Tag: Islam

In the name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful. [10.1] Alif Lam Ra. These are the verses of the wise Book.[10.2] What! is it a wonder to the people that We revealed to a man from among themselves, saying: Warn the people and give good news to those who believe that theirs is a footing of firmnes...

In the name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful. [11.1] Alif Lam Ra (This is) a Book, whose verses are made decisive, then are they made plain, from the Wise, All-aware:[11.2] That you shall not serve (any) but Allah; surely I am a warner for you from Him and a giver of good news,[11.3] And you t...

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 ...

First Forty YearsBackground Moses means 'drawn out' probably because he was drawn out of the water and Israel was drawn out of Egypt. He is one of the greatest Old Testament figures standing next to Abraham and David in importance. While Moses is not mentioned outside the Old Testament there are vei...

In the name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful. [17.1] Glory be to Him Who made His servant to go on a night from the Sacred Mosque to the remote mosque of which We have blessed the precincts, so that We may show to him some of Our signs; surely He is the Hearing, the Seeing.[17.2] And We gave M...

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. [107.1] Have you considered him who calls the judgment a lie?[107.2] That is the one who treats the orphan with harshness,[107.3] And does not urge (others) to feed the poor.[107.4] So woe to the praying ones,[107.5] Who are unmindful of their pray...

Introduction The contact prayer was given to the Prophet Abraham and passed on to us from generation to generation. The prayer existed before Muhammad. Muhammad's sole mission was to deliver the Quran. There is no dispute concerning the number of units in all five daily prayers. The Quran's mat...

In the name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful. [85.1] I swear by the mansions of the stars,[85.2] And the promised day,[85.3] And the bearer of witness and those against whom the witness is borne.[85.4] Cursed be the makers of the pit,[85.5] Of the fire (kept burning) with fuel,[85.6] When they...

In the name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful. [21.1] Their reckoning has drawn near to men, and in heedlessness are they turning aside.[21.2] There comes not to them a new reminder from their Lord but they hear it while they sport,[21.3] Their hearts trifling; and those who are unjust counsel ...

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. [33.1] O Prophet! be careful of (your duty to) Allah and do not comply with (the wishes of) the unbelievers and the hypocrites; surely Allah is Knowing, Wise;[33.2] And follow what is revealed to you from your Lord; surely Allah is Aware of what yo...