Today we started study of Surat Al-Hujuraat and continued to Ayah 5.
1- The Sura being studied is a Madeni Sura number 49 consisting of 18 Ayat.
2- The Sura starts with a call to the believers.
3- The First command was not to advance any opinions or commands over those of Allah & his messenger.
4- The Second command was to practice Taqwa. Taqwa is behavior motivated by love for Allah, fear of His punishment and hell fire and desire for His reward & heaven.
5- The Third command after the second call to the believers was not to raise one’s voice above that of the prophet PBAH & have respect for him and his authenticated narrated sayings.
6- It is bad manners to shout to call people out. Islam permits knocking the door or ringing the bell up to maximum of three times before leaving. It is ok for the people of the house to refuse receiving guests.
Home Work:
– Practice lowering your voice when speaking to or in the presence of your parents, elders and those of authority.
– Get ready for next week’s quiz.
– Voluntary memorizing of Surat Al-Hujuraat with no mistakes is rewarded with $20 prize. $1 deduction for each mistake.