08-10-2012, 10:54 AM
The Twenty Second Taraaweeh
The 26th para is recited in this Taraaweeh.
This para commences with Surah Ahqaaf, wherein Allaah states
that He has created the universe for a stipulated period of time
only. The system of the universe functions according to Allaah’s
perfect plan, yet the kuffaar still adamantly oppose the truth.
Allaah commands man to treat his parents kindly, reminding him
that his mother bore him with hardship and delivered him with
hardship. When this man grows up to be righteous he will express
gratitude to Allaah, whereupon Allaah will accept his deeds and
forgive him for his shortcomings. However, Allaah will punish
those who oppose their parents and disobey them.
Thereafter, Allaah makes mention of the time when a group of
the Jinn listened to Rasululllaah (sallAllaahu-alayhi-wa-sallam)
reciting the Qur'aan and then conveyed the message to their
people.
Surah Muhammed begins after Surah Ahqaaf. Allaah says that
the deeds of people will be destroyed when, apart from adhering
to kufr, they also enjoin others to do the same. Allaah will also
forgive the sins of those who possess Imaan and practise on the
guidance given to them. In addition to this Allaah will also correct
their deeds.
Allaah also commands the Muslims to wage jihaad till the enemy
surrenders. Those people who are averse towards jihaad after
Imaan and guidance has come to them, then such people have
definitely fallen prey to Shaytaan because Shaytaan makes evil
deeds seem appealing and makes people entertain hopes of long
lives. Eventually, the deeds of such people are destroyed. Allaah
also tells people to ponder about the verses of the Qur'aan
because this will illuminate their hearts and their minds.
Surah Fatah follows Surah Muhammed (sallAllaahu-alayhi-wasallam).
In this Surah, Allaah speaks about the Treaty of
Hudaybiyyah which turned out to be a tremendous victory for the
Muslims. Allaah says in verse 10, “Verily those who pledge
allegiance to you [Rasululllaah (sallAllaahu-alayhi-wa-sallam)]
have actually pledged allegiance to Allaah. Allaah’s hand is above
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theirs.” Allaah adds that those who violate their pledge and turn
away from jihaad become deserving of a terrible punishment.
Allaah declares in the final verse of this Surah, “Muhammed
(sallAllaahu-alayhi-wa-sallam) is Allaah’s messenger and those
with him are hard on the disbelievers, yet compassionate towards
each other.” [verse 29]
Surah Hujuraat, which follows Surah Fatah, contains teachings
that are pertinent to good character. The Surah teaches Muslims
the etiquette of social interaction and good manners. The Surah
specially emphasises the refinement of manners to be displayed
when in the presence of Rasululllaah (sallAllaahu-alayhi-wasallam)
and near his rooms. In fact, failure to observe etiquette
in Rasululllaah (sallAllaahu-alayhi-wa-sallam)’s presence may
lead to one’s deeds being rejected. The Surah highlights the
importance of cordial and amicable behaviour towards each other
and equates backbiting to eating the flesh of a brother’s corpse.
The next Surah to follow is Surah Qaaf, wherein man is told that
Allaah is closer to him than his own jugular vein. Allaah also
reminds man that two angels have been appointed to record the
deeds of every person. These records will be subjected to scrutiny
on the Day of Qiyaamah.
Surah Dhaariyaat begins thereafter. Allaah tells man that
Qiyaamah is inevitable and that every person will receive the
recompense due to him/her for every good and evil deed
committed. The evil ones will suffer punishment while the
righteous Mu'mineen will enjoy the bounties of Jannah.
Allaah describes the people of Imaan as those who sleep very
little, who awaken during the early hours of the morning to
beseech Allaah for forgiveness, and who spend their wealth to
assist those who ask of them as well as those who do not ask.
The incidents of certain Ambiya (A.S) are then mentioned briefly.