6/13/2023 0 Comments Al falaq transliterationRefers to witches and warlocks who tie knots in threads while blowing on each knot in order to cast spells. Thus, this verse focuses on magic and those who practice it. “From the evil of those who blow on knots وَمِنْ شَرِّ النَّفَّاثَاتِ فِي الْعُقَدِĪllaah mentions in this verse the second major source of evil in His creation, the evil of sorcerers and witches. The night provides a cover in which the evil forces can operate without being easily identified and avoided.īased on this, Ibn al-Qayyim pointed out that the secret behind seeking refuge with the Lord of the Dawn becomes clear for the dawn represents the beginning of the day and the appearance of light which repels the armies of darkness and the evil elements of the night. Most crimes are committed during the night and places of corruption like bars, discos, strip-clubs, and so on, do most of their business during the night. Under the cover of darkness, the evil elements are able to operate most freely. Refuge is sought from nightfall because the night is a time in which the forces of evil become most active. The Almighty warns the believers about the night even though the night is among His mighty signs confirming His existence in the minds of those who reflect. The non-responsible sources include pests which bite and sting, and so on.ģ. The responsible being is either similar to the person as in the case of another human being, or dissimilar as in the case of the jinn. Or evil befalling the person from others who are either responsible or not responsible. This type of evil is the “Sins and their Consequences”, which is the greater of the two types of evil, the more prolonged and more severe on the sinner.Ģ. In this case, the occurrence of evil is due to the person’s own actions, intentions and efforts. Either sins committed for which he is being punished. Indeed, the soul is inclined to evil, except when my Lord bestows His Mercy.” (Soorah Yoosuf, 12: 53)Īccording to Ibn al-Qayyim, there are basically two types of evil which can befall a person:ġ. Means from the evil of all created things including first and foremost one’s own soul, for it is the human soul that usually prods the body to commit evil, as Allaah quoted Prophet Yoosuf (peace be on him) as saying: Though the word falaq has been translated here as the dawn, it also refers to everything which Allaah splits like the date stone and the seed.33 This title, Splitter of the Seeds, alludes to HisĪttribute of Life giver. So when you want to recite the Qur’aan, seek refuge with Allaah from Satan, the cursed one.” (Soorah an-Nahl, 16: 98) Go back to your family.Ĭonsequently, Allaah required it on many occasions beginning with the recitation of the Quraan itself saying: The Prophet (r) told her, “You have sought refuge with the ultimate Savior. When the daughter of al-Jawn was sent to the Prophet (r) on their wedding night and he put his hand on her, she said, “I seek refuge in Allaah from you,” as she had been deceptively advised by some of the Prophet’s wives. Which is why the Prophet (r) divorced one of his wives who used it against him, even though she This expression carries the strength of an oath. “I seek refuge…” by fleeing from something I fear to what I believe will protect me from it. During the Prophet’s time, the pagans, believing at first that it was the Prophet’s magic, requested him to modify the message to include elements of their idolatry so it would not affect their economy. It reinforces the Muslim belief that the Quraan is the word of God and not that of Muhammad (r). He had no control over the revelation with regard to its content or to its time or place of revelation. “ Say.” This command to the Messenger of Allaah (r) affirms to the reader or listener that the Prophet (r) was only a messenger conveying what he was commanded to say. Say: “I seek refuge with the Lord of the Dawn, Say, “I take refuge with the Lord of Daybreak.
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