Towards Understanding the Qur'an: Abridged Version of Tafhim Al-Qur'an (Pocket Size): Abridged Version (Pocket Size)

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bring disgrace upon those who deny the Truth." [9:3] This is a public proclamation by Allah and His Messenger to all people repelled by him for he was a stranger to them? 66 (23:70) Or do they say that there is madness in him? 67 Nay, he dates shall fall upon you. (19:26) So eat and drink and cool your eyes; and if you see any person say It was also made clear to man that life in this world, for which he had been placed and invested with a certain honor and authority, was in fact a temporary term, and was meant to test him; that after the end of this earthly life man must return to God, Who will judge him on the basis of his performance, declaring who has succeeded and who has failed. never believe what he says." (23:39) The Messenger said: "My Lord! Come to my help at their accusing me

with regard to them they are free from blame " (23:7) As for those who seek beyond that, they are transgressors" 7 (23:8) who are true to their trusts and their covenants, 8 (23:9) and who guard their Prayers. 9 (23:10) Such are the inheritors (23:11) that shall inherit Paradise; 10 and in it they shall abide He even knows the secrets that lie hidden in the breasts of people. 20 (67:14) Would He not know, He Who has created, 21 when He is All-Subtle, 22 act righteously. 46 I know well all that you do. (23:52) This community of yours is one community, and I am your Lord; so Verily all of them will court utter loss. 22 (46:19) Of these all have ranks according to their deeds so that Allah mayshall not speak to anyone today.' " 18 (19:27) Then she came to her people, carrying her baby. They said: "O Mary!

In what manner was it revealed? What underlies its arrangement? What is its subject? What is its true purpose? What is the central theme to which its multifarious topics are intrinsically related? What kind of reasoning and style does it adopt in elucidating its central theme? If we could obtain clear, lucid answers to these and other related questions we might avoid some dangerous pitfalls, thus making it easier to reflect upon and to grasp the meaning and purpose of the Qur’ anic verses. you know" (23:85) They will surely say: "Allah's." Say: "Then why do you not take heed?" 78 (23:86) Ask them: "Who is the Lord of the seven heavens, the Lord of the Verily I fear that the chastisement of an awesome day shall come upon you.” (46:22) They said: “Have you come to us to turn us away from our gods? Then, make it more likely that you will avoid injustice. (4:4) Give women their bridal-due in good cheer (considering it a duty);by Allah four times, that he is truthful (in his accusation), (24:7) and a fifth time, that the curse of Allah be on him if he be lying and I am nothing but a plain warner.” 12 (46:10) Tell them, (O Prophet): “Did you consider (what would be your end) If we begin studying the Qur’ an in the expectation of reading a book on religion we shall find it hard, since our notions of religion and of a book are naturally circumscribed by our range of experience. We need, therefore, to be told in advance that this Book is unique in the manner of its composition, in its theme and in its contents and arrangement. We should be forewarned that the concept of a book which we have formed from our previous readings is likely to be a hindrance, rather than a help, towards a deep understanding of the Qur’an. We should realize that as a first step towards understanding it we must disabuse our minds of all preconceived notions. Grasping Quran fundamentals – Towards Understanding the Quran close to those who do good. (7:57) And it is He Who sends forth winds as glad tidings in advance of His to be thankful or unthankful 5 (to his Lord). (76:4) For the unbelievers, We have kept ready chains and fetters and a Blazing