Background and Revelation.
In which city was Surah Abasa revealed?
Makkah
Who was the blind companion mentioned in the Surah Abasa?
Abdullah Ibn um Maktoom.
What 2 actions did the prophet (SAW) do in verse 1?
He frowned and turned away.
What is the Qur'an described as in verse 11?
A reminder
What happens to a man after death?
he will be placed in a grave and resurrected.
How many verses are in Surah Abasa?
42 verses
What did Abdullah Ibn Um Maktoom ask the prophet(SAW) for?
A repetition/explanation of a certain earlier passage of the Qur'an.
What quality does the blind man show in verses 8-9?
Eagerness for knowledge and fear of Allah.
Who benefits from the Qur'an?
"Whoever wills to remember it."
What provisions does Allah(SWT) mention?
Water, grain, vines, plants, olives, dates, gardens, fruits, and pastures.
What does the word Abasa mean?
"to frown" or "he frowned"
Was Abdullah Ibn Um Maktoom already a muslim at the time?
Yes, he was.
Why does Allah(SWT) ask "How would you know" in verse 3?
To show that the prophet(SAW) could not know who would truly benefit from guidance?
What does "whoever wills" show about responsibility on us.
It shows that people are responsible for choosing whether to accept and follow Allah’s guidance or not.
Who benefits from these provisions (Water, grain, vines, plants, olives, dates, gardens, fruits, and pastures)?
Humans and their cattle.
At what stage of the prophet (SAW) mission was this surah revealed? (A. Early in his mission, B. towards the end of his mission.)
A
Why did the prophet(SAW) initially turn away?
He felt that the companion distracted him from convincing influential leaders of Makkah to accept Islam, as at the time he thought that topic was more important.
What social lesson is taught in these verses?
Importance is based on sincerity, not power or wealth?
Why is willingness necessary for guidance?
Because reminders do not benefit the arrogant.
Why is food mentioned for reflection?
To show mans dependence on Allah(SWT)
What was the prophet(SAW) hoping to achieve during the conversation mentioned in the surah?
To convince influential Makkan Leaders to accept Islam?
How did the prophet (SAW) later greet Abdullah ibn Um Maktoom.
"Welcome to him regarding whom My Lord has rebuked me."
What does "grow in purity" mean?
Becoming spiritually better through knowledge and faith?
What do these verses teach about free will?
People choose whether to remember or ignore the Qur'an.
How should Allah's blessings affect the way people believe?
Blessings should lead to gratitude and submission to Allah(SWT).