Tag: TAFSEER
The Cave
Tafsīr Sūrah al-Kahf – part 1 Introduction Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3 | Part 4 | Part 5 Journey Through The Cave Sūrah al-Kahf is an amazing sūrah – full of many fawāʾid (points of benefit). It was revealed in Mecca and it is one of those Sūrahs that was…
The Beauty of Iron: Al-Hadīd pt1
Introduction “…And We sent down iron, wherein is mighty power and benefits for mankind, and so that Allāh may test those who support Him and His messengers though unseen. Indeed, Allāh is Powerful, Almighty.” Sūrat al-Hadīd is known only by one name: “Iron.” The 57th chapter of the Qur’ān is…
When Each Criminal Will Step Aside
Gardens, rivers, trees, springs and beautiful spouses, perpetual life and everlasting joy. He who misses out would rather be put to eternal death than to observe this bliss and yet be separated from it. To be summoned to one side, reprimanded, ahead of a long, strenuous existence. All for what?…
Do you ever daydream about a brighter future?
Imagine being given a blank cheque signed off by a billionaire to enjoy as you wish. The things you could buy and places you could go would be determined by the extent of your imagination. If you can think it, you can have it! Though such a scenario is but…
An honour to outshine emperors
When Allāh frightens the disbelievers, He provides reassurance to the believers. Transitioning from a frightening scene of anguish and accountability, the chapter depicts the situation of those who expended their moments in worship and good action. After a busy life, full of struggle, sacrifice, patience and perseverance, the only thing…
Summoned to the Final Court
Perfect Justice is seldom achieved in this former life. This is because no matter how meticulously procedures are followed, in many cases, mistakes are made and flaws exist in man-made law itself. A natural consequence of this is that even after the best human endeavours, some injustice is inevitable. It…
Screaming for the help of Allah
Having listed His blessings on land, sea and in the universe, one is left to wonder at the extent of heedlessness held by those who obstinately remain to surrender to other than Him given their dependence on Him from His extracting edible crops from grain to their voyage at…
A Sign in the Floating Aircraft Carrier
Verse 40 spoke of the sun and the moon streaming along at speed in their own orbits. Even though nothing of the naked eye would suggest that the Sun and Moon are moving at speed, through modern advancements in technology we now know that the Moon orbits around the Earth…
The Race Between the Sun and the Moon
Through the lens of God’s guidance are we able to see meaningful Signs in everyday occurrences. Signs and evidences which most people do not and cannot see. The previous verse from the magnificent Sūrah Yā Sīn spoke about how a particular phase in the waxing of the Moon resembles an…
Spiritual Moon Science
The following verse from the magnificent Sūrah Yā Sīn says that when the moon reaches a certain phase in its waxing it resembles an old date palm stalk. The waxing of the moon, as well as its appearance, carry a Sign pointing towards something far greater and more profound… Yā…
