Surah Al-Araaf: Difference between revisions

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===Important Concepts in this Surah===

==== ~~'''~~Verses 1-9~~'''~~: ====

====Verses 1-9:====

~~Verses 1-9:~~ The revelation of the book, and the sending of the Messengers; heedlessness towards the Prophets’ reminders; the end of the ignorant ones; and the ones who act on these reminders.

The revelation of the book, and the sending of the Messengers; heedlessness towards the Prophets’ reminders; the end of the ignorant ones; and the ones who act on these reminders.

This chapter is one of the chapters that begins with the disjointed letters of the Arabic alphabet, otherwise known as Huroof al-Muqattaat. Therefore, we can consider the objective of this chapter to be the same as that of the other chapters that begin in the same way. ((Tabatabai, Al-Mizan fi Tafsir al-Quran (1971), Page 5)) The meaning of these letters is taken as ‘Surely, Allah is the most Knowledgeable and the most Superior’ ((Ibid., Page 6)), and ‘Surely Allah is the most Superior.’ ((Ibn Kathir Damashqi, Tafsir al-Quran al-Azim (1998), Volume 3, Page 348)) The intended meaning of “those to whom the apostles were sent,” in verse 6 are the Divine Prophets ((Ibid., Page 349)) ((Tabatabai, Al-Mizan fi Tafsir al-Quran (1971), Page 9)), and this verse does not include the angels. ((Ibid))

==== Verses 10-25: ====

~~'''~~Verses 10-25~~'''~~: The creation of man and the utilization of the earth for them; the story of Satan’s stoning, and the descent of Prophet Adam.

The creation of man and the utilization of the earth for them; the story of Satan’s stoning, and the descent of Prophet Adam.

The intended meaning of ‘establish’ in verse 10: “Certainly We have established you on the earth, and made in it [various] means of livelihood for you. Little do you thank” is domination and authority. ((Tabatabai, Al-Mizan fi Tafsir al-Quran (1971), Page 19)) The word ‘degraded’ in verse 13, “Be gone! You are indeed among the degraded ones” means contempt and deplored. ((Ibn Kathir Damishqi, Tafsir al-Quran al-Azim (1998), Page 354)) ((Tabatabai, Al-Mizan fi Tafsir al-Quran (1971), Page 29))

==== Verses 26-36: ====

~~'''~~Verses 26-36~~'''~~: A warning to the sons of Prophet Adam regarding Satan’s sedition; abstinence from excess in the hope of exploiting blessings; and an admonition to man to bring forth piety.

A warning to the sons of Prophet Adam regarding Satan’s sedition; abstinence from excess in the hope of exploiting blessings; and an admonition to man to bring forth piety.

The intended meaning of ‘garment of Allah-wariness’ in verse 26, “Yet the garment of Allah wariness-that is the best” is the covering of internal evil, and piety has been likened to that garment which covers sins - such as polytheism, etc. ((Tabatabai, Al-Mizan fi Tafsir al-Quran (1971), Page 70))

==== '''Verses 37-53''': ====

'''Verses 37-53''': An explanation of the characteristics of man on the Day of Judgement; the mentioning of Araaf, its location and specifics.

An explanation of the characteristics of man on the Day of Judgement; the mentioning of Araaf, its location and specifics.

Araaf is a place for people who are on the veil in between those in Heaven and Hell, and they reproach the inhabitants of Hell. ((Tabatabai, Al-Mizan fi Tafsir al-Quran (1971), Page 122)) The word ‘veil’ in verse 46 which says: “There will be a veil between them; And on the Elevations (Araaf) will be certain men who will recognize each of them by their marks” means a covering, and the top part of the veil and a sand dune, while Araaf means the mane of a horse and a donkey’s crown and is the top part of something. The intended meaning of Araaf is the top part of a veil which overlooks the inhabitants of Heaven and Hell; ((Ibid., Page 121)) and it has been said that this veil is a barrier between the inhabitants of Hell and Heaven. ((Ibn Kathir Damishqi, Tafsir al-Quran al-Azim (1998), Page 375))

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 ===Important Concepts in this Surah===
-====  '''Verses 1-9''': ====
+====Verses 1-9:====
-Verses 1-9: The revelation of the book, and the sending of the Messengers; heedlessness towards the Prophets’ reminders; the end of the ignorant ones; and the ones who act on these reminders.
+The revelation of the book, and the sending of the Messengers; heedlessness towards the Prophets’ reminders; the end of the ignorant ones; and the ones who act on these reminders.
 This chapter is one of the chapters that begins with the disjointed letters of the Arabic alphabet, otherwise known as Huroof al-Muqattaat. Therefore, we can consider the objective of this chapter to be the same as that of the other chapters that begin in the same way. ((Tabatabai, Al-Mizan fi Tafsir al-Quran (1971), Page 5)) The meaning of these letters is taken as ‘Surely, Allah is the most Knowledgeable and the most Superior’ ((Ibid., Page 6)), and ‘Surely Allah is the most Superior.’ ((Ibn Kathir Damashqi, Tafsir al-Quran al-Azim (1998), Volume 3, Page 348)) The intended meaning of “those to whom the apostles were sent,” in verse 6 are the Divine Prophets ((Ibid., Page 349)) ((Tabatabai, Al-Mizan fi Tafsir al-Quran (1971), Page 9)), and this verse does not include the angels. ((Ibid))
+====  Verses 10-25: ====
-'''Verses 10-25''': The creation of man and the utilization of the earth for them; the story of Satan’s stoning, and the descent of Prophet Adam.
+The creation of man and the utilization of the earth for them; the story of Satan’s stoning, and the descent of Prophet Adam.
 The intended meaning of ‘establish’ in verse 10: “Certainly We have established you on the earth, and made in it [various] means of livelihood for you. Little do you thank” is domination and authority. ((Tabatabai, Al-Mizan fi Tafsir al-Quran (1971), Page 19)) The word ‘degraded’ in verse 13, “Be gone! You are indeed among the degraded ones” means contempt and deplored. ((Ibn Kathir Damishqi, Tafsir al-Quran al-Azim (1998), Page 354)) ((Tabatabai, Al-Mizan fi Tafsir al-Quran (1971), Page 29))
+====  Verses 26-36: ====
-'''Verses 26-36''': A warning to the sons of Prophet Adam regarding Satan’s sedition; abstinence from excess in the hope of exploiting blessings; and an admonition to man to bring forth piety.
+A warning to the sons of Prophet Adam regarding Satan’s sedition; abstinence from excess in the hope of exploiting blessings; and an admonition to man to bring forth piety.
 The intended meaning of ‘garment of Allah-wariness’ in verse 26, “Yet the garment of Allah wariness-that is the best” is the covering of internal evil, and piety has been likened to that garment which covers sins - such as polytheism, etc. ((Tabatabai, Al-Mizan fi Tafsir al-Quran (1971), Page 70))
+====  '''Verses 37-53''': ====
-'''Verses 37-53''': An explanation of the characteristics of man on the Day of Judgement; the mentioning of Araaf, its location and specifics.
+An explanation of the characteristics of man on the Day of Judgement; the mentioning of Araaf, its location and specifics.
 Araaf is a place for people who are on the veil in between those in Heaven and Hell, and they reproach the inhabitants of Hell. ((Tabatabai, Al-Mizan fi Tafsir al-Quran (1971), Page 122)) The word ‘veil’ in verse 46 which says: “There will be a veil between them; And on the Elevations (Araaf) will be certain men who will recognize each of them by their marks” means a covering, and  the top part of the veil and a sand dune, while Araaf means the mane of a horse and a donkey’s crown and is the top part of something. The intended meaning of Araaf is the top part of a veil which overlooks the inhabitants of Heaven and Hell; ((Ibid., Page 121)) and it has been said that this veil is a barrier between the inhabitants of Hell and Heaven. ((Ibn Kathir Damishqi, Tafsir al-Quran al-Azim (1998), Page 375))