NYU Class
Section Al-Furqan – Part 43
We are continuing with our study of Section Al-Furqan from where we last left off. We discussed the verse mentioning to prostrate at night in worship and stand steadfastly to our Lord. I must remember Him, reflect on His work which is how things are created in the universe. After witnessing His work, I must […]
Section Al-Furqan – Part 42
We are continuing with our study of Section Al-Furqan of the Qur’an where we last investigated the verse describing the worshipers of the Merciful One who are the ones that walk upon the Earth with humility. The verse further mentioned that when the ignorant address them, they reply with “peace”. We discussed the deliberate usage […]
Section Al-Furqan – Part 41
We will continue with our study of Section Al-Furqan of the Qur’an. We were investigating the following verse: وَهُوَ ٱلَّذِى جَعَلَ ٱلَّيْلَ وَٱلنَّهَارَ خِلْفَةًۭ لِّمَنْ أَرَادَ أَن يَذَّكَّرَ أَوْ أَرَادَ شُكُورًۭا 25:62 And It is He who has made night and day succeed each other, [Revealing His qualities in His creation] for anyone who desires […]
Section Al-Furqan – Part 40
We will continue with our study of Section Al-Furqan of the Qur’an. We last investigated the verse mentioning the All-Merciful One. I must ask about Him, the One who is fully aware of everything at every moment. I must ask Him about the reality of existence. Also, by examining creation, asking created beings, I will […]
Section Al-Furqan – Part 39
We are expected to study the Qur’an to benefit from it and apply to our practical living. We must be satisfied with what we are studying so that we can have confidence in our belief, satisfaction in our hearts and mind. By studying the verses of the Qur’an, we are expected to conclude that these […]
Ethical Lesson from the Quran, part 16
Ethical Lessons from the Quran, part 16 وَأَمَّا مَنۢ بَخِلَ وَٱسْتَغْنَىٰ وَكَذَّبَ بِٱلْحُسْنَىٰ فَسَنُيَسِّرُهُۥ لِلْعُسْرَىٰ Layl, 92:8-9-10 “There is the one who is miserly, thinks himself self-sufficient, and denies the truth of ultimate beauty. We will facilitate for him the way of hardship.” To read the […]
Section Al-Furqan – Part 38
We are continuing with our study of Section Al-Furqan of the Qur’an. We last investigated the verse that mentioned religious teachings must be open and freely accessible where I must not expect any reward for conveying it. The latter part of the verse mentioned that one should pursue a way to their Lord. Let’s understand […]
Section Al-Furqan – Part 37
We are continuing with our study of Section Al-Furqan (the Clear Criterion) of the Qur’an. To remind ourselves, we last investigated the verse mentioning that some worship created beings rather than God and an unbeliever always gives support against his Lord. We understood to take these verses for ourselves as a reminder where I have […]
Ethical Lesson from the Quran, part 15
Ethical Lessons from the Quran, part 15 When we observe the universe, we see that everything in creation is balanced and they function in a perfect way. What we call “gravity” is a combination of two opposing qualities i.e. forces of attraction and repulsion that coexist simultaneously. That is, one cannot exist without the other. […]
Section Al-Furqan – Part 36
We are studying Section Al-Furqan of the Qur’an and will continue from where we last left off. To recap, we last discussed the verse describing the sweet water and salty water that cannot be merged or mixed, there is a barrier between them that keeps them separate. Although believing people may be living with disbelieving […]
