Tag: Koran

In the name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful. [110.1] When there comes the help of Allah and the victory,[110.2] And you see men entering the religion of Allah in companies,[110.3] Then celebrate the praise of your Lord, and ask His forgiveness; surely He is oft-returning (to mercy)....

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...

In the name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful. [80.1] He frowned and turned (his) back,[80.2] Because there came to him the blind man.[80.3] And what would make you know that he would purify himself,[80.4] Or become reminded so that the reminder should profit him?[80.5] As for him who considers...

In the name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful. [57.1] Whatever is in the heavens and the earth declares the glory of Allah, and He is the Mighty, the Wise.[57.2] His is the kingdom of the heavens and the earth; He gives life and causes death; and He has power over all things.[57.3] He is the Fi...

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...

In the name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful. [49.1] O you who believe! be not forward in the presence of Allah and His Apostle, and be careful of (your duty to) Allah; surely Allah is Hearing, Knowing.[49.2] O you who believe! do not raise your voices above the voice of the Prophet, and do no...

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...

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. [53.1] I swear by the star when it goes down.[53.2] Your companion does not err, nor does he go astray;[53.3] Nor does he speak out of desire.[53.4] It is naught but revelation that is revealed,[53.5] The Lord of Mighty Power has taught him,[53.6] ...

In the name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful. [81.1] When the sun is covered,[81.2] And when the stars darken,[81.3] And when the mountains are made to pass away,[81.4] And when the camels are left untended,[81.5] And when the wild animals are made to go forth,[81.6] And when the seas are set ...

In the name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful. [79.1] I swear by the angels who violently pull out the souls of the wicked,[79.2] And by those who gently draw out the souls of the blessed,[79.3] And by those who float in space,[79.4] Then those who are foremost going ahead,[79.5] Then those who...

In the name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful. [102.1] Abundance diverts you,[102.2] Until you come to the graves.[102.3] Nay! you shall soon know,[102.4] Nay! Nay! you shall soon know.[102.5] Nay! if you had known with a certain knowledge,[102.6] You should most certainly have seen the hell;[1...