Tafseer Surah Al-Jumu’ah and Al-Munafiqun

Two Surahs, One Purpose: Elevating the Ummah

London

Sunday, 5th January, 9:15 AM – 6:00 PM

London Muslim Centre Ground Floor Hall,
46/92 Whitechapel Road, London, E1 1JX

Al-Jumu’ah and Al-Munfiqun

This course explores the in-depth Tafseer of Surah Al-Jumu’ah and Surah Al-Munafiqun, two chapters of the Qur’an frequently recited by the Prophet ﷺ during the Friday prayer. Through studying classical Tafseer sources alongside contemporary reflections, students will engage with the Qur’an’s timeless wisdom and how it applies to the struggles and challenges of the modern world. Topics such as the unity of the Ummah, the dangers of hypocrisy, and the centrality of the Friday prayer will be explored. This course not only offers intellectual understanding but also encourages personal reflection and practical action, empowering individuals to strengthen their connection to the Qur’an and contribute positively to the state of the global Muslim community.

After completing the course, you will

Gain a comprehensive understanding of Surah Al-Jumu’ah and Surah Al-Munafiqun and their significance in the Qur’an.
Explore the reasons for revelation (Asbab al-Nuzool) for these two surahs and their historical context.
Examine classical Tafseer sources such as Ibn Kathir, Qurtubi, and Baghawi for reliable interpretations.
Analyze the linguistic and literary elements of the Qur’anic text, unlocking deeper meanings.
Understand the Prophetic recitation and use of these surahs during Jumu’ah prayer.
Engage with the spiritual dimensions of these surahs through Tadabbur (reflection) to extract personal life lessons.
Develop an ability to connect the teachings of these surahs to modern-day challenges and opportunities for Muslims.
Gain practical action points for personal development and enhancing the Friday Jumu’ah experience.

“O believers! When the call to prayer is made on Friday, then proceed ˹diligently˺ to the remembrance of Allah and leave off ˹your˺ business. That is best for you, if only you knew.”
[Al-Jumu’ah, 62: 9]

What You Will Learn

Address Modern-Day Hypocrisy: Recognize forms of social and political hypocrisy affecting the Muslim world today, from leadership to individual practice, and explore ways to uphold Islamic values of sincerity, integrity, and authenticity.
Foster Unity in a Divided Ummah: Use the guidance in Surah Al-Jumu’ah to address the fragmentation within the Ummah, emphasizing the need for unity through the message of the Qur’an, while respecting diversity.

Reviving the Role of Jumu’ah: Explore how the Friday prayer can be a means of reviving the Ummah’s sense of community, by turning Jumu’ah into a source of spiritual rejuvenation and collective strength for addressing modern challenges like secularism, disunity, and social injustice.
Overcoming Complacency: Reflect on the warnings in Surah Al-Munafiqun regarding complacency and inaction, understanding how Muslims can take practical steps to avoid falling into spiritual laziness and instead, take responsibility for the welfare of the Ummah.

Sheikh Dr Sajid Umar

Sheikh Sajid Umar is a qualified Mufti and Judge, as well as an educator, author, researcher, and developer with a vision of ignited communities that benefit humanity upon the ethos of sincerity, excellence and steadfastness. He was born in Leicester, UK. He moved to Harare, Zimbabwe, where he completed his primary and secondary schooling and pursued a first degree in Information Technology. Alongside his contemporary studies, Sheikh Sajid graduated from a Qur’an Academy at the age of 18. Subsequently, he turned his attention to Islamic Studies. He travelled to Riyādh and enrolled at Imām Muhammed bin Saud Islamic University, where he initially completed a 3-year University Diploma in Arabic language and Islamic Sciences. His studies continued there over the next four years, attaining a Bachelor’s degree in Sharī’ah with a grade of: (Excellent). He extended his studies for an additional three years and achieved a Master’s degree in Comparative Fiqh and Judiciary (Qadha), with honours, from the Higher Institute for Judiciary Studies (Ma’had al-‘āli li’l-Qa’dhā) after training as a judge. Thereafter he successfully pursued and completed his PhD at the Higher Institute of Judiciary at Al-Imam University, in a program spanning five years under the guidance of some of the world’s best Muslim scholars.

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