Réflexion coranique No. 182. Āyat 33:23 – S’acquitter de son engagement

مِنَ الْمُؤْمِنِينَ رِجَالٌ صَدَقُوا مَا عَاهَدُوا اللَّهَ عَلَيْهِ ۖ فَمِنْهُمْ مَنْ قَضَىٰ نَحْبَهُ وَمِنْهُمْ مَنْ يَنْتَظِرُ ۖ وَمَا بَدَّلُوا تَبْدِيلًا Minal-mu’minīna rijālun sadaqū mā ‘āhadul-lāhā ‘alayhi famimhum man qadhā nahbahu wa-minhum man yantaziru wamā baddalū tabdīlā Il est parmi les croyants, des hommes qui ont été sincères dans leur engagement envers Allah. Certains d’entre eux … Read more

Quranic Reflection No. 422. Ayat 2:201 – Protection from the Fire

وَقِنَا عَذَابَ النَّارِ Waqinā ‘adhāban-nār And save us from the punishment of the fire. (Sūrat al-Baqarah, No 2, Āyat 201) Many supplications of believers in the Quran include a plea for safety from the punishment of the fire. The fire signifies the anger and displeasure of God. Being put in the Fire is a humiliation … Read more

Réflexion coranique No. 183. Āyat 6:135 – L’injustice ne triomphera jamais

إِنَّهُ لَا يُفْلِحُ الظَّالِمُونَ Innahū lā yuflihuz-zālimūn Certes, les injustes ne réussiront jamais. (Soūrat al-An‘ām, No.6, Āyat 135) Ceux qui font du “zulm” ne prospéreront jamais. Ceci est une promesse d’Allah ‘azza wa-jall. Cela signifie qu’ils n’atteindront jamais le succès dans ce monde, le succès dans son véritable sens. Ils feront également face aux conséquences … Read more

Quranic Reflection No. 425. Ayat 12:3 – The Best of Stories

نَحْنُ نَقُصُّ عَلَيْكَ أَحْسَنَ الْقَصَصِ Nahnu naqussu ‘alayka ahsanal-qasas We narrate to you the best of stories (Sūrat Yūsuf, No 12, Āyat 3) Stories have always been an important part of human connection. Even before they could read and write human beings were telling stories. It connected people together and was important in passing on … Read more

Quranic Reflection No. 424. Ayat 49:10 – The Bond of Faith

إِنَّمَا الْمُؤْمِنُونَ إِخْوَةٌ فَأَصْلِحُوا بَيْنَ أَخَوَيْكُمْ Innamal-mu’minūna ikhwatun fa-aslihū bayna akhawaykum The believers are indeed brethren, therefore make peace between your brethren. (Sūrat al-Hujurāt, No 49, Āyat 10) Faith is a powerful unifying factor. Having a common goal brings people together and helps them overcome differences between themselves. In this verse Allah ‘azza wa-jall reminds us of … Read more

Réflexion coranique No. 181. Āyat 33:23 – S’acquitter de son engagement

مِنَ الْمُؤْمِنِينَ رِجَالٌ صَدَقُوا مَا عَاهَدُوا اللَّهَ عَلَيْهِ ۖ فَمِنْهُمْ مَنْ قَضَىٰ نَحْبَهُ وَمِنْهُمْ مَنْ يَنْتَظِرُ ۖ وَمَا بَدَّلُوا تَبْدِيلًا Minal-mu’minīna rijālun sadaqū mā ‘āhadul-lāhā ‘alayhi famimhum man qadhā nahbahu wa-minhum man yantaziru wamā baddalū tabdīlā Il est parmi les croyants, des hommes qui ont été sincères dans leur engagement envers Allah. Certains d’entre eux … Read more

Quranic Reflection No. 423. Ayat 2:121 – Rights of Tilāwah

الَّذِينَ آتَيْنَاهُمُ الْكِتَابَ يَتْلُونَهُ حَقَّ تِلَاوَتِهِ أُولَٰئِكَ يُؤْمِنُونَ بِهِ Alladhīna ātaynāhumul-kitāba yatlūnahu haqqa tilāwatihi ūlā’ika yu’minūna bihi Those to whom We have given the Book recite it as it ought to be recited; they have faith in it (Sūrat al-Baqarah, No 2, Āyat 121) During the month of Ramadan believers tried to recite more of … Read more

Quranic Reflection No. 422. Ayat 2:201 – Protection from the Fire

وَقِنَا عَذَابَ النَّارِ Waqinā ‘adhāban-nār And save us from the punishment of the fire. (Sūrat al-Baqarah, No 2, Āyat 201) Many supplications of believers in the Quran include a plea for safety from the punishment of the fire. The fire signifies the anger and displeasure of God. Being put in the Fire is a humiliation … Read more

Quranic Reflection No. 422. Ayat 2:201 – Protection from the Fire

وَقِنَا عَذَابَ النَّارِ Waqinā ‘adhāban-nār And save us from the punishment of the fire. (Sūrat al-Baqarah, No 2, Āyat 201) Many supplications of believers in the Quran include a plea for safety from the punishment of the fire. The fire signifies the anger and displeasure of God. Being put in the Fire is a humiliation … Read more

Réflexion coranique No. 180. Āyat 2 :207 – Vendre son âme pour l’agrément d’Allah (s)

وَمِنَ النَّاسِ مَنْ يَشْرِي نَفْسَهُ ابْتِغَاءَ مَرْضَاتِ اللَّهِ ۗ وَاللَّهُ رَءُوفٌ بِالْعِبَادِ Wa-minan-nāssi man yashrī nafsahoub-tighā’a mardhātil-llāhi; wallāhou ra’oūfoun bil-‘ibād Et il y a parmi les gens celui qui se sacrifie pour la recherche de l’agrément d’Allah. (Sourat al-Baqarah, No.2, Āyat 207) Dans ce verset, Dieu Tout-Puissant parle de ceux qui font du commerce avec … Read more