others’ rights. Although ‘ithm<\/em>‘ is generally interpreted as “sin,” this interpretation typically arises in contexts where the term appears in isolation without any discourse indicators that would alter its usual meaning, which is contingent upon the context. In the present instance, ‘ithm<\/em>‘ is used alongside “\u0641\u0648\u0627\u062d\u0634” (‘fawaahish<\/em>‘) and “\u0628\u063a\u06cc” (‘baghyi<\/em>‘). Consequently, it cannot be vaguely translated as “sin,” since both ‘fawaahish<\/em>‘ and ‘baghyi<\/em>‘ also denote sinful acts. Therefore, in this verse, as in Qur’an 2:182, ‘ithm<\/em>‘ specifically connotes the usurpation of others’ rights.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n Hope this helps.<\/p>\n Regards,<\/p>\n Answered by:<\/strong> Mushfiq Sultan<\/p>\n Date:<\/strong> 2018-09-13<\/p>\nAnswer<\/h3>\n