96. Surah al-'Alaq | سورة العلق

Today's episode is a little different.No script. No editing. Just a few thoughts I wanted to share with you while sitting in my car.I wanted to speak openly about why I started Read Alfurqan, what I hope to accomplish, and why I continue putting time and effort into this project. ...  Show more

Hay noches en las que el cuerpo está cansado, pero la mente todavía no sabe cómo descansar.Esta duá islámica para dormir es un momento de tranquilidad con Alá. Una invitación a dejar atrás el ruido del día, soltar las preocupaciones de mañana y poner nuevamente el corazón en las ...  Show more

Name The Surah is so entitled after the word `alaq in the second verse. Period of Revelation This Surah has two parts: the first part consists of vv. 1-5, and the second of vv. 6-19. About the first part a great majority of the Islamic scholars are agreed that it forms the v ...  Show more

Name The Surah takes its name from the word al-A`la in the very first verse. Period of Revelation The subject matter shows that this too is one of the earliest Surahs to be revealed, and the words: "We shall enable you to recite, then you shall never forget" of verse 6 also ...  Show more

Name The Surah takes its name from the word al-Haaqqah with which it opens. Period of Revelation This too is one of the earliest surahs to be revealed at Makkah. Its subject matter shows that it was sent down at the time when opposition to the Holy Prophet (upon whom be peac ...  Show more