Quran Garden - The Holy Quran Explained in Clear English (English Tafsir)

God is the ‘The Ever Watchful’ translated from the Arabic origin ‘Al Qayyum’ ‘??????’. Learn more about this amazing verse, Ayatul Kursi, in this week's update.

Our beloved prophet Muhammad said about Ayatul Kursi (verse 255): “Within ‘The Cow’ –Surat Al Baqara- is a verse. This verse is the pinnacle of the Quran. Whoever reads it in his or her house builds a shield between the devil and his or her family.”

Many people ask "Why should I be concerned with the poor? Can’t they work hard just like I did?" Find the answer and much more in this week's English Quran Tafsir session

Why did God send Prophets & Messengers? Find the answer and much more in this week's Quran English Tafsir

Here is why Muhammad is the Greatest Prophet - even higher than Prophets Moses, Jesus and many others (peace be upon them all).

God says: “Those are the messengers - We preferred some above others. God spoke to some; others He raised many degrees in rank; We gave Jesus, son of Mary, Our clear signs and strengthened him with the Holy Spirit.” (from 2:253) Learn more about the Holy Spirit in Islam in this week's Quran Update.

Prophet Muhammad was an illiterate man, a fact well known to everyone, especially his disbelieving enemies. But isn’t illiteracy a shame? We answer that yes, for you and me illiteracy is an embarrassment. But for our beloved prophet Muhammad, it was an honor. Why? Find the answers and much more in this week's Quran session.

Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) said: "If it were not for the elderly bowing in worship, for suckling babies, and for pasturing animals, God would have brought down such a harsh punishment for your corruption that it would utterly destroy you." Learn more in this week's Tafsir session.

Why does the world go from one war to another? Who do conflicts last for years, even decades? There must be a better way. Find the answers and much more in this week's Quran English session.

So you have a big task ahead. You should ask God for help, right? Not so fast. Learn the best time to ask for God's help and much more in this week's English Quran Tafsir session.

My God, or My Lord? Which one should you use? Learn the difference and the best time to use each one in this week's English Quran Tafsir update.

In the previous session we learned how to select a proper leader, now we look into how to make an elite Army of top fighters. King Saul starts his journey to face the Army of Goliath. Take a few moments to watch.

Should Muslims take care of historic objects and put relics on display? Or are these objects a path to idolatry and polytheism? Find the answers and much more in this week's Quran Tafsir session.

Should a rich billionaire be president? Should a King have a long family legacy? What are the criteria for a non-religious leader? Find the answers and much more in this week's English Tafsir session.

Most people talk the talk, but very few walk the walk. Learn more about how most people behave in this week's Quran Tafsir session.

Why do we have to give to charity? Why doesn't God provide directly to the poor? Find the answer to this question and much more in this week's update.

Khaled ibn Al Waleed –the famous leader of the Muslim armies- taught us a valuable lesson from his deathbed. Learn more about life and death in this week's Koran Tafsir session.

God says: "Didn't you see how your Lord dealt with the people of the elephants?" (105:1) How can God ask you (or ask prophet Muhammad) if we have seen an event that happened before our time? Are we supposed to time travel? Find the answer and much more in this week's Quran Tafser update.

What happens to the widow after the husband's death? Does she have rights? How about the marital home? find the answers and much more in this week's clear English Quran session.

Learn how Prophet Muhammad compared the five daily prayers to a river. We also discuss “fear prayer.” Take few minutes to listen to this week’s English Quran Tafsir update.

In this week’s Quran tafsir, we explore a question about the daily prayers (Salat), and we find five different answers! We are not sure which answer is correct. Find out the wisdom behind this difficult issue in this week’s Quran session.

Better than justice? Did you know that being fair may leave people with ill feelings and regret? Learn how to use this fact to your advantage in today's' Quran Tafsir update.

In the previous verses, we discussed matters related to married and widowed women. But what if a situation arises where a husband divorces his wife before the couple consummates the marriage? Learn the answer and much more in this week's Quran update.

After a divorce or after the husband's death, the wife may be looking to move on with her life. The Quran addresses the issues of dating and marriage for the widow or the newly divorced woman. Learn more in this week's English Quran update.

‘Iddah’ is the waiting period God prescribed for the woman after the marriage ends in divorce or after the death of the husband. Learn the duration of iddah and the wisdom behind it in this week's English Quran update.