Introduction to the Sections of the First Juz'
This section has 5 important discussions:
1) Types of Human Beings
2) Miracles of the Quran
3) The story of the creation of Prophet Adam
4) Conditions of Bani Israel
5) A story of Prophet Ibrahim
1)Types of Human Beings:
There are three types of people: Believers, Hypocrites, Unbelievers
There are 5 characteristics mentioned of a believer
a. Belief in the unseen
b. Performing prayers
c. Giving charity
d. Belief in Divine Scripture
e. Certainty of a hereafter
There are many characteristics of Hypocrites mentioned
• Lying
• Taking commands of Allah lightly
• Deception
• Causing strife
• Lack of awareness
• Ignorance
• Sicknesses of the heart
• Disgraceful Behavior
• Foolishness
• Inconsistent character
It is mentioned about unbelievers that there is a seal on their hearts and ears, their eyes have a curtain before them.
2) Miracles of the Quran:
Chapters of the Quran that mention its greatness begin with Huroof a Muqata’aat (Disjointed letters). This is done to show that while these letters are used to make words in language that people understand, they are also used to represent the speech of Allah, and man is incapable of creating the speech of Allah.
3) The Story of the creation of Prophet Adam:
Allah made Prophet Adam his Viceroy. The Angels called mankind a source of corruption. Allah gave Adam from His knowledge. The angels admitted their lack of knowledge. The angels were then commanded to prostrate before Adam. Shaytan refused to prostrate before Adam and become accursed.
Prophet Adam and Bibi Hawa were sent to the garden and were tempted by Shaytan. Then they were cast down to the earth and began their authority on the earth.
4) Conditions of Bani Israel:
The people of Bani Israel turned away the bounties of Allah and Allah sends His wrath upon them.
5) A story of Prophet Ibrahim:
Prophet Ibrahim along with his son, rebuilds the Ka’aba. He proceeds to ask Allah to accept his efforts and seeks forgiveness from Allah.
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