S15 E7: Uncovering 9 Hidden Gems and Their Significance in Surah Sa'd: Verses 67-85

<p>Verse 67 begins with &quot;Say, it is a great news from which you are turning away.&quot; The question arises, what is this great news that people are turning away from? This question is not answered in this verse, but it sets the tone for the subsequent verses.</p> <p>Verse 69 is significant because it addresses the knowledge of the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH). The verse states, &quot;I had no knowledge of the highest assembly when they differed concerning Adam.&quot; This verse is often misinterpreted to mean that the Prophet did not have knowledge of everything. However, this interpretation is incorrect. The Prophet had two roles: his official duty as a prophet and his role as the all-knowing creation of Allah. In his official role as a prophet, he did not have knowledge of everything, but in his other role, he did. We will discuss this concept in more detail later in the article.</p> <p>Verse 71 talks about Allah&#39;s intention to create a human being from clay. This verse is connected to Surah Al-Baqarah, where Allah talks about the human being His Khalifa (representative) on earth. </p> <p>Verse 72 talks about the angels prostrating themselves before Adam, the first human being, upon Allah&#39;s command.</p> <p>Verse 75 is an essential verse that highlights the significance of accurate translations. The word &quot;astakbartha&quot; is used to describe Iblis&#39;s arrogance, and the word &quot;aaleen&quot; is used to describe the lofty ones. However, some translations use the same word for both, leading to confusion and misunderstandings. It is crucial to recognize these differences to gain a deeper understanding of Allah&#39;s words.</p> <p>Verse 78 mentions &quot;yawm-ud-deen&quot; (the day of judgment), which implies that the concept of the day of judgment existed even before the Quran was revealed. We will discuss this in more detail in future discussions.</p> <p>Verse 81-85: Satan&#39;s promise</p> <p>In conclusion, Surah Sa&#39;d contains significant concepts that lay the foundation of the test and wha