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.

0:02 A Gentle Commentary on the Book "Identification Cards for the Surahs of the Noble Qur'an"

0:37 By Dr. Muhammad ibn Abdulaziz ibn Umar Naseef, may Allah preserve him.

0:43 Surah Ghafir.

0:45 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.

0:50 We are still with the gentle commentary on the identification cards, and specifically with Surah Ghafir.

0:55 I have three reflective pauses regarding it.

0:57 The first pause concerns what has been mentioned of its virtues,

1:01 Which is authentically established from Ibn Mas'ud, may Allah be pleased with him.

1:04 In the book, it was inadvertently mentioned as rejected, whereas it is actually established,

1:09 And the author did not mention the one who graded it as hasan (good) in its takhrij.

1:12 The reality is that it was graded hasan by the editor of Tafsir Ibn Kathir, Dr. Hikmat Bashir Yasin:

1:18 "The likeness of the Qur'an..."

1:20 And ponder over this parable:

1:23 "The likeness of the Qur'an is that of a man who set out to seek a suitable pasture and dwelling for his family,

1:28 And he passed by the traces of a beneficial rainfall; while he was walking through it and marveling at it,

1:33 He suddenly came upon lush, fertile, and verdant meadows.

1:37 So he said: 'I was amazed by the first rainfall, but this is even more amazing and wondrous!'

1:41 It was then said to him: 'The likeness of the first rain is like the greatness of the general Qur'an,

1:46 And the likeness of these lush, fertile meadows

1:49 Is like the family of Ha-Mim in the Qur'an.'"

1:53 Look at the visualization of Ibn Mas'ud, may Allah be pleased with him:

1:56 He sees that the one reciting the Qur'an is as if he is following green landscapes

2:01 That grew grass after drought due to the rainfall of the Qur'an,

2:06 Beautiful places that people eagerly seek out.

2:10 And we recognize this in our own environment,

2:12 Whereas in other lands, people might not be as affected by this,

2:16 Because greenery is naturally present everywhere there.

2:20 Then, when the reciter reaches the Ha-Mim surahs,

2:23 He has arrived at lush, fertile meadows;

2:27 Meaning that they are extraordinarily fruitful.

2:29 This conveys the profound importance of these surahs,

2:31 And it imparts—which is the point I wanted to pause at—

2:33 That this noble Companion,

2:35 Who is among the most knowledgeable Companions regarding the Qur'an,

2:37 Felt as though he were on a magnificent journey,

2:40 Moving between the surahs of the Qur'an,

2:43 Consciously aware of transitioning from one surah to another,

2:46 Especially when he reaches these magnificent surahs.

2:51 Here, I am reminded of the saying of Malik ibn Dinar:

2:54 "Indeed, the Qur'an is the springtime of the believers,

2:57 So what has the Qur'an cultivated in your hearts, O people of the Qur'an?"

3:03 Or as he said.

3:05 The second pause

3:07 Pertains to what is observed in this surah

3:09 Regarding the multiplicity of the names of the Day of Resurrection.

3:12 In it, the Day of Meeting (Yawm al-Talaq) is mentioned,

3:15 And He said: "And warn them of the Approaching Day (Yawm al-Azifah),"

3:19 “And, O my people! Lo! I fear for you a Day of Summoning,” (40:32)

3:24 "The Day you will turn around and flee,"

3:26 "The Fire, they are exposed to it morning and evening,"

3:29 "And the Day the Hour will be established,"

3:31 “The Fire; they are exposed to it morning and evening; and on the day when the Hour upriseth (it is said): Cause Pharaoh's folk to enter the most awful doom.” (40:46)

3:33 "Indeed, We will support Our messengers,"

3:36 “Lo! We verily do help Our messengers, and those who believe, in the life of the world and on the day when the witnesses arise,” (40:51)

3:38 "And the Day the witnesses will stand."

3:40 “Moses said: Lo! I seek refuge in my Lord and your Lord from every scorner who believeth not in a Day of Reckoning.” (40:27)

3:43 “Moses said: Lo! I seek refuge in my Lord and your Lord from every scorner who believeth not in a Day of Reckoning.” (40:27)

3:47 The names of the Resurrection abound in this surah,

3:52 And these names generally require deep understanding and study.

3:56 One must learn about the Day of Resurrection;

3:58 And among the things that grant us knowledge of the Day of Resurrection

4:00 Is knowing its various names:

4:02 Why is it called the Hour?

4:04 Why is it called the Day of Calling (Yawm al-Tanad)?

4:07 And so forth.

4:08 From this, I transition to the third pause,

4:11 For it is directly connected to it:

4:13 The names of the Resurrection are plentiful in this surah,

4:17 And this is perfectly aligned with its overarching theme,

4:19 Highlighting a methodological principle for us

4:22 That might otherwise be overlooked regarding the theme of the surah.

4:26 For the central theme of the surah

4:28 Is clarifying the state of those who dispute concerning the clear Qur'an,

4:32 Refuting them, and warning them.

4:35 The surah revolves around disputation and argument.

4:38 Notice: "Ha-Mim,"

4:40 “The revelation of the Scripture is from Allah, the Mighty, the Knower,” (40:2)

4:43 "The Forgiver of sin and Accepter of repentance, Severe in punishment..."

4:46 “The Forgiver of sin, the Accepter of repentance, the Stern in punishment, the Bountiful. There is no Allah save Him. Unto Him is the journeying.” (40:3)

4:50 “None argue concerning the revelations of Allah save those who disbelieve, so let not their turn of fortune in the land deceive thee (O Muhammad).” (40:4)

4:54 Disputation is mentioned right at the beginning of the surah.

4:56 And many of the surahs that

4:58 Begin by mentioning the stances of the deniers and disbelievers,

5:01 Especially within the Ha-Mim family,

5:04 The surahs beginning with Ha-Mim—

5:06 I say: these surahs begin with these divine descriptions,

5:09 And then you find the entire surah

5:12 Harmonizing consistently with these attributes,

5:15 Whether in what it mentions of the states of the disbelievers on the Day of Resurrection—

5:19 You find it completely fitting—

5:21 Or in the historical narratives and other subjects it presents.

5:27 Thus, the surah is fundamentally built upon the theme of debate and disputation.

5:29 In it is the story of the Believer from the Family of Pharaoh,

5:32 Which is not mentioned anywhere else in the Qur'an.

5:35 The story of Moses has been mentioned frequently,

5:37 But the Believer of the Family of Pharaoh was not mentioned

5:39 Except in this particular surah,

5:40 As an exemplar of the type of debate and argument that pleases Allah

5:43 When calling the disbelievers to truth.

5:45 Then He said: "And when they will dispute with one another in the Fire,"

5:48 So He mentioned a mutual disputation,

5:50 Which is a form of argument,

5:52 On that Day—we seek refuge in Allah—after their perdition.

5:56 “And when they wrangle in the Fire, the weak say unto those who were proud: Lo! we were a following unto you; will ye therefor rid us of a portion of the Fire?” (40:47)

6:00 This is a continuation of the theme of disputation.

6:03 And here I return to the second pause,

6:06 In which I said that there are mentioned—

6:09 That the names of the Resurrection are mentioned abundantly in the surah.

6:12 What is the connection between this and disputation?

6:14 Or what is the core point I wish to arrive at?

6:17 The point I want to emphasize is that disputation,

6:19 Just as it requires rational and intellectual proofs—

6:22 When you encounter someone arguing against the verses of Allah—

6:24 Just as it requires rational proof,

6:27 It also necessitates admonitions that instill awe and fear;

6:32 It requires intimidating reminders (tarhib).

6:34 When some people encounter a so-called "rationalist"—

6:38 Though had he truly used his intellect, he would have recognized his Lord and affirmed His Oneness—

6:41 They engage with him purely through intellectual debates,

6:44 Forgetting to remind him of the Hereafter.

6:46 Yet Allah, Glorified and Exalted be He,

6:48 In the very surah built around the theme of disputation,

6:51 Multiplied the mention of the names of the Resurrection,

6:54 As if alerting us

6:56 That in our da'wah—

6:58 While the surah indeed includes rational arguments

7:00 And proofs for the Oneness of Allah

7:02 Across multiple verses—

7:04 Alongside them, it also explicitly mentions

7:06 The Day of Resurrection by its numerous names.

7:09 Thus, this awe-inspiring intimidation

7:11 Is entirely appropriate during disputation and debate.

7:14 Even if you possess rational proofs,

7:16 You establish the proofs while also instilling fear of Allah's reckoning.

7:18 Glory be to Allah, the Supreme!

7:20 The people of falsehood inevitably flee

7:22 From these terrifying, warning verses;

7:24 They hate listening to them.

7:26 If you truly deny the fundamental truth of the matter,

7:28 Why then do you fear the Hellfire,

7:30 And why do you become agitated and uncomfortable

7:32 When we mention it, and mention the Resurrection

7:34 And what will take place therein?

7:36 Indeed, this approach

7:38 Is what should be adopted

7:40 By callers to Islam when they engage in debate:

7:42 Reminding others of the Hereafter.

7:44 It is an appeal that resonates directly with the innate human disposition (fitrah)

7:46 And awakens it,

7:48 So that it may perhaps return to its Lord,

7:50 And perhaps that disputant

7:52 Will be deterred, repent,

7:54 Turn back to the truth, concede,

7:56 And believe in the Resurrection.

7:58 I will suffice with this amount.

8:00 May Allah send blessings upon our Prophet Muhammad,

8:02 And upon his family and companions.

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

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