Day 27/Juz 27:- They will say, Indeed, we were previously among our people fearful (of disobeying Allah). But Allah has been gracious to us, and has saved us from the torment of the scorching Fire. Verily, we used to supplicate to Him before. Indeed, He is Al-Barr (the Most Subtle, Kind, Courteous, and Generous), the Most Merciful. [al-Tur: 26-28] It is reported that Abbad ibn Hamza once went to Aisha (some reports say it was Asma) and she was reciting the above verse. He left her and then went to the market. When he returned to her, he found that she was still reciting the same verses, contemplating over them, and making lots of dua. One of the duas was her saying, O Allah, bestow Your Grace upon me and save me from the Torment of Hell. These verses that we read so quickly were points of deep thought (tadabbur) for those who came before us. SubhanAllah they would contemplate and recite verses, not even feeling the hours that would go by past them as they delighted in their ibadah. The other interesting thing about this ayah is that its the only place in the Quran where the Name of Allah al-Barr is mentioned. This Name means the Kind, the Generous, one who is Gentle with His slaves, etc. How apt that it should come in verses which speak of the family unit, of close relationships, and the nurturing of a family upon piety and the fear of Allah. Its almost like we are being taught something here: when it comes to your close family, be good to one another; be kind, be generous, and be gentle. They are the most deserving of your kindness and gentleness. Because of this, and because of the fear of disobeying Allah, He in turn will save such a family from the scorching Fire. Husn al-khuluq (good character) is a cause for salvation, and it doesnt cost us a thing :) May Allah develop these noble traits in us and bless us with beautiful families for whom salvation, mercy, and Paradise are written, ameen.
Posted on: Fri, 25 Jul 2014 19:09:46 +0000
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