Selected Verses from the Qur'an - Reference Page

Qur'ān, the Divine Scripture, that contains commandments from Allah for the guidance of mankind. There is no doubt its divinity for the claim has been made by none other than Allah right in the opening verses of the Qur'ān:

 ذٰ لِكَ الۡڪِتٰبُ لَا رَيۡبَ ۛۚ   ۖ فِيۡهِ ۛۚ هُدًى لِّلۡمُتَّقِيۡنَۙ‏  الَّذِيۡنَ يُؤۡمِنُوۡنَ بِالۡغَيۡبِ وَ يُقِيۡمُوۡنَ الصَّلٰوةَ وَمِمَّا رَزَقۡنٰهُمۡ يُنۡفِقُوۡنَۙ‏ 

"This is the Book of Allah, there is no doubt in it; it is a guidance for the pious, for those who believe in the existence of that which is beyond the reach of perception,4 who establish Prayer and spend out of what We have provided them". (Surah 2. Al-Baqarah, Verse 2)

Since revelation of Qur'ān on to last of the Prophets of Allah, Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him), and institution of the religion of Islam, more and more non-Muslims are being attracted to Islam and over 1.5 billion Muslims constitute the second largest (and ever expanding) religions other than Christianity.

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Although Qur'ān can be read and understood by merely reading its translation from its original language of Arabic, one needs to read its exegesis / Tafsir / explanation of each verse so that one is clear about the reference to the context under which a particular verse (called Ayat in Arabic) was revealed for better comprehension and understanding. For sometimes mere translation of a verse may lead the reader astray, and which in fact is a reality wherein a lot of non-Muslims misquoting the verses which apparently may give a meaning which is not intended since it is being read out of the context.

While each word of the Qur'ān is a Divine Word containing Divine Wisdom, there are verses in the Qur'an which contain special references and commandments of Allah for guidance of mankind to the eternal Truth and to become a blessed human being. Although, we are already presenting the exegesis / Tafsir of each surah / chapter of the Qur'ān which is based on the explanation of Quranic verses by some of the best minds and scholars of Islam from around the world, the purpose of this special effort is to share some of the meaningful purposed wholesome verses and their detailed translation / meaning which is otherwise difficult to be dug out from the exegesis of the surahs / chapters from the Qur'ān. 

Herein under is the list of selected verses, to which more verses will keep on adding, along with the link to take the reader to their detailed explanation / exegesis. This section has been divided into Two Parts as under:

Part I (Compiled set of verses specific to a subject); Please refer to our Special Reference Page "Selected verses from Al-Qurʾān about a specific subject" to find links to many sub reference pages for selected verses from related to a specific subject and explanation.

Part II (This Page) for Open ended verses not compiled as separate Reference Pages yet:

Calamities / Disasters

• None other than Allah can avert it (Surah 53 An Najm: 58)

Contentment

• Believers! Be contended with what Allah gives you and turn to Him with hope (Surah 9. At-Tauba:59)
• The Virtue of Contentment and Thankfulness (Surah 9. At-Tauba:59)

Death

• Every soul shall have a taste of  death (Surah 3. Al-i'Imran:185)
• Every living being shall taste death - and to Us shall all of you be eventually sent back (Surah 21. Al-Anbiyaa:35)
• Death from which you flee will certainly overtake you (Surah 62. Al-Jumu'ah:8)

Deities other than Allah / Shirk

• Beware of Grave Consequences of Committing Shirk (Ascribing a Partner with Allah) (Surah 4. An Nisa 48)
• Do not worship others beside Allah (Surah 10. Yunus:104)
• Invoking the Dead: “they are dead, not living. They do not even know when they will be resurrected (Surah 16. An Nahal 20)

Divine Directives

• Divine commandments in Qur'an
• Forbidden and preferred acts - Part I (Surah 6. Al An'am: 151)
• Forbidden and preferred acts - Part II (Surah 6. Al An'am: 152)
• Believers!! Do you seek the pomp and glitter of the world? (Surah 18 Al Kahf:28)

Divine Help

• Seek help from Allah and be steadfast - The end belongs to the God-fearing (Surah 7. Al A'raf : 128)

Falsehood /Concealing Truth

• Do not knowingly conceal the truth (Surah 2 Al Baqarah:42)

Guidance:

• Where does Noor (light) of Allah Descend and Upon Whom (Surah 24. An-Nur: 36)

Halal and Haram (Allowed and Forbidden)

• Extraordinary conditions to consume otherwise forbidden food (Surah 2. Al-Baqara:173)

Obedience

• Has Not that Time Come as yet - A stern warning for Believers (Surah 57 Al Hadid:16)

Prophets mentioned in Qur'an

• How Qur'an describes miraculous birth of Messiah, Eesa (Jesus), the son of Mary (Surah 3. Al-i'Imran (The Family of Imran): 45) 

Qur'an: Knowledge No man knew 1400 years ago

• Theory of Big Bang and formation of every living being with water (Surah 21. Al-Anbiyaa: 30)

Rewards

• Glad tidings for those who respond to the call of their Lord (surah 13 Ar Ra'd verse 18)
• Is the reward for good [anything] but good?  (Surah 55 Ar Rahman (The Most Merciful): 60) 

Rumors / Gossips

• Do Not spread gossip, for in the sight of Allah it is a serious matter (Surah 24. An Noor (The Light):15)
• Beware of Rumour Mongers (Surah 4. An-Nisaa:83)
• Believers, when an ungodly person brings a piece of news, carefully ascertain its truth (Surah 49. Al-Hujurat:6)

Satan (and how to avoid his machinations)

• If prompted by a provocation from Satan, seek refuge with Allah (Surah 41. Ha-Mim:36)

Sin / Slanders / False Accusations

• Beware! Allah is watching you very closely (Surah 4 An Nisa:1)
• Believers! Do not go near ADULTERY [Zināʾ (زِنَاء)] because it is blatant lewdness and a very evil path (Surah 17. Al Isra/Bani Israil:32)
• Cursed are those who accuse chaste believing women (Surah 24. An Noor (The Light):23)
• No one can share burden of sin committed by another - even though he be a near of kin (Surah 35. Fatir: 18)
• Woe to every scorner and mocker (Surah 104. Al Humaza (The One Who Slanders) :1) 

Thankfulness / Ingratitude

• Indeed, Allah is Bounteous to mankind; but Most People do not give thanks in return (surah 2 Al Baqarah:243)
• “Most people Do not know” (7:187) 

Universe / Reflection

• True Believers remember Allah and reflect on the creation of the heavens and the earth (Surah 3. Al-i'Imran: 191)

Wrath of Allah

• Why does Allah give leverage to the tyrants and demagogues (Surah 35. Fatir: 45) 
• The Divine Call to repent before the Punishment comes (Surah 39. Az Zumar: 53) 

Miscellaneous Matters

• Who will never be pleased with the Believers (Surah 2. Al-Baqara:120)
• Believers !! Beware of anchorites who devour the substance of men and hinder (them) from the way of Allah (Surah 9 At Tuaba (Repentance): 34)
• The essence of ritual of (animal) sacrifice (Surah 22. Al-Hajj:34,36)

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Reading the Al Qur'an 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. May Allah (سبحانه و تعالى‎) help us understand Qur'ān and help us to act upon the commandments of Allah contained therein. 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. 

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