Surah 70 (Al-Ma‘ãrij), Verses 1-18 (Y6)

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Summary

Today’s selection is from Surah 70, Al-Ma‘ãrij or the Ways of Ascent, verses 1-18. This selection discusses the length of the Day of Judgment and how the sinners will so wish they could save themselves that they would sell out their own kin, to no avail.

Tafseer for this selection concerns the analysis of Sin in verses 17-18.

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Surah 91 (Ash-Shams) (Y6)

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Summary:

Today’s selection is the entirety of Surah 91, Ash-Shams or the Sun. This Surah asserts that success depends on keeping the soul pure and failure depends on corrupting the soul; case in point, the corrupted people of Thamüd who were leveled to the ground.

Tafseer for this Surah considers the pairs in nature discussed in verses 1-6 and the soul of man in verses 7-10.

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Surah 15 (Al-Hijr), Verses 61-79 (Y6)

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Summary

Today’s selection is from Surah 15, Al-Hijr or the Rocky Tract, verses 61-79. There verses talk of Prophet Lot and how the angels who appeared before him executed Allah’s decree of stoning to death his people.

Tafseer for this selection explains the Companions of the Wood, referenced in verse 78.

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Surah 15 (Al-Hijr), Verses 45-60 (Y6)

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Summary

Today’s selection is from Surah 15, Al-Hijr or the Rocky Tract, verses 45-60. These verses assert that the righteous will be awarded paradise and then tells of the good news of a son given to Prophet Abraham by two angels.

Tafseer for this selection focuses on the benefits of sincere devotion to Allah mentioned in verse 47.

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Surah 75 (Al-Qiyãmah), Verses 1-15 (Y6)

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Summary

Today’s selection is from Surah 75, Al-Qiyãmah or The Resurrection, verses 1-15. This short selection warns people to beware the Day of Resurrection and Judgment from which there is no escape.

Tafseer for this selection concerns the three stages of the development of the human soul, one of which is mentioned in verse 2.

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Surah 90 (Al-Balad) (Y6)

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Summary

Today’s selection contains the entirety of Surah 90, Al-Balad or the City. This surah contains an admonition to the disbelievers of the city of Makkah. It declares that God has given you one tongue and two lips to control it and then speaks of the qualities of a righteous person.

Tafseer for this selection examines the two “highways” mentioned in verse 10.

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Surah 38 (Sâd), Verses 41-64 (Y6)

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Summary

Today’s selection is from Surah 38, Sâd, verses 41-64. These verses talk of Prophet Job, his sickness and relief by God and then close by reminding us about the rewards of paradise and the punishment of hell.

Tafseer for this selection concerns Job’s patience as contrasted with his wife’s impatience and his apparent oath to strike her in verse 44.

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Surah 39 (Az-Zumar), Verses 53-63 (Y6)

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Summary

Today’s selection is from Surah 39, Az-Zumar or the Crowds, verses 53-63. These verses argue that those who have transgressed against their souls should not despair of God’s mercy; they should repent while they can.

Tafseer for this selection concerns the obligation to follow God’s course in verse 55.

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Surah 82 (Al-Infitãr) (Y6)

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Summary

Today’s selection is the entirety of Surah 82, Al-Infitãr or the Cleaving Asunder, verses 1-19. This Surah covers three major points – a description as to what will happen on the Day of Judgment; the fact that guardian angels are assigned to each individual, recording each and every action; and finally, Allah Himself will be the Judge on that Day.

Tafseer for this Surah concerns the last 3 verses – when it is asked twice what is the Day of Judgment and then answered in the last verse regarding personal versus collective responsibility.

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Surah 80 (‘Abasa), Verses 1-16 (Y6)

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Summary:

Today’s selection is from Surah 80, ‘Abasa or He Frowned, verses 1-16. These verses explain that seekers of guidance should be given preference in conveying God’s message.

Tafseer for this selection is an explanation of the incident which led to this Surah.

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