The Surah takes it name from the fourth Ayat, إِنَّ اللَّـهَ يُحِبُّ الَّذِينَ يُقَاتِلُونَ فِي سَبِيلِهِ صَفًّا كَأَنَّهُم بُنْيَانٌ مَّرْصُوصٌ “Indeed, Allah loves those who fight in His cause in a row as though they are a [single] structure joined firmly.” [61:4]. There are 14 Ayat in this Surah.The Surah exhorts Muslims to be in a united front and not be hypocritical in their actions. The Surah speaks about Prophet Moses and his difficulties with his own people. He told them to follow Allah’s rules and they did not listen to him. Then Allah sent Jesus among them and he also reminded them about Allah and gave them the good news of the coming of Prophet Muhammad. But they continue in their stubborn denial. The Surah ends with the good news that the true religion will prevail in the end and Allah will give it victory.Sections: Struggle for the Truth. The light of Islam will shine more. The way of success for the believers is to struggle for the truth.
An-Nisa’ (Arabic: ٱلنساء, An-Nisāʾ; meaning: The Women) is the fourth chapter (sūrah) of the Quran, with 176 verses (āyāt). The title derives from the numerous references to women throughout the chapter, including verse 34 and verses 127-130.click the button above to listen to the recitation of this Quranic verse againAccording to many scholars, the Surah was revealed after the Battle of Uhud, which left 70 of the Muslims killed. This situation brought about the need to address issues such as inheritance left by those killed etc. Hence in Surah an-Nisa, Allah Almighty address issues such as dealing with orphans [including children of those killed at Uhud] and inheritance.Sections: Responsibility to take care of the family. Special care of orphans. Laws of inheritance. It is an obligation from Allah. Relations between men and women should be based on the principle of equity and goodness. Rules of marriage especially concerning the women who cannot be taken in marriage. Men and women’s rights over their properties. Disagreement and reconciliation between husband and wife. Internal and external purity: rules of wudu, ghusl and prayers. Fulfill the trusts and refer all disputes to Allah and His Messenger. Those who decline to accept the decisions of Allah’s Messenger are the hypocrites. It is the duty of the Believers to establish justice and protect the poor and oppressed. Hypocrites’ attitude to the Prophet and to the Believers How to deal with the hypocrites who are prone to fighting Believers must respect the life of other Believers, Murder and its punishment. Believers must join and live with other Believers unless they are unable to do so. Prayers for the travelers and those who are in the battlefield. Always be just and do not take the side of the unjust. The secret councils of the hypocrites. Allah will not forgive Shirk. Shaitan’s misleading of humans through deceptions and false promises. Some more directions about dealing with orphans and family disputes. Believers must stand for justice for all. Must pay attention to their faith. Hypocrites try to deceive Allah. They are lazy in their prayers. Their end will be the lowest part of hell. Allah’s punishment for those who broke their covenant with Him. Some People of the Book tried to crucify Jesus, but Allah saved him. The message of Islam is the same as the message of previous Prophets. Invitation to the People of the Book to accept Islam and recognize the true teachings of Jesus. Some more elaboration on the law of Inheritance.
Al Imran (Arabic: آل عمران, āl ʿimrān; meaning: The Family of Imran) is the third chapter (sūrah) of the Quran with two hundred verses (āyāt).click the button above to listen to the recitation of this Quranic verse againIt is named after Ale-Imran ‘the family of Imran’ – Imran being the grandfather of Jesus [Isa], and the father of Mary [Maryam]. Other than this Surah, Imran is not mentioned in the rest of the Qur’an with the exception of Surah 66: at-Tahreem – ‘Maryam daughter of Imran’ [66:12]. Zahra – The Prophet is reported to have called al-Baqarah and Ale-Imran as ‘Zahrawayn’ [Two Lights (of guidance)]The main topics of this Surah are Tawhid, Prophethood and the truth of the Qur’ an. As Surah al-Baqarah discussed the issues related to Bani Israel, this Surah discusses some issues related to the Christian community and their religious positions. It also discusses the subjects of Hajj, Jihad, Zakat and Riba. It ends, like Surah al-Baqarah, with a profound dua.
The Surah takes its name with the mention of kneeling in the Ayat, وَتَرَىٰ كُلَّ أُمَّةٍ جَاثِيَةً ۚكُلُّ أُمَّةٍ تُدْعَىٰ إِلَىٰ كِتَابِهَا الْيَوْمَ تُجْزَوْنَ مَا كُنتُمْ تَعْمَلُونَ “And you will see every nation kneeling [from fear]. Every nation will be called to its record [and told], “Today you will be recompensed for what you used to do.” (45:28). There are 37 Ayat in this Surah.click the button above to listen to the recitation of these Quranic verses againThe Surah warns those who deny the Divine truth. It talks about human arrogance and sinfulness. The judgment of Allah will cover all the people. The nations will stand before him in the kneeling condition.Sections: Allah’s signs are all over in the universe and in our own soul. Those who deny the revelation of God will see punishment of Allah. Follow the clear path of truth. Some people have made their desires their god. They also deny the Hereafter. People will stand before Allah on their knees. Their record of deeds will be presented to them.
Surah Naml is named after ‘the Ant’ mentioned in (27:18). This is the only mention of ‘the Ant’ in the whole of the Qur’an. There are 93 Ayat in this Surah.click the button above to listen to the recitation of these Quranic verses againThe theme of the Surah is divine guidance in history. Allah sent His Prophets to different people. Some accepted them and were guided, while others denied them and they saw the consequences of their denial. The Surah also contrasts between the principles of Tawhid and shirk.Sections: The Qur’an is from the All Wise and All-knower. How did Prophet Moses received the message of Allah. Allah gave Moses many signs but Pharaoh and his people denied them. The knowledge and power that Allah bestowed on Prophets David and Solomon. What kind of character they had. Queen of Saba’ and her submission to Prophet Solomon. The response of Thamud to Prophet Saleh’s message. Also the example of the people among whom Prophet Lot was sent. The contrast between the tawhid and shirk. Allah or the so-called gods of Shirk. The surety of Resurrection. The coming of the Day of Judgment.
The Surah takes it name from the fourth Ayat, إِنَّ اللَّـهَ يُحِبُّ الَّذِينَ يُقَاتِلُونَ فِي سَبِيلِهِ صَفًّا كَأَنَّهُم بُنْيَانٌ مَّرْصُوصٌ “Indeed, Allah loves those who fight in His cause in a row as though they are a [single] structure joined firmly.” [61:4]. There are 14 Ayat in this Surah.click the button above to listen to the recitation of these Quranic verses againThe Surah exhorts Muslims to be in a united front and not be hypocritical in their actions. The Surah speaks about Prophet Moses and his difficulties with his own people. He told them to follow Allah’s rules and they did not listen to him. Then Allah sent Jesus among them and he also reminded them about Allah and gave them the good news of the coming of Prophet Muhammad. But they continue in their stubborn denial. The Surah ends with the good news that the true religion will prevail in the end and Allah will give it victory.Sections: Struggle for the Truth. The light of Islam will shine more. The way of success for the believers is to struggle for the truth.
Al-Mujādilah (Arabic: المجادلة, She who disputed or “She Who Disputes, The Pleading Woman”) is the 58th chapter (sūrah) of the Qur’an with 22 verses (ayat)click the button above to listen to the recitation of these Quranic verses againThe Surah talks about a bad social custom by which husbands in pre-Islamic times used to oppress their wives. Some one would call his wife “mother” and thus would separate from her, but would not give her the divorce. Allah condemned this custom. The Surah also speaks about the hypocrites and other non-Muslim groups in Madinah who were involved in spreading rumors against the Prophet (saw). They are given warnings here and Muslims are urged to be alert and careful.Sections: The custom of Zihar is condemned. The rights of women should be protected. Allah is aware of the secret counsels of the hypocrites. Believers should not involve in such activities. The rules of gatherings in Islam. Be aware of the internal enemies also. Do not take as patrons those who are the enemies of Allah and His Messenger.
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