The Majestic Quran

Israelites. The chapter concludes by dividing humanity into two groups: the blessed heirs of Paradise, and the wretched inhabitants of Hellfire. After narrating the stories of the prophets, peacemakers and pious men’s struggle against wicked people, the chapter repeats the original instruction: “worship God.” The common thread that weaves through these seven stories is the rejection of the prophets, the punishment of the disbelievers, and the final victory of the righteous. The Quran in its matchless way is reassuring the beloved Messenger r of a victory, but is also instructing him r to be patient in the meanwhile, to perform the prayer and to accept this unfortunate human condition. These stories, of human rebellion were the result of the love of wealth and mindlessness. The antidote: believe in resurrection and reform yourselves; overcome prejudice against the poor, show thankfulness to God. Abu Bakr once pointed out the grey hair in the Prophet’s r beard, he replied, “Chapter Hud and its sister chapters are the cause of my greying hair” (Tirmidhi). This chapter, like most other Makkan chapters, displays the majestic mode, Jalali, which conveys God’s avenging will and unwavering justice. Hinting that like the previous prophets you too will have to abandon your home city, and see its demise. On the other hand, it also includes the Jamali mode: God the Gentle, Compassionate and Generous, but the majestic mode is dominant in this chapter. In the name of God, the Kind, the Caring. 1 Alif Lam Ra’. D : , This is a Book whose verses give clear instructions, explained by a Wise, Knowledgeable Lord : 2 “Worship no one besides God, I am a warner to you from Him and a giver of good news. 3 Seek your Lord’s forgiveness