This Tarawîh begins from the second quarter of the seventeenth Juz (from verse 51 of Sûrah Ambiyah and ends halfway into the Juz (verse 21 of Sûrah Nûr).

In the remaining verses of Sûrah Ambiyâ, Allâh discusses the various Ambiyâ from Hadhrat Ibrahîm Alayhis Salâm to Hadhrat Îsa Alayhis Salâm. Thereafter, Allâh says about Rasulullâh Sallallâhu ‘alayhi wasallam, “We have sent you as a mercy to the universe.” (verse 107). The next verse declares Tauhîd when Allâh instructs Rasulullâh Sallallâhu ‘alayhi wasallam to “Say, ‘It has been revealed to me that your deity is but One Deity. So will you submit to this?”

Sûrah Haj follows Sûrah Ambiyâ and opens with a reminder of Qiyâmah. Allâh says, “Oh people! Fear your Rabb. The earthquake of Qiyâmah is a tremendous thing indeed. The day when you will witness it, every nursing mother will forget her suckling infant and every pregnant woman will abort (because of intense fear). And you will see people in a drunken stupor whereas they will not be drunk, but Allâh’s punishment is severe.” (verses 1 and 2)

Allâh also cautions those Mu’minîn whose faith is weak that they should make a concerted effort to strengthen their Imân and carry out good acts so that the welfare of their lives in this world and in the Âkhirâh is not jeopardised. Allâh says that it was Hadhrat Ibrahîm who termed this Ummah as Muslimeen. Allâh also mentions the Ka’bah and instructs man to “perform tawâf around the ‘Baitul Atîq’ (the Ka’bah).” (verse 29)

Thereafter, certain rites of Haj are mentioned, about which Allâh states, “And whoever honours Allâh’s signs, then this is due to the Taqwa of hearts (verse 32). With regard to sacrificial animals on the occasion of Haj Allâh says, “Their flesh and blood will never reach Allâh, but it is your Taqwa that will reach Him” (verse 37).

Allâh concludes Sûrah Hajj with the following message to the Muslims: “Oh you who believe, bow, prostrate, worship your Rabb and carry out good acts so that you may be successful. Strive for Allâh with the endeavour that is His right. He has chosen you and has not placed any hardship upon in religion. Follow the creed of your father, Ibrahîm. It was he who named you Muslims from before and in this Qur’ân, so that the Nabî’.0’‑‑ be a witness over you people, and that you be witnesses over mankind. So establish Salâh, pay zakâh and hold fast to (the rope of) Allâh. He is your Protecting Friend. The Best Protecting Friend and the Best Helper” (verses 77/8).

End of the Seventeeth Juz

Beginning of the Eighteeth Juz

These concluding words of Sûrah Haj draw the seventeenth Juz to a close and open Sûrah Mu’minûn. At the beginning of Sûrah Mu’minûn, Allâh describes those Mu’minîn whose beliefs are correct, who worship Allâh diligently and are also particular about fulfilling the rights of others. In describing the qualities of the Mu’minîn, Allâh exhorts all the Mu’minîn that they should sincerely worship Him, fulfil the promises and pledges they make with others and abstain from all acts of lechery. These are among the acts that will lead to eternal success.

After discussing the qualities of the Mu’minîn, Allâh discusses the signs that denote His greatness and His onene6s. Among these signs, Allâh mentions the creation of man, the creation of the heavens and the earth, as well as the various plants and animals together with the milk that Allâh produces from their bellies. All these blessings denote Allâh’s all encompassing mercy and compassion towards His creation, which should spur man to accept the belief of Tauhîd.

Allâh then cites the incident of Hadhrat Nûh Alayhis Salâm so that people may learn that success lies in following the teachings of Allâh’s Ambiyâ. Allâh also urges the Mu’minîn not to destroy their acts by being proud and that their hearts should always be apprehensive of returning to Allâh for reckoning. Further describing the qualities of the Mu’minîn Allâh says, “These people hasten to perform good acts and are the forerunners in this.” (verse 61)

Allâh states an important rule when He says, “We do not burden any soul more than it can bear” (verse 62). Allâh also tells Rasulullâh Sallallâhu ‘alayhi wasallam that the Kuffâr will never cease to oppose him until their deaths, when they will regret their ways. However, then it will be too late.

The 24th Sûrah of the Qur’ân, Sûrah Nûr, commences after Sûrah Mu’minûn and contains verses that are pertinent to the morality of society. A gist of the Sûrah is contained in the following twelve points:

1. A hundred lashes are to be given to any unmarried man or woman guilty of fornication.

2. Men and women guilty of fornication should be ostracised from society and none should marry them.

3. Eighty lashes should be metered out to anyone who accuses another of adultery or fornication without the required proof.

4. If a husband or a wife accuses their partner of adultery, each should take four oaths in Allâh’s name that s/he is truthful and that the other is lying. A fifth oath should then be taken by each of them invoking Allâh’s on curse him/her if s/he is lying.

5. “Unchaste women are for unchaste men and unchaste men are for unchaste women. Pure women are for pure men and pure men are for pure women. These people are innocent of what the slanderers say. Theirs is forgiveness and a bounteous reward.” (verse 26)

6. An accused person will be regarded as innocent until proven guilty.

7. Never enter another person’s home without permission.

8. Men and women should neither stare at each other nor steal secretive glances at each other.

9. Women must never display their charms before men who are not close family members (Mahram).

10. Islâm does not approve of spending one’s life as a bachelor or a spinster.

11. During times of privacy, not even children are allowed to enter any person’s room without permission.

12. When the blind or paralysed eat from the homes of relatives without permission, it will not be regarded as theft.

Allâh also discusses the incident of the slander against Hadhrat Â’isha Radiallâhu anha. In Sûrah Nûr Allâh refutes the allegation of adultery that the Munâfiqîn attributed to Hadhrat Â’isha Radiallâhu anhu and warned the Mu’minîn that they should never accept such rumours in future.

May Allâh grant us all the guidance to practise the teachings of Islâm and refrain from immoral acts, slander, evil glances and all other sins. Âmîn.