Adults pathway · Level 2 · Course 2 · Qur'an

Juz 'Amma: understanding the last surahs

For adults: understanding the meaning, the context of revelation, the themes and the lessons of thirteen surahs of Juz' 'Amma (78, 80, 81, 87, 91, 93, 94, 96, 97, 99, 100, 101, 102), with Al-Mukhtasar, Ibn Kathir and As-Sa'di. The Last Day; the human being before his Lord; revelation, consolation and hope. Arabic text from Tanzil, unchanged.

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3 units12 lessons~265 min total

Course outline

Unit 1

The Last Day

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1. Juz 'Amma: what it is about, how to study itWhat the thirtieth juz' is, its main themes, the sources of the course (Al-Mukhtasar, Ibn Kathir, As-Sa'di), the surahs chosen and a method of reflection (tadabbur).
15 min
2
2. Surah An-Naba' (78): the great newsThe "great news" of the Resurrection, the signs of Allah's power in creation, the Day of Sorting, and the two destinies.
25 min
3
3. Surah At-Takwiir (81): when the sun is wrapped upTwelve scenes of the end of the world and the Judgement, the question put to the girl buried alive, then the oath on the truth of the Qur'an and its messenger.
25 min

Unit 2

The human being before his Lord

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1. Surah 'Abasa (80): he frownedThe reproach addressed to the Prophet ﷺ about the blind man Ibn Umm Maktum, the worth of the one who seeks to purify himself, the blessings of food, and the Day when each person will flee from his relatives.
25 min
2
2. Surah Al-A'laa (87): the Most HighGlorifying the name of the Lord, the Most High; creation, measure and guidance; the Qur'an preserved; the success of the one who purifies himself; the Hereafter, better and more lasting.
20 min
3

Unit 3

Revelation, consolation and hope

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1. Surah Al-'Alaq (96): the first revelationThe first five verses revealed in the cave of Ḥiraa', the worth of knowledge and the pen, the arrogance of the one who thinks himself in no need, and the prostration that brings one close to Allah.
25 min
2
2. Surah Al-Qadr (97): the Night of DecreeThe sending down of the Qur'an on the Night of Decree, a night better than a thousand months, the descent of the angels and peace until dawn; how to seek it.
20 min
3