BISMILLAH IR-RAHMAN IR- RAHIM

IN THE NAME OF ALLAH MOST BENEFICENT, MOST MERCIFUL

Tonight’s Taraweeh consists of three-quarter of Wa ithâ sami’û and the first half of Wa law Annanâ The Sûrah covered is the whole of An’âm (The Cattle).
This is a Sûrah of the late Makkan period. The greater part of it was revealed as a whole. The reason for this Sûrah being placed in this part of the Qur’ân is simply this: the spiritual history of mankind is continued here from where the previous Sûrah left off. Up until now, the Qur’ân has discussed the creation of man, leading onto the history of the Ahl Kitâb and how they lost or corrupted Allah (SWT)’s message, and the need for Islam, and the rules governing the Muslim Umma. The next step is to contrast the teachings of Islam with the beliefs of the Pagan Arabs (or the Mushriks). First the qualities of Allah (SWT) are discussed. He is the Creator, the Sustainer and the All-Truth. Then why should man disobey Him? Further, He is the Lord of the heavens and the earth. Now the weakness of Paganism is exposed. They “reject the Truth when it reaches them”, claiming that “this is nothing but obvious magic” .Here a clue to the existence of Allah (SWT) is given by asking the Unbelievers to “travel through the earth and see what the end of those who rejected Truth” was - they were all destroyed, no matter how powerful they were. They are the losers in the Hereafter also . The life of this world is “play and amusement, but best is the Home in the Hereafter” The Messengers of Allah (SWT) are not discouraged if their people reject Allah (SWT)’s Message. The wicked do not want to reject the Messengers of Allah (SWT); rather, “it is the signs of Allah (SWT)” that they want to be “deaf, dumb and blind” to even though they can see Allah (SWT)’s wonderful handiwork in all creation. Everything in the heavens and the earth obeys Allah (SWT)’s Will. He is the knower of the unseen, and even the secrets of all things that we can see. The perfection in Creation must convince us that all this is only Allah (SWT)’s working in His world, under His constant care and guidance. This is the argument that Ibrâhîm (AS) put forward in his dispute with those who worshipped false gods. A very important point is brought out against the worshippers of the sun and the moon: Ibrâhîm (AS) rejected them as gods because the sun sets when the day is over.

It cannot offer radiance to us all the time. Similarly, the moon, whose radiance is so splendid, cannot offer any radiance once it sets. In short, it is futile to accept them as gods because they do not give permanent radiance because being created things there are limits to their abilities. The Creator is surely Allah (SWT) because His light (the Qur’ân) shines all the time to give us guidance. The succession of prophets after Ibrâhîm (AS) kept Allah (SWT)’s Truth alive and led up to Muhammad (SAW) and the revelation of the Qur’ân. The knowledge of the existence and understanding of Allah (SWT) (especially His Majesty and Goodness) can be gained by: (a) Studying Allah (SWT)’s Creation, and (b) Studying His Messages to mankind. The Stubborn and evil are deceived; therefore they must be avoided. Though they turn for assistance to one another, Allah (SWT) will not help them. They will receive due punishment . Allah (SWT)’s Law will be carried out, in spite of all the crimes and superstitions of the unbelievers (Kuffâr) and polytheists (Mushrikîn). Therefore, follow the Sirât al-Mustaqîm (the Straight Path) as shown in the Qur’ân.


 

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