Living The Quran Through The Living Quran

In part seven, we review verse 6 in which God says: On the day when  Allāh will raise them all from the dead, and make them truly understand  all that they did (in the world, and call them to account): Allāh had it  written down, though they have forgotten it; and Allāh is witness over  everything.

In this commentary, we review verse five which reads: Those who oppose Allāh and His Messenger (in the observance of Allāh’s boundaries) will certainly be abased (in this world) even as those (who did likewise) before them were abased. We have certainly sent down clear revelations (to guide you to happiness in both worlds). And as for the unbelievers, there will be a humiliating punishment.

In part five we review the third verse of Surah al-Mujadilah: Whoever  does not find (means to do that), let him fast two (lunar) months  consecutively before they, (the spouses), touch each other. And he who  is not able to do so, (his penance shall be) to feed sixty destitute  ones. This is in order that you perfect your faith in Allāh and His  Messenger (so that you believe in the truth of whatever Allāh has  enjoined and His Messenger conveyed to you, and live accordingly). These  are the bounds of Allāh. And for the unbelievers there is a painful  punishment.

In this part of our commentary we review the third verse of Surah al-Mujadilah which reads: "Those who declare their wives unlawful for them (by using that abhorred expression) and thereafter wish to go back on the words they have uttered must free a slave before they (the spouses) have physical contact with each other. This is what you are urged to do. And Allāh is fully aware of what you do (so do not seek to evade this act of penance and expiation for your wrong-doing)."

In this part, we review verse 2 in which Allah says: Those among you who declare their wives to be unlawful for them by using the expression: “Be as my mother’s back to me,” (should know that) their wives are not their mothers. Their mothers are none other than the women who gave them birth. Such men certainly utter a word abhorred (by the religion) and a falsehood. Yet Allāh is surely All-Pardoning, (He overlooks the faults of His servants) All-Forgiving.

In this part, we review the verse which reads:

Allah has indeed heard and accepted the words of the woman who pleads with you, Muḥammad, concerning her husband and refers her complaint to Allah. Allah hears the dialogue between you, Khawlah and Prophet Muḥammad. Surely Allah is All-Hearing, All-Seeing.

This chapter has twenty-two (22) verses and was revealed in Medina and  it is the only chapter of the Quran in which all of the verses contain  the blessed name of Allah.  

Due to the event of the dispute (jidāl) which is referred to in the  first verse, this chapter has taken on the name of al-Mujādilah.  

The areas of discussion which are contained in this chapter include: 

1. The jurisprudential rule of ẓihār – a form of divorce which existed  during the pre-Islamic era of jāhiliyyah; 

2. Positive and negative examples of private discussions (najwā); 

3. Respecting people who enter into gatherings; 4. Separation between the party of Allah (ḥizbullāh) and the party of  Satan (ḥizbushayṭān).

In  this Podcast, we go over the commentary of the fourteenth verse of Surat al-Saff (Chapter  61) - The  Ranks  - as authored by Shaykh Mohsin  Qaraati  in Tafseer-e  Noor.

Verse 14: "O you who have faith! Be Allah’s helpers, just as Jesus son of Mary said to the disciples, ‘Who will be my helpers for Allah’s sake?’ The disciples said, ‘We will be Allah’s helpers!’ So a group of the Children of Israel believed, and a group of them disbelieved. Then We strengthened the faithful against their enemies, and they became the dominant ones."

In  this Podcast, we go over the commentary of the thirteenth verse of Surat al-Saff (Chapter  61) - The  Ranks  - as authored by Shaykh Mohsin  Qaraati  in Tafseer-e  Noor.

Verses 10-12: "And other [blessings] you love: help from Allah and a victory near at hand. And give good news to the faithful."

In  this Podcast, in part ONE of a THREE part series, we go over the commentary of the tenth, eleventh and twelfth verses of Surat al-Saff (Chapter  61) - The  Ranks  - as authored by Shaykh Mohsin  Qaraati in Tafseer-e  Noor.

Verses 10-12: "O you who have faith! Shall I show you a deal that  will deliver you from a painful punishment? Have faith in Allah and His  Apostle, and wage jihād in the way of Allah with your possessions and  your persons. That is better for you, should you know. He shall forgive  you your sins and admit you into gardens with streams running in them,  and into good dwellings in the Gardens of Eden. That is the great  success."