Surah Al A'araf (Verses 11-25)

بِسْمِ ٱللَّٰهِ ٱلرَّحْمَٰنِ ٱلرَّحِيمِ, (bi-smi llāhi r-raḥmāni r-raḥīm) "In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful" "Assalamualaikum/Hello and welcome! It's a pleasure to have you join us on this platform. Feel free to explore and engage with our community." Feel free to join the cafe and our Instagram page for notifications and updates; Hilokal; https://hilokal.page.link/eUxfM Instagram; https://instagram.com/ideologyovlife?igshid=NjIwNzIyMDk2Mg== Chapter 7, Verses 11-25 Surah Al-A'araf, Verses 11-25 Recitation. Translation. Tafseer.

LESSON # 2 Chapter # 7 (Surah Al A'araf) For English Reference; https://www.islamicstudies.info/tafheem.php?sura=7&verse=11&to=25 For Urdu Reference; https://tafheem.net/islamikitabein/urduref.php?sura=7&verse=11-25

Translations; Please follow the sequence to find your language; English Urdu Hindi Tamil Bangali Korean Kurdish Turkish Portuguese Spanish

LESSON # 2 of Chapter # 7. Difficult Vocabularies from LESSON # 2 (Chapter # 7 Verses 11-25) Verse # 11. 1- Extol. (Verb) (To praise something or someone very much.) 2- Misapprehension. (Noun) (A failure to understand something, or an understanding or belief about something that is not correct.) 3- Culminating. (Verb) (If an event or series of events culminates in something, it ends with it, having developed until it reaches this point.) 4- Demarcation. (Noun) (A border or a rule that shows the limits of something or how things are divided.) 5- Genre. (Noun) (A style, especially in the arts, that involves a particular set of characteristics.) 6- Gregarious. (Adjective) ((Of people) liking to be with other people.) 7- Acquaintance. (Noun) (A person that you have met but do not know well.) 8- Paraphernalia. (Noun) (All the objects needed for or connected with a particular activity.) Verse # 13. 9- Implicit. (Adjective) (Suggested but not communicated directly.) 10- Vanity. (Noun) (The fact that you are too interested in your appearance or achievements.) 11- Sordid. (Adjective) (Dirty and unpleasant.) Verse # 14. 12- Respite. (Noun) (A pause or rest from something difficult or unpleasant.) Verse # 16. 13- Ambush. (Verb) (To suddenly attack someone after hiding and waiting for them.) Verse # 17. 14- Grievance. (Noun) (A complaint or a strong feeling that you have been treated unfairly.) Verse # 20. 15- Immortals. (Adjective) (Living or lasting for ever.) Verse # 21. 16- Swore. (Verb) (Past simple of swear.) Verse #22. 17- Deceit. (Noun) ((An act of) keeping the truth hidden, especially to get an advantage.) Verse # 23. 18- Bashfulness. (Noun) (The quality of being very shy or easily embarrassed.) 19- Stratagem. (Noun) (A carefully planned way of achieving or dealing with something, often involving a trick.) 20- Lewdness. (Noun) (Behaviour that is sexual in an obvious and offensive way.) 21- Scarcely. (Adverb) (Almost not.) 22- Unambiguous. (Adjective) (Expressed in a way that makes it completely clear what is meant.) 23- Lofty. (Adjective) (High.) 24- Machinations. (Plural Noun) (A complicated and secret plan to get power or control or to gain an advantage.) 25- Unwittingly. (Adverb) (In a way that is done without knowing or planning.) 26- Beguile. (Verb) (To persuade, attract, or interest someone, sometimes in order to deceive them.) 27- Adamantly. (Adverb) (In a way that means it is impossible to persuade you or make you change your opinion or decision.) 28- Vigilant. (Adjective) (Always being careful to notice things, especially possible danger.) 29- Swerve. (Verb) (To change direction, especially suddenly.) 30- Penitence. (Noun) (The feeling of being sorry for something you have done because you feel it was wrong, or the act of showing this.) 31- Remorse. (Noun) (A feeling of sadness and being sorry for something you have done.) 32- Anecdote. (Noun) (A short, often funny story, especially about something someone has done.) 33- Snare. (Noun) (A trick or situation that deceives you or involves you in some problem that you do not know about.) 34- Emulate. (Verb) (To copy something achieved by someone else and try to do it as well as they have.) Verse # 24. 35- Imply. (Verb) (To communicate an idea or feeling without saying it directly.)

LESSON # 2 of Chapter # 7. References from LESSON # 2 (Chapter # 7 Verses 11-25) Verse # 11. 1- Qur'aan (2:30-39). https://islamicstudies.info/reference.php?sura=2&verse=30&to=39 2- Qur'aan (38:71-72) https://islamicstudies.info/reference.php?sura=38&verse=71&to=72 3- Qur'aan (15:28-29) https://islamicstudies.info/reference.php?sura=15&verse=28&to=29 Verse # 17. 4- Qur'aan (17:61-65) https://islamicstudies.info/reference.php?sura=17&verse=61&to=65 5- Qur'aan (14:22) https://islamicstudies.info/reference.php?sura=14&verse=22 Verse # 23. 6- (Ahmad b. Hanbal, Musnad, vol. 5, P. 421 - Ed.) Verse # 24. 7- Qur'aan (2:35 nn 48) https://islamicstudies.info/reference.php?sura=2&verse=35&note=48 8- Qur'aan (2:38 nn 53) https://islamicstudies.info/reference.php?sura=2&verse=38&note=53

LESSON # 2 of Chapter # 7. Summary of Verses (11-25) of Chapter # 7 Surah Al A'araf: 1- Creation of Man: Allah initiated the creation of mankind, shaped their forms, and commanded the angels to prostrate to Adam. All angels obeyed, except Iblis (Satan), who refused due to pride and arrogance. 2- Purpose of Prostration: The prostration was not to honor Adam personally, but in recognition of Adam's role as the representative of mankind. The angels were asked to honor God's creation. 3- Man's Creation Stages: Allah created man from clay, gave him a proportional human form, and breathed His spirit into him. The stages of creation are detailed in multiple verses, confirming the Qur'anic narrative of man's creation. 4- Contrast with Darwinism: The Qur'an presents a direct creation of man as a distinct species, in contrast to Darwinian evolution which posits that humans evolved from non-human ancestors. 5- Satan's Defiance and Fall: Iblis, refusing to prostrate to Adam, was cast out by Allah for his arrogance. He was cursed and humiliated, and Allah commanded him to leave Paradise. 6- Satan's Challenge: Satan requested respite until the Day of Judgment to mislead mankind, vowing to attack humans from all directions, exploiting their weaknesses and turning most of them away from gratitude to God. 7- Free Will and Satan's Deception: Satan's role is limited to tempting and inviting people to evil, but he has no power to force them. On the Day of Judgment, Satan will claim that he only called people to evil and they followed willingly, emphasizing personal responsibility. 8- The Forbidden Tree: Satan deceived Adam and Eve by suggesting that eating from the forbidden tree would grant them immortality or make them like angels. Upon eating the fruit, their shame became apparent, and they tried to cover themselves with leaves. 9- Repentance: Upon realizing their sin, Adam and Eve turned to Allah in repentance, asking for His forgiveness and mercy, acknowledging their wrongdoing. 10- Human Nature and Modesty: The Qur'an teaches that modesty is inherent in human nature, and Satan's first deception targeted this sense of modesty, urging man toward immorality. Satan's tactics continue today in efforts to erode modesty and virtue. 11- Satan's Method: Satan promised higher status and immortality, appealing to human desires for greatness, but led them to shame instead. His deceitful methods include presenting himself as a sincere adviser. 12- Equality in Sin: Both Adam and Eve were misled by Satan, and their fall is not portrayed as one being more responsible than the other, refuting cultural notions that blame Eve more than Adam. 13- Exposing Sin: The exposure of Adam and Eve's nakedness upon eating the forbidden fruit symbolizes the loss of divine protection. Disobedience to God results in a loss of grace and protection. 14- Lesson from the Fall: Satan's refusal to repent and persist in arrogance contrasts with Adam and Eve's repentance. The Qur'an emphasizes that when man sins, he should immediately turn to Allah in repentance. 15- Role of Repentance: The story underscores the importance of repentance and turning back to God. While Satan persistently rebels, man is encouraged to seek forgiveness when he errs. 16- Expulsion from Paradise: Allah commands Adam and Eve to descend to Earth, not as a punishment, but as part of the fulfillment of the divine purpose for mankind. Life on Earth is a test, with sustenance and a time of dwelling until death. 17- Final Judgment: Adam and Eve are promised resurrection and return to life after death, highlighting the eventual return to God for all of humanity.

Thankyou everyone for joining. May Allah rewards all of you for your precious time spent here & may Allah keeps pouring his blessings upon you and your loved ones. Stay safe & and blessed. Aslamualaikum to all of you.