Al-Jinn The Jinn Al-Qiyamah The Resurrection Al-Insan The Man Al-Mursalat Those Sent Forth An-Naba' The Announcement An-Nazi'at Those Who Yearn At-Takwir The Folding Up Al-Infitar The Cleaving At-Tatfif Default in Duty Al-Inshiqaq The Bursting Asunder Al-Buruj The Stars At-Tariq The Comer by Night Al-A'la The Most High Al-Ghashiyah The Overwhelming Event Al-Fajr The Daybreak Al-Balad The City Ash-Shams The Sun Al-Lail The Night Ad-Duha The Brightness of the Day Al-Inshirah The Expansion At-Tin The Fig Al-'Alaq The Clot Al-Qadr The Majesty Al-Bayyinah The Clear Evidence Al-Zilzal The Shaking Al-'Adiyat The Assaulters Al-Qari'ah The Calamity At-Takathur The Abundance of Wealth Al-'Asr The Time Al-Humazah The Slanderer Al-Fil The Elephant Al-Quraish The Quraish Al-Ma'un Acts of Kindness Al-Kauthar The Abundance of Good Al-Kafirun The Disbelievers An-Nasr The Help Al-Lahab The Flame Al-Ikhlas The Unity Al-Falaq The Dawn An-Nas The Men 1.
Surah al-Fatihah This is the first Surah of the Qur'an, although it is not the first in the order of revelation. Surah al-Baqarah This is the longest Surah of the Qur'an. There are three types of human beings: Those who believe in the unseen realities, perform prayers, give part of their wealth in charity, believe in what is revealed in this scripture and what was revealed before to other prophets and messengers of Allah.
These are the true believers. They shall benefit from this book and they shall be eternally successful.
Second group consists of those who have decided to reject Allah's message. They are the Kafirs. Since they have made up their minds to reject Islam, no preaching will help them. Allah will punish them on the Day of Judgment because of their rejection. Third is the group of people who say that they have believed, but actually they have not believed.
They try to be on both sides: sometimes at the side of faith and sometimes at the side of unfaith. They are the hypocrites. They may think that in this way they will gain both sides, but in reality they are also the losers. Introduction to the Sections The Book of Guidance for those who want to be righteous. The difference between the believers and the non-believers.
The hypocrites: their sickness, mischief and self-deception. Mankind, worship Allah alone. Make no partners in Allah's divinity. This Book will guide many but many will remain in error. The character of those who shall remain in error. The story of the creation of Adam. Address to Bani Israel to accept this message.
Warnings to those who stray from the covenant of God. The real recipients of Divine salvation. The hesitation of Bani Israel in sacrificing the cow. Some perversions of those who were supposed to follow the law of God. Opposition and enmity towards the Prophets, following devils and magic. Reminders to the Believers to follow these examples. Stay firm on your principles.
Some among the People of the Book will try to mislead you with false claims and assertions. The true guidance of Allah is here. Read the Book of Allah and follow it. The great example of Prophet Ibrahim —peace be upon him. Prophet Ibrahim —peace be upon him- submitted to Allah and this is the message that he and his sons gave to their progeny.
The change of Qiblah and the response of the hypocrites and fools. Those who have knowledge know that this is the true Qiblah of all the Prophets. Follow this direction wherever you are. This is the universal Qiblah for all. Believers will be tried but they should be firm and steadfast and must face the trials with patience and prayers. The polytheists and idolaters are misplacing their loyalties. Believers should eat good and permissible food and should never follow the steps of the devil.
The true piety and righteousness. Some rules related to the punishment of murderers. The rules of bequests. Fasting and Ramadan: the objective of fasting and some rules. Rules of Hajj, fighting those who expelled Muslims from their homes. All human beings were originally one community.
Divisions came later. Be generous and defend your self and your faith. The laws of divorce Continuation of the laws of divorce. Rules on the remarriage of the divorced women or the widowers. Further rules of divorce Fighting in the cause of God: two examples from history- Israelites under the leadership of Prophet Moses —peace be upon him. Under the leadership of Prophet David — peace be upon him- the victory came over the forces of Goliath.
Emphasis on charity. To Allah belong everything. His Throne extends to heaven and earth. No compulsion in religion. Allah brings out people from darkness unto light. Allah blesses charity : some examples of how Allah blesses charity Emphasis on charity: spend good things, give openly and secretly to the poor and needy. Prohibition of usuary riba and its bad effects on individuals and society Some rules on loan transactions Conclusion and prayer: Everything in the heaven and earth belong to Allah, the prayer of the believers.
Surah 'Al 'Imran This is the 3 rd Surah of the Qur'an according to its arrangement, but it is 89 th Surah according to the order of revelation. This Surah consists of verses divided in 20 sections. He sent the Qur'an as He sent before the Tawrat and Injil for the guidance of people.
True believers are those who accept every thing of the Book of Allah and try to understand it. Believers pray always for Allah's guidance for them.
Those who reject the truth, their wealth and their progeny will not avail them anything against the chastisement of Allah. Allah bears witness for His own Tawhid as well as the angels and the people of knowledge. The religion acceptable in the sight of Allah is Islam. To love Allah one must follow the Prophet. Obedience to Allah and His Messenger are necessary for faith. Many prophets and messengers of Allah came for this purpose. Birth of Jesus -peace be upon him- and his true message.
Jesus preached the message of Tawhid. His true followers are those who recognize Tawhid. Some Christians argued with the Prophet. He asked them to come for an open Mubahalah. Invitation to the People of the Book to come to a common word of Tawhid and obedience to Allah. Some People of the Book try to discredit Islam.
Muslims are warned to be conscious of this challenge. Previous prophets and their scriptures confirm the truth of Islam. Charity and sacrifice are necessary to attain faith and piety. Muslims must remain conscious of Allah and must hold fast together the rope of Allah, i. Role of the Muslim Ummah in the world. Critical review of the Battle of Uhud Prohibition of Riba and emphasis on charity. Believers must hasten to seek the forgiveness from their Lord.
Some beautiful characters and qualities of the believers are mentioned. Prophet Muhammad is only a Messenger of Allah like other messengers. His death should not mean giving up the faith. Believers must persevere and be patient in difficulties.
Criticism of those who showed weakness during the Battle of Uhud. Muslims should be strong in their commitment to faith. True believers and the hypocrites. Hypocrites' delinquency at the time of Uhud Steadfast attitude of the Believers. Shaitan tries to frighten the Believers, but the true Believers become even stronger after trials and tests. Some propaganda of the People of the Book against Islam and how to respond to such challenges. How the believers should pray to Allah and seek His blessings.
Surah al-Nisa' This is a Madani Surah revealed to the Prophet -peace be upon him- between the years 3 and 5 of Hijrah. There are three main themes of this Surah: Establishment of the new Islamic social order after removing the pre-Islamic Jahili system.
Answers to the oppositions of Mushrik Arabs as well as neighboring Jews and Christians. Da'wah of Islam to new people This Surah consists of ayat divided in 24 sections. Introduction to the Sections Responsibility to take care of the family.
Special care of orphans. Laws of inheritance. It is an obligation from Allah. Relations between men and women should be based on the principle of equity and goodness. Rules of marriage especially concerning the women who cannot be taken in marriage. Men and women's rights over their properties.
Disagreement and reconciliation between husband and wife. Internal and external purity: rules of wudu, ghusl and prayers. Fulfill the trusts and refer all disputes to Allah and His Messenger. Those who decline to accept the decisions of Allah's Messenger are the hypocrites. It is the duty of the Believers to establish justice and protect the poor and oppressed. Hypocrites' attitude to the Prophet and to the Believers How to deal with the hypocrites who are prone to fighting Believers must respect the life of other Believers, Murder and its punishment.
Believers must join and live with other Believers unless they are unable to do so. Prayers for the travelers and those who are in the battlefield. Always be just and do not take the side of the unjust. The secret councils of the hypocrites. Allah will not forgive Shirk. Shaitan's misleading of humans through deceptions and false promises. Some more directions about dealing with orphans and family disputes. Believers must stand for justice for all.
Must pay attention to their faith. Hypocrites try to deceive Allah. They are lazy in their prayers. Their end will be the lowest part of hell. Allah's punishment for those who broke their covenant with Him.
Some People of the Book tried to crucify Jesus, but Allah saved him. The message of Islam is the same as the message of previous Prophets. Invitation to the People of the Book to accept Islam and recognize the true teachings of Jesus. Some more elaboration on the law of Inheritance. Surah al-Ma'idah This is the 5 th Surah according to the arrangement of the Qur'an and th according to the order of revelation. There are six main points discussed in this Surah: All obligations whether they are divine or human should be fulfilled.
When we have a pledge or promise or sign a treaty we must abide by it. Also Allah gave some rules for life to keep us clean and sober.
Cleanliness of the body, living with justice, being upright and moral, avoiding sin, corruption and superstition, and doing the deeds of piety and righteousness are important rules and principles and must be observed. Message to the People of the Book i. Christians and Jews to recognize the truth.
Allah's punishment comes on those who reject Allah's rules and knowingly violate them. The story of the two children of Adam is told. This story has many lessons. Sometime even your brothers become envious of you and they harm you. Just and righteous persons sometimes suffer at the hands of their own family members, but God's judgment also comes. The righteous under no situation give up right attitude and behavior. Muslims must deal with justice with all people.
Justice should be impartial, even to their enemies they must be just. However, relations among Muslims themselves should be deeper. There should not be only justice but also love, brotherhood, care and concern for each other. Enjoy the good things that Allah has given, but guard against excesses. Do not indulge in swearing, gambling, intoxicants, superstitions, violation of the sanctities of the Sanctuary of Allah the Ka'bah.
Jesus -peace be upon him- was a great prophet of Allah. He performed many miracles, but his teachings were not followed and they were corrupted after his departure from this earth. Allah's covenant with the Children of Israel. Children of Israel broke the covenant of God. Musa -peace be upon him- warned the Children of Israel. Story of the two children of Adam, Punishment for the offenders. Allah's rules must be established. The relations of Muslims with their opponents. Those who make the mockery of the truth.
How Christians deviated from the truth. Some Christians came closer to Islam and recognized the truth. Prohibition against intoxicants, gambling and shirk. Respect of the Ka'bah.
Rules against idolatry and about testimony. Some miracles of Jesus -peace be upon him. How the teachings of Jesus were corrupted after his departure. Surah al-An'am This is the 6 th Surah according to the arrangement of the Qur'an and 55 th Surah according to the order of revelation.
Basic topics discussed here are: Unity of Allah is the reality in this universe. Polytheism has no foundation. Prophet Ibrahim -peace be upon him- preached Tawhid.
Other Prophets also gave the same message. Allah's judgment will come and the truth will prevail. Allah gives right guidance about food and other matters of life. Introduction to the Sections Allah created the heaven and earth but the non-believers call others equal to Allah. On the Day of Judgment the Mushrikin will admit their guilt. Those who deny the Hereafter they are the real losers.
Non-believers ridiculed Allah's Prophets, but in the end the truth prevailed. Nations were warned before. Allah did try them in various ways. Believers should be respected Allah is the Final judge and He will decide the destiny of the individuals or nations. Other Prophets also gave the message of Tawhid. Allah's revelation to His Prophets. Allah's signs in the creation. Allah has no partner, no son. Arrogance of the non-believers and their opposition to the Prophets.
Do not eat the animals slaughtered in the name of any one other than Allah. Those who plot against Allah, they suffer themselves. Superstitions of the Mushrikin. Allah's gifts for humanity and people's self-imposed prohibitions. What are the things that Allah has forbidden? Universal principles of Islam. The true religion: prayer, sacrifice, life, death, everything must be for Allah.
Surah al-A'raf This is the 7 th Surah of the Qur'an and according to some authorities it is the 39 th Surah according to the order of revelation. The judgment will indeed take place. The story of Man's creation and Satan's opposition to Man. Warning to the Children of Adam to be aware of Satan's plots. Allah's messengers came to guide people.
The end of those who denied the message and those who accepted the message. Cries of the wicked in the hellfire. Some lessons from the story of Prophet Noah -peace be upon him.
Some lessons from the story of Prophet Hud- peace be upon him. Some lessons from the story of Prophets Salih and Lot -peace be upon them.
Some lessons from the story of Prophet Shu'aib -peace be upon him. Warnings against those who deny the Prophets and Messengers of Allah. Prophet Moses -peace be upon him- and his encounter with Pharaoh of Egypt.
Pharaoh and his magicians were defeated. Pharaoh continued in his persecution of the Israelites. Some more signs were shown to Pharaoh and his people. The Torah was given to Prophet Moses- peace be upon him. Some Israelites started Calf worship.
The Torah and Injil speak about the coming of Prophet Muhammad -peace be upon him. Allah's promise for those who will follow the last Prophet.
Prophet Muhammad is the Universal Prophet. Some among the people of Prophet Moses were guided by the truth and lived with justice. Some Israelites transgressed Allah's laws and they suffered the consequences.
The eternal covenant of Allah was taken from all human beings. The coming of the Last Hour Shirk has no logic. Ignore the wrongdoers, but invite to Allah with kindness. Listen to the Qur'an and always remember Allah. Surah al-Anfal Surah 88 according to the order of revelation. Believers must always obey Allah and His Messenger. Only the righteous should be the guardians of the Masjid al-Haram.
The purpose of war and the rules about the distribution of the spoils of war. Be firm and united in the combat against the enemy. Victory of the Believers against the unbelievers. Allah does not change His blessings unless people change themselves. Be prepared always to defend yourself and your people. Make peace if the enemy is inclined towards peace. Allah's promise to help the Believers. Treatment of the prisoners of war and obligations towards Muslims living among non-Muslims.
Surah al-Tawbah Surah according to the order of revelation. Introduction to the Sections Proclamation that the Treaty of Hudaibiyah is cancelled. Honor the treaties with those who honor them.
Fight with those who have broken the treaty. Mushrikin are forbidden to be the caretakers of the Masjid al-Haram. Muslims should trust Allah, not just their numbers. Jews and Christians also committed Shirk. Command to spend in the path of Allah. The correct number of months. The Tabuk expedition. Those who stayed behind and did not participate in the Battle of Tabuk, hypocrites and weak in faith. The proper distribution of charity. Those who speak ill of the Prophet or make fun of Allah and His Book.
The hypocrite men and women. Surah Yunus Surah 51 according to the order of revelation. Man's ingratitude to Allah and His revelation.
Allah's mercy to His creation. Allah invites to the abode of peace. Allah's gifts. The Qur'an is from Allah. Bring a Surah like the Qur'an if you can. Those who disbelieve in the Qur'an shall be the losers.
Every people were sent a Messenger. The Qur'an is a mercy, blessing and a cure for the problems of humankind. Whatever you do Allah is a Witness. The mistakes of the Mushrikin. The story of Prophet Noah and his people.
Prophet Moses and Aaron -peace be upon them all. Allah delivered the Children of Israel from the bondage of the Pharaoh. Allah's mercy for the Children of Israel. Prophet Yunus and his people. If Allah afflicts you with any loss or wants to bestow any profit on you, none can avert it.
You must always follow Allah's guidance. Surah Hud Surah 52 according to the order of revelation. Introduction to the Sections Seek forgiveness from Allah and His bounties will be for you. Patience and good deeds bring the stability in character. The story of Prophet Noah -peace be upon him. The fate of those who disbelieved in Prophet Noah.
The moving description of the fate of Prophet Noah's son. The Message of Prophet Hud. Prophet Ibrahim receives the angles. The angels then went to Prophet Lot. The punishment of the people of Lot -peace be upon him. Prophet Shu'aib and his message, his people's denial and their punishment.
Prophet Moses was sent to Pharaoh and his people. The purpose of these stories. Prophets were denied before. Continue presenting the message with patience. Had Allah forced His will upon the people, He would have made them all one people. Introduction to the Sections Prophet Yusuf's dream Prophet Yusuf suffered the bad treatment of his stepbrothers. Prophet Yusuf was sold in Egypt, his firmness in piety against the temptations Prophet Yusuf in prison. Prophet Yusuf preaches to the inmates.
Prophet Yusuf was cleared of the false charges against his character. He became a high official in Egypt. The famine in Palestine brought Prophet Yusuf's brothers to Egypt. Prophet Yusuf meets his real brother Prophet Yusuf disclosed his identity to his stepbrothers. Prophet Jacob's family comes to Egypt. Prophet Yusuf honors his parents and forgives his brothers. In the histories of the Prophets there are many lessons for us to learn and follow.
Introduction to the Sections Allah's signs in nature. Allah knows everything; the whole universe praises Him. Those who have eyes can see the truth. The truth has an abiding power. The faithful and unfaithful, their characters and their ends. Ijma and Qiyas are admittedly based on Holy Quran and Hadith, the later being only manifestation of the Holy Quran itself.
The Holy Quran is actually therefore the real foundation on which the whole superstructure of Islam rests The name Quran is mentioned in the Book itself at several places. The Holy Quran was revealed to Prophet Sallallaho alaihe wasallam in over a period of 23 years, but it did not remain in a fragmentary condition for very long.
Therefore the testimony to the Divine arrangements of the Quran - And those who disbelieve say: why the Holy Quran been revealed to him all at thus, that we may establish they heart by it, and have rehearsed it to thee in slow - well are stages, gradually XXV Abdullah Yusuf Ali interprets the above verse by following three reasons for the gradual revelation of Holy Quran: i To strengthen thy heart: the tremendous winning the Arab nation and the whole world to Islam, required super human patience, constancy and firmness and these qualities were strengthened by the gradual promulgation of solutions to each problems.
Seekers of truth as questions and answers are furnished to them in grades, so that they may apprehend the truth. And this is the usual way of instruction in the Holy Quran. In The Quran t here is reference of many stages of human development in many chapters of the Quran and it is not possible here to mention and explain them all. I have selected two references for this brief picture. In the following list, the Surah Chapter name appears in Arabic followed by its English translation in brackets:.
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