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

Race to God. If you choose faith in God, and decide to do good deeds, is that enough? It may not be. Find out why and much more in this week's update.

A break from your busy life. Take a few minutes break from your busy day to spend time with the Quran. This week, we continue with the 145th and 146th verses of 'The Cow' 'Al-Baqara'

Did you know that prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) was described as “The prophet of two Qiblas” in Jewish and Christian prophecies? Learn about this and much more in this week's session.

A middle nation. Allah wants you to understand the great blessing of making the Muslim nation a middle nation. But what does that mean? Find out the answer and much more in this week’s update.

What do you do when religion doesn't make any sense? How should you handle religious obligations that you do not understand? Find the answers and much more in this week's update.

Two identical verses. Verses 134 and 141 of Al Baqara are identical. Yet, each verse carries a distinct and different meaning. Find why in this week's update. Verse 141 of ‘The Cow’ marks the end of the first Juz of the Nobel Quran. For all of you who have been with Quran Garden from the beginning we would like to say: Thank you for your support. God willing we will continue our journey throug...

Will great inventors go to heaven? If a disbeliever makes a great discovery and benefits millions of people, will he or she go to heaven? Find the answer and much more in this week’s update.

Allah’s indelible mark. God says: The indelible marking of Allah. And who marks better than Allah! And for Him we are worshipers. (Chapter 2: Verse 138). What is Allah’s indelible mark? Learn the answer and much more in this week’s update.

Have you ever wondered what the religion of Abraham was? Find the answer and much more in this week's update.

Will parents & their children be joined in heaven? How about if the children were not so righteous? Would that be fair? Find the answers and more in this week's update.

The Lineage of Prophet Muhammad. The Lineage of Prophet Muhammad is pure in the monotheistic worship of God. Yet there is a verse in the Quran that seems to contradict this fact. Learn the secret behind the family tree of our beloved prophet in this week's update.

Submission to God. When his Lord said to him, "Submit", he said "I have submitted to the Lord of the worlds." (Chapter 2: Verse 131) Learn about the conversation between God and Abraham, and the children of Abraham.

Prophets Abraham and Ishmael supplicated: Our Lord, and send among them a messenger from themselves who will recite to them Your verses and teach them the Book and wisdom and purify them. Indeed, You are the almighty, the Wise. (Chapter 2:Verse 129) Take a few moments to learn about this supplication and to share with your family and friends.

Our Lord, accept from us. God says: As Abraham and Ishmael build up the foundations of the House, ‘Our Lord, accept from us. You are the All Hearing, the All Knowing. (Chapter 2: Verse 127) Take a moment to learn the true meaning of faith worship and devotion as we continue with the 127 and 128th verses of the second verses of the Noble Quran.

God’s divine gifts. God's gifts & blessings are of two types. Do you know the different types? Would you like to know how to earn both types of God's gifts? Find the answers in this week's update.

How old is the Kaaba? Who built the Kaaba? What is the history of the Sacred Mosque? Find the answers and much more in this week's update.

The Standing Place of Abraham (Maqam Ibrahim) is a place that Muslims used to avoid during prayers until Allah commanded us to make it a place of prayers. Find the story behind it in this week's update.

Who are the true children and heirs of prophets? Who are the true heirs of prophethood? Learn this and much more in this week's update.

The blessings and responsibilities of religion. The children of Israel were blessed with the last two heavenly messages before Islam. With this great blessing, however, came great responsibility. Learn more in this week's update.

Seeking People’s Approval. God says: Never will the Jews nor the Christians be pleased with you unless you follow their ways. Say, ‘God’s guidance is the only true guidance.’ If you were to follow their desires after the knowledge that has come to you, you would find no one to protect you from God or help you. (Chapter 2: Verse 120). Take a moment to learn about this verse in this week’s...

The plural pronoun "We" is used in many verses of the Quran where Allah is referring to Himself. Why plural, you may ask? Take a few moments to listen to the answer in this week's update.

Take a few moments out of your busy day to learn about certainty & faith. Learn about the faith Abu Bakr (may God be pleased with him) had and much more in this week's update.

What is the difference between the creation of humans, and the creation of God? Learn the answer in this week’s update.

They Say “God has a son!” Learn how to answer those who claim that God has a child in this week's update.

We often read verses such as 'wherever you turn, there is the Face of God.' or 'the hand of Allah is above their hands.' How are we supposed to discuss God's being? Learn the answers and much more in this week’s update.