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 this 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.Scan to Join
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) which begin with the “muqatta’at” A.L.M.The 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.
The Surah takes its name from the first Ayat, الْحَاقَّةُ “The Inevitable Reality -” [69:1] There are 52 Ayat in this Surah.click the button above to listen to the recitation of these Quranic verses againThe Surah tells about the fate of Thamud, ‘Ad, Pharaoh, other overthrown towns, the flood that came in the time of Prophet Noah. It talks about the reward of the faithful and the punishment of disbelievers. At the end it reminds the people that this message is not poetry of a poet and something made up by the Prophet himself, it is the revelation of the Lord of the worlds.Summary 1-3 The judgment of God will infallibly come 4-10 ʿĀd, Thamud, and Pharaoh destroyed for rejecting their prophets 11-16 As the flood came, so shall the judgment certainly come 17 On the Judgment Day God’s throne shall be borne by eight mighty angels 18-29 The good and bad shall receive their account-books and be judged according to their deeds 30-37 Infidels shall be bound with chains seventy cubits in length and be cast into hell-fire 38-39 With terrible oaths Muhammad asserts the truth of his prophetic claims
The Surah takes its name after the second Ayat, خَلَقَ الْإِنسَانَ مِنْ عَلَقٍ “Created man from a clinging substance.” [96:2]. There are 19 Ayat in this Surah.click the button above to listen to the recitation of these Quranic verses againThe first five Ayat are among the first that were revealed to the Prophet (saw), aged forty, in the cave of Hira, Makkah. Then the rest of the Surah was revealed when the message was presented to the people of Makkah and they began threatening the Prophet. The Surah speaks about the humble beginning of human beings, but the high position that they can receive if they follow the message of Allah.Chapter 96 of the Qur’an is traditionally believed to have been Muhammad’s first revelation.
While on retreat in the Cave of Hira, located at Mountain Jabal al-Nour near Mecca, Angel Gabriel appears before The Islamic Prophet and commands him to “Read!”. He responded, “But I cannot read!”. Then the angel Gabriel embraced him tightly and then revealed to him the first lines, “Read: In the name of your Lord Who created, (1) Created man from a clot. (2) Read: And your Lord is the Most Generous, (3) Who taught by the pen, (4) Taught man that which he knew not.” (Bukhari 4953).
It is traditionally understood the first five ayat or verses (1–5) of Surah Alaq were revealed; however, this is not the first fully complete Surah to be revealed and was actually revealed in 3 parts.
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.
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.
Surah an-Nur [The Light] takes its name after the Ayat, اللَّـهُ نُورُ السَّمَاوَاتِ وَالْأَرْضِ “Allah is the Light of the heavens and the earth….” [24:35]. The word Nur [light] is mentioned 7 times in this Surah, mentioned more times than in any other Surah of the Qur’an. The Surah has 64 Ayat.click the button above to listen to the recitation of these Quranic verses againThis Surah contains many rules for the development of a society based on righteousness and morality. It talks about male-female relations, rules of proper dress for Muslim women, rules for the punishment of adultery and punishment of those who accuse others of adultery or fornication.Sections: Punishment of adultery. Rules of testimony in the case of adultery. The false rumors against Sayyidah ‘Aisha – may Allah be pleased with her. Beware of those who slander pious chaste women. Rules about entering others homes, proper dress, help those who are single to get married. The light of Allah and the struggle between light and darkness. Everything in the heaven and earth glorifies Allah. Believers must obey Allah and His messenger. Allah’s promise to the Believers to establish them in the land. Rules of privacy for men and women, at home and outside. Special respect of the Prophet and Believers’ duties towards him.
This Surah takes its name after the name of Allah mentioned in the first Ayat, الرَّحْمَـٰنُ “The Most Merciful” (55:1). This is the only Surah of the Qur’an that begins with a name of Allah, in this case, ar-Rahman. There are 78 Ayat in this Surah.click the button above to listen to the recitation of these Quranic verses againThe Surah clearly indicates that Prophet Muhammad is Allah’s Prophet and Messenger for both human beings as well as Jinns. Allah’s many blessings and favors are mentioned in this Surah. Human beings and Jinn are invited to remember these favors and not to deny Allah’s blessings.Sections: The various bounties of Allah. Everything is finite, but Allah is infinite. Everyone depends on Allah. The warnings to the guilty. The rewards for the righteous.
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