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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 into "The Cow" or "The Heifer" as to translate any English name, say Mr. Baker, Mr ... Show More
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