Mehdi Raza فَسَبِّحْ بِحَمْدِ رَبِّكَ وَكُنْ مِنَ السَّاجِدِينَ Fasabbih bihamdi rabbika wa–kun minas-sājdīn So celebrate the praise of your Lord and be among those who prostrate (Sūratul Hijr, No.15, Āyat 98) When the polytheists rejected the mission of the Holy Prophet sallalāhu ‘alayhi wa-ālihi wa-sallam they mocked him and the message he brought. Their harsh and scornful … Read more
قَالَ الَّذِينَ غَلَبُوا عَلَىٰ أَمْرِهِمْ لَنَتَّخِذَنَّ عَلَيْهِمْ مَسْجِدًا Qāla-ladhīna ghalabū ‘alā amrihim lanattakhidhanna ‘alayhim masjidā Those who prevailed in the matter said, ‘We will surely set up a place of worship over them.’ (Sūratul Kahf, No.18, Āyat 21) When the People of the Cave (ashāb al-Kahf) died after waking up from their long sleep … Read more
فِطْرَتَ اللَّـهِ الَّتِي فَطَرَ النَّاسَ عَلَيْهَا Fitrata-llāhil-latī fataran-nāsaa ‘alayha The original nature endowed by Allah according to which He originated mankind (Sūratur Rūm, No.30, Āyat 30) The day of Eid al-Fitr which is celebrated after going through the month of Ramadan is a new beginning when the believer is now pure of all sins. He … Read more
لَيْلَةُ الْقَدْرِ خَيْرٌ مِنْ أَلْفِ شَهْرٍ Laylatul-qadri khayrun min alfi shahr The Night of Power is better than a thousand months. (Sūratul Qadr, No.97, Āyat 3) During the last ten nights of the holy month of Ramadan is a night which is exalted and unique. According to Tafsīr Majma‘ul Bayān, some days and timings are … Read more
وَقَالَ الرَّسُولُ يَا رَبِّ إِنَّ قَوْمِي اتَّخَذُوا هَٰذَا الْقُرْآنَ مَهْجُورًا Et le messager dit : “Seigneur, mon peuple a vraiment pris ce Coran pour une chose délaissée.” (Sūratul Furqan, No.25, Āyat 30) Le Saint Prophète (saw) se plaint à Allah de la manière dont son peuple traite le Coran. Il y a une différence d’opinion … Read more
وَقُلِ اعْمَلُوا فَسَيَرَى اللَّهُ عَمَلَكُمْ وَرَسُولُهُ وَالْمُؤْمِنُونَ Waquli-‘malū fasayarallāhu ‘amalakum warasūluhu wal-mu’minūn And say, ‘Go on working. Allah will see your work, and His Messenger and the believers. (Sūratut Tawbah, No.9, Āyat 105) This verse encourages believers to do good deeds and be mindful that their deeds are being seen by Allah ‘azza wa-jall, the … Read more
لَا خَيْرَ فِي كَثِيرٍ مِنْ نَجْوَاهُمْ إِلَّا مَنْ أَمَرَ بِصَدَقَةٍ أَوْ مَعْرُوفٍ أَوْ إِصْلَاحٍ بَيْنَ النَّاسِ lā khayra fī kathīrin min najwāhum illā man amara bi-sadaqatin aw ma’rūfin aw islāhin baynan-nās. Il n’y a rien de bon dans la plus grande partie de leurs conversations secrètes, sauf si l’un d’eux ordonne une charité, une bonne … Read more
وَتِلْكَ الْأَيَّامُ نُدَاوِلُهَا بَيْنَ النَّاسِ wa-tilakal-ayyāmou noudāwilouhā baynan-nās Ainsi faisons-Nous alterner les jours (bons et mauvais) parmi les gens. (Sūrat Āli Imrān, No.3, Āyat 140) C’est une partie d’un verset qui a été révélé après la bataille de ‘Ohod. Il s’agit d’une déclaration importante sur l’alternance de la providence chez les gens dans ce monde. … Read more
قَالَ بَلْ سَوَّلَتْ لَكُمْ أَنْفُسُكُمْ أَمْرًا Qāla: bal sawwalt lakum anfusakum Nay, your souls have tempted you in the matter. (Sūrat Yusuf, No.12, Āyat 18) Quand les frères de Nabī Yūsuf apportent sa chemise à leur père avec du faux sang, Nabī Ya’qūb n’est pas dupe. Ils lui disent qu’un loup a mangé Yūsuf … Read more
يُرِيدُ اللَّهُ بِكُمُ الْيُسْرَ وَلَا يُرِيدُ بِكُمُ الْعُسْرَ Yurīdullāhu bikumulyusra walā yurīdu bikumul–‘usr Allah desires ease for you, and He does not desire for you difficulty Sūrat Baqarah, No.2, Āyat 185 Verses 183-186 of Sūra al-Baqarah talk about the month of Ramadan and related issues. Among these verses the above phrase is an enlightening statement … Read more