Month: August 2017

Quranic Reflection No. 330 Āyat 42:23 – Increased Reward

وَمَنْ يَقْتَرِفْ حَسَنَةً نَزِدْ لَهُ فِيهَا حُسْنًا ۚ إِنَّ اللَّهَ غَفُورٌ شَكُورٌ wa-man yaqtarif hasanatan nazid lahū fīhā husnā. Innallāha ghafūrun shakūr Whoever performs a good deed, We shall increase its goodness for him. Indeed Allah is all-Forgiving, all-Appreciative. (Sūratush Shūrā No.42, Āyat 23) The Grace of the Almighty envelopes the human being, allowing him … Read more

Winter 2016: Themes from the Story of Yusuf (a), Sura Yusuf, Verses 35-57

Course Outline This course will discuss verses 35-49 and 54-57 of Sura Yusuf which narrates the story of Nabi Yusuf in prison and his interpretation of dreams. Students will readand reflect upon the verses, and connect them to present day situations they may face. The main objectives of the course are to help students: become … Read more

Spring 2016: Themes from the Story of Yusuf (a), Sura Yusuf, Verses 90-101

Course Outline This course will discuss verses 90-101 of Sura Yusuf which narrates the story of Nabi Yusuf reuniting with his family. Students will read and reflect upon the verses, and connect them to present day situations they may face. The main objectives of the course are to help students: become familiar with the story … Read more

Fall 2016: The Story of Nabi Dawud (a), Sura Sad, Verses 17-26

Course Outline This course will discuss verses 17-26 of Sura Sad which narrates the story of Nabi Dawud (a). Students will read and reflect upon the verses, and connect them to present day situations they may face. Each session will include a reading of verses in Arabic and English, an explanation, and its commentary. Cross … Read more

Winter 2017: The Story of Samiri, Sura Taha, Verses 85-97

Course Outline This course will discuss the story of Samiri and the worship of the golden calf by the people of Nabi Musa (a). The main objectives of the course are to help students: become familiar with the story of Samiri from the Quran. learn about the seriousness of deviance from belief in One God … Read more

Spring 2017: The Story of Qarun, Sura Qasas, Verses 76-82

Course Outline This course will discuss the story of Qarun. Each session will include a reading of verses in Arabic and English, an explanation, and its commentary. Cross reference to other verses of the Quran on the same theme may also be explored. Download Notes Course Outline An Introduction Sura Qasas, Verse 76 Sura Qasas, … Read more

Réflexion Coranique 119. Āyat 35:43 – Renversement des manoeuvres perfides

ولا يحيق المكر السيئ إلا بأهله Walā yahīqul-makrus-sayyi’u illā bi-ahlih Cependant, la manœuvre perfide n’enveloppe que ses propres auteurs (Sourat Fatir, no 35, Ayat 43) L’une des règles établies selon les voies de Dieu est le fait que ceux qui font du mal subiront les conséquences de ce qu’ils ont semés eux-mêmes. C’est une réalité … Read more

Quranic Reflection No. 329 Āyat 59:14 – Unity in Spirit

تَحْسَبُهُمْ جَمِيعًا وَقُلُوبُهُمْ شَتَّىٰ Tahsubuhum jamī‘an wa-qulūbuhum shattā You think they are united but their hearts are divided. (Sūratul Hashr No.59, Āyat 14) When Allah talks about the hypocrites and their enmity with the Muslims, He mentions a quality about them that weakens their strength. Although they fight as one group and seem united, they … Read more