Quran Recitation - Hashem Nabil | تلاوة القرآن - هاشم نبيل

There is much scholarly discussion about this chapter and the one before it, The One Wrapped in Garments.  This is a fifty-six verse chapter that begins by addressing Prophet Muhammad, may the mercy and blessings of God be upon him, directly and goes on to remind the disbelievers of the consequences of their lack of faith.  The first seven verses are generally accepted to have been revealed in the...

This chapter of the Quran was revealed in Mecca with the exception, many scholars believe, of the lengthy final verse.   The subject matter of the first 19 verses indicates that it was revealed in the earliest part of the Prophet Muhammad’s mission while he was being prepared to shoulder the responsibilities of living and teaching others to live in the Islamic way.  Verse twenty is believed to hav...

This twenty eight verses chapter was revealed in Mecca.  Meccan chapters tend to concentrate on teaching the basics of Islam.  They focus on the Oneness of God and the consequences of ignoring the message.  The first 15 verses give an account of a discussion by a group of jinn after they heard a recitation of the Quran.  This chapter shows us how the Islamic faith appears to those from a different...

Verses 1-14  The call of Noah Noah is perhaps the first prophet after Adam.  The message that he gave to the corrupt people of those days has been put here in three words: worship, fear of God, and obedience to the Prophet, i.e.  worshipping only Him and renouncing all false deities, leading one’s life in the world with the fear of God in one’s heart, and considering the prophet of God an example...

This forty-four verse chapter is named for the different paths and ways in which the angels ascend to God.   These are mentioned in verses three and four.  The Ways of Ascent was revealed in Mecca and thus discusses the fundamentals of faith.  In this particular case, God describes the Day of Judgment.  Many of these shorter chapters describe different aspect of the Day of Judgement and the Resurr...

From verses 1-17 description of the last day has been stated as an inevitable reality, the destruction of Thamud and Ad have been told. In addition, it has been described that Ad was destroyed in 7 nights and 8 days with a violent wind. Then, this chapter mentions Pharaoh and indirect mention of Noah whose boat is made a sign for mankind.  The verses from 18-37 describe that on the last day, 8 ang...

Verses 1-9, describe that God swears by pen and what writes that Muhammad is not mad. He has great rewards and high moral character.  Verses 10-16 describe the characteristics of wicked person as the one who is fault finder, and who is hinderer of good, transgressor, sinful, the mean and ignoble. He acts like this, because he has wealth and sons. And whenever they are warned, they say these are fa...

The chapter begins with the mention of God’s kingdom (‘ mulk ’ in Arabic) thereby giving it the name.  Revealed in Mecca in the initial stages of opposition after Prophet Muhammad’s mission had just begun, the surah (chapter) challenges the disbelievers with declarations of God’s total power over them, and everything else, in this world and the next.  It describes the regret the disbelievers will...

Verses 1-5 Instructions have been given to the Prophet (PBUH) not to make something unlawful which God has made lawful. God gives expiation of oaths. Prophet gave a secret to a wife and she told it to the other. God revealed this to the prophet and He inquired that from her. Wives were instructed to repent other. God says that He is with Prophet (PBUH). Prophet (PBUH) has a protector Gabriel and o...

Verses 1-10 commands believers that When you divorce women, divorce for waiting period and compute the waiting period accurately and don’t turn them out of their homes during the waiting period unless they have committed a manifestly evil deed. Such are the boundaries set by God. He who transgresses the boundaries of God commits a wrong against himself. After waiting period, either retain the wome...

Verses 1-10 state in this Surah that all belongs to God. Among you are the disbelievers and the believers. God created all in truth and God made your good shapes and forms. All previous nations have denied on the same ground that "can a human being guide us?". Doubts on the day of judgment. By Lord you will surely be raised. Taghabun is the day of loss and gain. Verses 11-18 describe that all the...

From verses 1-9 the chapter says, the Hypocrites are liars and use their faith as a shield. They look beautiful, have strong body with good speech, they are so wrong, even if Prophet (PBUH) asks for their forgiveness, they will not be forgiven. They encourage people not to spend on the people with the Prophet (PBUH). They say when we would reach Medina mighty would derive out the meaner. In verses...

Verses 1-8 describe that Muhammad (PBUH) was sent to unlettered people and to the future generations. An example of Jews has been given as donkeys laden with books. They could not live their lives as per the teachings of Torah. God asks forms Jews because of their claim that they are favorites of God, that if you are truthful then pray for your death but they will not wish for death as God is awar...

Verses 1-4 command that O’ you who believe, don’t say what you don’t do. God loves those who fight in His cause in a row such as they are a single structure. Verses from 5-14 mentioned prophet Moses and Prophet Jesus and the prediction of Ahmed Prophet by Jesus. The ones who lie with the name of God are the worst people. They want to extinguish the light of God with their mouths but God will perfe...

Verses 1-6 describe that don’t make friends with those who are enemies of God and the Muslims. Moreover, don’t send secret messages even if you have the relatives on another side. An example of Abraham has been quoted that he was disassociated from his folk, although, he prayed for his father. In verses 7-20 God gives the prediction of friendship between Meccans and Medinan. God forbids friendship...

Verses 1-10 tell about the exile of Jewish tribe of Bani Nadir because of their opposition towards God and His Prophet. Cutting of Palm trees is by God's will. Spoils that believers get without battle are not there’s and are not Fay. These belong to God and His prophet and have 5 shares. Verses 11-12 describe the conspiracy of hypocrites together with people of the Book and Bani Nadir. God told be...

Verses from 1-7 talk about disputing women asking the Prophet (PBUH) regarding the pagan practice of Zihar among ancient Arabs (Calling your wife as mother does not make them your mothers). These verses also explain that free one slave or fast for two months or feed 60 poor’s if you have committed this practice. Nothing is hidden from God as He is omnipresent. In the private talks of three-person,...

Chapter 57 of the Quran is entitled Iron.  It takes its name from the reference to iron in verse 25.  This chapter of 29 verses was revealed in Medina after the establishment of the Islamic nation.  It is an exhortation to the believers to give generously at this most critical stage in the history of Islam.  The chapter begins with six verses that read as if they were revealed in Mecca, that is, t...

The 56th chapter of Quran was revealed in Mecca and has 96 verses.  Its name, The Coming Event is taken from the opening verse and is also the central theme of the chapter.  The event about which there is no doubt, the Day of Judgment, when the people will be divided into three distinct groups; those  who are particularly close to God, the believers and the unbelievers. Verses 1 – 10 Three distinc...

Verses 1-16 Blessings of God are manifested in the Quran and the created beings God created human beings and granted them the unique power of speech – a power not bestowed upon any other creature in this world.  Then, there is the practical example of the role of justice and fair play which works throughout the universe.  The whole world surrounding the human being is based on these principles of...

Verses 1-8 The Day of Resurrection and the heedlessness of the polytheists When Prophet Muhammad delivered the message of God to the people of Mecca, most of them strongly rejected the concept of resurrection.  They refused to accept him as being the Messenger of God and demanded that if this world is really going to come to an end then there should be some physical sign, some miracle that should...

Verses 1-18 Affirming the authenticity of revelation and commending the Messenger In the first verse, God has taken an oath of the stars to prove to the non-believers that Prophet Muhammad, may the mercy and blessings of God be upon him, was exactly on the right path.  The people of Mecca were witness to the fact that all throughout his life, Prophet Muhammad had never been involved in any indecen...

  This chapter of the sacred scripture takes its name from the opening verse in which God takes an oath by Mount Toor.  It is a mountain near the place that God spoke to Prophet Moses, peace be upon him.  What an honour it is for a person if God speaks to him directly!  Sometimes one thinks, "Why does God not speak to us also?"  The truth is that God speaks to all human beings through the Quran, y...

  Verses 1 – 6 God swears by the winds God swears an oath, by the winds that scatter dust far and wide, by the clouds filled with rain, by the ships that sail with ease, and by those angels who distribute God’s bounty by His command.   What God has promised is true and the Day of Judgment will most definitely occur. Verses 7- 19 A second oath God swears another oath; this time by the sky and its s...

The chapter was revealed in Mecca and deals with the Resurrection and the Day of Judgement. The chapter both opens and closes with the mention of the Quran. The disbelievers in Mecca are warned and Prophet Muhammad, may the mercy and blessings of God be upon him, is reassured through previous generations of disbelievers. Creation is cited as an indication of God’s ability to bring the dead to life...