Food for Thought#5 On "Al_Ma'arij " Sura

In The Name of ALLAH

Al_Ma'arij ( the ways of ascent)

Revealed at:  Mecca

In "Al_Haqqah" sura, we were able to classify the verses of the sura into three groups of " Moqaraboon: the messengers and the nearest believers to Allah; "Ashabe Yamin: the Right_hand companions or believers; and " Ashabe Shomal or disbelievers", as well as the sequential classification of the verses. Additionally, we could introduce each verse of the sura as a reflection of beliefs, actions, traits, causes and effects of two trends of the Truth and the fake_ quasi trend.

Thereby, we will have an overall perception of the sura subjects as well as paying attention to the facts, encouragements and threats presenting in the sura and studying the verses more distinctively.

With respect to the brilliant verses of Qur'an, the world is a place for human to develop and emerge from the darkness (of ignorance or sin) to the light (of recognition of the Truth). Then mankind has an immense capacity of talent which must be activated and used. Therefore, each sura  guides mankind in such a way into an acceptable condition and a destiny gratified by Allah.

The improper( not acceptable) condition is a condition in which human got stuck in his own instinct and nature, or even lower than that, into a deeper layer of darkness ( of sin or ignorance). 

From one's birth in the world, naturally he has a number of traits in his instinct; however, stagnating in these in_born traits and not promoting indicates his recession and immobility. A guided human owns the same natural traits but survive himself through the recession and inactivity by putting himself in the guiding trace.

By this means, each sura verses are dividable into two range of destiny and intention indicator and the range of the darkness condition. By noting to the beforehand mentioned points on stagnating the in_born situation, the darkness condition is also dividable into two conditions; one as a sinful and negative_oriented and the other as the natural condition.

Due to this fact, it is possible to study the sura verses on the basis of improper ( not acceptable) and proper (acceptable) conditions of human. Under this circumstance, using the facilities, blessings and the facts of the world are included in the "proper condition" and the characteristics presenting the natural condition of human or showing the sinful traits are included in "improper condition". It is possible to call the "proper condition"of mankind as his "Fetrat" or God_given instinct and his "improper condition" as his "nature" and also it is possible to evaluate these two conditions merely on the basis of causes and effects and its consequences.

The following topics could lead us to a better recognition of "nature" or "Fetrat"( God_given instinct) aspects of human:

1) The subjects indicate the natural states of human apart from evaluating these states positively or negatively;

2) The subjects demonstrate the human trends;

3) The subjects express the human emotions;

4) The subjects point out the human motivations and intentions.

1st Move: Studying the revere sura of Al_Ma'arij and enlisting its subjects

2nd Move: Classifying sequentially the sura ( Sequential Classification)

3rd Move: Tracking the trends of the sura into the Truth trend and the Fake_quasi trend

4th Move: Categorizing the sura according to the Proper (Acceptable)" and "Improper( not Acceptable)" conditions for human

5th Move: Studying the intention of the sura.

Based on:  Sura_Oriented Tadabbor book

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F.Arjmandi

Method of classification-Desired and unpleasant condition

Dear Classmates

Another method for classification would be looking at the surah with its conditions. The desired condition would be according to ones “Fitrah” and Hagh trend obviously.

The unpleasant condition can be divided into natural unpleasant or uncontrolled condition or the sinful unpleasant condition. By separating these two with each other we can get to some neutral condition having the potential to be guided in the right way as the Hagh trend do or let it be as it is or move in the wrong way just like Batel trend.

So the main advantage in this classification would be not losing the natural unpleasant condition and analyze it as a bad substrate. Also it should be kept in mind that in this type of classification we zoom on the condition and our analysis would be point-wise and in Hagh and Batel trend we focus of the trend and the flow of the truth in different conditions.

The following table is suggested for such classification:

Desired condition	Natural Unpleasant Condition	Sinful Unpleasant Condition

 

You can mainly find natural Unpleasant Conditions where the surah talks about “Ensan” or human and its fundamental characteristics. Like the following verses:

“ان الانسان خلق هلوعا” The humankind was created to be greedy

This greed can be guided through gaining good characteristics like leading to perfection and also can end up in jealousy and other bad morals.

Homework #20

Dear Classmates

By classifying Hagh(truth) and Batel(Fake) trend in "Al-Haghha" surah do the following:

1. Write 5 logical statements describing people characteristics in this surah

2. Write 5 logical statements by contradicting trends in this surah

3.Write 5 logical statements describing both group leadership characteristics in this surah

P.S: "Haaghe": is something with reveals and shows Hagh(truth). Quran in this surah is an example for Haagha. May all of us be Haagha for the truth... Ensha'allah

This homework should be done in discussion part of the class not at home!

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Methods of classification-Hagh & Batel trend

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The three previous posts by mi Arjmandi completely describes the lesson, but as a review i would like to mention some points:

1. When we face a surah and we conclude that sequential-subjective classification gives more groups than usual and the topics have discontinuity(in appearance), it is suggested switch to this kind of classification

2. To achieve this, we should make a table with column titles, "Mogharabun- leaders of guidance", "Ashab Yamin - The guided ones", and "ashab shemal - misled ones".

  2.1. Then we should put the verses related to the headings under the suitable column

     2.1.1. The verses containing facts about Allah or nature should be put under "Mogharabun" column because they are the mediators for these fact to reveal and without them nothing could be understood.

  2.2. The most important part would be the analysis of the table by writing logical statements. The analysis can be done through the following path:

     2.2.1. Tracking people: In this part we wish to fin out the relation between the beliefs, actions, directions in a person

               This can be done through analyzing the table vertically and column-wise 

     2.2.2. Truth and fake trend contradiction: Here we compare the trend of guided ones and misled ones with each other and by revering the characteristics we get to know each one better. Keep in mind that reversing should be verified by some verses and validated because such reversal may not be synchronized with the surah intention. The analysis here is done horizontally and row-wise.

     2.2.3. Getting to know the leadership characteristics: Here we are talking about the leaders of truth and fake trend in a surah. This can be done through focusing on "mogharabun" column and investigating their relations with two other groups. By contradiction here we can find fake trend leadership characteristics.

3. This type of classification gives the ability to predict ones destiny or finding the problem roots in society and individual and try to lead all the people synchronize themselves with truth trend in order to survive!

Food for Thought#4 On "Al_Haqqah" Sura

In The Name of Allah

Part#3

Reviewing the Leadership and Followers' traits**

Apparently, when we introduce the most faithful believers, or the nearest believers to God  " so_called Moqarebon" as a guiding forerunner; the leadership and guidance of the Truth trend is always with them. This leadership is deemed by one of its dimensions in each sura and attempted to correct the perspective and outlook of human to the leadership and guidance. Therefore, we will achieve the characteristics of the truth leadership and followers by surveying on the traits of the nearest and most faithful believers to God.     a

The most essential characteristics of the Truth followers along with the leadership of such an honorable messenger is to praise and worship Allah. Nevertheless, the leadership of the fake Quasi_ movement trend is not explicitly indicated in this sura,; it is inferred by the common traits of all falsehood leaders that they repel against whoever appointed by God as His messenger, hence the leadership of the fake Quasi-movement trend is by the rebellions against the Divine commands.   a

To sum up, if we redeem the sura's subjects, it is illustrated after the greatness of the Inevitable Event ( Al_Haqqah) and attracted the audience's attention to the denial of the former generations and considered these audience as survivals of the occurred mishap to be guided to the Hereafter scenery in which the position of the Right_handed companions and left_handed companions are restated and then the position of the prophet (PBUH) for the guided ones in addition to differentiating the mentioned groups at the Presence of Allah and His Messenger and His Special Angels.     a

Based on: Sura_Oriented Tadabbor Book

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F. Arjmandi

Food for Thought#3 On "Al_ Haqqah" Sura

In The Name of ALLAH

Part#2

 Counter_movement Trends**

A) The Truth(Haq)                      a

B) The fake Quasi_trend (Batel)        a

In addition to indicating the characteristics of human behavior and beliefs, some other facts are also expressed in each sura. Probing these facts will show us two counter_movement trends as the truth and fake quasi_trend.       a

 Notice the verse 40) " That this Qur'an is the Word revealed to an honorable Messenger." Regarding to this verse, it could be a truth to distinguish between humans, since this sort of outlook to Qur'an expressed by Allah's messenger who is honorable is not found in the fake Quasi_trend philosophy. We can use the other verses of the sura for having a better recognition of the truth and falsehood trends, as well.     a

 As another instance, we may pay attention to the verses 38_39) " I swear by what you mankind can see > the visible world< and what you cannot see > the unseen world< ; as well as the verse 12) " So that the story of Noah's Ark may become a reminder for you mankind; and the ears who listen to the truth hear it and take admonition." It is possible to conclude by these verses that one of the traits of the truth in this sura is to obey the Divine messenger for comprehending the truths; owning to the fact that all knowing subjects could not be traceable by mankind. That's why, human should take notice that some world's truths are seen whereas some are not which these unseen ones are only and only will be uncovered by God's will to human being by the Allah's messenger.      a

For this reason, the first verses of this sura, verse3) " And what will make you know how the Inevitable Event will happen?", clarifies a higher truth in this sura stating that access to its face is out of human's hand . And if there is not the honorable messenger for manifesting these facts as well as people do not follow the Divine messengers for perceiving them, people will happen to belie as the former generations did. On the other hand, one of the most features of the falsehood trend is to reject the truth and this is due to their disbelieving in the messengers are the prophets appointed by God.    a

By considering the actions and reactions of these two opposing trends, the truth and the falsehood, in this sura, one could sum up that the sura mainly focuses on the counter_movement trends regarding the position of the honorable messenger pertaining to the Divine revelation .    a

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F. Arjmandi

Food For Thought#2 on AlHaqqah Sura

In The Name of ALLAH

Part#1 

Each of Qur'an Suras states distinctively two trends of the Truth (Haq) and the fake quasi_trend (Batel). The truth trend is to reveal the Divine Blessings leading to the guidance; reversely, the fake quasi_trend, any misleading mischievous movements and tendencies, is opposing the Divine Guidance.     a

Hence, by knowing the truth trend in a sura, we are able to recognize the unseen manifestations were revealed to the prophet (PBUH) and also the rising movements by it in the world as well as in believers and their destinies. Additionally, we could study some social trends of falsehood by their behaviors, notions, prejudices and the outcome and consequences of pursuing false leaders.     a

If we call human actions as social movements, it is not due to attending more than one person in this kind trends but having impact on some aspects of a whole society in which provided a ground for Divine guiding manifestations or vice versa, depriving from the Divine Blessings.     a

Studying the "Al_Haqqah" sura( a thing which is fixed and steady ; its root is "truth" or Haq ; means ascending and actual stability) in accordance with social trends towards the truth considering the following factors are obligatory and necessary:  1) The study of human 2) counter_movements trends  3) Leadership and followers     a

The Study of Human        a

The human features regarding his behavioral characteristics and beliefs could be obtained explicitly from the direct definition of verses about both trends (the truth and the falsehood). Moreover, since both tendencies have some contradictions, it would be possible to infer and deduce some of their features by their counteracts. With respect to these mentioned points, some common features of the misled group are as :       a

Denial and Rebelling verse 10) "And they rebelled against their Creator's Messenger; so Allah seized them with a Severe Torment. verse 49) " And verily, We have made known that there are some among you who belie it       a

Not Believing in God verse 33) "since he was the one who did not believe in Allah, the Great Mighty.    a

Not Believing in the Judgement Day verse 4) "Thamud and Aad people belied the Inevitable Event of the Day of Judgement       a

Annihilated generation and extinction verse 8_10) "Do you see any of that generation alive? Pharaoh and the disbelievers before him and the people of the Overthrown Cities , they all were guilty of committing sin and they rebelled against their Creator's Messenger; so Allah seized them with a Severe Torment."      a

On the other hand, some common features of the guided group are as:     a

Believing in the Judgement Day  verses 19_20) " Then as for him who will be given his record in his right hand, he will say proudly:" Take this record of my deeds and read it." "I did know that I will surely meet with my account."      a

Listening to the truth , accepting and  believing in them  verses 11_ 12) "Verily, <as regards with believers> when the water rose to the level of flood, We carried you in the Ark of Noah, " " So that the story of Noah's Ark may become a reminder for you mankind; and the ears who listen to the Truth Hear it and take admonition."     a

Based on : Sura_Oriented Tadabbor Book

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F. Arjmandi 

Homework #19

Dear Classmates

The coming Thursday(Tir the 18th) we do not have our class. The class would be held next week, by a new formation:

8:30-10:30    surah oriented Tadabbor

10:45-13       Pre-requisites of Tadabbor in detail (Presentation and discussion)

As the homework, please classify "Haaghe" surah sequentially and subjectively. The classification should be done in a kind of table mentioned in previous homework post. Keep in mind that this classification is required in a sense that one can compare between the methods of classification and also has the role of reviewing.

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