Article Series
A series on Itmam al-Rasf bi-Dhikr ma Hawat-hu Surat al-Saff min al-Ahkam wa-al-Wasf by Shaykh Professor Ahmad Abd al-Rahman al-Naqeeb, a study of Surat al-Saff, its meanings and rulings, and its guidance for the life of the Muslim community. It begins with two articles summarising the book and introducing its author and approach, followed by lessons drawn from it: the profitable trade in the cause of Allah, harmony between word and deed, the divine name al-Aziz, the meanings of tasbih, the meaning of the name Allah, Prophet Jesus in the surah, and the greatness of Islam against the schemes of its enemies. The author of this site first published the series on the Alukah Network.
Series parts
An introductory summary of Itmam al-Rasf, presenting the scholarly profile of the book, its concern with Surat al-Saff, and the surah's relevance to truthfulness, striving, unity, and the restoration of Muslim strength.
The second summary article on Itmam al-Rasf, covering the naming of Surat al-Saff, reasons for revelation, the Madinan classification of the surah, and selected implications of Qur'anic expressions of generality.
A devotional and exegetical reading of Qur'an 61:10-13, presenting faith and striving in Allah's cause as the true profitable trade that leads to forgiveness, Paradise, and divine victory.
A reflective reading of Qur'an 61:2-4, showing how truthfulness requires harmony between speech and action and how the surah condemns empty claims while praising disciplined commitment.
A focused study of the divine name al-Aziz, tracing its linguistic range and its theological implications in the Qur'an, hadith studies, and the believer's understanding of true honor.
A reflection showing that tasbih is not mere speech, but a broad act of exalting and defending God's perfection in belief, word, and deed.
A short theological reflection on the divine name Allah, focusing on its linguistic derivation and its central meaning as the One truly worthy of worship.
A Qur'an-centered presentation of Prophet Jesus, peace be upon him, in Surat al-Saff, emphasizing his servanthood, prophethood, miracles, and his glad tidings of the coming of Muhammad.
A reflection on verses from Surat al-Saff presenting Islam's final triumph, the futility of attempts to extinguish its light, and the scriptural assurances that the religion will continue to spread despite opposition.