BISMILLAH IR-RAHMAN IR- RAHIM

IN THE NAME OF ALLAH MOST BENEFICENT, MOST MERCIFUL

Tonight’s taraweeh consists of the second half of Wa law Annanâ to the first three-quarter of Qâl al-Mala’u. The Sûrah covered is the whole of A’ râf. This Sûrah is closely connected to the previous Sûrah in two respects: (a) It was revealed in the same period, and (b) Its argument is similar to the previous Sûrah. It relates the spiritual history of man from Adam (AS)’s time to the time of Muhammad (SAW). In the process, it gives accounts of various prophets, especially the struggles of Mûsâ (AS).


The most important lesson to be learnt here is: learn from the past. Revelation can help us in this respect. The struggle between Good and Evil is illustrated by the story of Adam (AS) and Iblîs. Iblîs became evil when he refused to bow down to Adam (AS), as commanded by Allah (SWT). He was puffed up with pride because he felt he could not obey this order when he was created from fire while Adam (AS) was created from clay. He was jealous of Adam (AS)’s position. He rebelled against Allah (SWT)’s orders. Because the rebel was jealous, he tempted the good Adam (AS) and caused him to commit a wrong deed. But Allah (SWT) granted his mercy to them by guiding them since Allah (SWT) is the Most Merciful of all those who show mercy. Allah (SWT) guided man to put on clothes to cover the shameful parts as well as to adorn themselves, but bearing in mind that “the dress of righteousness is the best dress”. Further, man must submit to Divine Justice and be moderate in eating and drinking, etc. If this warning is not heeded, severe penalties lie ahead. The privileges, peace and happiness of the righteous are shown in a picture of the Hereafter. The Power and Goodness of Allah (SWT) in the world around us is also discussed. Allah (SWT) has only forbidden evil things. Good things were created for man’s enjoyment. Nûh (Noah) (AS)’s warning was rejected by his people; therefore they were destroyed in the flood by Allah (SWT). Hûd (AS) was defied by his people (the ‘Ad) so they were swept away by a tornado of hot wind. Their successors, the Thamûd treated Sâlih (AS) with pride and injustice - an earthquake destroyed them. Lût (AS) warned his people against following their lusts. They disobeyed and Allah (SWT) rained brimstone and fire on them to destroy them. The people of Madian practiced mischief and fraud. Shu‘aib (AS) warned them, but they didn’t heed, and they perished in an earthquake. The story of Mûsâ (AS) is now recounted: his struggles to free his oppressed people (the Israelites) from the proud and cruel Pharaoh, and his eventual success, and his leading them to the Promised Land against all resistance. This is an illustration of Muhammad (SAW)’s struggles and eventual victory.


But the people of Mûsâ (AS) often forgot and corrupted Allah (SWT)’s Law and broke their promise with Allah (SWT) – this happened even after Prophet Muhammad (SAW) had brought light and guidance for all mankind. The good among them accepted Islam. The rest were broken “into sections” and scattered through the earth. The children of Âdam (AS) have multiplied. All have good qualities within them. Allah (SWT) keeps showing, by His Signs, the Right Path. Yet many have rejected the Truth and have gradually fallen deeper and deeper into evil without realising what they are doing. If they continue doing evil, their punishment will come at the time fixed by Allah (SWT). Therefore, Muslims, “when the Qur’ân is read, listen to it with attention and be silent: that you may receive His Mercy. And bring you Lord to remembrance in you (very) soul, with humility and respect”.

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