11th-12th Grade Qur’an Packet 3Ms. Yasmine

September 2-5

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Iman Academy SE 2014-2015

Weekly Agenda

Write reflections on three selections from the Qur’an Develop the habit of reading/memorizing the Qur’an daily Review/Memorize Surahs from Juz’ ‘Amma (individual) Read al-Fatihah following all rules of Tajwid Define Tafsir linguistically and legally Explain the development of Tafsir during the first centuries

of Islam. Answer questions that demonstrate understanding of Surat

an-Nazi’at. Review 40 vocabulary words studied so far.

Qur’an Journal

Wednesday, September 3rd: al-Baqarah 44

>نتم كم و>أ >نفس> ون> أ >نس> اس> بالبر و>ت >أمرون> الن >ت أ>اب> >تلون> الكت ت>عقلون> >ف>ال> ت أ

Do you order righteousness of the people and forget yourselves while you recite the Scripture? Then will you not reason?

What is Allah warning us about in this Ayah? How common do you think it is for people to preach what they don’t practice? Why might a person do this? What are some ways to avoid falling into that? What are some effects of not practicing what you preach? When might it be okay to preach what you don’t practice?

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After discussion thoughts and reflections:______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Friday, September 5th: al-Baqarah 45

ة إال >بير> >ك ه>ا ل ة و>إن >عينوا بالصبر و>الصال> و>استع>ل>ى الخ>اشعين>

And seek help through patience and prayer, and indeed, it is difficult except for the humbly submissive [to Allah]

Give your thoughts on what Allah tells us are the best tools to keep us practicing what we know is right. How might you try to stremgthen your connection with Allah and develop patience?________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________After discussion thoughts and reflections:______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Qur’anic Du’a of the Week

>ا من >رح> >ا و>ت >ن >غفر ل م ت >ا و>إن ل ن >نفس> >ا أ >من >ا ظ>ل ن ب ر>>ن من> الخ>اسرين> >كون >ن ل

"Our Lord, we have wronged ourselves, and if You do not forgive us

and have mercy upon us, we will surely be among the losers."

Memorization Plan

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Unit Two: The Definition and History of Tafsir

(Based on AlMaghrib Institute’s class on Thematic Tafsir)

Linguistic Definition:

1. The word Tafsir, which comes from “fassara, فسر” means: the explanation or interpretation of something

ن> >حس> >اك> بالح>ق و>أ >ل إال جئن >ك> بم>ث >أتون و>ال> ي>فسيرا تAnd they do not come to you with an argument except that We bring you the truth and the best explanation. (al-Furqan: 33)

2. The word Tafsir also means: to expose, to uncover

Legal Definition:

The definition of Tafsir as an Islamic science is: The science by which the Qur’an, the Book of Allah

revealed to the Prophet Muhammad (s), is understood,

its meanings explained, and its rulings derived.

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The Evolution of Tafsir: Part 1The Period of the Prophethood

The Tafsir of the Qur’an by the Allah

>ه * >ا ج>مع>ه و>قرآن >ين بعإن ع>ل >اه ف>ات أن ف>إذ>ا ق>ر> >ه * >هقرآن >ان >ي >ا ب >ين ثم إن ع>ل

Indeed, upon Us is its collection [in your heart] and [to make possible] its recitation. So when We have recited it [through

Gabriel], then follow its recitation. Then upon Us is its clarification [to you]. (al-Qiyamah 17-19)

The Tafsir of the Qur’an by the Messenger

ل> اس م>ا نز ن> للن >ي >يك> الذكر> لتب >ا إل لن >نز> و>أرون> >ف>ك >ت هم ي >ع>ل >يهم و>ل إل

And We revealed to you the message that you may make clear to the people what was sent down to them and that they might give

thought. (al-Nahl 44)

The Period of the Companions

Stage 1: During the life of the Prophet (s)Stage 2: After the decease of the Prophet (s)Famous Mufassirun (interpreters) of the Qur’an:

1. The Four Khulafa’ 3. Abdullah ibn Mas’ud (d. 32 AH)

2. Ubayy ibn Ka’b (d. 22 AH) 4. Abdullah ibn ‘Abbas (d. 68 AH)

Characteristics of Tafsir during this Stage: 1. Tafsir was related only to verses for which there was a need

for further explanation.2. No significant disagreement occurred between the Sahabah

over the interpretation of the Qur’an.3. The Sahabah did not leave any written records in Tafsir.

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Homework1. What was the Sahabah’s attitude toward speaking about the

Qur’an without proper knowledge? Mention a quote from one of the Sahabah that illustrates this attitude?__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

2. Ta’weel is:(a) Good (b) Bad (c) It dependsExplain why you chose your answer:_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

3. Why is it important to study Tafsir?_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

4. What is the ruling on STUDYING Tafsir in depth?__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

5. Give an example of how the Qur’an is explained by the Qur’an.

________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________6. Give to examples of how the Qur’an is explained by the

Sunnah. One example should be a verbal explanation while the other an Ayah explained through the Prophet’s (s) actions.

________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________7. Did the Prophet (s) explain every Ayah in the Qur’an to the

Sahabah? Why or why not? ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________8. Match each Sahabi with what he is BEST known for.

(a) Ubayy ibn Ka’b 1st to recite Qur’an in public

(b) ‘Abdullah ibn ‘Abbas Master Interpretor(c) ‘Abdullah ibn Mas’ud Explanatory

Isra’iliyyat(d) Zaid ibn Thabit Master Reciter(e) Abdullah ibn Salam Collecting/writing

the Qur’an

9. Define Sahabi and Tabi’i.

________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________10. Name the different sources of Tafir.

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come to us from Jewish and Christian resources (Isra’iliyyat)? Give examples.

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Nouman Ali Khan’s Dream TafsirSurat Al-Nazi’at (Those Who Drag Forth) [79]

Section Three: Denial

Ayah 10:

ة >م>ردودون> في الح>افر> ا ل >إن >قولون> أ يYaqooloona a innaa lamardoodoona fil-hafirah They are [presently] saying, "Will we indeed be returned to [our] former state [of life]?

A transition takes place in this ayah. It is ironic that the disbeliever laughs while the believer fears in this life.

Yaqulun - They say (present/future tense):

Is it true that we'll return back to where we started (i.e. back to life again)?

Mardood (from radda)- A return from where you were not accepted. You were sent back to where you came from.

This is a form of sarcasm.

Hafirah (from hafara)- Linguistically means when shovelling into the ground. Here, it refers to the graves.

So the disbelievers are saying something to the effect of, “Our graves are dug. It doesn't seem possible that we would be brought once again onto the Earth. Are our graves going to kick us out?”

Ayah 11:

ة خر> ا عظ>اما ن >إذ>ا كن أA idha kunnaa ‘idhaaman nakhirah"Even after we are crumbled bones?"

The disbeliever continues:

Okay, maybe it's possible that we could be brought back to life if we were dead for a few minutes, but we will even be brought back to life at the time when our bones have decayed? When they have become hollow, and wind can pass through them and a bad smell comes out? You are saying we will be resurrected from that state?

‘Izaaman-Nakhirah - Hollow and crumbled bones ('Azm meaning bone).

Ayah 12:

ة ة خ>اسر> >ر ق>الوا تلك> إذا كQaaloo tilka idhan karratun khaasirahThey say: "It would in that case be a return with loss!"

Qaaloo - They say (past tense). This shows that this statement has been said less often. Before, it was Yaqulun- They say (present-future tense).

If something is a one-time thing, past tense is used.If something is said or done often, present-future tense is used.

E.g. When Allah talks about murder:

Accidental: Wa man Qatala mu'minan khata'an  (and whoever killed a believer by mistake)

Intentional: Wa man Yuqtal mu'minan muta'amiddan (and whoever kills a believer intentionally).

The one who killed on purpose might do it again (continuously - present-future tense), but the one who did it by mistake will not do it again (so past tense is used - he probably won't do it continuously).They said: Then this is going to a return full of terrible loss.

Karra - Return. This word was used to mean a return attack/strike. "Karr and Farr” (Strike and Flee) was a technique used by the Arabs in battle before Islam.

So they are saying sarcastically, if we did return, that would be a terrible loss.

Allah ends this discussion with the next Ayah:

Ayah 13:

ة و>احد>ة جر> م>ا هي> ز> ف>إنFa innamaa hiya zajratuw-wahidahThen, it is only going to take one yelling [from the Trumpet].

In Surat An-Naba', Allah ended the disputes by saying “Kal-laa saya'lamoon (No! They will soon know.)”

In this Surah, Allah ends the dispute by saying “Fa innama hiya zajratuw-wahidah.”It's only going to take one yelling (blowing from the Trumpet).

Zajrah - A loud offensive yelling (Zajr)

>ا و>ق>الوا م>جنون >ذبوا ع>بد>ن >هم ق>وم نوح ف>ك >ت ق>بل >ذب كو>ازدجر>“The people of Noah denied before them, and they denied Our servant and said, ‘A madman,’ and he was repelled harshly.” [Qamar 54:9]

They say he is insane, and he was yelled at in order to make him run away.

So Allah will scold them, or it means that the Trumpet will be blown loudly and harshly so they will be startled and begin to run.

Ayah 14:

ة اهر> ف>إذ>ا هم بالسFa idhaa hum bis-saahirahAnd suddenly they will be [alert] upon the earth's surface.

Fa- So (as a result of the Zajrah)

As-Sahirah (from sahar)- Literally means your sleep has disappeared.

Think of an open field where the traveler rests. Then a robber comes and steals his wealth. So when he wakes up, he loses his sleep. This is Sahirah.

So now they will be in this place, an open field, and they will lose their sleep.

Sahirah is also a mirage. When you are traveling in an open space like in the desert, you are exhausted and need water. If you see signs of water, your sleep disappears.

Another connotation the word gives is that of a pale/crusty ground which is almost

white and flat. This is the field/land where all of mankind will be gathered on Judgment Day.

The Sahara desert is called the Sahara in Arabic because it has the connotation of the above meanings.

Tafseer Al-Haqqani: This is like losing your sleep because when you wake up on Judgment Day, you will have lost all your sleep because of the terror.

Based on Surat Yasin: Qaaloo man ba'athanaa min marqadinaa – “They will say, ‘who raised us from our place of sleep?” (Yasin 36:52)

Because when Judgment Day begins, there will be no more sleep. The sister of death (sleep) will never take place after that, neither in Hell nor Paradise.

Questions:

1- What are some arguments against resurrection presented by the disbelievers?

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2- In classical Arabic, what is one difference between using a past tense verb and a present-future tense verb? Provide an example that highlights this.

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3- Explain in detail the meaning(s) and connotations of the following words and phrases from the Tafsir.

a. Hafirah- ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

b. ‘Idhaamun Nakhirah- ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

c. Karrah- ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

d. Zajrah-________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

e. Sahirah-________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

4- Share your reflections on the last Ayah and the state in which people will be resurrected?

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5- What do you think “scolding” would be in Arabic? _________________________

6- In modern Arabic, staying up late at night is _______________________________.

Recitation Focus: Surat al-Fatihah

Mark the letters/vowels that you need to practice. Include the time you spend practicing in your Qur’an Log.

حيم حم>ن الر ه الر بسم الل

>مين> ب الع>ال ه ر> الح>مد لل

حيم حم>ن الر الر>وم الدين م>الك ي

>عين >ست اك> ن >عبد و>إي اك> ن إي

>قيم> اط> المست >ا الصر> اهدن

مثل المؤمنين في توادهم وتراحمهم وتعاطفهمكمثل الجسد الواحد

إذا اشتكى منه عضو تداعى له سائر الجسد سهر والحمىبال

>يهم غ>ير الم>غضوب >نع>مت> ع>ل ذين> أ اط> ال صر>

ين> >يهم و>ال> الضال ع>لComments for Improvement: __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________