“Al-Qasas” (tales) is the name given to the surah because it tells the stories of several prophets, notably Moses (a). It is used in verse 25 to refer to the tale of Moses’ time with Shu’ayb (a). In verses 3-50 of the surah, the account of Moses and the Pharaoh’s fight is told. Revelatory Order…
Surah Duha is the ninety-third surah of the Quran. It was revealed in Mecca and consists of 11 verses. The theme of Surah Duha is comfort and reassurance for believers who are going through difficulties in their lives. Allah tells the Prophet Muhammad that He has not forgotten or forsaken him, and that He will…
Surah Yunus is the tenth surah, or chapter, of the Qur’an. It contains 109 verses and is one of the earliest surahs to be revealed, coming after Surah al-Anfal and before Surah Hud. The surah is named after the prophet Yunus, or Jonah, who is mentioned in verses 98-99. Yunus is a powerful surah that…
Surah An-Nahl, The 16th chapter of the Holy Quran, meaning THE BEE, articulates how diligent honey bees are in comparison to humans. With many of the 128 beautiful verses of this surah, The Almighty Allah discusses his amazing creations including mountains, how they make the earth firm. The sura also describes Almighty’s bewildering works in…
One of the most significant surahs in the Quran is Surah Fath. It was revealed to the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) in Madinah during the period of the Treaty of Hudaibiyah. The surah has 78 verses and is named after the word “fath” which appears in verse 29. Surah Fath is significant because it marks a…
The 25th chapter of the Holy Quran is Surah Al-Furqan. The title of the surah means The Criterion. The name Al-furqan is taken from the first verse of the surah where the Holy Quran is portrayed as the book of criterion or Furkan. The 77 beautiful verses discuss many significant topics of Islam and clarify…