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Page 265 - Glad Tidings to Ibrāhīm and the Punishment for a Corrupt Nation

In this lesson of Sūrah Al-Ḥijr (verses 45–66), Shaykh Dr. Aḥsan Ḥanīf explains Allah’s promise of Jannah for the righteous, Gardens, springs, peace, and hearts purified of all bitterness, where no tiredness or fear ever exists. Allah reminds His servants that He is the Most Forgiving and Most Merciful, while His punishment is also severe. The verses then recount the visit of the angels to Ibrāhīm with the glad tidings of a son and their mission to punish the corrupt people of Lūṭ, saving his family except his wife. Their arrival to Lūṭ confirms the truth of the coming punishment and the command to leave by night, showing Allah’s mercy for the believers and His justice upon those who persist in wrongdoing.

Page 264 - The Creation of Man and Iblees’ Rebellion

In this lesson of Sūrah Al-Ḥijr (verses 26–44), Shaykh Dr. Aḥsan Ḥanīf explores the creation of humanity from clay and the unique creation of the jinn. These verses recount Allah’s command to the angels to prostrate to Adam, highlighting the obedience of the angels and the defiance of Iblees, who refuses out of pride. Iblees is warned of his expulsion and vows to mislead mankind, yet Allah assures that His chosen servants remain protected on the straight path. The verses emphasize the reality of temptation, free will, and accountability, reminding us of the consequences of disobedience and the mercy available to those who follow Allah’s guidance.

Page 263 - Signs of Allah’s Creation & Divine Wisdom

In this lesson of Sūrah Al-Ḥijr (verses 16–25), Shaykh Dr. Aḥsan Ḥanīf highlights the signs of Allah’s creation in the heavens and the earth. The verses describe the stars as a means of beauty and protection, the balance and provision in the natural world, and the divine regulation of life and sustenance. Allah’s knowledge encompasses all things, past and future, and He alone controls life, death, and inheritance. These verses remind us of the precision, wisdom, and care in creation, encouraging reflection on the signs around us and our dependence on the Creator.

Page 262 - The Qur’ān’s Clarity & Divine Decree

In this lesson of Sūrah Al-Ḥijr (verses 1–15), Shaykh Dr. Aḥsan Ḥanīf delves into the early verses that affirm the Qur’ān as a clear and protected revelation. The verses address the disbelief and mockery of those who reject the message, highlighting the divine decree behind the rise and fall of nations. The Surah reminds that no community exceeds its appointed term and emphasizes that Allah sends messengers with truth, even though past peoples often ridiculed them. These verses showcase both the certainty of divine wisdom and the consequences of persistent denial.

Page 261 - The Day of Absolute Justice

In this closing passage of Sūrah Ibrāhīm, Shaykh Dr. Aḥsan Ḥanīf explains Allah’s warning that His delay in punishing the wrongdoers is not neglect but part of His perfect justice, a Day will come when hearts are empty with fear, and eyes fixed in horror. The verses remind humanity of past nations who ignored the truth and of the unbreakable promise that Allah’s justice will prevail. On that Day, the earth and heavens will be transformed, and every soul will be repaid for what it earned. The sūrah ends affirming that this Qur’an is a clear warning, calling people to recognise Allah’s oneness and reflect with understanding.