Reflections on Surat Luqman
The limitless words of Allah Surat Luqman has a unique and beautiful verse in it: If all the trees on earth were pens and the ...
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The formula for success. Reflections on Surat Ar Rum
So give your relative his right, as well as the needy and the traveller. That is best for those who desire the face [i.e., approval] ...
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Strive In the last ayah of Surat Ankabout Allah Almighty mentions jihad: As for those who strive (Jahadu) in Our cause, We shall surely guide ...
Read moreThe truth threatens wrongdoers, but brings peace to its followers. Lessons from Surat al Ankabut
The story of Musa and Ibrahim (peace be on them) and their continual debates with their people recurs throughout the Quran. Though the Quran ...
Read moreCorruption, arrogance and temptation – the story of Qarun in Surat al Qasas
Towards the end of Surat al Qasas, Allah Almighty mentions the story of Qarun. He says: Indeed Qarun was from the people of Musa – ...
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