Two Examples of two kinds of Disbelievers These are two examples which Allah sets forth of two kinds of disbelievers. Similarly He sets forth two parables of the hypocrites at the beginning of Surat Al-Baqarah: one involving fire and the other involving water. Similarly, in Surat Ar-Ra`d He gives two parables of the guidance and […]
Everything glorifies Allah, may He be exalted, and to Him belongs the Sovereignty Allah tells us that whosoever is in the heavens and on the earth, i.e., the angels, mankind, Jinn, animals and even inanimate objects, all glorify Him. This is like the Ayah: تُسَبِّحُ لَهُ السَّمَـوَتُ السَّبْعُ وَالاٌّرْضُ وَمَن فِيهِنَّ (The seven heavens and […]
Everything glorifies Allah, may He be exalted, and to Him belongs the Sovereignty Allah tells us that whosoever is in the heavens and on the earth, i.e., the angels, mankind, Jinn, animals and even inanimate objects, all glorify Him. This is like the Ayah: تُسَبِّحُ لَهُ السَّمَـوَتُ السَّبْعُ وَالاٌّرْضُ وَمَن فِيهِنَّ (The seven heavens and […]
The Power of Allah to create the Clouds and that which comes from Them Allah tells us that He drives the clouds from the beginning, when they are formed and are still weak. This is the “Gentle driving.” ثُمَّ يُؤَلِّفُ بَيْنَهُ (then joins them together,) means, He brings them together after they have been scattered. […]
The Power of Allah to create the Clouds and that which comes from Them Allah tells us that He drives the clouds from the beginning, when they are formed and are still weak. This is the “Gentle driving.” ثُمَّ يُؤَلِّفُ بَيْنَهُ (then joins them together,) means, He brings them together after they have been scattered. […]
The Command to marry These clear Ayat include a group of unambiguous rulings and firm commands. وَأَنْكِحُواْ الأَيَـمَى مِنْكُمْ (And marry those among you who are single (Al-Ayama)….) This is a command to marry. The Prophet said: «يَا مَعْشَرَ الشَّبَابِ، مَنِ اسْتَطَاعَ مِنْكُمُ الْبَاءَةَ فَلْيَتَزَوَّجْ، فَإِنَّهُ أَغَضُّ لِلْبَصَرِ وَأَحْصَنُ لِلْفَرْجِ، وَمَنْ لَمْ يَسْتَطِعْ فَعَلَيْهِ بِالصَّوْمِ […]
The Parable of the Light of Allah `Ali bin Abi Talhah reported that Ibn `Abbas said: اللَّهُ نُورُ السَّمَـوَتِ وَالاٌّرْضِ (Allah is the Light of the heavens and the earth.) means, the Guide of the inhabitants of the heavens and the earth. Ibn Jurayj said: “Mujahid and Ibn `Abbas said concerning the Ayah: اللَّهُ نُورُ […]
The Virtues of the Masjids, the Correct Etiquette, and the Virtues of Those who take care of them Having likened the heart of the believer and what it contains of guidance and knowledge to a lamp lit with good oil shining in a clear glass, Allah then states where it belongs, which is in the […]
The Virtues of the Masjids, the Correct Etiquette, and the Virtues of Those who take care of them Having likened the heart of the believer and what it contains of guidance and knowledge to a lamp lit with good oil shining in a clear glass, Allah then states where it belongs, which is in the […]
The Virtues of the Masjids, the Correct Etiquette, and the Virtues of Those who take care of them Having likened the heart of the believer and what it contains of guidance and knowledge to a lamp lit with good oil shining in a clear glass, Allah then states where it belongs, which is in the […]