Darul Qasim Sunday Tafseer

Allah reminds us that there were powerful people before us who were destroyed despite their authority and dominion. So that is not the nature of the power we should pursue in our lives. In this session: conclusory comments; Taqwa as a means of harnessing power in Jannah; the mirages of worldly pursuits; Al-Muqtadir; a simple, not simplistic, formula for success.

Allah reminds us that there were powerful people before us who were destroyed despite their authority and dominion. So that is not the nature of the power we should pursue in our lives. In this session: conclusory comments; Taqwa as a means of harnessing power in Jannah; the mirages of worldly pursuits; Al-Muqtadir; a simple, not simplistic, formula for success.

Allah reminds us that there were powerful people before us who were destroyed despite their authority and dominion. So that is not the nature of the power we should pursue in our lives. In this session: conclusory comments; Taqwa as a means of harnessing power in Jannah; the mirages of worldly pursuits; Al-Muqtadir; a simple, not simplistic, formula for success.

Allah Subhanahu showed to the people of Fir'awn through His signs that Fir'awn was not their Lord. In this session: the trial of locusts; Allah's control encompasses the celestial and the terrestrial; verse 43 taking the Quraysh to task; the far-reaching impact of Dajjal; Withstanding the Day of Judgment; the right of the Divine; the mu'jizah is in the language and then the meaning; Divine order unlimited by the laws of cause-and-effect.

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This Surah is a prelude to the literary brilliance of Surah Al-Rahman. In this session: denying the Nabi; the resilience of messengers; the prophet's deference to Divine commands over their innate nature; the prophetic mission to save animals.

Allah Subhanahu showed to the people of Fir'awn through His signs that Fir'awn was not their Lord. In this session: the trial of locusts; Allah's control encompasses the celestial and the terrestrial; verse 43 taking the Quraysh to task; the far-reaching impact of Dajjal; Withstanding the Day of Judgment; the right of the Divine; the mu'jizah is in the language and then the meaning; Divine order unlimited by the laws of cause-and-effect.

The overarching theme of the Surah is to look beyond what we perceive. In this session: the splitting of the moon; respecting the means; the effect of miracles; a prophet's concern for his people.

This Surah is a prelude to the literary brilliance of Surah Al-Rahman. In this session: denying the Nabi; the resilience of messengers; the prophet's deference to Divine commands over their innate nature; the prophetic mission to save animals.

The overarching theme of the Surah is to look beyond what we perceive. In this session: the splitting of the moon; respecting the means; the effect of miracles; a prophet's concern for his people.

Surah Al-Najm (53:13-26). The steadily increasing nūr that powered the ascent of the Messenger reached its climax at the Lote tree. The surah is a sign for those who increase in their 'ibādah when they receive Divine Fadl. In this lecture: absolute purity and the inevitability of Jannah; mi'rāj as an unparalleled incident; a higher level of perfection in prophethood; false appropriation by the Quraysh; sultān - power and authority; integrity in presenting knowledge; Tauhīd versus doubt and speculation; Divine qismah and being content with it.

Surah Al-Najm (53:13-26). The system of the stars remains uninterrupted in how they guide the traveller even through their rising and falling. In this lecture: to be lost on a path versus taking the wrong path; the means of inspiration; the knowledge of Jibraīl 'alayhisSalām; the intellect of the prophet (S); the transference of messenger energy; the heightening effect of wahy on the senses; power, integrity and trustworthiness as the core traits of every prophet; honoring the source of knowledge.

Surah Al-Najm (53:1-12). The system of the stars remains uninterrupted in how they guide the traveller even through their rising and falling. In this lecture: to be lost on a path versus taking the wrong path; the means of inspiration; the knowledge of Jibraīl 'alayhisSalām; the intellect of the prophet (S); the transference of messenger energy; the heightening effect of wahy on the senses; power, integrity and trustworthiness as the core traits of every prophet; honoring the source of knowledge.

Surah Al-Najm (53:1-12). The system of the stars remains uninterrupted in how they guide the traveller even through their rising and falling. In this lecture: to be lost on a path versus taking the wrong path; the means of inspiration; the knowledge of Jibraīl 'alayhisSalām; the intellect of the prophet (S); the transference of messenger energy; the heightening effect of wahy on the senses; power, integrity and trustworthiness as the core traits of every prophet; honoring the source of knowledge.

Surah Al-Tur (52:40-49). The believer ties everything back to the Divine. In this lecture: the subtle shirk among believers; taking on the Nūr of the āyah; the purpose of the Nabi versus the mission of the devil; a plan for tablīgh; the Muslim role; Badr; the Muhajirūn as a blueprint and standard for īmān; tasbīh and tahmīd as vehicles for Divine assistance and rahmah; the mildest and supreme forms of rahmah.

Surah Al-Tur (52:40-49). The believer ties everything back to the Divine. In this lecture: the subtle shirk among believers; taking on the Nūr of the āyah; the purpose of the Nabi versus the mission of the devil; a plan for tablīgh; the Muslim role; Badr; the Muhajirūn as a blueprint and standard for īmān; tasbīh and tahmīd as vehicles for Divine assistance and rahmah; the mildest and supreme forms of rahmah.

Surah Al-Tur (52:29-39). The system of wahy based purely on Divine Fadl is inaccessible to humans except those favored. In this lecture: submitting to the higher authority of the Nabi; money as a corrupting driver of enterprise; the fallacy of control; insights in charitable giving.

Surah Al-Tur (52:29-39). The system of wahy based purely on Divine Fadl is inaccessible to humans except those favored. In this lecture: submitting to the higher authority of the Nabi; money as a corrupting driver of enterprise; the fallacy of control; insights in charitable giving.

Surah Al-Tur (52:13-28). Entry into Jannah is not based on one's deeds, but rather on Allah's Fadl. In this lecture: the rewards of deeds in Jannah; the ambience and decor in Jannah; an understanding of Divine Fadl; the company and food of Jannah; drinks and the social milieu.

Surah Al-Tur (52:13-28). Entry into Jannah is not based on one's deeds, but rather on Allah's Fadl. In this lecture: the rewards of deeds in Jannah; the ambience and decor in Jannah; an understanding of Divine Fadl; the company and food of Jannah; drinks and the social milieu.

Surah Al-Tur (52:1-13).

Surah Al-Tur (52:1-13).

Surah Al-Dhariyat (51:56-60).

Surah Al-Dhariyat (51:47-54).

Surah Al-Dhariyat (51:47-54).

Surah Al-Dhariyat (51:38-46). brahim (AS) is the representation of one who overpowers world leaders without weaponry. He is proof that intellectual superiority is a by-product of keeping the fitrah. In this lecture: - Sultān, the self-evident power; - The prophets engaged in reforming those in power, not replacing them; - Mu'jizah; - The annihilation of Fir'awn, the Ād and the Thamūd; - The winds of change and the destructive power of sound; - The repertoire of Nūh (AS)

Surah Al-Dhariyat (51:38-46). brahim (AS) is the representation of one who overpowers world leaders without weaponry. He is proof that intellectual superiority is a by-product of keeping the fitrah. In this lecture: - Sultān, the self-evident power; - The prophets engaged in reforming those in power, not replacing them; - Mu'jizah; - The annihilation of Fir'awn, the Ād and the Thamūd; - The winds of change and the destructive power of sound; - The repertoire of Nūh (AS)

Surah Al-Dhariyat (51:14-21). The essence of taqwa is to believe in Allāh (S) and to believe in what Allāh (S) promises. In this lecture:Tests, consistency and constancy; Growth and tarbiyyah in Jannah; Anticipating reward for good deeds; The highest level of Ihsan and Iman; Experiencing the Nur of Allāh (S) at blessed times; Part of Ihsan is seeing people as entitled to access Allah's Fadl.

Surah Al-Dhariyat (51:14-21). The essence of taqwa is to believe in Allāh (S) and to believe in what Allāh (S) promises. In this lecture:Tests, consistency and constancy; Growth and tarbiyyah in Jannah; Anticipating reward for good deeds; The highest level of Ihsan and Iman; Experiencing the Nur of Allāh (S) at blessed times; Part of Ihsan is seeing people as entitled to access Allah's Fadl.

Surah Al-Dhariyat (51:1-11). The more we study and appreciate the creations which are sworn by in the oaths of the Qurʾān, the more we will appreciate the Creator. In this lecture:The reason why Allāh swears by oaths; What our approach should be towards oaths in the Qurʾān; The different systems of Allāh by which the world runs; The potential dangers of deep, unregulated speculation

Surah Al-Dhariyat (51:1-11). The more we study and appreciate the creations which are sworn by in the oaths of the Qurʾān, the more we will appreciate the Creator. In this lecture:The reason why Allāh swears by oaths; What our approach should be towards oaths in the Qurʾān; The different systems of Allāh by which the world runs; The potential dangers of deep, unregulated speculation

Surah Qaf (50:37-45). Ṣabr is a dormant ability within every believer which Allāh seeks that he awaken and utilize, especially in calling others towards good. In this lecture: the power of ṣabr in the arsenal of the believer; the necessity of combining outward tasbīḥ with inward patience; how to plan for success factoring in multiple phases of existence; the importance of acknowledging the truth and adhering to it; how this sūrah comes around full circle with how it began.

Surah Qaf (50:37-45). Ṣabr is a dormant ability within every believer which Allāh seeks that he awaken and utilize, especially in calling others towards good. In this lecture: the power of ṣabr in the arsenal of the believer; the necessity of combining outward tasbīḥ with inward patience; how to plan for success factoring in multiple phases of existence; the importance of acknowledging the truth and adhering to it; how this sūrah comes around full circle with how it began.

Surah Qaf (50:30-37). It is not as if Allah doesn't know you commit sins. It is in your imperfection that you must make tawbah and come to Him, as awwāb.rstood anything. Pause. And think. In this lecture: Jahannam; the bringing forward of Jannah by the Divine; the awwāb; the Rahmān; acclimatizing ourselves to eternity; Khallāq: the limitless Creativity of Allah ﷻ; stabilizing the alternating qalb.