An Unfair Punishment
1: sura, 2.225 (Ayat ul Kursi)
A: Theme:
Theme of this long verse is God himself. It’s a verse of sura al-baqara, a Madni sura. It begins with the expression of the shahada (declaration of oneness of God) and then elaborates various aspects of unity of God that make him matchless God is fee from all weaknesses and limitations, has perfect knowledge of all times, is not dependent on anyone for his survival and enjoys autonomy in exercising His authority. His authority and his rule encompass the entire universe. This makes God not only unique but also elevates him to the heights, we just can’t imagine and that is mentioned in the Quran as: “then he established himself on the throne” (10:3, 13:2)
B: Importance of the Theme:
This passage tells Muslims to believe in Tawhid in terms of God’s uniqueness, majesty and glory. The theme is important for Muslims as it crystallizes the belief of Tawhid and trains them to condemn shirk. There is repetitive mention of God’s authority, unlimited knowledge and powers in order to strengthen the faith of its readers. For example, it says “He is exalted in power, Wise. He created the heavens without any pillars”31:9-10, luqman) and “but God is the one free of all wants “(35:15,Fatir). The objective is to remind Muslims that God alone is to be worshipped and no authority can be compared with him. Many Muslims recite this verse regularly to reiterate God’s power and high position as compared to any worldly authority.
2: Surah: 6. 101—103 (Al-An’aam)
A: Theme:
Theme of this passage is God in Himself. It elaborates some of the fundamental aspects of unity of God (Tawhid). It describes God as the originator of universe and rejects any kind of misconception of God having any family. It also refers to His unbounded knowledge, power and grasp on His created world. The passage further stresses on the sublime nature of God and inability of human imagination to encompass God’s person, though He himself can see to
A: Theme:
Theme of this long verse is God himself. It’s a verse of sura al-baqara, a Madni sura. It begins with the expression of the shahada (declaration of oneness of God) and then elaborates various aspects of unity of God that make him matchless God is fee from all weaknesses and limitations, has perfect knowledge of all times, is not dependent on anyone for his survival and enjoys autonomy in exercising His authority. His authority and his rule encompass the entire universe. This makes God not only unique but also elevates him to the heights, we just can’t imagine and that is mentioned in the Quran as: “then he established himself on the throne” (10:3, 13:2)
B: Importance of the Theme:
This passage tells Muslims to believe in Tawhid in terms of God’s uniqueness, majesty and glory. The theme is important for Muslims as it crystallizes the belief of Tawhid and trains them to condemn shirk. There is repetitive mention of God’s authority, unlimited knowledge and powers in order to strengthen the faith of its readers. For example, it says “He is exalted in power, Wise. He created the heavens without any pillars”31:9-10, luqman) and “but God is the one free of all wants “(35:15,Fatir). The objective is to remind Muslims that God alone is to be worshipped and no authority can be compared with him. Many Muslims recite this verse regularly to reiterate God’s power and high position as compared to any worldly authority.
2: Surah: 6. 101—103 (Al-An’aam)
A: Theme:
Theme of this passage is God in Himself. It elaborates some of the fundamental aspects of unity of God (Tawhid). It describes God as the originator of universe and rejects any kind of misconception of God having any family. It also refers to His unbounded knowledge, power and grasp on His created world. The passage further stresses on the sublime nature of God and inability of human imagination to encompass God’s person, though He himself can see to