Surah 14 Ibrahim (Abraham)--- A MUST READ!!
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As Salaam Alaikum,
OKay, so here are my notes for Surah 14, titled Ibrahim. I only got several verses from it, that stood out to me. Please add yours.
NOTICE THe cast majortity following are just COMMENTS/DESCRIPTIONS of the ayats, not actualy Quotes!!!!
142 All things belong to Allah
144 Allah sent not a messenger except in the language of his (own) people, in order to make things clear to them.
This one stood out to me becuase alot of people put this "magical" notion around there Arabic language. Like it's the language of God.. it's the language we'll speak in heaven, etc, etc. It's the motehr language! I'd like to know, is that really true? Reading that verse, it just seems as if Arabic was only chosen becuase the Messenger only knew arabic.
1422-And Satan will say when the matter is decided "It was Allah who gave you a promise of Truth I too promised, but I failed in my promise to you. I had no authority over you except to call you, but ye listented to me; then reproach not me, but reproach your own soulds. I cannot listen to your cries, nor can ye listen to mine. I reject your former act in associating me with Allah. For wrong-doers there must be a grievous Chastistement"
Even Satan is going to tell you that you should of followed ALlah!
1434 We will never be able to number the favors of Allah
Allah grants us so much in life, gives us so many blessings (though we may not be able to see, hear, or even tell). We will never be able to count them all up. It's impossible basically for us.
Well that's it. We'll read Surah 15 tonight!
salaam
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Very good example sister that Iblis is not a smilititude because he is going to cry like the wrong doers
peace
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Dear NoProgressive
You are doing a sincere effort to understand Quran with a Sequential Approach by going through the surahs one by one. May i humbly suggest a thematic approach due to following reasonsBackground
Quran blends creeds, morals, creation, laws, rituals, philosophy, life and death, and history all in the form of a book. And it does it with a unique literary style unlike any other book. Much has been written about this unique style and many scholars have dedicated their lives, over the centuries, to this subject. In this essay, we do not intend to re-write the commentary on this literary style but to highlight some relevant points to support our discussion on the central theme of Quran.First, subject or chronology does not arrange Quran nor does it follow a logical sequence in its arrangement. Prophet Mohammed (PBUH) received the divine revelations in a random order of a few verses at a time, over a period of time and arranged them into a pre-ordained sequence, which became the final book. Under this arrangement, the Quran moves from one topic to another in an unexpected and abrupt manner. There is no clear division of subjects into chapters and sections. Readers often find this style difficult to follow.
Secondly, Quran covers one subject in many different chapters and to grasp the complete picture reader must refer to all the passages with their context.
Lastly, the reader also needs to relate the subject to a central theme, which is the main unifying idea or message of the book, to fully understand the message. Thus, to understand the book, it is important that we clearly understand the main subjects, their context and their relation to the central theme of the book.
You can read more about this in http//clearvision.com.pk/perspectives.php?func=show&id=28
May Allah bless you for your honest conviction and efforts
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Salaamun alaikum,
PiscesFirst, subject or chronology does not arrange Quran nor does it follow a logical sequence in its arrangement. Prophet Mohammed (PBUH) received the divine revelations in a random order of a few verses at a time, over a period of time and arranged them into a pre-ordained sequence, which became the final book. Under this arrangement, the Quran moves from one topic to another in an unexpected and abrupt manner. There is no clear division of subjects into chapters and sections. Readers often find this style difficult to follow.
While I agree with Pisces for the thematic approach (Al-quraan is 'kitaaban mutashabihan mathany'/a book with repetitive similarities and we are told to 'rattilul quranaan tarteela'/compile the likenesses of the Quran as much as possible), I must also emphasise the arrangement of al-quraan. Lets not forget that it was Allah who arranged al-quraan (75/16-19). The placement of each word,verse,chapter is not without due reason.
For a further stimulus of this, please go to
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Dear mquran
Thanks for your input.You are right that the arrangement of Quran has a beauty of its own.Once you know your theme and now the relationship of your subjects to that theme you will never listen to Quran the same way. It becomes a completely different experience.
This shows the depth of meaning in Quran. No doubt "If the sea were ink for writing the words of my Lord, surely, the sea would be exhausted before the words of my Lord would be finished, even if we brought like it for its aid"
May Allah give us the patience, sagacity, humbleness and humanity to follow the words of God and be better human beings and build better communites.
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Dear mquran
Thanks for your input.You are right that the arrangement of Quran has a beauty of its own.Once you know your theme and now the relationship of your subjects to that theme you will never listen to Quran the same way. It becomes a completely different experience.
This shows the depth of meaning in Quran. No doubt "If the sea were ink for writing the words of my Lord, surely, the sea would be exhausted before the words of my Lord would be finished, even if we brought like it for its aid"
May Allah give us the patience, sagacity, humbleness and humanity to follow the words of God and be better human beings and build better communites.
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You are right that the arrangement of Quran has a beauty of its own.Once you know your theme and now the relationship of your subjects to that theme you will never listen to Quran the same way. It becomes a completely different experience.
This shows the depth of meaning in Quran. No doubt "If the sea were ink for writing the words of my Lord, surely, the sea would be exhausted before the words of my Lord would be finished, even if we brought like it for its aid"
Alhamdulillah. I was first alerted to this by Mustansir Mir's 'Coherence of the Quran'. I've never looked at al-quraan in the same way since.