08-05-2012, 02:14 PM
The Fourteenth Taraaweeh
This Taraaweeh begins from the second quarter of the 17th para (from verse
51 of Surah Ambiya) and ends halfway into the 18th para (verse 20 of Surah
Noor).
In the remaining verses of Surah Ambiya, Allaah discusses the
various Ambiya (A.S) from Hadhrat Ibraheem (A.S) to Hadhrat
Isa (A.S). Thereafter, Allaah says about Rasululllaah (sallAllaahualayhi-
wa-sallam), “We have sent you as a mercy to the
universe.” [verse 107] The next verse declares Tauheed when
Allaah instructs Rasululllaah (sallAllaahu-alayhi-wa-sallam) to
“Say, ‘It has been revealed to me that your deity is but One
Deity. So will you submit to this?”
Surah Hajj follows Surah Ambiya and opens with a reminder of
Qiyaamah. Allaah says, “Oh people! Fear your Rabb. The
earthquake of Qiyamah is a tremendous thing indeed. The
day when you will witness it, every nursing mother will
forget her suckling infant and every pregnant woman will
abort (because of intense fear). And you will see people in a
drunken stupor whereas they will not be drunk, but
Allaah’s punishment is severe.” [verses 1 and 2]
Allaah also cautions those Mu'mineen whose faith is weak that
they should make a concerted effort to strengthen their Imaan
and carry out good deeds so that the welfare of their lives in this
world and in the Hereafter is not jeopardised. Allaah says that it
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was Hadhrat Ibraheem (A.S) who termed this ummah as
Muslimeen. Allaah also makes mention of the Kaa'ba and
instructs “and perform tawaaf around the ‘Baitul Ateeq’ (the
Kaa'ba).” [verse 29]
Thereafter, certain rites of hajj are mentioned, about which
Allaah states, “And whoever honours Allaah’s signs, then
this is due to the taqwa of hearts.” [verse 32]. With regard to
sacrificial animals on the occasion of hajj Allaah says, “Their
flesh and blood will never reach Allaah, but it is your taqwa
that will reach Him.” [verse 37]
Allaah concludes the Surah with the following message to the
Muslims: 77. “Oh you who believe, bow, prostrate, worship
your Rabb and carry out good deeds so that you may be
successful.” 78. “Strive for Allaah with the endeavour that
is His right. He has chosen you and has not placed any
hardship upon in religion. Follow the creed of your father,
Ibraheem. It was him who named you Muslims from before
and in this Qur'aan, so that the messenger (sallAllaahualayhi-
wa-sallam) be a witness over you people, and that
you be witnesses over mankind. So establish salaah, pay
zakaah and hold fast to (the rope of) Allaah. He is your
Protecting Friend. The Best Protecting Friend and the Best
Helper.” [verses 77/8]
END OF 17TH PARA – START OF 18TH PARA.
These concluding words of Surah Hajj draw the 17th para to a
close and lead to the opening verses of Surah Mu'minoon. At the
beginning of this Surah Allaah describes those Mu'mineen whose
beliefs are correct, who worship Allaah diligently and are also
particular about fulfilling the rights of others. In describing the
qualities of the Mu'mineen, Allaah exhorts all the Mu'mineen that
they should sincerely worship Him, fulfil the promises and
pledges they make with others and abstain from all acts of
lechery. These are amongst the acts that will lead to eternal
success.
After discussing the qualities if the Mu'mineen, Allaah discusses
the signs that denote His greatness and His oneness. Amongst these signs Allaah mentions the creation of man, the creation of
the heavens and the earth, as well as the various plants and
animals together with the milk that Allaah produces from their
bellies. All these boons denote Allaah’s all encompassing mercy
and compassion towards His creation, which should spur man to
accept the belief of Tauheed.
Allaah then cites the incident of Hadhrat Nooh (A.S) so that
people may learn that success lies in following the teachings of
Allaah’s Ambiya (A.S). Allaah also urges the Mu'mineen not to
destroy their deeds by being proud and that their hearts should
always be apprehensive of returning to Allaah for reckoning.
Further describing the qualities of the Mu'mineen Allaah says,
“These people hasten to perform good deeds and are the
forerunners in this.” [verse 61]
Allaah states a blanket rule when He says, “We do not burden
any soul more than it can bear.” [verse 62] Allaah also tells
Rasululllaah (sallAllaahu-alayhi-wa-sallam) that the kuffaar will
never cease to oppose him till their deaths, when they will regret
their ways. However, it will then be too late.
The 24th Surah of the Qur'aan, Surah Noor, commences after
Surah Mu'minoon and contains verses that are pertinent to the
morality of society. A gist of the Surah may be mentioned in the
following twelve points:
1. A hundred lashes are to be metered out to any unmarried
man or woman guilty of fornication.
2. Men and women guilty of fornication should be ostracised
from society and none should marry them.
3. Eighty lashes should be metered out to anyone who accuses
another of adultery or fornication without the required proof.
4. If a husband or a wife accuses their partner of adultery, each
should take four oaths in Allaah’s name that s/he is truthful
and that the other is lying. A fifth oath should then be taken
by each of them invoking Allaah’s curse him/her if s/he is
lying.
5. “Unchaste women are for unchaste men and unchaste
men are for unchaste women. Pure women are for pure
men and pure men are for pure women. These people
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are innocent of what the slanderers say. Theirs is
forgiveness and a bounteous reward.” [verse 26]
6. An accused person will be regarded as innocent till proven
guilty.
7. Never enter another person’s home without permission.
8. Men and women should neither stare at each other nor steal
secretive glances at each other.
9. Women must never display their charms before men who are
not close family members.
10. Islam does not approve of leading one’s life as a bachelor or
a spinster.
11. During times of privacy, not even children are allowed to
enter any person’s room without permission.
12. Even when the blind or paralysed eat from the homes of
relatives without permission, it will not be regarded as theft.
Allaah also discusses the incident of the slander against Hadhrat
Aa'isha (R.A). In Surah Noor Allaah refutes the allegation of
adultery that the Munafiqeen attributed to Hadhrat Aa'isha (R.A)
and warned the Mu'mineen that they should never accept such
rumours in future.
May Allaah grant us all the guidance to practise on the teachings
of Islam and refrain from immoral acts, slander, evil glances and
all other sins. Aameen.