103:1 By time (An oath in which Allah swears by time throughout the ages.), 2 Indeed, mankind is in loss, 3 Except for those who have believed and done righteous deeds and advised each other to truth and advised each other to patience. Koran 103:1-3 Muhammad has Allah swearing by "time" - thus showing Allah… Continue reading Koran 103:1-3
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Koran 102:1-8
102:1 Competition in [worldly] increase diverts you 2 Until you visit the graveyards (i.e., remain in them temporarily, meaning until the Day of Resurrection.). 3 No! You are going to know. 4 Then no! You are going to know. 5 No! If you only knew with knowledge of certainty… (The conclusion of this verse is… Continue reading Koran 102:1-8
Koran 101:1-11
101:1 The Striking Calamity - 2 What is the Striking Calamity? 3 And what can make you know what is the Striking Calamity? 4 It is the Day when people will be like moths, dispersed (The people will be as such after having been expelled from their graves.), 5 And the mountains will be like… Continue reading Koran 101:1-11
Koran 100:1-11
100:1 By the racers, panting (i.e., the horses of those fighting for Allah's cause as they race to attack the enemy.), 2 And the producers of sparks [when] striking (Their hoofs while galloping over rocky terrain.) 3 And the chargers at dawn (While the enemy is unaware.), 4 Stirring up thereby [clouds of] dust, 5… Continue reading Koran 100:1-11
Koran 99:1-8
99:1 When the earth is shaken with its [final] earthquake 2 And the earth discharges its burdens (Of the dead and all else buried therein.) 3 And man says, "What is with it?" - 4 That Day, it will report its news 5 Because your Lord has commanded it. 6 That Day, the people will… Continue reading Koran 99:1-8
Koran 98:6-8
98:6 Indeed, they who disbelieved among the People of the Scripture and the polytheists will be in the fire of Hell, abiding eternally therein. Those are the worst of creatures. 7 Indeed, they who have believed and done righteous deeds - those are the best of creatures. 8 Their reward with their Lord will be… Continue reading Koran 98:6-8
Koran 98:1-5
98:1 Those who disbelieved among the People of the Scripture and the polytheists were not to be parted [from misbelief] until there came to them clear evidence 2 A Messenger from Allah, reciting purified (i.e., containing no falsehood.) scriptures 3 Within which are correct writings [i.e., rulings and laws]. 4 Nor did those who were… Continue reading Koran 98:1-5
Koran 97:1-5
97:1 Indeed, We sent it [i.e., the Qur’ān] down during the Night of Decree. 2 And what can make you know what is the Night of Decree? 3 The Night of Decree is better than a thousand months. 4 The angels and the Spirit [i.e., Gabriel] descend therein by permission of their Lord for every… Continue reading Koran 97:1-5
Koran 96:6-19
96:6 No! [But] indeed, man transgresses 7 Because he sees himself self-sufficient. 8 Indeed, to your Lord is the return. 9 Have you seen the one who forbids 10 A servant when he prays? 11 Have you seen if he is upon guidance 12 Or enjoins righteousness? 13 Have you seen if he denies and… Continue reading Koran 96:6-19
Koran 96:1-5
96:1 Recite in the name of your Lord who created 2 Created man from a clinging substance. 3 Recite, and your Lord is the most Generous - 4 Who taught by the pen 5 Taught man that which he knew not. Koran 96:1-5 Note that verses 96:1-5 are what Muhammad remembers of his experience in… Continue reading Koran 96:1-5










