Understanding Surah Ad-Dukhan
Surah Ad-Dukhān is the 44th chapter of the Qur’an. The word Ad-Dukhān means “The Smoke.” The Surah takes…
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Understanding Surah Fussilat – Explained in Detail — “A Revelation Clearly Explained”)
Surah Fussilat is the 41st chapter of the Qur’an. The name Fussilat means “Explained in Detail” or “Clearly…
Understanding Surah Ghāfir – (Also Known as Surah Al-Mu’min — The Surah of the Forgiver)
Surah Ghāfir is the 40th chapter of the Qur’an. Its name comes from one of the beautiful attributes…
Understanding Surah Ash-Shu‘arā (The Poets)
Understanding Surah Ash-Shu‘arā (The Poets) A Learning Guide Through the Stories of the Prophets Surah Ash-Shu‘arā is the…
Understanding Surah Al-Furqān (The Criterion)
The word “Al-Furqān” means “The Criterion” — that which distinguishes truth from falsehood, guidance from misguidance, and light…
Understanding Surah Al-Mu’minūn (The Believers)
Introduction The Quran is the 23rd chapter of the Qur’an and is known as “The Believers.” This Surah…
Understanding Surah An-Nūr (The Light)
Introduction The Quran Surah An-Nūr (The Light) is the 24th chapter of the Qur’an. It is one of…
Common Misconceptions About Islam — A Qur’anic Perspective
1. “Islam promotes violence” Misconception: Islam encourages terrorism or violence. Reality:The word Islam comes from the root related…