GET TO KNOW: Ep. 8 - Surah Ya-Sin - Nouman Ali Khan - Quran Weekly
Summary
TLDRThe video offers an insightful breakdown of Surah Yaseen from the Quran, dividing it into six distinct sections. It highlights the Quran's divine wisdom, a historical lesson from the story of three messengers, reflections on the world around us, and the stubbornness of those who refuse to heed the message. It also covers the Day of Judgment, emphasizing the consequences for both believers and non-believers. The video concludes with the Quran's timeless nature, revealing remarkable thematic and structural symmetries throughout Surah Yaseen.
Takeaways
- 📖 The Surah Yaseen is divided into 6 distinct parts, which help structure the message of the surah and aid memory recall.
- 🕌 The first part emphasizes that the Quran is divine revelation and has the power to revive hearts, guiding people who have been unaware for generations.
- 👥 The second part tells a unique story of a nation that received three messengers, yet rejected them. A believer from another town urged them to follow the messengers, showing the importance of individual responsibility in supporting the truth.
- 🌍 The third part focuses on reflection upon the world around us—nature, ships, journeys, and the prosperity humans pursue, all showing Allah's grace in creation.
- 🚫 The fourth part addresses those who refuse to see the truth and remain blind to the world and history, despite being shown clear signs.
- 🔥 The fifth part discusses the consequences of rejecting the truth, detailing the Day of Judgment, resurrection, and punishment in Hellfire for those who did not heed the warnings.
- 📜 The sixth and final part returns to the theme of the Quran, contrasting its divine wisdom with poetry, and highlighting that some people arrogantly argue against it.
- 🕰️ The middle sections of the surah cover a chronological sequence: the past (history), present (creation), and future (Day of Judgment), showing how each moment holds lessons for humanity.
- 🔄 The surah is structured with thematic symmetry: both the first and last passages focus on the Quran, while the central sections mirror each other in message and structure.
- 🌞 The Prophet is metaphorically compared to the sun, constantly shining light, while believers are like the moon, reflecting that light in phases. This highlights the ongoing responsibility of believers to act and reflect the Prophet's teachings.
Q & A
What is the first passage of Surah Yaseen about?
-The first passage of Surah Yaseen highlights how the Quran is a divine revelation and has the power to revive hearts. It emphasizes the need for people to recognize its divine nature and wisdom.
What unique story is discussed in the second passage of Surah Yaseen?
-The second passage tells the story of a nation that received three messengers, a unique story not found elsewhere in the Quran. Despite the three messengers' efforts, the people ridiculed them, and another man came from the far end of the town to support them.
What is the main theme of the third passage?
-The third passage focuses on reflection over the creation around us, encouraging people to ponder over the earth, ships, sky, and their children who travel for prosperity, emphasizing Allah's grace in these matters.
Who are the people described in the fourth passage?
-The fourth passage describes people who are stubborn and blind, refusing to reflect on the world around them or the lessons from history, despite the clear signs from Allah.
What is emphasized in the fifth passage of Surah Yaseen?
-The fifth passage emphasizes the consequences of being stubborn and blind, focusing on the Day of Judgment, resurrection, and punishment of those who rejected the truth.
How does the sixth passage of Surah Yaseen conclude?
-The sixth passage concludes by returning to the theme of the Quran, clarifying that it is not poetry and highlighting the arrogance of those who reject it, contrasting with the earlier description of heedlessness.
How does the structure of Surah Yaseen create a thematic symmetry?
-The surah begins and ends with a focus on the Quran, while the four middle passages are organized chronologically, covering history (the past), creation (the present), the blind who reject it (the present), and the Day of Judgment (the future). This creates a balanced, symmetrical structure.
What lesson can be drawn from the story of the believer in the second passage?
-The believer in the second passage understood that he had a responsibility to speak the truth, even in the presence of messengers. This teaches that all believers have their own roles and responsibilities, and the presence of others doesn't absolve them from their duty.
What is the significance of the word 'yambaghi' in the surah?
-The word 'yambaghi' means 'befitting' or 'appropriate' and is used twice in the surah, once for the sun and once for the Prophet. This connection highlights the Prophet’s role as a shining light, similar to the sun, guiding believers, who are compared to the moon.
How does the relationship between the sun and moon symbolize the role of the Prophet and his followers?
-The sun represents the Prophet, constantly shining light, while the moon symbolizes believers who reflect the light of the Prophet. Just as the moon goes through phases, believers experience phases of faith, but their goodness comes from following the Prophet’s guidance.
Outlines
📖 Introduction to Surah Yaseen's Structure
This paragraph introduces the recitation of Surah Yaseen, emphasizing the significance of its structure. It highlights the six distinct parts of the Surah, beginning with the power of the Quran to revive hearts and address a heedless nation. The Prophet's mission is introduced as a messenger of divine revelation to a people who have been unaware for generations.
📜 The Story of the Three Messengers
This section recounts the story of a nation visited by three messengers, a unique narrative not found elsewhere in the Quran. Despite their efforts, the people ridiculed them. A believer from a distant part of the town joins them, urging the people to follow the messengers. Interestingly, the Quran quotes this believer more than the messengers, emphasizing the individual's duty to speak the truth, even in the presence of prophets. This passage is a lesson from history about fulfilling one's responsibilities.
🌍 Reflection on Creation
This paragraph shifts focus to the present, urging people to reflect on the world around them. It asks listeners to contemplate nature—dead earth brought to life, ships sailing the seas, and the journeys made by their children. The passage emphasizes Allah’s grace in allowing humanity to prosper and lead fulfilling lives, urging reflection on everyday blessings.
🚫 The Stubborn and Blind
In contrast to the previous section, this passage speaks about people who refuse to reflect on the world around them or learn from history. These individuals are described as blind to the truth, unwilling to change their behavior despite clear signs before them. The message here is about the stubbornness of those who ignore both the present and the past, leading to their spiritual downfall.
⚖️ The Day of Judgment and the Fate of the Stubborn
This passage describes the consequences of being stubborn and blind, focusing on the Day of Judgment. It details the horrors of resurrection and hellfire, with more emphasis placed on those who were not saved than those who were. The middle verse of the Surah briefly mentions the people of Jannah (paradise), but the focus remains on the fate of the criminals who ignored Allah's warnings.
📚 The Quran and Arrogance
The final passage returns to the theme of the Quran. While the first passage spoke of the Quran guiding heedless people, this one addresses those who arrogantly dismiss the Quran. It highlights that the Quran is not poetry or entertainment, but a divine revelation. The passage contrasts ignorance and arrogance, both of which lead people to reject the Quran's message.
🔄 The Symmetry of Surah Yaseen
This paragraph outlines the symmetrical structure of Surah Yaseen. The first and last passages both deal with the Quran, creating a thematic loop. The middle sections follow a chronological order: history, the present world, and the Day of Judgment (the future). Each section contrasts with its counterpart, forming a balanced and profound thematic symmetry. The remarkable organization and intricate design of the Surah are emphasized.
🌞 The Prophet and the Sun
In this closing paragraph, a unique insight into the Quran’s language is shared. The word 'young but he' (befitting) appears twice in the Surah—once about the sun and moon, and once about the Prophet, drawing a comparison between the Prophet and the sun. The Prophet is described as a constant source of light, like the sun, while believers are like the moon, reflecting the Prophet’s light in phases. This passage highlights the individual responsibility of believers, inspired by the Prophet's constant guidance.
Mindmap
Keywords
💡Quran
💡Messengers
💡Heedless
💡History
💡Creation
💡Day of Judgment
💡Symmetry
💡Poetry
💡Believer
💡Blindness
Highlights
The Quran has the power to revive hearts and provide guidance to those who have been heedless for generations.
The unique story of three messengers being sent to a town, which is only found in this Surah.
The believer who supported the messengers is quoted more than the messengers themselves in this story.
Reflecting on the world around you: Allah calls people to ponder the earth, sea, sky, and even their own prosperity, as signs of His power.
Some people refuse to see the truth no matter how many signs are shown to them, remaining stubborn and blind.
The consequences of ignoring guidance: Surah Yaseen details the events of Judgment Day, highlighting the fates of both the saved and the condemned.
The Surah returns to the theme of the Quran’s divine nature, emphasizing that it is not poetry or entertainment but a source of wisdom.
The Quran’s structure in Surah Yaseen is symmetrical, beginning and ending with passages on the Quran, with thematic sections in the middle covering past, present, and future.
The word 'Yambaghi' (befitting) is used twice, once for the Sun and Moon and once for the Prophet, creating a thematic connection between the two.
The Sun is compared to the Prophet, and the Moon to the believers, who reflect the Prophet’s light but go through phases.
The story of the three messengers and the believer shows that everyone has a role to play in spreading truth, not just the prophets.
The heavens and celestial bodies serve as metaphors for the roles of the prophets and their followers, each with their own orbit and responsibilities.
The divine document theme: The Surah starts with the Quran and ends with the concept of divine documentation, emphasizing Allah's control over everything.
The Prophet is not a poet, and the Quran is not meant for entertainment but to guide humanity towards truth.
The Surah showcases how the Quran uses language to create deep thematic connections and symmetry throughout.
Transcripts
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salam alikum warahmatu library catalyst
try and get to know so that he has seen
one of the most famous often recited
suez of the mahkum quran a very very
beautiful surah i'll try to give you an
overview of the surah by breaking it up
into 6 distinct parts that's probably
one of the best ways to kind of remember
what's covered in this remarkable surah
the first part of this surah actually
highlights how the quran can only be
revelation and how the quran has the
power to revive hearts that's the point
of that first passage that the prophet
has been given this this recital to talk
to a nation that's been completely
heedless and unaware for generation upon
generation upon generation and they need
to recognize the divine nature and power
and the wisdom of this remarkable quran
that's the first passage in son the
second passage of the surah the second
section of the surah is a long story of
a unique long story again not told
anywhere else in the quran of a nation
that didn't just receive one but three
messengers for as Desna battalion Ficano
inna alaikum assalam allah enforced them
with three messengers that would preach
to them and they still wouldn't listen
and they would still ridicule in mark to
the point where actually another came
from out of nowhere from the far end of
another town he came running and spoke
to them and said you need to follow the
messengers you know so and and what's
amazing about this story so many unique
elements you typically don't get three
messengers in one town that's the first
thing the second thing is those three
messengers spoke briefly in the quran
and the one the their companion you can
say the believer who was now a faithful
member of the believing community a
Sahabi if you will a companion
he spoke more in the Quran Allah quoted
him more than all three messengers put
together which is pretty amazing you
would think that the messengers are
there he shouldn't be talking he should
just listen to them or people just tell
them just listen to them I don't have
any place to speak but it says though he
recognizes that the prophets have their
job to do the messengers have their job
to do I have my job to do I'm obligated
to speak the truth as well and he
doesn't absolve himself from that
responsibility by just saying all the
messengers are here they're going to do
their job and that's something that la
highlights in this remarkable story a
profound lesson from history and that's
really how I like that title this second
section is a lesson from history the
third section is actually something a
signature of different places in the
Quran where Allah asks people - okay
fine you're not going to think about
revelation and you're not going to learn
from history at least look around you
look around you ponder over the world
that's been created around you have you
ever thought about the earth that's dead
that's been brought back to life have
you pondered over ships that sail in the
sea
have you pondered over the sky these
kinds of things this is what Allah is
going to highlight and you have ever
pondered over your children who make
journeys for prosperity you know an aha
melody at the home fill full keel
mushroom they board their children up
onto boarded ships like the image even
of today of somebody putting their
children on a flight to go so they can
get a college education or because they
got a new job and things like that
right so this idea of people traveling
for Prosperity purposes have you
reflected even on this how I allow all
of this to happen and how I give you the
grace to be able to live good lives and
flourish in this world that's this third
passage so if I take you back again it
was the timeless wisdom of the Quran was
one lessons from history was two and
then the third was look around you in
the world around you that's number three
passage number four contrasts with
passage number three it's a brief
passages three ayat where basically
Allah says there are some people who
just refused to see no matter what you
show them they don't want to hear it
they're just blind to the truth so there
these are people that refuse to ponder
what is before in front of them and what
they have behind them which is an
interesting phrase you know it Tacoma
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be cautious of what is right in front of
you and what is behind you so that you
may be shown mercy is a very succinct
way of saying why don't you look at what
is right in front of you which is
things to reflect on as you visibly see
them and what is behind you as history
which was the previous passage before
then because so far the Quran is talked
about itself it's talked about history
and the world around us and now it says
there are some people who look refused
to look at the world in front of them
and refuse to look back at history as
well and they just remain stubborn no
matter what you say they don't want to
change their behavior this would be our
fourth passage the stubborn and the
blind right from here you go to the
consequences of being stubborn and blind
Allah will talk in the fifth passage
about the day of judgment resurrection
questioning even people being thrown
into the Hellfire and this is this
horrible scene of Judgment Day and
resurrection where very little attention
is given to those that are saved and the
majority of the time Allah highlights
those that have not been saved and why
they weren't saved so the scary parts of
hellfire and the scary parts of
resurrection are given more emphasis in
surah yaseen then actually those that
have been saved it's interesting that in
that passage that which is the fifth
passage of the surah it's the middle
aisle of the surah that's about the
people of Jannah and everything around
that is the people of hellfire
remarkably so that's that's your fifth
passage and finally though the last
passage the sixth passage of this surah
is actually about the Quran again where
it started like the first one was about
the Quran the last one is about the
Quran but this time Allah says it's not
just poetry first he said it's full of
wisdom and now he says well not I lambda
who shared we didn't teach him poetry
well my humble hila it doesn't fit him
either it's not something that befitting
of the Prophet so I saw them that he
would just make poetry or entertain
people this revelation is not there to
entertain you and in contrast to the
first one in the first word Allah says
the Quran purpose is to guide heedless
people that were just completely unaware
in this he highlights there are people
who Allah created from just a drop of
fluid and he created them out of nothing
and they act like they can argue with
Allah they're arrogant before the Quran
so there are two different bad attitudes
towards the Quran ignorance and
heedlessness which is in the beginning
and arrogance and pompous attitudes
towards the Quran by the end but both of
them both of those passages reflect the
Quran now what I want to share with you
and just as an overview there are six
passages
I'll give them quick titles again so you
can keep a mental map right so the first
one was about the Quran and the heedless
and then Allah talked about lessons from
history
then he talked about the creation all
around us then he talked about the blind
that was our fourth passage the blind
who refused to see creation around them
refused to think about the past then he
talked about the day of judgment and
what's going to happen to the criminals
and also though it's going to happen to
those who actually did take heed who
weren't blind and finally he'll talk
about the Quran and how the arrogant
don't respond to it the way that they
should this is a pretty amazing
organization because if you think of it
it begins with the timeless word of
Allah and it ends with the timeless word
of Allah so the first and the last
passage have something in common they
both are about the Quran they're both
about the timeless nature of the Quran
and they both highlight the attitudes
that one should not have towards the
Quran if you look at what's left in the
middle four passages in the middle
they're actually in a chronological
sequence in other words you've got
history then you've got look at the
world around you as it is in the present
and those who don't look at the world
around them as it is in the present and
then you've got the day of judgment
which is the future so in a sense in the
middle you've got the past the present
and the future
it was pretty amazing and then if you
look at it yet another way the first and
the sixth passage are both about the
Quran the second passage is about the
past and the second last passage is
about the future contrasting one another
and the two middle passages are look
around you why are you so blind they
contrast each other too so it actually
forms this complete thematic symmetry in
the surah inshallah those of you who get
a chance to view the more detailed
lectures on surat yaseen i've actually
Illustrated how not only is the surah
thematically so perfectly organized and
structurally like symmetrical every
single one of its passages is a symmetry
by itself every single one of them has
its own unique form of symmetry just to
give you a small taste of that just how
one passage begins and ends
you've got the Quran in the first
passage that's the first thing a lot
talks about is the Quran and by the end
he says Bakula Shana who FEMA me Mubeen
we recorded everything in a document so
he began with the divine document and he
ended with a divine document at the end
he said we didn't teach him poetry that
was the first thing he said about the
last passage on the Quran we didn't
teach him poetry and the last ayah in
Arabic Allah who couldn't fire kun he
says Allah what he wants to do something
he says be
it becomes so it began with the word of
Allah that isn't poetry and it ends with
the word of Allah kun fiyaquun' there
are parallels like that throughout the
entire surah so not only are the six
themselves forming a symmetry each one
of them within themselves forms a
perfect symmetry it's absolutely
mind-blowing how remarkable this surah
is and how beautifully it deals with its
subject matter I want to leave you with
one unique insight from the surah that
just mesmerizes me it really mesmerizes
me and it's something fascinating about
the language of the quran the word young
but he occurs twice in this surah the
word young but he means something to be
appropriate something to you know be
befitting of someone okay that's the
idea of the the word young belly and it
occurs in two almost completely
unrelated contexts and this is the idea
of anchors in the Quran Allah will use
the same word for what seems completely
unrelated but it is in fact related so
I'll show you where it's used it's
absolutely mind-blowing he says first
about the the Sun and the moon Lashon
Sooyoung b'hala political comer when la
da da Cunha ha it's not becoming of the
Sun to reach the moon you know to get
ahead of the moon so they have their own
orbits what Kunlun FIFA like any aspirin
they're all moving in their own orbits
the Sun in the moon should not be taking
each other's plates or not running into
each other or catching one another it's
not becoming of them they've got their
positions they've got their roles to
play this is the first time young Bell
he was used all the way at the end of
the surah allah says wa ma lam na ho
Shera
o my humble hila it's not we didn't
teach him poetry it doesn't fit him
either it doesn't fit the prophet either
so the word young buggy was used once
for the Sun and once for the Prophet
which is pretty cool because elsewhere
in the Quran Allah describes the Prophet
if you want to think about how the
Prophet is he describes him like the Sun
why you know what wa da en illa llah he
beat me he was a Raja Manila you're a
caller to Allah by his leave and you are
a brilliant lamp a brilliant Sun now the
thing is if the Prophet is the Sun if
prophet the prophets being compared to
the Sun then the Sun shines it's light
on the moon and the moon only gets its
light because of the Sun right it said
it's dependent on the Sun and the Sun
doesn't have phases it's always
brilliant and shining but the moon has
phases it
Chuy's sometimes it's a brilliant full
moon sometimes it's week sometimes had a
cold you know khadeem the sulla we'll
say until it becomes like a you know
little leaf of a palm tree it'll it'll
become an old dried up leaf of a palm
trees are very very skinny that's what
it'll become you know what that means
that the Sun is in a representation a
creative representation of the profits
roll constantly shining light and we the
only the believers of the prophet's life
salam are actually like the moon who go
through phases and any good that we have
is actually a reflection of the good
that he gave us sallalaho aleyh
wassallam now why is that important you
remember the story that I was telling
you in this surah in the second passage
where three messengers came and there's
a fourth a believer who came and Allah
highlighted the believer more than even
the three messengers it's amazing it's
as though he understands I have my job
to play and I the the existence of the
prophets does not absolve me of my
responsibility just like the Sun has its
own orbit and the moon has its own orbit
and they all have their jobs to do
lashauwn soo-jung ilaha and to decal
qamar
well la Ossa be upon taha or : fifa
lakenya's beroun actually the heavenly
bodies Allah created all of them have a
role to play
just like messengers have their own role
to play and the members of their
relations the members of the own law of
the prophets Ison have their own role to
play and one does not absolve the other
Subhan Allah just by the you the crafty
use of words in the Quran we get such
profound profound insights
barakallahu li walakum for Anunnaki when
a finally we are committed particular
Kim Salam or aleikum wa rahmatullah
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