New Edited and updated slides. Ruku by Ruku pointers. Flow charts and action pointers added. Self Evaluation chart added Virtues and duas and much more!

1. ‫الزمر‬ ‫سورة‬

2. :39‫سورة‬‫الزمر‬
Adopt pure and
complete tawhid!
Even if it means that
you have to migrate.
Reasons of the revelation of
the Quran, invitation to pure
Tawhid and rejection of Shirk. Arguments for the proofs
of tawhid and arguments
to refute shirk.
Comparison between
those who accept and
believe and those who
reject the invitation.
The responses of the mushrikeen
towards the invitation of the Quran.
Refutation of false beliefs of intercession.
The Quranic invitation.
Never despair from
Allahs mercy. Try to
achieve excellence in
His obedience.
The different outcomes
of the Muttaqoon and
Kuffar in Hereafter.
Ayah 1 – 4
Ayah 5-20
Ayah 21 – 41
Ayah 42 - 52
Ayah 53 – 70
Ayah 71 - 75

4. Narrated ‘Aishah ‫عهنا‬ ‫هللا‬ ‫ريض‬) )
The Prophet SAW would not
sleep until he recited Surat
Bani Isra’il and Az-Zumar.
Jami` at-Tirmidhi Vol. 5,
Book 42, Hadith 2920

5. Ruku 1
 Disbelievers falsely justify their association of other deities.
 Allah’s creation;
 Heavens and earth.
 Night and Day
 Cattle - camel, cow, sheep and goat whose four males
and four females together make eight
 Embryology – three veils of darkness.

6. “The three veils of darkness” may refer to:
(1) the anterior abdominal wall;
(2) (2) the uterine wall; and (3) the amniochorionic membrane
or
Another possible interruption would be: the darkness of the belly,
the darkness of the womb, and the darkness of the placenta

7.  Acceptance of deeds depends on sincerity.
 Difference between ignorant and mindful/ knowledgeable
persons;
 Ignorant – worship Allah when calamity befalls, and
take to others gods normally.
 People who take heed – always obedient to Allah,
establish pray especially at night, fearful of Hereafter,
work towards earning mercy of Allah.

8. Ruku 2
 Believers who cannot practice their faith should migrate to
other places where they can. Allah’s earth is spacious!!!
 Promise of great reward for those who are patient in adversity.
 Those who are ‫ن‬ۡ‫ِي‬‫الد‬ ُ‫ه‬َّ‫ل‬ ‫ا‬ً‫ص‬ِ‫ل‬ ۡ‫خ‬ُ‫م‬ – “sincere in their deen”.
 Serve Allah alone.
 Follow what they preach, and then call others towards it
 Refrain from ‫ت‬ ۡ‫و‬ُ‫غ‬‫ا‬َّ‫الط‬ – rebellion – following Shaitaan.

9.  ‫ن‬‫س‬ ۡ‫ح‬‫ا‬ - listen and follow the message to its perfection
–--- they are the ones endowed with understanding.
 Everything in this world is transitory.
 We have decked the earth with all kinds of
ornaments to test the people and to see which of
them do the best deeds. In the end We shall
reduce all that is on it to a barren wasteland.
(Surah Kahf: 7,8)

10. Ruku 3
 ‫ر‬ۡ‫د‬‫ص‬ ‫ح‬‫ر‬‫ش‬ - expanding the hearts – a state in which
there remains no anxiety, ambiguity, suspicion and
doubt, no feeling of any danger and loss. These hearts
receive the light of Islam and they shine and radiate.

11.  Quran is a beautiful message, develops “khashyah”,
that makes the skin shiver in awe of Allah.
 The Qur'an is consistent in its verses yet repeats its
teachings in different ways.
 addresses human nature with simple logic.
 There is no ambiguity, equivocation or deviation.

12.  The analogy of two servants – one serves one master
& the other is answerable to multiple masters.
 The one who serves a single master enjoys stability
and peace.
 The other suffers from anxiety and worry.

13. Ruku 4
 Complete trust in Allah – no one has the power to hurt
anyone against Allah’s will.
 Prophet (SAWS) is not a guardian – only a Warner.

14. Action Items Ruku 1-4
 Allah’s Kingdom --- Acquisition of true and mature knowledge
 Sincerity --- One has to purify one's religion for the sake of Allah
and worship Him alone
 Open your heart for Islam --- Praying for the openness of heart
 Allah is enough for His servant --- relying on Allah in every
matter and fear of Allah

15. Ruku 5
 Sleep and death – Allah has decreed the moment of death.
 Man’s arrogance over his abilities.
 Good times are a bigger test as man forgets Allah &
amuses in his own abilities & competence.
 Distribution of provision is subject to Allah’s will and wisdom.

16. Ruku 6
 Allah’s mercy overpowers His wrath.
 Repentance is accepted till the last breath.
 Different excuses of disbelievers will be of no avail.
 “If only Allah had guided me, I should have been one of
the God-fearing”.
 “Oh! that I might return again, and be among those who
do good”.

17. Ruku 7
 They have not appreciated Allah, His true worth.
 On the Day of Resurrection the whole earth will be
in His grasp.
 The heavens shall be folded up in His Right Hand.

18.  Description of the Day of Resurrection.
 The trumpet will be blown twice.
 The earth will shine with light of Allah.
 The Book of Deeds will be laid open.
 All Prophets and witnesses will be called upon.
 Every soul will be paid according to their deeds.

19. Ruku 8
 Disbelievers driven to hell in large crowds.
 The angel-guards will ridicule them.
 Believers will enter Paradise in groups too.
 The angels will greet them with blessings of peace.
 There will be chants of Praise to the Lord of the Universe.

20. :39‫سورة‬‫الزمر‬
Adopt pure and
complete tawhid!
Even if it means that
you have to migrate.
Reasons of the revelation of
the Quran, invitation to pure
Tawhid and rejection of Shirk. Arguments for the proofs
of tawhid and arguments
to refute shirk.
Comparison between
those who accept and
believe and those who
reject the invitation.
The responses of the mushrikeen
towards the invitation of the Quran.
Refutation of false beliefs of intercession.
The Quranic invitation.
Never despair from
Allahs mercy. Try to
achieve excellence in
His obedience.
The different outcomes
of the Muttaqoon and
Kuffar in Hereafter.
Ayah 1 – 4
Ayah 5-20
Ayah 21 – 41
Ayah 42 - 52
Ayah 53 – 70
Ayah 71 - 75

21. Action Items Ruku 5-8
 The End of Those Who Deny the Call of Tawheed ---
Patience in hard times and gratitude on blessings
 The door to repentance is open --- continuous repentance,
following the best aspect of the book
 Denial of slavery to anyone other than Allah--- Appreciate
Allah with His true worth
 On that day, everything will come to its place --- to live with
fear, remembering the Day of Judgment

22. Let's evaluate our selves
Am I sure?
Yes No mostly to some
extent
I fear the Hereafter .
I stand in front of Allah during night time
I refrain from worshipping ‫ت‬ ۡ‫و‬ُ‫غ‬‫ا‬َّ‫الط‬ /rebellion
I follow the best in everything
Reading the Qur'an reduces the hardness of my
heart
I do not ask from anyone except
.