Category: Inspirations (Page 2 of 2)

Tafsir of Surah al-Ankabut – 3

March 16, 2025 / editor

This verse was revealed to encourage the Muslims to be
patient in troubles, and put their trust in God and wait for His help.
The believers were of the opinion that, through their mere faith, they could obtain salvation and enter Paradise. The verse denied them that, saying that even the believing people and the Prophets, all together said, “… When will Allah’s help come? ….”
It is evident that the purpose, here, is not a protest against the Providence, but this manner of statement is itself a kind of
invocation and a plea for help. This verse points at one of the everlasting Divine rules and customs; that in all ages the
believers have to work hard for salvation, and encounter sufferings and hardship, if they are willing to enter Paradise.

Tafsir of Surah al-Ankabut – 2

March 16, 2025 / editor

Verse no. 1 The first verse of Surah al-Ankabut starts with
the Muqatta'aat letters, These are unique letter combinations that
appear in the beginning of 29 surahs of the Qur'an. Muqatta'at
literally means abbreviated or shortened. Their meanings remain unclear and are considered by most scholars to be divine secrets.
After all 29 surahs that start with these letters something is spoken about the Qur’an except in surahs: Maryam, ‘Ankabut, Rum and
Qalam.
Verse no. 2 Do the people suppose that they will be let off because they say, ‘We have faith,’ and they will not be tested? Testing is part of ‘Iman.’ If you are a true mu’min, then expect all sorts of difficulties and tests.
When we call ourself ‘Mu’mineen,’ we need to know that this title ‘Mu’mineen’ comes with strings attached eg trials and tribulations. Just like gold is burned and then purified, human beings are also tested with various kinds of tests.
We will have to sacrifice everything for the pleasure of Allah and bear every difficulty with patience.

Tafsir Surat al-Ankabut 1

March 16, 2025 / editor

Our preparation for the Blessed month of Ramadhan starts from the Holy month of Rajab.
When Surah al-Fatiha was revealed it was known as Fatihatul Kitab and that is why we call this Surah, Surah al-Fatiha. Some surahs were not named by the Holy Prophet (saww) but got their name later on. According to Ayatullah Jawadi Amuli, Surah al-Ankabut was previously known as ‘Surat al-Lati Yudhkaru Fiha al-Ankabut’-The Surah in which the spider is mentioned, and only later was the name shortened to Surah al-Ankabut (The Spider).

Inspirations from the Holy Qur’an – 3

March 4, 2025 / editor

After recitation, we should collect the copies of the Qur’an in a respectful manner, and put them in the proper place. This is one of the highly recommended and liked etiquettes among the Muslims around the world, and they would frown upon leaving this Divine Book of such a high status, lying around after recitation.
Imam Ja’far al-Sadiq (a) is reported to have said that
whoever honors the Holy Qur’an will be honored on the Day of Judgement. (al-Kafi Vol. 2 Pg. 602, H. 14). One of the best ways to honor the Qur’an is to put it in an appropriate place.
In order to appreciate the high status of the Holy Qur’an, let us look at another hadith from the Holy Prophet (saww). He (s) said, “One who recites the Qur’an and thinks someone else has been granted better than him has looked down upon what Allah (swt) has honored, and honored what Allah (swt) has abased.” (Wasa’il al-Shi’ah Vol. 6, Pg. 170, H. 3)

Inspirations from the Holy Qur’an – 2

March 4, 2025 / editor

The Holy Prophet (saww) is reported to have said, “Beautify the recitation of the Holy Qur’an with a pleasant voice.” (Wasa’il al-Shia Vol. 4 Pg. 859 H.6)
When the Holy Qur’an is being recited, listen to it attentively
and be silent, so that you may be shown mercy. (Q7:204)
Imam al-Sadiq (a) is reported to have said, “When the
Holy Qur’an is being recited, be quiet and listen to it
attentively.” (Wasa’il al-Shia Vol 4 Pg. 861 H.4)

Inspirations from the Holy Qur’an – 1

March 4, 2025 / editor

Imam Ali al-Ridha (a) is reported to have said, “The best time for reciting the Holy Qur’an is after the completion of the Morning Prayer.”
Imam al-Baqir (a) is reported to have said, “There is a spring for everything, and the spring of the Qur’an is the Month of Ramadhan.” (Al-Kafi Vol. 2 Pg. 630)
Imam al-Sadiq (a) is reported to have said, “… Verily [the month of] Ramadhan has a special right and sanctity that the other months do not have. The Holy Qur’an is to be read in
a measured tone. When you come to a verse that mentions
Paradise, pause and ask Allah, the Mighty and Exalted, to grant you Paradise, and when you come to a verse that mentions
hellfire, then pause and seek refuge with Allah from the fire of hell.” (Al-Kafi. Vol. 2 Pg. 617)

The Different States of Mothers in the Holy Qur’an

January 1, 2025 / editor

And We have commanded people to honor their parents.
Their mothers bore them in hardship and delivered them
in hardship … (Q46:15)
And ‘remember’ when the angels said, “O Maryam! Surely
Allah has selected you, purified you and chosen you over
all women of the world. (Q3:42)

The Resemblance between Janabe Fatimah (sa) and Janabe Maryam (sa)

January 1, 2025 / editor

They were both chaste. (Q66:12)
Angels spoke to both of them. (Q3:45)

Benefits of Taqwa

December 31, 2024 / editor

It is a
praiseworthy
trait. (Q3:186)
It protects an individual. (Q3:120)
Allah (swt)
loves those who
possess taqwa. (Q3:76)

The muttaqin are saved from hellfire. (Q19:72)
Godwariness leads one to eternal bliss in Paradise. (Q3:133)
One’s actions are reformed through it. (Q33:70-71)

The Qualities of the Qur’an mentioned in the Holy Qur’an

December 13, 2024 / editor

The Qualities of the Qur'an mentioned in the Holy Qur'an

Enlightening Inspirations from Rabi’ al-Abrar – 4

December 11, 2024 / editor

The best speech is that in which the speaker is truthful and from which the listener derives benefit.
Not every human is a human being - only one who is a human in his knowledge and etiquette.
The tongue with which Allah is mentioned ought not to be used to speak obscenities.

Enlightening Inspirations from Rabi’ al-Abrar – 3

December 11, 2024 / editor

Food and drink are the provision for physical bodies, but the provisions for the intellect
are wisdom and knowledge.
Contentment suffices as honor, and good
nature [suffices] as bounty.
Gratitude has three stages: a feeling inside
the heart, an expression by the tongue and a
recompense by the hand.

Enlightening Inspirations from Rabi’ al-Abrar – 2

December 11, 2024 / editor

Good management with enough is more
sufficing than plenty of wealth with extravagance.
Do not attend [too many] weddings, for they will make you yearn for this world and forget the Hereafter. [Instead] attend funerals
because they will make you abstemious in
this world and desirous of the Hereafter.

Enlightening Inspirations from Rabi’ al-Abrar

December 11, 2024 / editor

A Wise man was asked, “What is the thing which
is not good to speak even if it is true?” He replied, “A man’s praise of himself.”
Whoever habituates himself to lying will not
believe the [words of the] truthful.

Qualities of True Believers in the Holy Qur’an

November 1, 2024 / editor

The true believers are only those whose hearts tremble at the
remembrance of Allah, whose faith increases when His revelations are recited to them, and who put their trust in their Lord. (Q8:2)

Types of Rewards in the Holy Qur’an

October 22, 2024 / editor

Allah has promised those who believe and do good [His] forgiveness and a great reward. (Q5:9)
Indeed, those in awe of their lord without
seeing Him will have forgiveness and
a mighty reward. (Q67:12)
Who is it that will lend to Allah a good loan which He will multiply [many times over] for them,
and they will have an honourable reward. (Q57:11)
Those who believe and do good will certainly
have a never-ending reward. (Q41:8)

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