1 00:00:00,000 --> 00:00:02,600 In the name of Allah, the Entirely Merciful, the Especially Merciful. 2 00:00:03,299 --> 00:00:08,099 The gentle commentary on the book *Identity Cards* 3 00:00:08,099 --> 00:00:10,199 *of the Surahs of the Noble Qur'an*, 4 00:00:11,199 --> 00:00:15,099 by Dr. Muhammad Ibn 'Abd al-'Aziz Ibn 'Umar Nassif, 5 00:00:15,099 --> 00:00:16,300 may Allah preserve him. 6 00:00:17,839 --> 00:00:19,339 Surah an-Nasr. 7 00:00:19,969 --> 00:00:21,469 In the name of Allah, the Entirely Merciful, the Especially Merciful. 8 00:00:21,469 --> 00:00:22,969 Praise be to Allah, Lord of the worlds. 9 00:00:23,980 --> 00:00:27,280 And peace and blessings be upon the Seal of the Prophets and Messengers, 10 00:00:27,280 --> 00:00:29,079 and upon his family and Companions faithfully. 11 00:00:30,309 --> 00:00:35,399 We continue with our gentle commentary on the *Identity Cards*, 12 00:00:36,399 --> 00:00:38,399 and we have arrived at Surah an-Nasr. 13 00:00:38,399 --> 00:00:41,399 I have three reflections regarding it. 14 00:00:41,399 --> 00:00:43,719 The first reflection: 15 00:00:43,719 --> 00:00:46,130 What is the placement of this Surah? 16 00:00:46,130 --> 00:00:48,130 It comes directly after Surah al-Kafirun. 17 00:00:48,130 --> 00:00:52,000 In Surah al-Kafirun, there is a religious obligation, 18 00:00:52,000 --> 00:00:55,380 while in Surah an-Nasr, there is the promise of victory. 19 00:00:55,380 --> 00:00:59,149 Thus, victory only comes 20 00:00:59,149 --> 00:01:01,149 after we fulfill that obligation. 21 00:01:01,149 --> 00:01:04,150 The obligation mentioned in Surah al-Kafirun 22 00:01:04,150 --> 00:01:06,150 is complete disavowal of disbelief. 23 00:01:06,150 --> 00:01:08,629 It is inconceivable that victory can be attained— 24 00:01:08,629 --> 00:01:10,980 it is inconceivable for the people of Islam 25 00:01:10,980 --> 00:01:13,140 to achieve victory— 26 00:01:13,140 --> 00:01:15,140 except after clear disavowal from the disbelievers. 27 00:01:15,140 --> 00:01:17,560 And this is 28 00:01:17,560 --> 00:01:19,560 a message that we must truly comprehend. 29 00:01:19,560 --> 00:01:22,159 As for the second reflection, 30 00:01:22,159 --> 00:01:24,290 it concerns what is mentioned regarding 31 00:01:24,290 --> 00:01:26,609 the thematic sections of the Surah. 32 00:01:26,609 --> 00:01:28,609 It consists of a single thematic section 33 00:01:28,609 --> 00:01:30,609 of unified meaning affirming the triumph of Allah's religion, 34 00:01:30,609 --> 00:01:32,799 proceeding to say: 35 00:01:32,799 --> 00:01:36,060 "which necessitates giving thanks to Allah 36 00:01:36,060 --> 00:01:38,060 through His remembrance and repenting to Him." 37 00:01:38,060 --> 00:01:41,060 Giving thanks to Allah for the blessing of victory 38 00:01:41,060 --> 00:01:42,060 is obvious; 39 00:01:42,060 --> 00:01:44,060 however, the other matter 40 00:01:44,060 --> 00:01:46,060 indicated by the Surah, 41 00:01:46,060 --> 00:01:48,060 which a person might easily overlook, 42 00:01:48,060 --> 00:01:50,250 is His saying: 43 00:01:50,250 --> 00:01:52,250 "and seek His forgiveness, for indeed, He is ever-accepting of repentance." 44 00:01:52,250 --> 00:01:54,640 It is required 45 00:01:54,640 --> 00:01:56,640 of the believer, upon witnessing victory, 46 00:01:56,640 --> 00:01:58,640 to turn in repentance to Allah, 47 00:01:58,640 --> 00:02:00,730 Glorified and Exalted is He, 48 00:02:00,730 --> 00:02:03,500 and to seek His forgiveness. 49 00:02:03,500 --> 00:02:05,500 This is something that may be forgotten: 50 00:02:05,500 --> 00:02:07,500 when a person is granted success in doing good 51 00:02:07,500 --> 00:02:09,500 and sees the positive fruits of their labor, 52 00:02:09,500 --> 00:02:11,500 well, 53 00:02:11,500 --> 00:02:13,500 if you witness anything of that sort, 54 00:02:13,500 --> 00:02:15,500 hasten to seek forgiveness 55 00:02:15,500 --> 00:02:17,500 and turn in repentance to Allah, Glorified and Exalted is He, 56 00:02:17,500 --> 00:02:21,129 the Merciful, the Forgiving. 57 00:02:21,129 --> 00:02:23,129 As for the third reflection, 58 00:02:23,129 --> 00:02:25,129 which is closely connected 59 00:02:25,129 --> 00:02:27,129 to the second reflection, 60 00:02:27,129 --> 00:02:29,129 I say: if 61 00:02:29,129 --> 00:02:31,129 victory is delayed, 62 00:02:31,129 --> 00:02:33,289 then seeking forgiveness and repenting 63 00:02:33,289 --> 00:02:35,289 are all the more appropriate. 64 00:02:35,289 --> 00:02:37,289 If the arrival of victory 65 00:02:37,289 --> 00:02:39,289 demands that I seek forgiveness and repent, 66 00:02:39,289 --> 00:02:41,289 how much more so if 67 00:02:41,289 --> 00:02:43,289 victory is delayed? 68 00:02:43,289 --> 00:02:45,289 And perhaps it is delayed because of sins. 69 00:02:45,289 --> 00:02:47,479 Here, it is all the more reason 70 00:02:47,479 --> 00:02:49,479 that we seek forgiveness, repent, 71 00:02:49,479 --> 00:02:51,479 and return sincerely to Allah, Glorified and Exalted is He, 72 00:02:51,479 --> 00:02:53,900 so that He may grant us victory. 73 00:02:53,900 --> 00:02:55,930 O Allah, I ask You 74 00:02:55,930 --> 00:02:57,930 to make me and my brothers 75 00:02:57,930 --> 00:02:59,930 who are listening 76 00:02:59,930 --> 00:03:01,930 among the party of Allah, the triumphant and victorious. 77 00:03:01,930 --> 00:03:03,930 And Allah knows best. 78 00:03:03,930 --> 00:03:05,930 May Allah send peace and blessings upon our Prophet Muhammad, 79 00:03:05,930 --> 00:03:07,930 and upon all his family and Companions. 80 00:03:07,930 --> 00:03:09,930 And praise be to Allah, Lord of the worlds.