(1) (1) Alif, Lām, Meem.[1170]

[1170]- See footnote to 2:1.

 

(2) (2) [This is] the revelation of the Book about which there is no doubt from the Lord of the worlds.

 

(3) (3) Or do they say, "He invented it"? Rather, it is the truth from your Lord, [O Muḥammad], that you may warn a people to ...

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(1) (1) Alif, Lām, Meem.[1158]

[1158]- See footnote to 2:1.

 

(2) (2) These are verses of the wise[1159] Book,

[1159]- See footnote to 10:1.

 

(3) (3) As guidance and mercy for the doers of good

 

(4) (4) Who establish prayer and give zakāh, and they, of the Hereafter, are certain [in faith].

 

(5) ...

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(1) (1) Ṭā, Seen, Meem.[1093]

[1093]- See footnote to 2:1.

 

(2) (2) These are verses of the clear Book.

 

(3) (3) We recite to you from the news of Moses and Pharaoh in truth for a people who believe.

 

(4) (4) Indeed, Pharaoh exalted himself in the land and made its people into factions, ...

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(1) (1) Ṭā, Hā.[831]

[831]- See footnote to 2:1

 

(2) (2) We have not sent down to you the Qur’ān that you be distressed

 

(3) (3) But only as a reminder for those who fear [Allāh] -

 

(4) (4) A revelation from He who created the earth and highest heavens,

 

(5) (5) The Most Merciful [who is] ...

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(1) (1) Kāf, Hā, Yā, ʿAyn, Ṣād.[806]

[806]- See footnote to 2:1

 

(2) (2) [This is] a mention of the mercy of your Lord to His servant Zechariah

 

(3) (3) When he called to his Lord a private call [i.e., supplication].

 

(4) (4) He said, "My Lord, indeed my bones have weakened, and my head has ...

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(1) (1) Alif, Lām, Meem, Rā.[622] These are the verses of the Book; and what has been revealed to you from your Lord is the truth, but most of the people do not believe.

[622]- See footnote to 2:1.

 

(2) (2) It is Allāh who erected the heavens without pillars that you [can] see; then He ...

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(1) (1) Alif, Lām, Rā.[510] These are the verses of the wise[511] Book.

[510]- See footnote to 2:1. [511]- The adjective "wise" expresses the qualities of will, purpose, discrimination and precision.

 

(2) (2) Have the people been amazed that We revealed [revelation] to a man from among them, ...

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(101) (101) And how could you disbelieve while to you are being recited the verses of Allāh and among you is His Messenger? And whoever holds firmly to Allāh[141] has [indeed] been guided to a straight path.

[141]- i.e., adhering to His ordinances strictly, then trusting in Him and relying ...

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(201) But among them is he who says, "Our Lord, give us in this world [that which is] good and in the Hereafter [that which is] good and protect us from the punishment of the Fire."

 

(202) Those will have a share of what they have earned, and Allah is swift in account.

 

(203) And remember Allah ...

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(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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First claim:  "The celebration of Al-Mawlid is a way of expressing joy, which is something beneficial. It would benefit anybody who celebrates it, as it even benefits Abu Lahab (a disbelieving uncle of the Prophet sallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam), due to the narration which states that a person ... Continue Reading