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ʻAsim's Recitation
Abu Bakr ‘Aasim Ibn Abi al-Najud al-'Asadi (d. 127AH/745CE),Shady Hekmat NasserIbn Mujahid and the Canonization of the Seven Readings p. 57. Taken from ''The Transmission of the Variant Readings of the Qur'an: The Problem of Tawaatur and the Emergence of Shawaadhdh''. Leiden: Brill Publishers, 2012. Muhammad Ghoniem and MSM SaifullahThe Ten Readers & Their Transmitters (c) Islamic Awareness. Updated January 8, 2002; accessed April 11, 2016. commonly known as ‘Aasim ibn Abi an-Najud, was one of the seven primary transmitters of the Qira'at, or variant readings of the Qur'an. Of Persian origin, his method of reciting the Qur'an as transmitted by Hafs is the most common and popular way of reciting the holy book in the Muslim world in general.Bewley, Aishah"The Seven Qira'at of the Qur'an", ''Aisha Bewley's Islamic Home Page'' Though he lived much of his life in Kufa, he was associated with Banu Asad ibn Khuzaymah due to a pact. His fellow recitation transmitter Abu 'Amr ibn al-'A ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Abu 'Abd Al-Rahman Al-Sulami
Abū ‘Abd al-Raḥmān ‘Abd Allāh ibn Ḥabīb ibn Rabī‘ah al-Sulamī ( ar, أبو عبد الرحمن عبد الله بن حبيب بن ربيعة السُلميّ) was a blind ḥadīth narrator and qāriʾ (Qur’ān reciter) born during the lifetime of the Islamic prophet Muḥammad. His father, Ḥabīb ibn Rabī‘ah As-Sulamī, was a companion of Muḥammad. Abū ‘Abdir-Raḥmān As-Sulamī is thought to have died in either or , in Bishr ibn Marwān province in Al-Kūfah.تهذيب الكمال للمزي » عَبْد اللَّهِ بن حبيب بن ربيعة نسخة محفوظة 13 مارس 2020 على موقع واي باك مشين Recitation of the Qur’ān Abū ‘Abdir-Raḥmān was known to have discussed the Qur’ān with Tajwīd, an ability he gained from ‘Uthmān, ‘Alī, Zaid ibn Thābit, Abdullāh ibn Mas‘ūd, and Ubayy ibn Ka‘b. He taught ‘Aṣim ibn Abin-Najūd, Yaḥyā ibn Wathāb, ‘Aṭā’ ibn As-Sā’ib, Ab ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lanham, Maryland
Lanham is an unincorporated community and census-designated place in Prince George's County, Maryland. As of the 2020 United States Census it had a population of 11,282. The New Carrollton station (the terminus of the Washington Metro's Orange Line) as well as an Amtrak station are across the Capital Beltway in New Carrollton, Maryland. Doctors Community Hospital is located in Lanham. History The Thomas J. Calloway House was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2005. Geography According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Lanham has a total area of , of which is land and , or 0.54%, is water. Government and infrastructure Prince George's County Police Department District 2 Station in Brock Hall CDP, with a Bowie postal address, serves the community. The U.S. Postal Service operates the Lanham Seabrook Post Office in Lanham CDP. [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Al-Qasas
Al-Qasas ( ar, القصص, ; The Story) is the 28th chapter ('' sūrah'') of the Qur'an with 88 verses ('' āyāt''). According to Ibn Kathir's commentary, the chapter takes its name from verse 25 in which the word Al-Qasas occurs. Lexically, qasas means to relate events in their proper sequence. Thus, from the viewpoint of the meaning too, this word can be a suitable title for this Surah, for in it the detailed story of the Prophet Moses has been related, also it includes story of Qarun from verse 76 to verse 83, explaining how Qarun was proud of himself thinking that his huge wealth earned by his own science, denying the grace of God on him, and later God destroyed him with his wealth underground. Summary *1-2 Muhammad receives the story of Moses for the benefit of believers *3 Pharaoh oppresses the Israelites *4-5 God determines to befriend the weak and to destroy oppressors *6 Moses's mother directed to commit her child to the river *7-8 Pharaoh's family take up the i ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Al Imran
Al Imran ( ar, آلِ عِمرَان, ; The Family of Imran his wife Hanth his daughter Hazrat Maryam and his grand son Hazrat Isa) is the List of chapters in the Quran, third chapter (sūrah) of the Quran with two hundred verses (''āyāt''). Imran in Islam is regarded as the father of Mary in Islam, Mary. This chapter is named after the family of Imran, which includes Joachim#In Islam, Imran, Saint Anne (wife of Imran), Mary in Islam, Mary, and Jesus in Islam, Jesus. Regarding the timing and contextual background of the believed revelation (''asbāb al-nuzūl''), the chapter is believed to have been either the second or third of the Medinan surahs, as it references both the events of Battle of Badr, Badr and the Battle of Uhud, Uhud. Almost all of it also belongs to the third year of the Hijri year, Hijra, though a minority of its verses might have been revealed during the visit of the Najrān Christian deputation at the Event of Mubahala, Mubahala, which occurred around th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Al-Baqarah
Al-Baqara, alternatively transliterated Al-Baqarah ( ar, الْبَقَرَة, ; "The Heifer" or "The Cow"), is the second and longest chapter (''surah'') of the Quran. It consists of 286 verses ('' āyāt'') which begin with the " mysterious letters" ("''muqatta'at''") A.L.M. In recitation the names of the letters ('' alif, lām, and mīm'') are used, not their sounds.Caner Dagli, ''2 The Cow al-Baqarah'', Study Quran The sūrah encompasses a variety of topics and contains several commands for Muslims such as enjoining fasting on the believer during the month of Ramadan; forbidding interest or usury (''riba''); and several famous verses such as The Throne Verse, Al-Baqara 256, and the final two or three verses. The sūrah addresses a wide variety of topics, including substantial amounts of law, and retells stories of Adam, Ibrahim (Abraham) and Mūsa (Moses). A major theme is guidance: urging the pagans ( Al-Mushrikeen) and the Jews of Medina to embrace Islam, and warni ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Al-Fatiha
Al-Fatiha (alternatively transliterated Al-Fātiḥa or Al-Fātiḥah; ar, ألْفَاتِحَة, ; ), is the first ''surah'' (chapter) of the Quran. It consists of 7 '' ayah'' (verses) which are a prayer for guidance and mercy. Al-Fatiha is recited in Muslim obligatory and voluntary prayers, known as '' salah''. Quranic chapter titles are not considered by Muslims to be part of the divine revelation of the Quran. The primary literal meaning of the expression "Al-Fatiha" is "The Opener/The Key", which could refer to this Surah being the first in the Quran, the first chapter recited in full in every ''rakat'' of ''salah'', or to the manner in which it serves as an opening for many functions in everyday Islamic life. Some Muslims interpret it as a reference to an implied ability of the Surah to open a person to faith in God. Summary Surah Al-Fatiha is narrated in the Hadith to have been divided into two halves between Allah and His servant (the person reciting), the first t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Al-Fatihah
Al-Fatiha (alternatively transliterated Al-Fātiḥa or Al-Fātiḥah; ar, ألْفَاتِحَة, ; ), is the first ''surah'' (chapter) of the Quran. It consists of 7 '' ayah'' (verses) which are a prayer for guidance and mercy. Al-Fatiha is recited in Muslim obligatory and voluntary prayers, known as ''salah''. Quranic chapter titles are not considered by Muslims to be part of the divine revelation of the Quran. The primary literal meaning of the expression "Al-Fatiha" is "The Opener/The Key", which could refer to this Surah being the first in the Quran, the first chapter recited in full in every ''rakat'' of ''salah'', or to the manner in which it serves as an opening for many functions in everyday Islamic life. Some Muslims interpret it as a reference to an implied ability of the Surah to open a person to faith in God. Summary Surah Al-Fatiha is narrated in the Hadith to have been divided into two halves between Allah and His servant (the person reciting), the first th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Al-Fatḥ
Al-Fath ( ar, الفتح, ; "Victory" , "Triumph") is the 48th chapter (surah) of the Qur'an with 29 verses ( ayat). The surah was revealed in Madinah in the sixth year of the Hijrah, on the occasion of the Treaty of Hudaybiyyah between the Muslim city-state of Madinah and Makkan polytheists. It mentions this victory, then criticizes the attitudes of the hypocrites, continues with further promises to the Muslims, and ends by mentioning certain important virtues of the Muslim community. The chapter gets its name from the opening verse, which states "Indeed, We have granted you a clear triumph..." in direct reference to the Treaty which was signed through cooperation between the opposing forces and without bloodshed. The reason this treaty, and therefore chapter, is called a "clear triumph" is largely believed to be because of its peaceful nature. Summary *1-3 The victory (at Ḳhaibar) the earnest of the pardon of the sins of the Prophet *4-7 The mighty God the comforter of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Al-Shura
Ash-Shūrā ( ar, الشورى, ''al shūrā'', "Council, Consultation") is the 42nd chapter (sūrah) of the Qur'an (Q42) with 53 verses ( āyāt). Its title derives from the question of "shūrā" (''consultation'') referred to in Verse 38. The term appears only once in the Quranic text (at Q42:38). It has no pre-Quranic antecedent. Regarding the timing and contextual background of the believed revelation (''asbāb al-nuzūl''), it is an earlier "Meccan surah", which means it has been revealed in Mecca, rather than later in Medina. Summary *1-2 The Almighty reveals his will to Muhammad *3 Angels intercede with God on behalf of sinful man *4 Muhammad not a steward over the idolaters *5 The Quran revealed in the Arabic language to warn Makkah *6-10 God the only helper, creator, and preserver, the all-knowing *11-13 Islam the religion of all the former prophets *14 Muhammad commanded to declare his faith in the Bible *15 Disputers with God shall be severely punished *16-17 God o ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Al-Aḥzāb
Al-Ahzab ( ar, الأحزاب, ; the confederates,George Sale translation or "the clans", "the coalition", or "the combined forces") is the 33rd chapter (''sūrah'') of the Quran (Q33) with 73 verses ('' āyāt''). The ''sūrah'' takes its name from the mention of the parties (''al-aḥzāb''), or confederates (an alliance among the Quraysh and other tribes), who fought the Muslims at the Battle of the Trench (5/627), also known as the Battle of the Parties and as the siege of Madinah. Summary *1-3 Muhammad to obey God rather than the unbelievers *4-5 Adopted sons not to be regarded as real sons by Muslims *6 Muhammad’s wives the mothers of the faithful *7-8 The covenant of the prophets with God *9-11 God’s favour to the Muslims at the Ditch *12-15 The disaffected people of Madína rebuked *16-17 None can flee from God’s anger *18-20 The treachery of the hypocrites of Madína exposed *21 Muhammad an example to the faithful *22-24 Patient endurance of the believer ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Al-Anbiyā'
Al-Anbiyaʼ ( ar, الأنبياء, ; "The Prophets") is the 21st chapter (sūrah) of the Quran with 112 verses ( āyāt). Regarding the timing and contextual background of the believed revelation (''asbāb al-nuzūl''), it is an earlier "Meccan surah", which means it is believed to have been revealed in Mecca, rather than later in Medina. Its principal subject matter is prophets of the past, who also preached the same faith as Muhammad. Summary *1-4 The judgment of careless and mocking Quraish near *5 The Makkan people regard Muhammad as “a forger” *6 Miracles not performed by Muhammad because former nations received no benefit from seeing them *7-8 The former prophets were but mortal men *9 God favours his prophets but judges infidels *10 The Quraish mentioned in the Quran *11-15 The unbelieving cities and scoffers destroyed *16-17 The heavens and the earth not created in play *18 The truth must triumph *19-22 Angels serve God, therefore not to be worshipped *23 God is ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Al-Ḥijr
Al-Ḥijr ( ar, الحِجْرْ, lit=The Stoneland) is the 15th Quranic chapter (''sūrah''). It has 99 verses ( āyāt). Regarding the timing and contextual background of the revelation (''asbāb al-nuzūl''), it is an earlier Meccan surah, believed to have been received by the Islamic prophet Muhammad shortly after chapter 12, ''Yusuf'', during his last year in Mecca. Like other surahs of this period, it praises God. Parts of Q15:4-74 are preserved in the Ṣan‘ā’1 lower text. Summary :1-3 Unbelievers will one day wish themselves Muslims :4-5 Every nation has its day of grace :6 Muhammad charged with demoniacal possession by the disbelievers (the Quraish) :7 The unbelievers say a true prophet would have come with a company of angels :8 Angels are not sent to gratify curiosity, but to minister judgment :9 God the author and preserver of the Quran :10-11 The former prophets were laughed to scorn :12-15 The scoffing Quraish judicially blinded :16-20 God ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
