This Surah is named after the wise person called, Luqman – who was well known amongst the Arabs for his wisdom. It is the 31st Chapter of the Quran, There are 34 Verses in it.click the button above to listen to the recitation of these Quranic verses againIn this Surah, Tawhid is emphasized and Shirk and its ideas are critically examined. It tells us that those who are following Shirk they are only blindly following their forefathers. The true wisdom is to believe in Allah. The advises of Luqman the wise are also given here to support the same principles.Sections: Qur’an is a book of guidance and mercy for all people. The advises of Luqman the wise man. Signs of tawhid in the heaven and earth. Shirk or polytheism has no basis. In crisis people turn to the Real God. Let not the things of this world deceive you. All knowledge belongs to Allah.
Al-Baqara, alternatively transliterated Al-Baqarah (Arabic: البقرة, ’al-baqarah; lit. “The Heifer” or “The Cow”), is the second and longest chapter (surah) of the Quran. It consists of 286 verses (āyāt)click the button above to listen to the recitation of this Quranic verse againThe surah encompasses a variety of topics and contains several commands for Muslims such as enjoining fasting on the believer during the month of Ramadan; forbidding interest or usury (riba); and several famous verses such as The Throne Verse, Al-Baqara 256, and the final two or three verses. The surah addresses a wide variety of topics, including substantial amounts of law, and retells stories of Adam, Ibrahim (Abraham) and Musa (Moses). A major theme is guidance: urging the pagans (Al-Mushrikeen) and the Jews of Medina to embrace Islam, and warning them and the hypocrites (Munafiqun) of the fate God had visited in the past on those who failed to heed his call.Sections: The Book of Guidance for those who want to be righteous. The difference between the believers and the non-believers. The hypocrites: their sickness, mischief and self-deception. Mankind, worship Allah alone. Make no partners in Allah’s divinity. The challenge of the Qur’an. This Book will guide many but many will remain in error. The character of those who shall remain in error. The story of the creation of Adam. Allah’s plan and promise to send His guidance from time to time through His prophets. Address to Bani Israel to accept this message. Allah’s covenant must be fulfilled. Warnings to those who stray from the covenant of God. How some from among the Children of Israel turned away from God’s teachings. God’s blessings on the Children of Israel and their transgressions. The real recipients of Divine salvation. The hesitation of Bani Israel in sacrificing the cow. Some perversions of those who were supposed to follow the law of God. Basic principles of God’s Covenant with the Children of Israel. Some of them were arrogant to follow the teachings of their prophets, some rejected the prophets or tried to kill them, some worshipped the calf, disobeyed God’s commands and became too greedy for the life of this world. Opposition and enmity towards the Prophets, following devils and magic. Reminders to the Believers to follow these examples. Stay firm on your principles. Some among the People of the Book will try to mislead you with false claims and assertions. The true guidance of Allah is here. Read the Book of Allah and follow it. The great example of Prophet Ibrahim. He and his son built the Ka’bah and prayed for a Prophet to come. Prophet Ibrahim –peace be upon him- submitted to Allah and this is the message that he and his sons gave to their progeny. The change of Qiblah and the response of the hypocrites and fools. Those who have knowledge know that this is the true Qiblah of all the Prophets. Follow this direction wherever you are. This is the universal Qiblah for all. Believers will be tried but they should be firm and steadfast and must face the trials with patience and prayers. Allah’s signs and His bounties are everywhere. The polytheists and idolaters are misplacing their loyalties. Believers should eat good and permissible food and should never follow the steps of the devil. The true piety and righteousness. Some rules related to the punishment of murderers. The rules of bequests. Fasting and Ramadan: the objective of fasting and some rules. Rules of Hajj, fighting those who expelled Muslims from their homes. No fighting during Hajj, rather seek God’s bounty when you return from Hajj. Appreciate God’s bounties. All human beings were originally one community. Divisions came later. Be generous and defend your self and your faith. Some important questions answered: War in the sacred months, wine and gambling, charity, orphans’ money, divorced women and their situation. The laws of divorce Continuation of the laws of divorce. Rules on the remarriage of the divorced women or the widowers. Further rules of divorce Fighting in the cause of God: Israelites Under the leadership of Prophet David the victory came over the forces of Goliath. Emphasis on charity. To Allah belong everything. His Throne extends to heaven and earth. No compulsion in religion. Allah brings out people from darkness unto light. Allah’s power over life and death, some examples: Prophet Ibrahim’s dialogue with Namrood, a man in the valley of dead (probably Prophet Ezekiel’s vision of Jerusalem), Prophet Ibrahim asks Allah how will He raise the dead to life. Allah’s answer to Prophet Ibrahim. Allah blesses charity: some examples of how Allah blesses charity Emphasis on charity: spend good things, give openly and secretly to the poor and needy. Prohibition of usuary (riba) and its bad effects on individuals and society Some rules on loan transactions Conclusion and prayer: Everything in the heaven and earth belong to Allah, the prayer of the believers.
An-Naba or The News (Arabic: النبأ, an-nabaʼ, also known as “The Tidings”, “The Announcement”) is the seventy-eighth chapter (surah) of the Quran, with forty ayat or verses.click the button above to listen to the recitation of these Quranic verses againThe Surah gives an important news or message. It tells us that the Day of Decision is coming. This beautiful and orderly universe is pointing to the Day of Decision. Allah will bring all people to judgment. The wicked will be thrown in the hell and the righteous will receive their reward from Allah.This Surah takes its name from the second Ayat, عَنِ النَّبَإِ الْعَظِيمِ “About the great news -” [78:2].
Al-Zalzalah (Arabic: الزلزلة, al-zalzalah, meaning: “The Quake”) is the 99th chapter (surah) of the Qur’an, composed of 8 ayat or verses.click the button above to listen to the recitation of this Quranic Chapter againIt takes its name after the first Ayat, إِذَا زُلْزِلَتِ الْأَرْضُ زِلْزَالَهَا “When the earth is shaken with its [final] earthquake.” [99:1]Its theme is the second life after death and presentation in it, before man, of the full record of the deeds done by him in the world. In the first three sentences it has been told briefly how the second life after death will take place and how confounding it will be for man. In the next two sentences it has been said that this very earth on which man has lived and performed all kinds of deeds thoughtlessly, and about which he never could fancy that this lifeless thing would at some time in the future bear witness to his deeds, will speak out on that Day by God’s command and will state in respect of each individual person what act he had committed at a particular time and place. Then, it has been said that men on that Day, rising from their graves, will come out in their varied groups from all corners of the earth, to be shown their deeds and works, and their presentation of the deeds will be so complete and detailed that not an atom’s weight of any good or evil act will be left unnoticed or hidden from his eyes.
Al-Kahf (Arabic: الكهف, al-kahf; meaning: The Cave) is the 18th chapter (sūrah) of the Quran with 110 verses (āyāt).click the button above to listen to the recitation of this Quranic verse againThere is a hadith in Sahih Muslim that states that Muhammad said (Concerning The False Messiah, Al-Masih ad-Dajjal): “He who amongst you would survive to see him should recite over him the opening verses of Sura Kahf” — Sahih Muslim, Book 41, Number 7015This Surah was sent down in answer to three questions which the polytheists of Makkah in consultation with the People of the Book (the Jews and the Christians) put to the Prophet. These were: Who were ‘The Sleepers of the Cave?’ What is the real story of Khidr? What do you know about Dhul-Qarnain? These three questions and their stories related to the history of the Christians and the Jews and were unknown in the Arabian Peninsula (Hijaz), so they were being used to test the divine knowledge revealed to the Prophet. However, God informed the Prophet of the complete answer to these questions and also employed the stories in the conflict between Islam and unbelief. The questioners were told that the ‘Sleepers of the Cave’ believed in the same doctrine of Monotheism (Tawhid) which was being put forward in the Qur’an and that their condition was similar to that of the persecuted Muslims of Makkah. Also, the persecutors of the Sleepers of the Cave behaved in the same way as the disbelievers of Quraysh towards the Muslims. This particular story was a warning to the chiefs of Makkah, who were persecuting the small newly formed Muslim community. Additionally, the Prophet was instructed not to compromise with the persecutors nor consider the chiefs to be more important than his own followers. Likewise, the chiefs too were admonished and informed not to be distracted by the temporary life of this world but seek the eternal life of the hereafter.
Surah TaHa takes its name after the disjointed letters from the first Ayat. It has 135 ayat.click the button above to listen to the recitation of these Quranic verses againThe subject matter of the Surah is to assure the Prophet and his followers that the message of the Qur’an will eventually succeed. The story of Prophet Moses is mentioned in detail. Then it is mentioned how the enemies of Islam are opposing it and what will be the consequences of this opposition for them.Sections: Prophet Muhammad is told not to feel distress because of the denial of the unbeleivers. Allah knows everything. Remember the story of Moses. Allah called him to the Prophethood and gave him special signs. Prophet Moses’ prayer. Allah commanded Moses and his brother Aaron to go to Pharaoh and give him the message. Allah mentions His favors upon Moses. Prophet Moses goes to Pharaoh. The challenge with the Egyptian magicians. The defeat of the magicians and then their conversion. Allah saved the Children of Israel from Pharaoh. Prophet Moses goes to Sinai. Samiri misleads the Israelites and they worship the calf. The anger of Prophet Moses. Samiri confessed his evil action and he was punished. The Day of Judgment. No intercession will help without Allah’s permission. The opponents of the Prophet. Devil misleads human beings. Some references to the story of Adam and Iblis. The evil doers will be punished. Be patient and offer regular prayers.
Surah TaHa takes its name after the disjointed letters from the first Ayat. It has 135 ayat.click the button above to listen to the recitation of these Quranic verses againThe subject matter of the Surah is to assure the Prophet and his followers that the message of the Qur’an will eventually succeed. The story of Prophet Moses is mentioned in detail. Then it is mentioned how the enemies of Islam are opposing it and what will be the consequences of this opposition for them.Sections: Prophet Muhammad is told not to feel distress because of the denial of the unbeleivers. Allah knows everything. Remember the story of Moses. Allah called him to the Prophethood and gave him special signs. Prophet Moses’ prayer. Allah commanded Moses and his brother Aaron to go to Pharaoh and give him the message. Allah mentions His favors upon Moses. Prophet Moses goes to Pharaoh. The challenge with the Egyptian magicians. The defeat of the magicians and then their conversion. Allah saved the Children of Israel from Pharaoh. Prophet Moses goes to Sinai. Samiri misleads the Israelites and they worship the calf. The anger of Prophet Moses. Samiri confessed his evil action and he was punished. The Day of Judgment. No intercession will help without Allah’s permission. The opponents of the Prophet. Devil misleads human beings. Some references to the story of Adam and Iblis. The evil doers will be punished. Be patient and offer regular prayers.
The Surah is named after the story of the men awaiting on the “Elevations” between Paradise and Hell. It comprises of 206 Ayat.click the button above to listen to the recitation of these Quranic verses againThe basic theme of this Surah is Risalah, i.e. Allah’s message as it was sent through many messengers. Several Prophets and parts of their stories are mentioned to emphasize Prophets’ mission and their struggle with their people. The Surah tells us that Allah’s Prophets suffered for the cause of truth. Their enemies tried to harm them, but then Allah helped his prophets and defeated their enemies. The Surah emphasizes that the true message must be presented under all circumstances. After the Prophets it is the duty of the Believers to convey the message of Allah to all people.Sections: The Qur’an is revealed to remind the believers and to warn humankind about the consequences of their actions. The judgment will indeed take place. The story of Man’s creation and Satan’s opposition to Man. Warning to the Children of Adam to be aware of Satan’s plots. Allah’s messengers came to guide people. The end of those who denied the message and those who accepted the message. Cries of the wicked in the hellfire. The righteous will prosper. Some lessons from the story of Prophet Noah – peace be upon him. Some lessons from the story of Prophet Hud- peace be upon him. Some lessons from the story of Prophets Salih and Lot – peace be upon them. Some lessons from the story of Prophet Shu’aib – peace be upon him. Warnings against those who deny the Prophets and Messengers of Allah. Prophet Moses -peace be upon him- and his encounter with Pharaoh of Egypt. Pharaoh and his magicians were defeated. Pharaoh continued in his persecution of the Israelites. Some more signs were shown to Pharaoh and his people. The Torah was given to Prophet Moses- peace be upon him. Some Israelites started Calf worship. The Torah and Injil speak about the coming of Prophet Muhammad (saw). Allah’s promise for those who will follow the last Prophet. Prophet Muhammad is the Universal Prophet. Some among the people of Prophet Moses were guided by the truth and lived with justice. Some Israelites transgressed Allah’s laws and they suffered the consequences. The eternal covenant of Allah was taken from all human beings. The coming of the Last Hour Shirk has no logic. Ignore the wrongdoers, but invite to Allah with kindness. Listen to the Qur’an and always remember Allah.
Named after the obligation of the pilgrimage to Makkah – The Hajj. The word ‘Hajj’ is only mentioned once in this Surah, وَأَذِّن فِي النَّاسِ بِالْحَجِّ يَأْتُوكَ رِجَالًا وَعَلَىٰ كُلِّ ضَامِرٍ يَأْتِينَ مِن كُلِّ فَجٍّ عَمِيقٍ “And proclaim to the people the Hajj [pilgrimage]; they will come to you on foot and on every lean camel; they will come from every distant pass -” [22:27] There are 78 Ayat in this Surah.click the button above to listen to the recitation of these Quranic verses againThe Surah reminds about the approaching end of the world, need for the firmness of faith to support the truth and to eradicate the evil. It talks about prayers, humbleness and sacrifice, respect of the Ka’bah, the House of Allah, and striving to defend the truth.Sections: The Shaking of the Last Hour. Arguments for the Resurrection from the stages of human creation and from the rain that produces vegetation. The marginal Muslims and their end. The true believers shall be rewarded. Pilgrimage to the House of Allah. Respect of the Symbols of Allah. The permission of fighting back is granted to those to whom wrong is done. Satan’s enticements and Allah’s especial protection of His words. The reward of those who migrate in the cause of Allah. Allah’s order prevails in the heaven and earth. The Muslim community is chosen by Allah for a special purpose.
![But, when the Supreme Disaster comes to pass— the Day every person will remember all ˹their˺ striving, and the Hellfire will be displayed for all to see— then as for those who transgressed and preferred the ˹fleeting˺ life of this world, the Hellfire will certainly be ˹their˺ home. And as for those who were in awe of standing before their Lord and restrained themselves from ˹evil˺ desires, Paradise will certainly be ˹their˺ home. Quran 79:34~41 [Surah an-Nazi`at] (Those Who Drag Forth, Soul-snatchers, Those Who Pulled Out)](https://islamicinspirations.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Quran-79_34-41-English-7-Oct-23-576x1024.jpg)
![Indeed, the Day of ˹Final˺ Decision is an appointed time— ˹it is˺ the Day the Trumpet will be blown, and you will ˹all˺ come forth in crowds. The sky will be ˹split˺ open, becoming ˹many˺ gates, and the mountains will be blown away, becoming ˹like˺ a mirage. Indeed, Hell is lying in ambush as a home for the transgressors, where they will remain for ˹endless˺ ages. There they will not taste any coolness or drink, except boiling water and ˹oozing˺ pus— a fitting reward. For they never expected any reckoning, and totally rejected Our signs. And We have everything recorded precisely. Quran 78:17~29 [Surah an-Naba’ ] (Arabic: النبأ, an-nabaʼ, also known as "The Tidings", "The Announcement")](https://islamicinspirations.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Quran-78_7-29-English-6-Oct-23-576x1024.jpg)
![When the earth is shaken ˹in˺ its ultimate quaking, and when the earth throws out ˹all˺ its contents, and humanity cries, “What is wrong with it?”— on that Day the earth will recount everything, having been inspired by your Lord ˹to do so˺. On that Day people will proceed in separate groups to be shown ˹the consequences of˺ their deeds. So whoever does an atom’s weight of good will see it. And whoever does an atom’s weight of evil will see it. Quran 99:1~8 [Surah Az Zilzal (the Earthquake, The Shaking)]](https://islamicinspirations.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Quran-99_1-8-English-3-Oct-23-576x1024.jpg)
