Verse 255 of Surah Al-Baqarah, or the Kursi, (Qur'an 2:255), is the greatest in the Qur'an, as described by the Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him.
In this article, we discuss why.
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And among the people is he whose speech about the life of this world impresses you, and he even calls upon Allah as a witness to what is in his heart, yet he is the most severe of opponents. But when he turns away, he strives throughout the land to spread corruption therein and to destroy crops and offspring; and Allah does not love corruption. And when it is said to him, ‘Fear Allah,’ pride in sin takes hold of him. Then Hell is sufficient for him, and how wretched a resting place it is. (Qur'an 2: 204-206)
A Muslim commander and one of the Companions of the Prophet. He is mostly known for being one of the ten to whom Paradise was promised. He was the commander of a large section of the Rashidun Army during the time of the second Rashidun Caliph Umar. He was on the list of Umar's appointed successors to the Caliphate, but died during the Plague of Amwas in 639 before Umar.
My reflection on a piece from Dr. Mustafa Mahmoud's book (Travelers in God's World). The piece is important to read and ponder for some time.
In this article, we talk about the people of the village whom Allah (SWT) sent them two Prophets and then supported them with a third. What happened to them? How was their reaction? What did God, the Almighty, do, and then what was their ultimate punishment.
Verse 3 of Chapter 10 of the Quran starts with a declaration of faith, then the miracle of creating the Heavens and the Earth in 6 days.
We see here a mention of the day, the Heavens and the Earth, then we hear about the Throne, and the taking care of every single matter in the existence.
Many questions passed without answers. These questions really meant a lot from the historical point of view. Yet other questions about the nature of our human self remain.
It is only fitting that those who strive for self-perfection also seek the perfection of others; through this, people become a single nation, united in faith and righteousness.
In Suratul Hajj, Allah Subhanahu Wa Ta'aala, and right after declaring that He does not receive either the blood or the flesh or our sacrifices, but He gets the piety of the deeds. Then a turn in the context when He declares that He defends those who have true faith.
In this part, we finish our talk on Prophet Zachary and his son, the Prophet John (the Baptist), as related in the Qur'an. We also give a comparative glimpse between the Qur'an and the Bible.
The Isra’ and Mi’raj refers to the miraculous Night Journey and Ascension of Prophet Muhammad from Mecca to Jerusalem (Isra’) and then through the heavens to the Divine Presence (Mi’raj), a pivotal event that affirmed his prophethood and established the five daily prayers.
How the Quran guides us to the finest natural foods—dates, grapes, honey, and milk—and reveals scientific miracles that modern research is only beginning to understand
Among the most chilling verses in the entire Quran are these words from Surah Al-Kahf. Allah ﷻ does not simply warn us about wrongdoers who know they are doing wrong. Rather, He warns us about something far more dangerous: people who are convinced they are doing right, while in reality, their deeds are worthless.