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SATURDAY DAY

QI 2026 will cover Sura Al-Mu’minun (Q. 23).

The tafsir of the entire Sura will be presented in the lecture theatre. By the end of the day, students should be able to appreciate the basic structure of the Sura, the main themes and how the different parts of the sura cohere.

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SURA AL-MU’MINUN 

SURA OVERVIEW & STRUCTURE

Sūrat al Mu’minūn is a narrative driven Makkan sura with a clear ring composition.

A central narrative block (vv. 12–108) is framed by an opening declaration of success (vv. 1–11) and a concluding scene of final judgement (vv. 109–118).

The thematic pivot of the sūrah lies around vv. 54–63.

SECTION ONE

Opening Declaration of Success

The sura begins by declaring the believers as truly successful. Their defining qualities include humility in prayer, avoidance of idle speech, fulfilment of trusts, moral discipline, and consistency in worship.

They are promised the highest rank in Paradise (Firdaws), where they will abide eternally.

SECTION TWO

Creation and the History of Rejection

This section mentions human origins and moves to prophetic history:

Human beings are created from clay and pass through stages of development until death and resurrection.

The natural world is presented as a sign-filled system inviting reflection.

SECTION TWO (contd)

A sequence of messengers is then recounted:

Prophet Noah (peace be upon him): calls his people, is rejected, and is saved while his people are destroyed (vv. 23–30).

An unnamed messenger: similarly rejected, especially regarding the idea of resurrection (vv. 31–43).

Prophets Moses and Aaron (peace be upon them): confront Pharaoh and his elite (vv. 44–49).

Mary and Prophet Jesus (peace be upon them): presented briefly as signs of faith (v. 50).

The section highlights a repeating pattern of revelation, rejection, and judgement

SECTION THREE

The Central Pivot

The Prophet peace be upon him is instructed to leave the disbelievers in heedlessness.

Their wealth and children do not indicate divine favour.

In contrast, the righteous are characterised by reverence, accountability, and eagerness to do good.

The passage concludes by emphasising that ultimate judgement rests with God alone.

SECTION FOUR

Present Denial and Future Reckoning 

This section confronts the attitudes of the disbelievers:

They ignore clear signs and persist in arrogance until punishment overtakes them suddenly.

Revelation is dismissed as myth, confusion, or fabrication rather than being seriously considered.

In the Hereafter, they plead to be returned to life to make amends, but their request is denied.

The passage culminates in scenes of punishment, where they confess their wrongdoing but are told to remain in humiliation for denying and mocking the believers.

SECTION FIVE

Closing Scene: Reversal, Justice, and Mercy  

The final section presents a reversal of fortunes:

Those who were mocked in this life are rewarded, while their mockers are punished.

The disbelievers are reminded of the brevity of worldly life and their failure to recognise its purpose.

The sura concludes by affirming God’s justice and mercy, urging repentance, and declaring that true success lies in seeking forgiveness and acknowledging His sovereignty.

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Starts Saturday 25th of July 2026: Registration for ‘ Q-Ride ’ is now open. Click the register to sign up and join.
Q-RUN:
Starts Saturday 1st of August  2026 : Registration for  ‘ Q-Run ’  is now open.  Click the register to sign up and join.
Q-REFLECT:
Join us for the next Q-Reflect at Waterstones, Central London (Piccadilly),  Sura Al-Mu’minun (The Believers):  In the Pursuit of Excellence is on Wednesday 10th of June 2026. Click Q-Reflecton for full course details and to register.
LONDON SHORT COURSE: MERCITUDE
Starts 1st of June 2026. Registration for the new Mercitude  short course is now open. Click on London Short Course for full course details and to register.
LONDON ACADEMY:
Term 3 starts Friday, 10th April 2026! View the timetable on our website.
Kids’ Academy:
Registration for term 3, beginning on Saturday 25th of April 2026, at Hazelwick School is Sold Out. Click on Kids’ Academy for full details and to find out more.
Q-CONNECT:
Join the next session of the online Zoom course on 17th of June, 2026. Click on Q-Connect for more details and register to join.
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