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How Quran Categorizes Humans
There are different categorizations for humans in a society. Sometimes, the personality and behavior of humans are the main focus, and sometimes their social and economic status. However, Islam pays attention to a special issue with regard…
Surah As-Saaffat: Those in Line to Confront Deniers of Tawheed
There are different groups of people who deny the existence of God or His oneness. God has sent punishments to some of them and given some others the opportunity to repent while explaining what fate awaits them if they don’t.
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Quran’s Verses about Creation of Man
There are two verses in the Holy Quran that refer to conception and they show aspects of Quranic miracles.
Considering the meanings of the words in these verses is very important:
“Let the human reflect of what…
Miracles of Father, Son Prophets in Surah Saba
Among the prophets sent by God to guide people some were father and son. They include Zakariya (AS) and Yahya (AS), Ibrahim (AS) and Ishaq (AS), Ibrahim (AS) and Ismail (AS), and Yaqub (AS) and Yusuf (AS).
The…
Quran’s Emphasis on Avoiding Ignorance
Jahl (ignorance) is an improper attribute for mankind as it not only causes harms to the person himself, but also could lead other individuals or groups of people astray.
That is why everyone should strive to keep…
Copy of Quran with 7 Qira’at on Display at Riyadh Int’l Book Fair
A copy of the Holy Quran with seven Qira’at (various ways of reciting the Holy Book) has been put on show at the international book fair in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Youths of Oman…
Surah Al-Ahzab; Quran’s Equal View on Men, Women
The difference between men and women lies in their bodies as both have souls and can attain perfection. Islam sees no difference between men and women from this perspective.
Surah Al-Ahzab is the 33rd chapter of the…
Features of Angles in Quran
Angels are immaterial creatures who have been tasked to carry out orders of God in this world and in Akhirah. Specific responsibilities have been defined for every angel as God has made them mediators between Himself and the material…
What Is Meant by Quran’s Healing Power?
There are recommendations in the Quran to heal spiritual and faith-related illnesses but there are indirect recommendations, in Halal-Haram format, for physical and social diseases as well.
Several verses in the…
Event of Ashura & the Quranic Principles
by Leila Yazdani: The Battle of Karbala in which Imam Hussain (A.S) rose up against the Umayyad Caliph Yazid ibn Muawiyah is replete with moral lessons laid out in the Quran. Imam Hussain’s (A.S) actions revealed his profound understanding…