Summary of the fifth juz of the Quran

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Recap of Juz 5

The laws pertaining to marriage and dowry are discussed. Allâh enumerates all those women whom a person cannot marry, as well as those whom he is allowed to marry.

Allâh also states that the stipulated dowry may be increased or decreased after marriage with the mutual consent of the couple.

While it is permissible to take a profit from a mutually agreed contract of sale, extortion and oppression are forbidden in all circumstances. Jahannam will be the punishment for committing these grave sins. When a person abstains from major sins and carries out good acts, his minor sins are forgiven.

Allâh also says that a wife may be disciplined if she is disobedient and cannot be controlled. However, it is a grave sin to search for her faults so that she can be disciplined.If discord creeps into marriage and the couple cannot reconcile by themselves, an arbiter should be appointed to settle the matter.

Furthermore, Allâh states that a humiliating punishment will seize people who are miserly and ungrateful.

With regard to the laws Salâh, Allâh mentions that Salâh may not be performed in a state impurity and in a state of intoxication. It is a major sin to perform Salâh in any of these conditions.

If water is not available for wudhu for a bath, a person may purify himself for Salâh by making Tayammum.

Allâh exhorts Muslims to return to the rightful owners the trusts of others that they have in their possession, and that they should abstain from oppression and treachery.

Allâh also commands the Mu'minîn to wage jihâd, emphasising that martyrdom is an exalted position and that fear for death is an act of cowardice.

Man is told in this part of Sûrah Nisâ that testimony should be given truthfully and in unambiguous terms even though it may have adverse repercussions on oneself or on one's family members.

Another statement of extreme importance is the verse where Allâh declares that although He may forgive any sin, He will never forgive the act of shirk.

Main points of dis juzz...

1. This Surah focuses on what people have been fighting for for centuries and that on women's rights. It changes how people perceive women and it does that 1400 years ago, when women were looked upon as commodities, abused, and didn't have a high social status within the society.

2. This Surah made it clear that women are honourable in the society and not to be taken advantage of.

3. Hence, within this Juz, Allah touches upon how to maintain domestic affairs and moving on to communal affairs. Allah teaches us how to be just individuals even at the expense of our own benefit, making sure that justice comes first at all times.

Domestic Affairs

1. Allah explains the structure of the Muslim family. In the family, Allah made the men the supervisors of the home. They are managers over the women, not dictators.

2. Allah gave them that position due to the virtue that Allah has extended to them and the financial responsibilities that they have towards the women. The women don't have any financial responsibilities towards the men but the men have every form of financial responsibilities towards the women.

3. So Allah has given the men the responsibility of managing the affairs of the house with kindness.

4. If there are problems in the relationship, Allah shows us what disciplinary measures we should adopt. This must be understood correctly and within context. Otherwise, people will display an ugly image of Islam that wasn't intended to be so in the first place.

5. The disciplinary measures are - in the order of occurence -a. counsel her, if that doesn't work thenb. separate the bedding from her (to show disapproval of certain actions), if that doesn't work thenc. strike her.

Step c needs to be understood correctly and to do so we must go to the teachings of the Prophet because hiis Sunna explains the Quran. When talking about this verse and in particular about the striking of the wife, he said that the man must do so in a fashion that will not cause any injury whatsoever. Not even a scratch is suppose to come upon them.

Step c is the last step in the disciplinary procedures. If step a and b are done properly, there is really no need to resort to the last step. The Prophet never had to resort to the last step with his wives. The Prophet never raised his hand to a woman, any woman.

Communal and Spiritual Affairs

1. We worship Allah alone.2. We are good to our parents.3. We are good to our close relatives.4. We are good to our neighbours.5. We are good to the travelers.6. We are good to the poor.etc.

We extend goodness to them. Allah doesn't like people who are arrogant. If we are humble, Allah will raise us.

Justice

1. To maintain social stability, justice must be served at all times.

2. Allah tells us to establish justice for His sake, even if it costs us our own welfare. If we've done something wrong, do not justify it or cover it up. If we have done injustice, we need to own up to it and take the heat.

3. There may be short term repercussions for it, but there will be long term benefits from it. If we want to run away from short term repercussions and gain short term benefit, then we will experience long term repercussions.

4. Fix the problem and learn from mistakes.

5. Polygamy is allowed in Islam, but this practice wasn't introduced by Islam. It's regulated by Islam.

6. We will not do proper justice to all the women we want to marry even if we're eager. So Allah says not to be inclined to one and leave the other(s) suspended.

7. If you are afraid of being unjust, then marry just one.

8. Islam is not promoting polygamy, but it's regulating it so that justice is served for all.

End of Fifth Juz

Summary of fourth juz of the Quran

Summary of the fourth juz of the Quran

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Recap of Juz 4

The Christians were just as opposed to Islâm as the Jews were. Therefore, Allâh instructed Rasulullâh Sallallâhu 'alayhi wasallam to issue a challenge of Mubâhala to them. The term 'Mubâhala' is a challenge between two opposing factions where each gathers his family members and they collectively invoke Allâh's punishment on the opposite faction saying, "O Allâh! Curse the party of us that is false and lying."However, the group of Christians whom Rasulullâh Sallallâhu 'alayhi wasallam challenged shrank in fear from the challenge.

This part of Sûrah Âl Imrân discusses both the Battle of Badr as well as the Battle of Uhud. During the Battle of Badr the Muslims were only 313 in number and did not even have sufficient arms to fight with. On the other hand, the Mushrikîn were over a thousand and were armed to the teeth.

However, Allâh sent thousands of angels to assist the Muslim army and they convincingly vanquished the enemy. This battle was the first battle that the Muslims fought.

To avenge their defeat at Badr, the Mushrikîn of Makkah mustered large force to attack Madinah the following year. The two armies locked in combat near Mount Uhud.

The Muslims were on the brink of victory when a dispute between some Muslims resulted in their defeat.

Instead of remaining at their posts as instructed, they left their posts to gather the booty. As a result of this, victory was turned into bitter defeat and Rasulullâh Sallallâhu 'alayhi wasallam sustained a serious injury to his face.

The Munâfiqîn [hypocrites] also plotted against the Muslims and made every effort to cause discord within the ranks of the Muslims. In this part of Sûrah Nisâ, Allâh points out the weaknesses of the Muslims and provides corrective measures to remedy them.

Allâh also mentions the people who misinterpret the verses of the Qur'ân to meet their own ends. Such people are warned about a terrible punishment from Allâh. Allâh also forbids the Mu'minîn from taking the Kuffâr as their confidantes.

Allâh emphatically prohibits false oaths and miserliness. Allâh also declares that a person's family and wealth are tests for him and should not be regarded as the criteria for salvation.

Salvation can be attained only by developing Taqwa. The Mu'min sincerely believes in the Qur'ân, begs Allâh for his needs in all sincerity and does not seek payment from people for reciting the Qur'ân. The rewards for the pious Mu'minîn are secure with their Rabb in the Âkhirâh, where they will definitely receive it.

Allâh exhorts the Mu'minîn to remain steadfast on the battlefield when confronted by the enemy and not to falter in their tracks. Allâh also praises the gentle temperament and excellent character of Rasulullâh towards the Muslims, a factor that contributed greatly towards the spread of Islâm.

The following guidance for social reformation is given:

1. Allâh strictly prohibits unlawful earnings and extorting money and property from others. For example, Allâh enjoins people to fully restore the wealth and property belonging to orphans. Allâh also cautions the guardians of orphans against substituting the good possessions of the orphans with their inferior ones.

2. Allâh makes it clear that a man is limited to only four wives at a time. Allâh also tells man that he should rather have only one wife if he fears that he would be unable to deal justly with them all. Due and amicable payment of dowry is emphasised in this Sûrah along with the specific shares of inheritance that heirs are to receive. Of course, Allâh clarifies that the settlement of debts is of paramount importance before dissolving any estate.

3. To purge society of the filth of adultery and fornication, Allâh has ordained that when four upright persons testify to witnessing any of these acts, those found guilty must be severely punished. Allâh also emphasises the importance of Taubah [repentance], which will be accepted only when it is sincerely done before a person's dying moments.

End of Fourth Juz

Summary of the third juz of the Quran

Summary of the third juz of the Quran

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Recap of Juz 3

This summary of the third Juzz commences at verse 253 of Sûrah Âl Baqara and concludes at verse of 91 of Sûrah Âl Imrân.

Beginning of Third Juz

Allâh declares all interest-related transactions to be undeniably Harâm towards the end of Sûrah Baqara.

The Sûrah also relates the incidents of two Ambiyâ Alayhimus Salâm whose hearts Allâh put at ease when He demonstrated to them how He resurrects the dead.

Throughout Sûrah Baqara, Allâh repeatedly emphasises the importance of pondering over the verses of the Qur'ân. At the very end of the Sûrah, Allâh teaches man the method of making du'â as well as the words to be used.

The first eighteen verses of Sûrah Âl Imrân make it clear that only Allâh is worthy of worship, that the Day of Qiyâmah will certainly dawn and that the people will definitely be rewarded and punished for their actions.

Allâh tells mankind that the Qur'ân was revealed to distinguish between truth and falsehood.

Allâh also speaks of the Battle of Badr in this Sûrah. If the Mu'minîn were to ponder about the stunning victory that the Muslims earned in this battle, they can learn volumes about Allâh's power. The true Mu'minîn are defined as people who persevere through hardships, who spend their wealth in Allâh's way and awaken during the latter part of the night to beg pardon from Allâh.

Allâh speaks of Hadhrat Îsa Alayhis Salâm and his mother Hadhrat Maryam Radiallâhu anha. When she was placed in the care of Hadhrat Zakariyya Alayhis Salâm he noticed that she used to eat fruits that were not in season.

Upon enquiry, she told him that it was from Allâh who sustains whomsoever He wills without any restrictions.

This Sûrah mentions the miraculous birth of Hadhrat Îsa Alayhis Salâm from Hadhrat Maryam Radiallâhu anha without a father.

As an infant in his cradle, Hadhrat Îsa spoke to the people and attested to his miraculous birth.

This was just one of his many miracles that are mentioned in this Sûrah.

Allâh assures people that Hadhrat Îsa Alayhis Salâm was neither killed nor crucified, but that he was lifted alive to the heavens.

Rasulullâh Sallallâhu 'alayhi wasallam has informed us that Hadhrat Îsa Alayhis Salâm shall return to this world just before Qiyâmah to slay Dajjâl. He will then pass away naturally.

However, the Christians adamantly believe that he was crucified.

The third juzz ends with an implication that no disbeliever shall never avoid any torment of Allah even if he ransoms himself with an earths fill of gold it would be of no use...
And not any intercesssion or compensation will save him from the torment of fire.

How Allah helps the youth--Nouman Ali Khan

How Allah Helps the Youth - Nouman Ali Khan - Quran Weekly Sponsored by Zakat Foundation

Learn from the people of the cave. Seriously learn what it means to turn to Allah and you will see what Allah does for this ummah and what He does for you. How Allah Helps the Youth [Quranic Gems intro] Arabic: وَتَرَى الشَّمْسَ إِذَا طَلَعَت تَّزَاوَرُ عَن كَهْفِهِمْ ذَاتَ الْيَمِينِ وَإِذَا غَرَبَت تَّقْرِضُهُمْ ذَاتَ الشِّمَالِ وَهُمْ فِي فَجْوَةٍ مِّنْهُ ۚ ذَٰلِكَ مِنْ آيَاتِ اللَّهِ ۗ مَن يَهْدِ اللَّهُ فَهُوَ الْمُهْتَدِ ۖ وَمَن يُضْلِلْ فَلَن تَجِدَ لَهُ وَلِيًّا مُّرْشِدًا (Surat Al-Kahf: 17) Transliteration: Wa Tará Ash-Shamsa ‘Idhā Ţala`at Tazāwaru `An Kahfihim Dhāta Al-Yamīni Wa ‘Idhā Gharabat Taqriđuhum Dhāta Ash-Shimāli Wa Hum Fī Fajwatin Minhu ۚ Dhālika Min ‘Āyāti Al-Lahi ۗ Man Yahdi Al-Lahu Fahuwa Al-Muhtadi ۖ Wa Man Yuđlil Falan Tajida Lahu Walīyāan Murshidāan Translation: And [had you been present], you would see the sun when it rose, inclining away from their cave on the right, and when it set, passing away from them on the left, while they were [laying] within an open space thereof. That was from the signs of Allah . He whom Allah guides is the [rightly] guided, but he whom He leaves astray – never will you find for him a protecting guide. As-Salaamu Alaikum Quran Weekly. This is a very powerful ayah guys. How Allah helps young people. That’s what this ayah is about. The people of the cave that are described in Surat al-Kahf, in the 18th surah, are not Prophets. They are believers. And they live in a time when there are no Prophets. So they are living kind of like our times and they just want to hold on to their Islam. And everybody around them is against it. And they actually even get in trouble with their king and they’re out in a cave, right? Now Allah decides that when they turn to him that He will guide them through impossible odds. Look they have no scholar with them, they are not old in age so they are not some spiritual sages that their du’aas are always accepted. These are young guys, “إِنَّهُمْ فِتْيَةٌ” ['Innahum Fityatun]- they are a young bunch of guys (18:13). But look at how Allah aided them. And when you read these ayaat and you realize that Allah’s help will come. Our faith is Allah’s help will come in ways that you can never anticipate, never ever anticipate. Ok so these guys are in a cave, everybody knows that. What’s so miraculous about being in a cave? And OK they slept for a long time, fine, but this ayah is not even about that. This is another miracle Allah gave them. “ وَتَرَى الشَّمْسَ” [Wa Tará Ash-Shamsa]- and you will see the sun “ إِذَا طَلَعَت” ['Idhā Ţala`at]- when it rises “ تَّزَاوَرُ عَن كَهْفِهِمْ ذَاتَ الْيَمِينِ” [Tazāwaru `An Kahfihim Dhāta Al-Yamīni]- that it’s raised, the sun, bends around them to the right. It’s not that the sun skipped the cave, it’s that Allah, the rays were actually supposed to enter the cave but Allah bent the light to go around. And it wouldn’t enter. And “تَّزَاوَرُ” [Tazāwaru] actually means to bend around, to go around someone. This is what it would do for them in the morning. “ وَإِذَا غَرَبَت” [Wa 'Idhā Gharabat]- and at the time when it was setting “ تَّقْرِضُهُمْ” [Taqriđuhum]- it would give them a loan. “قْرِض” [Qarada] in Arabic is to do a favor. The sun would do them a favor and go to the left. “ذَاتَ الشِّمَالِ” [Dhāta Ash-Shimāli]. And this is even crazier because “ وَهُمْ فِي فَجْوَةٍ مِّنْهُ” [Wa Hum Fī Fajwatin Minhu]- and they are in a wide open space in between the cave, and if it’s a wide open space the sun rays should come right through. And Allah made light bend around them, literally. SubhanAllah! And then Allah says, “ ذَٰلِكَ مِنْ آيَاتِ اللَّهِ” [Dhālika Min 'Āyāti Al-Lahi]- that is from the miracles of Allah. “ ذَٰلِكَ مِنْ آيَاتِ اللَّهِ” [Dhālika Min 'Āyāti Al-Lahi] “ مَن يَهْدِ اللَّهُ فَهُوَ الْمُهْتَدِ” [Man Yahdi Al-Lahu Fahuwa Al-Muhtadi]- Whoever Allah guides then they are the ones truly committed to guidance. And then Allah says, “وَمَن يُضْلِلْ فَلَن تَجِدَ لَهُ وَلِيًّا مُّرْشِدًا” [Wa Man Yuđlil Falan Tajida Lahu Walīyāan Murshidāan]- and whoever Allah misguides you will not find anybody to guide them. And you will not find anybody to protect them. Because Allah is protecting them even from the sun. You know? And you will not find anybody to guide them. By the way, the guidance here isn’t just that they had iman in their hearts. Literally where they would lie down. Did you know, “وَنُقَلِّبُهُمْ ذَاتَ الْيَمِينِ وَذَاتَ الشِّمَالِ” [Wa Nuqallibuhum Dhāta Al-Yamīni Wa Dhāta Ash-Shimāli] (18:18)- Allah would guide, you know when you’re sleeping and you turn in your bed? Allah would guide their turning. You should turn this much, then turn that much, then turn this much, then turn that much. This is how much Allah will guide you. Allah will guide you in your sleep when you commit yourself to him. This surah is so powerful guys. These ayaat are so powerful. When young people turn to Allah, the world submits to them. The laws of nature submit to them because they submitted to Allah. Such an incredible thing. I don’t have to speak more. Just think about what I said and think about what you and I can accomplish for the sake of Allah when we really truly turn to him. Learn from the people of the cave, learn what it means to turn to Allah. Really seriously learn what it means to turn to Allah and you will see what Allah does for this ummah and what he does for you. BarakAllahu Li Walakum, Wa-Salaamu Alaikum Wa Rahmatullahi Wa Barakatuh Please note this transcript has been edited for readability purposes. If any of this information was good and true, know that it comes from Allah subhanahu wa ta’ala. If there are mistakes we ask for Allah’s Forgiveness and Mercy.

Summary of the second juz of the Quran

Summary of the second juz of the Quran

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Recap Juz 2

This summary of the second Juzz begins at ayah 142 -252 of Surah Al Baqara.

Beginning of Second Juz

The beginning of the second Juz discusses the change of Qiblah. Allâh commands the Muslims to face towards the Ka'bah instead of Baitul Muqaddas [Jerusalem] when performing Salâh. Consequently, Muslims will always be required to face towards the Ka'bah wherever they may be.

Allâh also prohibits the eating of carrion (dead animals), blood, swine and all animals that have been sacrificed in the name of any being besides Allâh.

To a very large extent, Sûrah Baqara discusses the complete message of Islâm, dealing with matters such as the rights of Allâh, the rights of man, the method of living and the principles of social interaction. It also outlines laws pertaining to Salâh, Zakâh and Haj.

In addition to this, charity, social welfare, mutual consultation, marriage, divorce, Iddah [waiting period after a woman is divorced or widowed], bequests, commerce and giving loans are also discussed.

The Sûrah also presents many commands and prohibitions, devoting much attention to matters that are permissible and those that are not. These may be referred to as a complete code of life.

The details of Imân and the criteria of Imân are also discussed in this part of the Sûrah.
Allâh emphasises that people should believe in Allâh, His Rasul it, the Day of Qiyâmah, the angels, all His other Ambiyâ Alayhimus Salâm and all the Divine Scriptures that were revealed to various Ambiyâ Alayhimus Salâm during their respective periods.

Allâh also commands Muslims to spend generously on their parents, relatives, the poor, orphans, travellers and those slaves who wish to purchase their freedom.

Allâh commands that a murderer be executed [Qisâs]. However, if the heirs of the murdered person choose to rather accept the blood money, it will have to be paid.

Fasting is ordained in this Sûrah, but people who are unable to fast have been granted certain concessions.

Allâh makes it clear that marriage of Muslims to Mushrikîn men and women is prohibited.

In addition to this, the Sûrah makes it clear that children are allowed to be suckled for a maximum period of two years.

End of Second Juz

Summary of the first juz of the Quran (useful!)

Recap of Juz 1

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This summary covers the first one Juzu of the Qur'ân, beginning with Sûrah Fâtiha and concluding with verse 141 of Sûrah Baqara.

Start of First Juz

Sûrah Fâtiha is usually referred to as Al Hamd Sharîf. Although this Sûrah was not the first Sûrah of the Qur'ân to be revealed, it is the first to be written in Qur'ânic manuscripts and the first to be recited when commencing recitation (Tilâwah) of the Qur'ân.

Sûrah Fâtiha is a du'â [supplication] that Allâh has taught mankind. Therefore, when a person recites Sûrah Fâtiha, s/he is actually making a du'â to Allâh. The rest of the Qur'ân follows as a reply to this du'â. In this du'â a person pleads to Allâh to show him the straight path [Sirâtul Mustaqîm]. Thereafter, Allâh gives man the entire Qur'ân as the guidance he asked for and as a description of the Sirâtul Mustaqîm which he wants to tread.

Sûrah Baqara follows Sûrah Fâtiha, in which Allâh says that the Qur'ân is a guide for people who have Taqwa. Therefore, the Qur'ân may not benefit those who have no desire for guidance and direction. Such people will be deprived of its illumination and shall remain spiritually deaf, dumb and blind. In Sûrah Baqara, Allâh invokes man to believe in the unseen, to establish Salâh and to spend in Allâh's way from the provisions that He has granted. The details of Imân are described as belief in the Qur'ân, belief in all the previously revealed Divine Scriptures and conviction in the Âkhirâh.

Allâh also warns people against hypocrisy, warns the Kuffâr about the punishment of Jahannam, while also conveying the glad tidings of Jannah to the Mu'minîn. It is in this part of Sûrah Baqara that Allâh speaks about the creation of Hadhrat Âdam Alayhis Salâm and his appointment as Allâh's viceroy on earth. The test between the knowledge of Hadhrat Âdam and the angels is mentioned, together with Allâh's command to the angels to prostrate before Hadhrat Âdam. While all the angels complied, Iblîs refused. As a result of his arrogance, he was cursed and expelled from Jannah. Thereafter, the accursed Iblîs, tricked Hadhrat Adam Alayhis Salâm and Hadhrat Hawa Radiallâhu anha into eating from the forbidden tree. Thereafter, they were sent to live on earth. They repented to Allâh and were forgiven.

Allâh also speaks of the time when He summoned Hadhrat Mûsa Alayhis Salâm toMount Tûr to receive the Torah [Taurat]. In his absence, the Bani Isrâ'îl began to worship the calf. However, they were forgiven for this act when they repented. On a daily basis Allâh provided them with Mann and Salwa to eat from the heavens, and also provided water for them from twelve springs that gushed from a rock. Allâh describes how the Jews were ungrateful for Allâh's bounties and how they behaved rebelliously and insolently. This, together with their hypocritical conduct drew Allâh's punishment upon them.
Thereafter, Allâh speaks about Hadhrat Ibrahîm Alayhis Salâm who was successful in every trial that Allâh put him through. As a reward for this, Allâh made him a guide of mankind. Allâh commanded him and his son Hadhrat Ismâ'îl Alayhis Salâm to construct the Ka'bah, which they duly did. Hadhrat Ibrahîm Alayhis Salâm made du'â to Allâh to raise a Nabî from among his progeny who would be a guide for mankind. Allâh accepted this du'â by raising Hadhrat Muhammad Sallallâhu 'alayhi wasallam, as a Nabî to the universe, via whom guidance spread throughout the world.

End of Juz 1

DAY 10 - Al-Lateef - The Most Subtle, The Kind

DAY 10 - Al-Lateef - The Most Subtle, The Kind