1 00:00:00,000 --> 00:00:02,779 In the name of Allah, the Entirely Merciful, the Especially Merciful. 2 00:00:03,379 --> 00:00:08,099 The concise commentary on the book *Bitaqat al-Ta'rif* 3 00:00:08,099 --> 00:00:11,099 *bi-Suwar al-Mushaf al-Sharif*, 4 00:00:11,240 --> 00:00:15,080 by Dr. Muhammad ibn 'Abd al-'Aziz ibn 'Umar Nasif, 5 00:00:15,080 --> 00:00:16,480 may Allah preserve him. 6 00:00:16,980 --> 00:00:19,579 Surah al-Zalzalah. 7 00:00:20,039 --> 00:00:21,839 In the name of Allah, the Entirely Merciful, the Especially Merciful. 8 00:00:21,839 --> 00:00:23,690 Praise be to Allah, the Lord of all worlds, 9 00:00:23,690 --> 00:00:27,829 and peace and blessings be upon the Seal of the Prophets, 10 00:00:27,829 --> 00:00:30,230 and upon all his family and Companions. 11 00:00:30,370 --> 00:00:34,570 We continue with our concise commentary on *Bitaqat al-Ta'rif*, 12 00:00:34,570 --> 00:00:38,979 and we have now reached Surah al-Zalzalah. 13 00:00:38,979 --> 00:00:40,579 We have three points of reflection concerning it. 14 00:00:40,579 --> 00:00:45,259 The first point pertains to what has been narrated regarding the virtues of this surah, 15 00:00:45,259 --> 00:00:52,170 namely what has been established in the hadith that it is a comprehensive surah. 16 00:00:52,170 --> 00:00:54,000 And since this is the case, 17 00:00:54,000 --> 00:00:58,399 it ought to be studied specifically 18 00:00:58,399 --> 00:01:01,170 and actualized in the lives of Muslims. 19 00:01:01,170 --> 00:01:04,469 It is difficult for a person—just as it was difficult for that Companion— 20 00:01:04,510 --> 00:01:07,260 and difficult for many people 21 00:01:07,260 --> 00:01:10,060 to fully grasp all the meanings of the Qur'an 22 00:01:10,060 --> 00:01:12,239 and study it in its entirety. 23 00:01:12,239 --> 00:01:16,090 So what do you think about studying this comprehensive surah 24 00:01:16,090 --> 00:01:22,260 in a way that truly impacts one's life? 25 00:01:22,260 --> 00:01:24,159 Perhaps it can be explained 26 00:01:24,159 --> 00:01:26,540 using modern educational methods 27 00:01:26,540 --> 00:01:29,340 and impactful approaches, 28 00:01:29,340 --> 00:01:31,519 especially for the younger generation. 29 00:01:31,519 --> 00:01:35,819 Imagine a child raised upon the realization that: "Whoever does 30 00:01:35,819 --> 00:01:38,569 an atom's weight of good will see it, 31 00:01:38,569 --> 00:01:44,019 and whoever does an atom's weight of evil will see it." 32 00:01:44,019 --> 00:01:46,019 As for the second point of reflection, 33 00:01:46,019 --> 00:01:47,159 it concerns the opening of the surah. 34 00:01:47,159 --> 00:01:49,310 It begins with a conditional clause, 35 00:01:49,310 --> 00:01:53,840 and generally, surahs that open with a condition— 36 00:01:53,840 --> 00:01:59,150 and the conditional particle used here is *idha* (when)— 37 00:01:59,150 --> 00:02:03,060 point to a time of immense significance. 38 00:02:03,060 --> 00:02:07,260 And this time is exceedingly momentous: 39 00:02:07,260 --> 00:02:09,819 the time of the final earthquake. 40 00:02:09,819 --> 00:02:11,319 The particle *in* (if) was not used here; 41 00:02:11,319 --> 00:02:13,419 rather, *idha* (when) was used, 42 00:02:13,419 --> 00:02:15,039 so that we may realize that 43 00:02:15,039 --> 00:02:18,139 the Earthquake is definitively bound to occur. 44 00:02:18,139 --> 00:02:21,039 Thus, we must prepare for this appointed time, 45 00:02:21,039 --> 00:02:23,039 which is among the most critical 46 00:02:23,039 --> 00:02:26,659 appointments set for us. 47 00:02:26,659 --> 00:02:28,460 Indeed, it is an appointment unlike any worldly appointment, 48 00:02:28,460 --> 00:02:30,599 for human appointments may fail to be kept, 49 00:02:30,599 --> 00:02:34,560 whereas this is Allah's promise, which is never broken. 50 00:02:34,560 --> 00:02:38,289 As for the third point of reflection, 51 00:02:38,289 --> 00:02:39,449 it relates to the theme of the surah. 52 00:02:39,449 --> 00:02:42,389 As noted, reflecting on its title and verses 53 00:02:42,389 --> 00:02:45,250 clearly shows that it addresses the Day of Resurrection 54 00:02:45,250 --> 00:02:48,849 in terms of the intensity of its terrors and the witnessing of one's deeds. 55 00:02:48,849 --> 00:02:51,699 The specific aspect highlighted here is deliberate; 56 00:02:51,699 --> 00:02:55,099 for if you look at Surah al-Qari'ah that follows, for instance, 57 00:02:55,099 --> 00:02:58,229 it also speaks of the Day of Resurrection, but from another perspective. 58 00:02:58,229 --> 00:03:02,060 Here, this surah focuses on the sheer intensity of the terror 59 00:03:02,060 --> 00:03:05,639 and the witnessing of deeds, 60 00:03:05,639 --> 00:03:08,740 while al-Qari'ah—which is also from the short surahs of the Mufassal— 61 00:03:08,740 --> 00:03:12,740 deals with the same subject, the Day of Resurrection, but in a different manner. 62 00:03:12,740 --> 00:03:14,729 And I would like to conclude here 63 00:03:14,729 --> 00:03:18,509 with the statement of Muhammad ibn Ka'b al-Qurazi, 64 00:03:18,509 --> 00:03:20,710 may Allah have mercy on him, when he said: 65 00:03:20,710 --> 00:03:23,710 "That I should recite during my night 66 00:03:23,710 --> 00:03:25,409 until morning 67 00:03:25,409 --> 00:03:27,310 *Idha Zulzilat* 68 00:03:27,310 --> 00:03:29,169 and *al-Qari'ah*, 69 00:03:29,169 --> 00:03:31,729 adding nothing else to them, 70 00:03:31,729 --> 00:03:34,620 repeating them both 71 00:03:34,620 --> 00:03:36,500 and pondering their meanings, 72 00:03:36,500 --> 00:03:39,900 is more beloved to me than 73 00:03:39,900 --> 00:03:44,310 hastily chanting through the entire Qur'an in a single night," 74 00:03:44,310 --> 00:03:47,319 or as he said, "scattering it haphazardly." 75 00:03:47,319 --> 00:03:50,419 These are two magnificent surahs that truly deserve deep contemplation. 76 00:03:50,419 --> 00:03:51,919 This is sufficient, 77 00:03:51,919 --> 00:03:55,080 and Allah knows best. May Allah send blessings upon our Prophet Muhammad, 78 00:03:55,080 --> 00:03:58,080 and upon his family and Companions, and grant them peace.