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Listening to the recitation of the Holy Quran is also
a highly recommended act. It is an act that carries a lot of rewards.
The Holy Prophet (saww) has said,
“Whoever listens to one verse of the Holy
Quran, it is better for him than ‘Thabeer’ of gold and ‘Thabeer’ is the
great mountain in Yemen”. (Bihar al-Anwaar)
He (saww) has also said,
“Whoever listens to one verse from the Book of
Allah, a reward of multiplying good deed shall be written for him; and
whoever recites one verse from the Book of Allah, it will serve him as
NOOR (light) on the Day of Judgement”. (Kanzul-‘Ummaal)
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Al-Khushoo’ in
Arabic means ‘to become submissive’ or ‘to display humility’ or ‘to be
moved and touched’. In Quran, we have been instructed to exhibit
submissiveness and highest degree of humility when reciting the Book of
Allah (SWT).
“Is it not time yet for those
who have faith that their hearts should be humbled for Allah’s
remembrance and to the truth which has come down (to them), and not to
be like those who were given the book before? Time took its toll on them
and so their hearts were hardened and many of them are transgressors”.
(57:16)
Some of the ways of expressing Al-Khushoo’ are
as following:
To realize that Quran consists the words of Allah
(SWT).
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‘Tadabbur’ basically
means ‘deep reflection’ or ‘deep contemplation’. In the Holy Quran, we
have been instructed to reflect and contemplate over its verses; take
admonition and see as to how they can be applied in our practical lives.
“(It is) a blessed book that We
have sent down to you, so that they may contemplate over its verses, and
that those who possess intellect may take admonition”.
(38:29)
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Allah (SWT)
is commanding us to recite the Holy Quran with ‘Tarteel’.
“And recite the Quran with Tarteel (in a measured tone)”.
(73:4)
There
are different translations given to this verse of the Holy Quran:
M H
Shakir writes: “And recite the Quran as it ought to be recited”.
Abdullah Yusuf Ali writes: “And recite the Quran in slow,
measured rhythmic tones”.
S V Mir
Ahmad Ali writes: “And intone the Quran in a regulated tone”.
According to Shia’ Imams (as), ‘Tarteel’ has several meanings:
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We are
discussing the rules that have to be observed whilst reciting the Holy
Quran. The first rule is of ‘Taharah’ (Purity), as discussed in
the last issue of FLZ. The second rule is of ‘Isti’adha & Basmala’.
Isti’adha
means
seeking refuge in Allah (SWT) from Shaytan (Satan) and Basmala
means to begin in the Name of Allah (SWT).
“When you recite the Quran, seek the protection of Allah against the
outcast Shaytan. Indeed he does not have authority over those who have
faith and put their trust in their Lord ”.
(16:98-99)
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The
Holy Quran is the book of Allah (SWT). He (SWT) has sent it for the
guidance of mankind. Therefore, it should not be considered as an
ordinary book and treated in that manner.
In
order to accord the Quran with highest degree of respect and to derive
maximum benefits from it, Islam has laid down some etiquette that has
to be observed while handling and using this divine book.
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The Holy
Quran is the Book of Allah (SWT). In traditions, it is mentioned that
one who wants to converse to Allah should supplicate (recite Dua’) and
one who wants Allah (SWT) to converse to him, then he should recite
Quran for it contains the words of Allah (SWT).
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The Holy
Quran contains cure for all ailments, physical and spiritual.
“We sent down in the Quran that which is a cure and mercy for the
faithful”.
(17:82)
“Say: For those who have faith, it (Quran) is a guidance and healing;
but as for those who are faithless, there is a deafness in their ears
and it is lost to their sight”.
(41:44)
The Holy
Prophet (saww) has said,
“The healing of my Ummah lies in three things: A verse from the book of
Allah, eating honey and Cupper lancet”.
(Aamaali
of Shaykh Sadooq)
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In the
last issue, we saw different modes of Dhikr. Quran is also a Dhikr.
Infact, one of its names given by Allah (SWT) is Al-Dhikr. Hence
it shares every benefit, which other modes of Dhikr have.
DYNAMIC SOURCE OF KNOWLEDGE:
The Holy
Quran is the dynamic source of Knowledge.
Imam ‘Ali
bin Abi Talib (as) has said, “Know that it
(Quran) contains knowledge of what is to come, stories of the past, cure
for your ills and regulation for whatever faces you”. (Nahjul-Balaghah)
Imam ‘Ali
ibn al-Husayn Zaynul-‘Aabideen (as) has said,
“The Quranic verses are treasures of
knowledge. Every time a treasure is opened, you must see what lies in
it”. (‘Uddah al-Da’ee)
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THE
HOLY QURAN-PART 2
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AL-DHIKR
In the
last issue, we looked at the meaning of Dhikr, its importance and
some of its advantages.
COMMONLY KNOWN DHIKR:
The most
commonly known ways of performing Dhikr are as follows:
To say
Prayers. This act is called the greatest Dhikr.
“Indeed I am Allah
–there is no god except Me. So worship Me, and maintain the prayer for
My remembrance”.
(20:14)
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PERFORMING DHIKR OF ALLAH (SWT):
The term
Dhikr literally means ‘to call back to memory’ or ‘to have
something in conscious mind’. Therefore, when we are told to perform
Dhikr of Allah (SWT), it actually implies that we have to be
God-conscious or conscious of Allah (SWT) at all times. We must always
strive to remember Him in all situations and conditions.
We have
been instructed to perform Dhikr of Allah (SWT).
“O you who have faith! Remember Allah with frequent remembrance, and
glorify Him morning and evening”.
(33:41-42)
The Holy
Prophet (saww) has said, “Verily my Lord
has commanded to me that: My speech should only be His
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THE HOLY QURAN & ITS
IMPORTANCE - PART 3
HOLY QURAN: THE SOURCE
OF GUIDANCE FOR MANKIND
"The month
of Ramadhan is that in which the Quran was sent down, a GUIDANCE for
mankind, and clear proofs of the guidance, and the criterion of right
and wrong;"
(2:185)
"Indeed
there is a lesson in their narratives for men of understanding. It is
not a forged tale but a confirmation of what went before it, and a
detailed exposition of all things, and a GUIDE and a mercy for those who
believe".
(12:111)
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THE HOLY QURAN & ITS
IMPORTANCE - PART 2
HOLY QURAN: DYNAMIC
SOURCE OF KNOWLEDGE:
The extent to which
Quran has glorified Knowledge and has encouraged people to pursue it is
something which cannot be found in other heavenly books. There are
numerous verses speaking of Knowledge, and praising and elevating the
status of those who acquire it. For example:
"Allah
will exalt those of you who believe and those who have been granted
knowledge, to high ranks.."
(58:11)
S V Mir Ahmad Ali
explains this by stating:
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THE HOLY QURAN & ITS
IMPORTANCE - PART 1
QURAN AS AL-DHIKR:
As Muslims, it is our duty to perform
Dhikr
of Allah (SWT). The term
Dhikr
literally means to call
back to memory, or to have something in concious mind. Therefore to
perform
Dhikr
of
Allah (SWT) actually implies that we ought to be God-concious OR
concious of Allah (SWT) at all times. The term also means "to remember"
or "a reminder".
Some of the ways of performing
Dhikr
are as follows:
Prayer:
Saying of prayer is a greatest form of
Dhikr.
Allah (SWT) says:
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THE CREATION OF MAN
By
Maurice Bucaille – French Academy of Medicine
In the Qur’an the subject of
human reproduction leads to a multitude of statements which constitute a
challenge to the embryologist seeking a human explanation to them. It
was only after the birth of the basic sciences which were to contribute
to our knowledge of biology, and especially after the invention of the
microscope, that man was able to understand such statements. It was
impossible for a man living in the seventh century to have expressed
such ideas.
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Academy of Medicine
Let us now turn to the
subject of Astronomy.
Whenever I describe the
details the Qur’an contains on certain points of astronomy to Westeners,
it is unusual for someone not to reply that there is nothing special in
this, considering the Arabs made important discoveries in this field
long before the Europeans.
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CREATION OF THE UNIVERSE
IN QUR’AN
By
Maurice Bucaille, French Academy of Medicine
Let us
first examine the Creation as described in the Qur’an.
An
extremely important general idea emerges: its dissimilarity with the
Biblical narration. This idea contradicts the parallels which are often,
and wrongly, drawn by Western authors to underline solely the
resemblances between the two texts.
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by
Alejandro Hamed
It used to be really
difficult to find an English translation of the Quran. That has now
changed, as various translators and publishers work to regularly improve
the quality of their translations of the Book of Allah.
Today, Spanish translations of the Quran are where English ones once
were. They are few and far between. However, with the growing number of
Spanish-speaking Muslims, mostly converts to Islam, this is changing.
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Quranic Verses about Hijab
“O you Children of Adam!
We have bestowed on you raiment to cover your shame as well as to be an
adornment to you. But the raiment of righteousness, that is the best.
Such are among the Signs of Allah, that they may receive admonition.”
(Quran 7:26)
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Between
Grammar and Rhetoric (Balâghah):
A Look at Qur'ân 2:217
Mustansir Mir
I.
The Problem
The Qur'anic verse 2:217 raises a problem which has been exercising the
minds of Muslim scholars. The problem has to do with the case-ending of
the phrase wa'l-masjidi 'l-harâmi in the verse. As Abű Hayyân
says: wa qad khabata 'l-mucribűna fî icrâbi wa 'l-masjidi
'l-harâmi.[1] Rudi Paret calls the verse "rough,"[2]
and, although he does not explain where the roughness lies, he probably
has in mind the aforementioned problem and the attempts of earlier
writers to come to grips with it. In this paper we shall argue first,
that the traditional attempts to solve the problem have not been very
successful and, second, that a more satisfactory alternative explanation
of the problem does exist.
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Bees and the Hidden Miracles of Honey
by Dr. Monzur Ahmed
The honey bee exhibits a combination of individual traits and
social co-operation which is unparalleled in the animal kingdom.
A glimpse into the nest makes it apparent why honey bees have
fascinated us from the earliest days of scientific observations.
The infrastructure of the nest, the perfectly uniform and
functional comb, is composed of beeswax and is constructed into
a repeating series of almost perfect hexagonal cells. The comb
is the stage for the activity of the colony and is used for
almost everything imaginable, from larval nursery to pantry to
message centre.
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Zawahir
al-Qur'an: The Authority of the Book's Literal Meanings
by Ayatullah al-`Uzma al-Sayyid Abu
al-Qasim al-Khu'i
Translated from the Arabic by Mujahid
Husayn
The author is one of
the maraji (legal authorities) of the Shi'i world and one of the
most eminent figures in the world of contemporary Islamic scholarship.
The translation given here is that of two chapters from his work on
Qur'anic exegesis, al-Bayan fi tafsir al-Qur'an : "hujjiyat
zawahir al-Qur'an," (the authority of the Qur'anic zawahir),
and "usul al-tafsir" (the principles of exegesis).
Two terms need to be
understood in regard to the Qur'anic meaning: nusus (sing,
nass) and zawahir (sing. zahir). By nusus is meant
those Quranic texts which are absolutely clear, being of a single
meaning, about which there is no ambiguity whatsoever. The term
zawahir refers to those meanings which are the most obvious,
although the text may have another, less probable, meaning besides its
apparent sense. Although zawahir has been translated here as
'literal meanings' which applies to nusus as well the difference
between nusus and zawahir should be noted.
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Attitude of a Muslim
Scholar at Human Embryology
by
Dr. Ibrahim B. Syed
Clinical Professor of Medicine
University of Louisville School of Medicine
Louisville, KY 40292, USA
[Presented at the ISLAMIC ATTITUDE AND PRACTICE IN SCIENCE seminar,
Organized by the INTERNATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR ISLAMIC THOUGHT,
Washington, D.C. February 28-March 1, 1987.]
INTRODUCTION
George Sarton, a professor of Science History at Harvard University,
stated in his book “The Life of Science” that the foundations of science
were laid for us by the Mesopotamian civilizations whose scholars and
scientists were their priests; and to them we owe the foundations of
medicine, navigation, astronomy and some mathematics.
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Arrogance of the
Children of Isra’il
by: Ayatullah Dr Sayyid
Fazil Milani
In that book (Torah) we told the Children of Isra'il, "You are certain
to become exceedingly arrogant and will establish tyrannical regimes on
two occasions."
On the first, we fulfilled Our warning by sending an invincible force to
overwhelm you, enter your dwellings and ravage your nation.
Later, we sanctioned your victory, extended your resources, increased
your offspring and expanded your numbers.
(We gave you freedom of choice) if you do good, it is you who will reap
its benefit, and if you are evil, it is you who will suffer its effect.
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Introduction to The Holy
Quran
The Qur'an contains the revelations of Allah, the Creator and Sustainer
of the Universe, to mankind. It is the message from God to man and
therefore of utmost importance to us.
To properly grasp a message, one needs first of all to understand its
contents exactly, and for this purpose one must study the Qur'an deeply
and in detail. In fact, some people do spend
their whole lives studying the Qur'an, reading and reflecting upon it
and, as they grow and develop, both physically and spiritually, they
discover for themselves new meanings and implications.
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by Abu al-Qassim Razzaqi
Among the many valuable works of the
great exegete 'Allamah Tabataba'i, al-Mizan occupies a
distinguished position due to its unique qualities, not only among his
own books but also among all the Islamic books written so far on
religion, science, philosophy and especially among all the old and new
exegeses of the Qur'an, written by both the Sunnis and the Shi'ah.
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An Ecological Reading of the Qur’anic Understanding of Creation
by: José Abraham
Mr.
Jose Abraham is Lecturer in the Department of Religion and Culture at
the United Theological College, Bangalore, India. This article is from
the book Bangalore Theological Forum, Vol. XXXIII, No. 1, published by
the Untied Theological College, 2001. This material was prepared for
Religion Online by Ted and Winnie Brock.
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A
New Astronomical Quranic Method for The Determination Of The
Greatest Speed C
Abstract:
The greatest speed C, denoting the velocity of light in vacuum, is
hinted at in two glorious Quranic verses relating this fundamental
universal contant C with the motion of the Earth-Moon system. A new
relativistic interpretation of this Quranic relation gives
C=299792.5 km/s in an extremely marvellous agreement with the
accepted international value. This astonishing result emphasises the
unity of the physical world, the validity of the special theory of
relativity and the authenticity of the Glorious Quran for
unbelievers.
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The Qur'an And
Modern Science
Taken from: "The
Origin of Man", by Dr. Maurice Bucaille.
submitted by: Syed
Ifraheem Haidar Karachi
INTRODUCTION
Dr. Maurice Bucaille is
an eminent French surgeon, scientist, scholar and author of "THE
BIBLE, THE QUR'AN AND SCIENCE" which contains the result of his
research into the Judeo-Christian Revelation and the Qur'an. It is a
unique contribution in the field of religion and science.
Being an outstanding
Scientist, he was selected to treat the mummy of Merneptah (Pharaoh)
which he did. During his visit to Saudi Arabia he was shown the
verses of the Holy Qur'an in which Allah says that the dead body of
the Pharaoh will be preserved as a "Sign" for posterity.
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Amazing Qur'an
by: Daim Hussain
Daim Hussain is 22 years
old and lives in Holland
Calling the
Qur'an amazing is not something done only by Muslims, who have an
appreciation for the book and who are pleased with it; it has been
labeled amazing by non-Muslims as well. In fact, even people who hate
Islam very much have still called it amazing.
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Advantages of Ayat
al-Kursi
By: Ayelia Al-Shariph
Verse 255 of Surah-e-Baqarah (chapter:
The cow) in holy Quran is called Ayat Al-Kursi: “Allah! There is no god
but He - the Living, The Self-subsisting, Eternal. No slumber can seize
Him Nor Sleep. His are all things in the heavens and on earth. Who is
there can intercede in His presence except as he permitteth? He knoweth
what (appeareth to His creatures As) before or after or behind them. Nor
shall they compass Aught of his knowledge Except as He willeth. His
throne doth extend over the heavens and on earth, and He feeleth No
fatigue in guarding and preserving them, For He is the Most High, The
Supreme (in glory).”
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A Survey of the Verses
of the Holy Qur'an
By: Dr. Ghalam Hussain
Heidari Tafreshi
Even in the shortest Chapter of the Qur’an, prayer exists:
Sura Kawthar is the shortest chapter in the Qur’an which has three
verses including ten words and forty-three characters.
One of the important characteristics of Kawthar which makes it distinct
and unique in comparison to other chapters in the Qur’an, is that in
this chapter which is the shortest , there are five predictions all of
which have turned out to be true.
1. Proliferation of Prophet Muhammad’s (SAW) descendants and offspring:
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"Do they not look at the Camels; how
they are made?..."
Do they not look at the Camels, how
they are made? And at the Sky, how it is raised high? And at the
Mountains, how they are fixed firm? And at the Earth, how it is spread
out? Therefore do thou give admonition, for thou art one to admonish."
(Al-Ghashiya - The Overwhelming, The Pall), 17-21)
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A Scientist's
Interpretation Of References To Embryology In The Quran
by Keith L. Moore,
PhD., F.I.A.C.
The Department of Anatomy, University of
Toronto, Canada
Statements
referring to human reproduction and development are scattered throughout
the Quran. It is only recently that the scientific meanings of some of
these verses have been appreciated fully. The long delay in interpreting
these correctly resulted mainly from inaccurate translations and
commentaries and from a lack of awareness of scientific knowledge.
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A Qur'anic Approach to
Scientific Investigation
By: Sabah E. Karam,
Ph.D.
Professor Of Computer Information Systems & Mathematics,
Strayer University
The following paper based on the Qur'an verse 51:49 which describes the
nature of creation. It's transliteration into English is, "Wa men kulli
shayen khalqna zawgyne la'alakum tadhkaroon." The translation into
English is, "And all things have We created in pairs in order that you
may reflect on it."
The word 'zawgyne' is consistently translated into the English language
as 'pairs.' In scientific literature its meaning is extended to
incorporate such concepts as 'duality", 'complementarity', 'opposites',
'inverses' and several other concepts reflecting conjugate and/or
reciprocal properties. Terms will be listed below, within their
respective disciplines, from the natural, biological and social
sciences. We find mentioned in the Tafsir of Ibn Kathir the following
pairs of creation: the heavens and the earth, the sun and the moon,
light and dark, night and day, the land and the oceans, life and death,
Jannah and Narr.
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by Hadi Qabil
Translated by: A.N. Baqirshahi
The accounts of the prophets are the
best examples for men and their lives are the best ideals of the history
that the believers should benefit from them. Accordingly, to narrate the
accounts of the prophets in the revealed scriptures are of great
importance, which constitute a sizable portion of the Torah and the
Qur'an. Unfortunately these accounts in the Torah have been distorted
and as a result of which, tarnished the beauty of the lives of these
nobles. Even some of them have been treated less than ordinary people.
While when these accounts are contrasted with the similar accounts in
the Qur'an. The greatness of these men and the beauty of the Qur'an come
to the fore plainly. What follows is the comparison of the accounts of
three prophets (s) viz. Lot, Job and David as related in the Qur'an and
the Torah.
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The Holy Quran -
Our Source of Guidance
It was a peaceful and
quiet evening in Mecca. Not yet a messenger, Muhammad [s] was busy
pondering in the cave of Hira when he heard a strange voice from above
saying, “Iqraa”. It was demanding him to read. The voice repeated again,
“Read in the name of your Lord who created” [Surat al-Alaq, Verse 1].
This was the first verse of the Holy Quran revealed to the Holy Prophet.
The very first verse revealed to the Prophet of Islam, the Prophet of
Mankind, was demanding him to read.
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Protection from any Alteration
By Allamah
Tabatabai
The
transmission of the Qur'an, from the day of its revelation up to the
present day, is flawless. The chapters and verses have been in
constant use amongst Muslims and have been passed on perfectly
intact from one generation to the other. The Qur'an we know today is
the same Qur'an which was revealed to the Prophet some fourteen
centuries ago. The Qur'an does not stand in need of historical proof
for its identity or authenticity, (although history too confirms its
validity).
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Paradise
In the name of God Most Gracious Most Merciful
Holy Qur’an:
Garden of
Eternity, which they will enter: beneath them flow pleasant rivers:
therein they will have all they wish: thus doth God reward the
righteous. 16:31
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The Throne
Holy Qur’an:
“God is He Who
raised the Heavens without any pillars that yea can see; is firmly
established on the throne of Authority.”
Rad verse 2
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Rain in the Qur’an
By
Harun Yahya
Rain is
indeed one of the most important factors for life on the earth.
Rain is
a prerequisite for the permanence of life in a region. Rain, which
carries great importance for all living things including human beings,
is mentioned in various verses of the Qur’an where substantial
information is given about the formation of rain, its proportion and
effects. The fact that it was not possible for any of this
information to have been discovered at the time of the revelation of
the Qur’an shows that the Qur’an is the word of Allah.
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The Way To The Holy Quran
Khurram Murad Islamic Foundation
Basic Prerequisites
Bringing Gratitude and Praise
Third: Make yourself constantly alert
with intense praise and gratitude to your Lord for having blessed you
with His greatest gift - the Qur'an - and for having guided you to its
reading and study.
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Proofs of no Contradictions in the Qur'an
Taken from Arabic paper please do visit them at
http://www.flash.net/~royal/islama.html
" But they who will disbelieve and treat Our signs
as lies, these shall be the
inmates of the Fire; herein shall they abide. "
2:39
Response to "Islam On Line" regarding Sura Vs. Sura
This is another article that will point out Tom Terry’s weaknesses and
lack of
knowledge of the Holy Qur'an. Please read carefully his claim, found in
his home page
Islam On Line, and then come back and explore my response, and you'll be
the judge.
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#63, v. 1 "Anecdotes of the Pious Ones"
Ibn-e Mas'ood was one of the scribers
of revelation. He was constantly
scribing whatever was being revealed of the Holy Qur'an.
One day, the Prophet (pbuh&hf) asked
him: "Please read me some
Quran'."
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Qur'an (Index: A-Z)
A
Aaron, 4:163, 6:84, 7:122, 7:142,
7:150, 7:172, 10:75,
19:53, 20:30, 20:40, 20:90, 20:92, 21:48, 23:45, 25:35,
26:12, 26:48, 28:34, 37:114-120
House of, 2:248
Ablution, 4:43, 5:6
circumstances requiring, 4:43
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Sura Fajr - Commentary
An Enlightening Commentary of the Holy
Qur'an
Vol. II - A Group of Muslim Scholars, Isfahan, Iran
In The Name of Allah, The
Beneficent the Merciful!
Sura Fajr - Break of Dawn
No. 89 (30 Verses)
Contents of the Sura:
This Sura, like many other Meccan Suras,
contains short,
meaningful, awakening verses with abundant warnings.
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The position of the
Holy Quran in the Islamic Traditions
About the
rank and position of the Holy Quran:
Learning and teaching,
reading and memorizing, planning and acting on the contents, there are
numerous traditions in the Sunni and Shiite sources that its studying
can display and manifest the importance and greatness of the Heavenly
book. These traditions have been compiled in the books of traditions
under the headings of "books of traditions", the "book of the excellence
of Quran", and the "book of the Merits of Quran". The commentators of
the Holy Quran especially the commentators living in the beginning of
Islam have narrated these traditions in their books. In addition to the
above, some of the earlier scholars have made efforts to write books
under the heading of "the book of the Fazl-ul-Quran or the book of
Navader-ul-Quran."
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Dr. Tariq Al
Suwaidan discovered some verses in the Holy Quran that mention one
thing is equal to nother, i.e. man is equal to women. Although this
makes sense grammatically, the astonishing fact is that the number of
times he word man appears in the Quran is 24 and the number of times
the word woman appears is also 24, therefore not only is this phrase
correct in the grammatical sense but also true mathematically (24 =
24).
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Hypnosis
is a trance-like condition characterized by an altered state of
consciousness, diminished will power, and an increased responsiveness to
suggestion. People differ in their suggestibility to hypnosis. A person
cannot be hypnotized against his will; he must obey the suggestions of a
hypnotist.
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In response to an ad in the NY Times
that Jerusalem was mentioned more than 600 times in the Torah and none
in the Quran, I have volunteered to do some interesting work on the my
father's computer. Thanks to the age of computer and CDs that makes the
search process so easy. Here is some interesting findings based on The
Old Testament [American Standard Version 1901] and the Quran:
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Maalik
can mean Master or the Lord or the King of the 'Yaumiddeen' the
Day of Faith. The Day is the Day of the Final judgment but it is termed
in the Qur'anic language as the Day of Faith.
Firstly, the word 'Maalik'
meaning the Master or the Lord or the King, is used. He who sits at any
judgment is commonly known and also called a judge and the Arabic word
for it is 'Qadhi' but the word 'Qadhi' is not used, but
the word used is 'Maalik'.
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The Glorious Qur'an is the Word of
Allah as revealed to His Prophet, Muhammad, peace be on him and his
progeny.
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On reading the Qur'an one is at once
convinced that it is the Word of Allah, for no man can write such
perfect guidance on so many subjects.
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Tahrif al-Qur'an: A Study of Misconceptions Regarding Corruption of the
Qur'anic Text
Muhammad Baqir Ansari
The
victory of the Islamic Revolution of Iran appalled global unbelief and
arrogance. As this revolution gained more and more momentum each day,
the panic and fear of the unbelievers and the arrogance escalated.
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Exegesis of al-Fateha (The Opening)
A survey of the
tafseer in al-Mizan
By Ali A. Khalfan
In the
name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful (1). All praise is
due to Allah, the Lord of the Worlds (2). The Beneficent the
Merciful (3). The Master of the Day of Judgment (4). Thee do we
worship and Thee do we beseech for help (5). Guide us to the
straight path (6), the path of those upon whom Thou hast bestowed
favors, not of those inflicted by Thy wrath, nor of those gone astray
(7).
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Who frowned at the blind man?
By
Ali A. Khalfan
In The Name of
Allah, The Beneficent, The Merciful
At least everyone
is in agreement that the verses 80:1-10 refer to an incident in Mecca
when Abdullah bin Umm Maktum, a blind man, came to a gathering where the
Prophet was talking to some people among whom were some leaders of
Quraysh. When Abdullah bin Umm Maktum came to that gathering, someone
frowned and turned away from him.
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The letter symbols in the Qur'an
By
Ali A. Khalfan
In The Name of
Allah, The Beneficent, The Merciful
In the Holy Qur’an, there are twenty-nine
suras (chapters) that begin with al-huroofe-Muqatiaat
(abbreviated letters or letter symbols). The following is the list of
these suras with the symbols, in the order of the Qur’an:
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Promise and Pleasure of Allah
By Ali Khalfan
There is no doubt that when Allah makes a promise, it is a promise of
truth. Even Shaitan acknowledges this fact as Allah quotes him:
And the Shaitan shall say after the affair is decided: Surely Allah
promised you the promise of truth, and I gave you promises, then failed
to keep them to you, and I had no authority over you, except that I
called you and you obeyed me, therefore do not blame me but blame
yourselves: I cannot be your aider (now) nor can you be my aiders;
surely I disbelieved in your associating me with Allah before; surely it
is the unjust that shall have the painful punishment. (14:22)
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