The Holy Quran

Tips on how to assess Islam, its cultures and teachings with logic as a beautiful religion.

In this episode, the study of the rise of Islam explores certain terminologies and the effect of culture differences on people's behavior.

Richard Dawkins said of religion: “I am against religion because it teaches us to be satisfied with not understanding the world.” Others think the same as Dawkins. And there are times when I meet some ‘religious’ people and almost sympathize with the Oxford academic. Too many people hide behind religion in order not to think,

This article seeks to outline the revelation in the Qur’an on thankfulness, and discuss its various attributes. It also explains how the believer can become more thankful

What is the meaning of Ikhlas (Sincerity), its essential benefit to the growth of the faith and its effects on the good deeds.

The article shows how everyone strives in search of happiness and looks for a way to escape worries. It explains the real means of happiness.

How the Holy Qur'an addresses the purpose of life? How it has always presented the reminders to Mankind on how to lead a proper life.

When the Quran was revealed to Prophet Muhammad by the Angel Gabriel, it was revealed in seven Arabic dialects (Al-Bukhari, 442), therefore when different Companions recited there were sometimes slight differences in pronunciation. While Prophet Muhammad was alive, he was able to clarify and resolve any pronunciation disputes. From the traditions of Prophet Muhammad, Umar

{It is We Who have sent down the remembrance (i.e. the Quran) and surely, We will guard it from corruption.} (15:9) When God revealed His words of guidance for the whole of humankind- the Quran- He guaranteed to preserve it. One of the ways in which it was preserved was that the men, women and

Being grateful to Allah for His blessings is a behavior that Muslims have to explore during the moments of joy and sadness. It has to be a constant attribute of Muslims.

{And thus, We have sent to you O Muhammad a revelation, and a mercy of Our Command. You knew not what the Book is, nor what is Faith. But We have made it (this Quran) a light wherewith We guide whosoever of Our slaves We will. And verily, you O Muhammad are indeed guiding (humankind)

Muslims believe the Quran to be God’s final revelation. They believe it is the literal word of God, revealed over many years, to His final Prophet, Muhammad (peace be upon him). The Quran is full of wisdom. It is full of the wonder and glory of God, and a testament to His mercy and justice.

Muslims believe Jesus Peace be upon him (PBUH) is the Messiah whose birth, ascension, and second coming are blessings and miracles from the Creator of the World. The virgin birth of Jesus (PBUH) was a sign of the Almighty’s unique ability to create that no human being can comprehend even in this age of scientific

The approach of Islam to elevate the human self and get it closer to God is realistic, comprehensive, rational, and direct.

 Studying the Qur’anic Qira’at (modes of recitation) was a watershed moment in my life, a watershed moment in which my perspectives on life, death, and the afterlife shifted dramatically. It has always bothered me that most Muslims, especially those who are not Arab, don’t know about the Qira’at, which is the Holy Qur’an’s most amazing

There is something that has been bothering me for quite some time now and it is the realization that so many Muslims (especially youth) are not engaging with the Quran as they should be. Instead of reading and trying to understand it many people feel that the Quran is too complex, too long, too repetitive,

The article shows how Prophet Muhammad was a thankful slave to the Creator and how his appreciation traits know no limit.

Tips for people who want to reform themselves through self-criticism and the relation it has in the increase of faith

Muslims who read the Quran with an open heart and understand the meaning of its word have no doubt that the Quran is the Word of God. A non-Muslim approaching the Quran for the first time may legitimately ask: After all, is the Quran the word of God, as it is claimed? By using the

Analysis of Islamic stance in the Holy Qur'an on human life origin evolution as postulated by scientists.

Introducing the Quran as a revered revelation of Allah and how best a Muslim can read it and ponder on the meaning of its messages.

Explaining the Forms of Allah's guidance on the Prophet Muhammad through the revelation (Wahi)

How to read the Quran in a perfect way and fulfil the necessary condition of proper reading and understanding.

Tips for how to benefit from the Quran, understand its meaning and learn from his teachings and wisdoms

How Islam helps the average human being in dealing with sadness and worry on a daily basis.

To remember Allah, Most Gracious, means to remember Him through His cosmic and Quranic signs.

The presentation of the Messiah is not through an obsolete text, or an outdated document preserved in a museum.

In the Quran, Jesus is described as having many miracles not bestowed upon other prophets.

There is so much about Jesus that is appealing to both Christians and Muslims.

Forgiving others' mistakes is one of the great teachings of Prophet Jesus.

Quran is read and memorized by many Muslims all over the world—many of them non-Arabic speakers.

Muhammad did not learn from any religious scholar, there were no Jewish or Christian scholars in Makkah.

God tested Adam so that he learn and gain experience. He prepared him for the role of a caretaker.

The detailed story of the creation of Adam, his purpose in this life and his qualities from Qur'an.

Many people may be surprised that Muslims love Mary, the mother of Jesus.

The prophecies of Muhammad in Old testament of bible and their true fulfilment in the life of Muhammad

How wonderful was the life of Abdur-Rahman, known most commonly as Abu Hurairah.

Zayd ibn Thabit became an official interpreter and translator for the Prophet and the scribes.

Ramadan is known in Cape Town as the Pwasa or the Fast, and `Eid is called Labarang.

In Pakistan, Ramzan is the month that is observed with the most amount of respect and obedience.

In Ramadan, Muslims everywhere in the world enter into a season of intensive worship, which is characterized by fasting, praying, and training for self-control and discipline, in order to become a better and spiritually purified human being. This season is the month of Ramadan, which is the ninth month in the lunar calendar. A sacred

The shift from obeying Allah in Ramadan to disobeying Him after Ramadan has its reasons.

Implementing the laws of God, as in the Qur’an and Sunnah, necessitates the role of man- God’s vicegerent.

The detail instances on the zeal of both Islam and Christianity to defend their faiths against one another

Ramadan is a school of faith and a ‘stop to recharge one’s spiritual batteries’.

This article attempts to evaluate the theory of evolution in the light of the textual sources of Islam.

Hajj is a divine ordinance that brings to the Muslim nation the need and importance of unity.

Those whom Allah favored to perform Hajj and `Umrah, should be thankful to Allah, Glorified and Exalted be He, Who has chosen them from among His servants to perform these acts of worship, and they should implore Almighty Allah to accept their good deeds. That is very important, for it reflects their belief that being

How to protect yourself from the whispers of Satan? How to repel his continuous attempts to ensnare you? How to guard your faith against his malicious tricks? Imam Ibn Al-Qayyim recommends the following ten shields in your ceaseless war with Satan:     1. Seeking refuge with Allah from Satan. Allah the Most High says,    

Khutbah of 'Eid is a source of inspiration but it gets squeezed in between salah and celebration.

Muslims must make greater efforts to understand tawheed - worshipping Almighty Allah alone.

Repentance (Tawbah ) means that one feels regret and filled with remorse for his or her sins.

This article is about the benefits of the first ten days of Dhul-Hijjah.

You cannot gather the full and real blessings and treasures of the Qur'an unless you devote yourself to understanding its meaning.

Tips on the best ways to explore the virtues of Dhul-Hijjah and benefit from the special favors Allah bestowed in this month.

For any deed to be accepted from an Islamic perspective, it has to meet certain criteria: it should be both righteous and sincere. Allah the Almighty says in His Ever-Glorious Qur’an: [whoever expects to meet his Lord, let him work righteousness, and, in the worship of his Lord, admit no one as partner] (Al-Kahf 18:110).

The meaning of the verse and its lessons while explaining the context of Uhud battle, the experience of Muslims in this battle and its scenes.

Tips to read and reflect on the verses of Qur'an that explained the animal ritual sacrifice offered during the Eid celebration of Adha

The moral and religious lessons from the eventful story of Ibrahim and Ismail and their struggles in protecting and guarding their faith

The conviction of Muslims about Islam and the ethics of Muslims in establishing the truth of Islam explained through this article.

Surat Yusuf is a single, complete unit with a clear Makkan character reflected in its subject matter, message, and ambience.

The Qur’an was being revealed to the Prophet (May the peace and blessing of Allah be upon him) in a piecemeal, i.e., piece by piece over a period of twenty-three (23) years. This is for certain wisdom mentioned in the Qur’an by Allah, the Most High, “And (it is) a Qur’an which We have divided

Every event that happens to the Muslim has one sort or another of goodness in it. Allah states that even events that seem to be unfavorable..

Here is the list of the five things that the Noble Qur'an demands from every Muslim. They forms the obligations that Muslims owe the Qur'an.

Certain basic states and attitudes of the heart and mind are necessary prerequisites to any fruitful relationship with the Qur’an. Develop them as much as you can. Make them part of your consciousness, keep them ever-alive and active. Integrate them in your actions. Let them penetrate the depth of your being. Without the help of

One of the objectives of Qur'anic stories is to infuse Muslims with a spirit of endurance and to raise their morale.

Ubayy bin Ka’b was one of the chosen few companions of the Prophet (Pbuh) who transcribed the Qur'anic revelations and had his own Mus-haf.

When Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him) was nearly 40, he had been wont to pass long hours in retirement meditating and speculating over all aspects of creation around him. This meditative temperament helped to widen the mental gap between him and his compatriots. He used to provide himself with simple food and

It is a common allegation by Christians that the Qur’an is a mere copy of the Bible; that Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him) simply plagiarized “his” book from the pages of the Bible. It is true that Prophet Muhammad received the Qur’an AFTER the Bible came into existence; and it is also

A Sikh friend of mine was given some literature to read. While reading it, he raised this objection: “You say that Allah speaks to the prophets and through these special people He sent a universal way of life for all mankind. The question is, why is such an important way of life prescribed in this

Learn how Islam require from the followers, after having Iman (faith) in Allah, to persevere after Ramadan and be steadfast

Whenever we are in any difficulty, the above verse inspires us to patiently persevere in our efforts and place our full hope and trust in Allah

Believers’ notion of forgiveness is very different to that of those who do not live by the morals of the Qur’an.

Tips on how to make a good use of the last ten days of Ramadan with family

The article covers the importance of reading Qur'an, engaging in voluntary prayer and other several acts of Ibadah during the month of Ramadan.

One of the benefits of memorizing the Qur'an is that it does exercise the "memory muscles" and comes in very handy for other life skills

Eid Al-Fitr is a day of thanksgiving, gratefulness and jubilation, as it signifies the successful completion of the sacred month of Ramadan

An explanation to the way Muslims can conduct themselves, their thoughts and decisions in compliance only with the Qur'an.

Some useful advice on how one could spend the last ten days of Ramadan, especially as these days are very special in the life of every Muslim

This night marked the beginning of the revelation of the Qur'an to Prophet, an event unparalleled in the history of humankind

Merits of the Glorious Qur’an The most important virtue of the Glorious Qur’an is that it is the Word of Allah Most High, Who describes His Book, saying: [And this is a book, which We have sent down.] (Al-An`am 6:92) and [Verily this Qur’an doth guide to that which is most right.] (Al-Israa’ 17:9) Ibn

Spiritual health is as important, if not more, as the physical and mental health. What is the functions of Spiritual health?

Some stations that a Muslim has to stop with in order to achieve his objectives in Ramadan

Patience, the focus of about two hundred verses of the Qur'an, and referred to indirectly in many others, may be termed the Qur'an core subject

The Qur'an defines the true meaning of (Sabr) Patience, its advantages, characteristics and categories, through many verses.

Here are some tips from which you can improve your recitation of the Quran and become fluent. Have a look.

Both fasting and recitation of the Qur'an in Ramadan act as intercessors with Almighty Allah for the true believer who observes them

There is a problem in our approach toward the Qur'an. We opt for the easiest choice, just reading.

Showing off is dispraised both in the Qur’an and in the Sunnah. In the Qur’an, Allah the Almighty says, [So woe to the worshippers who are neglectful of their Prayers; those who (want but) to be seen (of men).] (Al-Ma`un 107: 4-6) And in the Sunnah, it was reported that the Prophet (peace and blessings

The concept of Taqwa in Islam and the value it adds to fasting in the month of Ramadan and other pillars of Islam.

Let’s reflect upon five lessons gained by reading Surat Yusuf that can serve as an inspiration to persist in the face of adversity

The Qur'an reforms the character and remolds it into a new form that is loved by Allah.

This article outlines the connection between Ramadan and frequent reading of the Qur’an. It shows some ways to connect with Qur'an.

The article highlights some points that prove the authenticity of the Muhammad's prophethood.

The article examines the falsification tests of the noble Qur'an. Through the tests the Quran offers something that makes it stands out.

The incident of the elephant took place in Al-Muharram 882 according to the Roman Calendar.

The real certainty about the truthfulness of the Qur’an is evident in the confidence that is prevalent throughout it.

The real certainty about the truthfulness of the Qur’an is evident in the confidence that is prevalent throughout it.

The real purpose of the revelation of the Qur’an is to encourage people to ponder on crucial issues as the creation and purpose of life..