ayat 1- ayat 24
THE SURAH GOES ON TO TALK about disbelief [ kufr ], saying: "And among mankind is he who disputeth concerning Allah without knowledge or guidance or a scripture giving light, (8) Turning away in pride to beguile (men) from the way of Allah. For him in this world is ignominy, and on the Day of Resurrection We make him taste the doom of burning "(9). In persisting to deny God's existence, unbelievers are contradicting their human nature and challenging the revelation sent down by God. The outcome of this attitude is bound to be appalling. Ther are also people who link their belief in God to what befalls them here in this life; that is, if they are prosperous and happy they believe, if not, they rebel. The surah puts it thus:
And among mankind is he who worshippeth Allah upon a narrow marge so that if good befalleth him he is content therewith, but if a trial befalleth him, he falleth away utterly. He loseth both the world and the Hereafter. That is the sheer loss. (11)
This life is a term for testing, trials, and tribulation, during which man is free to choose and decide the direction he wishes to take in life. He meets with good as well as bad fortune, and his ability to cope with both is put the test. To simply shrug off one's responsibilities and explain away these trials and ordeals as 'predetermined' and therefore 'pointless' would be foolish and disgraceful. The essence of Islam is submission to God and total acceptance of His will, whether good or bad. Success lies in the recognition of God's will; otherwise, man is welcome to challenge that will and see how far he can go.
Whoso is wont to think (through envy) that Allah will not give him (Muhammad) victory in the world and the Hereafter (and is enraged at the thought of his victory), let him stretch a rope up to the roof (of his dwelling), and let him hang himself. Then let him see whether his strategy dispelleth that whereat he rageth!. (15)
All matters shall be settled before God, who is equitable and fair, to whom all humankind shall return.
Lo! those who believe (this revelation), and those who are Jews, and the Sabaeans and the Christians and the Magians and the idolaters - Lo! Allah will decide between them on the Day of Resurrection. Lo! Allah is Witness over all things. (17)
" A Thematic Commentary On The Qur'an "
Shaykh Muhammad al-Ghazali
Reflection and commentary by Shaykh Abdul Nasir Jangda
ayat 11 to ayat 13
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pIxFH8HyL9I
ayat 14 to ayat 17
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1UJXenxvjqo
ayat 18
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mo48xYWfFV8
ayat 19 to ayat 22
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wyu60Fcm4IA
ayat 23 to ayat 24
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UY_VueR_RSo
ayat 25
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s3amCkY4-xI
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