1 00:00:00,000 --> 00:00:03,819 In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. 2 00:00:03,819 --> 00:00:34,539 A brief commentary on the book *ID Cards for Surahs of the Noble Qur'an* 3 00:00:34,539 --> 00:00:39,520 by Dr. Muhammad 4 00:00:39,520 --> 00:00:43,299 ibn 'Abd al-'Aziz ibn 'Umar Naseef, may Allah preserve him. 5 00:00:43,299 --> 00:00:47,420 Surah Nuh. In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. 6 00:00:47,420 --> 00:00:50,359 Praise be to Allah, and peace and blessings be upon the Messenger of Allah. 7 00:00:50,359 --> 00:00:53,689 We are still presenting the brief commentary on the ID cards of the surahs. 8 00:00:53,689 --> 00:00:59,689 We have reached Surah Nuh, regarding which I have three main points to make. 9 00:00:59,689 --> 00:01:03,689 The first point pertains to what was mentioned regarding its name. 10 00:01:03,689 --> 00:01:13,590 He stated that it was named for the recount of his story within it, which encompasses all the verses of the surah. 11 00:01:13,590 --> 00:01:18,590 It is worth adding here that no other surah shares this unique feature with it. 12 00:01:18,590 --> 00:01:21,879 Someone might object and say: "What about Surah Yusuf?" 13 00:01:21,879 --> 00:01:25,879 Surah Yusuf indeed focuses on his story, but if you look closely at Surah Yusuf, 14 00:01:25,879 --> 00:01:32,969 you will find that the first three verses and the final page of the surah—and this is quite clear— 15 00:01:32,969 --> 00:01:38,099 are not part of the narrative itself, even though they are undoubtedly connected to it. 16 00:01:38,099 --> 00:01:46,099 As for Surah Nuh, from the statement of Allah Almighty, "Indeed, We sent Noah," to the very last word of the surah, 17 00:01:46,099 --> 00:01:52,099 it speaks exclusively about Nuh and his story with his people, peace be upon him. 18 00:01:52,099 --> 00:01:58,099 This is a remarkable feature, especially since Nuh, peace be upon him, is mentioned in many other surahs; 19 00:01:58,099 --> 00:02:05,319 in fact, the discussion about Nuh, peace be upon him, in Surah Hud, for example, 20 00:02:05,319 --> 00:02:10,319 is even longer than the total length of this entire surah. 21 00:02:10,319 --> 00:02:16,960 This observation connects directly to the third point that will follow. 22 00:02:16,960 --> 00:02:23,280 The second point concerns the surah's placement and relevance to Surah al-Ma'arij. He mentioned that because al-Ma'arij 23 00:02:23,280 --> 00:02:30,919 concluded with a threat of destruction, this surah presents the narrative of Nuh's destroyed people. 24 00:02:30,919 --> 00:02:37,919 The end of al-Ma'arij contains a threat of destruction and punishment, and this surah details the story of Nuh's destroyed people, 25 00:02:37,919 --> 00:02:42,919 as if serving as an elaboration of the former, following the hermeneutical rule I have highlighted on multiple occasions, 26 00:02:42,919 --> 00:02:47,050 which was also mentioned by al-Suyuti. However, what I would like to add 27 00:02:47,050 --> 00:02:53,150 is that I also noticed a profound connection regarding the haste mentioned in Surah al-Ma'arij, 28 00:02:53,150 --> 00:02:58,150 which includes the verse: "The angels and the Spirit ascend to Him in a Day the measure whereof is fifty thousand years." 29 00:02:58,150 --> 00:03:03,150 I noticed the relevance of addressing this human haste through this narrative, 30 00:03:03,150 --> 00:03:09,280 which was exceptionally long by human standards: the story of Nuh, peace be upon him. 31 00:03:09,280 --> 00:03:15,340 His call spanned an immense duration that is well known to you all. 32 00:03:15,340 --> 00:03:22,560 Yet, in the final analysis, if you contemplate it, the matter drew to a close 33 00:03:22,560 --> 00:03:28,560 and became merely a concise story, summarized in this succinct manner, 34 00:03:28,560 --> 00:03:34,560 encapsulated within these few verses that represent that vast span of time. 35 00:03:34,560 --> 00:03:40,819 This serves as a remedy for human haste as well: do not be hasty. 36 00:03:40,819 --> 00:03:46,949 Nuh spent all those centuries, and ultimately, everything that happened to him 37 00:03:46,949 --> 00:03:52,139 became a brief story we listen to and draw moral lessons from. 38 00:03:52,139 --> 00:03:56,139 Likewise, every trial we experience that weighs heavily upon us, 39 00:03:56,139 --> 00:04:04,139 making us long for its swift conclusion and relief from hardship, will all 40 00:04:04,139 --> 00:04:10,300 eventually become nothing more than a short story to be told. 41 00:04:10,300 --> 00:04:17,560 I ask Allah to make us among those who excel in righteous deeds and are blessed with His acceptance. 42 00:04:17,560 --> 00:04:22,680 As for the third and final point, it concerns the core theme of the surah. 43 00:04:22,680 --> 00:04:29,720 He noted that from its title and content, we know it is dedicated entirely to the story of Nuh, peace be upon him, 44 00:04:29,720 --> 00:04:33,720 with his people, as noted in the first point. 45 00:04:33,720 --> 00:04:37,720 Within it lies a magnificent model for calling people to Allah (da'wah). 46 00:04:37,720 --> 00:04:40,720 This is what I wish to focus on in this third point: 47 00:04:40,720 --> 00:04:44,779 that it provides a magnificent model for calling people to Allah. 48 00:04:44,779 --> 00:04:49,779 Those engaged in calling to Allah often turn their attention to the righteous reformers 49 00:04:49,779 --> 00:04:54,779 who made noble endeavors in propagating Islam throughout history, 50 00:04:54,779 --> 00:04:56,939 and this is commendable. 51 00:04:56,939 --> 00:05:00,939 However, the best exemplary models are those connected to the Prophets and Messengers, 52 00:05:00,939 --> 00:05:04,939 “Those are they whom Allah guideth, so follow their guidance. Say (O Muhammad, unto mankind): I ask of you no fee for it. Lo! it is naught but a Reminder to (His) creatures.” (6:90) 53 00:05:04,939 --> 00:05:10,040 led by their master, the leader of the children of Adam, peace and blessings be upon him. 54 00:05:10,040 --> 00:05:17,040 This surah offers us a sublime model of the methods and approaches of calling to Allah, 55 00:05:17,040 --> 00:05:23,040 to which we ought to dedicate our time, contemplation, and deep reflection. 56 00:05:23,040 --> 00:05:27,040 I ask Allah to grant me and you the success to achieve all that He loves and is pleased with. 57 00:05:27,040 --> 00:05:30,040 May Allah send peace and blessings upon our Prophet Muhammad, and upon all his family and Companions. 58 00:05:30,040 --> 00:05:32,040 And all praise is due to Allah, the Lord of all the worlds.