Translating the Quran from its original Arabic into English presents a unique set of challenges and complexities due to the profound linguistic, cultural, and theological dimensions of the scripture. The language of the Quran, known as Classical Arabic, reflects the linguistic norms and conventions of the Arabian Peninsula, or more closely the Quryashi dialect, during…Continue reading Guide to English Translations of the Qur’an
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Meeting the Prophets during the Meraaj
This post is about drawing parallels between the Prophet ﷺ meeting his fellow Prophets during the Meraj Many of you will have read the full account of the Isra wal Meraj, if you have not then here is the full detailed account: Al-Isrāʼ wal-Miʼrāj This post will specifically consider the relationship between our Prophet Muhammad…Continue reading Meeting the Prophets during the Meraaj
100 Commands found in the Qur’an
Do not be rude in speech (3:159) Restrain Anger (3:134) Be good to others (4:36) Do not be arrogant (7:13) Forgive others for their mistakes (7:199) Speak to people mildly (20:44) Lower your voice (31:19) Do not ridicule others (49:11) Be dutiful to parents(17:23) Do not say a word of disrespect to parents (17:23) Do…Continue reading 100 Commands found in the Qur’an
The Tafsir of Surah Al ’Alaq
Tafsir is the endeavour to elucidate, explain, or interpret the verses of the Quran in order to comprehend Allah’s will, directives, and prohibitions, etc for humanity. Surah Al-‘Alaq contains the first verses revealed to the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ. Some Mufassir describe this incident in the following way: Jibraeel appears before the Prophet ﷺ and commands…Continue reading The Tafsir of Surah Al ’Alaq
The Major Signs of the End of Times
Islamic eschatology is the study of the end of the world from a Muslim perspective. Where all life and creation will be annihilated, and then everyone will be resurrected for judgement. The Qura’n and Sunnah discuss in depth major and minor signs before al-Sā’a, the Hour. They are known as ‘Alāmātus Sā’A Al-Kubra, The Major…Continue reading The Major Signs of the End of Times
How to Study Tafsīr
Introduction to the science Tafsīr is the science of understanding the intended meanings of the verses of the Quran. The Mufassir will evaluate the language used, extrapolate possible legal ruling and layout core theology matters. The Mufassir will consider the Sunnah and Riwaya from the blessed companions. Finally exercising independent reasoning, whilst incorporating a range…Continue reading How to Study Tafsīr
Types of Kufr
There are a number of types of Kufr mentioned in the Quran. The root letters are ك ف ر which mean to cover or hide. Kufr means blasphemy or disbelief and Kaafir means disbeliever. Kufr al Akbar Those who have received information of the truth yet out rightly deny the message and Allah himself and…Continue reading Types of Kufr
Notes on Gateway to God’s Book (Qurʼān) by Hamza Yusuf
Notes based on Shaykh Hamza Yusuf’s Gateway to God’s Book (Qurʼān) Ramadhan Series. I recommend you to watch the full 7 part series to get a better understanding of the Qurʼān by the Shaykh as well as other pearls and the Q and A session. This series is based on the works by ibn Juzayy.…Continue reading Notes on Gateway to God’s Book (Qurʼān) by Hamza Yusuf
And what do you know about Laylatul Qadr?
What is the Night? Many of us patiently await for this night on the 27th Ramadhan. But what do you know about this night? The night of Qadr is the single most important night in the whole year. We enter Ramadhan with the intention of giving it our all for 30 days. Some of us…Continue reading And what do you know about Laylatul Qadr?