Quranic Passages 9

Surah Al Zilzaal (99)

A:Main Theme:

Theme of the passage is God's relation with the created world. It elaborates the events and final outcome of the Day of Judgement. That day will be marked by the most intense convulsions that will reverse all the normal physical phenomena. Mankind will be shocked to see earth emitting all it's hidden contents, as mentioned in Quran:

"and when the Earth is flattened and casts forth what is within it and becomes empty."
Finally all mankind will appear in the divine court of justice for the rewards of their worldly deeds.

B: Importance of Theme:

This passage ask Muslims to have strong faith in God's power to end time and make all stand accountable before Him for the ultimate justice. With such a belief, Muslims will learn about the worthlessness of this world and realize the value of true worlds. Genuine and sincere faith in the hereafter shapes the conduct of Muslims, this belief reminds them of God's mercy justice and powers. The Quran repeatedly talks of this theme by using several expressions that include:
" when the sun is folded up." "when the sky is clef asunder." and " when the earth is flattened out."
The objective of this repetition is to remind Muslims of Hereafter.

By Muhammad Hasnain

A student of Olevel School

Quranic Passage 8

Surah Al Alaq (96:1-5)

A: Main theme

The main theme of this passage is Allah's relation with created world. This is Makki surah. It is the first revelation that the  Prophet Muhammad ﷺ had received in the cave of Hira. It mentions God's power to create and ensure the survival and growth of mankind. He created man from a low origin and then matured him physically, intellectually and spiritually by enabling him to read and write. Human ability to acquire knowledge means to learn both worldly and divine knowledge. The passage further elaborates that knowledge is a special gift of Allah to mankind:

" Taught man what he did not know."

B: Importance of Theme:

According to the theme of the passage, Muslims are required to acknowledge God's goodness and greatness as He created man from a low origin and then enabled him to acquire worldly and religious knowledge. Human ability to learn has made him superior to all other creatures and that is why the first revelation begins with the command "READ". The Quran at another place endorse this fact: 

" We have indeed created man in the best of moulds."

By Muhammad Hasnain

A student of Olevel School

Quranic Passage 7

Surah Al Baqarah (2:21-22)

A: Main Theme:

This is Madni surah and the main theme of this passage is Allah's relation with the created the world. It outlines God's power to create out of nothing and make arrangements for the sustenance and growth of mankind through all ages. This passage describes God's dual arrangements of physical and spiritual development of humans by referring to earth and heavens. Surah Alaq mentions the same as:

" Taught man by the pen, taught men that which he knew not."

B: Importance of Theme:

The passage conveys the message of identifying God by way of the natural environment created by Him and then realizing that He alone is to be worshiped and adored. It teaches Muslims to avoid shirk and bow before the creator of all. They should closely observe God's favor and blessings as is frequently mentioned in Surah Rehman:

" Then which of bounties of your lord will you deny."

The best way of remembering God's favor is to obey and worship Him and avoid Shirk.

By Muhammad Hasnain

A student of Olevel School

Quranic Passage 6

Surah Al Fatiha (1)

A: Main Theme (Allah's relation with created world):

This is Makki & Madni Surah and the main theme of this passage is Allah's relation with created world. It declares that God alone is the sustainer of all the known and the unknown worlds. He is ultimate source of mercy justice and guidance for mankind. It's men duty to beg before Him for guidance:

" And your Lord says; call on Me I shall answer your supplication."

He also tells man the consequences of following this code of conduct or going astray. This passage sums up the relation between God and Humankind.

B: Importance of Theme: 

This is the only surah revealed twice first in Makkah and then in Madina.  Muslims are told to worship God by following the "Right Path" contained in Quran and Sunnah because according to Quran :

"He has inscribed for Himself the rule of mercy."

They should be pious because God is not only merciful He is also just as He will dispense absolute justice on the Day of Judgement.

By Muhammad Hasnain

A student of Olevel School

Quranic Passage 5

Surah Ikhlas (112)

A: Main Theme:

This is makki surah and the theme of the passage is Allah in Himself. It elaborates some of the fundamental aspects of Tawhid. It describes God as the originator of the universe and rejects any kind of misconception of God having any family. It also refers to His unbounded knowledge, power and grasp on His created world. Quran says:

" There is none like unto Him."

B: Importance of Theme:

This passage is important for Muslims to clearly understand the doctrine of Tawhid in terms of God's unique nature and power. It's theme is so important that Holy Prophet ﷺ declared this surah to be one third of Quran. Muslims need to learn that God is sublime to be preceived , He is everywhere and all powerful. Quran says:

" And He is with you where ever you are."

By Muhammad Hasnain

A student of Olevel School

Quranic Passage 4

Surah Shura (42:4-5)

A: Main Theme 

This is madni surah. The theme of the passage is Allah in Himself. He enjoys unshared authority over entire universe. Quran says: 

" His are all things in the heavens and on the earth."

It also mentions the effect of God's might on the heavens that hardly sustain this immense burden. Allah's glory and Parise is so majestic that even the heavens tremble before His might. Angles always glorify Allah.

B: Impotence of theme:

Theme of this passage strengthens the belief of Muslims in Tawhid and angles. The passage tells Muslims about God's power, glory in order to make them His obedient servants. Humans, because of free will and vulnerability to Satan, can commit sins but God is always ready to forgive them. Belief in God's mercy prepares Muslims to repent over their misdeeds. The Quran says:

" God forgives all sins, for He is oft forgiving Most Merciful."

By Muhammad Hasnain

A student of Olevel School

Quranic Passage 3

Surah Fussilat (41:37) 

A: Main Theme

This is an early Makkan Surah and it's main theme is Allah in Himself. Ithe mentions some of the signs of nature that reflects God's unity and majesty. It refers to the cycles of day and night as evidence of divinity. The passage commands them to worship the creator of the sun and the moon and not the creations themselves. The supports the same theme at many places by saying:

"Behold! In the creation of the heavens and the earth, in the alternation of the night and day....are signs for the people who are wise."

B: Implementation 

Theme of this passage urges Muslims to observe various objects of nature that reflects God's presence. Since humans cannot afford to see God physically they are asked to identify the creator through His wonderful creations that bear witness to His existence. Such observations encourages Muslims to develop a strong belief in Tawhid  in all of it's aspects. Quran says: 

"Verily, in the alternation of the night and day, and in all that God has created in the heavens and earth, are the signs for those who fear Him".

By Muhammad Hasnain

A student of Olevel School

Quranic Passage 2

Surah: Al- Anaam (6:101-103)

A: Main Theme: 

Theme of the passage is Allah in Himself. It elaborates some of the fundamental aspects of unity of God (Tawhid). It descries God as the originator of universe and rejects any kind of misconception of God having any family. It also refers to His unbounded knowledge, power and grasp on His created world. The passage further stresses on the sublime nature of God and inability of human imagination to encompass God's person, though He himself can see to the unfathomable depths, as endorsed elsewhere in the Quran:

" for God is He Who understands the finest mysteries"(22:63)

B: Importance of Theme:

This passage is important for Muslims to clearly understand the doctrine of Tawhid in terms of God's nature and powers. Muslims need to learn that though God is too sublime to be perceived, He is everywhere and all powerful. The Quran reminds Muslims this repeatedly:

" and He is with you where ever you are" (57:04, Al-Hadid), and " for We are nearer to him (man) than his jugular vein"(50:16, Qaf).

The passage also categorically negates false belief of God having any wife or children and thus, it strikes at the roots of shrik. Muslims, in this way develop a clearer concept of Tawhid and feel themselves bound to adore God only. They remember that shrik is the only unpardonable sin in sight of God.

By Muhammad Hasnain

A student of Olevel School

Quranic Passage 1

Surah Al-Baqarah (2:225)-Ayat-ul-Kursi

A: Main Theme (Allah in Himself)

Theme of this long verse is Allah in Himself. It's a verse of Surah Al-Baqarah, a Madni surah. It begins with the expression of the shahada (declaration of oneness of God) and then elaborates various aspects of unity of God that make Him matchless. God is free from all weaknesses and limitations, has perfect knowledge of all times, is not dependent on anyone for His survival and enjoy autonomy i exercising His authority. His authority and His rule encompass the entire universe. This makes God not only  unique but also elevates him to heights, we just can't imagine and that is mentioned in Quran as:

" then He established Himself on the throne " (10:3, 13:2)

B: Importance of the Theme

This passage tells Muslims to believe in Tawhid in terms of God's uniqueness, majesty and glory. The theme is important for Muslims as it crystallizes the belief of Tawhid and trains them to condemn shirk. There is repetitive mention of God's authority, unlimited knowledge and powers in order to strengthen the faith of it's readers. For example it says:
" He is exalted in power wise. He created the heavens without any pillars" (31:9-10, luqman)
" but God is free from all wants"(35:15, Fatir) 
The objective is to remind Muslims that God alone is to be worshiped and no authority can be compared with him. Many Muslims recite this verse regularly to reiterate God's power and high position as compared to any worldly authority.

By Muhammad Hasnain

A student of Olevel School