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Lesson #7. Ayahs 26-29 November 23, 2013 . Last week talked about description of fire and Jannah Additional Points about the rivers in Jannah Today: Ayahs 26-29. RECAP. Reflections from Last Class?. Ayah 26.
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Lesson #7 Ayahs 26-29 November 23, 2013
Last week talked about description of fire and Jannah • Additional Points about the rivers in Jannah • Today: Ayahs 26-29 RECAP
Hayya (haayaayaa): to feel extremely shy, reluctant, or such fear that stops one from doing something in front of others • 1. Allah SWT does not leave any examples out of shyness • 2. Allah does not fear that He strikes an example Ayah 26
Dhawriba (DaawdRaa Baa): literally, to strike/beat one thing against another; also used for travelling; • presenting an example (not to hit an example) • Maa: over here its extra to emphasize the next word; even of a mosquito (no matter how insignificant you might thing is) Ayah 26
Ba’udha (baa aindhaaw): some or part of; a small creature; with the naked eye, you can only see a part of the mosquito • Fawqa (faawawqaaf): above/over, physically in place or superiority, status, rank • 1. what is above the mosquito in its size. He’s not shy of giving an example of something even smaller • 2. Of that which is on top of the mosquito. A mosquito carries a parasite which is even smaller • 3. above the mosquito in greatness, that which is bigger, for example, fly, spider etc. Ayah 26
When the ayahs were revealed about the idols being compared to a fly, then the people started mocking the Qu’ran • IbnAbass – don’t get stuck in the details; when the people didn’t understand the truth, Allah SWT revealed this ayah, as an example. • The believers understand the truth by the example Ayah 26
Haqq: established truth; those who believe are the ones who benefit from the examples • Surah Ankabut: those who have knowledge will benefit from the example and understand it Ayah 26
Raawawdaal: to walk about back and forth in search of something; the reason behind why you want to do something (Iraada = intention) • The disbelievers say: what does Allah mean by presenting this example? Sometimes we don’t understand something, we object. • These people don’t want to understand, its not because the Qu’ran is hard to understand Ayah 26
DaawdLaamLaam= to leave someone to go astray; to judge someone as being astray by actions • Faasiq(faa seen qaaf): to cross the boundaries/limits; the date becomes to ripe, that the pulp comes out • Technically: disobedience • Major: crosses the bounds of Islam (this ayah referring to this) • Minor: sometimes commits wrong things Ayah 26
We should not feel shy from speaking the truth • We should trust Allah SWT when it comes to understanding the Qu’ran • A believer does not reject the commands of Allah SWT • When looking at an example we should look at the intent of the example • People benefit from the Qu’ran according to their own capacity and intention (are you looking for guidance or faults)? • Can we use our mind when studying the deen? Yes!But also realize that we have limited understanding and intellect Ayah 26 – Lessons
Who are the fasiqeen? • Noon QaafDhawd: to break or unravel something after it was put together • Ahd: a promise one makes with the intention of fulfilling it. • 1. Some say this is the promise in Surah Maaidah: a promise taken by every nation, that they will support their prophets and believe in them • 2. Surah A’araf: a promise that was taken before we came into dunya. Called meethaq; breaking the promise by not believing in Allah SWT • Meethaq: when a promise is made firm by making an oath; how to do you make it more firm? • By saying Laailahaillallaha in this world Ayah 27
WawSwaadLaam– to join 2 things together; they cut which Allah SWT has commanded to be joined • What must be joined? • 1. Ties of kinship (blood ties) • 2. Believing in the Prophet SAW • 3. Imaan; supporting the deen • 4. Words must be joined with action (follow the commands of Allah SWT) Ayah 27
Fasaad • 1. Physical earth – pollution; destroying buildings; bombing places • 2. Dwellers of the earth – lying, cheating, backbiting • Basically, any act of disobedience is fasaad; these people are busy doing fasaad on the earth; creating havoc on earth • Muslims are people from whom other people are safe from their tongues and hands Ayah 27
Khusraan: to suffer loss; they will lose their dunya and the deen • People do things to gain something; but they are only gaining loss • We must not break the promises with Allah; if you do, Allah will fulfill His promise to you Ayah 27
Analyze yourself: Do I have characteristics of a Faasiq? • (Hadith) Highly rewardable: More wealth and more health, keep relations with your family • (Hadith) The word Ar-Rahm derives from Rahman; if you keep good relations with family, then Allah SWT will keep good relations with you Ayah 27 - Lessons
Having problems with relatives is normal; but cutting off ties, is not the solution and not acceptable • Why can’t we? What’s the big deal? Because Allah SWT created these relations; we didn’t choose our parents, siblings etc. Ayah 27 – Family Ties
Maintaining ties: speaking to them, visiting them giving gifts to them • How about if you’re good but they’re not good to me..so is it justified then? NO Ayah 27 – Family Ties
Allah SWT has created everything for: • Our sake • So that we take a lesson Ayah 28
Aleem: One who has a a lot of knowledge; abundance; also gives the meaning of continuity • Knows everything from the tiny mosquito to the skies • Lessons: • Don’t become slaves to the things around us • Fear Allah, not people Ayah 29
Istawaa: Allah SWT rose over the sky (vs. taking a “rest”); shows His ownership • Not aware of the details of “how” Allah SWT rose over the sky; but we accept it and believe in it Ayah 29
Review Lesson #7 • Share with family and friends • Establish ties with family Until Next Time…