Surah al-Qasas [The Story] takes it name from being mentioned in [28:25], ‘Then one of the two women came to him walking with shyness. She said, “Indeed, my father invites you that he may reward you for having watered for us.” So when he came to him and related to him the story, he said, “Fear not. You have escaped from the wrongdoing people.” This Surah has 88 Ayat.click the button above to listen to the recitation of this Quranic verse againThe basic theme of this Surah is the prophethood. Some aspects of the life of Prophet Moses -peace be upon him- are mentioned to show the similarity between him and Prophet Muhammad – peace be upon all the prophets of Allah. There are also answers here to the questions and doubts that were raised by some non-believers.Sections: Story of Moses and Pharaoh is related. Pharaoh was persecuting the Israelites. Allah wished to show his favor to the oppressed people. Birth of Moses and then his growing up in Pharaoh’s own palace. Moses’ encounter with an Egyptian and his escape to Madyan. Moses’ marriage in Madyan. Moses receives Prophethood and especial signs from Allah. His appearance before Pharaoh. Pharaoh’s denial and then Allah’s punishment for him and his armies. The Prophet relating these stories by inspiration from Allah and for a purpose. Allah’s guidance is continuos. The message of Islam is tawhid. The story of Qarun: his character and his end. Allah’s promise for the Believers.
The word ar-Ra’d (thunder), which this Surah is named after, is used in the 13th Surah of the Qur’an, in the 13th Juzz and is the 13th Ayat. This Surah has 43 Ayaat.click the button above to listen to the recitation of these Quranic verses againThe basic theme of the Surah is divine guidance. Allah has created this whole universe. He knows what is in the wombs and every thing is under His knowledge. He sent His prophets and guides to all people for their guidance and now the Last Messenger has come.Sections: Allah’s signs in nature. Allah knows everything; the whole universe praises Him. Those who have eyes can see the truth. The truth has an abiding power. The faithful and unfaithful, their characters and their ends. The comfort of the hearts is in the remembrance of Allah. Those who deny Allah, no signs or miracles can help them. People in the past also denied Allah’s Prophets and laughed at them, but what were their ends. Prophet Muhammad is the Messenger of Allah. The witness is Allah and all those who have the knowledge of the Scriptures of Allah.
