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One of the important topics discussed in Sura ar-Rum is the proof of the Creator present in themany wonders of creation around us. In Ayats 20-25, and then Ayats 46-54 of the Sura, Allah talksabout His signs present in the creation of the world and in human beings, in the wisdom behind thesystem running in the Universe, and the power and mercy of Allah soevident in the working of the world. There is an invitation to ponderover these signs, to gain a firm and un doubtful faith in the Creator.Many people, however, reject these clear signs, and prefer to continuein disbelief. Believers are sometimes affected by such skeptics, andmay waver in their faith. Sura ar-Rum ends by describing the fate ofsuch skeptics on the day of Judgment, and warns believers not to be affected by them in the world.Sura ad-Dukhaan (The Smoke) - Chapter 44The Messenger of Allah (pbuh) is quoted saying that whoever recites this Sura on a Friday night willbe forgiven and will receive for each of its verses the rewards of one who sets a hundred thousandslaves free, and seventy thousand angels will seek forgiveness for him; and Allah will build a mansionfor whoever recites it on Fridays. Imam Ja’far as-Sadiq (pbuh) has said that one who recites itduring his obligatory and optional prayers will be resurrected among those who will be secure andAllah will shade him with the shade of His Arsh and will try him an easy trial and give him his book(of reckoning) in his right hand.The Sura derives its name from Ayat #10 which warns of a clearly visible smoke descending on theunbelievers. Some commentators believe it refers to the smoke which will envelop the world beforethe day of Judgment, and which will be especially painful for the unbelievers.There is great reward for reciting this Sura in obligatory and recommended prayers.At the beginning of this Sura, an indirect reference is made to the night of Qadr. This was the firsttime Muslims were told about Laylatul Qadr. The only other mention of Laylatul Qadr in the Qur’anis in Sura al-Qadr, which has a direct reference to the holy night. Thus both Sura’s are recommendedfor recitation on the night of Qadr.The first six (6) Ayats discuss the holy night, and its blessings. The Sura also ends with a mentionof the Qur’an as a reminder for the people.islamicoccasions.com presents Holy Ramadan Guide - 30