This blog is part of a series of blogs based on my research
and compilation of surahs of the Quran, in an effort to understand these surahs
in an easy way. Today's effort is on SURAH AT-TAKATHUR - Chapter - 102,
hope going through it will be a learning journey for all of you. May Allah
forgive any mistake, omission, or error on my part in its compilation (Aameen
Summa Aameen).
Surah At-Takathur in English
1) Competition
for worldly gain distracts you. 2) Until you come to your graves. 3) Nay; you
will come to know. 4) Again, nay; you will come to know. 5) Nay; if you knew for certain [the consequences
of your actions, you would not act as you do].
6) You will surely see the blazing fire.
7) Again, you will surely see it with absolute certainty. 8) Then on that day you will surely be asked
about worldly bounties.
Introduction:
Surah Takathur is one of the chapters of the 30th Juzz’
of the Quran and speaks about those who get distracted from God’s remembrance
and worship because they are so busy boasting of their blessings to each other.
Surah At-Takathur, also known as “The Rivalry for More” or “The Piling Up,” is
a chapter from the Holy Quran, the holy book of Islam. It takes its name from
the word “at Takathur” mentioned in the first verse of the Surah, and it serves
as a powerful reminder of the consequences of worldly obsession.
Background:
As we mentioned before, commentators believe that this
Surah was revealed against the tribes who vied in boasting with one another and
prided themselves on increasing their wealth, position, and the number of their
adherents so to add to the number of men in each tribe, they even went to the
cemetery and counted the tribal graves. Some believe that the meaning refers to
two tribes from the tribes of Quraish in Mecca, while some others think it
refers to two tribes from the helpers of the Prophet (S), the Ansar, in Medina;
and still, some relate it to the vying of the Jews to others, though to
consider the Surah Meccan seems more appropriate. But, it is certain that
whatever these occasions of revelation could be, they never limit the meaning
of the verse.
Period
of Revelation:
The precise period of revelation for Surah At-Takathur
is a subject of debate among Islamic scholars. While many believe it to be a
Makki Surah, meaning it was revealed in the city of Mecca during the early
years of Prophet Muhammad’s mission, there are some traditions that suggest it
could be Madani, revealed after the Prophet’s migration to Medina. These
traditions are not universally accepted, and the majority of scholars maintain
that it is of Makki origin.
Reason
for Its revelation:
Allah (SWT) revealed Surah Takathur to warn us against the
“Unbounded Greed” (Greed for more and more) of human nature, and temporariness
of life. Furthermore, it reminds us that one day we will be held accountable
for our wasteful use of the boon of life. Surah Takathur is a short but
powerful surah that warns us about the dangers of being obsessed with worldly
gains and forgetting our ultimate purpose in life.
Lessons
from Surah al-Takathur:
1. Don’t
be distracted by this world
2. Everyone
will die one day
3. Anything
which distracts you from Allah is not good
4. Allah
will ask us how we used all our blessings
Surah
al-Takathur warn us against:
In it the people have been warned of the evil
consequences of world worship because of which they spend their lives in
acquiring more and more of worldly wealth, material benefits and pleasures, and
position and power, till death, and in vying with one another and bragging and
boasting about their acquisitions.
Virtue
of Surah al-Takathur:
On the virtue of reciting the Surah, a tradition from
the Prophet (S) says: "He who recites it, Allah will not account the
bounties he was given in the world and He will award him such a reward as if he
had recited one thousand verses (of the Qur'an). 1
A tradition from Imam Sadiq (as) denotes that “The
recitation of this Surah in the obligatory and optional prayers has a reward
similar to Martyrdom.”2
Benefits
of Surah al-Takathur:
1. Abu
Abdullah Jafar ibn Muhammad has said, “Whoever recites surah Takathur in his
obligatory or recommended prayers, Allah will write the reward of a hundred
martyrs for him.
2. The
Noble Prophet has said, “Whoever recites surah Takathur, Allah will not bring
him into account for the blessings He gave him in this world on Qiyamah.
3. Whoever
recites surah Takathur in his afternoon prayer, he will be safe until the
sunset of the next day.
4. Read
Surah Takathur for headache or migraine pains to get instant relief. Put your
index finger on your forehead and recite this blessed Surah and ALLAH SWT will
ease your pain In shaa ALLAH.
5. ALLAH
SWT forgives the sins of the believers, who recite Surah At-Takathur just one
time every day, after Maghrib prayer. In shaa ALLAH.
6. If
you want to get rid of debts, read Surah At-Takathur 170 times after the isha
prayer for seventeen days. Isha ALLAH, you will be free of all your debts with
the help of ALLAH SWT.
7. If
a person is having an insatiable wish of richness & worldly gains, he/must
recite Surah At-Takathur after Fajr 3 times and blow on themselves or to the
one whom you want to get rid of the greediness.
8. If
a miser person wants to overcome his habit of stinginess, he/she should read
Surah At-Takathur 21 times after the fajr. If you want someone to get rid of
this habit, then recite the Surah 21 times after fajr and blow on the person or
over his food/water. In shaa ALLA, his/her heart will be free from misery.
9. One
of the tremendous benefits of reciting Surah At-Takathur is that if a person
wishes to see/converse with their deceased loved ones/parents, then he/she must
recite Surah At-Takathur on Friday night (night between Thursday and Friday)
before sleeping 113 times (read durood shareef11 times at start and end), and
make dua to ALLAH SWT. YOU will be able to see your deceased parents or loved
ones in shaa Allah.
Conclusion
Surah At-Takathur is a profound chapter from the Quran
that addresses the perilous consequences of worldly obsession. It warns
individuals and societies about the heedlessness that arises from the
insatiable pursuit of material wealth and pleasures. The Surah calls for self-awareness,
accountability, and gratitude for the blessings bestowed by God. Its message
transcends time and remains a timeless reminder for people of all ages to
reflect on their priorities and remember the transient nature of worldly
pursuits.
2 comments:
Maa Shaa Allah very informative and concise explanation of the Surah
A very good read
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