Understanding Dīn al-Qayyim - The Straight Path | Quranic Principles [754 20-11-92]

In this enlightening lecture, Qazi Sab delves deep into the Quranic concept of Dīn al-Qayyim (The Straight Path), exploring its foundational principles, components, and practical implications for our lives. He emphasizes the importance of Tawheed (Oneness of Allah), ‘Ibādah (Worship), Ṣalāh (Prayer), and Zakāh (Purification of Wealth and Self) as the core pillars of this divine system.

Key topics covered:
The role of Messengers and Divine Scriptures in guiding humanity.
The true meaning of ‘Ibādah – not limited to rituals but encompassing complete submission to Allah in all aspects of life.
The dangers of Shirk (Associating partners with Allah) and how it degrades human dignity.
The socio-economic justice embedded in Zakāh and its role in uplifting society.
The Quranic vision of Imāmah (Leadership) and inheritance of the earth for the oppressed.

Chapters of the Lecture:
00:00 Introduction – Setting the stage for understanding Dīn al-Qayyim.
00:17 Tilawah of Surah Al-Bayyinah Ayah 1-5 – The divine message begins.
05:20 Surah Al-Bayyinah Ayah 1 – The condition of disbelievers and polytheists before guidance.
06:46 Surah Al-Bayyinah Ayah 2 – The arrival of the Messenger with purified scriptures.
07:41 Surah Al-Bayyinah Ayah 5 – The ultimate command: Worship Allah with sincerity.
08:56 Surah Adh-Dhāriyāt Ayah 56 – The purpose of creation: To worship Allah alone.
10:11 Surah Al-Fātihah Ayah 5 – The essence of devotion: "You alone we worship."
11:55 Surah Ibrāhīm Ayah 8 – Allah’s independence from human disbelief.
13:05 Surah Al-Jāthiyah Ayah 13 – Everything in the heavens and earth is subservient to humanity.
14:31 Surah Al-Hajj Ayah 31 – The consequences of Shirk.
16:54 Surah Yā-Sīn Ayah 60-61 – The covenant to avoid worshipping Shayṭān.
18:33 Surah Al-Mu’minūn Ayah 47 – Fir’awn’s arrogance and the response of Mūsā (AS).
21:47 Surah Ar-Ra‘d Ayah 33 & Surah Al-Hujurāt Ayah 16 – The fallacy of claiming faith without submission.
22:19 Surah Al-Baqarah Ayah 200 – The correct way to remember Allah.
24:17 Surah Al-Mu’minūn Ayah 47 – Revisiting Fir’awn’s claim over Banī Isrā’īl.
25:52 Surah Ash-Shu‘arā’ Ayah 18 – Fir’awn’s false accusation against Mūsā (AS).
27:40 Surah Ash-Shu‘arā’ Ayah 22 – Mūsā’s (AS) rebuttal: Fir’awn’s enslavement of Banī Isrā’īl.
30:41 Surah Ibrāhīm Ayah 5 – Liberation from Ẓulmāt (Darkness) to Nūr (Light).
31:38 Surah Al-Qaṣaṣ Ayah 4 – Fir’awn’s oppression: Dividing people into classes.
34:57 Surah Al-Qaṣaṣ Ayah 5 – Allah’s promise to empower the oppressed.
45:16 Surah Al-Balad Ayah 11 – The obstacles to human progress.
45:49 Surah Al-Balad Ayah 13-14 – Breaking free from slavery and hunger.
46:45 Surah Al-Balad Ayah 17 – The path of faith after liberation.
48:26 Surah Al-Bayyinah Ayah 5 – The essence of Dīn al-Qayyim*: *Ṣalāh and Zakāh.
55:32 Surah Ash-Shams Ayah 7-10 – The purification of the human soul.
57:15 Surah Muhammad Ayah 12 – The fallacy of materialism.
59:15 Surah Al-Baqarah Ayah 138 – The divine color: Adopting Allah’s attributes.
01:01:11 Surah Al-A‘rāf Ayah 32 – Rejecting monasticism: Enjoying Allah’s blessings.
01:02:00 Surah Al-Layl Ayah 5-18 – True piety: Giving wealth in purification.

Key Concepts:
Tawheed – The foundation of faith.
‘Ibādah – Complete submission to Allah.
Ṣalāh – Establishing divine order in life.
Zakāh – Purification of wealth and self.
Imāmah – Leadership with justice.
Liberation from Ẓulmāt – Moving from oppression to divine light.

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