Surah Yaseen is the heart of the Quran. It is the most read and memorized surah, and rightfully so. It is a beautiful surah that touches the heart and soul. Surah Yaseen is full of blessings and mercy from Allah. It is a surah that is a must read for all Muslims. Surah Yaseen is…
Surah Mumtahanah is the 60th surah of the Quran. It contains 13 verses and was revealed in Medina. The surah is named after the word mumtahanah, which appears in verse 4. This word means “tested” or “tried”, and refers to the women who were tested by Allah. In this surah, Allah tests the believers by…
In the name of God, the Merciful, the Compassionate. Praise be to God, Lord of the Worlds, and blessings and peace be upon our Master Muhammad and upon all his Family and Companions. Surah Jathiya is the 45th chapter of the Holy Quran. It was revealed in the city of Madinah. It has 180 verses….
Surah Qiyamah is the seventy-fifth surah of the Quran. It has 40 verses and is one of the shorter surahs of the Quran. The word “Qiyamah” means “Resurrection” and this surah speaks about the Day of Judgment. It describes the events that will take place on that day and the signs that will precede it….
The surah ends with a promise from Allah that He will forgive those who repent and follow His guidance. Ala is the 85th chapter of the Quran. It was revealed in Medina and it has 42 verses. The word “Ala” means “Most High”. This chapter is a call to Allah to be grateful for His…
Santan Saptami is a very significant day in the Hindu calendar, and is celebrated with much fanfare in many parts of India. The Santan Saptami vrat katha, or the story of the seven sons, is an important part of this festival. The story goes that once there was a king named Sagara who had 60,000…