08-05-2012, 02:17 PM
The Seventeenth Taraaweeh
Till the sixteenth Taraaweeh, one and a quarter paras were being recited
nightly. From the 17th Taraaweeh, only one para will be recited nightly.
Therefore, this (17th) Taraaweeh will includes the entire 21st para, which is
made up of part of Surah Ankaboot, the entire Surah Roum, Surah Luqmaan,
Surah Sajdah, and a part of Surah Ahzaab (till verse 30).
Allaah addresses Rasululllaah (sallAllaahu-alayhi-wa-sallam)
saying. “Recite that of the Book, which has been revealed to
you and establish salaah. Verily salaah forbids from
obscenity and evil.” [verse 45]
So that the Ahlul Kitaab (Jews and Christians) can accept Islam,
Allaah advises, “Only debate with the People of the Book
with that which is best; save for those of them who are unjust. And say, ‘We believe in what was revealed to us
(the Qur'aan) and what was revealed to you (just as well).
Our deity and your deity is One and we surrender to Him.”
[verse 46]
Allaah mentions how strange it is that the kuffaar believe that
Rasululllaah (sallAllaahu-alayhi-wa-sallam) wrote the Qur'aan
whereas they all knew well that he was unlettered. It is obvious
that the Qur'aan could have only proceeded from Allaah. Allaah
addresses the Mu'mineen saying, “Oh My believing bondsmen!
Indeed my earth is vast, so worship Me only (wherever you
may go). Every soul shall taste death, whereafter you
people will be returned to Us.” [verse 56/7]
Later in the Surah Allaah discusses Jannah and also mentions
that all sustenance comes from Allaah only. Thereafter Allaah
says that He will certainly guide aright those who strive in His
cause. Allaah says, “We shall definitely show Our avenues to
those who endure suffering in Our cause. Verily Allaah is
certainly with those who do good.” [verse 69]
After Surah Ankaboot, Surah Roum begins by telling people that
although the Persians defeated the Romans in battle, the
Mu'mineen will be pleased to note that the Romans will be
victorious within a few years. Thereafter, Allaah cites numerous
signs that denote His great power and might. Allaah then asserts
that Islam is true and cannot be altered. Allaah adds, “This is
the upright religion, but most people do not know.” [verse
30]
Allaah also announces to people that usurious trade can never be
profitable because it is haraam and devoid of blessings. Blessings
are in that wealth from which zakaah is paid. Allaah says in verse
39, “Whatever usury you give to increase people’s wealth
does not increase in Allaah’s sight. Whatever you give in
zakaah, seeking Allaah’s pleasure, then such people truly
multiply (their rewards).”
Allaah also tells Rasululllaah (sallAllaahu-alayhi-wa-sallam) that
there will be some people who will never accept the truth despite
his most concerted efforts. This is because the seal of ignorance
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has been stamped on their hearts. The entire Surah Roum
centres around the following three subjects:
1. The purpose behind the creation of everything.
2. The proofs of Tauheed.
3. Islam is a natural endowment.
After Surah Roum, Surah Luqmaan commences by stating,
“These are verses of the Wise Book (the Qur'aan, which is) A
guidance and mercy for those who do good.” Thereafter,
Allaah speaks about another breed of people when He says (in
verse 6) that there are those who seek futile pastimes which
deviate them from remembering Allaah. Allaah then conveys the
message of Tauheed.
Later in the Surah, Allaah speaks about Hadhrat Luqmaan (A.S)
and quotes his words of advice. Allaah says, “We certainly
granted wisdom to Luqmaan (inspiring him) to express
gratitude to Allaah. Whoever will be grateful to Allaah,
expresses gratitude for his own benefit. As for him who is
ungrateful, Allaah is certainly Independent, Most Worthy of
praise.” [verse 12]
Hadhrat Luqmaan (A.S) never perpetrated shirk and he also
enjoined his children never to commit this vile deed. Allaah
declares, “Oh people! Fear Allaah and beware of the day
when a father will be of no avail to his son, nor will a child
be of any avail to his father.” [verse 33] The Surah also
teaches man never to walk with pride, never to turn one’s face
away from another, and never to raise his voice because the
worst of all sounds is that of the donkey. Allaah then repeats the
message of Tauheed when He cites various bounties that He has
bestowed on man.
Allaah concludes the Surah with the verse: “Verily the
knowledge of Qiyamah is only with Allaah, He sends the
rains and knows what is in the wombs. A soul does not
know what it will earn tomorrow and does not know which
land it will die in. Undoubtedly Allaah is All Knowing, Informed.” Surah Sajdah begins after Surah Luqmaan and primarily
discusses the truth of the Qur'aan and the distinction of man.
Allaah remarks that the kuffaar are truly foolish to believe that
although Allaah created the heavens, the earth and all of
creation, he could not reveal the Qur'aan. Allaah says about these
rejecters, “Who is more unjust than he who is reminded of
the verses of his Rabb and then turns away therefrom? We
will certainly exact retribution from the criminals.” [verse
22]
Allaah concludes the Surah by telling Rasululllaah (sallAllaahualayhi-
wa-sallam), “So turn away from them and wait. They
are also waiting.” [verse 30]
Allaah then begins Surah Ahzaab by saying, “Oh Prophet
(sallallaahu-alayhi-wa-sallam)! Fear Allaah and do not
follow the disbelievers and the hypocrites. Undoubtedly
Allaah is ever the All Knowing, the Wise. Follow what has
been revealed to you from your Rabb. Allaah is Ever
Informed of what you do.”
Allaah makes it clear in this Surah that he has neither granted
any wife the status of her husband’s mother nor has He granted
any adopted child the status of a biological child. Allaah says that
adopted children will retain the name of their biological fathers
and should not be referred to as the children of the adoptive
father.
Allaah says about Rasululllaah (sallAllaahu-alayhi-wa-sallam) and
his wives, “The Prophet (sallallaahu-alayhi-wa-sallam) has
a greater relationship with the believers than even their
own selves, and his wives are their mothers.” [verse 6]
In verse 19 Allaah speaks about those people who refuse o
participate in jihaad for fear of jihaad itself or for fear of death.
Allaah says about them: “These are the ones who do not
believe, so Allaah annihilates their deeds.” Towards the end
of the Surah Allaah tells people, “There is definitely an
excellent example in Allaah’s messenger (sallAllaahu-alayhiwa-
sallam) for the one who fears Allaah and the Last Day,
and remembers Allaah abundantly.” [verse 21]May Allaah make us practise habitually upon the teachings of the
Shari'ah and have perfect trust in Him. May He cast us into the
mould of Islam and allow us to follow in the footsteps of
Rasululllaah (sallAllaahu-alayhi-wa-sallam). Aameen.