1. In the name of Allah most Gracious Most Merciful

3. Significance of reading Qur’an with understanding
“This is a blessed Book We have revealed to you, so that they
deliberate in its verses, and so that the men of
understanding may heed to advice”. (Sad :29).
Quran is a book of guidance and in this age, when misguidance and straying
concerning beliefs have become common, returning to the original source of
guidance and to derive benefit from it is absolutely essential.
“And it is healing for the diseases which are in the hearts.”
(Yunus:57).
Quran is a remedy for the diseases of the heart. Therefore Quran is the best means
to purify the heart from evil thoughts, doubts, arrogance, hypocrisy, inclination
towards sins, jealousy, rancor and other evils and it creates good qualities and
promotes them.
Those who are accustomed to read Quran without understanding should also
ponder over this Hadith:
“Whoever completed the reading of Quran in less than three days did not
understand anything” (Tirmizi-Abwabul Qirat)

4. Surah Baqarah- Ayah #1 – #123 covered until now…
Theme: Hidayat & Tauheed
1 – 20: Quran is the Book of Guidance, Mankind into 3 groups-- Believers, Disbelievers and
Hypocrites.
21 - 29 : Allah invites mankind to accept the Guidance voluntarily and to submit to Him.
30 - 39 : The story of the appointment of Adam as Allah's representative (Khalifah) on Earth, of
his life in the Garden, of his falling a prey to the temptations of Satan, of his repentance and its
acceptance, has been related to show to mankind (Adam's offspring), that the only right thing
for them is to accept and follow the Guidance.
40 - 120 : In this portion invitation to the Guidance has particularly been extended to the
children of Israel and their past and present attitude has been criticized to show that the cause
of their degradation was their deviation from the Guidance
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121 – 141 :The Jews have been exhorted to follow Prophet Muhammad (SAW) who had come
with the same Guidance and who was a descendant and follower of Prophet Abraham whom
they highly honored as their ancestor, and professed to follow as a prophet. The story of the
building of the Ka`abah by him has been mentioned because it was going to be made the
qiblah of the Muslim Community.

6. 2.124
(“And (remember) when the Lord of Ibrahim (Abraham) tried him with (certain)
commands, which he fulfilled. He (Allah) said (to him), "Verily, I am going to make
you an Imam (a leader) for mankind (to follow you).'' (Ibrahim) said, "And of my
offspring (to make leaders).'' (Allah) said, "My covenant (prophethood) includes not
Zalimin (polytheists and wrongdoers).'')

7. 1.Allah tested Ibrahim (AS)
2.Ibrahim (AS) submitted to Allah’s will.
3.Allah is honoring Ibrahim (AS) by making him the
Imam for the people, a role model for all of us.
4.Ibrahim asked Allah that Imams be chosen from
his offspring.
5.Allah accepted his du’a, but said that the “ ”
will not benefit from His promise.

8. 1.Abandoning his (disbelieving) people when Allah commanded him
to do so.
2.Disputing with Nimrod (king of Babylon) about Allah.
3.Being patient when he was thrown in the fire (although this was
extremely traumatic)
4.Migrating from his homeland when Allah commanded him to do so.
5.Patience with the monetary and material demands of hosting
guests by Allah's command.
6.Allah's order for him to slaughter his son.

9. Ibrahim’s (AS) journey from Ur Sham: Ishaq (AS)
Birthplace in Iraq
Luth (AS) Ismail (AS)

11. `Abdur-Razzaq also narrated that Ibn `Abbas said that,
“And (remember) when the Lord of Ibrahim (Abraham) (i.e., Allah) tried him
with (certain) commands) means, "Allah tested him with Taharah
(purity, ablution): five on the head and five on the body.
As for the head, they are cutting the mustache, rinsing the mouth, inhaling
and discarding water, using Siwak and parting the hair.
As for the body, they are trimming the nails, shaving the pubic
hair, circumcision and plucking under the arm and washing with water after
answering the call of nature.''
Ibn Abi Hatim said, "A similar statement was also reported from Sa`id bin Al-
Musayyib, Mujahid, Ash-Sha`bi, An-Nakha`i, Abu Salih, Abu Al-Jald, and so
forth.''

12. There is a similar statement that Imam Muslim narrated from
`A'ishah who said that Allah's Messenger said,
“Ten are among the Fitrah (instinct, natural constitution): trimming the
mustache, growing the beard, using Siwak, inhaling and then exhaling water (in
ablution), cutting the nails, washing between the fingers (in ablution), plucking
the underarm hair, shaving the pubic hair, washing with water after answering the
call of nature, (and I forgot the tenth, I think it was) rinsing the mouth (in
ablution”.

13. 1. Believers Must Always Be Prepared to Face Trials
Do men think that they will be left alone on saying “We believe” and that they will
not be tested? (29:2) Surah AnkabootS
2. Trials are a Sign of Love By Allah
Narrated Abu Huraira: Allah's Apostle said,
"If Allah wants to do good to somebody, He afflicts him with trials." ( Bukhari)
3. Allah Never Gives a Trial That is Too Great to Bear
On no soul doth Allah place a burden greater than it can bear. (2:286)
4. The Stronger the Faith, the Harder the Test, and the Greater the Reward
Persons most prone to trials are prophets, then the pious, then less pious (Bukhari)
5. All things are temporary in this world, whether it is happiness or sadness.
Verily with every difficulty, there is relief. (94:6) Surah Ash Sharh

14. 6. Always Have Focus on the Hereafter.
The magnitude of the reward goes along with the magnitude of the trial (Tirmidhi)
7. Allah is always FAIR.
Allah (swt) says in a hadith Qudsi: O My servants, I have forbidden injustice for Myself
and have made it forbidden amongst you, so do not commit acts of injustice against
one another.
8. Always thank Allah when you pass in a Test. Whenever you fail, do Istaghfar and follow it
up with a good deed.
Patience is only at the first (stroke) of grief. (Bukhari and Muslim)
9. Knowledge precedes actions.
Give sadaqa without delay, for it stands in the way of calamity. (Tirmidhi)

15. Narrated Abu Huraira: Allah's Apostle said,
"If Allah wants to do good to somebody, He afflicts
him with trials." (Sahih Bukhari)
Persons most prone to trials are prophets, then
the pious, then less pious (Sahih Bukhari)
No Muslim is afflicted with harm because of sickness or
some other inconvenience, but that Allah will remove his
sins for him as a tree sheds its leaves. (Bukhari)
The magnitude of the reward goes along with the
magnitude of the trial (Tirmizi)

17. Story of a woman suffering from fits..
‘Ata ibn Rabah related that he heard Ibn ‘Abbas say: “Shall I show you a woman of Paradise? "I
said: “Yes, indeed.” He said: “A black woman came to the Prophet (SAW), and said: ‘I suffer
from epileptic fits, and because of these, (at times) my body becomes uncovered. Would you
invoke Allah, the Exalted One, to cure me of this disease? ‘
‘The Prophet (SAW), said: ‘If you wish, you can be patient and you will attain Paradise (for this
suffering). But if you prefer, I will pray to Allah, the Exalted, to cure you of it?’ The woman
said: ‘I will be patient,’ then added: ‘I become uncovered (when I have fits), so invoke Allah for
me that I do not become uncovered. ‘ So the Prophet (SAW), prayed for her.”
[Source: Fiqh-us-Sunnah, volume 4, #1a]
Thanking Allah when calamity strikes..
Omar (RA) used to say:
“If Allah strikes me with calamity I will thank Allah for four things:
1) that the test was not in my deen,
2) the calamity could have been worse,
3) it is an expiation for my sins,
4) any loss after losing the Prophet sallalahu alayhi wasalam is nothing”

18. Note: Also a Tirmidhi Hadith

19. Ibn ‘Abbas (RA) said:
When (Prophet) Ibrahim was thrown into the fire, he said:
“Allah (Alone) is sufficient for us, and, He is the Best Disposer of
affairs.”
So did Messenger of Allah, Muhammad (SAW), when he was
told:
“A great army of the pagans had gathered against him, so fear
them”. But this (warning) only increased him and the Muslims
in Faith and they said:
“Allah (Alone) is sufficient for us, and He is the Best Disposer of
affairs (for us)”.
[Al-Bukhari].

20. QUIZ:
1. In Ayah# 124, Allah (SWT) is pleased with Ibrahim (AS) because…
a.) He built the Ka’ba
b.) He sacrificed a lamb
c.) He passed all the tests that Allah put him thro’
2. In Ayah# 124, Allah (SWT) rewarded Ibrahim (AS) with…
a.) fertile land
b.) Imamat (made him the Imam)
c.) a son
3. Name the Birthplace of Ibrahim (AS)
a.) Ur
b.) Sham
c.) Haran
BONUS: What present day country does it fall into?

21. 4. Name the river, Ibrahim(AS) travelled along, when Allah (SWT)
commanded him to migrate
a.) Nile
b.) Tigress
c.) Euphrates
5. Who were Ibrahim’s (AS) first two followers or companions?
a.) Ismail (AS) & Ishaq (AS)
b.) Sarah (AS) & Hajrah (AS)
c.) Sarah (AS) & Luth (AS)
6. Name the region Ishaq (AS) was assigned for Dawah
a.) Yemen
b.) Sham
c.) Palestine
BONUS: What is this place called in present day?
7. Name the 5 great prophets (Ulul Azm) in Islam.

22. 8. In Surah Al Baqarah, Ayah# 155, Allah says…
“Surely We will test you with a bit of fear and hunger, and loss in
wealth and lives and fruits, and give good tidings to the _ _ _ _ _ _”
BONUS: What is the arabic word for it?
9. In Surah Al Baqarah, Ayah# 157, what are the 3 things believers will
receive from Allah (SWT), if they say “Inna Lillahe Wa Inna Ilayhe
Rajeoon” whenever a calamity or bad news reaches them?
10. Omar (RA) used to say:
“If Allah strikes me with calamity I will thank Allah for 4 things…”
Name them…
BIG BONUS: Name the 10 things from Fitrah, as narrated by Aisha
(RA) in Muslim Hadith.

23. 
2.125. Remember We made the House a place of assembly for men and a place of safety;
and take ye the station of Abraham as a place of prayer; and We covenanted with Abraham
and Isma`il that they should sanctify My House for those who compass it round or use it as
a retreat or bow, or prostrate themselves therein in prayer
).


25. • This Ayah indicates that Allah honored the Sacred House, which Allah
made as a safe refuge and safe haven. Therefore, the souls are
eager, but never bored, to conduct short visits to the House, even every
year.
• Mujahid, `Ata', As-Suddi, Qatadah and Ar-Rabi` bin Anas were reported
to have said that the Ayah (2:125) means, "Whoever enters it shall be
safe.''

26. There are several Hadiths that indicate that Allah made Makkah a sacred area
before He created the heavens and earth. The Two Sahihs recorded `Abdullah bin
`Abbas saying that the Messenger of Allah said,
“Allah has made this city a sanctuary (sacred place) the Day He
created the heavens and earth. Therefore, it is a sanctuary until the
Day of Resurrection because Allah made it a sanctuary. It was not
legal for anyone to fight in it before me, and it was legal for me for a
few hours of one day. Therefore, it is a sanctuary until the Day of
Resurrection, because Allah made it a sanctuary. None is allowed to
uproot its thorny shrubs, or to chase its game, or to pick up
something that has fallen, except by a person who announces it
publicly, nor should any of its trees be cut.) Al-`Abbas said, `O
Messenger of Allah! Except the lemon-grass, for our goldsmiths and
for our graves.' The Prophet added, Except lemon-grass.”
This is the wording of Muslim. The Two Sahihs also recorded Abu Hurayrah
narrating a similar Hadith, while Al-Bukhari recorded a similar Hadith from Safiyyah
bint Shaybah who narrated it from the Prophet .

27. This Ayah also emphasized the
honor of Ibrahim's Maqam, and
the instruction to pray next to it,
Maqam-e-Ibrahim
Footprint of Ibrahim (AS)

28. (Verily, the first House (of worship) appointed for mankind was
that at Bakkah (Makkah), full of blessing, and a guidance for Al-
`Alamin (mankind and Jinn). In it are manifest signs (for
example), the Maqam (place) of Ibrahim; whosoever enters
it, he attains security) (3:96-97). (Al-e-Imran)

29. It is recommended to pray Surah Al-Kafirun , in first raka'at
and Surah Al-Ikhlas in second raka'at of the prayer.
This is taken from following narration:
It was reported from Jabir bin Abdullah that when Allah's
Messenger (SAW) came to 'Maqam-e-Ibrahim', he recited:
"And take you the Maqam of Ibrahim as a place of
prayer." Then he prayed two raka'at, reciting the Opening
of the Book (Al-Fateha) and –"Qul Ya ayyuhal Kafirun…..
(Al-Kafirun)" and –"Qul Huwallahu Ahad….. (Al-Ikhlas)".
Then he went back to the Corner and touched it, then he
went out to As-Safa.“
(Hadith No. 2966, Book of The Mawaqit, Sunan An-Nasa'i, Vol. 3).

30. Ibn Abi Hatim reported that Jabir,
describing the Hajj (pilgrimage) of the
Prophet said, "When the Prophet
(SAW) performed Tawaf, `Umar (RA)
asked him, `Is this the Maqam of our
father' He said, `Yes.' `Umar (RA) said,
`Should we take it a place of prayer' So
Allah revealed,
Ibn Kathir

31. Anas bin Malik said that `Umar bin Al-Khattab said, "I agreed with my Lord, or my
Lord agreed with me, regarding three matters.
1. I said, `O Messenger of Allah! I wish you take the Maqam of Ibrahim a place for
prayer.‘
The Ayah,
“And take you the Maqam (place) of Ibrahim as a place of prayer.” was revealed.
2. I also said, ‘O Messenger of Allah! The righteous and the wicked enter your
house. I wish you would command the Mothers of the believers (the Prophet's
wives) to wear Hijab’.
Allah sent down the Ayah that required the Hijab.
3. And when I knew that the Prophet was angry with some of his wives, I came to
them and said,
`Either you stop what you are doing, or Allah will endow His Messenger with
better women than you are.' I advised one of his wives and she said to me, `O
`Umar! Does the Messenger of Allah not know how to advise his wives, so that you
have to do the job instead of him' Allah then revealed,
“It may be if he divorced you (all) that his Lord will give him instead of you, wives
better than you, Muslims (who submit to Allah)).'' (At Tahreem#66:5) (Bukhari)

32. `Umar (RA) is one of the two men, whom the
Messenger of Allah described when he said,
«
“Imitate the two men who will come after me: Abu
Bakr and `Umar”
Ibn Kathir

33. Al-Hasan Al-Basri said that,
And We gave Our 'Ahd (command) to Ibrahim and Isma`il) means,
"Allah ordered them to purify it from all filth and impurities, of which
none should ever touch it''
Also, Sa`id bin Jubayr said that Ibn `Abbas commented on the Ayah,
that they should purify My House (the Ka`bah) for those who are
circumambulating it, or staying (I`tikaf))
"Purify it from the idols, sexual activity, false witness and sins of all
kinds.''

34. Kitab
Allah
Khalil Rasul
Allah
Allah
ALLAH
(SWT)
Bayt Dhikr
Allah Allah

35. It is related from Jaabir (RA) that he
said:
" I once saw Rasulullah (SAW) on the
night of a full moon.
On that night he wore redclothing.
At times I looked at the full moon and at
times at Rasulullah (SAW)
Ultimately I came to the conclusion that
Rasulullah (SAW) was more
handsome, beautiful and more radiant
than the full moon.”

36. 
And when Abraham prayed: My Lord! Make this a region of security and bestow
upon its people fruits, such of them as believe in Allah and the Last Day, He
answered: As for him who disbelieveth, I shall leave him in contentment for a
while, then I shall compel him to the doom of Fire - a hapless journey's end!
(126)

38. This occurred before the Ka`bah was built.
Allah said in Surat Ibrahim,
(And (remember) when Ibrahim said,
"My Lord! Make this city (Makkah) one of peace and security...'')
(14:35)
as here, Ibrahim supplicated a second time after the House was
built and its people lived around it, after Ishaq who was thirteen
years Isma`il's junior was born. This is why at the end of his
supplication, Ibrahim said here,
(All the praises and thanks be to Allah, Who has given me in old
age Isma`il and Ishaq .
Verily, my Lord is indeed the Hearer of invocations) (14:39).

39. “And (remember) when the Lord of Ibrahim (Abraham) tried him
with (certain) commands, which he fulfilled. He (Allah) said (to
him), "Verily, I am going to make you an Imam (a leader) for
mankind (to follow you).'' (Ibrahim) said, "And of my offspring (to
make leaders).'' (Allah) said, "My covenant (prophethood)
includes NOT Zalimin (polytheists and wrongdoers).'‘
Baqarah 2:124

40. 1. Allah goes thro’ millions of human conversations
and picks the best, most valuable ones and quotes
them!
2. Ibrahim’s (AS) du’a is the turning point in history of
Islam!
3. The two essential components to establish any
city are Peace and then, Prosperity. Taught in
Political Sc. Class, NOW!
4. Allah accepts this du’a for everybody.
5. This shows us the value of Duniya in the eyes of
Allah.
6. Duniya is for BOTH!
7. Are our worldly blessings and enjoyment, in return
for our Iman or our Disobedience???

41. O ye who believe! Obey Allah, and obey the messenger and (obey)
those of you who are in authority; (Surah An-Nisa 4:59)

42. Sayyiduna Abd Allah ibn Umar (RA) narrates that the
Messenger of Allah (SAW) said:
“It is necessary upon a Muslim to listen to and obey the
ruler, as long as one is not ordered to carry out a sin. If he
is commanded to commit a sin, then there is no
adherence and obedience.”
(Sahih al-Bukhari, no. 2796 & Sunan Tirmidhi)
The above Hadith is general, in that it does not distinguish
between Muslim and non-Muslim lands.
The Prophet(SAW) said, "A Muslim has to listen to and obey (the order of his ruler)
whether he likes it or not, as long as his orders involve not one in disobedience
(to Allah), but if an act of disobedience (to Allah) is imposed one should not
listen to it or obey it.”
Bukhari: Volume 9, Book 89, Number 258: Narrated 'Abdullah:

44. Surah Al-E-Imran (196-197)
Let not the free disposal (and affluence) of the disbelievers
throughout the land deceive you. (196)
A brief enjoyment; then, their ultimate abode is Hell; and worst
indeed is that place for rest. (197)

45. Surah Luqman: 31:23-24
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23. And whoever disbelieves, let not his disbelief grieve you. To Us is their return, and
We shall inform them what they have done. Verily, Allah is the Knower of what is in
the breasts (of men).
24. We let them enjoy for a little while, then in the end We shall oblige them to (enter)
a great torment.

46. Surah Yunus: (69-70)
-
69. “Verily, those who invent a lie against Allah will never be successful.
70. (A brief) enjoyment in this world! And then unto Us will be their
return, then We shall make them taste the severest torment because they
used to disbelieve”.

47. - -
And were it not that mankind would have become of one community (all disbelievers
desiring worldly life only), We would have provided for those who disbelieve in the Most
Gracious (Allah), silver roofs for their houses, and elevators whereby they ascend. And for
their houses, doors (of silver), and thrones (of silver) on which they could recline. And
adornments of gold. Yet all this would have been nothing but an enjoyment of this world.
And the Hereafter with your Lord is (only) for the Muttaqin (the pious).
Surah Az-Zukhruf (43:33-35).

48. Ayah#125 QUIZ
1.
a. We made a.
(place of) b.
2. b.. security
c. For mankind c.
3. d. covenant d.
e. And when e.
4.
f. purify f.
5.
g. The House g.
6.

49. Ayah#126 QUIZ
1.
a. then a.
2.
b. And evil b.
3.
c. The destination c.
4.
d. And whoever d.
5. e. A little e.
6. f. fruits f.
7. g. g.
This city
8. f.
Said
f.

50. Ayah#125 QUIZ
1. What does the word mean in this ayah, according to most
scholars?
2. What did Allah command about “Maqam e Ibrahim” in this
Ayah, that makes it so special in a Muslim’s life?
3. What is Omar’s (RA) connection with this Ayah?
4. What are the 4 acts of “Ibadah” mentioned in this Ayah, that are
done by people in the house of Allah?

51. Quiz: Ayah #126
1. Why is Ibrahim (AS)’s du’a a turning point in history?
2. What are the two essential components to establish any city?
3. In Ayah # 124 Allah (SWT) does not accept Ibrahim (AS)’s du’a for
the disbelievers/mushrikeen, but in Ayah # 126 he fulfills it for
everybody, Why? Explain.
4. What does the arabic word (Aamina) mean in English?
5. What does the arabic word ( At Tamaraat) mean in English?
6. Some ayahs, from 3 different Surahs were quoted to establish the
fact that Duniya is for little enjoyment while Hell is a
torment, forever. Can you name those 3 Surahs?

52. It is recommended for both man and woman to put on some perfume before ihram
and there is nothing wrong if there remain some traces of it on their bodies.
'Aishah said:
"It is as if I can still (in retrospection) see the traces of perfume glittering on the
Prophet's head while he was in the state of ihram." (Reported by Bukhari and
Muslim)
She also reported: "I used to apply perfume to the Prophet (peace be upon him)
before he wore his Hajj garb, and again when he ended his state of ihram, but
before he had made Tawaf around the Ka'bah." (Bukhari and Muslim)
In another report transmitted by Ahmad and Abu Daw' ud, 'Aishah said:
"We used to go to Makkah with Allah's Messenger (peace be upon
him), and when we wore our Hajj garb we used to sprinkle musk on
our foreheads. And if one of us was sweating or perspiring it would
run down her face. The Prophet (peace be upon him) would notice
this but did not prohibit its use.“
Fiqh-us Sunnah Section 70

53. Allah knows best