Tag: Koran

In the name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful. [62.1] Whatever is in the heavens and whatever is in the earth declares the glory of Allah, the King, the Holy, the Mighty, the Wise.[62.2] He it is Who raised among the inhabitants of Mecca an Apostle from among themselves, who recites to them His...

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. [8.1] They ask you about the windfalls. Say: The windfalls are for Allah and the Apostle. So be careful of (your duty to) Allah and set aright matters of your difference, and obey Allah and His Apostle if you are believers.[8.2] Those only are belie...

In the name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful. [27.1] Ta Sin! These are the verses of the Quran and the Book that makes (things) clear[27.2] A guidance and good news for the believers,[27.3] Who keep up prayer and pay the poor-rate, and of the hereafter, they are sure.[27.4] As to those who do ...

In the name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful. [24.1] (This is) a chapter which We have revealed and made obligatory and in which We have revealed clear communications that you may be mindful.[24.2] (As for) the fornicatress and the fornicator, flog each of them, (giving) a hundred stripes, and...

In the name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful. [39.1] The revelation of the Book is from Allah, the Mighty, the Wise.[39.2] Surely We have revealed to you the Book with the truth, therefore serve Allah, being sincere to Him in obedience.[39.3] Now, surely, sincere obedience is due to Allah (alo...

In the name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful. [69.1] The sure calamity![69.2] What is the sure calamity! And what would make you realize what the sure calamity is![69.4] Samood and Ad called the striking calamity a lie.[69.5] Then as to Samood, they were destroyed by an excessively severe puni...

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. [16.1] Allah's commandment has come, therefore do not desire to hasten it; glory be to Him, and highly exalted be He above what they associate (with Him).[16.2] He sends down the angels with the inspiration by His commandment on whom He pleases of ...

In the name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful. [4.1] O people! be careful of (your duty to) your Lord, Who created you from a single being and created its mate of the same (kind) and spread from these two, many men and women; and be careful of (your duty to) Allah, by Whom you demand one of ano...

In the name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful. [91.1] I swear by the sun and its brilliance,[91.2] And the moon when it follows the sun,[91.3] And the day when it shows it,[91.4] And the night when it draws a veil over it,[91.5] And the heaven and Him Who made it,[91.6] And the earth and Him Wh...

In the name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful. [56.1] When the great event comes to pass,[56.2] There is no belying its coming to pass--[56.3] Abasing (one party), exalting (the other),[56.4] When the earth shall be shaken with a (severe) shaking,[56.5] And the mountains shall be made to crumbl...