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

The master key of faith. Do you know the master key to faith? Do you know the one action that can help you pray better, give more to charity, and be a better Muslim? God gives you the key to faith in verse 177. In fact, the entire grammar of the verse is changed to highlight this key. Find out the master key to faith in this week's update, and share it with your family & friends.

Money you love to people you love. To whom should you give charity? Allah wants you to give from the money that you love to the people that you love. Take care of those around you. Learn more in this week's update.

The Road of Righteousness. Let’s walk down the road of righteousness together. Allah explains that righteousness is not limited to belief; rather it has to translate into day to day actions and behaviors. Learn more in this week's update.

Crime and punishment. Many people feel bad for the criminal who is about to suffer. They focus on the severity of the punishment while forgetting how terrible the crime was. Allah teaches us to always recall what those who spread corruption on earth did. Learn more in this week's update.

Concealing God's Scriptures. God says: As for those who conceal from the Scripture that God sent down and sell it for a small price, they eat nothing but fire in their bellies. God will not speak to them on the Day of Resurrection, nor will He purify them: an agonizing torment awaits them. (Chapter 2:Verse 174) Learn more about this verse and much more in this week's update.

A win-win deal. When it comes to consuming meat, Allah wants to double the reward and benefit for the believer. Learn how in this week's update.

Why eat Halal meat? Have you wondered about the scientific reason behind eating Halal meat? Learn the answer and much more in this week’s update.

Prophets & Shepherds. Every Prophet worked as a shepherd in his youth. Learn the reason behind this profession and why some people choose to act like livestock.

Leadership. God says: And when it is said to them, "Follow what God has revealed," they say, "Rather, we will follow that which we found our fathers doing." What! Even though their fathers understood nothing, nor were they guided? (Chapter 2: Verse 170). Learn about leadership and much more in this week's update.

No Pork! If pork is prohibited, then why did God create pigs? Find the answer in this week's session where God invites all humanity -regardless of faith and deed- to eat from what is good and lawful.

For the love of God. When you pray, you often feel comfort and connection with Allah. However, there are people who believe in other Gods, and also feel comfort, love and connection with their Gods. What are they really feeling? How can this be? Find the answer to these questions and much more in this week’s update.

On land and sea. Allah invites you to think, and the Quran repeatedly presents evidence for “those who give thought,” “those who use reason,” “those who contemplate,” and “those who remember.” Spend a few moments with God’s Book today!

Special Session!

Wahed Ahad! We often repeat that “Allah is Wahed”, “Allah is Ahad”. But do you know the true meaning of these phrases? Learn the answer and much more in this week’s update.

Ready for a fresh start? Have you done much wrong in your life? Have you hurt yourself or the people you love? Allah promises to forgive all your sins if you take two simple steps. Give yourself a fresh start today & learn about these steps in this week's update.

Cursed by Allah. Did you know that there are two types of a 'curse' in Islam? A curse for some believers, and a curse for the non-believers? Learn the difference between the two and much more in this week's update.

Idols in Mecca! Why did God say that “there is no blame” for those circling between the Safa and the Marwa? Why would anyone feel ashamed, or worry about being blamed when performing this act of worship?

The wisdom behind Safa and Marwa. Do you know the wisdom behind the ritual walk between Safa & Marwa during Hajj and Umrah pilgrimage? Do you know the lesson Allah wants us to learn from Hagar’s story? Do you plan to take the walk between the two hills soon? Learn the wisdom behind the walk and much more in this week's update.

Life often throws hardship and troubles your way. God gives you the best tools to manage these hardships, and will reward you for your patience. What are these tools? Learn the answers and much more in this week's update.

Managing fear and anxiety. God says: And We will surely test you with some fear and hunger, and with dearth of wealth, lives and crops; and give glad tidings to those who patiently endure (Chapter 2: Verse 155) Do you know how to manage your fears? Your anxiety? Your worries? Listen to this week's update to learn the answer and much more.

Please take a few moments out of your busy day to listen to this week’s English Quran Tafsir session as we continue with the 154th verse of ‘The Cow’ ‘AlBaqara’

Do you have trouble in your life? In this week’s update, Allah gives you the tools to be in His Company when you face the difficulties of life. Take the example of a child being bullied in a playground. He may feel overwhelmed and overpowered. But when he sees his dad coming, he feels strong, and stands up against all the bigger kids. If a child feels invincible in the company of his father, the...

The last ten days of Ramadan are some of the best days of the year. These are the best days to be in Allah’s company with remembrance and ‘thikr’. This week’s update is dedicated to giving gratitude to Allah for all is bounties. Please take a few moments to listen.

Our beloved prophet Muhammad. In this week’s update, we discuss the greatest bounty humanity is blessed with. God says: A Messenger has come to you from among yourselves. Your suffering distresses him: he is deeply concerned for you and full of kindness and mercy towards the believers. (09:128) Take a moment to learn more about our beloved prophet Muhammad.

The burden of worship. Do you feel that prayer is a burden? Do you feel that fasting the long Ramadan days is difficult? Do you feel that religious obligations are a burden? Do you find sin easy and attractive? This week's update can help you manage these feelings.