Shawana A. Aziz Language: English | Format: PDF | Pages: 129 | Size: 5 MB
Belief in the Day of Resurrection gives
meaning and purpose to our brief stay in this transient world. It is the
believer’s goal to win the Pleasure of His Lord by worshiping Him
alone, fulfilling His Commands and refraining from His Prohibition
during his worldly life-span. On the Day of Judgment, his fate will be
decided in accordance with his record of deeds; he who fulfills his
obligations will be rewarded with eternal bliss in Paradise, and he, who
fails to be a believer will be doomed to eternal Hell-Fire.
Those who reject the idea of being
brought back to life are unable to understand the reality of this life
and are ever confused about what lies beyond death. In their
bewilderment, they concoct mysterious stories about what, if anything,
happens to the soul after death.
Those who reject resurrection also cannot
explain why certain things happen like, birth and death, why some
people suffer while others commit the most heinous crimes against
humanity and go unpunished?
Such uncertainty in belief causes misery
in life. Self-indulgence overwhelms man and he races against time to
achieve physical pleasures – by hook or by crook – for fear that his
time will come to an end before he can enjoy life’s pleasures.
Destructive behavior and immoral attitudes take the lead because
disbelief in resurrection makes following any moral principle worthless.
Man becomes inconsiderate of his fellow men. Consequently, the whole
society suffers from chaos, greed, transgressions and intolerance.
On the other hand, a believer in
resurrection focuses on his ultimate goal and does not let trivial
pleasures of the world distract him. He is always satisfied with little
provision and his soul is free from cravings and greed because he knows
that what is in store for him in the Hereafter is much more than this
world can offer. The Prophet (sallallahu aaihe wa-sallam) said, “The
world is a prison for the believer and a paradise for the disbeliever.”
[Saheeh Muslim]
A believer’s certainty of faith provides
him with all the answers he needs to live a serene life; he understands
the purpose of life and death, struggle and trial.
He is solicitous in his attitude and
behavior with others and refrains from any sort of transgression. It
does not upset him if he does not receive his due in this world or is
treated unjustly because he is well-aware that this world is not the
final place for judgment, rewards and punishments. He is certain that
the time will come for all matters to be settled justly and that time is
the Day of Judgement. Reckoning thus brings comfort and solace to the
heart of a believer, and peace and tranquility to society as a whole.
Soorah an-Naba was revealed in response
to the Arab pagan’s denial of the Day of Resurrection. It thus contains
proofs of Allah’s Ability to resurrect His creation, proofs that we
witness in our day to day lives!
Soorah an-Naba describes how this great
event will take place and how the ambiance of the earth will quickly
change into an atmosphere that will cause terror in the hearts of the
people. The Soorah depicts the evil abode of the disbelievers and their
crimes. It also illustrates the rewards and blessings the believers will
receive from their Lord on the Day of Judgment. It further describes
the great events of that Day; the intercessions, reckoning and weighing
of the deeds in the balance. The Soorah contains admonitions and glad
tidings for those who take heed.
With the intent of making the Tafseer of
this Soorah comprehensively beneficial for the reader, various famous
Arabic Tafaseer (pl. of Tafseer) and original Arabic books about the
subject were referred to.
From amongst them are; Tafseer al-Qur’aan
al-Adheem of Shaikh Salih al-Uthaimeen, Adwaul-Bayan of Imam Shanqitee,
Tafseer Ibn Katheer of Hafidh Ibn Katheer, Fathul-Baree, Jamee al-Uloom
wal-Hikam and Sharh Muslim by an-Nawawi, Sharah Usool al-Imaan of
Shaikh Salih al-Uthaimeen, Al-Eeman bil-Malaaikah wa-Athruhu
fi-Hayatil-Ummah and Aqeedah at-Tawheed by Shaikh Salih ibn Fawzan
al-Fawzan and others.
May Allah accept all sincere efforts and all success lies with Him Alone.
Shawana A. Aziz
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Contents:
Tafseer verses 1-5
“What are they asking about? About the
great news. About which they are in disagreement. Nay, they will come to
know! Nay, again, they will come to know!”
Tafseer verses 6-16
“Have We not made the earth as a bed, And
the mountains as pegs? And We have created you in pairs. And We have
made your sleep as a thing for rest. And have made the night as a
covering, And have made the day for livelihood. And We have built above
you seven strong (heavens), And have made (therein) a shining lamp
(sun). And have sent down from the rainy clouds abundant water. That We
may produce there with corn and vegetation, And gardens of thick
growth.”
Four Proofs of Resurrection
Tafseer verses 17-18
“Verily, the Day of Decision is a fixed
time. The Day when the Sur will be blown and you shall come forth in
crowds (groups);” The knowledge of the onset of the Hour is a matter of
Ghayb (unseen) due to great Wisdom.
Tafseer verses 19-20
“And the heaven shall be opened, and it will become as gates.
And the mountains shall be moved away from their places and
they will be as if they were a mirage.”
Other Horrors of the Great Day
The believer’s responsibility with regards to reports of the unseen is to accept and submit to them without questioning
Tafseer verses 21-26
“Truly, Jahannam is a place of ambush. A dwelling place for
the Taghoon. They will abide therein for Ahqab, nothing cool
shall they taste therein, nor any drink. Except Hamim
(boiling water), and Ghassaq (dirty wound discharges). An
exact recompense.”
Food and drink of the people of Hell
Physical bodies of the people of Hell-Fire
Intense Fire of Hell
Tafseer verses 27-30
“For verily, they used not to look for a
reckoning. But they belied Our Ayat completely. And all things We have
recorded in a Book. So taste you (the results of your evil actions); no
increase shall We give you, except in torment.” Allah has fixed the
number of the Guardian Angels 19 as a trial for the disbelievers
Sins that will lead the believers to Hell-Fire
Tafseer verses 31-36
“Verily, for the Muttaqoon, there will be a
Mafazah, Gardens and grape yards; And Kawaib Atraba; And a full cup. No
Laghw shall they hear therein, nor lying; A reward from your Lord,
Ataa-an Hisaba.”
Description of the people of Paradise
Tafseer verses 37-38
“The Lord of the heavens and the earth,
and whatsoever is in between them, the Most Beneficent. None can dare to
speak with Him. The Day that Ar-Ruh and the angels will stand forth in
rows, they will not speak except him whom Ar- Rahman allows, and he will
speak what is right.” The Two Types of Intercessions
Tafseer verses 39-40
“That is without doubt the True Day. So,
whosoever wills, let him seek a place with His Lord! Verily, We have
warned you of a near torment. the Day when man will see that which his
hands have sent forth. And the disbeliever will say, Woe to me! Would
that I were dust.” People will have different kinds of reckoning
according to their books of deeds
Reckoning of the disbelievers
The Recompense for every minute deed
On the Day of Judgment, people will be held accountable for every major
and minor deed performed in this world, foremost of them are:
The Unforgivable Sin: Shirk
No one will be responsible for the sin of another
Will the sins of the Muslims be placed on the disbelievers of the People of the Book?
The Balance
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