Name
The Surah has been so entitled after the word al `adiyat with which it opens.
Period of Revelation
Whether it is a Makki or a Madani Surah is disputed. Hadrat Abdullah bin Masud, Jabir, Hasan Basri, Ikrimah, and Ata say that it is Makki. Hadrat Anas bin Malik, and Qatadah say that it is Madani; and from Hadrat Ibn Abbas two views have been reported, fi ... 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 ... Show More
1h 48m
Apr 2017
The Power of Gratitude – Khutbah by Nouman Ali Khan
Surah Ar-Rahman is a powerful wake-up call addressing all kinds of people, especially those exercising various degrees of disbelief. When it was revealed in Mecca, explains Nouman Ali Khan, Allah was talking specifically to the Quraish, who, despite having the greatest messenger, ... Show More
1h 5m
Feb 2017
Dont Judge – Spread Salam – Khutbah by Nouman Ali Khan
This Khutbah was recorded in Malaysia on 9/2/2016.
Allah dedicates strong ayat in Surat An-Nisaa to describing the fate of al-munafiqun (the hypocrites), angrily describing their deserved place in the lowest depths of Hell. However, as Nouman Ali Khan explains, Allah’s anger is n ... Show More
1h 5m
Jul 2023
The Firebrand from Damascus (Part 1)
Ibn Taymiyyah is known as the “Sheikh of Islam” to his admirers, and to his detractors, one of the most significant antecedents of modern Salafi Jihadism. Simultaneously a genius scholar, brutal warrior and unflinching polemicist, he is one of the most important pioneers of a mil ... Show More
52m 46s
Apr 2025
Our Coachella Recap + What Really Happens At the Exclusive After Parties
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1h 23m
Nov 2023
9 Ways Dr. Berg BLOCKS the Side Effects Of Carbs While On A Keto Diet
<p>Sticking to keto and intermittent fasting is the best way to meet your health goals. But, if you make a mistake on keto, it’s not the end of the world. Today, I’m going to share how to block the effects of sugar and carbs, as well as other potentially problematic things. </p>
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