Tag: Koran

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. [76.1] There surely came over man a period of time when he was a thing not worth mentioning.[76.2] Surely We have created man from a small life-germ uniting (itself): We mean to try him, so We have made him hearing, seeing.[76.3] Surely We have sho...

In the name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful. [64.1] Whatever is in the heavens and whatever is in the earth declares the glory of Allah; to Him belongs the kingdom, and to Him is due (all) praise, and He has power over all things.[64.2] He it is Who created you, but one of you is an unbelieve...

In the name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful. [19.1] Kaf Ha Ya Ain Suad.[19.2] A mention of the mercy of your Lord to His servant Zakariya.[19.3] When he called upon his Lord in a low voice,[19.4] He said: My Lord! surely my bones are weakened and my head flares with hoariness, and, my Lord! I...

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. [65.1] O Prophet! when you divorce women, divorce them for~ their prescribed time, and calculate the number of the days prescribed, and be careful of (your duty to) Allah, your Lord. Do not drive them out of their houses, nor should they themselves...

In the name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful. [33.1] O Prophet! be careful of (your duty to) Allah and do not comply with (the wishes of) the unbelievers and the hypocrites; surely Allah is Knowing, Wise;[33.2] And follow what is revealed to you from your Lord; surely Allah is Aware of what yo...

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. [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. [21.1] Their reckoning has drawn near to men, and in heedlessness are they turning aside.[21.2] There comes not to them a new reminder from their Lord but they hear it while they sport,[21.3] Their hearts trifling; and those who are unjust counsel ...

In the name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful. [14.1] Alif Lam Ra. (This is) a Book which We have revealed to you that you may bring forth men, by their Lord's permission from utter darkness into light-- to the way of the Mighty, the Praised One,[14.2] (Of) Allah, Whose is whatever is in the he...

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...