Wednesday, January 13, 2021

WEEK 02
DAY 03(Paper 01)
1. Choose any two of the following passages from the Qur’an, and:
(a) briefly describe the main theme(s) in each passage. [4]
(b) briefly explain the importance of the themes in the daily living of Muslims.
[4]

(a)_Main Theme:
• The main theme of the passage is Allah in Himself. It is taken from surah Baqarah, a madni
surah. It is also known as the verse of throne (ayat al kursi).
• It begins with the expression of the shahada (declaration of oneness of God) and elaborates
that the God is beyond human comprehension and He is free from all limitations and
weaknesses .
• He is unlike other beings because He knows everything and can do everything and enjoys
autonomy in exercising His authority. surah al Anaam says, “ To Him is due the primal origin
of the heavens and the earth…..” [6:101]
• Throne (Kursi) is a symbol of authority which means that He is the King ruling over all that
exists. No one shares His attributes and kingdom. His powers never weaken or waver.

(b) Importance:
• This verse is declared by the Prophet (pbuh) as one of the treasures of Paradise.
• It makes Muslims realize they must emphatically reject any idea or notion that there can be
any partner of God which eliminates the possibility of shirk in practical lives.
• It allows Muslims to understand their Lord by explaining that certain things that affect
humans do not affect Him e.g sleep, slumber, fatigue etc.
• Understanding God’s power gives conviction of heart in worshipping Him alone and Muslims
do not look towards others for the fulfillment of their needs.
• It is recited by Muslims for seeking Allah’s protection in their daily lives against all evils.
 (6:101-103)

(a)Main theme: [2] Marks

• These verses of Surah al Anaam, a makkan surah, discuss the fundamental Quranic theme
of Allah in Himself.
• It gives the message of Tauhid by expressing that God does not have partners and the entire
universe is the creation of His will and design.
• He is free from all physical relations especially wife and children. The Quran says, “He
begets not nor is He begotten.” [Ch112:V3]
• God is beyond human comprehension. Although humans cannot understand Him, He
understands everything in creation.
• God is the most powerful He is the one who has the power to help humans, and He hears
and sees all that they do, therefore they should worship Him and pray to Him to reward
their actions.

(b) Importance: [2] Marks

• These teachings emphasise the importance of tawhid for Muslims for their spiritual
purification. It also protects them from shirk in daily living.
• Mankind is asked to worship Him as only He can fulfill their needs, so Muslims should be
careful to pray and fast, etc., to fulfill their obligation to Him.
• When Muslims believe in Allah as Al-Knowing-Well Aware, they refrain from committing
sins even secretly and become fair in dealings with people.
• In a world where there are lots of distractions, this surah reminds Muslims that they should
always remember their Creator as He is the ultimate authority over their affairs.