The Opening (Al Fatihah) The Opening or Al Fātihah (الْفَاتِحَة) is the first chapter (sūrah) of the Quran. Its seven verses (āyāt) are a prayer for the guidance, lordship and mercy of God. This chapter has an essential role in Islamic prayer (salāt). The primary literal meaning of the expression “al-Fātiḥah” is “The...
Prophet Muhammad’s Prayers We have collected some of the best Prophet Muhammad‘s Prayers to use in request to God. May these prayers for safety bring you comfort and peace of mind. May these prayers for strength encourage your spirit and strengthen your faith. Muhammad According to Islamic doctrine, he was...
Prayers From The Quran We have collected some of the best Prayers From The Quran to use in request to God. May these prayers for safety bring you comfort and peace of mind. May these prayers for strength encourage your spirit and strengthen your faith. The Qur’an, (Qur’ān, Quran, Koran, or Al-Qur’an; literally “the recitation“)...
Muslim Prayers In Islam, duā (دُعَاء ), literally meaning “invocation“, is an act of supplication. The term is derived from an Arabic word meaning to ‘call out’ or to ‘summon’, and Muslims regard this as a profound act of worship. Muhammad is reported to have said, “Dua is the very essence of worship.” Supplication...
Malcolm X’s Prayers Malcolm X (1925–1965) was an American Muslim minister and human rights activist who was a popular figure during the civil rights movement. He is best known for his controversial advocacy for the rights of blacks; some consider him a man who indicted white America in the harshest terms for its crimes against...
Similar Passages From The Quran And The Torah There are many similarities between The Torah and The Quran, Similar passages point out that they are from the same Divine source. Everything Is Written in a Book Torah: My frame was not hidden from You when I was made in the...
Comparisons Between Quran And Modern Civilization This article covers three Comparisons Between Quran And Modern Civilization. A parable to understand the fundamental differences between the Quranic wisdom and human philosophy: Once, a religious and skillful, renowned ruler wanted to write the Quran as beautifully as required by the sacredness of...
Quran’s Wisdom And Modern Scientific Thought If you want to compare the fruits of the Quran’s wisdom and modern scientific thought and philosophy, and their instructions and teaching and the degrees of knowledge they provide, then heed the following: With its penetrating explanations, the Quran of Miraculous Expression removes the...
Is The Quran Word Of God? This article covers the answer to the question: “Is the Quran Word Of God?” Let us begin by affirming that the Quran is unique among scriptures in two very important respects which even the Quran’s opponents are obliged to acknowledge. Firstly, we have the...
On The Holy Quran And Its Interpretation This article is written as a forward on the book called “The Qur’an With Annotated Interpretation” by M. Fethullah Gulen. It covers The Holy Quran And Its Interpretation. The Qur’an is God’s miraculous, matchless message that has been sent to all humanity via...
Reiterations In The Quran This article covers the Persuasive Responsive To Objections About Reiterations In the Quran. The Quran demonstrates itself also to be a book of supplications and invocations, and a call to eternal salvation and declaration of God’s Unity, all of which require reiterations. The Quran aims at the...
Quran And Modern Science And Philosophy In Viewing Universe This article covers The Quran And Modern Science And Philosophy In Viewing Universe. Philosophy and sciences view existence as permanent and discuss the nature and qualities of creatures in detail. They do not mention their duties towards their Creator; if these...
Quran Is Superior To All Other Speeches Whether Divine Or Undivine Parables to understand why the Quran is superior to all the other speeches and why it is supreme over all speech and writings: A king has two forms of speech, two forms of address. One is that he speaks...
Quran Has Originated in Greatest Name of God And Greatest Level of Every Name If you want to have some understanding of how the Quran has originated in the Greatest Name of God and in the greatest level of every Name, consider the universal, sublime statements of Ayat al-Kursi and...
Quran Is The Supreme Miracle Of The Prophet Muhammad The wise Quran is the supreme miracle of the Prophet Muhammad, upon him be peace and blessings, the seal of the office of Prophethood, the leader of the Prophets and cause of pride of all beings. To his cause of Messengership...
Quran Is Word Of God And Proof For Muhammad’s Prophethood This article proves that the Quran Is the Word Of God And Proof Of Muhammad’s Prophethood. The Quran is completely different from all the other books in the world When we study the Quran even superficially from the viewpoint of...
Quran’s Approach To Natural Phenomena This article covers the answer to the question: “What is the Quran’s Approach to Natural Phenomena?” In the Name of God, the Merciful the Compassionate. When We said unto the angels, ‘Prostrate yourselves before Adam,’ they fell prostrate, all save Iblis. (2:34) God commands you...
Freshness Of The Quran The article covers the Freshness of The Quran. The Quran retains its youth and freshness as if being revealed anew in every epoch. Since as an eternal discourse it addresses all human beings of different levels in every age, it should have a never-fading freshness, and...
Satan, Regarding The Quran’s Authorship This article is about an argument between Bediuzzaman Said Nursi and Satan regarding The Quran‘s authorship. In His Name, glory be to Him There is nothing that does not glorify Him with praise. In the Name of God, the Merciful, the Compassionate. Judging the Quran...
The Quran Refers The Scientific And Technological Wonders This article covers The Quran Refers The Scientific And Technological Wonders. How does the Quran allude to scientific and technological wonders? In the name of God, the Merciful, the Compassionate. Not a thing, fresh or withered, wet or dry, but it is...