Journey Through the Qur’an

JUZ’ 25

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Journey Through the Qur’an: Juz’ 25

A. Brief Introduction

B. Topics in Juz’ 25

C. What can we learn from

Juz’ 25?

D. Breakdown of Juz’ 25

E. Some Verses in Juz’ 25 Discussed

F. The Central Theme of Juz’

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Contents

Journey Through the Qur’an: Juz’ 25

A. Brief Introduction to Juz’25Juz’ 25:u starts at Surah Fussilat – (Verses) Explained in Detail (41), Verse 47u ends Surat al-Jathiyah – Kneeling (45) Verse 37 (End Verse)u comprises ofSurah Fussilat – (Verses) Explained in Detail (41): Verses 47 – 54 (End Verse)Surat al-Shura – Consultation (42): 53 VersesSurat al-Zukhruf – Decorations of Gold (43): 89 VersesSurat al-Dukhan – Smoke (44): 59 VersesSurat al-Jathiyah – Kneeling (45): 37 VersesJuz’ 25 is a total of = 246 versesu has 20 ruku‘su has no Sajdah (Prostration Point)

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B. Topics in this Juz’ (1 of 3)

u This Juz’ begins with the final 8 verses of Surah Fussilat ((Verses) Explained in Detail), in which Allah exposes the hypocrisy of people who when they are touched with affliction turn to their Creator with sincerer prayers. However, when Allah blesses them with favours, they turn away, and they compounds their arrogance by saying “This is due to me”.

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B. Topics in this Juz’ (2 of 3)

u In Surat al-Shura (Consultation), we learn about the power of Allah (Most High), His wisdom, and final decision coming from Allah (Most High), explaining that these form some of the fundamentals of our faith

u The divine reality that Allah does not resemble His creation is central to this chapter (v.42.11)

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B. Topics in this Juz’ (3 of 3)u Surat al-Zukhruf (Decorations of Gold) exposes the contradictory

beliefs of the disbelievers; it also states that the Hereafter is for the Believers who do good

- - -u Surat al-Dukhan (Smoke) highlights the mercy of Allah (Most High) to

even those who do not believe in Him- - -

u Surat al-Jathiyah (Kneeling) emphasises the greatness of Allah (Most High), and that one day, even the arrogant will be humbled.

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C. What can we learn from this Juz’? (1 of 3)

u The Qur’an warns of the Day of the Great Gathering (al-Hashr)

u Allah selects anyone He wills to carry the Message; what then is strange about Muhammad (Allah bless him and grant him peace) being chosen as a Messenger?

u Evidences pointing to the Oneness of Allah (Most High)

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C. What can we learn from this Juz’? (2 of 3)

u The Qur’an gives life to the hearts.

u The lofty status of the Qur’an and a repudiation of some of the claims of the pagans against it

u That following ones’ forefathers (or anyone) without sound evidence is disapproved

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C. What can we learn from this Juz’? (3 of 3)

u Allah has apportioned and decreed provision for humans, so you people should not despair of your worldly share

u The only companionship of real benefit is that of the righteous

u The consequences of arrogantly rejecting the truth in this world is disgrace in this world and punishment in the next world

u Beware of following desires; people could take their desires as their deity without even realising

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D. A Breakdown of Juz’ 21 (1 of 5)

u Verses 41.47-54: Psychological proofs for the rejecters of the Hereafter

- - -u Verses 42.1-12: Introduction to Qur’anic revelation & the Attributes of

Allah (Most High), and negation of polytheism

u Verses 42.13-22: Divine ordainment of the establishment of the religion of Allah (Most High); Negation of the fabricated laws of the polytheists

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D. A Breakdown of Juz’ 21 (2 of 5)

u Verses 42.23-43: The reward and qualities of the Believers; proofs for the Oneness of Allah (Most High) - Tawheed, and the Hereafter

u Verses 42.44-50: The consequence of polytheism and disbelief; invitation to respond to the call and internal proofs.

u Verses 42.51-53: 3 modes of revelation and the messengership of Prophet Muhammad (Allah bless him and grant him peace)

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D. A Breakdown of Juz’ 21 (3 of 5)- - -

u Verses 43.1-25: Objectives of the Qur’anic invitation and the attitude of the polytheists; proofs for the Hereafter through creation; negation of polytheism

u Verses 43:26-66: The invitations of various Prophets – Ibrahim, Musa, ‘Isa (peace be upon them all) and the attitudes of their opposition, and their similarity with the invitation of Prophet Muhammad (Allah bless him and grant him peace).

u Verses 43:67-89: The end result of those who are mindful of Allah (Most High), in contrast to the punishment for criminals and disbelievers

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D. A Breakdown of Juz’ 21 (4 of 5)- - -

u Verses 44.1-16: Introduction to the Qur’an and invitation to Tawheed; the attitudes of the polytheists, their complaints, doubts, and denial of the Hereafter.

u Verses 44.17-33: The struggle between Prophet Musa (peace be upon him) and Pharoah.

u Verses 44:34-37: The polytheists denying the Hereafter, and their being warned through the destruction of the nation of Tubba‘.

u Verses 44:38-42: Purpose of the creation of the universe; details of punishments for the disbelievers in Hell; the rewards in paradise for the righteous; the repetition of the invitation of the Qur’an. Consoling the Prophet (Allah bless him and grant him peace) and warning to the leaders of Quraysh.

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D. A Breakdown of Juz’ 21 (5 of 5)- - -

u Verses 45.1-11: Qur’anic evidences for Tawheed and the Hereafter; the polytheists of Makkah and their arrogance

u Verses 45.12-20: Divine favours from the `Days of Allah`; the objective of the shari‘ah of Prophet Muhammad (Allah bless him and grant him peace)

u Verses 45.21-35: Dialogue with atheists who follow their desires; conditions on the Last Day – the consequence of the criminals, the arrogant and mockers.

u Verses 45.36-37: Praise and Magnification of the Allah (Most High).

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E. The Romans were defeated and will be victorious very soon (1 of 4)

uۦھبناجبا: نوضرعأنسنإلٱ ىلعانمعنأاذإو

ضیرعءاعد وذفرشلٱ ھسم اذإوu Verse 41.51: “When We do him favours, he turns away and moves to the side (far from Us), but when he suffers harm, he makes lengthy prayers (to get closer to Us).”

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E. The Prevailing of Bad is the People’s Fault (2 of 4)

uءيشۦھلثمكسیلu Verse 42.11:

“There is nothing like Him.”

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E. Make Positive Use of Wisdom (3 of 4)

uتجردضعبقوفمھضعبانعفرو

ل ا7یرخساضعبمھضعب ذختیu Verse 31.12“(We) raise some of them above others in ranksso they can help each other in work.”

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E. The Most Excellent Role Model to Follow (4 of 4)

uنلزنأانإ بمةلیل يفھ ٣نیرذنم انك انإةكرu Verse 44.3“We sent it down on a blessed night, though We have always been giving warnings. .”

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F. The Central Theme of Juz’ 25

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JUZ’ 25 ENDS

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