بسم الله الرحمن الرحيمIn the name of Allah, the Most

Merciful, the Most Gracious

Surut-ul-Qalam (The Pen)

سورة القلم

Muqatta'at (Arabic: مقطعات)

are unique letter

combinations that appear in

the beginning of

29 Surahs (chapters) of

the Qur'an.

 Muqatta'at literally means

abbreviated or shortened.

Their meanings remain

unclear

and are considered by most

Muslims to be divine secrets.

Reason For Revelation

• This surah is also called Surat “Noon”.

• This surah is counted as surah revealed in Makkah because the beginning verses from 1 to 16 and verses 51 and 52 were revealed in Makkah. It is related that 17-50 were revealed in Madinah.

TRANSLATION• 1. Nun.• [These letter (Nun) is one of the miracles of the Qur'an,

and none but Allah (Alone) knows its meaning].• By the pen and what the (angels) write (in the Records of

men).• 2. You (O Muhammad ) are not, by the Grace of your Lord,

a madman.• 3. And verily, for you (O Muhammad ) will be an endless

reward.• 4. And verily, you (O Muhammad ) are on an exalted

standard of character.• 5. You will see, and they will see,• 6. Which of you is afflicted with madness.• 7. Verily, your Lord knows better, who (among men) has

gone astray from His Path, and He knows better those who are guided.

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In the Name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful.

Where Can We Find the Best Model of Good Character?How do I know what a good character is? Look at the prophet salallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam. He is the perfect example of good character, Allah says about him: You have indeed in the Messenger of Allah a beautiful pattern (of conduct) for any one whose hope is in Allah and the Final Day, and who engages much in the Praise of Allah. [Quran, 33:21]

A Good Muslim’s Character

Perfection in All You Do

• The main attribute of the Prophet’s character was perfection; he strove for perfection in everything he did. When someone would speak to him, he would turn around fully to talk. When he shook hands, he was the last one to let go. When speaking with him, he was never the first to look away. From people who used to bury their own babies alive to the most compassionate, caring persons– he brought out the best in all his companions.

• Likewise we should try to perfect anything we do, no matter how small the deed!

Five Practices With Which to Adorn Your Character for the Sake of Allah

1. Be truthful.Feel it: Speaking the truth is not always easy, especially if it can get you into trouble. But think about this: you’ll feel much better after you’ve told the truth— even if the consequence is blame or punishment— because you did something for the sake of Allah.

• Motivate yourself: The Prophet said: Truthfulness leads to righteousness, and righteousness leads to Paradise. And a man keeps on telling the truth until he becomes a truthful person. Falsehood leads to al-fujur [wickedness, evil-doing], and al-fujur leads to the (Hell) Fire, and a man may keep on telling lies till he is written before Allah, a liar. [Al-Bukhari]

2.Keep your promises.You’re defined by your actions, not your words.• Feel it: We don’t really intend to break promises, yet so

many things we promise are not happening. Especially with loved ones we tend to just say things and never do them, because ‘they are family anyway.’ For example promising to help your little sister with her homework. These little things all count in the sight of Allah, so ask yourself this: am I trying hard enough to keep every promise I make to anyone?

• Motivate yourself: Allah says: Oh you who believe! Why do you say that which you do not do? Most hateful it is in the sight of Allah that you say that which you do not do. [Quran, 61:2-3].

3.Be trustworthy. Scenario: Your friend tells you about a personal problem and

asks you not to tell anyone. You meet with another friend and it just all comes out.

• Feel it: Are you considered trustworthy? When we say Allah is the most trustworthy, we realize that He will never let us down, will never leave our sides.

• Motivate yourself: The Prophets of Allah were all trustworthy people and Allah declared the trustworthiness of those who were doubted by there people, for example Prophet Hud: I but fulfill towards you the duties of my Lord’s mission: I am to you a sincere and trustworthy adviser. [Quran, 7:68] Learn from the prophets and practice daily developing the habit of being trustworthy, not just in some situations. Accept responsibility and then fulfill it. When others trust you, do not betray their trust.

4.Be a sincere adviser.

Do you know you can gain Paradise by the mercy of Allah by helping two people resolve their differences?

•  Feel it: It’s so easy to just fire up an argument between two people by joining in and saying bad things about the other. But is this honorable? No! One of the best manners is to advice people sincerely and help them to get back together.

• Motivate yourself: Allah says: The believers are but a brotherhood. So make reconciliation between your brothers, and have Taqwa of Allah so that you may receive mercy. [Quran, 49:10]

5.Give with a clean heart.One day you’re walking on the street and you’re

stopped by a homeless person asking you for money for food. You either ignore him or her completely and think this person is not “real” or that they won’t really buy food. You might even wonder why this person doesn’t even have a job like the rest of us.

• Feel it: Does thinking like this make you feel better? Wouldn’t it feel better to just give something for the sake of Allah and maybe ask him or her to buy food with it? Or buy something to eat and just give this?

• Motivate yourself: The lesson is here to never turn away a person who asks your help—this was the character of our beloved Prophet!

A Special Trait

• One of the beautiful traits of a Muslim is bravery. When it comes to watching the scariest movies, doing the most extreme sports etc. we are being brave! But what about being brave for our deen? Anas bin Malik said: The Prophet was the best of the people, and he was the most generous of the people, and the bravest of the people. [Al-Bukhari, Muslim]

• His courage can be seen in the way he told the Quraysh about Islam, how he was on the battlefield in the cause of Allah.You and me are all in need of some level of courage in order to establish our deen in our daily lives!

• So here’s a special dua the Prophet made: ، fزhجfعh ال jنfم jكf ب lذhوlعj أ hيr fن إ uمlهw jلل اjا ي hحjمh ال fةj hن فfت hنfم jكf ب lذhوlعj وjأ ،fرh hقjب ال fابjذjع hنfم jكf ب lذhوlعj وjأ ، fلhخl hب وjال ، f م jرjهh وjال ، fنh hجlب وjال ، fل hسj hك وjالfاتjمjمh وjال

• O Allah, I seek refuge in You from weakness and laziness, miserliness and cowardice, anxiety and sorrow, and I seek refuge in You from the torments of grave, and I seek refuge in You from the trials and tribulations of life and death. (Al-Bukhari, Muslim]

Two dua’s for good manners

• Dua for good manners: The Prophet used to say: ‘Oh Allah, I ask you for good health, chastity, trustworthiness, good manners and to be content with destiny.’ [Al-Bukhari]

• Dua to seek protection from bad manners: The Prophet used to supplicate: ‘Oh Allah! I seek refuge in You from reprehensible manners, deeds and whims.’ [At-Tirmithi]

• Allah (S.W.T) said in surat Al-Imran, (Verse 110), what can be translated as, "You are the best of peoples ever raised up for mankind, you enjoin Al-Ma'ruf and forbid Al-Munkar, and you believe in Allah…"

A Bad character of a disbeliever or evil Muslims

• We can say, without doubt that, lying is one of the most evil characteristics, of which all religions and systems of ethics warn against and which man's innate common sense (Fitrah) agrees that it is wrong.

The prohibition of lying. 

1. Allah says (interpretation of the meaning):  “It is only those who believe not in the Ayah (proofs, evidences,

verses, lessons, signs, revelations, etc.) of Allah, who fabricate falsehood, and it is they who are liars."

• [al-Nahl 16:105] • Ibn Kathir said:  “Then Allah tells us that His Messenger (peace and blessings of Allah

be upon him) is not a fabricator or a liar, because only the most evil of people who do not believe in the signs of Allah, the kafirs and heretics who are known amongst the people for telling lies, tell lies about Allah and His Messenger (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him). The Messenger Muhammad (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) was the most truthful of people, the most righteous, the most perfect in knowledge, action, faith and certain belief. He was known amongst his people for his truthfulness; none of them doubted that, to such an extent that he was known amongst them as ‘al-Ameen (the trustworthy) Muhammad.’

So, when Heraclius, the ruler of Rome, asked Abu Sufyan about the characteristics of the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him), one of the things he asked was, ‘Did you ever accuse him of lying before he said what he said?’ He said, ‘No.’ Heraclius said: ‘If he refrained from telling lies about people he would not go and tell lies about Allah’ 

 2. It was narrated from Abu Hurayrah that the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) said: “The signs of the hypocrite are three: when he speaks, he lies; when he makes a promise, he breaks it; and when he is entrusted with something, he betrays that trust.” 

• (Narrated by al-Bukhari, 33; Muslim, 59) 

Greed vs. Contentment• "Excess and wastefulness lead to greed, and

greed has three consequences:" The First is dissatisfaction. As for dissatisfaction, it destroys endeavor and enthusiasm for work, and causes the dissatisfied person to complain instead of giving thanks, and makes him lazy. Such a person abandons possessions which though few in number are licit and seeks possessions which are illicit and free of trouble. And he sacrifices his self-respect on that way, and even his honor. The Second Consequence of Greed is disappointment and loss. The greedy person drives away what he wishes for, is found disagreeable, and is deprived of assistance and help. He even confirms the saying: 'The greedy person is unsuccessful and suffers loss.' The Third Consequence: Greed destroys sincerity and damages actions in regard to the Hereafter. For if a God-fearing person suffers from greed, he will desire the regard of others.

• Excess and wastefulness leads to lack of contentment. And lack of contentment destroys enthusiasm for work; it causes laziness, opens the door to complaining about life, and makes the dissatisfied person complain continuously.