BISMILLAH IR-RAHMAN IR- RAHIM

IN THE NAME OF ALLAH MOST BENEFICENT, MOST MERCIFUL

Tonight’s Taraweeh consists of Fa man Azlamu. The Sûras covered are the last half of Zumar (The Crowds), Al-Mu’min (The Believers) and Hâ Mîm Sajda. Sûrah Zumar: How can a man who believes in Allah (SWT) be like a man who rejects the Truth? The believer follows Allah (SWT)’s beautiful Message, remains humble and praises Allah (SWT).

The disbeliever “can have none to guide him” - his end will be horrible. Remember the Day of Judgement, when all your deeds will be brought to account. The Guidance has been given: “He that receives guidance benefits his own soul: But he that strays injures his own soul”. Even in our daily activity of sleep, there “are Signs for those who think”. Allah (SWT) takes away man’s soul at the time of death and during sleep. “He keeps back” the soul of a person “on whom He has passed the sentence of death” whereas “He sends” back the soul to the body of a person He wants to let live. This should make man think how close he comes to death whenever he sleeps. He should prepare for death accordingly. It is wrong to call on any helper besides Allah (SWT). Nothing can prevent Allah (SWT)’s Punishment from reaching you when it comes. Be thankful to Allah (SWT) at all times. “Do not despair of Allah (SWT)’s Mercy” at any time, ask Him for forgiveness before His Penalty comes upon you. On the Day of Judgement, Good and Evil will be sorted out. Sûrah Mu’min: The title of this Sûrah is “The Believer”. It recounts the story of one Believer among Pharaoh’s people, who accepted Allah (SWT)’s Message and thought of the Hereafter. This Sûrah is also called Ghâfir (He who forgives). In Sûrah Mu’minûn the subject of Faith and Goodness was discussed from a collective point of view; here it is dealt with from the point of view of a single person. We now begin a series of seven Sûras which begins with the Abbreviated Letters Hâ Mîm. They were revealed one after the other in the later Makkan period. All these Sûras discuss the difference between Faith and Unfaith, Revelation and Rejection, Good and Evil, Truth and Falsehood. It is shown that the first in each of these pairs is the real friend, helper and protector. The second is the enemy. Believe in Allah (SWT) because He is the All-Knower and All-Powerful. He forgives your wrongs and is All-Just. Those who do evil will receive a Painful Punishment.

The rejecters of the Truth are only fooling themselves. All His creatures praise Him; therefore pray to Him only. On the Day of Judgement Allah (SWT) will pass His final Judgement on you according to your deeds. Even history proves the terrible fate of those who rejected Allah (SWT). The mighty Pharaoh proudly rejected Allah (SWT)’s Message. Allah (SWT) caused him to drown. A humble Believer in Pharaoh’s Court supported the Truth and advised his people to obey Allah (SWT). They did not listen to him. He was saved; so the Faith he had protected, lasted. People who strive for Allah (SWT)’s Cause will find His favour and Help ever ready. Do not be proud because you do not know your worth before Allah (SWT). Judgement Day must come. Allah (SWT) gives life and causes death, so be prepared for death. Do not argue and dispute about His Signs - rather learn lessons from them and from the history of past peoples. Learn from the story of the ‘Ad and Thamûd that science and skill will never help you if you do not believe in Allah (SWT). Hâ Mîm Sajda: This Sûrah points out that Faith and Revelation is Allah (SWT)’s Power and Goodness. Belief in Allah (SWT) and His Revelation will lead to man’s benefit. He will then do righteous deeds. Revelation explains things in detail. It gives good news to the doers of Good and warns men against doing Evil. Do not deny His existence or His message, because the knowledge of both can be found by studying His creation. Learn form the stories of ‘Ad and Thamûd – how they were destroyed for their disbelief. People must believe in Allah (SWT) before it is too late because on the Day of Judgement “even their eyes, ears or skins will bear witness against them”. The true man of Faith calls others to share the beauty of his Faith. He does good deeds and bows down before Allah (SWT)’s Will. His final destination will be paradise. He will not fear or grieve and will constantly exercise patience and self-restraint in this life. Faith and unfaith can never be the same, just as Good and Evil can never be equal. True knowledge belongs to Allah (SWT), but Falsehood deprives man of hope. He then becomes proud, hypocritical and unreasonable. Therefore, follow Truth.

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