Theme
Continuation of reforming and fixing oneself / Balance in worship
Start and end of surah
The surah begins and ends about worshipping Allah Alone.
This shows us that the wisdom behind the creation of the human is to worship Allah.
Topics in the surah
- A review of the belief throughout history showing that all the messengers came with one truth which is Laa ilaaha illa Allah (لا إله إلا الله) There is no one worthy of worship except Allah.
- The situations faced by the Messengers (عليهم الصلاة والسلام) and how they faced people.
Lessons from the surah
- When the command for balance feels difficult, Allah directs the person to special verses about the importance of righteous companions,as the believer is strengthened by his brothers. (Verse 112)
- When facing challenges, a person needs firmness, to guard his prayer, to be patient, to not transgress and to not incline to the wrongdoers. (Verses 112 to 114)
Source: أول مرة أتدبر القرآن