SURAH ZUMAR

الزمر سورة

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Ruku 1

Disbelievers falsely justify their association of other deities.

Allah’s creation;

Heavens and earth.

Night and Day

Cattle - camel, cow, sheep and goat whose four males and four females together make eight

Embryology – three veils of darkness.

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 “The three veils of darkness” may refer to: (1) the anterior abdominal wall; (2) the uterine wall; and (3) the amniochorionic membrane

or

Another possible interruption would be: the darkness of the belly, the darkness of the womb, and the darkness of the placenta

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Acceptance of deeds depends on sincerity.

Difference between ignorant and mindful/ knowledgeable persons;

Ignorant – worship Allah when calamity befalls, and take to others gods normally.

People who take heed – always obedient to Allah, establish pray especially at night, fearful of

Hereafter, work towards earning mercy of Allah.

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Ruku 2

Believers who cannot practice their faith should migrate to other places where they can.

Allah’s earth is spacious!!!

Promise of great reward for those who are patient in adversity.

Those who are �� ن ي� د� ال ه �ل � ص�ا ل� ي� ه� – “sincere in their deen”.

Serve Allah alone.

Follow what they preach, and then call others towards it

Refrain from �� ي� ه� ���ا .rebellion – following Shaitaan – ال

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 �� �� ي� �ا - listen and follow the message to its perfection – they are the ones endowed with

understanding.

Everything in this world is transitory.

We have decked the earth with all kinds of ornaments to test the people and to see

which of them do the best deeds. In the end We shall reduce all that is on it to a barren

wasteland. (Surah Kahf: 7,8)

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Ruku 3

ر� ي� �� �� �� �� - expanding the hearts – a state in which there remains no anxiety, ambiguity, suspicion

and doubt, no feeling of any danger and loss. These hearts receive the light of Islam and they shine

and radiate.

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Quran is a beautiful message, develops “khashyah”, that makes the skin shiver in awe of Allah.

The Qur'an is consistent in its verses yet repeats its teachings in different ways.

addresses human nature with simple logic.

There is no ambiguity, equivocation or deviation.

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The analogy of two servants – one serves one master & the other is answerable to multiple masters.

The one who serves a single master enjoys stability and peace.

The other suffers from anxiety and worry.

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Ruku 4

Complete trust in Allah – no one has the power to hurt anyone against Allah’s will.

Prophet (SAWS) is not a guardian – only a Warner.

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Ruku 5

Sleep and death – Allah has decreed the moment of death.

Man’s arrogance over his abilities.

Good times are a bigger test as man forgets Allah & amuses in his own abilities & competence.

Distribution of provision is subject to Allah’s will and wisdom.

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Ruku 6

Allah’s mercy overpowers His wrath.

Repentance is accepted till the last breath.

Different excuses of disbelievers will be of no avail.

“If only Allah had guided me, I should have been one of the God-fearing”.

“Oh! that I might return again, and be among those who do good”.

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Ruku 7

They have not appreciated Allah, His true worth.

On the Day of Resurrection the whole earth will be in His grasp.

The heavens shall be folded up in His Right Hand.

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Description of the Day of Resurrection.

The trumpet will be blown twice.

The earth will shine with light of Allah.

The Book of Deeds will be laid open.

All Prophets and witnesses will be called upon.

Every soul will be paid according to their deeds.

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Ruku 8

Disbelievers driven to hell in large crowds.

The angel-guards will ridicule them.

Believers will enter Paradise in groups too.

The angels will greet them with blessings of peace.

There will be chants of Praise to the Lord of the Universe.