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...
If I were to ask you about the primary sources of knowledge in Islam, you would likely mention the Quran, the Hadith, and the opinions of scholars. When asked about the importance of these sources, you would probably rank them with the Quran first, followed by the Hadith, and...
Surat Al-Rad (الرعد) was revealed in Madinah (مدنية) with the important theme that: Truth (الحق) is always strong and deep-rooted (قوي راسخ) though it seems unperceivable by most people and falsehood (الباطل) is always weak and vulnerable though it seems widespread and overwhelming to most people. The Surat presents...
Surat Yousuf details the entire story of Prophet Yousuf (AS) “Joseph” from the beginning to end. The theme of the Surat is about the trusting of Allah’s plan for one’s life. The story should motivate us to be patient and never to despair no matter what. The main takeaways...
Surah Hud was revealed in Makkah during a hard time for the Prophet (PBUH). It was the time during which the Prophet was rejected by all the surrounding tribes and was harshly treated by the people of the Taif when he (PBUH) went to invite them to Islam. During...
The Fatihah is the most important Surat in all of Allah’s revelations including the Quran. The Prophet (PBUH) said: قَالَ النَّبِيُّ صَلَّى اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ: «مَا أَنْزَلَ اللَّهُ فِي التَّوْرَاةِ وَالْإِنْجِيلِ مِثْلَ أُمِّ القُرْآنِ، وَهِيَ السَّبْعُ المَثَانِي". قَالَ اللهُ: «وَهِيَ مَقْسُومَةٌ بَيْنِي وَبَيْنَ عَبْدِي، وَلِعَبْدِي مَا سَأَلَ".. رَوَاه التِّرمِذِيُّ وصَحَّحَهُ...
Your Character in the Shade of Allah’s Name Al-Wadud الحمد لله نحمده ونستعينه ونستغفره، ونعوذ بالله من شرور أنفسنا، ومن سيئات أعمالنا ، وأشهد أن لا إله إلا الله وحده لا شريك له ، وأشهد أن سيدنا محمداً عبده ورسوله ، اللهم صلِّ وسلم وبارك على سيدنا محمد وعلى آله وأصحابه ومن...
Your Character in the Shade of Allah’s Name Al-Waliyy الحمد لله نحمده ونستعينه ونستغفره، ونعوذ بالله من شرور أنفسنا، ومن سيئات أعمالنا ، وأشهد أن لا إله إلا الله وحده لا شريك له ، وأشهد أن سيدنا محمداً عبده ورسوله ، اللهم صلِّ وسلم وبارك على سيدنا محمد وعلى آله وأصحابه ومن...
The root of the word Ashura has the meaning of tenth; hence the name, literally translated, means "the tenth day" and it refers to the 10th day of the first month of the Islamic year (i.e. the 10th of Muharram). In the Islamic literature, it is suggested that this...