07-31-2012, 07:59 PM
The Eleventh Taraaweeh
This Taraaweeh commences from the second half of the thirteenth para
(verse 19 of Surah Ra’d) and terminates three-quarters into the 14th para
(verse 89 of Surah Nahl).
Allaah declares, “Due to their evil deeds, some calamity will
always afflict the disbelievers, or descend close to their
homes till Allaah’s promise (Qiyaamah) comes.” [surah Ra’d,
verse 31] Allaah also mentions that although the kuffaar are continuously plotting, the final decision in any matter always
rests with Allaah. Allaah is Aware of whatever they do and will
take them to task for their deeds.
Surah Ibraheem follows Surah Ra’d. This Surah also begins with
mention of the Qur'aan. Allaah says, “This is a Book that We
revealed to you to remove people from the multitude of
darkness, taking them towards light, by the command of
your Rabb to the path of The Mighty, The One Worthy of
praise.” The Surah proceeds to establish the prophethood of
Rasululllaah (sallAllaahu-alayhi-wa-sallam), whereafter belief in
Tauheed is discussed. To emphasise the concept of Tauheed
Allaah cites the incidents of Hadhrat Moosa (A.S) and Hadhrat
Ibraheem (A.S). The Surah also condemns kufr and shirk by
means of examples.
Allaah quotes the du’aa of Hadhrat Ibraheem (A.S) in this Surah
when he supplicated to Allaah saying, “Oh our Rabb! I have
settled my children in a valley that cannot be cultivated,
close to Your sacred house. Oh our Rabb! So that they
establish salaah, so cause some hearts of people to be
inclined towards them. And provide for them fruits for their
sustenance so that they may be grateful. Oh our Rabb!
Indeed You know what we conceal and what we disclose.
Nothing in the heavens and the earth is hidden from
Allaah.” [verse 37/8] The du’aas of Hadhrat Ibraheem (A.S)
teaches us to include Allaah’s praises in our du’aas so that they
are more readily accepted. After discussing the incident of
Hadhrat Ibraheem (A.S), Allaah urges the people of Makkah to
learn a lesson from the narratives of the previous nations.
The Surah warns people of the terrible punishment of the Day of
Qiyaamah for those who reject the truth and stubbornly oppose
it. AT the end Allaah says, “This (Qur'aan) is a message for
people so that they are warned thereby and so that they
know that He is but One deity; and so that the intelligent
ones take heed thereby.” [verse 52]
END OF 13TH PARA – START OF 14TH PARA.
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Surah Hijr follows Surah Ibraheem. This Surah sounds a stern
warning to those people who mock at Rasululllaah (sallAllaahualayhi-
wa-sallam)’s message of Islam and who called him a
madman. Allaah tells such people that the Qur'aan is a Reminder
from Allaah which He has revealed to Rasululllaah (sallAllaahualayhi-
wa-sallam). Allaah adds: “Without doubt We have
revealed the Reminder and We shall certainly be it’s
protectors.” [verse 9]
Allaah consoles Rasululllaah (sallAllaahu-alayhi-wa-sallam) in this
Surah by telling him that he should never allow the taunts and
threats of the Mushrikeen affect him because these people are
following the footsteps of Shaytaan and are destined for
Jahannam. Allaah declares that He is the Most Forgiving and the
Most Merciful, but that He is also Capable of afflicting a grievous
punishment to people.
Addressing Rasululllaah (sallAllaahu-alayhi-wa-sallam) Allaah
says, We know very well that your bosom is constrained by
what they (the Mushrikeen) say.” [verse 97] In the next verse
Allaah prescribes the remedy for the hurt that the kuffaar cause
to Rasululllaah (sallAllaahu-alayhi-wa-sallam). Allaah says, “So
glorify the praises of your Rabb and be of the prostrate
ones. And worship your Rabb till the certainty (death)
comes to you.”
Surah Nahl commences after Surah Hijr. Allaah opens the Surah
with the words, “Allaah’s command has arrived, so do not
seek to hasten it. He is Pure and Exalted above what they
associate as partners to Him.” Allaah censures the kuffaar for
requesting for Allaah’s punishment and reminds them that the
day will certainly come when they will be taken to task for their
deeds. Man is ungrateful to Allaah Who has provided him with
various means of conveyances and animals whereby he can
transport himself and his heavy loads. There are great signs in
these for people who will ponder.
Allaah tells the Mushrikeen “So travel in the land and see
what was the consequence of those who denied.” [verse 36]
The civilisations of these people lie in ruins – destroyed by the onsequences of their very own deeds. Allaah reminds man that
whatever He wills shall come to pass.
Thereafter, Allaah rebukes the Mushrikeen for feeling ashamed
and humiliated when they have a daughter; and emotion that
leads them to eventually bury the child alive. Allaah then
discusses various bounties that He has bestowed man with; like
the rains, the animals and the flourishing of vegetation after
rains. Allaah also calls man’s attention to the great boon of milk
that Allaah miraculously produces within the bellies of animals.
Allaah says, “From what is in their bellies between
excrement and blood, We give you pure milk to drink,
which is easily consumed.” [verse 66]
Thereafter, Allaah reminds man of the various types of delicious
fruit that Allaah provides for him by His pure grace. Mention is
then made of the bee, which Allaah has inspired to build hives in
mountains and trees. Allaah has charged the bees with producing
honey, about which Allaah says that it is “a cure for man”
[verse 69]. All these bounties denote the existence of One Allaah
because none else can create these phenomena.
Allaah says further, “Allaah has given some of you
preference over others in sustenance.” [verse 71] In so
doing, people are interdependent and each one serves the needs
of the next, thereby allowing the smooth functioning of the
system of life. Further reminding man of His bounties Allaah says,
“Allaah has made spouses for you from yourselves and,
from these spouses, created sons and grandsons. And He
has provided for you pure foods to eat. Will they believe in
falsehood and show ingratitude to Allaah’s favour?” [verse
72] Despite the fact that Allaah provides man with his sustenance
and all these bounties, the kuffaar still worship “things that
cannot provide any sustenance for them from the skies,
nor from the earth.” [verse 73] In addition to this they also
forbid others from treading the right path. Because of their
deviant ways Allaah will subject them to a severe punishment
when He will resurrect all of mankind.
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Allaah then mentions a few attributes of the Qur'aan when He
says that it is also “a guidance, a mercy and a glad tiding for
those who submit.” [verse 89].
May Allaah grant us the ability to be conscious of His bounties
and to remain steadfast upon the belief in Tauheed. Aameen.