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Juz'
A ''juzʼ'' (Arabic: ; : , ''ajzāʼ''; ) is one of thirty parts of varying lengths into which the Quran is divided. It is also known as parah ( Persian: ) in Iran and subsequently the Indian subcontinent. There are 30 ''ajzāʼ'' in the Quran, also known as – ''sipārah'' ("thirty parts"; in Persian ''si'' means 30). During medieval times, when it was too costly for most Muslims to purchase a manuscript, copies of the Qurʼān were kept in mosques and made accessible to people; these copies frequently took the form of a series of thirty parts (''juzʼ''). Some use these divisions to facilitate recitation of the Qurʼān in a month—such as during the Islamic month of Ramadan, when the entire Qurʼān is recited in the '' Tarawih'' prayers, typically at the rate of one ''juzʼ'' a night. Subdivisions Most Juz' are named after the first word of the first verse of the Juz'. Each Juz' is divided into two ''Hizb'' (lit. "two groups", plural: Aḥzāb). Therefore, there are 60 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hizb
A ''juzʼ'' (Arabic: ; : , ''ajzāʼ''; ) is one of thirty parts of varying lengths into which the Quran is divided. It is also known as parah (Persian language, Persian: ) in Iran and subsequently the Indian subcontinent. There are 30 ''ajzāʼ'' in the Quran, also known as – ''sipārah'' ("thirty parts"; in Persian ''si'' means 30). During medieval times, when it was too costly for most Muslims to purchase a manuscript, copies of the Qurʼān were kept in mosques and made accessible to people; these copies frequently took the form of a series of thirty parts (''juzʼ''). Some use these divisions to facilitate recitation of the Qurʼān in a month—such as during Ramadan (calendar month), the Islamic month of Ramadan, when the entire Qurʼān is recited in the ''Tarawih'' prayers, typically at the rate of one ''juzʼ'' a night. Subdivisions Most Juz' are named after the first word of the first verse of the Juz'. Each Juz' is divided into two ''Hizb'' (lit. "two groups", p ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Al-Isra
Al-Isra'ʾ (), also known as Banī Isrāʾīl (), is the 17th chapter (sūrah) of the Quran, with 111 verses ( āyāt). The word refers to the Night Journey of the Islamic prophet Muhammad and about the Children of Israel. This surāh is part of a series al-Musabbihat surahs because it begins with the glorification of God. Regarding the timing and contextual background of the revelation ('' asbāb al-nuzūl''), it is traditionally believed to be a Meccan surah, from the second Meccan period (615-619). Summary *1 God praised for the night journey *2 The law of Moses a direction to the Israelites *3 Noah’s gratitude commended to his posterity *4-8 The Islamic invention of the double sin of Israel and its punishment *9-10 The Quran a direction to both the faithful and the unbelievers *11 Men inconsiderate in their prayers *12 The night and day are signs to men *13 Every man’s fate bound about his neck *14-15 God will give every man the record of his life at ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Al-Ma'ida
Al-Ma'idah (; 'The Table [Spread with Food]' is the fifth surah, chapter of the Quran, containing 120 āyah, verses. Al-Mā'idah means "Meal" or "Banquet" . This name is taken from verses 112 to 115, which tell the Disciples of Jesus in Islam#Textual references, request of the followers of Prophet 'Isa (Jesus) that Allah send down a meal from the sky as a sign of the truth of his message. Regarding the asbab al-nuzul, timing and contextual background of the revelation, it is a Medinan surah, Medinan chapter, which means it is believed to have been revealed in Medina rather than Mecca. The chapter's topics include animals which are Haram, forbidden, and Jesus in Islam, Jesus's and Moses in Islam, Moses's missions. Verse 90 prohibits "the intoxicant" (alcohol). Verse 8 contains the passage: "Do not let the hatred of a people lead you to injustice". Al-Tabligh Verse 67 is relevant to the Farewell Pilgrimage and Ghadir Khumm. Verses have been quoted to denounce killing, by us ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
An-Nahl
The Bee (Arabic: الْنَّحْل; ''an-naḥl'') is the 16th chapter (''sūrah'') of the Qur'an, with 128 verses ('' āyāt''). It is named after honey bees mentioned in verse 68, and contains a comparison of the industry and adaptability of honey bees with the industry of man. Regarding the timing and contextual background of the believed revelation (''asbāb al-nuzūl''), it is an "Meccan surah" during the last period, which means it is believed to have been revealed in Mecca, instead of later in Medina. Summary *1 God's judgment sure to be visited on the infidels *2 Revelation is from God by the ministry of angels *3–8 God the Creator, as his works testify *9 God the true instructor of man *10–14 His works in heaven, earth, and sea described *15 The earth made firm by the mountains *16 The stars appointed to guide man *17 God not to be compared to idols *18–19 God merciful and omniscient *20–22 The character of the idols declared *23 Infidels reject the one true ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Al-Hijr (sūrah)
Al-Ḥijr () is the 15th ''sūrah'' ( chapter of the Quran). It has 99 āyāt (verses). Regarding the timing and contextual background of the revelation ('' asbāb al-nuzūl''), it is an Meccan surah revealed during the mid period and received by 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. This surah takes its name from 80th verse (''āyah''), which refers to Mada'in Saleh, a pre-Islamic archaeological site, also called Hegra (from ) or al-Ḥijr (). 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 Quraysh) :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 revealer and preserver of the Qur ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Yūsuf (sūrah)
Yusuf () is the 12th chapter (Surah) of the Quran and has 111 Ayahs (verses). It is preceded by sūrah Hud and followed by Ar-Ra’d (The thunder). Regarding the timing and contextual background of the believed revelation (''asbāb al-nuzūl''), it was revealed toward the end of the Meccan period, which means it is believed to have been revealed in Mecca, instead of later in Medina. It is said to have been revealed in a single sitting and is unique in this respect. The text narrates the story of Yusuf (Joseph), son of Jacob, who is a prophet in Islam, and recounts his life and mission. Unlike the accounts of other Islamic prophets, different elements and aspects of which are related in different surahs, the life-history of Yusuf, is narrated in this surah only, in full and in chronological order. This surah, which also tells of the truth, according to Muslims, contained in dreams, presents many principles of how to serve Islam by relating the life-history of a prophet, who ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hud (surah)
Hud (, ) is the 11th chapter (''Surah'') of the Quran and has 123 verses ('' ayat''). It relates in part to the prophet Hud. 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. Verses 105-112 are preserved in the Ṣan‘ā’1 lower text. Summary *1-2 The Quran a revelation from God *3-5 Muhammad a warner and a preacher of goodness *6 Infidels cannot hide their sin from God *7-8 God the Creator and Preserver of all creatures *8 The resurrection rejected by the infidels as sorcery *9 They scoff at threatened punishment *10-11 Mercy and judgment alike disregarded by infidels *12 Those who persevere in good works shall be rewarded *13 The unbelievers demand a sign from heaven *14 Muhammad charged with forging the Qurán *14-15 He challenges the infidels to produce ten chapters like it, or to become Muslims *16-17 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Yūnus (sūrah)
Yunus (, ; Arabic synonym of "Jonas" or "Jonah"), is the 10th chapter (surah) of the Quran with 109 verses ('' ayat''). Yunus is named after the prophet Yunus (Jonah). According to tafsir chronology (''asbāb al-nuzūl''), it is believed to have been revealed before the migration of the Islamic prophet Muhammed and his followers from Mecca to Medina (Hijra), as such, it is known as a Meccan surah. Surah Yunus is the first of six surahs which open with the tri-letters alif, lam and ra'. Summary The initial verses of the chapter (1–70) present an argumentative dialogue between Islam and its unbelievers. The remaining verses contain the stories of Noah, Moses and Jonah, all considered prophets in Islam. *1-2 The Makkans charge their Prophet with sorcery because he is a man from among them *3 The Creator and Ruler of the universe the only true God *4 Believers rewarded at death for good deeds *4 Unbelievers punished after death *5-6 God's works are signs to all men *7-11 Re ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
At-Tawba
At-Tawbah () is the ninth chapter () of the Quran. It contains 129 verses () and is one of the last Medinan surahs. This Surah is also known as Al-Bara'ah (). It is called At-Tawbah in light of the fact that it articulates tawbah ( repentance) and informs about the conditions of its acceptance. ( verse , ). The name Bara'at (release) is taken from the opening word of the Surah. It is believed by Muslims to have been revealed at the time of the Expedition of Tabuk in Medina in the 9th year of the ''Hijrah''. The Sanaa manuscript preserves some verses, on parchment radiocarbon dated to between 578/44 bh and 669/49 ah. It is the only Surah of the Quran that does not begin with ''Bismillah'', the usual opening formula, ''In the name of God, the All-Merciful, the All-Compassionate''. It deals with almost the same topics as those dealt with in Surat al-Anfal. In contrast to all other surahs, the Islamic prophet Muhammad did not order that this formula should be put at the beg ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Arabic
Arabic (, , or , ) is a Central Semitic languages, Central Semitic language of the Afroasiatic languages, Afroasiatic language family spoken primarily in the Arab world. The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) assigns language codes to 32 varieties of Arabic, including its standard form of Literary Arabic, known as Modern Standard Arabic, which is derived from Classical Arabic. This distinction exists primarily among Western linguists; Arabic speakers themselves generally do not distinguish between Modern Standard Arabic and Classical Arabic, but rather refer to both as ( "the eloquent Arabic") or simply ' (). Arabic is the List of languages by the number of countries in which they are recognized as an official language, third most widespread official language after English and French, one of six official languages of the United Nations, and the Sacred language, liturgical language of Islam. Arabic is widely taught in schools and universities around the wo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Khidr
Al-Khidr (, ; also Romanized as ''al-Khadir, Khader, Khidr, Hidr, Khizr, Kezr, Kathir, Khazer, Khadr, Khedher, Khizir, Khizar, Khilr'') is a folk figure of Islam. He is described in Surah Al-Kahf, as a righteous servant of God possessing great wisdom or mystic knowledge. In various Islamic and non-Islamic traditions, Khidr is described as an angel, prophet, or wali, who guards the sea, teaches secret knowledge and aids those in distress. He prominently figures as patron of the Islamic saint ibn Arabi. The figure of al-Khidr has been syncretized over time with various other figures including Dūraoša and Sorūsh in Iran, Sargis the General and Saint George in Asia Minor and the Levant, Elijah and Samael (the divine prosecutor) in Judaism, Elijah among the Druze, John the Baptist in Armenia, and Jhulelal in Sindh and Punjab in South Asia. He is commemorated on the holiday of Hıdırellez. Though not mentioned by name in the Quran, he is named by Islamic scholars as the figur ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Al-Kahf
Al-Kahf () is the 18th chapter (sūrah) of the Qur'an with 110 verses ( āyāt). Regarding the timing and contextual background of the revelation ('' asbāb al-nuzūl''), it is an earlier Meccan surah, which means it was revealed before Muhammad's hijrah to Medina, instead of after. Summary *1 God praised for the gift of Qur'an *2 The Qur'an being a warning for the unbelievers and good tidings to the faithful *3 The reward for the believers who do good deeds will be an everlasting abode (Jannah) *4-5 The Qur'an is a warning to those who say God has begotten, and the ignorance of their sayings *6 Muhammad's grief for the disbelief of his people *7-8 Earth's adornment to be reduced to dust *9-22 The story of the companions of the cave *23-24 Muhammad is warned by God not to intend to do anything without saying "Insha-Allah" (). *25 The sleepers of the cave slept for 300 years and 9 more *26 Times and seasons are in God's hands. Time is a creation of God and can be modified ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
