Names and Attributes of the Quran Part 2
Allah the God Almighty has mentioned in the Quran almost fifty different names and attributes for it. This is a unique feature of the Quran, it is not usual to find a book describing itself with so many different titles. These names point out qualities and functions of The Quran, they also indicate the importance and greatness of the Quran. We will discuss few of these names with one verse [...]
Names and Attributes of the Quran – Part 1
Allah the God Almighty has mentioned in the Quran almost fifty different names and attributes for it. This is a unique feature of the Quran, it is not usual to find a book describing itself with so many different titles. These names point out qualities and functions of The Quran, they also indicate the importance and greatness of the Quran. We will discuss few of these names with one verse [...]
Introduction to the Quran
The Quran is the last revelation from Almighty God to mankind; The text of The Quran consists of the literal words of God, transpired by angel Gabriele to Prophet Muhammad (PBUH).The Quran was revealed little by little over a period of twenty-three years. Whenever some verse were revealed, Prophet (PBUH) himself and some of his companions would memorize these revelations, while some of the other companions of Prophet (PBUH) would [...]
Central Theme of the Quran
The central theme of the Qur’an is guidance to humanity about the oneness of Allah (SWT). The month of Ramadhan [is that] in which was revealed the Quran, a guidance for the people and clear proofs of guidance and criterion.2:185 Indeed, We sent down to you the Book for the people in truth. So whoever is guided - it is for [the benefit of] his soul; and whoever goes astray [...]
Attributes of Allah (SWT)
It is mentioned many a times in the Quran that Allah is only One, He has no partners, equals or family. He has been here forever and is everlasting. He is All-Able by Himself, and achieves anything He wishes by command; when He commands, “Be it”; it becomes. He is All knowing, possessing the knowledge of the past, present and future; He knows what is manifested and what is hidden, He [...]
Signs of Allah (SWT)
As per His wisdom, God-Allah (swt) has veiled Himself from us, but Signs of Allah appear all around us within the universe and within ourselves to ponder upon and recognize Him. This exercise of reflecting upon these signs awaken our inner faculties thus far lying dormant within us. All this in turn leads us to realize our importance as humans, as well as our position in relation to the universe. [...]
Glad Tidings and Warnings in the Qur’an
Giving glad tidings to believers and giving warning to non-believers are major subjects of the Qur’an. To emphasize seriousness of human life, the Qur’an keeps on mentioning glad tidings or warnings repeatedly through out the Qur'an. Generally they both come together, one after another. Glad Tidings And We will surely test you with something of fear and hunger and a loss of wealth and lives and fruits, but give good [...]
