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What is the meaning of verse 61 and 62 in Surah Al Waqiyah

11165 2013/12/16 Exegesis

The verses 61 to 62 of Surah al-Waqe ah make reference to the reason behind death and how it is ordained for man. In these verses, God says: Death is a truth ordained by Him, it is not an essential pa

What is the interpretation of Quran 8:61-63 and to whom do these verses refer?

7839 2013/12/05 Exegesis

Allah ( SWT ) says in Quran: And if they incline to peace, then incline to it This is a command to move ahead toward reconciliation and peace. However it is negligent of the fact that they may try to

What is the tafsir (interpretation) of Surah At-Tin?

22117 2013/12/01 Exegesis

In Sura At-Tin, God swears by four things whereupon He says that He created man in the best mould or stature. However, the same man [ insane ] who enjoys all the blessings and capacities is reduced to

What kind of a book is the Quran?

7048 2013/11/25 Exegesis

The Holy Quran is a heavenly book revealed for the guidance of mankind. It was sent down on the heart of the Last of Prophets, Muhammad b. Abdullah, peace be upon him and his descendants. The Quran, w

If a Quran is boxed in a decorative manner for display purposes, is it necessary to recite it?

5863 2013/10/03 Quranic Studies

The Quran is a book of guidance and life; it has been sent down to humanity to turn to it, read it and adhere to it. Never should it be used for decorative purposes. Given the details provided in your

Which is the verse that says that our knowledge is just a small drop in an ocean?

22700 2013/07/15 Exegesis

The point in the question has been mentioned by a number of the verses of the Quran. In some of its verses, the Quran says that if all the oceans were ink, God s knowledge would not be exhausted and t

Were miracles performed by prophets in order to demonstrate the truth of their claims to prophethood or were they to meet the demands of stubborn people? What is meant by “We made from water every living thing”?

6798 2013/05/19 Exegesis

1. It is necessary to note that bringing a miracle is a decisive and clear proof of the authenticity of a prophet s claim to prophethood. It is not, therefore, just to convince people. [ 1 ] 2. The

What is the commentary or exegesis of verses 97 to 99 of Surah al-Nisa?

8479 2013/04/18 Exegesis

Commentators and exegetes of the Holy Quran have said about the occasion in which verse 97 of Surah al-Nisa was revealed [ 1 ] that a number of Muslims had apparently pronounced the Shahadatain ( Two

In brief, what are the lessons [that can be taken] from Sūrah Banī Isrā\'īl?

8379 2013/01/15 Exegesis

The popular view amongst the commentators is that Sūrah Banī Isrā īl ( Isrā ) [ 1 ] was revealed in Mecca and is considered a Meccan Sūrah [ 2 ] . In summary, the core teachings of Sūrah Banī Isrā īl

What is the best verse in the Quran?

7923 2013/01/01 Exegesis

Before dealing with the main question, we must say that the Quran itself is the best book and superior to all heavenly books. All of its verses ( ayāt ) are at the highest level of perfection and sign

What is the most important message of Surah al-Masadd?

13341 2012/12/31 Exegesis

The most important message of this Surah ( chapter ) can be explain in such a way that wealthy, position and family relationship with prophets cannot protect an individual from God s wrath or fury. Ab

Who are the people of Gog and Magog? Where did they end up? What were the actions taken by Dhul-Qarnayn against them?

16904 2012/12/16 Exegesis

It is inferred from the Quranic verses, the information provided by Torah and historical evidence that these people lived in north Asia. They were known for their atrocious and barbaric attacks creati

According to a Sunni scholar, this verse "O you who believe! Obey Allah and obey the Apostle and…" proves the invalidity of the belief in Imams. What is your opinion in this regard?

9801 2012/10/21 Quran

The verse in question is comprised of two parts. In the first part the infallibility of those in authority can be inferred from the absoluteness of the verse about obeying God, the Prophet ( s ) and t

Was the verse 100 of chapter 9 (i.e. And as for the foremost, the first of the Muhajirs and the Ansars) revealed about Imam Ali? If so, why are the words and structure of the verse in plural?

7512 2012/09/22 Quranic Studies

The question whether or not verse 100 of chapter 9 ( al-Tawbah ) has been revealed about Imam Ali ( as ) does not have any effect on his being the first Muslim because there is an all out consensus th

What is the story of Salih’s she-camel in the Quran and the controversy that exists surrounding its death?

16949 2012/09/13 Exegesis

One of the methods used by the Quran through its verses is the use of ijmal and tafsil ( brevity and detail ) . There are three verses among the verses concerning the event of the death of Salih s she

Based on verses 146 -148 of chapter 26, Samood tribe lived in a land with many water springs but verse 28 of chapter 54 states that there was only one spring in their land. Which one of these is true in your opinion?

13257 2012/09/08 Exegesis

A closer look at the details in Quranic verses and traditions on the story of water sharing between Samood tribe and Salih s camel indicates that even after the emergence of the camel out of the mount

Why does God, Who is the most Merciful of the merciful ones, recommend so extreme punishments such as retaliation, cutting of hands or other excessive violence?

7359 2012/08/04 Exegesis

According to the verses and narrations, God is Compassionate and Merciful and He also has the qualities of anger and indignation. That is, He is both All-Forgiving and severe in punishment, He is the

Why did the Holy Prophet (S) enjoy more freedom in gratifying his physical needs than others? And why were many restrictions imposed on his wives?

8316 2012/06/05 Exegesis

This question refers to the differences which exist between the Holy Prophet ( S ) and other people. In fact, it does not concern the general differences between men and women in the way they have sex

Why were the Quranic verses not collected and compiled on the basis of the chronological order of revelation?

23820 2012/05/29 Quranic Studies

There is no recommendation from the Holy Prophet, peace be upon him and his family, about the arrangement of the text of the Quran on the basis of the chronological order of revelation. The Holy Quran

Is it possible to say that since the ayah of taṭhīr is located in the middle of the ayah, it does not entail exclusivity? Who are the Ahl al-Bayt?

7301 2012/05/21 Exegesis

In response to the first section of the question, the ayah of taṭhīr is located in the middle of another larger ayah, but the most this issue can imply is that it is out of context when considering th

What is the Quran’s perspective on waste and extravagance?

57719 2012/05/09 Exegesis

The religion of Islam is the religion of life and its precepts and rules set the grounds for human felicity and success, both for the individual, as well as the society. Islam has brought forth a comp

What is the tale of the Gharānīq

9096 2012/04/21 Exegesis

The tradition of the Gharānīq is a fabrication created by the enemies of Islam in order to weaken the position of the Quran and the Prophet ( s ) . Towards these ends, the following story has been cre

How can supernatural acts be explained and proven?

10613 2012/04/21 Quranic Studies

Miracles in Islamic theological terms are acts that surpass normal limits that challenge others to do the same and are in accordance with the claims of the person performing them. What is meant by sur

How was the Holy Quran compiled?

15336 2012/04/21 Quranic Studies

According to the history of the compilation of the Quran, the Prophet ( s ) himself chose the verses where to be placed. It was not the companions who arranged the verses or the number of the chapters

According to the Holy Quran, what are the ways through which mankind is put to test?

8875 2012/04/18 Exegesis

God says in the Holy Quran that Allah created death and life, that He may try which of you is best in deed. The concept of divine test is very different from the tests carried out by human beings in r

What is meant by the prostration of the herb and tree in the verse: “و النجم و الشجر یسجدان”?

13519 2012/04/17 Exegesis

Najm ( النجم ) means star or a plant that doesn t have a stem. In the verse, considering that shajar or tree has been mentioned before najm, it can be concluded that what is meant by najm is herb and

What is the meaning of Dābat al-Ardh in Surah Naml?

12578 2012/04/16 Exegesis

The word Dābat pertains to a moving animal and it can be applied to both human beings, as well as other creatures. Now, the question remains as to what kind of animal has been mentioned in the Quranic

The Quran is the last Book revealed by Allah Almighty. What are the reasons to prove that the Quran is a miracle?

16194 2012/04/11 Quranic Studies

Different explanations have been given about the Quran being a miracle which can be sorted out under the following three categories: miracle in terms of the words of the Quran, miracle in terms of the

What is the meaning and philosophy of ‘gradual revelation of the Quran’?

17731 2012/04/04 Exegesis

1. The word nuzul literally means descent as stated by the glossaries of the Quran such as Mufradat, Misbah and Aqrab. Raghib says in his Mufradat: Nuzul in reality means descent from an eminence . Th

Verse 55 of Aal-i Imraan states that the followers of Prophet Jesus (a) are superior amongst all the disbelievers. If this is the case, then why should we not follow his religion so that on the Day of Resurrection, we may be considered superior amongst all the disbelievers?

10037 2012/03/07 Exegesis

Various responses and views have been presented regarding this particular verse. We will use this as an opportunity to discuss several of them. 1 What is meant by the followers of Prophet Jesus ( a

How old will you be in heaven/hell?

8675 2012/02/18 Exegesis

The change in appearance and outer features as one ages are related to this world, but this isn t the case for the hereafter, especially heaven; people don’t have different appearances and faces there

If the laws of God are unchangeable, then how are the miracles of Jesus (a) explained?

6971 2012/02/15 Exegesis

In order to properly answer this question, we must first discuss three preliminary matters. These matters are the actual definition of a miracle, the intent of a miracle, and the lack of incompatibili

What is the meaning of God’s devising?

6803 2012/02/15 Exegesis

Imam Rida ( AS ) was asked about the attribution of deceit and ridicule to Allah, which the Quran has mentioned, his excellency replied: “Allah Almighty neither ridicules nor deceives or devises again

Is the guidance of the Quran particular to the pious? If so, is it not a vicious circle?

7705 2012/01/23 Exegesis

Contrary to the verses which consider guidance of the Quran particular to the pious, there are other verses in the Holy Quran which regard the divine books and the Quran as a source of guidance, remem

Reciting which Surah of the Quran has more thawab (reward)?

18873 2012/01/17 Quranic Studies

The Quran is a book of practice. From Islam’s perspective, the Quran should be viewed as a guideline to life and a complete set of lessons for man to carry out and reach perfection. Those who are sole

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