Saturday, July 11, 2015

The Rivalry for worldy increase (Surah At-Takathur)



The Holy Quran

102. Surah At-Takathur


Arabic and English translation and transliteration

Period of Revelation
Mecca

Introduction


This surah is concerned with factionalism and schism amongst people.

Disagreements between individuals and groups follows us "even until you visit the graves".
Three times in a row the surah warns the reader that "you shall know" that those who sow discord are headed towards Hell. 


Here, proper understanding is required for entrance into Paradise, and should one not attain this on Earth, one will receive the "eye of certainty" on the Day of Judgment, when "you shall be questioned ... concerning true bliss".

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