Quran Reflections

We are in Madena with this sura, it’s the battle of Badr. The first battle between the Muslims and the non believers of Makkah. The Muslims are few in number but their Hearts are filled with the love of God. They win the battle with Gods’ help. And they gain bounties. Well dear listeners/ readers We also get bounties from this sura. It’s filled with Muslim life coaching lessons for us. Verse 2-4....

A sura sent down in Madena with 129 verses. It’s the only sura that does not start with bismilah/ In the name if God. It’s theme is the treaty between Muslims and idolaters. The story of the expedition to Tabuk and what happened to the hypocrites. Verse 124 mentions the strong positive effect of a sura on believers ( it certainly does strengthen the faith of those who believe) as well as joy and h...

What a beautiful sura,filled with mercy. This is a Makkan sura with 109 verses. A verse that has changed my life and I use it as a life lesson verses 62-64. ( But for those who are on God’s side there is no fear, nor shall they grieve. For those who believe and are conscious of God, for them there is good news in this life and in the Hereafter- there is no changing the word of God- that is truly t...

A makkan sura with 123 verses. An amazing sura that starts with a challenge! Ask forgiveness daily from God, for everything that you have done or not happy about . The reward Verse 3 ( grant you wholesome enjoyment in this world ) and also grace. So Our new challenge is 30/30. For 30 days say specific istagfir Allah for past mistakes. Just as we did the Alhamdulilah/ gratitude journal 🥰. This sur...

A makkan sura of 111 verses. The story of Joseph, that soothes the heart of the listener. The first three verses are an introduction- the scripture makes things clear - sent down in Arabic language so the people will understand- it portrays the best of stories/ of past history of people you didn’t know. The storytelling structure is amazing. It starts with a secret between father and young son: a...

This sura was sent down in Madina. It has 43 verses. It starts with 4 letters / sounds A L M R. The main theme is the Oneness of God and He sent down his scripture as sign to people to think. Verse 11 is a life lesson if you want to change anything it all starts with you internally, you decide , you put the action ( God does not change the condition of people unless they change themselves). Rememb...

This sura was sent down in Makkah and has 52 verses. It starts with 3 sounds/ letters (like the last sura ) A L R . The main theme in the Makkah sura’s is the Ones of God . The story of Moses and Abraham both mention the Ones of God and his blessings on us. (And given you some of everything you asked Him for: if you tried to count God’s favours you could never calculate them)verse34. The power of...

A Maccan sura with 99 verses. It starts with three letters / sounds. A L R. The Quran was sent down by God to make things clear for us and it is protected by Him. The creation of everything around us is for our benefit, the sky and its beauty , the earth and mountains. Sustenance is provided for us and for all the creatures. God created man from clay, and warned us of our enemy Satin/ iblis. ( God...

A sura sent down in Makkah with 128 verses. The creator , the One God has created many blessings for us. From the animals we use , the honey from the bees, the milk from the cows, the water sent down from the sky for the trees plants that grow colored fruits . As well as the creation of night and day, sun ,moon and stars all these are signs for us to be grateful. Verse 18 ( if you tried to count G...

This is a Makkan sura with 111 verses. It points to the Miracle journey that the prophet was given by God. Going from the mosque in makkah to the mosque in Jerusalem in one night. The sura starts with glorifying God and ends with The greatness of God. And between the beginning and ending we have Storytelling , a comfort for the prophet Mohammed. The children of Israel and their scripture. Storytel...

So this is now one of my favorite sura’s. There is a prophets’ saying that if you read/listen to this sura every Friday you have light till the next Friday. (Which I didn’t understand till I started studying this sura for the podcast) STORYTELLING and seeing different characters go though different events depending on the choices they choose; From the good and bad. Stories help to inspire/ motivat...

What a beautiful sura, it’s recording was smooth and easy. May God grant us all a smooth and blessed life. 🌷This Makkah sura has 98 verses. It tells us the story of Mary and her son Jesus as well as Zachariah and his son John. The Oneness of God. As well as the story of Abraham. I love this sura , it’s close to my heart and I repeat it to get ease and blessings in my life. 💐 a prayer I have lear...

A makkan sura with 135 verses. It’s starts and ends with a message to Us and the prophet that the Quran is a blessing for us. There are two stories the first for Moses and how he was challenged by pharaoh and how God guides him as well as all the listeners ready to be guided. The second story is about Adam and the challenge with iblis/ satin, and how God guided Adam and accepted his repentance as...

This Meccan sura has 112 verses. It mentions many prophets and how they asked God for help. Which I find as the main lesson in this sura. The sura also reminds us that the prophet Mohammed was like earlier messengers before him sent by God the One and Only to people . The sura also reminds the disbelievers of the day of Judgment. Verse 88 ( We answered him and saved him from distress: this is how...

Today is the day of Hajj, Arafaa. May God bless you and guide you to the straight path. May He give you till you are pleased in this world and the next. Ameen. This sura is a Madani sura with 78 verses. It gives the details of Hajj the pilgrimage, when it started by our father Abraham and how to preform it. It talks about the Ones of God and His creations. The believers and their rewards in this l...

This Maccan sura has 118 verses. It’s main theme is the Ones of God and His power. The believers will succeed and the emphasis of the Resurrection. A Duaa that is amazing is verse 29. (My Lord let me land with Your blessing: You are the best one to bring us to land). The word land in Arabic manzil also means place or position. So enjoy this Duaa in your daily life. A Duaa to remove evil verse 97 (...

This sura was sent to the prophet in Madina. It discusses Muslim life lessons 101. It talks about behavior, modesty , with family and community. The point that I found interesting was repetition of (God is most forgiving and merciful) at the beginning or ending of sections within the sura. So repeat the words Istaghfur Allah every day and remember verse 10 ( Gods bounty and mercy towards you .......

This Meccan sura is 77 verses. It’s powerful strong and to the point different in style and tone from the last sura 26 the poets. The main argument in this sura is that the Quran is Gods words sent to his messenger Mohammed as good news and as a warning to All People. The first section points to God and his Oneness. Then the disbelievers and the 4 points they say agains the messenger the Quran , b...

A Meccan sura with 227 verses. The title points to poetry and poets how the truthful of them are respected. However the beginning and ending of the sura clearly states that the prophet Mohammed is not a poet and these verses are not poetry but clear verses of scripture to make things clear for All the World. The prophet Mohammed was worried that people called him a liar and didn’t believe him, ver...

A maccan sura , which means the main focus is on the Ones of God. It’s structured around 93 verses. It’s title is from the story of the Ant in the time of the prophet Solomon. Even though Solomon had wealth and power as well as controlling of the wind. The title is Ants ; God gives us a lesson from the smallest of his creations. An ant that has language , knowledge , community and wisdom. Somethin...

A Maccan sura of 88 verses. It tells the story of Moses and pharaoh. The story is told to the prophet Mohammed as an example of what happened to other messengers and their people. What I love about this story is the structure of storytelling. It’s simply amazing. The sura starts with the first 3 verses introduction, you will be narrated part of a story from a clear book. 1-4 the plot / summary of...

A Meccan sura with 69 verses. It has a message for the believers, for the non believers ,for the historians and for the scientists. And a life lesson ,I love the last verse: ( We shall be sure to guide to Our ways those who strive hard for Our cause: God is with those who do good). A life equation : believe in God the One and only , do good in this world , for yourself ,for fellow humans ,and for...

A Maccan sura with 60 verses. This sura urges people to reflect on the creations in nature as well as themselves. The rain , the clouds, the sky and earth, the plants. Who made all this also has the imprints to make you easily, after your death, on the day of resurrection! Verse 31 (Turn to Him alone, all of you. Be mindful of Him: keep up the prayer). Give charity verse 39 ( in your desire for Go...

This sura is for these blessed ten nights of the last ten days of Ramadan. This is the most sacred night in the Islamic calendar. The night which the Quran was revealed to the prophet by the angle Gabriel. It is also the night in which God shows great Mercy to his creations. It is the night which ones fate is decreed. So Repeat this sura as many times And ask God for the blessings of this night. I...

A Meccan sura with 34 verses. It takes it name from the wise Luqman , who gives his son advice : a lesson for all believers really. The sura starts with guidance and mercy for people that follow the Quraan. ( who do good, keep up the prayer, pay the prescribed alms and are Certain of the Hereafter) if you do these points then , what is your reward ? verse 5 ( these are rightly guided by their Lord...