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used to obey Him. Let the Prophets Ibrahim (AS), Musa (AS), and Mohammad (SAWS) be our examples in the way their distinguished and influential dialogues guide people.
Surat An-Naml (The Ant) Surat An-Naml is a Makkan. It comes after Surat Ash-Shu’ara both in the order of revelation and in the order of the Qur’an. It consists of 93 ayahs Surah of civilization excellence Surat An-Naml talks about the civilization excellence : it evokes the idea that Muslims should own a powerful civilization through science, technology, military and material power in order to defend and protect Allah’s (SWT) religion. The Surah addresses those who believe that Islam is only about praying, shedding tears (symbolizing submission to and fear from Allah) and reciting Qur’an. These acts are important, yet they should be associated with the means that enable Muslims to lead the world and manage it in accordance with Allah’s (SWT) methodology. Moreover, Muslims’ civilization excellence, scientific and technological progress help in Da’wa (call to Allah) (by encouraging people to embrace Islam). Da’wa produces much more impact on people than if the Muslims were in a situation of failure. In brief, the Surah tells the Ummah (nation) of Prophet Muhammad (SAWS), you will not gain the respect of other nations nor will you play a leading role unless you have civilization excellence and catch up with state-of –the-art-technology. Thus, we notice that every Qur’anic Surah conveys a clear message to Muslims, completing the Qur’anic Surahs exhibition of Allah’s (SWT) Method and showing us how the Qur’an Surahs are connected to one another to form an integral structure. After Surat Ash-Shu’ara, which highlights the pivotal role that media plays, comes Surat An-Naml, which underlines the importance of civilization excellence. Both serve the same goal, which is the importance of civilization excellence and the use of all the means in this world (material or technological) for the Muslims to reach supremacy and to be influential in relation to other civilizations. The successful establishment The symbol of civilization excellence in this Surah is Solaiman (AS) (Solomon) and his kingdom, which combined faith and success in life. Such establishment corresponds to what is known today as a multinational company, it employs different types of creatures: people, Jinn, birds, ants and animals. Let us then consider the details of civilization excellence in Solaiman’s (AS) kingdom and how the story, in its exacting detail treat the different aspects and dimensions of civilization excellence and success in life: 1. Underlining the importance of knowledge “And indeed We already brought Dawud (David) and Solaiman (Solomon) knowledge…” (TMQ, 27:15). There is no superiority without science. A Muslim student cannot serve Islam unless he/she was successful in his studies at school and university because this is the essence of Islam. “And they (both) said, “Praise be to Allah, Who has graced us over many of His believing bondmen.” (TMQ, 27:15). Favored them with what With knowledge of course and He also gave them another favor, which is recognizing the value of the grace of knowledge and thanking Allah (SWT) for it. The nation whose students cheat
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Surat Yunus (Jonah) Surat Yunus is
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permission. That is Allah, your Lor
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Torment and destruction are never i
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messengers to their people; namely
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The surah ends with a practical les
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Allah’s (SWT) universe. This may
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3. “And do not (seek) support (yo
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Pointers that aid in Resoluteness T
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Surat Yusuf (Joseph) Surat Yusuf is
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prepares the Messenger for the misf
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The patience recommended here is co
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people veneer it with flimflam like
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Surat Ibrahim (Abraham) The Objecti
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death comes up to him from every pl
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(invoking the name of Allah (SWT)),
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The people of Al-Hijr did not belie
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ayah to the other as this surah is
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