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I'm Abu Mahdi, one of the writers of this blog. I was raised in the US and am a fluent speaker and writer of English. I have a BA in English literature and an MA in English language teaching. I have done extensive research on Islam and the Quran. I am also a teacher and reciter of the Quran in the field of reading the Quran, tajweed, and maqamat. I have taught three courses on the Islam4u Educational Platform.

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Surah Maidah

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Surah Maidah (سورةُ المائِدَة), meaning the table full of food, is the fifth surah in the Noble Quran . The reason it is called Maidah is that it relates the story of the disciples of…
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Seeing the Prophet in a Dream

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Many Muslims wish to see the Prophet in a dream. Seeing the Prophet in a dream can mean that the person is very pious to such an extent that he has the privilege to see the Noble Prophet in…
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Types of Knowledge in the Quran

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There are many types of knowledge in the Quran. Some types of knowledge are specific to God; however, He wishes and allows some special people like the prophets and the infallible leaders…
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Belief in Qiyamah

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Belief in Qiyamah and the Hereafter is one of the principles of Islam. The Quran discusses this topic extensively in many verses and chapters. This article is an introduction to this…
Islamic History

Battle of Uhud

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Battle of Uhud has been referred to on several occasions. It was the second Battle that took place between the Muslims and the polytheists of Mecca. However, the Muslims lost the battle due…
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Battle of Badr

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Battle of Badr is a subject that has been touched upon in the Quran. This battle was the first battle that the Muslims fought against the polytheists of Mecca. The Muslims won a decisive…
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Surah Talaq

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Surah Talaq (سورة الطلاق) or Nisaʾ al-Quṣrā (نساء القصری) is the 65th chapter located in juz 28 of the Quran. The first seven verses of the chapter discuss the topic of divorce and its…
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Evil in the Quran

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Evil in the Quran is a very important topic that affects our lives. The question is: Where did evil come from? Did God create evil? Why should God let evil even exist? These are all…
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Wali in the Quran

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Wali in the Quran is a guardian over one’s affairs. Of course, the word wali has other meanings as well such as ally or friend. However, in a specific context, it means a person who has…
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Soul in the Quran

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Soul in the Quran has been described as a supernatural phenomenon that is difficult to fully understand for the human being. In fact, all human beings possess a soul or spirit that is…