Surah Fajr is the ninety-third sura of the Qur’an. It has 30 verses and is one of the Meccan suras. The name Fajr comes from the Arabic word for “dawn”. In this sura, Allah (God) tells humans that they will be tested in their life and that those who are patient during these tests will…
Surah Qamar is the 54th chapter of the Quran. It was revealed in Medina and is named after the surah’s subject matter, the moon. The surah has 55 verses and is the second longest surah in the Quran after Surah al-Baqarah. The surah opens with a description of the splitting of the moon. Surah Qamar…
This path is one of the most popular among Sikhs. It was written by Guru Nanak Dev Ji, the founder of Sikhism. The path contains hymns that praise God and offer solace to those who are suffering. The hymns are recited by Sikhs during their daily prayers, and they are also used in many religious…
In the name of God, the Most Merciful, the Compassionate.1 By the cleaving asunder of darkness! Surah Infitar is the 82nd surah of the Qur’an. It was revealed in Mecca and contains 19 verses. The title of the surah comes from the word “Infitār”, which appears in verse 1. This surah addresses those who disbelieve…
The Night Journey, or Surah Isra, is one of the most significant chapters in the Quran. It tells the story of Prophet Muhammad’s miraculous night journey from Makkah to Jerusalem, and then to heaven. The chapter is named after the first word, Isra, which means “night journey.” The journey took place during the month of…
There are many beautiful surahs in the Quran, but Surah Rahman is definitely one of the most beautiful. It is often referred to as the “Heart of the Quran” because of its powerful message. The surah starts off with praising Allah and His mercy, and then goes on to talk about how everything in the…