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
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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 scope throughout the lessons and workbook this year, in shaa’ Allah, with 30 Tafseer lessons in total. Compared to the much larger content of the first five volumes of the Ramadhaan Lessons, this more refined scope can rightfully be described as: “Less is more!”
- MORE FOCUS ON AL-IMAM AS-SA’DEE
Our focused study of only one book of Tafseer allows us to zoom in a little more than we normally would, getting more of a feel for the style and methodology of the amazing explanation of the great scholar, al-Imam ‘Abdur-Rahmaan ibn Naasir as-Sa’dee (may Allah have Mercy on him).
As you expect from us, we provide live daily sessions throughout the month of Ramadhaan, broadcast right from our beloved masjid in Pittsburgh, the First Muslim Mosque, in shaa’ Allah. The high-quality MP3 recordings of our live classes remain available for those who could not attend, to listen in whenever that is easy. (Check out the easy visual guide on page 10, and on the back cover.)
- WEEKLY QUIZZES AND A FINAL EXAM
Following last year’s precedent, this year’s workbook also includes weekly quizzes and a final exam. After each week of lessons, you will have an opportunity to review and evaluate your understanding of that week’s classes with a 10-question multiple-choice quiz, in shaa’ Allah. Additionally, a 25-question comprehensive final exam is available. These resources, along with a complete answer key, are found on pages 73-84 of this workbook. (The answer key is found on page 93.)
- A PERSONAL PROGRESS TRACKER
To help you manage all these resources and stay on track throughout the month, our uniquely designed Personal Progress Tracker provides more structure to your study. With it, you can track your daily progress and weekly quiz scores, in shaa’ Allah. Adding in your final exam score after you review the month’s lessons, you will get a total score out of 100 points. This helpful tool is found on page 12 of this workbook.
SOME OF THE MAIN THEMES OF SOORAH AL-FURQAAN
The soorah opens with the phrase, “tabaaraka,” translated simply as, “Blessed is He,” which is explained by al-Imam as-Sa’dee (may Allah have Mercy on him) as: “His Greatness is manifest, His Descriptions are perfect, and His Kindness is abundant.” This unique and powerful phrase is repeated two more times in the soorah, in Verses 10 and 61. About this, al-Imam as-Sa’dee (may Allah have Mercy on him) said:
This soorah includes meanings that demonstrate His Greatness, the vastness of His Sovereignty, the absolute enactment of His Will, the all-encompassing scope of His Knowledge and Capability, the all-inclusive nature of His Dominion, as it relates to His commands and verdicts of recompense, and the completeness of His Wisdom. It also includes what demonstrates the expansiveness of His Mercy, how far-reaching His Generosity is, and His abundant Kindness in both this world and the Next. Considering these meanings, the repetition of this beautiful description (“tabaaraka”) is befitting.
Similar to other early Makkan chapters of the Quran, Soorah al-Furqaan includes a heavy focus on the Hereafter, defense of the honesty and character of the Prophet (may Allah raise his rank and grant him peace), emphasis on the significance of the revelation of the Quran and its guidance, clarifications of the purpose of life, descriptions of the believers and disbelievers, as well as vivid descriptions of Paradise and the Hellfire. The foolishness of many of the demands of the disbelievers is also exposed. Many of Allah’s Names and beautiful descriptions of His perfect Attributes are found throughout the soorah as well.
A DETAILED GUIDE TO PERFECTING ONE’S CHARACTER
Making it especially impactful in Ramadhaan, this soorah equips us with an amazing guide to attaining the pinnacle of upright Islamic character, explaining how we might reach the lofty rank of ‘Ebaad ar-Rahmaan, the true slave-servants of the Most Gracious, in Verses 65-74. These Verses make up the major focus of our studies in the last ten nights this Ramadhaan, in shaa’ Allah. Al-Imam as-Sa’dee summarizes the descriptions of these great worshippers (may Allah make us from them) by saying: In summary, Allah describes them with:
| 1. Tranquility and calmness
2. Humility unto Him 3. Humility with His worshippers 4. Good manners 5. Forbearance 6. Depth of good character 7. Pardoning the ignorant 8. Not accompanying the ignorant 9. Graceful responses to bad treatment 10. Praying at night 11. Sincerity in that [prayer] 12. Fear of Hell 13. Begging Allah for protection from Hell 14. Fulfillment of financial obligations 15. Giving optional charity 16. Balance in spending 17. Moderation in all matters 18. Avoidance of major sins 19. Sincerity in all their worship |
20. Refraining from physical harm
21. Respect of people’s honor 22. Repentance 23. Absence from gatherings of evil speech 24. Distance from evil speech [themselves] 25. Refraining from frivolity 26. Personal integrity 27. Altruistic empathy for others 28. Distance from disgraceful behavior 29. Submission to Allah’s Verses 30. Understanding the meanings of the Quran 31. Implementation of the Quran 32. Diligence in applying Quranic rulings 33. Supplicating for one’s family 34. Diligence in teaching one’s family 35. Offering good religious reminders 36. Sincere advice to one’s family 37. Aspiring to be leading examples of piety
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- 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 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):*
We beg Allah to accept these efforts from us, and to bring about benefit from them for some of His worshippers.
*When you use our affiliate links, we may earn a small commission which helps maintain our website and da’wah activities, so we thank you, jazaakum Allahu khayran!
Asalamu alykum warahmatullahi wabaraakaatu. I’m from the U. K. What times during the days if Ramadan, will the study of Soorah al-Furqaan take place? I would like to attend live sessions. InshAlah.
Wa ‘alaykum as-Salaamu wa rahmatullaah wa barakaatuhu. Ramadhaan Lessons will be at 6:30 pm EDT every day at the beginning of Ramadhaan, in shaa’ Allah. This will be moved back as the days get longer later in the month. This will be 10:30 pm in the UK, in shaa’ Allah. (Your time change does not happen until the end of March.) REMEMBER: If the live time is not convenient for you, the recording remains available after each live event; listen in whenever it is convenient for you.
Assalamu alaykum, is the provided free PDF of the whole book or just a sample?
Wa ‘alaykum as-Salaamu wa rahmatullaah. Its just a sample, but for YOU & whoever reads this comment TODAY ONLY, the 21st of Sha’baan (March 2, 2024), use this code: NOTjustAsample and get the full version 100% FREE. TODAY ONLY until midnight EST. Here is the link: https://payhip.com/b/eCbIR May Allah bless it for you!
assalamu alaikum ustadh. I payed for the pdf version but it still hasn’t been sent to me. I’m supposed to receive it in the email I put in paying, right?
Wa ‘alaykum as-Salaamu wa rahmatullaah. Contact: Publications@bakkah.net from that email account; we can help you, in shaa’ Allah.
Assalamu Alaikum wa rahmatullahi wa barakathuhu
Am from India and would like to know if you can provide a coupon for downloading the pdf for free In shaa Allah.
The exchange rate makes it expensive as well as there are now restrictions to use credit card for online transactions and am unable to pay. There is an issue with using PayPal too.
JazakumAllahu khairan
Wa ‘alaykum as-Salaamu wa rahmatullaah wa barakaatuh. 10 free copies for India! Use the coupon code: RL7-IND at our payhip store here: https://payhip.com/b/eCbIR NOTE: Code expires after 10 uses.
The sisters have created a dedicated WhatsApp group for sharing notes and reminders for your Ramadan tafseer class. Do you grant permission for them to share pictures of their notes using the workbook? We ask because we don’t want to fall into violation of copyright laws جزاكم الله خيرا
Sharing notes and coming together in study circles is one of our most prized objectives that we hope to see! Sharing notes, like a page or two a day, in a way that encourages participation is allowed.
Assalam alaykum wahrahmutullahi wahbarkhtu
Could pls provide arabic pdf of the class that you are reading InshaAllah
JazaakhaAllahu khayrn
Wa ‘alaykum as-Salaamu wa rahmatullaah wa barakaatuh. You can purchase the Tafseer of al-Imaam as-Sa’dee online or at local bookstores in shaa’ Allah.
JazakaAllahu khairaan this program helped a lot may Allah continue showering His blessings towards your work.