The Quran, the holy book of Islam, revealed to the Prophet Muhammad, peace be upon him, in the 7th century, stands as a remarkable work that has convinced billions of its divine origin. At the heart of this sacred text lies the question of its authorship. Numerous scholars and [...]
Muslims claim that the Quran is a literary masterpiece of unparalleled eloquence and structural complexity. While the full depth of its linguistic miracles may not be easily accessible to non-Arabic speakers, the Quran's extraordinary literary miracle can be accessed by anyone, even when studied in translation. The Arabic language [...]
The Qur'an: A Literary Masterpiece That Transcends Generations The Qur'an, the holy book of Islam, is widely regarded as a literary masterpiece. Its profound impact on Arabic literature, its eloquence, and the timeless message it conveys have captivated both scholars and believers for centuries. The Qur'an's literary miracles extend beyond [...]
By: Meena Malik The Importance of Understanding the Quran for All Muslims One of the most important spiritual practices for Muslims is continuously reading the Quran for guidance. The Quran is God’s words directed specifically to people and it contains the recipe for success in this life and [...]
Why Muslims Read The Quran in Arabic Why do Muslims read the Quran in Arabic? Is the Quran translated into different languages? If so, what is the difference between the Arabic and the translated versions? The Quran is only in Arabic. This is not to say that it [...]
What is the Qur'ān? The Qur'ān is the holy book for Muslims. It remains in its original form preserved in the exact language revealed to the Prophet Muhammad peace be upon him. The Qur'ān is not the words of the Prophet Muhammad inspired by God, rather it is the [...]
By: Habeeba Husain Exploring the Impactful Quranic Verses Recently, I posed a question to my fellow Muslim friends and family: what is your favorite verse of the Quran? Many people have a number of verses that especially touched them during a past event in their life, and they feel [...]
By: Habeeba Husain The Limits of Human Understanding There is so little that we know as human beings about our own selves. We think we know everything, when in reality, we do not. Few of us can say we knew exactly where we would end up in adulthood when [...]
By: Habeeba Husain The Quran's View of the Womb: A Symbol of God's Mercy One of the miracles of God’s creation is the formation of a baby within its mother’s womb. God allows an entire human being to form from a tiny drop inside the safe and cozy environment of [...]
By: Habeeba Husain Heaven in the Quran: A Place of Eternal Bliss For as long as I can remember, there has been a certain depiction of Heaven and Hell portrayed in popular culture. Heaven is always luminescent, white, and in the clouds, while Hell is dark, red, and fiery underground. [...]
