Tag: Duha Series
Chapter Duha – Part 5
93:11 “So do not oppress the orphan,” What is the fundamental right of every created thing? -They have the right to exist. As far as conscious beings are concerned, they must work on attributing everything to the Source of its Existence. Failure to do so is similar to oppressing creatures which then becomes orphan i.e. […]
Chapter Duha – Part 4
93:6 “Did He not find you an orphan and give you refuge?” What is an orphan? Mostly understood as in its literal sense i.e. someone who does not have a mother/father. Do we realize that a baby is an orphan in the hands of even her/his parents? They can treat the baby as they want; […]
Chapter Duha – Part 3
Recap: Quran is to be read for here and now for me. Quran only speaks to human beings when they seek answers to their existential questions. Quran does not answer religious questions as is traditionally understood. Example: do you need anyone to tell you that you should not tell a lie? No. In your own […]
Chapter Duha – Part 2
93:3 “Your Lord has not forsaken you, nor has He become displeased,” This verse is primarily speaking to the Prophet Muhammad (pbuh); however, we have to read it as addressing to me, the reader personally. When do I feel that my Lord has forsaken me? Comment: when you are in a state of dissatisfaction with […]
Chapter Duha – Part 1
93:1 “Consider the morning light,” Something becoming more and more enlightened for you is “duha”. Appearing new. The root of the word “duha” has the meaning of “sacrifice” as well. “Wa” means “oath” and something that is a given sign. The Qur’an, by mentioning the physical existence of the universe and the things and events […]
