5TH TARAWEEH Tonight's taraweeh consists of the whole of Lâ Yuhibbu llâh and the first quarter of Wa ithâ sami'û. The Sûrahs covered are the last quarter of An Nisâ' (the Women) and the complete Mâ'ida (the Table). The last portion of Sûrah An Nisâ' deals with the wrongs of the Ahl Kitâb and also mentions those people who were honourable exceptions. The outcome of both these types of people is discussed. Sûrah Mâ'ida retells how the Jews and Christians had corrupted themselves and how Islam came to show man perfect guidance once more. It refers to the Christians with whom Allah (SWT) took a promise, "but they forgot a good part of the message that was sent to them", i.e. they rejected the order which Jesus gave to his disciples to welcome Prophet Muhammad "(SAW) when he would come. In contrast to the corruption of Christianity and Judaism, the rules of Islam relating to food, cleanliness and justice are recapitulated. The fourth verse contains the memorable declaration: "This day have I perfected for you your religion". This was the last verse of a legal import to be revealed. It was sent down in 10 A.H., during Muhammad ((SAW)'s last Hajj. The Sûrah begins by appealing to mankind that all obligations, whether they are human or Divine, are holy; therefore, they must be fulfilled. Rules relating to food are next laid down: "dead meat, blood and pork" are forbidden for health reasons. Any animal slaughtered in the name of a being other than Allah (SWT) is also forbidden to be eaten because Islam wants to do away with superstition and emphasise that every act of man if for the pleasure of Allah (SWT) alone." All things good and pure" are lawful. Laws are also laid down regarding our relations with the Ahl Kitâb, to show that a true Muslim should not have bias or hatred towards a man of another religion. Cleanliness of body, justice and uprightness of dealing are emphasized showing that these acts are nearest to Piety. The Qur'ân now discusses the Jews and Christians who broke their promises with Allah (SWT). As a result of this, Allah (SWT) caused them to remain without His favours. The Jews wandered in the wilderness. In spite of all this, Allah (SWT) has sent, for everyone's guidance, an Apostle who is "a bringer of glad tidings and a warner (from evils)." The murder of the pious Abel by his evil brother Cain shows the type of treatment which the just man suffers from the envious one. But Allah (SWT) will punish the wicked, that is why the just man should not grieve or worry. Muslims must be fair-minded always because true justice is in agreement with Allah (SWT)'s law. At the same time the Muslims must not take for friends and protectors those in whose hearts is a disease to whom religion is a joke. Piety, humility and any good points among the Christians must be appreciated. Muslims must enjoy all that is good and lawful, and be thankful to Allah (SWT) for His favours. Swearing, drinking, gambling, killing of game in the sacred territory (Haram Sharîf), superstitions of all kinds and giving false evidence are condemned. The miracles of 'Isâ (AS) are recounted, and how they were misused by the Christians. The fate of those who raised 'Isâ (AS)'s status to that of a god or a son of God is briefly described. Quran Almajed #Islam #Muslims #RamadanMubarak1445H