Man is Divinely reassured that he will not be burdened beyond his capacity

Man cannot perform optimally if he is given responsibilities beyond his capability and ability. And if this is done, several outcomes are possible, depending on the context, his response, and the support available. Likewise Allah has established people’s duties as He knows their inclinations and abilities. He will hold them to account on the basis of what they do within their ability. He neither charges them with what they cannot bear, nor dismisses any little thing they do. All their deeds are documented in a ‘record that speaks the truth,’ highlighting it in its full value. Needless to say, God is precise in His reckoning.

This is the theme of the 62nd ayat / verse of Sürah  23. Surah Al Muminoon, being shared herein under. However, this is not the only one such verse as at many other places, Allah reminds and reassures man that they are never overburdened and will always be laded as per their abilities and capabilities.

The Verse

وَلَا نُكَلِّفُ نَفْسًا إِلَّا وُسْعَهَا وَلَدَيْنَا كِتَابٌ يَنطِقُ بِٱلْحَقِّ وَهُمْ لَا يُظْلَمُونَ

“We do not burden any soul beyond its capacity. And with Us is a Record that speaks the truth; and they will not be wronged.” (23:62)

Context in Surah Al-Mu’minun

This verse appears in a passage (23:57–67) describing:

• The qualities of sincere believers (fear of Allah, humility, charity, hope in the Hereafter).
• The justice of Allah in holding people accountable.
• Here, Allah reassures that:
• His commands are within human ability.
• His judgment is based on an accurate record of every deed.
• No one will be treated unjustly.

It serves as a contrast to the arrogant rejecters mentioned later in the passage, who refuse the truth despite being capable of following it.

Phrase-by-Phrase Explanation

"We do not burden any soul beyond its capacity"

• Allah’s laws, obligations, and tests are always within a person’s ability.
• This applies to acts of worship, moral duties, and life’s trials.
• What is truly impossible for someone is not required of them.
• Cross-reference: 2:286 – “Allah does not burden a soul beyond what it can bear…”

"We have a Book with Us that speaks the truth"

• Refers to the Preserved Record (al-Lawh al-Mahfuz) and also the Book of Deeds for each individual.
• “Speaks the truth” means the record will present events exactly as they happened — no additions, no omissions.
• Cross-reference: 18:49 – “The Book will be placed, and you will see the criminals fearful of what is in it…”

"They will not be wronged"

• No one will be punished for what they did not do.
• Rewards will be given in full; punishments will be just.
• Cross-reference: 4:40 – “Indeed, Allah does not do injustice, [even] as much as an atom’s weight…”

Related Hadith

• Ease in Religion 
• Prophet ﷺ said: “This religion is easy, and no one makes it difficult except that it will overpower him. So, be moderate, do your best…” (Sahih al-Bukhari 39)
• Confirms that obligations are within capacity.
• Excuse for Inability
• Prophet ﷺ said: “If I command you to do something, do as much of it as you can; and if I forbid you from something, then avoid it completely.” (Sahih al-Bukhari 7288, Sahih Muslim 1337)
• That is Allah’s commands are tied to ability.
• Precise Accountability: Prophet ﷺ described the Day of Judgment: “The scrolls will be laid open… nothing will be left out, small or great, except that it is recorded.” (Ahmad, authentic)

Core Lessons

• Divine Justice — Allah never demands the impossible from anyone.
• Personal Responsibility — Everyone is judged according to their capacity, knowledge, and opportunities.
• Accountability is Accurate — No misrepresentation; every deed is recorded as it truly was.
• No Oppression — On Judgment Day, there will be no unfairness — only truth and justice.

Relevance Today

• This verse encourages hope — whatever Allah asks of you, you can do it.
• It also teaches self-awareness — obligations are proportional to your means, but excuses cannot be fabricated for negligence.
• For those overwhelmed by life’s trials, this is reassurance that Allah knows your limits.
• For those complacent, it’s a reminder that since Allah’s commands are within your capacity, 

Al Qur'an warns, instructs and guides in very easy to understand ayat / verses. These ayat can be interpreted by man even of marginal intelligence. Yet in some countries, the pseudo scholars and imams who ask their followers from not learning Qur'an on their own and be always dependent on them so that their institution is not threatened. Let us then do our best to read Al Qur'an and try to understand on our own. A little effort can unfold the doors to Divine guidance for us.

You may refer to more Selected Verses from Sūrah 23. Al-Mu’minūn “The Believers” 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.

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Whoever invokes, along with Allah, another god, then his reckoning is only with his Lord

Our faith defines the ultimate direction of our thoughts and destiny. One cannot have multi directional mindset to steer one's life. Likewise, when it comes to our religious faith, we cannot look up to any deity other than the only Lord of the universe, we Muslims call Allah while others call Him God, though some have different interpretation of God when it comes to Monotheism characterized as per the religion whose foundation was laid by Prophet Ibraheem عَلَيْهِ ٱلسَّلَامُ (Abraham). Any deviation form Monotheism is regarded as tangent to belief in One Ture God.

However, many tend to deviate from the concept of Monotheism and add worldly gods alongside the True God, distinguished from henotheism, a religious system in which the believer worships one god without denying that others may worship different gods with equal validity, and monolatrism, the recognition of the existence of many gods but with the consistent worship of only one deity. If one does have gods besides One True God, he is committing the crime of Shirk.

You may like to know what shirk is from our Reference page: Understanding Shirk - Grave sin of Associating Partners with Allah

Thus, anything other than Monotheism is strongly denied in Islam and those who do so will have their reckoning with Allah alone. This has been explicitly said in Surah Al-Mu’minun (23:117), explained herein under:

The Verse

وَمَن يَدْعُ مَعَ ٱللَّهِ إِلَـٰهًا ءَاخَرَ لَا بُرْهَـٰنَ لَهُۥ بِهِۦ فَإِنَّمَا حِسَابُهُۥ عِندَ رَبِّهِۦ ۚ إِنَّهُۥ لَا يُفْلِحُ ٱلْكَـٰفِرُونَ

“And whoever invokes, along with Allah, another god — for which he has no proof — then his reckoning is only with his Lord. Surely, the disbelievers will not succeed.” (23:117)

Context in Surah Al-Mu’minun

Surah Al-Mu’minun begins with the qualities of true believers (23:1–11) and then contrasts them with the arrogance, disbelief, and corruption of those who reject Allah’s messengers. Verse 117 comes near the end of the Surah (the closing passage), summarizing the fate of those who commit shirk (associating partners with Allah):

• They have no evidence for their beliefs.
• They will face judgment with Allah.
• Their final outcome is failure in the Hereafter.

This verse also came as a rebuttal to the Quraysh in Makkah, who worshipped idols alongside Allah and claimed they were “intercessors” without any divine proof (cf. 10:18).

Phrase-by-Phrase Meaning

• "Whoever invokes another god along with Allah…" Refers to any act of worship — prayer, sacrifice, seeking help — directed to someone or something other than Allah, whether idol, saint, angel, prophet, or force of nature.
• "…for which he has no proof" Islam’s core principle: truth must rest on evidence. No prophet or divine book has ever authorized worship of anything besides Allah.
• "…his reckoning is with his Lord" Ultimate judgment belongs to Allah alone. Even if such a person appears to “get away with it” in this life, the real accounting is in the Hereafter.
• "Indeed, the disbelievers will never succeed" Permanent failure in the Hereafter, regardless of worldly achievements.

Related Qur’anic References

• 17:39 – “Do not set up with Allah another deity, lest you be thrown into Hell, blamed and rejected.”
• 4:48 – “Allah does not forgive that partners be associated with Him, but He forgives what is less than that for whom He wills.”
• 10:66 – “Unquestionably, to Allah belongs whoever is in the heavens and whoever is on the earth. And those who invoke other than Allah do not [actually] follow any partners; they follow only assumption, and they are only guessing.”

Supporting Hadith

• Sahih al-Bukhari (4497) – The Prophet ﷺ said: “The Prophets are paternal brothers; their mothers are different, but their religion is one.” The Hadith means that all prophets taught Tawḥīd; no prophet ever sanctioned shirk.
• Sahih Muslim (92) – “Whoever meets Allah without associating anything with Him will enter Paradise, and whoever meets Him associating something with Him will enter Hell.”

Core Lessons

• No proof exists for shirk — All authentic revelation calls to pure monotheism.
• Accountability is certain — People may justify their shirk in this world, but Allah will question them in the Hereafter.
• Faith is evidence-based — True belief must be rooted in divine proof, not blind tradition or inherited customs.
• Success is defined by the Hereafter — Worldly victories are meaningless if they end in eternal loss.

Relevance Today

• Modern forms of shirk can be direct (worshipping other beings) or subtle (placing ultimate trust in power, wealth, or ideology).
• Many today claim certain saints, leaders, or “spiritual powers” can protect them or bring them closer to God without Qur’anic or prophetic proof — this verse directly challenges such beliefs.
• In a world where “truth” is often treated as subjective, this verse calls for proof-based faith rooted in revelation, not hearsay or tradition.
• It’s also a warning that religious acts without Tawḥīd — no matter how impressive — have no value before Allah.

Thus to summarize the above quoted verse and its true meaning, any claim of partnership with God has absolutely no evidence to support it, neither from the universe and how it is run, nor from human logic or nature. Anyone who makes such a claim will have to face the reckoning in front of God, and the result is known in advance: “Most certainly the unbelievers shall never be successful.” This is an unfailing rule that is hound to come true. Success, by contrast, is guaranteed for the believers.

 

All the favours and comforts that we see the unbelievers enjoying in this life, and all the power and resources they may sometimes have at their command does not mean success in reality. It is all given to them as a test, and it will end with their loss in this present life. However, if some of them escape punishment in this world, they will have to face the reckoning in the hereafter. There, in the life to come, is the final stage of this life cycle. It is not something separate or isolated. Indeed, it is an essential stage, clearly seen by those who have real vision.

You may refer to Selected verses from Sūrah 23. Al-Mu’minūn “The Believers”  for other selected verses from Surah Al-Mu’minun 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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Blessed are those who turn away from evil and frivolity

It is not easy to be a believer for there are many pre-conditions as laid in Al-Qurʾān, specially the first 11 verses of Sūrah 23. Al-Mu’minūn “The Believers”. We have already shared these 11 verses in wholesome and separately. Today in this post we specifically mention the 3rd ayat / verse of the Sūrah which focuses on a very important trait  of the character of a true believer. Let us read the verse first and then we explain it in detail:

Verse 3 of Surah Al-Mu’minūn (23:3) says:

وَالَّذِينَ هُمْ عَنِ اللَّغْوِ مُعْرِضُونَ

"And they who turn away from Al-Laghv (vain talk, falsehood, and all that is useless and evil)."

Meaning of "Al-Laghv اللَّغْوِ "

The Arabic term Al-Laghv means anything nonsensical, meaningless and vain, which is in no way conducive to achieving one’s goal and purpose in life.  Laghv includes all frivolity, in words, actions, or concerns, like:

• Vain or useless talk
• Idle chatter without benefit
• Lies, false accusations, mockery
• Evil or sinful speech
• Wasting time in unproductive activities

In fact the heart of a believer should at all times be full with the remembrance of God and with reflection on the Might of Allah and His signs that we see everywhere in the universe and within ourselves. Therefore the faith should keep a believer preoccupied with maintaining the purity of his or her heart, soul and conscience. This will help in enjoining what is right and forbidding what is wrong. However, this does not preclude relaxation and seeking comfort when it is needed. But this is totally different from indulging in frivolous and idle pursuits.

Qur’anic and Hadith References

The above quoted verse is not the only ayat from Qur'an. Rather the subject is thrashed out many a time in other Surahs of Qur'an, for the character of a believer is of paramount importance to be on the path shown by Allah. Herein under are some references:

• Surah Al-Qasas 28:55 — Believers respond to vain talk with peace and turn away.
• Surah Al-Furqan 25:72 — The servants of the Most Merciful avoid falsehood and idle gatherings.
• Surah An-Nur 24:19 — Allah warns against spreading indecency.

The same theme is repeated in number of Hadith attributed to Prophet Muhammad ﷺ, referencfes given herein under:

• "Part of the perfection of one’s Islam is his leaving that which does not concern him." (Tirmidhi 2317)
• Another hadith: "Whoever believes in Allah and the Last Day, let him speak good or remain silent." (Bukhari 6018, Muslim 47)

Why Believers should Avoid Al-Laghv

Now let us see why a believer should avoid all such acts and talk that is tantamount to Al Laghv:

• Protects the Heart: Idle talk hardens the heart and wastes spiritual energy.
• Saves Time: Time is life — wasting it in nonsense is a loss.
• Preserves Dignity: Avoiding gossip, mockery, and backbiting builds respect.
• Focus on Purpose: A believer’s life is centered on pleasing Allah, not indulging in triviality.

Practical Examples Today

If we look around today, we are wasting more time as compared to the bygone days when TVs had fewer channel and wired telephones had no means of showing useless material or even sinful stuff. Many a young men today waste away their time in frivolity, rather than attempting to know something credible like reading Qur'an from many a app on mobile phones and steering and directing their lives to positivities.

Some of the steps to reform oneself could include:

• Avoiding gossip at work or social gatherings.
• Avoiding spending hours surfing useless information from one's cellular phones or computers.
• Not engaging in online trolling, fake news, or pointless arguments on social media.
• Leaving entertainment that promotes indecency or distracts from worship.

Thus, a believer should be a person who possesses a right thinking mind, pure nature and fine taste. He has no inclination to indecent things. He can talk useful and healthy things but cannot indulge in idle talk. He has a fine taste of humor, but is not given to jesting, joking, ridicule, etc. nor can he endure dirty jokes and fun. For him a society in which the ears are never immune from abusive language, back-biting, slander; lying, dirty songs and indecent talk is a source of torture and agony. A characteristic of the promised Paradise is: Therein you will not hear anything vain or useless.

You may refer to more Selected Verses from Sūrah 23. Al-Mu’minūn “The Believers” 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.

Follow @IslamUltimate

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Al-Qurʾān: Selected verses from: Sürah 27. An Naml "The Ants"

Sürah 27. An Naml الْنَّمْل "The Ants" is the 27th Sürah chapter of Al Qur'an with 93 verses with 7 Rukhu spanned over Juzʼ 19 to 20. It  was revealed in Makkah (except a few scholars who consider verse 85 or 93 / Madinan). It takes its name from the story of the ant in verses 18–19 during the narrative of Prophet Sulaymān عَلَيْهِ ٱلسَّلَامُ (Solomon).

The Sürah's name is taken from the ants whose conversations were understood by Solomon. Similar to Sürahs ar-Ra'd "the Thunder" or al-Ankabut "the Spider", "The Ants" has no thematic significance in the Sürah beyond it being a familiar phrase amongst believers, a reminder of the Sürah's story of Solomon.

• Ants do hold a privileged status among animals in Islam on account of the story of Solomon. Hadith literature tells of Prophet Muhammad صلى الله عليه وسلم forbidding Muslims to kill the ant, bee, hoopoe, or shrike; it is no coincidence that they are all featured in an-Naml and an-Nahl "the Bee". 
• One interpretation for the ant's theological significance coincides with its role historically, as written in the 1993 edition of the Encyclopaedia of Islam: Since early antiquity, ants have been an object of admiration on account of the feverish activity with which they provide for their 27th chapter (surah) of the Qur'an with 93 verses (ayat) sustenance and the perfect organisation of their societies. This perfect organization under one cause correlates well with the Islamic idea of obedience, or ibadah. (Wikipedia)

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

| Overview | 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.

Main Context

Sürah An-Naml was revealed during the Makkan period when the Quraysh were rejecting the message of Tawḥīd (Oneness of God). It uses historical stories of past prophets to demonstrate God’s power, the consequences of arrogance, and the ultimate triumph of truth.

The Central Theme 

• The truth of divine revelation, the certainty of resurrection, and the consequences of disbelief — illustrated through the stories of past messengers.
• The Surah emphasizes:

• Tawḥīd (Monotheism) — Only Allah is worthy of worship.
• Prophethood — Affirmation of Muhammad ﷺ as a true messenger in the same line as earlier prophets.
• Resurrection — Certainty of life after death.
• Moral accountability — Good and evil will be judged.

Main Subjects & Structure

The Surah consists of two discourses, the first from the beginning of the Surah to the end of verse 58, and the second from verse 59 to the end of the Surah.

• The First Discourse: The theme of the first discourse is that only those people can benefit from the guidance of the Quran and become worthy of the good promises made in it, who accept the realities which this Book presents as the basic realities of the universe, and then follow up their belief with obedience and submission in their practical lives as well.
• Opening Verses (1–6): 
• The Qur’an is a guide for believers, but a source of loss for disbelievers.
• The reality of revelation.
• The Surah 27 stories of the prophets Musa (Moses), Sulayman (Solomon), Saleh, and Lot (Arabic Lūṭ) to emphasize the message of tawhid (monotheism) in Arabian and Israelite prophets. The miracles of Moses, described in the Book of Exodus, are mentioned in opposition to the arrogance and kufr (disbelief) of the Pharaoh.

• Story of Prophet Mūsā عَلَيْهِ ٱلسَّلَامُ(Moses)  [7–14]: 

• Call to prophethood.
• Confrontation with Pharaoh and his arrogance.

• Story of Prophet Sulaymān عَلَيْهِ ٱلسَّلَامُ(Solomon)  [15–44]: The story of Solomon is most detailed: Solomon converted Bilqis, Queen of Saba' (the Queen of Sheba) to the "true religion" after a hoopoe reported to him that she was a sun-worshipping queen. This sura was likely revealed to address the role of the "Children of Israel" among the believers in Mecca, to emphasize and commend the piety of past prophets, and to distinguish the present Qurʾānic message from traditions.

• His wisdom, communication with animals, and the ant episode.
• The Queen of Sheba’s conversion to Islam after recognizing the truth.

• Stories of other Prophets [45–58]
• Prophet Ṣāliḥ عَلَيْهِ ٱلسَّلَامُ and the people of Thamūd.
• Prophet Lūṭ عَلَيْهِ ٱلسَّلَامُ and the destruction of his people.

• The Second Discourse: In the second discourse, at the outset, attention has been drawn to some of the most glaring and visible realities of the universe, and the disbelievers of Makkah have been asked one question after the other to the effect : "Do these realities testify to the creed of shirk which you are following, or to the truth of Tauhid to which the Qur'an invites you?" After this the real malady of the disbelievers has been pointed out, saying, "The thing which has blinded them and made them insensitive to every glaring reality is their denial of the Hereafter. This same thing has rendered every matter and affair of life non-serious for them. For, when according to them, everything has to become dust ultimately, and the whole struggle of life is purposeless and without an object before it, the truth and falsehood are equal and alike. Therefore, the question whether one's system of life is based on the right or wrong foundations, becomes meaningless for him."
• Affirmation of Resurrection and Divine Judgment [59–66]: Repeated reminders of Allah’s power in creation.
• Challenge to the Quraysh [67–93]
• Criticism of their disbelief.
• Signs in nature and history as proof of God’s oneness.
• End with a call to worship Allah alone.
• Special Significance about Poets
• Unlike Surah Ash-Shu‘arā’ (26), Surah An-Naml does not address poets directly.
• However:
• It implicitly addresses eloquence and persuasion because the Makkan disbelievers accused the Prophet ﷺ of being a poet or magician (verse 69-70 context in tafsīr).
• Instead of attacking poets, it focuses on wisdom, knowledge, and truth as shown in Prophet Sulaymān’s story — contrasting divine wisdom with human eloquence.
• But the discourse, as outlined above, is not meant to dissuade the Prophet and the Muslims from calling the obdurate and heedless people to the way of Tauhid; it is, in fact, intended to arouse them from their slumber. That is why in vv. 67-93 certain things have been said repeatedly in order to produce in the people a sense of the Hereafter, to warn them of the consequences of being heedless of it, and to convince them of its coining, like an eye witness of something, who convinces the other person of it, who has not seen it.

Straight-forward interpretation

According to a chronological reading of the text, the Surah ends on a bold note of warning. This is a perfectly valid reading of the text. Tafsīr al-Jalalayn concurs with this reading, suggesting in reference to ayat 91-93 that the prophet's duty is only to warn; the powerful, imminent tone expressed supports the conclusion that the final point of the Surah is the focal point.

Lessons for Today

• Wisdom and Leadership: Leadership should be based on justice, humility, and service — like Sulaymān’s.
• Power of Dialogue: The Queen of Sheba’s story shows the value of reasoned discussion in guiding others.
• Signs in Creation: We should reflect on nature as a means of knowing Allah.
• Truth Over Pride: Arrogance — whether due to wealth, power, or intellect — leads to downfall.
• Certainty of the Hereafter: Reminds us to live with accountability.

No Sürah of the Qur'an is without any meaning. It is up to us humans to read in between the lines too to know what is being said to us directly or indirectly through mentions of previous prophets and the attitude of their people in rejecting the Divine guidelines and commandments.

Now let us share herein some of the selected ayat / verses from this surah already shared:

• Verse 19: My Lord! Include me, out of Your Mercy, among Your righteous servants
• Verse 19: How to express one's Gratitude to Allah
• Verse 36: Do not accept the Bribes  in the matter of wicked system of life
• Verse 62: Who is He Who heeds the prayers of the distressed when he calls out to Him
• Verse 65: None in the heavens or on the earth has knowledge of the Unseen save Allah

In time we will add more selected ayat / verses from this surah.

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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Al-Qurʾān: Selected verses from: Sürah 26. Ash-Shuʿarāʾ - The Poets

Traditionally and culturally, the Meccans — and Arabs in general during the time of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ were renowned for their exceptional poetic skills.  Poetry was the primary form of artistic expression, cultural memory, and communication. It helped to preserve Arab history, celebrated tribal achievements, and conveyed satire or praise. The Arabs prided themselves on eloquence and mastery of Arabic, which was considered the finest in its classical form.

When the Qur’an was revealed, its linguistic beauty and style surpassed all known poetry, even though it was not poetry itself. This deeply impressed some Arabs and unsettled others, especially poets and tribal leaders who feared losing influence. Surah Ash-Shu‘arā’ (The Poets) directly addresses these poets criticizing those who lead people astray with imagination and untruth, but exempting those who believe, do good deeds, and defend truth.

With this premise, we share some of the selected verses from Surah Ash-Shuʿarāʾ (الشعراء, ’ash-shu‘arā’; meaning: The Poets)) which is the 26th Surah (Chapter) the Qur’an). It is a Makkan surah with 227 verses with 11 Ruku mentioned in the Juzʼ 19. Its name, Ash-Shuʿarāʾ (“The Poets”), comes from verse 224, where poets are mentioned in a specific context toward the end of the surah.

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

|Overview | Exegesis: Part I | Part II | Part III | Part IV | Part V |

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

This surah was revealed in Makkah during a period when Prophet Muhammad ﷺ was facing intense opposition from the Quraysh. It reassures him of his mission by recounting the struggles and victories of earlier prophets, emphasizing the consequences for those who rejected divine guidance.

Main Theme

The central theme is: The message of all prophets is the same: worship Allah alone and obey His messenger — rejection leads to destruction, while faith leads to salvation.

It emphasizes:

• The unity of the prophetic message.
• The fate of nations that rejected their prophets.
• The moral responsibility of the messenger to convey the truth.
• The distinction between truth-based guidance and entertainment-based eloquence.

Structure & Key Subjects

The surah follows a repetitive narrative pattern:

• Introductory verses (1–9) — Qur’an as a reminder; lament over people’s disbelief.
• Stories of the prophets — each story follows the same structure:
• Prophet’s call to worship Allah.
• People’s arrogance and rejection.
• Divine punishment on the rejecters.
• A reminder: "Indeed in that is a sign, but most of them were not to be believers."
• Allah’s reassurance: "And indeed your Lord — He is the Exalted in Might, the Merciful."
• Prophets mentioned:
• Mūsā (Moses) — confrontation with Pharaoh.
• Ibrāhīm (Abraham) — rejection of idols.
• Nūḥ (Noah)
• Hūd (to the people of ʿĀd)
• Ṣāliḥ (to the people of Thamūd)
• Lūṭ (Lot)
• Shuʿayb (to the people of Madyan)
• Verses on the Qur’an’s authenticity (192–220).

Special Significance of the Poets Mentioned

• Verses 224–227 say: "And the poets — [only] the deviators follow them. Do you not see that in every valley they roam, and that they say what they do not do? Except those [poets] who believe and do righteous deeds..."
• Meaning: In pre-Islamic Arabia, poets were influential in shaping public opinion, often promoting tribal pride, mockery, or false ideals.
• For this reason, the Meccans initially labelled Prophet Muhammad ﷺ as a poet for the linguistic miracle of Qur'an was so absorbing that it had a deep impact on many of the polytheists and idolaters.
• However, the Qur’an warned that eloquence without truth can mislead. 
• However, poets who use their words to support truth and justice are praised. This also rebuts Quraysh’s claim that Muhammad ﷺ was just a poet (26:224–227, 36:69).

Lessons for Today

• Consistency of Prophetic Message — Islam is not new; it’s the continuation of the same truth from all prophets.
• Warning Against Arrogance — History shows arrogance toward God’s guidance leads to downfall.
• Power of Words — Eloquence must be used responsibly; speech that misguides is dangerous.
• Hope for the Believers — Even in the face of mass rejection, Allah supports His messengers.
• Truth over Popularity — Like in the Prophet’s time, truth may be unpopular, but it’s what saves in the end.

We now share some of the verses from Sürah Ash-Shuʿarāʾ which have already been published covering some important messages:

• Verses 83-89: A Comprehensive Supplication attributed to Prophet Ibraheem (Abraham علي السلام)
• Verse 83: My Lord, endow me with knowledge and wisdom and join me with the righteous
• Verse 169: Prophetic Supplication of Prophet Lot (Lut  عَلَيْهِ ٱلسَّلَامُ)

In time we will continue to add more selected verses from Sürah Ash-Shuʿarāʾ for information / education of our readers about Islam and Al Qur'an.

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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Where is the Zaqqūm tree - why it is oft mentioned in Al Qur'an?

The earthly world is specially made for us, the men and women, so Divinely created as offspring of Prophet Adam (عَلَيْهِ ٱلسَّلَامُ) and his wife Eve. And for our sustenance, innumerable eatables have been created to which every living being has access too. This blessing is for this world only. A Day would soon come when a bifurcation will be made: One category which will have an abode in Jannah will have access to all good things and eatables. Beside other other things, Al Qur'an mentions four categories of tree including the fruit trees, olive trees, palm trees, and lote trees.

BUT FOR THOSE UNLUCKY AND THE DOOMED WHO WILL BE THROWN INTO THE PIT OF BURNING FIRE OF HELL WILL HAVE ACCESS TO THE FIFTH CATEGORY OF TREES: THE "CURSED" ZAQQUM TREE.

Zaqqūm tree is the most dreadful for the Zaqqūm tree (Shajarat al-Zaqqūm) grows at the bottom of Hell (Jahannam), not in this world. Zaqqūm is a tree of the cactus species found in Tihamah. It is bitter in taste, obnoxious in smell and sheds a milk like juice when cut or broken. The fruits of Zaqqūm are shaped like heads of devils (Qur'an 37:62-68). Some Muslim scholars believe in a literal meaning of this tree grown in fire, showing the inverted flora of hell. The inhabitants of hell are forced to eat the tree's fruits, which tears their bodies apart and releases bodily fluids as a punishment. 

That is why Al Qur'an has exclusively mentioned the Zaqqūm tree as a warning to the sinners and idolaters or the polytheists to mend their way, repent and seek forgiveness of Allah before they are thrown into the pit of hell and forced to eat the "fruit" of the Zaqqūm tree.

Where Zaqqūm tree is mentioned in the Qur’an

It appears in several places:

•  Surah Ad-Dukhan (44:43-46)
• "Indeed, the tree of Zaqqūm will be food for the sinful.
• Like molten brass, it will boil in their bellies.
• Like the boiling of scalding water."
• Surah Al-Waqi‘ah (56:52-54)
• "Then you will surely eat from the tree of Zaqqūm
• And fill your bellies with it,
• Then drink on top of that scalding water."
• Surah Al Isra (17:60) And recall when We said to you, (O Muhammad), that your Lord encompasses these people; and that We have made that vision that We have shown you, and the tree accursed in the Qur'an, but as a trial for people. We go about warning them, but each warning leads them to greater transgression.
• Surah As-Saffat (37:62-66)
• "Is that (Paradise) a better accommodation or the tree of Zaqqūm?
• Indeed, We have made it a trial for the wrongdoers.
• Indeed, it is a tree issuing from the bottom of Hellfire,
• Its emerging fruit as if it were heads of devils.
• And indeed, they will eat from it and fill their bellies with it."
• Explanation by Ibn Kathir: When this revelation was made in the Quran, the people of ancient Arabia started mocking it. One of the chiefs said, ‘How can a tree grow amidst the fire of hell?’ Another chief said, ‘Muhammad is terrifying us by talking of Zaqqum, when the fact is that dates and butter are called Zaqqum, in the Berber language.’ Abu Jahl took some people home and asked his maidservant to bring some dates and butter and when they were brought, he said to his companions, ‘Eat this. This is the Zaqqum with which you are being threatened by Muhammad.’ (Tafsir al-Mazhari). Such Quranic statements were misused by unbelievers to demonstrate the untrustworthiness of the Quran. God might well have refrained from using such a word as would give unbelievers the opportunity to raise unnecessary issues, but He did not do so. The reason is that this creates the very situation in which a man is meant to be tried. In order to achieve salvation, he has to prove that by avoiding unnecessary issues he has given his full attention to the truth; that, by carefully avoiding misunderstandings, he has managed to discover the real purpose of the argument; that he has concentrated entirely on facts, although there were many opportunities for his mind to be diverted from them. God’s selected few are those who rise above traditional religion and discover the real Truth; who rise above outward appearances and realise the real meaning of occurrences; who recognize God’s representative and become his supporters.

Hadiths that mention Zaqqūm tree

• The Prophet (pbuh) sates the following about the tree of Zaqqūm: “If one drop from the tree of Zaqqūm were to fall into the seas of the world, it would turn the life of everybody upside down. What about the state of those who will eat Zaqqūm?” (Tirmidhi, Jahannam, 4; Hakim, al-Mustadrak, 2/294)
• Narrated Ibn `Abbas: Regarding: 'And We granted the vision (Ascension to the Heaven "Miraj") which We showed you (O Muhammad as an actual eye witness) but as a trial for mankind.' (17.60) It was an actual eyewitness which was shown to Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) during the night he was taken on a journey (through the heavens). And the cursed tree is the tree of Az-Zaqqum (a bitter pungent tree which grows at the bottom of Hell). Sahih al-Bukhari 4716

Why It’s Mentioned

• Mention of this cursed and dreadful tree serves as a warning to disbelievers and wrongdoers about the torment of Hell.
• It highlights the contrast between the blessings of Paradise and the punishments of Hell.
• The tree is a symbol of ultimate suffering, as its fruits are repulsive and its consumption causes extreme torment.

Key Lessons

• Accountability: Actions have consequences in the afterlife.
• Contrast: Qur’an often juxtaposes the rewards of Jannah with the punishments of Jahannam to encourage righteousness.
• Spiritual Reality: The Zaqqūm tree is not metaphorical in Islamic belief; it is part of the unseen reality of the Hereafter.

Every warning in Al Qur'an is to forewarn the sinners and the wrongdoers to reform their lives and turn to One True God in repentance of their cursed and dark past. Those who seek repentance before angel of death knocks at their door will be pardoned. But those who shrug off such warnings and continue to follow a life and path of Satan will be the utter losers and inhabitants of hell, where the boiling water will be their drink and thorns of the Zaqqūm tree their food - neither of the two difficult to drink and eat, but will be forced to do so again and again.

Time is now to change our life course and repent, lest we end up in a place so detestable and cursed. Decide now: Is it better to eat from the tree of Zaqqum and drink boiling water or to eat the food of Paradise and drink from the rivers of Paradise?

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 Reference Pages  and Understanding Al Qur'an for knowing more about Islam and Qur'ān.

Photo | Reference: | 1 | 2 | 3 | 

Disclaimer: The material for this post has been collected from the references given above and ChatGPT. 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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