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Monday, 26 Muharram 1434H/ 10 December 2012

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Surah At-Tahreem (The Prohibition)
This Surah is Madani, and it has 12 verses and 2 sections

In the Name of Allah, The Beneficent, The Most Merciful

Allah has cited for the disbelievers the example of the wife of Nuh and the wife of Lut. Both were married with two of Our righteous slaves, but betrayed them. So they could not avail them at all, and it was said, "Enter the Fire along with those who enter." [10]

COMMENTARY: Towards the end of this Surah, Allah has set forth examples of four women. The first example comprises two women who were the wives of two Holy Prophets. They, in matters of religion opposed their husbands and secretly sided with the unbelievers and pagans. As a result, they ended up in the abyss of Hell, and their marital relation with the prophets could not save them from the punishment.

The name of the wife of Nuh AS is said to be Waghilah, while the name of the wife of Lut AS is said to be Walihah. [Qurtubi] Some scholars have attributed other names to them.

The third woman is the one who was the wife of the Pharaoh, the worst disbeliever and claimant of godhead, but she believed in Musa AS. She was given such a high rank by Allah that she was shown her place in the Paradise, right here in this world, and the infidelity of her husband did not prove to be an impediment in her achieving this high rank.

The fourth woman is Maryam AS. She was not a wife of anyone, but her faith and virtuous deeds earned for her such a high degree that she was invested with perfections of the prophets, even though she was not a prophet according to the majority of scholars.

Verse [11] serves as a warning to the unbelievers who think that they will attain salvation merely by their companionship with believers; the good company will not rescue them in the Hereafter if they persist in their disbelief. So likewise, a disbeliever's disbelief will not harm a believing relative. Therefore, the auliyas' and ambiyas wives should not carelessly take for granted that they will attain salvation on account of their husbands nor should the wife of a disbeliever think that his disbelief will harm her. Every person, man or woman, should be concerned about his/her own faith and action.

~ Ma’aariful Qur’an ~
To be continued…

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It’s not our time,
But in front of Allah
Now’s the time to Shine

You are now put through the test
This is not going to be a rest
Stick to your Salaah
Don’t get lazy In sha Allah

Everybody is planning their Holiday
Rather plan for “the Day”
Don’t be fooled
But stay cooled.

We can be happy all year round
If you keep your mind and soul sound

Let’s rather prepare for the holiday “destination”

You choose
Just don’t lose.

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