Questions tagged [quran]
Questions about the Qur'an القرآن, the divine scripture revealed to the Prophet Muhammad.
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is there any complete list of sana'a manuscript difference with current Qur'an, in terms of meaning?
I came accross Sana'a publication by Sadeghi (Sana'a and The Origins of Qur'an), but he only conclude some example of textual variation with standard qur'an.
Table 1 gives a few examples, in ...
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Why did the creation of Earth take longer time than the creation of the Universe?
There's something in the Quran that I don't understand properly. They are from Surah Fussilat (41) verses 9 to 12:
Say, "Do you indeed disbelieve in He who created the earth in two days and attribute ...
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Do Arabs really speak with lengthened sounds?
In Tajweed, especially in this YouTube Channel, it is emphasized that some sounds should be lengthened up to 4 seconds.
I am not a linguist, and I am not a historian. Yet I know many languages in ...
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What does it mean to 'act upon' after memorizing all of the Quran?
When someone memorizes the whole Quran they will go to heaven.
But I read somewhere that only those who memorize the whole Quran and act upon it will go to heaven.
What does act upon it mean?
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Why didn't the audience of the Prophet(Sm) ask about huruf muqatta'at?
The generally held view of traditional scholarship is that its meaning is not known to us. But why didn't the Arabs raise any objection when the verses were recited?
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Should Qur'an 54:17 be interpreted as meaning the Qur'an is intended to be simple to understand?
There's a range of translations of Quran 54:17; here are some examples:
And in truth We have made the Qur'an easy to remember; but is there any that remembereth? -- M. M. Pickthall
We have ...
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What is the language of the Al Lawh Al Mafooz ( The Preserved Tablet)?
Assalamu Alaikum brothers in Islam,
I'm assuming that the the Preserved tablet is not written in any human language. Is this correct? Please provide some references.
Also, what language is the ...
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Are abrogated verses in the Lawh-al-Mahfuz (Stone Tablets)?
The Quran is preserved in the stone tablets near Allah:
Rather it is a glorious Qurʾān, in a preserved tablet.(85:21-22)
Abrogation is considered a way in which Allah changes or replaces some of ...
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Crime news sharing by news broadcasters and crime documentaries
What is the stand of Islam on spreading crime news and crime documentaries?
I'm asking this because, many people get corrupted ideas from such news and emulate them.
Example is mule smuggling of ...
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Are there any copyright restrictions on reproducing English translations of the Quran?
I am planning to build a simple mobile app that provide the user with extracts from the Holy Koran, collection of the Ahadith and the Sunnah.
I will be providing the Arabic text as well as the ...
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Is it permissible to use Qur'anic quotes as decorations?
Can I decorate my home or working place with Islamic elements? For example, using suras or words from the Qur'an, or kahbatullah pictures, or various du'as as both decoration and as a reminder so that ...
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How can something be created from fire?
Al-A'raf 7:12
قَالَ مَا مَنَعَكَ أَلَّا تَسْجُدَ إِذْ أَمَرْتُكَۖ قَالَ أَنَا۠ خَيْرٌ مِّنْهُ خَلَقْتَنِى مِن نَّارٍ وَخَلَقْتَهُۥ مِن طِينٍ
English - Sahih International
[Allāh] said, "What ...
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What Is The Meaning Of The Arabic Word "Rafa'a" رَفْعٌ In Regards To Corporeal Things?
According to Lane's Lexicon, the Arabic word Rafa'a رَفْعٌ in regards to human body or corporeal thing means to physically elevate or rasie:-
(TA:) رَفْعٌ is sometimes applied to CORPOREAL things, ...
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Is this a proverb in Quran? Are there other proverbs too?
Quran, Al'Araf (7), 40:
إِنَّ ٱلَّذِينَ كَذَّبُوا۟ بِـَٔايَـٰتِنَا وَٱسْتَكْبَرُوا۟ عَنْهَا لَا تُفَتَّحُ لَهُمْ أَبْوَٰبُ ٱلسَّمَآءِ وَلَا يَدْخُلُونَ ٱلْجَنَّةَ حَتَّىٰ يَلِجَ ٱلْجَمَلُ فِى سَمِّ ...
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What are the differences between companions of right and people in front?
In Chapter 56, Quran says people will be put into three groups in the Day of Judgment: companions of left, companions of right, and people in front (or foremost). From the some verses in this chapter, ...
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How many days did it take to create the Earth in the Quran?
It says the earth was created in two days.
And later on in the next verse it says four days?
Keep in mind the total duration of heavens and earth creation is six days.
So did the earth take up 2 days ...
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How to recite the word "تَأۡمَ۬نَّا" in Surah Yusuf Verse 11 (12:11)?
I have heard that there are two Tareeqs in Hafs 'an Aasim to pronouncing this word. What are those Tareeqs, and how exactly to pronounce it?
Also, what is Ishmam, should it be done at the beginning, ...
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The availability of the injeel and the torah during prophet Muhammad (SAW) 's time
Assalamualaikum, I'd go straight to the point inshAllah.
I'm currently confused: was the original Torah and Injeel available during prophet Muhammad's (SAW) era?
Like for example in verses such as: ...
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Trying to attain a deeper level of understanding the Quran
I've had read the Quran in Arabic and suddenly realised that "مُنَافِقِينَ" (hypocrites) and يُنفِقُونَ (spend) have the same root. Is it so? And if yes, what unites them?
Why do I ask?
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Making a vow for worldly matter
As-salāmu ‘alaykum wa-rahmatullāhi wa-barakātuh. Some people make vows like if my child passes this exam or if I get a job, I will pray 2 extra raka’, or slaughter animal or give charity. Is it ...
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Qadar as the pillar of imaan
Up until now, I always believed, without actually being curious about its evidence or source, that the pillars of faith in Islam is six: Having faith (imaan) in Allah, the Day of Resurrection, the ...
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What is meant by "froth" or "foam" in Quran aya 13:17?
What is meant by the following aya from
transliteration.org :
'Anzala Mina As-Samā'i Mā'an Fasālat 'Awdiyatun Biqadarihā Fāĥtamala As-Saylu Zabadāan Rābīāan ۚ Wa Mimmā Yūqidūna `Alayhi Fī An-...
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I'd like to know some more details on the table sent down to prophet 'Isa?
I've lately heard a lesson or lecture on the tafseer of the verses telling the story of the table which was sent down to prophet 'Isa () which is quoted in 5:112-115.
The wording of the qur'an ...
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fear of sin while reciting the holy Quran
i am non-native Arabic speakers, perfecting the sounds of some letters and words of Arabic can be very difficult. However, i am trying my best to master Tajweed but if i know that i am pronouncing ...
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Can you draw things that already exist? such as yourself or your pet?
AssamuAlaikum
I understand drawing anything with a soul is prohibited, because of the hadith that you will be asked on the day of judgement to breath life in to it.
What does this mean for drawing ...
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What exactly is a 'Wahy' in Islam?
I understand that in Islamic school of thought, it is said to be revelation of God's message to His chosen people like Prophets, Messengers (and according to some folks also the pious and righteous ...
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Is it true that the recording angels on our shoulders say "Ameen" to the negative things we say/questions we ask?
Asalam alaikum!
I just had an argument with someone about this, who told me I shouldn't even ask negative questions.
(I asked something along the lines of, "What if the car breaks down?" And he ...
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Does the Qur'an contain an ayah about passing on knowledge being like a seed to be planted?
Some time ago, I heard a quote that someone said came from the Qur'an. I have not been able to find it, and I would like to know if it is a real quote. It went something like this: "If a person gains ...
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Preference of interpersonal commandments?
In Judaism there is a notion (with qualifications) that interpersonal commandments take preference over those commandments which are between man and God.
Is there a similar notion in Islam? I would ...
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What does Islam say about birth of living being?
What does Islam say about birth of living being? I've read that according to Quran, God(Allah) is creator, destroyer, judge,..etc. So, as we know that world is made of two things 1.sentient/living(सजी...
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How does Allah preserve his revelations throughout human history?
Allāh declares in Qur'an 6:114-115; 18:27 that none — hence no human can alter his words as revealed through successive Prophets.
Most surely Allāh makes provisions for preventing the ...
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Translation of this particular verse?
Selamun aleikum,
Can someone give me a literal translation of these particular verses (and add a little bit of explaining):
Surah Al-Ala, Verses 4/5:
وَالَّذِي أَخْرَجَ الْمَرْعَىٰ
فَجَعَلَهُ ...
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On the existence of debate over fidelity of Quranic codices within the Islamic intellectual tradition
I have a question about whether or not a certain idea has ever been discussed within the Islamic intellectual tradition, and if so, which scholar(s) and/or school(s) of thought did so. The idea is as ...
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Is it forbidden to marry one's cousin in a special circumstance?
Suppose, somebody touches his aunt/uncles's private parts with impure thoughts in mind. Later, after several years, that person becomes horribly ashamed, does repentance, and does Tawba.
Would it be ...
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What does the Qur'an say about freedom of speech?
What does the Qur'an say about freedom of speech? What are the verses of the Qur'an that talk about freedom of speech?
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What is the context of With hardship comes ease?
I'm curious about the verse.
It's obvious that hardship refers to life here on earth but what about the ease part? Does it refer to a believer's life on earth in the later years or when resurrected in ...
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Will thieves be allowed to regrow their hands?
The regeneration medicine is already upon us and it is a matter of time before limbs will be grown within weeks if not days. If we stick to the interpretation that Quran advocates cutting of hands as ...
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Can I abandon abusive parents?
My father provides us everything he can but he is verbally abusive. To a point where I have zero respect for him and zero interest in interacting with him. What does Islam say about abusive parents?
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The splitting of the moon: any metaphoric explanation?
Verse 1 of Surah Al-Qamar very clearly references the story of the moon being split. Mostly I hear the explanation that includes our prophet (PBUH) and the Quraish witnesses.
However, I am also ...
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What are the clear proofs from the Islamic corpus that the crucifixion or the death of Jesus never took place?
In the Quran there seems to be only one verse i.e.4:157, that denies the crucifixion of Jesus. Even in that verse the denial is about what the Jews who claimed.
Even though there are hundreds of ...
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Were the rules of waqf (stopping) in the Qur'an since the beginning or were they developed through stages?
I had to ask this question because exegists are in disagreement about the waqf in the verse 7 of chapter 3 whether the waqf is after "الا للہ" or "والراسخون فی العلم". The slight ...
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Kaffir will go outside of hell ( surah 55 verse
surah 55 verse43-44
This is Hell in which the criminals disbelieve;
they circulate between it and an intensely scalding water.
The boiling water has to be OUTSIDE of hell for this verse to be true?
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What is the sign on Alif (The filled black dot on Alif and the mark ( like Fattah/Kasra )below and above Alif. )? How to read it?
What is the sign on Alif? How to read it?
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What is the difference between khilafa and wilaya?
I would like to know the difference Between a wilaya and a khilafa, since both have a leader who should be listened and obeyed as long as they are muslim and both of them rule over a specific ...
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Is it permissible to recite any random ayah of the Quran repeatedly like a dhikr?
So I read that reciting the Quran is the best dhikr and there is reward with reciting every letter of the Quran. If that's the case, can I take any random ayah and recite it again and again as a form ...
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Taking Ibrahim (Abrahim) as friend
Allah (swt) in Surah Nisa Ayah 125 says:
وَمَنْ أَحْسَنُ دِينًۭا مِّمَّنْ أَسْلَمَ وَجْهَهُۥ لِلَّهِ وَهُوَ مُحْسِنٌۭ وَٱتَّبَعَ مِلَّةَ إِبْرَٰهِيمَ حَنِيفًۭا ۗ وَٱتَّخَذَ ٱللَّهُ إِبْرَٰهِيمَ ...
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Why we need to contemplate over Quran?
In Quran, Why Allah has repeated again and again for pondering over Quran.
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What questions will be asked in the grave?
What are the questions angels will ask from us in the grave and how we will answer them? what are the guiding words from Quran and Hadith in this regard.
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Explain translation of surah 23:12-14 in Muhammad Asad Book
Muhammad Asad in his translation of Quran surah 23:12-14, gives the following translation:
NOW, INDEED, We create man out of the essence of clay, {4} (12) and
then We cause him to remain as a drop of ...
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What are the requirements for a book to become a standard edition of the Quran?
Nowadays, the 1924 Egyptian standard edition has become the standard for modern printings of the Quran (sources referred on wikipedia).
Who decides what becomes a standard edition? And how? Based on ...
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