Al-Munafiqun المنافقون "The Hypocrites"

‏At-Takāthur ( التكاثر, "Rivalry, Competition") is the 102nd chapter of the Qur'an, with 8 versesRegarding the timing and contextual background of the believed revelation (asbāb al-nuzūl), it is an earlier "Meccan surah", which means it is believed to have been revealed in Mecca, ...  Show more

‏Al-Adiyat or The War Horses which run swiftly[1] (Arabic: العاديات, al-ʿādiyāt, also known as "The Courser, The Chargers") is the 100th chapter (sūrah) of the Qur'an, with 11 āyāt or verses. Regarding the timing and contextual background of the revelation (asbāb al-nuzūl), it is ...  Show more

‏From verses 1-9 the chapter says, the Hypocrites are liars and use their faith as a shield. They look beautiful, have strong body with good speech, they are so wrong, even if Prophet (PBUH) asks for their forgiveness, they will not be forgiven. They encourage people not to spend ...  Show more

‏Verses from 1-7 talk about disputing women asking the Prophet (PBUH) regarding the pagan practice of Zihar among ancient Arabs (Calling your wife as mother does not make them your mothers). These verses also explain that free one slave or fast for two months or feed 60 poor’s if ...  Show more

‏There is much scholarly discussion about this chapter and the one before it, The One Wrapped in Garments.  This is a fifty-six verse chapter that begins by addressing Prophet Muhammad, may the mercy and blessings of God be upon him, directly and goes on to remind the disbeliever ...  Show more

‏Abu Lahab was the uncle of Prophet Muhammad, may the mercy and blessings of God be upon him.  Lahab means flames and hence he was nicknamed so because of the radiant look on his face.  Together with his wife, Abu Lahab was one of the most hostile opponents of God’s Messenger and ...  Show more