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The nice comment on the book of cards identifying the surahs of the Holy Qur’an | D. Muhammad Nassif | Surah Al-A'raf
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In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful.
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Brief commentary
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on the book *Bitaqat al-Ta'rif* (Identification Cards).
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with the surahs of the Noble Qur'an.
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By Dr. Muhammad Ibn 'Abd al-'Aziz Ibn 'Umar Nasif
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May Allah preserve him.
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Surah al-A'raf
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In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. All praise is due to Allah, and may the peace and blessings of Allah be upon the Messenger of Allah.
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We continue our gentle commentary on the identification cards.
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And continuing with Surah al-A'raf
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I have three reflections regarding this matter.
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The time for the first prayer.
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Regarding the names of the surahs.
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Which were mentioned in the Book.
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The reality is that
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The books concerning the names of the surahs.
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The independent
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Not to mention the books on the sciences of the Qur'an and the works of Tafsir that mention the names of the surahs.
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Extremely numerous.
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For this reason, I have limited myself to what Imam [Name] has recorded.
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The eminent scholar
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Al-Biqa'i, in his book *Masa'id al-Nazar*.
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And in his Tafsir, *Nazm al-Durar*.
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The fundamental principle is the elevation of one's perspective, and it has been referred back to
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The arrangement of the pearls.
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In truth, I have relied upon this book.
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For reasons including these:
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He is a well-known Imam.
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And that expanding one's efforts to collect what is contained within the books
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It is difficult.
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And it is not appropriate for the objective of the book.
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And there is a more significant reason.
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It is that al-Biqa'i attempts to
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He connects every name he mentions for the surah.
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according to its intended meaning.
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Rather, one uses its names to infer its intended meaning.
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Thus, it is possible for a person
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One should review the names mentioned here.
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In the book *Maṣāʿid al-Naẓar*.
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So that one may understand its connection to the primary objective of the surah.
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This is a matter subject to scholarly interpretation (ijtihad).
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It still requires further critical examination.
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So I did not wish to write it down here.
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This is the second point of reflection.
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This is part of my methodology for remembrance.
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The reason for this naming.
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As for the names, they are among the elevated points of consideration.
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As I have stated.
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As for the reason behind this naming,
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For I am taking the necessary means.
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The clear and straightforward path.
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Even though it is possible
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After that, a person may delve deeper.
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In reality, this is the underlying reason.
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The clear example is like Surah al-A'raf.
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This is because he mentioned the term 'al-A'raf' within it.
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This is a simple reason, yet it is
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It is insufficient.
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Or let us say
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This is not the end of the road.
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So let us reflect upon the reason for this naming.
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For example, observe:
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Some researchers suggest that the name
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Al-A'raf is included within
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A collection of surahs.
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It was named after certain matters.
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It pertains to the Day of Resurrection.
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Whether it pertains to
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The names of the Day of Resurrection.
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Such as Surah al-Waqi'ah and Surah al-Qari'ah.
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Or regarding the events of the Day of Resurrection.
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Such as Surat al-Inshiqaq and Surat al-Takwir.
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And [the surah of] al-Infitar.
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Al-A'raf is one of those names.
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on the Day of Resurrection
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It is as if the names of the surahs
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Which is inextricably linked to the Day of Resurrection.
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It focuses on issues
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A person ought to keep this in mind.
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And it provides a conceptual framework
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To begin with, this is merely
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The names of the surahs.
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It provides an initial conceptual framework.
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until the Day of Resurrection
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Nevertheless,
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One may also research this matter further.
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From the perspective of specification
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The station of al-A'raf, unlike any other.
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The [Day of] Reckoning, the Scale, and the Bridge.
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And the distribution of the records.
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With both the right hand and the left, in their entirety.
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No surah was named after it.
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In the name of Surat al-A'raf, why was it specifically singled out?
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All of this is a matter for scholarly investigation and consideration.
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And the human being reveals [his true nature] little by little.
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In truth, these books
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As I have said, they are numerous.
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Yet it is also ever-renewing.
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Whenever I enter the library
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I find a book concerning the surahs or other subjects.
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And you are the same.
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At dawn today.
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I found someone who spoke for half an hour.
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Regarding the reason for naming Surah al-A'raf.
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On YouTube
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In truth, these matters are such that
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It provides scope for broad consideration.
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It was merely
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The lines written here.
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In the identification cards
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It serves as the first step.
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To embark upon reflection.
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In this chapter
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As for the third and final time.
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It pertains to the subject of
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A whole surah.
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Surah al-A'raf
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I stated in the book
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Regarding the subject matter of the surah.
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On the forty-third page.
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With regard to its introduction.
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At the forefront of these matters is a command
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by following the revelation
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And its categories.
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The first [priority] is following the revelation.
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The second [category] concerns the stories.
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It clarifies the condition of people in relation to the revelation.
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And the ultimate outcome of those circumstances.
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the path they followed
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Regarding the fundamentals
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Guidance and misguidance.
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And it is stated therein: "He whom Allah guides is the truly guided."
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And it is stated therein: "Whoever Allah leads astray..."
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“Those whom Allah sendeth astray, there is no guide for them. He leaveth them to wander blindly on in their contumacy.” (7:186)
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I say this with regard to its introduction.
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And its categories in general.
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And the story of Adam, in particular.
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In truth, the story of Adam is central to the surah.
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It is as if it is providing the details.
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What has been narrated regarding the Surah
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Al-Baqarah
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Adam was required to follow the revelation.
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For whoever comes to you, it is Allah who guides.
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So whoever follows His guidance, there shall be no fear upon them.
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Nor shall they grieve.
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In Surah al-Baqarah
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It was here that the calls were issued.
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For the first time.
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And for the final time.
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Following up on the story of Adam, peace be upon him.
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These calls have come, O children of Adam.
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We have sent down to you clothing to conceal your private parts.
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O children of Adam, let not Satan tempt you.
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Four calls.
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You need to reflect upon it.
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And what remains of the surah
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It is connected in one way or another.
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In this story
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And it is a story
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He appeared to our father in a likeness.
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Our mission in this worldly life.
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It is a subtle point that the end of the surah
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This concludes the matter.
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by a prostration
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And we know that the Muslim woman
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When you prostrate
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For it was the devil who refused to prostrate.
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And he mentioned it at the beginning of the surah.
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He steps aside.
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regretful or
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Regretting what had transpired on his part.
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The son of Adam says:
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Whoever prostrates when commanded to do so shall be granted Paradise.
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I was commanded to prostrate, but when I prostrate, the Fire awaits me.
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Or as it has come down in the hadith.
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Keep these meanings present in your hearts.
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And you are reciting its surah.
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The momentous task, and ask Allah.
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May Allah grant me and you an opening from His presence.
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And may the blessings of Allah be upon our Prophet Muhammad.
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And upon his family and all of his Companions.
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All praise is due to Allah, Lord of the worlds.