It is easy to respect someone above you like your teacher, manager, or the imam at the masjid. These are people easily admired whereas those considered below you, like the person who mows your lawn or cleans the street, are looked on as being less than human.
Tag: Juz 30
Tafseer Surah Al-‘Alaq Ayaat 6-19
The Threat against Man’s Transgression for the sake of Wealth Allah subhanahu wa ta’ala informs that man transgresses and does evil when he considers himself self-sufficient and having an abundance of wealth. Allah subhanahu wa ta’ala reminds us of our eventual return to Him, “Surely, unto your Lord is the return,” (96: 6). We will… Continue reading Tafseer Surah Al-‘Alaq Ayaat 6-19
Taseer Surah Al-‘Alaq Ayaat 1-5
The Honor and Nobility of Man is in His Knowledge These ayaat inform of the beginning of man’s creation from a dangling clot. Allah subhanahu wa ta’ala out of His generosity taught man that which he did not know. Thus, Allah subhanahu wa ta’ala exalted him and honored him by giving him knowledge and it… Continue reading Taseer Surah Al-‘Alaq Ayaat 1-5
Surah Al-‘Alaq – An Overview
بِسْمِ اللَّهِ الرَّحْمَـنِ الرَّحِيمِ In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful Period of Revelation: Makkan Order of Revelation: 1 Background of Revelation: It has been said that Surah Al-‘Alaq and Surah At-Tin are interconnected. In Surah At-Teen, Allah subhanahu wa ta’ala honors man by stating that he is the best… Continue reading Surah Al-‘Alaq – An Overview
Tafseer Surah Al-Qadr Ayaat 4-5
The Descent of the Angels Allah subhanahu wa ta’ala says, “Therein descend the angels and the Ruh by their Lord’s permission with every matter,” (97: 4) meaning the angels descend in abundance during the Night of the Decree due to its abundant blessings. The angels descend with the descending of blessings and mercy just as… Continue reading Tafseer Surah Al-Qadr Ayaat 4-5
Tafseer Surah Al-Qadr Ayaat 1-3
The Night of Qadr Allah subhanahu wa ta’ala says, Nouman Ali Khan explains the word Qadr has several meanings. One meaning is estimation and determination. Allah subhanahu wa ta’ala knows everything. In this night, He informs His angels what He has decreed for the people for the upcoming year. Second meaning of Qadr is nobility,… Continue reading Tafseer Surah Al-Qadr Ayaat 1-3
Surah Al-Qadr – An Overview
بِسْمِ اللَّهِ الرَّحْمَـنِ الرَّحِيمِ In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful Period of Revelation: Makkan Order of Revelation: 25 Theme and Subject Matter: Its Maulana Abu Ala Maududi writes that the theme of the Surah is to acquaint man with the value, worth and importance of the Qur’an. Its being placed… Continue reading Surah Al-Qadr – An Overview
Tafseer Surah Al-Bayyinah Ayaat 6 – 8
The End of the Unbelievers and the Believers Allah subhanahu wa ta’ala then ends this Surah by presenting a comparison between the end of unbelievers (the mushrikeen and the People of the Book) and the believers who accept Allah’s commands and do righteous. He says, Allah subhanahu wa ta’ala informs of what will happen… Continue reading Tafseer Surah Al-Bayyinah Ayaat 6 – 8
Tafseer Surah Al-Bayyinah Ayaat 1-5
The Unbelievers and the Idolaters The Surah begins by talking about the People of the Book and the Idolaters: Allah subhanahu wa ta’ala is telling us that the People of the Book as well as the mushrikeen would not have reverted to Allah’s Deen until they had seen a clear proof. In the next Ayah,… Continue reading Tafseer Surah Al-Bayyinah Ayaat 1-5
Surah Al-Bayyinah – An Overview
بِسْمِ اللَّهِ الرَّحْمَـنِ الرَّحِيمِ In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful Period of Revelation: Madinan Order of Revelation: 100 Theme and Subject Matter: Its having been placed after Surah al-Alaq and al-Qadr in the arrangement of the Qur’an is very meaningful. Surah al-Alaq contains the very first revelation, while Surah… Continue reading Surah Al-Bayyinah – An Overview
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