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