08-10-2012, 10:46 AM
The Nineteenth Taraaweeh
The 23rd para is recited in this Taraaweeh. It includes the remainder of
Surah Yaaseen, Surah Saaffaat, Surah Saad and a part of Surah Zumar.
The para begins with words that every person should actually ask
himself, “Why should I not worship the One Who has
created me, and to Whom you all shall return?” [verse 22]Allaah also declares, “What anguish about My bondsmen!
They mock at every prophet that comes to them. Have they
not seen (or have they forgotten) how many were the nations
that We destroyed before them? They will certainly never
return to them. They will all be present before Us
collectively” [verses 30 to 32]
Thereafter, Allaah mentions numerous phenomena that denote
His great creative ability. Mention of Jahannam and Jannah
follow, when Allaah says, “Verily the people of Jannah will be
joyous in their occupation on this day (of Qiyaamah).” [verse
55] Allaah concludes this glorious Surah by saying, “Pure is that
Being in Whose hand lies the reins of everything, and to
Whom you will all be returned.” [verse 83]
Surah Saaffaat follows Surah Yaaseen. Allaah opens the Surah by
taking several oaths and declaring that He is the only Master and
Controller of the universe and that His system is free from the
interference of the Shayaateen. On the Day of Qiyaamah, the
Mushrikeen will become fuel for the fire of Jahannam along with
their idols and gods.
Allaah then mentions how Hadhrat Ibraheem (A.S) and his son
Hadhrat Isma'eel (A.S) were successful in the trial that Allaah put
them through when He commanded Hadhrat Ibraheem (A.S) to
slaughter Hadhrat Isma'eel (A.S). At the last moment Allaah
replaced Hadhrat Isma'eel (A.S) with a ram from Jannah and the
deed of sacrificing an animal was made a practice for all Hadhrat
Ibraheem (A.S)’s progeny to emulate.
After making brief mention of a few Ambiya (A.S), Allaah says,
“Yunus was certainly from the messengers.” [verse 139]
Thereafter, Allaah recounts the epic of Hadhrat Yunus (A.S) who
grew weary of his people’s rejection and left the town without
Allaah’s permission. When he undertook a journey by sea, a huge
fish swallowed him whole. While in the fish’s stomach He
repented to Allaah and Allaah forgave him. Allaah removed him
from the fish’s belly and returned him to land.
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Surah Saad follows Surah Saaffaat. Allaah speaks of the
obstinacy and pride of the Mushrikeen who did not want to accept
the truth and refused to even listen to Rasululllaah (sallAllaahualayhi-
wa-sallam). Allaah says that it is strange that “They are
surprised that a warner has come from amongst them.”
[verse 4]
Allaah then reminds man of the various nations of the past that
He destroyed on account of their sins so that they do not follow in
their footsteps. Allaah also exhorts Rasululllaah (sallAllaahualayhi-
wa-sallam) to patiently bear the harassment of the
kuffaar. The Surah then proceeds to recount an incident in the life
of Hadhrat Dawood (A.S) when Allaah tested him by making him
judge a dispute between two persons. When he realised that it
was a test from Allaah, he fell down in prostration before Allaah
and begged forgiveness.
The incident of Hadhrat Ayyoob (A.S) follows that of Hadhrat
Dawood (A.S) and another of Hadhrat Sulaymaan (A.S). Allaah
speaks about the severe illness that afflicted Hadhrat Ayyoob
(A.S) which he endures with Herculean perseverance. Allaah then
talks about certain other Ambiya (A.S), Allaah of whom Allaah
says were “from the very best.” [verse 48]
Thereafter, Allaah mentions that He granted Iblees respite to live
till the Day of Qiyaamah. Although he will mislead mankind, he
will have no power to deviate those whom Allaah has specially
selected.
Surah Zumar commences after Surah Saad and explains that
Allaah will not guide people who lie and who refuse to believe.
The Surah also emphasises that Allaah has not taken anyone as
His son. Allaah is Alone, Omnipotent and does not require
anything from the creation. Every person will have to account for
his own doings when people are returned to Allaah on the Day of
Qiyaamah.
Allaah says that the Qur'aan is a book of advice and guidance
which contains subject matter that is clear and without
crookedness. By taking heed to its teachings, deviated people
may be rightly guided and may save themselves from a grievous
punishment.