In the name of Allah most Gracious Most Merciful

Significance of reading Quran with understanding

This is a blessed Book We have revealed to you, so that they deliberate in its verses, and so that the men of understanding may heed to advice. (Sad :29). Quran is a book of guidance and in this age, when misguidance and straying concerning beliefs have become common, returning to the original source of guidance and to derive benefit from it is absolutely essential. And it is healing for the diseases which are in the hearts. (Yunus:57). Quran is a remedy for the diseases of the heart. Therefore Quran is the best means to purify the heart from evil thoughts, doubts, arrogance, hypocrisy, inclination towards sins, jealousy, rancor and other evils and it creates good qualities and promotes them.

Those who are accustomed to read Quran without understanding should also ponder over this Hadith:
Whoever completed the reading of Quran in less than three days did not understand anything (Tirmizi-Abwabul Qirat)

Surah Baqarah- Ayah #1 #123 covered until now

Theme: Hidayat & Tauheed
1 20: Quran is the Book of Guidance, Mankind into 3 groups-- Believers, Disbelievers and Hypocrites. 21 - 29 : Allah invites mankind to accept the Guidance voluntarily and to submit to Him. 30 - 39 : The story of the appointment of Adam as Allah's representative (Khalifah) on Earth, of his life in the Garden, of his falling a prey to the temptations of Satan, of his repentance and its acceptance, has been related to show to mankind (Adam's offspring), that the only right thing for them is to accept and follow the Guidance. 40 - 120 : In this portion invitation to the Guidance has particularly been extended to the children of Israel and their past and present attitude has been criticized to show that the cause of their degradation was their deviation from the Guidance ***************************************************************************** 121 141 :The Jews have been exhorted to follow Prophet Muhammad (SAW) who had come with the same Guidance and who was a descendant and follower of Prophet Abraham whom they highly honored as their ancestor, and professed to follow as a prophet. The story of the building of the Ka`abah by him has been mentioned because it was going to be made the qiblah of the Muslim Community.


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(And (remember) when the Lord of Ibrahim (Abraham) tried him with (certain) commands, which he fulfilled. He (Allah) said (to him), "Verily, I am going to make you an Imam (a leader) for mankind (to follow you).'' (Ibrahim) said, "And of my offspring (to make leaders).'' (Allah) said, "My covenant (prophethood) includes not Zalimin (polytheists and wrongdoers).'')

1.Allah tested Ibrahim (AS) 2.Ibrahim (AS) submitted to Allahs will.

3.Allah is honoring Ibrahim (AS) by making him the Imam for the people, a role model for all of us. 4.Ibrahim asked Allah that Imams be chosen from his offspring. 5.Allah accepted his dua, but said that the will not benefit from His promise.

1.Abandoning his (disbelieving) people when Allah commanded him to do so. 2.Disputing with Nimrod (king of Babylon) about Allah.

3.Being patient when he was thrown in the fire (although this was extremely traumatic)
4.Migrating from his homeland when Allah commanded him to do so. 5.Patience with the monetary and material demands of hosting guests by Allah's command.

6.Allah's order for him to slaughter his son.

Ibrahims (AS) journey from Ur

Sham: Ishaq (AS)

Birthplace in Iraq Luth (AS) Ismail (AS)

`Abdur-Razzaq also narrated that Ibn `Abbas said that,

And (remember) when the Lord of Ibrahim (Abraham) (i.e., Allah) tried him with (certain) commands) means, "Allah tested him with Taharah (purity, ablution): five on the head and five on the body. As for the head, they are cutting the mustache, rinsing the mouth, inhaling and discarding water, using Siwak and parting the hair. As for the body, they are trimming the nails, shaving the pubic hair, circumcision and plucking under the arm and washing with water after answering the call of nature.'' Ibn Abi Hatim said, "A similar statement was also reported from Sa`id bin AlMusayyib, Mujahid, Ash-Sha`bi, An-Nakha`i, Abu Salih, Abu Al-Jald, and so forth.''

There is a similar statement that Imam Muslim narrated from `A'ishah who said that Allah's Messenger said,

Ten are among the Fitrah (instinct, natural constitution): trimming the mustache, growing the beard, using Siwak, inhaling and then exhaling water (in ablution), cutting the nails, washing between the fingers (in ablution), plucking the underarm hair, shaving the pubic hair, washing with water after answering the call of nature, (and I forgot the tenth, I think it was) rinsing the mouth (in ablution.

1. Believers Must Always Be Prepared to Face Trials

Do men think that they will be left alone on saying We believe and that they will not be tested? (29:2) Surah AnkabootS
2. Trials are a Sign of Love By Allah Narrated Abu Huraira: Allah's Apostle said, "If Allah wants to do good to somebody, He afflicts him with trials." ( Bukhari) 3. Allah Never Gives a Trial That is Too Great to Bear

On no soul doth Allah place a burden greater than it can bear. (2:286)
4. The Stronger the Faith, the Harder the Test, and the Greater the Reward Persons most prone to trials are prophets, then the pious, then less pious (Bukhari) 5. All things are temporary in this world, whether it is happiness or sadness. Verily with every difficulty, there is relief. (94:6) Surah Ash Sharh

6. Always Have Focus on the Hereafter. The magnitude of the reward goes along with the magnitude of the trial (Tirmidhi) 7. Allah is always FAIR. Allah (swt) says in a hadith Qudsi: O My servants, I have forbidden injustice for Myself and have made it forbidden amongst you, so do not commit acts of injustice against one another.

8. Always thank Allah when you pass in a Test. Whenever you fail, do Istaghfar and follow it up with a good deed.
Patience is only at the first (stroke) of grief. (Bukhari and Muslim)

9. Knowledge precedes actions.

Give sadaqa without delay, for it stands in the way of calamity. (Tirmidhi)

Narrated Abu Huraira: Allah's Apostle said, "If Allah wants to do good to somebody, He afflicts him with trials." (Sahih Bukhari) Persons most prone to trials are prophets, then the pious, then less pious (Sahih Bukhari) No Muslim is afflicted with harm because of sickness or some other inconvenience, but that Allah will remove his sins for him as a tree sheds its leaves. (Bukhari)

The magnitude of the reward goes along with the magnitude of the trial (Tirmizi)

Story of a woman suffering from fits.. Ata ibn Rabah related that he heard Ibn Abbas say: Shall I show you a woman of Paradise? "I said: Yes, indeed. He said: A black woman came to the Prophet (SAW), and said: I suffer from epileptic fits, and because of these, (at times) my body becomes uncovered. Would you invoke Allah, the Exalted One, to cure me of this disease? The Prophet (SAW), said: If you wish, you can be patient and you will attain Paradise (for this suffering). But if you prefer, I will pray to Allah, the Exalted, to cure you of it? The woman said: I will be patient, then added: I become uncovered (when I have fits), so invoke Allah for me that I do not become uncovered. So the Prophet (SAW), prayed for her. [Source: Fiqh-us-Sunnah, volume 4, #1a] Thanking Allah when calamity strikes.. Omar (RA) used to say: If Allah strikes me with calamity I will thank Allah for four things: 1) that the test was not in my deen, 2) the calamity could have been worse, 3) it is an expiation for my sins, 4) any loss after losing the Prophet sallalahu alayhi wasalam is nothing

Note: Also a Tirmidhi Hadith

Ibn Abbas (RA) said: When (Prophet) Ibrahim was thrown into the fire, he said: Allah (Alone) is sufficient for us, and, He is the Best Disposer of affairs. So did Messenger of Allah, Muhammad (SAW), when he was told: A great army of the pagans had gathered against him, so fear them. But this (warning) only increased him and the Muslims in Faith and they said: Allah (Alone) is sufficient for us, and He is the Best Disposer of affairs (for us). [Al-Bukhari].

QUIZ:
1. In Ayah# 124, Allah (SWT) is pleased with Ibrahim (AS) because a.) He built the Kaba b.) He sacrificed a lamb c.) He passed all the tests that Allah put him thro

2. In Ayah# 124, Allah (SWT) rewarded Ibrahim (AS) with a.) fertile land b.) Imamat (made him the Imam) c.) a son
3. Name the Birthplace of Ibrahim (AS) a.) Ur b.) Sham c.) Haran BONUS: What present day country does it fall into?

4. Name the river, Ibrahim(AS) travelled along, when Allah (SWT) commanded him to migrate a.) Nile b.) Tigress c.) Euphrates

5. Who were Ibrahims (AS) first two followers or companions? a.) Ismail (AS) & Ishaq (AS) b.) Sarah (AS) & Hajrah (AS) c.) Sarah (AS) & Luth (AS)
6. Name the region Ishaq (AS) was assigned for Dawah a.) Yemen b.) Sham c.) Palestine BONUS: What is this place called in present day? 7. Name the 5 great prophets (Ulul Azm) in Islam.

8. In Surah Al Baqarah, Ayah# 155, Allah says Surely We will test you with a bit of fear and hunger, and loss in wealth and lives and fruits, and give good tidings to the _ _ _ _ _ _ BONUS: What is the arabic word for it?

9. In Surah Al Baqarah, Ayah# 157, what are the 3 things believers will receive from Allah (SWT), if they say Inna Lillahe Wa Inna Ilayhe Rajeoon whenever a calamity or bad news reaches them?

10. Omar (RA) used to say: If Allah strikes me with calamity I will thank Allah for 4 things Name them BIG BONUS: Name the 10 things from Fitrah, as narrated by Aisha (RA) in Muslim Hadith.


;2.125. Remember We made the House a place of assembly for men and a place of safety and take ye the station of Abraham as a place of prayer; and We covenanted with Abraham and Isma`il that they should sanctify My House for those who compass it round or use it as a retreat or bow, or prostrate themselves therein in prayer

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This Ayah indicates that Allah honored the Sacred House, which Allah ,made as a safe refuge and safe haven. Therefore, the souls are eager .but never bored, to conduct short visits to the House, even every year Mujahid, `Ata', As-Suddi, Qatadah and Ar-Rabi` bin Anas were reported to have said that the Ayah (2:125) means, "Whoever enters it shall be ''.safe

There are several Hadiths that indicate that Allah made Makkah a sacred area before He created the heavens and earth. The Two Sahihs recorded `Abdullah bin `Abbas saying that the Messenger of Allah said,

Allah has made this city a sanctuary (sacred place) the Day He created

the heavens and earth. Therefore, it is a sanctuary until the Day of Resurrection because Allah made it a sanctuary. It was not legal for anyone to fight in it before me, and it was legal for me for a few hours of one day. Therefore, it is a sanctuary until the Day of Resurrection, because Allah made it a sanctuary. None is allowed to uproot its thorny shrubs, or to chase its game, or to pick up something that has fallen, except by a person who announces it publicly, nor should any of its trees be cut.) Al-`Abbas said, `O Messenger of Allah! Except the lemongrass, for our goldsmiths and for our graves.' The Prophet added, Except lemon-grass.
This is the wording of Muslim. The Two Sahihs also recorded Abu Hurayrah narrating a similar Hadith, while Al-Bukhari recorded a similar Hadith from Safiyyah bint Shaybah who narrated it from the Prophet .


This Ayah also emphasized the honor of Ibrahim's Maqam, and the instruction to pray next to it,

Maqam-e-Ibrahim

Footprint of Ibrahim (AS)


(Verily,

the first House (of worship) appointed for mankind was that at Bakkah (Makkah), full of blessing, and a guidance for Al`Alamin (mankind and Jinn). In it are manifest signs (for example), the Maqam (place) of Ibrahim; whosoever enters it, he attains security) (3:96-97). (Al-e-Imran)

It is recommended to pray Surah Al-Kafirun , in first raka'at and Surah Al-Ikhlas in second raka'at of the prayer. This is taken from following narration: It was reported from Jabir bin Abdullah that when Allah's Messenger (SAW) came to 'Maqam-e-Ibrahim', he recited: "And take you the Maqam of Ibrahim as a place of prayer." Then he prayed two raka'at, reciting the Opening of the Book (Al-Fateha) and "Qul Ya ayyuhal Kafirun.. (Al-Kafirun)" and "Qul Huwallahu Ahad.. (Al-Ikhlas)". Then he went back to the Corner and touched it, then he went out to As-Safa.
(Hadith No. 2966, Book of The Mawaqit, Sunan An-Nasa'i, Vol. 3).

Ibn Abi Hatim reported that Jabir, describing the Hajj (pilgrimage) of the Prophet said, "When the Prophet (SAW) performed Tawaf, `Umar (RA) asked him, `Is this the Maqam of our father' He said, `Yes.' `Umar (RA) said, `Should we take it a place of prayer' So Allah revealed, Ibn Kathir

Anas bin Malik said that `Umar bin Al-Khattab said, "I agreed with my Lord, or my Lord agreed with me, regarding three matters. 1. I said, `O Messenger of Allah! I wish you take the Maqam of Ibrahim a place for prayer. The Ayah, And take you the Maqam (place) of Ibrahim as a place of prayer. was revealed. 2. I also said, O Messenger of Allah! The righteous and the wicked enter your house. I wish you would command the Mothers of the believers (the Prophet's wives) to wear Hijab. Allah sent down the Ayah that required the Hijab. 3. And when I knew that the Prophet was angry with some of his wives, I came to them and said, `Either you stop what you are doing, or Allah will endow His Messenger with better women than you are.' I advised one of his wives and she said to me, `O `Umar! Does the Messenger of Allah not know how to advise his wives, so that you have to do the job instead of him' Allah then revealed, It may be if he divorced you (all) that his Lord will give him instead of you, wives better than you, Muslims (who submit to Allah)).'' (At Tahreem#66:5) (Bukhari)

`Umar (RA) is one of the two men, whom the Messenger of Allah described when he said,

Imitate the two men who will come after me: Abu Bakr and `Umar
Ibn Kathir

Al-Hasan Al-Basri said that,

And We gave Our 'Ahd (command) to Ibrahim and Isma`il) means,

"Allah ordered them to purify it from all filth and impurities, of which none should ever touch it''
Also, Sa`id bin Jubayr said that Ibn `Abbas commented on the Ayah,

that they should purify My House (the Ka`bah) for those who are circumambulating it, or staying (I`tikaf)) "Purify it from the idols, sexual activity, false witness and sins of all kinds.''

Kitab Allah

Khalil

Allah

Rasul Allah

ALLAH (SWT)
Dhikr Allah

Bayt Allah

It is related from Jaabir (RA) that he said: " I once saw Rasulullah (SAW) on the night of a full moon. On that night he wore redclothing. At times I looked at the full moon and at times at Rasulullah (SAW) Ultimately I came to the conclusion that Rasulullah (SAW) was more handsome, beautiful and more radiant than the full moon.

Tirmidhi

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And when Abraham prayed: My Lord! Make this a region of security and bestow upon its people fruits, such of them as believe in Allah and the Last Day, He answered: As for him who disbelieveth, I shall leave him in contentment for a !while, then I shall compel him to the doom of Fire - a hapless journey's end )621(

This occurred before the Ka`bah was built. Allah said in Surat Ibrahim, (And (remember) when Ibrahim said, "My Lord! Make this city (Makkah) one of peace and security...'') (14:35) as here, Ibrahim supplicated a second time after the House was built and its people lived around it, after Ishaq who was thirteen years Isma`il's junior was born. This is why at the end of his supplication, Ibrahim said here, (All the praises and thanks be to Allah, Who has given me in old age Isma`il and Ishaq . Verily, my Lord is indeed the Hearer of invocations) (14:39).

And (remember) when the Lord of Ibrahim (Abraham) tried him with (certain) commands, which he fulfilled. He (Allah) said (to him), "Verily, I am going to make you an Imam (a leader) for mankind (to follow you).'' (Ibrahim) said, "And of my offspring (to make leaders).'' (Allah) said, "My covenant (prophethood) includes NOT Zalimin (polytheists and wrongdoers).' Baqarah 2:124

1. Allah goes thro millions of human conversations and picks the best, most valuable ones and quotes them! 2. Ibrahims (AS) dua is the turning point in history of Islam! 3. The two essential components to establish any city are Peace and then, Prosperity. Taught in Political Sc. Class, NOW! 4. Allah accepts this dua for everybody. 5. This shows us the value of Duniya in the eyes of Allah. 6. Duniya is for BOTH! 7. Are our worldly blessings and enjoyment, in return for our Iman or our Disobedience???


)O ye who believe! Obey Allah, and obey the messenger and (obey )95:4 those of you who are in authority; (Surah An-Nisa

Sayyiduna Abd Allah ibn Umar (RA) narrates that the Messenger of Allah (SAW) said: It is necessary upon a Muslim to listen to and obey the ruler, as long as one is not ordered to carry out a sin. If he is commanded to commit a sin, then there is no adherence and obedience.
(Sahih al-Bukhari, no. 2796 & Sunan Tirmidhi)

The above Hadith is general, in that it does not distinguish between Muslim and non-Muslim lands.
The Prophet(SAW) said, "A Muslim has to listen to and obey (the order of his ruler) whether he likes it or not, as long as his orders involve not one in disobedience (to Allah), but if an act of disobedience (to Allah) is imposed one should not listen to it or obey it.
Bukhari: Volume 9, Book 89, Number 258: Narrated 'Abdullah:

Surah Al-E-Imran (196-197)

Let not the free disposal (and affluence) of the disbelievers throughout the land deceive you. (196) A brief enjoyment; then, their ultimate abode is Hell; and worst indeed is that place for rest. (197)

Surah Luqman: 31:23-24

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23. And whoever disbelieves, let not his disbelief grieve you. To Us is their return, and We shall inform them what they have done. Verily, Allah is the Knower of what is in the breasts (of men). 24. We let them enjoy for a little while, then in the end We shall oblige them to (enter) a great torment.

Surah Yunus: (69-70)

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69. Verily, those who invent a lie against Allah will never be successful. 70. (A brief) enjoyment in this world! And then unto Us will be their return, then We shall make them taste the severest torment because they used to disbelieve.

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And were it not that mankind would have become of one community (all disbelievers desiring worldly life only), We would have provided for those who disbelieve in the Most Gracious (Allah), silver roofs for their houses, and elevators whereby they ascend. And for their houses, doors (of silver), and thrones (of silver) on which they could recline. And adornments of gold. Yet all this would have been nothing but an enjoyment of this world. And the Hereafter with your Lord is (only) for the Muttaqin (the pious). Surah Az-Zukhruf (43:33-35).

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Ayah#125 QUIZ
1.
a. We made (place of) b.. security c. For mankind 3. e. And when 4. f. purify f. d. covenant e. c. d. a. b.

2.

5.
g. The House 6. g.

Ayah#126 QUIZ
1. 2. b. And evil 3. 4. b.

a. then

a.

c. The destination
d. And whoever

c.
d.

5.
6.

e. A little
f. fruits

e.
f.

7.
8.

g.

This city
Said

g.
f.

f.

Ayah#125 QUIZ
1. What does the word mean in this ayah, according to most scholars?

2. What did Allah command about Maqam e Ibrahim in this Ayah, that makes it so special in a Muslims life?

3. What is Omars (RA) connection with this Ayah?

4. What are the 4 acts of Ibadah mentioned in this Ayah, that are done by people in the house of Allah?

Quiz: Ayah #126 1. Why is Ibrahim (AS)s dua a turning point in history? 2. What are the two essential components to establish any city? 3. In Ayah # 124 Allah (SWT) does not accept Ibrahim (AS)s dua for the disbelievers/mushrikeen, but in Ayah # 126 he fulfills it for everybody, Why? Explain. 4. What does the arabic word ( Aamina) mean in English? 5. What does the arabic word ( At Tamaraat) mean in English? 6. Some ayahs, from 3 different Surahs were quoted to establish the fact that Duniya is for little enjoyment while Hell is a torment, forever. Can you name those 3 Surahs?

It is recommended for both man and woman to put on some perfume before ihram and there is nothing wrong if there remain some traces of it on their bodies. 'Aishah said: "It is as if I can still (in retrospection) see the traces of perfume glittering on the Prophet's head while he was in the state of ihram." (Reported by Bukhari and Muslim) She also reported: "I used to apply perfume to the Prophet (peace be upon him) before he wore his Hajj garb, and again when he ended his state of ihram, but before he had made Tawaf around the Ka'bah." (Bukhari and Muslim) In another report transmitted by Ahmad and Abu Daw' ud, 'Aishah said:

"We used to go to Makkah with Allah's Messenger (peace be upon him), and when we wore our Hajj garb we used to sprinkle musk on our foreheads. And if one of us was sweating or perspiring it would run down her face. The Prophet (peace be upon him) would notice this but did not prohibit its use.
Fiqh-us Sunnah Section 70

Allah knows best