Tag: Koran

In the name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful. [30.1] Alif Lam Mim.[30.2] The Romans are vanquished,[30.3] In a near land, and they, after being vanquished, shall overcome,[30.4] Within a few years. Allah's is the command before and after; and on that day the believers shall rejoice,[30.5] With...

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. [15.1] Alif Lam Ra. These are the verses of the Book and (of) a Quran that makes (things) clear.[15.2] Often will those who disbelieve wish that they had been Muslims.[15.3] Leave them that they may eat and enjoy themselves and (that) hope may begu...

In the name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful. [55.1] The Beneficent God,[55.2] Taught the Quran.[55.3] He created man,[55.4] Taught him the mode of expression.[55.5] The sun and the moon follow a reckoning.[55.6] And the herbs and the trees do adore (Him).[55.7] And the heaven, He raised it hi...

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....

In the name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful. [18.1] (All) praise is due to Allah, Who revealed the Book to His servant and did not make in it any crookedness.[18.2] Rightly directing, that he might give warning of severe punishment from Him and give good news to the believers who do good that...

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 ...

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. [35.1] All praise is due to Allah, the Originator of the heavens and the earth, the Maker of the angels, messengers flying on wings, two, and three, and four; He increases in creation what He pleases; surely Allah has power over all things.[35.2] W...

In the name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful. [28.1] Ta sin Mim.[28.2] These are the verses of the Book that makes (things) clear.[28.3] We recite to you from the account of Musa and Firon with truth for people who believe.[28.4] Surely Firon exalted himself in the land and made its people int...

In the name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful. [109.1] Say: O unbelievers![109.2] I do not serve that which you serve,[109.3] Nor do you serve Him Whom I serve:[109.4] Nor am I going to serve that which you serve,[109.5] Nor are you going to serve Him Whom I serve:[109.6] You shall have your re...

In the name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful. [43.1] Ha Mim.[43.2] I swear by the Book that makes things clear:[43.3] Surely We have made it an Arabic Quran that you may understand.[43.4] And surely it is in the original of the Book with Us, truly elevated, full of wisdom.[43.5] What! shall We...