An Enlightening Commentary into the Light of the Holy Qur'an vol. 8 Introduction What is a 'Commentary'? The Current Commentary Attributes Needed for Working on This Kind of Commentary The Problems in Translating Translators Note Editor's Note Acknowledgment References Arabic, Farsi Commentaries English Translations of Qur'an Supporting Technical References Phraseological and Philological Sources A Presentation to Muslims Surah Ar-Ra‘d, Chapter 13 The Content of Surah Ar-Ra‘d Section 1: Signs of Allah in Nature Surah Ar-Ra‘d – Verse 1 Surah Ar-Ra‘d – Verse 2 Explanations The Subjection of the Sun and the Moon: Surah Ar-Ra‘d – Verse 3 Explanations Surah Ar-Ra‘d – Verse 4 Explanation Surah Ar-Ra‘d – Verse 5 Surah Ar-Ra‘d – Verse 6 Surah Ar-Ra‘d – Verse 7 Section 2: Allah, the Almighty Creator of the Universe Surah Ar-Ra‘d – Verse 8 Surah Ar-Ra‘d – Verse 9 Surah Ar-Ra‘d – Verse 10 Surah Ar-Ra‘d – Verse 11 The Alterations Must Have Their Onset in Ourselves Surah Ar-Ra‘d – Verse 12 Surah Ar-Ra‘d – Verse 13 Explanations Surah Ar-Ra‘d – Verse 14 Explanations Surah Ar-Ra‘d – Verse 15 Explanations Surah Ar-Ra‘d – Verse 16 Explanations Surah Ar-Ra‘d – Verse 17 Illustration Surah Ar-Ra‘d – Verse 18 A Discussion About the Call Those Who Invite to the Truth The Callers to Falsehood The Subject of Invitation Confronting the Dissidents The Motives and Factors for Lack of Acceptance The Reward for Acceptance Section 3: The Faithful and the Unfaithful Compared Surah Ar-Ra‘d – Verse 19 The Possessors of Intellect The Wise in the Qur’an Surah Ar-Ra‘d – Verse 20 Surah Ar-Ra‘d – Verse 21 Note the Following Points A Few Quotations on Union of Kindred Surah Ar-Ra‘d – Verse 22 Explanations Surah Ar-Ra‘d – Verse 23 Explanations Surah Ar-Ra‘d – Verse 24 Points Concerning Patience Surah Ar-Ra‘d – Verse 25 Explanations Messages Surah Ar-Ra‘d – Verse 26 Explanations Section 4: Remembrance of Allah Sets Hearts at Rest Surah Ar-Ra‘d – Verse 27 A Discussion on Leading and Misleading Explanations Surah Ar-Ra‘d – Verse 28 Factors of Encourage and Peace of Mind Factors Which Generate Anxiety and Worries Surah Ar-Ra‘d – Verse 29 Explanations Surah Ar-Ra‘d – Verse 30 Explanations Surah Ar-Ra‘d – Verse 31 The Occasion of the Revelation Explanations Section 5: Messengers of Allah Were Mocked At Surah Ar-Ra‘d – Verse 32 Surah Ar-Ra‘d – Verse 33 How is it That You Align and Consider Allah as a Counterpart for the Idols? Surah Ar-Ra‘d – Verse 34 Explanations Surah Ar-Ra‘d – Verse 35 Surah Ar-Ra‘d – Verse 36 Section 6: The Two Witnesses of the Truth Surah Ar-Ra‘d – Verse 38 Surah Ar-Ra‘d – Verse 39 Some Examples of “bida’” Explanations Some Traditions Surah Ar-Ra‘d – Verse 40 Surah Ar-Ra‘d – Verse 41 Surah Ar-Ra‘d – Verse 42 Surah Ar-Ra‘d – Verse 43 Surah ‘Ibrahim, Chapter 14 The Content of Surah ‘Ibrahim Section 1: Qur’an Revealed to Lead Mankind to Light Surah ‘Ibrahim – Verse 1 Explanations Surah ‘Ibrahim – Verse 2 Surah ‘Ibrahim – Verse 3 Surah ‘Ibrahim – Verse 4 Surah ‘Ibrahim – Verse 5 Explanations Surah ‘Ibrahim – Verse 6 Section 2: Moses’ Exhortation Surah ‘Ibrahim – Verse 7 Several Traditions Concerning Gratitude Surah ‘Ibrahim – Verse 8 Surah ‘Ibrahim – Verse 9 Surah ‘Ibrahim – Verse 10 Surah ‘Ibrahim – Verse 11 Surah ‘Ibrahim – Verse 12 Section 3: The Disbelievers Punished Surah ‘Ibrahim – Verse 13 Surah ‘Ibrahim – Verse 14 Surah ‘Ibrahim – Verse 15 Surah ‘Ibrahim – Verse 16 Surah ‘Ibrahim – Verse 17 Surah ‘Ibrahim – Verse 18 Surah ‘Ibrahim – Verses 19 - 20 Surah ‘Ibrahim – Verse 21 Section 4: Disbelievers Shall Be Disappointed – Truth Shall Be Established Surah ‘Ibrahim – Verse 22 Surah ‘Ibrahim – Verse 23 Surah ‘Ibrahim – Verse 24 Some Traditions Surah ‘Ibrahim – Verse 25 Surah ‘Ibrahim – Verse 26 Surah ‘Ibrahim – Verse 27 Section 5: The Ingratitude of Men to Allah’s Bounties Surah ‘Ibrahim – Verses 28 - 29 Surah ‘Ibrahim – Verse 30 Surah ‘Ibrahim – Verse 31 Explanations Surah ‘Ibrahim – Verse 32 Surah ‘Ibrahim – Verse 33 Surah ‘Ibrahim – Verse 34 Section 6: Abraham’s Prayer Surah ‘Ibrahim – Verse 35 Surah ‘Ibrahim – Verse 36 Surah ‘Ibrahim – Verse 37 Surah ‘Ibrahim – Verse 38 Surah ‘Ibrahim – Verse 39 Surah ‘Ibrahim – Verses 40 - 41 Messages to Note Section 7: The Respite and the End Surah ‘Ibrahim – Verse 42 Surah ‘Ibrahim – Verse 43 Surah ‘Ibrahim – Verse 44 Surah ‘Ibrahim – Verse 45 Surah ‘Ibrahim – Verse 46 Surah ‘Ibrahim – Verse 47 Surah ‘Ibrahim – Verse 48 Surah ‘Ibrahim – Verses 49 - 50 Surah ‘Ibrahim – Verse 51 Surah ‘Ibrahim – Verse 52 Explanations The Highly Adventurous Life of ‘Ibrahim, the Iconoclastic Prophet The Birthplace and Childhood of ‘Ibrahim The Highly Adventurous Life of ‘Ibrahim (a. s.) Campaigns Against Various Groups of Idol-worshippers Logical Campaign Against the Idol-worshippers Dialogue with ‘Azar The Prophetic Mission of ‘Ibrahim Practical Campaigns Against the Idol-worshippers Dialogue with the Oppressive Ruler The Exodus of ‘Ibrahim The Last Stage of the Prophetic Mission of ‘Ibrahim The Highly-esteemed Position of ‘Ibrahim in the Qur’an Surah Al-Hijr, Chapter 15 The Contents of Surah Al-Hijr Section 1: The Qur’an Ever Protected by Allah Surah Al-Hijr – Verses 1-2 Surah Al-Hijr – Verse 3 Surah Al-Hijr – Verse 4 Surah Al-Hijr – Verse 5 Notes to Be Considered Surah Al-Hijr – Verses 6 - 7 Surah Al-Hijr – Verse 8 Surah Al-Hijr – Verse 9 Surah Al-Hijr – Verses 10 - 11 Surah Al-Hijr – Verses 12 - 15 Section 2: Everything in the Universe Takes Place by Allah’s Command Surah Al-Hijr – Verse 16 Surah Al-Hijr – Verses 17 - 18 Explanations Surah Al-Hijr – Verses 19 - 21 Explanations 1 – What Are Allah’s Treasures? 2 – Kinds of Descent Surah Al-Hijr – Verse 22 Explanations Surah Al-Hijr – Verses 23 - 25 Notes Section 3: Man’s Creation – Satan’s Arrogance Surah Al-Hijr – Verses 26 - 27 Surah Al-Hijr – Verses 28 - 31 Note Two Issues with Respect to This matter Surah Al-Hijr – Verses 32 - 35 Surah Al-Hijr – Verses 36 - 38 Surah Al-Hijr – Verses 39 - 40 Surah Al-Hijr – Verses 41 - 42 Surah Al-Hijr – Verses 43 - 44 Messages Section 4: Reward for the Righteous – Angles Give Abraham the Tidings of a Son Surah Al-Hijr – Verses 45 - 48 Surah Al-Hijr – Verses 49 - 50 Note Surah Al-Hijr – Verses 51 - 52 Surah Al-Hijr – Verses 53 - 54 Surah Al-Hijr – Verses 55 - 56 Surah Al-Hijr – Verses 57 - 58 Surah Al-Hijr – Verses 59 - 60 Explanations Section 5: Lot and Shu‘ayb’s people Surah Al-Hijr – Verses 61 - 62 Surah Al-Hijr – Verses 63 - 64 Surah Al-Hijr – Verses 65 - 66 Surah Al-Hijr – Verses 67 - 69 Surah Al-Hijr – Verses 70 - 71 Surah Al-Hijr – Verses 72 - 73 Surah Al-Hijr – Verse 74 Surah Al-Hijr – Verse 75 Surah Al-Hijr – Verses 76 - 77 Surah Al-Hijr – Verses 78 - 79 Section 6: The People of the Rock Surah Al-Hijr – Verses 80 - 81 Surah Al-Hijr – Verses 82 - 84 Surah Al-Hijr – Verses 85 - 86 Surah Al-Hijr – Verse 87 Explanations Surah Al-Hijr – Verse 88 Surah Al-Hijr – Verses 89 - 91 Surah Al-Hijr – Verses 92 - 93 Surah Al-Hijr – Verses 94 - 96 Surah Al-Hijr – Verses 97 - 99 Surah An-Nahl, Chapter 16 Content of Surah An-Nahl The Virtues of Reading This Surah Section 1: The Existence of Allah Proved by Nature Surah An-Nahl – Verse 1 Explanation Surah An-Nahl – Verse 2 Surah An-Nahl – Verse 3 Surah An-Nahl – Verse 4 Surah An-Nahl – Verse 5 Surah An-Nahl – Verse 6 Explanations Surah An-Nahl – Verse 7 Surah An-Nahl – Verse 8 Surah An-Nahl – Verse 9 Section 2: Allah’s Unity Testified in Nature Surah An-Nahl – Verse 10 Surah An-Nahl – Verse 11 Why Does He only Name Olives, Palm-trees and Grapes? Surah An-Nahl – Verse 12 Surah An-Nahl – Verse 13 Reflection, Reasoning, Reminding Surah An-Nahl – Verse 14 Explanations Surah An-Nahl – Verse 15 Surah An-Nahl – Verse 16 Surah An-Nahl – Verse 17 Surah An-Nahl – Verse 18 Surah An-Nahl – Verse 19 Surah An-Nahl – Verse 20 Surah An-Nahl – Verse 21 Section 3: God of all is only One Surah An-Nahl – Verse 22 Explanations Surah An-Nahl – Verse 23 Surah An-Nahl – Verse 24 Surah An-Nahl – Verse 25 Section 4: The Disgrace Which the Wicked Shall Have Surah An-Nahl – Verse 26 Explanations Surah An-Nahl – Verse 27 Surah An-Nahl – Verse 28 Surah An-Nahl – Verse 29 Surah An-Nahl – Verse 30 Surah An-Nahl – Verse 31 Surah An-Nahl – Verse 32 Traditions on the Qualifications of the Paradise and Hell Some Traditions on the Attributes of Hell Surah An-Nahl – Verse 33 Surah An-Nahl – Verse 34 Section 5: Every People Had the Guidance through an Apostle from Allah Surah An-Nahl – Verse 35 Surah An-Nahl – Verse 36 Surah An-Nahl – Verse 37 Surah An-Nahl – Verse 38 Two Points Surah An-Nahl – Verse 39 Surah An-Nahl – Verse 40 Section 6: To Seek Guidance from the People of the Qur’an Surah An-Nahl – Verse 41 Occasion of Revelation The Reward of the Emigrants Surah An-Nahl – Verse 42 Some Traditions Surah An-Nahl – Verse 43 Surah An-Nahl – Verse 44 Surah An-Nahl – Verses 45 - 47 Different Kinds of Punishment for Various Sins Surah An-Nahl – Verse 48 Surah An-Nahl – Verse 49 Surah An-Nahl – Verse 50 Section 7: Polytheism Prohibited Surah An-Nahl – Verse 51 Surah An-Nahl – Verse 52 Surah An-Nahl – Verses 53 - 54 Surah An-Nahl – Verse 55 Surah An-Nahl – Verse 56 Surah An-Nahl – Verse 57 Surah An-Nahl – Verse 58 Surah An-Nahl – Verse 59 The Role of Islam in the Revival of the Position of Women Surah An-Nahl – Verse 60 Section 8: Qur’an, the Guidance and the Mercy Surah An-Nahl – Verse 61 Surah An-Nahl – Verse 62 Surah An-Nahl – Verse 63 Surah An-Nahl – Verse 64 Surah An-Nahl – Verse 65 Section 9: Guidance from the Bounties of Allah for Man Surah An-Nahl – Verse 66 Surah An-Nahl – Verse 67 Surah An-Nahl – Verse 68 Surah An-Nahl – Verse 69 Explanations Surah An-Nahl – Verse 70 Section 10: The Faithful and the Unfaithful Ones Compared Surah An-Nahl – Verse 71 Surah An-Nahl – Verse 72 Explanations Surah An-Nahl – Verse 73 Surah An-Nahl – Verse 74 Surah An-Nahl – Verse 75 Surah An-Nahl – Verse 76 Section 11: The Hour of Judgment Shall Arrive Suddenly Surah An-Nahl – Verse 77 Surah An-Nahl – Verse 78 Surah An-Nahl – Verse 79 Surah An-Nahl – Verse 80 Surah An-Nahl – Verse 81 Surah An-Nahl – Verse 82 Surah An-Nahl – Verse 83 Section 12: Apostle Muhammad a Witness Over All Witnesses Surah An-Nahl – Verse 84 Surah An-Nahl – Verse 85 Surah An-Nahl – Verse 86 Surah An-Nahl – Verse 87 Surah An-Nahl – Verse 88 Surah An-Nahl – Verse 89 Section 13: To Keep up Covenants and Promises Surah An-Nahl – Verse 90 Explanations Surah An-Nahl – Verse 91 Surah An-Nahl – Verse 92 Surah An-Nahl – Verse 93 Surah An-Nahl – Verse 94 The Philosophy of Respect for Pledges Surah An-Nahl – Verse 95 The Occasion of the Revelation Surah An-Nahl – Verse 96 Surah An-Nahl – Verse 97 Surah An-Nahl – Verse 98 Explanations Surah An-Nahl – Verse 99 Traditions Surah An-Nahl – Verse 100 Section 14: Qur’an Brought Down by the Holy Spirit Surah An-Nahl – Verse 101 The Occasion of the Revelation Explanations Surah An-Nahl – Verse 102 Surah An-Nahl – Verse 103 Surah An-Nahl – Verse 104 Surah An-Nahl – Verse 105 Surah An-Nahl – Verse 106 Surah An-Nahl – Verse 107 Surah An-Nahl – Verse 108 Surah An-Nahl – Verse 109 Surah An-Nahl – Verse 110 Section 15: Every Soul Shall Be Paid in Full What It Has Earned Surah An-Nahl – Verse 111 Surah An-Nahl – Verse 112 Point to Remember Surah An-Nahl – Verse 113 Surah An-Nahl – Verse 114 Surah An-Nahl – Verse 115 Explanations Surah An-Nahl – Verses 116 - 117 Surah An-Nahl – Verse 118 Surah An-Nahl – Verse 119 Section 16: Abraham Praised – His Faith Made an Ideal Surah An-Nahl – Verse 120 Surah An-Nahl – Verses 121 - 122 Surah An-Nahl – Verse 123 Surah An-Nahl – Verse 124 Surah An-Nahl – Verse 125 All Callings Must Be Divinely-Orientated Surah An-Nahl – Verse 126 Surah An-Nahl – Verse 127 Surah An-Nahl – Verse 128 Last Words and Remarks on Surah An-Nahl Surah ‘Isra’, Chapter 17 The Content of Surah ‘Isra’ The Virtues of the Recitation of the Surah Section 1: The Apostle Muhammad’s Visit Surah Isra’ – Verse 1 Surah Isra’ – Verse 2 Surah Isra’ – Verse 3 Surah Isra’ – Verse 4 Surah Isra’ – Verse 5 Surah Isra’ – Verse 6 Surah Isra’ – Verse 7 Surah Isra’ – Verse 8 Surah Isra’ – Verse 9 Surah Isra’ – Verse 10 Section 2: None Shall Bear the Burden of Others Surah Isra’ – Verse 11 Surah Isra’ – Verse 12 Surah Isra’ – Verse 13 Surah Isra’ – Verse 14 Surah Isra’ – Verse 15 Surah Isra’ – Verse 16 Explanations Surah Isra’ – Verse 17 Surah Isra’ – Verse 18 Surah Isra’ – Verse 19 Surah Isra’ – Verse 20 Surah Isra’ – Verse 21 Are World and Hereafter Contrary to Each Other? Surah Isra’ – Verse 22 Section 3: Goodness and Submission to Parents Ordained Surah Isra’ – Verse 23 Surah Isra’ – Verse 24 Surah Isra’ – Verse 25 Quotations Concerning Respect for Parents in Islam Surah Isra’ – Verse 26 Explanations Surah Isra’ – Verse 27 Surah Isra’ – Verse 28 Surah Isra’ – Verse 29 Surah Isra’ – Verse 30 Section 4: Moral Conduct Surah Isra’ – Verse 31 Surah Isra’ – Verse 32 The Philosophy Underlying the Prohibition of Fornication Surah Isra’ – Verse 33 Explanations Surah Isra’ – Verse 34 Surah Isra’ – Verse 35 Surah Isra’ – Verse 36 Surah Isra’ – Verse 37 Surah Isra’ – Verse 38 Surah Isra’ – Verse 39 Explanations Surah Isra’ – Verse 40 Section 5: Everything in the Heavens and in the Earth Glorifies Allah Surah Isra’ – Verse 41 Surah Isra’ – Verse 42 Surah Isra’ – Verse 43 Surah Isra’ – Verse 44 Surah Isra’ – Verse 45 Occasion of the Revelation Surah Isra’ – Verse 46 Surah Isra’ – Verse 47 Surah Isra’ – Verse 48 Occasion of the Revelation Surah Isra’ – Verses 49 - 50 Surah Isra’ – Verse 51 Surah Isra’ – Verse 52 Section 6: Gentleness in Dealing Enjoined Surah Isra’ – Verse 53 Surah Isra’ – Verse 54 Surah Isra’ – Verse 55 Surah Isra’ – Verse 56 Surah Isra’ – Verse 57 Surah Isra’ – Verse 58 Surah Isra’ – Verse 59 Miracles are of two types Explanations Surah Isra’ – Verse 60 Allah Sought to Console Him Explanations Section 7: Satan’s Pride against Man Surah Isra’ – Verse 61 Surah Isra’ – Verse 62 Surah Isra’ – Verse 63 Surah Isra’ – Verse 64 Surah Isra’ – Verse 65 Surah Isra’ – Verse 66 Surah Isra’ – Verse 67 Surah Isra’ – Verse 68 Surah Isra’ – Verse 69 Surah Isra’ – Verse 70 Why Man Is the Most Superior of Allah’s Creatures Section 8: Every People Will Be Summoned with Their Own Imam Surah Isra’ – Verse 71 The Role of Leadership in Islam Surah Isra’ – Verse 72 Explanations Surah Isra’ – Verse 73 Surah Isra’ – Verses 74 - 75 Surah Isra’ – Verse 76 Surah Isra’ – Verse 77 Section 9: Times of Prayer and the Midnight Prayer Surah Isra’ – Verse 78 Surah Isra’ – Verse 79 Surah Isra’ – Verse 80 Surah Isra’ – Verse 81 Explanations What is a Praised Position? Surah Isra’ – Verse 82 The Qur’an, The Curing Prescription The Differences Between Healing and Mercy Why Is It that The Oppressors Get Negative Results? Traditions Concerning the Magnitude of the Qur’an Surah Isra’ – Verses 83 - 84 Section 10: Qur’an Inimitable Surah Isra’ – Verse 85 The Authenticity and Independence of the Spirit Surah Isra’ – Verses 86 - 87 Surah Isra’ – Verse 88 Surah Isra’ – Verse 89 Surah Isra’ – Verses 90 - 91 Surah Isra’ – Verses 92 - 93 Section 11: No Cause for Anyone to Disbelieve Any Messenger of Allah Surah Isra’ – Verse 94 Surah Isra’ – Verse 95 Surah Isra’ – Verses 96 - 97 Surah Isra’ – Verse 98 Surah Isra’ – Verse 99 Surah Isra’ – Verse 100 Section 12: Those Gifted with Knowledge – The Ministry of Moses Surah Isra’ – Verses 101 - 102 Two Points in Conclusion Surah Isra’ – Verses 103 - 104 What Land is the Objective of /’ard/ In These Verses? Surah Isra’ – Verse 105 Surah Isra’ – Verse 106 Surah Isra’ – Verses 107 - 109 Surah Isra’ – Verse 110 Surah Isra’ – Verse 111 In Conclusion: What is ‘Takbir’, or Glorification of Allah? An Enlightening Commentary into the Light of the Holy Qur'an vol. 8 Created with Fabric.js 1.7.22 Qur'anic Exegesis (Tafsir) Sayyid Kamal Faqih Imani An Enlightening Commentary into the Light of the Holy Qur'an vol. 8 From Surah ar-Ra’ad (13) to Surah al-Isra’ (Bani Isra’il) (17) The light of Islam has enlightened and continuing to enlighten every corner in the world and seekers of truth have closely associated to the Holy Quran which carries the Word of Allah (SWT) to humanity. With increasing focus and attention to the Holy Quran, efforts has been done to provide a pure, correct and accurate translation of this divine book. But sometimes it is difficult for the readers to understand all of the apparent and hidden meanings and it is the duty of every Muslim, man or woman, to read, understand and contemplate on the Holy Qur’an according to his own capacity. Hence, the need for proper explanation becomes obvious and necessary. The book titled, “An Enlightening Commentary into the Light of the Holy Qur’an” compiled by a group of Muslim scholars, under the direction of Ayatullah Allamah Al-Hajj Sayyid Kamal Faqih Imani is a valuable effort which presents a thorough commentary on the Quran in 20 volumes made available to the reader. Get PDF Get EPUB Get MOBI Sayyid Abbas Sadr al-'Ameli Imam Ali Foundation An Enlightening Commentary into the Light of the Holy Qur'an vol. 8 From Surah ar-Ra’ad (13) to Surah al-Isra’ (Bani Isra’il) (17) Compiler: A Group of Muslim Scholars, under the direction of Ayatullah Allamah Al-Hajj Sayyid Kamal Faqhih Imani. Translator: Mr. Sayyid Abbas Sadr-Ameli Published by: The Scientific and Religious Research Center Amir-ul-Mu'mineen Ali (a s.) Public Library, under the direction of Ayatullah Allamah Al-Hajj Sayyid Kamal Faqhih Imani. Address: Shekar Shekan Crossroads, Ahmadabad Street Post Office Box 1465/5151, Esfahan Islamic Republic of Iran, Tehran: 281000, 282000, 296487 Fax 0098 31 297028 Outline An Enlightening Commentary into the Light of the Holy Qur'an vol. 8 Introduction What is a 'Commentary'? The Current Commentary Attributes Needed for Working on This Kind of Commentary The Problems in Translating Translators Note Editor's Note Acknowledgment References Arabic, Farsi Commentaries English Translations of Qur'an Supporting Technical References Phraseological and Philological Sources A Presentation to Muslims Surah Ar-Ra‘d, Chapter 13 The Content of Surah Ar-Ra‘d Section 1: Signs of Allah in Nature Surah Ar-Ra‘d – Verse 1 Surah Ar-Ra‘d – Verse 2 Explanations The Subjection of the Sun and the Moon: Surah Ar-Ra‘d – Verse 3 Explanations Surah Ar-Ra‘d – Verse 4 Explanation Surah Ar-Ra‘d – Verse 5 Surah Ar-Ra‘d – Verse 6 Surah Ar-Ra‘d – Verse 7 Section 2: Allah, the Almighty Creator of the Universe Surah Ar-Ra‘d – Verse 8 Surah Ar-Ra‘d – Verse 9 Surah Ar-Ra‘d – Verse 10 Surah Ar-Ra‘d – Verse 11 The Alterations Must Have Their Onset in Ourselves Surah Ar-Ra‘d – Verse 12 Surah Ar-Ra‘d – Verse 13 Explanations Surah Ar-Ra‘d – Verse 14 Explanations Surah Ar-Ra‘d – Verse 15 Explanations Surah Ar-Ra‘d – Verse 16 Explanations Surah Ar-Ra‘d – Verse 17 Illustration Surah Ar-Ra‘d – Verse 18 A Discussion About the Call Those Who Invite to the Truth The Callers to Falsehood The Subject of Invitation Confronting the Dissidents The Motives and Factors for Lack of Acceptance The Reward for Acceptance Section 3: The Faithful and the Unfaithful Compared Surah Ar-Ra‘d – Verse 19 The Possessors of Intellect The Wise in the Qur’an Surah Ar-Ra‘d – Verse 20 Surah Ar-Ra‘d – Verse 21 Note the Following Points A Few Quotations on Union of Kindred Surah Ar-Ra‘d – Verse 22 Explanations Surah Ar-Ra‘d – Verse 23 Explanations Surah Ar-Ra‘d – Verse 24 Points Concerning Patience Surah Ar-Ra‘d – Verse 25 Explanations Messages Surah Ar-Ra‘d – Verse 26 Explanations Section 4: Remembrance of Allah Sets Hearts at Rest Surah Ar-Ra‘d – Verse 27 A Discussion on Leading and Misleading Explanations Surah Ar-Ra‘d – Verse 28 Factors of Encourage and Peace of Mind Factors Which Generate Anxiety and Worries Surah Ar-Ra‘d – Verse 29 Explanations Surah Ar-Ra‘d – Verse 30 Explanations Surah Ar-Ra‘d – Verse 31 The Occasion of the Revelation Explanations Section 5: Messengers of Allah Were Mocked At Surah Ar-Ra‘d – Verse 32 Surah Ar-Ra‘d – Verse 33 How is it That You Align and Consider Allah as a Counterpart for the Idols? Surah Ar-Ra‘d – Verse 34 Explanations Surah Ar-Ra‘d – Verse 35 Surah Ar-Ra‘d – Verse 36 Section 6: The Two Witnesses of the Truth Surah Ar-Ra‘d – Verse 38 Surah Ar-Ra‘d – Verse 39 Some Examples of “bida’” Explanations Some Traditions Surah Ar-Ra‘d – Verse 40 Surah Ar-Ra‘d – Verse 41 Surah Ar-Ra‘d – Verse 42 Surah Ar-Ra‘d – Verse 43 Surah ‘Ibrahim, Chapter 14 The Content of Surah ‘Ibrahim Section 1: Qur’an Revealed to Lead Mankind to Light Surah ‘Ibrahim – Verse 1 Explanations Surah ‘Ibrahim – Verse 2 Surah ‘Ibrahim – Verse 3 Surah ‘Ibrahim – Verse 4 Surah ‘Ibrahim – Verse 5 Explanations Surah ‘Ibrahim – Verse 6 Section 2: Moses’ Exhortation Surah ‘Ibrahim – Verse 7 Several Traditions Concerning Gratitude Surah ‘Ibrahim – Verse 8 Surah ‘Ibrahim – Verse 9 Surah ‘Ibrahim – Verse 10 Surah ‘Ibrahim – Verse 11 Surah ‘Ibrahim – Verse 12 Section 3: The Disbelievers Punished Surah ‘Ibrahim – Verse 13 Surah ‘Ibrahim – Verse 14 Surah ‘Ibrahim – Verse 15 Surah ‘Ibrahim – Verse 16 Surah ‘Ibrahim – Verse 17 Surah ‘Ibrahim – Verse 18 Surah ‘Ibrahim – Verses 19 - 20 Surah ‘Ibrahim – Verse 21 Section 4: Disbelievers Shall Be Disappointed – Truth Shall Be Established Surah ‘Ibrahim – Verse 22 Surah ‘Ibrahim – Verse 23 Surah ‘Ibrahim – Verse 24 Some Traditions Surah ‘Ibrahim – Verse 25 Surah ‘Ibrahim – Verse 26 Surah ‘Ibrahim – Verse 27 Section 5: The Ingratitude of Men to Allah’s Bounties Surah ‘Ibrahim – Verses 28 - 29 Surah ‘Ibrahim – Verse 30 Surah ‘Ibrahim – Verse 31 Explanations Surah ‘Ibrahim – Verse 32 Surah ‘Ibrahim – Verse 33 Surah ‘Ibrahim – Verse 34 Section 6: Abraham’s Prayer Surah ‘Ibrahim – Verse 35 Surah ‘Ibrahim – Verse 36 Surah ‘Ibrahim – Verse 37 Surah ‘Ibrahim – Verse 38 Surah ‘Ibrahim – Verse 39 Surah ‘Ibrahim – Verses 40 - 41 Messages to Note Section 7: The Respite and the End Surah ‘Ibrahim – Verse 42 Surah ‘Ibrahim – Verse 43 Surah ‘Ibrahim – Verse 44 Surah ‘Ibrahim – Verse 45 Surah ‘Ibrahim – Verse 46 Surah ‘Ibrahim – Verse 47 Surah ‘Ibrahim – Verse 48 Surah ‘Ibrahim – Verses 49 - 50 Surah ‘Ibrahim – Verse 51 Surah ‘Ibrahim – Verse 52 Explanations The Highly Adventurous Life of ‘Ibrahim, the Iconoclastic Prophet The Birthplace and Childhood of ‘Ibrahim The Highly Adventurous Life of ‘Ibrahim (a. s.) Campaigns Against Various Groups of Idol-worshippers Logical Campaign Against the Idol-worshippers Dialogue with ‘Azar The Prophetic Mission of ‘Ibrahim Practical Campaigns Against the Idol-worshippers Dialogue with the Oppressive Ruler The Exodus of ‘Ibrahim The Last Stage of the Prophetic Mission of ‘Ibrahim The Highly-esteemed Position of ‘Ibrahim in the Qur’an Surah Al-Hijr, Chapter 15 The Contents of Surah Al-Hijr Section 1: The Qur’an Ever Protected by Allah Surah Al-Hijr – Verses 1-2 Surah Al-Hijr – Verse 3 Surah Al-Hijr – Verse 4 Surah Al-Hijr – Verse 5 Notes to Be Considered Surah Al-Hijr – Verses 6 - 7 Surah Al-Hijr – Verse 8 Surah Al-Hijr – Verse 9 Surah Al-Hijr – Verses 10 - 11 Surah Al-Hijr – Verses 12 - 15 Section 2: Everything in the Universe Takes Place by Allah’s Command Surah Al-Hijr – Verse 16 Surah Al-Hijr – Verses 17 - 18 Explanations Surah Al-Hijr – Verses 19 - 21 Explanations 1 – What Are Allah’s Treasures? 2 – Kinds of Descent Surah Al-Hijr – Verse 22 Explanations Surah Al-Hijr – Verses 23 - 25 Notes Section 3: Man’s Creation – Satan’s Arrogance Surah Al-Hijr – Verses 26 - 27 Surah Al-Hijr – Verses 28 - 31 Note Two Issues with Respect to This matter Surah Al-Hijr – Verses 32 - 35 Surah Al-Hijr – Verses 36 - 38 Surah Al-Hijr – Verses 39 - 40 Surah Al-Hijr – Verses 41 - 42 Surah Al-Hijr – Verses 43 - 44 Messages Section 4: Reward for the Righteous – Angles Give Abraham the Tidings of a Son Surah Al-Hijr – Verses 45 - 48 Surah Al-Hijr – Verses 49 - 50 Note Surah Al-Hijr – Verses 51 - 52 Surah Al-Hijr – Verses 53 - 54 Surah Al-Hijr – Verses 55 - 56 Surah Al-Hijr – Verses 57 - 58 Surah Al-Hijr – Verses 59 - 60 Explanations Section 5: Lot and Shu‘ayb’s people Surah Al-Hijr – Verses 61 - 62 Surah Al-Hijr – Verses 63 - 64 Surah Al-Hijr – Verses 65 - 66 Surah Al-Hijr – Verses 67 - 69 Surah Al-Hijr – Verses 70 - 71 Surah Al-Hijr – Verses 72 - 73 Surah Al-Hijr – Verse 74 Surah Al-Hijr – Verse 75 Surah Al-Hijr – Verses 76 - 77 Surah Al-Hijr – Verses 78 - 79 Section 6: The People of the Rock Surah Al-Hijr – Verses 80 - 81 Surah Al-Hijr – Verses 82 - 84 Surah Al-Hijr – Verses 85 - 86 Surah Al-Hijr – Verse 87 Explanations Surah Al-Hijr – Verse 88 Surah Al-Hijr – Verses 89 - 91 Surah Al-Hijr – Verses 92 - 93 Surah Al-Hijr – Verses 94 - 96 Surah Al-Hijr – Verses 97 - 99 Surah An-Nahl, Chapter 16 Content of Surah An-Nahl The Virtues of Reading This Surah Section 1: The Existence of Allah Proved by Nature Surah An-Nahl – Verse 1 Explanation Surah An-Nahl – Verse 2 Surah An-Nahl – Verse 3 Surah An-Nahl – Verse 4 Surah An-Nahl – Verse 5 Surah An-Nahl – Verse 6 Explanations Surah An-Nahl – Verse 7 Surah An-Nahl – Verse 8 Surah An-Nahl – Verse 9 Section 2: Allah’s Unity Testified in Nature Surah An-Nahl – Verse 10 Surah An-Nahl – Verse 11 Why Does He only Name Olives, Palm-trees and Grapes? Surah An-Nahl – Verse 12 Surah An-Nahl – Verse 13 Reflection, Reasoning, Reminding Surah An-Nahl – Verse 14 Explanations Surah An-Nahl – Verse 15 Surah An-Nahl – Verse 16 Surah An-Nahl – Verse 17 Surah An-Nahl – Verse 18 Surah An-Nahl – Verse 19 Surah An-Nahl – Verse 20 Surah An-Nahl – Verse 21 Section 3: God of all is only One Surah An-Nahl – Verse 22 Explanations Surah An-Nahl – Verse 23 Surah An-Nahl – Verse 24 Surah An-Nahl – Verse 25 Section 4: The Disgrace Which the Wicked Shall Have Surah An-Nahl – Verse 26 Explanations Surah An-Nahl – Verse 27 Surah An-Nahl – Verse 28 Surah An-Nahl – Verse 29 Surah An-Nahl – Verse 30 Surah An-Nahl – Verse 31 Surah An-Nahl – Verse 32 Traditions on the Qualifications of the Paradise and Hell Some Traditions on the Attributes of Hell Surah An-Nahl – Verse 33 Surah An-Nahl – Verse 34 Section 5: Every People Had the Guidance through an Apostle from Allah Surah An-Nahl – Verse 35 Surah An-Nahl – Verse 36 Surah An-Nahl – Verse 37 Surah An-Nahl – Verse 38 Two Points Surah An-Nahl – Verse 39 Surah An-Nahl – Verse 40 Section 6: To Seek Guidance from the People of the Qur’an Surah An-Nahl – Verse 41 Occasion of Revelation The Reward of the Emigrants Surah An-Nahl – Verse 42 Some Traditions Surah An-Nahl – Verse 43 Surah An-Nahl – Verse 44 Surah An-Nahl – Verses 45 - 47 Different Kinds of Punishment for Various Sins Surah An-Nahl – Verse 48 Surah An-Nahl – Verse 49 Surah An-Nahl – Verse 50 Section 7: Polytheism Prohibited Surah An-Nahl – Verse 51 Surah An-Nahl – Verse 52 Surah An-Nahl – Verses 53 - 54 Surah An-Nahl – Verse 55 Surah An-Nahl – Verse 56 Surah An-Nahl – Verse 57 Surah An-Nahl – Verse 58 Surah An-Nahl – Verse 59 The Role of Islam in the Revival of the Position of Women Surah An-Nahl – Verse 60 Section 8: Qur’an, the Guidance and the Mercy Surah An-Nahl – Verse 61 Surah An-Nahl – Verse 62 Surah An-Nahl – Verse 63 Surah An-Nahl – Verse 64 Surah An-Nahl – Verse 65 Section 9: Guidance from the Bounties of Allah for Man Surah An-Nahl – Verse 66 Surah An-Nahl – Verse 67 Surah An-Nahl – Verse 68 Surah An-Nahl – Verse 69 Explanations Surah An-Nahl – Verse 70 Section 10: The Faithful and the Unfaithful Ones Compared Surah An-Nahl – Verse 71 Surah An-Nahl – Verse 72 Explanations Surah An-Nahl – Verse 73 Surah An-Nahl – Verse 74 Surah An-Nahl – Verse 75 Surah An-Nahl – Verse 76 Section 11: The Hour of Judgment Shall Arrive Suddenly Surah An-Nahl – Verse 77 Surah An-Nahl – Verse 78 Surah An-Nahl – Verse 79 Surah An-Nahl – Verse 80 Surah An-Nahl – Verse 81 Surah An-Nahl – Verse 82 Surah An-Nahl – Verse 83 Section 12: Apostle Muhammad a Witness Over All Witnesses Surah An-Nahl – Verse 84 Surah An-Nahl – Verse 85 Surah An-Nahl – Verse 86 Surah An-Nahl – Verse 87 Surah An-Nahl – Verse 88 Surah An-Nahl – Verse 89 Section 13: To Keep up Covenants and Promises Surah An-Nahl – Verse 90 Explanations Surah An-Nahl – Verse 91 Surah An-Nahl – Verse 92 Surah An-Nahl – Verse 93 Surah An-Nahl – Verse 94 The Philosophy of Respect for Pledges Surah An-Nahl – Verse 95 The Occasion of the Revelation Surah An-Nahl – Verse 96 Surah An-Nahl – Verse 97 Surah An-Nahl – Verse 98 Explanations Surah An-Nahl – Verse 99 Traditions Surah An-Nahl – Verse 100 Section 14: Qur’an Brought Down by the Holy Spirit Surah An-Nahl – Verse 101 The Occasion of the Revelation Explanations Surah An-Nahl – Verse 102 Surah An-Nahl – Verse 103 Surah An-Nahl – Verse 104 Surah An-Nahl – Verse 105 Surah An-Nahl – Verse 106 Surah An-Nahl – Verse 107 Surah An-Nahl – Verse 108 Surah An-Nahl – Verse 109 Surah An-Nahl – Verse 110 Section 15: Every Soul Shall Be Paid in Full What It Has Earned Surah An-Nahl – Verse 111 Surah An-Nahl – Verse 112 Point to Remember Surah An-Nahl – Verse 113 Surah An-Nahl – Verse 114 Surah An-Nahl – Verse 115 Explanations Surah An-Nahl – Verses 116 - 117 Surah An-Nahl – Verse 118 Surah An-Nahl – Verse 119 Section 16: Abraham Praised – His Faith Made an Ideal Surah An-Nahl – Verse 120 Surah An-Nahl – Verses 121 - 122 Surah An-Nahl – Verse 123 Surah An-Nahl – Verse 124 Surah An-Nahl – Verse 125 All Callings Must Be Divinely-Orientated Surah An-Nahl – Verse 126 Surah An-Nahl – Verse 127 Surah An-Nahl – Verse 128 Last Words and Remarks on Surah An-Nahl Surah ‘Isra’, Chapter 17 The Content of Surah ‘Isra’ The Virtues of the Recitation of the Surah Section 1: The Apostle Muhammad’s Visit Surah Isra’ – Verse 1 Surah Isra’ – Verse 2 Surah Isra’ – Verse 3 Surah Isra’ – Verse 4 Surah Isra’ – Verse 5 Surah Isra’ – Verse 6 Surah Isra’ – Verse 7 Surah Isra’ – Verse 8 Surah Isra’ – Verse 9 Surah Isra’ – Verse 10 Section 2: None Shall Bear the Burden of Others Surah Isra’ – Verse 11 Surah Isra’ – Verse 12 Surah Isra’ – Verse 13 Surah Isra’ – Verse 14 Surah Isra’ – Verse 15 Surah Isra’ – Verse 16 Explanations Surah Isra’ – Verse 17 Surah Isra’ – Verse 18 Surah Isra’ – Verse 19 Surah Isra’ – Verse 20 Surah Isra’ – Verse 21 Are World and Hereafter Contrary to Each Other? Surah Isra’ – Verse 22 Section 3: Goodness and Submission to Parents Ordained Surah Isra’ – Verse 23 Surah Isra’ – Verse 24 Surah Isra’ – Verse 25 Quotations Concerning Respect for Parents in Islam Surah Isra’ – Verse 26 Explanations Surah Isra’ – Verse 27 Surah Isra’ – Verse 28 Surah Isra’ – Verse 29 Surah Isra’ – Verse 30 Section 4: Moral Conduct Surah Isra’ – Verse 31 Surah Isra’ – Verse 32 The Philosophy Underlying the Prohibition of Fornication Surah Isra’ – Verse 33 Explanations Surah Isra’ – Verse 34 Surah Isra’ – Verse 35 Surah Isra’ – Verse 36 Surah Isra’ – Verse 37 Surah Isra’ – Verse 38 Surah Isra’ – Verse 39 Explanations Surah Isra’ – Verse 40 Section 5: Everything in the Heavens and in the Earth Glorifies Allah Surah Isra’ – Verse 41 Surah Isra’ – Verse 42 Surah Isra’ – Verse 43 Surah Isra’ – Verse 44 Surah Isra’ – Verse 45 Occasion of the Revelation Surah Isra’ – Verse 46 Surah Isra’ – Verse 47 Surah Isra’ – Verse 48 Occasion of the Revelation Surah Isra’ – Verses 49 - 50 Surah Isra’ – Verse 51 Surah Isra’ – Verse 52 Section 6: Gentleness in Dealing Enjoined Surah Isra’ – Verse 53 Surah Isra’ – Verse 54 Surah Isra’ – Verse 55 Surah Isra’ – Verse 56 Surah Isra’ – Verse 57 Surah Isra’ – Verse 58 Surah Isra’ – Verse 59 Miracles are of two types Explanations Surah Isra’ – Verse 60 Allah Sought to Console Him Explanations Section 7: Satan’s Pride against Man Surah Isra’ – Verse 61 Surah Isra’ – Verse 62 Surah Isra’ – Verse 63 Surah Isra’ – Verse 64 Surah Isra’ – Verse 65 Surah Isra’ – Verse 66 Surah Isra’ – Verse 67 Surah Isra’ – Verse 68 Surah Isra’ – Verse 69 Surah Isra’ – Verse 70 Why Man Is the Most Superior of Allah’s Creatures Section 8: Every People Will Be Summoned with Their Own Imam Surah Isra’ – Verse 71 The Role of Leadership in Islam Surah Isra’ – Verse 72 Explanations Surah Isra’ – Verse 73 Surah Isra’ – Verses 74 - 75 Surah Isra’ – Verse 76 Surah Isra’ – Verse 77 Section 9: Times of Prayer and the Midnight Prayer Surah Isra’ – Verse 78 Surah Isra’ – Verse 79 Surah Isra’ – Verse 80 Surah Isra’ – Verse 81 Explanations What is a Praised Position? Surah Isra’ – Verse 82 The Qur’an, The Curing Prescription The Differences Between Healing and Mercy Why Is It that The Oppressors Get Negative Results? Traditions Concerning the Magnitude of the Qur’an Surah Isra’ – Verses 83 - 84 Section 10: Qur’an Inimitable Surah Isra’ – Verse 85 The Authenticity and Independence of the Spirit Surah Isra’ – Verses 86 - 87 Surah Isra’ – Verse 88 Surah Isra’ – Verse 89 Surah Isra’ – Verses 90 - 91 Surah Isra’ – Verses 92 - 93 Section 11: No Cause for Anyone to Disbelieve Any Messenger of Allah Surah Isra’ – Verse 94 Surah Isra’ – Verse 95 Surah Isra’ – Verses 96 - 97 Surah Isra’ – Verse 98 Surah Isra’ – Verse 99 Surah Isra’ – Verse 100 Section 12: Those Gifted with Knowledge – The Ministry of Moses Surah Isra’ – Verses 101 - 102 Two Points in Conclusion Surah Isra’ – Verses 103 - 104 What Land is the Objective of /’ard/ In These Verses? 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