Surah At Takasur

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The major topics covered in surah Al Takasur

The main topics of surah are threefold. Firstly, it criticizes those who boast to each other about things that hold no real value. Secondly, it warns about the consequences of the Hereafter and the Hell-fire. Lastly, it reminds us that we will be held accountable for the blessings that we have received in our life.

Theme

This Surah cautions people about the negative consequences of becoming too attached to worldly possessions. It emphasizes the chase after wealth, power, and material pleasures and highlights that the competition and bragging about one’s acquisitions will never end until death. Sadly, this pursuit has consumed people’s lives, leaving them with no time or opportunity to pursue spiritual and higher things. It remind people that these material blessings are not just mere blessings but also a means of trial, after warning them about the evil of this pursuit.

What Bounties Are Asked About In The Hereafter?

The last verse of this surah states that the Day of Judgment will hold us accountable for the blessings we have received Some interpret these blessings to refer to physical and mental health, while others believe they include general safety and security. Others still interpret this to encompass all forms of blessings.

“Bounty (in’am)…..

is a ‘ripe date’ and ‘cold water’”.

The Virtues and Benefits of Reciting Surah Takathur

On the virtue of reciting the Surah, a tradition from the Prophet (S) says:He who recites it, Allah will not account the bounties he was given in the world and He will award him such a reward as if he had recited one thousand verses (of the Qur’an)Additionally tradition from Imam Sadiq (as) denotes that“The recitation of this Surah in the obligatory and optional prayers has a reward similar to Martyrdom.”

Glory of reciting the surah at takasur

Imam al-Ṣādiq (a) stated that one who recites Alhākum al-Takāthur during obligatory prayers would have the reward of one hundred martyrs written for them. Similarly, if someone recites it during a supererogatory prayer, they would receive the reward of fifty martyrs. Forty rows of angels pray along with him in his obligatory prayer.