Try to understand Quran-Juz-1

*JUZ ONE*

*SURAHS:*

1. Al-Fatiha

2. Al-Baqarah (1 - 141)

*SUMMARY:*
The first Juz of the Qur'aan comprises its opening chapter, the seven verses of al-Fatihah (the Opener) and the first part of its longest chapter, al-Baqarah (the Heifer). It is not without reason that some of the early generations considered al-Fatihah to be the ‘Mother of the Book’. In its seven short verses, it contains praise of ALLAAH, it affirms worship must be for HIM Alone and ends by informing us about the path of guidance. It is followed by the first part of al-Baqarah, which unfolds the nature of mankind through the narrative of the story of Adam (ALAHYI SALLAM) and his expulsion from Paradise. The chapter then moves onto the story of the Children of Israel (the Jews) and teaches us important lessons from the story of the heifer (cow).

*LESSONS:*

• Worship is solely and exclusively for ALLAAH (SUBHANAHU WA TA'ALA), and one must turn to HIM Alone for help

• ALLAAH (SUBHANAHU WA TA'ALA) divides mankind into three categories: believer, disbeliever or hypocrite and describes the characteristics of the hypocrite

• The story of the heifer contains great lessons: beware of faltering when faced with ALLAAH (SUBHANAHU WA TA'ALA)’S commands and do not procrastinate or ridicule them because to do so leads to hardness of the heart

• Beware the danger of preventing ALLAAH (SUBHANAHU WA TA'ALA)’S remembrance in the Masaajids, or moving to destroy them



*[Juz by Juz - A summary of the Qur’aan]*

Will they not then ponder over the Quran, or is it that they have locks on their hearts!? [Quran, 47:24]

(This is) a Scripture that We have revealed unto thee, full of blessing, that they may ponder its revelations, and that men of understanding may reflect.[Quran, 38:29]

The Quran is a guide to humanity which also includes you, dear reader. Since none of us want to be misguided, it is paramount not only to read or recite the Quran, but to understand and implement it in our lives as well.

*BELIEVER REMINDS*