QA The Ahlul Bayt (as) in the Holy Qur`an

In which Sura does the letter ‘Fa’ not appear? QA Lesson 11 LO: Knowledge of Ta’weel of Qur’anic verses Starter Challenge: In which Sura does the letter ‘Fa’ not appear? Green Card awarded to first pupil that comes up with answer - Answer: Surah Fathia

Ta’weel – refers to the interpretation of the words of the Quran. QA What is Ta’weel? Ta’weel – refers to the interpretation of the words of the Quran.

QA Sura Ale-Imran Verse 7 هُوَ الَّذِي أَنزَلَ عَلَيْكَ الْكِتَابَ مِنْهُ آيَاتٌ مُّحْكَمَاتٌ هُنَّ أُمُّ الْكِتَابِ وَأُخَرُ مُتَشَابِهَاتٌ ۖ فَأَمَّا الَّذِينَ فِي قُلُوبِهِمْ زَيْغٌ فَيَتَّبِعُونَ مَا تَشَابَهَ مِنْهُ ابْتِغَاءَ الْفِتْنَةِ وَابْتِغَاءَ تَأْوِيلِهِ ۗ وَمَا يَعْلَمُ تَأْوِيلَهُ إِلَّا اللَّهُ ۗ وَالرَّاسِخُونَ فِي الْعِلْمِ يَقُولُونَ آمَنَّا بِهِ كُلٌّ مِّنْ عِندِ رَبِّنَا ۗ وَمَا يَذَّكَّرُ إِلَّا أُولُو الْأَلْبَابِ Which Arabic words can you define yourselves from the above verse? Can you find the word ‘taweel’?

QA Sura Ale-Imran Verse 7 “It is He who has sent down to you the Book. Parts of it are definitive verses, which are the mother of the Book, while others are metaphorical. As for those in whose hearts is deviance, they pursue what is metaphorical in it, seeking dissension, and seeking to misinterpret it. But no one knows its interpretation except Allah and those firmly grounded in knowledge; they say, ‘We believe in it; all of it is from our Lord.’ And none takes admonition except those who possess intellect.” (3:7) Discuss with the person sitting next to you what the differences are between the words definitive and metaphorical?

هُوَ الَّذِي أَنزَلَ عَلَيْكَ الْكِتَابَ مِنْهُ آيَاتٌ مُّحْكَمَاتٌ هُنَّ أُمُّ الْكِتَابِ The Muhkam Verses These verses are so clear and established in meaning that it leaves no room for any sort of doubt or to waver. They are named the mother of Qur’an or the foundation. Most of the verses of the Qur’an are clear and decisive. They relate to the fundamentals of faith, such as oneness of Allah, the directions pertaining to the practice of faith and the laws governing the day to day life of the faithful. Challenge: Open up your Qurans and find two examples of Muhkam verses. Why do you think they are muhkam?

وَأُخَرُ مُتَشَابِهَاتٌ QA The Mutashabih Verses وَأُخَرُ مُتَشَابِهَاتٌ These verses seem to be figurative or metaphorical They are capable of being understood in several possible senses. Misguided people seek to misinterpret such verses, in order to seduce and attract people to them. These verses can give different meanings

An example of mutashabih verse is… What do you think this verse means? يَدُ اللَّهِ فَوْقَ أَيْدِيهِمْ “The hand of Allah is above their hands” (48:10) This phrase refers to the fact that Allah (SWT) regards His Messenger’s hand like that of His Own. At the time of pledging allegiance the Holy Prophet’s (S) hand symbolises that of Allah (SWT). What do you think this verse means? Open up your Qurans and try to find another example of a mutashabih verse.

Who are those firmly rooted in knowledge? …وَمَا يَعْلَمُ تَأْوِيلَهُ إِلَّا اللَّهُ ۗ وَالرَّاسِخُونَ فِي الْعِلْمِ… “...But no one knows the hidden meaning except Allah and those who are firmly rooted in knowledge...” Those firmly rooted in knowledge are those whom Allah Himself has given the knowledge, as verse 49 of sura Al-Ankabut says: Nay! these are clear communications in the breasts of those who are granted knowledge; and none deny Our communications except the unjust. (29:49) Who are these individuals granted with knowledge?

Turn to Surah 33, verse 33 in your Qurans… The firmly rooted in knowledge are the Holy Prophet (S) and his Ahlulbayt (A) Turn to Surah 33, verse 33 in your Qurans… The verse of ‘Tathir’ (33:33) confirms: -that only the thoroughly purified, the Holy Prophet (S) and his Ahlulbayt (A) are the firmly rooted in knowledge who were free from impurity of polytheism right from the day they were born.

Write a short paragraph answering one of the two questions below: QA Plenary Write a short paragraph answering one of the two questions below: 2. Who are those firmly rooted in knowledge? Why do you think it is important for them to possess the knowledge of the Ta’weel of the Quraan? 1. What is the difference between muhkam and mustashabih verse? Give an example of each in your paragraph. Possible discussion point / prompts for question 2: -Human beings required prophets to convey and explain to them Allāh (SWT)'s message, as well as live among the people and guide them in their day to day lives. This same requirement is also necessary following the end of prophethood. -Analysing the 23 years of the prophetic mission of our Holy Prophet (S), the majority of his time went in struggling to establish and defend the religion of Islam, as well as convey the entire revelation in the form of the Qurʾān. He was not afforded enough time to explain the depths and correct interpretation of the whole revelation. However, this was not a problem, because this would be the duty of the Imāms