100 – Al ‘Aadiyaat – The Competing HorsesThe sura begins with five oaths by various forms of charging horses which was an attention seeking scenario. Their passion was battle horses in battle just as today there is fast car racing.
The next three verses discuss the human being and his ingratitude towards Allah. The focus is that the human being is motivated when it comes to competing in worldly endeavours but there is a lack of motivation in pursuing humanitarian and spiritual ventures.
The last three verses warn that Allah is aware of all things and that on the day of judgement one will have to answer for what lies within one’s chest.
Begins with one who doesn’t care about consequences – ends with Divinity’s awareness of all intentions and actions.
