WEBVTT 00:00:00.000 --> 00:00:02.720 In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. 00:00:03.620 --> 00:00:05.900 The story of our mother Eve. 00:00:08.460 --> 00:00:09.859 O Eve. 00:00:10.099 --> 00:00:12.300 Why do they envy you? 00:00:14.250 --> 00:00:15.650 O Eve. 00:00:16.010 --> 00:00:19.210 Everyone today speaks of your rights. 00:00:19.370 --> 00:00:22.050 They demand the removal of injustice from you. 00:00:22.170 --> 00:00:24.370 They champion your causes. 00:00:24.489 --> 00:00:27.329 Everyone displays concern for you. 00:00:27.649 --> 00:00:31.929 Yet not one of them declares themselves your enemy. 00:00:32.369 --> 00:00:36.210 But they do not agree on a single path. 00:00:36.689 --> 00:00:39.890 Rather, their paths are contradictory and discordant. 00:00:40.409 --> 00:00:43.170 So, who is truly concerned for you? 00:00:43.609 --> 00:00:46.009 And who is truly your enemy? 00:00:46.899 --> 00:00:51.500 From here comes the importance of the story of Eve in the Holy Qur'an. 00:00:51.899 --> 00:00:54.060 Along with the identification of her primary enemy. 00:00:54.460 --> 00:00:57.579 And those among his soldiers who follow his path. 00:00:57.899 --> 00:01:02.500 And the method he employs to achieve his great goal. 00:01:02.780 --> 00:01:05.019 Which is to expel you from Paradise. 00:01:05.140 --> 00:01:07.620 And to have you accompany him in the Fire. 00:01:08.140 --> 00:01:10.620 So how can you recognize your enemy? 00:01:11.219 --> 00:01:12.180 First. 00:01:12.659 --> 00:01:15.579 Everyone claims to be an advisor to you. 00:01:15.700 --> 00:01:17.819 A defender of your rights. 00:01:18.180 --> 00:01:20.500 So who among them is truthful? 00:01:21.189 --> 00:01:23.189 Contemplate the story of Iblis. 00:01:23.310 --> 00:01:25.390 When he was expelled from Paradise. 00:01:25.790 --> 00:01:29.750 And our father Adam and our mother Eve were made to dwell therein. 00:01:30.230 --> 00:01:31.390 What did he do? 00:01:32.099 --> 00:01:33.299 Allah the Almighty says: 00:01:34.019 --> 00:01:38.260 "Get out of this, disgraced and expelled." 00:01:38.420 --> 00:01:46.060 "Whoever among them follows you, I will surely fill Hell with you all." 00:01:46.219 --> 00:01:53.540 "And O Adam, dwell, you and your wife, in Paradise and eat..." 00:01:53.859 --> 00:02:02.219 "...from wherever you will, but do not approach this tree, lest you be among the wrongdoers." 00:02:02.420 --> 00:02:10.340 Then Satan whispered to them to reveal to them that which was hidden from them of their shame. 00:02:10.340 --> 00:02:19.500 “Then Satan whispered to them that he might manifest unto them that which was hidden from them of their shame, and he said: Your Lord forbade you from this tree only lest ye should become angels or become of the immortals.” (7:20) 00:02:19.539 --> 00:02:27.340 “Then Satan whispered to them that he might manifest unto them that which was hidden from them of their shame, and he said: Your Lord forbade you from this tree only lest ye should become angels or become of the immortals.” (7:20) 00:02:27.539 --> 00:02:34.419 “And he swore unto them (saying): Lo! I am a sincere adviser unto you.” (7:21) 00:02:35.900 --> 00:02:37.060 He swore by Allah. 00:02:37.340 --> 00:02:41.180 That he was a sincere advisor to our father Adam and our mother Eve. 00:02:41.780 --> 00:02:42.780 And the result? 00:02:43.259 --> 00:02:45.139 He caused them to be expelled from Paradise. 00:02:45.699 --> 00:02:50.219 Because he envied them for the blessing Allah had bestowed upon them. 00:02:51.219 --> 00:02:52.219 Second. 00:02:52.620 --> 00:02:57.379 You must realize, O Eve, that your enemy bears enmity toward you. 00:02:57.819 --> 00:03:04.539 Because you possess a great blessing that he does not, so he envies you for it. 00:03:05.379 --> 00:03:08.180 Ibn Jarir al-Tabari, may Allah have mercy on him, said: 00:03:08.780 --> 00:03:10.419 Allah said to Adam: 00:03:11.219 --> 00:03:17.139 "O Adam, dwell, you and your wife, in Paradise and eat from wherever you will." 00:03:17.840 --> 00:03:21.680 So He, the Exalted in praise, caused Adam and his wife to dwell in Paradise. 00:03:22.120 --> 00:03:25.919 After He had cast Iblis down from it and expelled him. 00:03:26.639 --> 00:03:32.360 And He permitted them to eat of its fruits from wherever they wished. 00:03:33.000 --> 00:03:36.800 And He forbade them from approaching the fruit of that specific tree. 00:03:37.750 --> 00:03:39.909 And Ibn Kathir, may Allah have mercy on him, said: 00:03:40.590 --> 00:03:46.990 Allah mentions that He permitted Adam, peace be upon him, and his wife Eve to dwell in Paradise. 00:03:47.550 --> 00:03:52.750 To eat from all its fruits except for one tree. 00:03:53.569 --> 00:03:57.210 The discussion regarding this has already preceded in Surah al-Baqarah. 00:03:57.930 --> 00:04:00.930 It was then that Satan envied them. 00:04:01.409 --> 00:04:04.449 And he strove in plotting, whispering, and deception. 00:04:04.969 --> 00:04:09.449 To strip them of the blessing and the fine clothing they were in. 00:04:10.479 --> 00:04:16.120 Third: What is the blessing that the Muslim woman possesses today? 00:04:16.639 --> 00:04:19.480 That her enemy would envy her for it? 00:04:20.569 --> 00:04:22.209 They envy you, O Eve. 00:04:22.769 --> 00:04:26.209 Because you have ranks in Islam that they do not know. 00:04:26.649 --> 00:04:28.610 And do not find among themselves. 00:04:29.250 --> 00:04:32.449 And cannot achieve in their reality. 00:04:33.129 --> 00:04:37.089 For they know the woman as one severed from all connections. 00:04:37.689 --> 00:04:39.410 Toyed with by those who toy with her. 00:04:39.930 --> 00:04:44.290 Then discarded when they are finished, to go search for another. 00:04:45.209 --> 00:04:46.889 They envy you, O Eve. 00:04:47.410 --> 00:04:51.009 Because in Islam, you are a mother, honored and cherished. 00:04:51.769 --> 00:04:55.490 You have been granted three times the right of kindness over the father. 00:04:56.209 --> 00:05:00.610 And children are obligated to care for you and protect you if they desire Paradise. 00:05:01.399 --> 00:05:05.079 And your care has been prioritized over Jihad in the cause of Allah. 00:05:05.819 --> 00:05:07.819 For it is narrated from Mu'awiyah Ibn Jahimah: 00:05:08.540 --> 00:05:14.019 That Jahimah came to the Messenger of Allah, peace be upon him, and said: 00:05:14.740 --> 00:05:19.740 "O Messenger of Allah, I intended to go on a military expedition and I have come to seek your counsel." 00:05:20.600 --> 00:05:23.160 He said: "Do you have a mother?" 00:05:23.759 --> 00:05:26.000 He said: "Yes." He said: 00:05:26.639 --> 00:05:30.600 "Stay with her, for Paradise is at her feet." 00:05:31.399 --> 00:05:32.480 Narrated by Ahmad. 00:05:33.480 --> 00:05:35.959 Yet they do not know the mother and her merit. 00:05:36.560 --> 00:05:40.720 And they do not mention her except for one day a year, if they mention her at all. 00:05:41.519 --> 00:05:42.879 As for her care. 00:05:43.399 --> 00:05:45.839 It is left to artificial care homes. 00:05:46.930 --> 00:05:48.610 They envy you, O Eve. 00:05:49.129 --> 00:05:50.889 Because if you are a maternal aunt. 00:05:51.449 --> 00:05:53.089 You have the rights of a mother. 00:05:53.769 --> 00:05:56.769 As the Prophet, peace be upon him, said: 00:05:57.329 --> 00:05:59.569 "The maternal aunt is in the position of the mother." 00:06:00.129 --> 00:06:01.490 Narrated by al-Bukhari. 00:06:02.470 --> 00:06:06.870 So your sister's children owe you the same rights they owe their mother. 00:06:07.430 --> 00:06:10.430 And your affection for them is like the affection of their mother. 00:06:11.180 --> 00:06:13.220 So those who do not know the mother. 00:06:13.620 --> 00:06:15.339 Will they know the maternal aunt? 00:06:16.579 --> 00:06:18.300 They envy you, O Eve. 00:06:18.819 --> 00:06:21.379 Because in Islam, you are a protected daughter. 00:06:21.939 --> 00:06:24.060 Caring for you is a shield from the Fire. 00:06:24.540 --> 00:06:26.500 And a cause for entering Paradise. 00:06:26.939 --> 00:06:30.259 And companionship with the Prophet, peace be upon him. 00:06:31.160 --> 00:06:34.199 The Messenger of Allah, peace be upon him, said: 00:06:34.839 --> 00:06:37.600 "No man has two daughters reach maturity..." 00:06:38.199 --> 00:06:42.079 "...and he treats them well as long as they are with him or he is with them..." 00:06:42.519 --> 00:06:44.879 "...but they will cause him to enter Paradise." 00:06:45.360 --> 00:06:46.759 Narrated by Ibn Majah. 00:06:47.560 --> 00:06:49.879 And he, peace be upon him, said: 00:06:50.480 --> 00:06:54.519 "Whoever is responsible for any of these girls and treats them well..." 00:06:55.079 --> 00:06:57.519 "...they will be a shield for him from the Fire." 00:06:58.040 --> 00:06:59.519 Narrated by al-Bukhari. 00:07:00.459 --> 00:07:02.860 And he, peace be upon him, said: 00:07:03.459 --> 00:07:06.500 "Whoever supports two girls until they reach maturity..." 00:07:07.060 --> 00:07:09.980 "...will come on the Day of Resurrection, I and he..." 00:07:10.540 --> 00:07:11.980 And he joined his fingers. 00:07:12.579 --> 00:07:13.860 Narrated by Muslim. 00:07:14.639 --> 00:07:15.560 As for them. 00:07:16.000 --> 00:07:18.759 They do not know how to raise daughters. 00:07:19.360 --> 00:07:21.160 And they pay them no heed. 00:07:21.399 --> 00:07:24.680 Once they reach eighteen years of age. 00:07:25.620 --> 00:07:27.379 They envy you, O Eve. 00:07:27.980 --> 00:07:32.620 Because in Islam, you are a wife with full marital rights. 00:07:33.500 --> 00:07:34.579 Allah the Almighty says: 00:07:35.100 --> 00:07:38.699 “Women who are divorced shall wait, keeping themselves apart, three (monthly) courses. And it is not lawful for them that they should conceal that which Allah hath created in their wombs if they are believers in Allah and the Last Day. And their husbands would do better to take them back in that case if they desire a reconciliation. And they (women) have rights similar to those (of men) over them in kindness, and men are a degree above them. Allah is Mighty, Wise.” (2:228) 00:07:39.610 --> 00:07:43.649 And it is your right that the man provides for you in all your circumstances. 00:07:44.449 --> 00:07:45.970 The dowry at the time of marriage. 00:07:46.569 --> 00:07:48.410 And maintenance after marriage. 00:07:49.050 --> 00:07:51.290 Even the water you drink. 00:07:51.769 --> 00:07:54.329 He provides it for you in obedience to Allah. 00:07:55.540 --> 00:07:57.259 They envy you, O Eve. 00:07:57.819 --> 00:07:59.939 Because Islam has protected your honor. 00:08:00.579 --> 00:08:03.500 And imposed a punishment on whoever slanders it. 00:08:04.220 --> 00:08:05.420 Allah the Almighty said: 00:08:06.389 --> 00:08:09.709 "And those who accuse chaste women..." 00:08:09.709 --> 00:08:14.870 “And those who accuse honourable women but bring not four witnesses, scourge them (with) eighty stripes and never (afterward) accept their testimony - They indeed are evil-doers -” (24:4) 00:08:15.350 --> 00:08:21.629 “And those who accuse honourable women but bring not four witnesses, scourge them (with) eighty stripes and never (afterward) accept their testimony - They indeed are evil-doers -” (24:4) 00:08:21.629 --> 00:08:24.910 "...then lash them with eighty lashes." 00:08:25.189 --> 00:08:28.910 "...then lash them with eighty lashes." 00:08:28.910 --> 00:08:33.190 “And those who accuse honourable women but bring not four witnesses, scourge them (with) eighty stripes and never (afterward) accept their testimony - They indeed are evil-doers -” (24:4) 00:08:33.509 --> 00:08:38.389 "...and those are the defiantly disobedient." 00:08:39.720 --> 00:08:43.000 And the Messenger of Allah, peace be upon him, counted: 00:08:43.000 --> 00:08:45.559 Among the seven destructive sins. 00:08:46.159 --> 00:08:48.440 Slandering the honor of chaste women. 00:08:49.159 --> 00:08:49.960 He said: 00:08:50.519 --> 00:08:54.000 "...and slandering chaste, believing, unwary women." 00:08:54.779 --> 00:08:56.139 Narrated by al-Bukhari. 00:08:57.460 --> 00:08:59.220 They envy you, O Eve. 00:08:59.779 --> 00:09:02.539 Because Allah has honored you with a great religion. 00:09:03.100 --> 00:09:06.620 That preserved your dignity from the tampering of those who tamper. 00:09:07.220 --> 00:09:12.179 And protected you in a manner befitting the nature with which Allah created you. 00:09:12.960 --> 00:09:15.480 So have you realized why they envy you? 00:09:16.389 --> 00:09:17.870 And know, O Eve. 00:09:18.470 --> 00:09:20.389 That bestowing blessings and honor. 00:09:20.710 --> 00:09:23.029 Is only for those who obey Allah. 00:09:23.710 --> 00:09:25.070 As for those who disobey Him. 00:09:25.669 --> 00:09:27.789 Their example is like that of Iblis. 00:09:28.190 --> 00:09:29.429 He was commanded and he disobeyed. 00:09:29.990 --> 00:09:32.350 So he deserved expulsion from the bliss. 00:09:33.340 --> 00:09:36.019 Al-Tahir Ibn 'Ashur, may Allah have mercy on him, said: 00:09:36.799 --> 00:09:40.279 In directing the address to Adam with this virtue. 00:09:40.759 --> 00:09:43.039 In the presence of Iblis after his expulsion. 00:09:43.440 --> 00:09:44.840 There is an increase in humiliation. 00:09:45.519 --> 00:09:48.320 Because giving blessings to one who is pleased with. 00:09:48.840 --> 00:09:51.600 While punishing one who deserves punishment. 00:09:52.080 --> 00:09:54.679 Is an increase in heartbreak for the one being punished. 00:09:55.240 --> 00:09:58.759 And a demonstration of the disparity between the one deserving of blessing. 00:09:59.000 --> 00:10:00.679 And the one deserving of punishment. 00:10:01.429 --> 00:10:03.870 The speech would not convey the same meanings. 00:10:03.870 --> 00:10:06.870 As it does through the conjunction used in the narrated statement. 00:10:07.549 --> 00:10:09.470 And because if that were intended. 00:10:09.789 --> 00:10:11.509 The verb of saying would have been repeated. 00:10:12.320 --> 00:10:14.960 Furthermore, if Adam was created in Paradise. 00:10:15.440 --> 00:10:17.879 And was established therein beforehand. 00:10:18.480 --> 00:10:19.879 Then the command in His saying: 00:10:20.279 --> 00:10:21.080 "Dwell." 00:10:21.600 --> 00:10:23.600 Is merely a command of confirmation. 00:10:24.200 --> 00:10:24.679 Meaning: 00:10:24.919 --> 00:10:26.120 Remain in Paradise. 00:10:26.919 --> 00:10:30.080 And if Adam was created outside of Paradise. 00:10:30.679 --> 00:10:33.080 Then the command is for permission as an honor to him. 00:10:33.889 --> 00:10:35.210 Regardless of which it is. 00:10:35.730 --> 00:10:38.690 In this command, within the hearing of Iblis. 00:10:39.009 --> 00:10:40.730 Is a suppression of Iblis. 00:10:41.409 --> 00:10:45.490 Because if Iblis was established in Paradise beforehand. 00:10:45.970 --> 00:10:47.210 Then the suppression is evident. 00:10:47.850 --> 00:10:49.289 Since Allah expelled him. 00:10:49.850 --> 00:10:53.129 And caused the one he was too arrogant to prostrate to. 00:10:53.649 --> 00:10:57.649 To dwell in the honorable place that was his before his arrogance. 00:10:58.470 --> 00:11:01.950 And if Iblis was not dwelling in Paradise before. 00:11:02.509 --> 00:11:06.549 Then honoring the one he despised and felt superior to is a suppression of him. 00:11:07.389 --> 00:11:10.789 The placement of this speech in this Surah has indicated. 00:11:11.350 --> 00:11:14.389 A great meaning of the suppression of Iblis. 00:11:14.750 --> 00:11:18.190 In addition to what is in the verse of Surah al-Baqarah. 00:11:18.830 --> 00:11:21.789 Even if they are identical in wording. 00:11:22.509 --> 00:11:24.629 But this subtle meaning. 00:11:24.950 --> 00:11:26.710 Was derived from the context. 00:11:27.460 --> 00:11:30.659 And this is among the wonders of the inimitability of the Qur'an. 00:11:31.539 --> 00:11:35.340 And the reason for choosing this verse with this particularity is found. 00:11:36.019 --> 00:11:39.100 In that this speech is directed to the polytheists. 00:11:39.700 --> 00:11:43.179 Who took Satan as an ally instead of Allah. 00:11:44.019 --> 00:11:46.179 As for what is in Surah al-Baqarah. 00:11:46.740 --> 00:11:49.500 It is an admonition to the Children of Israel. 00:11:50.059 --> 00:11:54.419 And they are among those who should beware of Satan and not follow his footsteps. 00:11:55.610 --> 00:11:58.570 We will continue in a future meeting, if Allah wills. 00:11:59.289 --> 00:12:01.809 And praise be to Allah, Lord of the worlds. 00:12:03.450 --> 00:12:06.450 The story of our mother Eve.