Tilawah is the word that the Qur'an uses to describe the act of its reading. No single word in English can convey its full meaning. 'To follow' is the closest to its primary meaning. 'To read' is only secondary, for in reading too, words follow each other, one closely behind the other, in an orderly and meaningful sequence. If one …
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`Umar (may Allah be pleased with him) narrates that the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) said: “Allah exalts many people by means of this book (the Glorious Qur’an), and He also degrades and disgraces many others by means of the same.” People who believe in the Qur’an and act upon it are given by Allah position …
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It is known as “al-Kitab” (the Book). It is so well known and highly revered that when any Muslim refers to “the Book,” it is understood to mean the Holy Qur’an. It is the book above all books because it is the complete and final revelation of Allah subhanahu wa ta`ala (exalted is He) to mankind. It is the best …
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Are you one of those people who rarely touches the Qur'an? Or do you read daily but don't find it is having the impact on you that it should? Whatever the case may be, these are some simple tips that can help you connect with the Qur'an. Before you touch it, check your heart. The key to really benefiting from …
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The noble Qur'an is the word of Almighty Allah, which started to be revealed to humanity in the blessed month of Ramadan through His Messenger Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him). The major themes of the noble Qur'an are Allah's transcendent sovereignty, our mission as Allah's vicegerents on earth, and the guidance offered to humans out of Allah's infinite …
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The Koran is one of the most important works ever written. For almost one billion people worldwide, it is the Holy Scripture, the word of God and his prophet. For others, it is a historical artifact that has left an indelible imprint on the world. DECODING THE PAST: SECRETS OF THE KORAN probes the heart of the work that many …
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