27th Night Program – Explanation of Verses of the Quraan – The Wassiyat of Nabi(SAW)

Main Topic

Reflections on the completion of the Quran in Taraweeh on the 27th night of Ramadan, followed by an in-depth commentary on three pivotal verses from Surah Al-An'am (6:151-153) containing ten fundamental Islamic directives.

Key Lessons

• Gratitude for the Quran: Muslims should appreciate the abundance of Huffaz and opportunities to listen to the complete Quran during Taraweeh, avoiding taking this divine blessing for granted.
• Seeking Laylatul Qadr: While many focus heavily on the 27th night, believers are encouraged to seek Laylatul Qadr diligently across all odd nights of the final ten nights of Ramadan.
• Ten Directives of Surah Al-An'am:
  1. Avoid shirk in all forms, including hidden ostentation (shirk-e-khafi) and dual intentions in worship.
  2. Exercise ihsan (excellence and devoted service) toward parents rather than mere minimal obedience.
  3. Preserve children's lives and faith, avoiding the fear of financial strain and prioritizing their spiritual upbringing (tarbiyat).
  4. Abstain from all forms of indecency (fawahish), whether open physical sins or secret spiritual diseases.
  5. Respect the sanctity of human life, taking life only through lawful rights or legitimate self-defense.
  6. Protect and manage the wealth of orphans with complete integrity until they reach maturity.
  7. Maintain fairness and justice in weights, measures, employment hours, and business transactions.
  8. Speak truthfully and judge with equity, even when it affects close relatives or friends.
  9. Fulfill all covenants made with Allah Ta'ala as well as oaths and vows made to people.
  10. Remain steadfast upon the straight path (Sirat al-Mustaqeem) without deviating into misguidance.

Quranic/Hadith References

• Surah Al-An'am (6:151-153): Recitation and tafseer of the ten comprehensive commandments described as a sealed directive for the Ummah.
• Hadith on Laylatul Qadr: Rasulullah (Sallallahu alayhi wasallam) instructing the Ummah to search for Laylatul Qadr in the odd nights of the last ten nights of Ramadan.
• Hadith on Parents: The severe warning regarding one who witnesses their parents reaching old age but fails to earn Jannah through their service.
• Hadith on Self-Defense: Rasulullah (Sallallahu alayhi wasallam) affirming that one killed defending their property or person against harm dies as a shaheed.