The Makkan and Madeenan Quran

　　As part of studying the revelation of the Quran, the Muslim scholars have categorised the Soorahs (chapters) of the Quran and their verses according to the time or era of their revelation. This is the subject that came to be known as the Makkan and Madeenan division, or revelation, of...

The importance of Tajweed

　　The Noble Quran is the literal words of Allah that He revealed as an infallible source of legislation for mankind to live an organised life by. It contains regulations and recommendations about all aspects of life and references to the Hereafter. Being so important, the Quran must be read, written,...

The Chronological Analysis of the Quran

　　The Quran was revealed in Arabic to the Prophet Mohammad in 610 CE over 22 years. In the first twelve years of the revelation, the Prophet was living in Makkah (Mecca). Persecution, at the hands of the tribe of Quraysh then forced him and his companions to leave to Al-Madeenah,...

The collection and compilation of the Quran

　　During the lifetime of the Prophet . 　　A study of the compilation of text must begin with the character of the book itself as it was handed down by Prophet Muhammad to his Companions during his lifetime. It was not delivered or revealed all at once. 　　The Noble Quran was...

Evolution of the sciences of the Quran - II

　　After the Era of the Companions 　　It was through the efforts of such Companions as the four Caliphs, Ibn 'Abbas, Ibn Mas'ood, Zayd bin Thabit, Abu Moosa Al-Ash’ari, Ubay bin Ka’b and 'Abdullaah bin Az-Zubayr among others, that all of the knowledge related to the Quran was transferred and conveyed...

Acting upon the Quran - III

　　It was narrated on the authority of Abu Hurayrah that the Messenger of Allah said: 　　He who recites the Quran and acts upon what it contains; on the Day of Judgment his parents will be crowned with the crown (of dignity), whose light is brighter than the light of the...

The history of the noble Quran

　　The Quran is the backbone of Islam. On this Sacred Book of Allah depends the Islamic call, state, society and the civilization of the Muslim world. It is the last Divine revelation, which was sent down to Prophet Muhammad the last and final of all Prophets, may Allah exalt their...

Consistency between the Quran and modern science –I

　　Cosmology 　　These theories involve a lot of very sophisticated mathematics for a full understanding. Basically, they concern the laws of motion under high speeds approaching the speed of light (special relativity) and the impact of strong gravitational fields (general relativity) applied to the explanation of cosmological phenomena. What is a...

Evolution of the science of the Quran –I

　　The Era of the Companions: 　　The Quran is the final revelation sent by Allah to Prophet Muhammad (may Allah exalt his mention). It is an eternal miracle that grows in clarity and strength with time and each new scientific discovery. It was revealed over nearly twenty-three years, during which the...

Methods of Tafseer - I

　　The Quran is the last Book revealed by Allah Almighty. He has promised to protect it from any distortion or loss. Allah Says in the Quran (what means): “Verily, We have revealed the Reminder (the Quran) and We will assuredly guard it (from corruption)." [Quran 15:9] Its written and recited...