Introduction

Acknowledgment

References

A Presentation to Muslims

Surah Ar-Ra‘d, Chapter 13

Section 1: Signs of Allah in Nature

Section 2: Allah, the Almighty Creator of the Universe

Section 3: The Faithful and the Unfaithful Compared

Section 4: Remembrance of Allah Sets Hearts at Rest

Section 5: Messengers of Allah Were Mocked At

Section 6: The Two Witnesses of the Truth

Surah ‘Ibrahim, Chapter 14

Section 1: Qur’an Revealed to Lead Mankind to Light

Section 2: Moses’ Exhortation

Section 3: The Disbelievers Punished

Section 4: Disbelievers Shall Be Disappointed – Truth Shall Be Established

Section 5: The Ingratitude of Men to Allah’s Bounties

Section 6: Abraham’s Prayer

Section 7: The Respite and the End

The Highly Adventurous Life of ‘Ibrahim, the Iconoclastic Prophet

Surah Al-Hijr, Chapter 15

Section 1: The Qur’an Ever Protected by Allah

Section 2: Everything in the Universe Takes Place by Allah’s Command

Section 3: Man’s Creation – Satan’s Arrogance

Section 4: Reward for the Righteous – Angles Give Abraham the Tidings of a Son

Section 5: Lot and Shu‘ayb’s people

Section 6: The People of the Rock

Surah An-Nahl, Chapter 16

Section 1: The Existence of Allah Proved by Nature

Section 2: Allah’s Unity Testified in Nature

Section 3: God of all is only One

Section 4: The Disgrace Which the Wicked Shall Have

Section 5: Every People Had the Guidance through an Apostle from Allah

Section 6: To Seek Guidance from the People of the Qur’an

Section 7: Polytheism Prohibited

Section 8: Qur’an, the Guidance and the Mercy

Section 9: Guidance from the Bounties of Allah for Man

Section 10: The Faithful and the Unfaithful Ones Compared

Section 11: The Hour of Judgment Shall Arrive Suddenly

Section 12: Apostle Muhammad a Witness Over All Witnesses

Section 13: To Keep up Covenants and Promises

Section 14: Qur’an Brought Down by the Holy Spirit

Section 15: Every Soul Shall Be Paid in Full What It Has Earned

Section 16: Abraham Praised – His Faith Made an Ideal

Surah ‘Isra’, Chapter 17

Section 1: The Apostle Muhammad’s Visit

Section 2: None Shall Bear the Burden of Others

Section 3: Goodness and Submission to Parents Ordained

Section 4: Moral Conduct

Section 5: Everything in the Heavens and in the Earth Glorifies Allah

Section 6: Gentleness in Dealing Enjoined

Section 7: Satan’s Pride against Man

Section 8: Every People Will Be Summoned with Their Own Imam

Section 9: Times of Prayer and the Midnight Prayer

Section 10: Qur’an Inimitable

Section 11: No Cause for Anyone to Disbelieve Any Messenger of Allah

Section 12: Those Gifted with Knowledge – The Ministry of Moses

An Enlightening Commentary into the Light of the Holy Qur'an vol. 8 From
Surah ar-Ra’ad (13) to Surah al-Isra’ (Bani Isra’il) (17) The light of
Islam has enlightened and continuing to enlighten every corner in the
world and seekers of truth have closely associated to the Holy Quran
which carries the Word of Allah (SWT) to humanity. With increasing focus
and attention to the Holy Quran, efforts has been done to provide a
pure, correct and accurate translation of this divine book. But
sometimes it is difficult for the readers to understand all of the
apparent and hidden meanings and it is the duty of every Muslim, man or
woman, to read, understand and contemplate on the Holy Qur’an according
to his own capacity. Hence, the need for proper explanation becomes
obvious and necessary. The book titled, “An Enlightening Commentary into
the Light of the Holy Qur’an” compiled by a group of Muslim scholars,
under the direction of Ayatullah Allamah Al-Hajj Sayyid Kamal Faqih
Imani is a valuable effort which presents a thorough commentary on the
Quran in 20 volumes made available to the reader.


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Surah ‘Isra’, Chapter 17
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**Surah ‘Isra’ or Surah Bani-’Israel (The Children of Israel), No. 17**

**(Revealed in Mecca)**

**111 verses in 12 sections**

The Content of Surah ‘Isra’
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بِسْمِ اللهِ الرَّحْمنِ الرَّحِيمِ
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***In The Name of Allah, The Beneficent, The Merciful***

Surah ‘Isra’ contains 111 verses, and it is widely known to be a Meccan
Surah. However, some are of the opinion that verses 26, 32, 33, 57, and
58 of it were originally revealed in Medina.

This Surah has been named as ‘Subhan’ for its first word; it has also
been named Surah ‘Isra’ for the sake of referring to the adventure of
ascension of the Prophet (S), and has also been named ‘Surah Bani
‘Isra’il’ for recounting of the story of Bani-Israel.

As in the case of other ‘Meccan Suras’, this Surah deals with such
issues as ‘monotheism’ ‘resurrection’ beneficial pieces of advice, and
struggle against all sorts of paganism, injustice and deviation,
traditions and rules, whether individual and social in historical
perspective, the story of Adam and ’Iblis, the Prophet of Islam (S) and
his position in Mecca.

The main point in question in this Holy Surah is the ‘Ascension of the
Messenger (S)’.

The Surah starts with ‘Glorification of Allah’ and ends up with Praising
and worshipping Him.

The Virtues of the Recitation of the Surah
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There are numerous rewards mentioned in various Islamic quotations for
those who recite or read this Surah among which one may name the
quotation from Imam Sadiq (as) who said:

*“Whoever reads Surah Bani Israel on each night preceding Fridays will
unequivocally grasp the presence of Hadrat-i-Qa’im (as), before his
death and will be included among his companions.”*

We have reiterated over and again that such rewards and gains are not to
be attained merely just by reading; on the contrary, they will be
brought about when the recitation is coupled with and backed up by
meditation, reflection and, consequently, by the obtaining of clues for
practical purposes.


