In this seminar, we will have a brief look at the contents of the Sahifa and discuss how we can use it to fulfill our daily spiritual needs. Instructor: Sh Hasanayn Kassamali Fees: No fees, but donations are welcome. Schedule: Saturday from 1:45 – 3:00 pm, July 13, 2024, following Zuhrayn prayers in jamaat. Venue: … Read more
Bismillāh. إِنَّهُ مِن سُلَيْمَانَ وَإِنَّهُ بِسْمِ اللَّهِ الرَّحْمَٰنِ الرَّحِيمِ It is from Sulaymān, and it begins in the name of Allah, the all-Beneficent, the all-Merciful. (Sūrat al-Naml no.27, Āyat 30) The queen of Sheba is the only woman mentioned in the Quran as a ruler. She was regarded as among the wisest women of her … Read more
Bismillāh, يَا أَيُّهَا الْمُزَّمِّلُ Ô toi enveloppé dans ton manteau ! (Sūrat al-Muzzammil, No.73, Āyat 1) Le Prophète Muhammad sallal-lāhu ‘alayhi wa-ālihi wasallam, en tant que sceau de la prophétie et Prophète le plus aimé d’Allah, est abordé différemment des autres prophètes dans le Coran. Le prophète Mūsā ‘alayhis-salām, l’un des prophètes Ulul ‘Azm, a … Read more
Bismillāh. سَأَلَ سَائِلٌ بِعَذَابٍ وَاقِعٍ لِّلْكَافِرِينَ لَيْسَ لَهُ دَافِعٌ An asker asked for a punishment sure to befall, which none can avert from the disbelievers. (Sūrat al-Ma‘ārij, No.70, Āyat 1-2) Most of the Quran reminds us of the mercy of Allah, subhānahu wata‘ālā It is repeated 113 times at the beginning of each sūrah, and twice within Sūrat al-Naml. Indeed … Read more
Bismillāh, إِنَّهُ لَقُرْآنٌ كَرِيمٌ فِي كِتَابٍ مَّكْنُونٍ لَّا يَمَسُّهُ إِلَّا الْمُطَهَّرُونَ Et c’est certainement un Coran noble, dans un Livre bien gardé que seuls les purifiés touchent ; (Soūrate al-Wāqi‘ah, no.56, Āyāt 77-79) Après avoir établi que le Coran est la parole exacte d’Allah et qu’il a été protégé de toute distorsion, les musulmans se demandent … Read more
Bismillāh إِنَّهُ لَقُرْآنٌ كَرِيمٌ فِي كِتَابٍ مَّكْنُونٍ لَّا يَمَسُّهُ إِلَّا الْمُطَهَّرُونَ Et c’est certainement un Coran noble, dans un Livre bien gardé que seuls les purifiés touchent ; (Soūrate al-Wāqi‘ah, no.56, Āyāt 77-79) Après avoir établi que le Coran est la parole exacte d’Allah et qu’il a été protégé de toute distorsion, les musulmans se demandent … Read more
Bismillāh سَأَلَ سَائِلٌ بِعَذَابٍ وَاقِعٍ لِّلْكَافِرِينَ لَيْسَ لَهُ دَافِعٌ An asker asked for a punishment sure to befall, which none can avert from the disbelievers. (Sūrat al-Ma‘ārij, No.70, Āyat 1-2) Most of the Quran reminds us of the mercy of Allah, subhānahu wata‘ālā It is repeated 113 times at the beginning of each sūrah, and twice within Sūrat al-Naml. Indeed … Read more
Bismillāh. فَلَا أُقْسِمُ بِمَوَاقِعِ النُّجُومِ. وَإِنَّهُ لَقَسَمٌ لَّوْ تَعْلَمُونَ عَظِيمٌ. إِنَّهُ لَقُرْآنٌ كَرِيمٌ. فِي كِتَابٍ مَّكْنُونٍ. لَّا يَمَسُّهُ إِلَّا الْمُطَهَّرُونَ. تَنزِيلٌ مِّن رَّبِّ الْعَالَمِينَ I swear by the places where the stars set! And indeed, it is a great oath, should you know. This is indeed a noble Qur’an, in a guarded Book —no one … Read more
Bismillāh, إِنَّ اللَّهَ يَأْمُرُ بِالْعَدْلِ وَالْإِحْسَانِ Certes, Allah commande l’équité et la bienfaisance (Sūrat al-Nahl, No.16, Āyat 90) Ce verset, connu sous le nom de Āyat al-Ihsān, énonce les qualités requises pour le bien-être d’une communauté. Les deux premières qualités qu’Allah ‘azza wajall ordonne aux croyants d’avoir est l’équité et la bienfaisance. Les deux sont … Read more
Bismillāh وَوَٰعَدْنَا مُوسَىٰ ثَلَـٰثِينَ لَيْلَةًۭ وَأَتْمَمْنَـٰهَا بِعَشْرٍۢ فَتَمَّ مِيقَـٰتُ رَبِّهِۦٓ أَرْبَعِينَ لَيْلَةًۭ ۚ We made an appointment with Moses for thirty nights and completed them with ten (more). (Sūrat Al-A‘rāf, no.7, Āyat 142) Prophet Mūsā ‘alayhis-salām was summoned to Mount Sinai for a divine seclusion with his Lord. He informed his people, the Banū Israel, that he was … Read more