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Surah Maryam (Mary); Story of A Virtuous Mother
Hazrat Maryam (Mary), the mother of Jesus (AS), has been mentioned in the Quran as a virtuous woman, one who was not a prophet but was raised like a prophet and whose conduct was like that of prophets of God.
A movie about Mary, mother of…
Foreign Pilgrims Attend Iran’s Quranic Circle in Mecca
The Office of Representative of the Leader of the Islamic Revolution in Hajj and Pilgrimage Affairs organized a Quranic circle in the holy city of Mecca.
Hajj pilgrims from different countries such as Tanzania,…
Characteristics of Faithful in Quran’s View
How the behavior and conduct of the faithful should be and the role of faith in one’s achievement of a sublime spiritual status are among important issues mentioned in the Holy Quran.
Based on verse 63 of Surah…
Quran Competition Held for Children from 5 African Countries
Children and teenagers from five African countries took part in a Quran contest organized by the Astan (custodianship) of Hazrat Abbas (AS) holy shrine.
It was attended by some 150 contenders from Mauritania, Mali, Senegal,…
Quran’s View about Serving People
In addition to their personal responsibilities, the faithful also feel responsibility toward others. This is among the basic teachings of Islam and a manifestation of the religion’s presence in the social arena.
Serving…
Amazing Stories in Surah Al-Kahf
There are stories in the Holy Quran that have been mentioned in other religious books as well. Among them are the story of faithful Christians who resorted to a cave and the story of Prophet Moses (AS) accompanying Prophet Khidr (AS), both…
9 Miracles of Prophet Moses in Surah Al-Isra
The stories of Prophet Moses (AS) have been narrated in different chapters of the Quran, including Surah Al-Isra, in which 9 miracles of the great messenger of God have been mentioned.
Surah Isra, also known as Bani…
A New English Translation, Commentary of Quran Published
Translator and author Behrouz Foroutan says his six-volume book which offers a fluent translation of the Holy Quran in English has been published in Lebanon.
Titled “The Quran; A New English Translation and…
Divine Directions in a Quranic Verse
(Say: "Come, I will rehearse what Allah hath (really) prohibited you from": Join not anything as equal with Him; be good to your parents; kill not your children on a plea of want;- We provide sustenance for you and for them;- come not nigh…
Verses That Assure Man of God’s Mercy
There are numerous verses and hadiths about God’s mercy and forgiveness that show that He is Merciful. These hadiths and Quranic verses raise hope in the heart of people, especially believers.
Verses 48 and 116 of…