Surah Al A'araf (Verses 163-171)

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LESSON # 21 Chapter # 7 (Surah Al A'araf) For English Reference; https://www.islamicstudies.info/tafheem.php?sura=7&verse=163&to=171 For Urdu Reference; https://tafheem.net/islamikitabein/urduref.php?sura=7&verse=163-171

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LESSON # 21 of Chapter # 7. Difficult Vocabularies from LESSON # 21 (Chapter # 7 Verses 163-171) Verse # 163. 1- Profaned. (Adjective) (Showing no respect for a god or a religion, often through language.) 2- Ascendancy. (Noun) (A position of power, strength, or success.) 3- Ape. (Noun) (An animal like a large monkey with no tail, that uses its arms to move through trees.) 4- Corroborated. (Verb) (To add proof to an account, statement, idea, etc. with new information.) 5- Perpetual. (Adjective) (Continuing for ever in the same way.) 6- Flagrant. (Adjective) ((Of a bad action, situation, person, etc.) shocking because of being so obvious.) Verse # 166. 7- Despise. (Verb) (To feel a strong dislike for someone or something because you think that that person or thing is bad or has no value.) Verse # 167. 8- Ruthless. (Adjective) (Not thinking or worrying about any pain caused to others; cruel.) 9- Oppress. (Verb) (To govern people in an unfair and cruel way and prevent them from having opportunities and freedom.) 10- Orations. (Noun) (A formal public speech about a serious subject.) 11- Abject. (Adjective) (The state of being extremely unhappy, poor, unsuccessful, etc..) Verse # 169. 12- Petty-Minded. (Adjective) (Unduly concerned with trivial matters, especially in a spiteful or selfish way.) 13- Aspire. (Verb) (To want something very much or hope to achieve something or be successful.) 14- Paltry. (Adjective) ((Of an amount of money) very small and of little or no value.) 15- Sacrilege. (Noun) ((An act of) treating something holy or important without respect.) Verse # 171. 16- Shook. (Verb) (Past Simple of Shake.) 17- Kiln. (Noun) (A type of large oven used for making bricks and clay objects hard after they have been shaped.) 18- Quake. (Verb) (To shake because you are very frightened or find something very funny, or to feel or show great fear.)

LESSON # 21 of Chapter # 7. References from LESSON # 21 (Chapter # 7 Verses 163-171) Verse # 163. 1- (Cf. Encyclopaedia Britannica, XV edition, 'Macropaedia', vol. 3, art. 'Elat' -Ed.) 2- Al Qur'aan (2:65 nn 83) https://islamicstudies.info/reference.php?sura=2&verse=65&note=83 3- (Exodus 31: 12-16.) 4- (Jererniah 17: 21-7.) 5- (Ezekiel 20: 12-24.) Verse # 165 6- Al Qur'aan (7:164) https://islamicstudies.info/reference.php?sura=7&verse=164 7- Al Qur'aan (8:15) https://islamicstudies.info/reference.php?sura=8&verse=15 8- (Ahmad b. Hanbal. Musnad, vol. 4, p. 192 - Ed.) Verse # 166. 9- Al Qur'aan (2:65 nn 83) https://islamicstudies.info/reference.php?sura=2&verse=65&note=83 Verse # 171. 10- (Exodus 19: 17-18.)

LESSON # 21 of Chapter # 7. Summary of Verses (163-171) of Chapter # 7 Surah Al A'araf: Here is a summary of the key points from the verses of Surah Al-A'raf: 1. Violation of the Sabbath: The people of Moses (Israelites) in a coastal town violated the Sabbath by fishing only on that day when fish appeared, which was forbidden. God tested them through this disobedience. 2. The Town of Eilat: The town is identified with Eilat, an ancient trading city near the Red Sea. The event is not mentioned in Jewish Scriptures but was known among early Muslims. 3. Sabbath as a Covenant: The Sabbath was a holy day for the Israelites, established as a sign of God's covenant with them. Violating it was punishable by death, yet they disobeyed the command, even during the time of the Prophet Jeremiah. 4. Testing Through Disobedience: God tests individuals and communities with opportunities to sin, which reveals the depth of their disobedience when they incline away from righteousness. 5. Three Categories of People: - First: Those who flagrantly violated God's commands. - Second: Silent spectators who discouraged others from admonishing wrongdoers. - Third: Those who actively forbade evil and promoted righteousness. 6. Punishment of the Town: When the people ignored the admonitions, God punished the wrongdoers severely, sparing only those who tried to guide others towards righteousness. 7. Collective Responsibility: People who witness evil and do nothing are also responsible and may face punishment. Only those who make active efforts to correct the wrongs are absolved. 8. Transformation into Apes: The persistent wrongdoers were transformed into apes as a punishment, signifying their complete deviation from God’s commands. 9. Oppression Until Judgment Day: God proclaimed that the Israelites would face oppression until the Day of Judgment as a consequence of their disobedience. 10. Dispersion and Test: The Israelites were dispersed across the earth in different communities, facing prosperity and adversity as tests for their righteousness. 11. Misconception of Unconditional Salvation: Some Israelites believed that as God's chosen people, they would be automatically forgiven, leading them to commit sins and ignore the importance of righteousness. 12. The Covenant and Accountability: The Israelites are reminded that they cannot claim unconditional salvation. Only the righteous will be rewarded in the Hereafter, and worldly pursuits should not take precedence over spiritual goals. 13. Reward for Righteousness: Those who uphold the Book (Torah) and perform righteous deeds, such as establishing prayer, will be rewarded by God, and their efforts will not go to waste. 14. The Covenant at Mount Sinai: When Moses presented God’s law to the Israelites, God demonstrated His power by shaking the mountain, compelling them to hold firmly to the covenant and avoid disobedience. 15. End of Discourse to Israelites: After these warnings, the discourse shifts from addressing the Israelites to all of humanity, especially the audience of the Prophet Muhammad. These points encapsulate the story and lessons conveyed in the verses, emphasizing obedience to God, accountability, and the consequences of ignoring divine guidance.

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