Journey through the Qur’an:Juz 29

Tafseer Surah al-Ma’arij Ayaat 36-44

Ayaat 36-44 ― Does Every Man Hope to Enter Paradise? Before we study the ayaat let’s understand their brief historical background. In the initial days of Islam, the Prophet salAllahu ‘alayhi wa sallam kept his da’wah private for three years. He would invite people to Islam through private communications only. When a number of people…

Tafseer Surah al-Ma’arij Ayaat 19-35

Man is Impatient In the following ayaat we will study the ideal character that is required of a Muslim. These ayaat are similar to those that appear in Surah Mominoon. Allah subhanahu wa ta’ala says, Allah subhanahu wa ta’ala says, “Verily, man was created very impatient,” (70: 19). He goes on to explain this statement,…

Tafseer Surah al-Ma’arij Ayaat 6-18

Ayaat 6-18 ― Terrors of the Day of Judgment Allah subhanahu wa ta’ala says that which people think is far away is actually close by. The word ba’eeda means that which is impossible to occur. The unbelievers see the occurrence of the Judgment Day as something that is far-fetched. Allah subhanahu wa ta’ala negates their…

Tafseer Surah al-Ma’arij Ayaat 1-5

Ayaat 1-5 ― Be Patient with a Beautiful Patience The Prophet salAllahu ‘alayhi wa sallam would frequently warn his people about the horrors and torment of the Judgment Day. His people, on the other hand, took these warnings in mockery. They would joke about the Day; ask when it would come and why it could…

Surah al-Ma’arij – An Overview

بِسْمِ اللَّهِ الرَّحْمَـنِ الرَّحِيمِ In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful Period of Revelation: Makkan Theme and Subject Matter: Surah al-Ma’arij admonishes and gives warning to the unbelievers who made fun about the coming of Resurrection and the Hereafter, the Heaven and the Hell. They challenged the Prophet salAllahu ‘alayhi wa…