Day 29
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THIRTHIETH PÂRA

Sûrah Fajr

This is a Makkî sûrah comprising of 30 verses. In the beginning of the sûrah, four oaths are taken stating that the punishment of Allâh سُبْحَانَهُ وَتَعَالَى will definitely descend on the disbelievers. Thereafter 3 important matters are mentioned in Sûrah Fajr :
(1) The incidents of the proud and evil people like the nation of Âd, Thamûd and Fir’awn has been mentioned in brief, who due to their evil and disobedience became worthy of Allâh سُبْحَانَهُ وَتَعَالَى’s punishment. (6-14)

(2) Allâh سُبْحَانَهُ وَتَعَالَى’s system is such that He tests man in this worldly life with various conditions i.e. good and evil, poverty and wealth, sickness and health. Man’s nature is such that he does not appreciate the grace and favours of Allâh سُبْحَانَهُ وَتَعَالَى and he does not spend that wealth which Allâh سُبْحَانَهُ وَتَعَالَى has granted, in His path. Man is very greedy in the love of wealth. His stomach is never satiated with it. (15-20)

(3) While mentioning the earthquakes and the frightening conditions on the Day of Judgment, we are informed that man will be divided into two groups. The unfortunate people will be worthy of Allâh سُبْحَانَهُ وَتَعَالَى’s anger and the believer’s soul called nafse-mutmainnah will be told to return to it’s Master and will be told to enter Jannah. (21-30)

Sûrah Balad

This is a Makkî sûrah comprising of 20 verses. The theme of this sûrah is the success and failure of man. The sûrah commences with Allâh سُبْحَانَهُ وَتَعَالَى taking three oaths saying that, “We have created man in great difficulty i.e. his life is another name for toiling, striving and sometimes man is afflicted with poverty, sometimes with sickness and pain, sometimes with problems, then eventually man becomes old, he dies, he has to answer Munkar and Nakîr and then has to bear the horrors of Qiyâmah. In short from man’s beginning to end, there is only difficulty upon difficulty. (1-4)

Thereafter, those disbelievers are mentioned who were very proud of their strength. They used to spend their wealth for the sake of pride and show. These people are reminded of Allâh سُبْحَانَهُ وَتَعَالَى’s favours like their eyes, tongue and guidance. (1-5) Thereafter, the severity and horrors of Qiyâmah are mentioned wherein nothing but îmân and good actions will save a person. At the end of the sûrah, man is commanded to climb the “high valley”. By this is meant those actions which are very difficult on one’s nafs (carnal desires) and that is to free some-one from slavery, jail and from the fire of Jahannum, as well as to feed orphans and poor people. Together with this, a few qualities are also necessary i.e. belief in Allâh سُبْحَانَهُ وَتَعَالَى and to advise one another to adopt patience and be merciful.

Sûrah Shams

Sûrah Shams is a Makkî sûrah of 15 verses. The main object of this sûrah is to encourage good actions, to prevent sins and to sound a warning (to the rebellious). In the beginning of the sûrah, an oath is taken on seven things found in the universe which points to the power and oneness of Allâh سُبْحَانَهُ وَتَعَالَى i.e. the sun, moon, day, night, skies, earth and the nafs (carnal self) of man. After taking these seven oaths, Allâh سُبْحَانَهُ وَتَعَالَى states that if man fears Allâh سُبْحَانَهُ وَتَعَالَى and purifies his nafs then he will be successful. If he does not take heed from encouragement, and continues to allow it to remain in dirt and filth, then he will be unsuccessful. (1-10)

Allâh سُبْحَانَهُ وَتَعَالَى has kept the ability of good and evil in man. Now it is left to man to bring forth these abilities. This sûrah then mentions the incident of the nation of Thamûd as an example, who did not purify their nafs, but engulfed it in sin, due to which they were destroyed.

Sûrah Layl

Sûrah Layl is a Makkî sûrah. There are 21 verses in it. The subject matter of this sûrah is the different types of actions and efforts of man. When the direction of man’s actions and efforts are different, then its results will appear differently. In the beginning verses, 3 oaths are taken whereupon Allâh سُبْحَانَهُ وَتَعَالَى states, “O man, your efforts are different.” Some are pious and some are wretched, some are believers and some are disbelievers; some spend their wealth in Allâh سُبْحَانَهُ وَتَعَالَى’s path and some are stingy; some fear Allâh سُبْحَانَهُ وَتَعَالَى and some choose to be independent; some verify the truth and some deny it; whichever road men chooses for himself, Allâh سُبْحَانَهُ وَتَعَالَى makes it easy for him to tread on this path. (1-10)

At the end of the sûrah, Allâh سُبْحَانَهُ وَتَعَالَى informs us that He will save the people of îmân from Jahannum. For this, the incident of a pious person is mentioned who used to spend his wealth only for the pleasure of Allâh سُبْحَانَهُ وَتَعَالَى. In all commentaries, it is mentioned this verse was revealed regarding Hadhrat Abu Bakr Siddîq رَضِيَ اللهُ عَنْهُ whose wealth was used for preparation of jihâd, the assistance of Nabî صَلَّى اللهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّم and for emancipating those slaves who were made targets of oppression due to their acceptance of Islâm.

Sûrah Duhâ

This is a Makkî sûrah comprising of 11 verses. The subject matter of this sûrah is the personality of Nabî and four subjects are mentioned :
(1) Addressing Nabî صَلَّى اللهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّم, Allâh سُبْحَانَهُ وَتَعَالَى takes an oath that he has not deserted Nabî صَلَّى اللهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّم nor is Allâh سُبْحَانَهُ وَتَعَالَى angry with him (صَلَّى اللهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّم). (1-3) If his opponents speak such words due to jealousy and enmity, then they are speaking lies.

(2) Nabî صَلَّى اللهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّم has been given two great glad tidings :
1- One is that his future condition will be better than his present condition or his hereafter will be better than this worldly life.
2- Allâh سُبْحَانَهُ وَتَعَالَى will grant him (صَلَّى اللهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّم) so much in this world and in the hereafter that he will be pleased.

(3) Thereafter Allâh سُبْحَانَهُ وَتَعَالَى reminds us of His three favours on Nabî صَلَّى اللهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّم he was an orphan, Allâh سُبْحَانَهُ وَتَعَالَى granted him refuge; he was uninformed, Allâh سُبْحَانَهُ وَتَعَالَى showed him the straight path and Nabî صَلَّى اللهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّم was poor, Allâh سُبْحَانَهُ وَتَعَالَى made him wealthy. (6-8)

(4) Nabî صَلَّى اللهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّم has been instructed to follow these three advices in gratitude for these three favours ie. do not be harsh on the orphans, do not turn away the beggars, and make mention of the favours of Your Creator and Sustainer.

Sûrah Inshirâh

This is a Makkî sûrah comprising of 18 verses. In this sûrah, the personality, greatness and status of Nabî صَلَّى اللهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّم is mentioned. In this sûrah, four points are mentioned :
(1) Three favours of Allâh سُبْحَانَهُ وَتَعَالَى on Nabî صَلَّى اللهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّم have been mentioned :
1- Sharhe-sadr – Allâh سُبْحَانَهُ وَتَعَالَى has filled his (صَلَّى اللهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّم) heart with light and wisdom and has kept it free from sin and dirt.
2- Allâh سُبْحَانَهُ وَتَعَالَى has removed the weight which has made the back of Nabî صَلَّى اللهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّم heavy i.e. the weight of nubuwwat and risâlat and the fulfilment of it’s responsibilities.
3- Allâh سُبْحَانَهُ وَتَعَالَى has elevated his (صَلَّى اللهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّم) mention. Whenever Allâh سُبْحَانَهُ وَتَعَالَى’s name is mentioned, Nabî صَلَّى اللهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّم is also mentioned whether it be the azân, iqâmat, tashahhud or khutbah. (1-4)

(2) Allâh سُبْحَانَهُ وَتَعَالَى promises to make easy all difficulties and to remove all worries. (5-6)

(3) Nabî صَلَّى اللهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّم is commanded that after fulfilling the responsibilities of da’wat and tablîgh (propagation), then he should, as gratitude to Allâh سُبْحَانَهُ وَتَعَالَى, engage in His worship, and he should exert himself in it.

(4) After doing all this, he (صَلَّى اللهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّم) should place his (صَلَّى اللهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّم) trust in Allâh سُبْحَانَهُ وَتَعَالَى, and turn to Him in all matters.

Sûrah Tîn

Sûrah Tîn is a Makkî Sûrah of 8 verses. Three matters are mentioned in this sûrah relating to man and his belief :
(1) The honour of the human race. This is from different perspectives. Here one perspective is mentioned i.e. man has been created with a lot of beauty. This beauty is with regards to the outward and bodily form as well as intellectual and spiritual perfection.

(2) When man does not fulfil the demands of humanity and chooses the path of ungratefulness, then he becomes the lowest of the low. By making his objective a life of fulfilling carnal and animalistic desires, man falls to a level lower than animals. However, those who believe and perform good actions are saved from this lowliness.

(3) Allâh سُبْحَانَهُ وَتَعَالَى who has created man in such a beautiful form from one drop of semen, can create man a second time. Giving life to man a second time, taking a reckoning from him and recompensing him is the demand of His being a just ruler.

Sûrah ‘Alaq

This is a Makkî sûrah consisiting of 19 verses. The ulema mention that in all the short sûrahs from Sûrah ‘Alaq till the end of the Qur’ân, the crux of the Qur’ânic teachings has been mentioned. The first few verses of this sûrah were the first verses revealed. Three important matters have been mentioned :

(1) The wisdom of Allâh سُبْحَانَهُ وَتَعَالَى’s creation of man. He has granted virtue to man over all creation by virtue of reading and writing. (1-5)
(2) Due to wealth, disobedience of Allâh سُبْحَانَهُ وَتَعَالَى, denial and forgetfulness of His favours occurs. (6-8) One important cause for mans pride and disobedience is wealth. When one’s treasury and stomach is filled, then he does not regard other humans as human and he does not regard Allâh سُبْحَانَهُ وَتَعَالَى as his diety and one worthy of prostrating before.
(3) The incident of the Fir’awn of this ummah, Abû Jahl who used to threaten Nabî صَلَّى اللهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّم and prevent him from worship. (9-19)

Sûrah Qadr

Sûrah Qadr is a Makkî sûrah, comprising of 5 verses. At the beginning of this sûrah, the great favour of Allâh سُبْحَانَهُ وَتَعَالَى is mentioned which is in the form of revealing this clear book. Similarly, in this sûrah, the virtue of Laylatul-Qadr is mentioned. The first virtue is that one night of worship on this night is equal to one thousand months of worship.
The second virtue is that during this night, from sunset to dawn, the angels continue descending with the message of peace, mercy and blessing. Note that the meaning of the revelation of the Qur’ân on this night is that the revelation commenced on this night.

Sûrah Bayyinah

This is a Madanî sûrah consisting of 8 verses. Three important matters have been discussed in this sûrah :

(1) The viewpoint of the ahle-kitâb regarding the risâlat of Nabî صَلَّى اللهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّم. These people were awaiting his arrival. However, they thought that this final Nabî will be from Banî Isrâ’îl. When this did not happen, they denied his nubuwwat. In this sûrah, Nabî صَلَّى اللهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّم is mentioned to be regarded as a clear proof. What doubt is there that the life of Nabî صَلَّى اللهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّم is in itself a great miracle and a clear proof of his truthfulness? He lived for forty years in a society plagued with adultery, murder, fighting, drinking, idol-worship and highway robbery. He neither lived in the jungles nor in solitude. He passed his life in this society as an active participant but not a smallest spot of evil or dirt can be found in his history. Even his worst enemies did not have the courage to point a finger at his (صَلَّى اللهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّم) actions.

(2) This sûrah explains the foundation of dîn and îmân i.e.ikhlâs (sincerity). No action is accepted without îmân and neither is îmân accepted without sincerity. Every Nabî called his nation towards this fundamental point. (5)

(3) This sûrah mentions the end result of the fortunate and unfortunate i.e. the believers and disbelievers. (6-8)

Sûrah Zilzal

This is a Madanî sûrah consisting of 8 verses. Inspite of being a Madanî sûrah, the subject matter resembles that of the Makkî sûrahs. This sûrah comprises of 2 main objectives :
(1) The earthquake which will take place before Qiyâmah is mentioned. All of mankind will arise from their graves. The earth will testify regarding man’s actions.
(2) All of mankind will be presented before Allâh سُبْحَانَهُ وَتَعَالَى for reckoning. According to their actions, they will divided into two groups. Some will be unfortunate and some will be fortunate, and everyone of them will be given retribution for their actions, whether it be big or small.

Sûrah ‘Âdiyât

This is a Makkî sûrah consisting of 11 verses. Three important subjects have been mentioned.
1- Taking an oath on the horses of the mujâhidîn (warriors in the path of Allâh سُبْحَانَهُ وَتَعَالَى), Allâh سُبْحَانَهُ وَتَعَالَى states that man is very ungrateful. His actions are a proof of his ungratefulness. A horse remains loyal to its master. To please its master, it is prepared to rush into a storm of arrows raining down as well as unsheated swords. Man, on the other hand despite being the most honourable of all creation is very disloyal to his Master.
2- Man’s nature is portrayed. He possess sever love of wealth. If he owns one valley of gold, then he seeks a second. If a second is attained, he seeks a third. Nothing besides the sand (of his grave) can satiate him.
3- Man is encouraged to do such actions which will benefit him when he will be brought forward for reckoning and recompense. Whatever secrets are concealed within the hearts of man will be laid bare.

Sûrah Qâri’ah

This is a Makkî sûrah consisting of 11 verses. In this sûrah, man has been warned of the horrors of Qiyâmah, that when Qiyâmah occurs massive changes will occur in the system of the universe leaving man in complete shock and bewilderment. (1-5) At the end of the sûrah, we are informed that on the Day of Qiyâmah, actions will be weighed. Some people’s good actions will be heavier and some people’s evil actions will be heavier. According to this will be the outcome of man.

Sûrah Takâthur

This is a Makkî sûrah consisting of 8 verses. In this sûrah, such people have been criticized who have made the worldly life their purpose and objective, and who are always engrossed in gathering the wealth of this world. When one looks at how deeply absorbed they are (in this dunya) it seems that they are going to live forever in the world. However death suddenly overtakes them, due to which all their planning comes to naught. They are taken from their palatial mansions to the grave. These people are warned that on the Day of Qiyâmah, they will be questioned regarding all their actions. (3-4) Then they will be definitely shown Jahannum and they will be questioned regarding the favours of Allâh سُبْحَانَهُ وَتَعَالَى ie. how were the bounties of security, health, free time, food and drink, residence, knowledge and wealth etc. used?

Sûrah ‘Asr

Sûrah ‘Asr is a Makkî sûrah consisting of 3 verses. This concise sûrah explains clearly the great principles of Islâm and the constitution of man’s life. Regarding this sûrah, Imâm Shâfi’î Rah has mentioned that if people only ponder over this sûrah, then it would be sufficient for their salvation. In the beginning of the sûrah, Allâh سُبْحَانَهُ وَتَعَالَى takes an oath on time saying that all of mankind are in loss even if they have been bestowed with much material and outward possessions. However, those who are imbued with four qualities will be saved from this loss i.e. îmân, good actions, advising one another on truth (haqq), advising one another to be steadfast (sabr).

Sûrah Humazah

Sûrah Humazah is a Makkî sûrah consisting of 9 verses. Three sicknesses and ailments of man have been pointed out in this sûrah:
(1) Mentioning a fault of some-one in his absence. This is termed as ghîbah (backbiting) which is a major sin.

(2) Mocking someone or poking fun at his lineage, religion or outward features. This was the habit of the hypocrites. They would mock the poor Muslims. Similarly the Jews and Christians would mock the true religion.

(3) Having love of the world – when man gets involved in it, he forgets the rights of Allâh سُبْحَانَهُ وَتَعَالَى as well as the rights of man. Noplace remains in his heart for the love of Allâh سُبْحَانَهُ وَتَعَالَى. Hadhrat Miâ Nûr Muhammad Saheb Rah has so aptly said :

بھر رہا ہے دل میں حب جاہ و مال کب سمادے اس میں حب ذو الجلال
“The love of fame and wealth has engulfed the heart
When can the love of Zul-Jalâl encompass it.”

At the end of the sûrah, the outcome of those wretched people who are involved in these ailments is mentioned. (5-8)

Sûrah Fîl

Sûrah Fîl is a Makkî sûrah consisting of 5 verses. In this sûrah, the famous incident, known as As’hâb-e-fîl (the people of the elephant) has been mentioned. When the governor of Sanâ, Abrahâ, attacked the Ka’bah with a herd of elephants, and approximately 6000 warriors, the Quraysh were incapable of opposing him. Allâh سُبْحَانَهُ وَتَعَالَى sent small birds with stones. These stones destroyed them with power like the bombs of today. This incident occurred in that year in which Nabî صَلَّى اللهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّم was born. This incident pointed to the fact that soon the true protector of the Ka’bah will be born.

Sûrah Quraysh

Sûrah Quraysh is a Makkî sûrah consisting of 4 verses. In this sûrah, Allâh سُبْحَانَهُ وَتَعَالَى mentions 2 great favours of His on the Makkan people. The first is that without fear they could travel to Shâm (Syria) in summer and to Yemen in winter for business trips which was a huge source of income for them. The second favour is that they were protected and were in safety and security in the sacred land (i.e. Makkah Mukarramah). After mentioning these favours, they are commanded to abstain from self-deception, vanity and nationalism and to worship the Master of Baitullah who has granted them these favours.

Sûrah Mâ’ûn

Sûrah Mâ’ûn is a Makkî sûrah of 7 verses. Two groups of men have been briefly mentioned in this sûrah :
(1) The first are those disbelievers who do not believe in the day of Judgment, they usurp the rights of orphans and act harshly towards them, and they neither feed the poor nor encourage others towards it. In short, their matters are neither correct with Allâh سُبْحَانَهُ وَتَعَالَى nor with Allâh سُبْحَانَهُ وَتَعَالَى’s servants.

(2) The second group are those hypocrites. Three evil qualities of theirs have been mentioned :
1- They are negligent regarding salâh – This neglect is in two ways. One is they do not perform salâh. The other is that if they do perform, they do not perform it punctually, nor do they have concentration.
2- They do actions for show.
3- They are so stingy that they refuse to give basic necessities in charity.

Sûrah Kawthar

Sûrah Kawthar is a Makkî sûrah consisting of 3 verses. Three important points have been brought up in this sûrah :
(1) The kindness and favours of Allâh سُبْحَانَهُ وَتَعَالَى on Nabî صَلَّى اللهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّم has been mentioned that He has granted Nabî صَلَّى اللهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّم Kawthar. This is a river of Jannah from which Nabî صَلَّى اللهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّم will grant his ummah cups filled to the brim to drink from. Since kawthar means “an abundance of goodness” nubuwwat, the book, knowledge, the right of intercession, Maqâm-e-Mahmûd, miracles and the Qur’ân-e-Karîm have been also referred to as Kawthar.

(2) Nabî صَلَّى اللهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّم is commanded to show gratitude for such a great favour like Kawthar by performing salâh and sacrificing for Allâh سُبْحَانَهُ وَتَعَالَى.

(3) This glad tiding is conveyed to Nabî صَلَّى اللهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّم that his enemies will be disgraced and their names will be obliterated. This is exactly what happened.

Sûrah Kâfirûn

Sûrah Kâfirûn is a Makkî sûrah consisting of 6 verses. This sûrah was revealed when the mushrikîn requested Nabî صَلَّى اللهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّم to make a pact with them that for one year they would worship his god and for one year he should worship their god. This sûrah has laid down a decisive line between îmân and kufr, and between the monotheists and polytheists. It shows that tawhîd and shirk are two opposing systems. They can never reconcile. Thus the hopes of the disbelievers were dashed and forever it was clarified that kufr and îmân could never merge.

Sûrah Nasr

Sûrah Nasr is a Madanî sûrah consisting of 3 verses. This sûrah alludes to the conquest of Makkah. This sûrah was revealed in the 10th year of hijrî. After this sûrah was revealed, Nabî صَلَّى اللهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّم lived only for 70 days. When this sûrah was revealed, Nabî صَلَّى اللهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّم said, “I have been informed of my death.” This was because the purpose of Nabî صَلَّى اللهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّم’s coming was complete. When Nabî صَلَّى اللهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّم began his call, only a few accepted his call. However, now groups upon groups, and tribes upon tribes were entering the fold of Islâm. Thus Nabî صَلَّى اللهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّم was commanded to make shukr to Allâh سُبْحَانَهُ وَتَعَالَى for these conquests and favours, together with praising and glorifying Him.

Sûrah Lahab

Sûrah Lahab is a Makkî sûrah, consisting of 5 verses. This sûrah shows the outcome of Nabî صَلَّى اللهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّم’s uncle, who was his severest enemy, and his wife Umme-Jamîl. He had great pride over his wealth and children; however they could not save him from Allâh سُبْحَانَهُ وَتَعَالَى’s punishment. Both this husband and wife were disgraced and had an evil end.

Sûrah Ikhlâs

Sûrah Ikhlâs is a Makkî sûrah, consisting of 4 verses. This sûrah discusses the fundamental beliefs of Islâm ie. Tawhîd. Tawhîd is of three types :
(1) Tawhîde-rubûbiyat i.e. The Creator, Master and Sustainer is Allâh سُبْحَانَهُ وَتَعَالَى. Even the disbelievers affirm this.

(2) Tawhîde-ulûhiyat i.e. Whatever worship the servant does, whether it be du’â, qurbâni (sacrifice) or taking a nazr (vow), then it should be done for Allâh سُبْحَانَهُ وَتَعَالَى. The mushrikîn used to also worship beings other than Allâh سُبْحَانَهُ وَتَعَالَى, even though their purpose was to attain the closeness of Allâh سُبْحَانَهُ وَتَعَالَى. However, it is apparent that this is shirk (polytheism).

(3) Tawhîde-zât wa asma wa sifât – This third form of tawhîd is such that most people have erred. They establish such knowledge, power, seeing, hearing and actions which are in reality only for Allâh سُبْحَانَهُ وَتَعَالَى, for those being besides Allâh سُبْحَانَهُ وَتَعَالَى. If a person ponders, he will see that in Sûrah Ikhlâs, more emphasis has been placed on this third form of tawhîd.

Sûrah Falaq

Sûrah Falaq is a Madanî sûrah, consisting of 5 verses. In this sûrah, Allâh سُبْحَانَهُ وَتَعَالَى mentions one quality of His, thereafter commanding us to seek protection from the evil of four things:
(1) From the evil of the creation.
(2) From the evil of darkness (generally thieves, Shaytân, jinns, magicians and insects do their work at night)
(3) From the evil of those women who blow when doing magic and spells. Even though men also do this work, women are more involved in tâwiz (amulets), thus the Qur’ân has especially mentioned women.
(4) From the evil of jealous ones.

Sûrah Nâs

Sûrah Nâs is a Madanî sûrah, consisting of 6 verses. This is the 2nd sûrah of the muawwadhatain (the other being Sûrah Falaq). Many ahâdîth have been narrated regarding the virtues of these two sûrahs. In Sahîh Muslim, Hadhrat Uqbah Ibn Amir رَضِيَ اللهُ عَنْهُ narrates that Nabî صَلَّى اللهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّم said, regarding these 2 sûrahs, “Do you not know that today two such sûrahs have been revealed which have no equivalent?” i.e. these two sûrahs are without equal in seeking protection from Allâh سُبْحَانَهُ وَتَعَالَى. Imâm Ibn Qayyim Rah states that none are independent from these two sûrahs. These sûrahs are very effective in removal of physical and spiritual problems.

There is a very strong relationship in sûrah Fâtiha being brought in the beginning of the Qur’ân and these 2 sûrahs being brought at the ending. In sûrah Fâtiha, Allâh سُبْحَانَهُ وَتَعَالَى’s assistance is sought, and this subject matter is also found in these two sûrahs. There is an indication in this that a servant from beginning to ending should turn to Allâh سُبْحَانَهُ وَتَعَالَى and should continue seeking His help.

In sûrah Nâs, 3 qualities of Allâh سُبْحَانَهُ وَتَعَالَى are mentioned: Rubûbiyat (Sustaining), Mâlikiyat (Ownership), Ilâhiyat (Divinity). After mentioning these three qualities, a command has been given to seek protection from one thing i.e. the evil of the whispering one. This proves how dangerous and destructive the disease of waswasah (doubts) is. Shaytân as well as human beings create doubts in one. Today, the whole western media is involved in creating doubts regarding îmân in the hearts of Muslims. This sickness of doubts has become very common. Thus there is a need that these two sûrahs should be recited in abundance as a common practise (ma’mûl).

Here, understand this point also that in Sûrah Falaq, one quality of Allâh سُبْحَانَهُ وَتَعَالَى is mentioned and one seeks protection from four calamities. Here, four qualities of Allâh سُبْحَانَهُ وَتَعَالَى are mentioned and protection is sought from one calamity. The reason for this is that in the first sûrah, the protection of the body is desired, whereas in the second sûrah, one desires protection from harm to his dîn (religion). The smallest harm to dîn is more harmful than the greatest calamities of the world.

If we create a true relationship with the Qur’ân, and we continue trying to read, understand, practise and fulfil its rights, then Inshâ-Allâh, our dîn and the dîn of our future generations will be protected.