WEBVTT 00:00:00.000 --> 00:00:03.000 In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. 00:00:03.000 --> 00:00:31.539 Brief Commentary 00:00:31.539 --> 00:00:34.539 to the book *Identity Cards*. 00:00:34.539 --> 00:00:37.539 with the surahs of the Noble Qur'an. 00:00:37.539 --> 00:00:40.539 By Dr. Muhammad Ibn 'Abd al-'Aziz Ibn 'Omar Nasif 00:00:40.539 --> 00:00:43.539 May Allah preserve him. 00:00:43.539 --> 00:00:46.600 Surah al-Furqan 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. 00:00:49.600 --> 00:00:52.600 We are still engaging in this brief commentary on the informational profiles. 00:00:52.600 --> 00:00:54.600 An introduction to Surah Al-Furqan 00:00:54.600 --> 00:00:56.600 And I have another thought regarding it: 00:00:56.600 --> 00:00:58.600 Three pauses. The first pause: 00:00:58.600 --> 00:01:00.920 The first pause is at the opening of the surah. 00:01:00.920 --> 00:01:02.920 For it opens with praise. 00:01:02.920 --> 00:01:04.920 Generally speaking, this falls under it. 00:01:04.920 --> 00:01:06.920 across multiple surahs. 00:01:06.920 --> 00:01:08.920 She began with praise, so whoever 00:01:08.920 --> 00:01:10.950 Praise and gratitude belong to Allah. 00:01:10.950 --> 00:01:13.109 Praise belongs to Allah, the Blessed. 00:01:13.109 --> 00:01:15.109 Along with the other points mentioned in the introduction. 00:01:15.109 --> 00:01:17.459 But it 00:01:17.459 --> 00:01:19.459 It opens specifically with the expression "Blessed is He." 00:01:19.459 --> 00:01:21.459 No other country shares this distinction with it. 00:01:21.459 --> 00:01:23.500 Surah Al-Mulk 00:01:23.500 --> 00:01:25.500 This naturally leads to a comparison between 00:01:25.500 --> 00:01:27.500 These two surahs, as I mentioned, passed by... 00:01:27.500 --> 00:01:29.500 That the surah that resembles it in 00:01:29.500 --> 00:01:31.500 At its outset, there is a kind of distinction between them. 00:01:31.500 --> 00:01:33.500 Among the connections and observations to be made 00:01:33.500 --> 00:01:35.500 They are both among the surahs 00:01:35.500 --> 00:01:37.500 In which the name "Ar-Rahman" (the Most Compassionate) is mentioned frequently 00:01:37.500 --> 00:01:39.500 There are many surahs in which this occurs frequently. 00:01:39.500 --> 00:01:41.590 Mentioning the name *al-Rahman* (the Most Compassionate) 00:01:41.590 --> 00:01:43.590 Among them is *Tabarak* (Surah al-Mulk), and among them is 00:01:43.590 --> 00:01:45.590 The Criterion, and perhaps this 00:01:45.590 --> 00:01:47.590 One of the things that helps 00:01:47.590 --> 00:01:49.590 Upon reflecting on the relationship 00:01:49.590 --> 00:01:52.200 Between the two surahs. 00:01:52.200 --> 00:01:54.650 As for the second point, 00:01:54.650 --> 00:01:56.650 As I mentioned regarding the context of revelation, after 00:01:56.650 --> 00:01:58.650 If I have drawn out the narrative at length 00:01:58.650 --> 00:02:00.650 Impact 00:02:00.650 --> 00:02:02.650 Narrated on the authority of Ibn 'Abbas, in a lengthy hadith: 00:02:02.650 --> 00:02:04.650 Concerning the revelation 00:02:04.650 --> 00:02:06.650 Some parts of the surah. 00:02:06.650 --> 00:02:08.650 I said: The apparent context indicates that it was revealed— 00:02:08.650 --> 00:02:11.030 in Madinah, because they pertain to 00:02:11.030 --> 00:02:13.030 with what occurred 00:02:13.030 --> 00:02:15.030 The Day of Badr 00:02:15.030 --> 00:02:17.030 However, I have not found anyone who made an exception. 00:02:17.030 --> 00:02:19.030 He categorized this verse as Medinan. 00:02:19.030 --> 00:02:21.349 Here someone might ask, 00:02:21.349 --> 00:02:23.349 So, you have brought something new. 00:02:23.349 --> 00:02:25.349 Praise be to Allah. 00:02:25.349 --> 00:02:27.580 Why do you not say that it is Medinan? 00:02:27.580 --> 00:02:29.580 I say: 00:02:29.580 --> 00:02:31.580 I deliberately paused to comment on this point here, 00:02:31.580 --> 00:02:33.580 to build it upon a methodology 00:02:33.580 --> 00:02:35.580 that we ought to follow. 00:02:35.580 --> 00:02:37.580 If you come across something in your research, 00:02:37.580 --> 00:02:39.580 No one mentioned him, so he acted with deliberation. 00:02:39.580 --> 00:02:41.580 and do not rush into adopting or voicing it. 00:02:41.580 --> 00:02:43.580 If the Ummah has reached a consensus 00:02:43.580 --> 00:02:45.580 For example, regarding something 00:02:45.580 --> 00:02:47.580 How, then, could you go against him? 00:02:47.580 --> 00:02:49.580 When the scholars reached a consensus on a matter, 00:02:49.580 --> 00:02:51.580 Therefore, a person should not be hasty. 00:02:51.580 --> 00:02:53.580 unlike it. 00:02:53.580 --> 00:02:55.580 Nor should he rejoice that he went against [it]. 00:02:55.580 --> 00:02:57.580 Rather, he should say, "This is as far as my understanding reached." 00:02:57.580 --> 00:02:59.580 to him, nor do I go against him. 00:02:59.580 --> 00:03:01.580 what I found in the words of the people of knowledge. 00:03:01.580 --> 00:03:03.580 until I ascertain and verify the matter. 00:03:03.580 --> 00:03:05.580 And the default presumption is that there is no contradiction. 00:03:05.580 --> 00:03:07.580 And the default legal presumption is that the status quo remains unchanged. 00:03:07.580 --> 00:03:09.580 based on the original state, which is 00:03:09.580 --> 00:03:11.580 what the Ummah adheres to. 00:03:11.580 --> 00:03:13.580 If I find nothing—which is precisely what happened— 00:03:13.580 --> 00:03:15.580 I have not found anyone who made an exception for this verse. 00:03:15.580 --> 00:03:17.580 Among those who dedicated specific works to the Makkan and Madinan revelations 00:03:17.580 --> 00:03:19.580 among those upon whom they relied 00:03:19.580 --> 00:03:21.580 This was not mentioned as being among the Medinan revelations. 00:03:21.580 --> 00:03:23.580 Therefore, one ought to proceed with deliberation. 00:03:23.580 --> 00:03:25.580 And there may be some weakness or defect in the chain of transmission. 00:03:25.580 --> 00:03:27.580 Indeed, its chain of transmission has been authenticated. 00:03:27.580 --> 00:03:29.580 al-Suyuti, but I have not found it. 00:03:29.580 --> 00:03:31.770 whoever analyzed its chain of transmission in detail, 00:03:31.770 --> 00:03:33.770 That is why I say: 00:03:33.770 --> 00:03:35.770 We must always be deliberate and take our time, 00:03:35.770 --> 00:03:37.770 Whatever comes to your mind 00:03:37.770 --> 00:03:39.770 an issue regarding which you might think that you 00:03:39.770 --> 00:03:41.770 did I introduce anything new in it? 00:03:41.770 --> 00:03:43.770 So do not be hasty. 00:03:43.770 --> 00:03:45.770 no matter how advanced your knowledge becomes, 00:03:45.770 --> 00:03:47.770 For you indeed 00:03:47.770 --> 00:03:49.770 You need to have a companion. 00:03:49.770 --> 00:03:51.770 and consult him, 00:03:51.770 --> 00:03:53.770 let alone if you were 00:03:53.770 --> 00:03:55.770 of absolute beginners among the students of Islamic knowledge. 00:03:55.770 --> 00:03:57.770 For you will inevitably be questioned. 00:03:57.770 --> 00:03:59.770 your teachers, and you show patience, 00:03:59.770 --> 00:04:01.770 Thus, dissent and nonconformity are not inherently praiseworthy. 00:04:01.770 --> 00:04:03.770 in and of itself, whereas the basic principle is 00:04:03.770 --> 00:04:05.770 To remain with the community. 00:04:05.770 --> 00:04:07.770 The third and final issue. 00:04:07.770 --> 00:04:10.060 It is 00:04:10.060 --> 00:04:12.060 Or the third reflection upon 00:04:43.819 --> 00:04:46.199 He spoke frequently about the disbelievers. 00:04:46.199 --> 00:04:48.199 It was mentioned at the beginning of it. 00:04:48.199 --> 00:04:50.199 The Prophet, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, 00:04:50.199 --> 00:04:52.199 A messenger to all the worlds. 00:04:52.199 --> 00:04:54.199 Blessed is He who sent down the Criterion upon His servant. 00:04:54.199 --> 00:04:56.199 So that he may be a warner to the worlds. 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. 00:04:58.199 --> 00:05:00.199 This is consistent. 00:05:00.199 --> 00:05:02.199 Regarding the theme of the surah 00:05:02.199 --> 00:05:04.199 And the frequent mention of the disbelievers and the refutation of them. 00:05:04.199 --> 00:05:06.389 Their arguments regarding it. 00:05:06.389 --> 00:05:08.389 These expressions are always used in this manner. 00:05:08.389 --> 00:05:10.389 I emphasize the importance of the early stages of study. 00:05:10.389 --> 00:05:12.389 Reflecting upon the recurring verses is of great importance. 00:05:12.389 --> 00:05:14.389 And it is repeated in the blessed Surah. 00:05:14.389 --> 00:05:16.389 Three times at the beginning of the surah. 00:05:16.389 --> 00:05:18.389 Then, blessed is He who 00:05:18.389 --> 00:05:20.389 If Allah wills, He will grant you something better than that. 00:05:20.389 --> 00:05:22.389 Then blessed is He who placed in the heaven 00:05:22.389 --> 00:05:24.740 The constellations. 00:05:24.740 --> 00:05:26.740 Such repetition requires 00:05:26.740 --> 00:05:28.740 towards contemplation, which assists in conceptualizing 00:05:28.740 --> 00:05:30.740 The interconnections between the verses. 00:05:30.740 --> 00:05:32.740 And its context, as well as the division of the surah. 00:05:32.740 --> 00:05:34.740 I ask Allah to grant me and you success in attaining that which He loves. 00:05:34.740 --> 00:05:36.740 And may the peace and blessings of Allah be upon our Prophet Muhammad. 00:05:36.740 --> 00:05:38.740 And upon all of his family and his Companions. 00:05:38.740 --> 00:05:40.740 And all praise is due to Allah, Lord of the worlds.