Tag: Koran

In the name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful. [89.1] I swear by the daybreak,[89.2] And the ten nights,[89.3] And the even and the odd,[89.4] And the night when it departs.[89.5] Truly in that there is an oath for those who possess understanding.[89.6] Have you not considered how your Lord dea...

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...

[9.1] (This is a declaration of) immunity by Allah and His Apostle towards those of the idolaters with whom you made an agreement.[9.2] So go about in the land for four months and know that you cannot weaken Allah and that Allah will bring disgrace to the unbelievers.[9.3] And an announcement from A...

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. [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...

In the name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful. [86.1] I swear by the heaven and the comer by night;[86.2] And what will make you know what the comer by night is?[86.3] The star of piercing brightness;[86.4] There is not a soul but over it is a keeper.[86.5] So let man consider of what he is cre...

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. [20.1] Ta Ha.[20.2] We have not revealed the Quran to you that you may be unsuccessful.[20.3] Nay, it is a reminder to him who fears:[20.4] A revelation from Him Who created the earth and the high heavens.[20.5] The Beneficent God is firm in power....

In the name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful. [7.1] Alif Lam Mim Suad.[7.2] A Book revealed to you-- so let there be no straitness in your breast on account of it-- that you may warn thereby, and a reminder close to the believers.[7.3] Follow what has been revealed to you from your Lord and 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. [12.1] Alif Lam Ra. These are the verses of the Book that makes (things) manifest.[12.2] Surely We have revealed it-- an Arabic Quran-- that you may understand.[12.3] We narrate to you the best of narratives, by Our revealing to you this Quran, tho...

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 ...