Chapter 1: Passages from Quran - 2) Surah An'aam

Question 1

[Theme] What does this passage discuss?

Answer 1

This passage discusses tawhid, oneness of God.

Question 2

[Theme] What does this passage focus on?

Answer 2

It focuses on God’s power and knowledge about all things. It stresses the theme of tawhid by the fact that He controls the heavens and the earth. This is the foundational Muslim belief. God is important for us as He is the only creator, without any sort of family -

Question 3

[Theme] What are some qualities or powers of God?

Answer 3

“He does not beget nor is He begotten” (Surah 112) - and He is the only authority, which adds to His greatness for

He controls such a vast universe without tiring from it or requiring any sort of help. God’s attributes of knowledge and power are the crowns of tawhid.

He has knowledge about and power over all of His creation. He cannot be seen.

This means he’s different from us. Therefore, his creations should worship him.

Question 4

[Theme] What do qualities of Allah imply?

Answer 4

This means he’s different from us. Therefore, his creations should worship him.

Question 5

[Theme] What is the theme of this passage?

Answer 5

This passage discusses tawhid, oneness of God.

It focuses on God’s power and knowledge about all things. It stresses the theme of tawhid by the fact that He controls the heavens and the earth. This is the foundational Muslim belief. God is important for us as He is the only creator, without any sort of family -

“He does not beget nor is He begotten” (Surah 112) - and He is the only authority, which adds to His greatness for He controls such a vast universe without tiring from it or requiring any sort of help. God’s attributes of knowledge and power are the crowns of tawhid. He has knowledge about and power over all of His creation. He cannot be see. This means he’s different from us. Therefore, his creations should worship him.

Question 6

[Importance] What is the importance of the theme of this Surah for Muslims?

Answer 6

1) These teachings emphasize the importance of tawhid for Muslims.
2) The only relationship He has is with His creation, and man is asked to worship Him as it says in this passage that only He can fulfill their needs.
3) He also sees and hears all that humankind does, so Muslims should keep this in mind. In a world where there are lots of distractions, this sura could remind Muslims that they should always remember their Creator as He is the ultimate authority over their affairs.
4) Furthermore, by realizing the gravity of the fact that He is all-seeing and all-knowing Muslims are discouraged of doing things that may cause the wrath or displeasure of Allah hence bringing them closer to the right path.
5) Understanding His uniqueness in entity keeps Muslims from committing Shirk and makes them honest and good with other people.