Surah Hud, Ayat 6

Ayat 6. And no (moving) living creature is there on earth but its provision is due from Allah. And He knows its dwelling place and its deposit (in the uterous, grave, etc.). all is in a Clear Book (Al-Lauh Al-Mahfouz - the Book of Decrees with Allah).

Hazrat Anas (May Allah be pleased with him) reported: The Messenger of Allah  [SAWW](PBUH) used to break his Saum (fasting) before performing Maghrib prayer with three fresh date-fruits; if there were no fresh date-fruits, he will eat three dry dates; and if there were no dry date-fruits; he would take three draughts of water. [At-Tirmidhi Hadith # 694].  

Lesson : as mentioned above in Surah Hud Ayat 06. "And no (moving) living creature is there on earth but its provision is due from Allah". "It is well to keep the priorities of things mentioned in the Hadith as one gets the reward of following the Sunnah in breaking his Saum. 

Surah Hud, Ayat 4-5

Ayat 4. To Allah is your return, and He is Able to do all things."

Ayat 5. No doubt! They did fold up their breasts, that they may hide from Him. Surely, even when they cover themselves with their garments, He knows what they conceal and what they reveal. Verily, Allah is the All-Knower of the (innermost secrets) of the breasts. 

Hazrat Sahl bin Saad (May Allah be pleased with him) reported: The Messenger of Allah  [SAWW](PBUH) said, "People will continue to adhere to good as long as they hasten to break the Saum (fasting).'' [Al-Bukhari Volume 3, Book 31, Number 178].  

Lesson : as mentioned above in Surah Hud Ayat 05. "Verily, Allah is the All-Knower of the (innermost secrets) of the breasts". "Adhere to good'' here means welfare of the religion as well as that of this world. Breaking the Saum early does not mean that it is terminated before the prescribed time. What it really means is without any delay after the sunset. One should not delay it for the mere reason that the rigour one has gone through in the Saum should be enhanced further, as is done by some Sufi. There is no merit in such things because the real merit lies in following the Sunnah of the Prophet  [SAWW](PBUH). Welfare of the Muslims will, therefore, come in the share of the Muslims because of their following the Prophet's Sunnah of breaking the Saum in the early moments of the prescribed time. 

Surah Hud, Ayat 3

Ayat 3. And (commanding you): "Seek the forgiveness of your Lord, and turn to Him in repentance, that He may grant you good enjoyment, for a term appointed, and bestow His abounding Grace to every owner of grace (i.e. the one who helps and serves needy and deserving, physically and with his wealth, and even with good words). But if you turn away, then I fear for you the torment of a Great Day (i.e. the Day of Resurrection). 

Hazrat Abu Hurairah (May Allah be pleased with him) reported: The Messenger of Allah  [SAWW](PBUH) said, "If any one of you forgetfully eats or drinks (while observing fasting) he should complete his Saum (fasting), for Allah has fed him and given him to drink.''

[Al-Bukhari Volume 3, Book 31, Number 154].

Lesson : as mentioned above in Surah Hud Ayat 03. "He (Allah) may grant you good enjoyment," This Hadith tells us of a kindness and convenience of Allah that during the Saum if a person inadvertently does any such thing which destroys his Saum, i.e., eating, drinking, cohabitation with wife, etc., his Saum will remain intact due to forgetfulness, provided one abandons the act as soon as he remembers that he is observing Saum. He needs not make any expiation for such a Saum.

Surah Hud, Ayat 1-2

Ayat 1. Alif-Lam-Ra. [These letters are one of the miracles of the Quran and none but Allah (Alone) knows their meanings].

(This is) a Book, the Verses whereof are perfected (in every sphere of knowledge, etc.), and then explained in detail from One (Allah), Who is All-Wise and Well-Acquainted (with all things).

Ayat 2. (Saying) worship none but Allah. Verily, I (Muhammad  [SAWW](PBUH) am unto you from Him a Warner and a bringer of glad tidings. 

 

 

Hazrat Abu Hurairah (May Allah be pleased with him) reported: The Messenger of Allah  [SAWW](PBUH) said, "If one does not eschew lies and false conduct, Allah has no need that he should abstain from his food and his drink.''

[Al-Bukhari Volume 3, Book 31, Number 127].  

Lesson : as mentioned above in Surah Hud Ayat 02. "Verily, I (Muhammad  [SAWW](PBUH) am unto you from Him a Warner and a bringer of glad tidings." This Hadith exhorts those observing Saum to fulfill all the requirements of fasting. One should not conduct himself in such a manner that on the one side he observes Saum and on the other he is fearless of Allah. To save himself from Allah's Wrath and to get the reward of the fasts, one must abstain from all sorts of vices, such as cheating, lying, backbiting, and using obscene language. The threat held against such people in this Hadith should make them fear that their Saum will go waste and they would be deprived of its reward. It does not mean that such people should start eating and drinking during Saum but what is intended is that they should save themselves from all kinds of sins so that they may earn the reward of Saum.

Surah Yunus, Ayat 109

Ayat 109. And (O Muhammad ), follow the inspiration sent unto you, and be patient till Allah gives judgment. And He is the Best of judges. 

Hazrat Abu Hurairah (May Allah be pleased with him) reported: The Messenger of Allah   [SAWW](PBUH) said, "When Ramadan begins, the gates of Jannah are opened, the gates of Hell are closed, and the devils are chained.'' [Al-Bukhari Volume 3, Book 31, Number 123]. 

Lesson : as mentioned above in Surah Yunus Ayat 109. "And He (Allah) is the Best of judges." This is a special distinction of the month of Ramadan during which Muslims become more inclined towards the worship of Allah. They pay greater attention to the recitation of the Qur'an, remembrance of Allah, worship, and seeking pardon for sins. 

Surah Yunus, Ayat 108

Ayat 108. Say: "O you mankind! Now truth (i.e. the Quran and Prophet Muhammad  [SAWW](PBUH), has come to you from your Lord. So whosoever receives guidance, he does so for the good of his own self, and whosoever goes astray, he does so to his own loss, and I am not (set) over you as a Wakil (disposer of affairs to oblige you for guidance)." 

Hazrat Ibn Abbas (May Allah be pleased with them) reported: The Messenger of Allah  [SAWW](PBUH) was the most generous of the men; and he was the most generous during the month of Ramadan when Jibril visited him every night and recited the Qur'an to him. During this period, the generosity of Messenger of Allah  [SAWW](PBUH) waxed faster than the rain bearing wind. [Al-Bukhari Volume 3, Book 31, Number 126]. 

Lesson : as mentioned above in Surah Yunus Ayat 108. ""O you mankind! Now truth (i.e. the Quran and Prophet Muhammad  [SAWW](PBUH), has come to you from your Lord." This Hadith induces us to do two good things frequently and with full preparation in the month of Ramadan. First, benevolence and generosity so that people get maximum time for worship and reduce their mundane affairs during this month. Second, recitation of the Qur'an and Mudarsah, (reading and hearing the Qur'an from one another) as is done by two Huffaz in this manner. The reason for the stress on the Qur'an is that the Qur'an and the month of Ramadan are closely linked with each other. The Qur'an was revealed in this month.

Surah Hud, Ayat 107

Ayat 107. And if Allah touches you with hurt, there is none who can remove it but He; and if He intends any good for you, there is none who can repel His Favour which He causes it to reach whomsoever of His slaves He will. And He (Allah) is the Oft-Forgiving, Most Merciful. 

Hazrat Sahl bin Saad (May Allah be pleased with him): The Messenger of Allah  [SAWW](PBUH) said, "In Jannah there is a gate which is called Ar-Raiyan through which only those who observe Saum (fasting) will enter on the Day of Resurrection. None else will enter through it. It will be called out, "Where are those who observe fasting?'' So they will stand up and proceed towards it. When the last of them will have entered, the gate will be closed and then no one will enter through that gate.'' [Al-Bukhari Volume 3, Book 31, Number 120]. 

Lesson : as mentioned above in Surah Yunus Ayat 107. "And He (Allah) is the Oft-Forgiving, Most Merciful." This Hadith tells us about the special distinction of those who observe Saum. "Only those who observe Saum'' signify the faithful who not only observe Saum during the month of Ramadan but also frequently observe voluntary fasts over and above the obligatory ones, otherwise Saum of Ramadan are compulsory for every Muslim. Similar is the case of the people of Salat, people of Sadaqah and people of Jihad, who have been mentioned in the another Ahadith otherwise all Muslims are on par so far as the Salat, Sadaqah, etc., are concerned.