Allâh makes it clear that He is the only One Who knows
when Qiyâmah will take place. Allâh then speaks of man’s ingratitude
when He says, “When We favour man, he is averse and turns away. But when
hardship afflicts him, he becomes one of vast prayers.” (verse 51, Sûrah
Hâ Mîm Sajdah)

Those who doubt the advent of Qiyâmah should bear in mind
that Allâh has the might to do as He pleases. Sûrah Shura begins
after Sûrah Hâ Mîm Sajdah and Allâh tells the Mushrikîn
that there is nothing astonishing about the fact that He teaches His book to
the Ambiyâ via revelation. Allâh adds that the sins of the Mushrikîn
are so grave that it would be no wonder if the severity of their sins should
cause the sky to come crashing down on them. They are also warned that their
abode shall be Jahannam where there will be none to assist them.

Allâh instructs Rasulullâh Sallallâhu 'alayhi
wasallam to tell the people, “Say, ‘I ask of you no recompense (for
my preaching), save for the love between relatives` (verse 23). This obligatory
love demands that the Kuffâr at least refrain from harming Rasulullâh
Sallallâhu ‘alayhi wasallam. Allâh will ensure that people
are rewarded in full for their good acts. In verse 43 Allâh lauds the
persevering people when He says, “Whoever will exercise patience and pardon,
that will certainly be of the most resolute matters.”

Allâh says further that it is inappropriate that He speaks
directly to any human being. Allâh says, “It is only appropriate
for a human that Allâh speaks to him by means of inspiration, or from
behind a veil, or that He sends a Nabî who conveys the revelation by Allâh’s
command, as He pleases. Verily Allâh is Exalted, The Wise.” (verse
51)

Sûrah Zukhruf follows Sûrah Shura. Allâh tells
the Mushrikîn that they should not fool themselves by thinking that revelation
of the Qur’ân will cease because of their disobedience and sins.
Allâh has never stopped sending Ambiyâ, or revelation on account
of the Kuffâr’s evil. On the contrary, Allâh kept sending
Ambiyâ with revelation, as a result of which the evil of the Kuffâr
was crushed.

Allâh also stresses that He has no children and that none
has the ability to intercede on behalf of those who have gone astray.

Sûrah Dukhân follows Sûrah Zukhruf as the
44th Sûrah of the Qur’ân. Allâh states, “We have
revealed it (the Qur’ân) on a blessed night. Verily We are the Warners.
The decision of every matter of wisdom is passed on this night as a command
proceeding from Us.” (verses 3-5)

Listening and reciting the Qur’ân draws Allâh’s
mercy on condition that a person has perfect conviction. Everything is within
Allâh’s kingdom and He alone gives life and death. When punishment
overtakes people because of their sins, they cry out to Allâh saying,
“O our Rabb! Remove this punishment from us and we will surely believe”
(verse 12). However, when Allâh removes the punishment they do not take
heed but revert to their former ways of disbelief. However, the Âkhirâh
shall certainly arrive when they will be cast into Jahanham where “the
tree of Zaqqûm shall be food for the sinful.” (verse 43-44)

Sûrah Dukhân is followed by Sûrah Jâthiya
where Allâh mentions many signs of His might. Among these are the creation
of man, the creation of the animals, the alternation of night and day, the flourishing
of barren ground after rains, the turning of the winds and the sailing of the
ships. All these phenomena are for man’s benefit and will teach him about
Allâh’s greatness, if he takes the time to reflect.

The last two verses of the Sûrah declare: “All praise
is for Allâh, the Rabb of the heavens and the earth; the Rabb of the universe.
To Him belongs all majesty in the heavens and the earth; and He is The Mighty,
The Wise.” (verses 36-37)
May Allâh grant us the ability to recognise His Might and may He bless
us with the wealth of conviction. Âmîn.

Source: Gift of Tarawîh

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