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Surahs 102-103 (At-Takãthur & Al-‘Asr) (Y6)

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Summary

Today’s selection consists of two short Surahs. The first is Surah 102, At-Takãthur or The Piling Up. This Surah gives a warning against piling up material wealth or power rather than pursuing the higher spiritual rewards in life. Tafseer for this Surah talks about the three kinds of yaqin (certainty of knowledge) in verse 5.

The second is Surah 103, Al-‘Asr or Time Through the Ages. This Surah reminds us that history shows that Evil comes to an evil end and time is always in favor of those who have Faith. Tafseer for this Surah concerns the meaning of the Surah’s name and its significance.

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Surah 26 (Ash-Shu‘arã), Verses 176-191 (Y6)

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Summary

Today’s selection is from Surah 26, Ash-Shu‘arã or the Poets, verses 176-191. These verses talk of the people of Prophet Shu‘aib, his entreaties to them and the destruction of the disbelievers.

Tafseer for this selection is some more historical background on the Companions of the Wood, i.e., Ashab al-Aykah or the People of Aykah.

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Surah 43 (Az-Zukhruf), Verses 79-89 (Y6)

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Summary

Today’s selection concludes Surah 43, Az-Zukhruf or the Golden Adornments, verses 79-89. These verses are a refutation of the Christian belief that God has a son. If God did have a son, Prophet Muhammad would be the first to worship him.

Tafseer for this selection deals with the translation of verse 86.

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Surah 43 (Az-Zukhruf), Verses 68-78 (Y6)

By alhoque on 2021-05-072021-05-02Leave a Comment

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Summary

Today’s selection is from Surah 43, Az-Zukhruf or the Golden Adornments, verses 68-78. These verses describe a scene from Heaven and a separate scene from Hell.

Tafseer for this selection concerns the descriptions of the gardens of Heaven and its delights.

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Surah 93 (Ad-Dhuhã) (Y6)

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Summary

Today’s selection is the entirety of Surah 93, Ad-Dhuhã or the Glorious Morning Light, verses 1-11. This Surah served as consolation from God to Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) during a difficult period in the Prophet’s ministry.

Tafseer for this Surah concerns the mention of morning and night in verses 1-2.

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Surah 37 (As-Sãffãt), Verses 114-138 (Y6)

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Summary

Today’s selection is from Surah 37, As-Sãffãt or Those Ranged in Ranks, verses 114-138. These verses talk of the favors bestowed upon Prophets Moses, Aaron, Elias and Lot.

Tafseer for this selection further explains the story of Prophet Elias.

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Surah 37 (As-Sãffãt), Verses 99-113 (Y6)

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Today’s selection is from Surah 37, As-Sãffãt or Those Ranged in Ranks, verses 99-113. It tells the story of the time when Prophet Abraham was asked to sacrifice his son to God as a test of faith.

Tafseer for this selection compares the Muslim version of this story with the Jewish-Christian version.

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Surah 8 (Al-Anfâl), Verses 65-75 (Y6)

By alhoque on 2021-04-302021-04-27Leave a Comment

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Summary

Today’s selection concludes Surah 8, Al-Anfâl or the Spoils of War, verses 65-75. These verses deal with the treatment of prisoners of war, the duties and obligations of Muslim government and Muslims living in non-Muslim countries.

Tafseer for this selection further elaborates on the Qur’anic points regarding prisoners of war and general conduct in war or struggle.

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Surah 18 (Al-Kahf), Verses 71-82 (Y6)

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Summary

Today’s selection is from Surah 18, Al-Kahf or the Cave, verses 71-82. This selection concludes the story of Prophet Moses and a man named Khizr, whom the Prophet had sought out so as to learn some wisdom which God had imparted upon Khizr.

Tafseer for this selection elaborates on two additional points we are to take from this story.

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Surah 58 (Al-Mujãdalah) (Y6)

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Summary

Today’s selection covers the entirety of Surah 58, Al-Mujãdalah or the Pleading, verses 1-22. In this Surah, all false pretenses and superstitions, especially those which degrade the position of women such as divorce through Zihar (or calling one’s wife as one’s mother), are condemned, – as well as secret consultations between men and intrigues with falsehood, mischief and sedition.

Tafseer for this Surah covers the background which led to the outlawing of the pagan practice of divorce through Zihar.

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