Surah Abasa

By Nafisa Ali

Surah Abasa

Learning Intention

​I can explain the terms mentioned in the verses

​​I can explain that Islam is the religion of equality

​I can list the manifestations of Allah's power

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Recitation

Vocabulary

عَبَسَ وَتَوَلَّىٰ - The Prophet frowned and turned away

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​ - The blind man - الْأَعْمَىٰ

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​ - And he hears Allah - وَهُوَ يَخْشَىٰ

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​ - Reminder - تَذْكِرَةٌ

Multiple Choice

Abasa

• frowned

• smiled

• got angry

• shouted

Multiple Choice

al A'ama

• The tall man

• The blind man

• The rich man

• The happy man

Multiple Choice

Wa Huwa yakhsha

• And he does not fear Allah

• And he fears Allah

• And he obeys Allah

• And he disobeys Allah

Multiple Choice

Taz'kirah

• A reward

• A surprise

• A warning

• A reminder

​Theme of the Surah

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​This surah talks about the etiquettes of giving da’wah and showing us that it is very important that we learn how to tell others about Islam in a way that they will accept it. So when we read these ayahs we need to pause and contemplate.

In this surah there is a story of a blind man who was a poor man who came to ask about Islam while the Prophet (s) was talking to the people of high status in the society – the prophet was asking them to come to Islam because if they accepted Islam then the rest of the community would do so as well.

Sometimes we only give da’wah to those people to whom we think will accept Islam but this surah teaches us that we should give it to everyone.

This surah talks about 3 main things: 1. Story of blind man2. Power of Allah’s creation3. Resurrection – the horror of the day of judgement

Open Ended

What are the three main things the surah talks about?

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The Story of the Blind Man

• Islam is a religion that gives each person their due rights. There is no difference between the rich and poor and the strong and weak.

• The mission of the Messenger صلى الله عليه وسلم was to call people to the worship of Allah, and each person has the freedom of choice to accept or reject.

• Allah, attaches great value to believers.

Islam is a religion that gives each person their due

Open Ended

The reason for the revelation of Suratul Abasa.

Multiple Choice

Why did the Prophet Muhammad(s) turn away from Abdullah Ibn Umm Makhtoum (r.a.)?

• He was receiving a revelation.

• As he was pre-occupied in giving daawah to the leaders of Quraysh.

• He was talking to his wife.

• He was preaching the weak people of Qurah.

Open Ended

What makes you think that Islam is religion of equality from Surah al Abasa?

Open Ended

How would you prove from the Surah that Allah prefers the believers over the rich

Recitation

​The Holy Quran is an admonition and a reminder

Multiple Choice

The Quran is a reminder for those

• Who are careless

• who wish to learn lessons from it.

• Who are men

• who are women

Multiple Choice

The Quran is written in honored scrolls preserved by

• us

• Angels

• Allah

• Prophet Muhammad(s)

Manifestations of the Power of Allah