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Al-Qalam 51-52
The Verse of Evil Eye ( ar, آیه وَإِن يَكَادُ ) is verse 51 and 52 of Al-Qalam ( Q68:51-52) in the Quran. It is usually recited for protection from the evil eye. It states: "And indeed, those who disbelieve would almost make you slip with their eyes when they hear the message, and they say: Indeed, he is mad. But it is not except a reminder to the worlds (68:51 and 52)." The context of the verse Verse 51: And indeed, those who disbelieve would almost make you slip with their eyes when they hear the message, and they say, "Indeed, he is mad." Verse 52: But it is not except a reminder to the worlds. Exegesis The verse refers to an evil eye. This meant that they want to make Muhammad sick and die with a special kind of look.Mahmoud ibn Omar Al-Zamakhshary, Kashaf, Qoqnoos Publication, vol.4, p.597. It also suggests that the verse is a metonymy for 'very angry glances', as they looked very furiously as if they wanted to kill Muhammad. In addition, the grudges o ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Quranic Calligraphy Tableau - Caravanserai Of Nishapur (Edited)
The Quran (, ; Standard Arabic: , Quranic Arabic: , , 'the recitation'), also romanized Qur'an or Koran, is the central religious text of Islam, believed by Muslims to be a revelation from God. It is organized in 114 chapters (pl.: , sing.: ), which consist of āyah, verses (pl.: , sing.: , construct case, cons.: ). In addition to its religious significance, it is widely regarded as the finest work in Arabic literature, and has significantly influenced the Arabic language. Muslims believe that the Quran was orally revealed by God to the Khatam an-Nabiyyin, final prophet, Muhammad in Islam, Muhammad, through the archangel Gabriel incrementally over a period of some 23 years, beginning in the month of Ramadan, when Muhammad was 40; and concluding in 632, the year of his death. Muslims regard the Quran as Muhammad's most important miracle; a proof of his prophethood; and the culmination of a series of divine messages starting with those revealed to Adam, including the Torah, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Warning Verse
The hadith of warning ( ar, يوم الإنذار , translit=yawm al-inzar), also known as the invitation of the close families of Muhammad ( ar, دعوة ذو العشیرة, translit=da'wat dhul-ashira), is an Islamic tradition (hadith) that describes how the Islamic prophet Muhammad declared his prophetic mission for the first time by inviting his relatives to Islam. There are two versions of this hadith, both of which are linked to verse 26:214 of the Quran, known also as the Verse of Ashira. In one version, Muhammad's young cousin Ali is the only relative who offers his assistance to Muhammad, who then announces Ali as his successor, as reported by al-Tabari. Verse of Ashira Verse 26:214 of the Quran, known also as the Verse of Ashira (), is directed at Muhammad: Around 617 CE, some three years after the first divine revelation, Ibn Sa'd () and Ibn Ishaq () report that the Verse of Ashira commanded Muhammad to openly declare his prophetic mission for the first time by ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Verse Of Mawadda
The Verse of Mawadda (Arabic: آية الْمَوَدَّة, ) refers to verse 42:23 of the Quran, the interpretation of which is disputed. This verse is often cited in Shia sources to support the elevated status of the family of the Islamic prophet Muhammad, known as the Ahl al-Bayt. Most Sunni authors reject the Shia view and offer various alternatives. The Verse of Mawadda includes the passage Shia view The word "kinsfolk" () in this verse is interpreted in Shia exegeses as Muhammad's kin, the Ahl al-Bayt. Ibn Ishaq similarly narrates that the prophet specified as his daughter Fatima, her husband Ali, and their two sons, Hasan and Husayn. Quoted by Madelung, Hasan referred to the Verse of Mawadda in his inaugural speech as the caliph after the assassination of his father in 661: The quote above contains the last sentence of the Verse of Mawadda. The Isma'ili jurist al-Qadi al-Nu'man () writes that the Sunni Hasan al-Basri () had once reported on the authority of Ibn A ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Obedience Verse
The Verse of Obedience ( ar, آيَة ٱلطَّاعَة) refers to verse 4:59 of the central religious text in Islam, the Quran, which reads In Sunni Islam, "those in authority" () in this verse variously refers to Caliphs Abu Bakr and Umar, the (military) commanders of the Islamic prophet Muhammad, his companions, or religious scholars, though the prevalent Sunni view identifies those in authority as the rulers of the Muslim communities. In Twelver Shia Islam, those in authority are the Twelve Imams, and the absolute obedience mandated in this verse is viewed as evidence of the Imams' infallibility. Sunni view In Sunni Islam, the verse is linked to Muhammad's appointment of Abd Allah ibn Hudhafa to command a detachment in the Muslim army. The obedience to Muhammad and those in authority is tantamount in this verse to the obedience to God, which the historian al-Tabari () supports with a prophetic hadith in his exegesis. After the death of Muhammad, most Sunni commentators ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Muhammad In The Quran
The Quran enumerates little about the early life of the Islamic prophet Muhammad or other biographic details, but it talks about his prophetic mission, his moral excellence, and theological issues regarding him. According to the Quran, Muhammad is the last in a chain of prophets sent by Allah (). The name "Muhammad" is mentioned four times in the Quran, and the name "Ahmad" (another variant of the name of Muhammad) is mentioned one time. However, Muhammad is also referred to with various titles such as the Messenger of Allah, Prophet, unlettered, etc., and many verses about Muhammad refer directly or indirectly to him. Also, Surah (chapter) 47 of the Quran is called "Muhammad". Mentions of name, titles, qualities Mentions of Muhammad or Ahmad }) , , 144 , , , , ''Muhammad'' is only a messenger: many Were the messenger that passed away before him. If he died or were slain, will ye then Turn back on your heels? If any did turn back on his heels, not the least harm will he do t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
People Of Ditch
People of the Ditch (Arabic: أصحاب الأخدود) is a story mentioned in Surah Al-Burooj of the Qur'an. It is about people who were thrown into a ditch and set afire, due to their belief in Allah. Story in ''Suratul-Buruj'' The verses 4 to 7 are the story of a group of devout people, who were burned in a ditch. The main text and English translation of the verses are in the following table: Then the Qur'an adds that they were killed in this way only because they believed in Allah. Then it mentioned the fate of torturers in verses 8 to 10: Meaning of 'Ukhdud' According to the Al-Mufradat fi Gharib al-Quran, "''Ukhdud''" ( ar, أخـدود) is basically derived from "''Khadd''" ( ar, خـد), and it means "wide and deep ditch spread on the land." It is called this because it is believed to be where the burning took place. Time and place of the event Al-Ukhdud is a historical place located south of Najran city in Saudi Arabia. The event of Al-Ukhdud occurred in 520 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Verse Of Purification
The Verse of Purification (Arabic:آية التطهير) refers to verse 33:33 of the Quran about the status of purity of the Ahl al-Bayt (). The last passage of this verse reads: Muslims disagree as to who belongs to the Ahl al-Bayt and what political privileges or responsibilities they have. Shia Islam limits the Ahl al-Bayt to the Islamic prophet Muhammad, his daughter Fatima, her husband Ali, and their two sons, Hasan and Husayn. There are various views in Sunni Islam, though a typical compromise is to include also Muhammad's wives in the Ahl al-Bayt. The Verse of Purification is regarded by the Shia as evidence of the infallibility of the Ahl al-Bayt. What is ? According to Nasr et al., (spiritual) defilement () encompasses all evil deeds and false beliefs that arise from the "sickness of the heart," another Quranic expression that appears for instance in verse 9:125. The Verse of Purification can thus be interpreted as God’s wanting to remove any incorrect action or ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Verse Of Brotherhood
The Verse of Brotherhood ( ar, آیة الاخوة, Āyat al-Ukhuwwah) is the tenth verse of the Quranic chapter "Al-Hujurat" ( Q49:10). The verse is about the brotherhood of believers with each other; which says: "the believers are but brothers, so make settlement between your brothers. And fear Allah that you may receive mercy (49:10)." Fundamental Islamic society motto is the believers are nothing else than brethren. The verse refers to equality between individuals and lack of difference in terms of ethnic group, tribe and race. It is suggested that the verse refers to the necessity of reforming between religious brothers. Brotherhood of believers in religion is another conception of the verse. The Islamic prophet Muhammad instituted brotherhood between the emigrants and helpers and he chose Ali as his own brother. According to Shia this happened after the revelation of the verse of brotherhood. English translation of the verse The believers are nothing else than brothers. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Verse Of Wilayah
The Verse of Wilāya () refers to verse 5:55 of the Quran, the central religious text of Islam. This verse specifies three authorities as the only sources of for believers. In Sunni Islam, in this verse means friendship and support, whereas Shia Muslims interpret it as spiritual authority because of its exclusivity. The first two authorities listed in this verse are God and the Islamic prophet Muhammad. In some Sunni sources, the third authority includes all believers, whereas Shia sources identify the third authority in this verse as Muhammad's cousin and son-in-law, Ali, referring to the occasion of its revelation. In Shia Islam, this verse thus signifies the spiritual authority of Ali over believers, after God and Muhammad, and supports his (usurped) right to succeed Muhammad. Other Sunni sources link this verse to Ali but reject any Shia implications. The Arabic word can mean guardian, friend, helper, or master. The plural form is and the words , , are of the same ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Verse Of Loan
The Verse of Loan ( ar, آية ٱلدين, ) is verse 282 in chapter Al-Baqara ( Q2:282). This verse is the longest verse at the longest chapter in Quran. The concept of borrowing was explained in the verse. Text and meaning [] O you who have believed, when you contract a debt for a specified term, write it down. [] And let a scribe write [it] between you in justice. [] Let no scribe refuse to write as has taught him. [] So let him write and let the one who has the obligation [i.e., the debtor] dictate. And let him fear , his Lord, and not leave anything out of it. [] But if the one who has the obligation is of limited understanding or weak or unable to dictate himself, then let his guardian dictate in justice. [] And bring to witness two witnesses from among your men. [] And if there are not two men [available], then a man and two women from those whom you accept as witnesses – so that if one of them .e., the womenerrs, then the other can remind her. [ ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Verse Of Ikmal Al-Din
The Verse of Ikmal al-Din ( ar, إِکْمَال الدِّيْن) or the Verse of Ikmal is verse 5:3 of Islam's central religious text, the Quran, which includes the passage The interpretation of the Verse of Ikmal is disputed between the Sunni and Shia sects of Islam. Sunni authors offer different explanations, chief among them is that this verse was revealed to Muhammad during the Farewell Pilgrimage to signal the completion of the Islamic legislation. In contrast, Shia authors are nearly unanimous that the Verse of Ikmal was revealed after the Ghadir Khumm. In Shia sources, the perfection of Islam and the disappointment of the faithless signify Muhammad's designation of his cousin and son-in-law Ali to lead the nascent Muslim community after him. Some Sunni sources also associate the Verse of Ikmal with the Ghadir Khumm. Background Farewell Pilgrimage Shortly before his death in 632 CE, Muhammad performed the Hajj ritual in Mecca, which has become known as his F ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
