Quranic Reflection No. 465. Āyat 2:21 – The Help of Allah is Near

مَتىَ‏ نَصْرُ اللَّهِ  أَلَا إِنَّ نَصْرَ اللَّهِ قَرِيبٌ Matā nasrullahi alā inna nasrallāhi qarīb ‘When will Allah’s help come?’ Behold! Allah’s help is indeed near! (Surat al-Baqarah 2, Āyat 214) As we find ourselves living in a time of fear, anxiety, uncertainty and possibly loneliness, this verse is a reminder of optimism and relief.  It … Read more

ALI-556: Quran Appreciation, ages 7-9 years (online)

Quran Appreciation classes offer child-friendly and interactive Quran learning for children. The present courses will cover verses 17-32 of Sura Qalam (#68), teaching children some lessons from the story of the people of the Garden. Instructor: Sr. Sukaina Jaffer-Fazal Schedule: Online for 4 Fridays, March 27-April 17, 2020, from 3.30-4.30 pm. Toronto time. Fees: $20 … Read more

ALI-557: Quran Appreciation, ages 10-12 years (online)

Quran Appreciation classes offer child-friendly and interactive Quran learning for children. The present courses will cover verses 17-32 of Sura Qalam (#68), teaching children some lessons from the story of the people of the Garden. Instructor: Sr. Nasifa Remtulla Schedule: Online for 4 Fridays, March 27-April 17, 2020, from 3.30-4.30 pm. Toronto time. Fees: $20 … Read more

ALI-558: Quran Appreciation, ages 13-16 years (girls only – online)

Quran Appreciation classes offer child-friendly and interactive Quran learning for children. The present courses will cover verses 17-32 of Sura Qalam (#68), teaching children some lessons from the story of the people of the Garden. Instructor: Sr. Najma Dhala-Datoo Schedule: Online for 4 Fridays, March 27-April 17, 2020, from 3.30-4.30 pm. Toronto time. Fees: $20 … Read more

Quranic Reflection No. 464. Āyat 11:9 – Despondency in Afflictions

وَلَئِنْ أَذَقْنَا الْإِنسَانَ مِنَّا رَحْمَةً ثُمَّ نَزَعْنَاهَا مِنْهُ إِنَّهُ لَيَئُوسٌ كَفُورٌ Wala’in adhaqnal-insāna minnā rahmatan thumma naza‘nāhā minhu innahu layaūsun kafūr If We let man taste a mercy from Us, and then withdraw it from him, he becomes despondent, ungrateful. (Sūrat Hūd, No 11, Āyat 9) The human being is a strange creature. Changes in … Read more

Réflexion Coranique N°221. Āyat 49 :10 – Le lien de la Foi

إِنَّمَا الْمُؤْمِنُونَ إِخْوَةٌ فَأَصْلِحُوا بَيْنَ أَخَوَيْكُمْ Innamal-mu’minūna ikhwatun fa-aslihū bayna akhawaykum Les croyants ne sont que des frères. Établissez la concorde entre vos frères (Sourate al-Houjourāt, No 49, Āyat 10) La foi est un puissant facteur unificateur. Un objectif commun permet le rassemblement des gens et les aide à outrepasser les différences entre eux. Dans … Read more

Āyat 2 :121 – Les droits de la Tilāwah

الَّذِينَ آتَيْنَاهُمُ الْكِتَابَ يَتْلُونَهُ حَقَّ تِلَاوَتِهِ أُولَٰئِكَ يُؤْمِنُونَ بِهِ ۗ  Alladhīna ātaynāhumul-kitāba yatlūnahu haqqa tilāwatihi ūlā’ika yu’minūna bihi Ceux à qui Nous avons donné le Livre, qui le récitent comme il se doit, ceux-là y croient. (Sourat al-Baqarah, No 2, Āyat 121) Au cours du mois de Ramadan, les croyants essaient de réciter un peu … Read more

Quranic Reflection No. 463. Āyat 9:49 – Excuses of the Hypocrites

أَلَا فِي الْفِتْنَةِ سَقَطُوا Alā fil-fitnati saqatū Nay, they have already fallen into temptation (Sūrat al-Tawba No 9, Āyat 49). When human beings want to excuse themselves from a responsibility, they will justify it in whatever way they can. They can concoct a false righteousness for their actions. The cause of revelation for this verse … Read more