![]() SURAH ABASA EXPLAINED BY SHIA COMMENTATORS OF THE QURAN This is one version of commentary provided by the majority of commentators regarding these verses from Surah Abasa. Furthermore, Rasulullah (SAWA) also appointed this blind man on certain occasions as his interim cover while away from Madina on Prophetic missions. Rasulullah (SAWA) would always offer this blind man help as well, as a form of his sublime kindness and moral character. Rasulullah (SAWA) would say “welcome someone for whom Almighty Allah (SWT) has reprimanded me”. This version of commentary also says that Rasulullah (SAWA) was quite upset about how he handled the matter and changed his attitude towards the blind man, to the extent that he would give the blind man extra respect and honour whenever they would see each other. And it is through these verses that Almighty Allah (SWT) reprimanded Prophet Muhammad (SAWA) for his negligence and frowning upon the poor, blind man who was begging to be taught verses from the Holy Quran, but instead chose to focus his attention on the elite of the society. They say that it was on this particular juncture that Angel Jibra’eel brought the above verses from Surah Abasa. In other words, Rasulullah (SAWA) ignored the blind man and turned away. Therefore, he turned away from the blind man and continued his dialogue with the leaders of Quraysh. It is believed that he said to himself that these Arab leaders will think that the followers of Muhammad (SAWA) are either a bunch of slaves or crippled people. According to this version of the story, Rasulullah (SAWA) became upset and some form of unhappiness or anger was evident on his face. He went to the point where Rasulullah (SAWA) could not continue his speech to the leaders of Quraysh. Naturally, since he was blind, he could not see that there was a meeting underway with very important people and as a result he continued his insistence of wanting to learn Quran from Rasulullah (SAWA). He greeted and started to address Rasulullah (SAWA), requesting to be taught some of the verses of the Holy Quran which Rasulullah (SAWA) has learnt from Almighty Allah (SWT). While the meeting was in progress, a blind man by the name of Abdullah ibn Umm Maktoom entered. This was the purpose of his high profile meeting with these leaders of Quraysh. While Rasulullah (SAWA) was talking to these leaders of Quraysh, and inviting them to Islam, and was hopeful that this meeting will be beneficial in that they will hopefully accept Islam or at the very least soften their antagonistic position towards Islam by not troubling those who would like to embrace Islam. Amongst them were Abu Jahal, Abu Sufyan according to some reports. The first perspective, which is given by the majority of Sunni Muslims, explains that there was a time when our beloved Prophet Muhammad (SAWA) was engaged in a very serious meeting with the leaders of Quraysh. There are two perspectives given by commentators of the Holy Quran, pertaining to the context of revelation of Surah Abasa. Now, what was the background of the revelation of this Surah or the earlier verses of this Surah? SURAH ABASA EXPLAINED BY MAINSTREAM SUNNI COMMENTATORS OF THE QURAN This refers to the background associated with the revelation of particular verses. In the Tafsir (commentary) of the Holy Quran, we have a principle called “Shan-e-Nuzool” i.e. ![]() By no means (should it be so)! For it is indeed a Message of instruction:Īs you can see, this chapter starts with a reprimand, that why do you turn away from a blind person if he comes to you, and you frown on him? Why do you feel awkward about him when in the company of rich people? From him will you divert yourself (you neglect/ignore him).ġ1. And as to him who comes to you rushing,ġ0. And no blame is on you if he would not purify himselfĨ. As to one who regards Himself as self-sufficient,ħ. Or become reminded so that the reminder should benefit him?ĥ. ![]() And what would make you know that he would purify himself,Ĥ. Because there came to him the blind man (interrupting).ģ. Let me start with the translation of the early verses of Surah Abasa:Ģ. In today’s discussion, we would like to address one of the commonly asked and debated questions relating to Surah Abasa (chapter 80 of the Holy Quran), where Almighty Allah (SWT) speaks about someone who frowned and turned away. We continue our series of discussions in the service of the Holy Quran, responding to various questions, enquiries and possible confusions in the Quran. UNPACKING THE MOST INTRIGUING QUESTIONS IN THE QURANĪhlul Bait (a.s) Masjid, Ottery, Cape Town
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