While most parents provide care (الرعاية) and education (التعليم), many overlook the importance of upbringing (التربية). Each plays a unique role in a child's development: care nurtures the body and emotions, education builds the mind, but upbringing (Tarbiyah) shapes character and the soul. If we focus only on care...
Surat Al-Qar’iah (القارعة) (The Striking event) (101:1-11) The theme of Surah Al-Qari'ah (القارعة) centers on the terrifying, earth-shattering event that will signal the resurrection and the beginning of the Hereafter. The Surah highlights the gravity of the Day of Judgment and urges every person to prepare for it by ensuring...
Surah Al-Bayyina (البَیّنَة) (Clear Proof) (98) The main theme of Surat Al-Bayyinah is how the clear and obvious divine revelation brought by Prophet Muhammad ﷺ removes any justification for those who continue to reject it or create divisions. The surah divides humanity into two groups based on their response to...
The central theme of Surah Al-Qadr is the extraordinary status and immense honor of a unique night known as Laylat al-Qadr—the Night of Qadr. The Surah declares: إِنَّآ أَنزَلۡنَـٰهُ فِى لَيۡلَةِ ٱلۡقَدۡرِ (١) وَمَآ أَدۡرَٮٰكَ مَا لَيۡلَةُ ٱلۡقَدۡرِ (٢) لَيۡلَةُ ٱلۡقَدۡرِ خَيۡرٌ۬ مِّنۡ أَلۡفِ شَہۡرٍ۬ (٣) تَنَزَّلُ ٱلۡمَلَـٰٓٮِٕكَةُ وَٱلرُّوحُ فِيہَا...
The main theme of Surat Al-Alaq is the significance of knowledge, particularly knowledge pursued in the name of the Creator. The Surah opens with the first five verses ever revealed in the Qur’an, emphasizing knowledge as a divine gift and the foundation of spiritual growth: ٱقۡرَأۡ بِٱسۡمِ رَبِّكَ ٱلَّذِى خَلَقَ (١)...
Surah Al-Duha (الِضُّحىٰ) (The Forenoon) (93:1-11) Surah Al-Duha offers comfort and reassurance to Prophet Muhammad ﷺ during a time of emotional and spiritual hardship and through him all believers. The Surah emphasizes Allah’s constant care, ongoing support, and enduring grace are always there even when it is not immediately felt. When...
Surat Al-A’la (الاٴعلی) (The Most-High) (87:1-19) The main theme of Surah Al-A‘la (سورة الأعلى) is the glorification of Allah for His perfect creation and guidance, and the reminder that true success lies in self-purification and remembrance of Allah. The Surah begins with a call to glorify Allah, the One who created,...
إن الحمد لله نحمده ونستعينة ونستغفره، ونعوذ بالله من شرور أنفسنا، ومن سيئات أعمالنا ، من يهده الله فلا مضل له، ومن يضل فلا هادي له، وأشهد أن لا إله إلا الله وحده لا شريك له ، وأشهد أن سيدنا محمداً عبده ورسوله ، اللهم صلِّ وسلم وبارك على...
The central theme of Surah Al-Inshiqaq—similar to many other surahs in this Juz’—is the absolute certainty of the Day of Judgement, a time when every human being will stand before Allah and be judged based on their actions in this world. The Surah opens with vivid descriptions of apocalyptic events...
Although Surat Al-Mutaffifin was revealed in Mecca—where the verses typically emphasize reinforcing faith—it opens with a severe warning against those who cheat in business. This highlights that Islam condemns not only those who violate their duty to Allah by associating others with Him, but also those who wrong others...