Session #4 | Youth 2 | Quran | Surah al-Fatihah - Names | Asma Baji | 19 Sep 2024

Summary

This session is part of a Quran journaling class, focusing on Surah Al-Fatiha. The instructor emphasizes the importance of deeply reflecting on the Quran rather than simply reciting it. Students are encouraged to create a personal Quran journal, noting points that inspire them. Surah Al-Fatiha, also called 'The Opening,' is discussed as a key part of prayer and a direct dialogue with Allah. The session touches on the significance of the Surah's titles, its role in prayer, and its healing qualities. Students are reminded to bring their journals and participate actively.

Takeaways

• 📖 The session is part of a Quran journaling class, encouraging students to reflect deeply on Quranic verses and take meaningful notes.
• ✍️ Students are instructed to create a beautiful, decorated journal that will be submitted and assessed at the end of the year.
• 🕌 The main goal of Quran journaling is to connect deeply with the Quran, rather than just reading or reciting it without understanding.
• 📝 Surah Al-Fatiha is the focus of this session. It is described as the opening chapter of the Quran and holds multiple significant titles, including 'The Mother of the Quran,' 'The Cure,' and 'The Repeated Seven.'
• 📜 Al-Fatiha is seen as the opening for both the Quran and the prayer, making it fundamental in daily prayers (recited at least 17 times in obligatory prayers).
• 🌟 The Surah serves as a summary of the entire Quran, with other surahs expanding on its themes.
• 🙏 Al-Fatiha is also viewed as a conversation between Allah and the person reciting it, making it a personal and spiritual experience.
• 🩺 The Surah is referred to as a source of physical and spiritual healing, often recited for protection against negative energies or ailments.
• 🕊️ The instructor emphasizes that understanding the meaning of the surahs allows for a deeper spiritual connection and personal reflection.
• 📚 The students are encouraged to bring a journal for note-taking and to reflect on points that resonate with them during the class.

Q & A

What is the main focus of the class mentioned in the transcript?

The main focus of the class is Quran journaling, where students will deeply reflect on and connect with the Quran by taking notes and writing them in a personal journal.

Why is Quran journaling introduced in this session?

Quran journaling is introduced to help students connect more deeply with the Quran, reflect on its meanings, and engage with it beyond just recitation.

What is the first Surah discussed in the session, and why was it chosen?

The first Surah discussed is Surah Al-Fatiha. It was chosen because it is commonly recited, holds significant importance, and is referred to as the opening chapter of the Quran.

What are some other names or titles of Surah Al-Fatiha mentioned in the session?

Surah Al-Fatiha is also called Umm Al-Quran (Mother of the Quran), Umm Al-Kitab (Mother of the Book), Ash-Shifa (The Cure), Ar-Ruqyah (The Spiritual Remedy), and As-Sab’ Al-Mathani (The Seven Oft-Repeated Verses).

Why is Surah Al-Fatiha called 'The Opening'?

Surah Al-Fatiha is called 'The Opening' because it is the first Surah of the Quran and it begins both the Quran and the prayer (Salah).

What is the significance of reciting Surah Al-Fatiha in Salah?

Reciting Surah Al-Fatiha in Salah is essential as the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) stated that a prayer without the recitation of this Surah is invalid. It is repeated multiple times in daily prayers.

How does the teacher describe the effect of reciting or listening to Surah Al-Fatiha?

The teacher mentions that Surah Al-Fatiha has a healing effect, both physically and spiritually. Reciting or listening to it can cure diseases, ward off negative energies, and provide spiritual healing.

How does Surah Al-Fatiha serve as a conversation between Allah and the reciter?

Surah Al-Fatiha is described as a dialogue between Allah and the reciter. When recited, it feels like Allah is speaking directly to the individual, creating a personal connection.

What are the students encouraged to do while journaling during the Quran class?

Students are encouraged to take notes on points that inspire them, reflect deeply on the Quran's teachings, and incorporate their thoughts into their journals in a creative and meaningful way.

What is the importance of the students’ Quran journals by the end of the year?

At the end of the year, students will submit their Quran journals, which will be assessed and graded. These journals will serve as personal keepsakes, reflecting their spiritual journey and connection to the Quran.

Outlines

00:00

🖋️ Introduction to Quran Journaling

The speaker introduces the concept of Quran journaling, emphasizing the importance of reflecting deeply on the Quran and making personalized notes. Students are encouraged to journal creatively by writing and decorating their thoughts on the suras. The objective is to connect deeply with the Quran beyond mere recitation. The course will focus on commonly recited suras, and students will be assessed based on the quality of their journals.

05:01

✍️ Encouragement to Create High-Quality Journals

The speaker encourages students to put effort into their Quran journals, noting that they will be assessed on their work at the end of the year. The class will begin by studying Surah Al-Fatiha ('the Opening'), discussing its significance as the first surah of the Quran and in prayer. Students are asked to reflect and note down why this surah is called 'the Opening.' The speaker highlights a moment where the door mysteriously opened as they discussed this surah, interpreting it as a possible spiritual sign.

10:02

📜 The Significance of Surah Al-Fatiha

Surah Al-Fatiha is introduced as a surah with multiple titles: 'Mother of the Quran,' 'Mother of the Book,' 'The Cure,' 'Ruqyah' (used for healing), and 'The Repeated Seven' (as it is recited repeatedly in prayer). The importance of Surah Al-Fatiha is underscored, as it is recited in every prayer and is considered essential for the validity of prayer. The students are urged to take note of these titles and their meanings for their journals.

15:04

🛐 Surah Al-Fatiha as a Healing Dialogue

The speaker emphasizes that Surah Al-Fatiha is a conversation between Allah and the reciter. They highlight its healing power, both spiritually and physically, and how many people have been cured through its recitation. Certain reciters, such as Qari Abdulbasit, are noted for their effective and healing recitations. The speaker describes how Surah Al-Fatiha is not only recited during prayer but also as part of Ruqyah, for protection against negative energies, such as black magic or afflictions by jinn.

20:05

📖 Surah Al-Fatiha as a Spiritual Communication

Surah Al-Fatiha is presented as a direct dialogue with Allah, in which the reciter is given specific words to say to communicate with Allah. The surah begins with praising Allah and includes a dua asking for guidance. The speaker notes that, while we cannot hear Allah's voice in this world, reciting the surah is like having a conversation with Him. The students are encouraged to feel this connection when reciting the surah and to reflect on the deeper meaning of this interaction.

Keywords

💡Quran Journaling

Quran journaling refers to the process of reflecting deeply on the Quran while taking notes and creating a personal record of thoughts and reflections. In the video, the speaker emphasizes the importance of writing down thoughts and lessons inspired by the suras (chapters) being studied, encouraging students to create a visually appealing and meaningful journal that they will later submit for evaluation.

💡Surah Al-Fatiha

Surah Al-Fatiha, also known as 'The Opening,' is the first chapter of the Quran. It holds great significance as it opens both the Quran and the Islamic prayer (Salah). The video explains that Al-Fatiha is a fundamental part of worship, being recited 17 times daily in obligatory prayers. It serves as a gateway to deeper reflection and understanding of the Quran.

💡Connection with Allah

In the video, the speaker emphasizes that the purpose of Quran journaling is to foster a stronger connection with Allah. This connection is achieved by understanding the meaning behind the verses, reflecting on how Allah's words relate personally to each individual, and using the Quran as a guide for personal and spiritual growth. Surah Al-Fatiha is described as a direct dialogue between the believer and Allah.

💡Titles of Surah Al-Fatiha

Surah Al-Fatiha is referred to by several names, including 'Mother of the Quran,' 'The Opening,' 'Ash-Shifa' (The Cure), 'Ruqyah' (Healing), and 'The Repeated Seven.' These titles reflect the chapter's comprehensive nature, its healing properties, and its central role in Islamic worship and daily life. The video explains these names to highlight the significance of the surah in both spiritual and physical aspects of a Muslim's life.

💡Ash-Shifa (The Cure)

Ash-Shifa, meaning 'The Cure,' is one of the names of Surah Al-Fatiha. It indicates the chapter's power to heal physical, mental, and spiritual ailments. The video discusses how the companions of the Prophet Muhammad (SAW) recited this surah for healing purposes, and how it has the ability to cure illnesses such as negative energy or even the affliction of jinn and black magic.

💡Dialogue with Allah

The concept of Surah Al-Fatiha being a dialogue between Allah and the reciter is a key point in the video. Each verse recited from the surah represents a direct communication with Allah, where the believer praises Him, seeks guidance, and asks for help. This intimate connection is what makes Surah Al-Fatiha central to a Muslim's relationship with Allah in both prayer and everyday reflection.

💡Reflection and Application

The video emphasizes the importance of not just reciting the Quran, but deeply reflecting on its verses and applying them in one's life. Quran journaling encourages students to note down points that inspire them, reflect on Allah's love, and think about their own actions. The aim is to internalize the Quran's messages and translate them into personal growth and better actions.

💡Repetition in Salah (Prayer)

Surah Al-Fatiha is recited at least 17 times daily in the five obligatory prayers. This repetition is meant to instill the core messages of the Quran in the heart and mind of the believer. The video explains that this surah is a summary of the entire Quran and that through constant recitation, believers reaffirm their faith, their reliance on Allah, and their commitment to the right path.

💡Mother of the Quran

This is another title given to Surah Al-Fatiha, signifying its foundational role in the Quran and Islamic practice. It is called 'Mother of the Quran' because it comes first in the Quran, just as a mother comes before a child. The video explains that this surah summarizes the entire Quran, and all other chapters are, in essence, explanations of its core themes.

💡Personalization of Faith

The video encourages students to personalize their faith through journaling and reflection. It stresses that Quran journaling is not about memorizing or writing down everything, but focusing on what personally resonates with each individual. This helps in internalizing the Quran's teachings and making them relevant to one's daily life, creating a meaningful and personal connection with the divine message.

Highlights

Introduction to Quran journaling as a method to deeply connect with the Quran, focusing on slow reflection rather than speed.

Journaling will be assessed and graded at the end of the year, encouraging students to reflect, decorate, and personalize their Quran study.

The Quran journaling class begins with Surah Al-Fatiha, known for its importance and common recitation in daily prayers.

Explanation of the term 'Fatiha' as 'the opening,' signifying the beginning of the Quran and the start of prayers.

Surah Al-Fatiha is described as a summary of the entire Quran, with the subsequent surahs serving as its explanation.

Surah Al-Fatiha has several titles, including 'Ummul Quran' (Mother of the Quran), 'Shifa' (The Cure), and 'Sab’ul Mathani' (The Seven Often Repeated Verses).

Surah Al-Fatiha is considered essential to prayer (Salah) and its recitation is obligatory in each prayer.

The Surah is considered a dialogue between Allah and the reciter, creating a personal connection between the believer and Allah.

Surah Al-Fatiha is often recited for healing, both physical and spiritual, due to its significance as 'Shifa' (The Cure).

The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) emphasized that prayer is incomplete without the recitation of Surah Al-Fatiha.

Reciters of the Quran, such as Qari Abdul Basit, are known to have a special effect, especially in healing, when reciting certain surahs.

The class discusses how Surah Al-Fatiha is not only the opening of the Quran but also the beginning of a conversation with Allah in every prayer.

Surah Al-Fatiha is described as a 'dialogue' where Allah teaches us the words to use in worship and prayer.

Understanding the meaning of Surah Al-Fatiha can create an emotional connection and inspiration during prayer.

The Surah contains seven verses, and its repeated recitation emphasizes its foundational role in Islam.

Transcripts

online yes

B okay alhamdulillah that's very

nice okay shall we start

okay all right can all of you see the

screen in

person okay let's start inshallah

alhamdulillah ald

okay online students just let me know if

you can hear me

clearly I'm just

shifting the

computer a little bit

here okay let me know if my sound is

clear all right so uh we are starting

with inshah Surah faat so first of all

welcome to the second session of Quran

journaling and this is something new

that we are doing this time right so we

are going to journal the Quran you you

will be taking notes and then you will

be putting it into a journal online

students YouTube um you'll be writing it

nicely beautifully and you know just

like how when the girls do journaling

they decorate it and you know you write

things on pieces of paper so what I want

you to do is in this class yes I want

you to take notes but I want you to also

um you know note down things that really

inspire you when we do these suras we're

going to go low and slow we're not going

fast so it's not like you're in a r is

to write down everything right and I

want you to actually reflect deeply on

the Quran because the whole point of

introducing Quran journaling is for us

to connect to the book of Allah because

usually we read the book we recite it in

our prayers or we read it and we don't

connect to it the way it should be

connect we should be connected so I want

all of us to feel inspired when you

listen to the Quran when you know what

is the meaning of the suras that you Rec

right we are inshallah not going to do

very long suras first of all we don't

have much time it's just half an hour

class and we are inshallah going to do

the common suras that are recited either

memorized or generally recited regularly

because of their merits right like Surah

FAA of course we're starting with that

and then we'll do maybe other suras like

Surah kah or something which is recited

every Friday or other suras which you

know are regularly the prophet told us

to recite so the whole idea of Quran

journaling is to connect to the book of

Allah that is the whole idea and when

I'm explaining I want you all to

actually apply these things in your life

for example if I'm talking about how

much Allah loves you then think about it

how much does Allah love me what has he

done for me and then think about how

much do I love him what have I done for

him and anything that maybe strikes

maybe hits of course there there certain

main points are mentioned on the slide

so the you can use these headings which

are on the slide but other than that any

point that really hits you and inspires

you make a note of that because you'll

be putting that in your journal and then

inshallah make a really really nice

Journal work hard on it uh from time to

time I'll be asking you to show it and

I'll see it and at the end of the year

inshallah you'll be submitting that

journal and you will be assessed and

graded and you'll get your score on that

inshallah so try to put your best in

this it's going to be a Keepsake we'll

give you the journal back it will be a

Keepsake forever anytime later on in

your life when you openam Alum please

can you come here let me

just where is your

sister so how come you're not in youth

one no no but you're still in youth one

you haven't this is youth two class have

you done youth one before yeah then both

of you are in the same class because the

one who she said that

I how old are you 12 yeah then you have

to be in youth one I go to the next yes

please so sorry you're am Mara right

Aisha Aisha yes Aisha you'll be both of

you are in youth one right because to do

youth two you have to do youth one

first so sorry about

it okay what was I

saying uh what was I saying

what was the last thing I

said anyone

online no one was paying attention come

on girls bi you said to like really put

in the hard work like make the journals

really

good yes so um I was talking about

making the journal making it really good

and inshallah online students also in

the end of the year you will submit it

I'll ask you to show it to me so that I

can see your work and you will be

assessed based on your Journal

okay the

window B are we having Quran class right

now yes we

are okay I've given mic access to

everyone online so you can speak

okay so shall we start the very first

Surah that we are going to start with

is this is in the first of the Quran so

as you can see on the

slide F do you know what is the meaning

of the word Al

fa

Al the opening yes it comes from F which

means to open right

the door wanted to actually represent

opening can you imagine and I'll tell

you something I was just thinking to

tell you the meaning of father they had

opened the door and it automatically

opened my God power of

thought this is weird I hope there are

no invisible beings around here well

it's fine as long as they're Angels it's

fine we don't want the

Gins it's amazing I was just thinking

and before you said the opening I was

thinking let me I'll do this and then

I'll open the door and it just open okay

anyway sorry online students we are just

a little bit amazed because as soon as

we said FAA is opening the door opened

and no one opened it it opened by itself

so angels are helping us alhamdulillah

all right so FAA means the opening now

can you think and tell me why is this

called the

opening because it is the first Surah of

the Quran very good so it opens sort of

starts the Quran any other reason anyone

can think of why is this called f there

is a reason why it was given this name

right just like when you were born your

parents named you something and there is

a thinking behind it they didn't just

name you randomly they they named you

with a thought behind it so what do you

think could uh be any other reason why

this is called FAA

think think and note it

down I hope you're noting down all that

I said yes online students

anyone why do you think this is called

Al

fa it's the first Surah like we okay

give me some other reason this reason

has already been given the

first yes it's also like a

Dua so what does Dua have to do with

opening not like it's an it's like in

the Surah it's meaning it's like we're

praising Allah subhana wa

taala okay but what does that have to do

with opening my question is why is this

Surah called the

opening okay I can think of one okay can

you think of something else this Surah

starts the Quran what else does it

start um prayer yes so it is also called

opening because it starts the prayer the

first Surah you recite from the Quran in

your prayer is

whatd so this Surah is called Al faat

because it starts the Quran note it down

it also is called fa because it starts

the

prayer

right and also this Surah sort of opens

the other suras because this Surah is a

summary of the entire Quran after this

Surah all the suras are explanation of

FAA Surah Bak is explaining Surah FAA

all the suras are explaining it right

sorry

[Music]

just okay so this is why this Surah is

called Al FAA now if you can see on the

screen this sur's different titles are

mentioned can you see here it isul Quran

it's called the mother of the Quran this

is one title of the Surah Quran another

one isab mother of the book and

obviously the book is referring to the

Quran right similarly this Surah is also

called a

shifa shifa means cure this Surah gives

cure to any any disease whether physical

or spiritual that you're facing the

sahaba used to recite Surah faat to be

cured of diseases so this Surah is also

called

shifa this Surah is also called Rya do

you know what is

Rya Rya is done when um a person let's

say um a person is being a uh affected

by certain negativities or by certain

evil then Rya is recited that means

parts of the Quran are recited to free

that person from that evil so this Surah

is also called AR right and this Surah

is also

called the repeated

seven repeated seven because there are

seven ayat in this Quran in this Surah

and this Surah is repeated over and over

again right like we were discussing in

the last class how many times do we

recite Surah faat in the F

prayer yeah 17 times and then if you

include Sunnah and waj and everything it

literally adds up to maybe 40 or

something you can do the calculation so

it is very often repeated seven vers

verses there are seven verses of Surah

fa in the Quran these are all different

titles I hope you've noted it down write

it in your Journal Quran mother of the

book uh mother of the Quran it's also

called what's the second

title umab mother of the book what's the

third title

a cure what's the four

title yes

Zena right freeing yourself from Evil

and the repeated

seven

[Music]

okay which

one oh

sorry means

seven and means

online students are you noting this down

for your

Journal yes yes okay so these are the

different titles the suras of the Quran

can have other names and titles also I

told you at least 1 2 3 four five five

names or titles for Surah fa okay this

Surah is the most most important Surah

without this Surah your prayer is not

valid okay and this Surah is also

called orul Quran mother of the book or

mother of the Quran why do you think

this is called

mother the reason it is called mother is

because it comes first okay it's that

that's also the reason why it's called

Al faat but the reason it's called

mother is because it's come first first

because the mother always comes first

before the child right so these are all

beautiful titles given to this Surah by

Allah subhana tala through the prophet

sallallahu alaihi wasallam all of this

is mentioned in the Hadith right and

this Surah the prophet wasam

said every prayer has to be recite fat

has to be recited in it otherwise that

prayer is invalid right so that is how

important it is the beautiful thing

about this Surah is actually it is a

dialogue and a conversation between

Allah and us and I will tell you how it

is a conversation literally I think

after today's class when you recite Sur

fa you'll get goosebumps because you'll

actually feel like Allah is talking to

you right you will actually feel how

this Surah is related and connected to

us

personally you can come here you can sit

next to

B yes what was the meaning of AA and Ria

shifa means

cure okay and Ria also sort of means

cure you can say cure for RIA

also

okay

yeah Ria is the cure for negative uh

things right like negativeness

yes when a person is Afflicted with NE

negative energy when they're Afflicted

with Gins when they're Afflicted with

black magic one of the suras which are

recited is Surah faat many other ayat of

the Quran are recited to free the person

of these things but this is definitely

recited right so it helps to remove the

negative energy from you right

and it means they repeated often recited

seven ayat of the Quran right okay so

this is Surah fa now what did I say this

Surah is

a conversation with who between Allah

and us personally every single one

between Allah and me between Allah and

you right now obviously we cannot hear

Allah subhana tala inshallah we'll hear

him on the day of judgment right but

Allah T has revealed the Quran one of

the Miracles of the Quran is even though

we are reciting it it's still feels like

Allah is speaking to us that's somehow I

don't know I don't have any logic for it

but it is the words of Allah right so

even if I am reciting it in my voice of

course you cannot hear Allah in his

voice in this world but even if I am

reciting it in my voice I know this is

these are the words of my Lord and

actually this is his message he's

talking to me so that is a beautiful

thing right or even if a Kari a reciter

is reciting the Quran you feel like

Allah is speaking to you because these

are the words of Allah just the voice of

a

human and you will uh maybe I don't know

how many of you understand this but

literally many people are cured just by

listening to the recitation of the Quran

in general and byah faat I know

personally of people who are cured of

any like I said negative energies like

black magic and Jin and also cured of

physical and mental diseases just by

recitation of the Quran andah fa because

Allah T has kept some effect in the

recitation of the Quran and when and

many of times certain kis certain

reciters their recitation has more

effect like once Maman was telling us

ban was telling us that a certain Ki his

recitation of Surah Rahman you know K

abdulbasit have you heard of him he's a

very very very famous Ki from Egypt so

um the recitation of Kari abdulbasit

that particular reciter of the Quran of

Surah his recitation of Surah Rahman has

cured many people of diseases so even

certain reciters have something in their

voice that when they recite the book of

Allah it has certain effect and that

effect heals you it even heals you of

physical disease and this is no joke

this is true try it out or you can we

can find out baj herself has told us

this right so this is also the reason

why the Surah is called shifa so this

Surah is a dialogue between us and Allah

subhana tala Allah is speaking to us

basically Allah tal has revealed all

these books all these ayat right but

Allah tala is telling us how we respond

to him so he's sort of telling us what

we should say also when I start with the

Surah you will see that alhamdulillah

praise be to Allah Allah is teaching Us

Praise me with these

words

then you do we worship and only you we

seek help from now obviously Allah is

not telling us that heah worships right

Allah is worshiped he doesn't worship so

uh what is he doing he's teaching us the

dialogue he's teaching us you say this

so Allah tal does not leave you alone he

actually teaches you what to say when to

say how to say it so in this Surah he's

teaching us a Dua he's teaching us the

dialog the words you should use to

communicate with him this is amazing can

you imagine and you have this treasure

you have this Surah to be able to learn

the words and recite it so many times in

a day so many times in a day that

literally it's you are actually saying

it to Allah although it's Allah's words

so I want us to get this feeling when we

recite Surah fa and inshallah when I

start with the Ayah and what they mean

and the translation you will see it's a

beautiful communication between us and

Allah okay so we it's almost 6:00 we're

going to end here does anyone have any

questions how are you doing hadya you

attended the first session no oh why not

what

happened was Monday

no what about online oh I did do you did

okay so did you bring your journal and

journaling things with

you all right then from Monday onwards

because Monday and Thursday both days we

are going to have Quran right so bring a

notebook with you to note down

points okay online students any question

in the starting you said something about

Sur F's importance being

as coming first as a mother what was

that point the it is called mother of

the Quran because it comes first right

in the beginning just like a mother

comes before her

child the mother exists first and then

the child exists

right okay so it's called mother of the

Quran because it comes first okay

I'm sorry can you repeat that the same

forab also yeah the same reason forab

that's

right any other

question mam you have your hand

raised okay all right let's end here sub

muhamad