BISMILLAH IR-RAHMAN IR- RAHIM

IN THE NAME OF ALLAH MOST BENEFICENT, MOST MERCIFUL

Tonight’s taraweeh consists of Ilayhi Yuraddu. The Sûras covered are the last section of Hâ Mîm, Sajda (Prostration), Shûrâ (Consultation), Zukhruf (Gold Adornments), Dukhân (Smoke) and Jâthiya (Bowing the Knee). Sûrah Shûrâ: The subject dealt with is how evil and vulgar speech can be cured by the Mercy and Guidance of Allah (SWT) which comes through His Revelation. Men are asked to settle differences in patience by discussing and settling their differences among themselves. Shûrâ means mutual consultation. True inspiration comes from the All-Wise Allah (SWT). Everything in the heavens and on earth is His. Yet men worship false gods. The religion preferred by Allah (SWT) has always been and will always be Islam. He orders us “to remain firm in religion and not to make divisions in it”. Only selfishness and jealousy cause divisions. All disunity should stop and people should return to Allah (SWT)’s teachings and accept the judgements of Prophet Muhammad (SAW). Allah (SWT)’s judgment concerning the just and the unjust will eventually come. Allah (SWT)’s mercy and care for us can clearly be seen in His creation. Misfortunes befall us because of our own evil-doings, “and for many (of them) He grants forgiveness.” Allah (SWT)’s Plan will always be carried out. The conveniences (and comforts) of this life are temporary, “but that which is with Allah (SWT) is better and more lasting”. Do good and shun wrong. Guidance, which is Allah (SWT)’s Mercy upon us, comes from Revelation.

Sûrah Zukhruf: This Sûrah deals with the difference between the real Glory of Allah (SWT)’s Truth and Revelation, and the false glitter of what people like to believe and worship. The idea of the key word Zukhruf (Gold Adornments) occurs throughout the Sûrah. Allah (SWT)’s Revelation makes His Truth clear. Those who mock His Message are only inviting Allah (SWT)’s Punishment on them. Allah (SWT)’s Creation points to His Wisdom and Kindness, yet some people are unkind by causing some of His servants to associate gods with Him. These are the people who feel that their forefathers were wiser than Allah (SWT); that is why they are prepared to worship what their forefathers worshipped rather than worshipping Allah (SWT). If the Arabs prefer to follow in their forefathers’ footsteps, why do they not accept the Faith of Ibrâhîm (AS)? He was a true Believer and exposed the falsehood of worshipping idols. Like the glitter of gold adornments, the worshipping of idols may also seem a bright ideal to ignorant people. But Allah (SWT) will soon plan a victory for His Cause. Gold adornments are but things of this life, they have no place and value in the Hereafter - like idol worshipping. If the Jews trace back their ancestry and learn from the story of Mûsâ (AS), how much better will it be for them! The proud Pharaoh was eventually drowned - this shows that the power and ceremony of this world cannot last long. Only Allah (SWT)’s Plan cannot be blocked. If the Christians go back to the true teachings of ‘Isâ (AS), they will learn that “he was no more than a servant” of Allah (SWT). He brought Allah (SWT)’s Message to explain certain points on which the sects argued, an asked his people to worship Allah (SWT) only. “But sects from among themselves fell into disagreement”. Allah (SWT)’s Truth has come and Allah (SWT) knows how everyone has received it. His Truth will last: denying it cannot help. Sûrah Dukhân: The title means smoke or mist. Allah (SWT)’s revelation explains clearly how worldly pride is conquered by spiritual truths. The proud Pharaoh and his chief refused to listen to the Truth.

Allah (SWT) punished them by drowning them. All their wealth and possessions passed on to other hands. In the end, “neither heaven nor earth shed a tear over them.” A similar punishment was suffered by the Children of Israel. Allah (SWT) granted them gifts and favours; but they became proud and fell. The proud Quraish can also expect a similar fate because Allah (SWT) is All-Just. On the Day of Judgement, Evil and Good will be sorted out. Each will get what he deserves. Pay attention to Allah (SWT)’s Message, then wait and see what He does. Sûrah Jâthiya: The title “Bowing the Knee” expresses the main idea of this Sûrah. In spite of Allah (SWT)’s Signs of His Goodness all around us, men reject His Guidance. But the Believers should forgive the disbelievers. Only Allah (SWT) is the Best Judge. People who make schisms and sects, or follow their desires are obviously doing wrong. On the Day of Judgement all will “bend the knee” (submit to Allah [SWT]’s Truth). All praise belongs to Allah (SWT), the Supreme Lord, the Cherisher, the All-Powerful and the All-Wise.

Night 21 - 1430 Taraweeh Audio Coming Soon