Category Archives: Quran Story

Qu’ran Story : Jesus in Islam, Part 1

By | December 26, 2018

Qu’ran Story : Jesus in Islam, Part 1 The Islamic view of Jesus lies between two extremes.  The Jews, who rejected Jesus as a prophet, called him an imposter, while the Christians, on the other hand, considered him to be the son of God and worship him as such.  Islam considers Jesus to be one… Read More »

Qu’ran Story : Jesus in Islam, Part 3

By | December 26, 2018

Qu’ran Story : Jesus in Islam, Part 3 His Crucifixion God clarified in the Quran that Jesus was not crucified; rather, it was made to seem that way to the Jews, and that God raised him to the Heavens.  The Quran does not explain, though, who was the person crucified instead of Jesus, may the… Read More »

Quran Story : The story of Prophet Ibraheem, Part – I

By | December 26, 2018

Prophet Ibraheem was born in Iraq. His father, whose name was Aazar, would carve idols from wood and sell them to the idol worshippers. Prophet Ibraheem led his life in continuous struggle to comprehensively establish Islam. He is mentioned with praiseworthy titles in the Quran which help us to understand his distinguished character. Prophet Ibraheem… Read More »

Qu’ran Story : Jesus in Islam, Part 2

By | December 26, 2018

Qu’ran Story : Jesus in Islam, Part 2 His Divinity Muslims believe in the Absolute Oneness of God, Who is a Supreme Being free of human limitations, needs and wants.  He has no partners in His Divinity.  He is the Creator of everything and is completely separate from His creation, and all worship is to… Read More »

Quran Story : The story of Prophet Ibraheem, Part – II

By | December 26, 2018

Ibraheem Smashes the Idols When Ibraheem recognised that his father and people would not give up worshipping their idols, he left his father’s house and abandoned his people and what they worshiped. He decided to do something about their state of disbelief, but did not reveal it. He knew that there was to be a… Read More »

Quran Story : The story of Prophet Sulaymaan : Part – II

By | November 16, 2018

Quran Story : The story of Prophet Sulaymaan : Part – II The queen of Sheba, upon receiving the letter from Sulaymaan, may Allah exalt his mention, was very disturbed and hurriedly summoned her advisors. They reacted as to a challenge, for they felt that there was someone challenging them, hinting at war and defeat, and… Read More »

Quran Story : The story of Prophet Sulaymaan : Part – I

By | November 16, 2018

Quran Story : The story of Prophet Sulaymaan : Part – I Sulaymaan, may Allah exalt his mention, was one of the prominent Prophets of Allah, may Allah exalt their mention, who are well known in the religions of Judaism, Christianity and Islam. His story, which is an interesting one, is mentioned in the Noble… Read More »

Quran Story : The story of Prophet Eesaa, Part – II

By | November 14, 2018

In the first part of the Story of Prophet ‘Eesaa (Jesus), may Allah exalt his mention, we highlighted the most important events in his life: his miraculous birth, his childhood, the opposition of the Jewish authorities to his mission, his miracles, etc. Here we continue his story: Prophet ‘Eesaa, may Allah exalt his mention, continued… Read More »

Quran Story : The story of Saba’

By | November 14, 2018

All perfect praise is due to Allah; I testify that there is none worthy of worship except Allah and that Muhammad is His Slave and Messenger; may Allah exalt his mention, as well as his family and all his companions. Allah Says (what means): “There was for [the tribe of] Saba’ in their dwelling place… Read More »

Quran Story : The story of Prophet Eesaa, Part – I

By | November 14, 2018

While Maryam (Mary), may Allah exalt her mention, was praying in her place of worship, an angel in the form of a man appeared before her. Filled with terror, she tried to flee, praying (what means): “…’Indeed, I seek refuge in the Most Merciful from you, [so leave me], if you should be fearing of… Read More »

Qu’ran Story : The story of Prophet Adam – Part III

By | October 21, 2018

On earth, Aadam, may Allah exalt his mention, had to face conflict and struggle. No sooner had one ended than another began. He also had to toil to sustain himself. He had to protect himself with clothes and weapons and protect his wife and children from wild beasts. Above all, he had to struggle with… Read More »

Qu’ran Story : The story of Prophet Adam – Part II

By | October 21, 2018

Allah commanded Aadam, may Allah exalt his mention, to dwell in Paradise Saying (what means): “…‘O Aadam! Dwell, you and your wife, in Paradise and eat therefrom in [ease and] abundance from wherever you will. But do not approach this tree, lest you be among the wrongdoers.’” [Quran: 2:35] The location of this Paradise is… Read More »

Qu’ran Story : The story of Prophet Adam – Part I

By | October 21, 2018

Allah Almighty revealed in the Quran (what means): “And [mention, O Muhammad], when your Lord said to the angels: ‘Indeed, I will make upon the earth a successive authority.’ They said: ‘Will You place upon it one who causes corruption therein and sheds blood, while we declare Your praise and sanctify You?’ He [Allah] said: … Read More »

Qu’ran Story : The story of Prophet Salih – II

By | October 21, 2018

After they plotted to kill the she-camel, the disbelievers among the people of Prophet Salih began to watch her closely, observing all her movements. As she came to drink from the well, Masrai, the man who volunteered to kill her, shot her in the leg with an arrow. She tried to escape but was hampered… Read More »

Qu’ran Story : The Story of Prophet Salih – Part I

By | October 21, 2018

After the destruction of ‘Aad, the people of Prophet Houd Thamood, the people of Prophet Salih  succeeded them in power and glory. They, like their predecessors, fell to idol-worshipping. As their material wealth increased so, too, did their evil ways, while their virtue decreased. Like the people of ‘Aad, they erected huge buildings on the… Read More »

Quran Story : The story of Prophet Loot

By | October 19, 2018

Prophet Luut, may Allah exalt his mention, left Egypt, accompanied by his uncle Ibraaheem, may Allah exalt his mention, and headed to the city of Sodom in Palestine, which was on the western shore of the Dead Sea. This city was filled with evil. Its residents waylaid, robbed and killed travellers. Another common evil among… Read More »

Quran Story : The story of Prophet Nooh -III

By | October 19, 2018

Building the Ark Prophet Nooh (Noah), may Allah exalt his mention, chose a place outside the city, far from the sea. He collected wood and tools and began working day and night to build the ark. The people’s mockery continued: “O Nooh! Does carpentry appeal to you more than prophethood? Why are you building an… Read More »

Quran Story : The story of Prophet Nooh -II

By | October 19, 2018

The disbelievers remain ignorant Prophet Nooh (Noah) firmly continued his efforts in calling his people to the way of Allah Almighty. The rulers were tired of Nooh’s arguments. Allah, the Exalted, related their attitude in the following verses (which mean): “They said: ‘O Nooh! You have disputed [i.e., opposed] us and been frequent in dispute… Read More »

Quran Story : The story of Prophet Nooh -I

By | October 19, 2018

Prophet Nooh (Noah) was one of the prominent Prophets whom Allah Almighty sent to guide people to His Path – that of Monotheism. Ibn ‘Abbas narrated that Prophet Muhammad said: “The period between Adam and Nooh was ten centuries.” [Al-Bukhari] Nooh was therefore born some one thousand years after Adam’s creation, or after he left… Read More »

Quran Story : The 5 Lessons from the Story of Prophet Yunus

By | October 15, 2018

When you hear the name Prophet Yunus, or Jonah, the first thing that probably pops into your mind is the story of the encounter with the whale. Allah (ta’ala) mentioned this story in multiple verses in the Quran to serve as a lesson for us. And from these lessons, we have extracted five that are… Read More »

Quran Story : A Quranic Story About Tawakkul

By | October 15, 2018

Our Lord, I have settled some of my descendants in an uncultivated valley near Your sacred House, our Lord, that they may establish prayer. So make hearts among the people incline toward them and provide for them from the fruits that they might be grateful.” (Quran  14:37) When we hear the story of Prophet Ibraheem… Read More »

Quran Story : Stories of the Prophets – A Lesson in Tawheed

By | October 15, 2018

“And I have not created man and Jinns except to worship Me.” (Qur’an 54:51) Our foundation as Muslims is built upon the belief in Allah (ta’ala). As this verse points out, the only reason why we are created is to worship Allah (ta’ala). Everything that a Muslim does should be for the pleasure of Allah… Read More »

The Story of the Quran Part 4 – Then, Today, and for all Time

By | October 14, 2018

The origin of the Quran we hold in our hands today When Quran was revealed to Prophet Muhammad by the Angel Gabriel, it was revealed in seven Arabic dialects, therefore when different Companions recited there were sometimes slight differences in pronunciation.  While Prophet Muhammad was alive, he was able to clarify and resolve any pronunciation… Read More »

The Story of the Quran Part 3 – A Revelation Well Preserved and Guarded

By | October 14, 2018

How the words of God came to be compiled into a book. “It is We Who have sent down the remembrance (i.e. the Quran) and surely, We will guard it from corruption.” (Quran 15:9) When God revealed His words of guidance for the whole of humankind – the Quran, He guaranteed to preserve it.  One… Read More »

The Story of the Quran Part 2 – From the Preserved Tablet to Humankind

By | October 14, 2018

Description: How Quran was revealed, memorized and written down. “And thus, We have sent to you O Muhammad a revelation, and a mercy of Our Command.  You knew not what the Book is, nor what is Faith?  But We have made it (this Quran) a light wherewith We guide whosoever of Our slaves We will. … Read More »

The Story of the Quran Part 1- God’s Final Revelation

By | October 14, 2018

Description: What is the Quran? Muslims believe the Quran to be God’s final revelation.  They believe it is the literal word of God, revealed over many years, to His final prophet, Muhammad, may the mercy and blessings of God be upon him.  The Quran is full of wisdom.  It is full of the wonder and… Read More »

Qu’ran Story : The story of Prophet Moosaa, Episode -IV

By | October 14, 2018

The Great Contest On the customary festival day, which attracted citizens from all over the Egyptian empire, Pharaoh (Pharaoh) arranged for a public contest between Moosaa (Moses), may Allah exalt his mention, and the magicians. The people came in droves when they heard of the greatest contest ever between Pharaoh’s many magicians, and a single… Read More »

Qu’ran Story : The story of Prophet Moosaa, Episode -III

By | October 14, 2018

Back to Egypt Moosaa (Moses), may Allah exalt his mention, left Madyan with his family and travelled through the desert until he reached Mount Sinai. There, he discovered that he had lost his way. He sought Allah’s direction and was shown the right course. At nightfall, they reached Mount Toor. Moosaa, may Allah exalt his… Read More »

Qu’ran Story : The story of Prophet Moosaa, Episode -II

By | October 14, 2018

His Nursing The queen summoned a few wet nurses to suckle baby Moosaa (Moses), may Allah exalt his mention, but he would not take any of their breasts. The queen was distressed and sent for more wet nurses. Moosaa’s sister was also worried, as her baby brother had gone without milk for a long time.… Read More »

Qu’ran Story : The Story of Prophet Moosaa, Episode –I

By | October 14, 2018

The Birth of Moosaa The story of Prophet Moosaa, may Allah exalt his mention, is mentioned in many different passages in the Quran, sometimes in detail, and sometimes in brief. Here, we will mention an account of his life taken from the Quran and Sunnah (prophetic tradition) The Quran states (what means): “Taa, Seen, Meem… Read More »