The nice comment on the book of cards identifying the surahs of the Holy Qur’an | D. Muhammad Nassif

0:00 In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful.

0:03 Brief Commentary

0:31 to the book *Identity Cards*.

0:34 with the surahs of the Noble Qur'an.

0:37 By Dr. Muhammad Ibn 'Abd al-'Aziz Ibn 'Omar Nasif

0:40 May Allah preserve him.

0:43 Surah al-Furqan

0:46 In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. All praise is due to Allah, and peace and blessings be upon the Messenger of Allah.

0:49 We are still engaging in this brief commentary on the informational profiles.

0:52 An introduction to Surah Al-Furqan

0:54 And I have another thought regarding it:

0:56 Three pauses. The first pause:

0:58 The first pause is at the opening of the surah.

1:00 For it opens with praise.

1:02 Generally speaking, this falls under it.

1:04 across multiple surahs.

1:06 She began with praise, so whoever

1:08 Praise and gratitude belong to Allah.

1:10 Praise belongs to Allah, the Blessed.

1:13 Along with the other points mentioned in the introduction.

1:15 But it

1:17 It opens specifically with the expression "Blessed is He."

1:19 No other country shares this distinction with it.

1:21 Surah Al-Mulk

1:23 This naturally leads to a comparison between

1:25 These two surahs, as I mentioned, passed by...

1:27 That the surah that resembles it in

1:29 At its outset, there is a kind of distinction between them.

1:31 Among the connections and observations to be made

1:33 They are both among the surahs

1:35 In which the name "Ar-Rahman" (the Most Compassionate) is mentioned frequently

1:37 There are many surahs in which this occurs frequently.

1:39 Mentioning the name *al-Rahman* (the Most Compassionate)

1:41 Among them is *Tabarak* (Surah al-Mulk), and among them is

1:43 The Criterion, and perhaps this

1:45 One of the things that helps

1:47 Upon reflecting on the relationship

1:49 Between the two surahs.

1:52 As for the second point,

1:54 As I mentioned regarding the context of revelation, after

1:56 If I have drawn out the narrative at length

1:58 Impact

2:00 Narrated on the authority of Ibn 'Abbas, in a lengthy hadith:

2:02 Concerning the revelation

2:04 Some parts of the surah.

2:06 I said: The apparent context indicates that it was revealed—

2:08 in Madinah, because they pertain to

2:11 with what occurred

2:13 The Day of Badr

2:15 However, I have not found anyone who made an exception.

2:17 He categorized this verse as Medinan.

2:19 Here someone might ask,

2:21 So, you have brought something new.

2:23 Praise be to Allah.

2:25 Why do you not say that it is Medinan?

2:27 I say:

2:29 I deliberately paused to comment on this point here,

2:31 to build it upon a methodology

2:33 that we ought to follow.

2:35 If you come across something in your research,

2:37 No one mentioned him, so he acted with deliberation.

2:39 and do not rush into adopting or voicing it.

2:41 If the Ummah has reached a consensus

2:43 For example, regarding something

2:45 How, then, could you go against him?

2:47 When the scholars reached a consensus on a matter,

2:49 Therefore, a person should not be hasty.

2:51 unlike it.

2:53 Nor should he rejoice that he went against [it].

2:55 Rather, he should say, "This is as far as my understanding reached."

2:57 to him, nor do I go against him.

2:59 what I found in the words of the people of knowledge.

3:01 until I ascertain and verify the matter.

3:03 And the default presumption is that there is no contradiction.

3:05 And the default legal presumption is that the status quo remains unchanged.

3:07 based on the original state, which is

3:09 what the Ummah adheres to.

3:11 If I find nothing—which is precisely what happened—

3:13 I have not found anyone who made an exception for this verse.

3:15 Among those who dedicated specific works to the Makkan and Madinan revelations

3:17 among those upon whom they relied

3:19 This was not mentioned as being among the Medinan revelations.

3:21 Therefore, one ought to proceed with deliberation.

3:23 And there may be some weakness or defect in the chain of transmission.

3:25 Indeed, its chain of transmission has been authenticated.

3:27 al-Suyuti, but I have not found it.

3:29 whoever analyzed its chain of transmission in detail,

3:31 That is why I say:

3:33 We must always be deliberate and take our time,

3:35 Whatever comes to your mind

3:37 an issue regarding which you might think that you

3:39 did I introduce anything new in it?

3:41 So do not be hasty.

3:43 no matter how advanced your knowledge becomes,

3:45 For you indeed

3:47 You need to have a companion.

3:49 and consult him,

3:51 let alone if you were

3:53 of absolute beginners among the students of Islamic knowledge.

3:55 For you will inevitably be questioned.

3:57 your teachers, and you show patience,

3:59 Thus, dissent and nonconformity are not inherently praiseworthy.

4:01 in and of itself, whereas the basic principle is

4:03 To remain with the community.

4:05 The third and final issue.

4:07 It is

4:10 Or the third reflection upon

4:43 He spoke frequently about the disbelievers.

4:46 It was mentioned at the beginning of it.

4:48 The Prophet, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him,

4:50 A messenger to all the worlds.

4:52 Blessed is He who sent down the Criterion upon His servant.

4:54 So that he may be a warner to the worlds.

4:56 He mentioned his role as a warner, but did not mention his role as a bearer of glad tidings.

4:58 This is consistent.

5:00 Regarding the theme of the surah

5:02 And the frequent mention of the disbelievers and the refutation of them.

5:04 Their arguments regarding it.

5:06 These expressions are always used in this manner.

5:08 I emphasize the importance of the early stages of study.

5:10 Reflecting upon the recurring verses is of great importance.

5:12 And it is repeated in the blessed Surah.

5:14 Three times at the beginning of the surah.

5:16 Then, blessed is He who

5:18 If Allah wills, He will grant you something better than that.

5:20 Then blessed is He who placed in the heaven

5:22 The constellations.

5:24 Such repetition requires

5:26 towards contemplation, which assists in conceptualizing

5:28 The interconnections between the verses.

5:30 And its context, as well as the division of the surah.

5:32 I ask Allah to grant me and you success in attaining that which He loves.

5:34 And may the peace and blessings of Allah be upon our Prophet Muhammad.

5:36 And upon all of his family and his Companions.

5:38 And all praise is due to Allah, Lord of the worlds.

The nice comment on the book of cards identifying the surahs of the Holy Qur’an | D. Muhammad Nassif | Surah Al-Furqan

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