Verse 1-10 (Revision)

Verses 6-9 Reflections

In these ayahs, Allah makes mention of the people of fire and the punishments that they will face. We must understand clearly and without doubt that jahannam is real. It's physical and not metaphorical. We as Muslims don't have a concept which says everyone will go to Jannah. Jahannam is there for justice and if everyone were to go to Jannah then how is it fair on those who strove to do good compared to someone who spent their life doing evil and disbelief?

We must also not just rely on hope. Of course the Mercy of Allah is unimaginable, but we should be fearful of the fire. At the same time, there are some who lose hope and think there's no way Allah will forgive them. This is wrong. A believer should always be in a state of hope and fear - that is the perfect balance.

When we read verses regarding the fire, we shouldn't just think they are related to disbelievers and not take heed from them. We should see if we have similar traits which could lead us down the wrong path. For example, in verse 8 & 9, the inhabitants of the fire will be asked, "Did a warner not come to you?". They will respond by saying, "Yes, a warner did come to us, but we denied and said, "Allah has revealed nothing. You are extremely astray".

Now, ofcourse as Muslims, we don't deny that the Qur'an is from Allah and we believe in Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) as the final messenger but how many times have we heard a reminder and simply ignored it? How many times have we been advised sincerely but continued in our habitual sins and did not try to improve our character? How many times have we remained arrogant and stubborn and refused to make amends with family members?

I'm not saying being imperfect Muslims means we are destined for the fire but we must atleast try to improve ourselves as much as we can. We all sin but we should constantly self-evaluate and turn back to Allah.

Anas ibn Malik reported: The Prophet, (peace and blessings be upon him), said, “All of the children of Adam are sinners, and the best sinners are those who repent.” Tirmidhi

May Allah protect us from the fire and grant us Jannah.

-Ustadh Rafiq ibn Jubair

Verse 12

Arabic:
إِنَّ الَّذينَ يَخشَونَ رَبَّهُم بِالغَيبِ لَهُم مَغفِرَةٌ وَأَجرٌ كَبيرٌ

Transliteration: Innalladheena yakhshawna rabbahum bilghaybi lahum maghfiratun wa ajrun kabeer

Translation: Indeed, those in awe of their Lord without seeing Him will have forgiveness and a mighty reward.

Verse 12

Verse 13

Arabic:
وَأَسِرّوا قَولَكُم أَوِ اجهَروا بِهِ ۖ إِنَّهُ عَليمٌ بِذاتِ الصُّدورِ

Transliteration: Wa asirroo qaulakum awijharoo bih, innahoo 'aleemun bidhaatis-sudoor

Translation: Whether you speak secretly or openly - He surely knows best what is hidden in the heart.

Verse 13

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Verse 14

Verse 14

Arabic:
أَلا يَعلَمُ مَن خَلَقَ وَهُوَ اللَّطيفُ الخَبيرُ

Transliteration: Alaa ya'lamu man khalaqa wa huwal-lateeful khabeer

Translation: How could He not know His Own creation? For He alone is the Most Subtle, All-Aware.