1 00:00:00,000 --> 00:00:02,580 In the name of God, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful 2 00:00:02,580 --> 00:00:37,479 Nice comment on the book of cards identifying the surahs of the Holy Qur’an 3 00:00:37,479 --> 00:00:43,520 By Dr. Muhammad bin Abdul Aziz bin Omar Nassif, may God protect him 4 00:00:43,520 --> 00:00:46,399 Surat Al-Ma'idah 5 00:00:46,399 --> 00:00:50,899 In the name of God, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. Praise be to God, and prayers and peace be upon the Messenger of God 6 00:00:51,380 --> 00:00:55,500 With a new clip of nice commentary on ID cards 7 00:00:55,500 --> 00:01:01,880 The surah today is the table sura, and it is recited by three pauses 8 00:01:01,880 --> 00:01:10,079 The truth is that these pauses today will not be related to what was written in afforestation 9 00:01:10,079 --> 00:01:18,180 Rather, they are illumination in the reading of this Surah, which helps, along with the encouragement of contemplation and sufficiency in it, God willing 10 00:01:18,780 --> 00:01:25,060 The first pause is with the first quarter of Hizb in the surah 11 00:01:25,060 --> 00:01:30,799 From the beginning of the surah to the end of the eleventh verse 12 00:01:30,799 --> 00:01:40,099 We notice that the word “and fear God” was repeated frequently in these two pages 13 00:01:40,099 --> 00:01:46,689 In the second verse, “And fear God. Indeed, God is powerful in His power.” 14 00:01:46,769 --> 00:01:52,569 And in the fourth verse, “Fear God. Indeed, God is quick to judge.” 15 00:01:52,569 --> 00:01:59,099 And in the seventh verse, “And fear God. Indeed, God is All-Knowing of what is in the breasts.” 16 00:01:59,099 --> 00:02:05,099 And in the eighth verse, “And fear God. Indeed, God is aware of what you do.” 17 00:02:05,099 --> 00:02:13,280 And in the eleventh verse: Fear God and in God let the believers put their trust 18 00:02:13,280 --> 00:02:21,479 We notice first that the Holy One, Glory be to Him, attaches the command to piety in a sentence 19 00:02:21,479 --> 00:02:30,620 This sentence is often a guide to something that helps one attain piety 20 00:02:30,620 --> 00:02:34,120 And fear God. God is severe in punishment 21 00:02:34,120 --> 00:02:38,120 Remember that God is severe in punishment and increases piety in the heart 22 00:02:38,120 --> 00:02:40,319 And fear God, for God is quick to judge 23 00:02:40,849 --> 00:02:43,849 And fear God. Indeed, God is All-Knowing of what is within the breasts 24 00:02:43,849 --> 00:02:48,849 Remembering His knowledge, Glory be to Him, increases piety, and so on 25 00:02:48,849 --> 00:02:52,849 Then another matter if you think about it 26 00:02:52,849 --> 00:02:58,349 If you had commanded one of the greats once, twice or three times 27 00:02:58,349 --> 00:03:02,349 If you are not ashamed of Him, you should at least fear Him 28 00:03:02,349 --> 00:03:05,330 You fear his tyranny and power over you 29 00:03:05,330 --> 00:03:09,830 So how is it that the Creator has commanded us to be pious? I do not say five times 30 00:03:09,830 --> 00:03:12,330 Rather, the Qur’an is full of this sentence 31 00:03:12,330 --> 00:03:17,330 Repeating it should not generate coldness in feeling 32 00:03:17,330 --> 00:03:22,830 Rather, you should remember every time that the Creator says to you 33 00:03:22,830 --> 00:03:24,330 Fear God 34 00:03:24,330 --> 00:03:26,330 That is, master 35 00:03:26,330 --> 00:03:29,830 But he says fear God to invoke this great name 36 00:03:29,830 --> 00:03:33,830 With the qualities of majesty and perfection 37 00:03:33,830 --> 00:03:37,919 Whatever you heard and fear God, hold yourself accountable 38 00:03:37,919 --> 00:03:41,419 Where are we in implementing this great matter? 39 00:03:41,419 --> 00:03:44,419 Which should occupy our time 40 00:03:44,419 --> 00:03:47,919 Think about how to check it 41 00:03:47,919 --> 00:03:49,919 And strive to do so practically 42 00:03:49,919 --> 00:03:52,419 By doing everything he is commanded to do 43 00:03:52,419 --> 00:03:54,520 And denounce everything that is forbidden 44 00:03:54,520 --> 00:03:57,520 Questioning, learning and applying 45 00:03:57,520 --> 00:03:59,520 As for the second stop 46 00:03:59,520 --> 00:04:03,020 It goes back to most of this Surah 47 00:04:03,020 --> 00:04:06,520 Many of its verses were revealed late 48 00:04:07,020 --> 00:04:09,520 We say that many of its verses were revealed late 49 00:04:09,520 --> 00:04:11,520 This is well known among scholars 50 00:04:11,520 --> 00:04:14,520 Although some verses were revealed early 51 00:04:14,520 --> 00:04:17,519 And with this we look at 52 00:04:17,519 --> 00:04:20,019 The rulings mentioned in the Surah 53 00:04:20,019 --> 00:04:25,519 We find it in matters that people may think are side effects 54 00:04:25,519 --> 00:04:29,519 The legal rulings on it are detailed in the Qur’an 55 00:04:29,519 --> 00:04:32,519 Proof that the Qur’an is comprehensive for life 56 00:04:32,519 --> 00:04:34,519 Notice, for example, what God Almighty says: 57 00:04:34,519 --> 00:04:38,519 O you who have believed, it is only wine and gambling 58 00:04:38,519 --> 00:04:40,519 And monuments and stones 59 00:04:40,519 --> 00:04:42,649 Wine is a drink 60 00:04:42,649 --> 00:04:46,649 There are many rulings on foods and drinks mentioned in the Surah 61 00:04:46,649 --> 00:04:50,709 Wine is a drink and gambling is a game 62 00:04:50,709 --> 00:04:53,870 Gambling is a kind of amusement game 63 00:04:53,870 --> 00:04:55,870 And monuments and stones 64 00:04:55,870 --> 00:04:58,870 This is linked to corrupt beliefs 65 00:04:58,870 --> 00:05:00,870 It was among the people of pre-Islamic times 66 00:05:00,870 --> 00:05:03,379 The provisions of the Sharia 67 00:05:03,379 --> 00:05:05,379 It is not related to any aspect of life 68 00:05:05,379 --> 00:05:08,379 Rather, it includes all aspects of life 69 00:05:08,379 --> 00:05:11,379 O you who have believed, it is only wine and gambling 70 00:05:11,379 --> 00:05:13,379 And monuments and stones 71 00:05:13,379 --> 00:05:15,379 A man who is the work of Satan, so avoid him 72 00:05:15,379 --> 00:05:18,379 Here someone comes out and says: 73 00:05:18,379 --> 00:05:21,379 You brought religion into everything, even into games 74 00:05:21,379 --> 00:05:25,379 The answer comes in the last verse in the great Surah 75 00:05:25,379 --> 00:05:29,379 It is a conclusion linked to the entire Surah 76 00:05:29,379 --> 00:05:31,379 As some scholars have alerted 77 00:05:31,379 --> 00:05:34,379 God Almighty said in the last verse in the surah 78 00:05:34,379 --> 00:05:39,379 To God belongs the dominion of the heavens and the earth and all that is in them 79 00:05:39,379 --> 00:05:42,379 He is powerful over all things 80 00:05:42,379 --> 00:05:44,420 Notice this verse 81 00:05:44,420 --> 00:05:47,420 It is related to all the provisions contained in the Surah 82 00:05:47,420 --> 00:05:49,420 No matter how much you object 83 00:05:49,420 --> 00:05:52,449 On one of the provisions of the Surah 84 00:05:52,449 --> 00:05:54,449 Or the provisions of Sharia in general 85 00:05:54,449 --> 00:05:56,449 Why does he even get into people's games? 86 00:05:56,449 --> 00:05:58,449 They must rule according to Sharia law 87 00:05:58,449 --> 00:06:01,449 Yes, in their play, entertainment, and food 88 00:06:01,449 --> 00:06:04,449 And in their drink and in all their conditions 89 00:06:04,449 --> 00:06:08,449 The law must have supreme authority 90 00:06:08,449 --> 00:06:12,449 The order is implemented until it is permitted 91 00:06:12,449 --> 00:06:17,449 A legal ruling that supports this issue in people’s minds 92 00:06:17,449 --> 00:06:20,449 To God belongs the dominion of the heavens and the earth and all that is in them 93 00:06:20,449 --> 00:06:23,540 Therefore, he is the one who has the right 94 00:06:23,540 --> 00:06:26,540 To say that this is permissible and this is forbidden 95 00:06:26,540 --> 00:06:30,540 This is prohibited, this is excused, etc 96 00:06:30,540 --> 00:06:33,990 He said: He has power over all things 97 00:06:33,990 --> 00:06:36,990 The king is his king and he rules as he pleases 98 00:06:36,990 --> 00:06:41,149 And his full ability 99 00:06:41,149 --> 00:06:44,149 We are in his grip, whether we disobeyed him or disobeyed him 100 00:06:44,149 --> 00:06:46,149 What a beautiful verse 101 00:06:46,149 --> 00:06:50,149 The Surah was concluded with it and its provisions were linked to it 102 00:06:50,149 --> 00:06:55,149 If you want, after you know a legal ruling 103 00:06:55,149 --> 00:06:59,149 To find the strength to actually implement it or leave it 104 00:06:59,149 --> 00:07:01,149 You should follow this verse 105 00:07:01,149 --> 00:07:03,149 To God belongs the dominion of the heavens and the earth and all that is in them 106 00:07:03,149 --> 00:07:05,149 He is powerful over everything 107 00:07:05,149 --> 00:07:08,149 Perhaps this verse reminds you of the end of Al-Baqarah 108 00:07:08,149 --> 00:07:10,149 To God belongs whatever is in the heavens and whatever is on earth 109 00:07:10,149 --> 00:07:13,149 Whether you reveal what is within yourselves or conceal it, God will hold you accountable for it 110 00:07:13,149 --> 00:07:16,149 He forgives whomever He wants and excuses whomever He wants 111 00:07:16,149 --> 00:07:18,149 God is capable of everything 112 00:07:18,149 --> 00:07:19,149 Notice the similarity 113 00:07:19,149 --> 00:07:22,149 This surah is full of rulings 114 00:07:22,149 --> 00:07:23,149 And this one too 115 00:07:23,149 --> 00:07:26,149 This brings us to the third pause 116 00:07:26,149 --> 00:07:30,149 It is to meditate on the first sentence in the surah 117 00:07:30,149 --> 00:07:34,149 O you who believe, fulfill your contracts 118 00:07:34,149 --> 00:07:37,629 With the verse before the last verse 119 00:07:37,629 --> 00:07:44,629 It is the Almighty’s saying: God said, “This is a day when the truthful will benefit from their honesty.” 120 00:07:44,629 --> 00:07:46,629 If you fulfill the contracts 121 00:07:46,629 --> 00:07:50,699 I followed the commands of God mentioned in this Surah 122 00:07:51,699 --> 00:07:57,699 So give good news, for the matter on the Day of Resurrection will be as God said 123 00:07:57,699 --> 00:08:03,699 God said: This is a day when the truthful will benefit from their honesty 124 00:08:03,699 --> 00:08:08,300 They will have gardens under which rivers flow, and they will abide therein forever 125 00:08:08,300 --> 00:08:10,300 May God be pleased with them and they be pleased with him 126 00:08:10,300 --> 00:08:12,300 That's a great win 127 00:08:12,300 --> 00:08:20,660 Therefore, these two verses should be brought to mind when reading the entire surah 128 00:08:20,660 --> 00:08:23,660 Whoever can, it is not difficult 129 00:08:23,660 --> 00:08:25,660 But the one who succeeds is the one whom God grants success 130 00:08:25,660 --> 00:08:28,660 Who can perform this Surah in prayer at night? 131 00:08:28,660 --> 00:08:30,660 He reads it all in one night 132 00:08:30,660 --> 00:08:34,659 Or at least in one sitting, even during the day 133 00:08:34,659 --> 00:08:37,659 Many of its meanings will be revealed to him 134 00:08:37,659 --> 00:08:41,659 The connection between the beginning and the end will be revealed to him 135 00:08:41,659 --> 00:08:44,659 And all its verses are linked to the beginning 136 00:08:44,659 --> 00:08:47,820 And the connection of all its verses to the last 137 00:08:47,820 --> 00:08:50,820 I ask God to benefit me and you with the Great Qur’an 138 00:08:50,820 --> 00:08:53,820 And to make this Surah an argument for us, not against us 139 00:08:53,820 --> 00:08:55,820 May God bless our Prophet Muhammad 140 00:08:55,820 --> 00:08:57,820 And upon him and all his companions 141 00:08:57,820 --> 00:08:59,820 Praise be to God, Lord of the worlds