(a)Comment on the following verses: *Iyyāka nacbudu wa iyyāka nastacīn. (Q.1:5) *Alaysa Llāhu bi aḥkamil hākimīn. (Q.95:8) *Innā anzalnāhu fī laylatil Qadr....

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A comment on the three verses is given below.

(i) Iyyaka na'budu wa iyyaka nasta'in (Q.1:5): "You alone do we worship, and You alone do we ask for help."

• This verse from Suratul-Fatihah is the heart of Tawhid. Worship (ibadah) and the seeking of help (isti'anah) are directed to Allah alone.
• The use of "we" rather than "I" points to the communal spirit of Islam and the unity of the believers.
• It teaches sincerity in worship and total reliance on Allah, forbidding any form of Shirk.

(ii) Alaysa Llahu bi ahkamil-hakimin (Q.95:8): "Is not Allah the Most Just of judges?"

• This closing verse of Suratut-Tin affirms that Allah is the wisest and most just of all judges.
• It reminds man, who was created in the best of moulds, that he will be brought to account, so none should deny the Day of Recompense.
• It builds confidence that Allah's judgement is perfectly fair and free of error.

(iii) Inna anzalnahu fi laylatil-Qadr (Q.97:1): "Indeed, We revealed it (the Qur'an) on the Night of Power."

• This opening verse of Suratul-Qadr states that the Qur'an began to be revealed on Laylatul-Qadr in the month of Ramadan.
• That night is described as better than a thousand months; worship in it carries immense reward.
• It highlights the honour of the Qur'an and encourages Muslims to seek the Night of Power in the last ten nights of Ramadan.