DATES

Zoom Link will be sent to all registered students. Sessions start at 4.15pm each Sunday.

Sunday 22nd February 2026

Sunday 1st March 2026

Sunday 8th March 2026

Sunday 15th March 2026

TEACHERS

Sh Ahmed Babikir | Dr Akram Nadwi

Sh Yahya Rhodus (USA)| Sh Abdal Karim Yahya (USA)

Sh Thaqib Mehmood | Sh Amin Buxton | Dr Ashraf

WHY SURA AL-A LA?

Sura Al-Aʿla occupies a distinctive place in the Prophetic practice.

The Prophet Muḥammad ﷺ consistently selected this sura for the largest and most public congregational prayers, the Friday prayer and the two ʿEid prayers, highlighting its thematic centrality and spiritual weight.

EID & FRIDAY RECITATIONS

Al-Nuʿmān ibn Bashīr (raḍiyallāhu ʿanhu) reported:

“The Messenger of Allah ﷺ would recite in the two ʿEid prayers and in the Friday prayer:

‘Glorify the Name of your Lord, the Most High’ (Q. 87:1) and
‘Has there come to you the news of the Overwhelming?’ (Q. 88:1).”

GHAZALI BOOK OF QUR’AN

To complement tafsīr, the programme draws on Book 8 of Imam al-Ghazālī’s Iḥyāʾ, titled Kitāb Ādāb Tilāwat al-Qurʾān (The Book on the Proper Conduct of Reciting the Qur’an). This work occupies a foundational position in the Islamic spiritual canon, as it systematically addresses how the Qur’an is to be approached, recited, and internalised.

Imam al-Ghazālī structures this book into four chapters. This year, the programme intentionally focuses on Chapter One.

WHY CHAPTER ONE?

Chapter One sets the spiritual and moral foundation for Qur’anic engagement, combining prophetic praise of the Qur’an with warnings against neglect.

Especially in Ramadan, it invites reverence, reflection, and responsibility, linking Sura al-Aʿla’s tafsir to mindful conduct.

FIRST HALF

Tafsir of Sura Al-A’la – Creation

Delve into the opening verses of Sura Al-A’la to understand how Allah’s creation reflects His glory. This thematic tafsir highlights the signs of His majesty and wisdom in the world around us.

SECOND HALF

Merit of the Qur’an – Prophetic Statements

Explore prophetic statements on the virtues of the Qur’an and its people, learning how engaging with the Qur’an strengthens faith, shapes character, and brings blessings in this life and the hereafter.

FIRST HALF

Tafsir of Sura Al-A’la – Revelation

Explore the opening verses of Sura Al-A’la to understand how Allah’s revelation reflects His glory. This thematic tafsir highlights the spiritual wisdom and guidance revealed to humankind.

SECOND HALF

Merit of the Qur’an – Reports of the Righteous

Learn from the reports of pious and righteous individuals about the virtues of the Qur’an and those devoted to it, discovering the impact of sincere engagement with the Qur’an on faith and character.

FIRST HALF

Tafsir of Sura Al-A’la – Remembrance (Dhikr)

Examine the verses of Sura Al-A’la that emphasise the importance of dhikr, highlighting how remembrance of Allah nurtures faith, mindfulness, and spiritual connection.

SECOND HALF

Condemnation Part 1 – Prophetic Warnings and Remarks of the Righteous

Reflect on prophetic warnings and the admonitions of the righteous directed at those who are negligent in recitation, reflection, and implementation of the Qur’an, understanding the consequences of laxity and the benefits of sincere engagement.

FIRST HALF

Tafsir of Sura Al-A’la – Structural Analysis

Explore the structure of Sura Al-A’la to see how its sections interconnect, revealing the coherence and flow of its message and the guidance it imparts.

SECOND HALF

Condemnation Part 2 – Prophetic Warnings and Remarks of the Righteous

Concluding reflections on the consequences of neglecting the Qur’an in recitation, contemplation, and practice, drawing on prophetic warnings and the admonitions of the righteous.