“This is the Book about which there is no doubt, a guidance for those conscious of Allah. Who believe in the unseen, establish prayerand spend out of what We have provided for them. And who believe in what has been revealed to you [Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him] and what was revealedContinue reading “PodQuran: Chapter 2 – Al Baqarah, Verses 2-5”
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PodQuran: Chapter 2 – Al Baqarah, Verse 1
“Alif, Lām, Meem.” The exact meaning of this verse is unknown. But this verse could be indicating the fact that the Holy Quran is comprised of Arabic letters and words which the Arabs, who were the first to hear it, were very familiar with. This means that they had no excuses but to accept theContinue reading “PodQuran: Chapter 2 – Al Baqarah, Verse 1”
PodQuran: Chapter 1 – Al Fatihah, Verse 7 of 7
“The path of those upon whom You have bestowed favour, not of those who have earned [Your] anger or of those who are astray.” The first part of this verse is connected to chapter 4 An Nisa, verse 69: “And whoever obeys Allah and the Messenger – those will be with the ones upon whomContinue reading “PodQuran: Chapter 1 – Al Fatihah, Verse 7 of 7”
PodQuran: Chapter 1 – Al Fatihah, Verse 6
“Guide us to the straight path.” This verse indicates the most important thing a person must seek help from Allah, the Exalted, in order to obtain. Chapter 1 Al Fatihah, verse 5: “It is You we worship and You we ask for help.” This therefore, reminds muslims that their main aim in this world isContinue reading “PodQuran: Chapter 1 – Al Fatihah, Verse 6”
PodQuran: Chapter 1 – Al Fatihah, Verse 5
“It is You we worship and You we ask for help.” As Allah, the Exalted, created, nourishes and sustains the creation, He alone deserves to be worshipped and obeyed. Worship extends beyond acts of worship, such as the prayer or reciting the Holy Quran. The essence of worship is obedience. Meaning, obeying Allah, the Exalted,Continue reading “PodQuran: Chapter 1 – Al Fatihah, Verse 5”
PodQuran: Chapter 1 – Al Fatihah, Verse 4
“Sovereign of the Day of Recompense.” Allah, the Exalted, is the Sovereign of all things and days, yet the Day of Judgement has specifically been mentioned, as none of the creation will deny His sovereignty on that Day, even if they are many who deny it in this world. The one who accepts His sovereigntyContinue reading “PodQuran: Chapter 1 – Al Fatihah, Verse 4”
PodQuran: Chapter 1 – Al Fatihah, Verse 3
“The Most Compassionate, Most Merciful.” This verse balances out the fear generated from the fact that Allah, the Exalted, is the Lord of the worlds, which has been mentioned in the previous verse. Chapter 1 Al Fatihah, verse 2: “[All] praise is [due] to Allah, Lord of the worlds.” A muslim must strike a balanceContinue reading “PodQuran: Chapter 1 – Al Fatihah, Verse 3”
PodQuran: Chapter 1 – Al Fatihah, Verse 2
“[All] praise is [due] to Allah, Lord of the worlds.” The word praise is in the form of a noun and not a verb. This indicates permanence, which means that all praise is for Allah, the Exalted, for eternity, without beginning or end. In addition, using a noun removes the need for a doer ofContinue reading “PodQuran: Chapter 1 – Al Fatihah, Verse 2”
PodQuran: Chapter 1 – Al Fatihah, Verse 1
“In the Name of Allah—the Most Compassionate, Most Merciful.” The fact that this verse begins with the name of Allah, the Exalted, indicates the importance of approaching Islamic knowledge, such as the Holy Quran, with the intention to please Allah, the Exalted. Meaning, one must intend to gain and act on Islamic knowledge in orderContinue reading “PodQuran: Chapter 1 – Al Fatihah, Verse 1”
PodQuran: Chapter 1 – Al Fatihah Introduction
This chapter is called Al Fatihah, which can mean “the Opener of the Book”. Therefore, the prayers should begin with the recitation of this chapter. This has been advised in a Hadith found in Sunan An Nasai, number 910. It has been referred to as “the Mother of the Book”, by none other than theContinue reading “PodQuran: Chapter 1 – Al Fatihah Introduction”
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