Manzil 1
Ruku 1 - 85
Starting from Surah Fatiha through Surah Nisa (3 Surah plus Surah Fatiha)
Supplication to Allah for guidance taught by Allah Himself.
Al-Qur'an is free from all doubts. It is a guide for the God-conscious. Warning is of no avail for those who reject faith.
Hypocrites and consequences of hypocrisy. Examples of their deeds.
Allah's demand to worship Him Alone. The claim of The Qur'an to be the Book of Allah. Reward for the believer. Parable of gnat, may confound many and enlighten many. How can you deny Allah?
Story of Adam's creation. Victory of knowledge. Angels show respect to Adam. Satan caused Adam to lose paradise. Adam's repentance and his forgiveness.
Need of Allah's revelations for guidance. Allah's covenants with the Children of Israel. Do you advise others and forget yourselves? Allah's help comes with patience and Salah.
Criminals will find no way out on the Day of Judgment. Israelites deliverance from Pharaoh's persecution. Israelites sin of worshipping the calf. Their repentance through slaying the culprits. Israelites who wanted to see Allah directly were put to death, then Allah gave them life again and provided them with heavenly food. Israelites discontent and disbelief.
The miracle of providing water from a rock. Israelites rejected the heavenly food. Israelites disobedience and transgression.
Real believers have nothing to fear or to regret. Israelites covenant with Allah. Punishment for the violation of Sabbath. Israelites attitude in sacrificing a cow on Allah's command.
Miracle of bringing the dead body back to life. The Israelites reaction to the miracle. People of the Book are hopeless victims of hypocrisy. Some of them attribute their own writings to Allah. Jews' false claim and its punishment.
Israelites made a covenant and broke it. Their behaviour with their own people.
Advent of the Prophet Isa (Jesus). Jews rejected the truth knowingly. Nature of the Jews' belief. Their love for the calf was more than their love for Allah. Jews' claim of exclusive right to inherit paradise is put to test.
Their animosity for Jibraeel and other angels. Israelites faithlessness. Their accusation against the Prophet Solomon (Suleiman). Their learning of witchcraft.
Etiquettes to address the Prophet of Allah. Abrogation and / or substitution of the verses of the Qur'an. Questioning the Prophet. Envy of Jews and Christians. Open-ended credit account for the Hereafter. The Jews' and Christians' false claim to inherit paradise.
Religious prejudice of the Jews and the Christians. Order not to prevent people from coming to the Masjid. All directions belong to Allah. The accusation against Allah of having a son. The Qur'an is the knowledge of truth. Jews and Christians will never be pleased with you.
Accountability on the Day of Judgment. Ibrahim was made the Leader of mankind. Importance of the Ka’ba. Prayer of Ibrahim for the city of Makkah. Ibrahim and Ismail pray for the appointment of a Prophet from the City of Makkah.
Islam: the religion of Ibrahim. Ibrahim’s advice to his sons. The order of Allah to believe in all the Prophets without discrimination. Baptism is from Allah. Ibrahim and his sons were neither Jews nor Christians.
Qiblah (direction in prayers). The order of Allah to change Qiblah. The Ka’ba in Makkah was made the new Qiblah.
The order to face towards Ka’ba as Qiblah during Salah (prayers).
Prescription to seek Allah's help. Martyrs are not dead. Allah will test the Believer's belief with sufferings. Safa and Marwah are the symbols of Allah. The curse of Allah, the angels and all mankind are on those who conceal the truth.
Signs from nature to recognize Allah. The mushrikin will have severe punishment. The followers of misguided leaders will regret on the Day of Judgement.
Do not follow the footsteps of Shaitãn. Do not profess the faith blindly. Prohibited (Harãm) food. Those who hide the truth for worldly gains swallow nothing but fire.
Islamic laws of retribution. Islamic definition of righteousness. Commandment of Allah to execute a "will"
The obligation of fasting. The revelation of the Qur'an and fasting in the month of Ramadhãn. Allah is very close to His devotees. Husband-wife relationship is permitted during the nights of the Fasting month. Timings of fasting. Bribing is a sin.
The moon is to determine time periods. Order to fight for a just cause. Retaliation is made lawful even in the sacred months. Commandment to give charity. Hajj and Umrah (pilgrimage to Makkah).
Restrictions during Hajj. Performance of Hajj (pilgrimage). Hypocrisy vs. True belief. Commandment of entering into Islam completely.
Believers will rank above the disbelievers on the Day of Judgement. Mankind was one nation having one religion. The way to Paradise passes through trials. Charity and fighting (for just cause) is made obligatory.
Fighting during the Sacred Months is a heinous sin. Punishment for 'murtad' (the one who turns back from Islam). Drinking and gambling are sinful (First Order of prohibition). The commandment to deal with orphans justly. It is unlawful to marry a mushrik male or a female.
Prohibition of husband wife relationship during menstruation. Do not misuse oaths taken in the name of Allah. A limitation of four months is imposed on renouncing husband wife relationship. Waiting period for remarriage is three menstruation periods after divorce.
Laws relating to divorce. Commandment of honourable and kind treatment to divorced women.
There is no restriction on divorcees for remarriage. Commandment of breast feeding the babies. Widows are commanded to wait four months and ten days before remarriage.
Commandments relating to dowry in the case of a divorce. Commandment for guarding the Salah (Prayers). Executing a 'Last Will and Testament' is made obligatory.
Fight in the path of Allah without the fear of death since there is no escape from death. Israelites asked for a king to fight in the way of Allah. Allah appointed Talut to be their king.
Majority of Israelites' failed in the test of their belief. Victory is not dependent on numbers. Believer's prayer for a victory. Allah reaffirmed the Prophethood of Muhammad (pbuh). Ranks of Rasools.
Spending in charity. Allah's attributes "Ayat-ul-Kursi". There is no compulsion in religion. Wali of Allah vs. Wali of Shaitan.
Confrontation of Ibrahim and Namrud. Example of bringing dead to life. Ibrahim's question of life after death.
The parable of spending in Charity. What makes charity worthless. Charity vs. showing off.
Spend the best portion of your wealth. Allah's promise vs. Shaitan's promise. Giving charity in public is good but giving in private is better. Who is eligible for receiving charity.
Reward for giving charity. Prohibition of usury. Taking usury is like declaring war against Allah and His Rasool.
Commandment of writing down all business dealings - loans, debts and buying on credit. Witnesses are required in all major business transactions. If writing is not possible, take a security deposit - pledge / mortgage.
Allah will call all actions to account. True belief of Prophets and Muslims. A believer's supplication.
It is Allah Who has revealed Torah, Gospel and Qur'an. Qur'an's decisive vs. allegorical verses. Supplication of the believers to remain steadfast upon belief.
Wealth or children will not be a defense against disbelief. Battle of Badr was a sign of Allah's favors. Comforts of this life vs. the life in the hereafter. Testimony of Allah about Himself. True religion in the sight of Allah is only Al-Islam.
Warning of a painful punishment for disbelief. Jews and Christians are being deceived by their own self- invented beliefs. It is Allah Who gives or takes away the kingdom and honour. Prohibition of taking disbelievers as protectors.
Commandment to obey and follow the Prophet. Adam, Noah, the families of Ibrahim and Imran were exalted. Birth and growth of Maryam (Mary - the mother of Jesus). Supplication of Zakariya for granting him a son and Allah granted his wish and gave him a son called Yahya (John).
Allah chose Maryam (Mary) for His service and exalted her over all the women of the world. Allah gave Mary a noble son called Isa (Jesus). Birth of Isa (Jesus) son of Maryam. Miracles given to Isa (Jesus). Followers of Isa (Jesus) were also called Muslims. Plot to kill Isa (Jesus).
Allah's promise to clean Isa (Jesus) of those who rejected him. The birth of Isa (Jesus) without father is like the creation of Adam without parents. "Mubahla": [Calling for Allah's decision if Isa's (Jesus) birth is disputed].
The commandment of calling the Jews and Christians to get together on what is common between them and Muslims. The religion of Ibrahim was Islam and the Muslims are his followers.
Hypocrites among Jews and Christians. Among the Jews and Christians there are some good people and some bad. There are some Jews and Christians who cheat in quoting their Holy Books. Isa (Jesus) never asked to worship him instead of Allah.
The covenant of Allah with all the Prophets concerning the Last Prophet (Muhammad). No religion is acceptable to Allah other than Al-Islam. The reward for the disbelievers is the curse of Allah, the Angels and all mankind. Disbeliever who die as a disbelievers will have an everlasting painful punishment.
Criteria of righteousness. Lawful and unlawful food for the Children of Israel. The first House of Allah on Earth. Disbelief of the Jews and Christians. Do not obey the Jews or Christians.
Live Islam, die as a Muslim, and be not divided among yourselves. Punishment for those who divide Muslims into sects.
Muslims are the best nation evolved to enjoin good and forbid evil. Some righteous People of the Book. Hypocritical charity. Intimate friendship should be only with the believers.
Lessons from the Battle of Uhud. Allah's help to the believers. Prophet does not have the authority to pardon the sinners.
Prohibition of usury. Allah loves charitable people. Believers are promised to have upper hand. No paradise without trial.
Muhammad (pbuh) is no more than a Rasool of Allah. Prophets and their followers. Supplication of the believers.
​Do not follow the unbelievers. The result of disobeying the Rasool. After grief, Allah bestowed peace. There is no escape from death.
Life and death is from Allah. Consult before making a decision, once decision is made then be firm. Put your trust in Allah. Dignity of the Rasool. Lessons to be learned from the Battle of Uhud. Those who are slain in the cause of Allah are not dead.
Character of the believers at Uhud. Punishment for bartering belief for unbelief. Adverse conditions are a test from Allah. Punishment for the stingy.
The Jews insulted Allah and uttered a lie against Him. Everyone has to die. Test of the believers. Punishment for claiming credit for something you have not done.
Signs from nature. Supplication of the believers. Acceptance of supplication by Allah. Do not be deceived by the unbelievers. Be patient and excel in patience.
Creation of mankind. Property of the orphans. Restrictions on number of wives. Obligation of dowry. Do not entrust property to feebleminded people. Train the orphans to manage their properties. Laws of inheritance.
Prescribed shares in inheritance. Inheritance of spouse's property. Commandment to abide by the limit of Allah.
Initial order relating to the punishment for women guilty of fornication. Acceptable vs. unacceptable repentance. Women should not be treated as a part of estate. Do not take dowry back from women. Prohibition from marrying the wife of one's father.
Women that are prohibited for marriage - Mahram relations. Prohibited and permitted marriages continued. Permission for marriage with slave girls.
Allah wishes to guide and forgive. Respect the ownership of one another's properties. Avoid heinous sins and do not be jealous. Laws of inheritance are fixed.
Men are overseers over women. Corrective measures for disobedient women. Arbitration in family disputes. Huquq-ul-Ibad (rights of other human beings). Witnesses of the Rasools on the Day of Judgment.
Prohibition of drinking liquor - (second order). Tayammum. Behavior of the People of the Book. Invitation of Iman to the People of the Book. Mushrikin will not be forgiven.
People of the Book tend to take side of Shaitan. Fate of the unbelievers and the believers. Who should the believers obey?
Hypocrites' attitude towards the decision of the Prophet. One who disputes the decision of the Prophet is not a believer. Believers will be in excellent company in the hereafter.
Be prepared for armed conflict (qital). Make qital to help the oppressed.
Fear Allah and not the people. There is no escape from death. Obedience of the Rasool is in fact the obedience of Allah. Proof that the Qur'an is Divine revelation. Report the important news to responsible persons. Respond to greetings with even better greetings.
The punishment for killing a believer and laws of bloodwit. Investigate properly before jumping to conclusion. Ranks of the Mujahideen over the Non-Mujahideen.
Oppressed should migrate if possible. Reward for migration in the cause of Allah.
Salat-ul-Qasr: Shortening of Salah during travel and Salah in the state of war. Salah is obligatory at its prescribed times.
Establish justice based on Divine guidance. Warning against slander and against falsely charging innocents.
Allah's special favors to the Prophet. Prohibition of secret counsel and its limited exception.
Shirk is an unforgivable sin. Promise of Shaitan to create false desires. Promise of Allah to grant paradise to righteous - who can be truer than Allah in promise? No one is better than a Muslim.
Establish justice for women, orphan girls and helpless children. Have fear of Allah in your dealings.
Commandment to stand firm for justice. The believers are required to believe wholeheartedly. Boycott the un-Islamic gatherings. The hypocrites have double standards.
Characteristics of hypocrites and the acts of hypocrisy. The hypocrites will be in the lowest depths of hellfire. Do not utter evil words. Do not draw a line between Allah and His Rasools in obedience.
Most Jews are habitual sinners and violators of Allah's commandments. Jesus was neither killed nor crucified. Punishing the Jews for their iniquities. Their only salvation is to become Muslims.
This Qur'an carries the same message as was sent to Noah, Abraham, Moses and Jesus. Al-Qur'an's authenticity is verified by Allah Himself. Believe in this authentic revelation if you want to attain felicity. Stop saying "Trinity" Allah is the One and Only Deity.
Jesus was a Prophet and worshipper of Allah. Mankind is asked to believe in the message of Al-Qur'an. Legal decision relating to the inheritance of childless persons.