Tag: Islam

In the name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful. [62.1] Whatever is in the heavens and whatever is in the earth declares the glory of Allah, the King, the Holy, the Mighty, the Wise.[62.2] He it is Who raised among the inhabitants of Mecca an Apostle from among themselves, who recites to them His...

In the name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful. [43.1] Ha Mim.[43.2] I swear by the Book that makes things clear:[43.3] Surely We have made it an Arabic Quran that you may understand.[43.4] And surely it is in the original of the Book with Us, truly elevated, full of wisdom.[43.5] What! shall We...

In the name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful. [71.1] Surely We sent Nuh to his people, saying: Warn your people before there come upon them a painful chastisement.[71.2] He said: O my people! Surely I am a plain warner to you:[71.3] That you should serve Allah and be careful of (your duty to) ...

Islam From The Beginning To 1300 Date: 2002 An Age Of Learning And Artistic Refinement The avid interest in Muslim ideas and material culture displayed byEuropean knights and merchants who journeyed to the centers of Islamiccivilization in this era cautions us against placing too great an emphasis o...

In the name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful. [16.1] Allah's commandment has come, therefore do not desire to hasten it; glory be to Him, and highly exalted be He above what they associate (with Him).[16.2] He sends down the angels with the inspiration by His commandment on whom He pleases of ...

In the name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful. [112.1] Say: He, Allah, is One.[112.2] Allah is He on Whom all depend.[112.3] He begets not, nor is He begotten.[112.4] And none is like Him....

In the name of Allah the Beneficent, the Merciful. [8.1] They ask you about the windfalls. Say: The windfalls are for Allah and the Apostle. So be careful of (your duty to) Allah and set aright matters of your difference, and obey Allah and His Apostle if you are believers.[8.2] Those only are belie...

In the name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful. [79.1] I swear by the angels who violently pull out the souls of the wicked,[79.2] And by those who gently draw out the souls of the blessed,[79.3] And by those who float in space,[79.4] Then those who are foremost going ahead,[79.5] Then those who...

In the name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful. [31.1] Alif Lam Mim.[31.2] These are verses of the Book of Wisdom[31.3] A guidance and a mercy for the doers of goodness,[31.4] Those who keep up prayer and pay the poor-rate and they are certain of the hereafter.[31.5] These are on a guidance from...

In the name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful. [70.1] One demanding, demanded the chastisement which must befall[70.2] The unbelievers-- there is none to avert it--[70.3] From Allah, the Lord of the ways of Ascent.[70.4] To Him ascend the angels and the Spirit in a day the measure of which is f...

In the name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful. [110.1] When there comes the help of Allah and the victory,[110.2] And you see men entering the religion of Allah in companies,[110.3] Then celebrate the praise of your Lord, and ask His forgiveness; surely He is oft-returning (to mercy)....

A Bridge of Stories - Marlies ter Borg You have before you a unique anthology of stories told in both the Bible and the Qur'an. It starts obviously with creation, which in both books took six Days or divine periods. It continues to describe the creation of man and woman, who in both books dwell in t...