The Quran: Indeed, Allah chose Adam and Noah and the family of Abraham and the family of ‘Imran over the worlds – (Quran 3:33) Those were the ones upon whom Allah bestowed favor from among the prophets of the descendants of Adam and of those We carried [in the ship] with Noah, and of the […]
Quran 5:78-79: Those among the Children of Israel who disbelieved were cursed by the tongue of Dawud (David) and ‘Iesa (Jesus), son of Maryam (Mary). That was because they disobeyed (Allah and the Messengers) and were ever transgressing beyond bounds. (Verse 78) They used not to forbid one another from the Munkar (wrong, evildoing, sins, […]
Quran 2:124: And [mention, O Muhammad], when Abraham was tried by his Lord with commands and he fulfilled them. [Allah] said, “Indeed, I will make you a leader for the people.” [Abraham] said, “And of my descendants?” [Allah] said, “My covenant does not include the wrongdoers.” The following excerpt is taken from “Maariful Quran” vol […]
Quran 4:125: And who is better in religion than one who submits himself to Allah while being a doer of good and follows the religion of Abraham, inclining toward truth? And Allah took Abraham as an intimate friend. The following is taken from under the commentary of the above verse: “And who can be better […]
Quran 38: 17-29: Sahih International: Be patient over what they say and remember Our servant, David, the possessor of strength; indeed, he was one who repeatedly turned back [to Allah]. (verse 17) Sahih International: Indeed, We subjected the mountains [to praise] with him, exalting [Allah] in the [late] afternoon and [after] sunrise. (verse 18) Sahih […]
Quran 26:61-63: And when the two companies saw one another, the companions of Moses said, “Indeed, we are to be overtaken!” (verse 61) [Moses] said, “No! Indeed, with me is my Lord; He will guide me.” (verse 62) Then We inspired to Moses, “Strike with your staff the sea,” and it parted, and each portion […]
The following excerpt is taken from “The Holy Quran in Today’s English” under the translation of the above verse note #246: Even Abraham had once asked, “My Lord, show me how You bring the dead to life.” replied, “Don’t you believe (that I can do it)?” “Of course!” answered Abraham. “I’m only asking for my […]
