In the Quran, Surah Jinn is the 72nd surah. It is a Meccan surah, with 28 verses. The surah takes its name from Verse 28, which mentions the jinn. This surah has several themes, including the existence of jinn, the power of God, and the Day of Judgment. In addition, the surah teaches that humans…
One of the most well-known surahs of the Qur’an is Surah Hadid. This surah was revealed in Medina and is named after the word “hadid”, which means “iron”. It is the 57th surah of the Qur’an and contains 29 verses. Surah Hadid is significant because it contains many important lessons for Muslims. One of the…
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…
One of the most noteworthy surahs of the holy Al-Quran is Surah An-Nisa. It means “The Women”. This surah also includes some details about inheritance, marriage laws, how to deal with children and orphans, lawful practices etc. There are one hundred and seventy-Six (176) astonishing verses in it. Surah An-Nisa is the fourth surah of…
The Surah Sad is the 38th surah of the Qur’an. It is a Meccan surah consisting of 88 verses. The surah is named after the letter “Sad” which appears in the first verse. The primary theme of the surah is the rejection of disbelievers and the confirmation of Allah’s promise to the believers. Sad is…
Surah Dukhan is the 44th surah of the Qur’an. It is a Meccan surah consisting of 59 verses. The surah takes its name from the word dukhan which appears in verse 10. The surah is concerned with the Day of Judgment and the signs of its approach. It describes the fate of those who reject…