Today we started study of Surat Al-Hujurat and continued to Ayah 5.
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.
Permanent Home work:
1- Read at least one page of Quran daily and the meanings. Give it priority over all else 1st thing in the morning.
2- Make a weekly check chart for the daily things you should be doing including, but not limited to, the 5 daily pryers, daily Quran, being best to parents, chores, …etc…
3- Think of the meaning of Surat Alfatiha during your prayers especially asking Allah for guidance to the straight with its 2 components. If you do so at least 17 times a day, He will guide you definitely.
New 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-Hujurat with no mistakes is rewarded with $20 prize. $1 deduction for each mistake.