Parable of the Spider’s Web

بسم الله والصلاة والسلام على رسول الله

Qur’anic parables are rich in meaning and connotation. They are a means of providing insightful guidance to man. This article speaks of one such parable, and the author throws light from scientific perspective to help readers unravel the mysteries hidden in Qur’anic parables. Please read on…

7 Reasons to Read the Qur’an

بسم الله والصلاة والسلام على رسول الله

Ramadhaan is the Month of Qur’an. Thought of sharing this, which is here on this blog since about 7 years. I was inspired to make this presentation after coming across an article under this name. Kindly read and share with others. Baarakallaahu Feekum. 

Medical References at the Shadows of Surah al Kahf

‘The Medical Miracles of the Qur’an’ is a resourceful book authored by Dr. Sharif Kaf al Ghazal, and published by The Islamic Foundation, Leicester.

I am sharing a beautiful description about sleep, hearing and related points. The author discusses about the medical aspects from the story of the Ashaab al Kahf, the Sleepers of the Cave, from the amazing Surah al Kahf.  

Read, enjoy and glorify Allah for revealing the glorious Qur’an for the welfare of mankind. 

Oldest Quran Fragments Found in Britain

What may be the world’s oldest fragments of the Qur’an have been found by the University of Birmingham………Subhanallaah! 

Reproducing the BBC News….

“Woe to those who read them without reflection”

“so woe to those who read them without reflecting upon them”. This statement which is part of a Sahih Hadeeth should serve as a warning to all those who read the glorious Qur’an without reflecting upon its verses or pondering over them.

While we Muslims read a lot from the Book of Allah in the blessed month of Ramadhaan, I pray to Almighty Allah to shower upon us the grace of wisdom to understand and reflect over the teachings of His glorious and gracious Book. Aameen.

The more you reflect, the closer you get!

Note: Assalamu Alaikum Wa Rahmatullah. I am re-posting this with the intention to spread the word that Qur’an should be read with understanding. Baarakallahu Feekum.

YasSarNalQuR'aN

There are many “religious” books available in the spiritual supermarkets of the world. How many of them tell their readers or followers to ponder and reflect over their teachings?

Do you know that there are some wonderful religious books – so “wonderful” that you don’t need a brain to understand!

The Qur’an never makes its readers mentally-challenged! Alhamdulillaah.

The Qur’an is unique. It tells you to think. It makes you to think.  

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“Qur’an is Made Easy”

Last Friday this was the theme of the Friday Sermon in the UAE.

Even though, every week, I give the links to download the Jumu’ah Khutbahs, I felt like including this as a separate post for the benefit of wider audience. Read on, Inshaaallah.

The miracle in ‘Aayah’

This aayah enchants me a lot: سَنُرِيهِمْ آيَاتِنَا فِي الْآفَاقِ وَفِي أَنفُسِهِمْ حَتَّىٰ يَتَبَيَّنَ لَهُمْ أَنَّهُ الْحَقُّ

“We will show them Our signs in the horizons and within themselves until it becomes clear to them that it is the truth.” (Surah Fussilat 41: 53)

And this aayah:

هُوَ الَّذِي بَعَثَ فِي الْأُمِّيِّينَ رَسُولًا مِّنْهُمْ يَتْلُو عَلَيْهِمْ آيَاتِهِ وَيُزَكِّيهِمْ وَيُعَلِّمُهُمُ الْكِتَابَ وَالْحِكْمَةَ وَإِن كَانُوا مِن قَبْلُ لَفِي ضَلَالٍ مُّبِينٍ

“It is He who has sent among the unlettered a Messenger from themselves reciting to them His verses and purifying them and teaching them the Book and wisdom – although they were before in clear error”. (Surah al Jumu’ah 62: 2)

The myriad of meanings that the word ‘aayah’ connotes is miraculous indeed.

The verses of the Qur’an are in fact the signs of understanding for men of understanding!

What am I losing When I Don’t Understand the Qur’an?

A simple way to make one realize the importance of learning to recite the Qur’an with understanding. Have a look at the presentation, Inshaa’Allah.

Nouman Ali Khan’s Tafseer Collection

The updated pdf files of the Tafseer of the Qur’an by Br. Nouman Ali Khan can now be downloaded from the following links, Inshaa’Allah: 

The MOST Read Book, the LEAST understood Book!

Ramadhaan and Qur’an. Qur’an and Muslims. Muslims and Ramadhaan. A perfect combination and a classic equation, right?

What do you have to say about this equation: Qur’an and understanding. Understanding and Muslims. Muslims and Qur’an. 

Take this Qur’an Quiz!

How well do you know the Qur’an?

This Quiz is done in an innovative way 🙂 Are you ready for the challenge? 

Reaping the blessings of Sha’baan with the Qur’an

Just a reminder about this e-book as Ramadhaan is round the corner 🙂 

The more you reflect, the closer you get!

There are many “religious” books available in the spiritual supermarkets of the world. How many of them tell their readers or followers to ponder and reflect over their teachings?

Do you know that there are some wonderful religious books – so “wonderful” that you don’t need a brain to understand!

The Qur’an never makes its readers mentally-challenged! Alhamdulillaah.

The Qur’an is unique. It tells you to think. It makes you to think.  

Wa Ma Tawfeeqee il-laah bil-laah

Dear brothers and sisters, Assalamu Alaikum.

In today’s society, success seems to have many “fathers”. Failure is an orphan. Nobody wants to own it!

You might have heard people bragging: ‘Your success is because of me!’ ‘You got promoted because of my recommendation!’ ‘Without me, you’ll be nowhere!’ ‘Your accomplishment is due to my favour!’ ‘No, it’s not because of him, its only because of me, you achieved success!’!!

A true Muslim understands the hollowness of such a bragging! 

First Perfection, then Presentation!

The Qur’anic miracles are marvelous.  This ayah of Surah Huud brings into focus yet another miracle of the glorious Qur’an. 

The Easy Qur’an: Interpretation in Simple English :)

Alhamdulillah, a new translation of the Qur’an in English language! Interpreted in Easy English by our respected brother Imtiaz Ahmad, the Easy Qur’an is an excellent resource for the learners of the Glorious Qur’an.

The scholarly brother, who is based at Madinah al Munawwarah,  has come a long way in the field of research, dawah and islaah. His past experience as the author of the undermentioned books has definitely motivated him to present an interpretation in a simple and lucid way.  

Qur’anic Gems for Aspiring Hafidh

An amazing piece I read at Sr. Fajr’s blog. Sharing this here because this is not only for the aspiring hafidh and hafidha but also for all the lovers of the Qur’an! Read on…..

Below are 15 Qur’anic gems which you might find useful during the course of your Hifdh al-Qur’an. Most of these were passed down to me from previous teachers (may Allah bestow upon them much goodness, ameen), while some were picked up along the way (and others were contributed by fellow students). 

Approaching the Qur’an

‘How to approach the Qur’an’ is an informative book.

Qur’an Central

PS: Two points I have to add as it struck me post-publication…inshaaAllah

Everything great is connected with the Qur’an. 

In fact, anything connected with the Qur’an becomes great indeed! Subhanallaah! 

The miracle in the ‘year’!

Assalamu Alaikum. Bismillahir Rahmaanir Raheem. Today, I read a very interesting post by Sr. Fajr and would like to share it here with you all. Read on….

In Surah al-‘Ankabut, Allah `azza wa jall describes the length of time that Prophet Nuh (`alayhisalam) spent with his people. But what do you notice about the verse?

Surah Yaseen: Word-to-word translation

Many Muslims read Surah Yaseen almost on a daily basis. However, it is would be prudent on our part to read the Surah with understanding.  A good approach towards understanding the meanings is to learn by way of word-to-word translation. 

An international patent for Quranic eye drops !

The miracle of the Qur’an……Subhanallaah! 

• Inspired by the shirt of Yousof  (Joseph), an Egyptian Muslim scientist, unprecedently, managed to manufacture an eye drop to treat the cataract. How?

• Allah the Almighty describes Jacob (Yaqoob alaihis salam)

• “And he turned away from them, and said, ‘Ah, how great is my grief for Joseph.’  And his eyes turned white because of the sorrow that he chocked within him.” (12: 84)

The Book that Shaped the World

“This is the Book; in it is guidance sure, without doubt, to those who fear Allah” (Al-Baqarah, 2:2)

Has anybody ever come across a book that contains a preface where its author mentions its infallibility from any single error? Has anyone ever heard of any author who talks with such confidence and authority? This is the Qur’an; it was revealed to one human being named Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him) and its Author is Allah, the Lord and Sustainer of the Universe.

Qur’an: The Eternal Truth

The Prophet Moses, born in Egypt in the 15th century B.C., was chosen by God to be His messenger. In those days, Egypt was under the dynastic rule of the Pharaohs, who were idolaters. The Prophet Moses encountered two of the kings of this dynasty: one was appointed to be his guardian by God, while the other was one with whom he came into confrontation during his missionary struggle.