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The first verses of the Qur’an to be revealed were the first five verses of chapter al-Alaq. These verses affirmed the tidings of Prophethood, but the Prophet had not yet been given the command to convey this. Following these first revelations, there was an interval between the revela

The people of Mecca were living in a state of disbelief and polytheism, and were engrossed in falsehood and corruption as in the case of those like Abu Jahl and Abu Lahab. The heart of one among these people had remained pure from the whirlpool of superstition and falsehoods. The Divi

As the Qur’an relates, Allah the Almighty speaks to humans in three different ways. He conveys His words into the hearts of people, speaks from behind a veil or speaks through an angel. This is conveyed in the Qur’an in these words: It is not for any mortal that Allah should speak to

The dictionary definition of wahy (revelation): The way Allah sends His commands and prohibitions to His Messenger either directly or by means of an angel.   Akgul, Muhittin. Tafsir: An Introduction to Qur’anic Exegesis. Tughra Books Press, Inc. 2013    

Definition of Exegesis (Tafsir): This is a branch of science which explains the Qur’an, the Book of Allah in a manner which people are able to understand. The purpose of the Exegesis: The purpose of the exegesis is for the whole of humanity to comprehend and represent the Qur’an in th

Translation is to translate a word or text into another language. In addition to the great importance and many advantages of translations, it is extremely difficult to find words that convey the characteristics in the meaning of a word, and express these characteristics identically in

In many of the hadiths, Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, related that reading the Qur’an in the correct manner and acting upon its commands is the means of great rewards from Allah. Here are just a few of those traditions (hadiths): 1. “The best of you is the one who

The Qur’an has many names. But needless to say, the most commonly used name is “Qur’an.” This is mentioned in the Qur’an: “Most certainly it is a Qur’an (recited) most honorable” (al-Waqiah 56:77) 1. Al-Kitab; meaning the Qur’an. This is the Book: there is no doubt about it. (al-Baqar

Before commencing onto the topics regarding the Holy Scripture, we should briefly study the actual meaning of the word “Qur’an.” The dictionary meaning of the word Qur’an derives from the word “qara’a,” and means to read. This subtly signifies that the Qur’an is the most widely read b

“God will shade seven (groups of) people under His shade on the Day when there will be no shade except His: the just ruler; young people who grew up in worship of God; a person whose heart is attached to mosques; two persons who liked one another for God’s sake, who came together and