46. Surah Al Ahqaf (The Wind Curved Sand Dunes)

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46. Surah Al Ahqaf (The Wind Curved Sand Dunes)

• April 12, 2020
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 46. Surah Al Ahqaf (The Wind Curved Sand Dunes) Name It is derived from the sentence idh andhara qauma-hu bil Ahqaf-i of verse 21. Period of Revelation It is determined by an historical event that has been... Keep Reading »

47. Surah Muhammad (The Praised One)

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47. Surah Muhammad (The Praised One)

• April 12, 2020
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Name The Surah derives its name from the sentence wa amanu bi-ma nuzzila ala Muhammad-in of verse 2, thereby implying that it is the Surah in which the holy name of Muhammad (upon wham be Allah’s peace... Keep Reading »

48. Surah Al Fath (The Victory)

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48. Surah Al Fath (The Victory)

• April 12, 2020
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Name It is derived from the words Inna fatah-na laka fat-han mubina of the very first verse. This is not only a name of the Surah but also its title in view of the subject matter, for... Keep Reading »

49. Surah Al Hujaraat (The Private Apartments)

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49. Surah Al Hujaraat (The Private Apartments)

• April 12, 2020
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Name The Surah takes its name from verse 4 in which the word hujurat has occurred. Period of Revelation Traditions show and the subject matter of the Surah also supports the same that this Surah is a... Keep Reading »

50. Surah Qaf

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50. Surah Qaf

• April 12, 2020
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Name The Surah derives its name from the initial letter Qaf, thereby implying that it is the Surah which opens with the alphabetic letter Qaf. Period of Revelation There is no authentic tradition to show as to... Keep Reading »

80. Surah Abasa (He Frowned)

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80. Surah Abasa (He Frowned)

• April 12, 2020
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Name The Surah is so designated after the word `abasa with which it opens. Period of Revelation The commentators and traditionists are unanimous about the occasion of the revelation of this Surah. According to them, once some... Keep Reading »

Taraweeh Reflections: Juz 25) Divine guidance, not desires!

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Taraweeh Reflections: Juz 25) Divine guidance, not desires!

• May 17, 2020
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Today’s efforts to reform Islam to fit with secular liberal values, are all-too apparent. We must thus, as Muslims, ensure our Islam isn’t steered by our desires, or by a desire to ‘fit in’ and... Keep Reading »

Taraweeh Reflections: Juz 24) A Godless Society!

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Taraweeh Reflections: Juz 24) A Godless Society!

• May 16, 2020
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The notion that negating Allah’s existence and role as the Guider and Law-maker and instead making man the arbitrator for right and wrong, is sold as being what liberation truly means. However with a world... Keep Reading »

Taraweeh Reflections: Juz 23) Unconditional Praise!

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Taraweeh Reflections: Juz 23) Unconditional Praise!

• May 15, 2020
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Unconditional praise- Today, society judges actions through a benefit-driven lens, thus equating ‘good’ outcomes as worthy of praise, and ‘bad’ actions as the opposite. Allah (swt) reminds us of how we must embody gratitude and... Keep Reading »

Taraweeh Reflections: Juz 22) Creator over customs!

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Taraweeh Reflections: Juz 22) Creator over customs!

• May 14, 2020
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The marriage of Muhammad (saw) and Zaynab (r.a), was one that went against the customs and norms prevalent at the time. Despite the potential pressure and backlash, Muhammad (saw) understood that our Creator, Allah (swt),... Keep Reading »