As-salaam wa-alaikum, brothers and sisters.
Summary
Today’s selection is from Surah 44, Adh-Dukhân or the Smoke, verses 1-29. These verses speak of how the Qur’an was revealed during the “Blessed Night” also known as Lailat-ul Qadr and the lessons which mankind can learn from the story of Moses and people of the Pharaoh of Egypt.
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Verses
Bis-millahi ar-rahman, ar-raheem.
In the name of Allah, most gracious, most merciful.
Hâ M’eem.[1] By the Book that makes things clear,[2] We revealed this Qur’an in a blessed night (Lailatul Qadr); for We wanted to forewarn mankind. [3] In that night every matter is decided precisely[4] by a command from Ourself. Surely, We have been sending the Messengers, [5] as a blessing from your Lord; it is He Who is All-Hearing, All-Knowing.[6] The Lord of the heavens and the earth and all that lies between them, mark this, if you are true believers![7] There is no god but He. He gives life and death. He is your Lord and the Lord of your forefathers.[8] Yet, they play about in doubt.[9] Well! Wait for the Day when the sky will pour down visible smoke,[10] enveloping all the people; this will be a painful punishment.[11] They will say: “Our Lord! Remove from us this punishment; surely, we shall become real believers.”[12] But how can the admonition be beneficial to them at that time? A Messenger (Muhammad), who makes things clear, has already come to them[13] yet, they deny him, saying: “He is a madman, taught by others!”[14] We shall remove the affliction (famine from which they were suffering) for a while, but you will revert to the same old ways. [15] One day We shall seize you with a mighty onslaught to exact Our retribution.[16] 44:[1-16]
Before them, We had put the people of Pharaoh to the same test, when an honorable Messenger came to them,[17] saying: “Hand over to me the servants of Allah. I am to you a Messenger worthy of all trust.[18] Do not be arrogant against Allah; surely, I have brought to you a clear authority.[19] I have taken refuge with my Lord and your Lord against you stoning me.[20] If you do not believe me, then leave me alone.”[21] But they became aggressive, so Moses prayed to his Lord: “These are indeed criminal people.”[22] The reply came: “Set forth with My servants (Israelites) at night, surely, you shall be pursued.[23] When you have crossed the sea along with your people miraculously, then leave the sea as it is (calm and divided); for they are a host who are destined to be drowned.”[24] How many gardens and springs they left behind![25] And agriculture and grand palaces![26] And means of luxury and comfort which they used to enjoy![27] Thus was their end! And We let other people inherit what was once theirs. [28] Neither heaven nor earth shed tears for them; nor were they given a respite.[29] 44:[17-29]
Ameen.
This concludes today’s episode of the 17 Verses Podcast. I hope that this selection has helped increase your understanding of the holy Qur’an just a little bit.
Thank you and be well.