Topic: Quranic Passages 1 to 5
1: Sura, 2.225 (Ayat ul Kursi)
A: Theme:
Theme of this long verse is God himself. It’s a verse of sura al-Baqarah,
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 free 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 the
unfathomable depths, as endorsed elsewhere in the Quran: “for God
is He Who understands the finest mysteries” (22:63).
1: Sura, 2.225 (Ayat ul Kursi)
A: Theme:
Theme of this long verse is God himself. It’s a verse of sura al-Baqarah,
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 free 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 the
unfathomable depths, as endorsed elsewhere in the Quran: “for God
is He Who understands the finest mysteries” (22:63).
