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Issues related to the Book of Allaah, the Quran (Qur’aan) and its Sciences.

New Publication: Soorah al-Furqaan, the 25th Chapter of the Noble Quran (Workbook & Resources for the Daily 1445 Ramadhaan Lessons)

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In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Ever Merciful…

We are pleased to announce that our latest publication is now available: Soorah al-Furqaan, Chapter 25 of the Noble Quran (Workbook): Resources for Your 30-Day Study of the Commentary of al-Imam as-Sa’dee 

Check out this FREE PDF version: https://www.bakkah.net/en/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/RL-1445-FURQAAN-PDF-free-sample.pdf

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BRIEF OVERVIEW:

  • Summary: A complete, 30-day study of Soorah al-Furqaan, the 25th chapter of the Noble Quran, reading the entire explanation of the great scholar, Shaykh ‘Abdur-Rahmaan ibn Naasir as-Sa’dee (may Allah have Mercy on him). A beautifully prepared workbook accompanied by daily classes in shaa’ Allah. Includes weekly quizzes, a final exam, and a unique personal progress tracker.
  • Available resources: MP3 recordings | Workbook (digital) [PDF]
  • Printed Workbook on Amazon (affiliate links):*

WHAT TO EXPECT IN THIS YEAR’S LESSONS

This workbook and this year’s Ramadhaan 1445 (2024) classes will be a study of the amazing 25th chapter of the Quran, Soorah al-Furqaan. Following last year’s precedent, we will maintain a similar focus and scop Continue reading →

QUIZ: Is That Chapter Makkee or Madanee? [10 Questions]

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Is That Chapter Makkee or Madanee?

Here are ten random questions about ten chapters of the Quran. Test your knowledge of the narration of Ibn 'Abbaas we studied and see if you can correctly categorize all ten into Makkiyyah and Madaniyyah. Review the video recording of the class here before taking the quiz: https://www.patreon.com/posts/usool-at-tafseer-91112999

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According to the narration of Ibn 'Abbaas mentioned by Jalaal ad-Deen as-Suyootee in his book, al-Itqaan, identify the following chapter of the Quran as makkiyyah or madaniyyah:

SOORAH 'ABASA (Chapter 80 of the Quran)

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According to the narration of Ibn 'Abbaas mentioned by Jalaal ad-Deen as-Suyootee in his book, al-Itqaan, identify the following chapter of the Quran as makkiyyah or madaniyyah:

SOORAH ALINFITAAR (Chapter 82 of the Quran)

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According to the narration of Ibn 'Abbaas mentioned by Jalaal ad-Deen as-Suyootee in his book, al-Itqaan, identify the following chapter of the Quran as makkiyyah or madaniyyah:

SOORAH AL-HUMAZAH (Chapter 104 of the Quran)

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According to the narration of Ibn 'Abbaas mentioned by Jalaal ad-Deen as-Suyootee in his book, al-Itqaan, identify the following chapter of the Quran as makkiyyah or madaniyyah:

SOORAH AL-BALAD (Chapter 90 of the Quran)

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According to the narration of Ibn 'Abbaas mentioned by Jalaal ad-Deen as-Suyootee in his book, al-Itqaan, identify the following chapter of the Quran as makkiyyah or madaniyyah:

SOORAH ASH-SHOORAA (Chapter 42 of the Quran)

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According to the narration of Ibn 'Abbaas mentioned by Jalaal ad-Deen as-Suyootee in his book, al-Itqaan, identify the following chapter of the Quran as makkiyyah or madaniyyah:

SOORAH AL-'ANKABOOT (Chapter 29 of the Quran)

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According to the narration of Ibn 'Abbaas mentioned by Jalaal ad-Deen as-Suyootee in his book, al-Itqaan, identify the following chapter of the Quran as makkiyyah or madaniyyah:

SOORAH AL-FAJR (Chapter 89 of the Quran)

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According to the narration of Ibn 'Abbaas mentioned by Jalaal ad-Deen as-Suyootee in his book, al-Itqaan, identify the following chapter of the Quran as makkiyyah or madaniyyah:

SOORAH TAA HAA (Chapter 20 of the Quran)

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According to the narration of Ibn 'Abbaas mentioned by Jalaal ad-Deen as-Suyootee in his book, al-Itqaan, identify the following chapter of the Quran as makkiyyah or madaniyyah:

SOORAH AS-SAAFFAAT (Chapter 37 of the Quran)

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According to the narration of Ibn 'Abbaas mentioned by Jalaal ad-Deen as-Suyootee in his book, al-Itqaan, identify the following chapter of the Quran as makkiyyah or madaniyyah:

SOORAH AL-HADEED (Chapter 57 of the Quran)

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Quiz: Makkee Vs. Madanee (Class 1)

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ANOTHER UNIQUE REVIEW TOOL: This is a 5-point quiz for the first class of our study of al-Itqaan fee ‘Uloom al-Qur’aan by as-Suyootee, a new class on Patreon taught by Moosaa Richardson available here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/usool-at-tafseer-89858980

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Makkee Vs. Madanee [Class 1]

This is a brief 5-point quiz which follows our first class in study of al-Itqaan fee 'Uloom al-Quraan by as-Suyootee (may Allah have Mercy on him). Review the video recording of the class here before taking the quiz: https://www.patreon.com/posts/usool-at-tafseer-89858980

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How is learning about Makkee vs. Madanee important for understanding the Quran? (Select all correct answers.)

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As-Suyootee states that "Makkee" authored a book on the topic of Makkee and Madanee passages of the Quran. Who was he?

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Which of the following topics is NOT something mentioned by as-Suyootee (or quoted from others) as relative to the issue of Makee vs. Madanee?

The date of death mentioned in class was erroneous.

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As-Suyootee states that "al-'Izz ad-Dayneeree" authored a book on the topic of Makkee and Madanee passages of the Quran. Who was he?

It is a two-digit number.

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As-Suyootee quotes Abul-Qaasim an-Naysaabooree (d.406), listing a large number of topics connected to Makkee vs. Madanee, and then as-Syuootee mentions that he covered each one of them, either individually or as part of larger discussions. How many topics were mentioned in total? (The actual number cited by an-Naysaabooree.)

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Where Can I Find the Ramadan Lessons Taught By Musa Richardson?

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In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Ever Merciful…

This page will assist you in locating the specific Ramadan Lessons you are looking for, from those taught by Musa Richardson. Many years of recordings and hundreds of high-quality MP3 recordings are widely available for purchase on iTunes, Amazon, Spotify, and other audio providers. However, if you would like to access all of that for FREE, then this is the page for you, and there is no power nor any ability except through Allah alone!

*This article features affiliate links, through which we may earn a small commission which helps maintain our website and da’wah activities, so we thank you, jazaakum Allahu khayran!

VOL.1 – Ramadan Lessons 1439 (2018)

  • Summary: Two daily lessons: (1) Tafseer of a Quranic passage, beginning with the Verses about fasting from Soorah al-Baqarah, and (2) an explanation of a relevant Hadeeth narration. A total of 60 class recordings. Includes Arabic Language benefits and vocabulary of the Verses are broken down daily.
  • Available resources: MP3 recordings | Workbook (digital) [PDF]
  • Printed Workbook on Amazon (affiliate links):*

VOL.2 – Ramadan Lessons 1440 (2019)

  • Summary: Two daily lessons: (1) Tafseer of a Quranic passage, and (2) an explanation of a relevant Hadeeth narration. A total of 60 class recordings. Includes a daily fatwaa from Shaykh Ibn Baaz and other activities and research assignments.
  • Available resources: MP3 recordings | Workbook (digital) [PDF]
  • Printed Workbook on Amazon (affiliate links):*

VOL.3 – Ramadan Lessons 1441 (2020)

  • Summary: A complete, 30-day study of Soorah al-Mulk, based on four Tafseer books: al-Baghawee, Ibn Katheer, ash-Shinqeetee, and as-Sa’dee. Four classes per day. A total of 120 recorded classes, including additional daily lessons in Hadeeth studies, Arabic Grammar lessons, and even Tajweed drills. Also includes extension activities, like competitions, quizzes, challenging research assignments, and even crossword puzzles!
  • Available resources: MP3 recordings | Workbook (digital) [PDF]
  • Printed Workbook on Amazon (affiliate links):*

VOL.4 – Ramadan Lessons 1442 (2021)

VOL.5 – Ramadan Lessons 1443 (2022)

Ramadan Lessons 1444 (2023)

  • Summary: A complete, 30-day study of Soorah al-Israa’, the 17th chapter of the Noble Quran, reading the entire explanation of the great scholar, Shaykh ‘Abdur-Rahmaan ibn Naasir as-Sa’dee (may Allah have Mercy on him). A beautifully prepared workbook accompanied by 30 high-quality MP3 recordings. Includes weekly quizzes, a final exam, and a unique personal progress tracker.
  • Available resources: MP3 recordings | Workbook (digital) [PDF]
  • Printed Workbook on Amazon (affiliate links):*

Ramadan Lessons 1445 (2024)

MORE RAMADHAN CLASSES FROM PREVIOUS YEARS

Ramadhan Lessons 1437 (2016)

  • Summary: Explanation of Soorah an-Naazi’aat in 10 classes, heavy reliance upon the explanation of Shaykh Muhammad ibn Saalih al-‘Uthaymeen (may Allah have Mercy on him); beautiful slides accompany the recordings.
  • Available resources: MP3 recordings | Slides (PDF)

Ramadhan Lessons 1438 (2017)

  • Summary: Explanation of Soorah at-Takweer in 10 classes, heavy reliance upon the explanation of Shaykh Muhammad ibn Saalih al-‘Uthaymeen (may Allah have Mercy on him); beautiful slides accompany the recordings.
  • Available resources: MP3 recordings | Slides (PDF)

We beg Allah to accept these efforts from us, and to bring about benefit from them for some of His worshippers.

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New Islamic Publications on Amazon for Ramadan 1443 (2022)

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Here is a list of four of the latest Islamic publications, best-selling new releases on Amazon, that you should get for Ramadan 1443 (2022), in shaa’ Allah.

1. NEW (April 11, 2022): Fatāwā Ramadān – Questions and Answers: Compiled from the works of Shaykh Muqbil ibn Hādi al-Wādi’ī

This is the latest work from Ustaadh Mustafa George (may Allah bless and reward him), a compilation of over 160 fatāwā (verdicts) related to fasting and Ramaḍān, including:

  • General Q&A on Fasting
  • Night prayers
  • Women’s issues
  • al-I’tikāf (seclusion in the masjid)
  • Zakāt al-Fitr (charity)
  • ‘Eīd Prayer

These verdicts were compiled from various written and audio content from Shaykh Muqbil ibn Hādi al-Wādi’ī (may Allah have Mercy on him), and each verdict is supported with numerous proofs from the Qur’ān and the authentic Sunnah of the Prophet Muhammad (may the Peace and Blessings of Allāh be upon him).  May Allāh bless him and grant him a very high place in Paradise for his tremendous contributions to Islamic knowledge.

On Amazon (affiliate link): https://www.amazon.com/dp/1513694537/?tag=144205-20

2. Ramadhaan Lessons from the Noble Quran and Authentic Sunnah, Volume 5 (1443)

This is the official workbook for the live daily classes at the First Muslim Mosque of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA) (local and online all around the world, FREE!). Two classes are broadcast every day throughout the month of Ramadan, one on Tafseer (explanation) of Soorah Ghaafir, the other on related hadeeth narrations. Get the workbook from Amazon and then follow the free daily classes all month, in shaa’ Allah.[This book was recently featured here.] Continue reading →

Publication: Ramadhaan Lessons 1443 (Volume 5)

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Al-hamdu lillaah, we are very excited to announce that our latest publication, Ramadhaan Lessons from the Noble Quran and Authentic Sunnah, Volume 5, 1443 (2022), is now available for purchase worldwide!

This year, we seek Allah’s Assistance in studying Soorah Ghaafir, reading the complete Tafseer of two great imaams, al-Baghawee and as-Sa’dee (may Allah have Mercy on them), along with a detailed Hadeeth study each day, similar to our previous years’ method, with some additional activities and challenges! 60 engaging lessons for this blessed month of Ramadhaan, a time for striving and exerting effort, not sitting back and waiting for the evening meal!

Publicly available archive of all the FREE high-quality MP3 recordings: https://www.spreaker.com/show/1443-ramadhaan-lessons-vol-5

Take a look at this free PDF sample of the book: PDF

NOW AVAILABLE: FULL PDF VERSION (Use coupon code “BAKKAH25” for 25% off!)

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Free Islamic Courses Online [Recordings, Workbooks, Resources]

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In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Ever Merciful…

This page features access to free recordings, live broadcasts, workbooks, and additional resources for study of a number of important Islamic topics and basic primers in a number of fields of study, as taught by Ustaadh Abul-‘Abbaas Moosaa Richardson, categorized into:

  • Ongoing courses currently being taught (and thus not yet completed)
  • Courses taught and completed
  • Courses taught but not completed
  • Courses planned for the near future (in shaa’ Allah)

ISLAMIC COURSES CURRENTLY TAUGHT BY USTAADH MOOSAA RICHARDSON

1. Al-‘Aqeedah al-Waasitiyyah (Creed)

On Friday nights at the First Muslim Mosque in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA), and live online on the masjid’s radio station, Ustaadh Moosaa Richardson reads this classic primer in Islamic beliefs by Shaykh al-Islam Ibn Taymiyah (may Allah have Mercy on him), along with the explanation of Shaykh ‘Ubayd al-Jaabiree (may Allah preserve him). A recording of the live broadcast remains online for about 24 hours (for free listening, but not downloadable yet), until it is replaced by a high-quality re-mastered MP3 recording for free listening and/or downloading. Sometimes we may pre-record these lessons in order to avoid connection problems due to internet bottle-necking at peak hours.

RECORDINGS: https://www.spreaker.com/show/waasitiyyah-basic-muslim-creed

WORKBOOK (traditional print):
USA: https://amzn.to/2VGvNJN
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CANADA: https://amzn.to/37FWkfF
OTHER COUNTRIES: Search “Waasitiyyah” (with that exact spelling) on the Amazon website of your country.

WORKBOOK (Kindle print replica version):
USA: https://amzn.to/3qr7DkB
UK: https://amzn.to/36IRNdd
CANADA: https://amzn.to/39Of7Z8
INDIA: https://www.amazon.in/dp/B0841N65PM/
OTHER COUNTRIES: Search “Waasitiyyah” (with that exact spelling) on the Amazon website of your country.

Upcoming FREE GIVEAWAY Day: Thursday, January 7, 2021 (Get a FREE copy of the Kindle Print Replica Version of this workbook from the Amazon website of your country on this day, in shaa’ Allah.) [Follow our Twitter for more free giveaways.] Continue reading →

The Fitnah (Trials) of Passions and Desires

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In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Every Merciful…

From the Book: The Never-Ending Trials of LIFE: Islamic Guidance From a Brief Thematic Study of Soorah al-‘Ankaboot, by Shaykh Saalih Aal Shaykh, Translation and Commentary by Moosaa Richardson

…Allah mentions the story of Loot (Lot, peace be upon him). In it is mention of the fitnah of the desires of men which go against man’s very nature. This was along with a number of other passions and their outward declarations of them. They claimed that there was no harm in them. They would refute anyone who prohibited them from their actions.Yet he still forbade them:

You are practicing [all kinds of] evil in your gatherings! (29:29)

But all they said to him in response was:

Bring us Allah’s Punishment if you are indeed from the truthful! (29:29)

It was great fitnah for Loot that his wife, from his own household, had given in to their evil and become like them, encouraging the men to have intercourse with the men who would come to visit Loot, and similar crimes.

So we saved him and his family, except his wife, as she was from those who stayed behind. (7:83)

Desires are indeed a form of fitnah. How can one escape his desires and passions? He escapes them by Continue reading →

Tafseer Benefits: The Scholars are Authority Figures

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In the Name of Allaah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful…

In a response to a recent exposition of the Almaghrib Institute and their direction, one of our visitors who has (apparently) been influenced by their teachings requested us to reflect on the Verse of the Quran:

يا أيها الذين آمنوا أطيعوا الله وأطيعوا الرسول وأولي الأمر منكم وإن تنازعتم في شيء فردوه إلى الله والرسول إن كنتم تؤمنون بالله واليوم الآخر ذلك خير وأحسن تأويلا
“O you who believe! Obey Allah, obey His Messenger, and (obey) those of you who are in authority. If you differ in anything, refer it back to Allah and the Messenger, if you truly believe in Allah and in the Last Day. That is better and a more suitable outcome.” [4:59]

The confused advisor assumed that -based on his misunderstanding of the Verse- Muslims are required to return the affairs they disagree about back to the Book and the Sunnah, and not to the scholars of Islaam, and that is one more reason to avoid “blindly following” the scholars. (While blind-following was never endorsed or encouraged in any of our writings in the first place!)

This is one of the common effects of the Almaghrib scheme – that people understand any connection to the scholars as “blindly following” them. As a result, people actually believe that removing the scholars from their lives is better and even supported in the Quran!

Response to This Point of Confusion

Yes indeed, we refer back to Allaah and His Messenger (may Allaah raise his rank and grant him peace). But without the scholars? How could we come to this conclusion?

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The Five Basic Human Rights (Or Essentials) Islaam Safeguards and Honors

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In the Name of Allaah, the Most Gracious, the Ever Merciful…

Question: What are the five basic human rights, or essentials, that Allaah safeguarded for the people through the message and mission of each and every prophet He sent?

Answer: They are as follows:

  1. Ad-Deen (The Religion)
  2. An-Nafs (Physical Safety)
  3. An-Nasl, or An-Nasab (Ancestry and Lineage)
  4. Al-‘Aql (Intellect)
  5. Al-Maal (Property)

Question: What is the proof for these five basic human rights?

Answer: They are based on the scholars’ istiqraa’ (extracting something from the generality of the entire message) of not only the Quran and the Sunnah, but also from the previous legislations as well.

Question: Are they mentioned specifically in the Quran?

Answer: Yes, they have been mentioned in Soorah al-An’aam [6:151-152]:

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 Say (O Muhammad): “Come, I will recite what your Lord has prohibited you from: Do not join anything Continue reading →

The Meaning of the Verse in Soorah al-Faatihah: “Ihdinas-Siraat-Al-Mustaqeem”

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In the Name of Allaah, the Most Gracious, the Ever Merciful…

What exactly are we asking for when we say:

اهْدِنَا الصِّرَاطَ الْمُسْتَقِيمَ

“Guide us upon the straight path”

Guidance meaning: Lead or direct us to the straight path of Islaam is not the intended meaning in Soorah al-Faatihah, since the people reciting Soorah al-Faatihah have already been guided to it, and they have already accepted it. So are we asking Allaah to:

a) Direct us towards Islaam?

b) Allow us to accept it (Islaam)?

c) Or keep us firm upon it after having accepted it (Hidaayat ath-thabaat ‘alal-Haqq)?

While all three above meanings can be correct, meaning:

1) Guide us to the Straight Path (Islaam), by giving us knowledge of the Religion (by teaching us, through the scholars, for example).

2) Guide us to the Straight Path, by allowing us to accept the new things we learn from our Deen and implement them, as all correct beliefs and acts of worship are from as-Siraat al-Mustaqeem.

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Shaykh Ibn Baaz on Giving a Mus-haf to a Christian

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In the Name of Allaah, the Compassionate, the Ever Merciful…

Shaykh ‘Abdul-‘Azeez ibn Baaz (may Allaah have Mercy on him), late Muftee of Saudi Arabia, was asked, “If a Christian requests a mus-haf from me, should I give it to him or not?” He replied:

You may not give him one, however, you can read the Qur’aan to him, so he could hear it. You could invite him to (the Religion of) Allaah and pray for his guidance, based on the Statement of Allaah, the Most High, in His Authoritative Book [what means]:

( And if any of the polytheists seek your protection, then grant him protection, so that he could hear the Speech of Allaah, then grant him passage safely. ) [9:6]

And the statement of His Messenger (may Allaah raise his rank and grant him peace) [what means]:

“Do not travel with the Qur’aan to the land of the enemy, as I fear they could get a hold of it.” [Muslim]

This proves that a non-Muslim is not to be given a mus-haf, to avoid him degrading it or playing with it. However, he can be taught, have the Qur’aan read to him, advised, and prayed for. If he accepts Islam he can be given a mus-haf.

Furthermore, there is no problem in giving him some books of tafseer or hadeeth, if it is hoped that he might benefit from them. He may also be given some translations of the meanings of the Noble Qur’aan.

Source: Majmoo’ Fataawaa of Shaykh Ibn Baaz (6/469-470). [Arabic]

Translated by: Moosaa Richardson

Shaykh Saalih al-Fowzaan: Applauding (Clapping) is Imitating the Non-Muslims

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In the Name of Allaah…

Shaykh Saalih al-Fowzaan (may Allaah preserve him) said:

From the aspects of the pre-Islaamic period of ignorance (jaahiliyyah) that the Messenger of Allaah (may Allaah raise his rank and grant him peace) opposed them in was their attempt to draw near to Allaah in worship by whistling and clapping.  Allaah, the Most High, has said:

( وما كان صلاتهم عند البيت إلا مكاء وتصدية )

( Their prayer at the House (the Ka’bah) was but whistling and clapping ) [8:35]

This means that the polytheists would only try to draw near to Allaah at the prestigious Ka’bah by whistling and clapping…

…They would do this at the House (the Ka’bah), calling it “prayer”, thinking to draw near to Allaah, the Exalted and Most High.  It was just one of the ways the devils of mankind and Jinn had beautified for them.

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A Question About Allaah’s Names that Some Scholars Have Affirmed Using Texts that do not Have the “Al-” Prefix, Like “Al-Haleem”

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In the Name of Allaah…

Regarding the book Exemplary Principles Concerning the Names and Attributes of Allaah, in the evidences section for Allaah’s Names, there may be names with ‘al’ before them, but in the evidence used for those names there is no ‘al’. For example, on page 246, Name #22,  it gives the name Al-Haleem but in the Aayah below that it says Haleemun (not al-Haleem). So is this something allowed, or is it that the name al-Haleem is established in another place in the Qur’aan or Sunnah ? Should I just trust the names of Allaah with ‘al’ at the beginning shown in the book, although the evidences used for those names dont always come with ‘al’? This is an important issue for me as I am worried about affirming a Name for Allaah that is not His Name.

Having “Al-” or not is not the only one consideration the scholars use for establishing a Name for Allaah. If it was only this then we would not be able to complete a list of 99 names, and our list would include other names like “At-Tabeeb” (the Doctor) and “Ad-Dahr” (The Time), which are unanimously (or almost unanimously) not considered to be from Allaah’s Beautiful Names.

So the scholars generally consider:

  • the meanings and general contexts of the textual evidence
  • idhaafah or lack of it (a kind of Arabic construction)
  • taqyeed or itlaaq (generality or limited restriction)
  • ishtiqaaq (derivitaves)
  • the “Al-” prefix

You can review these language issues with an Arabic teacher who has knowledge of the correct beliefs if you are not clear on them.

Specifically, with names like al-Haleem, al-Ilaah, and others are discussed, there is no Qur’aanic text referring to Allaah as Al-Haleem or Al-Ilaah, and I do not know of any hadeeth either.

Shaykh Ibn ‘Uthaymeen affirmed them both and others like them without relying on a text with “Al-“, since the context in both Qur’aanic passages was unrestricted, or “mutlaq”. So the Verse meaning “Your ilaah (object of worship) is one ilaah, there is no ilaah other than Him…” and Verses like it were used to establish the name “Al-Ilaah”, and the Verse you mentioned for al-Haleem, and so on.

This is known to the scholars, since if you were to stick to only Names that come with only clear explicit Alif-Laam “Al-” prefix, then you would only gather about 40/50 or so names from the texts. And since the Messenger (sallallaahu alayhe wa sallam) encouraged us to seek after the 99 Names, then there must be another way to compile them than just relying only on “Al-“.  And then the scholars differed in their specific methods of deriving Allaah’s Names from the texts.

And Allaah knows best.

Written by: Moosaa Richardson

Did Prophet Adam Commit Shirk by Naming His Son Abdul-Haarith?

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In the Name of Allaah, the Most Merciful…

Allaah, the Most High says, what means:

( He is the One who created you (all) from a single soul, and from it He created its mate, so he could dwell with her (harmoniously).  When he (Adam) covered her (Eve, in intimacy), she became pregnant, a light pregnancy (not difficult) that she went through.  When she got heavier, they called upon Allaah, their Lord, ‘If you give us a sound child we would surely be of the thankful.  And when He gave them sound offspring, they set up partners unto Him regarding what He had given them.  Exonerated is Allaah above the partners they ascribe to Him! ) [Soorah al-A’raaf, 7:189-190]

This Qur’aanic passage may seem to indicate that it was Adam and Eve that committed the act of shirk (setting up partners unto Allaah), especially when one reads the following report, with many similar wordings and meanings, which has been reported in the books of Tafseer:

When Hawwaa’ (Adam’s wife, Eve) became pregnant, Iblees came to her, after she had not had any offspring that had lived, saying: Name him Abdul-Haarith!  So she named him Abdul-Haarith and he lived.  And that is a kind of revelation (of misguidance) from Shaytaan and how he orders the people (with misguidance).

Other narrations mention that he threatened them, saying that he would make the baby deformed.

The great scholar of Hadeeth, Shaykh Muhammad Naasir ad-Deen al-Albaanee – may Allaah have Mercy on him – said:

Dha’eef (unauthentic) – It was collected by at-Tirmithee (2/181, Boolaaq), al-Haakim (2/545), Continue reading →

Memorizing the Quran

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[ Part Eight of a series of inspiring articles from a recorded lecture entitled, “Min Ma’een al-Imaam Ahmad” (“Benefits from the Life and Works of Imam Ahmad”) by Shaykh Saalih Aal ash-Shaykh (may Allaah preserve him) ]

Memorizing the Quran

From the noteworthy sayings of Imam Ahmad (may Allaah have Mercy on him) is his statement, “‘Azeezun ‘alayya that the dunyaa melts the hearts of men whose chests comprehend the Quran!” He said (repeating), “It is hard for me to accept that the dunyaa could melt the hearts of men whose chests comprehend the Quran.”

If a man is able to carry (memorize) the Quran with him by heart, then verily Allaah has given him a great bounty indeed. On the Day of Judgment it will be said to the recitor of the Quran: “Read, ascend, and recite with rhythm as you used to recite rhythmically in the dunyaa! For verily your place will be determined by the last verse you recite.” [1] Continue reading →

QUIZ: Is That Chapter Makkee or Madanee? [50 Questions]

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Here are 50 random questions about 50 chapters of the Quran. Test your knowledge of the narration of Ibn 'Abbaas we studied and see if you can correctly categorize all ten into Makkiyyah and Madaniyyah. Review the video recording of the class here before taking the quiz: https://www.patreon.com/posts/usool-at-tafseer-91112999

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According to the narration of Ibn 'Abbaas mentioned by Jalaal ad-Deen as-Suyootee in his book, al-Itqaan, identify the following chapter of the Quran as makkiyyah or madaniyyah:

SOORAH AL-QASAS (Chapter 28 of the Quran)

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According to the narration of Ibn 'Abbaas mentioned by Jalaal ad-Deen as-Suyootee in his book, al-Itqaan, identify the following chapter of the Quran as makkiyyah or madaniyyah:

SOORAH AL-HAJJ (Chapter 22 of the Quran)

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According to the narration of Ibn 'Abbaas mentioned by Jalaal ad-Deen as-Suyootee in his book, al-Itqaan, identify the following chapter of the Quran as makkiyyah or madaniyyah:

SOORAH ASH-SHAMS (Chapter 91 of the Quran)

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According to the narration of Ibn 'Abbaas mentioned by Jalaal ad-Deen as-Suyootee in his book, al-Itqaan, identify the following chapter of the Quran as makkiyyah or madaniyyah:

SOORAH AT-TAARIQ (Chapter 86 of the Quran)

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According to the narration of Ibn 'Abbaas mentioned by Jalaal ad-Deen as-Suyootee in his book, al-Itqaan, identify the following chapter of the Quran as makkiyyah or madaniyyah:

SOORAH AS-SAJDAH (Chapter 32 of the Quran)

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According to the narration of Ibn 'Abbaas mentioned by Jalaal ad-Deen as-Suyootee in his book, al-Itqaan, identify the following chapter of the Quran as makkiyyah or madaniyyah:

SOORAH ASH-SHARH (Chapter 94 of the Quran)

7 / 50

According to the narration of Ibn 'Abbaas mentioned by Jalaal ad-Deen as-Suyootee in his book, al-Itqaan, identify the following chapter of the Quran as makkiyyah or madaniyyah:

SOORAH IBRAAHEEM (Chapter 14 of the Quran)

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According to the narration of Ibn 'Abbaas mentioned by Jalaal ad-Deen as-Suyootee in his book, al-Itqaan, identify the following chapter of the Quran as makkiyyah or madaniyyah:

SOORAH AL-HIJR (Chapter 15 of the Quran)

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According to the narration of Ibn 'Abbaas mentioned by Jalaal ad-Deen as-Suyootee in his book, al-Itqaan, identify the following chapter of the Quran as makkiyyah or madaniyyah:

SOORAH AR-RA'D (Chapter 13 of the Quran)

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According to the narration of Ibn 'Abbaas mentioned by Jalaal ad-Deen as-Suyootee in his book, al-Itqaan, identify the following chapter of the Quran as makkiyyah or madaniyyah:

SOORAH AL-QADR (Chapter 97 of the Quran)

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According to the narration of Ibn 'Abbaas mentioned by Jalaal ad-Deen as-Suyootee in his book, al-Itqaan, identify the following chapter of the Quran as makkiyyah or madaniyyah:

SOORAH AL-MUDDATH-THIR (Chapter 74 of the Quran)

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According to the narration of Ibn 'Abbaas mentioned by Jalaal ad-Deen as-Suyootee in his book, al-Itqaan, identify the following chapter of the Quran as makkiyyah or madaniyyah:

SOORAH AL-QAMAR (Chapter 54 of the Quran)

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According to the narration of Ibn 'Abbaas mentioned by Jalaal ad-Deen as-Suyootee in his book, al-Itqaan, identify the following chapter of the Quran as makkiyyah or madaniyyah:

SOORAH AZ-ZUMAR (Chapter 39 of the Quran)

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According to the narration of Ibn 'Abbaas mentioned by Jalaal ad-Deen as-Suyootee in his book, al-Itqaan, identify the following chapter of the Quran as makkiyyah or madaniyyah:

SOORAH AL-WAAQI'AH (Chapter 56 of the Quran)

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According to the narration of Ibn 'Abbaas mentioned by Jalaal ad-Deen as-Suyootee in his book, al-Itqaan, identify the following chapter of the Quran as makkiyyah or madaniyyah:

SOORAH AN-NISAA' (Chapter 4 of the Quran)

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According to the narration of Ibn 'Abbaas mentioned by Jalaal ad-Deen as-Suyootee in his book, al-Itqaan, identify the following chapter of the Quran as makkiyyah or madaniyyah:

SOORAH AZ-ZALZALAH (Chapter 99 of the Quran)

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According to the narration of Ibn 'Abbaas mentioned by Jalaal ad-Deen as-Suyootee in his book, al-Itqaan, identify the following chapter of the Quran as makkiyyah or madaniyyah:

SOORAH TAA HAA (Chapter 20 of the Quran)

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According to the narration of Ibn 'Abbaas mentioned by Jalaal ad-Deen as-Suyootee in his book, al-Itqaan, identify the following chapter of the Quran as makkiyyah or madaniyyah:

SOORAH AT-TAGHAABUN (Chapter 64 of the Quran)

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According to the narration of Ibn 'Abbaas mentioned by Jalaal ad-Deen as-Suyootee in his book, al-Itqaan, identify the following chapter of the Quran as makkiyyah or madaniyyah:

SOORAH AL-KAHF (Chapter 18 of the Quran)

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According to the narration of Ibn 'Abbaas mentioned by Jalaal ad-Deen as-Suyootee in his book, al-Itqaan, identify the following chapter of the Quran as makkiyyah or madaniyyah:

SOORAH MUHAMMAD (Chapter 47 of the Quran)

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According to the narration of Ibn 'Abbaas mentioned by Jalaal ad-Deen as-Suyootee in his book, al-Itqaan, identify the following chapter of the Quran as makkiyyah or madaniyyah:

SOORAH AN-NOOR (Chapter 24 of the Quran)

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According to the narration of Ibn 'Abbaas mentioned by Jalaal ad-Deen as-Suyootee in his book, al-Itqaan, identify the following chapter of the Quran as makkiyyah or madaniyyah:

SOORAH AL-AN'AAM (Chapter 6 of the Quran)

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According to the narration of Ibn 'Abbaas mentioned by Jalaal ad-Deen as-Suyootee in his book, al-Itqaan, identify the following chapter of the Quran as makkiyyah or madaniyyah:

SOORAH AN-NAAZI'AAT (Chapter 79 of the Quran)

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According to the narration of Ibn 'Abbaas mentioned by Jalaal ad-Deen as-Suyootee in his book, al-Itqaan, identify the following chapter of the Quran as makkiyyah or madaniyyah:

SOORAH AL-ANBIYAA' (Chapter 21 of the Quran)

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According to the narration of Ibn 'Abbaas mentioned by Jalaal ad-Deen as-Suyootee in his book, al-Itqaan, identify the following chapter of the Quran as makkiyyah or madaniyyah:

SOORAH AL-HAAQQAH (Chapter 69 of the Quran)

26 / 50

According to the narration of Ibn 'Abbaas mentioned by Jalaal ad-Deen as-Suyootee in his book, al-Itqaan, identify the following chapter of the Quran as makkiyyah or madaniyyah:

SOORAH AL-QALAM (Chapter 68 of the Quran)

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According to the narration of Ibn 'Abbaas mentioned by Jalaal ad-Deen as-Suyootee in his book, al-Itqaan, identify the following chapter of the Quran as makkiyyah or madaniyyah:

SOORAH AL-BUROOJ (Chapter 85 of the Quran)

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According to the narration of Ibn 'Abbaas mentioned by Jalaal ad-Deen as-Suyootee in his book, al-Itqaan, identify the following chapter of the Quran as makkiyyah or madaniyyah:

SOORAH AN-NAML (Chapter 27 of the Quran)

29 / 50

According to the narration of Ibn 'Abbaas mentioned by Jalaal ad-Deen as-Suyootee in his book, al-Itqaan, identify the following chapter of the Quran as makkiyyah or madaniyyah:

SOORAH AL-AHZAAB (Chapter 33 of the Quran)

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According to the narration of Ibn 'Abbaas mentioned by Jalaal ad-Deen as-Suyootee in his book, al-Itqaan, identify the following chapter of the Quran as makkiyyah or madaniyyah:

SOORAH AL-'AADIYAAT (Chapter 100 of the Quran)

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According to the narration of Ibn 'Abbaas mentioned by Jalaal ad-Deen as-Suyootee in his book, al-Itqaan, identify the following chapter of the Quran as makkiyyah or madaniyyah:

SOORAH AL-FURQAAN (Chapter 25 of the Quran)

32 / 50

According to the narration of Ibn 'Abbaas mentioned by Jalaal ad-Deen as-Suyootee in his book, al-Itqaan, identify the following chapter of the Quran as makkiyyah or madaniyyah:

SOORAH ASH-SHU'ARAA' (Chapter 26 of the Quran)

33 / 50

According to the narration of Ibn 'Abbaas mentioned by Jalaal ad-Deen as-Suyootee in his book, al-Itqaan, identify the following chapter of the Quran as makkiyyah or madaniyyah:

SOORAH YOOSUF (Chapter 12 of the Quran)

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According to the narration of Ibn 'Abbaas mentioned by Jalaal ad-Deen as-Suyootee in his book, al-Itqaan, identify the following chapter of the Quran as makkiyyah or madaniyyah:

SOORAH AS-SAFF (Chapter 61 of the Quran)

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According to the narration of Ibn 'Abbaas mentioned by Jalaal ad-Deen as-Suyootee in his book, al-Itqaan, identify the following chapter of the Quran as makkiyyah or madaniyyah:

SOORAH NOOH (Chapter 71 of the Quran)

36 / 50

According to the narration of Ibn 'Abbaas mentioned by Jalaal ad-Deen as-Suyootee in his book, al-Itqaan, identify the following chapter of the Quran as makkiyyah or madaniyyah:

SOORAH AL-GHAASHIYAH (Chapter 88 of the Quran)

37 / 50

According to the narration of Ibn 'Abbaas mentioned by Jalaal ad-Deen as-Suyootee in his book, al-Itqaan, identify the following chapter of the Quran as makkiyyah or madaniyyah:

SOORAH GHAAFIR (Chapter 40 of the Quran)

38 / 50

According to the narration of Ibn 'Abbaas mentioned by Jalaal ad-Deen as-Suyootee in his book, al-Itqaan, identify the following chapter of the Quran as makkiyyah or madaniyyah:

SOORAH AL-JINN (Chapter 72 of the Quran)

39 / 50

According to the narration of Ibn 'Abbaas mentioned by Jalaal ad-Deen as-Suyootee in his book, al-Itqaan, identify the following chapter of the Quran as makkiyyah or madaniyyah:

SOORAH HOOD (Chapter 11 of the Quran)

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According to the narration of Ibn 'Abbaas mentioned by Jalaal ad-Deen as-Suyootee in his book, al-Itqaan, identify the following chapter of the Quran as makkiyyah or madaniyyah:

SOORAH SAAD (Chapter 38 of the Quran)

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According to the narration of Ibn 'Abbaas mentioned by Jalaal ad-Deen as-Suyootee in his book, al-Itqaan, identify the following chapter of the Quran as makkiyyah or madaniyyah:

SOORAH ADH-DHUHAA (Chapter 93 of the Quran)

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According to the narration of Ibn 'Abbaas mentioned by Jalaal ad-Deen as-Suyootee in his book, al-Itqaan, identify the following chapter of the Quran as makkiyyah or madaniyyah:

SOORAH AN-NAJM (Chapter 53 of the Quran)

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According to the narration of Ibn 'Abbaas mentioned by Jalaal ad-Deen as-Suyootee in his book, al-Itqaan, identify the following chapter of the Quran as makkiyyah or madaniyyah:

SOORAH AL-LAYL (Chapter 92 of the Quran)

44 / 50

According to the narration of Ibn 'Abbaas mentioned by Jalaal ad-Deen as-Suyootee in his book, al-Itqaan, identify the following chapter of the Quran as makkiyyah or madaniyyah:

SOORAH AL-ANFAAL (Chapter 8 of the Quran)

45 / 50

According to the narration of Ibn 'Abbaas mentioned by Jalaal ad-Deen as-Suyootee in his book, al-Itqaan, identify the following chapter of the Quran as makkiyyah or madaniyyah:

SOORAH AZ-ZUKHRUF (Chapter 43 of the Quran)

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According to the narration of Ibn 'Abbaas mentioned by Jalaal ad-Deen as-Suyootee in his book, al-Itqaan, identify the following chapter of the Quran as makkiyyah or madaniyyah:

SOORAH AL-BALAD (Chapter 90 of the Quran)

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According to the narration of Ibn 'Abbaas mentioned by Jalaal ad-Deen as-Suyootee in his book, al-Itqaan, identify the following chapter of the Quran as makkiyyah or madaniyyah:

SOORAH AL-KOWTHAR (Chapter 108 of the Quran)

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According to the narration of Ibn 'Abbaas mentioned by Jalaal ad-Deen as-Suyootee in his book, al-Itqaan, identify the following chapter of the Quran as makkiyyah or madaniyyah:

SOORAH YAA SEEN (Chapter 36 of the Quran)

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According to the narration of Ibn 'Abbaas mentioned by Jalaal ad-Deen as-Suyootee in his book, al-Itqaan, identify the following chapter of the Quran as makkiyyah or madaniyyah:

SOORAH AL-HASHR (Chapter 59 of the Quran)

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According to the narration of Ibn 'Abbaas mentioned by Jalaal ad-Deen as-Suyootee in his book, al-Itqaan, identify the following chapter of the Quran as makkiyyah or madaniyyah:

SOORAH AL-QAARI'AH (Chapter 101 of the Quran)

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QUIZ: Is That Chapter Makkee or Madanee? [25 Questions]

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Is That Chapter Makkee or Madanee?

Here are 25 random questions about 25 chapters of the Quran. Test your knowledge of the narration of Ibn 'Abbaas we studied and see if you can correctly categorize all ten into Makkiyyah and Madaniyyah. Review the video recording of the class here before taking the quiz: https://www.patreon.com/posts/usool-at-tafseer-91112999

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According to the narration of Ibn 'Abbaas mentioned by Jalaal ad-Deen as-Suyootee in his book, al-Itqaan, identify the following chapter of the Quran as makkiyyah or madaniyyah:

SOORAH AL-BALAD (Chapter 90 of the Quran)

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According to the narration of Ibn 'Abbaas mentioned by Jalaal ad-Deen as-Suyootee in his book, al-Itqaan, identify the following chapter of the Quran as makkiyyah or madaniyyah:

SOORAH AL-QIYAAMAH (Chapter 75 of the Quran)

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According to the narration of Ibn 'Abbaas mentioned by Jalaal ad-Deen as-Suyootee in his book, al-Itqaan, identify the following chapter of the Quran as makkiyyah or madaniyyah:

SOORAH IBRAAHEEM (Chapter 14 of the Quran)

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According to the narration of Ibn 'Abbaas mentioned by Jalaal ad-Deen as-Suyootee in his book, al-Itqaan, identify the following chapter of the Quran as makkiyyah or madaniyyah:

SOORAH AN-NAML (Chapter 27 of the Quran)

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According to the narration of Ibn 'Abbaas mentioned by Jalaal ad-Deen as-Suyootee in his book, al-Itqaan, identify the following chapter of the Quran as makkiyyah or madaniyyah:

SOORAH AS-SAAFFAAT (Chapter 37 of the Quran)

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According to the narration of Ibn 'Abbaas mentioned by Jalaal ad-Deen as-Suyootee in his book, al-Itqaan, identify the following chapter of the Quran as makkiyyah or madaniyyah:

SOORAH AL-MU'MINOON (Chapter 23 of the Quran)

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According to the narration of Ibn 'Abbaas mentioned by Jalaal ad-Deen as-Suyootee in his book, al-Itqaan, identify the following chapter of the Quran as makkiyyah or madaniyyah:

SOORAH AT-TALAAQ (Chapter 65 of the Quran)

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According to the narration of Ibn 'Abbaas mentioned by Jalaal ad-Deen as-Suyootee in his book, al-Itqaan, identify the following chapter of the Quran as makkiyyah or madaniyyah:

SOORAH ATH-THAARIYAAT (Chapter 51 of the Quran)

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According to the narration of Ibn 'Abbaas mentioned by Jalaal ad-Deen as-Suyootee in his book, al-Itqaan, identify the following chapter of the Quran as makkiyyah or madaniyyah:

SOORAH AT-TOWBAH (Chapter 9 of the Quran)

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According to the narration of Ibn 'Abbaas mentioned by Jalaal ad-Deen as-Suyootee in his book, al-Itqaan, identify the following chapter of the Quran as makkiyyah or madaniyyah:

SOORAH AL-HADEED (Chapter 57 of the Quran)

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According to the narration of Ibn 'Abbaas mentioned by Jalaal ad-Deen as-Suyootee in his book, al-Itqaan, identify the following chapter of the Quran as makkiyyah or madaniyyah:

SOORAH AR-RA'D (Chapter 13 of the Quran)

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According to the narration of Ibn 'Abbaas mentioned by Jalaal ad-Deen as-Suyootee in his book, al-Itqaan, identify the following chapter of the Quran as makkiyyah or madaniyyah:

SOORAH AL-HAAQQAH (Chapter 69 of the Quran)

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According to the narration of Ibn 'Abbaas mentioned by Jalaal ad-Deen as-Suyootee in his book, al-Itqaan, identify the following chapter of the Quran as makkiyyah or madaniyyah:

SOORAH AL-MA'AARIJ (Chapter 70 of the Quran)

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According to the narration of Ibn 'Abbaas mentioned by Jalaal ad-Deen as-Suyootee in his book, al-Itqaan, identify the following chapter of the Quran as makkiyyah or madaniyyah:

SOORAH AALI 'EMRAAN (Chapter 3 of the Quran)

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According to the narration of Ibn 'Abbaas mentioned by Jalaal ad-Deen as-Suyootee in his book, al-Itqaan, identify the following chapter of the Quran as makkiyyah or madaniyyah:

SOORAH AL-JINN (Chapter 72 of the Quran)

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According to the narration of Ibn 'Abbaas mentioned by Jalaal ad-Deen as-Suyootee in his book, al-Itqaan, identify the following chapter of the Quran as makkiyyah or madaniyyah:

SOORAH NOOH (Chapter 71 of the Quran)

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According to the narration of Ibn 'Abbaas mentioned by Jalaal ad-Deen as-Suyootee in his book, al-Itqaan, identify the following chapter of the Quran as makkiyyah or madaniyyah:

SOORAH AL-HUJURAAT (Chapter 49 of the Quran)

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According to the narration of Ibn 'Abbaas mentioned by Jalaal ad-Deen as-Suyootee in his book, al-Itqaan, identify the following chapter of the Quran as makkiyyah or madaniyyah:

SOORAH AL-GHAASHIYAH (Chapter 88 of the Quran)

19 / 25

According to the narration of Ibn 'Abbaas mentioned by Jalaal ad-Deen as-Suyootee in his book, al-Itqaan, identify the following chapter of the Quran as makkiyyah or madaniyyah:

SOORAH AL-HASHR (Chapter 59 of the Quran)

20 / 25

According to the narration of Ibn 'Abbaas mentioned by Jalaal ad-Deen as-Suyootee in his book, al-Itqaan, identify the following chapter of the Quran as makkiyyah or madaniyyah:

SOORAH AN-NAHL (Chapter 16 of the Quran)

21 / 25

According to the narration of Ibn 'Abbaas mentioned by Jalaal ad-Deen as-Suyootee in his book, al-Itqaan, identify the following chapter of the Quran as makkiyyah or madaniyyah:

SOORAH AL-FEEL (Chapter 105 of the Quran)

22 / 25

According to the narration of Ibn 'Abbaas mentioned by Jalaal ad-Deen as-Suyootee in his book, al-Itqaan, identify the following chapter of the Quran as makkiyyah or madaniyyah:

SOORAH ASH-SHARH (Chapter 94 of the Quran)

23 / 25

According to the narration of Ibn 'Abbaas mentioned by Jalaal ad-Deen as-Suyootee in his book, al-Itqaan, identify the following chapter of the Quran as makkiyyah or madaniyyah:

SOORAH AL-QADR (Chapter 97 of the Quran)

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According to the narration of Ibn 'Abbaas mentioned by Jalaal ad-Deen as-Suyootee in his book, al-Itqaan, identify the following chapter of the Quran as makkiyyah or madaniyyah:

SOORAH ALINSHIQAAQ (Chapter 84 of the Quran)

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According to the narration of Ibn 'Abbaas mentioned by Jalaal ad-Deen as-Suyootee in his book, al-Itqaan, identify the following chapter of the Quran as makkiyyah or madaniyyah:

SOORAH AL-KAAFIROON (Chapter 109 of the Quran)

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Clarifying the Difference Between a Wasiyyah (Bequethal) and Irth (Inheritance)

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In the Name of Allaah, the Possessor of Infinite Mercy, the Justly Merciful…

Allaah says: [1] 

( After (the distribution of) a wasiyyah (bequethal) that was intended, or a debt (owed) )
In this verse, Allaah lays down the legislation for how irth (inheritance) is to be distributed.  Then, He legislates that the irth is to be distributed after any wasiyyahs (bequethals) or debts.  In the next verse as well, Allaah repeats this same distinction three more times. Continue reading →

Towheed Expounded Upon in Aayat al-Kursee

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Part 9 of a series of translated articles from the book, Lessons from the Noble Quran (pp.26-30) by Shaykh Saalih al-Fowzaan (may Allaah preserve him), translated by Moosaa Richardson.

[ In the Name of Allaah, the All-Merciful, may His Salaah and Salaam be upon His last Messenger, and upon all his family members and companions, and all those who follow his way, to proceed… ]

Allaah says in Aayat al-Kursee [1]:

( Allaah, there is none deserving worship other than Him, the Ever-Living, the Sustainer of everything. Neither slumber nor sleep overtake Him. To Him belongs all that is in the heavens and all that is on earth. Who can intercede without His Permission? He knows what lies in front of them and what is behind them. They will never comprehend anything from His Knowledge except what He allows them to. His Kursee [2] is more expansive than the heavens and the earth, and He does not grow tired of protecting them both (the heavens and the earth), and He is the Highest and the Greatest. ) Continue reading →

The Wisdom Behind the Repetitive Affirmation of Towheed ar-Ruboobiyyah in the Quran

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Part 8 of a series of translated articles from the book, Lessons from the Noble Quran (pp.25-26) by Shaykh Saalih al-Fowzaan (may Allaah preserve him), translated by Moosaa Richardson.

[ In the Name of Allaah, the All-Merciful, may His Complete Salaah and Salaam be upon His Messenger, and upon all his family members and companions, and all those who follow his way, to proceed… ]

In the Qur’aan Allaah only mentions towheed ar-ruboobiyyah, that which the disbelievers themselves affirm, to show its weight as a proof and to establish the evidence for towheed al-uloohiyyah. So Allaah brings an idea that they agree about as a proof against them, and this obliges them to answer the following questions: Continue reading →

The Three Categories of Towheed are Defined in the Qur’aan

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Part 7 of a series of translated articles from the book, Lessons from the Noble Quran (pp.21-25) by Shaykh Saalih al-Fowzaan (may Allaah preserve him), translated by Moosaa Richardson.

[ In the Name of Allaah, the Lord of all the worlds, may His Most Complete Salaah and Salaam be upon His final Prophet and Messenger, and upon all his family members and companions, to proceed… ]

We have previously stated that the three categories of towheed are taken directly from the Noble Qur’aan. The categories are taken from many verses, so let us look to some of them now. Continue reading →

The Towheed Sought from Mankind

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Part 6 of a series of translated articles from the book, Lessons from the Noble Quran (pp.20-21) by Shaykh Saalih al-Fowzaan (may Allaah preserve him), translated by Moosaa Richardson.

[ In the Name of Allaah, the Lord of all the worlds, may His Salaah and Salaam be upon His final Prophet and Messenger, and upon all his family members and companions, and those who follow his way, to proceed… ]

The towheed that is sought from us is towheed al-uloohiyyah. All of the Messengers began by calling their people with [1]:

( Worship Allaah, as you have no deity to worship other than Him ) Continue reading →

Haakimiyyah: An Error as a Category of Towheed

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Part 5 of a series of translated articles from the book, Lessons from the Noble Quran (pp.17-21) by Shaykh Saalih al-Fowzaan (may Allaah preserve him), translated by Moosaa Richardson.

[ In the Name of Allaah, the Lord of all the worlds, may His Salaah and Salaam be upon His final Prophet and Messenger, and upon all his family members and companions, and those who follow his way, to proceed… ]

There are some in our time who have divided towheed into four categories, saying, “Towheed is four categories: towheed ar-ruboobiyyah, towheed al-uloohiyyah, towheed al-asmaa’ was-sifaat, and towheed al-haakimiyyah.” In order to say this, they relay on the idea that dividing towheed is just a traditional way of explaining it, not something restricted. Based on this assumption, there is nothing preventing us from adding another category. Continue reading →

Towheed as Understood by Philosophers

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Part 4 of a series of translated articles from the book, Lessons from the Noble Quran (pp.15-17) by Shaykh Saalih al-Fowzaan (may Allaah preserve him), translated by Moosaa Richardson.

[ In the Name of Allaah, the All-Merciful, may His Salaah and Salaam be upon His final Messenger, and upon all his family members and companions, and those who follow his way, to proceed… ]

There are those who say that towheed is only one category – towheed ar-ruboobiyyah. It is to acknowledge that Allaah is the Creator, the Provider, the Bringer of life and death, etc. They only refer to the actions of Allaah and to His Attributes. Upon this thought the scholars of philosophy and the independent thinkers have built their ‘aqeedah. Continue reading →

Lessons from the Noble Quran

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Part 8 – The Wisdom Behind the Repetitive Affirmation of Towheed Ar-Ruboobiyyah in the Qur’aan

Part 9 – Towheed Expounded Upon in Aayatul-Kursee 

The Categories of Towheed

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Part 3 of a series of translated articles from the book, Lessons from the Noble Quran (pp.12-14) by Shaykh Saalih al-Fowzaan (may Allaah preserve him), translated by Moosaa Richardson.

[ In the Name of Allaah, the All-Merciful, may His Salaah and Salaam be upon His final Messenger, and upon all his family members and companions, and those who follow his way, to proceed… ]

Towheed has three categories understood directly from Allaah’s Book. This division of towheed is not from someone’s opinion, nor is it merely a traditional way to explain towheed. It is a division that is taken directly from Allaah’s Book. Continue reading →

The Meaning of the Word Towheed

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Part 2 of a series of translated articles from the book, Lessons from the Noble Quran (pp.11-12) by Shaykh Saalih al-Fowzaan (may Allaah preserve him), translated by Moosaa Richardson.

[ In the Name of Allaah, the All-Merciful, may His Salaah and Salaam be upon His final Messenger, and upon all his family members and companions, to proceed… ]

What exactly is this towheed that is so important, that which holds such a high position?

Liguistically, the word towheed comes from the word wah-hada, which means to make something waahid (singular). Waahid is the opposite of two, three, etc., the opposite of plurality. So waahid is something that will continue to be singular and never become a partner of something else. Continue reading →

The Importance of Towheed and the Evil Result of Neglecting It

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Part 1 of a series of translated articles from the book, Lessons from the Noble Quran (pp.5-11) by Shaykh Saalih al-Fowzaan (may Allaah preserve him), translated by Moosaa Richardson.

[ In the Name of Allaah, the All-Merciful, may His Salaah and Salaam be upon His final Messenger, to proceed… ]

Someone may say, and it actually has been said, “What is it with you that you always focus on towheed and you talk so much about it?! You don’t even take into consideration the condition of the Muslims in our day and time, those who are being killed and exiled all over the earth, those being persecuted by the empires of disbelief in every place?!” Continue reading →