Vocab
What does the word 'balad' mean
The City (referring to Makkah)
What are some reasons for oaths in the Quran
They:
Capture attention
emphasize importance
telling the reader that what Allah is about to say they must listen to
What are the body parts mentioned in this surah
Two lips
Tongue
Eyes
Who are Ashab al Maymana
The people of the right
What does Miskin mean
A poor person
What word means 'hard work, tiredness, struggle that comes form many directions '
Kabad
What is the main message in ayah 4
"Indeed, We have created humankind in constant struggle"
All humans will go through struggle in life, as it is a part of the human experience
Ease is not a measure of Allahs love for a person
What does fitra mean
Humans natural inclination --> towards truth
Who are Ashab al Mashamay - and what do/did they do
The people of the left - they rejected Allahs signs
Why does Allah start the surah with 'Lah!' - What does this mean
What does An-Najadayn mean
The two paths
In ayah 6 what does Allah mean by 'Lubad'
A massive pile up of wealth
Both paths involve what?
One path leads to ___
One path leads to_____
Struggle
One path leads to peace/jenna
One path leads to regret/jahenam
What does the term 'Mu'sadah' mean
seal - referring to the fire being sealed on the people of the left
What role does community play in faith
Surah Al-Balad teaches that true faith is shown through caring for and supporting others—by showing patience, mercy, and responsibility within the community.
What word means deep powerful mercy in every direction
Marhama
Fill in the bank:
Spending for your ego = _____
Spending for Allah = _____
Spending for your ego = loss/regret
Spending for Allah = success
This phrase is a mercy from Allah - He is giving us explanation of something
Wa ma adraka
In the last ayah where Allah says the fire will be sealed on the people of the left - what is the reasoning for ending the surah in this way?
It is meant as a warning - this surah is a serious surah to awaken the hearts of the people
What is the Naffs
The self, ego (kind of like desires)
What phrase means insinuates that after it is said Allah will explain what He is talking about
Wa ma Adraka
What was the event that secured the sacredness and safety of Makkah
The dua of Prophet Ibrahim :
Rabbij ‘al haazal balada aaminanw wajnubnee wa baniyya an na’budal asnaam
“My Lord, make this city [Makkah] secure and keep me and my sons away from worshipping idols.”
14:35
What are the attributes of the people of the right
Freeing a slave
Feeding people in times of hardship (an orphan, miskin person)
caring for orphans and miskin
MAINLY to be of those who have faith and urge people to have patience/perseverance and mercy
WHat does Tawassaw in ayah 17 mean
To advise/encourage others
Fill in the blank:
_______ is guaranteed
________ is a choice
Struggle is guaranteed - There will be struggle on both paths without a doubt
Guidance is a choice - whether you decide to follow and benefit from Allahs guidance or not