O Level Islamiat P1 Major Themes of Quran (Quranic Passages 1-15)
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1. Ayat-ul-Kursi
Ayat-ul-Kursi[Translation:
Allah. There is no god but He, the living, the self-subsisting, eternal. No slumber can seize Him nor sleep. His are all things in the heavens and on earth. Who is there can intercede in His presence except as He permits? He knows what is before or after or behind them. Nor shall they compass any of His knowledge except as He wills. His Throne extends over the heavens and the earth, and He feels no fatigue in guarding and preserving them for He is the Most High, the Supreme.
(a) Theme:
It is the verse written on the Throne. Allah Almighty is Unique in all attributes. He is incomparable to anything which exists. Allah Almighty is the only Creator of all the creations.
He has Supreme knowledge of everything. Allah's Omnipotence implies to the immeasurable power and authority. He is the only One to be obeyed in every matter of life. He is the Sovereign
of the whole universe.
(b) Importance of Themes:
A Muslims cardinal belief is in Oneness and Unity of Allah. We recognize the Unique attributes of Allah. We realize the fact that we are dependent on Allah for everything as we are weak and have physical needs, with limited knowledge, we always need the help of Allah. The Holy Quran says,
“Praise be to Allah Who created the Heavens and the Earth”
We should praise Him as we are just mere creations and He is the Master of all thrones.
2. Surah Al-Anam (Surah 6 Ayat 101-103)
Surah Al-Anam (Surah 6 Ayat 101-103)Translation:
101. To Him is due the primal origin of the heavens and the earth: how can He have a son when He has no consort? He created all things, and He has full knowledge of all things.
102. That is Allah, your Lord! there is no god but He, the Creator of all things: then worship Him: and He has power to dispose of all affairs.
103. No vision can grasp Him, but His grasp is over all vision: He is above all comprehensions, yet is acquainted with all things.
(a) Theme:
It describes the concept of Tauheed as Allah is the Creator of the whole universe.
“He knows what is before or after or behind them: but they shall not compass it with their knowledge.”
Allah alone had created the skies, heavens etc. He is worthy of worship. Allah has no partner.
He has vision, the vision of humans is limited, He is above all comprehensions.
(b) Importance of Themes:
Allah has no equal. He is the real creator of the Heavens and the Earth. We should believe in Him and only worship Him.
Allah says,
“Read in the name of thy Lord, who created, created man with a clot of congealed blood, and your Lord is Bountiful”.
We should realize that Allah is All Powerful. His attributes are completely different from others.
We should have complete faith in Him who provides us with the knowledge He wants.
3. Surah Ha-mim-Sajdah: (Sura 41 Ayat 37)
Surah Ha-mim-Sajdah: (Sura 41:37)Translation:
37. Among His signs are the night and the day, and the sun and the moon. Adore not the sun and the moon, but adore Allah, who created them, if it is Him you wish to serve.
(a) Theme:
There are great signs of His creations leading to the concept of Tauheed. The verses signify Allah's Might and Majesty. The night day, sun and Moon are clear evidence of His unimaginable powers and reality of His existence - Allah is the one who converts a barren and dry land into a proper green fruit bearing land.
“In the creation of the heavens and earth, and in the alternation of night and day, there are many signs for the people of good sense, who ever standing, sitting and lying down, remembers the Allah and reflect upon the wonders of the structure of the Earth and Heavens.”
He has the ability to make the dead alive on the Day of Judgement.
(b) Importance of Themes:
As true believers we shall have complete faith in Allah. Our belief should be very strong that He is All-Powerful, who gives life to the dead. A true believer should recognize His existence and if he rebels against Him, he is at a loss.
Allah says, “It is not in your power to cause the growth of trees.”
We should not be proud and arrogant because these would lead towards calamity. We should obey His rules that we may succeed in getting His blessings. We should worship Him not to please Him but also for our own benefit as Allah gives life to the dead.
4. Surah as Shura: (Surah 42:4-5)
Surah as Shura: (Surah 42 Ayat 4-5)Translation:
4. To Him belongs all that is in the heavens and on earth: and He is most high, most great.
5. The heavens are almost rent asunder from above them, and the angels celebrate the praises of their Lord, and pray for forgiveness for beings on earth: Behold! Verily Allah is He, the oft-forgiving, the most merciful.
(a) Theme:
It is about the oneness of Allah, again the concept of Tauheed is described. Allah is the Most Merciful and Most Great.
“He is the One, Who created the Heavens and the Earth. He is the only forgiver. “To Allah belongs the dominion of Heavens and the earth”.
Allah has assigned angels to the service of mankind by asking for forgiveness of human beings.
Allah has great power and Uniqueness.
(b) Importance of Themes:
We as human beings commit errors and Allah is the One Who forgives our sins, so we should ask for forgiveness from Allah as He is Worthy of Forgiveness and Worship. Allah says.
“Say, If you do love Allah follow me; Allah will love you and forgive your sins for Allah is oft forgiving, Most Merciful”.
The Angels also implore Allah for Mercy and have praises for Him. Allah has the unmatched attribute of Mercy which He showers upon mankind not only in this world but in the Hereafter as well. So we should pray to Allah for Mercy.
5. Surah Al-Ikhlas (112)
Surah Al-Ikhlas (112)Translation:
1. Say: He is Allah, the one and only;
2. Allah, the eternal, absolute;
3. He does not beget, nor is He begotten;
4. And there is none like Him.
(a) Theme:
It describes the aspect of Tauheed that Allah is the Only one to be worshipped – Allah has no sharing partner. If we share anyone with Him, it is the committing of shirk which is not acceptable in Islam.
“Surely, your Lord is One” and “surely when He intends anything, His command is only too say it “Be” and “it is”.
The concept of Unity of Oneness of Allah is the basic belief of Muslims. Allah is Supreme, Above All, Eternal. He has supernatural powers. He is incomparable to any creation.
(b) Importance of Themes:
We as Muslims should have firm faith in Allah's matchless qualities. Allah is the Sole Creator. He is free from all the weaknesses which the human beings possess.
“Surely, when He intends anything, His command is only to say to it “Be”, and it is. We should keep ourselves away from associating partners to Allah. His rank has no equal and He is immortal. We shall have complete faith that He is alone Worthy of worship.
Allah’s Relationship with the Created World
6. Surah Al-Fatihah:
Surah Al-Fatihah:Translation:
1. In the name of Allah, most Gracious, most Merciful.
2. Praise be to Allah, the Cherisher and Sustainer of the worlds;
3. Most Gracious, most Merciful;
4. Master of the day of judgment.
5. You we worship, and Your aid we seek.
6. Show us the straight way,
7. The way of those to whom You have given your Grace, not those who earn your anger, nor those who go astray.
(a) Theme:
It also stresses on the concept of Tauheed. It is the greatest Dua and opening Surah of the Holy Quran. Allah is the Great guide to human beings. He orders mankind to praise Him as all praises are for Him.
“Whatever is in the Heavens and Earth does declare the praises and Glory of Allah, to Him belongs dominions, and to Him belongs praises and He has power over all things”.
He is the only one who is bestowing blessings on the human beings. He is the Great, alone, worthy of worship. He shows the right path to us to follow. He gives warning to the one who goes astray. The main idea is to obey the Holy Quran and support the Sunnah to achieve the right goal (Heaven), on the Day of Judgement.
(b) Importance of Themes:
We praise Allah as He is the Lord, Master, Sustainer and Sovereign power of the entire universe. It urges us to seek, His guidance towards, the straight path. He has made our lives balanced and guided us to follow the right path leading to Heavens. We ask for blessings from Allah to save and protect us in all aspects of life in this world and the Hereafter.
Allah Says,
“There can be no guide for anyone who Allah leaves to stray without Allah's guidance, Whom Allah guides, there is none to lead him astray”.
We always seek support of Allah.
7. Surah Al-Baqarah (Surah 2 Ayat 21-22)
Surah Al-Baqarah (Surah 2 Ayat 21-22)Translation:
21. O people! Adore your Guardian-Lord, who created you and those who came before you, so that you may have the chance to learn righteousness;
22. Who has made the earth your couch, and the heavens your canopy; and sent down rain from the heavens; and by it brought forth fruits for your sustenance; then do not set up rivals to Allah, when you know.
(a) Theme :
It is about the Supreme power of Allah. He is the Creator of the whole universe. The Surah deals with the relationship of humans with Allah. He is the Self-subsisting. Allah created the Earth, He provided with fruits and proper sustenance.
“It is He who sends the winds like heralds of glad tidings, going before, His mercy: When they have carried the heavy laden clouds, we drive them to a land that is dead, make rain to descend thereon, and produce every kind of harvest therewith; thus shall we raise up the dead: per chance you may remember”
The skies made by Allah provide a canopy providing shelter.
(b) Importance of Themes:
Allah has showered His blessings on mankind in many different ways. We should follow Him and utilize, His blessings bestowed to us in a good manner.
“They must worship Him alone and refrain from associating anything with Him in worship”
We should have faith in oneness of Allah and we should stay in remembrance of Allah and never get behind in pride. This belief develops piety in us. His matchless attributes also make us recognize Him as the sole creator and sustainer. So we should praise Allah‟s attributes.
8. Sura Al-Alaq: (Surah 96 Ayat 1-5)
Sura Al-Alaq: (Surah 96 Ayat 1-5)Translation:
1. Read! in the name of your Lord, who created,
2. Created man out of a clot of congealed blood:
3. Proclaim! And your Lord is most bountiful,
4. He who taught by the pen,
5. Taught man what he did not know.
(a) Theme:
It is about the bestowing of knowledge upon mankind by his creator. Allah has taught man the use of „Pen‟ Allah nurtures and nourishes His creations and finds it no difficult to impart abundant knowledge to a man who does not know to read and write. The will of Allah Almighty is not bound by any sort of limitations.
“He (Allah) has taught you what you did not know; great has been Allah‟s bounty to you”.
(b) Importance of Themes:
Allah has bestowed wisdom and knowledge upon human-beings after their Creations.
“He (Allah) has taught you what you did not know-Great has been Allah‟s bounty upon you”.
Knowledge is a special blessing bestowed on the human beings. He has made us Ashraf-ul-Makhlooqat. We should commence every work in the name of Allah who created us. He is the creator, who taught us by pen and bestowed His blessings so we should accept His Greatness as the Only worthy of worship and shall obey His orders in-every matter of life to succeed in the life Hereafter.
9. Surah Zilzaal (99)
Surah Zilzaal (99)Translation:
1. When the earth is shaken to her utmost convulsion,
2. And the earth throws up her burdens,
3. And man cries out: „What is the matter with her?‟
4. On that day will she declare her tidings?
5. For that your Lord will have given her inspiration.
6. On that day will men proceed in companies sorted out, to be shown their deeds.
7. Then shall anyone who has done an atom‟s weight of good see it!
8. And anyone who has done an atom‟s weight of evil shall see it.
(a) Theme:
It is about the Day of Judgement when the whole creation will perish and everyone will be accountable of his/her deeds.
“All when the earth will spread out and throw out whatever is within it and becomes empty”.
The human being will be rewarded for their good deeds and bad deeds. The one who has done slightest of good will be rewarded and slightest evil will be punished. It is also explained in
Surah Al-Qariah.
“Clamour, a day of clamour when mountains will fly like carded wool and humans will fly like moths, the one who has done wrong and whose balance is light will be in the pit (Hell)”.
(b) Importance of Themes:
We accept the Day of Judgement will come when we will be handed over the book of our deeds and will be rewarded Heaven or punished in Hell. We therefore have fear of Allah in our daily lives which saves us from committing evils. We ask refuge from Allah from evil practices and try to be pious as we have to be answerable to Allah on the Last Day to achieve an eternal abode.
10. Surah An-Nas (114)
Surah An-Nas (114)Translation:
1. Say: I seek refuge with the Lord of mankind,
2. The King of mankind,
3. The God of Mankind,
4. From the mischief of the whisperer who withdraws,
5. Who whispers into the hearts of mankind,
6. Among jinns and among mankind.
(a) Theme:
It was revealed to the Prophet(s) when magic spell was cast on him.
It is about the concept of Tauheed. Allah is capable of providing refuge to man against all evils. These evil-thoughts usually are injected in the minds and hearts of the people by the devil himself or by wicked people who are under the spell of satan for whisper to have evil inclinations. In such a situation, a human refers to Allah for help from His Supreme attribute of provision of refuge from such men and jinns.
“Say, O my Lord, I seek refuge with you from Devil's prompt.
(b) Importance of Themes:
Allah is the Sole authority who provides refuge to mankind from all evil forces. He supports us in every sort of difficulty.
“Say, O my Lord, I seek refuge with you from Devil‟s promptings. And I seek refuge with you, O my Lord, lest they should come near me”.
A man has the ability to pray to His Lord whenever he wishes, he is able to perform a dua.
We ask Allah to protect us from the evil whispers of satan and his mission. Allah‟s protection therefore help us from going astray.
Allah’s Messengers
11. Surah Al-Baqarah (Surah 2 Ayat 30-37)
Surah Al-Baqarah (Surah 2 Ayat 30-37)Translation:
30. Behold, your Lord said to the angels: „I will create a vicegerent on earth.‟ They said: „Will You place there one who will make mischief there and shed blood? whilst we celebrate your praises and glorify your holy (name)?‟ He said: „I know what you do not know.‟
31. And He taught Adam the names of all things; then He placed them before the angels, and said: „Tell me the names of these if you are right.‟
32. They said: „Glory to You, of knowledge we have none, save what You have taught us: In truth, it is You who are perfect in knowledge and wisdom.‟
33. He said: „Adam! Tell them their names.‟ When he had told them, Allah said: „Did I not tell you that I know the secrets of heaven and earth, and I know what you reveal and what you conceal?‟
34. And behold, We said to the angels: „Bow down to Adam‟. And they bowed down. Not so Iblis: he refused and was haughty: he was of those who reject faith.
35. We said: „Adam! You and your wife dwell in the Garden; and eat of the bountiful things in it as You wish. But do not approach this tree, or you will run into harm and transgression.‟
36. Then Satan made them slip from there, and got them out of what they had been in. We said: „Go down, with enmity between yourselves. On earth will be your dwelling-place and your means of livelihood, for a time.‟
37. Then Adam learnt from his Lord words of inspiration, and his Lord turned towards him; for He is often-returning, most merciful.
(a) Theme:
Allah had made man His vicegerent on earth. It was told by angels that men would also have in them such people who will spread mischief and bloodshed.
The angels are of such nature that they obey Allah‟s order when they were told to prostrate before Adam to pay respect to Adam. Iblis who had the highest rank among jinns refused, he was rejected by Allah as Satan. Allah taught Adam the name of objects which he answered.
Hazrat Adam and Eve lived in Paradise where they ate every fruit but they were restricted to go near one tree. Satan provoked them and they ate its fruits. Allah descended both on earth due to disobedience. Adam asked for forgiveness on his disobedience. Allah taught him words of forgiveness,
“O children of Adam, let not Devil put you to a trial, just as he got our two ancestors removed from the Paradise”.
Therefore Allah forgave them.
(b) Importance of Themes:
Allah has chosen man as His vicegerent on earth and gave him the right to choose between right and wrong. We have complete faith in Allah‟s creations when Hazrat Adam was created. It is about the indication of the purpose and motive, behind the creation of angels and the duties to angels. We all have to carry out the orders of Allah with obedience. Those who disobey and show pride are cursed.
“So all the angels prostrated themselves together. Not so Iblis and displayed arrogance. He became a disbeliever”.
When Adam disobeyed by the instigation of Satan and was sent out of Heavens to the Earth, he asked forgiveness which was granted by Allah so we can ask forgiveness for our sins and Allah can shower His Bounties on us if we keep ourselves away from pride, we shall be therefore obedient to Allah.
12. Surah Al-Anaam (Surah 6 Ayat 75-79)
Surah Al-Anaam (Surah 6 Ayat 75-79)Translation:
75. So also did We show Abraham the power and the laws of the heavens and the earth, so that he might have certainty.
76. When the night covered him over, he saw a star: He said: „This is my Lord.‟ But when it set, he said: „I do not love things that set.‟
77. When he saw the moon rising in splendour, he said: „This is my Lord.‟ But when the moon set, he said: „Unless my Lord guides me, I will surely be among those who go astray.‟
78. When he saw the sun rising in splendour, he said: „This is my Lord; this is the greatest.‟
But when the sun set, he said: „O my people! I am indeed free from your giving partners to Allah.‟
79. „For me, I have set my face firmly and truly towards Him who created the heavens and the earth, and never shall I give partners to Allah.‟
a) Theme:
The theme is Tauheed. It is about the belief in Oneness of Allah. The verses make clear that Allah provided guidance to Hazrat Ibrahim when he viewed the sun, moon and star as his Lord but thought them wrong when they vanished. By rising and setting of star, sun and moon he realized that his Lord will be something else, he stopped the association of his Lord with dependent objects.
“Ibrahim said, “Who created me, He guides me”.
"There is my Lord, the greatest‟ Hazrat Ibrahim left such polytheist beliefs which entered his thoughts and had great faith in Oneness of Allah.
(b) Importance of Themes:
Allah is always our Guide and Helper. “You do we worship and your aid we seek” Allah had sent the Quran for our guidance. So that we shall not go astray as Ibrahim was guided by Allah when he searched Him in sun, moon and star: Allah's matchless powers and miracles were bestowed on the Prophets, they tell us that He is only worthy of worship whatever takes place is with the will of Allah. All the natural objects are the signs of Allah which force us to think that they are all the creations and reality of Allah's Greatness and Uniqueness. We must have complete trust that Allah will guide us in times of need.
13. Surah Al Maida (Surah 5 Ayat 110)
Surah Al Maida (Surah 5 Ayat 110)[Translation:
Then will Allah say: „Jesus son of Mary! Recount my favour to you and to your mother. Behold! I strengthened you with the holy spirit, so that you spoke to the people in childhood and in maturity. Behold! I taught you the Book and Wisdom, the Law and the Gospel. And behold! You make out of clay, as it were, the figure of a bird, by my leave, and you breathe into it and it becomes a bird by my leave, and you heal those born blind, and the lepers, by my leave. And behold! You bring forth the dead by my leave. And behold! I restrained the Children of Israel from you when you showed them the clear signs, and the unbelievers among them said: "This is nothing but evident magic.‟
(a) Theme:
This is about the birth of Jesus (Hazrat Isa) to Mariam. His miracles of communication while he was in the cradle. He had the miracles of breathing life in birds, made out of clay, giving life to
dead and to cure the leper - He is the one who will get favour on the Day of Judgement. He will return before the Day of judgement to the world and will speak in maturity to the men as he was carried away by Allah when he was crucified by the enemies.
“If you would count up the favours of Allah, never would you be able to number them for Allah is oft Forgiving, Most Merciful”.
It also gives us a great lesson through the disobeying nations as Bani Israel were punished by Allah when they crucified Hazrat Isa. Allah was the One who saved, His Messenger.
(b) Importance of Themes:
Allah taught man, as the miracles bestowed on Hazrat Isa, when he spoke in the cradle to defend his mother, Mariam. He is Ruh-ul-Qudus. He was chosen a prophet, a book was revealed to him. He had the miracle to give life to a bird formed of clay, and cure the lepers. These miracles were the powers of Allah. We Muslims should believe in Allah's Sovereign power and ask for His help in hard times.
“He begets not, nor is He begotten”
Whatever Allah says, happens, as
“Be and it Becomes”
We as mankind should therefore have faith in Allah and His actions and accept the true concept of Islam. We should bow before Allah and believe that the prophets and messengers were sent by Allah whenever needed.
14. Surah Al-Duha
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Surah Al-DuhaTranslation:
1. By the glorious morning light,
2. And by the night when it is still,
3. Your Lord has not forsaken you, nor is he displeased.
4. And truly the Hereafter will be better for you than the present.
5. And soon your Lord will give you so that you will be pleased.
6. Did He not find you an orphan and give you shelter?
7. And He found you wandering, and He gave you guidance.
8. And He found you in need, and made you independent.
9. Therefore, do not treat the orphan with harshness,
10. Nor drive the beggar away;
11. But tell about the bounty of your Lord!
(a) Theme:
It is about the consolation for Holy Prophet (PBUH) that Allah had not left him alone or is angry with him. It was revealed after a long suspension of revelations (Fitra-tul-Wahi) to Muhammad (PBUH). It was due to such situations that it was stopped for his benefit that he could bear them easily.
“And He gives you all that you ask for but if you count the favours of Allah, never will you be able to number them.”
It also clearly states that Allah bestows countless favours on mankind and we shall perform the obligations as He wishes. In difficult situation, He is the One who provides the sustenance. It also suggests to treat orphan and needy with kindness.
(b) Importance of Themes:
It is about the man‟s relation with Allah. He is the Creator and never lets His beloved servants suffer in the times of difficulty. It is about the Bounties that Allah showered upon the Prophet(S). We should ask for Allah‟s help and support if we are in any difficulty. He shows us the right path. Allah also advises us to be merciful and affectionate towards the needy and orphans.
“Be kind to the dwellers of the earth and the one who dwells in Heaven will be kind to you”.
We should be kind to the helpers and it is our duty to perform all obligations of Allah and show gratitude for the blessings bestowed upon us. This can make our lives charming and easy. His Bounties should be passed on to His creations, so we shall not be harsh and miser towards helping others.
15. Surah Al Kausar (108)
Surah Al Kausar (108)Translation:
1. To you have We granted abundance.
2. So pray to your Lord and sacrifice.
3. For he who hates you, he will be cut off.
(a) Theme:
It deals with the beloved relation of Allah with the Holy Prophet (PBUH). It was to console the Prophet (S) on the death of his two sons as he was mocked by Abu Jahl of not having the male issue. Allah had showed great love for him and openly called for the condemnation of his enemies. He asks the Prophet (S) to return to prayer and offer sacrifice and bestowed on him the abundance of Al Kausar (a spring in the paradise).
“whoever is given wisdom is indeed given abundant good. If you are grateful, I shall give you even more.”
(b) Importance of Themes:
Muslims should have faith in Allah and the Holy Prophet (S). We should follow the teachings of Prophet (S) life. We should also seek forgiveness and try to attain His grace by following His directions (Holy Quran) and the Sunnah of the Prophet (PBUH).
Allah always supported and consoled His Prophet (S) in difficulty and distress. Allah bestowed
His unlimited blessings upon the Holy Prophet (PBUH) in His own abundant way as Kausar signifies wisdom. Quran says.
“Your Lord has given to you , 'Kausar'. Behold, its scent or its mud are sharp, smelling musk”.
Being Muslims we must turn in adoration, thanks giving and sacrifice. We should offer prayers and worship Him alone. We should sacrifice in the way of Allah and seek His apology.
