Tag: Islam

Islam From The Beginning To 1300 Date: 2002 The Spread Of Islam To Southeast Asia The spread of Islam to various parts of coastal India set the stage forits further expansion to island Southeast Asia. As we have seen, Arab tradersand sailors regularly visited the ports of Southeast Asia long before ...

In the name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful. [52.1] I swear by the Mountain,[52.2] And the Book written[52.3] In an outstretched fine parchment,[52.4] And the House (Kaaba) that is visited,[52.5] And the elevated canopy[52.6] And the swollen sea[52.7] Most surely the punishment of your Lord w...

In the name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful. [50.1] Qaf. I swear by the glorious Quran (that Muhammad is the Apostle of Allah.)[50.2] Nay! they wonder that there has come to them a warner from among themselves, so the unbelievers say: This is a wonderful thing:[50.3] What! when we are dead an...

Monotheistic religions stand as a cornerstone of human spiritual exploration, emphasizing the worship of a single, all-powerful deity. These religions, with their deep-rooted beliefs and diverse traditions, share a common thread that weaves throughout history and culture. Let's delve into the essenc...

In the name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful. [86.1] I swear by the heaven and the comer by night;[86.2] And what will make you know what the comer by night is?[86.3] The star of piercing brightness;[86.4] There is not a soul but over it is a keeper.[86.5] So let man consider of what he is cre...

In the name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful. [58.1] Allah indeed knows the plea of her who pleads with you about her husband and complains to Allah, and Allah knows the contentions of both of you; surely Allah is Hearing, Seeing.[58.2] (As for) those of you who put away their wives by likenin...

A Bridge of Stories - Marlies ter Borg You have before you a unique anthology of stories told in both the Bible and the Qur'an. It starts obviously with creation, which in both books took six Days or divine periods. It continues to describe the creation of man and woman, who in both books dwell in t...

In the name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful. [90.1] Nay! I swear by this city.[90.2] And you shall be made free from obligation in this city--[90.3] And the begetter and whom he begot.[90.4] Certainly We have created man to be in distress.[90.5] Does he think that no one has power over him?[9...

In the name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful. [42.1] Ha Mim.[42.2] Ain Sin Qaf.[42.3] Thus does Allah, the Mighty, the Wise, reveal to you, and (thus He revealed) to those before you.[42.4] His is what is in the heavens and what is in the earth, and He is the High, the Great.[42.5] The heavens...

In the name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful. [111.1] Perdition overtake both hands of Abu Lahab, and he will perish.[111.2] His wealth and what he earns will not avail him.[111.3] He shall soon burn in fire that flames,[111.4] And his wife, the bearer of fuel,[111.5] Upon her neck a halter of...

In the name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful. [38.1] Suad, I swear by the Quran, full of admonition.[38.2] Nay! those who disbelieve are in self-exaltation and opposition.[38.3] How many did We destroy before them of the generations, then they cried while the time of escaping had passed away.[...

In the name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful. [13.1] Alif Lam Mim Ra. These are the verses of the Book; and that which is revealed to you from your Lord is the truth, but most people do not believe.[13.2] Allah is He Who raised the heavens without any pillars that you see, and He is firm in po...