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The Surah focuses on death and resurrection, reminding us all (Muslims, disbelievers,obedient, and disobedient) that we will die one day; that is why we should go on calling anyperson to the right path because Allah (SWT) might guide this person to His path beforedeath. This aspect is closely connected to the ayahs that focused on the ends of things;reminding disbelievers of death which is the end of rejection and the end of the wholecreation in what can be translated as, “And the sun runs to a repository for it; that is thedetermining of The Ever-Mighty, the Ever-Knowing. And the moon, We havedetermined it by phases, till it becomes again (Literally: goes back) like the old datestalk.”(TMQ, 36: 38-39). This means that there is an end for both the sun and the moon aswell as for all living creatures.Read Ya Seen for your dead peopleIn addition, it clarifies the meaning of Prophet Mohamed’s (SAWS) Hadith: “Read Ya Seenfor your dead people.” This does not mean that the Surah should be read in graves, as manypeople do. Nevertheless it should be read for the living, even those who are about to diebecause since they are still breathing, they should be guided. It is really a beautiful andimportant meaning to all those calling for Allah (SWT).= Surat As-Saffat (The ones ranged in ranks) =This Surah sheds light on one single meaning and this is surrendering to Allah’s (SWT)orders even if you don’t understand the meaning behind it. Therefore it gives a fine exampleof Ibrahim (AS)(Abraham) who was asked to slaughter his son Isma’il (AS)(Ishmael). Heaccepted the order without hesitation or inquiries about the reason behind such an order. It isas if the Surah says: you Muslims will receive some orders, which you will not understandthe reason behind. Therefore you have to follow Ibrahim (AS) in fulfilling such divineorders.The submission of the father and the son:In the story of Ibrahim (AS) there is a complete submission to Allah, Almighty. Ibrahim (AS)left his people and emigrated for the sake of Allah (SWT) and said what can be translated as,“And he said, “Surely I am going to my Lord, soon He will guide me.”(TMQ, 37: 99).The Surah then pictures his longing and need for a son when he says what can be translatedas, “Lord! Bestow upon me one of the righteous.” (TMQ, 37: 100). Allah (SWT) thenresponds to his prayer saying what can be translated as, “So We gave him the good tidingsof a forbearing youth.” (TMQ 37: 101).Can you imagine his happiness then! An old man living far from his land and people. Canyou imagine how much he is attached to this young boy, who is not an ordinary boy, but “aboy ready to suffer and forbear.”We then read in the Ayah (102) what can be translated as, “Then when he (His son)reached the age of endeavoring with him” (TMQ, 37: 102). After the boy had grown up,Ibrahim (AS) had a hard dream as can be translated as, “he said, “O my son, surely I see ina dream (Literally: time of sleeping)” (TMQ, 37: 102), not a direct command from Allah(SWT), or through Jibril (Gabriel), but through a night vision. Nevertheless Ibrahim (AS)never hesitated because he knew that the vision (the term vision is used instead of dream) ofMessengers is always true. He did not ask for a reason, but told his son what can be
translated as, “he said, “O my son, surely I see in a dream (Literally: time of sleeping)that I should slay you; so, look, what do you see?” (TMQ, 37: 102).This question was not to express his hesitation to slaughter his son, but Ibrahim (AS) wantedhis son to share the reward. What did Isma’il (AS) say? He was left by as a little boy in alonesome desert by his father who is going to slaughter him but Isma’il said what can betranslated as, “He said, “O my (dear) father, perform whatever you are commanded;you will soon find me, in case Allah (so) decides, among the patient.” (TMQ, 37: 102).Then comes the main Ayah in the Surah in what can be translated as, “So, as soon as theyhad both surrendered, and he dashed him upon his brow.”(TMQ, 37: 103). Thequestion that arises in this situation is: Weren’t they already Muslims by the time of thiscommand? Yes, but the word [submitted] in this state reveals the comprehensive meaning ofIslam, which is surrendering to Allah (SWT) without hesitation.Why the Surah was called “As-Saffat”:As-Saffat are the angels who surrender to Allah, Almighty, therefore the Surah starts bydescribing these faithful creatures.It is also worth noticing that whenever a Surah in the Qur’an begins with mentioning angels,this means that the main pivot of this Surah will be surrendering to Allah (SWT), becausethey are the symbol of such a meaning.Submission to Allah (SWT) willing or unwilling:If the person refuses to submit during his lifetime, there is a warning in the Surah against thehorror of the Day of Judgment as what can be translated as, “And bid them stand; surelythey are to be questioned, How is it that you do not vindicate one another? No indeed;(but) they are today submitting themselves.” (TMQ 37: 24-26). As if it says, “ You eithersurrender willing in life, or you will be forced to surrender in the hereafter.”So surrender to all of Allah’s (SWT) commands and laws, even if you do not know the reasonbehind them. However Allah (SWT) with His Mercy has given convincing reasons for themajority of his commands. Yet He kept the meaning behind some of these commandshidden so as to know who will obey and who will disobey, and behave arrogantly.= Surat Sad =All chapters in parts 22 and 23 express one idea, which is submission to Allah (SWT). ThisSurah reveals the meaning, that although you Muslim surrender to Allah’s (SWT) orders andcommands, you might do wrong. The question is will you turn back to Him repentantly? Orwill you remain arrogant, and insist on your opinion?Going back to the right path without being stubborn:The Surah relates the story of three Messengers who made quick decisions, but they soonrealized their mistake. This is one of the most important types of submission to Allah (SWT)because he who is arrogant never surrenders to the right path, and if he finds himself doing
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Women’s role in “Belonging”:A
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