BISMILLAH IR-RAHMAN IR- RAHIM

IN THE NAME OF ALLAH MOST BENEFICENT, MOST MERCIFUL

Tonight’s taraweeh consists of Qâla Famâ Khatbukum. The Sûras covered are the second portion of Ath-Thâriyât, Tûr, Najm, Qamar, ArRahmân, Wâqi’a and Hadîd. The commentary of Sûrah Ath-Thâriyât was covered last night. Sûrah Tûr: It is also an early Makkan Sûrah. All Signs of Allah (SWT), including previous revelations and other sacred symbols, point out that Allah (SWT)’s final Judgement will take place on the Day of Reckoning. On that Day the evil-ones will be severely punished while the goodones will prosper. Praise Allah (SWT) only. Certainly all the points raised by disbelievers are without foundation. They have failed to understand Allah (SWT)’s Message. Praise Allah (SWT) mainly in the stillness of the night and the holy hour of dawn as the stars begin fading out. Sûrah Najm: True revelation does not consists of errors or deceptions – Rasûl (SAW) “is neither astray nor being misled, nor does he say (anything) of his own desire.

It is no less than Inspiration sent down to him” by Allah (SWT), the All-Knower. Allah (SWT) is not like any of the false ideas and idols that men have. He is the Everlasting, the AllForgiving. Give whole-heartedly in Allah (SWT)’s Way for your benefit in the Hereafter where each soul must bear its own responsibility. The final Goal of all is Allah (SWT0, just as He is the Source of everything; therefore, serve Him obediently. Sûrah Qamar: The theme of the Sûrah is explained by the question: “Is there any that will receive warning?” which occurs six times at the end of a reference to a past story of sin and rejection of warnings. It contains an appeal to the simplicity of the Qur’ân. “Listen to Allah (SWT)’s Truth and do good”, says the Message. Those who reject Allah (SWT)’s Message must realise that the Day of Judgement is drawing near. On that Day they will suffer a severe penalty if they do not accept Allah (SWT)’s Truth. All those past people who denied Allah (SWT)’s Message were destroyed, including the people of Nûh (AS), the ‘Ad, the Thamûd, the people of Lût (AS) and the people of Pharaoh. Take heed from these examples and be on your guard against evil. Receive Allah (SWT)’s Warning from these stories. Sûrah Ar-Rahmân: The greater part of this Sûrah is certainly early Makkan. It is very poetical and mystical, and the question “Then which of the favours of your Lord will you deny?” is scattered 31 times among its 78 verses. Here the favours of Allah (SWT) and the Hereafter are explained. How Gracious is Allah (SWT), who has revealed the Truth in the Qur’ân and has given man intelligence to see Him in the Creation around him. The universe is ruled by laws of Balance and Justice. He has created man from mere clay; but man can still understand Allah (SWT), the Lord of the East and the West, Who sustains all His creatures, Who gives the jewels of Life and Faith, Who will live on while everything else will die, Whose eternity is the hope of man’s future. Then which of the favours of your Lord will you deny?” Evil cannot escape Justice.

Good will find its reward in Paradise where beautiful sights and sounds, delicious fruits to nourish the soul, and pure companionship to give us life, will be found. “Then, which favours of your Lord will you deny?” All praise belongs to Allah (SWT), the Exalted and Honourable. This Sûrah implies that though things are created in pairs there is an underlying unity through the Creator in the favours which He grants, and in the goal to which we are marching. Sûrah Wâqi’a: Almost the entire Sûrah belongs to the early Makkan period. The Day of Judgement will come “when the earth will be shaken to its depths” and people will be sorted out into three classes. Firstly, those who “will be nearest to Allah (SWT) in Garden of Bliss”. Then the Companions of the Right Hand, who will enjoy great pleasures. Thirdly, the Companions of the Left Hand, who will suffer untold misery. Study yourselves, the rest of Creation, and Allah (SWT)’s Message and praise Allah (SWT), the Beneficent, Who is most Just, Most Merciful and Truthful. Sûrah Hadîd: With this Sûrah we begin the last one-tenth of the Qur’ân which may be considered in two parts: the first contains ten Sûras, all revealed in Madîna, and each one dealing with some special advices about the social life of the Umma. The remainder contains short Makkan Sûras, with each one dealing with some aspect of spiritual life, expressed in language of great mystical beauty. Believe in Allah (SWT) and His Prophet, and give charity out of the wealth He has given you. By spending in Allah (SWT)’s Cause you are merely giving from things which Allah (SWT) has given; it is not strictly yours. “Those who give in charity….(that loan) will be increased manifold for them, and they will have (besides) a liberal reward”. Allah (SWT) will then guide you by His Light. Be always humble before Allah (SWT) and remember Him at all times. “The life of this world is but play and amusement” compared to the life of the Hereafter. The pleasures of this world last long. But on the other hand, do not serve Allah (SWT) like hermits who shut out the world altogether. As Muslims we are to use the resources of this world to serve Allah (SWT) and His Creation – this is also worship.

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