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Introduction
 Revealed before the migration to Abyssinia.
 Third stage of Prophet hood in Makah
 This Surah covers some very extra-ordinary events in history
 Mention of miraculous events!
 Events after the migration to Abyssinia.
 Jafar bin Abi Talib recites this Surah to the King of Abyssinia – Negus
 Allah sent this Surah as a “provision” to the immigrants to Abyssinia.

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Ruku 1
 Lessons from the story of Zakariya (AS)
 Allah is Able and Willing to answer duas, even when there is no means.
 Etiquettes of making dua
 In secret, low voice, concealed as opposed to aloud.
 Recount Allah’s blessings on us.
 Mention of our weakness, inability and Allah’s Greatness.

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 Dua for deen and duniya, not duniya alone – Zakariya (AS) wants a child to inherit the legacy
of Yaqob (AS), as he fears no one will be able to carry on his work after him.
 Dua for child who is “tayyab” – excellent in character, righteous and devoted to Allah’s cause.
 Gratitude towards Allah, after receiving the blessings.

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 Youth of Yahya (AS)
 Observe and follow the Book in letter and spirit, and instruct it to his people.
 Wisdom while still a child – “hukum” is ability to;
 make righteous decisions
 Form right opinions.
 Interpret the Divine Law
 Solve problems.
 Given the “authority from Allah to decide affairs”.

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 Kindness and purity – “hanan”, same kind of intense love for Allah's servants as a mother has
for her child.
 Dutiful towards his parents.
 He was not an arrogant oppressor or a transgressor.

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Ruku 2
 Purpose of story of Maryam (AS) and birth of Isa (AS)
 Trials bring one closer to Allah.
 Transition from story of Zakariya (AS) to birth of Isa (AS) – Allah has the ability to do anything.
He need only say: “Be” and it is.
 Miracles of Isa (AS)
Birth without a father. Talking in the cradle.
Design a bird of clay and blow life into it, with Allah’s permission.
Bring sight to a person who was born blind. Heal the leper.

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 “Sirat al Mustaqeem” – Addresses to both Jews and Christians, as both have opposite
extreme views about Isa (AS)
 Miracles were given to Isa (AS) to strengthen the “Doctrine of Tauhid” and reject shirk.

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Ruku 3
 Mention of Ibrahim (AS) and his trials.
 Addressing the Quraish directly
 They also revere him as their leader and forefather.
 They forced their relatives to stop worshipping Allah or migrate from the land, like
Ibrahim (AS).
 Etiquette for dawah to a superior.
 Show respect and love for the person.
 Present logical evidence.
 Speak in courteous and mannerly fashion.
 Convey your earnest intention for reform.

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 Tarbiyah for emigrants to Abyssinia.
 Need for migration when times are tough.
 Develop moral courage to continue practicing their faith and do dawah too.
 Learn etiquette for dawah to Negus.
 Comfort to them that they will be blessed and honored like Ibrahim (AS).

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Ruku 4
 Mention of other Prophets
 Learn and follow their Seerah.
 Sunnah of all Prophets;
 Establish Salah and give Zakah.
 Direct the family to do the same – “save yourself and your families from Fire” (Surah
Tahreem:6).

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 Consequence of neglecting Salah
 Follow worldly desires.
 End all connection between them and Allah.
 Fall into immorality.

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Ruku 5
 Addressing the people who reject Hereafter.
 Each and every person has to pass over the Fire.
 The disbelievers will be made to sit around the Fire on their knees.
 Dispel the idea that worldly affluence does not imply Allah’s Grace on the disbelievers.

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 Many prosperous and rich nations crumbled to dust and vanished without leaving a trace.
 Allah gives respite to those who choose to disbelieve.
 Allah increases guidance to those who believe.
 – Everlasting good deeds are better in the sight of Allah.

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Ruku 6
 Doctrine of Tauhid is reinforced.
 Rejection of attributing a “son to god”.
 Monstrous falsehood – the Heavens might crack, the earth might split apart and the
mountains might crumble to pieces!
 Quran has been made easy.
 Sent in the language of the Arabs, as they were the first addressees.
 Best language selected to present evidences and arguments.
 Full of parables and stories, for those who want to ponder.

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 Allah’s Grace and Mercy is the central theme of the Surah.
 Mention of “Rahman” –16 times.
 Mention of “Rahmat” – 4 times.