Archive for January 12th, 2009
Surah Al Waqiah V.1-96
This surah mentions the Day of Judgment and what will occur once it has been established. Later the situation of those in heaven and those in hell is mentioned.
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Raised and Lowered
When the Occurrence occurs,
There is, at its occurrence, no denial.
It will bring down [some] and raise up [others]. [Al Waqiah:1-3]
The Day of Judgment will either raise or put down people. It will raise those who did good deeds and believed in the dunya and will lower those who did not believe and who had the bad deeds.
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The Three Groups
And you become [of] three kinds:
Then the companions of the right – what are the companions of the right?
And the companions of the left – what are the companions of the left?
And the forerunners, the forerunners [Al Waqiah:7-10]
Everyone will be in one of these three groups. No matter how we lived our lives and what our priority was, no matter what we worked for everyone will be joined together in these groups.
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Ar Rahman V.1-78
The Most Merciful
This chapter entitles Ar Rahman- The Most Merciful speaks about the blessings that Allah (swt) has given to us. It mentions what we did not ask for and was bestowed to us and our families. Many times the question is asked: So which of the favors of your Lord would you deny? When we hear this verse we should reply:
We do not deny any of your favors and for you is all praise.
The lessons we extract from this surah is to be grateful and to not be blind towards what we have been given.
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Knowledge
The Most Merciful
Taught the Qur’ān,
Created man,
[And] taught him eloquence. [Ar Rahman:1-4]
The first blessing that is mentioned is that Allah (swt) taught us. He has given us the knowledge. This shows the importance of gaining knowledge in Islam is extremely high and is something valued. It also shows that the source of human knowledge links back to Allah (swt). The second thing mentioned is that He created man and taught Him eloquence. We can take from this that we should be grateful for all knowledge we have and to make the best of it. We should use all our abilities to growing the religion of Islam.
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Exaltation
Reclining on green cushions and beautiful fine carpets.
So which of the favors of your Lord would you deny?
Blessed is the name of your Lord, Owner of Majesty and Honor. [Ar Rahman:76-78]
The ending verses of this chapter conclude with the mention of those who will be in paradise. Their state is mentioned as being in luxury. At the end of the mention of all these blessings Allah (swt) is glorified meaning when we see our blessings exalt His name and keep in mind His mention.
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Al Qamar V.1-55
Moon Splits
The Hour has come near, and the moon has split [in two].
And if they see a miracle, they turn away and say, “Passing magic.” [Al Qamar:1-2]
The signs are before us but it is up to us whether we believe or not.
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