Literary theory differences in understanding the aesthetical narration of Quran
There are many different interpretations in the field of Quran Tafsir and many different schools of thoughts in Islamic sciences in general, that claim the “miraculous literary” structure of Quran. Holy Quran is absolutely a miracle in many ways, literature is one of them. However, if the narrative structure of Holy Quran is not explained […]
Sura Al-Alaq : The initiation of inscription process and owner of knowledge
Sura Al-Alaq is the 96th sura of Holy Quran. The first five ayats of this sura are the first revealed ayats of Islam’s Holy Book. Some scholars call the sura as “Iqra” since it is the first word of the sura and some call it “Al-Qalem” since it mentions “reading and writing by pen” but […]
Prophet Jesus(a.s) and Virgin Mary(r.a) according to Holy Quran and Islamic faith
In today’s Islamophobia and disinformation driven world, many westerners are surprised to find out about substantial information about Prophet Jesus(a.s) and his mother Virgin Mary(r.a) contained in Holy Quran and therefore in the teachings of Islamic faith. The dominant media expects a gain from quarrels between Christians and Muslims, thus would do their best to […]
Quran Tafsir:Sura Al-Humaza
Sura Al-Humaza This sura is the 104th sura in Holy Quran. It has been revealed in Mecca. It contains 9 ayats and its name is derived from the word which is found in the first ayat, humaza. Humaza means the kind of person who gossips around and back bites. This sura is like the panorama […]
Sura An-Nasr : Ultimate attitude after victory
Although this sura has been revealed in Mecca it is considered as Madani, since it has been revealed after the conquest of Mecca. The word nasr is interpreted as “Allah’s(j.j) succour, assistance to Muslims”. According to many scholars, this is the last revealed sura in Holy Quran. When comes the Help of Allah, and Victory, […]
Belam : A portrait of a sycophant character from Quran
In the following sura an example of a character is given to us: Relate to them the story of the man to whom We sent Our signs, but he passed them by: so Satan followed him up, and he went astray. If it had been Our will, We should have elevated him with Our signs; […]
Sura Al-Lail : The sagacity in contraries
Sura Al-Lail is the 92nd sura of Holy Quran and has been revealed in Mecca. In this sura, polar opposite concepts are emphasized to indicate mankind about their trade on this planet and what would be the possible consequences of such trade and results of religious “deeds”. Here, Allah(j.j) oaths to night and day and […]
Sura Ar-Room : A definite miracle through historical perspective correction
Sura Ar-Room is one of the Meccan suras that starts with an historical remark which turned out to be a definite miracle of Allah(j.j). The sura gets its name from the Arabic word of Room which means “The Romans” and refers to Byzantine empire by then. The sura starts with an historical anecdote: The Romans […]
Prophet Shuayb(as) and Qawm Madyan
Shuayb Alaihis-salaam is one of the many prophets mentioned in Holy Quran, serving as a cautionary example of a nation that has chosen and insisted on the wrong path despite persistent attempts of a divine messenger to bring them back to where they should be, being servants of Allah(j.j) There are several suras mentioning the conflict between […]
Sura Ash-Shams : Dangers of blind arrogance against cosmology
Sura Ash Shams is the 91st sura in Holy Quran and in just about short 15 verses, we’re reminded about an ancient nation who kept a blind eye against bare miracles of their creator and faced an inevitable punishment in the end. The sura starts with oaths to sun and moon, probably to direct non-believers’ […]