Tag: Koran

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. [100.1] I swear by the runners breathing pantingly,[100.2] Then those that produce fire striking,[100.3] Then those that make raids at morn,[100.4] Then thereby raise dust,[100.5] Then rush thereby upon an assembly:[100.6] Most surely man is ungrat...

In the name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful. [73.1] O you who have wrapped up in your garments![73.2] Rise to pray in the night except a little,[73.3] Half of it, or lessen it a little,[73.4] Or add to it, and recite the Quran as it ought to be recited.[73.5] Surely We will make to light upon...

In the name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful. [67.1] Blessed is He in Whose hand is the kingdom, and He has power over all things,[67.2] Who created death and life that He may try you-- which of you is best in deeds; and He is the Mighty, the Forgiving,[67.3] Who created the seven heavens one ...

In the name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful. [45.1] Ha Mim.[45.2] The revelation of the Book is from Allah, the Mighty, the Wise.[45.3] Most surely in the heavens and the earth there are signs for the believers.[45.4] And in your (own) creation and in what He spreads abroad of animals there a...

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. [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. [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. [50.1] Qaf. I swear by the glorious Quran (that Muhammad is the Apostle of Allah.)[50.2] Nay! they wonder that there has come to them a warner from among themselves, so the unbelievers say: This is a wonderful thing:[50.3] What! when we are dead an...

In the name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful. [6.1] All praise is due to Allah, Who created the heavens and the earth and made the darkness and the light; yet those who disbelieve set up equals with their Lord.[6.2] He it is Who created you from clay, then He decreed a term; and there is a ter...

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. [26.1] Ta Sin Mim.[26.2] These are the verses of the Book that makes (things) clear.[26.3] Perhaps you will kill yourself with grief because they do not believe.[26.4] If We please, We should send down upon them a sign from the heaven so that their...