SURAH 41: SURAH HAAMEEM SAJDAH
HAAMEEM SAJDAH
Each of the Surahs beginning with the phrase ‘HaaMeem’ contain a reply to a specific question and they all support the subject matter contained in the previous Surah.
SURAH 42: SURAH SHURA
CONSULTATION
A SUMMARY OF THE SURAH
The Surah contains verses relevant to the central two assertions of the Surah. These two assertions are:
1. Revelation has been sent to all the Ambiyaa that Allaah is the Only Knower of the unseen and that Only He should be worshipped.
2. Anything found contrary to this in the previous scriptures have been added to these scriptures by the scholars of the respective religions.
SURAH 43: SURAH ZUKHRUF
GOLD
A SUMMARY OF THE SURAH
The surah explains that none can intercede before Allaah except Believers, not Kafirs.
SURAH 44: SURAH DUKHAAN
SMOKE
A SUMMARY OF THE SURAH
This Surah contains the following:
“He (Allaah) is certainly All Hearing, All Knowing.” [verse 6]
* Warnings of pending doom in this world for the Kuffaar.
* Warnings of punishment for them in the Aakhirah.
* Glad tidings for the Mu’mineen in this world.
Allaah is the Creator and in control of the Universe.No one over-rule Him.
SURAH 45: SURAH JAATHIYA
KNEELING
A SUMMARY OF THE SURAH
Deen is clear and explicit. Follow it.
SURAH 46: SURAH AHQAAF
THE DUNES
A SUMMARY OF THE SURAH
The Surah contains the following:
The gods that they worshipped could not assist any of them when Allaah’s punishment overcame them.
A challenge to the Mushrikeen to present proofs to substantiate their beliefs.
SURAH 47: SURAH MUHAMMAD (SAW)
MUHAMMAD (SAW)
Now Surah Muhammad s encourages Muslims to fight for the cause of their belief in Towheed.
SURAH 48: SURAH FATAH
THE VICTORY
A SUMMARY OF THE SURAH
This Surah may also divided into two parts. This part contains the following:
* Encouragement for Jihaad.
* Negation of Shirk, by encouraging Muslims to declare Allaah’s purity from all partners.
The second part repeats the subjects discussed in the first part. The Surah speaks about a significant dream of Rasulullaah (SAW).
SURAH 49: SURAH HUJURAAT
THE ROOMS
A SUMMARY OF THE SURAH
This Surah may also be divided into two parts. This part contains the following two basic themes:
Showing respect to Rasulullaah (SAW) and the proper etiquette to be adopted when interacting with him.
* Etiquette of social interaction between Muslims.
The second part reproaches some villagers who declared their Imaan, regarding it to be a favour to Rasulullaah (SAW).
SURAH 50: SURAH QAAF
QAAF
A SUMMARY OF THE SURAH
This Surah contains the following:
* The beginning of the Surah reproaches the Kuffaar.
* The end of the Surah consoles Rasulullaah (SAW).
* In between, mention is made of Towheed to a greater degree than was mentioned in the Preceding Surahs.
* The Kuffaar are warned about the punishment they will face in the Aakhirah.
* Glad tidings of Jannah are given to the Mu’mineen.
SURAH 51: SURAH DHAARIYAAT
THE WINDS THAT DISPERSE
A SUMMARY OF THE SURAH
Surah Dhaariyaat contains the following:
Testimony about rewards and punishment.
A description of resurrection.
SURAH 52: SURAH TOOR
(MOUNT) TOOR
A SUMMARY OF THE SURAH
Surah Toor consists of the following:
Simple for Allaah to punish people when and as He pleases.
Warnings of punishment to the Kuffaar,
Glad tidings of Jannah together with a detailed description of Jannah.
SURAH 53: SURAH NAJM
THE STAR
Surah Najm stresses that no intercessor can change Allaah’s decision of punishment.
SURAH 54: SURAH QAMAR
THE MOON
Surah Qamar presents the proof for this. In verse 49, Allaah say that it is only He Who has created everything to perfection. After Surah Qamar, all the other Surahs until Surah Hadeed, have their primary assertions towards the end of each Surah.
SURAH 55: SURAH AR-RAHMAAN
THE MOST MERCIFUL
Surah Ar Rahmaan goes a step further by asserting that since Allaah is the source of all help, His name must surely be most blessed. He should also be regarded as the fountainhead of all blessings.
SURAH 56: SURAH WAAQI’AH
THE HAPPENING
“So glorify the name of your Majestic Rabb” i.e. One should hymn Allaah’s name and express His purity from all partners.
A SUMMARY OF THE SURAH
* The beginning of the Surah classifies people into three groups, viz.
(1) As’haabul Maymanah (those on the right),
(2) As’haabul Mash’amah (those on the left) and
(3) the Saabiqoon (those who have excelled far ahead).
SURAH 57: SURAH HADEED
IRON
THE LINK BETWEEN SURAH HADEED AND THE PRECEDING SURAHS
After Surah Hadeed, all the Surahs until Surah Tahreem (Surah 66) share the same themes contained in Surah Hadeed. Surah Hadeed contains the following two themes:
1. Spending one’s wealth in Allaah’s path.
2. Encouragement for Jihaad.
SURAH 58: SURAH MUJAADALAH
THE LADY WHO DEBATED
A SUMMARY OF THE SURAH
The ruling pertaining to ‘zihaar’ introduces the Surah.
The Munaafiqeen are warned about the evil consequences of their deeds, which they will have to face in this world and in the Aakhirah.
SURAH 59: SURAH HASHAR
THE EXILE
A SUMMARY OF THE SURAH
* An assertion of Towheed.
* Warnings about the consequences of hypocrisy to be faced in this world.
* The distribution of the booty that is captured without a fight.
SURAH 60: SURAH MUMTAHINA
THE TESTED WOMAN
While Surah Mujaadalah and Surah Hashar condemn the Munaafiqeen, Surah Mumtahina chides those Muslims whose behaviour resembled that of the Munaafiqeen when they were negligent about the affairs of Jihaad.