Main Topic
This lecture provides an illuminating Tafseer of the concluding verses of Surah Yasin (verses 76–83), focusing on Allah's absolute power (Qudrah), the certainty of bodily resurrection, and man's duty of complete submission.
Key Lessons
- The Reality of Resurrection: Allah Subhaanahu wa Ta'ala reminds mankind that the One who created human beings from a mere drop of fluid (nutfah) can effortlessly resurrect them after their bones have decayed.
- Supreme Knowledge and Creation: Allah is Al-Khallaq (The Supreme Creator) and Al-Aleem (The All-Knowing); creating the vast universe, mankind, and all creatures is completely within His limitless power.
- The Divine Command of Kun Fa-Yakun: When Allah wills a matter, He simply says "Be" (Kun) and it happens (Fayakun), as reflected in miracles such as the swift transport of Bilqis's throne during the era of Sayyiduna Sulayman alayhis salam.
- Unconditional Submission: Believers follow the Sunnah and divine commands unconditionally (Sami'na wa ata'na), rather than arguing or applying flawed human logic like the polytheists.
- Certainty of Return: Every human being will return to Allah Subhaanahu wa Ta'ala—either meeting Him with longing and joy, like the righteous Sahabah Radhiyallahu anhum, or with utter regret.
Quranic/Hadith References
- Surah Yasin (36:76–83): Verses addressing the polytheists' disbelief in resurrection, reminding them of initial creation, fire from the green tree, and the divine decree Kun Fa-Yakun.
- Incident of As ibn Wa'il / Ubayy ibn Khalaf: Historical context regarding the disbeliever who crushed an old bone and mockingly challenged Rasulullah Sallallahu alayhi wasallam about resurrection.
- The martyrdom of Sayyiduna Uthman Radhiyallahu anhu: His joy in wearing his finest garment upon dreaming of fasting and breaking bread with Rasulullah Sallallahu alayhi wasallam and Abu Bakr Radhiyallahu anhu.
Practical Advice
- Recite and reflect deeply upon Surah Yasin daily to refresh and strengthen Iman.
- Avoid arguing with divine injunctions (such as modest dress or practicing the Sunnah); adopt a mindset of immediate obedience.
- Place unwavering trust in Allah's wisdom and power during trials and never lose hope, knowing His decree can change any circumstance in an instant.
Hazrat Moulana Dawood Seedat Saheb