What We Learn
How and where is the path to Paradise?
In the Qur'an
(The Qur'an shows us the way to paradise)
How many springs are mentioned in the surah, and what is special about each one?
Two springs, one tastes like a cool fresh drink (مزاجها كافور), and the other tastes like ginger
What is the meaning of the word “Al-Abrar”?
The plural of "Barr", which is one who performs righteous deeds
Find the aya where Allah states something in the way of a question
Aya 1
"هل أتى على الإنسان حين من الدهر لم يكن شيئا مذكورا"
How many Aya are in Surat Al-Insan, and is it Makki or Madani?
31 aya
Makki Surah
What are the tools that helped the believer on their path to Paradise?
Saying thikr, patience, prayer, and reading/reciting Quran
How do the people of Paradise sit, and on what do they sit?
They sit comfortably, leaning on their sides on beds with cushions
يجلسون متكئين على أسرة عليها وسائد
What is the meaning of the word “Qamtarira”?
A long day
The righteous do not drink in Paradise because of thirst, but to enjoy bliss
Aya 6
"عينا يشرب بها عباد الله...."
A word in the Quran that is only mentioned in this Surah?
(Amshaj) أمشاج
What are the characteristics of the disbelievers as mentioned in the surah?
They love this world, and neglect and do not care about the Hereafter.
يحبون الدنيا ، ويهملون ولا يهتمون لأمر الآخرة
How do the people of Paradise drink? (What will they drink in? What is the source of the drink called?)
They drink from shiny silver cups that look like glass. The drink comes from a spring called Salsabeel.
What is the meaning of the word "Nadrah"?
(نَـضْـرَةً)
happiness and joy in the face
بهاء وسرور في الوجه
One of the rightous deeds from Al-Abrar, is Al-Ikhlas
Aya 9
"إنما نطعمكم لوجه الله لا نريد منكم جزاء ولا شكورا"
What are the other names of Surat Al-Insan?
Al-Insan, Hal-Ataa, Al-Abrar, Al-Amshaj, Al-dahr
الإنسان، هل أتى، الأبرار، الأمشاج ، الدهر
What are the types of patience?
Patience in obedience
Patience in avoiding sin
Patience accepting Allah's Qadar for you
الصبر على الطاعة
الصبر على المعصية
الصبر على أقدار الله
Who serves the people of Paradise? (Describe them)
Young helpers who are very beautiful, like scattered pearls, they will never grow old.
ولدان صغار السن كاللؤلؤ المنثور من شدة جمالهم وحسنهم فهم أسهل في الحركة والخدمة ، أنشأهم الله خصيصا لأهل الجنة فلا يكبرون أبدا
What is meant by the term “Shaddadnā Asrahum"
"شددنا أسرهم"
To hold a person's body together and make their joints strong and firm
أي يمسك ويشد أطراف الإنسان ومفاصله بعضها ببعض
Patience is very important for the believer
Aya 12 and/or 24
"وجزاهم بما صبروا"
"فاصبر لحكم ربك"
What is so special about Surat Al-Insan
(Hint: something Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) used to do)
Prophet Muhammad used to read it every Friday at Fajr prayer
كان رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم يقرؤها فجر كل جمعة
What are the levels of divine decree (Qadr)?
Allah's Knowledge - Allah's Wisdom - Allahs Will - Allah's Plan (Fate/Qadar)
العلم ـ الحكمة ـ المشيئة ـ القدر
What will the people of Jannah wear?
their under wear is made out of soft thin green silk (Sondos), over it much thicker green shiny silk (Istabraq)
السندس وهو كل ما يلي البدن من الحريرالأخضر الناعم ، وفوقه (إستبرق) حرير غليظ فيه لمعان ولونه أيضا أخضر
What is the meaning of the word “Mustatīra”?
"مستطيرا"
well known, widely spread, very popular المنتشر ـ الشائع
A reference to righteous companionship
Aya 24
"ولا تطع منهم آثما أو كفورا"
What are the main ideas discussed in the surah?
1. The truth behind human existence
2. How humans were created
3. Who create humankind
4. What is the right path for human
5. Where you will end up in the end