Surah Al-A’raf (the Heights) – 7th Chapter of the Quran
Muslim and Quran
by Sohaira Zahra
2M ago
Al-A’raf is an Arabic word (ٱلأعراف), which means ‘The Heights’. Surah Al-A’raf is the 7th surah of Quran. Name of this Surah comes from its 46th and 47th Verse. وَبَيْنَهُمَا حِجَابٌۭ ۚ وَعَلَى ٱلْأَعْرَافِ رِجَالٌۭ يَعْرِفُونَ كُلًّۢا بِسِيمَىٰهُمْ ۚ وَنَادَوْا۟ أَصْحَـٰبَ ٱلْجَنَّةِ أَن سَلَـٰمٌ عَلَيْكُمْ ۚ لَمْ يَدْخُلُوهَا وَهُمْ يَطْمَعُونَ وَإِذَا صُرِفَتْ أَبْصَـٰرُهُمْ تِلْقَآءَ أَصْحَـٰبِ ٱلنَّارِ قَالُوا۟ رَبَّنَا لَا تَجْعَلْنَا مَعَ ٱلْقَوْمِ ٱلظَّـٰلِمِينَ Translation There will be a barrier between Paradise and Hell. And on the heights ˹of that barrier˺ will be people who will ..read more
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Story of Prophet Yunus (A.S) – Jonah
Muslim and Quran
by Sohaira Zahra
3M ago
Prophet Yunus عَلَيْهِ ٱلسَّلَامُ, also known as Jonah (English) is one of the prominent Prophets sent by Allah سُبْحَانَهُ وَتَعَالَى. As we believe there have been more than 124,000 Prophets, who were sent by Allah سُبْحَانَهُ وَتَعَالَى to this world for the guidance of the people but only 25 of them are mentioned in the Quran by name; Prophet Yunus عَلَيْهِ ٱلسَّلَامُ being one of them. So, that makes him one of the most noticeable Prophets. His name is mentioned in the Quran in many verses as Yunus, whereas on a few occasions, he is also mentioned with the name Dhun-Nun (ذُو ٱلنُّوْن), wh ..read more
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Story of Prophet Lut (A.S) – Lot
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by Sohaira Zahra
3M ago
Lut (لوط – Arabic), also called Lot, was one of the Prophets specifically mentioned by name in the Quran. He is also among those Prophets frequently referred to in the Quran. Mostly, his reference comes in a sequence with Prophets Nuh, Hud, Saleh, and Shoaib in the Quran, whereas in some other verses, he is grouped alongside Prophets Ismael, Elyas and Yunus, عَلَيْهِ ٱلسَّلَام. The Prophets Nuh, Hud, Saleh, Shoaib and Lut عَلَيْهِ ٱلسَّلَام all belong to the earliest group of Prophets. Their struggles are almost the same. They were sent to a specific community to invite them to the righteous p ..read more
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Prophet Stories in Quran
Muslim and Quran
by Sohaira Zahra
3M ago
The Holy Quran is considered to be the Holy book for Muslims all around the world and it comprises various stories of the Prophets of Islam. Allah (سُبْحَانَهُ وَتَعَالَى) sent 124,000 Prophets to preach the message of Islam and to lead humanity to the right path but only 25 of them are mentioned in the Holy Quran. The task of spreading Islam and guiding people to the right path was a very difficult one. Each Prophet sent by Allah (سُبْحَانَهُ وَتَعَالَى) experienced difficulties and faced numerous hardships but they remained steadfast throughout all of them. The Prophets are exceptional indiv ..read more
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Dua After Fajr: Which Dua Should Be Read After Fajr Prayer
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by Sohaira Zahra
4M ago
Prayer or Salah is the second pillar of Islam. It was the first act of worship that was made obligatory by Allah سُبْحَانَهُ وَتَعَالَى and is of the utmost importance in a Muslim’s life. Duas offer Muslims a direct link with their creator, much like prayers; hence, prayers and dua are closely interlinked. It is no surprise that dua has been named ‘private prayer.’ Fajr Prayer Offered by Muslims, the Fajr prayer marks the commencement of the five daily prayers. It is performed after dawn but before the sun rises. Aisha رَضِيَ ٱللَّٰهُ عَنْهَا narrated: “Allah’s سُبْحَانَهُ وَتَعَالَى Messenger ..read more
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Tawakkul (Trust in God): Its Meaning, Importance & Benefits
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by Sohaira Zahra
4M ago
The first and foremost important part of our faith, as Muslims, is firm and unconditional faith in Allah سُبْحَانَهُ وَتَعَالَى. So, when we have firm belief and faith in Allah سُبْحَانَهُ وَتَعَالَى, we agree that everything we have or will have in the future in this world and the life hereafter is from Allah سُبْحَانَهُ وَتَعَالَى. Once we agree that everything in our life, good or bad, comes from Him, that’s where the most important concept in Islam, reliance on Allah سُبْحَانَهُ وَتَعَالَى, for all our deeds, starts. The concept of complete dependence or reliance on Allah ..read more
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Month of Safar: Facts, Hadiths, and Misconceptions of Safar
Muslim and Quran
by Sohaira Zahra
4M ago
Safar is the 2nd month per the Islamic Calendar, more commonly known as Hijri Calendar. Although there are no particular Islamic events that fall in this month, some important happenings occurred during this month in the post-Islamic era. Just like the Gregorian calendar, the Hijri Calendar also comprises 12 months. The names of these months were already in practice in the pre-Islamic era in Arabs. Safar was also among these months. Safar is an Arabic word that means “travel.” It is also related to being “Empty”. Per Arabian tradition, they used to travel away from their homes during this mont ..read more
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Call to Prayer (Aathan, Adhan or Azan): Words & Their Meanings
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by Sohaira Zahra
4M ago
Call to Prayer, as the name suggests, invites all the listeners to come for the prayer. It is an announcement that the time for prayers is approaching, so one has to proceed to offer the Prayers. In Arabic, the specific word used for this activity is “Adhan,” which means “to listen.” Different variants of this Arabic word are in practice in different parts of the world, such as “Azaan” in South Asia, “Ezan” in Turkey, and “Adzan” in Indonesia and other nearby Countries. Call to Prayer or Adhan is recited in every Masjid to invite the Muslims to come for prayers, invariably five times a day. It ..read more
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What Is Fiqh? Role, Applications & Principles
Muslim and Quran
by Sohaira Zahra
4M ago
Fiqh is an Arabic word that means ‘deep understanding.’ But what is Fiqh in Islam? It can be translated to ‘jurisprudence’. It is to understand and interpret Islamic law based on the Quran and Hadith. It is narrated by Ibn ‘Abbas: that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said: “For whomever Allah wants good, he gives him understanding (Fiqh) in the religion. (Jami` at-Tirmidhi 2645, Book 41, Hadith 1) Fiqh encompasses a comprehensive system of principles and rules derived from the Quran, the Hadith, consensus (ijma), analogical reasoning (qiyas), and independent reasoning (ijtihad). Role of Fiqh in Isl ..read more
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New, Convert or Revert Muslims? How Does it Matter
Muslim and Quran
by Sohaira Zahra
4M ago
Islam is fast becoming the most followed religion in the world. It is estimated that by the year 2050, the Muslim population will be equivalent to the population of Christians. At the moment, there are nearly 1.8 billion Muslims all over the world, and the number is expected to rise significantly not only due to the rise in the number of Muslims due to typical population growth factors but also because of an increasing number of people switching over to Islam and away from other religions. Generally, adherents of a faith experience population growth due to demographic reasons. In the case of I ..read more
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