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Page 323 - Lessons from the Past, Guidance for Today

In this episode of the Tafseer series, Shaykh Dr Aḥsan Hanif explains Surah Al-Anbiyāʾ (21:11–24), where Allah ﷻ reminds us of the fate of the nations who turned away from His guidance and only recognised the truth when His punishment came. These verses show that this world was not created without purpose. Allah ﷻ establishes that truth will always overcome falsehood, and that He alone is worthy of worship. The angels worship Him constantly without pride or tiredness, while mankind is called to worship Him with sincerity and clear proof. These verses encourage us to reflect on the purpose of our lives, hold firmly to the truth, and remember that every one of us will be questioned before Allah, while He is never questioned about what He does.

Page 322 - The Truth Many Turned Away From

In this episode of the Tafseer series, Shaykh Dr Aḥsan Hanif explains Surah Al-Anbiyāʾ (21:1–10), where Allah ﷻ reminds us that the Day of Judgement is drawing closer, yet many people remain distracted by the life of this world. These verses show how past nations rejected the truth, made excuses, and doubted the messengers instead of accepting Allah’s guidance. Allah ﷻ reminds us that His messengers were ordinary people chosen to deliver His message, and that the Qur’an has been revealed as a reminder for all who reflect. These verses encourage us to learn from those who came before us, take the Qur’an seriously, and prepare for the Hereafter before it is too late.

Page 321 - Reflecting on the Signs of Allah ﷻ

In this episode of the Tafseer series, Shaykh Dr Aḥsan Hanif explains Surah Ṭā Hā (20:128–135), where Allah ﷻ reminds us of the lessons found in the nations who came before and the signs left behind for those who reflect. Allah ﷻ teaches the importance of patience, remembering Him, and remaining steadfast in prayer. The Prophet ﷺ is reminded not to be distracted by the temporary attractions of worldly life, as the provision and reward of Allah ﷻ are far greater and everlasting. These verses remind us to trust in Allah’s provision, establish prayer in our homes, learn from the past, and hold firmly to His guidance, for true success belongs to those who follow the straight path.

Page 320 - The Fall and Repentance of Ādam عليه السلام

In this episode of the Tafseer series, Shaykh Dr Aḥsan Hanif explains Surah Ṭā Hā (20:115–127), where Allah ﷻ tells the story of Prophet Ādam عليه السلام. Allah ﷻ warns Ādam عليه السلام and his wife about Shayṭān, but Shayṭān deceives them into eating from the forbidden tree. After Ādam عليه السلام slips, he turns back to Allah ﷻ in repentance, and Allah accepts his repentance, forgives him, and guides him. Allah ﷻ then sends mankind to the earth and promises that whoever follows His guidance will never go astray or be miserable. However, those who turn away from the remembrance of Allah ﷻ will live a difficult life and will be raised blind on the Day of Resurrection. These verses remind us to beware of Shayṭān’s whispers, always return to Allah in repentance, hold firmly to His guidance, and never turn away from the Qur’an and the remembrance of Allah.

Page 319 - A Reminder for the Believers

In this episode of the Tafseer series, Shaykh Dr Aḥsan Hanif explains Surah Ṭā Hā (20:99–114), where Allah ﷻ reminds the Prophet ﷺ of the accounts of previous nations and confirms that the Qur’an is a divine reminder for all of humanity. Those who turn away from its guidance will carry a heavy burden on the Day of Resurrection, when every soul will stand before Allah ﷻ in complete humility. The Trumpet will be blown, the mountains will be scattered, the earth will become a level plain, and no intercession will benefit anyone except those whom Allah ﷻ permits. Allah ﷻ assures the believers who combine faith with righteous deeds that they will neither fear injustice nor deprivation. These verses remind us to hold firmly to the Qur’an, prepare for the Hereafter, seek beneficial knowledge, and live a life of faith and good deeds.