1 00:00:00,000 --> 00:00:03,000 In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. 2 00:00:03,000 --> 00:00:31,539 Brief Commentary 3 00:00:31,539 --> 00:00:34,539 to the book *Identity Cards*. 4 00:00:34,539 --> 00:00:37,539 with the surahs of the Noble Qur'an. 5 00:00:37,539 --> 00:00:40,539 By Dr. Muhammad Ibn 'Abd al-'Aziz Ibn 'Omar Nasif 6 00:00:40,539 --> 00:00:43,539 May Allah preserve him. 7 00:00:43,539 --> 00:00:46,600 Surah al-Furqan 8 00:00:46,600 --> 00:00:49,600 In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. All praise is due to Allah, and peace and blessings be upon the Messenger of Allah. 9 00:00:49,600 --> 00:00:52,600 We are still engaging in this brief commentary on the informational profiles. 10 00:00:52,600 --> 00:00:54,600 An introduction to Surah Al-Furqan 11 00:00:54,600 --> 00:00:56,600 And I have another thought regarding it: 12 00:00:56,600 --> 00:00:58,600 Three pauses. The first pause: 13 00:00:58,600 --> 00:01:00,920 The first pause is at the opening of the surah. 14 00:01:00,920 --> 00:01:02,920 For it opens with praise. 15 00:01:02,920 --> 00:01:04,920 Generally speaking, this falls under it. 16 00:01:04,920 --> 00:01:06,920 across multiple surahs. 17 00:01:06,920 --> 00:01:08,920 She began with praise, so whoever 18 00:01:08,920 --> 00:01:10,950 Praise and gratitude belong to Allah. 19 00:01:10,950 --> 00:01:13,109 Praise belongs to Allah, the Blessed. 20 00:01:13,109 --> 00:01:15,109 Along with the other points mentioned in the introduction. 21 00:01:15,109 --> 00:01:17,459 But it 22 00:01:17,459 --> 00:01:19,459 It opens specifically with the expression "Blessed is He." 23 00:01:19,459 --> 00:01:21,459 No other country shares this distinction with it. 24 00:01:21,459 --> 00:01:23,500 Surah Al-Mulk 25 00:01:23,500 --> 00:01:25,500 This naturally leads to a comparison between 26 00:01:25,500 --> 00:01:27,500 These two surahs, as I mentioned, passed by... 27 00:01:27,500 --> 00:01:29,500 That the surah that resembles it in 28 00:01:29,500 --> 00:01:31,500 At its outset, there is a kind of distinction between them. 29 00:01:31,500 --> 00:01:33,500 Among the connections and observations to be made 30 00:01:33,500 --> 00:01:35,500 They are both among the surahs 31 00:01:35,500 --> 00:01:37,500 In which the name "Ar-Rahman" (the Most Compassionate) is mentioned frequently 32 00:01:37,500 --> 00:01:39,500 There are many surahs in which this occurs frequently. 33 00:01:39,500 --> 00:01:41,590 Mentioning the name *al-Rahman* (the Most Compassionate) 34 00:01:41,590 --> 00:01:43,590 Among them is *Tabarak* (Surah al-Mulk), and among them is 35 00:01:43,590 --> 00:01:45,590 The Criterion, and perhaps this 36 00:01:45,590 --> 00:01:47,590 One of the things that helps 37 00:01:47,590 --> 00:01:49,590 Upon reflecting on the relationship 38 00:01:49,590 --> 00:01:52,200 Between the two surahs. 39 00:01:52,200 --> 00:01:54,650 As for the second point, 40 00:01:54,650 --> 00:01:56,650 As I mentioned regarding the context of revelation, after 41 00:01:56,650 --> 00:01:58,650 If I have drawn out the narrative at length 42 00:01:58,650 --> 00:02:00,650 Impact 43 00:02:00,650 --> 00:02:02,650 Narrated on the authority of Ibn 'Abbas, in a lengthy hadith: 44 00:02:02,650 --> 00:02:04,650 Concerning the revelation 45 00:02:04,650 --> 00:02:06,650 Some parts of the surah. 46 00:02:06,650 --> 00:02:08,650 I said: The apparent context indicates that it was revealed— 47 00:02:08,650 --> 00:02:11,030 in Madinah, because they pertain to 48 00:02:11,030 --> 00:02:13,030 with what occurred 49 00:02:13,030 --> 00:02:15,030 The Day of Badr 50 00:02:15,030 --> 00:02:17,030 However, I have not found anyone who made an exception. 51 00:02:17,030 --> 00:02:19,030 He categorized this verse as Medinan. 52 00:02:19,030 --> 00:02:21,349 Here someone might ask, 53 00:02:21,349 --> 00:02:23,349 So, you have brought something new. 54 00:02:23,349 --> 00:02:25,349 Praise be to Allah. 55 00:02:25,349 --> 00:02:27,580 Why do you not say that it is Medinan? 56 00:02:27,580 --> 00:02:29,580 I say: 57 00:02:29,580 --> 00:02:31,580 I deliberately paused to comment on this point here, 58 00:02:31,580 --> 00:02:33,580 to build it upon a methodology 59 00:02:33,580 --> 00:02:35,580 that we ought to follow. 60 00:02:35,580 --> 00:02:37,580 If you come across something in your research, 61 00:02:37,580 --> 00:02:39,580 No one mentioned him, so he acted with deliberation. 62 00:02:39,580 --> 00:02:41,580 and do not rush into adopting or voicing it. 63 00:02:41,580 --> 00:02:43,580 If the Ummah has reached a consensus 64 00:02:43,580 --> 00:02:45,580 For example, regarding something 65 00:02:45,580 --> 00:02:47,580 How, then, could you go against him? 66 00:02:47,580 --> 00:02:49,580 When the scholars reached a consensus on a matter, 67 00:02:49,580 --> 00:02:51,580 Therefore, a person should not be hasty. 68 00:02:51,580 --> 00:02:53,580 unlike it. 69 00:02:53,580 --> 00:02:55,580 Nor should he rejoice that he went against [it]. 70 00:02:55,580 --> 00:02:57,580 Rather, he should say, "This is as far as my understanding reached." 71 00:02:57,580 --> 00:02:59,580 to him, nor do I go against him. 72 00:02:59,580 --> 00:03:01,580 what I found in the words of the people of knowledge. 73 00:03:01,580 --> 00:03:03,580 until I ascertain and verify the matter. 74 00:03:03,580 --> 00:03:05,580 And the default presumption is that there is no contradiction. 75 00:03:05,580 --> 00:03:07,580 And the default legal presumption is that the status quo remains unchanged. 76 00:03:07,580 --> 00:03:09,580 based on the original state, which is 77 00:03:09,580 --> 00:03:11,580 what the Ummah adheres to. 78 00:03:11,580 --> 00:03:13,580 If I find nothing—which is precisely what happened— 79 00:03:13,580 --> 00:03:15,580 I have not found anyone who made an exception for this verse. 80 00:03:15,580 --> 00:03:17,580 Among those who dedicated specific works to the Makkan and Madinan revelations 81 00:03:17,580 --> 00:03:19,580 among those upon whom they relied 82 00:03:19,580 --> 00:03:21,580 This was not mentioned as being among the Medinan revelations. 83 00:03:21,580 --> 00:03:23,580 Therefore, one ought to proceed with deliberation. 84 00:03:23,580 --> 00:03:25,580 And there may be some weakness or defect in the chain of transmission. 85 00:03:25,580 --> 00:03:27,580 Indeed, its chain of transmission has been authenticated. 86 00:03:27,580 --> 00:03:29,580 al-Suyuti, but I have not found it. 87 00:03:29,580 --> 00:03:31,770 whoever analyzed its chain of transmission in detail, 88 00:03:31,770 --> 00:03:33,770 That is why I say: 89 00:03:33,770 --> 00:03:35,770 We must always be deliberate and take our time, 90 00:03:35,770 --> 00:03:37,770 Whatever comes to your mind 91 00:03:37,770 --> 00:03:39,770 an issue regarding which you might think that you 92 00:03:39,770 --> 00:03:41,770 did I introduce anything new in it? 93 00:03:41,770 --> 00:03:43,770 So do not be hasty. 94 00:03:43,770 --> 00:03:45,770 no matter how advanced your knowledge becomes, 95 00:03:45,770 --> 00:03:47,770 For you indeed 96 00:03:47,770 --> 00:03:49,770 You need to have a companion. 97 00:03:49,770 --> 00:03:51,770 and consult him, 98 00:03:51,770 --> 00:03:53,770 let alone if you were 99 00:03:53,770 --> 00:03:55,770 of absolute beginners among the students of Islamic knowledge. 100 00:03:55,770 --> 00:03:57,770 For you will inevitably be questioned. 101 00:03:57,770 --> 00:03:59,770 your teachers, and you show patience, 102 00:03:59,770 --> 00:04:01,770 Thus, dissent and nonconformity are not inherently praiseworthy. 103 00:04:01,770 --> 00:04:03,770 in and of itself, whereas the basic principle is 104 00:04:03,770 --> 00:04:05,770 To remain with the community. 105 00:04:05,770 --> 00:04:07,770 The third and final issue. 106 00:04:07,770 --> 00:04:10,060 It is 107 00:04:10,060 --> 00:04:12,060 Or the third reflection upon 108 00:04:43,819 --> 00:04:46,199 He spoke frequently about the disbelievers. 109 00:04:46,199 --> 00:04:48,199 It was mentioned at the beginning of it. 110 00:04:48,199 --> 00:04:50,199 The Prophet, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, 111 00:04:50,199 --> 00:04:52,199 A messenger to all the worlds. 112 00:04:52,199 --> 00:04:54,199 Blessed is He who sent down the Criterion upon His servant. 113 00:04:54,199 --> 00:04:56,199 So that he may be a warner to the worlds. 114 00:04:56,199 --> 00:04:58,199 He mentioned his role as a warner, but did not mention his role as a bearer of glad tidings. 115 00:04:58,199 --> 00:05:00,199 This is consistent. 116 00:05:00,199 --> 00:05:02,199 Regarding the theme of the surah 117 00:05:02,199 --> 00:05:04,199 And the frequent mention of the disbelievers and the refutation of them. 118 00:05:04,199 --> 00:05:06,389 Their arguments regarding it. 119 00:05:06,389 --> 00:05:08,389 These expressions are always used in this manner. 120 00:05:08,389 --> 00:05:10,389 I emphasize the importance of the early stages of study. 121 00:05:10,389 --> 00:05:12,389 Reflecting upon the recurring verses is of great importance. 122 00:05:12,389 --> 00:05:14,389 And it is repeated in the blessed Surah. 123 00:05:14,389 --> 00:05:16,389 Three times at the beginning of the surah. 124 00:05:16,389 --> 00:05:18,389 Then, blessed is He who 125 00:05:18,389 --> 00:05:20,389 If Allah wills, He will grant you something better than that. 126 00:05:20,389 --> 00:05:22,389 Then blessed is He who placed in the heaven 127 00:05:22,389 --> 00:05:24,740 The constellations. 128 00:05:24,740 --> 00:05:26,740 Such repetition requires 129 00:05:26,740 --> 00:05:28,740 towards contemplation, which assists in conceptualizing 130 00:05:28,740 --> 00:05:30,740 The interconnections between the verses. 131 00:05:30,740 --> 00:05:32,740 And its context, as well as the division of the surah. 132 00:05:32,740 --> 00:05:34,740 I ask Allah to grant me and you success in attaining that which He loves. 133 00:05:34,740 --> 00:05:36,740 And may the peace and blessings of Allah be upon our Prophet Muhammad. 134 00:05:36,740 --> 00:05:38,740 And upon all of his family and his Companions. 135 00:05:38,740 --> 00:05:40,740 And all praise is due to Allah, Lord of the worlds.