Reading the Qur’an in Revelatory Sequence: Mecca and Madinah Verses A suggestion: Begin with the Mecca verses The Mecca and Medina verses are described in Part I of these series. Any good translation of the Qur’an will clearly indicate whether the verse was revealed in Mecca or...
After the Aad, the Thamud were the best known of the ancient Arabian tribes, a powerful people with a well-developed civilisation. The Thamud are mentioned in the stories, poetry and speeches of the Arabs prior to Islam and on tablets found in Assyria. Al-Tabari says that among the Arabs...
THE PROPHECY If we were to apply human laws, Musa AS should not have existed. Set against its historical context, his story should have ended before it began. Yet, in the face of the impossible, he did exist, and he grew up to be one of the Ulul Azm, the mightiest five Messengers and...
ABU BAKR AS-SIDDIQ RA (Life: 573AD – 634AD) (Caliphate: 632AD – 634AD) Preface: This is only a summary of the life of Abu Bakr As-Siddiq RA and in no way can it cover all the points of his story. It is not intended to be a biography, but rather a glimpse of the main incidents of his life...
What is the Qur’an and the Manner to Read It? The Qur’an is the definitive sacred text for all Muslims. It was revealed by Allah SWT through the Angel Jibril AS to the Prophet Muhammad SAW in a series of revelations spanning 23 years. It is not merely a collection of Arabic verses...
