Laylat al-Qadr: This is the night that Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) receives his first revelation of the Holy Quran. That such significance is emphasized by the Quran is shown unmistakably when it says “s such as this (the Night of Al-Qadr), for deed, it is better; than a thousand months.” (Surah: Al-Qadr: 97:3).
It is an inherent desire of Muslims either practicing or non-practicing, sinner or non-sinner to get close to Allah (S.W.T). But the question is how to get close to Allah, and more particularly the easiest way to get nearer to the Almighty Lord of the Universe.
Surah At-Taghabun consists of 18 Ayahs (verses) and was revealed in Madinah. Some commentators say that half of this Surah was revealed in Makkah whereas the rest of it was revealed in Madina.
The Shahada, reverberating with the profound words “La ilaha illallah, Muhammadur Rasulullah,” serves as the primary thread intricately weaving together the hearts of Muslims globally within the intricate fabric of the Islamic religion. This sacred profession of faith, resilient and foundational
Out of a number of hadith, the above few eloquently explain the significance and power of Surah Al-Mulk. In the beginning of this Surah, Allah the Exalted glorifies His high existence, and informs us that he is the One who holds the dominion.
The “Judgment Day” has been given almost 20 names by Allah (S.W.T) in the Quran, due to its significance. Imam al-Qurtubi said: “Anything that is great has many descriptions and names”. Al-Waqi’ah (the occurrence) is one such name of the day of resurrection.
Two beautiful names and attributes of Allah (S.W.T), i.e. Ar-Rahman & Ar-Raheem are mentioned in the first Chapter of the Holy Quran. Allah (S.W.T) introduces himself as “Ar-Rahman and Ar-Raheem”.
Surah Al-Fatiha (The Opening) is the first Makki Surah (Chapter) of the Glorious Quran. It is called “the Opening OR The Key” because it is the first Surah of the Quran, and the first Surah to be recited in every Salah/Namaz. Moreover, it is the “The Key or the Opening” to start our daily life activities with its recitation.