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Al-Muzzammil
Al-Muzzammil ( ar, المزمل, “The Enshrouded One”, “Bundled Up”, “Enfolded”) is the seventy-third chapter (''sūrah'') of the Qur'an, containing 20 verses (āyāt), which are recognized by Muslims as the word of God (Allah). Al-Muzzammil takes its name from the reference to prophet Muhammad, in his cloak praying at night, in the opening verses of the chapter. Many commentators claim that “The Enfolded One” is a name for Muhammad, used throughout the Qur'an. In the beginning of this surah, God prepares Muhammad for an important revelation. In preparation for this revelation, God loosens the strict regulation on night prayer. Muhammad is then instructed to be patient for the disbelievers will be punished in Hell, as exemplified by a story of Pharaoh's punishment. Summary *1-4 Muhammad and the Muslims bidden to pray during the night *5-9 The Quran to be pronounced with a distinct sonorous tone *10-11 Muhammad exhorted to bear patiently the contumelies of the in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Quran 73
Al-Muzzammil ( ar, المزمل, “The Enshrouded One”, “Bundled Up”, “Enfolded”) is the seventy-third chapter (''sūrah'') of the Qur'an, containing 20 verses (āyāt), which are recognized by Muslims as the word of God (Allah). Al-Muzzammil takes its name from the reference to prophet Muhammad, in his cloak praying at night, in the opening verses of the chapter. Many commentators claim that “The Enfolded One” is a name for Muhammad, used throughout the Qur'an. In the beginning of this surah, God prepares Muhammad for an important revelation. In preparation for this revelation, God loosens the strict regulation on night prayer. Muhammad is then instructed to be patient for the disbelievers will be punished in Hell, as exemplified by a story of Pharaoh's punishment. Summary *1-4 Muhammad and the Muslims bidden to pray during the night *5-9 The Quran to be pronounced with a distinct sonorous tone *10-11 Muhammad exhorted to bear patiently the contumelies of the in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Al-Muddathir
The Covered ( ar, ٱلْمُدَّثِّر, ''al-muddaththir'', meaning "the Cloaked One" or "the Man Wearing a Cloak") is the 74th chapter (''sūrah'') of the Qur'an, with 56 verses (''Ayat, āyāt''). Summary :1-7 Muhammad commanded to rise and preach Islam :8-10 The judgment-day in Islam, judgment-day shall be a sad day for the unbelievers :11-26 God exhorts Muhammad to leave his enemy in his hands :27-29 The pains of hell in Islam, hell described :30-34 Nineteen angels set as a guard over hell, and why nineteen are mentioned :35-40 Oath to attest the horrible calamities of hell-fire :41-49 The wicked shall in hell confess their sins to the righteous in Islam, righteous :50-55 Infidels shall receive no other warning than that of the Quran Chronology Many well-known authors' chronologies, including that of Ibn Kathir, place ''Surat al-Muddaththir'' as the second ''surah'' revealed to the Islamic prophet Muhammad, citing the ''hadith'': Jabir ibn Abd Allah told, I heard the M ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Al-Ma'un
Al-Ma'un ( ar, الماعون, , "Small Kindnesses, Almsgiving, Acts of Kindness, and Have You Seen") is the 107th chapter (''surah'') of the Qur'an, with 7 ''ayat'' or verses. : WHAT thinkest thou of him who denieth the future judgment as a falsehood? : It is he who pusheth away the orphan; : and stirreth not up others to feed the poor. : Woe be unto those who pray, : and who are negligent at their prayer: : who play the hypocrites, : and deny necessaries to the needy. Regarding the timing and contextual background of the supposed 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. Summary *1-2 Denunciation of those who deny the Quran and oppress the orphan *3-7 Hypocrites rebuked for neglect of prayer and charity Text and meaning Text and transliteration *Warsh from Nafiʽ al-Madani Translation Have you seen him wh ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
At-Tin
At-Tīn ( ar, التين, "The Fig, The Figtree") is the ninety-fifth surah of the Qur'an, with 8 ayat or verses. Summary :1-4 Oaths that God created man "a most excellent fabric" :5-6 God has made all men vile except true believers :7-8 None may rightly deny the judgment-day This sura opens by mentioning the fig (the sura's namesake), the olive, Mount Sinai, and "this city secured" (generally considered to be Mecca). Muhammad Asad, the author of The Message of The Qur'an comments on these verses: The cosmology of the Qur'an states that God made mankind out of clay. This sura suggests not only this, but that the mould which God used for man was "the best possible". The lowness of the clay has set humanity apart from God; because clay is heavier and more solid than fire, from which the Jinn were made, and light, from which the angels came. However, not all humanity is condemned to absolute removal from God's company. The passage continues that "those who believe a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Al-Inshirah
Al-Inshirāḥ ( ar, الإنشراح, “Solace” or “Comfort”), or ash-Sharḥ (Arabic: الشرح, "The Opening-Up of the Breast") is the ninety-fourth chapter (''surah'') of the Qur'an, with eight '' ayat'' or verses. Because of its subject matter, length, style, and placement in the Qur'an, this sura is often coupled with Surah ad-Dhuha (Sura 93). They are generally considered to have been revealed around the same time. Al-Inshirāḥ's subject matter seems a continuation of the reassurance and encouragement given in the preceding chapter and so closely resembles it that both these Surah seem to have been revealed in about the same period under similar conditions. Regarding the timing and contextual background of the revelation (''asbāb al-nuzūl''), it is an earlier "Meccan surah", which means it is believed to have been revealed in Mecca, instead of later in Medina. It is typically assumed that this sura is referring to the early days of Muhammad's prophethood, w ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Al-Jinn
Al-Jinn ( ar, الجن, “The Jinn”) is the 72nd chapter (sūrah) of the Quran with 28 verses ( āyāt). The name as well as the topic of this chapter is jinn. Similar to angels, the jinn are beings invisible to the naked human eye. In the Quran, it is stated in that humans are created from the earth and jinn from smokeless fire. Although ''Al-Jinn'' is a Meccan surah, it is generally agreed that it was revealed much later than any other sura contained in ''Juz' Tabāraka -lladhi'' (which covers surahs 67 to 77). Abdullah Yusuf Ali says that it is "tolerably certain" that ''Al-Jinn'' was revealed around 2 B.H. when Muhammad was evangelising near present-day Ta'if. Maulana Muhammad Ali agrees with the date of around 2 B.H., saying that this surah was revealed at a time when opposition to the Prophet's message was reaching a climax.Ali, Maulana Muhammad; ''The Holy Qur’an: Arabic Text, Translation and Commentary''; p. 1106 Summary :1-2 Certain of the genii converted to Isl ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Al-Mulk
Al-Mulk ( ar, الملك, "Sovereignty, Kingdom") is the 67th chapter (surah) of the Quran, comprising 30 verses. The surah emphasizes that no individual can impose his will on another; he may only guide and set an example (67:26). Summary *1-3 Praise to the Almighty, the Creator and Ruler of all things *3-5 The perfection of the works of God, seen in the heavens, glorify him *5 We have adorned the lowest heaven with lamps and have made them missiles with which to pelt the devils; and We have prepared for them the punishment of the raging fire *6-8 Torments of hell prepared for unbelievers *8-11 Infidels shall confess in hell their folly in calling Muhammad an impostor *12 Verily those who fear their Lord unseen will have forgiveness and a great reward. *13-14 God knoweth all things *15-18 God shall destroy unbelievers *19-24 Unbelievers ungrateful to the God who sustains them in life *25-28 They challenged the Prophet to hasten the judgment-day, but they shall dread its app ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sale's Text
George Sale (1697–1736) was a British Orientalist scholar and practising solicitor, best known for his 1734 translation of the Quran into English. In 1748, after having read Sale's translation, Voltaire wrote his own essay "De l'Alcoran et de Mahomet" ("On the Quran and on Mohammed"). Sale was also author of ''The General Dictionary'', in ten volumes, folio. Biography Born in Canterbury, Kent, he was educated at the King's School, Canterbury, and in 1720 became a student of the Inner Temple. It is known that he trained as a solicitor in his early years but took time off from his legal pursuits, returning at need to his profession. Sale was an early member of the Society for Promoting Christian Knowledge. Sale became seriously ill with fever for eight days before his death. George Sale died at Surrey Street, The Strand, London, on 13 November 1736. Sale was buried at St Clement Danes in London. His family consisted of a wife and five children. The Quran In 1734, Sa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Allah
Allah (; ar, الله, translit=Allāh, ) is the common Arabic word for God. In the English language, the word generally refers to God in Islam. The word is thought to be derived by contraction from '' al- ilāh'', which means "the god", and is linguistically related to the Aramaic words Elah and Syriac (ʼAlāhā) and the Hebrew word '' El'' ('' Elohim'') for God. The feminine form of Allah is thought to be the word Allat. The word ''Allah'' has been used by Arabic people of different religions since pre-Islamic times. The pre-Islamic Arabs worshipped a supreme deity whom they called Allah, alongside other lesser deities. Muhammad used the word ''Allah'' to indicate the Islamic conception of God. ''Allah'' has been used as a term for God by Muslims (both Arab and non-Arab) and even Arab Christians after the term " al- ilāh" and "Allah" were used interchangeably in Classical Arabic by the majority of Arabs who had become Muslims. It is also often, albeit not exclusiv ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sahih International Translation
The Saheeh International translation is an English-language translation of the Quran that has been used by Islam's most conservative adherents. Published by the Publishing House (dar), ''dar Abul Qasim'', Saudi Arabia, it is one of the world's most popular Quran translations. Translated by three American women, Umm Muhammad (Emily Assami), Mary Kennedy, and Amatullah Bantley,: 1997, The Qur’ān aheeh International Translation it uses un-archaic language.Dogmatic Approaches of Qur’ān Translators: Linguistic and Theological Issues Somia Qudah-Refai Notable conventions include rendering the as '' [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Abdullah Yusuf Ali
Abdullah Yusuf Ali, CBE, MA, LL.M, FRSA, FRSL (; ur, عبداللہ یوسف علی; 14 April 1872 – 10 December 1953) was an Indian-British barrister who wrote a number of books about Islam including an exegesis of the Qur'an. A supporter of the British war effort during World War I, Ali received the CBE in 1917 for his services to that cause. He died in London in 1953. Early life Ali was born in Bombay, British India, the son of Yusuf Ali Allahbuksh (died 1891), also known as Khan Bahadur Yusuf Ali, originally a Shi'i Isma'ili in the Dawoodi Bohra tradition, who later became a Sunni and who turned his back on the traditional business-based occupation of his community and instead became a Government Inspector of Police. On his retirement, he gained the title Khan Bahadur for public service. As a child, Abdullah Yusuf Ali attended the Anjuman Himayat-ul-Islam school and later studied at the missionary school Wilson College, both in Bombay. He also received a religious ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Holy Qur'an
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 verses (pl.: , sing.: , 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 final prophet, 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, the Psalms and the Gospel. The word ''Quran'' occurs some ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
