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Réflexion coranique N°502. Āyat 49 : 13 – Les qualités intérieures et la valeur des êtres humains

Bismillah. يَـٰٓأَيُّهَا ٱلنَّاسُ إِنَّا خَلَقْنَـٰكُم مِّن ذَكَرٍۢ وَأُنثَىٰ وَجَعَلْنَـٰكُمْ شُعُوبًۭا وَقَبَآئِلَ لِتَعَارَفُوٓا۟ إِنَّ أَكْرَمَكُمْ عِندَ ٱللَّهِ أَتْقَىٰكُمْ إِنَّ ٱللَّهَ عَلِيمٌ خَبِيرٌ. O hommes ! Nous vous avons créés d’un mâle et d’une femelle, et Nous avons fait de vous des nations et des tribus, pour que vous vous entre-connaissiez. Le plus noble d’entre vous, auprès d’Allah, … Read more

ALI 704: Foundations of Islamic Epistemology

This is an 8 session online course on How we know what we know. The course will explore the foundations of Islamic epistemology, laying the groundwork for a deeper, more thoughtful understanding of Islamic beliefs. Through guided discussions, we will explore key questions such as: This is the first course in a planned series on Islamic theology (ʿAqāʾid), … Read more

ALI 703: Quranic Arabic and Knowledge – Level 3

Almighty Allah says in Surat Yusuf: Indeed, We have sent it down as an Arabic Quran, so that you may understand (Q 12:2). In this online course, specially tailored for serious learners, we will simplify Quranic language. To make it interesting, we will begin with a brief tafsir of short surahs. At this level, we will continue learning grammatical rules on nouns … Read more

Réflexion coranique n°501 Āyat 69 : 6 & 7 – Une analogie : Les ‘Ād et les palmiers évidés

Bismillah. (٧) سَخَّرَهَا عَلَيْهِمْ سَبْعَ لَيَالٍ وَثَمَانِيَةَ أَيَّامٍ حُسُومًا فَتَرَى الْقَوْمَ فِيهَا صَرْعَىٰ كَأَنَّهُمْ أَعْجَازُ نَخْلٍ خَاوِيَةٍ ‎(٦) وَأَمَّا عَادٌ فَأُهْلِكُوا بِرِيحٍ صَرْصَرٍ عَاتِيَةٍ Et quant aux ‘Ad, ils furent détruits par un vent mugissant et furieux qu'[Allah] déchaîna contre eux pendant sept nuits et huit jours consécutifs ; tu voyais alors les gens renversés … Read more

Quranic Reflection No 744. Ayat 3:169 – The Status of a Martyr

Bismillah. وَلَا تَحْسَبَنَّ الَّذِينَ قُتِلُوا فِي سَبِيلِ اللَّهِ أَمْوَاتًا ۚ بَلْ أَحْيَاءٌ عِندَ رَبِّهِمْ يُرْزَقُونَ Do not suppose those who were slain in the way of Allah to be dead; no, they are living and provided for near their Lord. (Sūrat ‘Āli Imrān, No 3, Āyat 169) This Āyat was revealed after the battle of … Read more

ALI 702: Quranic Arabic and Knowledge, Level 1

Quranic Arabic helps Muslims learn the language of the Quran with a goal of comprehending the Divine message directly. In this online course, specially tailored for past and present Madrasah teachers, we will learn simple Quranic vocabulary and grammar. To make it interesting, occasionally we plan to cover simple rules of Tajweed, stories and historical … Read more

Quranic Reflection No 743. Ayat 2:250 – The story of Tālūt and Jālūt.

Bismillah. وَلَمَّا بَرَزُوا لِجَالُوتَ وَجُنُودِهِ قَالُوا رَبَّنَا أَفْرِغْ عَلَيْنَا صَبْرًا وَثَبِّتْ أَقْدَامَنَا وَانصُرْنَا عَلَى الْقَوْمِ الْكَافِرِينَ So, when they marched out for [encounter with] Goliath and his troops, they said, ‘Our Lord, pour patience upon us, make our feet steady, and assist us against the disbelieving people. (Sūrat al-Baqarah No. 2, Āyāt 250) The story … Read more

Réflexion Coranique n°500. Verset 43 :52 – Le mépris de l’oppresseur

Bismillah. أَمْ أَنَا خَيْرٌ مِّنْ هَٰذَا الَّذِي هُوَ مَهِينٌ وَلَا يَكَادُ يُبِينُ ‎ Je l’ai trouvée, elle et son peuple, se prosternant devant le soleil au lieu d’Allah. Le Diable leur a embelli leurs actions, et les a détournés du droit chemin, et ils ne sont pas bien guidés. (Sūrat al-Zukhruf, No.43, Āyat 52) Les … Read more

Quranic Reflection No 742. Ayat 35:43 – The evil end of those who plot

Bismillah. وَلَا يَحِيقُ الْمَكْرُ السَّيِّئُ إِلَّا بِأَهْلِهِ But evil plots encompass only the people themselves. (Sūrat al-Fātir, No 35, Āyat 43) One of the principles of justice mentioned in the Holy Quran is the consequences to be faced by oppressors. Before the advent of Islam, the polytheists of Arabia claimed that if a warner were … Read more

Réflexion coranique n° 499. Āyat 3:7 – La déviance versus un fondement solide de la connaissance

Bismillah. فَأَمَّا الَّذِينَ فِي قُلُوبِهِمْ زَيْغٌ فَيَتَّبِعُونَ مَا تَشَابَهَ مِنْهُ ابْتِغَاءَ الْفِتْنَةِ وَابْتِغَاءَ تَأْوِيلِهِ ۗ وَمَا يَعْلَمُ تَأْوِيلَهُ إِلَّا اللَّهُ ۗ وَالرَّاسِخُونَ فِي الْعِلْمِ يَقُولُونَ آمَنَّا بِهِ كُلٌّ مِّنْ عِندِ رَبِّنَا ۗ وَمَا يَذَّكَّرُ إِلَّا أُولُو الْأَلْبَابِ Les gens, donc, qui ont au cœur une inclination vers l’égarement, mettent l’accent sur les versets à équivoque … Read more