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1. ‫فاطر‬ ‫سورة‬

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‫سورة‬
‫الفاطر‬
Understand Allah`s law of recompense;
believe in the Quranic invitation of
tawheed and akhirah, or you will be
destroyed at the appointed time.
Ayah 1-18
Ayah 19-23
Ayah 24-26
Ayah 27-28
Ayah 29-39
Ayah 40-41
Ayah 42-45
Invitation to tawheed & akhirah and its
proofs. Invitation to Tazkiyah.
Difference
between the
disbeliever & the
believer.
Lessons from the history
of nations and their
destruction.
Tawheed Ruboobiyah
Law of reward
and punishment.
Three behaviors inrelation
to Khilafah and inheritance.
Rebuttal of shirk and
proofs of tawheed.
Threat of destruction to
the arrogant and proud
leadership.

4. Ruku 1 (Ayah 1-7)
 ِِ
‫ر‬ِ‫اط‬َ‫ف‬ – The Originator
 Fashioner of heavens and earth. He provides sustenance
from heavens and earth.
 He adds to His creation whatever He pleases.
 Praise Him for all His favors.
 ُِ‫م‬‫ي‬ِ‫ك‬َ‫ح‬ْ‫ِال‬ُ‫يز‬ ِ
‫ز‬َ‫ع‬ْ‫ال‬ ---- The making and breaking of destiny is not in
the power of any one but Allah

5.  Shaitan is an open enemy, a great “Deluder”.
Some of his delusions include;
 God does not exist.
 God has created the universe for mere amusement.
 Agnostic approach – skeptical about hereafter, prophets etc.
 God’s chosen people – safe passage to Hereafter.
 Salvation or deliverance – atonement for humanity's sin.
 Intercession guaranteed in Hereafter.

6. Ruku 2 (Ayah 8-14)
 A person who takes evil as culture and civilization & regards it as good, he
despises the truth and prevents it from spreading.
 Advise from Allah – do not distress over them, as Allah guides who He wishes.
 Good words and good deeds are inter-dependent – (example of Kalima Tayibah –
Surah Ibrahim).
 The image of the “Circle of Life” serves to confirm Resurrection.
Day and
Night Cycle
Water Cycle
Life Cycle
Circle of
Life

7. Ruku 3 (Ayah 15-26)
 The delicate balance of life is maintained by Allah alone.
 Mankind needs His help and He does not need anything ---- ‫ي‬‫م‬َ‫ح‬ْ‫ل‬‫ا‬ ُّ ‫ي‬
‫َِن‬‫غ‬ْ‫ل‬‫ا‬
‫يد‬
 “To each his own” – individual responsibility of their deeds.
 Faith = clear sight, light, cool shade and life.
 Disbelief = blindness, darkness, scorching heat and dead hearts.
 To Allah we belong and to Him we return.

8. Ruku 4 (Ayah 27-37)
 Allah’s Artistry In Color.
http://www.harunyahya.com/color01.php
 Diverse colors in fruits, mountains, beasts, cattle and even human beings.
 Characteristics of “intellectual” people (ullama) – they are the
“inheritors” of this Message ٌِِ‫ور‬ُ‫ف‬َ‫غ‬ٌِ‫يز‬ ِ‫ز‬َ‫ع‬
---
 Fear Allah.
 Recite and follow the Book of Allah.
 Establish Prayer.
 Spend privately and publicly.

9.  Three classes of Inheritors/ Muslims.
 Those who “wrong their own souls” – they believe in Allah & His
message but waver from the straight path.
 Those who follow the “middle course” – do some good and some bad.
 Those who excel in good deeds.
 ٌِ‫ْر‬‫ي‬ ِ
‫ص‬َ‫ب‬ِ ٌٌۢ‫ْر‬‫ي‬ِ‫ب‬َ‫خ‬ ---- Quran is Haq
 ٌِ‫ر‬ ۡ
‫و‬ُ‫ک‬َ‫ش‬ٌِ‫ر‬ ۡ
‫و‬ُ‫ف‬َ‫غ‬ ---- Most forgiving and appreciative
 Death will be slaughtered
 Cry out of the people of Hell & answer to them

10. Ruku 5 (Ayah 38-45)
 ‫ا‬ً‫ور‬ُ‫ف‬َ‫غ‬ِ‫ا‬ً‫م‬‫ي‬ِ‫ل‬َ‫ح‬ ---- Despite the arrogance and defiance Allah grant respite
 Ponder, Reflect and Learn.
 Allah has chosen Muslims as “khalifa” – inheritors.
 Allah is the one who “Holds” the heavens & earth in its place.
 The person who plots evil for someone else, himself falls victims to it.
 Allah’s Mercy overpowers His wrath – If Allah was to punish people for
their wrong doings, He would have not left even an animal around them.

11. Action Items Ruku 1-5
 Blessings from Allah ---- Remembering the Blessings
 Arguments for Faith - Ponder on the arguments for faith & calling others through them.
 Guidance and misguidance ---- Conviction that we all have to return to Allah SWT
 All Knowing --- Try to excel in the good
 Allah Knows the secrets of the hearts - Learn lessons from stories & forward it to others.

12. :35
‫سورة‬
‫الفاطر‬
Understand Allah`s law of recompense;
believe in the Quranic invitation of
tawheed and akhirah, or you will be
destroyed at the appointed time.
Ayah 1-18
Ayah 19-23
Ayah 24-26
Ayah 27-28
Ayah 29-39
Ayah 40-41
Ayah 42-45
Invitation to tawheed & akhirah and its
proofs. Invitation to Tazkiyah.
Difference
between the
disbeliever & the
believer.
Lessons from the history
of nations and their
destruction.
Tawheed Ruboobiyah
Law of reward
and punishment.
Three behaviors inrelation
to Khilafah and inheritance.
Rebuttal of shirk and
proofs of tawheed.
Threat of destruction to
the arrogant and proud
leadership.

13. Let's evaluate our selves
Am I sure? Yes No mostly
to some
extent
I admonish through history-based lessons
I believe that bad things falls upon its planner
I believe that only that knowledge is useful one which
increase fear of Allah SWT
I try to be the first to volunteer in Good work.
I turn towards Allah SWT in all my affairs.
I have attribute of patience in myself.