Page 173 - The Curse of Arrogance
Page by Page - Shaykh Ahsan Hanif
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Show Notes
In this lesson of Sūrah Al-A‘rāf, verses 172-178, Shaykh Dr. Aḥsan Ḥanīf explains that Allāh عَزَّوَجَلَّ reminds us of the covenant taken from Ādam's descendants, where they testified to His Lordship, a testimony rooted in the Fitrah – the natural disposition to recognise Allāh عَزَّوَجَلَّ . This serves as a reminder on the Day of Judgement, refuting claims of ignorance or ancestral misguidance. Shaykh Ahsan also recounts the story of Bal‘am bin Ba‘urā, a knowledgeable man from the Children of Israel who abandoned Allāh’s signs for worldly desires. Despite knowing the truth, he opposed Prophet Mūsā عَلَیهِالسَّلام and used his knowledge for evil, leading to his downfall. Allāh عَزَّوَجَلَّ likens him to a panting dog, symbolising those who abandon guidance for worldly gains. These verses warn against arrogance and urge steadfastness on the path of truth.