Name
This Surah takes its name from v.33. Al-i-Imran, like the names of many other surahs, is merely a name to distinguish it from other surahs and does not imply that the family of Imran has been discussed in it.
The Period of Revelation
This Surah consists of four discourses:
The first discourse (vv. 1-32) was probably revealed soon after the Battle of B ... Show More
Dec 2016
Surah 002 - AL-BAQARAH (THE COW) - سورة البقرة
Name Why the name Al-Baqarah? Al-Baqarah (the Cow) has been so named from the story of the Cow occurring in this Surah (vv. 67-73). It has not, however, been used as a title to indicate the subject of the Surah. It will, therefore, be as wrong to translate the name Al-Baqarah int ... Show More
1h 48m
Jun 2019
Lessons from the Quran - Ramadhan Reflections 2019 [Day 30]
And We sent him (back as a Messenger at Nineveh) to a people hundred thousand strong, rather they were even more. (37:47)
Commentary
NUMBER 100,000: This verse from Sūrah al-Sāffāt speaks about the great Prophet, Yūnus, known in English as Prophet Jonah - the one who was swallowe ... Show More
4m 22s
Jun 2019
When the Help Comes from Allah… - Ramadhan Reflections 2019 [Day 27]
(Recall the time) when you said to the believers, ‘Does it not suffice you that your Lord should reinforce you with three thousand angels sent down (by Him)? (3:124)
Commentary
NUMBER 3,000: Although as humans, we have been given the freedom to act as we please, however Allah has ... Show More
4m 28s
Apr 2024
Imam Ali (ع) - The Only One to Give in Charity in Ruku - Ramadan Reflections 2024 - Day 23
Today, on the 23rd day of Ramadan, we delve into the profound concept of guardianship in Islam, as elucidated in Surah al-Maidah (5), verse 55 of the Noble Quran. As we reflect on this verse, we explore its implications on the hierarchy of guardianship within the Muslim community ... Show More
11m 31s
Dec 2021
Day 81 - Umar Wanted to Kill the Prophet
Not being able to stand in Prophet Muhammad, peace be upon him and his mission to spread Islam in Makkah, Abu Jahl puts a prize reward for anyone to kill him. Umar, the bravest among them sets up to do this. This is Day 81 out of 365 days of stories of the greatest man in the wor ... Show More
3m 2s