This Surah takes its name from the first Ayat, وَالنَّجْمِ إِذَا هَوَىٰ “By the star when it descends,” (53:1). There are 62 Ayat in this Surah.click the button above to listen to the recitation of these Quranic verses againThe Surah talks about the eminence of the Prophet (saw) with his Mi’raj and closeness to Allah. It warns the disbelievers about the errors of their attitude towards the Qur’an and the Prophet of Allah. Some of their wrong beliefs in the angels as daughters of God, intercession of the angels etc. are also mentioned.Sections: The Mi’raj experience of the Prophet Muhammad (saw). Gods or goddesses of the non-believers are mere conjectures and names without any reality. The angels are the servants of Allah. No intercession can work against Allah. Allah is most forgiving, but He requires righteousness. Those who deny the truth they are standing against the power and majesty of Allah.
The name of the surah, at-Taubah is derived from ت و ب and it occurs 87 times in the Quran. Interestingly, this surah has the highest usage of the words derived from ت و ب compared to all other surahs – it is used 17 times. In Ayat 118, occurs the case of the three companions whom Allah turned to and accepted their tawbah to Him – those who had abstained from joining the Jihad at the Battle of Tabuk.click the button above to listen to the recitation of these Quranic verses againThis is the only Sūrah of the Qur’ān to which ‘In the Name of God, Most Gracious Most Merciful’ is not prefixed. Though the commentators have given different reasons for this, the correct one that which has been given by Imām Razi: namely this is because the Prophet himself did not dictate it at the beginning of the Sūrah. Therefore the Companions did not prefix it and their successors followed them. This is a further proof of the fact that utmost care has been taken to keep the Qur’ān intact so that it should remain in its complete and original form.The basic subjects of the Surah are: The non-believers who broke their treaties, Muslims have no obligation to honor treaties with them. Muslims must protect themselves from hypocrisy, weak faith and negligence. Battle of Tabuk and its lessons. Sections: Proclamation that the Treaty of Hudaibiyah is cancelled. Honor the treaties with those who honor them. Fight with those who have broken the treaty. Mushrikin are forbidden to be the caretakers of the Masjid al-Haram. Muslims should trust Allah, not just their numbers. Jews and Christians also committed Shirk. Command to spend in the path of Allah. The correct number of months. The Tabuk expedition. Those who stayed behind and did not participate in the Battle of Tabuk, hypocrites and weak in faith. The proper distribution of charity. Those who speak ill of the Prophet or make fun of Allah and His Book. The hypocrite men and women.
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 this Quranic verse 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.
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.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.
The Surah derives its name from Ibrahim, the father of all prophets who came after him. There are 52 ayat in this Surah.click the button above to listen to the recitation of these Quranic verses againThe basic theme of the Surah is Allah’s guidance through His prophets. The purpose of this guidance is to take the people from darkness to light. Many people in the past had doubts about their prophets.They laughed at them and they threatened to kill them or expel them from their towns. However, the lasting word is the “good word.” The Surah also mentions Prophet Ibrahim’s prayer when he established the city of Makkah.Sections: The purpose of the Qur’an is to lead humankind to light. Prophets and their people. Non-believers threatened the Prophets, but Allah’s promise to the Prophets. Satan misleads the disbelievers in this world, but in the hereafter he would leave them in the lurch. The ingratitude of people Prophet Ibrahim’s prayer for Makkah, for its people and for his own children Allah is aware of what the wrongdoers are doing, their respite and end.
The Spider (Arabic: العنكبوت, al-‘ankabūt) is the 29th chapter (surah) of the Quran with 69 verses (āyāt). Al-Ankabut [The Spider] is mentioned in Ayat [29:41].click the button above to listen to the recitation of these Quranic verses againThis Surah reminds the Believers to be strong in their faith and not to give up their faith because of hardship or family pressures. Stories of previous Prophets and their followers are also mentioned here to show that the path of truth is not an easy path. It has trials and hardships.Sections: Tests and trials are part of faith. Examples of Prophets Noah and Ibrahim – peace be upon them. Example of Prophet Lot – peace be upon him. Example of Prophet Shu’aib. References to the people of ‘Ad, Thamud, Qarun and Pharaoh. Message of Prophet Moses – peace be upon him. Spider web of Shirk. Give the message of Allah in the best way. Warnings to the non-believers. The truth will succeed. Allah guides the steps of those who follow the right path.
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 name of the surah, at-Taubah is derived from ت و ب and it occurs 87 times in the Quran. Interestingly, this surah has the highest usage of the words derived from ت و ب compared to all other surahs – it is used 17 times. In Ayat 118, occurs the case of the three companions whom Allah turned to and accepted their tawbah to Him – those who had abstained from joining the Jihad at the Battle of Tabuk.click the button above to listen to the recitation of this Quranic verse againThis is the only Sūrah of the Qur’ān to which ‘In the Name of God, Most Gracious Most Merciful’ is not prefixed. Though the commentators have given different reasons for this, the correct one that which has been given by Imām Razi: namely this is because the Prophet himself did not dictate it at the beginning of the Sūrah. Therefore the Companions did not prefix it and their successors followed them. This is a further proof of the fact that utmost care has been taken to keep the Qur’ān intact so that it should remain in its complete and original form.The basic subjects of the Surah are: The non-believers who broke their treaties, Muslims have no obligation to honor treaties with them. Muslims must protect themselves from hypocrisy, weak faith and negligence. Battle of Tabuk and its lessons. Sections: Proclamation that the Treaty of Hudaibiyah is cancelled. Honor the treaties with those who honor them. Fight with those who have broken the treaty. Mushrikin are forbidden to be the caretakers of the Masjid al-Haram. Muslims should trust Allah, not just their numbers. Jews and Christians also committed Shirk. Command to spend in the path of Allah. The correct number of months. The Tabuk expedition. Those who stayed behind and did not participate in the Battle of Tabuk, hypocrites and weak in faith. The proper distribution of charity. Those who speak ill of the Prophet or make fun of Allah and His Book. The hypocrite men and women.
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