This surah begins with two predictions. One was for the victory of Romans over the Persians after they had been nearly vanquished by the latter. Simultaneously, it was predicted, Muslims would gain victory over the
This is the last surah revealed before hijrah; its ayah 85 was revealed when the Prophet had already started his journey to Madinah. This was a heart breaking departure and he was consoled that Allah would be bringing
This surah begins with the promise of falah for the believers who have certain qualities. It ends with the categorical assertion that non-believers will get no falah. The first eleven ayahs specify the type of person who will
And (be mindful of) the Day the wrongdoer will bite his hands saying, “Would that I had taken a path along with the Messenger! Oh, woe to me! Would that I had not taken so-and-so for a friend! He did lead me astray
This surah narrates the stories of many prophets to highlight the central message of Islam and the urgency with which one must turn to it. This is captured in the following ayahs.
This surah started in juz 15 and is concluded in juz 16. It is a highly recommended practice that we should recite it every Friday. Ahadith promise that those who do it will be protected from the deceptions of Dajjal.
This juz begins with Surah Isra (also known as Surah Bani Israel). The very first ayah establishes the permanent, irrevocable importance of Masjid Aqsa for Muslims. It refers to the miraculous night journey of Prophet
Surah Hijr was revealed in the early Makkan period. In fact it contains the ayah that ordered the beginning of public call to Islam. (Hijr, 15:94). It contains stories of the nations of previous prophets. These nations refused
Sura Yusuf is unique among Qur’anic narratives as the entire surah is devoted to the story of Prophet Yusuf, alayhis Salam. And his story, unlike other stories, is not mentioned anywhere else. The surah is filled with moral
Alif , Lām , Rā . (This is) a book the verses of which have been made firm, and elaborated by the One who is All Wise, All Aware. (It teaches) that you should worship none but Allah. (Say): "Verily I am (sent) unto you from
