Surah Ash-Shams

What is the meaning of Ash-Shams?

• The Sun

• The Camel

• The Moon

• The Elephant

What are the three pairs of creations Allah (SWT) mentioned in the Surah?

• The sun and moon, the day and night, the sky and earth

• The night and the day, the male and the female, the morning and the noon.

• The planets and the Universe, hardship and the ease, the rivers and the sea

What does وَٱلْقَمَرِ mean?

• The Camel

• The Moon

• The Sun

• The Soul

Surah Ash-Shams was revealed in

• Makkah

• Madina

What is the name of the people mentioned in the Surah?

• Quraysh

• Thalmud

• Aad

• Thamuud

Who is the prophet that was sent to the tribe of Thamuud?

• Saleh (a.s.)

• Muhammad (s.a.w)

• Ibrahim (a.s.)

• Yousuf (a.s.)

What is the criteria for success?

• Continue preaching the blessings that were given to you

• Following your instincts and trying your best

• Purifying the soul by practicing good, and avoiding weaknesses.

What could you do to purify your soul?

What lessons can you learn from Surah Ash-Shams

Answer explanation

Life and its blessings: Look at your life and reflect upon what is a gift from Allah to you in it.  What blessings have you been given that others have not and are you using them correctly and misusing them?

Success lies in constant endeavour to please our Lord.

Speaking up against the oppressors: Do we stand up for the weak when they are being oppressed?

Do what is better for society as a whole.

Reflect upon your Eid-al-fitr! What did you do? Anything special you learned or reflected upon?