Commentary  of Surah Muhammad (47) - Summary and Points to Learn Per Verse. In Part  Two, we review verses nineteen (19) to thirty-eight (38).

Commentary of Surah Muhammad (47) - Summary and Points to Learn Per Verse. In Part One, we review verses one (1) to eighteen (18).

Commentary of Verse 37-38 37. If He, Allah, should ask it,your wealth, of you and that you give it in His way, you would definitely covetand withhold it, and He would bring out your suppressed resentments. 38. You are surely those called upon to spend of your wealthin Allah’s cause; yet among you are some who are miserly. But whoever is miserly is miserly only to the depriving of his own soul. Allah is the All-Wealthy and Self-Sufficient absolutely independent of any need, and you are the poor in need of Him. If you turn away, He will substitute in your stead another people; then they will not be like you.

Commentary of Verse 36 36. The present, worldly life is nothing but a play and a pastime. If you truly believe and have God-consciousness (taqwā), He will grant you your rewards, and will not ask of you your wealth.

Commentary of Verses 34-35 34. Those who disbelieve and block people from Allāh’s way, and then die unbelievers, Allāh will never forgive them. 35. So when in warfare with the enemy do not be faint of heart and cry out for peace which will bring you humiliationwhen you have the upper hand. Always bear in mind that Allāh is with you, and He will never diminish the reward of your good deeds.

Commentary of Verse 33 [Please note that there were some technical issues for the first few minutes of this talk, however these were resolved] 33: O you who believe! Obey God (in all His commandments) and obey the  Messenger (in his execution of God’s commandments and in his own  directives), and do not let your deeds go to waste.

Commentary of Verses 31 and 32 31. And  We will most certainly try you so that We may mark out those among you  who strive hard (in God’s cause with their persons and their wealth),  and those who are steadfast (on His Path and patient through  adversities), and try your accounts (of deeds). 32. Those  who disbelieve and bar (people) from God’s way, and defy the Messenger  after (God’s) guidance has become clear to them – they will never be  able to harm (the cause of) God, and He will cause their deeds to go to  waste.

Commentary of Verses 29 and 30 29. Or do those in whose hearts is sickness think that Allah will not bring to light their malice against the Divine Religion and its followers? 30. Had We so willed, We would have shown them, the hypocrites, to you, the Muslims, and you would have known them by their marks. But you certainly know them by the false tone of their speech, and Allah knows your deeds.

Commentary of Verses 27 and 28 27. So, how (will it be) when the angels take their souls at death, striking their faces and their backs? 28. This  is because they have followed what incurs God’s wrath (condemnation),  and are averse to what pleases Him, and so He has caused all their  (previous good) deeds to go to waste.

Commentary of Verses 25 and 26 25. Surely  those who have turned back as apostates after (God’s) guidance has become clear to them, Satan has seduced them; he has implanted in them  long-term worldly ambitions. 26. This is because they have said to those who are averse to what God has sent down: "We will obey you in some issues." God knows their secrets.

A continuation of Episode 13 in which we reviewed Verse 24 which stated, "Do they not then reflect on the Quran? Nay, on the hearts there are locks." In this episode, we delve deeper into the Noble Quran and it importance and relevance in our lives.

Commentary of Verses 23 - 24 23. Such are they whom God has cursed (excluded from His mercy), and so He has made them deaf and blinded their eyes (to the truth). 24. Do  they not meditate earnestly on the Qur’an, or are there locks on the  hearts (that are particular to them so that they are as if deaf and  blind, and incapable of understanding the truth)?

Commentary of Verses 21 - 22 21. (Whereas,  what true believers are expected to do in response to any Divine order  is) obedience and a proper word. So, if they were true to God when the  command has been resolved upon (and it calls them to do what their  pledge to God requires them), it would certainly be good for them. 22. But  is it to be expected of you (O hypocritical ones), that you will break  your promise and turn away (from God’s commandments), and cause disorder  and corruption in the land, and sever the ties of kinship?

Commentary of Verse 20 20. Those  who believe (look forward to a new surah conveying knowledge of Divine  truths and God’s new commandments being sent down, and) say: "If only a  new surah were sent down!" But when a decisive surah has been sent down  in which fighting is mentioned (clearly as a commanded duty), you see  those in whose hearts there is sickness looking at you with a look of  one swooning to death. That is, in fact, what is expected of them!

Commentary of Verses 18 - 19 18. Do  they (who persist in unbelief and evil deeds) wait but for the Last  Hour – (waiting) that it come upon them all of a sudden? Now indeed its  portents have already come. But how can it benefit them to take  admonition when the Last Hour has (already) come upon them? 19. Then,  know (bear in mind) that there is no deity but God, and ask forgiveness  for your lapses, and for the believing men and believing women. God  knows from which (inner) state and (social) condition to which state and  condition you do and will move, and in which state and condition you  will be steady.

Commentary of Verses 16 - 17 16. Among  them (the people of Madinah) are some who give ear to you, but when  they go out from your presence, they ask (with arrogance and derision)  those who have been given (some) knowledge (of the truths of the  Religion): "What has he said just now?" Those are they whose hearts God  has sealed, and who follow their lusts and fancies. 17. As  for those who have accepted God’s guidance, He strengthens them in  guidance (through deeper knowledge and submission), and gives them piety  and protection from sinning.

Commentary of Verse 15 15. A  likeness of Paradise which the God-revering, pious are promised is  this: in it are rivers of water incorruptible (in taste, smell, and  color); and rivers of milk whose taste never changes; and rivers of wine  delicious for the drinkers; and rivers of pure, clear honey. And in it  there are also fruits of every kind for them, as well as forgiveness  from their Lord (to bring unforeseen blessings). (Are those who will  enjoy all this) like those who will abide in the Fire and be given  boiling water to drink, so that it rends their bowels?

Commentary of Verses 13 - 14 13. How  many a township there has been, greater in power (and more abundant in  wealth) than your township, which has driven you out, (O Messenger). We  destroyed them and they had no helper (against Us). 14. Is,  then, the one who is (standing) upon a clear evidence from his Lord  like him whose evil deeds are decked out to be appealing to him, and  (those who) follow their lusts and fancies?

Commentary of Verse 12 12. God  will admit those who believe and do good, righteous deeds into Gardens  through which rivers flow. As for those who disbelieve, they take their  enjoyment and consume (God’s bounties) just as cattle consume, (without  considering Who has given them to them, and what they are expected to do  in return, and with no sense of the life to come); and the Fire will be  their dwelling (fitting for them).

Commentary of Verses 10 - 11 10. Have  they not traveled about the earth and seen how the outcome was for  those who came before them (and persisted in associating partners with  Him, and in all kinds of transgression)? God brought utter devastation  upon them, and the unbelievers (now) the like of their fate awaits. 11. This  is because God surely is the Guardian of those who believe, but those  who disbelieve have no guardian (acceptable in God’s sight and who can  help them against Him).

Commentary of Verses 8 - 9 8. But those who disbelieve: collapse and perdition are their lot, and He will render all their deeds vain. 9. This is because they are averse to that which God has sent down, and so He causes their deeds to go to waste.

Commentary of Verses 5 - 7 5. (Rather,) He will guide them (to the realization of their goal in both worlds) and set their conditions right for them, 6. And He will admit them into Paradise that He has made known to them. 7. O  you who believe! If you help God(’s cause by striving in His cause), He  will help you and make your feet firm (so that you are steadfast in His  cause and ultimately victorious).

Commentary of Verses 3 - 4 3. That  is because those who disbelieve follow falsehood (in their beliefs,  thoughts, and actions), while those who believe follow the truth from  their Lord. Thus God expounds to people what they are like. 4. So,  when you meet those who disbelieve in war, smite at their necks  (without giving them opportunity to defeat you). At length, when you  have sufficiently suppressed them, (without continuing fighting) bind a  firm bond of captivity on them. Then set them free either as a favor  without demanding anything in return, or for ransom (which may consist  of a reciprocal exchange of prisoners of war), so that warfare may  abandon weapons and come to an end. That (is God’s command). Had God so  willed, He would certainly exact retribution from them (Himself), but  (He orders you to fight) in order to try you by means of one another. As  for those who are killed in God’s cause, He will never render their  deeds vain.

Introduction to Sūrah and Commentary of Verses 1 and 2 1. Those who disbelieve and bar (people) from God’s way – God will render all their deeds vain. 2. While  those who believe and do good, righteous deeds, who believe in what has  been sent on Muhammad – and it is the truth from their Lord – He will  blot out from them their evil deeds (which will otherwise prevent their  achievement of their goals in both worlds), and set their hearts fully  aright and improve their conditions (both in this world and the next).

In this, part 23, we cover verse 22: You never find a people who truly believe in Allāh and the Last Day loving towards those who oppose Allāh and His Messenger, even if they be their (own) parents, or their children, or their brothers (and sisters), and their clan. Those (are they) in whose hearts Allāh has inscribed faith and has strengthened them with a spirit from Him (which is the source of their spiritual vigor and intellectual enlightenment). And He will admit them into Gardens beneath which rivers flow, therein to abide. Allāh is well-pleased with them, and they are well-pleased with Him. Those are the party of Allāh. Be aware: the party of Allāh are those who are the prosperous.

In this, part 22, we cover verse 21: Allāh has decreed: “I will most certainly prevail, I and My Messengers.” Surely Allāh is All-Strong, All-Glorious (with irresistible might).

In this, part 21, we cover verse 20: Surely the ones who oppose Allāh and His Messenger – those will be among the most abased.

In this, part 20, we cover verse 19: Satan has subdued them and caused them to forget the remembrance of Allāh. Those are the party of Satan. Be aware: the party of Satan, they are the losers (the self-ruined).

In this, part 19, we cover verse 18: The Day when Allāh will raise them all from the dead, they will swear to Him as (now) they swear to you. They fancy that they will have some standing (through their oaths). Be aware: they are but liars.

In this, part 18, we cover verse 17: Neither their wealth, nor their children will avail them anything against Allāh. They are companions of the Fire: they will abide therein forever.

In this, part 17, we cover verse 16: They take their oaths as a covering (to screen their misdeeds and themselves from accusations), and bar (other people) from Allāh’s way. Therefore, there is for them a humiliating punishment.

In this, part 16, we cover verse 15: Allāh has prepared for them a severe punishment. Evil indeed is that which they do habitually.

In this, part 15, we cover verse 14: Have you not considered those who take for confidants and guardians people whom Allāh has condemned to punishment? They are neither of you (O believers) nor of the others (whom they take for confidants and guardians). They swear to a lie (that they are of you), while they know (it to be a lie).

In this, part 14, we cover verse 13: Is it that you are afraid of offering something in alms before your consultation (with Prophet Muḥammad)? (If so) and you have not done it, and Allāh has turned to you in forgiveness, then establish the prayer (in conformity with its conditions), and pay the prescribed purifying alms, (the zakāt), and obey Allāh and His Messenger; and Allāh is fully aware of all that you do.

In this, part 13, we cover verse 12: O you who believe! When you intend to consult the Messenger in private, then offer something in alms (to him) before your consultation. That is better for you and purer. Yet if you do not find (the means to do so), then Allāh is surely All-Forgiving, All-Compassionate.

In this, part 12, we cover verse 11: O you who believe! When you are  told: “Make room in the assemblies (for one another and for new comers)”  do make room. Allāh will make room for you in (His grace and Paradise).  And when you are told: “Rise up (and leave the assembly),” then do rise  up. Allāh will raise (in degree) those of you who truly believe (and  act accordingly), and in degrees those who have been granted the  knowledge (especially of the religious matters). Surely Allāh is fully  aware of all that you do.

In this, part 11, we cover verse 10: Secret counsels (held for other  reasons) are only (a provocation) from Satan, in order that he may cause  grief to the believers; yet he cannot harm them in anything unless by  Allāh’s permission; and in Allāh let the believers put their trust."

In this, part 10, we cover verse 9: "O you who believe! If you hold  secret counsels, do not hold secret counsels to commit sins, or for  (urging one another to) offensiveness and disobedience to the Messenger;  but rather hold counsels for Godliness, and righteousness, and piety.  Keep from disobedience to Allāh in reverence for Him and piety, to Whom  you will be gathered."

In part nine we review verse 8 in which God says: Have you not  considered those who were forbidden to hold secret counsels, and yet  reverted to what they had been forbidden, and held secret meetings to  commit sins (such as drinking alcohol, gambling, and evading the  prayer), and for (urging one another to) offensiveness and disobedience  to the Messenger (in his commands and prohibitions. It is these very  people who) when they come to you, salute you with a salutation that  Allāh has never taught you and with which He has never saluted you, and  they say to one another (in derision): “Why does Allāh not punish us for  what we say (if Muḥammad is truly His Prophet)?” Hell will suffice  them, they will enter it to roast. How evil a destination to arrive at!

In part eight we review verse 7 in which God says: Have you not  considered that Allāh knows whatever is in the heavens and whatever is  on the earth? There is not a secret counsel between three persons but He  (Allāh), is the fourth of them, nor between five but He (Allāh), is the  sixth of them, nor less than that, nor more, but He (Allāh), is with  them wherever they may be. Thereafter He (Allāh), will make them truly  understand all that they did (and call them to account) on the Day of  Resurrection. Surely Allāh has full knowledge of everything.

In part seven, we review verse 6 in which God says: On the day when  Allāh will raise them all from the dead, and make them truly understand  all that they did (in the world, and call them to account): Allāh had it  written down, though they have forgotten it; and Allāh is witness over  everything.

In this commentary, we review verse five which reads: Those who oppose Allāh and His Messenger (in the observance of Allāh’s boundaries) will certainly be abased (in this world) even as those (who did likewise) before them were abased. We have certainly sent down clear revelations (to guide you to happiness in both worlds). And as for the unbelievers, there will be a humiliating punishment.

In part five we review the third verse of Surah al-Mujadilah: Whoever  does not find (means to do that), let him fast two (lunar) months  consecutively before they, (the spouses), touch each other. And he who  is not able to do so, (his penance shall be) to feed sixty destitute  ones. This is in order that you perfect your faith in Allāh and His  Messenger (so that you believe in the truth of whatever Allāh has  enjoined and His Messenger conveyed to you, and live accordingly). These  are the bounds of Allāh. And for the unbelievers there is a painful  punishment.

In this part of our commentary we review the third verse of Surah al-Mujadilah which reads: "Those who declare their wives unlawful for them (by using that abhorred expression) and thereafter wish to go back on the words they have uttered must free a slave before they (the spouses) have physical contact with each other. This is what you are urged to do. And Allāh is fully aware of what you do (so do not seek to evade this act of penance and expiation for your wrong-doing)."

In this part, we review verse 2 in which Allah says: Those among you who declare their wives to be unlawful for them by using the expression: “Be as my mother’s back to me,” (should know that) their wives are not their mothers. Their mothers are none other than the women who gave them birth. Such men certainly utter a word abhorred (by the religion) and a falsehood. Yet Allāh is surely All-Pardoning, (He overlooks the faults of His servants) All-Forgiving.

In this part, we review the verse which reads: Allah has indeed heard and accepted the words of the woman who pleads with you, Muḥammad, concerning her husband and refers her complaint to Allah. Allah hears the dialogue between you, Khawlah and Prophet Muḥammad. Surely Allah is All-Hearing, All-Seeing.

In this the final episode of the commentary of Surah al-Najm, we review  the concluding verses which speak of the power of God and conclude with the obligation to  prostrate to God upon reading the Arabic of the final verse of this  chapter. 

In this portion, we review verses 50 to 56 and review the outcome of some of the previous nations and the punishments which they faced due to their own negative actions.

In this session of the commentary of Surah al-Najm, verses 45-49, we review SOME of the powers and abilities which God has - such as His creation of the human being from 'nothing' to the creation of the stars in the galaxies...

 In this section we review the theme of "The True Lord" - this is the  same God which has sent previous prophets like Abraham and Moses and He  is the same one who deputed the likes of Noah, Jesus and Muhammad -  prayers of God be upon them all. In this brief review we look at the  topic of God "controlling" or better yet, being the "source" of human  emotions and feelings... 

 In this, part two of the discussion, we complete the topic of "What You  Deserve" - in the meaning that we all get what we deserve and we are not  held accountable for the sins of others. If we strive and work hard, we  do so for ourselves and no one else and if we are lazy and lethargic,  well, we are doing so at our own detriment. 

In this discussion of two parts, we review the topic of "What You Deserve" - in the meaning that we all get what we deserve and we are not held accountable for the sins of others. If we strive and work hard, we do so for ourselves and no one else and if we are lazy and lethargic, well, we are doing so at our own detriment.

In this review, we go over verses 33 to 37 of Surah al-Najm under the theme of The Deniers - those who deny God. We do a thorough review of the qualities and characters of Prophet Abraham (Ibrahim) and also mention is made of Moses (Musa). These are two Prophets of God mentioned in the Old Testament as Prophets of the Children of Israel and are also mentioned with a great frequency in the Noble Quran.

In this, part 4 of a 4 part series, we conclude the topic of the vast forgiveness of God. We review the effects of sins and how to recompense for the sins we have performed in the past.

In this, part 3 of a 4 part series, we try and tackle the  topic of the   vast forgiveness of God. We review a lengthy tradition which is a  comprehensive look at what the "major sins" are - by offering the  listener a full list of all of the major sins, it will help us to keep  aware from acts which cause massive blockages between ourselves and our  creator and which, if we do not make atonement for, can also lead to  severe repercussions in the world to come.

In this, part 2 of a 4 part series, we try and tackle the  topic of the  vast forgiveness of God. We review a lengthy tradition which is a comprehensive look at what the "major sins" are - by offering the listener a full list of all of the major sins, it will help us to keep aware from acts which cause massive blockages between ourselves and our creator and which, if we do not make atonement for, can also lead to severe repercussions in the world to come.

 In this, part 1 of a 4 part series, we try and tackle the topic of the  vast forgiveness of God. How great is His mercy, compassion and  forgiveness? Does He punish people? We try and answer these and other  questions. 

In this episode, we briefly review the concept of the infinite justice of God - He refers to Himself in this and many other Quranic passages as being fair and just in meting out what we are deserving of, and one of his names is al-Adl - The Just - how does it play out in Surah al-Najm? Watch and find out more.

 In this, the second of a two part review, we explore and conclude the  topic of "the paths" - that is to say, the paths in life which we tread  on a spiritual front.

In this, the first of a two part review, we explore the topic of "the paths" - that is to say, the paths in life which we tread on a spiritual front.

In this installment, we review the theme of no substitutes and the need for humanity to ensure that they follow that which they have certain knowledge of - that they do not let assumptions or guesswork to guide their lives.

In this, part 3 of 3 of Surah al-Najm, we continue to review verses 24 to 26 in which we discuss the theme of 'The Authority'. Is God the only one in charge or can / do the angels, and others 'interfere' in the workings of the world? Check out this episode as we initiate the discussion.

In this, part 2 of 3 of Surah al-Najm, we review verses 24 to 26 in  which we discuss the theme of 'The Authority'. Is God the only one in  charge or can / do the angels, and others 'interfere' in the workings of  the world?  Check out this episode as we initiate the discussion. 

In this, part 1 of 3 of Surah al-Najm, we review verses 24 to 26 in  which we discuss the theme of 'The Authority'. Is God the only one in  charge or can / do the angels, and others 'interfere' in the workings of  the world?  Check out this episode as we initiate the discussion. 

In the review of verse 23, under the theme of Falsehood, we look at the fact that the Angels which the polytheists and even others today worship are nothing other than falsehood - "fake gods".

In this portion of verses 19 to 22 of Surah al-Najm, we review the topic of "The Idols" - the false gods which the Arabs at the time of the Prophet used to worship - statues of wood and stone - and that these are nothing more than strange concoctions of their imagination.

In this part, we review verses 16 to 18 of Surah al-Najm and we look at some of the major signs which were shown to the Prophet on his night journey - the me'raj - from Mecca to Jerusalem and then into the celestial realms.