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 A brief commentary on the book *ID Cards for Surahs of the Noble Qur'an*

0:34 by Dr. Muhammad

0:39 ibn 'Abd al-'Aziz ibn 'Umar Naseef, may Allah preserve him.

0:43 Surah Nuh. In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful.

0:47 Praise be to Allah, and peace and blessings be upon the Messenger of Allah.

0:50 We are still presenting the brief commentary on the ID cards of the surahs.

0:53 We have reached Surah Nuh, regarding which I have three main points to make.

0:59 The first point pertains to what was mentioned regarding its name.

1:03 He stated that it was named for the recount of his story within it, which encompasses all the verses of the surah.

1:13 It is worth adding here that no other surah shares this unique feature with it.

1:18 Someone might object and say: "What about Surah Yusuf?"

1:21 Surah Yusuf indeed focuses on his story, but if you look closely at Surah Yusuf,

1:25 you will find that the first three verses and the final page of the surah—and this is quite clear—

1:32 are not part of the narrative itself, even though they are undoubtedly connected to it.

1:38 As for Surah Nuh, from the statement of Allah Almighty, "Indeed, We sent Noah," to the very last word of the surah,

1:46 it speaks exclusively about Nuh and his story with his people, peace be upon him.

1:52 This is a remarkable feature, especially since Nuh, peace be upon him, is mentioned in many other surahs;

1:58 in fact, the discussion about Nuh, peace be upon him, in Surah Hud, for example,

2:05 is even longer than the total length of this entire surah.

2:10 This observation connects directly to the third point that will follow.

2:16 The second point concerns the surah's placement and relevance to Surah al-Ma'arij. He mentioned that because al-Ma'arij

2:23 concluded with a threat of destruction, this surah presents the narrative of Nuh's destroyed people.

2:30 The end of al-Ma'arij contains a threat of destruction and punishment, and this surah details the story of Nuh's destroyed people,

2:37 as if serving as an elaboration of the former, following the hermeneutical rule I have highlighted on multiple occasions,

2:42 which was also mentioned by al-Suyuti. However, what I would like to add

2:47 is that I also noticed a profound connection regarding the haste mentioned in Surah al-Ma'arij,

2:53 which includes the verse: "The angels and the Spirit ascend to Him in a Day the measure whereof is fifty thousand years."

2:58 I noticed the relevance of addressing this human haste through this narrative,

3:03 which was exceptionally long by human standards: the story of Nuh, peace be upon him.

3:09 His call spanned an immense duration that is well known to you all.

3:15 Yet, in the final analysis, if you contemplate it, the matter drew to a close

3:22 and became merely a concise story, summarized in this succinct manner,

3:28 encapsulated within these few verses that represent that vast span of time.

3:34 This serves as a remedy for human haste as well: do not be hasty.

3:40 Nuh spent all those centuries, and ultimately, everything that happened to him

3:46 became a brief story we listen to and draw moral lessons from.

3:52 Likewise, every trial we experience that weighs heavily upon us,

3:56 making us long for its swift conclusion and relief from hardship, will all

4:04 eventually become nothing more than a short story to be told.

4:10 I ask Allah to make us among those who excel in righteous deeds and are blessed with His acceptance.

4:17 As for the third and final point, it concerns the core theme of the surah.

4:22 He noted that from its title and content, we know it is dedicated entirely to the story of Nuh, peace be upon him,

4:29 with his people, as noted in the first point.

4:33 Within it lies a magnificent model for calling people to Allah (da'wah).

4:37 This is what I wish to focus on in this third point:

4:40 that it provides a magnificent model for calling people to Allah.

4:44 Those engaged in calling to Allah often turn their attention to the righteous reformers

4:49 who made noble endeavors in propagating Islam throughout history,

4:54 and this is commendable.

4:56 However, the best exemplary models are those connected to the Prophets and Messengers,

5:00 “Those are they whom Allah guideth, so follow their guidance. Say (O Muhammad, unto mankind): I ask of you no fee for it. Lo! it is naught but a Reminder to (His) creatures.” (6:90)

5:04 led by their master, the leader of the children of Adam, peace and blessings be upon him.

5:10 This surah offers us a sublime model of the methods and approaches of calling to Allah,

5:17 to which we ought to dedicate our time, contemplation, and deep reflection.

5:23 I ask Allah to grant me and you the success to achieve all that He loves and is pleased with.

5:27 May Allah send peace and blessings upon our Prophet Muhammad, and upon all his family and Companions.

5:30 And all praise is due to Allah, the Lord of all the worlds.

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

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