Recitation of surah as Sajdah from verse 12 to 30 by Shaykh Muhammad al Luhaidan,
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2XcpUu3XW-I
Islam teaches that time must be organized and managed efficiently. Elsewhere in the Qur'an, God says:
"And have appointed your sleep for repose, And have appointed the night as a cloak, And have appointed the day for livelihood." ( an- Naba' : 9 - 11). Human beings need to rest as much as they need to work, and they must constantly remember God in both states. For, we read elsewhere in the Qur'an that: "When ye have performed the act of worship, remember Allah, standing, sitting and reclining. And when ye are in safety, observe proper worship. Worship at fixed times hath been enjoined on the believers. ( an-Nisa' : 103)
One of the problems which modern societies face today is that prayer is not only neglected but actively discouraged and ignored. The Qur'an refers to this, saying: " Hast thou seen him who dissuadeth (9) A slave when he prayeth? (10) Hast thou seen if he relieth on the guidance (of Allah) (11) Or enjoineth piety? "( al-Alaq : : 9 - 12)
The early Muslims had to contend with ignorant and vulgar enemies who had no respect for religious worship and would never appreciate its value. Today, however, they face people with similar inclinations but who hide behind arrogance of industrial and military superiority. There is no avoiding the challenge and facing the consequences , for: "And who doth greater wrong than he who is reminded of the revelations of his Lord, then turneth from them. Lo! We shall requite the guilty." (22)
God then reminded His Messenger, Muhammad, that his predeccessors had suffered much hardship and rejection. He should persevere as they had persevered.
We verily gave Moses the Scripture; so be not ye in doubt of his receiving it; and We appointed it a guidance for the Children of Israel. (23) And when they became steadfast and believed firmly in Our revelations, We appointed from among them leaders who guided by Our command. (24)
The importance of this statement is that leadership is granted only to those who combine steadfastness with unflinching faith. Such was the example set by the Prophet Abraham who earned the title 'leader of humankind' when he passed the test of prophethood on all counts. Attaining greatness demands great sacrifice.
The surah tells us with certainty that Muhammad would meet with Moses, but we cannot be definite whether that meeting had taken place after Muhammad's death or during his life on the night when he ascended to heaven, lailat al-isra'. All we can say is that the meeting has taken place.
The Tunisian scholar, Fathil ibn Ashur, interprets the meeting of Muhammad and Moses as a reference to their sharing a similar experience in delivering God's message. God is saying to Muhammad that his enemies and detractors would strongly resist his call, just as Moses had been rejected and opposed. The good news is, however, that God's faith would prevail. The surah asserts:
Is it not a guidance for them (to observe) how many generations We destroyed before them, amid whose dwelling places they do walk? Lo! therein verily are portents! Will they not then heed? (26)
" A Thematic Commentary On The Qur'an "
Shaykh Muhammad al-Ghazali
[ 1917 - 1998 ]
Reflection and commentary by Ustaz Dr Ismail Lutfi al Patani:[ ayat 19 to ayat 20 ]:
part 1
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=figjFAFxQbU
part 2
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YupRM0s5YVY
part 3
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WMESumawVKQ
part 4
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r28FOuR3Pno
part 5
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D2qCG26AMDU
part 6
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=58oovwv0C-8
ayat 21 to ayat 26: Commentary by Ustaz Dr Ismail Lutfi al Patani...
part 1
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lc7PJSq67KE
part 2
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nOSnfCSova4
part 3
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AStUR_dl54I
part 4
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4SEwYLAg2kY
part 5
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fWRNx4jFVhc&spfreload=5
part 6
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YgWQRJWoau8
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