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Quran
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.”
Surah Yunus
Surah Yunus (سُورةُ يونُس), meaning Jonah, is the tenth surah in the Noble Quran. The reason it is called Yunus is that a brief mention of the story of Jonah is made in one of its verses.…
Surah Tawbah
Surah Tawbah meaning repentance is the 9th surah of the Quran with 129 verses revealed in the city of Medina. It is also called Bara’at, meaning repudiation, as the very first word that the…
Pregnancy in the Quran
Article written by Dr. Radiyah Shameli
One of the life-changing stages in a woman’s life is pregnancy and the birth of a child. Throughout the nine months, a world of wonders and…
Surah Anfal
Article written by Mrs: Radiyah Shameli
Surah Anfal is the 8th chapter of the Qurah with 75 verses placed in Juz’ 9 and 10. Surah Anfal mainly deals with the duties of Muslims in battles…
Surah Araf
Article written by Mrs: Radiyah Shameli
Surah Araf is the 7th chapter of the Quran with 206 verses. It was revealed in Mecca and is the longest Makki surah. Surah Araf talks of the…
Mary in the Quran
Article written by Mrs: Radiyah Shameli
Mary or Maryam is the only lady whose name has been mentioned 34 times in the Quran in 12 chapters. There is an entire chapter with the name of…
Surah Anam
Article written by Mrs: Radiyah Shameli
Surah Anam is the 6th chapter of the Quran with 165 verses revealed in the city of Mecca. It is called Anam meaning cattle as 15 verses of surah…
Jinn in the Quran
One of the creatures of God is the jinn (جنّ). What is the goal of their creation? This and other questions regarding what they are made of and their attributes will be discussed in this…
Surah Maryam
Article written by Dr. Radiyah Shameli
Surah Maryam is the 19th chapter of the Noble Quran that was revealed in Mecca. It has 98 verses and, like most Makki Surahs, talks about the…
Water in the Quran
Water is an essential and life-giving part of our creation and something we need to survive. God also talks about water in the Quran and explains how it is a sign and blessing for us.
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Dunya in the Quran
What does Islam say about the worldly life or Dunya in the Quran? We have all been sent to this world for a purpose and many a time we forget that purpose. The verses discussed below…
Mutah in the Quran
Article written by Dr. Radiyah Shameli
Mutah in the Quran was practiced in the pre-Islamic time and was not a ruling initiated by Islamic teachings. Islam only permitted its practice…
Friendship in the Quran
Friendship in the Quran explores the concept of choosing friends wisely, as on the Day of Judgment, we might regret and be harmed by some of the friendships we had had in this world. Some…