#DAY 1
The First Taraaweeh
This summary covers the first one and a quarter paras of the Qur'aan, beginning with Surah Faatiha and concluding with verse 176 of Surah Baqara.
START FIRST PARA.
Surah Faatiha is usually referred to as “Al Hamd Shareef.” Although this Surah was not the first Surah of the Qur'aan to be revealed, it is the first to be written in Qur'aanic manuscripts and the first to be recited when commencing recitation (Tilaawah) of the Qur'aan.
Surah Faatiha is a du’aa (supplication) that Allaah has taught mankind. Therefore, when a person recites Surah Faatiha, s/he is actually making a du’aa to Allaah. The rest of the Qur'aan follows as a reply to this du’aa. In this du’aa a person pleads to Allaah to show him the straight path (“Siraatul Mustaqeem”). Thereafter, Allaah gives man the entire Qur'aan as the guidance he asked for and as a description of the “Siraatul Mustaqeem” which he wants to tread.
“Surah Baqara” follows “Surah Faatiha”, in which Allaah says that the Qur'aan is a guide for people who revere and respect Allaah. Therefore, The Quraan may be of no use to those who have no desire for guidance and direction. Such people will be deprived of its illumination and shall remain deaf, dumb and blind. In Surah Baqara, Allaah invokes man to believe in the unseen, to establish salaah and to spend in Allaah’s way from the provisions that He has granted. The details of Imaan are described as belief in the Qur'aan, belief in all the Prophets and the previously revealed Divine Scriptures and conviction in the Hereafter.
Allaah also warns people against hypocrisy, warns the kuffaar about the punishment of Jahannam, while also conveying the glad tidings of Jannah to the Mu'mineen. It is in this part of “Surah Baqara” that Allaah speaks about the creation of Hadhrat Aadam (A.S) and his appointment as Allaah’s viceroy on earth. The test between the knowledge of Hadhrat Aadam (A.S) and the angels is mentioned, together with Allaah’s command do the angels prostrate before Hadhrat Aadam (A.S). While all the angels complied, Iblees refused. As a result of this arrogance, he was cursed and expelled from Heaven. Thereafter, the accursed Iblees tricked Hadhrat Adam (A.S) and Hadhrat Hawwa (A.S) into eating from the forbidden tree. They were then sent to live on earth. They repented to Allaah and were forgiven.
Allaah also speaks of the time when He summoned Hadhra Moosa (A.S) to Mount Toor to receive the Torah. In his absence, the Bani Israa'eel began to worship the calf. However, they were eventually forgiven for this act. On a daily basis Allaah provided them with “Mann” and “Salwa” to eat from the heavens, and also provided water for them from twelve springs that gushed from a rock. Allaah describes how the Jews were ungrateful for Allaah’s bounties and how they behaved rebelliously and insolently. This, together with their hypocritical conduct drew Allaah’s punishment upon them.
Thereafter, Allaah speaks about Hadhrat Ibraheem (A.S) who was successful in every trial that Allaah placed on him. As a reward for this, Allaah made him a leader of mankind. Allaah commanded him and his son Hadhrat Isma'eel (A.S) to construct the Kaa'ba, which they duly did. Hadhrat Ibraheem (A.S) made du’aa to Allaah to raise a prophet from amongst his progeny who would be a guide for mankind. Allaah accepted this du’aa by raising Hadhrat Muhammed (sallAllaahu-alayhi-wa-sallam) as a messenger to the universe, via whom guidance spread throughout the world.
END OF 1ST PARA – START OF 2ND PARA
The beginning of the second para discusses the change of Qibla. Allaah commands the Muslims to face towards the Kaa'ba instead of Baitul Muqaddas (Jerusalem) when performing salaah. Consequently, Muslims will always be required to face towards the Kaa'ba wherever they may be. Allaah also prohibits the eating of carrion (dead animals), blood, swine and all animals that have
been sacrificed with the name of any being besides Allaah.
The First Taraaweeh
This summary covers the first one and a quarter paras of the Qur'aan, beginning with Surah Faatiha and concluding with verse 176 of Surah Baqara.
START FIRST PARA.
Surah Faatiha is usually referred to as “Al Hamd Shareef.” Although this Surah was not the first Surah of the Qur'aan to be revealed, it is the first to be written in Qur'aanic manuscripts and the first to be recited when commencing recitation (Tilaawah) of the Qur'aan.
Surah Faatiha is a du’aa (supplication) that Allaah has taught mankind. Therefore, when a person recites Surah Faatiha, s/he is actually making a du’aa to Allaah. The rest of the Qur'aan follows as a reply to this du’aa. In this du’aa a person pleads to Allaah to show him the straight path (“Siraatul Mustaqeem”). Thereafter, Allaah gives man the entire Qur'aan as the guidance he asked for and as a description of the “Siraatul Mustaqeem” which he wants to tread.
“Surah Baqara” follows “Surah Faatiha”, in which Allaah says that the Qur'aan is a guide for people who revere and respect Allaah. Therefore, The Quraan may be of no use to those who have no desire for guidance and direction. Such people will be deprived of its illumination and shall remain deaf, dumb and blind. In Surah Baqara, Allaah invokes man to believe in the unseen, to establish salaah and to spend in Allaah’s way from the provisions that He has granted. The details of Imaan are described as belief in the Qur'aan, belief in all the Prophets and the previously revealed Divine Scriptures and conviction in the Hereafter.
Allaah also warns people against hypocrisy, warns the kuffaar about the punishment of Jahannam, while also conveying the glad tidings of Jannah to the Mu'mineen. It is in this part of “Surah Baqara” that Allaah speaks about the creation of Hadhrat Aadam (A.S) and his appointment as Allaah’s viceroy on earth. The test between the knowledge of Hadhrat Aadam (A.S) and the angels is mentioned, together with Allaah’s command do the angels prostrate before Hadhrat Aadam (A.S). While all the angels complied, Iblees refused. As a result of this arrogance, he was cursed and expelled from Heaven. Thereafter, the accursed Iblees tricked Hadhrat Adam (A.S) and Hadhrat Hawwa (A.S) into eating from the forbidden tree. They were then sent to live on earth. They repented to Allaah and were forgiven.
Allaah also speaks of the time when He summoned Hadhra Moosa (A.S) to Mount Toor to receive the Torah. In his absence, the Bani Israa'eel began to worship the calf. However, they were eventually forgiven for this act. On a daily basis Allaah provided them with “Mann” and “Salwa” to eat from the heavens, and also provided water for them from twelve springs that gushed from a rock. Allaah describes how the Jews were ungrateful for Allaah’s bounties and how they behaved rebelliously and insolently. This, together with their hypocritical conduct drew Allaah’s punishment upon them.
Thereafter, Allaah speaks about Hadhrat Ibraheem (A.S) who was successful in every trial that Allaah placed on him. As a reward for this, Allaah made him a leader of mankind. Allaah commanded him and his son Hadhrat Isma'eel (A.S) to construct the Kaa'ba, which they duly did. Hadhrat Ibraheem (A.S) made du’aa to Allaah to raise a prophet from amongst his progeny who would be a guide for mankind. Allaah accepted this du’aa by raising Hadhrat Muhammed (sallAllaahu-alayhi-wa-sallam) as a messenger to the universe, via whom guidance spread throughout the world.
END OF 1ST PARA – START OF 2ND PARA
The beginning of the second para discusses the change of Qibla. Allaah commands the Muslims to face towards the Kaa'ba instead of Baitul Muqaddas (Jerusalem) when performing salaah. Consequently, Muslims will always be required to face towards the Kaa'ba wherever they may be. Allaah also prohibits the eating of carrion (dead animals), blood, swine and all animals that have
been sacrificed with the name of any being besides Allaah.
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#DAY2
#DAY2
*** The Second Taraaweeh ***
This summary of the 2nd Taraweeh begins at the second quarter of the second Juz and concludes at the midway into the third Juz (verse 18) of Surah Aal-Imraan.
To a very large extent, Surah Baqara discusses the complete message of Islam, dealing with matters such as the rights of Allaah, the rights of man, the way of life and the principles of social interaction. It also outlines the laws pertaining to salaah, zakaah and hajj. In addition to this, charity, social welfare, mutual consultation, marriage, divorce, Iddah (waiting period after a woman is divorced or widowed), bequests, commerce and giving loans are also discussed. The Surah also presents many
commands and prohibitions, devoting much attention to matters that are permissible and those that are not. These may be referred to as a complete code of life.
The details of Imaan and the criteria of Imaan are also discussed in this part of the Surah. Allaah emphasizes that people should believe in Allaah, His Prophet (sallAllaahu-alayhi-wa-sallam), the
Day of Qiyaamah, the angels, all His other Ambiya (A.S) and all the Divine Scriptures that were revealed to various Ambiya (A.S) during their respective periods. Allaah also commands Muslims to
spend generously on their parents, relatives, the poor, orphans, travelers and slaves who wish to purchase their freedom. Allaah commands that a murderer be executed (Qisaas). However, if the heirs of the murdered person choose rather to accept the blood money, it will have to be paid. Fasting is
ordained in this Surah, but people who are unable to fast have been granted certain concessions. Allaah makes it clear that marriage of Muslims to Mushrikeen men and women is prohibited.
Children are allowed to be suckled for a period of only two years.
END 2ND JUZ – START 3RD JUZ
Allaah declares all interest-related transactions to be undeniably haraam towards the end of Surah Baqara. The Surah also relates the incidents of two Ambiya (A.S) whose hearts Allaah put at
ease when He demonstrated to them how He resurrects the dead. Throughout Surah Baqara, Allaah repeatedly emphasises the importance of pondering over the verses of the Qur'aan. At the
very end of the Surah, Allaah teaches man the method of making du’aa as well as the words to be used.
The first eighteen verses of Surah Aal Imraan make it clear that only Allaah is worthy of worship, that the Day of Qiyaamah will certainly dawn and that the people will definitely be rewarded for
their deeds. Allaah tells mankind that the Qur'aan was revealedto distinguish between truth and falsehood. Allaah also speaks of the Battle of Badr in this Surah. If the Mu'mineen were to ponder
about the stunning victory that the Muslims earned in this battle,they can learn volumes about Allaah’s power. The true Mu'mineen are defined as people who persevere through hardships, who
spend their wealth in Allaah’s way and awaken during the latter part of the night to beg pardon from Allaah.
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DAY3
***The Third Taraaweeh **
This summary of the 3rd Taraweeh commences at verse 18 of Surah Aal Imraan and concludes at the end of Surah Aal Imraan.
Allaah speaks of Hadhrat Isa (A.S) and his mother Hadhrat Maryam (A.S). When she was placed in the care of Hadhrat Zakariyya (A.S), he noticed that she used to eat fruits that were not in season. Upon enquiry, she told him that it was from Allaah Who sustains whomsoever He wills without any restrictions. This Surah mentions the miraculous birth of Hadhrat Isa (A.S) from Hadhrat Maryam (A.S) without a father. As an infant in his cradle, Hadhrat Isa (A.S) spoke to the people and attested to his miraculous birth. This was just one of his many miracles that are mentioned in the Surah. Allaah assures people that Hadhrat Isa (A.S) was neither killed nor crucified, but that he was lifted alive to the heavens. Rasululllaah (sallAllaahu-alayhi-wa-sallam) has informed us that Hadhrat Isa (A.S) shall return to this world just before Qiyaamah to slay Dajjaal. He will then pass away
naturally. However, the Christians adamantly believe that he was crucified.
The Christians were just as opposed to Islam as the Jews were. Therefore, Allaah instructed Rasululllaah (sallAllaahu-alayhi-wasallam) to issue a challenge of Mubaahala to them. The term
“Mubaahala” is a challenge between two opposing factions where each gathers his family members and they collectively invoke Allaah’s punishment on the opposite faction saying, “O Allaah!
Curse the party of us that is false and lying.” However, the group of Christians whom Rasululllaah (sallAllaahu-alayhi-wa-sallam) challenged shrank in fear from the challenge.
This part of Surah Aal Imraan discusses both the Battles of Badr as well as the Battle of Uhud. During the Battle of Badr the Muslims were only 313 in number and did not even have
sufficient arms to fight with. On the other hand, the Mushrikeen were over a thousand and were armed to the teeth. However, Allaah sent thousands of angels to assist the Muslim army and
they convincingly vanquished the enemy. This battle was a prelude to all the subsequent battle fought. Consequently, to avenge their defeat at Badr the Mushrikeen of Makkah mustered a large force to attack Madinah the following year. The two armies locked in combat near Mount Uhud. The
Muslims were on the brink of victory when a mishap on the part of some Muslims lost the battle to the kuffaar. Instead of remaining at their posts as instructed, they left their posts to gather the booty. As a result of this, the tide of victory was converted into a bitter defeat which also left a serious injury on Rasululllaah (sallAllaahu-alayhi-wa-sallam)’s face.
The Munafiqeen (hypocrites) also plotted against the Muslims and made every effort to cause discord within the ranks of the Muslims. In this part of the Surah, Allaah points out the weaknesses of the Muslims and details corrective measures to check these.
Allaah also mentions the people who misinterpret the verses of the Qur'aan to meet their own ends. Such people are warned about a terrible punishment from Allaah. Allaah also forbids the Mu'mineen from taking the kuffaar as their confidantes. Allaah emphatically prohibits false oaths and miserliness. Allaah also declares that a person’s family and wealth are a trial for him and should not be regarded as the criteria for salvation. Salvation can only be attained only by fostering fear of Allaah and abstinence from sin. The Mu'min sincerely believes in the Qur'aan, begs Allaah in all sincerity and does not seek payment from people for reciting the Qur'aan. The rewards for the pious
Mu'mineen are established with their Rabb, where they will definitely receive it. Allaah exhorts the Mu'mineen to remain steadfast on the battlefield when confronted by the enemy and not to falter in
their tracks. Allaah also praises the gentle temperament and excellent character of Rasululllaah (sallAllaahu-alayhi-wa-sallam) towards the spread of Islam.
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#DAY4
**The Fourth Taraaweeh**
This discussion begins with the last quarter of the fourth Juz (beginning of Surah Nisaa), and concludes with the end of the fifth Juz (verse 147 of Surah Nisaa).
The following guidance for social reformation is given:
1. Allaah strictly prohibits unlawful earnings and extorting money and property from others. For example, Allaah enjoins people to fully restore the wealth and property belonging to orphans. Allaah also cautions the guardians of orphans against substituting the good provisions of the orphans with
their inferior ones.
2. Allaah also makes it clear that a man is limited to only four wives at a time. Allaah also tells man that he should rather have only one wife if he fears that he would be unable to deal justly with them all. Due and amicable payment of dowry is emphasized in Surah Nisaa along with the specific shares of inheritance to be received by heirs. Of course, Allaah clarifies that the settlement of debts is of paramount importance before dissolving any estate.
3. To purge society of the filth of adultery and fornication, Allaah has ordained that when four upright persons testify to witnessing any of these acts, those found guilty must be severely punished. Allaah also emphasises the importance of Taubah (repentance), which will be accepted only when it is
sincerely done before a person’s dying moments.
END OF 4TH JUZ – START OF 5TH JUZ.
4. The laws pertaining to marriage and dowry are discussed. Allaah enumerates all those women whom a person cannot marry, as well as those whom he is allowed to marry. Allaah also states that the stipulated dowry may be increased or decreased after marriage with the mutual consent of the
couple.
While it is permissible to take a profit from a mutually agreed contract of sale, extortion and oppression are forbidden in all circumstances. Jahannam will be the punishment for committing
these grave sins. When a person abstains from major sins and carries out good deeds, his minor sins are forgiven. Allaah also says that a wife may be disciplined if she isdisobedient and cannot be controlled. However, it is a grave sin to search for her faults so that she can be disciplined. If discord
creeps into marriage and the couple cannot reconcile by themselves, an arbiter should be appointed to mediate in the matter.
Furthermore, Allaah states that a humiliating punishment will seize people who are miserly and ungrateful. With regard to the laws of salaah, Allaah mentions that salaah may not be performed in a state of impurity and in a state of intoxication. It is a major sin to perform salaah in any of these conditions. If water is not available for wudhu or for a bath, a person may purify himself for salaah by making Tayammum. Allaah exhorts Muslims to return the trusts that others place in their possession, and that they should abstain from oppression and treachery. Allaah also commands the Mu'mineen to wage jihaad; impresses on their minds that martyrdom is an exalted position and states that fear for death is an act of cowardice for a Muslim.
Man is told in this part of Surah Nisaa that testimony should be given truthfully and in unambiguous terms even though it may have adverse repercussions on oneself or on one’s family members. Another statement of extreme importance is the verse where Allaah declares that although He may forgive any sin, He will never forgive the act of shirk.
END OF 5TH JUZ – START OF 6TH JUZ.
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#DAY5
This summary of the 5th Taraweeh covers the entire sixth JUZ together with the first quarter of the seventh (up to verse 115 of Surah Maa’idah). One of the central themes of Surah Maa’idah is that the laws of the Shari'ah must be revered and upheld. In explaining this, the following injunctions have been highlighted:
1. Hunting is prohibited after entering into the Ihraam for Hajj.
2. Only Halaal animals may be consumed when they are slaughtered in Allaah’s name. Carrion is haraam, as is the flesh of:
• pigs,
• those animals that have been slaughtered in the name of
any being besides Allaah,
• those animals that have been throttled,
• those that were beaten to death,
• those that fell to their deaths,
• those killed by collision, and
• those that died after being attacked by wild beasts.
3. Allaah tells man that he should never attempt to foretell the future by means of omens and other means of divining because such deeds are the practice of sinners.
All good and evil are in Allaah’s control. Allaah tells the Muslims that they should have firm faith in their Deen of Islam which Allaah has perfected, thereby completing His enormous bounty on them.
Therefore, Muslims should uphold the sanctity of Islam’s injunctions and critically distinguish between the lawful and the unlawful. Muslims are enjoined to abstain from evil and to be grateful.
Surah Maa’idah contains laws that pertain to man’s religious, civil, social and political life. This Surah contains detailed guidance about : -
• The etiquette of the hajj journey
• Revering the beacons of Deen
• The perimeters of halaal and haraam
• Marriage and interaction with the Ahlul Kitaab (Jews and
Christians)
• The laws of wudhu, ghusl and Tayammum
• Dealing with rebellion
• The punishment for robbery and theft
• The prohibition of liquor and gambling
• The Kaffaara (atonement) for breaking vows and
• The detailed laws concerning testimony
Allaah ordains that the hand of a male or female thief is to be cut off. The Muslims are also warned against taking the Jews and Christians as friends. Allaah makes it clear that the belief in the ‘Trinity’ constitutes kufr and that enmity and hatred have been entrenched into the hearts of the kuffaar till Qiyaamah. Allaah entreats Rasululllaah (sallAllaahu-alayhi-wa-sallam) not to be grieved about the disbelief of the kuffaar because he is not responsible for them. Surah Maa’idah also states that Jannah is forbidden for the Mushrikeen and that oppressors will have none to aid them against Allaah. Allaah says that those people of the past who adhered to the divine religions of their times will attain salvation if they firmly believed in Allaah and in the Day of Qiyaamah.
END OF 6TH JUZ – START OF 7TH JUZ
Allaah also draws man’s attention to the fact that the person who forbids something that Allaah has permitted will be guilty of following his carnal desires (his nafs) instead of Allaah’s injunctions. An example of this is the concept of monasticism that the Christians devised by which they would totally forsake the world and forbid themselves halaal pleasures. This concept is incorrect and impermissible. Allaah reminds the Mu'mineen that they will be taken to task for every oath that they fail to fulfil. The Kaffaara (atonement) for breaching such a promise is that a person should either feed ten poor people, clothe them, set a slave free or fast for three days. Allaah also urges Muslims not to take intoxicants, not to gamble and not to divine the future. Allaah declares these acts to be
haraam (temptations) of Shaytaan.
Surah Maa’idah mentions how Allaah will question every prophet about his nation. They will declare that they only did as they were told and that Allaah alone knows the reality of all hidden matters. Surah Maa’idah also makes mention of the penalty due for hunting an animal while in the state of Ihraam. Of course, every such situation has its own unique set of circumstances, which will necessitate a unique ruling. These matters should be referred to the men of knowledge.
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