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

Did you know that all the stories in the Quran have anonymous characters or characters only identified by their first name? Did you know that there is only one story in the Quran that identifies the characters by their full name? Do you know why? Find the answer and much more in this week's update.

Special Session! When you recite verses about Allah such as: 'He turned to the sky' (2:29), 'The East and the West belong to God: wherever you turn, there is His Face.' (2:115) and 'the hand of Allah is above their hands.' (48:10)......How can you comprehend God's hand? God's face? and God's actions? You can find the answer in this week's update.

This week's session deals with the issue of creation. The origin of the universe, earth and life. Please take a few moments to listen.

The disbelievers, atheists and materialists often deny the issue of resurrection. Throughout the ages, they use the same old excuses for their claim. God says: Yet they say: There is nothing but the life of this world. We die and we live, and only time annihilates us. Yet they have no knowledge of this: They only speculate.(45:24)

With the recent advances in medicine and science, we now have procedures such as in vitro fertilization (test tube babies). Isn't that the same as creating a human being? Can science create life, or is creation exclusive to God? Find out the answer in this week's update.

This week's update deals with the serious issue of corruption. The ills of corruption in society are far reaching, but they are easy to spot, and Allah provides us with a solution to this problem. Spend a few moments to listen and to find out more.

Did you know that your word and promise are one of the most important things in Islam? In fact, breaking a promise is one of the signs of a weakening faith. God Says: Those who break their covenant with God after it has been confirmed, who sever the bonds that God has commanded to be joined, who spread corruption on the earth- these are the losers (2:27) Find out the details in this week's update.

What is the wisdom behind praying the way we do? Why do we fast? Why is Hajj at this time of the year? Why do we face Mecca during prayers? Have you asked yourself these questions before? The answer to all these questions is beautiful and simple. Find out the answer and more in this week's update.

If you would like to know about the food, drink, and spouses that await you in paradise, you can start by listening to this week's update.

On the day of judgment, after each person has been taken to account, a bridge will be erected across hellfire for everyone to cross. Every person will travel on this terrible bridge at a speed determined by his or her own good deeds. To find out more about the events of that terrible day, watch this week's update.

A new Quran Garden session is now available for you to read, listen to, or watch. We continue with the 23rd and 24th verses of 'The Cow'.

What is the highest status you can reach with God Almighty? Can you reach a status higher than the angels? What actions can you take today to gain this status? Find the answer in this week's update.

God says in the Holy Quran: "When trouble befalls man he cries out to Us, whether lying on his side, sitting, or standing, but as soon as We relieve him of his trouble he goes on his way as if he had never cried out to Us to remove his trouble. In this way the deeds of such heedless people are made attractive to them". (10:12) In your time of ease, take a few moments to remember Allah. You can che...

Which part of your wealth truly belongs to you? Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) teaches us the truth about wealth. He said: "A person says, My wealth. my wealth. But out of his wealth there are a few things that are truly his...... Listen to the rest of the narration in this week's update

Would you like to increase your wealth many times over? You can find out exactly how to increase it in this week's session.

n the 20th century, NASA adopted a strategy called "follow the water" in the quest of finding life on other planets. God, however, had given us this piece of information in the Quran 14 centuries ago. Find out the details in this week's update.

Over 1400 years ago, The Holy Quran informed humanity that the sun was the source of light, and the moon only reflected this light. Discover more of the scientific facts of the Quran in this week's session.

In order to explain faith and make it close to our hearts, God presented many examples in the Quran. Some are from an employer's point of view, while others are from the employee's point of view. All this so you and I can love Allah and move closer to Him. Learn about these examples, and more, in this week's session.

God says: O you who believe, let not a people ridicule other people, for they may be better than they. Nor shall any women ridicule other women, for they may be better than they. Nor shall you mock one another, or call each other names. Evil indeed is the reversion to wickedness after attaining faith. And anyone who does not repent, then these are the transgressors. (49:11) Take a moment to listen...

People, even sinners and criminals, recognize and cherish virtuous values. In this week's session we clarify this concept with the example of a man cheating on his wife. Take a moment to listen as we continue with the 13th and 14th verses of 'The Cow.'

God says: We send down in the Qur’an that which is a healing and a mercy to the faithful (17:82) Please take a few moments to watch this week's update.

Not everyone who says they believe truly does. Some people wear Islam like a mask, smiling in public while hiding disbelief in their hearts. The Quran calls them hypocrites and warns us about the harm they bring. In today's tafsir, we begin exploring how hypocrisy isn't just the deception of others; it's self-deception and eventual accountability before God.

Why would Allah seal someone's heart so it can no longer change? Is that even fair? The idea that God prevents certain people from accepting faith raises tough questions. In today's Tafseer, we will explore why some people are prevented from embracing faith and what that really means. Grab a coffee, sit back, and listen.

The word Kafer is used often, but do you really know its meaning? Not just its religious significance, but its Arabic linguistic roots as well? Join us for today’s Tafsir as we dive into the meanings behind the word Kafer and explore much more.

Have you ever felt like religious rules get in the way of enjoying life? In today's tafsir, we will discuss how true success isn't about getting everything you want, but about standing on solid guidance from God. What feels like giving something up today may actually be planting the seeds for something far better tomorrow. Spend the next ten minutes with us to learn more.