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-TIN Chapter: 95, 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).
English
Translation:
1.By the fig, and the olive, 2. By Mount Sinai, 3. And by this city of
security (Makkah), 4. Verily, We created man of the best stature (mould), 5.
Then We reduced him to the lowest of the low, 6. Save those who believe (in
Islamic Monotheism) and do righteous deeds, then they shall have a reward
without end (Paradise). 7. Then what (or who) causes you (O disbelievers) to
deny the Recompense (i.e. Day of Resurrection)? 8. Is not Allah the Best of
judges?
Introduction:
Surah At-Tīn (Arabic: التين, "The Fig, The
Figtree") is the ninety-fifth surah of the Qur'an, with 8 ayats or verses,
162 letters, 34 words and all of these words are unique without any repetition.
Surah was revealed in the holy city of
Makkah i.e., before Prophet ﷺ migrated to the city of Medina. Its number is 28th
in the order of revelation. Surah At-Tin includes the mention of the blessed
trees, the fig and the olive, and the mountains of Sinai where the Torah was
revealed to Prophet Moses, peace be upon him. It also encompasses the sacred
city of Makkah, where the Quran was revealed to Prophet Muhammad, peace be upon
him. The chapter addresses man’s superior position in terms of creation.
However, this same man can also fall to the position worse than that of animals
and what leads to this as well as the Day of Judgment and the reward of those
who preserve the Divine honor bestowed upon them in creation and those who
don’t.
Period
of Revelation
Surah At-Tin was revealed in a period from 610 to 615
AD. According to Qatadah, this Surah is Madani. Two different views have been
reported from Ibn Abbas: first that it is a Makki Surah, and second that it is
Madani. But the majority of scholars regard it as a Makki revelation, a
manifest symbol of which is the use of the words hadh-al-balad-il-amin (this
city of peace) for Makkah. Obviously, if it had been revealed at Madinah, it would
not be correct to use the words "this city" for Makkah Besides, a
study of the contents of the Surah shows that it belongs to the earliest period
of Makkah, for in it there is no sign whatever to indicate that during the
period of its revelation any conflict had started between Islam and unbelief.
Major
Issue, Divine Law and Guidance
Man
is the best creature of all, except the disbelievers. Surah
pointed out that there are two kinds of men:
Those who in spite of having been created in the
finest of moulds, become inclined to evil and their moral degeneration causes
them to be reduced to the lowest of the low.
Those, who by adopting the way of faith and
righteousness, remain secure from degeneration and are consistent with the
noble position, which is the necessary demand of their having been created in
the best of moulds.
The existence among mankind of both these kinds is a
factual thing which no one can deny. It is being observed and experienced in
society everywhere at all times.
Theme
and Subject Matter of Surah At-Tin:
The theme in this Surah, indeed, pivots on the subject
of the creation of Man; the finest mould, and the processes of his development
and his lowliness. Its theme is the rewards and punishments of the Hereafter.
For this purpose, first swearing an oath by the habitats of some illustrious
Prophets, it has been stated that Allah has created man in the most excellent
of molds. Although at other places in the Quran, this truth has been expressed
in different ways, for example, at some places it has been said: "Allah
appointed man His vicegerent on the earth and commanded the angels to bow down
to him (Al-Baqarah: 30,34, Al-Anam: 165, Al-Araf: 11, Al-Hijr 28,29, An-Naml:
62, Suad 71- 73);" at others that: "Man has become bearer of the
Divine trust, which the earth and the heavens and the mountains did not have
the power to bear (Al-Ahzab 72);" and at still others that: "We
honored the children of Adam and exalted them above many of Our other creatures
(Bani Israil 70)," yet here the statement made on oath in particular by
the habitats of the Prophets that man has been created in the finest of molds,
signifies that mankind has been blessed with such an excellent mold and nature
that it gave birth to men capable of attaining to the highest position of Prophet
hood, a higher position than which has not been attained by any other creature
of God.
Then, it has been stated that there are two kinds of
men. those who in spite of having been created in the finest of molds, become
inclined to evil and their moral degeneration causes them to be reduced to the
lowest of the low, and those who by adopting the way of faith and righteousness
remain secure from the degeneration and consistent with the noble position,
which is the necessary demand of their having been created in the best of
molds. The existence among mankind of both these kinds of men is such a factual
thing which no one can deny, for it is being observed and experienced in
society everywhere at all times.
In conclusion, this reality is used as an argument to
prove that when among the people there exist two separate and quite distinct
kinds, how can one deny the judgement and retribution for deeds. If the morally
degraded people are not punished and the morally pure people are not rewarded
(both end in the dust alike), it would mean that there is no justice in the
Kingdom of God, whereas human nature and common sense demands that a judge
should do justice. How
then can one conceive that Allah, Who is the most just of all judges, would not
be just?
Virtues
of Surah At-Tin
Surat At-Tin is one of the chapters of the Noble Quran
that contains numerous virtues, wisdom, and admonitions in its verses. Some of
the virtues of Surah At-Tin include:
Ø The
Messenger of Allah, peace be upon him, said: “Whoever recites Surat At-Tin,
Allah will grant him two qualities: sound
health and certainty as long as he remains in this worldly life. And when
he dies, Allah will give him the rewards
of the fast of all those who recited it”.
Ø Also,
Ja‘far bin Muhammad al-Sadiq (peace be on him) narrates the following: “Whoever
recites it in his obligatory and optional prayers will be given of Paradise
whatever pleases him.
Ø The
Messenger of Allah, peace be upon him, said: “O Ali, whoever recites Surah
At-Tin and Surah Az-Zaitoun (Olive), it is as if he has given in charity the weight of a mountain of gold in the cause of
Allah, and Allah will record for him
sixty rewards for every verse he recites.”
Ø Reciting
Surah Tin helps in establishing a stronger spiritual connection with Allah.
Ø Surah
seeks Allah's guidance, asking for help in finding a suitable spouse or
resolving marital issues.
Ø Reciting
The Holy Quran heals your soul and gives you inner peace.
Ø A
great source for enlightenment and guidance.
Ø You
will be rewarded 10 times and more for every letter you read.
Benefits
of Surah At-Tin:
Ø Protection
from calamities: The surah is said to protect one from
natural disasters and other calamities. Increase in gratitude: The surah
reminds us of the importance of gratitude and reciting it is believed to
increase one's thankfulness for the blessings in their life.
Ø To
prevent the poison from food: When this surah is
recited over food before consumption. Even if the food contains a fatal poison.
Allah would not allow it to contain any harmful ingredients.
Ø To
find the lost thing: If you want to find your missing
items, recite this surah seven times. You will get your lost thing In sha Allah.
Ø Reward
in paradise: Those who recite it throughout their required and voluntary
prayers will receive anything they desire from Paradise.
Ø Surah
tin benefits in pregnancy: If the lady wishes to
deliver a boy and is pregnant. Therefore, recite Surah At-Tin 11 times, and
blow on some water. And then give the water to a pregnant lady throughout the
pregnancy. Allah SWT will, inshallah, provide them with good news and make them
joyful. The baby boy will be borne by her.
Ø To
avoid insects at home: If a person’s home is attacked by
insects. So say this Surah aloud for 11 days. Sprinkle salt where the insects
are and blow salt on them. Insha’Allah, they’ll flee and never enter your home.
So, Surah at Tin benefits will help you to clean your houses from insects.
Ø To
bring back a runaway person: This surah is the most
effective for bringing a runaway back to you. If someone is fleeing and you
wish to help him. So, recite this Surah 100 times. The fugitive will return.
Summary
of Surah At-Tin:
The surah begins with Allah swearing by the fig and
the olive, as well as Mount Sinai and the sacred city of Makkah. It then
informs about the creation of humans in the best form and their descent to the
lowest of the low, except for those who believe and perform righteous deeds.
After
enumerating some of the sources of Man's victory and salvation, it concludes
with the emphasis on Resurrection and the absolute Sovereignty of Allah. In
short, Surah At-Tin is a short, yet highly comprehensive Chapter of the Holy
Quran which Glorifies Allah SWT and lets one know about the implications of
eternal life in the hereafter. The chapter ends with the punishment and rewards
of the good and evil doers in the Hereafter.
Supplication
Ø Lord!
We also confess that You are the Most just of judges.
Ø O
Lord! You created us in the best of moulds. Please help us to be the best, and
most successful in our deeds and manners.
Ø O
Lord! Going on the path of faith and doing righteous deeds is not possible save
with Your Grace; please bestow Your Grace on us.
Researched
& Compiled by:
OVAIS
ASAD KHAN
1 comment:
A very enlightening research
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