Tag: Islam

In the name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful. [74.1] O you who are clothed![74.2] Arise and warn,[74.3] And your Lord do magnify,[74.4] And your garments do purify,[74.5] And uncleanness do shun,[74.6] And bestow not favors that you may receive again with increase,[74.7] And for the sake of yo...

In the name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful. [83.1] Woe to the defrauders,[83.2] Who, when they take the measure (of their dues) from men take it fully,[83.3] But when they measure out to others or weigh out for them, they are deficient.[83.4] Do not these think that they shall be raised agai...

In the name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful. [48.1] Surely We have given to you a clear victory[48.2] That Allah may forgive your community their past faults and those to follow and complete His favor to you and keep you on a right way,[48.3] And that Allah might help you with a mighty help.[...

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. [114.1] Say: I seek refuge in the Lord of men,[114.2] The King of men,[114.3] The God of men,[114.4] From the evil of the whisperings of the slinking (Shaitan),[114.5] Who whispers into the hearts of men,[114.6] From among the jinn and the men....

In the name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful. [99.1] When the earth is shaken with her (violent) shaking,[99.2] And the earth brings forth her burdens,[99.3] And man says: What has befallen her?[99.4] On that day she shall tell her news,[99.5] Because your Lord had inspired her.[99.6] On that ...

In the name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful. [76.1] There surely came over man a period of time when he was a thing not worth mentioning.[76.2] Surely We have created man from a small life-germ uniting (itself): We mean to try him, so We have made him hearing, seeing.[76.3] Surely We have sho...

In the name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful. [23.1] Successful indeed are the believers,[23.2] Who are humble in their prayers,[23.3] And who keep aloof from what is vain,[23.4] And who are givers of poor-rate,[23.5] And who guard their private parts,[23.6] Except before their mates or those ...

In the name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful. [67.1] Blessed is He in Whose hand is the kingdom, and He has power over all things,[67.2] Who created death and life that He may try you-- which of you is best in deeds; and He is the Mighty, the Forgiving,[67.3] Who created the seven heavens one ...

In the name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful. [75.1] Nay! I swear by the day of resurrection.[75.2] Nay! I swear by the self-accusing soul.[75.3] Does man think that We shall not gather his bones?[75.4] Yea! We are able to make complete his very fingertips[75.5] Nay! man desires to give the li...

In the name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful. [108.1] Surely We have given you Kausar,[108.2] Therefore pray to your Lord and make a sacrifice.[108.3] Surely your enemy is the one who shall be without posterity,...

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...