Understanding Surat Al-Balad: Themes and Meanings
Surat Al-Balad is the 90th chapter of the Quran, revealed in Makkah. It emphasizes the importance of faith, distinguishing between good and evil, and the rewards for believers. The surah reflects on human nature, the concept of struggle, and the responsibility towards others, highlighting the significance of faith in overcoming challenges and finding peace. Through exploring the verses and meanings of Surat Al-Balad, one can gain a deeper understanding of its lessons and guidance.
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SURAT AL BALAD GRADE 3
WALT: Recite Surat al-Balad correctly Give the meaning of the terms of the Surah Explain the general meaning of the Surah Infer that faith is the way to get rid of sadness
STARTER What would happen if a man had no country to live in? What is the duty of a man towards his country? In which city was Prophet Muhammad PBUH born?
INTRODUCTION Name of the surah- Surat-Al-Balad Number of Verses- 20 It was sent in Makkah It s the 90thsurah in the Quran Other name: The City
1.I swear by this city (Makkah); 2.And you are free (from sin, to punish the enemies of Islam on the Day of the conquest) in this city (Makkah), 3.And by the begetter (i.e. Adam) and that which he begot (i.e. his progeny); 4.Verily, We have created man in toil. 5.Thinks he that none can overcome him? 6.He says (boastfully): "I have wasted wealth in abundance!" 7.Thinks he that none sees him? 8.Have We not made for him a pair of eyes? 9.And a tongue and a pair of lips? 10.And shown him the two ways (good and evil)? 11.But he has made no effort to pass on the path that is steep. 12.And what will make you know the path that is steep? 13.(It is) Freeing a neck (slave, etc.) 14.Or giving food in a day of hunger (famine), 15.To an orphan near of kin. 16.Or to a Miskin (poor) afflicted with misery. 17.Then he became one of those who believed, and recommended one another to perseverance and patience, and (also) recommended one another to pity and compassion. 18.They are those on the Right Hand (the dwellers of Paradise), 19.But those who disbelieved in Our Ayat (proofs, evidences, verses, lessons, signs, revelations, etc.), they are those on the Left Hand (the dwellers of Hell). 20.The Fire will be shut over them (i.e. they will be enveloped by the Fire without any opening or window or outlet.
MEANING OF THE WORDS The city- Makkah The begetting and the begotten; parents and children- Prophet Adam Toil and struggle- difficulties and toil The two paths- the path of good and bad
SURAH BALAD MAIN TOPICS: The main themes of this Surah are: a) Reminding mankind that Allah is All-Knower of what they do b) Reminding mankind that Allah has given them ability to differentiate between the good and the evil c) Characteristics of the true believers d) Rewards for the true believers in the next life e) Punishments for those who are not true believers
GENERAL MEANING OF THE SURAH Allah swears by Makkah, where the prophet was born, that the whole life of man from birth is hard work and hardship. Yet this man may feel too proud of the power and wealth granted to him by Allah and think that no one has power over him or can overcome him. He forgets Allah, who created him, is able and has power over everything. It would have been more proper for him to obey his lord and choose the path of good, which would protect him from misery and help him avoid the path of evil, which would take him to misery and destruction.
BASED ON THE LAST PARAGRAPH, ANSWER THESE QUESTIONS. What did Allah SAW swear by? _________________________________________________ What did Allah SAW swear for? _________________________________________________ How does a muslim use wealth to please his lord? _________________________________________________ Give some examples of the hard works that man usually does. _________________________________________________
Allah says: He thinks that none has power over him? And he says (boastfully): I have destroyed vast wealth (in my hostility to Muhammad). He thinks that nonw beholds him? questions answers What does a boastful man think about Allah s bounties? He thinks that no one will _____________ How does man destroy his wealth? Because he will spend it on _____________ Who is the one who sees and hears us and is always with us? He is ____________
WHAT WOULD HAPPEN IF Allah had created man without eyes to see? _________________________________________________ Allah had nor endowed man with 2 lips to cover his mouth? _________________________________________________ Man had no mind to help him identify things? _________________________________________________
HOW WOULD YOU ACT IN THE FOLLOWING? My fellow student lost his daily pocket money _______________________________________________________ The restaurant owner was late in bringing food _______________________________________________________ A patient came in but did not find a seat while I was sitting _______________________________________________________
