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In this lesson of Sūrah Yūnus (verses 15-20), Shaykh Dr. Aḥsan Ḥanīf explores how the disbelievers demanded that the Prophet ﷺ alter the Qur’ān to suit their desires. Allāh عَزَّ وَجَلَّ instructs the Prophet ﷺ to affirm that he only follows divine revelation and has no authority to change it. The verses highlight the irrationality of those who fabricate lies about Allāh عَزَّ وَجَلَّ or reject Hi...

In this lesson of Sūrah Yūnus (verses 7-14), Shaykh Dr. Aḥsan Ḥanīf explains the contrast between those who are heedless of the Hereafter and those who believe in Allāh عَزَّ وَجَلَّ and do righteous deeds. The verses describe the fate of those who are content with worldly life and neglect Allāh’s signs, earning for themselves the punishment of Hell. In contrast, the believers will be guided by Al...

In this lesson of Sūrah Yūnus (verses 1 to 6), Shaykh Dr. Aḥsan Ḥanīf explains the themes of revelation, Allāh’s عَزَّ وَجَلَّ absolute power, and the clear signs in His creation. The verses address the disbelief of those who question why Allāh عَزَّ وَجَلَّ chose a human messenger to warn people and bring good news to the believers. They affirm that Allāh عَزَّ وَجَلَّ alone created the heavens a...

In this lesson of Sūrah At-Tawbah (verses 122-128), Shaykh Dr. Aḥsan Ḥanīf explores key themes of religious understanding, steadfastness in faith, and the Prophet’s deep care for his followers. The verses emphasise the importance of a balanced community—where some engage in battle while others remain to seek knowledge and guide their people. They also highlight the differing reactions to divine re...

In this lesson of Sūrah At-Tawbah, verses 117-121, Shaykh Dr. Aḥsan Ḥanīf highlights Allāh’s عَزَّوَجَلَّ immense mercy in forgiving the Prophet ﷺ, the Muhājireen, and the Anṣār after their moment of hesitation during the hardship of Tabūk. The verses also recount the story of the three companions who were left behind, facing deep remorse until Allāh accepted their repentance. Allāh عَزَّوَجَلَّ t...

In this lesson of Sūrah At-Tawbah (verses 112-116), Shaykh Dr. Aḥsan Ḥanīf highlights the qualities of true believers—those who repent, worship sincerely, and uphold righteousness. The verses also address the prohibition of seeking forgiveness for polytheists after their fate is made clear, as demonstrated in Prophet Ibrahim’s عَلَيْهِ السَّلَامُ disassociation from his father. Furthermore, Allāh...

In this lesson of Sūrah At-Tawbah (verses 107-111), Shaykh Dr. Aḥsan Ḥanīf explores the contrast between sincerity and hypocrisy in faith. These verses highlight the actions of the hypocrites who built a mosque with malicious intent—causing harm, spreading disbelief, and dividing the believers. Allāh عَزَّ وَجَلَّ commands the Prophet ﷺ to avoid it, emphasising that a mosque founded on righteousne...

In this lesson of Sūrah At-Tawbah, verses 100-106, Shaykh Dr. Aḥsan Ḥanīf explores the distinction between the righteous and the hypocrites. The verses praise the Muhājirūn and Anṣār, as well as those who follow them in righteousness, highlighting Allāh’s pleasure with them and their eternal reward in Jannah. In contrast, the hypocrites—both from the Bedouins and the people of Madīnah—are condemne...

In this lesson of Sūrah At-Tawbah, verses 94-99, Shaykh Dr. Aḥsan Ḥanīf discusses how Allāh عَزَّوَجَلَّ exposes the insincerity of the hypocrites who remained behind from battle, making false excuses upon the Prophet’s ﷺ return. Allāh عَزَّوَجَلَّ commands the believers not to accept their justifications, as their deceit has already been made clear. Their repeated oaths are dismissed as meaningle...

In this lesson of Sūrah At-Tawbah, verses 86-93, Shaykh Dr. Aḥsan Ḥanīf explained the contrast between the hypocrites who sought exemption from battle out of complacency and the sincere believers who sacrificed their wealth and lives for Allāh’s cause. The passage highlights the fate of both groups, with the hypocrites being sealed from understanding and destined for punishment, while the sincere...

In this lesson of Sūrah At-Tawbah, verses 79-85, Shaykh Dr. Aḥsan Ḥanīf explained how Allāh rebukes the hypocrites for mocking sincere believers who give in charity, whether in abundance or with whatever little they can. Their ridicule is met with divine ridicule, sealing their fate of painful punishment. The passage further emphasises that even if the Prophet ﷺ were to seek forgiveness for them r...

In this lesson of Sūrah at-Tawbah, verses 73-78, Shaykh Dr. Aḥsan Ḥanīf explains how Allāh  عَزَّوَجَلَّ commands the Prophet ﷺ to strive against the disbelievers and hypocrites, warning that their ultimate destination is Hellfire. The verses expose the deceit of the hypocrites, who outwardly profess faith but secretly conspire against Islam. Among their treacherous acts was a failed assassination...

In this lesson of Sūrah at-Tawbah, verses 69-72, Shaykh Dr. Aḥsan Ḥanīf reflects on the fate of disbelievers, drawing parallels with previous nations who were more powerful and wealthy but ultimately perished due to their wrongdoing. He highlights the transient nature of worldly enjoyment and warns against engaging in vanities. The lesson then shifts to emphasize the bond of solidarity among belie...

In this lesson of Sūrah At-Tawbah, verses 61-68, Shaykh Dr. Aḥsan Ḥanīf discusses how these verses expose the deception and arrogance of the hypocrites. They mocked the Prophet ﷺ, calling him overly receptive, but Allāh عَزَّوَجَلَّ refutes their claim, affirming that the Prophet ﷺ listens only to what is good and beneficial. The hypocrites would swear false oaths to appease the believers, yet the...

In this lesson of Sūrah at-Tawbah, verses 55-60, Shaykh Dr. Aḥsan Ḥanīf elaborates on the deceptive nature of the hypocrites who place their trust in worldly possessions and family, oblivious to the reality of their punishment. Allāh عَزَّوَجَلَّ reveals that their wealth and children will only be a means of torment in this life, and they will die in disbelief. The hypocrites falsely claim allegia...

In this lesson of Sūrah at-Tawbah, verses 49-54, Shaykh Dr. Aḥsan Ḥanīf discusses the reactions of hypocrites when faced with hardship or success. He explains how some seek to avoid responsibility by asking for permission to remain behind, but they have already fallen into trial, with Hell awaiting the disbelievers. The Shaykh highlights the hypocrisy of those who rejoice in your misfortune, while...

In this lesson of Sūrah At-Tawbah, verses 41-48, Shaykh Dr. Aḥsan Ḥanīf discussed the command for believers to strive in Allāh’s cause with their wealth and lives, regardless of difficulty, as true faith is demonstrated through action. The passage exposes the hypocrisy of those who sought to avoid sacrifice, making false excuses and swearing deceitful oaths. Allāh عَزَّوَجَلَّ rebukes them, making...

In this lesson of Sūrah At-Tawbah, verses 37-40, Shaykh Dr. Aḥsan Ḥanīf discussed how the disbelievers manipulated the sacred months, altering their sanctity to suit their desires, leading to further misguidance. This deception made their evil deeds seem justified in their eyes, yet Allāh عَزَّوَجَلَّ makes it clear that such actions only increase them in disbelief. The verses then shift focus to...

In this lesson of Sūrah At-Tawbah, verses 34-36, Shaykh Dr. Aḥsan Ḥanīf discusses Allāh’s  عَزَّوَجَلَّ stern warning against corrupt religious leaders who exploit people's wealth unjustly and divert them from His path. The verses also condemn the hoarding of wealth without spending it in the way of Allāh, vividly describing the torment awaiting such individuals in the Hereafter as their hoarded g...

In this lesson of Sūrah At-Tawbah, verses 28-33, Shaykh Dr. Aḥsan Ḥanīf discusses the command barring polytheists from entering al-Masjid al-Ḥarām, highlighting how their impurity is both spiritual and ideological. Allāh عَزَّوَجَلَّ reassures the believers that any economic fears arising from this restriction will be alleviated by His divine provision. The lesson then covers the obligation of jiz...

In this lesson of Sūrah At-Tawbah, verses 23-27, Shaykh Dr. Aḥsan Ḥanīf discusses the prohibition of taking disbelievers as allies, even if they are close family members, when they choose disbelief over faith. The verses emphasise that true believers prioritise Allāh  عَزَّوَجَلَّ, His Messenger ﷺ, and striving in His cause above all worldly ties, warning against preferring family, wealth, or comf...

In this lesson of Sūrah At-Tawbah, verses 16-22, Shaykh Dr. Aḥsan Ḥanīf discusses how Allāh  عَزَّوَجَلَّ tests the believers to distinguish those who sincerely strive for His cause, remaining loyal to Him, His Messenger ﷺ, and the believers without forming close alliances with others. The passage strongly rebukes the polytheists for maintaining Allāh’s mosques while openly rejecting faith, declar...

In this lesson of Sūrah At-Tawbah, verses 7-15, Shaykh Dr. Aḥsan Ḥanīf delves into the conditions regarding treaties with the polytheists and their true intentions. He explains how the polytheists, despite appearing friendly, often act in betrayal, breaking their covenants and plotting against the believers. The verses emphasise that if they repent and uphold prayer and zakāh, they become brothers...

In this lesson of Sūrah At-Tawbah, verses 1-6, Shaykh Dr. Aḥsan Ḥanīf discusses the significance of the Surah’s revelation, highlighting its declaration of disavowal towards idolators and the end of their peace treaties with the Muslims. The verses outline that idolators who had agreements with the Muslims were given a four-month grace period, after which they were to be confronted unless they rep...

In this lesson of Sūrah Al-Anfāl, verses 61-69, Shaykh Dr. Aḥsan Ḥanīf teaches key lessons on preparation of conflict, unity, and trust in Allāh عَزَّوَجَلَّ. Believers are commanded to prepare for conflict with power, including skills like archery, and to spend in the cause of Allāh عَزَّوَجَلَّ , with the promise of full repayment. When the enemy inclines towards peace, believers are urged to pu...