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Surah At-Taghabun

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  Surah At-Taghabun In the name of God, the Merciful, the Compassionate Whatsoever is in the heavens and whatsoever is on the earth glorifies Allah. His is the dominion, and to Him belong all the praises and thanks, and He is Able to do all things. ( Quran Surah At-Taghabun 64:1 ) He it is Who created you, then some of you are disbelievers and some of you are believers. And Allah is All-Seer of what you do. ( Quran Surah At-Taghabun 64:2 ) He has created the heavens and the earth with truth, and He shaped you and made good your shapes, and to Him is the final Return. ( Quran Surah At-Taghabun 64:3 ) He knows what is in the heavens and on earth, and He knows what you conceal and what you reveal. And Allah is the All-Knower of what is in the breasts (of men). ( Quran 64:4 ) Has not the news reached you of those who disbelieved aforetime? And so they tasted the evil result of their disbelief, and theirs will be a painful torment. ( Quran 64:5 ) That was because there cam...

Surah Al-Jumu’ah

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  Surah Al-Jumu'ah In the name of God, the Merciful, the Compassionate Whatsoever is in the heavens and whatsoever is on the earth glorifies Allah, the King (of everything), the Holy, the All-Mighty, the All-Wise. ( Quran Surah Al-Jumu'ah 62:1 ) He it is Who sent among the unlettered ones a Messenger (Muhammad SAW) from among themselves, reciting to them His Verses, purifying them (from the filth of disbelief and polytheism), and teaching them the Book (this Quran, Islamic laws and Islamic jurisprudence) and Al-Hikmah (As-Sunnah: legal ways, orders, acts of worship, etc. of Prophet Muhammad SAW). And verily, they had been before in mainfest error; ( Quran Surah Al-Jumu'ah 62:2 ) And He has sent him (Prophet Muhammad SAW) also to others among them (Muslims) who have not yet joined them (but they will come). And He (Allah) is the All-Mighty, the All-Wise. ( Quran 62:3 ) That is the Grace of Allah, which He bestows on whom He wills. And Allah is the Owner of Mighty G...

Delving Deeper into Surah Ar-Rahman: A Symphony of Divine Mercy

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  Surah Ar-Rahman , the “ Most Merciful ,” is more than just a chapter in the  Quran ; it’s a captivating melody that resonates with the very essence of Allah’s (God’s) boundless mercy. Let’s delve deeper into its structure, themes, and significance to gain a richer understanding of this beautiful surah. Structure and Literary Beauty: The surah’s structure is unique and mesmerizing. It comprises 78 verses, each adorned with a powerful rhetorical device called “saj’.” Saj’ refers to the rhythmic flow of Arabic prose, characterized by similar endings and a balanced structure. Imagine waves of sound washing over you, each ending with the thought-provoking question, “Then which of your Lord’s blessings would you deny?” Thematic Exploration: Surah Ar-Rahman can be broadly divided into three thematic sections: The Majesty of Creation (Verses 1-36):  The surah opens with a declaration of Allah’s mercy, followed by a breathtaking description of the cosmos. We are reminded of the ...