We are accustomed to reading books that present information, ideas and arguments systematically and coherently. So, when we embark on the study of the Qur'an, we expect that this book too will revolve around a definite subject, that the subject matter of the book too will be clearly defined at the beginning and will then be neatly divided into sect...

God is the Most Merciful and Most Beneficent. It is out of His Munificence charged with His Attributes of Mercy and Beneficence that He takes care of and provides sustenance for each and every person. And in this process of providing sustenance, God satisfies our spiritual as well as physical needs to lead a truly successful life here on earth and ...

The Holy Quran is a religious scripture revealed by Almighty Allah. It aims to present before all mankind the divine faith, appeal to their intellect and then leave the decision to their discretion. They would be free to either accept the divine guidance or reject it. Despite this freedom to choose one’s religion enshrined in the Quran, it is...

Relationship of Mankind- O mankind! The Messenger [Muhammad (SAAW)!] has come to you in truth from Allah (SWT). Believe in him. It is best for you. But if you reject Faith, to Allah (SWT) belong all things in the heavens and on earth. And Allah (SWT) is All-Knowing, All-Wise.(An-Nisa’4, Ayah 170)- Those who follow the Messenger, the unlettere...

Men of wisdom have always pondered over the question of purpose of (creation of) the universe and his own existence. Holy Qur’an says:- Behold! In the creation of the heavens and the earth, and in the alternation of the night and day, - there are indeed Signs for men of understanding -- Men who celebrate the praises of Allah (SWT), standing, ...

First relationship which we are exposed to, after opening our eyes, is parent-child relationship. Even in this relationship, mother-child relationship has precedence and priority. Holy Qur’an lays special emphasis on this relationship and enjoins us to be respectful, obedient and caring to our parents. The extent of importance attached to thi...

Holy Qur’an is the source for us to understand our relationship with our Creator, His Messengers and His universe. It is, therefore, essential that we first establish a strong relationship with the Qur’an itself. Let us start with the basic premise of establishing a meaningful, fruitful relationship with the Book.Pre-requisites of ...

Basis of Relationship- It is Allah Who has made you for you the earth as a resting place, and sky a canopy, and has given you shape – and made your shape beautiful, - and has provided for you sustenance, of things pure and good; - such is Allah your Rabb! So Glory to Allah, Rabbil-Alameen!- He is the Living (One): there is no god but He: call...

- And of His Signs is that He created for you from yourselves mates that you may find tranquility in them; and He placed between you affection and mercy. Indeed, in that are signs for people who give thought.(Ar-Rome 30, Ayah 21)Importance of RelationshipThe first relationship created by the Almighty for human society was husband-wife. A healthy, c...