Questions Archive (Thematic Category:Quran)
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According to jurisprudential fatwas, if a woman converts to Islam but her husband is still a non-Muslim, their marriage would be void. Now the question is why the Holy Prophet of Islam (saw) did not forbid his daughter Zaynab to live with her non-Muslim husband after converting to Islam?!
5005 2021/03/31 Exegesis
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What does fisq (depravity) mean? And who is called a fasiq?
4363 2021/03/31 Exegesis
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Which verse of the holy Quran is the identity of Allah, the Almighty?
4089 2021/03/31 Exegesis
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From the viewpoint of the holy Quran, what is the role of youth in society?
3668 2021/03/31 Exegesis
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According to the Quran, what is the characteristic of the best of people?
2467 2021/03/31 Exegesis
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What characteristics does verse 10 of Surah al-Zumar highlight for Muslims?
1879 2021/03/31 Exegesis
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Can you please tell us how and on what date did fasting become obligatory upon Muslims in the beginning of Islam?
2548 2021/03/31 History
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Which verse of the holy Quran discusses the way of salvation?
3522 2021/03/31 Exegesis
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Has the holy Quran recommended violence when dealing with disbelievers?
1776 2021/03/31 Exegesis
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Why does Allah love the patients?
2302 2021/03/31 Exegesis
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What does the holy Quran say about love of wife and husband towards each other?
2104 2021/03/31 Exegesis
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What is meant by nearness of Allah, the Almighty to His servants mentioned in the holy Quran?
1773 2021/03/30 Exegesis
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Prophet Khidr (as) killed a person before committing crime, but why didn’t Imam Ali (as) kill his murderer ibn Muljam (la), believing that this would be a punishment of a crime not yet committed?!
1937 2021/03/30 Exegesis
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What are the spiritual features of the holy Quran according to the holy Quran itself and traditions?
2187 2021/03/30 Quranic Studies
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How it is possible that distortion did not occur in the holy Qur’an, in spite of that the meanings of stance is changed, while changing phonetics in Arabic language?
6046 2019/06/12 Quranic StudiesVarious meanings of distortion and alternation have been expressed. The Islamic scholars agree with view of less or more non-distortion and non-alternation in the holy Quran. In other words neither a
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For what purpose do the dwellers of paradise of consent need intercession from angels?
4071 2019/06/12 ExegesisGod is pleased by those who have faith and right deeds. But since faith and right deeds have severity and weakness and have different levels therefore God s pleasure towards them also differs. Paradis
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Is Satan eternal and immortal like God since God gave respite to Satan until Day of Judgment?
5902 2019/06/12 ExegesisEternity means a state of immortal existence in future. Since Satan is God s creature and each creature is under the control of its creator therefore Satan cannot make himself involved in God s affair
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Why does God not heal the disease of the hypocrites but also adds to it or worsens it?
3732 2019/06/12 ExegesisAllah the Exalted has created the human beings with freewill and volition which means that human evolution perfection is gained through his free choice and will. Therefore if people like the hypocrite
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In the second Surah of the Quran, it is stated that:" Every time they are fed with fruits therefrom, they say: "Why, this is what we were fed with before". What reality does this verse address?
6811 2018/10/22 ExegesisAbout the day of resurrection and bounties which will be granted to practicing Muslims the Quran says: But give glad tidings to those who believe and work righteousness that their portion is Gardens b
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There are verses in the Quran about marked stones rained down upon criminals; what does it mean for the stones to be marked?
8442 2018/05/09 ExegesisGod the Exalted presents the story of Hud tribe in a part of the Chapter Hud Chap. 11 mentioning that a few angels went to Prophet Lut as guests but in the guise of human beings. The Quran discusses t
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The Quran is a miracle under the following three categories: miracle in terms of the words of the Quran, miracle in terms of the contents and miracle in terms of its bringer. How far does each of these aspects signify the divinity of the Quran?
10596 2017/05/20 Quranic StudiesGenerally speaking some of the categories of the miracles show that the Quran could not have been brought forth by anyone other than Allah. For instance the Quran s eloquence is unique and miraculous
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Which has more reward, reciting the Quran from a hard copy of the Quran, or reading it on a computer screen or on a mobile screen?
3584 2017/01/21 ExegesisIf it is proved that in common view reciting from the hard copy of the Quran is regarded as different from reciting it on a digital screen reciting a hard copy earns more reward but it does not seem t
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Considering verse 70 of Surah al-Isra, is mankind superior to all other beings or to only some of them?
10351 2015/09/14 ExegesisGod the Exalted says in the Quran regarding the status of mankind in the universe that He granted the offspring of Adam dignity and made them excel other creatures. As for whether or not man is super
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In view of the fact that Prophet Jesus (AS) is alive, why does the Qur\'an use the term "mutawaffik" which means "I will cause you to die"?
6556 2015/08/04 ExegesisWhat has given rise to this question is in fact some incorrect translations of this verse. Hence if the exact meaning of this verse is clarified the question will be answered and the ambiguity shall b
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Does verse 159 of Surah al-An\'am make reference to disunity and discord in the religion of Islam or to all divine religions?
9079 2015/06/18 ExegesisThe Holy Quran says in verses 159 of Chapter al-An am: ان الذین فرقوا دینهم و کانوا شیعا لست منهم فی شی انما امرهم الى الله ثم ینبئهم بما کانوا یفعلون Surely they who divided their religion i
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Given the fact that the religion of Islam is the only right religion, why does the Quran speak of the possibility of the followers of other religions being saved from the Fire?
5776 2015/06/09 ExegesisIt has been stated clearly in Islamic doctrines and in the most sacred book of Islam i.e. the Qur an that those non-Muslims who stay on their pure God-gifted nature and do good deeds while Islam is no
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Is questioning pervasive and all-encompassing? What does questioning of prophets mean?
4615 2015/05/03 ExegesisAn important issue discussed in religious texts in connection with the Day of Resurrection is the subject of questioning on this very day. What is actually inferred from Quranic verses and prophetic t
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What is the meaning of self-consciousness according to the Holy Quran?
13609 2015/04/18 ExegesisAccording to the Quran, self-consciousness means realization of one s own self through nourishing or nurturing and reviving one s own inner and inborn talents and potentialities followed by a profound
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What is the occasion of the revelation of Surah al-Nahl? What is meant by "Allah's commandment has come, therefore do not desire to hasten it?"
8086 2014/09/23 ExegesisGod, the Exalted, says in the beginning of Surah al-Nahl: اتى امر الله فلا تستعجلوه سبحانه و تعالى عما یشرکون [ 1 ] Allah s commandment has come for criminals and culprits, therefore do not desir
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What is the meaning of "Shaf'a Prayer" and what is its relationship with intercession?
7772 2014/09/09 ExegesisThe word shaf literally means adding something to something else. It also means even as opposed to odd. The Quranic verse says wash-shaf a wal-watr in which shaf means even while watr means one . [ 1
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What is the interpretation and reward of reciting chapter al-Fil of the Holy Quran?
6445 2014/08/23 ExegesisThe Prophet of Islam ( S ) and Muslims in Mecca were an absolute minority and pagans would pressurize them because of their beliefs. In many verses of the Holy Quran, God Almighty has supported the Ho
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What is meant by inner rules in regards to recite the Holy Quran?
7836 2014/04/20 Quranic StudiesSince the Holy Quran is Allah s words and the Prophet of Islam s ( P.B.U.H ) miracle, Muslims show the special respect to it even at the advent of Islam. According to the verses of Quran, recommendati
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By which reason we must recite "اعوذ بالله من الشیطان الرجیم" before "بسم الله الرحمن الرحیم"?
11453 2014/04/20 Quranic StudiesSince بسم الله الرحمن الرحیم is the part ( verse ) of the Holy Quran, saying اعوذ بالله من الشیطان الرجیم before it, is one of the rules in regards to recite the Holy Quran that is mentioned in the Ho
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What is the Quranic perspective about the People of the Book?
7164 2014/01/27 ExegesisThe Quran, like many other eloquent speeches, have organized its words on the basis of their audience s needs. In this connection, the personality, conducts, belief etc. of the audience have been take
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Are Ali bin Ibrahim Qummi's tafsir and his masters (mashayikh) reliable?
11394 2014/01/20 Quranic StudiesAli bin Ibrahim bin Hashim Qummi is one of the great Shiite scholars. As per Najashi s and Sheikh Tusi s reports, he has a book titled Tafsir Qummi . The book is available to all for the time being an
