Quran Recitation - Hashem Nabil | تلاوة القرآن - هاشم نبيل artwork

Quran Recitation - Hashem Nabil | تلاوة القرآن - هاشم نبيل

316 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 1 year ago -

Read Alfurqan by Hashem Nabil:
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: https://blog.for-allah.com/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMGex6VI3d_7eR3QL8gieDA
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/read.alfurqan/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@read.alfurqan

Quran Recitation by Hashem Nabil on Podcast:
Google Podcast: https://tinyurl.com/yxsq4kpy
Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/id1526025373
/episodes/

Islam Religion & Spirituality Society & Culture Documentary صلاة الله تجويد أبوبكر الشاطري تلاوة الشاطري خشوع تلاوة خاشعة اسلام شيخ
Homepage Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Overcast Castro Pocket Casts RSS feed

Episodes

Surah al-Taghabon | سورة التغابن

January 18, 2021 18:57 - 5 minutes - 5.02 MB

Verses 1-10 state in this Surah that all belongs to God. Among you are the disbelievers and the believers. God created all in truth and God made your good shapes and forms. All previous nations have denied on the same ground that "can a human being guide us?". Doubts on the day of judgment. By Lord you will surely be raised. Taghabun is the day of loss and gain. Verses 11-18 describe that all the calamity and disasters are by the permission of God. Sometimes wives and children become enemie...

64. Surah al-Taghabon | سورة التغابن

January 18, 2021 18:57 - 5 minutes - 5.45 MB

Verses 1-10 state in this Surah that all belongs to God. Among you are the disbelievers and the believers. God created all in truth and God made your good shapes and forms. All previous nations have denied on the same ground that "can a human being guide us?". Doubts on the day of judgment. By Lord you will surely be raised. Taghabun is the day of loss and gain. Verses 11-18 describe that all the calamity and disasters are by the permission of God. Sometimes wives and children become enemie...

63. Surah al-Munafiqoon | سورة المنافقون

January 13, 2021 02:00 - 4 minutes - 4.13 MB

From verses 1-9 the chapter says, the Hypocrites are liars and use their faith as a shield. They look beautiful, have strong body with good speech, they are so wrong, even if Prophet (PBUH) asks for their forgiveness, they will not be forgiven. They encourage people not to spend on the people with the Prophet (PBUH). They say when we would reach Medina mighty would derive out the meaner. In verses 10-11 the Quran suggests the people to spend out of what God has granted before reaching the d...

Surah al-Munafiqoon | سورة المنافقون

January 13, 2021 02:00 - 3 minutes - 3.46 MB

From verses 1-9 the chapter says, the Hypocrites are liars and use their faith as a shield. They look beautiful, have strong body with good speech, they are so wrong, even if Prophet (PBUH) asks for their forgiveness, they will not be forgiven. They encourage people not to spend on the people with the Prophet (PBUH). They say when we would reach Medina mighty would derive out the meaner. In verses 10-11 the Quran suggests the people to spend out of what God has granted before reaching the d...

Surah al-Juma'a | سورة الجمعة

January 11, 2021 05:21 - 3 minutes - 3.46 MB

Verses 1-8 describe that Muhammad (PBUH) was sent to unlettered people and to the future generations. An example of Jews has been given as donkeys laden with books. They could not live their lives as per the teachings of Torah. God asks forms Jews because of their claim that they are favorites of God, that if you are truthful then pray for your death but they will not wish for death as God is aware of their evil deeds. Verses 9-10 describe that believers have been directed to hasten to the ...

62. Surah al-Juma'a | سورة الجمعة

January 11, 2021 05:21 - 3 minutes - 3.62 MB

Verses 1-8 describe that Muhammad (PBUH) was sent to unlettered people and to the future generations. An example of Jews has been given as donkeys laden with books. They could not live their lives as per the teachings of Torah. God asks forms Jews because of their claim that they are favorites of God, that if you are truthful then pray for your death but they will not wish for death as God is aware of their evil deeds. Verses 9-10 describe that believers have been directed to hasten to the ...

Surah al-Saff | سورة الصف

January 11, 2021 00:56 - 4 minutes - 4.46 MB

Verses 1-4 command that O’ you who believe, don’t say what you don’t do. God loves those who fight in His cause in a row such as they are a single structure. Verses from 5-14 mentioned prophet Moses and Prophet Jesus and the prediction of Ahmed Prophet by Jesus. The ones who lie with the name of God are the worst people. They want to extinguish the light of God with their mouths but God will perfect his light. God gives the prediction of victory, that is near. Be the supporters of God as th...

61. Surah al-Saff | سورة الصف

January 11, 2021 00:56 - 5 minutes - 4.84 MB

Verses 1-4 command that O’ you who believe, don’t say what you don’t do. God loves those who fight in His cause in a row such as they are a single structure. Verses from 5-14 mentioned prophet Moses and Prophet Jesus and the prediction of Ahmed Prophet by Jesus. The ones who lie with the name of God are the worst people. They want to extinguish the light of God with their mouths but God will perfect his light. God gives the prediction of victory, that is near. Be the supporters of God as th...

60. Surah al-Mumtahanah | سورة الممتحنة

January 10, 2021 23:10 - 9 minutes - 8.94 MB

Verses 1-6 describe that don’t make friends with those who are enemies of God and the Muslims. Moreover, don’t send secret messages even if you have the relatives on another side. An example of Abraham has been quoted that he was disassociated from his folk, although, he prayed for his father. In verses 7-20 God gives the prediction of friendship between Meccans and Medinan. God forbids friendship with those who fight with you because of religion and expel you from your homes. Examine those...

Surah al-Mumtahanah | سورة الممتحنة

January 10, 2021 23:10 - 7 minutes - 7.29 MB

Verses 1-6 describe that don’t make friends with those who are enemies of God and the Muslims. Moreover, don’t send secret messages even if you have the relatives on another side. An example of Abraham has been quoted that he was disassociated from his folk, although, he prayed for his father. In verses 7-20 God gives the prediction of friendship between Meccans and Medinan. God forbids friendship with those who fight with you because of religion and expel you from your homes. Examine those...

Surah al-Hasher | سورة الحشر

January 10, 2021 22:49 - 10 minutes - 9.62 MB

Verses 1-10 tell about the exile of Jewish tribe of Bani Nadir because of their opposition towards God and His Prophet. Cutting of Palm trees is by God's will. Spoils that believers get without battle are not there’s and are not Fay. These belong to God and His prophet and have 5 shares. Verses 11-12 describe the conspiracy of hypocrites together with people of the Book and Bani Nadir. God told believers that they cannot fight with you even if they unite together as they have division in bet...

59. Surah al-Hasher | سورة الحشر

January 10, 2021 22:49 - 11 minutes - 10.5 MB

Verses 1-10 tell about the exile of Jewish tribe of Bani Nadir because of their opposition towards God and His Prophet. Cutting of Palm trees is by God's will. Spoils that believers get without battle are not there’s and are not Fay. These belong to God and His prophet and have 5 shares. Verses 11-12 describe the conspiracy of hypocrites together with people of the Book and Bani Nadir. God told believers that they cannot fight with you even if they unite together as they have division in bet...

Surah al-Mujadilah | سورة المجادلة

January 10, 2021 21:00 - 10 minutes - 9.45 MB

Verses from 1-7 talk about disputing women asking the Prophet (PBUH) regarding the pagan practice of Zihar among ancient Arabs (Calling your wife as mother does not make them your mothers). These verses also explain that free one slave or fast for two months or feed 60 poor’s if you have committed this practice. Nothing is hidden from God as He is omnipresent. In the private talks of three-person, God is their fourth. Similarly, in the private talks of 5 people, He is their 6th. Verses 8-22...

58. Surah al-Mujadilah | سورة المجادلة

January 10, 2021 21:00 - 11 minutes - 10.4 MB

Verses from 1-7 talk about disputing women asking the Prophet (PBUH) regarding the pagan practice of Zihar among ancient Arabs (Calling your wife as mother does not make them your mothers). These verses also explain that free one slave or fast for two months or feed 60 poor’s if you have committed this practice. Nothing is hidden from God as He is omnipresent. In the private talks of three-person, God is their fourth. Similarly, in the private talks of 5 people, He is their 6th. Verses 8-22...

Surah al-Hadeed | سورة الحديد

January 10, 2021 20:00 - 12 minutes - 11.4 MB

Chapter 57 of the Quran is entitled Iron.  It takes its name from the reference to iron in verse 25.  This chapter of 29 verses was revealed in Medina after the establishment of the Islamic nation.  It is an exhortation to the believers to give generously at this most critical stage in the history of Islam.  The chapter begins with six verses that read as if they were revealed in Mecca, that is, they are a glorification of and introduction to God and His all-encompassing power.   It goes on ...

57. Surah al-Hadeed | سورة الحديد

January 10, 2021 20:00 - 13 minutes - 12.7 MB

Chapter 57 of the Quran is entitled Iron.  It takes its name from the reference to iron in verse 25.  This chapter of 29 verses was revealed in Medina after the establishment of the Islamic nation.  It is an exhortation to the believers to give generously at this most critical stage in the history of Islam.  The chapter begins with six verses that read as if they were revealed in Mecca, that is, they are a glorification of and introduction to God and His all-encompassing power.   It goes on ...

56. Surah al-Waqi'ah | سورة الواقعة

January 10, 2021 19:03 - 11 minutes - 10.8 MB

The 56th chapter of Quran was revealed in Mecca and has 96 verses.  Its name, The Coming Event is taken from the opening verse and is also the central theme of the chapter.  The event about which there is no doubt, the Day of Judgment, when the people will be divided into three distinct groups; those  who are particularly close to God, the believers and the unbelievers. Verses 1 – 10 Three distinct groups When the Day of Judgment arrives no one will be able to deny what is happening.  Some...

Surah al-Waqi'ah | سورة الواقعة

January 10, 2021 19:03 - 10 minutes - 9.33 MB

The 56th chapter of Quran was revealed in Mecca and has 96 verses.  Its name, The Coming Event is taken from the opening verse and is also the central theme of the chapter.  The event about which there is no doubt, the Day of Judgment, when the people will be divided into three distinct groups; those  who are particularly close to God, the believers and the unbelievers. Verses 1 – 10 Three distinct groups When the Day of Judgment arrives no one will be able to deny what is happening.  Some...

Surah al-Rahman | سورة الرحمن

January 10, 2021 18:00 - 8 minutes - 7.35 MB

Verses 1-16 Blessings of God are manifested in the Quran and the created beings God created human beings and granted them the unique power of speech – a power not bestowed upon any other creature in this world.  Then, there is the practical example of the role of justice and fair play which works throughout the universe.  The whole world surrounding the human being is based on these principles of balance and justice which God wants human beings to follow.  The Quran is the verbal expression...

55. Surah al-Rahman | سورة الرحمن

January 10, 2021 18:00 - 11 minutes - 10.4 MB

Verses 1-16 Blessings of God are manifested in the Quran and the created beings God created human beings and granted them the unique power of speech – a power not bestowed upon any other creature in this world.  Then, there is the practical example of the role of justice and fair play which works throughout the universe.  The whole world surrounding the human being is based on these principles of balance and justice which God wants human beings to follow.  The Quran is the verbal expression...

Surah al-Qamar | سورة القمر

January 10, 2021 16:28 - 8 minutes - 7.35 MB

Verses 1-8 The Day of Resurrection and the heedlessness of the polytheists When Prophet Muhammad delivered the message of God to the people of Mecca, most of them strongly rejected the concept of resurrection.  They refused to accept him as being the Messenger of God and demanded that if this world is really going to come to an end then there should be some physical sign, some miracle that should be shown to them as a proof.   So five years before the Hijrah (migration) of the Prophet to Ma...

54. Surah al-Qamar | سورة القمر

January 10, 2021 16:28 - 8 minutes - 7.64 MB

Verses 1-8 The Day of Resurrection and the heedlessness of the polytheists When Prophet Muhammad delivered the message of God to the people of Mecca, most of them strongly rejected the concept of resurrection.  They refused to accept him as being the Messenger of God and demanded that if this world is really going to come to an end then there should be some physical sign, some miracle that should be shown to them as a proof.   So five years before the Hijrah (migration) of the Prophet to Ma...

53. Surah al-Najem | سورة النجم

January 10, 2021 15:02 - 7 minutes - 7.29 MB

Verses 1-18 Affirming the authenticity of revelation and commending the Messenger In the first verse, God has taken an oath of the stars to prove to the non-believers that Prophet Muhammad, may the mercy and blessings of God be upon him, was exactly on the right path.  The people of Mecca were witness to the fact that all throughout his life, Prophet Muhammad had never been involved in any indecent activity.  His honesty was a recognized fact; so why now, when he had brought to them the tru...

Surah al-Najem | سورة النجم

January 10, 2021 15:02 - 6 minutes - 6.09 MB

Verses 1-18 Affirming the authenticity of revelation and commending the Messenger In the first verse, God has taken an oath of the stars to prove to the non-believers that Prophet Muhammad, may the mercy and blessings of God be upon him, was exactly on the right path.  The people of Mecca were witness to the fact that all throughout his life, Prophet Muhammad had never been involved in any indecent activity.  His honesty was a recognized fact; so why now, when he had brought to them the tru...

Surah al-Toor | سورة الطور

January 10, 2021 13:12 - 6 minutes - 5.64 MB

  This chapter of the sacred scripture takes its name from the opening verse in which God takes an oath by Mount Toor.  It is a mountain near the place that God spoke to Prophet Moses, peace be upon him.  What an honour it is for a person if God speaks to him directly!  Sometimes one thinks, "Why does God not speak to us also?"  The truth is that God speaks to all human beings through the Quran, yet most people ignore it!  They do not take the time to find what the Quran says to them! The...

52. Surah al-Toor | سورة الطور

January 10, 2021 13:12 - 7 minutes - 7.2 MB

  This chapter of the sacred scripture takes its name from the opening verse in which God takes an oath by Mount Toor.  It is a mountain near the place that God spoke to Prophet Moses, peace be upon him.  What an honour it is for a person if God speaks to him directly!  Sometimes one thinks, "Why does God not speak to us also?"  The truth is that God speaks to all human beings through the Quran, yet most people ignore it!  They do not take the time to find what the Quran says to them! The...

Surah al-Thariyat | سورة الذاريات

January 08, 2021 13:25 - 7 minutes - 6.64 MB

  Verses 1 – 6 God swears by the winds God swears an oath, by the winds that scatter dust far and wide, by the clouds filled with rain, by the ships that sail with ease, and by those angels who distribute God’s bounty by His command.   What God has promised is true and the Day of Judgment will most definitely occur. Verses 7- 19 A second oath God swears another oath; this time by the sky and its starry pathways or orbits.  People contradict each other about Prophet Muhammad, may the merc...

51. Surah al-Thariyat | سورة الذاريات

January 08, 2021 13:25 - 8 minutes - 7.92 MB

  Verses 1 – 6 God swears by the winds God swears an oath, by the winds that scatter dust far and wide, by the clouds filled with rain, by the ships that sail with ease, and by those angels who distribute God’s bounty by His command.   What God has promised is true and the Day of Judgment will most definitely occur. Verses 7- 19 A second oath God swears another oath; this time by the sky and its starry pathways or orbits.  People contradict each other about Prophet Muhammad, may the merc...

Surah Gaf | سورة ق

January 08, 2021 00:43 - 7 minutes - 6.77 MB

The chapter was revealed in Mecca and deals with the Resurrection and the Day of Judgement. The chapter both opens and closes with the mention of the Quran. The disbelievers in Mecca are warned and Prophet Muhammad, may the mercy and blessings of God be upon him, is reassured through previous generations of disbelievers. Creation is cited as an indication of God’s ability to bring the dead to life again and emphasis is placed on the powerlessness of man on the Day of Resurrection. The Prophe...

50. Surah Gaf | سورة ق

January 08, 2021 00:43 - 8 minutes - 7.68 MB

The chapter was revealed in Mecca and deals with the Resurrection and the Day of Judgement. The chapter both opens and closes with the mention of the Quran. The disbelievers in Mecca are warned and Prophet Muhammad, may the mercy and blessings of God be upon him, is reassured through previous generations of disbelievers. Creation is cited as an indication of God’s ability to bring the dead to life again and emphasis is placed on the powerlessness of man on the Day of Resurrection. The Prophe...

Surah al-Hujrat | سورة الحجرات

January 06, 2021 00:45 - 7 minutes - 6.91 MB

This eighteen-verse chapter was revealed in Medina, and it takes its title from the reference to the private rooms of the wives of Prophet Muhammad, may the mercy and blessings of God be upon him, in verse four.  Medinan chapters usually concentrate on establishing and educating the first Muslim community and this one is no exception.  It is said that it was revealed after a deputation arrived in Medina and called to Prophet Muhammad from outside his wives’ apartments.  This chapter is an a...

49. Surah al-Hujrat | سورة الحجرات

January 06, 2021 00:45 - 7 minutes - 7.32 MB

This eighteen-verse chapter was revealed in Medina, and it takes its title from the reference to the private rooms of the wives of Prophet Muhammad, may the mercy and blessings of God be upon him, in verse four.  Medinan chapters usually concentrate on establishing and educating the first Muslim community and this one is no exception.  It is said that it was revealed after a deputation arrived in Medina and called to Prophet Muhammad from outside his wives’ apartments.  This chapter is an a...

Suar ِal-Hawameem | سور الحواميم

January 02, 2021 08:10 - 1 hour - 89.9 MB

ما هي أسماء الحواميم  السبعة ؟   الحواميم السبعة جاءت متتالية في القرآن الكريم و هي:      سورة غافر، و رقمها ( 40 ).    سورة فصّلت، و رقمها ( 41 ).    سورة الشورى، و رقمها ( 42 ).    سورة الزخرف، و رقمها ( 43 ).    سورة الدخان، و رقمها ( 44 ).    سورة الجاثية، و رقمها ( 45 ).    سورة الأحقاف، و رقمها ( 46 ).  

Surah al-Fath | سورة الفتح

January 02, 2021 01:50 - 11 minutes - 10.2 MB

The Victory is a short but detailed twenty-nine verse chapter.  Its name is derived from words in the first verse that reveal the subject matter, a great victory in the form of a truce with the disbelievers of Mecca.  This is known as the Treaty of Hudaybiyah, signed at an area known as al-Hudaybiyah.  The chapter was revealed while the Muslims were on their way back to Madina after the signing of the peace treaty, and approximately three years after the chapter preceding it, Muhammad.  Pro...

48. Surah al-Fath | سورة الفتح

January 02, 2021 01:50 - 12 minutes - 11.3 MB

The Victory is a short but detailed twenty-nine verse chapter.  Its name is derived from words in the first verse that reveal the subject matter, a great victory in the form of a truce with the disbelievers of Mecca.  This is known as the Treaty of Hudaybiyah, signed at an area known as al-Hudaybiyah.  The chapter was revealed while the Muslims were on their way back to Madina after the signing of the peace treaty, and approximately three years after the chapter preceding it, Muhammad.  Pro...

47. Surah Muhammad | سورة محمد

January 01, 2021 17:59 - 12 minutes - 11.8 MB

This thirty-eight verse chapter was revealed in Medina.  It is generally understood that Median chapters focus on the establishment of a functioning Muslim society.  This one is no different and tackles several subjects including war, what happens to those who try to prevent others from converting to Islam and the futility of opposing God and His Prophet.   At the time of revelation, the disbelievers had succeeded in driving Prophet Muhammad, may the mercy and blessings of God be upon him, a...

Surah Muhammad | سورة محمد

January 01, 2021 17:59 - 10 minutes - 9.58 MB

This thirty-eight verse chapter was revealed in Medina.  It is generally understood that Median chapters focus on the establishment of a functioning Muslim society.  This one is no different and tackles several subjects including war, what happens to those who try to prevent others from converting to Islam and the futility of opposing God and His Prophet.   At the time of revelation, the disbelievers had succeeded in driving Prophet Muhammad, may the mercy and blessings of God be upon him, a...

Surah al-Ahgaf | سورة الأحقاف

December 28, 2020 01:05 - 11 minutes - 10.3 MB

The verses from 1-14 tell that all things are created with truth and for a specified term. God owns all the powers. Say O’Muhammad, I am not a new messenger, this the same old message which has been given to previous nations. I have no knowledge of unseen. I don’t know even about my own future. Quran confirms the revelation of the Torah, which was given to Moses. From verses 15-20 God commands to treat parents kindly. It also describes that the gestation and weaning period is 2.5 years. Fr...

46. Surah al-Ahgaf | سورة الأحقاف

December 28, 2020 01:05 - 14 minutes - 13.5 MB

The verses from 1-14 tell that all things are created with truth and for a specified term. God owns all the powers. Say O’Muhammad, I am not a new messenger, this the same old message which has been given to previous nations. I have no knowledge of unseen. I don’t know even about my own future. Quran confirms the revelation of the Torah, which was given to Moses. From verses 15-20 God commands to treat parents kindly. It also describes that the gestation and weaning period is 2.5 years. Fr...

Surah al-Jathiyah | سورة الجاثية

December 27, 2020 00:09 - 9 minutes - 8.77 MB

This chapter was revealed in Mecca; and all Meccan chapters discuss or describe the fundamentals of faith.  Its title comes from verse 28 in which the kneeling of all people on the Day of Judgment is described.  This 37 verses chapter address some of the arguments put forward by those who are skeptical about the truthfulness of the Quran.  Emphasis is placed on God’s signs in the universe and on the painful punishment that will be the fate of those who refuse to believe.  The arrogance of th...

Surah al-Dukhan | سورة الدخان

December 20, 2020 17:36 - 7 minutes - 6.96 MB

This chapter was revealed in Mecca; and all Meccan chapters discuss or describe the fundamentals of faith.  The title, The Smoke, is derived from verse ten in which a smoke-filled day is depicted.  The majority of scholars believe that this refers to a sign of the Day of Judgment.  Its fifty-nine verses highlight the mercy of the Quran and address the stubbornness of the powerful and wealthy oppressors among the Meccan elite.  It compares them to the people of Pharaoh and the people of Tubba...

Surah al-Zukhruf | سورة الزخرف

December 19, 2020 15:43 - 17 minutes - 16.3 MB

This eighty-nine verse chapter was named after the golden ornaments mentioned in verses thirty-five and fifty-three.  It was revealed in Mecca and thus addresses the fundamentals of the faith.  God refutes some of the claims made by the disbelievers including the notion that a true prophet would be wealthy and that God had taken some of the angels as His daughters.  The Meccan disbelievers were steeped in superstitions, and God exposes and refutes them.  Verses 1 – 25 The errors of the disb...

Surah al-Shura | سورة الشورى

December 16, 2020 21:52 - 15 minutes - 14.4 MB

The Consultation is a fifty-three verse chapter revealed in Mecca. The name is derived from the word consultation that is mentioned in verse thirty-eight describing the characteristics of a community of believers. Being a Meccan chapter revealed before the migration to Medina it concentrates on the fundamentals of faith, in this case, God’s all prevailing power and wisdom. Prophet Muhammad, may the mercy and blessings of God be upon him, is reminded that he cannot force people to believe and...

Surah Fusilat | سورة فصلت

December 07, 2020 00:52 - 15 minutes - 13.9 MB

This is a fifty-four verse chapter revealed in Mecca and thus it examines the fundamentals of faith.  The title ‘Explained in Detail’ refers to an Arabic term used to describe the Quran in verses three, and forty-four.  The chapter presents some of God’s signs and warns against denying them.  It also explains what happens to the unbelievers that refuse to acknowledge the truth and submit to God. Verses 1 – 12 God creates the universe Chapter forty-one begins with the letters ha, meem.  The...

Surah Ghafer | سورة غافر

December 04, 2020 01:44 - 21 minutes - 19.2 MB

It is generally accepted that this chapter was revealed directly after chapter thirty-nine.  Thus, it was revealed in Mecca and is one of the chapters that examine the fundamentals of faith.  It reminds us of God’s signs and favors and gives glimpses from the story of Moses and Pharaoh with life-changing lessons for us.  It also provides reassurance to Prophet Muhammad, may the mercy and blessings of God be upon him. Verses 1 – 23 Signs and revelations This chapter begins with the Arabic l...

Surah al-Zomar | سورة الزمر

November 28, 2020 02:34 - 21 minutes - 20 MB

This chapter of seventy-five verses was revealed in Mecca.  Its title comes from the word zumar mentioned in verses seventy-one and seventy-three.  The majority of chapters revealed in the Meccan period dealt with the fundamentals of faith and this one is no exception.  This chapter contrasts the believers with those who ascribe partners with God.  People are free to choose, we are told, however choosing the right path before it is too late is urgently recommended. Verses 1 – 20 Refuting po...

Surah Sad | سورة ص

November 26, 2020 19:33 - 14 minutes - 13 MB

The thirty-eighth chapter of the Quran was revealed in Mecca and like all Meccan chapters it emphasizes the fundamentals and basic concepts of Islam.  Sad’s eighty-eight short verses discuss the Oneness of God, the Day of Judgment, and the previous prophets.  It compares the arrogance of the unbelievers of Mecca to the arrogance found in previously destroyed nations, and with the arrogance of Satan. Verses 1 – 17 God swears an oath This chapter begins with the Arabic letter sad.  The use o...

Surah al-Safat | سورة الصافات

November 23, 2020 02:09 - 18 minutes - 17.1 MB

Those Ranged in Rows was revealed in Mecca.  Those chapters revealed before the migration to Medina tended to concentrate on monotheism; the Oneness of God.  This one is no exception and thus establishing a firm faith is its aim.  In 182 short verses this chapter also covers other issues; it affirms the Prophethood of Muhammad, may the mercy and blessings of God be upon him, and refutes pagan beliefs.  Verses 1 – 10 God is One Three groups are mentioned in the form of an oath confirming Go...

Surah Yaseen | سورة يس

November 22, 2020 18:38 - 14 minutes - 13.7 MB

The 36th chapter of the Quran is entitled Ya Sin.  It is named after the first two letters of the chapter which are "ya" and "sin" (pronounced seen).  Thus it cannot be translation into English and is always left untranslated.  This chapter of 83 verses was revealed in Mecca and as with all the Meccan chapters, it focuses primarily on the belief in the Oneness of God and the consequences of either believing or disbelieving in that basic principle.  Chapter Ya Sin has many short verses and it...

Surah Fater | سورة فاطر

November 20, 2020 02:02 - 15 minutes - 14.2 MB

The Originator is a forty-five verse chapter.  It was revealed during the period in which the small fledgling band of Muslims was suffering from persecution and oppression at the hands of the Meccan elite.  The title comes from the first verse in which God’s power of creation is affirmed.  This chapter is alternatively known as The Angels, also from the first verse where God mentions the wings of the angels.  God’s power is confirmed and contrasted with the powerlessness of idols.  The idola...