Journey through the Qur’an:Juz 29

Tafseer Surah al-Muzzamil Ayah 20

Ayah 20 ― What You Send Ahead is Better Now we study an exemplary ayah about Allah’s love and mercy for His creation. There are different opinions about the revelation of this ayah. In a hadeeth recorded by Musnad Ahmad, Muslim and Abu Da’oud on the authority of ‘Aishah radhiAllahu ‘anha it has been said that…

Tafseer Surah al-Muzzamil Ayaat 10-19

Ayaat 10-14 ― Be Patient and Keep Away from the Evil Doers The previous ayaat were about how one could strengthen their spiritual bond with Allah subhanahu wa ta’ala and come closer to Him. When a person builds a strong relationship with his Creator and considers Him his Wakeel, then he must remain patient with…

Tafseer Surah al-Muzzamil Ayaat 5-9

Ayaat 5-9 ― The Magnificence of the Qur’an Allah subhanahu wa ta’ala explains the reason for standing up in prayer, The Prophet salAllahu ‘alayhi wa sallam was being prepared for the demands and responsibilities of the Divine revelation. It was necessary that he developed required power in himself and this was not possible unless he…

Tafseer Surah al-Muzzamil Ayaat 1-4

Ayaat 1-4 ― Spend Your Night in Prayer with the Qur’an In life when a person is tested he requires internal strength to fight the adversities. One’s physical strength is not enough. This Surah talks about the spiritual strength that each one of us and specially those working for the cause of Allah subhanahu wa…

Surah al-Muzzamil – An Overview

بِسْمِ اللَّهِ الرَّحْمَـنِ الرَّحِيمِ In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful Period of Revelation: There is a difference of opinion regarding this Surah’s revelation. The first ninenteen ayaat are unanimously believed to be revealed in the Makkan period. However, the last ayah due to its subject matter and length is said…