Translation of the meanings of surah Yusuf (1)
(1) (1) Alif, Lām, Rā.[582] These are the verses of the clear Book.
[582]- See footnote to 2:1.
(2) (2) Indeed, We have sent it down as an Arabic Qur’ān[583] that you might understand.
[583]- i.e., revealed in the Arabic language.
(3) (3) We relate to you, [O Muḥammad], the best of stories ...
Continue ReadingTranslation of the meanings of surah Hud (2)
(61) (61) And to Thamūd [We sent] their brother Ṣāliḥ. He said, "O my people, worship Allāh; you have no deity other than Him. He has produced you from the earth and settled you in it, so ask forgiveness of Him and then repent to Him. Indeed, my Lord is near and responsive."
(62) (62) ...
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Continue ReadingTranslation of the meanings of surah Al-Maaida (1)
(1) (1) O you who have believed, fulfill [all] contracts.[239] Lawful for you are the animals of grazing livestock except for that which is recited to you [in this Qur’ān] - hunting not being permitted while you are in the state of iḥrām.[240] Indeed, Allāh ordains what He intends.
[239]- ...
Continue ReadingTranslation of the meanings of surah An-Nisaa (2)
(101) (101) And when you travel throughout the land, there is no blame upon you for shortening the prayer,[215] [especially] if you fear that those who disbelieve may disrupt [or attack] you.[216] Indeed, the disbelievers are ever to you a clear enemy.
[215]- The four rakʿah prayers are ...
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First Evidence:
Abu Zarr of the
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I Had Not Gone Shopping for a New Religion
Written by : Michael Wolfe
After twenty-five years a writer in America, I wanted something to soften my cynicism. I was searching for new terms by which to see. The way one is raised establishes certain needs in this department. From a pluralist background, I naturally placed great stress on ... Continue Reading
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