Ramadan Quran Series Day 17

Ramadan Quran Series Day seventeen

by Dr. Aslam Abdullah

61. Fussilat (Closely Spelled Out) (41)

Fussilat is the 61st Surah revealed upon the Prophet and comes as Surah 41st Surah in the traditionally arranged Quran. It was revealed in Makkah and has 54 Ayah spread out in six Ruku. It reminds people that an idea is best understood by people when it is presented in deeds and actions. In other words, divine guidance would become relevant to people if it is substantiated with deeds. It talks about the benefit of the divine teaching for people and asks them to reflect on the Quran being revealed upon the Prophet. It tells the rejecters of the faith that they cannot reduce the relevance and significance of the divine guidance by rejecting it. It also asks people to be polite and humble in their discourse and respond to evil with good while inviting people for reflecting on the truth.

62. Al-Shura (Consultation) (42)

Makkah

The 42nd Surah Ash-Shura in the traditionally arranged Quran is the 62nd Surah that was revealed upon the Prophet. It was revealed in Makkah has 53 Ayah and five Ruku. It focuses on the idea of the continuity of divine guidance throughout human history. There was never a period and community in human history that did not get the chance to hear the divine guidance through the messengers chosen by Allah. These messengers reminded the people of the life after this worldly life where each would be judged by God on the basis of his or her performance. It also asks people that avoiding major sins is the best way to prepare one for the next life. It also advises people to consult each other in their affairs. In another world, no single individual can claim a monopoly on wisdom.

63.Az-Zukhruf (Gold) (43)

Makkah

Az Zukhruf is the 63rd Surah revealed upon the Prophet and it is the 43rd Surah in the traditionally arranged Quran. It has 89 Ayah and nine Ruku.  It asks people to take the divine revelation seriously as it is meant to help them improve their life in this and the next world. It reminds people that a materialistic lifestyle would not help them in life after death as they would leave everything behind. I ask people to avoid polytheism and blind following and informs people that if they do not remain connected with the divine message they might be influenced by Satanic ideas. It gives glad tidings to believers who would receive rewards from the Lord for their steadfastness and belief in him.

64. Ad-Dukhan (Smoke) (44)

Makkah

Ad-Dukhan is the 44th Surah in the traditionally arranged Quran and is the 64th revealed upon the Prophet. It is one of the seven Surahs that has Ha Meem in their beginning. It was revealed in Makkah and has 59 Ayah and 3 Ruku. The Surah reminds people that their actions would have consequences and wrongdoings on their part would earn punishment. It introduces the Quran as a book that discerns right from wrong and warns people of the impact of their wrongdoings in their own life. It reassures believers of generous rewards awaiting in the life hereafter.