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Meanings, Total Ayahs And Total Rukus Of 114 Surahs Of Quran

Serial #	Surah Name	Meaning	Total Ayahs	Total Rukus
1	Fatehah	The Opening	7	1
2	Baqarah	The Cow	286	40
3	Aal-e-Imran	The Family of Imran	200	20
4	Nisaa	The Women	176	24
5	Maidah	The Table spread with foods	120	16
6	Al-Anaam	The Cattle	165	20
7	Al-Araaf	The wall with Elevations	206	24
8	Al-Anfaal	The Spoils of War	75	10
9	Tawbah	The Repentance	129	16
10	Yunus	The Prophet [Jonah]	109	11
11	Hud	The Prophet Hood	123	10
12	Yusouf	The Prophet [Joseph]	111	12
13	Ar-Ra'ad	The Thunder	43	6
14	Ibrahim	The Prophet [Abraham]	52	7
15	Hijr	The Rocky Tract	99	6
16	Nahl	The Bee	128	16
17	Israa	The Journey by Night	111	12
18	Al-Kahf	The Cave	110	12
19	Maryam	Mary (Mother of Jesus)	98	6
20	Taha	One of the Names of Prophet Muhammad	135	8
21	Al-Anbiya	The Prophets	112	7
22	Al-Hajj	The Pilgrimage	78	10
23	Al-Muminun	The Believers	118	6
24	Al-Nur	The Light	64	9
25	Al-Farqan	The Criterion	77	6
26	Ash-Shu'ara	The Poets	227	11
27	Al-Naml	The Ant	93	7
28	Al-Qasas	The Narration	88	9
29	Al-Ankabut	The Spider	69	7
30	Al-Rum	The Romans	60	6
31	Luqman	Luqman (A wise Man)	34	4
32	As-Sajdah	The Prostration	30	3
33	Al-Ahzab	The Confederates	73	9
34	Al-Saba	Sheba (The Queen)	54	6
35	Al-Fatir	The Originator of Creation	45	5
36	Ya'sin	One of the Names of Prophet Muhammad	83	5
37	As-Saffat	Those Ranged in Ranks	182	5
38	Suad	Arabic Alphabet	88	5
39	Az-Zamar	The Groups	75	8
40	Al-Mumin	The Forgiver/The Believer	85	9
41	Hamim Sajdah	In Detail	54	6
42	Ash-Shura	The Consultations	53	5
43	Al-Aukhruf	The Gold Adornment	89	7
44	Al-Dukhan	The Smoke	59	3
45	Al-Jathiyah	The Kneeling	37	4
46	Al-Ahqaf	The Curved-Sand Hills	35	4
47	Muhammad	The Prophet Muhammad	38	4
48	Al-Fath	The Victory	29	4
49	Al-Hujurat	The Dwellings	18	2
50	Q'af	Arabic Alphabet	45	3
51	Al-Dhariyat	The wind that Scatters	60	3
52	Al-Tur	The Name of Mountain	49	2
53	Al-Najm	The Star	62	3
54	Al-Qamr	The Moon	55	3
55	Ar-Rahman	The Most Gracious	78	3
56	Al-Waqiah	The Event	96	3
57	Al-Hadid	Iron	29	4
58	Al-Mujadila	The Disputation	22	3
59	Al-Hashr	The Gathering	24	3
60	Al-Mumtahana	The Woman to be Examined	13	2
61	As-Saff	The Row or The Rank	14	2
62	Al-Jumah	Friday	11	2
63	Al-Munafiqun	The Hypocrites	11	2
64	Al-Taghabun	Mutual Loss or Gain	18	2
65	Al-Talaq	The Divorce	12	2
66	Al-Tahrim	The Prohibition	12	2
67	Al-Mulk	Dominion	30	2
68	Al-Qalam	The Pen	52	2
69	Al-Haqqah	The Inevitable	52	2
70	Al-Maarij	The Way of Ascent	44	2
71	Noah	The Prophet Noah	28	2
72	Al-J'nn	Genie	28	2
73	Al-Muzammil	The One wrapped in Garment	20	2
74	Al-Mudashir	The One Enveloped	56	2
75	Al-Qiyamah	The Resurrection	40	2
76	Al-Dahr	The Time	31	2
77	Al-Mursalat	Those Sent Forth	50	2
78	Al-Naba	The Great News	40	2
79	Al-Naziat	Those Who Pull Out	46	2
80	Abasa	The Frowned	42	1
81	Al-Takwir	Wound Round and Lost its Light	29	1
82	Al-Infitar	The Cleaving	19	1
83	Al-Mutaffafin	Those Who Deal in Fraud	36	1
84	Al-Inshiqaq	The Splitting Asunder	25	1
85	Al-Bhruj	The Big Stars	22	1
86	Al-Tariq	The Night-Comer	17	1
87	Al-A'la	The Most High	19	1
88	Al-Ghashiya	The Overwhelming	26	1
89	Al-Fajr	The Break of the Day/The Dawn	30	1
90	Al-Balad	The City	20	1
91	Ash-Shams	The Sun	15	1
92	Al-Lail	The Night	21	1
93	Al-Duha	The Forenoon after Sunrise	11	1
94	Al-Inshira	The Opening Forth	8	1
95	Al-T'in	The Fig	8	1
96	Al-Alaq	The Clot	19	1
97	Al-Qadr	The Night of Decree	5	1
98	Al-Beyinnah	The Clear Evidence	8	1
99	Al-Zilzal	The Earthquake	8	1
100	Al-Aadiyat	Those Who Runs	11	1
101	Al-Qariah	The Striking Hour	11	1
102	Al-Takatur	The Pilling up of Emulous Desire	8	1
103	Al-Asr	The Time	3	1
104	Al-Humazah	The Slanderer	9	1
105	Al-Fil	The Elephant	5	1
106	Al-Qureysh	A Famous Arab Tribe	4	1
107	Alma'un	The Small Kindnesses	7	1
108	Al-Kauthar	A River in Paradise	3	1
109	Al-Kafirun	The Disbelievers	6	1
110	Al-Nasr	The Help	3	1
111	Al-Lahab	The Palm Rope	5	1
112	Al-Ikhlas	The Purity	3	1
113	Al-Falaq	The Day Break	5	1
114	Al-Nas	The People	6	1
		Total	6228	557

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Five Things About The Holy Qur’an

1. The original usage of the word “Qur’an” itself, where it occurs about 70 times assuming various meanings. It is a verbal noun of the Arabic verb “Qara’a”, meaning “he heard” or “he recited”. Its liturgical context is seen in several passages, for example: “So that when Al Qur’an is recited, listen to it & keep silent“. The term also has closely related synonyms which are employed throughout the Qur’an. Each of the synonyms possesses its distinct meaning. Such terms include “kitab” (book); “ayah” (sign); & “surah” (chapter). Other related words are: “dhikr”, meaning “remembrance”, & “hikma” meaning “wisdom”.

2. The Qur’an consists of 114 chapters of varying lengths; each known as surah. Each chapter has a title: usually, a word is mentioned within the chapter itself. In general, the longer chapters appear earlier in the Qur’an, while the shorter ones appear later. As such, the arrangement is not connected to the sequence of revelation. Each chapter commences with “Bismillahir Rahmanir Rahim”, an Arabic phrase meaning “In the name of God, Most Gracious, Most Merciful”, with the exception of the ninth chapter.

3. Scribes wrote down the Qur’an, according to the order of the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him), on pieces of cloth, leather, bones, & stones. Its verses were ordered & arranged according to Allah’s inspiration. In the beginning, it was not gathered in one book. Some of the Prophet’s companions wrote parts & Surahs especially for themselves after they had memorized it from the Prophet. Zaid Ibn Thabit gathered the Qur’an in one book. He was tasked to do this by Abu Bakr Al-Siddiq, according to advice from Umar Ibn Khattab. Its resource was the parts written by the scribes; so he gathered all of it in one book, The Holy Qur’an.

4. Dots were put as syntactical marks by Abu Al-Aswad Al-Doaly, during the time of Mu’awiya Ibn Abi Sufyan (661-680 CE). The letters were marked with different dotting by Nasr Ibn Asem & Hayy Ibn Ya’amor, during the time of Abd Al- Malik Ibn Marwan (685-705 CE). A complete system of diacritical marks (damma, fataha, kasra) was invented by Al-Khaleel Ibn Ahmad Al-Faraheedy (d. 786 CE).

5. With the necessity to record the Holy Qur’an in the clear and readable text; the Arabic scripts developed into what is now considered the two most important classical styles of calligraphy: Kufic and Naskh. Kufic and Naskh are broad generic terms covering a plethora of magnificent styles in Arabic calligraphy, and are not, of course entirely inclusive of the numerous variations and nuances of the different styles of script, some of which were of key importance in the establishment of the classical trends and styles in the noble art of Arabic calligraphy.

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Inna Lillahi wa inna ilayhi Raji un

The Ayah and its Meaning

Inna Lillahi wa inna ilayhi Raji un

Truly, to Allah, we belong, and truly, to Him, we shall return.
[Noble Quran 2:156]

The translation of the verses mentioned before and after this ayah is:
And certainly, We shall test you with something of fear, hunger, loss of wealth, lives, and fruits, but give glad tidings to As-Sabirin (the patient). [Noble Quran 2:155]

Who, when afflicted with calamity, say: “Truly, to Allah we belong and truly, to Him we shall return.” [Noble Quran 2:156]

They are those on whom are the Salawat (i.e, who are blessed and will be forgiven) from their Lord, and (they are those who) receive His mercy, and it is they who are the guided ones.
[Noble Quran 2:157]

When do we recite this Ayah?
A prevalent perception in our society is that the words Inna Lillahi wa inna ilayhi Raji un are only recited at the time of someone’s death. However, this perception is not correct.

This ayah is to be said in cases where a person has suffered any kind of loss, be it the death of a person (Muslim or non-Muslim) or any living creature, loss of wealth or property, deterioration of health, etc.

There is one Hadith where the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) is quoted to have said “Inna Lillahi wa inna ilayhi Raji un” when the lamp went off at night.
Ayesha (May Allah be pleased with her) asked him, “O Messenger of Allah. Is this also a calamity?”
Allahs Messenger replied, “Yes. Whatever hurts or causes difficulty to a Muslim is a calamity and on bearing it patiently, it carries Allah’s promise of reward.”

The Virtues of reciting the Ayah
As mentioned before, Allah asks us to be those who are patient [As-Sabirun] during calamities by reciting the ayah “Inna Lillahi wa inna ilayhi Raji un”.

In the very next ayah Allah tells us of the reward for this practice:
They are those on whom are the Salawat (i.e., who are blessed and will be forgiven) from their Lord, and (they are those who) receive His mercy, and it is they who are the guided ones.
[Noble Quran 2:156]

Muslim narrated in his Sahih that Umm Salamah said:
I heard the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) say: “There is no person who is afflicted with a calamity and says, “Verily to Allah we belong and unto Him is our return. O Allah, reward me for my affliction and compensate me with something better” – but Allah will reward him for his affliction and compensate him with something better.”
She said: When Abu Salamah died, I said: Who is better than Abu Salamah, the companion of the Messenger of Allah? Then Allah caused me to say it and I said it. She said: Then I married the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him).
Alhamdulillah (praise be to Allah), who could be a better husband than the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him)?

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Whom Allah SWT Does Not Love

[2.Surah Al-Baqarah : Ayah 190]

Surely Allah does not love those who exceed the limits.

[3.Surah Aal-Imran : Ayah 32]

Surely Allah does not love the unbelievers.

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Everything Prostrates Allah (Subhan’Allah)

And rely on the Ever-living Who dies not, and celebrate His praise, and Sufficient is He as being aware of the faults of His servants.

Everything Prostrates Allah (Subhan’Allah)

[13.Surah Ar-Ra’d : Ayah 15]

And whoever is in the heavens and the earth makes obeisance to Allah only, willingly and unwillingly, and their shadows too at morn and eve. (Ayat-e-Sajda)

[22.Surah Al-Hajj : Ayah 18]

Do you not see that Allah is He, Who obeys whoever is in the heavens and whoever is in the earth, and the sun and the moon and the stars, and the mountains and the trees, and the animals and many of the people; and many there are against whom chastisement has become necessary; and whomsoever Allah abases, there is none who can make him honorable; surely Allah does what He pleases. (Ayat-e-Sajda)

[16.Surah An-Nahl : Ayah 48]

Do they not consider everything that Allah has created? Its (very) shadows return from right and left, making obeisance to Allah while they are in utter abasement.

[16.Surah An-Nahl : Ayah 49]

And whatever creature that is in the heavens and that is in the earth makes obeisance to Allah (only), and the angels (too) and they do not show pride.

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Al-Qur’an: What Qur’an Says About Qur’an?

“Ha’. Mim. This is a revelation
from the Most Merciful, the Most Compassionate;
A Book whose verses have been well-expounded;
An Arabic Qur’an for those who have knowledge;
A herald of good news and a warner,
but most of them turn aside so they hear not.”
[41. Surah Fussilat : Ayah 1-4]

What does Qur’an say about Qur’an?

Who Sent Qur’an?
“And this Qur’an is such that it could not be composed by any unless it is revealed from Allah. It is a confirmation of the revelation made before it and a detailed exposition of the Book. Beyond doubt, it is from the Lord of the universe.” [10. Surah Yunus: Ayah 37]

“Do they not ponder about the Qur’an? Had it been from any other than Allah, they would surely have found in it much inconsistency.” [4. Surah Nisaa: Ayah 82]

On Whom Qur’an is Descended?

“(O Prophet Sall’Allahu alaihi wasallam), indeed We have revealed the Qur’an to you in portions.” [76. Surah Dahr : Ayah 23]

“And thus did We reveal this Arabic Qur’an to you that you may warn the people of the Mother of Cities (to wit, Makkah) and those who dwell around it; and warn them of the Day of Gathering concerning which there is no doubt: whereon some will be in Paradise, and some in theÂ Blazing Fire.” [42. Surah Ash-Shura : Ayah 7]

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Understanding Surah No 53: An-Najm

Surah No 53: An-Najm
Number of Ayats: Sixty two
Meaning of the name: It takes its name from ayat no 1 where the word “Najam” occurs which means “star”.

Summary: This is a Makki surah. It begins with the defense of the Holy Prophet who was accused by the Quraish chiefs of 1) going astray, 2) being misled by forces of evil, 3) trying to make an impression by imposing upon people his own beliefs. However, it is stated that none of this is true and that Hazrat Muhammad (PBUH) was guided directly by Allah. Then reference to the event of Miraj is given where the Holy Prophet saw such things that would leave us awestruck. One of these was the “Al Bait Al Ma’mur” (Allah’s House) where 70,000 Angels offer prayers daily, and every day new batches of Angels come. Hazrat Muhammad (PBUH) said, “If anyone of you says Amin (during prayer at the end of Surah Al-Fathiha), and the angels in heaven say the same, and the two sayings coincide, all his past sins will be forgiven”. He also saw “Sidrat-ul-Muntaha” which is a tree whose boundary is so vast that it extends over the seventh heaven beyond which none can pass, and near this lies (Jannat al-Mawa).

The three major goddesses: Lat, Uzza, and Manat have been mentioned, to point out that it was the height of degradation that females who were lowly in the eyes of Arabs, were chosen by them to be their God. To worship anything other than Allah be it idols or Angels is futile. This is simply something men have done themselves. This can lead to nothing but destruction, so we should simply follow the path shown to us by Allah. For if we repent or mend our ways, Allah’s forgiveness comes into action, and we are rewarded more than we deserve. He asks us to strive against evil.

Then the eleven sayings of Hazrat Ibrahim are given: 1) Man himself bears the burden of his sins, 2) & 3) Man must make every effort in trying to attain his goal 4), 5) & 6) Allah gives us everything, therefore our hopes should be with Him and none other, 7) He has made pairs, 8 ) He will raise the dead and grant a new life in the Hereafter, 9) All material and spiritual gains are awarded to man according to Allah’s plan, 10) Allah is the creator of the magnificent star ‘Sirius’, which the Pagan Arabs worshipped, 11) Allah wiped out the most powerful and capable nations because of their sins.

September, 19
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