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Name The Surah takes its name from the very first verse Wan shaqq al-Qamar, thereby implying that it is a Surah in which the word al-Qamar has occurred. Period of Revelation The incident of the shaqq-al-Qamar (splitting of the moon) that has been mentioned in it, determines its period of revelation precisely. The traditionists and commentators are agreed that this incident took place at Mina in Ma...

Name The Sarah derives its name from the very first word wan Najm. This title also does not relate to the subject matter, but is a name given to the Surah as a symbol. Period of Revelation According to a Tradition related by Bukhari, Muslim, Abu Da'ud and Nasai, on the authority of Hadrat Abdullah bin Mas'ud, the first Surah in which a verse requiring the performance of a sajdah (prostration) as s...

 52. Surah At Tur (The Mount) Name It is derived from the very first cord "Wat Tur-i." Period of Revelation From the internal evidence of the subject matter it appears that this Surah too was revealed in the same stage of the Holy Prophet's life at Makkah in which the Surah Adh-Dhariyat was revealed. While going through it one can clearly feel that during the period of its revelation the Holy Prop...

Name It is derived from the very first word wadh-dhariyat, which implies that it is a Surah which begins with the word adh-dhariyat. Period of Revelation The subject matter and the style clearly show that it was sent down in the period when although the Holy Prophet's invitation was being resisted and opposed with denial and ridicule and false accusations stubbornly, persecution had not yet starte...

What is Jihad? A sacred obligation often misrepresented ought to be clarified and we must unashamedly be able to expose Western methods of wars for what they truly are.             ..

With the hate, division and blame from nationalism being ever-apparent within Western societies, we can see how the Muslim world has also been affected by such a divisive disease.             ..

Name This Sarah takes its' name from verse 112 in which the word mai'dah occurs. Like the names of many other surahs, this name has no special relation to the subject of the Surah but has been used merely as a symbol to distinguish it from other surahs. Period of Revelation The theme of this Surah indicates, and traditions support it, that it was revealed after the treaty of Hudaibiyah at the end...

How can a world where 26 individuals hold as much wealth as 3.5 billion people - half of the world's population - be seen as normal?! Islam forbids interest, hoarding and a system where a tiny elite live in luxury and the masses are left with mere scraps.

Several important fundamental concepts about taking actions are discussed in relation to events after the victory of Badr. The speaker discusses the event of the fighters of Badr disputing over the distribution of the booties of war.  The revelation of An-Anfal (The Bounties) remains a lesson today as it provides us understanding of not only distribution of wealth but more importantly understandin...

Several important fundamental concepts about taking actions are discussed in relation to events after the victory of Badr. The speaker discusses the event of the fighters of Badr disputing over the distribution of the booties of war.  The revelation of An-Anfal (The Bounties) remains a lesson today as it provides us understanding of not only distribution of wealth but more importantly understandin...

In a world where seeking the guidance of the Creator is replaced with seeking self-benefit, we see problem after problem manifest as a result. Be that the tragic crisis of mental health globally, or an ever-increasing social, economic and racial divide.

Be it work, play, family or friends - or a fear of being blacklisted in our communities - we as Muslims, should never find reasons not to rush to the commands of Allah (swt)!         ..

Assalamu Alaikum Wa Rahmatullahi Wa Barakatuhu Ramadan Mubarak! This year, we find ourselves facing a once-in-a-lifetime Ramadan where we are all at home, self-isolating due to the Coronavirus Pandemic. The “Ramadan Feeling” has been lost as the Masajid and community centers have shut their doors for Taraweeh and all community gatherings have been halted. In this circumstance, we should think posi...

Assalamu Alaikum Wa Rahmatullahi Wa Barakatuhu Ramadan Mubarak! This year, we find ourselves facing a once-in-a-lifetime Ramadan where we are all at home, self-isolating due to the Coronavirus Pandemic. The “Ramadan Feeling” has been lost as the Masajid and community centers have shut their doors for Taraweeh and all community gatherings have been halted. In this circumstance, we should think posi...

BISMILLAH HIRRAHMAN NIRRAHEEM

Muslims were once characterized as daring, creative, able to defeat any formidable enemy, and made huge strides in opening new lands to Islam. They were undaunted by challenges, refusing to give up, back down or compromise in matters related to the Deen of Truth. The key to their strong, principled and unwavering stance was their true Dependence (Tawakkul) upon Allah (سُبْحَانَهُ وَتَعَالَى) Join...

Muslims were once characterized as daring, creative, able to defeat any formidable enemy, and made huge strides in opening new lands to Islam. They were undaunted by challenges, refusing to give up, back down or compromise in matters related to the Deen of Truth. The key to their strong, principled and unwavering stance was their true Dependence (Tawakkul) upon Allah (سُبْحَانَهُ وَتَعَالَى) Join...

The Battle of Badr is the most important battle in the history of Islam, for through it, Allah (swt) glorified Islam and Muslims and humiliated Kufr and those who follow it. Badr was the day of the criterion (Furqaan). It is the day when the banner of Islam was raised high, the force of the Muslims strengthened, the pillars of their state became firm, and their power became well-known, so fear inv...

The Battle of Badr is the most important battle in the history of Islam, for through it, Allah (swt) glorified Islam and Muslims and humiliated Kufr and those who follow it.  Badr was the day of the criterion (Furqaan). It is the day when the banner of Islam was raised high, the force of the Muslims strengthened, the pillars of their state became firm, and their power became well-known, so fear in...

The panic of the COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in people fighting over food, medicines, personal protective equipment (PPE), and even toilet paper. Such is the fear that has gripped people globally! The speaker explains the concept of ownership in Islam and the consequences of hoarding that we see today. Reference: Surah Al-Taubah 34-35     ...

Name This Surah has been named after Prophet Hud whose story has been related in vv. 50-60. Period of Revelation If we consider its theme deeply, we come to the conclusion that it was revealed during the same period as Surah Yunus and most probably followed it immediately. Subject The Surah deals with the same subject as Surah Yunus, that is, invitation to the Message, admonition and warning, with...

Name The Surah takes its name from V. 98, in which there is a reference to Prophet Yunus (Jonah). The name, as usual, is symbolical and does not indicate that the Surah deals with the story of Prophet Jonah. Period of Revelation We learn from traditions, and this is supported by the contents of the Surah itself, that the whole of this Surah was revealed at Makkah. But there are some people who are...

Name The Surah takes its name Al-Anfal (The Bounties) from the first verse. The Period of Revelation It was revealed in 2 A. H. after the Battle of Badr, the first battle between Islam and kufr. As it contains a detailed and comprehensive review of the Battle, it appears that most probably it was revealed at one and the same time. But it is also possible that some of the verses concerning the prob...

Name This Surah takes its name from vv. 46-47 in which mention of A'araf occurs. Period of Revelation A study of its contents clearly shows that the period of its revelation is about the same as that of Al-An'am, i. e., the last year of the Holy Prophet's life at Makkah, but it cannot be asserted with certainty which of these two was sent down earlier. Anyhow the manner of its admonition clearly i...