Qur’an30for30 Reflections

بسم الله والصلاة والسلام على رسول الله

The glorious Qur’an is for reflection and application.

The Qur’an 30for30 Series by Dr. Omar Suleiman and Shaikh Ismail Kamdar is beneficial for every Qur’an Reader as it helps to have a-Juz-by-Juz glimpse of the Qur’an based on thematic reflection. The purpose of the series is clearly spelt out in the Introduction by the authors.

I am sharing the three editions here. Hope it helps us in understanding the spirit behind the Qur’an revelation inShaaAllah. Please proceed to download.

Reflecting on a unique Qur’anic Phrase

بسم الله والصلاة والسلام على رسول الله

While reading Surah al Kahf, it is amazing to stop at the phrase مِن لَّدُنَّا and مِن لَّدُنك

Why? The meaning gets richer and more eloquent here!

Everything is bestowed by Allah swt. But when it is mentioned with the Words من لّدن the connotation becomes special and specific.

Library Update: E-books

بسم الله والصلاة والسلام على رسول الله

Presenting some Islamic books for the purpose of education and personal use. Interested readers may please proceed to download.

Our Engagement with the Qur’an

بسم الله والصلاة والسلام على رسول الله

These two e-books will help us Engage with the Qur’an through remembrance, understanding and reflection inShaaAllah.  

Keys to Enrich our Engagement with the Qur’an – (Bayyinah link)   

Tadabbur: Reflecting Upon the Qur’an

Baarakallaahu Feekum. 

Illumination from the Centre Spread!

بسم الله والصلاة والسلام على رسول الله

Surah al Kahf is in the Centre of the Qur’an’s pages. In Journalism and Mass Media, we are taught the importance of the Centre Spread.

The Centre Page contains important news, illustrations, editorial, feature posts and lead articles. When we read this Surah every Friday, we are reminded of the gist of Islam so we refresh our knowledge concerning the significant aspects of our day to day living.

The Integrated Encyclopedia of the Qur’an

بسم الله والصلاة والسلام على رسول الله

The Integrated Encyclopedia of the Qurʾān (IEQ) is an amazing work, MaShaaAllah!                  A meaningful addition to Qur’anic Studies!

Click on the the link given below and enjoy browsing this free online English language encyclopedia of the Qur’an:

Surah Al-Kahf: The Two Conversing Companions and the Trial of Affluence

بسم الله والصلاة والسلام على رسول الله

This post is reblogged, courtesy Sadaf’s Space. Baarakallaahu Feekum.

Allah has narrated parables and bygone incidents in Surah Al Kahf in order to drive home poignant lessons upon those who deeply reflect upon them.

The Use and Misuse of Body Parts in the light of Surah al Kahf

بسم الله والصلاة والسلام على رسول الله

This beautiful Surah describes some body parts and tells us how not to use them in our life.

Presenting here some points from my study of this lesson-rich Surah, alhamdulillaah.

Unlocking the Locked Hearts

بسم الله والصلاة والسلام على رسول الله

In Surah Muhammad there is this thinking ayah:

أَفَلَا يَتَدَبَّرُونَ الْقُرْآنَ أَمْ عَلَىٰ قُلُوبٍ أَقْفَالُهَا

The meaning of this ayah attracts my attention. It is normally translated as follows:

“Then do they not reflect upon the Qur’an, or are there locks upon [their] hearts?” [Surah Muhammad 47: 24

But there is more to the meaning than this translation. 

Living the Five Morals

بسم الله والصلاة والسلام على رسول الله

Beautifully described in the Qur’an, these are the essential qualities a Muslim is expected to adopt in his/her practical life.

One Juz A Day with Nouman Ali Khan

Assalamu Alaikum Wa Rahmatullahi Wa Barakatuhu.

Presenting a Brief Tadabbur of the glorious Qur’an.

Take Time to listen to the short explanation of some verses from each Juz per day.

5-10 minutes of listening will bring positive & fruitful changes in your life, inshaaAllah.

Baarakallahu Feekum. 

Qur’an and our Fast-food Approach!

The situation of the global Muslim community is no better than fast-food companies!

They specialize in food that is prepared and served quickly.

We specialize in Qur’an Reading that is faster and finished quickly!

The ocean called Surah al Kahf

Dear brothers and sisters, Assalamu Alaikum Wa Rahmatullah.

I have organised all posts on Surah al Kahf, published in this blog till date, in one page here so that it is convenient for my blog readers, alhamdulillaah to explore on different aspects of this beautiful Surah that is often recited by the global Muslim Ummah especially on Fridays.

When I Weep…..!

This is Qu’ran in first person. A beautiful reminder. Please read and spread its message, InshaaAllah….

“My dear Reader,

At the outset, I express My sincere thanks to you for making Me so happy in the month of Ramadhaan, giving Me lots of kisses, holding Me to your heart most of the time, giving Me all your love and affection, reading a page here, memorizing a Surah there – my happiness reached such a level that I wonder whether I was lucky to have Myself in your hand or were You so fortunate to have Me in your hand. Please Continue Reading…..

Reflecting on the du’aa of Laylatul Qadr

Qur’an motivates its readers to reflect upon its verses.

In fact reflection is one of the purposes of the Qur’an.

Let us reflect over the encouraged du’aa of Laylatul Qadr along with some related  aayaat (verses) of the glorious Book of Allah, Inshaaallah.

“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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Six Miraculous Verses of Surah Ar-Room

Man is a unique creation because of his thinking faculty. We humans possess the power of reasoning. After all this is what that differentiates man from animals.

Some Qur’anic gems are first presented here for open minds and yearning hearts. Then some miraculous aspects of these verses are highlighted to kindle the thought process Inshaaallah.

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.

Maximize the Last 10 Days of Ramadhaan

Br. Abdul Malik Mujahid has done things easy for those finding it difficult to decide as to what to do and what not during the Last Ten Days of Ramadhaan.

The pointers suggested by him are sufficient enough for anyone wishing to take advantage of the glorious days and nights of the blessed month of Ramadhaan. Read on to act upon……Inshaa’Allah.

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.