Surah Muzzammil

Question 1

What is the literal meaning of Al-Muzammil?

Answer 1

The one who wraps in a blanket

Question 2

What is the central theme of Surah Al-Muzammil?

Answer 2

• Calling people towards Allah (swt)
• Providing equipment for a da’ee to convey the message of Allah (swt).
• The work of Da’wah will be ineffective without having a strong connection with Allah (swt).

Question 3

Why does Allah refer to the prophet (saw) as Muzammil in this surah?

Answer 3

When Angel Jibril (as) appeared before Rasulullah (saws), the prophet (saws) was afraid and ran to his wife, Khadija (ra), saying Zammilooni (Wrap me up!). Then, Allah revealed this surah.

Question 4

What does it mean to recite the Quran with Tarteel?

Answer 4

• To be in a good order and pausing at the right places
• To be with good pronunciation
• To recite slowly with a good voice
• To recite with understanding

Question 5

In verse 5, Allah says ‘Indeed, we will cast upon you a heavy word.’ What does قولا ثقيلا mean in this context?

Answer 5

• This heavy thing will bring transformation
• It was physically heavy on Rasulullah
• The Quran will be heavy on the scale (ميزان) on the Day of Judgment

Question 6

What are the various forms of Wahy?

Answer 6

• Wahy at the heart: during sleep or in a form of a dream
• Wahy as a direct discourse form Allah (swt)
• Angelic Wahy: message sent through Angel Jibrael (as)

Question 7

Give two advantages of the night prayer according to ayah 6 of Surah Al-Muzammil.

Answer 7

• Controlling the nafs
• Focusing and understanding the Quran

Question 8

Which righteous person received the title of Batool? Why?

Answer 8

Maryam(as) because she cut herself off from the world and connected with Allah (swt)

Question 9

What does هجرا جميلا mean?

Answer 9

To leave in good terms

Question 10

According to ayat 11, what is a tool all da’ees should have?

Answer 10

Patience

Question 11

Describe the scenes of the Day of Judgment according to verse 14.

Answer 11

The Earth and the mountains will shake violently, and the mountains will be reduced to sand

Question 12

Which past nation does Allah use as an example in surah al Muzammil?

Answer 12

Musa (as) and Firawn in verses 15-16

Question 13

According to verse 17, why will young boys turn gray-haired?

Answer 13

• Because of the Day of Judgment being 50,000 years
• Because of the intensity and horror of the day
• Because of the trauma and difficulties seen in their lives

Question 14

What are the conditions of a (قرضا حسنا) beautiful loan?

Answer 14

• Does not have any expectation
• Sincerely only for Allah (swt)
• For the cause of Allah (swt)
• You will expect reward in the Akhirah