Tag: Koran

In the name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful. [82.1] When the heaven becomes cleft asunder,[82.2] And when the stars become dispersed,[82.3] And when the seas are made to flow forth,[82.4] And when the graves are laid open,[82.5] Every soul shall know what it has sent before and held back.[82....

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. [113.1] Say: I seek refuge in the Lord of the dawn,[113.2] From the evil of what He has created,[113.3] And from the evil of the utterly dark night when it comes,[113.4] And from the evil of those who blow on knots,[113.5] And from the evil of the ...

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. [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. [94.1] Have We not expanded for you your breast,[94.2] And taken off from you your burden,[94.3] Which pressed heavily upon your back,[94.4] And exalted for you your esteem?[94.5] Surely with difficulty is ease.[94.6] With difficulty is surely ease...

In the name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful. [37.1] I swear by those who draw themselves out in ranks[37.2] Then those who drive away with reproof,[37.3] Then those who recite, being mindful,[37.4] Most surely your God is One:[37.5] The Lord of the heavens and the earth and what is between th...

In the name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful. [46.1] Ha Mim.[46.2] The revelation of the Book is from Allah, the Mighty, the Wise.[46.3] We did not create the heavens and the earth and what is between them two save with truth and (for) an appointed term; and those who disbelieve turn aside fro...

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. [87.1] Glorify the name of your Lord, the Most High,[87.2] Who creates, then makes complete,[87.3] And Who makes (things) according to a measure, then guides (them to their goal),[87.4] And Who brings forth herbage,[87.5] Then makes it dried up, du...

In the name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful. [44.1] Ha Mim![44.2] I swear by the Book that makes manifest (the truth).[44.3] Surely We revealed it on a blessed night surely We are ever warning--[44.4] Therein every wise affair is made distinct,[44.5] A command from Us; surely We are the sende...

In the name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful. [84.1] When the heaven bursts asunder,[84.2] And obeys its Lord and it must.[84.3] And when the earth is stretched,[84.4] And casts forth what is in it and becomes empty,[84.5] And obeys its Lord and it must.[84.6] O man! surely you must strive (to...