08-01-2012, 05:58 PM
The Thirteenth Taraaweeh
This Taraaweeh commences from the beginning of the 16th para and ends
after the first quarter of the 17th para (verse 50 of Surah Ambiya).
This part of Surah Kahaf contains the incident of Dhul Qarnain
whose kingdom was extremely extensive. He was a pious Mu'min
who ruled very justly. It was during his reign that the barbaric
tribes of Ya’jooj and Ma’jooj plundered other nations and wreaked
havoc in their lives. Dhul Qarnain stemmed their tide of anarchy
by erecting a wall of iron and copper at their exit between two
mountains. He made it clear to the people there that it was only
Allaah’s mercy that kept the wall from collapsing because it was
merely a temporary object of this world. They were therefore to
continue performing good deeds and purge their deeds of shirk.
In this regard the final verse of the Surah reads: “So whoever
aspires for the meeting with his Rabb should perform good
deeds and not associate anyone as partner to the worship
of his Rabb.” [verse 110]
Surah Maryam follows Surah Kahaf. This Surah commences with
mention of how Allaah blessed Hadhrat Zakariyyah (A.S) with a
child after he had already advanced in age. His son was Hadhrat
Yahya (A.S), who was a soft-hearted Nabi who possessed a
decisive sense of judgement. Thereafter Allaah relates the epic of
Hadhrat Maryam (A.S) when she miraculously gave birth to
Hadhrat Isa (A.S) without a father. Many other Ambiya (A.S) are
mentioned thereafter. The objective of mentioning these Ambiya
(A.S) is to impress upon people’s minds that all the Ambiya (A.S)
brought the same message that Rasululllaah (sallAllaahu-alayhiwa-
sallam) brought. However, depravity crept into the lives of
people through the passage of time and they resorted to kufr and
shirk.
Towards the end of the Surah Allaah declares that it is profane to
say that He has children because it does not behove His loftiness
and grandeur to have any children. Claiming that Allaah has
children is an open invitation to His wrath and punishment.
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Surah TaaHaa follows Surah Maryam. At the very outset Allaah
addresses Rasululllaah (sallAllaahu-alayhi-wa-sallam) saying,
“We have not revealed the Qur'aan to you to cause you
difficulty. However, it is an advice for him who fears.”
Allaah has not charged Rasululllaah (sallAllaahu-alayhi-wasallam)
with forcing people to believe when they do not want to.
The Qur'aan will be of benefit to those who fear that Allaah will
take them to task for their sins.
Thereafter, Allaah narrates the incident of Hadhrat Moosa (A.S).
The Surah mentions the following events in Hadhrat Moosa
(A.S)’s life:
When he is conferred the mantle of prophethood on the plain
of Tuwa.
His miracles of the staff and shining hand.
His upbringing in Fir'oun’s palace.
His preaching to Fir'oun.
His contest against the magicians.
His departure from Egypt with the Bani Israa'eel.
Fir'oun and his army pursue them and are eventually
drowned.
The Bani Israa'eel treachery and disobedience of the Bani
Israa'eel which leads them to take a calf as their deity.
Thereafter the Surah speaks about Qiyaamah and urges the
performance of salaah. Towards the end of the Surah Allaah says
to the Mu'mineen, “Never strain your eyes towards the
splendour of the worldly life and the wives that We have
granted the disbelievers to enjoy, to test them therewith.
The provision of your Rabb is best and more lasting.” [verse
131]
END OF 16TH PARA – START OF 17TH PARA.
The next Surah is Surah Ambiya, which derives its name from the
fact that it mentions a series of Ambiya (A.S). The Surah also
cautions people against being negligent about Qiyaamah and
reckoning. Allaah mentions that the Qur'aan contains every type
of advice and explanation for mankind. They therefore have a choice before them and can project the consequences of their
deeds.
None can ever save himself from Allaah’s punishment when it
comes, and people will be foolish to pin their hopes in their
fabricated gods. People will be called to account for every minute
deed – even and act the size of a mustard seed will be weighed in
the scale of deeds. Allaah’s judgement on the Day of Qiyaamah
will be final and binding. May Allaah grant us all the Taufeeq to
practise. Aameen.