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Surah 100 (Al-‘Ãdiyãt) (Y6)

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Summary

Today’s selection is the entirety of Surah 100, Al-‘Ãdiyãt or Those that Run. This Surah talks about the irresistible nature of spiritual power and knowledge, contrasted with man’s ingratitude, pettiness, helplessness and ignorance.

Tafseer for this selection concerns the metaphors and symbols enforcing this Surah in verses 1-5.

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Surah 12 (Yüsuf), Verses 94-111 (Y6)

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Summary

Today’s selection concludes Surah 12, Yüsuf or Joseph, verses 94-111. These verses tell the story of how Joseph’s father, Jacob, received the news that Joseph was alive and his family’s relocation from Ken’ãn to Egypt and Joseph’s prayer that he live and die as one who submits to the will of God. It ends with the affirmation that Joseph’s story is confirmation of previous scriptures.

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Surah 12 (Yüsuf), Verses 80-93 (Y6)

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Summary:

Today’s selection is from Surah 12, Yüsuf or Joseph, verses 80-93. These verses continue the story of Prophet Joseph after he tricked his brothers to let his own brother Benjamin be retained in Joseph’s services. Joseph’s father sent his wicked brothers back to retrieve him, whereupon they begged for food and charity from Joseph, whom they still had not recognized.

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Surah 2 (Al-Baqarah), Verses 274-286 (Y6)

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Summary

Today’s selection concludes Surah 2, Al-Baqarah or the Cow, verses 274-286. These verses discuss the reward for charity, as well dealing with usury, loans, debts and credit, witnesses for business transactions, and security deposits. It ends with a discussion of the true belief of Prophets and Muslims and a believers’ supplication to God.

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Surah 2 (Al-Baqarah), Verses 261-273 (Y6)

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Summary

Today’s selection is from Surah 2, Al-Baqarah or the Cow, verses 261-273. These verses contain a parable about spending in charity, what makes charity worthless, charity vs just showing off, spending the best portion of one’s wealth, the advantage of giving in private and lastly, who is eligible for charity.

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Surah 7 (Al-A‘rãf), Verses 152-162 (Y6)

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Summary

Today’s selection is from Surah 7, Al-A‘rãf or the Heights, verses 152-162. These verses tell of how the worshipers of the calf among the people of Prophet Moses incurred the wrath of God. Then a slight digression to talk about how Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) is a Prophet for all mankind. Lastly, an account of God providing food and water in the desert to the people of Moses.

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Surah 7 (Al-A‘rãf), Verses 142-151 (Y6)

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Summary

Today’s selection is from Surah 7, Al-A‘rãf or the Heights, verses 142-151. These verses detail Prophet Moses’ communication with God at the top of Mount Tür where he was given the tablets of the Torah. Meanwhile, his people, the Israelites started worshiping the calf in his absence.

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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 13 (Ar-Ra’d), Verses 38-43 (Y6)

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Summary

Today’s selection concludes Surah 13, Ar-Ra’d or The Thunder, verses 38-43. These verses discuss the Messengers of God and the powers they do and don’t possess. When God commands, there is no reversing it, for God is the Master of all planning.

Tafseer for this selection concerns the lives and families of the Prophets in verse 38 and the structure of Makkan society and its eventual conversion in verse 41.

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Surah 94 (Al-Inshirãh) (Y6)

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Summary

Today’s selection is the entirety of Surah 94, Al-Inshirãh or the Expansion of the Breast. This Surah gave a message of hope and encouragement in a time of darkness and difficulty. It was revealed to Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) soon after the last Surah (Adh Duha), whose argument it supplements.

Tafseer for this Surah explains the metaphor contained in the meaning of the surah’s name, expansion of the breast.

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