The Kindle and eReader revolution is in full swing and naturally there is a need for a library of Islamic eBooks to use on your Kindle, iPad or similar digital reader.

Below you can download a 13 Line Quran,  some notes:

• This is based on the South African 13 Line Qurans, many of our readers will be familiar with this type of script.
• This is a scanned copy so the text, while very readable, is not editable or able to ‘copy and paste’
• This is a Zip file and filesize is 33megabytes (it could take a while to download)
• File is a PDF document, use Adobe Acrobat or Foxit reader to view this on your computer.

CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD (33mb)

The “Discover Qur’aan” seminar is a simple 1.5 Hour journey through the Qur’aan.Participants are given the opportunity to learn how to pronounce the Arabic alphabets correctly and to understand the hidden wisdom of the Qur’aan.

The seminar has in the past catered for adults upto the age of 80.Basic concepts can be learnt via a simple teaching style that has come to be the hallmark of the “Discover Qur’aan” seminar.Participants are not required to learn any technical terms or complex laws.No memorisation whatsoever is needed.

After an initial practice session,all participants are taught how to become more fluent in Qur’aan by reading out selected verses of Qur’aan. You will not be asked to recite anything at all;all recitation is purely optional.The explanation of certain commonly-read verses of Qur’aan then follows;together with everyday lessons which can be extracted and applied in our lives.

All in all, “Discover Qur’aan” is a simple 3 step process towards enhancing your link with the Word of Allah Ta’ala -Read,Understand & Practise.

If you have always yearned to learn to read Qur’aan with proper Tajweed,this is definitely the seminar for you.

Details

Date: Sunday 3rd April 2011 Insha Allah

Time: 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.

Venue: Johannesburg (Details on Registration)

Fee: Free of Charge (Please select “Manual Payment” when checking out)

Register Here: http://www.rihla.co.za/products-page/ar-rihla-seminars/

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“This (Qur’aan) is a (clear) declaration for mankind, and guidance, and a lesson for the God-fearing.” (Al Qur’aan 3:138)

Islam is a religion founded on divinely revealed principles. In order to understand these principles and the application thereof, one must first be acquainted with the Sacred Texts from which Muslims draw moral, spiritual and religious guidance.

The world over, Muslims are approaching the Divine Word of Allah Ta’ala with mixed intentions and often, pre-conceived notions. On the one end of the spectrum, a part of Muslim society believes in sticking to the literal commands of the Qur’aan without any room for interpretation whilst on the other extreme, there are those who believe that every single divine principle is to be subjected to logic and rationale.

“The Sacred Treasure” provides an in-depth exposition of the principles of Qur’aanic interpretation, the relevance of Qur’aanic Law in modern society as well as the practical application of Islamic Law in changing societies.

At Ar Rihla, we pride ourselves in maintaining an extremely close link with authentic scholarly works which is evident in all our lectures, courses and course materials.

What the Course Covers:

Amongst other topics, the course will cover the following insha Allah:

HISTORY

One of the unique features of the Qur’aan is that it provides a detailed account of creation, the beginning of time, past nations, accounts of the missions of Prophets (alayhimus salaam) and even details mankind’s journey to the end of time. The course covers historical accounts provided by the Qur’aan, encompassing but not limited to the following:

a.       The History of Creation

b.      The History of Religion

c.       The Histories of Past Nations

d.      Life Stories of the Prophets (alayhimus salaam)

e.      The Birth of Islam

f.        The Rise of Islam

g.       Incidents which influenced the course of Islam as we know it today

FIQH (ISLAMIC LAW)

The Qur’aan is the primary source of Islamic Law (Fiqh) and as such, any individual wishing to understand the importance of Islamic Law as well as its background is constrained to study the influence of Qur’aan on Islamic Law in both past, present and future societies. The following law-related topics are covered in this category:

a.      The Shari’ah of the Past Nations

b.      The Shari’ah of Islam

-  Sources of Shari’ah

-  The Qur’aan as a source of Shari’ah

c.      Interpretation of Qur’aan and its effect on Islamic Law

-  Extremist vs. Non-traditional Interpretation of Qur’aan

d.      The Qur’aan as an authority in Shari’ah

e.      The Qur’aan as an academic proof in Shari’ah

CONTEMPORARY ISSUES

In every era, mankind has faced myriad challenges. In encounters with religious issues of any kind a Muslim is required to abide by the principles laid down by the Shari’a. Compromising the laws of Qur’aan,banning of fundamental core aspects of Islam and being forced to take an apologetic stance of religious issues are just some of the situations many Muslims find themselves in.

This category of the course will outline the Qur’aan’s stance on contemporary issues including the following:

a.       Muslim Personal Law

b.      Muslim Marriages Bill

c.       Hijaab in Islam and the Hijaab Ban

d.      The Sunnah as an integral part of Islam

e.      The Hadith as a commentator  of Qur’aan

f.        Halaal & Haraam in Islam

g.       The Qur’aan’s stance on other religions

h.      Islamic banking,Trade & Finance in the light of Qur’aanic principles

i.        Israeli- Palestinian Conflict

j.        The coming of the Mahdi

k.       The coming of Dajjal

l.        The Signs of Qiyaamah

m.     Current issues arising during the duration of the course will be included as well

Insha Allah

n.      Course participants will be given an opportunity to submit suggested topics for this

category

SPIRITUALITY

One of the central ideas of the Qur’aan is that of “self-purification”. The name Tasawwuf or Sufism has been given to the concept of Islamic Spirituality.  This often misunderstood science requires in-depth understanding   and is found in varying forms all over the world, some authentic and others grossly incorrect. This section of the course serves to clearly elucidate upon the principles of Tasawwuf and also to remove the many myths clouding the concept of self-purification.

The following Tasawwuf-related aspects will be covered Insha Allah :

a.       Demystifying  Sufism

b.      The concept of inner purification

c.       The attainment of Divine Pleasure

d.      Authentic & unauthentic forms of Tasawwuf

e.      How can you enhance your spirituality?

f.        Peace of mind & contentment of the heart

g.       Sufi orders

h.      Seeking a spiritual guide

All sessions will feature a Q&A insert. Participants will be given the opportunity to submit questions prior to or during the lecture.

Course Details:

This course commences on Saturday the  22nd January 2011 Insha Allah.

Session Times:

2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m every Saturday Insha Allah

Total Duration:

50 Hours

Fee: R 1 200.00

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Who is this course for?

The course is for every single individual wanting to understand the intricacies of Qur’aanic interpretation as well as the role of Qur’aan in shaping Islamic Law. This course is bound to increase your knowledge of Islam, Islamic Law as well as academic sciences related to Islamic knowledge.

The course commences with very basic aspects of Qur’aanic interpretation, the Qur’aan as a source of Shari’ah , moves on to historical aspects covered and discussed in Qur’aan and the formulation of laws from the Qur’aan by the leading and authoritative jurists.

N.B. : The Islamic Law (Fiqh) aspect covered in this course primarily focuses on the Hanafi Madhab. The other Madhaahib (i.e. Shafi’ee, Hambali and Maaliki ) are discussed albeit not in great detail. This is due to the fact that Ar Rihla has extensive experience in the field of Hanafi Fiqh.

Do note that despite the courses being online, we still have a limit to the number of students who may enrol. Therefore REGISTRATION IS ESSENTIAL. We urge you to enrol beforehand to secure your seat.

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Why Ar Rihla?

“He (Allah) gives wisdom to whomsoever He wills, and whoever is given wisdom has certainly been granted abundant good. And none takes heed except for the people of understanding.” (Al Qur’aan 2:269)

Our courses are designed around authentic and traditional sources of Islamic knowledge. You can be certain that the knowledge acquired from our courses is sourced from an unbroken chain of scholarly endeavour deeply rooted in adherence to the principles of the noble Qur’aan and the blessed Sunnah.

Despite the fact that our courses cover the entire spectrum of Islamic Sciences, together with a vast amount of intricacies, we have designed tailor-made courses unique to Ar Rihla with ease of understanding and simplicity in mind.

Our extensive experience in the field of adult education, tutoring and Shari’ah -based consulting has set us apart as leaders in the field of higher Islamic education with a strong emphasis on the acquisition of knowledge and an enhanced spirituality.

Knowledge is an invaluable and everlasting treasure. The responsibility of acquiring true, pure and authentic knowledge is yours alone. Begin your journey of discovery and learning with Ar Rihla and ENROL NOW!

“Certainly, the believers are those whose hearts are filled with awe when (the name of) Allah is mentioned; and when His verses are recited to them, it makes them more developed in faith; and in their Lord they place their trust.” (Al Qur’aan 8:2)

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The Qur’aan is the greatest of all Divine Books. In keeping with its lofty status, great emphasis must be placed on striving towards reciting it as it was revealed. Incorrect pronunciation of the Qur’aan deprives one of the full benefit of this most sacred of texts.

If you have always wanted to read the Qur’aan correctly, this is your chance to perfect your recitation and strengthen your link with Allah Ta’ala. This short two hour course is perfect for individuals of all ages and has already guided many participants towards an enhanced link with the Qur’aan.

Take advantage of our online course offering and tread the path of Qur’aanic discovery together with your entire family, children and adults alike are bound to enjoy “Discover Qur’aan”.  The simplicity of this course has been experienced by attendees between the ages of 12 – 80.

At Ar Rihla, we pride ourselves in maintaining an extremely close link with authentic scholarly works which is evident in all our lectures, courses and course material.

What the Course Covers:

• A Brief history of Qur’aan
• Basic Rules of Tajweed (Qur’aanic Recitation)
• Correct Pronounciation of Alphabets
• Practical Aspect:Recitation of commonly-recited Surahs
• Q&A (Qur’aan,Tajweed,Hifz)

Details: This live presentation is scheduled to take place on Saturday 15^th January 2011 Insha Allah

Time: 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Fee: R 50.00 per person

Course Pre-requisites:

The ability to read Qur’aan is necessary .This course outlines the method of perfecting your recitation of Qur’aan.

Who is this course for?

All males & females who would like to either learn how to correctly pronounce the words of Qur’aan or those who would like to ensure the way they are currently reading Qur’aan is correct.

This course is extremely simple and focuses on simplicity whilst staying away from technicalities and difficult terminology.

Do note that despite the courses being online, we still have a limit to the number of students who may enrol. Therefore REGISTRATION IS ESSENTIAL. We urge you to enrol beforehand to secure your seat.

REGISTER HERE!!!

Why Ar Rihla?

“He (Allah) gives wisdom to whomsoever He wills, and whoever is given wisdom has certainly been granted abundant good. And none takes heed except for the people of understanding.” (Al Qur’aan 2:269)

Our courses are designed around authentic and traditional sources of Islamic knowledge. You can be certain that the knowledge acquired from our courses is sourced from an unbroken chain of scholarly endeavour deeply rooted in adherence to the principles of the noble Qur’aan and the blessed Sunnah.

Despite the fact that our courses cover the entire spectrum of Islamic Sciences, together with a vast amount of intricacies, we have designed tailor-made courses unique to Ar Rihla with ease of understanding and simplicity in mind.

Our extensive experience in the field of adult education, tutoring and Shari’ah -based consulting has set us apart as leaders in the field of higher Islamic education with a strong emphasis on the acquisition of knowledge and an enhanced spirituality.

Knowledge is an invaluable and everlasting treasure. The responsibility of acquiring true, pure and authentic knowledge is yours alone. Begin your journey of discovery and learning with Ar Rihla and ENROL NOW!

It happened at an international inter-faith conference. The organizers decided to end the conference with readings from the scriptures of major religions, done by followers of other religions. As it happened, an Arab Christian read a passage from the Qur’an. He was a good reciter. Every one seemed to be moved by his heart-rending reading, including the reciter himself. Immediately afterward, prominent Muslim thinker and writer, Maulana Waheeduddin Khan, who narrated this story, asked him: "Do you think Qur’an is the Word of God?" In a moment of truth he said: "Yes." But, then, he had second thoughts so he added: "But only for the Arabs."

Actually not only the Qur’anic message keeps attracting people all over the world, its words also move people who may not know a word of Arabic language. Famous Egyptian reciter Qari Abdul Basit reportedly once accompanied then President Gamal Abdul Nasir to a meeting with the Soviet leaders. During a break in the meeting, Nasir asked him to recite the Qur’an before the top Soviet leaders. When he finished the recitation, Qari Abdul Basit saw four of them shedding tears. "We don’t know what it was," they later explained. But there was some thing touching in those Words!

Ironically at that time Qur’an was the forbidden tree for the Muslims in the Soviet Union. Reading, teaching, or even possessing a copy of the Qur’an resulted in the most severe punishments. The KGB was always on the lookout. Its agents could enter any house, any time, if they suspected anyone inside of reading Qur’an or offering prayers. Religious leaders were drafted for compulsory labor. Mosques and Islamic schools were closed down and turned into cinema houses, factories and offices. One could not find a copy of the Qur’an anywhere. The ruthless state machinery did everything within its power to extinguish the flame of Qur’an from the empire. Yet during those seventy dark years Muslims kept the flame burning. They developed elaborate camouflage mechanisms, at tremendous risks, to teach Qur’an to their children. Little children had to stay away from their parents for months at a time as they retired to secret hujras (rooms) where they memorized Qur’an and received religious instructions without ever having looked at a printed page. Their stories remain a neglected but extremely bright part of our recent history.

What kind of Book can command such devotion and sacrifices? Only the Book that begins by asserting:

"This is the Book; in it is guidance sure, without doubt, to those who fear Allah." (Al-Baqarah 2:2).

And then each and every line of it attests to that assertion. It declares:

"The Most Gracious! It is He Who has taught the Qur’an." (Al- Rahman 55:1-2).

It challenges:

"Say If the whole of mankind and Jinn were to gather together to produce the like of this Qur’an, they could not produce the like thereof, even if they backed up each other with help and support." (Bani Israel 17:88).

It claims:

"Verily it is We Who revealed the Remembrance and verily We are its guardians." (Al-Hijr, 15:9).

Qur’an is the first document in the Arabic language. There is no other language of the world that has withstood the passage of fourteen centuries. Over the centuries, rivers change courses, civilizations rise and fall, and languages become extinct and new ones develop. Consider the expression "faeder ure on heofonum" from Lord’s Prayer in Matthew 6 from a Bible of 900 C.E. We are told it means: "Our father in heaven." It also means that any writing from that time cannot be read by an English speaker today. But any Arabic speaker can open the Qur’an today and understand its message. As did all the people in the intervening centuries!

Prominent scholar Dr. Hamidullah tells of an effort in Germany by the Christian scholars to gather all the Greek manuscripts of Bible as the original Bible in Aramaic is extinct. They gathered all manuscripts in the world and after examining them reported: "Some two hundred thousand contradictory narrations have been found… of these one-eighth are of an important nature." When the report was published, some people established an Institute for Qur’anic Research in Munich with the goal of examining Qur’an the same way. A gigantic research project was started that continued for three generations. By 1933, 43000 photocopies of Qur’anic manuscripts had been collected. A report published shortly before World War II showed the results of the examination of these manuscripts. While some minor mistakes of calligraphy were found, not a single discrepancy in the text had been discovered!

Of course the love, devotion and care that Muslim showed toward the Qur’an, and that became the immediate cause of its miraculous preservation, was inspired by the Prophet Muhammad, Salla-Allahu alayhi wa sallam. On one occasion he asked the companions in Suffa: Which of you would like to go out every morning to Buthan or Al- Aqiq (two markets near Medina) and bring two large she-camels without being guilty of sin or without severing the ties of kinship? Camels were the valuable commodity of the time, she-camels even more so. Its equivalent today may be a brand new automobile. As they showed their interest, Prophet Muhammad, Salla-Allahu alayhi wa sallam, explained: To teach or recite two verses of the Qur’an is better than getting two she-camels. And three verses are better than three she-camels. (Muslim).

And so, for centuries this ummah displayed an unprecedented love and devotion for the Book of Allah. It began the education of its children by teaching them how to read Qur’an. It began its day by reciting from the Qur’an. Qur’an was divided into seven parts, each called a manzil, so it could be read completely every week. It was divided into thirty parts, each called a juz, so it could be read completely every month. Qur’an is the most read and memorized book in the world!

Today, though, we see a change. Thanks to the twin scourges of a colonial education system and the television, today we find millions of Muslim children for whom learning to read the Qur’an is not part of their education. We find millions of Muslim homes where Qur’an is read only on special occasions. When someone dies, for example. This despite the fact that in most parts of the world today, unlike the Soviet Union of yesterday, reading the Qur’an is no longer a high risk proposition. How unfortunate is the person who should die of thirst while holding the refreshing glass of water in his hands! How unfortunate the person who should die of disease while holding the perfect medicine in his hands!

Of course we must read it, understand it, and put it into practice. But we must also remember that reading with full deference and proper etiquettes is a pre-requisite for understanding the Qur’an, just as understanding its message is a pre-requisite for practicing it. Our goal must be to live by the Qur’an. For only then we truly live. Otherwise we only pretend to live.

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The recitation of the Qur’ân is completed in this which commences from Sûrah Bayyinah, the 98th Sûrah of the Qur’ân, ending with Sûrah Nâs, the 114th and final Sûrah of the Qur’ân.

Allâh is pleased with the righteous and they are pleased with Him because they are the best of Allâh’s creation. As for the evildoers, they are the worst of Allâh’s creation. On the Day of Qiyâmah, Allâh will be so just that even a good act the size of an atom will be rewarded and a sin just as small will also not pass unnoticed.

Allâh says that man acknowledges that he has an ungrateful nature, but his intense love for wealth does not permit him to mend his ways. Allâh reminds mankind to be mindful of the Day of Qiyâmah because they can never fathom the flaming inferno of Jahannam. Man is reminded that he will have to answer for the wealth that he possesses, which makes him negligent of his duties in this world. Besides the righteous Mu’minîn, the rest of mankind is at a loss.

Allâh warns man that every tale-carrier and miser is destined for Jahannam. In Sûrah Fîl, Allâh illustrates how He used little birds with pebbles to destroy the army of elephants that Abraham brought to demolish the Ka‘bah. In the next Sûrah, Allâh tells the Quraysh that they should worship He only because it was Him who made their city a sanctuary of peace.

In Sûrah Ma’ûn, Allâh condemns those who rebuke orphans and the poor and who are vain and miserly. These are the ones who remain negligent of the Salâh. Allâh consoles Rasulullâh Sallallâhu ‘alayhi wasallam by telling him not to let the taunts of a certain Kâfir affect him because it will be the very same wretch who will be without progeny and will be nameless in history. Allâh urges Rasulullâh ft to continue performing Salâh and offering sacrifices because Allâh shall soon award him with the pond of Kawthar as a gift in the Âkhirâh.

In Sûrah Kâfirûn, Allâh clearly distinguishes between the Mu’minîn and the Kuffâr so that the one is not confused for the other. Allâh makes mention of the culmination of Rasulullâh’s Sallallâhu ‘alayhi wasallam duty in Sûrah Nasr and commands Rasulullâh Sallallâhu ‘alayhi wasallam to engage in excessive glorification and praise of Allâh. Sûrah Lahab curses Abu Lahab and his wife because the couple harmed Rasulullâh Sallallâhu ‘alayhi wasallam, immensely. Sûrah Ikhlâs declares, “Say, ‘He is Allâh, the One. Allâh is Independent. He is neither the child of anyone nor has He any children. There is none comparable to Him.

Sûrah Falaq is an invocation to Allâh for His protection and makes reference to the witchcraft that was intended to harm Rasulullâh Sallallâhu ‘alayhi wasallam. Finally, Sûrah Nâs invokes Allâh’s protection against Shaytân’s instigation and traps.

More than half of the 30th Juz is be recited in this (i.e. from Sûrah Naba until Sûrah Qadr, the 97th Sûrah of the Qur’ân).

In Sûrah Naba (Sûrah Amma), Allâh says that the punishment of Jahannam has been prepared for those people who deny the truth of Islâm. When the trumpet is sounded for the Day of Qiyâmah, the skies will be divided into many roads through which people will pass in droves towards the Plain of Resurrection. The acts of every person will be disclosed and Allâh will decide the punishment or reward that every person will receive.

Sûrah Nâzi’ât follows Sûrah Naba with the message that people will regard their lives in this world to be a mere morning or evening when they face the torturously long Day of Qiyâmah. The severity of the bay of Qiyâmah will cause people’s heart to tremble. They will recall their acts in this world and will regret whatever they did because Jahannam will be shown to them.

In the subsequent Sûrahs, Allâh tells Rasulullâh Sallallâhu ‘alayhi wasallam that people with wealth and authority are often beguiled by what they have and therefore do not accept good counsel. On the other hand, poor people tend to accept more readily. Therefore, devote more attention to those who have greater fear for Allâh so that they may attain spiritual purity.

When Qiyâmah will take place, no one can be of any assistance to another, even though they may be brothers, parents, children or spouses. Every person will be too concerned about his own predicament to be worried about another. The faces of the Mu’minîn and the pious will be resplendent on that day, while the faces of the Kuffâr and sinners will be gloomy.

Allâh points out to people that they will have to tread the straight path to be saved from the anguish and suffering of the Day of Qiyâmah. On the Day of Qiyâmah, the sky will be rent asunder, bodies will rise from their graves, the stars will plummet down and the oceans will be ablaze. Every person will be confronted by his acts on the Plain of Resurrection when none will want to know another.

In Sûrah Mutaffifîn, Allâh condemns those who cheat when weighing and measuring, and warns them of a terrible punishment. Allâh cautions mankind to beware of the day when they will all rise from their graves and stand before Allâh to account for every act. On that day, it will be the Mu’minîn who will laugh at the Kuffâr who scoffed at them in this world.

The sky will be cleaved open when the trumpet is sounded and corpses will be flung from their graves. Whereas the pious shall be quickly relieved of the formalities of the Day of Qiyâmah, the sinful ones will be flung into the fire of Jahannam. These were the people who thought that they will never be returned to Allâh.

Allâh says further that those who harass believing men and women without repenting afterwards shall suffer a terrible torment in the Âkhirâh. Allâh also mentions that the Qur’ân is a lofty book that is preserved in the Lawhul Mahfûdh. The Qur’ân distinguishes between right and wrong and those who still adamantly adhere to the wrong shall be granted only a little respite.

Allâh commands Rasulullâh Sallallâhu ‘alayhi wasallam to glorify His praises and assures him that he will never forget the Qur’ân. Allâh further instructs Rasulullâh Sallallâhu ‘alayhi wasallam to continue propagating the Dîn for Allâh shall open up avenues of ease for him. Allâh urges people to ponder over Allâh’s creation so that they may recognise Him. Allâh says, “Have they not looked how the camel is created? And how the sky has been elevated? And how the mountains have been rooted? And how the earth has been levelled?” (Sûrah Ghâshiya, verses 17 to 20)

All these signs are for people to take heed before they are taken to task on the Day of Qiyâmah. Allâh admonishes man for his excessive preoccupation with material wealth because it leads him to abuse inheritance and to refuse help to the poor and orphans. However, Allâh has granted man the capacity to do good and to refrain from evil. Therefore, whoever purifies his soul will be successful, while those who are negligent of this will suffer permanent loss.

Allâh advises people to spend their wealth only for His pleasure and with no other motives. None should be proud about being able to do good because only Allâh grants people the ability to lend a helping hand to the needy. Allâh assures Rasulullâh Sallallâhu ‘alayhi wasallam that Allâh will soon confer on him a bounty that will please him and that he should never feel that Allâh has forsaken him because Allâh has always been there for him. Allâh has illuminated his heart, alleviated his worries and elevated his name. Allâh consoles Rasulullâh Sallallâhu ‘alayhi wasallam (as well as all Muslims at large) that ease always follows hardship. Therefore, a person’s attention should always focus on Allâh.

The 28th Juz is recited in this Tarawîh. It includes Sûrahs Mujâdalah, Hashar, Mumtahina, Saff, Jumu‘ah, Munâfiqûn, Taghâbun, Talâq and Tahrîm.

Mujâdalah begins this Juz. Allâh states that it is foolish for any person to refer to his wife as his mother (as a method of separating from her). If a man does this, it will be Harâm for him to cohabit with his wife until he pays the required Kafâra. The Kafâra is that he frees a slave (male or female), fasts for two consecutive months or feeds sixty poor people.

Thereafter, Allâh teaches the etiquette of gatherings and warns people against hosting secret meetings to plot against Rasulullâh Sallallâhu ‘alayhi wasallam or to commit other sins. Allâh says that such meetings are among the acts of Shaytân.

In Sûrah Hashar thereafter, Allâh states that the true Mu’minîn are those people who assist the Muslims who migrate for Allâh and Rasulullâh Sallallâhu ‘alayhi wasallam. They are people who do not close their hearts despite living in difficult circumstances. Rather, they give preference to others above themselves. The Munâfiqîn are completely different because they display the traits of Shaytân. They encourage people to commit evil acts and then excuse themselves saying that they have nothing to do with these people. Allâh urges people to heed the advice of the Qur’ân, which is so mighty that it can crush mountains under its weight.

Sûrah Mumtahina begins after Sûrah Hashar. Allâh tells the Mu’minîn in this Sûrah that they should terminate all secretive contact with the Kuffâr after migrating to Madinah. The Kuffâr are enemies to the Muslims and will never be their allies. A Muslim can never trust a kâfir because the ambition of the kâfir is to convert the Muslim into a kâfir like himself/ herself. Allâh also states that the faith of a woman should be tested when she migrates to the Muslims. She must be allowed to remain among the Muslims if she is found to be sincere.

Addressing the Mu’minîn in Sûrah Saff, Allâh admonishes them for claiming to do things that they have not done. This is an extremely serious crime in Allâh’s sight. Allâh loves those Mu’minîn who stand together like a fortified wall when facing the enemy in Jihâd. Allâh then quotes Hadhrat Îsa who prophesised the advent of Rasulullâh to the Bani Isrâ’îl, referring to Rasulullâh Sallallâhu ‘alayhi wasallam as “Ahmed”. Allâh ends the Sûrah by assuring the Mu’minîn that the Kuffâr will never be able to extinguish Allâh’s light and that Allâh will definitely grant them victory over their enemies.

In Sûrah Jumu’ah, Allâh explicitly states, “0 you who believe! When you are called for Salâh on the day of Jumu’ah (Friday), then hasten towards Allâh’s remembrance and leave all trade. This is best for you if you only knew. Thereafter, when the Salâh has been completed, then spread out on earth and seek from Allâh’s bounty (sustenance) and remember Allâh in abundance so that you may succeed” (verses 9 and 10). The concluding verse of the Sûrah states: “Allâh is the Best Sustainer”.

Allâh addresses Rasulullâh Sallallâhu ‘alayhi wasallam in Sûrah Munafiqûn, warning him to beware of them. Allâh says that the words and acts of the Munâfiqîn contradict their thoughts and feelings. They falsely take solemn oaths in Allâh’s name whereas they are devoid of Imân.

In Sûrah Taghâbun, Allâh states that only He created everyone. Allâh made some people Kuffâr and made others Mu’minîn with wealth and children as tests for them. Allâh will forgive those people who are rightly guided.

Allâh mentions in Sûrah Talâq that husbands should divorce their wives only when the wives are not menstruating. The Iddah should be meticulously observed and it will be regarded as an act of immorality if a woman has to emerge from her home during the Iddah. The Iddah of a non-menstruating divorcee is three months, while the Iddah of a pregnant divorcee will terminate as soon as she delivers. The husband will have to maintain his pregnant wife after the divorce until she delivers his child.

Addressing Rasulullâh Sallallâhu ‘alayhi wasallam in Sûrah Tahrîm, Allâh tells him not to forsake Allâh’s bounties for the sake of his ‘wives. Allâh also tells Rasulullâh Sallallâhu ‘alayhi wasallam that he should pay the Kafâra to be absolved from his vow. Allâh cautions that any person who wishes to oppose Rasulullâh .b, will have to face the resistance of Allâh, Hadhrat Jibra’îl and all the pious Muslims at large.

Highlighting the fact that Imân is a gift from Allâh that a person does not attain by simply associating with pious people, Allâh speaks about the wives of Hadhrat Nûh and Hadhrat Lût both of whom died as Kuffâr. On the other hand, the wife of Fir’aun passed away as a Mu’mina.

The 27th Juz is recited in this Tarawîh. This Juz begins with verse 31 of Sûrah Dhâriyât and includes Sûrahs Tûr, Najm, Qamar, Rahmân, Wâqi’ah and Hadîd.

The Juz opens with the incident of Hadhrat Ibrahîm Alayhis Salâm when some angels visited him in the guise of humans and informed him of the imminent birth of his son Hadhrat Is’hâq Alayhis Salâm When he asked them what their duty was, they replied that they were out to rain a shower of stones upon the nation of Hadhrat Lût Alayhis Salâm They had been sent to punish these people.

Allâh then relates the incidents of Hadhrat Mûsa the Âd, the Thamud and the nation of Hadhrat Nûh The Sûrah expounds Allâh’s greatness, establishes Tauhîd and Risâlah and then describes the purpose of man’s creation in the following words: “I have created man and Jinn only to worship Me” (verse 56). Allâh stresses that He sustains all and does not require sustenance from anyone.

Sûrah Tûr commences next. In this Sûrah, Allâh warns the rejecters of the Day of Qiyâmah that the day will be so severe that the heavens and the earth will tremble and mountains will fly about like cotton-wool. The Kuffâr will be thrown into Jahannam and the punishment will be severe for those who reject the truth. It is only foolish people who will harass a Nabî who only wishes well for them. Those who reject the truth are really evil in nature. Allâh urges Rasulullâh Sallallâhu ‘alayhi wasallam to be patient and assures him that he will certainly be assisted.

Sûrah Najm thereafter makes mention of the miraculous journey of Mi’râj. Allâh says that Rasulullâh Sallallâhu ‘alayhi wasallam had neither gone astray nor erred and that he drew so close to Allâh that there scarcely remained the distance between two ends of a bow between them. Allâh makes it clear that Rasulullâh’s Sallallâhu ‘alayhi wasallam eyes did not deceive him and that he saw everything clearly. Allâh then spoke certain things to Rasulullâh about which no third being has any knowledge.

Allâh tells people that that they should never doubt the words of Rasulullâh Sallallâhu ‘alayhi wasallam especially concerning the Mi’râj because “he does not speak of his own will. Everything he says is revelation that descends on him.” (verse 41)

In Sûrah Qamar thereafter, Allâh speaks about Rasulullâh’s Sallallâhu ‘alayhi wasallam miracle of splitting the moon; a miracle that foretold the eventual defeat of the Kuffâr. Allâh says that the Kuffâr are unlikely to mend their ways because they refer to the miracles of Rasulullâh Sallallâhu ‘alayhi wasallam as magic. However, the time is near when they will hang their heads in remorse and flee from the truth.

Sûrah Rahmân follows Sûrah Qamar as the 55th Sûrah of the Qur’ân. In this Sûrah, Allâh enumerates a large number of bounties that He has bestowed on man. Throughout the Sûrah Allâh repeatedly asks, “Which bounty of your Rabb will you two (man and Jinn) deny?” Among the other bounties, Allâh speaks of man’s creation, the knowledge Allâh granted man, and the creation of everything else that is of use to man. By identifying all these bounties, man is introduced to Allâh. The Sûrah also describes the Âkhirâh and highlights the fact that everything besides Allâh is perishable. Allâh asserts, “Everything on earth shall perish but the countenance of your Majestic and Benevolent Rabb shall remain.” (verse 27)

Sûrah Wâqi’ah describes the advent of Qiyâmah when the records of righteous people’s acts will be given in their right hands, while those of the Kuffâr and sinners will be given in their left hands from behind their backs. The Sûrah States that the diet of the people of Jahannam shall be the fruit of a poisonous tree and scalding water. Allâh ends the Sûrah by drawing man’s attention to the fact that the Qur’ân is a great blessing from Allâh, which has an elevated position in the Lawhul Mahfûdh [The Protected Tablet] in the heavens.

Sûrah Hadîd follows Sûrah Wâqi’ah by stating that every creation glorifies Allâh. Allâh exhorts Muslims to spend in His way; this is regarded as a loan yielding a minimum of ten times the reward. Pious people neither become despondent when afflicted with adversities nor do they behave boastfully and arrogantly when enjoying prosperity. According to their acts, these are the ones who will attain the status of Siddîq and Shahîd. Allâh also tells the Ahlul Kitâb that Allâh bestows His grace and favour upon whomsoever He wills.

The 26th Juz is recited in this Tarawîh. This Juz includes the entire Surahs Ahqâf, Muhammad, Fatah, Hujurât, Qâf and Dhâriyât.

This Juz commences with Sûrah Ahqâf, in which Allâh states that He has created the universe only for a stipulated period of time. The system of the universe functions according to Allâh’s perfect plan, yet the Kuffâr still adamantly oppose the truth. Allâh commands man to treat his parents kindly, reminding him that his mother bore him with hardship and delivered him with hardship. When this man grows up to be righteous, he will express gratitude to Allâh, whereupon Allâh will accept his acts and forgive him for his shortcomings. However, Allâh will punish those Who oppose their parents and disobey them.

Thereafter, Allâh makes mention of the time when a group of the Jinn listened to Rasulullâh Sallallâhu ‘alayhi wasallam reciting the Qur’ân and then conveyed the message of Islâm to their people.

Sûrah Muhammad follows Sûrah Ahqâf. Allâh says that the acts of people will be destroyed when, apart from adhering to kufr, they also enjoin others to do the same. Allâh will also forgive the sins of those who possess imân and practise the guidance given to them. In addition to this, Allâh will also correct their acts.

Allâh also commands the Muslims to wage Jihâd until the enemy surrenders. Those people who are averse to Jihâd after imân and guidance have come to them have definitely fallen prey to Shaytân because Shaytân makes evil acts seem appealing and makes people entertain hopes of long lives. Eventually, the acts of such people are destroyed. Allâh also tells people to ponder about the verses of the, Qur’ân because this will illuminate their hearts and their minds.

Sûrah Fatah follows Sûrah Muhammad. In this Sûrah, Allâh speaks about the Treaty of Hudaybiyyah which turned out to be a tremendous victory for the Muslims. Allâh says in verse 10, “Verity those who pledge allegiance to you (O Rasulullâh) have actually pledged allegiance to Allâh. Allâh’s hand is above theirs.”

Allâh adds that those who violate their pledge and turn away from Jihâd become deserving of a terrible punishment.

Allâh declares in the final verse of this Sûrah, “Muhammad Sallallâhu ‘alayhi wasallam is Allâh’s Nabî and those with him are hard on the disbelievers, yet compassionate towards each other.” (verse 29)

Sûrah Hujurât, which follows Sûrah Fatah, contains teachings that are pertinent to good character. The Sûrah teaches Muslims the etiquette of social interaction and good manners. The Sûrah especially emphasises the refinement of manners te be displayed when in the presence of Rasulullâh Sallallâhu ‘alayhi wasallam and near his rooms. In fact, failure to observe etiquette in Rasulullâh’s Sallallâhu ‘alayhi wasallam presence may lead to one’s acts being rejected. The Sûrah highlights the importance of cordial and amicable behaviour towards each other and equates backbiting to eating the flesh of a brother’s corpse.

The next Sûrah is Sûrah Qâf, in which man is told that Allâh is closer to him than his own jugular vein. Allâh also reminds man that two angels have been appointed to record the acts of every person. These records will be closely examined on the Day of Qiyâmah.

Sûrah Dhâriyât begins thereafter Allâh tells man that Qiyâmah is inevitable and that every person will receive the recompense due to him/her for every good and evil act committed. The evil ones will suffer punishment while the righteous Mu’minîn will enjoy the bounties of Jannah.

Allâh describes the people of imân as those who sleep very little, who awaken during the early hours of the morning to beseech Allâh for forgiveness, and who spend their wealth to assist those who ask of them as well as those who do not ask. The incidents of certain Ambiyâ are then mentioned briefly.

Play Allâh bless us all with the realisation of what is to come in the Âkhirâh. Âmîn.