Gurucharitra is a sacred Hindu text that tells the story of the life and times of Sri Nrusimha Saraswati, the incarnation of Lord Dattatreya. The 14th chapter of Gurucharitra describes Sri Nrusimha Saraswati’s final days on earth and his departure for heaven. In this chapter, we learn about Sri Nrusimha Saraswati’s great compassion for all…
Surah Muhammad is the 47th and final surah of the Qur’an. It was revealed in Medina and is named after the final prophet of Islam, Muhammad. The surah is considered to be one of the earliest surahs to be revealed, with most scholars believing it was revealed in the 2nd or 3rd year of the…
The Hanuman Chalisa is a Hindu devotional hymn addressed to Hanuman. It is traditionally recited as a prayer for protection and strength, and is believed to bring good luck. The Chalisa is composed of forty verses, and is typically recited daily or on special occasions such as Hanuman Jayanti. The Hanuman Chalisa is one of…
Surah Muzammil is the 73rd chapter of the Qur’an. It was revealed in Medina and consists of 20 verses. The surah derives its name from the mention of the word “Muzammil” in verse 1. The surah deals with a number of topics including the importance of prayer, the rewards for those who pray, and the…
This is the second Surah of the Quran and it was revealed in Makkah. It has 286 verses and it is named after the word ash-shu‘ara’ in the first verse. This word means ‘the poets’. In this Surah, Allah criticizes the disbelievers who ask the Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) to hasten the punishment that has been…
The Chapter of Hud, (Arabic: سورة هود), is the 11th sura of the Qur’an. It has 123 verses (ayat). It is a Medinan sura, with the exception of verse 93, which Muslims believe was revealed during the Farewell Pilgrimage. The sura takes its name from the prophet Hud, who is mentioned in verse 50. The…