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Taraweeh toolkit Introduction

Assalamu ‘Alaikum

Welcome to the Taraweeh at home toolkit!

Many of you will probably we wondering about the toolkit and the content that it will contain. The
main aim of this project is to make the Taraweeh experience fun, engaging and interactive for the
whole family! Especially as the majority of us around the world are experiencing the lockdown in
relation to the Covid-19 pandemic, we felt that this toolkit would be well received and appreciated
by families around the world as a means of keeping the family united throughout this challenging
crisis.

The toolkit has been compiled by the National Huffadh Association UK. Established since 2016, we
are an organisation which provides a wide range of support tools for those who are memorising or
have memorised the Qur’an. We would like to thank the following organisations for their support in
the compilation of resources for this toolkit: British Medical Islamic Association, An Nasihah
Publications, Quran Plan, Ilm2Amal, Jamiatul Ulama South Africa, Madrasah Azhar and the Muslim
Council of Britain.

The key contents that are included within the toolkit are: Health and medical advice for Taraweeh,
Qur’an memorisation tips, fun and interactive Quran games, Character building and superhero
competitions, Ramadan nights, Kids’ colouring and fun books on Salah/Qur’an, Qur’anic Duas and
Islamic guidance on Taraweeh prayers at home. We pray that this toolkit provides valuable
opportunities for families to connect and learn more about Islam this Ramadan. Most importantly,
the toolkit has activities suited for all family members, young or old!

Lastly, we would like to take this opportunity to wish you all a blessed and fruitful Ramadan. We
hope that you remain safe and in the best of health. Please keep us in your blessed du’as.

Wa ‘Alaikumussalam.

Qari Is’Haaq Jasat

Founder/CEO

National Huffadh Association UK

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Tarawih During The Era Of Prophet (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam):

Compiled by Mufti Ismail ibn Nazir Satia

Narrated 'Urwa:

That he was informed by 'Aisha, "Allah's Apostle went out in the middle of the night and prayed in
the Masjid and some men prayed behind him. In the morning, the people spoke about it and then a
large number of them gathered and prayed behind him (on the second night). In the next morning
the people again talked about it and on the third night the Masjid was full with a large number of
people. Allah's Apostle came out and the people prayed behind him. On the fourth night the
Mosque was overwhelmed with people and could not accommodate them, but the Prophet came
out (only) for the morning prayer. When the morning prayer was finished he recited Tashah-hud and
(addressing the people) said, "Amma ba'du, your presence was not hidden from me but I was afraid
lest the night prayer (Qiyam) should be enjoined on you and you might not be able to carry it on."
So, Allah's Apostle died and the situation remained like that (i.e. people prayed individually). "
(Bukhari, Book 32, 3:229)

"It is narrated that one night during Ramadan Rasulullah (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam) performed
Salaat al-Tarawih in the masjid. A group of Sahaabah joined him during his salaah. The following
night the same happened as the previous night except that the number of followers had increased
considerably. Hence on the third (or fourth) night Rasulullah (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam) did not
come out to the Masjid to perform Salaat Al-Tarawih with the people. The following morning he said
to them: "Indeed I had seen your eagerness (to perform the Tarawih behind me), but for the fear
that this Salaah will be made Fardh (compulsory) upon you during Ramadan, I did not come out to
join you in the Tarawih". (Muslim, Hadith no.761)

Prophet (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam) prayed 20 Rakat, narrated by Ibne Abbas: that during the month
of Ramadan, Prophet (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam) performed 20 Rakat and thereafter, performed the
Witr Salat (prayer). (Baihaqi and Musannaf Ibne Abi ShaibahBA) Hafiz Ibne Hajar states this Hadith in
his book, (Al Mataalibul Aaliyah Vol.1 Pg.146).

NOTE: The narrator of this Hadith as you know is Abdullah Ibne Abbas (RA), he was very close to
Rasulullah (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam) the reason being that he use to stay over at his auntie�s
(Ummul Mumineen Maymoona (RA)) house, this is where Prophet (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam) use
to spend more time of doing Ibadaat (worshipping). This is the reason why Ibn Abbas has mentioned
the number of Rakats which is 20, where he saw the Prophet (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam) praying 20
Rakat.

Although some scholars have declared this Hadith to be Daeef on its own, it does not mean that it
should be whole heartedly rejected; since Daeef does not mean Maudu (fabricated). The Hadith
related from Ibn Abbas (RA) is supported by many other narrations coming from great Companions
like Uthman, Ali, Ibn Mas'ood...(Allah be pleased with them all), as well as their successors (Tabi'in).
Besides, some of the scholars of Hadith have even declared some weak Ahadith to be Sahih, if it has
a firm basis. "Shafi'i also recognises a weak Hadith as authentic (Sahih) if it is found to be accepted
by the whole Ummah (see al-Sakhawi: Fath al-Mugith).

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According to the later scholars of the Hanafi school like Ibn al-Humam, a Hadith will be declared
Sahih, if it is supported by the practise of the Ummah (see Abdal Rashid Nu'mani: Ma tamusu ilaihe
al-Haja, pg. 18). Among traditionalists, Tirmidhi often remarks, after quoting a less authentic Hadith:
'It is being practised by the people of learning (Ahl al-Ilm).' Suyuti deduces: 'It indicates that the
Hadith is supported by the sayings of the people of learning. More than one scholar has said that a
Hadith is declared Sahih if supported by the sayings of the people of learning, even if it lacks a
proper Isnad (Suyuti: al-Ta'aqubat, folio 20)."

As stated above, the great research scholar (Muhaqqiq) Hafiz Kamal ibn al-Humam (d. 861/1457;
Rahimahullah) had actually said: "One of the factors from which the authenticity of a Hadith is
known is that the learned (Ulama) may conform to it, which is a proof of its being sound (vide: Fath
al-Qadir, vol. 3, pg. 349).

Let us now see what a number of Imams of sacred law have said about the aforementioned
narration from Ibn Abbas (RA).

(a) Imam Ahmad al-Tahtawi has said in Sharh Durr al-Mukhtar (VOL.1 PG.466):
"On the authority of Ibn Abbas' statement, 20 rak'ahs of Taraweeh has been estblished from the
Holy Prophet's (peace be upon him) practice."

(b) Shaykh Abdal Haqq al-Dehlawi has been quoted by the author of Fatawa Rahimiyya (VOL.1
PG.280) as follows: "Shaykh Abdul Haqq Muhaddith of Delhi writes in his book, Fath-e-Sirr-ul-
Mannan:
'The obvious thing is that, according to the holy Companion's, the Holy Nabi's (Sall Allahu alaihi wa
Aalihi wa Sallim) saying 20 Rak'ahs had been established, as is mentioned in Ibn Abbas' tradition, and
for this reason Hazrat Umar (RA) adopted 20 Rak'ahs...'
He also quoted Shaykh Abdal Haqq as saying from his book: Ma Sabata Minas Sunnah (PG.223),

'According to our belief, the Taraweeh consists of 20 Rak'ahs, for Bayhaqi has reported with sound
authority that the holy Companions (may Allah be pleased with them) used to perform 20 Rak'ahs
during Umar's time; moreover, this practice continued during Hazrat Uthman and Hazrat Ali's (may
Allah be pleased with them) periods also.'"

Tarawih During The Era Of The Rightly Guided Sahaba (RA):

The Messenger of Allah (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam) died and the affair relative to the Tarawih Salaah
remained thus (i.e. it is recommended and it can be prayed in congregation). This is because the fear
for it to become compulsory was removed after His (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam) death. During the
Khilafah of Abu Bakr (RA) Tarawih with Jamaat was not in vogue. The rightly guided Caliph Umar
Ibnul khattab (RA) revived this Sunnah of having the prayer of 20 rakat Tarawih with congregation in
every night of Ramadan and the completion of the entire Quraan began only during the khilaafat of
hazrat Umar (RA). All the Sahaabah present had agreed upon this practice. From then onwards
including the Khilafah of both Hazrat Uthmaan and Hazrat Ali (RA) upto this day the Muslim Ummah
(at large) has followed this practice.

20 Rakats Tarawih is also performed in both the Masjids of Makkah and Madinah upto the present
time. However, it is tragic that in recent times a group of people have conflicted with the consensus

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of the Sahaabah (RA) and the rest of the Ummah with regards to the number of Rakaats in Tarawih
Salaah.

Narrated Abu Huraira:

Allah's Apostle said, "Whoever prayed at night the whole month of Ramadan out of sincere Faith and
hoping for a reward from Allah, then all his previous sins will be forgiven." Ibn Shihab (a sub-
narrator) said, "Allah's Apostle died and the people continued observing that (i.e. Nawafil offered
individually, not in congregation), and it remained as it was during the Caliphate of Abu Bakr and in
the early days of 'Umar's Caliphate." 'Abdur Rahman bin 'Abdul Qari said, "I went out in the company
of 'Umar bin Al-Khattab one night in Ramadan to the mosque and found the people praying in
different groups. A man praying alone or a man praying with a little group behind him. So, 'Umar
said, 'In my opinion I would better collect these (people) under the leadership of one Qari (Reciter)
(i.e. let them pray in congregation!)'. So, he made up his mind to congregate them behind Ubai bin
Ka'b. Then on another night I went again in his company and the people were praying behind their
reciter. On that, 'Umar remarked, 'What an excellent Bid'a (i.e. innovation in religion) this is; but the
prayer which they do not perform, but sleep at its time is better than the one they are offering.' He
meant the prayer in the last part of the night. (In those days) people used to pray in the early part of
the night." (Bukhari, Book 32, 3:227)

Malik related to me from Ibn Shihab from Urwa ibn az-Zubayr that Abd ar-Rahman ibn Abd al-Qari
said, "I went out with Umar ibn Al Khattab in Ramadan to the Masjid and the people there were
spread out in groups. Some men were praying by themselves, whilst others were praying in small
groups. Umar said, 'By Allah! It would be better in my opinion if these people gathered behind one
reciter.' So he gathered them behind Ubayy ibn Ka'ab. Then I went out with him another night and
the people were praying behind their Qur'an reciter. Umar said, 'How excellent this new way is, but
what you miss while you are asleep is better than what you watch in prayer.' He meant the end of
the night, and people used to watch the beginning of the night in prayer." (Muwwatta Imam Malik,
Book 6, NO.6.2.3:)

*Why did Umar (R.A.) call this method of performing Taraweeh Bid’ah (innovation)?

Allamah Aini (R.A.) explains in umdatul Qaree (vol.11 pg.126) - He (Umar R.A.) only called it Bid’ah
because Rasulullah (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam) did not prescribe this method for them, nor was it
existent in the era of Abu Bakar (R.A.). He (Umar R.A.) encouraged this method by saying Na’am
(how excellent/wonderful) to indicate upon its virtue and so that this title (of being Bid’ah) does not
prevent from practicing upon it.

Allamah Kirmaani (R.A.) thereafter quotes Allamah Khattabi (R.A.): He (Umar R.A.) only called it
Bid’ah because Rasulullah (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam) did not prescribe it and nor was it (existent) in
the era of Abu Bakr (R.A.). He (Umar R.A.) encouraged it (Taraweeh behind one Imaam) by him
saying Ni’ma (how wonderful) to indicate upon its virtue and so that this term (Bid’ah) does not
prevent from practicing upon it. And the standing of Ramadhaan is in actual fact Sunnat, not Bid’at
because of the following saying of Nabi (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam): Follow those two after me. Abu
Bakr and Umar (R.A.).

Yahya related to me from Malik that Yazid ibn Ruman said, "The people used to watch the night in

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prayer during Ramadan for twenty-three rakats in the time of Umar ibn al-Khattab.
(Muwatta Imam Malik, Book 6, NO. 6.2.5:)

In this hadith 20 Rakats was Tarawih prayer and the 3 Rakats was Witr prayer.

Al-Hasan reported: Umar ibn al-Khattab gathered the people (in Tarawih prayer) behind Ubayy ibn
Ka'b who would perform 20 Rakats with them.
(ABU DAWUD, vol.1 pg.202)

It is reported by Saib Ibne Yazeed, that the people used to perform 20 Rakat of Tarawih in the month
of Ramadan during the era of Umar.
(Baihaqi As Sunanul Kubra Vol.1 Pg.496- Declared authentic by Nawawi, Iraqi and Suyuti).

And Only Allah Ta'ala Knows Best.

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Is it Obligatory to Complete the
Entire Qur’an During Tarawih
Prayers?
Answered by Mufti Muhammad ibn Adam

https://seekersguidance.org/answers/hanafi-fiqh/is-it-obligatory-to-complete-the-entire-quran-
during-tarawih-prayers/

Question: You are aware that Eisha time here in the UK is very
late this Ramadhan. As a result, offering 20 Rak’at Tarawih in the
local Mosque becomes extremely difficult for me, as we usually
finish just before midnight! I have a difficult job and need to
wake up early in the morning. Given this, would it be sinful,
wrong or disliked if I did not follow a complete recitation of the
Qur’an (khatam) and instead performed 20 short Rak’ats of
Tarawih with some friends reciting short Surahs from the
Qur’an?
Answer: In the name of Allah, Most Compassionate, Most Merciful,
Reciting the entire Qur’an (khatm) once in Tarawih prayers is an
important Sunna that has been practiced by the Muslims throughout the
centuries. As such, it should not be abandoned in the various Mosques
where there has been a tradition of completing the Qur’an, even if the
time for Eisha is late.
However, if one experiences genuine hardship in reciting or listening to
the entire Qur’an, it would be permitted for him/her to recite short
Surahs or verses from the Qur’an during Tarawih prayers. In fact, the
late Hanafi jurists (fuqaha) have ruled that it is better, in our times, to
have an amount recited that will not burden people or lead them to stay
away from the congregation.
Imam al-Haskafi (Allah have mercy on him), the renowned Hanafi jurist,
states:
“Completing the Qur’an (khatm) once [in Tarawih prayers] is Sunna,
completing it twice is virtuous, and completing it thrice is even better.
As such, its completion should not be abandoned due to people’s
laziness. However, it is stated in ‘Al-Ikhtiyar’ that it is better in our
times to recite an amount that does not burden people…”

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The commentator of Haskafi’s work, Imam Ibn Abidin (Allah have
mercy on him) explains further by saying that the majori ty of Imams
including Abu Hanifa (Allah have mercy on him) consider completing
the Qur’an to be an important Sunna. However, he says, certain rulings
change based on the needs and interests of people, and thus in our times
[Ibn Abidin’s], it is better to recite an amount that will not lead to people
staying away from the congregation, because having a larger
congregation is superior to lengthy recitation.
He then quotes Imam Ibn Nujaym (Allah have mercy on him) from his
Al-Bahr al-Ra’iq as saying that the correct position in the Hanafi School
is that completing the Qur’an is a Sunna. However, this does not mean a
Khatm cannot be left out [even] if it results in alienating people; rather it
is superior to choose that which is tolerable for the masses…
He then quotes from Al-Mujtaba that the late Hanafi jurists
(muta’akhirun) ruled that three short verses or one long verse may be
recited in each Rak’at of Salat al-Tarawih in order that people don’t
become jaded and thus avoid the congregation. Al-Hasan relates from
Imam Abu Hanifa (Allah have mercy on him) that reciting three verses
after Surat al-Fatiha in obligatory (fard) prayers is good and not disliked,
and as such, if it is allowed in Fard prayers, it will be allowed in Nafl
and Tarawih prayers too. (See for the whole discussion: Radd al -Muhtar
ala ‘l-Durr al-Mukhtar 2/46-47)
As such, in conclusion, it is important to have the entire Qur’an recited
during Tarawih Prayers within the major Mosques in the towns and
cities. However, as outlined in your question, this can become difficult
for some people especially currently in the UK where Tarawih prayers
are very late. In such cases, it is permissible for you to offer Tarawih
prayers in congregation reciting short Surahs or verses from the Qur’an.
This will not be sinful, wrong or even disliked, although you will miss
out on the rewards for completing the Qur’an in Tarawih prayers.
And Allah knows best
[Mufti] Muhammad ibn Adam
Darul Iftaa
Leicester, UK
www.daruliftaa.com

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Leading Taraweeh While Reading from the
Mushaf
By Mufti M.D. Mangera
POSTED: 6 RAMADAN 1435, 4 JULY 2014

https://www.albalagh.net/qa/0185.shtml

Q.): Is it permissible to lead taraweeh while holding the Quran and looking at it?

A.) According to the Hanafi’s, one should not perform salah while holding the Qur'an.

Kindly find below the response of Mufti Muhammad bin Adam Al Kawthari to a similar
question:

“In the Hanafi School, there are two opinions regarding performing Salat while reciting from
a copy of the Qur’an (mushaf).

Imam Abu Hanifa (may Allah have mercy on him), the head of this School, is of the opinion
that it is impermissible to perform Salat while looking in and reciting from a Mushaf, or
while reciting from any other area such as Qur’anic verses inscribed inside the Mihrab.
Doing so will invalidate one’s prayer, whether one is an Imam, follower or praying alone, and
whether it is an obligatory (fardh), Tarawih or a voluntary (nafl) prayer.

The second opinion is of the two students of the Imam - namely Imam Abu Yusuf and Imam
Muhammad ibn al-Hasan al-Shaybani (may Allah have mercy on both). According to them,
one’s prayer is not invalidated by reciting from a copy of the Qur’an (mushaf), although this
practice is considered to be disliked (makruh).

It is stated in the famous Hanafi Fiqh primer, Maraqi al-Falah:

“(Amongst those things that invalidate prayer) is to recite, that which one has not committed
to memory, from a Mushaf even if one does not hold the Mushaf, due to being inspired by an
external element. However, if one has committed the text to memory and does not hold the
Mushaf, then the prayer is not invalidated, due to the absence of [excessive] action and
external inspiration.” (Maraqi al-Falah with the commentary of Tahtawi, P: 336)

Imam al-Kasani (may Allah have mercy on him) states:

“If the one offering prayer recites from a Mushaf, then his prayer is invalidated according to
Imam Abu Hanifa (may Allah have mercy on him). According to Imam Abu Yusuf and Imam
Muhammad, [however], his prayer is valid but it is disliked. Imam Shafi’i (may Allah have
mercy on him) states that it is not [even] disliked.” (Bada’i al-Sana’i 1/236)

Imam al-Haskafi (may Allah have mercy on him) states:

“(Amongst those things that invalidate prayer) is to recite from a Mushaf meaning from
anything upon which the text of the Qur’an is inscribed, under all circumstances (mutlaqan),
because it amounts to taking [external] inspiration, unless if one has committed to memory
that which one is reciting, and recites without holding the Mushaf. And it is said that one’s
prayer will not be invalidated unless one recites a complete verse… Imam Shafi’i considers it

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[reciting from a Mushaf] to be permitted without dislike and Imam Abu Yusuf and Imam
Muhammad consider it to be permitted with dislike, due to imitation of the people of the
book (ahl al-Kitab), meaning if one intends imitation…”

The commentator of Haskafi’s al-Durr al-Mukhtar, Imam Ibn Abidin (may Allah have mercy
on him) expands on the above text by stating that reciting verses of the Qur’an from a
Mushaf or from elsewhere such as the Mihrab invalidates one’s prayer according to Imam
Abu Hanifa (may Allah have mercy on him), whether one recites a small amount or a large
amount, and whether one is an Imam or praying alone.

He further states that there are basically two reasons given for this position of Abu Hanifa.
The first reason is that holding the Mushaf in one’s hand, reading from a text and turning
over the pages amounts to excessive extraneous action (amal al-kathir). The second reason is
that reciting from a Mushaf results in taking inspiration (talaqqi) from it, and as such, it is as
though one’s recitation of the Qur’an in Salat is inspired from another person.

Based on the second reasoning, he says, one’s prayer would be invalidated whether one holds
the Mushaf in one’s hand or not, whilst looking at the first reasoning, there would be a
difference in the ruling between holding the Mushaf in one’s hand and placing the Mushaf
elsewhere. The second reasoning is more correct. As such, regardless of whether one was to
hold the Mushaf and turn the pages or not, the prayer would be invalidated.

The only exception is the situation where one recites the verses of the Qur’an depending on
one’s memory, but merely has the Mushaf open in front of him. This is so because the
recitation is primarily based on one’s memory, and not taking inspiration from the Mushaf.

He adds that some Hanafi jurists declared the prayer to be invalidated only if one recites an
amount equal to Surat al-Fatiha. However, others said, prayer will be invalidated if one
recites one complete verse from a Mushaf. This, according to him, is the more correct
position. (See: Radd al-Muhtar ala al-Durr al-Mukhtar 1/624)

In light of all of the above,

Imam Badr al-Din al-Ayni (may Allah have mercy on him) in the Hanafi School, it
states in his commentary of Sahih al-Bukhari titled, Umdat
al-Qari:
remains impermissible to
recite from a copy of the
“Reciting from a Mushaf invalidates one’s prayer according Qur’an (mushaf), whether
to Imam Abu Hanifa (may Allah have mercy on him), since it in a Fardh prayer,
amounts to excessive action. However, it is permitted Tarawih prayer or Nafl
according to Imam Abu Yusuf and Imam Muhammad (may
Allah have mercy on them), because recitation by means of
prayer. If one does so,
looking into the Mushaf is a form of worship (ibadah). whether one is an Imam
However, it is disliked, since in it there is imitation of the or praying alone, one’s
people of the book. This [position of permissibility] is also prayer will be invalidated.
the position of Imam Shafi’i and Imam Ahmad (may Allah
have mercy on them), and according to Imam Malik (may Allah have mercy on him), one’s
voluntary (nafl) prayer is not invalidated by reciting from a Mushaf.” (Umdat al-Qari sharh
Sahih al-Bukhari 4/314)

In light of all of the above, in the Hanafi School, it remains impermissible to

recite from a copy of the Qur’an (mushaf), whether in a Fardh prayer, Tarawih
prayer or Nafl prayer. If one does so, whether one is an Imam or praying alone,
one’s prayer will be invalidated according to the position of Imam Abu Hanifa
(may Allah have mercy on him). The basic Hanafi Fiqh primers (mutun), such
as Maraqi al-Falah, merely convey this position of Abu Hanifa and consider

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reciting from a Mushaf to be amongst those things that invalidate one’s prayer.

Evidences

The main evidence for this position of the Hanafis is that there are several Ahadith where the
one unable to recite the Qur’an by means of memory is instructed by the Messenger of Allah
(Allah bless him & give him peace) to glorify Allah (tasbih) and praise Him (hamd) in prayer,
rather than recite from a Mushaf.

Sayyiduna Rifa’a ibn Rafi’ (may Allah be pleased with him) reports that the Messenger of
Allah (Allah bless him & give him peace) said to a man whilst teaching him how to perform
Salat: “….Then if you have portions of the Qur’an memorized, recite it, otherwise praise
Allah, the Exalted, and utter the takbir, and utter the tahlil (la ila ha illallah)…” (Sunan Abi
Dawud no: 857 and Sunan Tirmidhi no: 302)

Sayyiduna Abdullah ibn Abi Awfa (may Allah be pleased with him) reports that a man came
to the Messenger of Allah (Allah bless him & give him peace) and said: “I cannot memorize
anything from the Qur’an; so teach me something which is sufficient for me. He (Allah bless
him & give him peace) said: “Say: Glory be to Allah, and praise be to Allah, and there is no
god but Allah, and Allah is Most Great, and there is no might and no strength to do anything
but with Allah’s help.” He replied: “O Messenger of Allah! This is for Allah, but what is for
me? He said: “Say: O Allah! Have mercy on me, and sustain me, and keep me well, and guide
me.” When he stood up, he made a sign with his hand [indicating that he had earned a lot].
The Messenger of Allah (Allah bless him & give him peace) said: “This man has filled up his
hand with good.” (Sunan Abi Dawud no: 828 and Sunan Nasa’i no: 795)

Imam Zafar Ahmad Uthmani (may Allah have mercy on him) states in his I’la al-Sunan that
both these Hadiths indicate that whosoever is able to recite verses of the Qur’an by means of
memory must recite as much as desired. However, if one is incapable of learning and
memorizing a portion of the Qur’an which is necessary in prayer, then one will resort to the
Dhikr of Allah. Had reciting from a Mushaf been permitted, the jurists (fuqaha) would have
deemed it necessary and the Messenger of Allah (Allah bless him & give him peace) would
have directed it, because resorting to the Dhikr of Allah should have been an option only if
one is even incapable of reciting from a Mushaf. This clearly indicates that reciting from a
Mushaf is not a “legitimate” recitation with which one’s prayer is deemed valid. (See: I’la al-
Sunan 5/59-60)

As pointed out earlier, it is permitted according to the Shafi’i and Hanbali Schools to recite
from a Mushaf in Fardh and Nafl prayers, whether one has memorized the portion one is
reciting or not. According to Imam Malik, it is permitted to do so in Nafl and Tarawih
prayers. (See: al-Majmu’ of Imam Nawawi and Kasshaf al-Qina’ of Bahuti 1/361)

Their proof is the report recorded by Imam al-Bukhari in his Sahih without a chain of
transmission (mu’allaqan) that “Sayyida A’isha (may Allah be pleased with her) would pray
behind her slave Zakwan, who would recite from a Mushaf.” (Sahih al-Bukhari 1/245 and
Fath al-Bari 2/239)

The Hanafi jurists (fuqaha) present various explanations for this report:

a) Imam Zafar Ahmad Uthmani states that Zakwan had actually memorized the portion
which he was reciting, whereas the condition for the impermissibility of reciting from a
Mushaf [according to the Hanafis] is that the one reciting has not memorized that which he
is reciting in prayer. As such, Zakwan’s recitation was not dependant on external inspiration;
but rather on his own memory. However, he would merely keep the Mushaf open to assist
him for a word or two, which does not invalidate the prayer. (See: I’la al-Sunan 5/61)

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b) Imam Badr al-Din al-Ayni states in his commentary of the Hidaya that the meaning of
this report is that Zakwan would recite and memorize portions of the Qur’an from the
Mushaf prior to commencing prayer. Thereafter, he would stand up, commence his prayer
and recite by means of memory that which he had memorized. (al-Binaya fi sharh al-Hidaya
2/427)

c) Imam al-Kasani states in his Bada’i al-Sana’i that it is possible this report is describing
two separate states, meaning Zakwan would lead in prayer, and would recite from the
Mushaf in other than the state of prayer. (Bada’i al-Sana’i 1/236)

Nevertheless, in conclusion, this is a matter differed upon by the jurists of the four Sunni
Schools of Islamic law. The Hanafi School does not permit reciting from a copy of the Qur’an
(mushaf) during Salat, with Imam Abu Hanifa of the opinion that one’s Salat is invalidated
should one do so. The other Imams have allowed this practice, but one should be cautious in
terms of making too many movements whilst carrying the Mushaf, since it may invalidate
the prayer according to them as well.

Finally, in the Hanafi School, praying behind an Imam who is reciting from a Mushaf
invalidates the prayer of the follower. As such, one should avoid praying behind such an
Imam.

Mixed Communities

However, this may be difficult to apply in mixed communities where there are many non-
Hanafis or where such practices are common. In such a case, one may pray behind a Shafi’i
or Hanbali Imam who is reciting from a copy of the Qur’an and thus follow the positions of
Imam Abu Yusuf and Imam Muhammad (may Allah have mercy on both). This is closer to
unity and helps avoid Fitna.” – Mufti Muhammed bin Adam Al-Kawthari

We concur with the Fatwa of Mufti Muhammed bin Adam Al-Kawthari. However we advise
that if there is another jamaat in the vicinity where Taraweeh is being performed without the
Qur'an being recited from the Mushaf, then a Hanafi should join this Jamaat instead of
following the Shafi’i or Hambali Imam who is reciting from the Mushaf.

And Allah Ta'ala Knows Best

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 British Islamic Medical Association (BIMA)

A Medical Perspective…
ُ‫ح ُة َوا ْلفَ َراغ‬ ِ ‫ن ِفي ِه َما َك ِثي ٌر ِم َن الن‬
َّ ِّ‫ الص‬،‫َّاس‬ ٌ ‫غبُو‬
ْ ‫م‬ ِ ‫ِن ْع َمتَا‬
َ ‫ن‬
Narrated Ibn `Abbas: The Prophet (‫ )ﷺ‬said, "There are two blessings which many people lose: (They are) Health
and free time for doing good."

Our body is an Amaanah, entrusted on us by Allah.

!
Quran and Sunnah teaches us that we must look after ourselves
whilst striving to do good deeds.

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 Qiyaam - Night Prayer
‫ وأفضل الصالة بعد‬،‫ شهر اهلل املحرم‬:‫فضل الصيام بعد رمضان‬
The best month for observing Saum (fasting) next after Ramadan is the month
of Allah, the Muharram; and the best Salat (prayer) next after the prescribed
‫ صالة الليل‬:‫الفريضة‬
Salat is Salat at night [Riyadh As-Saaliheen]

Aside from spiritual need, there are many health benefits of Salaah including:

Physical exercise: Psychological:

• Fitness • A sense of peace
• Flexibility • Disconnect from stresses
• Muscle strength of the world
! • Equivalent to meditation
Kamran G. Physical benefits of (Salah) prayer -Strengthen the faith & fitness. J Nov Physiother Rehabil. 2018; 2: 043-053
Osama M, Malik RJ. Salat (Muslim prayer) as a therapeutic exercise. J Pak Med Assoc. 2019 Mar;69(3):399-404

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A few points to remember…

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 1. Lockdown
This means:
- No taraweeh in the masjid
- No inviting people/going out for iftaar
- No visiting friends and family
!
!
No congregation prayers even in your homes
except with those people already living with you.
!
!
!
Our masaajid are closed FOR OUR SAFETY.
!
Our leaders made the decision with sadness and out of necessity.
!
Do not cancel out these efforts by gathering at home instead.

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 The more
precautions we
take, the less
people get sick
and die.

Ferguson N, Laydon D et al. Report 9: Impact of non-pharmaceutical interventions (NPIs) to reduce COVID-19 mortality and
healthcare demand. Imperial College COVID-19 Response Team

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 !
Medical experts are expecting a second peak of
coronavirus cases a few months later as people stop
isolating and the weather gets cooler.
!
Our actions now can save lives.

https://www.morganstanley.com/ideas/coronavirus-peak-recovery-timeline

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 2. Physical Health
As per normal during Ramadan:
!
- Good Nutrition: help fast, increase immunity, energy to stand during night
!
- Hydrate
!
- Rest: Nap during the day, rest between rakaats, sit if need to
!
!
! …‫ح ًقّا‬ َ ‫س ِد َك‬
َ ‫ع َل ْي‬
َ ‫ك‬ َ ِ‫ فَ ِإنَّ ل‬،‫… َو ُق ْم َونَ ْم‬
َ ‫ج‬
!
! …and stand up [for the prayer at night] and also sleep [at night]. For your
! body has a right over you…Sahih al-Bukhari 5199
- Pace yourselves

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 3. Mental Health
We know that Ramadan will not feel the same this year.
This is a testing time for all of us.
!
Be kind to yourselves and to each other. Ask for help when needed.
!
Try to make the best of the circumstances and appreciate the blessings.
!
For example:
- Families praying together:
Unity and strengthening of family structure = Less stress in household

- Opportunity to gain balance:

Sleep is usually difficult in Ramadan and affects mental health.
This year you will spend less time travelling outside - use it to
rest more and, with the added energy, worship more to make
the most of the month.

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 In every situation there is barakah.
In every trial, an opportunity to bring us closer to Allah.

َ ََّ‫استَ ِعينُوا ِبالصَّبْ ِر َوالص ََّال ِة إِنَّ اهلل‬

‫معَ الصَّا ِب ِري َن‬ َ ‫يَا أَيُّ َها ال َِّذي َن آ‬
ْ ‫منُوا‬
O all you who believe, seek you help in patience and prayer; surely God is with the patient
[2:153]

!
For more info please see our Ramadan Guidelines: https://britishima.org/
!
For questions: covid@britishima.org

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There is no age limit on Hifdh.
Anyone can memorize the
Qur’an… whether it is 1 Juz, 1
Surah, 1 Ruku or 1 Verse!

TOP 10 HIFDH TIPS

PRESENTED BY:
NATIONAL HUFFADH
ASSOCIATION UK

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Tip1: INTENTION, INTENTION,
INTENTION!
 Always have a clean heart & sincere intention
 You are becoming Hafidh/Hafidhah for Allah’s
sake only!
 There is no financial/material objective
 Ultimate reward is from Allah
 Do not memorize the Qur’an to please others!

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Tip 2: PRACTICE & PACE!
 Practice your Hifdh DAILY!
 Keep it CONSISTENT!
 Pick any time. Day or night. Whatever works best
for you!
 Your memory is your greatest strength!
 If possible, try to stick to a fixed class schedule with
a qualified Qur’an teacher

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Tip 3: UNDERSTAND THE
QUR’AAN
 Develop a relationship with The Qur’aan
 If you learn & understand the Arabic language,
you will become closer to the Qur’aan
 Read the Qur’aan in English translation/your
mother tongue daily
 Reflect & ponder over the verses

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Tip 4: TAJWEED, NOT SPEED!
CHILL!
 Tajweed comes first, then speed & voice
 No speed limit when you recite Qur’aan
 Recite in a calm, composed & clear tone
 Have a consistent & medium paced recitation.
Not too fast & not too slow!
 Always refresh your Tajweed

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 Tip 5: IMPORTANT
DU’AAS
 Ask Allah to help you each day
 Many important Du’aas to help you for
Hifdh(Surah TaHa V 25/Evil eye/Nifaaq)
 Never underestimate the power of Du’aa
 Du’aas can help to overcome any problems!

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 Tip 6: HAVE A HIFDH
BUDDY
 Establish a Hifdh buddy (stick to one!)
 Someone who is committed to help & is able to listen
to your Qur’aan daily
 Many Huffadh utilise this tool in Ramadan especially
 Having an extra ear is extremely helpful
 It can strengthen your Hifdh/highlight errors

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 Tip 7:
FOOD/DRINK/SLEEP
INTAKE
 Don’t eat TOO LATE in the night! Sleep EARLY!
 Plenty of vegetables & fruit
 Black tea with honey or lukewarm water can help to
maintain the voice
 Boiled milk with crushed Pistachio nuts
 You will struggle to retain your memory if you do not
look after your health and sleep!

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 Tip 8: TECHNOLOGY

 Many Hifdh apps out there (Tahfidh app was

launched in Ramadan 2019
 Social media: @365hifdhtips @ukhuffadh,
@hifz_tips @hifz_memorization @maryammasud
 Listen/watch regular Youtube videos for tajweed
(Sh Khalil Husary, Sh Minshawi & Sh Mishary Al
Afasy)
 Times have advanced and many Hifdh students
can now prepare better using technology

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Tip 9: HIFDH PREP (PART 1)
 Don’t give less time to a portion, even if you feel
that you have ‘mastered’ it
 There is no such thing as a ‘perfect’ Hifdh student
or Hafidh/Haafidhah!
 Make a plan/timetable weekly or daily and tick off
each time you manage to stick to the timetable
 Don’t OVERDO your revision. It needs to be
manageable for your schedule!

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Tip 9: HIFDH PREP (Part 2)
 Learn the ‘Mutashaabahaats (the similar verses) in
detail, easy to make mistakes
 Know the order of Surahs (Especially the first verses
of each respective Surah)
 Prepare yourself mentally before each lesson (A
few minutes of mental reflection)
 Two rakaats Nafl salah & Du’aa!

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Tip 10: NO AGE LIMIT FOR
HIFDH!
 The Prophet PBUH was 40 when he received
revelation of the Qur’an
 There is no minimum or maximum age to
memorize the Qur’an!
 Do not be pressured by others who memorize the
Qur’an from a young age
 Story of 76 year old Haji who memorized the
Qur’an

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 LISTEN, EVALUATE & IMPROVE

 You are human & likely to make mistakes

 A tip to improve your Hifdh; record your recitation
daily on your phone/ipad!
 Listen back to it critically & attentively daily with
the aim to improve
 Remember, there is always room for improvement
 There is NO such thing as a PERFECT Hafidh!

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 Download the Tahfidh.
Memorize app for FREE!


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KIDS’ qur’an quiz!
 Q 1: How many years did it take for the Qur’an
to be revealed to the Prophet PBUH?
 Q 2: How many surahs are named after
Prophets?
 Q 3: What is the name of the LONGEST & shortest
surah of the Qur’an?

 CHALLENGE QUESTION: How many Surahs starts

with the letter ‫جـ‬
ُ ?

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 Stay in touch with us!

 Email: info@ukhuffadh.org
 WhatsApp: +44 7957 734 732
 Website: www.ukhuffadh.org
 Instagram:
 @ukhuffadh
 @hifdhtips365
 @tahfidhapp

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 4 STEPS ON HOW TO LEARN
DHOR (REVISION)

THE IMPORTANCE OF DHOR

Dhor is to make you sure you remember what you

have already learnt by heart.
Recite every day, even during school/madrasah
holidays.
Recite either quarter, half or three quarters of a Juzz.
The more you recite, the better you will remember.

HOW DO YOU LEARN DHOR?

1
Recite each Ruku 1-3 times looking in the Qur’an.
STEP

Loud, clear and slow (place your finger on every word).

Correct any underlined mistakes.
Do not try to recite by heart straight away.

2
Recite the Ruku by heart.
STEP

If you are able to recite it without any mistakes, then

go onto the next Ruku.
If you can’t recite a ruku by heart without mistakes,
then learn it how you learn Sabaq.

3
Recite the entire quarter/half/three quarters of a
STEP

juzz by heart all at once.

4
While you are waiting for the teacher to test you,
STEP

continue reciting. The more you recite it, the better

you will know it.
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 4 STEPS ON HOW TO LEARN
SABAQ JUZZ (PREVIOUS LESSONS)

THE IMPORTANCE OF SABAQ JUZZ

Sabaq Juzz is the last 7 sabaqs.

Recite every day including weekends and holidays.
Not reciting it every day will make it hard to
remember future dhor.

HOW DO YOU LEARN SABAQ JUZZ?

1
Recite the first 6 lessons 1-3 times looking in the
STEP

Qur’an.
Loud, clear and slow (place your finger on every
word).
Make sure you read over underlined mistakes.
Do not try to recite by heart straight away.

2
Try to recite the first 6 lessons by heart.
STEP

If you can recite it without any mistakes, then go

onto the 7th lesson, otherwise recite 2-3 times and
try again.

3
Learn the 7th lesson.
STEP

Learn it like you learn new Sabaq.

4
While you are waiting for the teacher to test you,
STEP

continue reciting. The more you recite it, the better

you will know it.
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WHAT TO DO BEFORE YOU START TO
MEMORISE NEW SABAQ (NEW HIFZ LESSON)

STEP 1

Be in a state of wudhu

STEP 2

Recite the following verses of the Qu’ran 3 times:

‫اﴍ ْح ِﱄ َﺻ ْﺪ ِري‬ َ ْ ‫َر ِ ّب‬

‫ﴪ ِﱄ �� ْﻣ ِﺮي‬ ّْ ِ َ �‫َو‬
‫َوا ْ�ﻠُ ْﻞ ُﻋ ْﻘﺪَ ًة ِ ّﻣﻦ ِﻟ ّ َﺴ ِﺎﱐ‬
‫ﯾ َ ْﻔ َﻘﻬُﻮا ﻗَ ْﻮ ِﱄ‬
STEP 3

Make the following Duaa:

“O Allah, create the love of the Qu’ran in my heart, O Allah make

memorisation easy for me and O Allah make me always act
upon the Qu’ran”
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 5 STEPS ON HOW TO MEMORISE
NEW SABAQ (NEW HIFZ LESSON)

THE IMPORTANCE OF NEW SABAQ

New sabaq is the foundation for students memorising the Qu’ran.

It enables them to see themselves progressing in memorisation and if
the sabaq is learnt thoroughly and recited with no mistakes, the
foundation will be solid and revision will be relatively easy for them.

HOW DO YOU LEARN THE NEW SABAQ?

1
Recite the new sabaq to your teacher, parent or listen to a
STEP

recording of any recommended reciter. This is to ensure that

there are no pronunciation/harakat/tajweed mistakes. Recite
3-5 times looking inside the Qur’an.

2
Recite 1 verse 10 - 15 times (depending on ability) looking in the
STEP

Qur’an loudly, clearly, slowly with tajweed and placing your

finger on every word. Do not try to recite through memory
after you have recited it 3-4 times. If the verse is too long,
break it up in to 2 parts or 3 parts.

3
Now try to recite that verse through memory – If someone is
STEP

available to listen to you, then recite to them otherwise recite

to yourself. If you are able to recite the verse through memory
confidently without any mistakes, then go onto the next verse.
If you unable to recite through memory then look in the
Qur’an and repeat the verse 5 or 10 times and try again.

4
Every time you memorise a verse, go back to the beginning of
STEP

your new sabaq and recite from the beginning.

5
Go over it again in the morning or evening before you come to
STEP

class. If you are travelling to school/Masjid by car or public

transport continue reciting the new sabaq in the car or bus,
even if you know it.
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 QURAN CIRCLE 1

ABOUT THE GAME

This game helps children revise the Surahs in Juz Amma

RECOMENDED AGE

5+
NUMBER OF PLAYERS

2-6

NOTE TO PARENT/TEACHER

• The recommended age is 5+ but younger children can join in and recite the surahs
they know.
• If students have not memorised all the surahs in Juz Amma, then parents/teachers
can select the surahs that students have memorised. For example, if students have only
memorised Surah Nas to Surah Fajr, then only use these surah cards for the game.
• Parents/teachers should help and encourage younger children who are at the early
stages of memorising to try and read according to their ability.
• It is a good idea to stop playing the game if children start to lose focus. You can
continue playing another time.

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 QURAN CIRCLE 1
HOW TO PLAY

Preparation for the game:

1. Print the front of the cards (preferably printed on card paper).
2. Now turn the page over and put them back in the printer.
3. c9pen the file that contains the back of the cards.
4. Now print the back of the cards on the reverse side.
5. Cut up all the cards and shuffle them.

Playing the game:

1. All the players should sit in a circle. Then stack the cards (face down) in the middle.
2. The first player takes the top card and reads the first verse of that Surah.
3. Then the next player on the right reads the next verse.
4. Players should be corrected if they make any mistakes. Use a copy of the Quran or
an Quran App if necessary.
5. Keep going round until each player has recited a verse and the Surah is completed
(see illustration below).
6. Once the Surah is completed, the next player should select the next card on top and
recite the first verse.
7. Continue for as many rounds as you would like or until all the Surahs have been
recited.

Player 1 takes a card and reads the first verse. Then each player
reads a verse from Surah Layl. The cycle continues until the whole
Surah has been completed. Then the next player takes another card.

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 tariq ghashiyah balad layl sharh

a h
i q iy a d l r h
r s h l y a
Ta Ba La Sh
G ha
tariq ghashiyah balad layl sharh

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buruj a'laa fajr shams dhuha

j a s a
r u a jr m h
'l Fa ha hu
Bu A S D
buruj a'laa fajr shams dhuha
 a
' laq bayyinah a
' diyat takathur humazah

ah t ah
q i n a h ur z
l a y iy at a
'A y A d k m
B a ' Ta Hu
' laq
a bayyinh ' diyat
a takathur humazah

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tin qadr zalzalah qari'ah a
' sr

a h h
dr l i'a r
iT n a za r s
Q a l 'A
Z Qa
tin qadr zalzalah qari'ah ' sr
a
 quraysh kawthar nasr ikhlas nas

s h ar r s
y th s l a s
ra Na k h Na
aw I
Qu K
quraysh kawthar nasr ikhlas nas

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fil ma'un kafirun masad falaq

u n d
un r a aq
Fil a' fi as l
M Ka M Fa
fil ma'un kafirun masad falaq
 naba a
' basa infitar inshiqaq

a a r a q
b s iq
Na ba if ta
sh
'A In In
naba ' basa
a infitar inshiqaq

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nazi'aat takwir mutafifin

t fin
a ir fi
z i'a kw ta
a Ta u
N M
nazi'aat takwir mutafifin
Divide into two teams and give each team a card. Use the clues on the card to
find the surah names in Juz Amma. Use a copy of the Quran to help you.

Team A

Clue Surah name

Find a surah between Kawthar and Qari’ah that

has 8 verses.
Find a surah between Qadr and Shams that has 11
verses.
Find a surah between ‘Adiyat and ‘Sharh that has
19 verses.
Find a surah between Shams and Tariq that has 26
verses.
Find a surah between Sharh and Ghashiyah that
has 30 verses.
Find a surah between A’laa and Naba that has 36
verses.

Team B

Clue Surah name

Find a surah between Nas and ‘Asr that has

more than 7 verses.
Find a surah between Qari’ah and Tin that has
more than 11 verses.
Find a surah between Sharh and Ghashiyah that
has 20 verses.
Find a surah between Balad and Buruj that has 19
verses.
Find a surah between Layl and Inshiqaq that has
17 verses.
Find surah between Ghashiyah and ‘Abasa that
has 29 verses.

QP bonus activity: After you complete

the activity, take it in turns to read
the surahs as a family.

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 Surah Mulk Challenge
Learn one verse of Surah Mulk every day as a family.
Colour the lantern every time you learn a new verse.
1 2 3 4 5

6 7 8 9 10

11 12 13 14 15

16 17 18 19 20

21 22 23 24 25

26 27 28 29 30

Did you know that the Prophet (pbuh) used

to recite Surah Mulk every night before
sleeping? (Tirmidhi)

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JUZ AMMA RACE 1

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 JUZ AMMA RACE 1

ABOUT THE GAME

This game helps children revise the short surahs in Juz Amma in a fun
and engaging manner.

RECOMENDED AGE

5+

NUMBER OF PLAYERS

2-6

NOTE TO PARENT/TEACHER

• Recommended age is 5+ but younger children can also play if they have
memorised all the surahs on the board game (surah Nas to ‘Asr).
• If children are not able to read the instructions in each box on the board game,
parents/teachers should read out the instructions for them.
• Parents/teachers should help and encourage younger children who are at the
early stages of memorising to try and read according to their ability.
• Children should be taught the names of the surahs as they memorise so that they
become familiar with the names.
• It is recommended to stop playing the game if children start to lose focus.
You can continue playing another time.
• Although more than 6 players can play the game, it is better to play in smaller
groups so that children can focus.

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 JUZ AMMA RACE 1

HOW TO PLAY

Preparation for the game:

1. Print the board game (preferably on card paper).
2. Print the number cards and cut them out.
3. Get a different coloured counter for each player (you can choose other things to
use if you don’t have counter such as coloured paper etc).

Playing the game:

1 Put all the counters on the start.
2 Shuffle the number cards and put them in a pile face down.
3 Players need to take the top card and move their counter along the squares
according to the number shown on the card.
4 Once you land on a square, follow the instructions given.
5 If players make a mistake whilst reading, they can have 1 chance
to correct their mistake. If they can’t correct their mistake, they need to go
back to their previous position. (Players should put the number card back
at the bottom of the pile after their turn).
6 The player to reach the finish first wins.

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 1
1 2 3
3 4
4 5
5 6 7
7
Read Move Read Move Read Go Read any
Surah forward Surah forward Surah back surah that
START Nas 2 steps Falaq 1 step Ikhlas 3 steps you want

15 14
14 13
13 12
12 11
11 10
10 9
9 8
8
Move Read Move Read Move Move Read Go
forward Surah forward Surah forward forward Surah back
2 steps Kafirun 1 step Nasr 3 steps 2 steps Masad 1 step

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16 17
17 18
18 19
19 20
20 21
21 22
22 23
23
Go Read any Read Move Go Read Move Read any
back surah that Surah forward back Surah forward surah that

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2 steps you want Kawthar 2 steps 3 steps Ma’un 3 steps you want

31
31 30
30 29
29 28
28 27
27 26
26 25
25 24
24
Read any Go Read Move Move Go Read Move
surah that back Surah forward forward back surah forward
you want 1 steps Fil 2 steps 3 steps 1 step Quraysh 1 step

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32 33
33 34
34 35 36
36 37
37 38
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Move Read any Read Move Go Read Move
forward Surah that Surah forward back Surah forward
1 step you want Humazah 2 steps 2 steps ‘Asr 1 step FINISH
FINISH

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 The Adventures of Adam & Anisah

Ramadan Superhero
Training Camp
For children aged 5-10 | UK only

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The Challenge
This Ramadan, we’ve set up a superhero training camp for your children!

To qualify as superheroes and win prizes worth up to £300, they will need to
complete 30 challenges from our My Brother’s Shield Activity Book.

The challenges will strengthen their character, build their understanding of

Ramadan and test their creativity!

How to Take Part

Step 1: Purchase the My Brother’s Shield Activity Book by the 17th of April using
the code #RamadanChallenge for 15% off.

Purchase the Activity Book at https://www.i2astore.com/books-store/mbs-activity.

Step 2: Email info@ilm2amal.org to confirm your participation in the challenge by

the 22nd of April. Include the name and age of your children.

Step 3: Starting from the 1st of Ramadan, we will upload a video to notify you
of the challenges to be completed each day. Submit a photo of each completed
challenge to info@ilm2amal.org.

Step 4: The superhero training camp will run from the beginning of Ramadan
until the 20th fast.

Step 5: Three winners will be announced in time for Eid!

Prize Categories:
1st Place: Books & Gifts worth £300
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 Name: _______________
Class: _______________
Date: _______________
Quran Crossword
1.

2. 3.

4. 5.

6.

Across
2. The month in which the Quran was revealed.
4. The Prophet ‫ ﷺ‬received the first revelation in the cave of this mountain.
6. The angel who brought revelation to the Prophet ‫ﷺ‬.

Down
1. The Quran was revealed on the night of __ __ __ __.
3. The name of the first surah to be revealed.
5. The first word to be revealed to the Prophet ‫ﷺ‬.

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 Name: _______________
Class: _______________
Date: _______________
Divisions in the Quran
The Holy Quran is divided into smaller parts. The Quran was revealed
in Ayaat (plural of ayat). These were arranged to form a Surah. Later,
Muslims divided the Quran into Juz and Manzil. This was done to
help thse who wanted to complete reciting the Quran in a certain
period of time. Join each of the four divisions below to its
description:
This is one-seventh of the Quran. Seven
of these forms the entire Quran. Any
AYAT Muslim who wishes to recite the entire
Quran in a week may do so by reciting
one of these every day.

There are over 6000 (six thousand) of

SURAH these in the Quran. Some are very short,
and others are long.

This word is often translated as chapter.

There are 144 chapters in the Quran. All
JUZ chapters are not the same size. Each
chapter is made up of several Ayaat.

There are thirty of these in the Quran.

Any Muslim wishing to complete the
MANZIL reciting of the Quran in one month may
do so by reciting one of these every day.

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 Name: _______________
Class: _______________
Date: _______________
Revelation of the Quran
Colour the circle beside the correct answer for each question:

 Hifz.
1. The Arabic word for revelation is…
 Wahy.
 angel.
2. Revelation often comes through the…
 human.

3. The first revelation of the Quran was in  Muharram.

the month of…  Ramadan.
 Fatihah.
4. The first surah to be revealed was…
 Alaq.

5. The Prophet ‫ ﷺ‬received the first revelation  Hira.

while he was in…  Quba.
 read.
6. The first ayaat to be revealed tell us to…
 play.
 6 years.
7. The Quran was revealed over a period of…
 23 years.

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 Name: _______________
Class: _______________
Date: _______________
Quran written down
Whenever the verses of the Quran were revealed to the Prophet ‫ﷺ‬, he recited
them to his companions. He would tell some of them to write the verses down.
The verses were written on various materials such as scraps of leather, palm
leaves and other such items used for writing during those days.
Those who wrote the Quran were called scribes. While in Madinah, the
Prophet ‫ ﷺ‬had many scribes. A famous scribe was Zaid ibn Thabit who was
often called by the Prophet ‫ ﷺ‬to write down the verses just revealed to him.
Zaid would bring hid board, his ink-pot and his pen which was actually a bone,
and then write down the verses.
The Prophet ‫ ﷺ‬told the Muslims how the verses were to be arranged into
particular surahs. The proper arrangement of the Surahs, and order of the
verses were done during the lifetime of the Prophet ‫ﷺ‬. After his death, all
these written materials were compiled into one book, the Holy Quran.
There are many stories of how people converted to Islam after reading some
verses which had been written down.

Write TRUE or FALSE beside each of the sentences below:

1. The Prophet ‫ ﷺ‬wrote down the Quran himself. _______________
2. The Quran was written down after the death of the Prophet ‫ﷺ‬.
_______________
3. Scribes wrote down the verses of the Quran. _______________
4. Zaid ibn Thabit was one of those who wrote the Quran. _______________
5. Muslims arranged the verses into surahs according to what they thought
was right. _______________
6. The scribes used a computer to write down the Quran. _______________
7. The Quran was written during the time of the Prophet ‫ ﷺ‬but was collected
and made into a book after his death. _______________

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 Name: _______________
Class: _______________
Date: _______________
Hifz of the Quran
The Quran is easy to understand and remember.
Allah says in the Quran:
“Hence, indeed, We made this Quran easy to bear in mind: who,
then, is willing to take it to heart?” [54:17]
Many Muslims memorize the Quran or part of the Quran. There is
great reward for memorising the Surahs of the Quran. The Prophet ‫ﷺ‬
used to encourage his companions to memorise the Quran.
A male who has memorised the Quran is known as a Hafiz of the
Quran and a female who has memorised the Quran is known as a
Hafizah of the Quran.
How many surahs have you memorised? In the table below list the
Surahs of the Quran that you know.

Name of Surah
1. ______________________________
2. ______________________________
3. ______________________________
4. ______________________________
5. ______________________________
6. ______________________________
7. ______________________________
8. ______________________________
9. ______________________________
10.______________________________
11.______________________________
12.______________________________

How many more are you going to memorise? Make a plan to

memorise a part of the Quran each year.

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 Name: _______________
Class: _______________
Date: _______________
The Prophet ‫ ﷺ‬talks about Salah
The Muslims who lived during the time of the Prophet ‫ ﷺ‬were very fortunate to be in his company.
They could talk to him, seek guidance and ask for his advice. The Prophet ‫ ﷺ‬often sat with them and
told them many wise things. These were later written down and are known as Hadith. Read the
following 2 Ahadith on Salah, then answer the questions that follow.

The Prophet ‫ ﷺ‬was once talking to his companions.

“What is your opinion if one of you were to find a river beside his door, and he
would wash in it five times a day, would any dirt remain on him?”
“No,” replied the companions, “no dirt would remain on him.”
“that is like the five daily prayers,” said the Prophet ‫ﷺ‬, “it washes away the sins.”

One day, the Prophet ‫ ﷺ‬went out in the winter when the leaves were falling.
He took hold of two twigs of leaves which had fallen. He turned to his
companions and showed it to them.
“Do you see these fallen leaves?” he asked. “Surely when a believer offers his
Salah to please Allah, his sins fall from him just as these leaves have fallen from
the tree.”

1. What does the Prophet ‫ ﷺ‬compare the five daily prayers to?
_____________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________
2. How do the sins fall off someone who performs their Salah?
_____________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________
3. Draw a picture to illustrate each Hadith. In Box 1, draw a river with pieces of dirt
flowing in it. In Box 2, draw a tree with leaves on the ground.

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 Name: _______________
Class: _______________
Date: _______________
The Qibla

All Muslims turn towards the Kabah, in Makkah, for prayers.

The Kabah is the Qiblah for Salah. In the map below, you
can see stars which represent people in different part of the
world. Which way would they turn for their prayers? Draw
an arrow from each child to the Kabah.
Please note: Since the world is round, the actual directions
to Makkah would be different from what appears on the
map.

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 Name: _______________
Class: _______________
Date: _______________
Salah Crossword

2.

1.

3.

4.

Across
1. The word for standing up in Salah.
3. The call to prayer.
4. The Surah of the Quran that is obligatory in Salah.

Down
1. The direction in which we pray Salah.
2. The part of Salah in which we put our heads on the ground in front of Allah.

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 Name: _______________
Class: _______________
Date: _______________

How much do you know about Salah?

Fill in the gaps using the words below:
Tashahud
Niyyah
Dua
Wudu
Takbir
Rakah

1. Before we pray the Salah, we must make the _______________

(intention).

2. When we say the _______________, we say that Allah is the

Greatest.

3. In the _______________ recited at the end of the second

rakah, we bear witness that Allah is One, and that Muhammad
‫ ﷺ‬is his servant and messenger.

4. Before Salah we use water to perform the _______________.

5. When we finish the first two sajdahs in Salah, we have

completed one _______________.

6. In _______________ we can ask Allah for our wishes, and for

what is good in the World and the Hereafter.

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 Name: _______________
Class: _______________
Date: _______________
True or False?
Beside each sentence, write whether it is true or false:
TRUE / FALSE
Salah can be said in any language.
1.

Maghrib Salah had five raka’at.

2.

Salah is the most important duty of a

3. Muslim.
When Muslims pray in congregation,
4. the person leading the prayer (Salah) is
called the Imam.
Salah can only be prayed at home or in
5. the Masjid.
A Muslim recites at least 17 raka’at
6. each day.
Salah is only wajib on those Muslims
7. who have time to pray it.
Allah loves those who give importance
8. to Salah.
A Muslim is advised to think about
9. other things in Salah.
A true believer never rushes through
10. Salah.

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 Name: _______________
Class: _______________
Date: _______________
Majid and the Fajr Prayer

Majid’s _______________ was ringing loudly. He turned it off

and went back to _______________. He was so tired, he

could hardly open his eyes. Majid’s mother came into the room. “It’s

time for Fajr _______________,” she said. “Please wake up

and do _______________.” Majid sank deeper into his

_______________. Last night he had been _______________

till very late. Now he was too tired for Salah. “I will pray it later,” he

told his mum. His mum sat down on the _______________.

“Majid,” she said, “don’t you know that the Fajr Salah is very

important? It is Shaytan who is telling you to sleep. Are you

_______________ enough to fight Shaytan?” Majid opened one eye.

“A strong Muslim never misses his Fajr prayers, no matter how

_______________ they are,” said his mother.

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 Name: _______________
Class: _______________
Date: _______________
Anisa goes for a Picnic

Anisa was very happy. She was going for a _______________.

She had already packed her _______________ and

_______________. They were going to the _______________

near her home. At _______________ o’clock, the whole family

piled into the _______________. When they arrived,

Anisa saw many other _______________. Some were

_______________, others were playing in the

_______________. Anisa and her brother began to make a

_______________. At _______________ o’clock, her mother

called her. It’s time to _______________ she said. Anisa’s

father laid out a large _______________ and the whole

family said their prayers on the _______________. After that

they sat down to _______________. “Never forget to pray your

_______________,” said her father, “even on the beach.”

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Is the best kind
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On the Day of Judgement

WE will BE asked
about salah first
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There
are
Five
Daily
salah
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SUNRISE SUNset

Maghrib
Zohr
Isha

Fajr Asr

Salah names
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Fajr in the
Morning Zohr after
Midday

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Asr in the
afternoon Maghrib after
sunset

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 is at Night time

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Before Salah

Being clean & pure for Salah

WUDHU tayammum
ghusl

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Before Salah
clothes

body

place
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Before Salah
4.

Have
1. Correct
NIyyah

time

Face
Cover 3.
awrah
Qibla
2.
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Rakah of salah
Sunnah Fard Sunnah Nafl Witr Nafl

Fajr 2 2
Zohr 4 4 2 2
Asr 4 4
Maghrib 3 2 2
Isha 4 4 2 2 3 2
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 OUR PROPHET  DID OPTIONAL
COMPULSORY VERY IMPORTANT
THIS, SO SHOULD WE GOOD TO DO
WE MUST DO WE MUST DO

MU’AKKADAH GHAIR MU’AKKADAH

OUR PROPHET  DID
OUR PROPHET  RARELY
THEM OFTEN
MISSED THESE

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 Takbir Positions of Salah
Tahrimah Qiyam
Raise hands to
Standing at
start Salah
beginning of
every Rakah

Ruku
Bowing down
Qaumah
after Qiyam Standing after
Ruku with
hands at side

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 Sajdah Positions of Salah
Prostrate Jalsa
twice in
every rakah Sitting
between the
two Sajdah

Qa’dah
Sitting in Salaam
second and Turn head to
last rakah right then left
to finish salah

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 1st
Rakah

Takbir Tahrima Qiyam Ruku Qaumah Sajdah Jalsa Sajdah

2nd
Rakah

Qiyam Ruku Qaumah Sajdah Jalsa Sajdah Qa’dah Salaam

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 1st
Rakah

2nd
Rakah

3rd
Rakah

4th
Rakah

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 Notes

Ajzāʿ al-Qurʾān
A short guide to the Qurʾān to take
with you through your Ramadān nights

an intensive course by
Ustādh Asif Uddin

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 Introduction Please note that the topics and verses mentioned on the diagrams cannot always be
represented accurately. This is to ensure that there isn’t too much information on
one diagram and hence become unnecessarily overwhelming for the reader. If this
does occur, this will be pointed out during the course. So please bear in mind that
The Qurʾān is our main connection with Allāh. It is like a rope hanging down from the diagrams must be supplemented with the delivery of the instructor.
the heavens for the inhabitants of the earth to cling onto. It is what makes us Mus-
lims and shapes our character and identity. Despite knowing the importance it has May Allāh make us from the people of the Qurʾān
in our lives, many of us have fallen short in understanding it to the extent that
very few Muslims who claim to commit the Dīn have not read the translation of the Asif Uddin
Qurʾān. It is for this reason, these course notes have been designed to bridge the re-
lationship between the Allāh the Master of all of the universe and us, his slaves.

There are two main ways of studying the Qurʾān from an overview perspective.
The first way is to study the Qurʾān Sūrah by Sūrah. The second way is to study the
Qurʾān Juzʿ by Juzʿ. This can be either by studied by hizb or rukūʾ.

How was the Qurʾān divided?

The Qurʾān was divided into portions to ease process of reading.

The Quran has been divided into 30 sections, each one is called juzʿ (pl. ajzāʿ) or para
(pl. supara). Each juz has been divided either into Hizb (more popularly used in Arab
countries) and Rukūʾ (widely used in the Asian subcontinent). Each juz has 2 hizb
and each hizb consists of four quarters which is based on the measurement of the
hizb. Whilst there are 540 Rukūʾs in the Qurʾān divided according to topics.

This course will be looking at each juzʿ with the hizb system, but incorporating as- Each Juzʿ consists of each 2 hizbs and each hizb has 4 quarters. If the topic covers
pects of the rukūʾ system by dividing it according to topics. more than one quarter, a dotted line will represent the quarter so that the reader
can see the demarcations.
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 Notes
Al Fatiha 1 – Al Baqarah 141

This Juz consists of: al-Fatiha and al-Baqarah

The most topics exhibited in the 1st Juz are:

1. Dividing people in Surah Al-Fatiha into the be-

lievers, those who [Allah’s] anger is upon, and those
who are misguided.

2. Then people are divided into believers, disbeliev-

ers and hypocrites, as is in the beginning of Surah
Al-Baqarah.

3. Then comes the story of the creation of Adam

(peace be upon him), and the dialogue with the
angels about it.

4. Then the Children of Israel are addressed, and

some of their story with Musa (peace be upon him)
is mentioned.

5. Then comes the story of the Children of Israel

and the command for them to slaughter the cow.

6. Then comes the story of how the forbidden house

(Ka’bah) was built by Ibrahim and his son Ismail
(peace be upon them).

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Al Baqarah 142 – Al Baqarah 252 6. The legislation of chastisement, the will and the fasting of Ramadan
and what is connected to it, as well as the rulings of Hajj and Umrah,
This Juz consists of: al-Baqarah expenditure, fighting, alcohol, gambling, orphans, wailing of male and
female polytheists, menstruation, the rulings regarding divorce and
1. The incident where the direction of prayer was the period of waiting, the rulings of suckling, the waiting period of the
changed from Masjid Al-Aqsa to Masjid Al-Haram in woman whose husband died, and the goodly loan.
Makkah was mentioned and explains the stubbornness
the People of the Book have about this issue. 7. And story of Talut and Jalut.

2. The merit of prayer and patience during times of trial

and when struggling in the cause of Allah. Notes
3. The ritual of walking between Al-Safa and Al-Marwa
and the recompense of those who conceal the knowl-
edge that Allah has revealed.

4. The addressing of the oneness of Allah and the appar-

ent signs of his might.

5. The merit of worshipping Allah, thanking him, and an

explanation of the practices of piety and faith: {Right-
eousness is not that you turn your faces toward the
east or the west, but [true] righteousness is [in] one
who believes in Allah , the Last Day, the angels, the
Book, and the prophets and gives wealth, in spite of
love for it, to relatives, orphans, the needy, the trav-
eler, those who ask [for help], and for freeing slaves;
[and who] establishes prayer and gives zakah; [those
who] fulfill their promise when they promise; and
[those who] are patient in poverty and hardship and
during battle. Those are the ones who have been
true, and it is those who are the righteous.(177)}
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Al Baqarah 253 – Al Imran 92 Notes
This Juz consists of: al-Baqarah and Aali Imran

1. Allah’s preference of some messengers over others.

2. The praise of Allah upon himself in the greatest verse

in the Quran, which is Ayah Al-Kursi.

3. The mention of the debate between Ibrahim and the

king, as well as examples of how Allah can resurrect after
death.

4. The encouragement to spend in the cause of Allah, and

the merit of spending in the longest verses about ex-
penditure in the entire glorious Quran.

5. The clarification about the danger of usury and that it

is among the major sins.

6. The explanation regarding the ruling take and giving

loans, as well as writing down the loan and the rulings
regarding mortgaging.

7. The conclusion of surah Al-Baqarah explains the obe-

dience of the believers to Allah and His messenger, their
calling unto Allah and their submission to his law and
dominion.

Surah Aali-Imran

8. The beginning of Surah Aali-Imran and what it entails

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 Notes
Aal Imran 93 – An Nisaa 23

This Juz consists of: aal-Imran and al-Nisaa

1. A clarification regarding the precedence of the build-

ing of the Ka’bah over the rest of the Masajid.

2. The encouragement to be pious and to order the good

and forbid the evil, as well as the beneficence of this
ritual.

3. A dialogue with the People of the Book, the Christians,

and explains their dangerous plot against the believers.

4. It mentions the battle of Badr and the victory that the

believers had.

5. The command to hasten to perform righteous actions

in order to achieve the forgiveness of Allah.

6. A scene from the battle of Uhud and what occurred to

the believers during it.

7. The surah concludes with great verses which the

Prophet ((peace be upon regarding the oneness of Allah
and His Glorification, and then mentions the story of and
Zakariya peace and blessings be on them, as well as part
of the dialogue with the Christians.

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An Nisaa 24 – An Nisaa 147
Notes
This Juz consists of: al-Nisaa

1. Family relations, in particular the relationship of

husband and wife and how disputes should be resolved if
they arise.

2. The command to obey Allah, His Messenger and those

placed in authority over us and that any differences
must be referred back to the Quran and Sunnah (teach-
ings of the Prophet Muhammad).

3. Seeking a law besides the law of Allah for judgment is

a trait of the hypocrites, indeed they do all they can to
turn a person away from Allah’s law!

4. Practical legal guidance; shortening the prayer while

on a journey; a description of prayer at the time of fear;
marital law; how to deal with dis- cord; the importance
of justice; and rules pertaining to separation – all the
while reminding a person of being aware of Allah and
fearing Him.

5. Detail of how the hypocrites align themselves with

Allah’s enemies, their laziness in worship, and their final
end in the Hereafter

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An Nisaa 148 – Al Ma’idah 81
10. Examples of those who nullified their contracts; the story of the
This Juz consists of: al-Nisaa and al-Ma’idah children of Israel and how they refused to enter Bait Al-Maqdis; the
story of the two sons of Adam, and then comes the prohibition of kill-
1. The prohibition of publicly mentioning of evil and the ing without having the right to, and the punishment of those who kill
abhorrence of it. intentionally.

2. The dispraise of the Jews and their stubbornness when 11. An explanation of the penalty of stealing and banditry.
asking, as well as their breaching of their covenant.

3. A refutation of the Jews when they said that they Notes

killed Esa bin Maryam, and that Allah raised him up to
Him.

4. The prohibition of extremism in religion.

5. A verse about the issue of Kalalah (i.e. concerning one

having neither descendants nor ascendants as heirs)

Surah al-Ma’idah

6. The command to fulfill one’s contracts.

7. An explanation of food that is forbidden to eat, except

in a state of compulsion.

8. An explanation of how to make wudu, and the descrip-

tion of tayammum (how to purify oneself when water is
not accessible) for prayer.

9. A reminder to the believers of the bounty Allah has

bestowed upon them which is Islam, and an explanation
of how the Jews and Christians nullify contracts and how
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they disbelieve in them.
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Al Ma’idah 82 – Al An’am 110 Notes
This Juz consists of: al-Ma’idah and al-An’am

1. The enmity of the Jews and the polytheists towards

the Muslims.

2. Mention of the Christians of Najran and their delega-

tions to the Prophet (peace be upon him).

3. A clarification about the expiation of oaths.

4. The prohibition of alcohol, and a clarification of why it

is prohibited.

5. The prohibition of killing game while being in a state

of Ihram, and the expiation of the one who does.

6. The prophecy Allah bestowed upon Esa bin Maryam.

7. The story of the table spread and it being sent down to

Esa bin Maryam (peace be upon him).

Surah Al-Anaam

8. Allah’s praise of himself and the favors He bestowed

on His creation in the beginning of Surah Al-Anaam.

9. The proof to the divinity and deity of Allah, as well as

His creating of the creation as a response to the polythe-
ists.

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 and signs of Allah; either being believers or disbelievers.
Al An’am 111 – Al A’raf 87
10. The people of the Heights (Araaf), the people of paradise, and the
This Juz consists of: al-An’am and al-A’raf people of hellfire.
1. The command to eat that which Allah’s name has been 11. Mention of some of the stories of the prophets such as the story of
recited upon (which is at the time of slaughter) and the Nuh, Salih, Hud, and Shu’aib (peace be upon them all).
prohibition of that which His name has not been recited
on.

2. The causes for guidance and the easing of one’s heart.

Notes
3. An explanation of many types of associating other
with Allah the Most High.

4. The favours bestowed on the slaves of Allah by Allah

creating the cattle and its different types.

5. An explanation of that which has made forbidden in

detail.

6. The command to follow the straight path.

7. The Ten Commandments in the end of Surah Al-

An’aam.

Surah Al-Araaf

8. Surah Al-Araaf begins by mentioning the beginning of

the creation of Adam and the animosity of Iblis towards
Adam and his offspring.

9. The situation of the people towards the messengers

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Al A’raf 88 – Al Anfal 40 Notes
This Juz consists of: al-A’raf and al-Anfal

1. A completion of the story of Shu’aib with his people.

2. The story of Musa ((peace be upon him)) with Firawn

in detail, along with the lessons and examples in it.

3. The story of the people of the Sabbath in detail, as well

as their punishment.

4. The punishment of the Children of Israel and the re-

sult of their disobedience and mutiny.

5. Surah Al-Araaf concludes with Tawheed, just as it be-

gan with Tawheed.

Surah Al-Anfaal

6. Surah Al-Anfaal begins by mentioning the spoils of

war and how they should be divided.

7. The battle of Badr in detail.

8. The spiritual and material components and elements

of victory: {And victory is not but from Allah..}

9. The command to respond to Allah and His messenger

(peace be upon him).

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Al Anfal 41 – Al Tawbah 92 mockery of the Quran, the prophet, and the believers; their order-
ing evil and forbidding of good, and how they don’t spend in Al-
This Juz consists of: al-Anfal and al-Tawbah lah’s cause.

1. The verses in the beginning of the tenth juz return 8. The prohibition of taking peoples wealth unlawfully, and of
to talk about the spoils of war and how they should be turning away from the way of Allah, as well as the prohibition of
divided, and then presents the rest of the important inci- hoarding wealth without spending it in Allah’s cause.
dences in the battle of Badr.
9. The explanation about the eight types of people that deserve
2. The command to make preparations to defeat the ene- zakah.
my.
Notes
3. The laws regarding prisoners of war, and rulings re-
garding the connection of the Islamic Society with other
societies.

Surah Al-Tawbah

4. Surah Al-Tawbah begins by declaring Allah and His

messenger’s disassociation from the polytheists and
their treaties.

5. Praise of the believing migraters, and a warning of tak-

ing the disbelievers as friends instead of the believers.

6. Mention of the battle of Hunain and the battle of

Tabuk.

7. Mention of some abominations of the leaders of the

Jews and the hypocrites and their harm of the believers;
their dishonest faith; their enmity of Allah and His mes-
senger; their discouraging of the believers; their
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At Tawbah 93 – Hud 5 Notes
This Juz consists of: al-Tawbah and Hud

Note related to the diagram: the last 5 verses of this Juz

are from Surah Hud, but are shown in the next diagram
for the purpose of ease.

1. The hypocrites who stayed behind from Jihad in the

battle of Tabuk.

2. The building of the Masjid Al-Diraar.

3. The characteristics of the believing Mujahideen who

sold themselves in the way of Allah.

4. Then the story of the repentance of the three who

stayed behind.

Surah Yunus

5. Surah Yunus mentions the principles of Islamic creed,

especially belief in the message and the messengers
(peace be on them).

6. Then it mentions the misconceptions the polytheists

have regarding it and responds to them.

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Hud 6 - Yusuf 52 Notes
This Juz consists of: Hud and Yusuf

1. The glorious Quran and the perfection of its verses, as

in the beginning of surah Hud.

2. Surah Hud talks about the principles of Islamic creed

and presents the stories of the prophets Nuh, Hud, Salih,
Ibrahim, Lut, Shu’aib and Musa (peace be upon them) in
detail, so that they are followed as examples.

3. The command to be patient of harm and to rely on

Allah.

Surah Yusuf

4. Then the story of Yusuf (peace be upon him) comes

and which is narrated in Surah Yusuf from the beginning
until the end, along with its lessons and examples.

5. The story of Yusuf and the dream.

6. Yusuf in the well.

7. Yusuf in the house of Al-Aziz.

8. Yusuf in jail.

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 9. Then comes a clarification about the job of the messengers and
Yusuf 53 – Ibrahim 52
how all the divine religions are one with the same root.
This Juz consists of: Yusuf, Ra’d and Ibrahim
10. The speech of Iblis.
1. Yusuf while he was a ruler.
11. The tranquility of the believers, the punishment of the people
of the fire, and some scenes from the Day of Judgement.
2. Yusuf meeting his entire family, and then comments
on his story.

Surah Al-Ra’d

3. Surah Al-Ra’d is comprised of an affirmation of the

Notes
oneness of Allah, the sending of Prophets and the recom-
pense.

4. The Surah responds to some of the misconceptions of

the polytheists regarding the message.

5. An explanation about the characteristics of the people

of understanding.

6. An affirmation of the prophethood of Muhammad

(peace be upon him) and the wisdom behind humankind
being tested in their lives.

Surah Ibrahim

7. Surah Ibrahim deals with the call of the noble messen-

gers in detail and what it entails from examples and les-
sons, and explains the story of Ibrahim (peace be upon
him) the father of the Prophets.

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 8. It lists some of the blessings Allah the Magnificent bestowed on
Al Hijr 1 – An Nahl 128 the creation from making the world subservient and the benefit of
livestock, as well as the blessings in food and drink.
This Juz consists of: Hijr, Nahl,
9. Some examples of those who use the blessings to call to Allah
Surah al-Hijr and of those who do not.
1. Surah Al-Hijr deals with the main objectives of Islamic
creed from affirming the oneness of Allah, Prophethood, 10. An explanation of the end result of those who are grateful and
and the recompense. the end result of those who deny the blessings.
2. An explanation about Allah’s ability to create, as well
as His protection of the heaven from the hearing being Notes
stolen by the devils.

3. It lists some of the many blessings Allah bestowed on

humankind.

4. It mentions stories of the Prophets as examples and

to console the Prophet (peace be upon him), such as:
the story of the creation of Adam and Iblis’s animosity
towards him and his offspring; the story of Ibrahim; and
the story of Lut, (peace be upon them).

5. Surah Al-Hijr concludes by reminding the Messenger

(peace be upon him) of the biggest blessings which is
this glorious Quran.

Surah an-Nahl
6. Surah Al-Nahl cures some major issues regarding
creed such as the divinity of Allah, the revelation, the
sending of the Prophets, and the resurrection.

7. The Surah discusses the proofs of Allah’s power, and

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 9. The trial of wealth, which is the story of the owner of the two
Bani Isra’il 1 – Al Kahf 74 gardens.

This Juz consists of: al-Israa and al-Kahf 10. And the trial of knowledge, which is the story Musa and Khidr.

Surah Al-Israa

1. Surah Al-Israa deal with the issue of the oneness of

Allah the Most High and Him sending the messengers as
well as the recompense.

2. It talks about the Quran and the challenges presented Notes

in it.

3. It talks about the Prophet (peace be upon him) and

about his personality, and the brilliant miracle Allah
gave him to support him, as well as the absolute evidenc-
es which prove his honesty (peace be upon him).

4. Allah mentions some commandments which a right-

eous society is built on.

Surah Al-Kahf

5. The Islamic creed and the faith in Allah is firmly estab-

lished in Surah Al-Kahf.

6. The Surah begins by talking about the Quran.

7. How to reach salvation and how to be protected from

trials and this is through the stories of:

8. The trial of religion, which is the story of the youth in

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 Surah Taha
Al Kahf 75 – Ta Ha 135
8. Surah Taha deals with the subject of monotheism of Allah the
This Juz consists of: al-Kahf, Maryam and Taha
Most High, the prophethood and the resurrection.
Note related to the diagram: The story of Musa and Khidr
9. Revelation of the divine religions onto the Prophets (peace be
continues into Juz 16, but not reflected here for the pur-
upon them).
pose of ease.
10. The story of Musa (peace be upon him).
1. The end of the story of Musa (peace be upon him) with
the righteous slave, and the lessons in it.

2. The story of the righteous King Dhul-Qarnayn.

Notes
3. Surah Al-Kahf concludes by talking about the Day of
Judgment and the situation of the disbelievers, as well as
the believers in the hereafter.

Surah Maryam
4. Surah Maryam revolves around the mercy of Allah the
Most High to His creation, and the gifts He gave to the
people of faith; to Zakariya, Yahya, Maryam, Ibrahim,
Musa, Ismaeel, and Idrees.

5. Allah the Most High’s punishment of those who change

and alter the religion of Allah; those who deny the resur-
rection, those who doubt, those who mock, and those who
associate partners with Allah.

6. The matters of Tawheed and the belief in the existence

and oneness of Allah the Most High.

7. An explanation of the methodology of those who are

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 7. The permission to perform Jihad.
Al Anbiyaa 1 – Al Hajj 78
8. Proof and evidences towards the power of Allah.
This Juz consists of: al-Anbiya, al-Hajj

Surah al-Anbiya

1. Surah Al-Anbiya, which is a Surah that was revealed

in Makkah, begins by talking about the inadvertence of
people regarding the Day of Judgment.

2. Then it talks about stories of the Prophets (peace be Notes

upon them all); the story of Ibrahim, Lut, Dawud, Sulay-
man, Ayub, Dhu-Nun, Zakariya and Maryam (peace be
upon them), and the books that have been revealed to
them and the lessons in that.

3. It focuses on worship in the stories of the prophets.

4. Surah Al-Anbiyaa deals with the issues of the oneness

of Allah, the sending of the Prophets, the recompense,
the last hour and its hardships, and the judgement and
its horror.

Surah al-Hajj

5. Surah Al-hajj, which was revealed in Makkah and Mad-

inah, deals with aspects of legislation, as well as issue
regarding faith, the warning from the Prophets and the
recompense and some scenes of the day of Judgment and
its horror.

6. The call to perform Hajj.

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 of asking permission, lowering one’s gaze, helping widows to get
Al Muminun 1 – Al Furqan 20 married, and rules for the women who are in the post-menstrual
phase regarding dress and beautification.
This Juz consists of: al- Muminun, al-Nur, al-Furqan
Surah al-Furqan
Note related to the diagram: the Juz ends on verse 20 of
Surah al-Furqan 6. Surah Al-Furqan begins by mentioning the Quran and the poly-
theist’s denial of it.
Surah Al-Muminun

1. Surah Al-Muminun talks about the characteristics of

the true believers. Notes
2. It also deals with the principles of the religion from
tawheed, the message, the sending of Prophets, and it
presents the truths of faith, and its signs in one’s inner
self and in the horizons.

3. It presents some stories of some of the Prophets: Nuh,

Hud, Musa, and Esa (peace be upon them), by them pre-
senting faith to their people: {worship Allah ; you have
no deity other than Him} and the division of the people
into two groups, the believers and the disbelievers.

Surah Al-Nur

4. As for Surah Al-Nur, it is comprised of the penalty of

fornication, slander, the oath of condemnation, and en-
courages one to not follow the steps of the shaytan.

5. The Surah deals with the social manners and charac-

teristics and issues regarding chastity and the veil of the
Muslim family, among them being the mannerisms
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 it being the knowledge of Allah the Most High or of His prophets
Al Furqan 21 – An Naml 55 (peace be on them) or the knowledge of his creation.
This Juz consists of: al-Furqan, al-Shu’araa, al-Naml 7. It points to the wisdom of Allah by Him sending the messenger
and in Him revealing the book as well as Him creating the creation.
Note related to the diagram: The Juz ends on Verse 55 of Furthermore, it shows the wisdom behind the action of Sulayman
Surah al-Naml. (peace be upon him) and the action of the ant, the hoopoe, and the
Queen of Saba’.
1. Surah Al-Furqan is comprised of speech about the
Quran and it being from Allah, and being a miracle which
establishes the truthfulness of the messenger of Allah
(peace be upon him) and that he was sent by Allah. Notes
2. The Surah is comprised of discussing the natural mira-
cles, the legislative miracles, and the miracles regarding
the unseen.

3. It mentions the mission of the messenger (peace be

upon him) who the Furqan was revealed to.

Surah Al-Shu’araa

4. Surah Al-Shu’araa mentions the glorious Quran, scolds

those who deny it, brings examples for them, and draws
the polytheists attention to the signs of Allah in His crea-
tion.

5. It mentions stories of some of the Prophets (peace be

upon them); the stories of Musa, Ibrahim, Nuh, Hud, Sal-
ih, Lut and Shu’aib and the Prophet (peace be upon him).

Surah Al-Naml

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An Naml 56 – Al Ankabut 45 comes: the example of Firawn is the example of a tyrant
through authority, and Qarun is the example of a tyrant
This Juz consists of: al-Naml, al-Qasas, al-Ankabut through wealth. The way Allah deals in the universe is that
He destroys the tyrants and saves the believers.
Note related to the diagram: The Juz ends on Verse 45 of
Surah al-Ankabut. Surah Al-Ankabut

1. This juz talks about the story of Dawud and his son 8. Surah Al-Ankabut was revealed in Makkah, and its topic
Sulayman, and the blessings Allah bestowed upon them is about the Islamic creed, by discussing its major princi-
in detail. ples, and it revolves around faith and the tradition of being
tested in this life.
2. The Surah deals with the proofs and evidences to the
existence and oneness of Allah. 9. It is a Surah about being steadfast and patient while be-
ing tested and going through trials.
3. It firmly establishes the creed of monotheism by re-
minding one of the bounties of Allah. 10. It presents stories of a few prophets, and it is unique in
that it mentioned the period of time that Nuh had spent
Surah al-Qasas with his people, in order to relate to the axis of the surah.

4. Surah Al-Qasas was revealed in Makkah, and it takes

care of the matter of creed, the message, and explains Notes
some of that which was outlined in the two Surahs be-
fore it.

5. The axis of Surah Al-Qasas revolves around the truth,

the falsehood, the submission, the tyranny, and forms of
struggle between the soldiers of the Most Merciful and
the soldiers of Shaytan.

6. It mentions the story of Musa (peace be upon him) in

detail from before his birth, and the environment he was
born in, leading up to the message.

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 Surah Al-Ahzab
Al Ankabut 46 – Al Ahzab 30 6. Surah Al-Ahzaab deals with the matters of the family, relief af-
ter agony and hardships, and talks about the battle of Al-Ahzaab.
This Juz consists of: al-Ankabut, Rum, Luqman, al-Sajdah,
al-Ahzab 7. The Surah annuls some acts performed before Islam such as
Dhihaar (one saying to his wife that she is forbidden for him as his
Note related to the diagram: The Juz ends on Verse 30 of mother is), and adoption.
Surah al-Ahzab
8. The care Allah took of his prophet and the protection of him as
1. The command to be gentle while calling the people of well as his family, and begins by calling him with: {O prophet!}.
the book to Islam.
Notes
2. A call to ponder the signs of Allah in His creation, of
humankind and the universe.

Surah Rum and Luqman

3. Surah Rum and Luqman both deal with the reassur-

ance of major issues regarding creed, such as tawheed,
the message and the judgment. Surah Al-Rum also as-
sures a universal truth, that Allah the Most High alone
decrees all situations; he gives victory to the believers
and gives defeat to the disbelievers.

4. The advices of Luqman to his son.

Surah Al-Sajdah

5. Surah Al-Sajdah deals with the beginning of creation

and the resurrection, and also mentions some of the
characteristics of the believers.

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 7. The Surah presents outlooks on the Might of Allah and the
Al Ahzab 31 – Ya Sin 27 ingenuity in His creation, the incentives to glorify Him, fear Him,
believe in Him and remember his blessings.
This Juz consists of: al-Ahzab, Saba, al-Fatir, Yasin
Surah Yasin
1. Surah Al-Ahzaab deals with many of the social man-
nerisms, as well as the stance taken by the believers 8. As for Surah Yasin, it discusses the resurrection and proofs and
during hardships and tribulations. evidences to the oneness of Allah. It also specializes in establishing
the message and the resurrection as well as their proofs.
2. It also talks about the battle of Al-Ahzaab and the bat-
tle of Banu Quraydha.
Notes
Surah Saba
3. Surah Saba is a Makki Surah, and it takes care of the
Islamic creed and deals with principles of the religion
from establishing oneness of Allah, prophethood and
resurrection.

4. The Surah mentions the story of the Kingdom of Saba,

who rebelled against the path of Allah, and therefore Al-
lah changed their situation by punishing them instead of
blessing them, and therefore their civilization crumbles.

5. The surah is comprised of stories of some of the mes-

sengers such as Dawud and his son Sulayman (peace be
upon them), and the blessings Allah employed for them.

Surah al-Fatir
6. As for Surah Fatir, it is a Makki Surah which was re-
vealed before the migration of the prophet from Makkah
to Madinah, and deals with many of the major matters of
creed such as the calling to monotheism of Allah, es-
tablishing evidences for His existence and destroys the
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Ya Sin 28 – Az Zumar 31 8. It is distinguished in that it mentions several disputes.

This Juz consists of: Yasin, al-Saffaat, Saad, al-Zumar Surah Al-Zumar
9. As for Surah Al-Zumar, it talks about monotheism and the prin-
1. Faith in Allah and the resurrection. ciples of faith at length to such an extent that it is almost the main
axis in the Surah because it is the root of faith and the foundation
2. The story of the people of the village and proofs and evi- of sound creed.
dences for the oneness of the Lord of the Worlds.
10. The Surah is comprised of the monotheism of Allah the Most
Surah Al-Saffaat high, it mentions the Glorious Quran and establishes the recom-
pense and the dividing verdict between the slaves. It is a surah of
3. As for Surah Al-Saffaat it also takes care of the princi- sincerity and thus mentions it several times.
ples of creed, monotheism and the recompense; it was also
revealed in Makkah.

4. The topics of Surah Al-Saffaat establishes the submis-

sion and monotheism of Allah the Most High by mention-
ing the need the angels and the messenger have of Him,
and by mentioning the messengers’ submission to Him
as well as mentioning the weakness of that which is wor- Notes
shipped other than Him from the Jinn. It is unique in that
it is the only surah that mentions the story of Ibrahim and
the dream he had of him slaughtering Ismail.

Surah Saad
5. Surah Saad is a Makki surah, and its aim is the same as
the Makki surah that deals with issues regarding principles
of the creed.

6. The Surah is comprised of glorifying the stature of the

Quran, and that it is a reminder for humankind.

7. It is also comprised of the call to return to Allah the

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 5. The angels who as forgiveness for the believers are oft-repeat-
Az Zumar 32 – Fussilat 46 ed in Surah Ghafir; your Lord has vast forgiveness and employed
the great angels to seek forgiveness from the believers, and this
This Juz consists of: al-Zumar, Ghafir, al-Fussilat is from the generosity of Allah the Most High.
1. Al-Zumar is among the great Surahs of the Quran which the 6. The surah has verses which remove despair and hopelessness
Prophet (peace be upon him) used to mostly read every night, in the mercy of Allah the Most High. It calls to look and ponder in
along with Surah Al-Israa (Tirmidhi). Its goal is mostly the com- the universe which is from the core principles of the ways of the
mand to perform Tawheed and to be sincere to Allah the Most prophets in their calls.
High.
7. Among the ways of the prophets calling to Allah is tying the
2. The surah is comprised of monotheism and the prohibition of benefits of the hereafter to the benefits of this world, as men-
showing off and arrogance and that which has to do with delu- tioned in the call of the believing man in the family of Firawn to
sion of the chest and concealed polytheism. his people in the Surah: {O my people, sovereignty is yours today,
[your being] dominant in the land..}.
Surah Ghafir
Surah al-Fussilat
3. Surah Ghafir is the first surah that begins with the letters Haa
Meem which succeed one another, which the people of knowl- 8. Surah Fussilat is an explanation of evidences and proof which
edge call the family of Haa Meem. The Hawameem have a spe- Allah the Most High has made clear to the people, and also ex-
cial characteristic and trait, they are seven surahs, and they all plains the pleas of those who oppose, which are either miscon-
are about the call of the messengers to their people and explain ceptions or relinquishment. It also explains the ways to put forth
the method the prophets used to call their people. arguments.
4. Surah Ghafir, with the style used in the call of the Prophets 9. Surah Fussilat begins by mentioning the mercy of Allah of the
to their people for Allah the Most High, which is why the surah Most High { Haa Meem (1) [This is] a revelation from the Entirely
was named Ghafir as if it took the name which has the vast mer- Merciful, the Especially Merciful -}, while Surah Ghafir and al-Zu-
cy of Allah the Most high, and explains that which is connected mar mention the All-Knowing, The All-Mighty and Most Wise.
to Allah the Most in high in that he accepts repentance from
His slaves who return to Him regardless of what their sins are. 10. It explains evidences and proofs that this religion is the truth.
The name of the Surah is Ghafir due to the call of the prophets,
because the foundation of the call of the prophets is: “give glad 11. The Prophet (peace be upon him) read it to Utbah bin Rabee’a
tidings and do not repel people”. because of its arguments and evidences.
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Fussilat 47 – Al Jathiya 37 Surah al-Shurah
8. Surah Al-Shura is a Makki surah, and it assures the issue of revelation and defends it in a con-
This Juz consists of: al-Fussilat, al-Shurah, al-Zukhruf, al-Dukhan, al-Jaathiya tinuous manner and therefore the word revelation is repeated more than once in the surah;
revelation is from Allah and it isn’t something invented or new.
Note related to the diagram: The Juz begins with a page from 9. It deals with the issue of division of people in this world, it mentions its reasons and
Surah al-Fusilat not reflected here. cure: {And if Allah had willed, He could have made you [of] one religion} which is
inevitable, and explained its reasons: {And they divided not till after knowl-
1. All the Surah’s in this Juz are from the Hawameem and they edge had come to them, through selfish transgression between them-
all were revealed in Makkah, and they deal with issues per- selves.}. The reason of the division is the transgression, and it mentions
taining to creed and the principles of the religion and of faith. the cure to the division which is tawheed: {And in whatsoever you
Every Surah has its own specialty and way it researches the differ, the decision thereof is with Allah (He is the ruling Judge).}
topics. 10. Consolation for the prophet (peace be upon him).
2. The Surah was revealed in Makkah and it deals with the dis-
cussing issues pertaining to the Islamic creed from monothe- Surah Al-Zukhruf
ism, the message and the recompense which began by referring 11. Surah Al-Zukhruf focuses on the claims and objections of the
to the Glorious Quran. polytheists: {Shall We then (warn you not and) take away the Re-
3. The reaction of the polytheists towards the Quran which Al- minder (this Quran) from you}, and it presents their misconcep-
lah the Most High praised in the beginning of the surah. tions and responds to them and eliminates them all. Among them
4. It establishes the evidences of monotheism to the truth- are their false criterion which they measure with, which are the
fulness of the prophet (peace be upon him) and explains the criterion of wealth and honour, and therefore the story of Firawn
horrid actions of polytheists towards the messenger (peace be is mentioned, whom the rivers would flow from beneath, and what
upon him)’s scolding of them: {Say: “Do you verily disbelieve outcome that led to.
5. in Him Who created the earth in two Days}, {And they say:
“Our hearts are under coverings (screened) from that to which Surah Al-Dukhan
you invite us, and in our ears is deafness, and between us and 12. Surah Al-Dukhan is a surah of warning and that warning ap-
you is a screen...}. pears in three differentiated scenes: the smoke, whether it being in
6. It clarifies what happened to A’ad and Thamud and men- this world or the hereafter; the demise of the previous nations such
tioned their destruction by Allah’s soldiers which is the wind, as Firawn, and then their outcome in the hereafter.
and explains their outcome on the Day of Judgment, the cun-
ning Shaytan who beautified their abominable acts. Surah al-Jaathiya
7. It mentions the state of the believers and the state of the 13. Surah al-Jaathiya: Calling to Allah and your responsibility towards the Qur’an and establish-
disbelievers, and calls the believers to be patient, because the atmosphere of the surah is tests and ing the religion neces¬sitates that you beware of another pitfall which prevents acceptance and
trials. transmission of the manhaj, namely, arrogance, which leads to obstinacy and rejection of the
truth.
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Al Ahqaf 1 – Az Zariyat 30 the religion of Allah the Ex¬alted through its Islamic morals and
qualities.
This Juz consists of: al-Ahqaf, Muhammad, al-Fath,
al-Hujurat, Qaaf 5. Surah Qaaf: O mankind, Allah’s Watchfulness over you is com-
prehensive, all-inclusive, severe, minute, and frightening. There-
1. Surah al-Ahqaf: Calling to Allah and your responsi- fore, always be aware of whisperings of the soul, heedlessness, and
bility towards the Qur’an and establishing the religion the devil, all of which distance you from the path of paradise.
necessitates that you beware of another impediment of
faith, namely, shunning reflection, pondering, and taking
heed and regard of the cosmic, historical, and revealed
signs of Allah the Exalted.
Notes
2. Surah Muhammad: Obedience to Muhammad, peace
and blessings of Allah be on him, is the gauge with which
one can measure the accepted or rejected nature of any
action. The hardest test for those who fol¬low and obey
Muhammad, peace and blessings of Allah be on him, is
Jihad, which is the highest levels of truthfulness. Sincer-
ity in Jihad consists of fighting for the Sake of Allah the
Exalted.

3. Surah al-Fath: Glad tidings to the Prophet, peace and

blessings of Allah be on him, in that he will receive
Di¬vine Conquering, and to the companions in that they
will be given tranquility and contentment, due to His
Knowledge of what is in their hearts, namely, truthful-
ness, loyalty, sincerity, and jealousy for the religion of
Allah the Exalted.

4. Surah al-Hujurat: Mannerisms of dealing with the

Prophet, peace and blessings of Allah be on him, and
within the Muslim society, in order to create a generous,
honorable, and clean Muslim society which sets an ex-
55
ample, through which people become acquainted with
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Az Zariyat 31 – Al Hadid 29
categories of people, and explains the outcome of every category,
and then glorifies the Quran.
This Juz consists of: al-Dhaariyaat, al-Tur, al-Najm, Al-Qa-
mar, Al-Rahman, Waaqiya, Al-Hadeed
7. Surah Al-Hadeed begins by acquainting the slaves with their
Lord, and then reminds about the role of the Quran, then the role
1. Surah Al-dhaariyaat is a Makkan Surah and it begins
of faith on the Day of Judgment, and the cures the hardness of the
by talking about issues regarding creed and faith in Allah
hearts, and lastly focuses on achieving true faith in the hearts of
the Most High. It also confirms the principles of creed
the believers.
and the proofs of the ability of Allah with His creation.
Furthermore, it talks about the truthfulness of the
prophet (peace be on him) and the proofs for that. Notes
2. Surah Al-Tur warns those who are negligent about
Allah through oaths, and then focuses on the character
of the Prophet (peace be upon him) and defends him and
the revelation, and then concludes by mentioning the
punishment of those who deny on the Day of Judgment.

3. Surah al-Najm is comprised of defense of the Prophet

(peace be upon him) and chastens him and also responds
to misconceptions about him, and lastly talks about the
revelation.

4. Surah Al-Qamar talks about the disbelievers and about

how they deny the last day. It also talks about the demise
of the nations who denied their prophets, as a way to
diverse the prophet (peace be upon him).

5. Surah Al-Rahman talks about the mercy of Allah to

His creation in this world and the hereafter, and lists the
blessings which are manifestations of Allah’s mercy, the
Most High. Furthermore, it explains the recompense of
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8. Surah Al-Talaq revolves around the rulings of divorce and what
1. Surah Al-Mujaadilah talks about the knowledge of Al- should follow it, while also establishes these rulings and prepares
lah the Most high. oneself to accept and obey them.

2. Surah Al-Hashr talks about building the Islamic socie- 9. Surah Al-Tahrim explains the features and guidance’s that per-
ty with legislation, its maintenance and protection from tain to the family.
the enemies from within and from outside. Furthermore,
it talks in detail about the battle of Banu Al-Nadheer.

3. Surah Al-Mumtahinah: it pinpoints the features of

the relationship between the people of faith with oth- Notes
er people on both a local and international level. It also
presents the role of creed and that it is that which every
relationship is lent on.

4. Surah Al-Saff: it talks about fighting and its virtues,

and about the evil fighters and the recompense that is
waiting for them in this world and the hereafter.

5. Surah Al-Jumuah: it clarifies the rulings of the Jumuah

prayer, how to prepare for it and persistently attending
it, and also stopping anything that will busy one away
from it.

6. Surah Al-Munafiqeen: it dispraises hypocrisy and the

hypocrites while also uncovering their plots and exposes
them (i.e. the hypocrites), while also warning the believ-
ers from their disparaged attributes.

7. Surah Al-Taghabun: it talks about the mutual disillu-

sion and those who are wronged, and the reasons behind
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 8. Surah Al-Mudatthir deals with some issues regarding some personal aspects in the life of
Al Mulk 1 – Al Mursalat 50 the prophet (peace be upon him); it orders him to call the creation to faith, establishes
the difficultness of the Judgment on the disbelievers and on the sinners, it warns
1. Surah Al-Mulk establishes evidence against disbelief al-Waleed bin Mughirah, explains the number of angels of punishment, it re-
and its people while explaining the complete ability of proaches the disbelievers about their turning away from faith, and mentions
Allah the Most High. the generous promise of mercy and forgiveness for those who are pious.

2. Surah Al-Qalam affirms the prophet-hood of Muham- 9. Surah Al-Qiyaamah: talks about the Judgment and what occurs in
mad (peace be upon him), and strengthens his heart. it from horrors, as well as the situation of humankind on this diffi-
cult day, and calls them to prepare themselves for this day.
3. Surah Al-Haaqqah reassures the belief regarding the
recompense. 10. Surah Al-Insan acquaints humankind with their own selves
so that they don’t think themselves higher than anyone else,
4. Surah Al-Ma’aarij reassures the sending and presents a and so they are not overlooking their place and therefore un-
picture of those who believe in the sending and of those dervalue their goal role in this existence.
who do deny it.
11. Surah Al-Mursalat: the topic of the surah is the judg-
5. Surah Nuh talks about the belief in Allah and singling ment, its inevitability and certain happening, its great
Him out in worship with proofs to His perfect ability and horrors and its varying scenes.
the stance taken by the people of Nuh from this issue.

6. Surah Al-Jinn talk about the Jinn and them joining the Notes
caravan of the believers.

7. Surah Al-Muzammil talks about the character of the

messenger (peace be upon him), orders his to stand the
night in prayer, explains the evidence of tawheed, com-
mands one to be patient with the estrangement of the
disbelievers, warns the disbelievers about the punish-
ment of the hellfire, about facilitation and forgiveness,
encourages one to give charity, to be beneficent and to
seek forgiveness from sins and wrongdoings.

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An Nabaa 1 – An Nas 6 Notes
1. About the events of the Last Day.

2. Aspects of good and bad character.

3. Allah swears by various objects of creation - ponder

these and also reflect on what the oaths were made for.

4. To reflect on life itself and the end of man and leading

from that the need to work for more deeds and follow
the truth.

5. The first ever revelation to our Prophet (peace be

upon him), which begins with the command to read, and
the best thing to read is the Qur’an.

6. The third from last chapter, al-Ikhlas (Sincerity) en-

compasses a third of the Qur’an – consider why this is
the case by reading it and learning it.

7. To cling firmly to Allah and to abandon everything

besides Him

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