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In this category of the Islam4u blog, you will become familiar with many things that relate to the Quran such as information about different surahs (chapters) of the Noble Quran, Quranic stories, the life of different individuals such as prophets and other personalities in the Quran, how to read the Quran, and so on. By reading these articles, you will learn more about the Quran and become better acquainted with Quranic concepts. And of course, we have different courses on the Quran such as “How to Read the Quran” and “Basics of Family in the Quran.”
How To Understand the Quran?
This comprehensive guide sheds light on the complexities of scriptural exegesis, urging a return to authenticated sources for a clearer path to spiritual enlightenment and understanding.…
The companions of the trench
The term 'Al-Akhduud' refers to the great trench in the earth or the ditch. Here, it signifies those trenches filled by the disbelievers with fire to deter the believers from their faith and…
Luqman The Wise
The name "Luqman" is mentioned in two verses of the Quran in Surah Luqman, and there is no explicit evidence in the Quran to determine whether he was a prophet or not.
The Companions of the Rass (Well)
They were a people who worshipped a pine tree called (Shah Darakht), which Yafith, the son of Noah, had planted after the Flood next to a spring called (Roshan Ab). They had twelve populated…
Companions of the Sabbath
The term "أصحاب السبت" (As-hab al-Sabt) translates to "Companions of the Sabbath" or "People of the Sabbath" in English. This term refers to a group of people mentioned in the Qur'an,…
The Story of the Cow of the Children of Israel
A person from the Children of Israel was mysteriously murdered, and the killer was unknown. Historical and exegetical books mention that the motive for the murder in this incident was either…
Korah (The Greedy Israeli Rich Man)
Korah's story is interwoven with that of Moses, a man who faced three formidable adversaries throughout his life. First was Pharaoh, embodying power and tyranny; then came Korah, the epitome…
The Art of Quran Recitation
The Noble Prophet (s) said, “Recite the Quran with a good voice, for a good voice adds to the beauty of the Quran.” We learn from the above narration that reciting the Quran melodiously and…
History of the holy Quran
The compilation of the Quran in its current form, including the arrangement of its verses and chapters, its dotting, vocalization, and division into parts and sections, was not the result of…
The Virtues of Reciting the Holy Quran
The virtues of reciting the Holy Quran are numerous and countless. A person can achieve these virtues by correctly reciting the Quran. Let's discuss some of these virtues:
What is the last chapter of the Quran revealed?
The last complete Surah revealed to the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him and his family) from the Holy Quran is Surah An-Nasr
Al-Khidr (peace be upon him)
The Quran speaks of the scholar without naming him Al-Khidr and describes Moses's teacher (peace be upon him) as, 'A servant from among Our servants, whom We had given mercy from Us and whom…
Quran Stories: Companions of the Elephant
Interpreters and historians have mentioned this story in various ways and disagreed on the year it happened, but the origin of the story is available.
Dhu Nuwas, the king of Yemen,…