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Surahs 10-15 2021
Surahs 10-15 2021
Surahs 10-15 2021
Surahs 10-15
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]
• Through these verses Muslims get to know the kind of evils/mischief they have to be wary
of. This means they should be aware of what is happening to them so they can recognise the
signs of mischief. Praying and doing good deeds strengthens reliance on God.
• Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) used these 2 Surahs (Falaq and Naas) as a means of shield from
Jinns and to ward of the attacks and effects of evil eye or black magic. Hence, a Muslim should
get into the habit of reciting this chapter every day.
• God is the King so it is Him who people should seek refuge with and should not look to others
for refuge as it leads to Shirk.
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• Evil leads humans astray when they fall victim to satanic guiles. So as long as they put
themselves in God’s protection and have trust in Him evil cannot really affect them.
• Superiority of Adam was duly acknowledged by all angels except Iblis (Satan) who showed
arrogance because he was a jinn. Satan’s act of disobedience was a result of jealously.
• When Satan misled Adam, his disobedience resulted in his expulsion from paradise along
with his wife Eve. God did not leave him as Adam was taught these words of repentence,
"Our Lord! We have wronged ourselves; so if You do not forgive us and have mercy on us,
then surely, we are of the losers." [Aa`raf 7:23]
• These verses are important for Muslims because they strengthen their belief in His Oneness by
showing that created things i.e sun, moon, stars are not permanent which protects them from
committing shirk in their lives.
• Muslims should worship God alone which was preached by all the prophets. According to some
commentators the whole thrust of Abraham's reasoning in verses 76-78 is directed against the
superstitious beliefs.
• Muslims look to one God for their answers, rather than looking to created things for guidance. The
story of Abraham is highly instructive for all men in quest of truth.
• Since Prophets have asked God for guidance so Muslims should take this guidance too. God has
created such beautiful heavenly bodies so surely He alone deserves worship through prayer, fasting
etc.
• They should not constantly want more than what they have, instead they should be grateful to God
through prayers and worship and make people aware of the ways in which God helps them.
• It gives message of being kind and helpful to others in need, like orphans and beggars etc.It also
strengthens belief in prophets which is an article of faith.