A summary of the verses being recited
TOMORROW – 6th Ramadan
at Masjid as-Salam
Surah 4 - an-Nisa’ – ‘Women’
Summary: A Surah which takes its name after the numerous references to women
and injunctions related to them and family life as a whole. It was revealed soon after
Surah 3, i.e. it is set after the battle of Uhud, and the period of revelation covers the
4th year of Hijra. Its subject matter deals with the social problems which the Muslim
community had to face immediately after battle, hence the concern for widows,
orphans and the fair distribution of wealth. However, the principles laid down have
permanently governed Muslim Law and social practice.
Verses
4:153-170
4:171-172
4:173-175
4:176
Description
Where the People of the Book went wrong; Breach of covenant; Jesus was
raised to Allah; All Messengers came with the same faith
Christian beliefs
Rewards of true faith
Inheritance law
Surah 5 – al-Ma’idah – “The Table Spread”
Summary: The Surah takes its name after the story recounted in it where Jesus’s
disciples asked that a table spread might be sent down from Heaven, and their
prayer was granted. This chapter serves as a conclusion to the previous chapters
and completes many threads of discussion started earlier on. Its main subject matter
is injunctions, and Christian beliefs are dealt with in more detail that previously.
Earlier followers of the Prophets had breached their covenant with Allah, Muslims are
enjoined to keep it.
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Verses
5:1-5
5:3
5:6-11
5:12-26
5: 27-43
5:44-58
5:59-71
5:72-86
Description
Believer must fulfil their spiritual and social responsibilities; Regulations
concerning food
The crowning verse of this Surah: Islam is perfect and Allahs’ favour is now
complete
Cleanliness laws; Justice and uprightness are closest to piety; The end of
the believers and disbelievers
Jews and Christians breaking covenant and consequences; Calling them to
true faith; Trinity; Jews mockery of Moses
The Story of Cane and Abel; Evil of envy; Evil of murder; Punishment of
those who wage war against Allah; Capital punishment
Standing firm for Justice; Going to Islam for judgment in all affairs; Protecting
the brotherhood of Islam; Defending faith
Punishment meted to the Jews of the past; Corrupt rabbis; How they can
truly observe the Torah and Gospel; The righteous among them.
Falsity of the belief in Trinity; People of the Book were cursed by David and
Jesus; Relationship of the Jews and Christians with the Muslims
It is important that in this blessed month of Ramadan we engage with the Qur’an. Recite the
Arabic and more importantly ponder over its meaning. In order for us to encourage you to do
this Masjid as-Salam will be providing a daily summary of the verses that will be recited during
the Taraweeh prayers.
Wycombe Islamic Centre (Masjid as-Salam), St Marks Close (Off Totteridge Rd),
High Wycombe, Bucks, HP13 6GN