Surah Az-Zukhruf is among the Makki surah of the Holy Quran. It means “Ornaments of Gold, Luxury”. It is the 43rd surah of the holy Quran and has 7 Ruku. It is comprised of eight hundred and nine (89) verses. It consists of eight Hundred and Three six (836) words. If you go deeper, there…
Surah Jumuah is the 61st surah of the Quran and was revealed in Medina. It is a short surah consisting of 11 verses and is typically recited in one rakah. The surah derives its name from the mention of Jumuah, or Friday, in verse 9. Surah Jumuah is generally understood to be about the importance…
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…
Ar-Rad is the thirteenth chapter of the Quran. Its verses were revealed in Medina. The chapter has 14 verses and is named after the letter “ra” in the first verse. The subject matter of the chapter deals with afterlife and resurrection. In the first verse, Allah says that He has created man from a dry…
In Makkah, Surah An-Namal (The Ants) was revealed. 27th Surah of the Holy Quran having 93 verses in total. The 25th verse of this Surah has only one Sajdah. Verses from this Surah have appeared on many occasions. A brief overview Name Surah An Namal Makki or Madni Makki Surah Chapter 27th Verse 93 Rukus…
Hashr is the 59th chapter of the Quran. It was revealed in Medina after the Battle of Uhud. In this chapter, Allah commands the believers to be patient and to persevere in the face of adversity. He also promises them that He will help them if they are sincere in their faith. The surah ends…