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To open one’s soul to faith and submission to Divinity.

Known as Ummul Kitaab (Mother of the Book) it contains a synopsis of the message of the whole Qur’an.

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001. Al-FatihaAya 7

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AnswerFollow those I have blessed not those of whom there’s angernot those who are lost

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How?

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Who?

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Rahman

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Raheem

We want to be Your slaveWe want Your help

We want Guidance ( ) to Sirat Al Mustaqeem(Full potential)

001. AL-FATIHA - THE OPENING

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NARRATIVEAL FATIHA - OPENING OF THE BOOK

1. 4 AWESOME ATTRIBUTES OF DIVINITY

In search of Divinity, you discover the Compassionate and Merciful Master who is the Owner & King of all affairs. Your soul in awe says - All praise and thanks (HAMD) belong to Him. He is:

1. RABB - MASTERThe Master who arranges the affairs of all Creation and guides them to their full potential step by step. 2. AL RAHMAAN* - COMPASSIONATEThe All Encompassing Incredibly Merciful who is Compassionate to all Creation. 3. AL RAHEEM* - MERCIFULHe who is particularly Merciful to those who believe. 4. MAALIKI YAWM AD DEEN - OWNER & CONTROLLERHe owns and controls the micro and the macro and it is to Him alone to whom one is accountable.

*Al Rahmaan and Al Raheem refer to the two aspects of Divine Mercy. When two similar words are placed together, it is to accentuate their difference. The root word is Rahima – Mercy from which the word rahm (womb) comes (that which provides everything). Al Rahmaan is like the light of the sun that illuminates the world and Al Raheem is like a particular ray that touches a creature.

2. PLEA REQUESTING TO BE HIS SLAVES AND HELP TO REACH ONE’S FULL POTENTIAL The knowledge of the awesomeness of Allah leads you to action. A request where the heart cries out wanting to be His ‘abd (slave) and continuing to beseech for help in reaching one’s full potential (Siraat Al Mustaqeem**).

** Siraat Al Mustaqeem is the vertical path of ascent towards Divinity.

3. THE RESPONSE FROM DIVINITY TO THE REQUEST FOR HELP

Divinity replies with instructions to:i. Follow the path of those whom He has blessedii. Not to follow those on whom there is angeriii. Nor to follow those who are lost

THE REST OF THE 113 chapters (suwer) of the Qur’an are an exposition of this verse (aya).

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Middle nation

Change of Qibla

Death

186 Dua

255 Sayyidul Ayat

Amenar Rasul

201 This world & hereafter

286Core beliefs & Dua to maintain them

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Life/ Death and Infaq (Spending)

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153 - 242

Principles of law for believers(Personal & Communal)

Change of QiblaMiddle Nation

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124 - 141

Prophet Ibraheem (pbuh)

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Bani Israil

Prophet Adam (pbuh) & Iblees

Divinity

BelieversThose who cover up the truthHypocrites

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FoodHajjEvidenceCharityRetributionWillsFasting

MarriageBriberyJihadSelf DefenceOrphansDrinkingGambling

PeriodsOathsDivorceAlimonyNursingWidows

002. Al-Baqara

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To identify those whom Divinity has blessed, those on whom there is anger and those who are lost in order to be guided to one’s full potential (SIRAAT AL MUSTAQEEM) 1:7

Guidance towards a Muslim Identity

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NARRATIVEAL BAQARA LEARNING INSITITUTION

THREE CLASSES Ayaat 1-20 Place yourself in one of the 3 groups identi�ed in these ayaat1. Believer (One who submits to Divinity)2. Those who cover up the truth3. Hypocrite (One who portrays an identity contrary to his beliefs)

2SOLE AUTHORITY Ayaat 21 -29Allah is the sole authority of this institution as The Creator & The Guide. The authenticity of the Qur’an is asserted as is an invitation to submit to Him.

3 FIRST STUDENT Ayaat 30 – 39 Creation of Prophet Adam (pbuh) , refusal of Iblees to obey Divinity and his deception.

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CHALLENGING STUDENTS Ayaat 40-123The Bani Israail40-47 A reminder of the blessings given to them and an invitation to Eiman, Salaa & Zakaa48-74 Milestone events from history of the Bani Israail (each of them a lesson eg. The incident of the cow from which the sura takes its name75-123 History of the Bani Israail to current state.

5STAR STUDENT Ayaat 124-141The duas and actions of Prophet Ibraheem (pbuh). He asked for Peace, Prosperity, Progeny and a Prophet.

6INAUGURATION OF A NEW CLASS Ayaat 142-152Having understood the history of the institution, a new class (nation) is ainaugurated with a change of Qibla (a new capital). The class is identi�ed as a middle nation (aya 143)

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LEARNING OBJECTIVES FOR THE NEW CLASS Ayaat 153-242

8ADVANCED LEARNING Ayaat 243-283Longterms investments. Life/ Death and Infaq (Spending)Dawud and Jalut255 Ayatul Kursi

9 ETHOES OF AL BAQARA LEARNING INSTITUTION Ayaat 284-286Amenar Rasul

FoodHajjEvidenceCharityRetribution

WillsFastingMarriageBriberyJihad

Self DefenceOrphansDrinkingGamblingPeriods

OathsDivorceAlimonyNursingWidows

2. AL-BAQARA - THE COW (286 Ayaat)

To ascertain the universality of the message of the Qur’an and the Knower of the Unseen being Allah alone.

Authentication of the Qur’an by the Jinn.

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072. Al-JInn

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Response from Divinity

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Feedback from theJinn about the Qur'an

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072. AL-JINN- THE JINN

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NARRATIVEAL JINN - THE JINN

1. FEEDBACK FROM THE JINN ABOUT THE QUR’AN 1-19

Before the revelation of the Qur’an, the Jinn used to eavesdrop on snatches of information they heard in the lowest heavens between the angels. Suddenly they found that they could no longer intercept the messages, and found angels set as guards shooting meteorites at them if they went any way near. Distressed, they realized that it could only be as a result of a major event and searched the globe. A group heard the Prophet (pbuh) and realized that it was the revelation of the Qur’an and went back to their community to report their �ndings and complain about how they were deceived by their ‘teacher’ Iblees (Shaytan)

2. RESPONSE FROM DIVINITY 20-28

Allah responds by asking the Prophet (pbuh) to declare to them that he the Prophet :i) Calls only upon Allahii) Doesn’t control any good or eviliii) Seeks refuge only from Allahiv) Only delivers the message as orderedv) And that it is only Allah who is the Knower of the Unseen

The Jinn are a creation who like human beings have free will to choose between being thankful or ungrateful. Iblees (Shaytan) is one of the Jinn.The sura was revealed when the Prophet (pbuh) in 619CE was returning from Taaif where he was rejected and chased away. Sitting under a tree, he sought solace by reciting the Qur’an when a group of Jinn heard him and were captivated by the words. The sura is comfort for the Prophet (pbuh) from Divinity in that his message continues to spread.

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(28 Ayaat)

Identity de�ned by submission to Divinity.

Conversation with those who were de�antly covering up the truth accepting no compromise when it came to Oneness of God, the Messengers and Accountability on Qiyama.

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109. Al-KafirunAyaat

6No Compromise

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* Those who deny the truth about Divinty

Address to the Ka�run*of Makkadenouncing them

109. AL-KAFIRUN

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NARRATIVEAL KAFIRUN – THOSE WHO DEFIANTLY COVER UP THE TRUTH

1. ADDRESS TO THE KAAFIRUN * OF MAKKA AYAAT 1-5

The Makkans had made up their minds of non acceptance of the Prophet (pbuh). In this sura the Prophet (pbuh) declares his independence from them identifying himself as a Muslim and them as the KAAFIRUN (those who de�antly cover up the truth).

They offered him a compromise:i) Lets agree to worship each others Gods in alternate yearsii) Abandon your religion in exchange for wealth, women and position.

They believed this way they could all live in peace. The sura breaks all ties with them saying:“I do not worship that which you are orientated towards nor is my interaction with Divinity like yours…”It created a unique identity independent of race, colour, country….. based on Deen (that which you have exchanged your life for).

2. NO COMPROMISE AYA 6

LAKUM DIYNAKUM WA LIYA DEENYou will have the consequences of your choice of Deen (life transaction) and I will have mine

The sura is paired with Sura Al Ikhlas (112) and they are known as Mukashkish (that which heals). They form part of the basic tenant of Islam – LAA ILAAHA (No Gods) – Sura Al Ka�run ILLALLAH (Except the One God) – Sura Al Ikhlaas.

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(6 Ayaat)- those who deny the truth

To transcend the relative and submit and fall in love with The Absolute Reality.

An explanation (exposition) of AHADIYYA (The Unique Only Ever Independent Entity from Whom comes everything).

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112. Al-Ikhlas

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Tawheed exposition of Al-Ahad(The Unique One)

112. AL-IKHLAS

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NARRATIVEAL IKHLAAS – UNITY OF BELIEF

Announce to the (your) world Who Allah is.

1. He is AL AHAD – The Unique One, Eternal, Self Supporting, Ever Reliable on Whom all depend. 2. He is AL SAMAD – Not in need of anyone and cannot be overcome. The ONLY EVER INDEPENDENT ENTITY3. Parents and progeny are a creational process for creation 4. He is Incomparable and transcends everything and everyone. (Kufu means one who is compatible in rank and status)

The sura is paired with Sura Al Kaa�run (109) and they are known as Mukashkish (that which heals). They form part of the basic tenant of Islam – LAA ILAAHA (No Gods) – Sura Al Ka�run ILLALLAH (Except the One God) – Sura Al Ikhlaas.It was revealed in Makka when the Prophet (pbuh) was continuously asked to describe the identity of Allah.

- Unity of Belief (4 Ayaat)

To acknowledge Divinity as the Refuge from uncontrollable external evils (sharrs).

SEEKING PROTECTION FROM OUTER ENTITIES.

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113. Al-Falaq

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Seeking protection from outer entities

1Protection from potential

evil of all creation

2Darkness 3

Blowing onknots/ witchcraft

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4Jealousy

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113. AL-FALAQ

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NARRATIVEAL FALAQ – THE DAY BREAK

In Sura Al Falaq we are seeking refuge with The One Who brings light after darkness from:

1. MAA KHALAQ – The potential of harm from creation not only because of an evil intention but also from their nature eg. A bee stings not because it is evil but it is in its nature…2. GHAASIQIN IZHAA WAQAB – Darkness where there is no visibility. May also allude to ignorance, obstructions ….3. NAFFAATHAATI FIL UQAD – Blowing on knots refers to witchcraft or powers whose function we cannot comprehend. It may also refer to the knots of relationships.4. HAASIDIN IZHAA HASAD – The root case of most evils – Jealousy. Here we seek refuge from the jealous one when he is jealous.

The sura is paired with Sura Al Naas (114) and they are known as Maudhatayn (the two suras of seeking refuge). They were revealed simultaneously.One seeks refuge from:a) The one who can listenb) He who is more powerful than what one is seeking refuge fromc) He must be on your side

The two suras order human beings to seek refuge from 5 sharrs (that which causes harm). 4 in Sura AL Falaq and 1 in Sura Al Naas1. Potential evil of all creation2. Darkness (ignorance…)3. Blowing on knots (Black magic, relationships)4. Jealousy5. Whispering of Shaitan (the greatest Haasid – jealous one)

- The Daybreak (5 Ayaat)

To acknowledge Divinity as the Refuge from inner entities (Mental, emotional, psychological)

SEEKING PROTECTION FROM INNER ENTITIES.

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114. Al-Naas

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Seeking protection with Allah from innerentities (mental, emotional, psychological)

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114. AL-NAAS

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NARRATIVEAL NAAS – THE HUMAN BEINGS

In Sura Al Naas we are seeking refuge with:

1. THE RABB – The Master, Protector, Nourisher, Cherisher who takes one step by step to their full potential.2. THE MALIK – The Owner of all creation (The Absolute Authority)3. THE ILAAH – The one to be adored (worshipped)

Refuge is sought from the cause of all inner doubt through the whisperings of Shaytaan described here as Khannaas – one who whispers and then slinks away.

The sura is paired with Sura Al Falaq (113) and they are known as Maudhatayn (the two suras of seeking refuge). They were revealed simultaneously.

One seeks refuge from:a) The one who can listenb) He who is more powerful than what one is seeking refuge fromc) He must be on your side

The two suras order human beings to seek refuge from 5 sharrs (that which causes harm). 4 in Sura AL Falaq and 1 in Sura Al Naas1. Potential evil of all creation2. Darkness (ignorance…)3. Blowing on knots (Black magic, relationships)4. Jealousy5. Whispering of Shaitan (the greatest Haasid – jealous one)

- The Human Beings (6 Ayaat)

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