08-05-2012, 02:16 PM
The Sixteenth Taraaweeh
This Taraaweeh begins from the last quarter of the 19th para (from verse 7 of
Surah Naml) and finishes off at the end of the 20th para (verse 44 of Surah
Ankaboot).
Allaah relates the detail incidents of Hadhrat Dawood (A.S) and
Hadhrat Sulaymaan (A.S). The stories of these two illustrious
Ambiya (A.S) begins with verse 15 where Allaah says, “Indeed
We granted knowledge to Dawood and Sulaymaan.”
Amongst the many bounties that Allaah conferred on them was
that He taught them the language of the birds and also granted
them control over the Jinn, humans, animals and birds. Allaah
recounts these incidents so that people may learn lessons and
realise the power of Allaah.
END OF 19TH PARA – START OF 20TH PARA.
Allaah also declares, “Say, ‘None in the heavens and the
earth has knowledge of the unseen besides Allaah. They do
not even know when they will be resurrected (for the Day of
Qiyaamah).” [verse 65] None besides Allaah has knowledge of
when Qiyaamah will take place. However people are assured that
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“Indeed your Rabb knows what their hearts conceal and
what they disclose.” [verse 74]
Towards the end of the Surah Allaah describes the scene of
Qiyaamah when He says, “The day when the trumpet will be
blown and all within the heavens and the earth will be
terrified, except those whom Allaah wills. They will all
come to Allaah in humility. You will look at the mountains,
thinking them to be solid, but they will be passing by like
clouds. This is the doing of Allaah, Who perfects
everything. Indeed He is Informed of what you do.
Whoever brings a good deed, shall receive something
better. And they will be safe from the terror of that day.
Whoever brings a sin, they will fall on their faces in the
Fire. ‘You are only recompensed for what you have
perpetrated.” [verses 87 to 90]
In concluding the Surah Allaah assures man, “Your Rabb is not
unaware of what you do.” [verse 93] Every person should
therefore be wary of whatever he does.
Surah Qasas commences after Surah Shu’araa and recounts the
entire incident of Hadhrat Moosa (A.S) and Fir'oun. The Surah
also makes mention of Qaaroon and his immense fortune, which
caused him to become extremely arrogant. As a result of his
attitude Allaah caused the ground to swallow him up along with
all his wealth. Allaah then tells Rasululllaah (sallAllaahu-alayhiwa-
sallam) that he is informed of these narratives so that he may
caution the kuffaar. If they take heed, they stand a chance of
being saved from Allaah’s terrible punishment. If not, they stand
to face an awful doom.
Allaah then prompts the kuffaar to think a while. Allaah says,
“Say, ‘Tell me. If Allaah makes the night perpetual for you
till the Day of Qiyamah, which deity besides Him can bring
light to you? Can you not hear?’ Say, ‘Tell me. If Allaah
makes the day perpetual for you till the Day of Qiyamah,
which deity besides Him can bring night to you, wherein
you may find peace? Can you not see?” [verses 71/2] Allaah
states further in verse 73, “Due to His mercy, He has created
the day and the night for you so that you may find peace therein, seek from His bounty, and express your gratitude
to Him.”
Allaah exhorts his Prophet (sallAllaahu-alayhi-wa-sallam) not to
be grieved about the opposition that the kuffaar pose because
everything in this world is temporary. To highlight the transitory
nature of the effects of this world, Allaah cites the example of
Qaaroon. His people advised him saying, “Do not be boastful,
for verily Allaah does not like the boastful ones.” [verse 76]
Allaah says further, “So he emerged amongst his people in
pomp and splendour. Those who desired the world gaped,
‘If only we also possessed what Qaaroon has!
Undoubtedly, he is extremely fortunate. Those who were
granted knowledge said, ‘Woe to you! Allaah’s rewards are
better for the one who believes and does good deeds. Only
the patient ones shall receive this.” [verses 79 and 80] As a
result of his pride and failure to fulfil the obligatory rights of his
riches, Allaah “plunged Qaaroon and his home within the
ground.” [verse 81]
This incident proves that everything besides Allaah shall perish
even though a thing may seem very great. The Surah also ends
on the note of Tauheed where Allaah says, “Do not call to
another deity with Allaah. There is none worthy of worship
besides Him. Everything shall perish besides His
Countenance. All decisions rest with Him and to Him shall
you all be returned.” [verse 88]
Surah Ankaboot follows Surah Qasas and it beautifully
distinguishes between the true Mu'mineen and the Munafiqeen as
well as between those who are true and those who are false. The
narratives of many Ambiya (A.S) are also related. Allaah begins
the Surah by stating, “Do people think that they will be left
to say, ‘We believe!’ without being tested? We certainly
tested those before them, and Allaah will definitely know
about those who are true and He will definitely know the
liars.” [verses 2 & 3]
Although Allaah has commanded man to be obedient to his
parents, Allaah mentions in this Surah that parents should not be
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obeyed if they attempt to induce one to forsake Islam. “The
creation cannot be obeyed if the Creator would be disobeyed.”
Allaah says, “The disbelievers say to the believers, ‘Follow
our way and we will bear the burden of your sins.’ They
will not carry any part of their sins. They are certain liars.”
[verse 12]
Allaah then cites the incident of Hadhrat Nooh (A.S) who
preached to his nation for 950 years. Despite his tireless efforts
the vast majority of them refused to accept his message and
were eventually drowned in the flood. Allaah then speaks of the
annihilation of the nations of Hadhrat Ibraheem (A.S), Hadhrat
Loot (A.S) and Hadhrat Shu’aib (A.S). There are many lessons
that the Mu'mineen may learn from all these narratives.
May Allaah bless us with fear for Him, humility and abstinence.
May Allaah save us from the evils of pride, arrogance and
boastfulness; and imbue the belief of Tauheed within us. May He
grant us the ability to exercise patience when tested and faces
with adversities. Aameen.
END OF 20TH PARA – START OF 21ST PARA.