Ramadan 12, 1435/2014 Tafseer, by Imam Muhammed Shoayb Mehtar, Khadeeja Islamic Center, SLC, Utah
Nightly Notes (12):
There is an ayah in 17th Juz where Allah says be like a ship in this world, don’t let this world distract you from the Akhirah, such as wealth, children, property, etc. They all have their importance but their importance put together is not worth sacrificing our Hereafter.
The first ayah in the 18th Juz is where Allah gives us the definition of a believer. Be like the Sahabah who feared Allah in the way Allah is to be feared. They attained perfection of Salah to stay focused on Jannah and would even give up their orchards if they found it a distraction in their prayers. The more perfect a person’s prayer and the more they absorb themselves in it, the more on the straight path they will be towards Allah.
Obey Allah, obey Rasulullah (SAW), and fear Allah. Example: in business transactions don’t do something wrong and then later ask for forgiveness in a cultural manner. A true believer puts all nonsense like this aside, vain talk, etc.
Surah Bakara, Verse 4: Clarifying Success: