Al-Qurʾān: Selected verses from Sürah 36. Yā-Sīn

Sürah Yā Sīn يٰسٓ, (the *letters 'Yā'' and 'Sīn') is the 36th Sürah (chapter) of the Quran. It has 83 āyāt (verses). A study of the style shows that it was either sent down during the last stage of the middle Makkan period, or it is one of those Sürahs, which were sent down during the last stage of the Holy Prophet's stay at Makkah. While the surah begins in Juz' 22, most of it is in Juz' 23.

*   Like the disjoined letters of Yā-Sīn, there are many other Sürahs too that begin with disjoined letters. Please read about these Sürahs at: Understanding the Holy Quran: Huroof Muqatta’at - Disjoined Letters

The Sürah is considered as one of the most important Sürahs of Al Qur'an often labelled as The Heart of the Qur’an” (قلب القرآن) by many a scholar, though based on a Dai'f Hadith attributed to Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) in Tirmidhī, 2887. 

We have already shared the Tafseer / Exegesis of the Surah, and by the links given herein under, one can imagine the importance of this Surah, requiring detailed analysis and explanation:

| Summary | Exegesis / Tafseer : Part I (Ruku 1-3, verses 1-50) | Part II (Ruku 4-5, verses 51-83) |

While one needs to read and explore the many facets of this Surah from links given above, herein under we will only present a condensed overview of the entire Sūrah, for the scope of this post is to only to introduce the Sūrah and provide links to some of the selected verses from this Sūrah for selective reading / references. The following condensed overview includes the context, major themes and subjects and lessons that we can learn from this Sūrah, followed by references to  some of the selected verses already published.

Why this Sürah is given so much of importance?

• Central Message of the Qur’an: It summarizes the Qur’an’s themes — Tawḥīd (Oneness of Allah), Risālah (Prophethood), and Ākhirah (Hereafter).
• Ease in Recitation & Reflection: Its style is rhythmic, eloquent, and easy to memorize, touching the heart directly.
• Blessings in Hadith:
• Prophet ﷺ said: “Recite Yā Sīn over your dying ones.” (Abū Dāwūd, 3121) – it comforts the soul and reminds of Allah’s mercy.
• Another narration: “Yā Sīn is the heart of the Qur’an. Whoever recites it, seeking the pleasure of Allah, will have his sins forgiven.” (Tirmidhī, 2887).

Subjects Covered

• The Qur’an as guidance and warning.
• Consequences of rejecting prophets.
• Allah’s signs in nature and creation.
• Resurrection and accountability.
• The certainty of divine justice.

Main Themes

• Affirmation of the Qur’an’s truth (vv. 1–12).
• The Qur’an is a revelation to warn and guide.
• People who reject are blind to truth, but their records are preserved.
• Story of the Town & Messengers (vv. 13–32).
• A city where messengers were sent; one man (Ḥabīb al-Najjār) supported them and was martyred, entering Paradise.
• Lesson: truth is resisted, but sincere believers are honored by Allah.
• Signs of Allah in Creation (vv. 33–44).
• Reviving dead land with rain, pairing of creatures, ships sailing the seas.
• All point to Allah’s power.
• Warnings & Scenes of Resurrection (vv. 45–76).
• People mocked warnings, but the Day of Judgment will expose them.
• On that Day, mouths will be sealed, and hands and feet will testify (v. 65).
• Warning to the idolaters (vv. 74-75)
• Proof of Resurrection (vv. 77–83).
• A man mocks resurrection holding decayed bones; Allah responds: The One who created the first time will bring it back.
• Ends with: “So glory be to Him in Whose hand is the dominion of all things, and to Him you will be returned.” (36:83).

Lessons for Us Today

• Faith in Prophethood and Qur’an – Truth may be rejected, but it always prevails.
• Supporting Truth Brings Eternal Reward – Like Ḥabīb al-Najjār, even one person’s faith and courage can change history.
• Reflect on Nature – The cycles of rain, growth, and pairs in creation are reminders of Allah’s Oneness.
• Accountability – Our bodies themselves will testify; nothing can be hidden from Allah.
• Hope and Comfort – For the dying and their families, reciting Yā Sīn reminds of Allah’s mercy, forgiveness, and the reality of the Hereafter.

In summary: Surah Yā Sīn is central because it captures the Qur’an’s heart — faith, guidance, warning, resurrection, and divine justice. It softens the heart, strengthens belief, and prepares us for the Hereafter.

Herein under are some of the selected verses / overview and scholar's interpretation of many facets of Sürah Yā-Sīn:

• What do we learn from Surah 36 Yaseen: Be the light - even if you stand alone (An insight into Sürah Yā-Sīn by eminent Muslim scholar Nauman Ali Khan)
• Verse 65: The Day when hands will speak and feet shall bear witness to their evil deeds 
• Verse 68: Whomsoever We grant a long life, We reverse him in his constitution
• Verses 74-75: Beware of the day when Idolaters will find their trust in idols vain

In time we shall add more selected verses from Sürah Yā-Sīn, In Sha Allah

May Allāh (سبحانه و تعالى‎) help us understand Qur'ān and follow the Sunnah of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ, which is embodiment of commandments of Allah contained in the Qur'ān. May Allah help us to be like the ones He loves and let our lives be lived helping others and not making others' lives miserable or unlivable. May all our wrong doings, whether intentional or unintentional, be forgiven before the angel of death knocks on our door. 

وَمَا عَلَيۡنَاۤ اِلَّا الۡبَلٰغُ الۡمُبِيۡنُ‏ 

(36:17) and our duty is no more than to clearly convey the Message.”

That is Our duty is only to convey to you the message that Allah has entrusted us with. Then it is for you to accept it or reject it. We have not been made responsible for making you accept it forcibly, and if you do not accept it, we shall not be seized in consequence of your disbelief, you will yourselves be answerable for your actions on Day of Resurrection.

May Allah forgive me if my posts ever imply a piety far greater than I possess. I am most in need of guidance.

Reading the Qur'ān should be a daily obligation of a Muslim - Reading it with translation will make it meaningful. But reading its Exegesis / Tafsir will make you understand it fully. It will also help the Muslims to have grasp over social issues and their answers discussed in the Qur'an and other matter related to inter faith so that they are able to discuss issues with non-Muslims with authority based on refences from Qur'an.

Note: When we mention God in our posts, we mean One True God, we call Allah in Islam, with no associates. Allah is the Sole Creator of all things, and that Allah is all-powerful and all-knowing. Allah has no offspring, no race, no gender, no body, and is unaffected by the characteristics of human life.

You may also refer to our exclusive reference page: Selected verses from selected Surahs of Al-Qurʾān for compiled verses from other surahs.

For more Selected Subjects, please refer to our reference page: Selected Verses from Al Qur'an about a Specific Subject (Reference Page) to know more about what Qur'an says about specific subjects and our reference page: Selected Verses from the Qur'an. .

You may also refer to our Reference Pages  and Understanding Al Qur'an for knowing more about Islam and Qur'ān.

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An effort has been made to gather explanation / exegesis of the surahs and selected verses of Al-Qurʾān from authentic sources and then present a least possible condensed explanation of the surah. In that the exegesis of the chapters of the Quran is mainly based on the "Tafhim al-Qur'an - The Meaning of the Qur'an" by one of the most enlightened scholars of the Muslim World Sayyid Abul Ala Maududi.  

In addition, other sources which have been explored and views of other scholars have been incorporated while explaining meaning of a verse. Those desirous of detailed explanations and tafsir (exegesis), may refer to these sites. For expansion of meaning and themes / contextual background help from ChatGPT is also taken.

Disclaimer: The material for this post has been collected from the references given above. If anyone differs with the material contained in this post, one may consult the references and their authors.  If someone has more material about the subject, he/she is most welcome to share in the comments box to make the post all encompassing.

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Beware of the day when Idolaters will find their trust in idols vain

Genesis of idolatry is almost as old as a few generations after Adam عليه السلام who laid the foundation of Tawḥīd (pure monotheism) and his descendants worshiped Allah alone. But man did not want to identify an invisible God as his direction of worship and initially made statues of their righteous or the pious to honour them. AS per Al Qur'an, it was the time of Prophet Nūḥ (Noah, عليه السلام) when this practice went underway. 

“And they said, ‘Never leave your gods: Wadd, nor Suwāʿ, nor Yaghūth, Yaʿūq and Nasr.’” (Qur’an 71:23).

"Wadd, nor Suwāʿ, nor Yaghūth, Yaʿūq and Nasr" were originally pious men, but later turned into idols. And from then on, there was no ending. Idolatry thrived since then and continues unabated in many cultures of the world even today.

Why Do People Go Towards Idolatry?

Before we share the verses 74-75 from Sürah 36. Yā-Sīn, let us briefly have a run down on why do people go towards idolatry. Some of the reasons are mentioned herein under:

• Emotional Attachment 
• People loved saints, heroes, or ancestors and wanted to keep their memory alive.
• This love slowly turned into veneration → then worship.
• Desire for “Tangible” God 
• Since Allah is unseen, some feel comfort in visible objects (statues, symbols) to focus devotion.
• Qur’an mentions: “They worship besides Allah things that neither harm them nor benefit them.” (10:18).
• Intermediaries (Shirk in worship)
• People thought idols could bring them closer to God.
• Qur’an: “We only worship them so they may bring us nearer to Allah.” (39:3).
• Cultural & Social Influence: Idolatry often spreads because it becomes part of traditions, festivals, and identity.
• Whispering of Shayṭān (Satan)
• Idolatry is one of the greatest tricks of Shayṭān.
• Qur’an: “He (Satan) said: I will mislead them, and arouse in them false desires, and order them so they slit the ears of cattle and change the creation of Allah.” (4:119).

With this a very brief on the history and reasons for adopting idolatry, we turn to the verse 74-75th from Sürah 36. Yā-Sīn which gives a Divine warning to the idolaters asking them to stay away from pieces of stone made by their own hands who can do nothing to protect them from any calamity and will not come to help them in any way when they will be presented before the only Deity, God Almighty, 

The Verses:

74. وَاتَّخَذُوا۟ مِن دُونِ ٱللَّهِ ءَالِهَةً لَّعَلَّهُمْ يُنصَرُونَ

“Yet they have taken gods besides Allah, hoping that they might be helped.”

75.

لَّا يَسْتَطِيعُونَ نَصْرَهُمْ وَهُمْ لَهُمْ جُندٌۭ مُّحْضَرُونَ

“But they cannot help them; rather, they themselves will be brought forth as troops against them (on the Day of Judgment).”

Context

These verses occur in a passage where Allah exposes the futility of idol-worship. The Quraysh and other polytheists had taken idols, saints, or false deities thinking they would protect them, intercede for them, or bring them closer to God (see also 39:3).

"Unquestionably, [exclusive] devotion is to Allah. And those who take other protectors besides Him [say], "We do not worship them except to bring us closer to Allah." Indeed, Allah will judge between them concerning that over which they differ. Indeed, Allah does not guide one who is a liar and a [confirmed] disbeliever." 

In these two verses, Allah reminds them:

• The false gods have no power to help.
• On the Day of Judgment, these very idols or entities will actually turn against those who worshipped them.

Detailed Explanation

• Verse 74
• The irony is highlighted: people worship things “besides Allah” in the hope of gaining protection, success, or victory. This reflects misplaced trust.
• Example: The Quraysh thought their idols around the Ka‘bah could protect them.
• Modern parallel: People sometimes put absolute reliance on wealth, status, or systems — treating them as “saviors.”
• Verse 75: Allah exposes the reality:
• The false gods cannot help their worshippers.
• On the Day of Judgment, those very beings will testify against their worshippers (see 10:28, 25:17).
• “Troops against them” means: the worshippers and their false gods will be gathered together as opposing sides, and the idols will disown their worshippers (see 2:166–167).

Cross-References from Qur’an

• 10:18: “They worship besides Allah that which neither harms them nor benefits them, and they say: These are our intercessors with Allah…”
• 29:25: “…These idols you worship instead of Allah are only a means of love between you in worldly life; then on the Day of Judgment you will deny one another and curse one another, and your refuge will be the Fire.”
• 25:17–18: Allah will question the false gods, and they will say: “Glory be to You! It was not for us to take them as protectors…”

The story of Prophet Ibrāhīm (Abraham, عليه السلام)

It would be very pertinent to mention the the story of Prophet Ibrāhīm (Abraham, عليه السلام) whose destroying the idols is one of the most powerful demonstrations against idolatry in the Qur’an. 

The Qur’anic Episode of Ibrāhīm challenging  idol-worship is mentioned in (Surah al-Anbiyāʾ 21:51–70)

• He reasoned with his people: “What are these statues to which you are devoted?” (21:52). To which they replied that their forefathers worshiped them. He said: “Indeed, you and your forefathers have been in manifest error.” (21:54).
• The Idol-Smashing Event When his people left for a festival, Ibrāhīm entered their temple and  smashed all the smaller idols but left the biggest idol intact. (Qur’an: “So he broke them into pieces, except the largest of them, that they might return to it.” (21:58)).
• When they returned, they were furious: “Who has done this to our gods? He is certainly one of the wrongdoers.” (21:59). They suspected Ibrāhīm, since he had spoken against idols. To this was Ibrāhīm’s Brilliant Response: “Rather, this—the biggest of them—did it. So ask them, if they can speak.” (21:63).
• His point was clear: if these idols were truly gods, why didn’t they protect themselves? And they wise did realise the truth: Qur’an: “So they returned to their (own minds) and said, ‘Indeed, you are the wrongdoers.’” (21:64). But arrogance blinded them, and they still demanded punishment for Ibrāhīm.
• To punish Ibrāhīm, there was an attempt to burn him alive. They said: “Burn him and support your gods, if you will act.” (21:68). However, Allah protected him: “We said: O fire, be coolness and safety upon Abraham.” (21:69).

This episode clearly shows that idols at their own are just stone carved images and shapes who cannot even move an inch on their own. Yet people still worship them, hoping their lives to be reformed. But they forget that it is Allah alone, and no one else no matter how pious or prophetic can help them.

Lessons for Today

• Misplaced reliance is dangerous Relying on material wealth, power, or human connections as if they are ultimate protectors is like idol-worship. Only Allah is the true Guardian.
• False intercessors are powerless Nothing — saints, leaders, wealth, ideologies — can stand before Allah unless He wills. Worship and trust must be placed only in Him.
• Accountability On the Day of Judgment, anything worshipped besides Allah will turn into a witness against its worshippers.

Related posts already published on Shirk - The act of equating anyone with One True God

• What is the Reality of Shirk - the sin of idolatry or polytheism
• Understanding Shirk - Grave sin of Associating Partners with Allah
• A parable in the Qur’an which teaches absurdity of idolatry and worshiping beings other than Allah

In short: Verses 74–75 of Surah Yā Sīn remind us that only Allah deserves reliance and worship. Any “god” — whether idol, person, or worldly attachment — will ultimately betray those who trust in it.

May Allāh (سبحانه و تعالى‎) help us understand Qur'ān and follow the Sunnah of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ, which is embodiment of commandments of Allah contained in the Qur'ān. May Allah help us to be like the ones He loves and let our lives be lived helping others and not making others' lives miserable or unlivable. May all our wrong doings, whether intentional or unintentional, be forgiven before the angel of death knocks on our door. 

وَمَا عَلَيۡنَاۤ اِلَّا الۡبَلٰغُ الۡمُبِيۡنُ‏ 

(36:17) and our duty is no more than to clearly convey the Message.”

That is Our duty is only to convey to you the message that Allah has entrusted us with. Then it is for you to accept it or reject it. We have not been made responsible for making you accept it forcibly, and if you do not accept it, we shall not be seized in consequence of your disbelief, you will yourselves be answerable for your actions on Day of Resurrection.

May Allah forgive me if my posts ever imply a piety far greater than I possess. I am most in need of guidance.

Reading the Qur'ān should be a daily obligation of a Muslim - Reading it with translation will make it meaningful. But reading its Exegesis / Tafsir will make you understand it fully. It will also help the Muslims to have grasp over social issues and their answers discussed in the Qur'an and other matter related to inter faith so that they are able to discuss issues with non-Muslims with authority based on refences from Qur'an.

Note: When we mention God in our posts, we mean One True God, we call Allah in Islam, with no associates. Allah is the Sole Creator of all things, and that Allah is all-powerful and all-knowing. Allah has no offspring, no race, no gender, no body, and is unaffected by the characteristics of human life.

You may refer to more Selected Verses from Sürah 36. Yā-Sīn already published.

You may also refer to our exclusive reference page: Selected verses from selected Surahs of Al-Qurʾān for compiled verses from other surahs.

For more Selected Subjects, please refer to our reference page: Selected Verses from Al Qur'an about a Specific Subject (Reference Page) to know more about what Qur'an says about specific subjects and our reference page: Selected Verses from the Qur'an. .

You may also refer to our Reference Pages  and Understanding Al Qur'an for knowing more about Islam and Qur'ān.

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An effort has been made to gather explanation / exegesis of the surahs and selected verses of Al-Qurʾān from authentic sources and then present a least possible condensed explanation of the surah. In that the exegesis of the chapters of the Quran is mainly based on the "Tafhim al-Qur'an - The Meaning of the Qur'an" by one of the most enlightened scholars of the Muslim World Sayyid Abul Ala Maududi.  

In addition, other sources which have been explored and views of other scholars have been incorporated while explaining meaning of a verse. Those desirous of detailed explanations and tafsir (exegesis), may refer to these sites. For expansion of meaning and themes / contextual background help from ChatGPT is also taken.

Disclaimer: The material for this post has been collected from the references given above. If anyone differs with the material contained in this post, one may consult the references and their authors.  If someone has more material about the subject, he/she is most welcome to share in the comments box to make the post all encompassing.

If you like Islam: My Ultimate Decision, and to keep yourself updated on all our latest posts to know more about Islam, follow us on Facebook. You may also refer to our Facebook  Group Islam: The Ultimate Truth for more on Islam and Da'wah.

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Al-Qurʾān: selected verses Sūrah 23. Al-Mu’minūn “The Believers”

Sūrah Al-Muʼminun المؤمنون, meaning: "The Believers" is the 23rd Sūrah (chapter) of the Qur'an with 118 āyāt (verses). This is considered to be a Meccan Sūrah, and is considered to have been revealed during the end period when Muslims were a persecuted minority, which means it is believed to have been revealed before the migration of the Prophet Muhammad صلى الله عليه وسلم and his followers from Mecca to Medina (Hijra).

Reading of this Sūrah is mind boggling as the Stages of human creation (from clay to embryonic development), which science discovered much later than the revelation of Al Qur'an, which has been explicitly mentioned in verse 12-22. Naturally, Prophet Muhammad صلى الله عليه وسلم could have known it either at that time. This mention thus means beyond doubt that AL Qur'an is a Divine Scripture.

We have already shared the Tafseer / Exegesis of the Surah which can be read from links given below:

|Exegesis: Part I | Part II |

Herein under we will only present a condensed overview of the entire Sūrah, for the scope of this post is to only to introduce the Sūrah and provide links to some of the selected verses from this Sūrah for selective reading / references. The following bird eye view includes the context, major themes and subjects and lessons that we can learn from this Sūrah, followed by references to  some of the selected verses already published.

Context

Revealed during the Makkan period, when Muslims were a persecuted minority. The surah strengthens their faith, outlines the true qualities of believers, contrasts them with disbelievers, and stresses accountability in the Hereafter.

Main Themes

• The characteristics of true believers: The Surah begins with an assertion, "Most certainly the Believers have attained true success", intending to put across a point that the criterion of success and failure which people who disbelieve in Islam, hold in mind is in fact erred because it is based on misconceptions and is transitory and limited in nature, in turn leading to eventual failure and not true success.
• Human creation as a sign of Divine power.
• The mission and struggles of past prophets.
• The futility of worldly arrogance.
• The certainty of death, resurrection, and judgment.
• Allah’s mercy for the faithful and His justice against deniers.

The surah drives these themes home by drawing attention to God's creation of man through different stages in the mother's womb, His creation of the heavens and the earth, His sending down rains and growing plants, trees and fruits, and His providing of domestic animals with various benefits for man, all together with an emphasis on the fact that man shall die and shall be raised up on the Day of Resurrection.

Main Subjects

• Qualities of the True Believers (vv. 1–11): Starts by describing the successful believers:
• Humble in prayer,
• Avoid vain talk,
• Pay zakah,
• Guard chastity,
• Keep trusts and promises,
• Diligent in prayer.
• These are crowned with Paradise as their eternal home.
• Signs of Allah in Creation (vv. 12–22)
• Stages of human creation (from clay to embryonic development).
• Blessings of animals, crops, water, and natural resources.
• The theme of Risalah is emphasized with reference to the accounts of some Past Prophets (vv. 23–50) - noting that all of them delivered the same message of monotheism, but were disbelieved and opposed by the people they preached to, and that all of them were helped and rescued by Allah.
• Nūḥ (Noah) – rejected by his people.
• Hūd, Mūsā, and others – showing that prophets faced opposition, but truth ultimately prevailed.
• Warnings to Disbelievers (vv. 51–77)
• People mocked the truth, indulged in desires, and denied the resurrection.
• Allah tests people with prosperity and hardship.
• Certainty of the Hereafter (vv. 78–118)
• Arguments for resurrection and accountability.
• The disbelievers’ regrets on Judgment Day.
• Ends with a powerful du‘ā’: “And say, ‘My Lord, forgive and have mercy, for You are the best of those who show mercy.’” (23:118).

Lessons for Us Today

• Faith in Action – Success in Allah’s sight is not about wealth or status, but about living the qualities of believers (honesty, prayer, purity, justice).
• Gratitude for Creation – Science now confirms embryonic stages of creation, but the Qur’an already highlighted this — reminding us to reflect on Allah’s power.
• Warning against Arrogance – Civilizations before us were destroyed when they rejected truth; material strength is no shield against Divine justice.
• Accountability Mindset – Everything will be judged: words, promises, and actions. This keeps a believer humble and responsible.
• Hope in Allah’s Mercy – The surah ends with a prayer for forgiveness — teaching us to always turn back to Allah.

In short, Surah al-Mu’minūn gives us a blueprint of true faith, balances it with signs of Allah in creation, and reminds us of the Hereafter. It tells us: be a believer in action, not just in name.

You may now like to refer to some of the selected verses from already published:

• Verse 1-11: 
• Characteristics of Believers who will inherit Paradise - Jannah الۡفِرۡدَوۡسَؕ
• Four Traits of the Believers whom Allah Promises True Success
• Man laments: I'm a failure - Allah replies: The believers have indeed attained true success
• Verse 2-9: Traits of Believers who attain true success
• Verse 2: A true believer humbles himself in his prayers (Traits of Believers who attain true success)
• Verse 5: Traits of Believers who attain true success are those who Guard their Chastity 
• Verse 7: Those whose desires exceed the prescribed limits are Transgressors
• Verse 8: 
• Successful are those who are true to their trusts and covenants
• Believers!! Be true to your trusts and covenants
• Verse 9: Successful are those who guard their prayers
• Verses 57-61: Description of the Believers of Good Deeds
• Verses 97-98: Selected Invocations / Dua " دُعا " from Quran: Refuge from Whisperings of Shayatin (Satan / Evil)
• Verse 109: Our Lord, we believe, so forgive us, and have mercy on us, for You are the Best of those that are merciful 
• Verse 115: Did you imagine that WE created you without purpose, and would never be brought back to Us?

In time we will add more selected verses from this Surah, In Sha Allah.

May Allāh (سبحانه و تعالى‎) help us understand Qur'ān and follow the Sunnah of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ, which is embodiment of commandments of Allah contained in the Qur'ān. May Allah help us to be like the ones He loves and let our lives be lived helping others and not making others' lives miserable or unlivable. May all our wrong doings, whether intentional or unintentional, be forgiven before the angel of death knocks on our door. 

وَمَا عَلَيۡنَاۤ اِلَّا الۡبَلٰغُ الۡمُبِيۡنُ‏ 

(36:17) and our duty is no more than to clearly convey the Message.”

That is Our duty is only to convey to you the message that Allah has entrusted us with. Then it is for you to accept it or reject it. We have not been made responsible for making you accept it forcibly, and if you do not accept it, we shall not be seized in consequence of your disbelief, you will yourselves be answerable for your actions on Day of Resurrection.

May Allah forgive me if my posts ever imply a piety far greater than I possess. I am most in need of guidance.

Reading the Qur'ān should be a daily obligation of a Muslim - Reading it with translation will make it meaningful. But reading its Exegesis / Tafsir will make you understand it fully. It will also help the Muslims to have grasp over social issues and their answers discussed in the Qur'an and other matter related to inter faith so that they are able to discuss issues with non-Muslims with authority based on refences from Qur'an.

Note: When we mention God in our posts, we mean One True God, we call Allah in Islam, with no associates. Allah is the Sole Creator of all things, and that Allah is all-powerful and all-knowing. Allah has no offspring, no race, no gender, no body, and is unaffected by the characteristics of human life.

You may also refer to our exclusive reference page: Selected verses from selected Surahs of Al-Qurʾān for compiled verses from other surahs.

For more Selected Subjects, please refer to our reference page: Selected Verses from Al Qur'an about a Specific Subject (Reference Page) to know more about what Qur'an says about specific subjects and our reference page: Selected Verses from the Qur'an. .

You may also refer to our Reference Pages  and Understanding Al Qur'an for knowing more about Islam and Qur'ān.

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An effort has been made to gather explanation / exegesis of the surahs and selected verses of Al-Qurʾān from authentic sources and then present a least possible condensed explanation of the surah. In that the exegesis of the chapters of the Quran is mainly based on the "Tafhim al-Qur'an - The Meaning of the Qur'an" by one of the most enlightened scholars of the Muslim World Sayyid Abul Ala Maududi.  

In addition, other sources which have been explored and views of other scholars have been incorporated while explaining meaning of a verse. Those desirous of detailed explanations and tafsir (exegesis), may refer to these sites. For expansion of meaning and themes / contextual background help from ChatGPT is also taken.

Disclaimer: The material for this post has been collected from the references given above. If anyone differs with the material contained in this post, one may consult the references and their authors.  If someone has more material about the subject, he/she is most welcome to share in the comments box to make the post all encompassing.

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Why eyebrows are raised when Muslims label some food as Halāl (Lawful) and Harām (Unlawful)

Eating meat has been the favourite food of the man since ages. And generally man does not differentiate in meat coming from any animal and devour it to their full. Yet when it comes to Muslims, they strictly follow the Divine Command on the subject as pronounced in Al Qur'an, specially with regard to eating pork or any animal upon whom name of Allah has not been called at the time of slaughter. While Muslims follow the Divine commandment, yet many a eyebrow are raised for Muslims not eating pork.

The reason eyebrows are often raised is usually due to lack of awareness of the common ground between Islam, Judaism, and even parts of Christianity regarding food laws. We will explain the exclusive verse from Qur'an as given below with reference to the Divine Commandment on the subject in other Divine Scriptures.

Let’s unpack verse 115 of Surah al-Naḥl (The Honey Bee) which specifically lays down the dividing line between the lawful and unlawful (ḥalāl and ḥarām), and Allah’s mercy in giving guidance about what can and cannot be consumed.

اِنَّمَا حَرَّمَ عَلَيۡكُمُ الۡمَيۡتَةَ وَ الدَّمَ وَلَحۡمَ الۡخِنۡزِيۡرِ وَمَاۤ اُهِلَّ لِغَيۡرِ اللّٰهِ بِهٖ​ۚ فَمَنِ اضۡطُرَّ غَيۡرَ بَاغٍ وَّلَا عَادٍ فَاِنَّ اللّٰهَ غَفُوۡرٌ رَّحِيۡمٌ‏ 

(16:115) Allah has forbidden you only carrion, and blood, and the flesh of swine; also any animal over which the name of any other than Allah has been pronounced. But whoever eats of them under compelling necessity - neither desiring it nor exceeding the limit of absolute necessity - surely for such action Allah is Much Forgiving, Most Merciful.

The Key point of the verse:

While Muslims are free to eat anything that Nature has provided for them, only four foods are explicitly forbidden:

• Dead animals (carrion).
• Blood.
• Pork.
• Anything slaughtered in the name of other than Allah.
• Exception: In necessity (life-saving situation), it is permitted.

Main Themes

• Clear rules: Allah explicitly defines only a few forbidden foods.
• Flexibility & Mercy: Necessity allows exceptions.
• Authority belongs to Allah: Humans must not invent their own halal/haram.
• Past nations’ mistakes: Jews made religion difficult by adding prohibitions.
• Repentance: Islam emphasizes Allah’s mercy for those who correct themselves.

Qur’an & Hadith Correlation

• Qur’an (5:3) also lists prohibited foods in detail, matching 16:115.
• Hadith: Prophet ﷺ said: “What is lawful is clear and what is unlawful is clear, and between the two are doubtful matters which many people do not know…” (Bukhari, Muslim).
• This shows balance: Allah has kept Islam simple and clear.

Qur'an and the Old Testament

While the Islamic viewpoint on Halal and Haram food is elaborated above, let us see what the Old Testament and the Bible says about consuming pork.

• The Bible prohibits eating pork. Both Jewish and Christian scriptures contain passages that identify swine as unclean and prohibit their consumption. 
• Prohibition in the Old Testament (Torah) The prohibition is not unique to Islam — it’s found in the Jewish law:
• Leviticus 11:7–8 – “And the pig, though it has a divided hoof, does not chew the cud; it is unclean for you. You must not eat their meat or touch their carcasses; they are unclean for you.”
• Deuteronomy 14:8 repeats the same rule.
• Thus, Jews traditionally do not eat pork (kosher law).
• New Testament
• Early Christians, many of whom were Jews, also followed these dietary restrictions.
• Later, Paul’s letters (e.g., Romans 14:14, Colossians 2:16) argued that dietary laws were not binding for salvation, which is why many Christians today eat pork.
• This shift creates the perception that pork prohibition is “uniquely Islamic,” though historically it is not.
• Thus despite the above said interpretations of the New Testament which suggest a shift away from these Old Testament dietary laws, particularly for Christians, the Old Testament prohibitions remain clear. 

Why the “Eyebrow Raising”?

Despite pork being made unlawful to eat even in the Old Testament, the eyebrows keep raising on Muslims. This unnecessary raising of eyebrows is thus resultant of the following factors"

• Ignorance of Biblical parallels: Many people simply don’t know it’s also in the Bible.
• Cultural habits: In the West, pork is very common in cuisine (bacon, ham, sausages), so rejecting it seems unusual.
• Religious divergence: Since most Christians don’t observe the prohibition anymore, they see Muslims (and Jews) as being “overly strict.”
• Negation of Shared Abrahamic Wisdom
• All Divine religions stem from the Prophet Abraham (Ibrahim عَلَيْهِ ٱلسَّلَامُ) and should thus be followed in letter and spirit.
• Therefore, Islam reaffirms the same Divine law that existed in the Torah.
• It emphasizes continuity: the same God who forbade it to Moses reaffirmed it to Muhammad ﷺ.
• The wisdom includes both obedience to Divine command and health protection (pigs are carriers of parasites and diseases historically).

Lessons for Today

• Islam is not about restrictions — it is about balance.
• Don’t fall into extremes: making too many things haram (like some past nations), or ignoring clear prohibitions.
• Always remember necessity overrides prohibition — Islam is practical and merciful.
• Allah’s law is for guidance and purification, not hardship.

Let us not single out Islam for the sake of objection without understanding the reference to the context of the commandments contained in Al Qur'an with relation to Old Testament. Muslims follow AL Qur'an in true letter and spirit for they believe in it and do not deviate. If others do not follow what was brought to them, Islam cannot be made to answer for it.

You may also like to read the following posts with similar theme:

• An oft misinterpreted Prophetic Hadith by Muslims living in Non-Muslim countries
• Extraordinary conditions to consume otherwise forbidden food

You may refer to our reference page Selected verses from Surah 16. An Nahl for more selected verses from this surah already published.

May Allāh (سبحانه و تعالى‎) help us understand Qur'ān and follow the Sunnah of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ, which is embodiment of commandments of Allah contained in the Qur'ān. May Allah help us to be like the ones He loves and let our lives be lived helping others and not making others' lives miserable or unlivable. May all our wrong doings, whether intentional or unintentional, be forgiven before the angel of death knocks on our door. 

وَمَا عَلَيۡنَاۤ اِلَّا الۡبَلٰغُ الۡمُبِيۡنُ‏ 

(36:17) and our duty is no more than to clearly convey the Message.”

That is Our duty is only to convey to you the message that Allah has entrusted us with. Then it is for you to accept it or reject it. We have not been made responsible for making you accept it forcibly, and if you do not accept it, we shall not be seized in consequence of your disbelief, you will yourselves be answerable for your actions on Day of Resurrection.

May Allah forgive me if my posts ever imply a piety far greater than I possess. I am most in need of guidance.

Reading the Qur'ān should be a daily obligation of a Muslim - Reading it with translation will make it meaningful. But reading its Exegesis / Tafsir will make you understand it fully. It will also help the Muslims to have grasp over social issues and their answers discussed in the Qur'an and other matter related to inter faith so that they are able to discuss issues with non-Muslims with authority based on refences from Qur'an.

Note: When we mention God in our posts, we mean One True God, we call Allah in Islam, with no associates. Allah is the Sole Creator of all things, and that Allah is all-powerful and all-knowing. Allah has no offspring, no race, no gender, no body, and is unaffected by the characteristics of human life.

You may also refer to our exclusive reference page: Selected verses from selected Surahs of Al-Qurʾān for compiled verses from other surahs.

For more Selected Subjects, please refer to our reference page: Selected Verses from Al Qur'an about a Specific Subject (Reference Page) to know more about what Qur'an says about specific subjects and our reference page: Selected Verses from the Qur'an. .

You may also refer to our Reference Pages  and Understanding Al Qur'an for knowing more about Islam and Qur'ān.

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An effort has been made to gather explanation / exegesis of the surahs and selected verses of Al-Qurʾān from authentic sources and then present a least possible condensed explanation of the surah. In that the exegesis of the chapters of the Quran is mainly based on the "Tafhim al-Qur'an - The Meaning of the Qur'an" by one of the most enlightened scholars of the Muslim World Sayyid Abul Ala Maududi.  

In addition, other sources which have been explored and views of other scholars have been incorporated while explaining meaning of a verse. Those desirous of detailed explanations and tafsir (exegesis), may refer to these sites. For expansion of meaning and themes / contextual background help from ChatGPT is also taken.

Disclaimer: The material for this post has been collected from the references given above. If anyone differs with the material contained in this post, one may consult the references and their authors.  If someone has more material about the subject, he/she is most welcome to share in the comments box to make the post all encompassing.

If you like Islam: My Ultimate Decision, and to keep yourself updated on all our latest posts to know more about Islam, follow us on Facebook. You may also refer to our Facebook  Group Islam: The Ultimate Truth for more on Islam and Da'wah.

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When sins in a town exceed despite Divine warning to the affluent - the complete town is destroyed

Civilizations were destroyed by Divine wrath for not only following the Commandments of the Lord of the universe, but as a consequence of persistent rebellion, injustice, cruelty, and moral corruption after repeated warnings through prophets. The history is replete with examples when the affluent defied Divine commandments brought to them by prophets, like people of Noah, Lot, ‘Ād, Thamūd, and the Pharaohs of Egypt. 

Some of the Underlying Reasons for Divine Wrath included:

• Persistent rejection of truth despite repeated reminders.
• Arrogance and oppression by elites.
• Moral corruption and open immorality.
• Economic injustice (cheating, hoarding wealth, exploitation).
• Shirk (associating partners with Allah).

In this backdrop, we share the 16th verse of Surah 17 Al Isra which reads:

وَإِذَا أَرَدْنَا أَن نُّهْلِكَ قَرْيَةً أَمَرْنَا مُتْرَفِيهَا فَفَسَقُوا۟ فِيهَا فَحَقَّ عَلَيْهَا ٱلْقَوْلُ فَدَمَّرْنَـٰهَا تَدْمِيرًۭا

“And when We intend to destroy a town, We command its affluent ones, but they defiantly disobey therein; so the word comes into effect upon it, and We destroy it with [complete] destruction.”

In this verse, a definite form of divine procedure for the destruction of a people has been stated. When the affluent people of a habitation become disobedient, it is a portent that it is doomed to destruction. After their persistent and continuous transgression, the affluent people become so obdurate in their disobedience that they begin to discard the instinctive dictates of their conscience. 

The same thing has been stated in this Ayat: And when We intend to destroy a town, We give commands to its affluent people and they show disobedience. This is because Allah has created conscience for the guidance of man. Therefore, the dictates of conscience are really the commands of Allah. Thus it has become quite obvious that by “And when We intend to destroy a town” is not meant that Allah intends to destroy it without any reason. It is destroyed because after their disobedience that habitation incurs Our just wrath and We totally exterminate it. 

The habitation deserves such a punishment because its common people follow the affluent people who are the factual leaders of a community and are mainly responsible for the corruption of the community. At first the affluent people commit acts of disobedience, wickedness, mischief, cruelty and tyranny and then the common people follow them and incur the torment of Allah. Incidentally, this is a warning for every community that it should be very discreet and prudent in choosing and electing its leaders and rulers, for if the latter are mean and wicked, they will inevitably lead the community to destruction. 

In nutshell, here is what the verse means:

• Affluent ones (mutrafeehā): The rich, powerful, and leaders of society, who usually set the cultural and moral tone of the community.
• Test of prosperity: Instead of gratitude, they indulge in arrogance, corruption, and immorality.
• Result: When corruption spreads from the top down, destruction becomes inevitable as Allah’s decree of justice comes into effect.
• Method: The downfall may occur through natural disasters, social collapse, or external invasions — all under Allah’s will.

Themes in This Verse

• Moral responsibility of leaders and elites.
• Luxury often leads to corruption if not balanced with faith and humility.
• Destruction is not random but a result of persistent defiance.
• Communal accountability — corruption spreads and affects everyone.

Cross-References from Qur'an and Hadith

• Qur'an:
• 11:116–117 – Allah does not destroy towns unjustly while their people are reformers.
• 28:58 – How many towns were destroyed for exulting in their luxury.
• Hadith: The Prophet ﷺ said: “When immorality appears among a people and they commit it openly, plagues and diseases that were never known before will spread among them.” (Ibn Mājah 4019, authenticated by Albani).

Lessons for Today

The lessons of the Divine wrath are not restricted to history books only. We, much too often, witness typhoons, floods and quakes hitting parts of the world as warners so that people may abstain from sin and injustice. The governments, the affluent, the wealthy and those in positions that wield power, know exactly well what happened to those who defied God. Yet, they continue to usurp rights of the ordinary, commit atrocities and take pride for subduing the weak and meek.

The lesson remain the same and we despite knowing too much, tend to remain ignorant. Here are some lessons from us from this verse:

• Societies fall not only by poverty but also by arrogance, extravagance, and corruption at the top.
• Leadership carries great responsibility before Allah.
• Collective reform and justice are key to survival and prosperity.
• Prosperity should lead to gratitude and service, not rebellion against God.

Let those who have wisdom, intellect and fear of God think over this verse and ponder over our actions that continue to be tangent to the Divine commandments.

You may refer to more Selected Verses from Sürah 17. Al-Isra'ʾ (The Night Journey) already published from Sürah 17. Al-Isra'ʾ. 

May Allāh (سبحانه و تعالى‎) help us understand Qur'ān and follow the Sunnah of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ, which is embodiment of commandments of Allah contained in the Qur'ān. May Allah help us to be like the ones He loves and let our lives be lived helping others and not making others' lives miserable or unlivable. May all our wrong doings, whether intentional or unintentional, be forgiven before the angel of death knocks on our door. 

وَمَا عَلَيۡنَاۤ اِلَّا الۡبَلٰغُ الۡمُبِيۡنُ‏ 

(36:17) and our duty is no more than to clearly convey the Message.”

That is Our duty is only to convey to you the message that Allah has entrusted us with. Then it is for you to accept it or reject it. We have not been made responsible for making you accept it forcibly, and if you do not accept it, we shall not be seized in consequence of your disbelief, you will yourselves be answerable for your actions on Day of Resurrection.

May Allah forgive me if my posts ever imply a piety far greater than I possess. I am most in need of guidance.

Reading the Qur'ān should be a daily obligation of a Muslim - Reading it with translation will make it meaningful. But reading its Exegesis / Tafsir will make you understand it fully. It will also help the Muslims to have grasp over social issues and their answers discussed in the Qur'an and other matter related to inter faith so that they are able to discuss issues with non-Muslims with authority based on refences from Qur'an.

Note: When we mention God in our posts, we mean One True God, we call Allah in Islam, with no associates. Allah is the Sole Creator of all things, and that Allah is all-powerful and all-knowing. Allah has no offspring, no race, no gender, no body, and is unaffected by the characteristics of human life.

You may also refer to our exclusive reference page: Selected verses from selected Surahs of Al-Qurʾān for compiled verses from other surahs.

For more Selected Subjects, please refer to our reference page: Selected Verses from Al Qur'an about a Specific Subject (Reference Page) to know more about what Qur'an says about specific subjects and our reference page: Selected Verses from the Qur'an. .

You may also refer to our Reference Pages  and Understanding Al Qur'an for knowing more about Islam and Qur'ān.

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An effort has been made to gather explanation / exegesis of the surahs and selected verses of Al-Qurʾān from authentic sources and then present a least possible condensed explanation of the surah. In that the exegesis of the chapters of the Quran is mainly based on the "Tafhim al-Qur'an - The Meaning of the Qur'an" by one of the most enlightened scholars of the Muslim World Sayyid Abul Ala Maududi.  

In addition, other sources which have been explored and views of other scholars have been incorporated while explaining meaning of a verse. Those desirous of detailed explanations and tafsir (exegesis), may refer to these sites. For expansion of meaning and themes / contextual background help from ChatGPT is also taken.

Disclaimer: The material for this post has been collected from the references given above. If anyone differs with the material contained in this post, one may consult the references and their authors.  If someone has more material about the subject, he/she is most welcome to share in the comments box to make the post all encompassing.

If you like Islam: My Ultimate Decision, and to keep yourself updated on all our latest posts to know more about Islam, follow us on Facebook. You may also refer to our Facebook  Group Islam: The Ultimate Truth for more on Islam and Da'wah.

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Al-Qurʾān: Selected Verses from Sūrah 22. Al Hajj “The Pilgrimage”

Sūrah Al-Ḥajj الحج, meaning: "The Pilgrimage",  is the 22nd chapter (sūrah) of Al-Qurʾān with 78 verses (āyāt). with 10 rukūʿ, it is part of the Juzʼ 17 of Al-Qurʾān. The Sūrah draws its title from the 27th verse.

 وَاَذِّنۡ فِى النَّاسِ بِالۡحَجِّ يَاۡتُوۡكَ رِجَالًا وَّعَلٰى كُلِّ ضَامِرٍ يَّاۡتِيۡنَ مِنۡ كُلِّ فَجٍّ عَمِيۡقٍ ۙ‏ 

(22:27) and publicly proclaim Pilgrimage for all mankind so that they come to you on foot and mounted on lean46 camels from every distant point

Regarding the timing and contextual background of the revelation, it is part Meccan and part Medinan, as this Surah contains the characteristics of both the Makki and the Madani Surahs. The commentators have differed as to its period of revelation, but in the light of its style and themes it is generally agreed that a part of it (verses 1-24) was sent down in the last stage of the Makki life of the Holy Prophet a little before migration and the rest (verses 25-78) during the first stage of his Madani life. 

We have already shared the Overview and the Tafseer / Exegesis of the Surah which can be read from links given below:

| Overview | Exegesis: Part I | Part II|

Though a detailed overview has been given separately, link given above, we will only present a condensed overview of the entire Sūrah, major themes and subjects and lessons that we can learn from this Sūrah. At the end of the overview, we have shared explanation of some of the selected verses already published.

Central Theme

Submission to Allah and readiness for sacrifice — both in worship (like Hajj) and in life’s trials.

Main Themes

• The Reality of the Day of Judgment
• Begins with a vivid description of the earthquake of the Last Day (22:1–2).
• Warns humanity to prepare for accountability.
• Signs of Allah in Creation: The creation of life from dust, the stages of human development, the alternation of day and night, and rain bringing life to the earth (22:5–7).
• Refutation of False Beliefs: Denounces idol worship and reliance on powerless beings (22:12–13).
• Permission for Fighting (First Mention): First verse allowing Muslims to defend themselves (22:39–41), revealed after years of persecution.
• The Institution of Hajj:
• Origin from Prophet Ibrahim’s call to mankind (22:26–27).
• Purpose: Remember Allah, strengthen unity, and sacrifice for His sake.
• Sacrifice and Obedience: Animals of sacrifice are not about meat or blood, but about piety (22:37).
• Unity of Religion: All prophets had the same message of Tawḥīd and submission to Allah (22:67–69).
• Call to Strive for Allah: Believers are commanded to strive with sincerity, be steadfast, and represent the Ummah of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ (22:77–78).

Structure Overview

      Verses Main Subject

1 1–2         Earthquake of the Hour – warning to humanity

2 3–24 Signs of creation, refutation of disbelief

3 25–37 Hajj rituals, Ibrahim’s mission, purpose of sacrifice

4 39–41 Permission for self-defense, lessons from past nations

5 49–78 Prophet’s mission, unity of message, striving in Allah’s cause

Key Lessons

• Prepare for the Hereafter — the Day of Judgment is certain.
• Worship Allah Alone — no creation has power except by His will.
• Sacrifice is about sincerity, not form — actions are judged by intention.
• Defend justice, but without aggression — Islam permits fighting only in self-defense.
• Unity of humanity’s divine message — from Adam to Muhammad ﷺ, Tawḥīd was always the same.
• Hajj is a reminder of Ibrahim’s legacy — total submission and trust in Allah.
• True honor is in serving Allah — not in wealth, tribe, or worldly status.
• The Ummah must represent truth and justice — as the "chosen community" for humanity.

You may now refer to some of the Selected verses from Sūrah Al Hajj already published:

• Verse 34: The Essence of Ritual of (Animal) Sacrifice
• Verse 35: Traits of the Righteous
• Verse 37: Neither their flesh reaches Allah nor their blood; it is your piety that reaches Him
• Verse 41: Whom will Allah bestow Authority on Land
• Verse 46: Not their eyes but hearts that are blinded 
• Verse 50: Man laments: I don't have much - Allah replies: There is generous provision for the believers and righteous
• Verse 78: Allah is your Protector - What an excellent Protector; what an Excellent Helper!

Please refer to our page: Dhu al-Hijja (ذُو ٱلْحِجَّة): The month of Pilgrimage - The Hajj to know more about Dhu al-Hijja and details of Hajj rituals and how to perform Hajj.

May Allāh (سبحانه و تعالى‎) help us understand Qur'ān and follow the Sunnah of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ, which is embodiment of commandments of Allah contained in the Qur'ān. May Allah help us to be like the ones He loves and let our lives be lived helping others and not making others' lives miserable or unlivable. May all our wrong doings, whether intentional or unintentional, be forgiven before the angel of death knocks on our door. 

وَمَا عَلَيۡنَاۤ اِلَّا الۡبَلٰغُ الۡمُبِيۡنُ‏ 

(36:17) and our duty is no more than to clearly convey the Message.”

That is Our duty is only to convey to you the message that Allah has entrusted us with. Then it is for you to accept it or reject it. We have not been made responsible for making you accept it forcibly, and if you do not accept it, we shall not be seized in consequence of your disbelief, you will yourselves be answerable for your actions on Day of Resurrection.

May Allah forgive me if my posts ever imply a piety far greater than I possess. I am most in need of guidance.

Reading the Qur'ān should be a daily obligation of a Muslim - Reading it with translation will make it meaningful. But reading its Exegesis / Tafsir will make you understand it fully. It will also help the Muslims to have grasp over social issues and their answers discussed in the Qur'an and other matter related to inter faith so that they are able to discuss issues with non-Muslims with authority based on refences from Qur'an.

Note: When we mention God in our posts, we mean One True God, we call Allah in Islam, with no associates. Allah is the Sole Creator of all things, and that Allah is all-powerful and all-knowing. Allah has no offspring, no race, no gender, no body, and is unaffected by the characteristics of human life.

You may also refer to our exclusive reference page: Selected verses from selected Surahs of Al-Qurʾān for compiled verses from other surahs.

You may also refer to our Reference Pages  and Understanding Al Qur'an for knowing more about Islam and Qur'ān.

Photo | Reference: | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 |

An effort has been made to gather explanation / exegesis of the surahs and selected verses of Al-Qurʾān from authentic sources and then present a least possible condensed explanation of the surah. In that the exegesis of the chapters of the Quran is mainly based on the "Tafhim al-Qur'an - The Meaning of the Qur'an" by one of the most enlightened scholars of the Muslim World Sayyid Abul Ala Maududi.  

In addition, other sources which have been explored and views of other scholars have been incorporated while explaining meaning of a verse. Those desirous of detailed explanations and tafsir (exegesis), may refer to these sites. For expansion of meaning and themes / contextual background help from ChatGPT is also taken.

Disclaimer: The material for this post has been collected from the references given above. If anyone differs with the material contained in this post, one may consult the references and their authors.  If someone has more material about the subject, he/she is most welcome to share in the comments box to make the post all encompassing.

If you like Islam: My Ultimate Decision, and to keep yourself updated on all our latest posts to know more about Islam, follow us on Facebook. You may also refer to our Facebook  Group Islam: The Ultimate Truth for more on Islam and Da'wah.

Follow @IslamUltimate

Please share this page to your friends and family members through Facebook, WhatsApp or any means on social media so that they can also be benefited by it and better understand Islam and the Qur'ān - Insha Allah (Allah Willing) you shall be blessed with the best of both worlds.

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