Category: Tafsir (Interpretation)

Translation of the meanings of surah Al-Baqara (2)

(101) And when a messenger from Allah came to them confirming that which was with them, a party of those who had been given the Scripture threw the Scripture of Allah [i.e., the Torah] behind their backs as if they did not know [what it contained].

 

(102) And they followed [instead] what the ...

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Translation of the meanings of surah Al-Baqara (1)

(1) Alif, Lam, Meem.[7]

[7]- These are among the fourteen opening letters which occur in various combinations at the beginning of twenty-nine surahs in the Qura'n. Although there has been much speculation as to their meaning, it was not, in fact, revealed by Allah to anyone and is known only to ...

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Translation of the meanings of surah Al-Faatiha

1 - Al-Faatiha

(1) In the name of Allah,[2] the Entirely Merciful, the Especially Merciful.[3] 

[2]- Allah is a proper name belonging only to the one Almighty God, Creator and Sustainer of the heavens and the earth and all that is within them, the Eternal and Absolute, to whom alone all worship ...

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Translation of the meanings of surah Al-Muminoon (2)

(51) (51) [Allāh said], "O messengers, eat from the good foods and work righteousness. Indeed I, of what you do, am Knowing.

 

(52) (52) And indeed this, your religion, is one religion,[959] and I am your Lord, so fear Me."

[959]- See footnote to 21:92.

 

(53) (53) But they [i.e., the people] ...

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Parable of Spending in Allahs Cause: Tafsir Ibn Kathir

(261. The parable of those who spend their wealth in the way of Allah, is that of a grain (of corn); it grows seven ears, and each ear has a hundred grains. Allah gives manifold increase to whom He wills. And Allah is All-Sufficient for His creatures’ needs, All-Knower.) ... more

Al Hamdulillah (All Praise and Thanks be to Allah) Ibn Kathir

The Meaning of Al-Hamd, The Difference between Praise and Thanks, The Statements of the Salaf about Al-Hamd & The Virtues of Al-Hamd. ... more

Tafsir of The Quran: Indeed Allah will help those who help Him

"Indeed Allah will help those who help Him. Indeed Allah is Exalted in Might, All-Powerful." [Al-Qur'an 22:40] ... more

'Whenever His Lord Tries Him...' (Surah al-Fajr)

"As for man, whenever his Lord tries him with honor and with favors He bestows on him. he says 'My Lord has honored me.' But whenever He tries him by stinting his means, then he says 'My Lord has left me humiliated.' " [Qur'an: 89:15-16] ... more

Rivalry for Wordly Gain Distracts You: (Surah at-Takathur)

"Rivalry for worldly gain distracts you, until you enter your graves. Indeed you shall know! Again, you shall certainly come to know. Indeed, were you to have certain knowledge.. You shall certainly see the fire of Hell. Yes, you will see it with your very eyes. Then, on that day, you shall be questioned about your joys and comforts" [102: 1-8] ... more

The People Of The Ditch (Soorat al-Burooj)

In numerous places in the Qur'aan, Allah speaks about incidents about people who lived in ancient times. One such people are a group commonly known as 'The People of the Ditch'. They are referred to in the following aayaat of the Qur'aan, in Sooratul-Burooj: ... more

Tafseer Surah al-Kawthar

What a splendid Surah is Surah al-Kawthar! How abundant are its benefits, even though it is short in length. ... more

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