1. Intro and First half of Juz 1 Summary
ICN Ramadan Tafseer

2. Quran What does Quran mean linguistically?
What does Quran mean according to the Shariah?
How has Allah protected the Quran?
What does Quran mean linguistically?
Comes from that which is recited
Or comes from that thing which gathers
What does Quran mean according to the Shariah?
The word of Allah سبحانه و تعالى which was revealed to His last Messenger Muhammad صلى الله عليه و سلم starting with Surah Al-Fatiha and ending with Surah Al-Naas. Allah has protected the Quran in word and in meaning

3. Reasons for some verses being revealed
Questions???
Situations
Actions
What are some benefits in knowing the circumstances of revelation?

4. Benefits of knowing the Circumstances of revelation
Revelation is only from Allah
Love for the Messenger of Allah صلى الله عليه وسلم
Allah’s Mercy
Context

5. Important point concerning circumstances of revelation
General application of verses
Examples:
Beginning of Surah Al-Mujadilah
Verses about Liaan (An-Nur verses 6-9)

6. Makki and madani verses
How many years was the Quran revealed in?
Why?
How do we define Makki verses?
How do we define Madni verses?
What are the themes covered in Makki verses?
What are the themes covered in Madni verses?
What are the benefits of knowing whether verses are Makki or Madani?

7. Tafseer Linguistically? Shariah?
What is the ruling of learning Tafseer?
What does tafseer mean linguistically?
To uncover something which is hidden
According to the Shariah
To explain the meanings of the Quran

8. What are the sources of tafseer
Quran- using the Quran to explain the Quran
The Sunnah
Statements of the companions

9. Sources of tafseer continued
Statements of the Sahabah رضي الله عنهم especially the ones that were known for Tafseer
قوله تعالى: (وَإِنْ كُنْتُمْ مَرْضَى أَوْ عَلَى سَفَرٍ أَوْ جَاءَ أَحَدٌ
مِنْكُمْ مِنَ الْغَائِطِ أَوْ لامَسْتُمُ النِّسَاءَ) (النساء: الآية 43
Ibn Abbas said that مس here means having full marital relations
Statements of the Tabieen especially those known for taking Tafseer from the Sahabah رضي الله عنهم

10. استعاذة Istiaadha Verb Mandatory before recitation
Evidence
Why?
Is it read in Salah?
When?
Is the verb used when we say أعوذ بالله من الشيطان الرجيم
It is mandatory to say أعوذ بالله من الشيطان الرجيم before starting recitation of the Quran
Allah said: فَإِذَا قَرَأْتَ الْقُرْآنَ فَاسْتَعِذْ بِاللَّهِ مِنَ الشَّيْطَانِ الرَّجِيمِ (98)
When you start to recite the Quran seek Allah’s protection from shaytaan the cursed devil An-Nahl:98
The Messenger of Allah صلى الله عليه و سلم used to recite it before his recitation after dua istiftaah (the opening dua before Al-Fatiha)

11. Virtues of استعاذة and when it should be said?
Anger
Distraction in Salah
Entering the bathroom
The Messenger of Allah صلى الله عليه و سلم saw two people arguing and one of them became so angry his face became red and his veins were sticking out, the Messenger of Allah صلى الله عليه و سلم said I know of a statement if he said what is bothering him would leave him (ie. His anger) and then He صلى الله عليه و سلم said أعوذ بالله من الشيطان الرجيم
When someone becomes distracted in salah he should blow dry spit to his left side three times and say أعوذ بالله من الشيطان الرجيم
A person should seek Allah’s protection against the male and female devils before entering the bathroom

12. Meaning of استعاذة أعوذ- means to stick to or cling to something
الشيطان can come from two meanings
From شطن meaning someone or something that is far far away
From شاط- the one who is destroyed or burned.
الرجيم- comes from المرجوم literally the one who is stoned.
, when referring to shaytaan it means the one who is far away from all forms of goodness
When referring to shaytaan it is the one who is destroyed
When referring to shaytaan it means the one who is stoned by the curse of Allah سبحانه و تعالى

13. استعاذة putting it all together
O Allah I seek your protection, refuge and shelter with you from the Shaytaan who is destroyed, cursed and destructive.
Stranded person seeking refuge

14. بسملة Basmalah
When we say the بسملة we should have the presence of mind to understand that we are asking Allah’s help with this action
It is from the mercy and blessings of Allah that we are even able to perform this action
So we thank Allah, ask His help and support to give us the ability to do any action we are doing in the best possible way
What are some times that we know we are supposed to say bismillah?
Before we eat
Take off our clothes
Exit and enter our house
Have relations

15. Virtues Greatest surah in the Quran
Hadeeth in Al-Bukhari where Abu Saeed رضي الله عنه was praying in the Masjid and the Messenger of Allah صلى الله عليه و سلم called me and I did not answer him and then he said Didn’t Allah say Answer the call of Allah and His Messenger صلى الله عليه و سلم when they call you. I will teach you the greatest surah in the Quran before you leave the Masjid. Then he took my hand, and we were about to exit the Masjid and I said O Messenger of Allah صلى الله عليه و سلم didn’t you tell me that you would tell me and He صلى الله عليه و سلم said
(الْحَمْدُ لِلَّهِ رَبِّ الْعالَمِينَ هِيَ السَّبْعُ الْمَثَانِي وَالْقُرْآنُ الْعَظِيمُ الَّذِي أُوتِيتُهُ).
These are the oft-recited verses and the Great Quran which I have been given
Hadeeth in Al-Bukhari where Abu Saeed رضي الله عنه was praying in the Masjid and the Messenger of Allah صلى الله عليه و سلم called me and I did not answer him and then he said Didn’t Allah say Answer the call of Allah and His Messenger صلى الله عليه و سلم when they call you. I will teach you the greatest surah in the Quran before you leave the Masjid. Then he took my hand, and we were about to exit the Masjid and I said O Messenger of Allah صلى الله عليه و سلم didn’t you tell me that you would tell me and He صلى الله عليه و سلم said
(الْحَمْدُ لِلَّهِ رَبِّ الْعالَمِينَ هِيَ السَّبْعُ الْمَثَانِي وَالْقُرْآنُ الْعَظِيمُ الَّذِي أُوتِيتُهُ).
These are the oft-recited verses and the Great Quran which I have been given

16. Benefits from Surah Al-Fatiha
Teaches the Etiquettes of Dua
No one can help us besides Allah
Importance of acknowledging Allah’s blessings on us
Seeking out good role models and companions

17. Surah Al-Baqrah Madani Surah 286 ayahs Virtues
Protection from Shaytaan and Magic
Peak of the Quran
Shade on the Day Of Judgment
Best ayah in the Quran
Last ayah revealed

18. Benefits from verses 1-7 Characteristics of the People of Taqwa
Belief in the unseen
Establish prayer
Give charity-monetary and non-monetrary
Believe in revelation
Rewards of the People of Taqwa
Guidance
Success
Characteristics of Disbelievers
Arrogant
Don’t want to accept the truth

19. Verses 8-21 Characteristics of Hypocrites Actions don’t match words
Deception
Corruption
Self-righteous
Arrogant
Short-sighted
Fear
Selfish

20. Verses 21-25 Obligatory on all of mankind to worship Allah alone
The Quran is a miracle
Hell-fire
Paradise

21. 26-29 Use of parables Characteristics of losers
Allah’s knowledge and power

22. 30-33 Beginning of human creation
Importance of being successful and planning for the future
Differences
Knowledge
Questions
Differences-not all people, jinn or creation are the same
Knowledge- superiority of knowledge
Questions-ask more knowledgable, if someone asks a “bad” question, then be gentle and kind with them

23. 34-39 Harms of Arrogance Shaytaan is a clear enemy
Halaal is plentiful haram is limited
Consequences of sins
Repentance
Following guidance
Consequences of sins- turn blessings into curses

24. 40-46 Remembering and thanking Allah’s favors upon us Promises
Harms of concealing knowledge
Mixing truth with falsehood
Acting upon knowledge
Keys to overcoming hardship

25. 47-61
Don’t forget the Day of Judgment Intercession Allah’s favors on Bani Israel

26. 62-66 Rewards of True belief Consequences of disbelief
Lessons in those that came before us

27. 67-74 Background Implementing Allah’s rulings Submission in sha Allah
Hard hearts