by Quranic | Feb 8, 2021 | Quranic Reflections
One of the features of the Quranic language which blows my mind… the use of past tense. Arabic students always have this question. Student: “Why are you translating this past tense word as future tense?”Teacher: “Because it has to do with...
by Quranic | Feb 8, 2021 | Quranic Reflections
“And Allah is powerful over everything.” [2:20] This phrase above occurs 33 times in the Quran. I was reading about hoarding during the coronavirus pandemic. The first item to go was toilet paper. Of alllll the things… it was toilet paper!...
by Quranic | Feb 8, 2021 | Quranic Reflections
“Whoever is conscious of Allah – He will make for them a way out and provide for them in a way that they do not expect.” [65:2] This verse is so powerful and short. Yet so difficult for many of us to bring into our lives and act upon. Sometimes...
by Quranic | Feb 8, 2021 | Quranic Reflections
“And whoever relies upon Allah – then He is sufficient for him.” [65:3] This is one of my favorite verses in the Quran. And I believe that in our present situation it has become even more important. Rely upon Allah and He will be sufficient for...
by Quranic | Feb 8, 2021 | Quranic Reflections
One of the things that fascinates me about the Quran is the study of the connections between Surahs (chapters). As an example, the last half of Surah Al-Fatihah (Surah #1) contains a plea for guidance – we beg of Allah to guide us. At the beginning of...
