BISMILLAH IR-RAHMAN IR- RAHIM

IN THE NAME OF ALLAH MOST BENEFICENT, MOST MERCIFUL 

Tonight’s taraweeh consists of the last three-quarter of Iqtaraba and the first half of Qad Aflaha. The Sûras covered are the second half of Al-Ambiyâ’ (The Prophets), Hajj (The Pilgrimage), Al-Mu’minûn (The Believers) and the first quarter of An-Nûr (Light). Sûrah Ambiyâ’: All the great Apostles conquered Evil.

 Ibrâhîm (AS) stood firmly and unharmed in the fire into which the disbelievers had thrown him. He pleaded with the idol-worshippers to accept Islam. Lût (AS) preached bravely to his people against homosexual behaviour. Nûh (AS) fought against unbelief and lived through the Flood by his faith. Dâwûd (AS) fought injustice and sang Allah (SWT)’s praises. Sulaimân (AS) was given wisdom to rule against the stubborn creatures (men, jinns, birds, animals, etc.) and used them for his purpose. Ayyûb (AS) fought against impatience during his long illness. Ismâ’îl (AS), Idrîs (AS) and Thu l-kifl (AS) remembered Allah (SWT) constantly in spite of Satan’s attractions. Zakariya (AS) and his family remained staunch Muslims at all times. Maryam showed what true female chastity and purity is. “This brotherhood (of true Believers) is a single Brotherhood.” No good deed is worthless; so do good while there is time. The true Believers will inherit a new world. Allah (SWT)’s Message has always been the same and will remain because Al1ah (SWT) Himself does not change. Sûrah Hajj: We now begin a new series of four Sûras, dealing with the environment and the methods that add to our spiritual progress. Give importance to your Spiritual future. Be firm in Faith. Learn from the horrible results of Evil and evil-doers. Look around you and you will see Allah (SWT)’s plan and Purpose. Allah (SWT)’s Message, His Messenger and good people must win eventually. The evil ones will suffer shame and pain. For this spiritual growth Allah (SWT) has taught us meaningful practices to show our innermost feelings to our Creator. The Hajj (pilgrimage) serves many purposes: to “Celebrate the Name of Allah (SWT)”, to gather men and women from near and far to share in sacrifice and thereby bringing about unity of the Umma. The sacrifices, if done with piety, stand for piety of the heart, and feeding “the distressed ones in need” stands for our wish to share with our fellowmen Allah (SWT)’s favours.

In addition to this patience, prayer and thankfulness to Allah (SWT) (for His Kindness) can be practised. Strive and fight for the defence of Truth since this is also sacrifice. Evil is all crafty and underhand work while Truth shines by the Grace and Guidance of Allah (SWT). People who die fighting for Allah (SWT)’s Cause will definitely get “wonderful sustenance” from Allah (SWT) and will be admitted to Paradise. The mysteries of Creation are only understood by Him. Do not argue about rites and ceremonies but follow the Straight Path. Worship Allah (SWT) only for the other gods “cannot even create a fly, (even) if they all met together for the purpose (of creating one)”. Be humble before Allah (SWT), “strive in His Cause”, pray regularly, “give regular charity” and trust Allah (SWT). Allah (SWT) “has not placed any difficulties on you in respect of Faith”. It is the only true Religion. Sûrah Mu’minûn: This Sûrah discusses the basics of Islam. To be a successful believer you must (1) be humble and regular (in your prayers), (2) avoid idle talk, (3) give charity, (4) guard your chastity, (5) be faithful to your trusts, (6) honour your promises, and (7) strictly guard your prayers. Study your own selves or study the Creation around you, and you will see Allah (SWT)’s truth. Many Messengers brought Allah (SWT)’s message to show Allah (SWT)’s Care for us, but they were rejected. Allah (SWT) punished those who rejected His Message and Truth won through. The Apostles of Allah (SWT) and the good Believers form one Brotherhood. People who divide this Unit into sects have enough evidence indicating Allah (SWT)’s Truth – they will be punished. “Repay evil with good”. Pray to Allah (SWT) to make us fully aware of the evils of plotting against Allah (SWT). Seek refuge with Allah (SWT) from the Evil Ones. The wrong-doer will realise too late his foolishness. Once he is dead he will ask “O my Lord! Send me back (to life)” to do good. But it will be too late to prevent him from receiving Punishment. Allah (SWT) created us for a purpose. Praise Allah (SWT) and seek His forgiveness.

Sûrah Nûr: It is the misuse of sex, either by immoral behaviour or by spreading scandals or false charges or by breaking rules regarding personal or domestic privacy, which wrecks our spiritual ideals. Our avoidance of sexual misuse enables us to rise to the higher regions of Allah (SWT)’s Light (Nûr). This Sûrah was revealed in Madîna in about 5-6 A.H. because the uttering of false slanders about women is connected with an incident involving ‘A’isha (RA). Purity (chastity) is a virtue for all people at all times. Any person guilty of evil sexual behaviour should be punished publicly without mercy. “And those who accuse chaste women” without enough evidence must also be punished.


 

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