The central theme of Surah Al-Mumtahina is the appropriate relationship between believers and disbelievers, taking into account the differing attitudes of disbelievers towards believers. Not all disbelievers share the same stance—some harbor no ill will and pose no harm, while others openly declare enmity and commit acts of aggression...
Surah Al-Hashr classifies those who identify as Muslims into two distinct groups, each aligning with one of the parties mentioned in the previous Surah, Al-Mujadilah (المجادلة): the Party of Allah (حِزۡبَ ٱللَّهِ) and the Party of Satan (حِزۡبُ ٱلشَّيۡطَـٰنِ). Those who claim to be Muslims yet align themselves with...
The central theme of Surah Al-Mujadilah (المجادلة) revolves around the existence of two distinct groups in this life, and every individual must choose which one to align with. These two groups are the "Party of Allah" and the "Party of Satan." Notably, the term "Party of Satan" appears twice...
Surat Luqman was revealed in Mecca. The theme of the Surah is the importance of wisdom. The best wisdom can be sought from the Quran, the book of wisdom. The Surat started by declaring that that the Quran is the book of wisdom. الٓمٓ (١) تِلۡكَ ءَايَـٰتُ ٱلۡكِتَـٰبِ ٱلۡحَكِيمِ (٢)...
Surat Al-Rum was revealed in Mecca. The theme of the Surat is that the signs of Allah are so clear to demonstrate His lordship and full control over the universe and everything that happens in it. The signs identified in the Surat include those related to the universe, human...
Surat Al-Ankaboot was revealed in Mecca close to the time before the Hijra when Muslims were facing major difficulties from the disbelievers. The theme of the Surat is that life is a series of trials and success will always be for those who are truthful in their belief in...
This Surat was revealed in Mecca. Its theme is that Allah always prevails, and Allah’s promises will always be fulfilled. This Theme is demonstrated by focusing exclusively on the story of Prophet Musa (موسى). Allah says: إِنَّ فِرۡعَوۡنَ عَلَا فِى ٱلۡأَرۡضِ وَجَعَلَ أَهۡلَهَا شِيَعً۬ا يَسۡتَضۡعِفُ طَآٮِٕفَةً۬ مِّنۡہُمۡ يُذَبِّحُ أَبۡنَآءَهُمۡ وَيَسۡتَحۡىِۦ...
Surat Al-Maeda was the last Surat in the sequence of revelation, it was revealed post the conquest of Mecca and parts of it was revealed during the Prophet’s farewell pilgrimage and part was revealed shortly before his death. The Surat includes the affirmation by Allah that He has completed...
Linguistically, Allah’s name Al-Qahhar (القهار) is derived from the verb Qahar (قهر) that means to subdue, to subjugate, to overpower, to compel against one's wishes, to prevail, to conquer, to vanquish, to humiliate, etc. Also, Al-Qahhar (القهار) is an emphatic form of the name “Al-Qahir” (القاهر) and thus implies...
Surat An-Nisa (النساء) is the fourth Surat in the sequence of the Quran. It was revealed in Madina and consists of 176 Ayat. As previously discussed, the theme of Surat Al-Baqara is the definition of the straight path that Allah established for Muslims. The theme for Surat Al-E-Imran is...