Al-Isrāʾ (Arabic: الإسراء; meaning: The Night Journey), also known as Banī Isrāʾīl (Arabic: بني إسرائيل; meaning: The Children of Israel) is the 17th chapter (sūrah) of the Quran, with 111 verses (āyāt).click the button above to listen to the recitation of this Quranic verse againThe word Isra’ refers to the “night journey” of the prophet Muhammad. This surah is part of a series al-Musabbihat surahs because it begins with the glorification of God.This surah takes its name from the first verse which, in Islamic tradition, tells the event of the Isra, the transportation of Muhammad during the night from the Great Mosque of Mecca to what is referred to as “the farthest Mosque”.” The exact location is specified in the Qurran in Arabic words أَسۡرَىٰ بِعَبۡدِهِۦ لَيۡلٗا مِّنَ ٱلۡمَسۡجِدِ ٱلۡحَرَامِ إِلَى ٱلۡمَسۡجِدِ ٱلۡأَقۡصَا but this is commonly taken to Noble Sanctuary (Temple Mount) in Jerusalem. Some scholars disagree about this (see Isra and Mi’raj) lively . While the city of Jerusalem (or al Quds , Al-Aqsa mosque) is mentioned by name anywhere in the Qur’an,[citation needed] The first verse refers to Mohammed being taken from the ‘Masjid ul-harram’ to the ‘Masjid al-Aqsa’: Glory to (Allah) Who did take His servant for a Journey by night from the Sacred Mosque to the farthest Mosque, whose precincts We (God) did bless,- so that We might show him some of Our Signs: for He is the One Who heareth and seeth (all things).
Al-An’am (Arabic: ٱلأنعام, al-ʾanʿām; meaning: The Cattle) is the sixth chapter (sūrah) of the Quran, with 165 verses (āyāt).Click the button above to listen to the recitation of this Quranic Verse againThis surah dwells on such themes as the clear signs of Allah’s Dominion and Power, rejecting polytheism and unbelief, the establishment of Tawhid (pure monotheism), the Revelation, Messengership, and Resurrection.Paying attention carefully to the contents of the verses of this Surah can remove the soul of hypocrisy and disperse from among Muslims, and cause the ears to be hearing, the eyes to be clear-sighted, and the hearts (minds) to be knowledgeable.
The Bee (Arabic: الْنَّحْل; an-naḥl) is the 16th chapter (sūrah) of the Qur’an, with 128 verses (āyāt).click the button above to listen to the recitation of this Quranic verse againThe Surah speaks about Allah’s creative power. Everything in the universe points to Allah. There is coherence and balance in Allah’s creation.It is named after honey bees mentioned in verse 68, and contains a comparison of the industry and adaptability of honey bees with the industry of man. And your Lord taught the honey bee to build its cells in hills, on trees, and in (men’s) habitations; Then to eat of all the produce (of the earth), and find with skill the spacious paths of its Lord: there issues from within their bodies a drink of varying colours, wherein is healing for men: verily in this is a Sign for those who give thought.
Surah al-Furqan [The Criterion] takes its name from the first Ayat, تَبَارَكَ الَّذِي نَزَّلَ الْفُرْقَانَ عَلَىٰ عَبْدِهِ “Blessed is He who sent down the Criterion upon His Servant…” [25:1] This Surah has 77 Ayat.Click the button above to listen to the recitation of these Quranic verses againThe Surah answers some of the objections of the non-believers against the Qur’an and the teachings of Islam. It also presents the character of the Believers as criteria to prove the truth of Islam.Sections: Prophet Muhammad came as a Warner for the whole world. The evil of Shirk. The objections of those who denied the Prophet and his message. The Punishment of those who deny Allah and His message. Non-believers’ demand to see the angels or Allah. Non-believers say why the whole Qur’an was not sent down at once. Examples of the people of Prophets Moses, Aaron, Noah and ‘Ad, Thamud and the People of al-Rass. Examples from the natural world: shadows, night and day, winds of rain, oceans with two different types of waters, creation of human beings, creation of the heaven and earth in six days. The character and qualities of the most faithful servants of Allah.
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 these Quranic verses 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.
This Surah takes it name after the first Ayat, الْحَمْدُ لِلَّـهِ فَاطِرِ السَّمَاوَاتِ وَالْأَرْضِ جَاعِلِ الْمَلَائِكَةِ رُسُلًا أُولِي أَجْنِحَةٍ مَّثْنَىٰ وَثُلَاثَ وَرُبَاعَ “[All] praise is [due] to Allah, Creator of the heavens and the earth, [who] made the angels messengers having wings, two or three or four….” (35:1) There are 45 Ayat in this Surah.click the button above to listen to the recitation of this Quranic verse againIn this Surah Allah warns the non-believers on their negative attitude towards Islam and Prophet Muhammad -peace be upon him. The basic message is also explained to them.Sections: Allah’s creative power and His angels. None can stop the mercy of Allah. Be aware of Satan. The success of the truth over falsehood will surely come. Allah has power to remove you and bring another group in your place. Every people had a Warner. The true believers in Allah. Allah’s plan cannot be changed or altered. Allah gives time to people to repent.
The Surah takes its name from the Ayat, وَالَّذِينَ اسْتَجَابُوا لِرَبِّهِمْ وَأَقَامُوا الصَّلَاةَ وَأَمْرُهُمْ شُورَىٰ بَيْنَهُمْ وَمِمَّا رَزَقْنَاهُمْ يُنفِقُونَ “And those who have responded to their lord and established prayer and whose affair is [determined by] consultation among themselves, and from what We have provided them, they spend.” (42:38).click the button above to listen to the recitation of this Quranic verse againThe Surah emphasizes that the message of the Qur’an is from Allah Who revealed similar messages to other Prophets and Messengers. The religion of Allah has been the same throughout history. If Allah wanted He would have made all people into one Ummah, but He has given freedom to people to make their own choice by their free will. Allah will judge all people on the Day of Judgment. In the Surah it is also mentioned that the followers of this message are those who avoid major sins and who manage their affairs with mutual consultation.Sections: Allah revealed His message to His Prophets. The purpose of revelation is to warn people about the Day of Judgment. Had Allah willed, He would have forced all people into one Ummah, but the wrong-does will see the consequences of their deeds. The judgment is in the hand of Allah. He gave the same religion to all His Prophets. Muslims must invite people to Allah. Allah deals justly with all people. Allah accepts the repentance. Allah’s mercy is manifest in the universe. Believers should avoid sins, be patient, work with each other in consultation and practice forgiveness. The Prophet guides to the right path, the path of Allah.
Yusuf (Arabic: يوسف, Yūsuf; Arabic synonym of “Joseph”) is the 12th chapter (Surah) of the Quran and has 111 Ayahs (verses)click the button above to listen to the recitation of this partial Quranic verse againThe story of Joseph in the Qurʾān is a continuous narrative. There are more than one hundred verses, and in totality they encompass many years and “present an amazing variety of sciences and characters in a tightly-knit plot, and offer a dramatic illustration of some of the fundamental themes of the Qurʾān.” The Qurʾān itself relates to the story’s importance in the third verse: “and We narrate unto you aḥsanal-qaṣaṣ (Arabic: أحسن ٱلقصص, “best (or most beautiful) of stories”). ” Most scholars believe this is referring to Joseph’s story, while others, including Ṭabari, argue it is a reference to the Qurʾān as a whole. It asserts and documents the execution of God’s rulings despite the challenge of human intervention (“And Allah hath full power and control over His affairs; but most among mankind know it not”). This is what the story of Yūsuf confirms categorically, for it ends with comfort and marvels, which is described in the Qurʾān
This Surah is known as al-Anbiyah [The Prophets] and is not known by any other name. Sixteen Prophets are mentioned in this Surah [directly or indirectly]: Musa, Haroon, Isa, Zakariyyah, Yahyah, Jonah, Ismail, Idris, Dhul Kifl, Ayyub, Sulayman, Lut, Ishaq, Yaqub, Ibrahim and the Prophet Muhammad. There are 112 Ayat in this Surah.click the button above to listen to the recitation of these Quranic verses againThe basic theme of the Surah is Prophets and Prophethood as indicated by the name itself. All Prophets were human beings. They suffered at the hands of their enemies. Allah also tested them, but they always trusted Allah and lived according to His command. They were people of prayers and devotions and Allah listened to their prayers.Sections: The Last Messenger has come. The judgment is coming closer. All prophets were human beings. Heaven and earth are created for a purpose. All Prophets preached Tawhid. Every thing is created for a term. The end will come suddenly. Allah cares for you day and night. Moses and Aaron received Allah’s message and now this blessed reminder has come to you. Prophet Ibrahim argued against idolatry. Allah blessed His Prophets and delivered them. The righteous shall inherit the earth.
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 this Quranic verse 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.
