The Twenty Fifth Taraaweeh
The 29th para is recited in this Taraaweeh.
Allaah says in Surah Mulk that there is none to replace the
innumerable bounties of His if He should ever snatch them away
from people. People should therefore trust in Allaah only because
He has created both life and death and only He controls them.
Surah Qalam makes it clear that the character of Rasululllaah
(sallAllaahu-alayhi-wa-sallam) is the highest in calibre. Allaah
also instructs Rasululllaah (sallAllaahu-alayhi-wa-sallam) to
exercise patience and not to supplicate to Allaah in anger, as
Hadhrat Yunus (A.S) did. The Surah also warns the kuffaar about
the punishment they stand to face in this world as well as in the
Hereafter.
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A startling description of Qiyaamah is given in Surah Haaqa,
where Allaah also speaks of the punishment that the kuffaar will
receive and the rewards that will accrue to the pious. Allaah
concludes the Surah by stating that the Qur'aan is definitely a
revelation from Allaah and neither a composition of a poet nor
the ramblings of a fortune-teller.
In Surah Ma’aarij Allaah says that man is a weak creature who
becomes perplexed when facing any adversity and miserly when
enjoying good fortune. Allaah warns all miserly people who hoard
their wealth that they should beware of the terrible fire of
Jahannam which will strip off their skins.
Surah Nooh recounts the story of Hadhrat Nooh (A.S) who
tirelessly preached to his people for a long time. However, the
wretched people refused to accept his message and relentlessly
opposed him. Constrained by their incorrigible attitude, Hadhrat
Nooh (A.S) eventually prayed to Allaah to destroy them. As a
result of this they were drowned in a deluge which only spared
the faithful ones with Hadhrat Nooh (A.S) in the ark.
Surah Jinn speaks of the praises that some Jinn lauded about the
Qur'aan when they heard Rasululllaah (sallAllaahu-alayhi-wasallam)
reciting it. They believed in the Qur'aan and attested to
Allaah’s oneness. The Surah also makes it clear that only Allaah
possesses knowledge of the unseen. Of course, Allaah does
impart a bit of this knowledge to His Ambiya (A.S) by means of
divine revelation.
In Surah Muddathir, Allaah addresses Rasululllaah (sallAllaahualayhi-
wa-sallam) as the one who is shrouded in a blanket. Allaah
commands Rasululllaah (sallAllaahu-alayhi-wa-sallam) to
propagate Islam and to hymn the praises of Allaah’s glory and
grandeur. Allaah also commands Rasululllaah (sallAllaahu-alayhiwa-
sallam) to abstain from all impurities and to behave kindly
towards people without expecting anything in return. As in many
previous Surahs, Allaah urges Rasululllaah (sallAllaahu-alayhiwa-
sallam) to patiently endure the harassment of the kuffaar
without retaliation. The Surah also stresses that the Qur'aan is a
book of guidance that will benefit those people whom Allaah leads
aright.With a different word, Allaah again addresses Rasululllaah
(sallAllaahu-alayhi-wa-sallam) as one shrouded in a blanket.
Allaah commands Rasululllaah (sallAllaahu-alayhi-wa-sallam) to
stand in salaah for half the night or less, and to recite the
Qur'aan in slow measured tones. Worshipping Allaah during the
night is an effective means of purifying the soul and readily
accepted by Allaah. Allaah also encourages zakaah and spending
in charity because any good deed will be of tremendous benefit in
the Hereafter.
In Surah Qiyaamah Allaah instructs Rasululllaah (sallAllaahualayhi-
wa-sallam) that he should not exert himself to
immediately repeat the words of revelation when it is revealed to
him. He was to listen attentively, whereafter Allaah would ensure
that he remembered everything.
Allaah says in Surah Dahar that He instilled the capacity to
discern between right and wrong in every person. Man therefore
has the choice to either be grateful to Allaah or ungrateful.
However, the ungrateful will have to suffer punishment for their
ingratitude while the grateful will be immensely rewarded with
the eternal bliss of Jannah. Allaah lauds the Mu'mineen who,
despite their own need, assist the needy without expecting
remuneration or even a word of thanks in return.
The para concludes with Surah Mursalaat, which confirms that
Qiyaamah will definitely take place. It will be a day when Allaah’s
judgement will be decisive and binding. Whoever wishes to be
obedient shall be such. On the other hand, those people whose
evil deeds have surrounded them shall remain rebellious and will
have to face the punishment for their deeds.