WEBVTT 00:00:00.000 --> 00:00:03.000 In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. 00:00:03.000 --> 00:00:32.079 A brief commentary 00:00:32.079 --> 00:00:35.079 Based on the book *Information Cards* 00:00:35.079 --> 00:00:38.079 with copies of the Noble Mus'haf. 00:00:38.079 --> 00:00:42.079 By Dr. Muhammad Ibn Abdul Aziz Ibn Omar Naseef 00:00:42.079 --> 00:00:44.079 May Allah preserve him. 00:00:44.079 --> 00:00:46.270 Surah al-Inshiqaq 00:00:46.270 --> 00:00:48.270 In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. 00:00:48.270 --> 00:00:50.270 Praise be to Allah, Lord of the worlds. 00:00:50.270 --> 00:00:54.270 And peace and blessings be upon the Seal of the Prophets and Messengers. 00:00:54.270 --> 00:00:57.270 And upon his family and all his Companions. 00:00:57.270 --> 00:01:00.270 We are still engaged in our brief commentary on the personal profile cards. 00:01:00.270 --> 00:01:03.270 And we have reached Surah al-Inshiqaq. 00:01:03.270 --> 00:01:06.269 I wish to pause over this passage to highlight three key lessons. 00:01:06.269 --> 00:01:09.269 The first pause concerns the context and placement of the surah. 00:01:09.269 --> 00:01:13.590 Here, he provided a summary of what he previously discussed. 00:01:13.590 --> 00:01:16.689 Al-Imam al-Suyuti, in his book *Tanasuq al-Durar*, 00:01:16.689 --> 00:01:19.689 that these four surahs 00:01:19.689 --> 00:01:22.849 Surah Al-Inshiqaq, along with the surahs that precede it, 00:01:22.849 --> 00:01:25.849 Al-Infitar, then Al-Takwir—excuse me. 00:01:25.849 --> 00:01:28.849 Then al-Infitar, then al-Mutaffifin. 00:01:28.849 --> 00:01:32.010 Then [the mention of] the splitting asunder. 00:01:32.010 --> 00:01:35.010 He mentioned that its order 00:01:35.010 --> 00:01:38.010 It is fully consistent with the events mentioned therein. 00:01:38.010 --> 00:01:41.010 By considering its occurrence 00:01:41.010 --> 00:01:44.010 On the Day of Resurrection 00:01:44.010 --> 00:01:47.010 And his statements on this matter may be reviewed and verified. 00:01:47.010 --> 00:01:50.010 It is a domain for deep reflection, so offer sincere counsel to everyone. 00:01:50.010 --> 00:01:53.010 Continually advancing and increasing, so that one may turn back to him for guidance. 00:01:53.010 --> 00:01:56.010 However, we should pause here to consider these two surahs. 00:01:56.010 --> 00:01:59.329 Surahs al-Inshiqaq and al-Mutaffifin—notice, my brothers, 00:01:59.329 --> 00:02:02.329 In Surah al-Inshiqaq, Allah says: "O human being!" 00:02:02.329 --> 00:02:05.329 “Thou, verily, O man, art working toward thy Lord a work which thou wilt meet (in His presence).” (84:6) 00:02:05.329 --> 00:02:08.419 "Will encounter..." means: will encounter Allah. 00:02:08.419 --> 00:02:11.419 I stand by what al-Tabari concluded. 00:02:11.419 --> 00:02:14.419 Thus, "meeting Allah" immediately reminds us 00:02:14.419 --> 00:02:17.419 Referring to the statement of Allah Almighty in Surah Al-Mutaffifin, "The Day when..." 00:02:17.419 --> 00:02:20.710 ...to the Lord of the worlds. 00:02:20.710 --> 00:02:23.710 So what happens here? He says, "Then he will meet..." 00:02:23.710 --> 00:02:26.710 "Then as for he who is given his record in his right hand," 00:02:26.710 --> 00:02:29.710 Then he will surely receive an easy reckoning. 00:02:29.710 --> 00:02:32.710 It is as though this surah 00:02:32.710 --> 00:02:35.710 It continues the progression of events on the Day of Resurrection. 00:02:35.710 --> 00:02:39.259 Then, the second pause. 00:02:39.259 --> 00:02:42.259 There is another relationship between the two surahs. 00:02:42.259 --> 00:02:45.379 The truth is that the interconnections between the surahs are numerous. 00:02:45.379 --> 00:02:48.379 In Surah Al-Mutaffifin, He said: 00:02:48.379 --> 00:02:51.379 “Nay, but the record of the righteous is in 'Illiyin -” (83:18) 00:02:51.379 --> 00:02:54.379 And before that, He said: "No! Indeed, the record of the wicked..." 00:02:54.379 --> 00:02:57.379 Is surely in Sijjin. 00:02:57.379 --> 00:03:00.740 He then elaborated on this point in Surah al-Inshiqaq. 00:03:00.740 --> 00:03:03.740 Regarding every person receiving their book. 00:03:03.740 --> 00:03:06.740 "Then as for the one who is given his record in his right hand," 00:03:06.740 --> 00:03:09.740 As for the one who is given his record behind his back, 00:03:09.740 --> 00:03:12.740 As for the third and final point of reflection: 00:03:12.740 --> 00:03:15.740 As is well known to you, they say that it is long. 00:03:15.740 --> 00:03:18.830 It contains many events. 00:03:18.830 --> 00:03:21.830 And instead of Allah mentioning to us 00:03:21.830 --> 00:03:24.830 All the events of the Day of Resurrection are contained within a single surah. 00:03:24.830 --> 00:03:27.830 Distribute it in this manner. 00:03:27.830 --> 00:03:30.830 Which causes the heart to become preoccupied. 00:03:30.830 --> 00:03:33.830 when reading every Surah 00:03:33.830 --> 00:03:36.830 concerning a specific event or specific events 00:03:36.830 --> 00:03:39.830 Without my being engrossed in all the events 00:03:39.830 --> 00:03:42.830 in a single surah 00:03:42.830 --> 00:03:45.830 This leads us to pay attention 00:03:45.830 --> 00:03:48.900 Each event individually 00:03:48.900 --> 00:03:51.900 When reading the Surah that mentioned him 00:03:51.900 --> 00:03:54.990 This is more impactful and has a greater effect on the heart and actions. 00:03:54.990 --> 00:03:57.990 “Should He not know what He created? And He is the Subtile, the Aware.” (67:14) 00:03:57.990 --> 00:04:00.990 All praise is due to Allah for this magnificent Qur'an. 00:04:00.990 --> 00:04:03.990 And may Allah send blessings upon our Prophet Muhammad. 00:04:03.990 --> 00:04:06.990 And upon his family and all his Companions.