Allah's messengers Flashcards
Sura 5.110
Then will Allah say: ‘Jesus son of Mary! Recount my favour to you and to your mother. Behold! I strengthened you with the holy spirit, so that you spoke to the people in childhood and in maturity. Behold! I taught you the Book and Wisdom, the Law and the Gospel. And behold! You make out of clay, as it were, the figure of a bird, by my leave, and you breathe into it and it becomes a bird by my leave, and you heal those born blind, and the lepers, by my leave. And behold! You bring forth the dead by my leave. And behold! I restrained the Children of Israel from you when you showed them the clear signs, and the unbelievers among them said: ‘This is nothing but evident magic.’
Surah Maidah
-Madni surah
a)
-Allah will address Hazrat Isa on the day of judgment & recall his favors on him and his mother
-unbelievers realize their ingratitude
-Isas life was a miracle (born without a father, talking in infancy to defend his mom) and a sign to believe in Allah
+“He shall speak to the people in childhood and in maturity”
-Prophets are sent to guide & Allah’s miracles help them (Isa was given the Book, wisdom, Law & Gospel)
-prophets separate nonbelievers and believers
-humans can do great things with Allahs permission
b)
-reaffirm Isas Prophethood and the power of Allah
-Isa is NOT the son of God , rather Allahs messenger
-Humans are only capable of greatness by Allahs permission
-“by my leave” repeated with each miracle as everything happens by gods will
-must depend on Allah for things & fulfill duties to him
-Miracles strengthen Muslim belief in prophets as they were sent by God
Sura 93
- By the glorious morning light, 2. And by the night when it is still, 3. Your Lord has not forsaken you, nor is He displeased. 4. And truly the Hereafter will be better for you than the present. 5. And soon your Lord will give you so that you will be pleased. 6. Did He not find you an orphan and give you shelter? 7. And He found you wandering, and He gave you guidance. 8. And He found you in need, and made you independent. 9. Therefore, do not treat the orphan with harshness, 10. Nor drive the beggar away; 11. But tell about the
bounty of your Lord!
Surah Duha
-Makkan Surah
-revealed after pagans mocked Prophet(SAW) during Fatrah-tul-wahi (break in revelation)
a)
-Allah reassures the Prophet that he is always with him
-past examples of Allah’s help (shelter through Abu Talib, Guidance through divine relations, financial independence through Khadija)
-Allah never deserts, he is always there/present
-As Allah helps the Prophet(SAW) we should also help those who need to and live in accordance with Islam
+“And feed with food the needy, the orphan and the prisoner for the love of him”
b)
-message of hope and consolation
-Allah gave blessings to the Prophet(SAW) despite what the people said
-retain faith through difficult times
-look at blessings & not think they have been given nothing
-keep trust in Allah despite bad circumstances
-Patience
(2.30-37)
Translation
Behold, your Lord said to the angels: ‘I will create a vicegerent on earth.’ They said: ‘Will You place there one who will make mischief there and shed blood? – whilst we celebrate your praises and glorify your holy (name)?’ He said: ‘I know what you do not know.’ 31. And He taught Adam the names of all things; then He placed them before the angels, and said: ‘Tell me the names of these if you are right.’ 32. They said: ‘Glory to You, of knowledge we have none, save what You have taught us: In truth it is You who are perfect in knowledge and wisdom.’ 33. He said: ‘Adam! Tell them their names.’ When he had told them, Allah said: ‘Did I not tell you that I know the secrets of heaven and earth, and I know what you reveal and what you conceal?’ 34. And behold, We said to the angels: ‘Bow down to Adam’. And they bowed down. Not so Iblis: he refused and was haughty: he was of those who reject faith. 35. We said: ‘Adam! You and your wife dwell in the Garden; and eat of the bountiful things in it as Ypou wish. But do not approach this tree, or you will run into harm and transgression.’ 36. Then Satan made them slip from there, and got them out of what they had been in. We said: ‘Go down, with enmity between yourselves. On earth will be your dwelling-place
and your means of livelihood, for a time.’ 37. Then Adam learnt from his Lord words of inspiration, and hisLord turned towards him; for He is often-returning, most merciful.
Main Theme
Intro - Surah al Baqarah, madni surah
Theme : Allah’s messengers
- God created Adam and everything else
-granted Adam high position due to knowledge
- God gives knowledge to whom He wants
- superiority of Adam was acknowledged by all except Iblis due to jealousy
- Satan misled Adam, Adam and his wife Eve were expelled from paradise
- God taught them words of repentance - “Our Lord we have wronged ourselves: so if you do not forgive us and have mercy on us then surely we are of the losers”
Imp
- highlight man’s position as God’s vicegerent
- Adam was the first Prophet of God
- gives Muslims a sense of their connection with God as they are Adams descendants
- strenghthens belief in Prophets
- unveils Adams imp as angels bowed to him
- presents the fact that God is forgiving to mankind
- shows God’s care and direct relationship with every individual
Sura 108
- To you have We granted abundance. 2. So pray to your Lord and sacrifice. 3. For he who hates you, he will be cut off.
Surah al Kauthar
-Makkah
-revealed to Prophet(SAW) after Abu Lahab called him ‘abtar’ (cut off) at the death of his son
-Abu Lahab said the message will be lost after Prophet(SAW) death
a)
-reassurance to the prophet(SAW) by Allah
-glad tidings of favors in this world and hereafter (fountain in heaven that quenches spiritual thirst; spiritual progeny Muslims; Daughter Fatimah)
-Prophet(SAW) was instructed to remain loyal to Islam by fulfilling religious duties
-reminded of hardships previous prophets faced
+“rejected were the messengers before you, with patience and constancy they bore their rejection”
-Gods wrath for Prophet(SAW) enemies & their destruction
b)
-Hope in times of need & Faith in Allah during hardships
-God intervenes when one is in difficulty so Muslims should ask him for help/support
-Remain steadfast despite mockery
-be grateful & remember real rewards are in paradise
-Love respect and obedience to Prophet(SAW) to go to Jannah
( 6.75-79)
Translation:
So also did We show Abraham the power and the laws of the heavens and the earth, so that he might have certainty. 76. When the night covered him over, he saw a star: He said:‘This is my Lord.’ But when it set, he said: ‘I do not love things that set.’ 77. When he saw the moon rising in splendour, he said: ‘This is my Lord.’ But when the moon set, he said: ‘Unless my Lord guides me, I will surely be among those who go astray.’ 78. When he saw the sun rising in splendour, he said: ‘This is my Lord; this is the greatest.’ But when the sunset, he said: ‘O my people! I am indeed free from your giving partners to Allah.’ 79. ‘For me, I have set my face firmly and truly towards Him Who created the heavens and the earth, and never shall I give
partners to Allah.’
Main Theme
Intro - Surah Al- Anaam, makkan surah
Theme - God’s Messengers
- Ibrahim understood the concept of Oneness of God after observing nature
- God uses signs to guide his Prophets
- God’s power is presented through his ability to control nature
- God is free from all limitations and weaknesses
- Ibrahim declared the truth to his people and rejected polytheism
- “ How should I fear( the beings ) you associate with Allah when you fear not to give partners to Allah “
Imp :
strengthen the belief in the Oneness of Allah
- protects Muslims from committing shirk
- Muslims learn to worship only one God alone
- directs against supstitious beliefs
- Muslims look to God for answers rather than looking to created things
- Muslims should take guidance
- God alone deserves worship
