by Fajr-Literary | Dec 27, 2013 |
As-salamu `alaykum wa rahmatullahThere is an ayah in Surah al-Anfal that is in the context of War, but the beauty of the Qur’an is such that you can read a verse and it brings a whole new meaning to you than the standard tafsir. Consider this ayah:”…If Allah knows any...
by Fajr-Literary | Dec 17, 2013 |
As-salamu `alaykum wa rahmatullah Part 2 of the notes from the ‘Living with the Qur’an’ webinar: 4. Take the Qur’an as a cure and a healing Unfortunately, with the advancement of Medicine, we have somewhat come to abandon the great practise of healing and curing with...
by Fajr-Literary | Dec 16, 2013 |
As-salamu `alaykum wa rahmatullah For those who couldn’t attend, these are my notes from a webinar I did last night (‘Living with the Qur’an’) for sisters on behalf of Solace. Part 2 to come tomorrow insha’Allah. Living with the Qur’an The topic of living with the...
by Fajr-Literary | Nov 27, 2013 |
As-salamu `alaykum wa rahmatullah Surah al-‘Asr is a fascinating chapter in the Qur’an because despite it being the second shortest chapter, it sort of sets the details/blueprint and encompasses the cycle of a believer’s life. Think about it: “By Time. Indeed, Mankind...
by Fajr-Literary | Nov 20, 2013 |
As-salamu `alaykum wa rahmatullah The first verse of the Qur’an is an interesting one: “All Praise be to Allah, the Lord of the Worlds.” [al-Fatihah: 1] Have you ever wondered what the word, ‘Alameen’ (العالمين) really means? Most of the time it is translated as...
