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The Glimpses From the Holy Quran
Let us turn to the pages of the Holy Quran and lift our hearts.
A peek in the Holy Book - Reading small portions from the Holy Quran to find peace
In the Name of God, the Compassionate, the Merciful
The verses below are some glimpses from the Holy Quran. Sometimes it is easier to read bits at a time. You can turn to any pages of the Holy Quran and find something that really interests you. It is an amazing book. Please try. I do want to mention, don’t just start forming opinions, as if, you understood it, even though the verses may appear simple. In order to understand any verses of the Holy Quran, we have to understand the subject matter in context and the context includes many things, such as, the circumstances of that time when that verse came to Prophet Muhammad (SAWS*). You would have to understand what type of situation he was in at that time and why did that verse come to him at that time, you would have to read the explanations, known as the Tafseer, by the scholars etc. So do not jump to conclusion by any means, be patient, and while you journey through and have patient with your open minds enjoy the beautiful gems from the Holy Quran, they really lift up our hearts.
* SAWS – Sallal lahu alaihe wa sallam, may peace and blessings be up on him. Muslims say this every time they mention Prophet Muhammad (SAWS).
God keeps count of all things
From the Holy Quran Chapter 22, verse 70:
God keeps count of every single thing; it is easy for God. From Chapter 22, “The Pilgrimage” or “Al Hajj” verse 70:
In the Name of God, the Compassionate, the Merciful
“Are you not aware that God has knowledge of what heaven and earth contain? All is recorded in a Book. That is easy enough for God.” (The Holy Quran Chapter 22, verse 70)
[Dawood, N.J.. The Koran (Penguin Classics) (p. 227). Penguin Books Ltd. Kindle Edition.]
From the Holy Quran Chapter 10, verse 61:
In the Name of God, the Compassionate, the Merciful
“You shall engage in no affair, you shall recite no verse from the Koran, you shall commit no act, but We shall be witnesses over you when you engage in it. Not an atom’s weight in earth or heaven escapes your Lord, nor is there any object smaller or greater, but is recorded in a veritable Book.” (The Holy Quran Chapter 10, verse 61)
[Dawood, N.J.. The Koran (Penguin Classics) (p. 141). Penguin Books Ltd. Kindle Edition.]
From the stories of Prophet Moses (AS) and Pharaoh
From the Holy Quran Chapter 8, verses 52-54:
Prophet Moses (AS)’s story is very prominent in the Holy Quran. The story is mentioned numerous times throughout the Holy Quran, each time with a new shade of light illuminating us from a completely different angle. From chapter 8, “The Spoils” or “Al Anfal” verses 53 - 54:
In the Name of God, the Compassionate, the Merciful
“God does not change the blessings He has bestowed upon a people until they change what is in their hearts. And God hears all and knows all.
Like Pharaoh’s people and those before them, they disbelieved their Lord’s revelations. We destroyed them for their sins, and We drowned Pharaoh’s people. They were wrongdoers all.” (The Holy Quran Chapter 8, verses 52-54)
[Dawood, N.J.. The Koran (Penguin Classics) (p. 120). Penguin Books Ltd. Kindle Edition.]
From the Holy Quran Chapter 10, verses 90-92:
Only in recent century it was discovered from the mummy of Pharaoh’s body that Pharaoh was drowned, but it was mentioned in the Holy Quran 1400 years ago. There are deeper meanings one may draw from these verses. From chapter “Jonah or “Yunus” verses 90-92:
In the Name of God, the Compassionate, the Merciful
“And We led the Israelites across the sea, and Pharaoh and his legions pursued them with wickedness and spite. But as he was drowning, Pharaoh cried: ‘Now I believe no god exists except the God in whom the Israelites believe. To Him I give up myself.’
‘Only now! But before this you were a rebel and an wrongdoer. We shall today save your body, so that you may become a sign for all posterity: for a great many of mankind do not heed Our signs.’” (The Holy Quran Chapter 10, verses 90-92)
[Dawood, N.J.. The Koran (Penguin Classics). Penguin Books Ltd. Hard copy 2006 edition.]
Have Faith
From the Holy Quran Chapter 3, verses 138-139:
The chapter called “Ale Imran” or “The Imrans” or “The House of Imran” or “The Family of Imran” is a very prominent chapter in the Holy Quran. It talks about the story of the birth of Mary, the mother of Jesus (AS) and numerous other amazing stories. Imran was Mary's father. This is an amazing chapter, truly.
In the Name of God, the Compassionate, the Merciful
“This is a declaration to mankind: a guide and an admonition to the righteous. Take heart and do not despair. Have faith and you shall triumph.” (The Holy Quran Chapter 3, verses 138-139)
[Dawood, N.J.. The Koran (Penguin Classics). Penguin Books Ltd. Hard copy 2006 edition.]
