WEBVTT 00:00:00.000 --> 00:00:03.200 In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. 00:00:05.169 --> 00:00:08.009 A summary of the Tafsir of al-Tabari. 00:00:08.630 --> 00:00:12.710 Abridged by Dr. ‘Aqil ibn Salim al-Shammar. 00:00:14.150 --> 00:00:16.390 Surah al-Qasas. 00:00:18.179 --> 00:00:21.980 In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. 00:00:23.230 --> 00:00:30.269 “Now Korah was of Moses' folk, but he oppressed them; and We gave him so much treasure that the stores thereof would verily have been a burden for a troop of mighty men. When his own folk said unto him: Exult not; lo! Allah loveth not the exultant;” (28:76) 00:00:30.670 --> 00:00:39.950 “Now Korah was of Moses' folk, but he oppressed them; and We gave him so much treasure that the stores thereof would verily have been a burden for a troop of mighty men. When his own folk said unto him: Exult not; lo! Allah loveth not the exultant;” (28:76) 00:00:39.950 --> 00:00:48.429 “Now Korah was of Moses' folk, but he oppressed them; and We gave him so much treasure that the stores thereof would verily have been a burden for a troop of mighty men. When his own folk said unto him: Exult not; lo! Allah loveth not the exultant;” (28:76) 00:00:50.359 --> 00:00:53.799 Indeed, Qarun was from the clan of Musa ibn ‘Imran. 00:00:54.320 --> 00:00:57.920 Yet he exceeded all bounds in his arrogance and tyranny toward them. 00:00:58.619 --> 00:01:01.380 And We gave Qarun such vast treasures. 00:01:01.859 --> 00:01:05.939 That their very keys were a burden for a group of strong men to carry. 00:01:06.620 --> 00:01:11.180 When his people said to him, "Do not exult in pride, nor be boastful." 00:01:11.739 --> 00:01:15.780 For Allah does not love those among His creation who are arrogant and boastful. 00:01:17.439 --> 00:01:21.959 “But seek the abode of the Hereafter in that which Allah hath given thee and neglect not thy portion of the world, and be thou kind even as Allah hath been kind to thee, and seek not corruption in the earth; lo! Allah loveth not corrupters,” (28:77) 00:01:22.480 --> 00:01:26.519 “But seek the abode of the Hereafter in that which Allah hath given thee and neglect not thy portion of the world, and be thou kind even as Allah hath been kind to thee, and seek not corruption in the earth; lo! Allah loveth not corrupters,” (28:77) 00:01:26.920 --> 00:01:31.799 “But seek the abode of the Hereafter in that which Allah hath given thee and neglect not thy portion of the world, and be thou kind even as Allah hath been kind to thee, and seek not corruption in the earth; lo! Allah loveth not corrupters,” (28:77) 00:01:32.359 --> 00:01:40.159 “But seek the abode of the Hereafter in that which Allah hath given thee and neglect not thy portion of the world, and be thou kind even as Allah hath been kind to thee, and seek not corruption in the earth; lo! Allah loveth not corrupters,” (28:77) 00:01:41.769 --> 00:01:46.129 Rather, seek through the wealth that Allah has given you the reward of the Hereafter. 00:01:46.569 --> 00:01:49.650 By utilizing it in this world through obedience to Allah. 00:01:50.370 --> 00:01:53.370 And do not neglect your share and portion of this world. 00:01:53.890 --> 00:01:56.810 Which is to use it to secure your share of the Hereafter. 00:01:57.329 --> 00:02:00.969 By acting within it in a way that will save you tomorrow from the punishment of Allah. 00:02:01.560 --> 00:02:06.799 Others have said: Do not neglect to seek your share of provision within it. 00:02:07.519 --> 00:02:13.319 And do good in this world by spending the wealth Allah has given you in the proper ways and avenues. 00:02:13.840 --> 00:02:17.280 Just as Allah has been good to you by expanding your provision from it. 00:02:17.919 --> 00:02:22.240 And do not seek what Allah has forbidden you, such as oppression against your people. 00:02:22.840 --> 00:02:26.680 Indeed, Allah does not love those who commit oppression and sins. 00:02:28.449 --> 00:02:34.210 “He said: I have been given it only on account of knowledge I possess. Knew he not that Allah had destroyed already of the generations before him men who were mightier than him in strength and greater in respect of following? The guilty are not questioned of their sins.” (28:78) 00:02:34.810 --> 00:02:41.610 “He said: I have been given it only on account of knowledge I possess. Knew he not that Allah had destroyed already of the generations before him men who were mightier than him in strength and greater in respect of following? The guilty are not questioned of their sins.” (28:78) 00:02:42.210 --> 00:02:50.969 “He said: I have been given it only on account of knowledge I possess. Knew he not that Allah had destroyed already of the generations before him men who were mightier than him in strength and greater in respect of following? The guilty are not questioned of their sins.” (28:78) 00:02:51.530 --> 00:02:56.449 “He said: I have been given it only on account of knowledge I possess. Knew he not that Allah had destroyed already of the generations before him men who were mightier than him in strength and greater in respect of following? The guilty are not questioned of their sins.” (28:78) 00:02:58.090 --> 00:03:00.969 Qarun said to his people who had admonished him: 00:03:01.569 --> 00:03:06.210 "I have only been given these treasures because of a special knowledge I possess." 00:03:06.770 --> 00:03:13.050 Which Allah knew I had, so He was pleased with me for it and favored me over you with this wealth. 00:03:13.689 --> 00:03:15.889 Because of His knowledge of my superiority over you. 00:03:16.650 --> 00:03:22.210 Did Qarun not know, when he claimed he was given these treasures due to knowledge he possessed— 00:03:22.930 --> 00:03:28.129 “He said: I have been given it only on account of knowledge I possess. Knew he not that Allah had destroyed already of the generations before him men who were mightier than him in strength and greater in respect of following? The guilty are not questioned of their sins.” (28:78) 00:03:28.689 --> 00:03:33.969 And those who amass the most wealth—that they will enter the Fire without account? 00:03:34.689 --> 00:03:40.849 It has been said that the angels will not ask about them because they will recognize them by their marks. 00:03:53.169 --> 00:03:57.810 And Qarun said, "Indeed, I am a person of great fortune." 00:03:59.469 --> 00:04:02.590 So Qarun went out before his people in his finery. 00:04:03.229 --> 00:04:06.030 Which, as mentioned, consisted of garments of purple silk. 00:04:06.740 --> 00:04:11.300 Those who desired the adornment of the worldly life among Qarun’s people said: 00:04:11.939 --> 00:04:16.339 "Oh, if only we had been given the like of what Qarun has been given of its splendor!" 00:04:17.060 --> 00:04:20.100 "Indeed, Qarun has a great portion of this world." 00:04:21.790 --> 00:04:30.509 “But those who had been given knowledge said: Woe unto you! The reward of Allah for him who believeth and doeth right is better, and only the steadfast will obtain it.” (28:80) 00:04:31.149 --> 00:04:34.750 “But those who had been given knowledge said: Woe unto you! The reward of Allah for him who believeth and doeth right is better, and only the steadfast will obtain it.” (28:80) 00:04:36.500 --> 00:04:38.740 But those who were given knowledge of Allah said: 00:04:39.379 --> 00:04:45.779 "Woe to you! The reward of Allah and His recompense are better than what Qarun has been given of splendor and wealth." 00:04:46.259 --> 00:04:48.259 For those who believe in Him and His messengers. 00:04:48.740 --> 00:04:52.819 And act according to the righteous deeds brought by His messengers. 00:04:53.459 --> 00:04:55.939 And none are granted the ability to utter this statement— 00:04:56.420 --> 00:05:00.579 “But those who had been given knowledge said: Woe unto you! The reward of Allah for him who believeth and doeth right is better, and only the steadfast will obtain it.” (28:80) 00:05:01.139 --> 00:05:02.420 Except those who are patient. 00:05:02.819 --> 00:05:06.420 Those who have exercised patience against seeking the adornment of the worldly life. 00:05:06.899 --> 00:05:08.899 And have striven in the obedience of Allah. 00:05:10.420 --> 00:05:18.660 “So We caused the earth to swallow him and his dwelling-place. Then he had no host to help him against Allah, nor was he of those who can save themselves.” (28:81) 00:05:19.139 --> 00:05:29.620 “So We caused the earth to swallow him and his dwelling-place. Then he had no host to help him against Allah, nor was he of those who can save themselves.” (28:81) 00:05:31.250 --> 00:05:33.970 So We caused the earth to swallow Qarun and the inhabitants of his house. 00:05:34.449 --> 00:05:37.410 He had no group to return to for help. 00:05:37.730 --> 00:05:41.649 Nor was there any faction to support him against the wrath that descended upon him. 00:05:42.129 --> 00:05:43.649 Rather, they disowned him. 00:05:44.209 --> 00:05:49.250 Nor was he among those who could defend themselves against Allah when His vengeance befell him. 00:05:49.250 --> 00:05:52.129 So as to prevent it by his own strength. 00:06:20.939 --> 00:06:29.740 And those who had wished to be in his place the day before, regarding his worldly status, wealth, and abundance, began to say: 00:06:30.379 --> 00:06:36.459 “And morning found those who had coveted his place but yesterday crying: Ah, welladay! Allah enlargeth the provision for whom He will of His slaves and straiteneth it (for whom He will). If Allah had not been gracious unto us He would have caused it to swallow us (also). Ah, welladay! the disbelievers never prosper.” (28:82) 00:06:36.779 --> 00:06:40.300 Not because of his high status or his honor in the sight of Allah. 00:06:40.779 --> 00:06:44.980 And He restricts provision for whom He wills of His creation, not out of contempt for them. 00:06:45.300 --> 00:06:53.620 "Had Allah not been gracious to us and averted from us what we wished for yesterday, He would have caused the earth to swallow us too." 00:06:54.100 --> 00:06:59.220 Do you not know that the disbelievers do not succeed, nor do their requests prevail? 00:06:59.620 --> 00:07:10.160 “As for that Abode of the Hereafter We assign it unto those who seek not oppression in the earth, nor yet corruption. The sequel is for those who ward off (evil).” (28:83) 00:07:10.480 --> 00:07:14.399 And the ultimate outcome belongs to the righteous. 00:07:16.720 --> 00:07:26.879 That home of the Hereafter—We assign its bliss to those who do not desire arrogance upon the earth, nor tyranny, nor corruption. 00:07:27.199 --> 00:07:33.600 And Paradise is for the righteous, who are those that feared the disobedience of Allah and performed His obligatory duties. 00:07:35.149 --> 00:07:41.949 Whoever comes with a good deed will have better than it. 00:07:42.430 --> 00:07:53.550 “Whoso bringeth a good deed, he will have better than the same; while as for him who bringeth an ill-deed, those who do ill-deeds will be requited only what they did.” (28:84) 00:07:55.040 --> 00:08:00.319 Whoever comes to Allah on the Day of Resurrection with sincere monotheism will have better. 00:08:00.800 --> 00:08:04.800 And that better reward is Paradise and eternal bliss. 00:08:05.360 --> 00:08:17.519 And whoever comes with an evil deed—which is associating partners with Allah—then those who committed evil deeds will not be recompensed for their evil actions except with the equivalent of what they used to do. 00:08:37.980 --> 00:08:46.980 Indeed, He who has revealed the Qur'an to you, O Muhammad, will surely return you to your place of origin after death. 00:08:47.460 --> 00:08:52.580 Or to your place of origin where you were born, to Makkah, while it is opened for you. 00:08:53.379 --> 00:09:01.700 Say, O Muhammad, to these polytheists: "My Lord knows best who brings the guidance, which, whoever follows, will be saved." 00:09:02.259 --> 00:09:06.259 And who is in clear error from the straight path, among us and among you. 00:09:06.740 --> 00:09:14.100 It becomes clear to the thoughtful person, when he contemplates and reflects upon it, that it is guidance and not error. 00:09:15.700 --> 00:09:30.019 “Thou hadst no hope that the Scripture would be inspired in thee; but it is a mercy from thy Lord, so never be a helper to the disbelievers.” (28:86) 00:09:31.710 --> 00:09:36.350 And you were not expecting, O Muhammad, that this Qur'an would be revealed to you. 00:09:36.750 --> 00:09:40.269 So that you might learn the accounts and news of those who passed before you. 00:09:40.750 --> 00:09:42.269 And the events that occur after you. 00:09:42.830 --> 00:09:46.269 Except that your Lord had mercy on you, so He revealed it to you. 00:09:46.830 --> 00:09:51.950 So praise your Lord for the blessing He bestowed upon you by revealing the Book to you. 00:09:52.509 --> 00:09:57.230 And do not be a supporter of those who disbelieve in your Lord regarding their disbelief in Him. 00:10:02.000 --> 00:10:13.600 And call to your Lord, and do not be among the polytheists. 00:10:15.179 --> 00:10:20.460 And do not let these polytheists turn you away from conveying the signs of Allah and His proofs. 00:10:20.940 --> 00:10:24.299 After your Lord has revealed them to you, O Muhammad. 00:10:25.019 --> 00:10:27.820 And call to your Lord and convey His message. 00:10:28.379 --> 00:10:30.940 And do not abandon the call to your Lord. 00:10:31.419 --> 00:10:33.740 And the conveying of His message to the polytheists. 00:10:34.299 --> 00:10:40.379 Lest you become among those who acted as the polytheists did by disobeying their Lord and opposing His command. 00:10:41.860 --> 00:10:49.059 “And cry not unto any other god along with Allah. There is no Allah save Him. Everything will perish save His countenance. His is the command, and unto Him ye will be brought back.” (28:88) 00:10:49.620 --> 00:10:53.539 Everything will perish except His Face. 00:10:54.259 --> 00:11:00.419 To Him belongs the judgment, and to Him you will be returned. 00:11:02.320 --> 00:11:07.600 And do not invoke, O Muhammad, along with your Object of worship—to Whom belongs the worship of everything— 00:11:07.919 --> 00:11:09.919 Another object of worship besides Him. 00:11:10.399 --> 00:11:13.840 There is no object of worship worthy of worship except Allah. 00:11:14.320 --> 00:11:17.519 He, of Whom everything will perish except His Face. 00:11:18.080 --> 00:11:20.080 To Him belongs the judgment between His creation. 00:11:20.480 --> 00:11:25.759 And to Him you will be returned after your death, so He will judge between you with justice.