Executive Summary This proposal outlines an interdisciplinary research initiative aimed at advancing Qur’anic translation through a meaning-based approach that integrates cognitive neuroscience, AI-driven semantic modeling, and Qur’anic hermeneutics. The central hypothesis is that neural correlates of conceptual understanding during recitation may help uncover deep semantic structures that better...
Surat Al-Mursalat focuses on stern warnings to those who deny the truth. The Surah presents ten distinct challenges to disbelievers, each followed by a powerful warning: وَيۡلٌ۬ يَوۡمَٮِٕذٍ۬ لِّلۡمُكَذِّبِينَ “Woe on that Day to the deniers!” (77:15, 19, 24, 28, 34, 37, 40, 45, 47 and 49) The Surah closes with...
The central theme of Surah Al-Insan is a powerful call for every human being to recognize their origin, understand their nature as a free-willed creature, and become mindful of the consequences of their choices in life. The Surah emphasizes the outcomes of how we respond to Allah’s guidance, contrasting...
Surah Al-Qiyamah offers a powerful reminder of the reality of resurrection and the certainty of divine accountability. It serves as a basic resource in Dawah to refute those who deny the afterlife. It offers strong arguments to prove not only the possibility but also the necessity of resurrection, using...
Following the call to spiritual training in Surat Al-Muzzammil through night prayers, Surat Al-Muddathir marks the beginning of the Prophet’s (PBUH) public mission. It opens with a divine command to arise and deliver the message, emphasizing the importance of both inner purification and outward presentation in Dawah: ـٰٓأَيُّہَا ٱلۡمُدَّثِّرُ (١)...
The main theme of Surat Al-Muzzammil is the essential training for bearing the weighty responsibility of delivering Allah’s message. This training builds physical strength, spiritual discipline, patience, and unwavering trust in Allah. These qualities are needed to endure opposition and tolerate the expected challenges from the detractors. requirements are...
The central theme of Surat Al-Jinn is the universality of the Quran as a divine message sent to both humans and jinn, affirming that Islam addresses all intelligent beings—both visible and invisible. The Surah emphasizes that both humans and jinn are accountable to Allah and have free will to...
Surat Nuh highlights the unwavering patience, persistence, and dedication of Prophet Nuh (Noah) in calling his people to the worship of Allah. Despite his tireless efforts, the Surah captures the moment when he concludes that neither his people nor their descendants will believe, ultimately asking Allah to destroy them. The...
Surat Al-Ma’arij (The Ways of Ascent) addresses the human struggle with impatience, particularly regarding belief in the Hereafter. It rebukes those who deny the afterlife for their demand to witness it now, driven by impatience and short-sightedness. In contrast, believers overcome this instinct through the discipline of prayer, which...
Surat Al-Haqqah presents a vivid and powerful portrayal of the Day of Judgment—one of its many names being Al-Haqqah (الحَاقَّة), meaning the Inevitable, the Truth, or the Reality. The Qur’an uses several names to describe the Day of Judgment, each highlighting a distinct aspect of its terror and certainty,...