A summary of the verses being recited
TOMORROW – 4th Ramadan
At Masjid as-Salam
Surah 3: Ali Imran – ‘The Family of Imran’ - contd
Summary: The Surah gives a general view of the religious history of mankind, with
special reference to the People of the Book, it proceeds to explain that the only
religion now acceptable to Allah is Islam and mentions some rules and regulations. It
insists on the need of struggle and fighting in the cause of Truth, and exhorts those
who have been blessed with Islam to remain constant in faith, pray for guidance, and
maintain their hope for the future. The Christians are here specially appealed to, as
the Jews were specially appealed to in the last Surah. The lessons of the battles of
Badr and Uhud are set out for the Muslim community.
Verses
3:64-100
3:101-120
3:121-148
Description
Tensions between the new Muslim community and other communities are
documented and the reasons behind this
Serve Allah till your dying moments, unity, evil of splitting and arguing.
Enjoining good and prohibiting evil, causes of weakness, how to strengthen
faith and brotherhood. Importance of patience.
The battle of Badr: Allah helps the pious and obedient, those who are
steadfast. Lessons must be learned from the battle of Uhud in order to attain
virtue
3:149-180
The misfortunes at Uhud were due to disobedience and ill discipline,
selfishness from some and cowardice from the hypocrites.
3:181-200
Vain are the taunts of Unbelief: Allah's promise is sure; Trust in Him;
Supplication for guidance and mercy; The command to patience and taqwa
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
4:1-14
4:15-35
Description
A call to unity; Sacredness of family relationships; Being fair and just to
orphans and their wealth; Marriage laws; Inheritance laws
Rules regarding fornication; Marriage and women's rights; honour of women
must be upheld; evil of oppression; Marital harmony
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),
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