Qur'an

The Quran (القرآن‎, romanized: al-Qurʼān, literally meaning "the recitation"), also romanized Qur'an or Koran, is the central religious text of Islam, which Muslims believe to be a revelation from God (Allah). It is widely regarded as the finest work in classical Arabic literature. The Quran is divided into chapters (Arabic: سورة sūrah, plural سور suwar), which are subdivided into verses (Arabic: آية āyah, plural آيات āyāt).

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Qur'an . Imamah

Can you give clear reference from Quran that the fact of the 12 Imams after the Prophet of Islam is an order from Allah (SWT)?

Sayyed Mohammad Al-Musawi, Sayyed Mohammad al-Musawi is originally from Iraq and heads up the World Ahlul Bayt Islamic League in London. Other than being involved in various humanitarian projects, he frequently responds to... Answer updated 3 anni fa

Allah ordered in Quran : Take and follow whatsoever the Messenger of Allah tells you, and abstain from whatsoever he forbids you. (Sura 59, verse 7).

This Quranic order is very clear and obligatory on every believer. Lot of very important matters in Islam were not mentioned in Quran but ordered by the Prophet ( SAWA) hence became obligatory on all Muslims like the number of Rak'ats in every Salaah (Prayer). All Muslims perform Morning Prayers in two Rak'ats, Dhuhr in four Rak'ats, Asr in four Rak'ats, Maghrib in three Rak'ats and Isha in four Rak'ats just because the Prophet told them and Allah's order in Quran (Sura 59, verse 7).
Allah says in Quran as well : He who obeys the Prophet has indeed obeyed Allah. (Sura 4, verse 80).

The Prophet Muhammad (SAWA) has clearly and repeatedly mentioned that his successors will be 12 Imams. This has been mentioned in most authentic Hadeeths narrated in both Shia and Sunni main references like:

1. Saheeh Al-Bukhari , Hadeeth number 6682.

2. Al-Tareekh Al-Kabeer by Al-Bukhari, Volume 8, page 410.

3. Saheeh Muslim , Hadeeth number 3393 and 3394 and 3395 and 3396 and 3397 and 3398.

4. Musnad Ahmad ibn Hanbal in 36 Hadeeths ; 3593 and 3665 and 9875 and 19884 and 19887 and 19892 and 19901 and 19914 and 19920 and 19920 and 19925 etc.

5. Tirmithi (Tirmizi) Hadeeth number 2149.

6. Sunan Abi Dawood , Hadeeth 3731 and 3732.

7. Mustard Al Al-Saheehain by Al-Haakim Al-Nisabouri, Hadeeths 6586 and 6589 and 8529.

8. Al-Albani Nasser Al-Deen, Kuruba Takhreej Al-Hadeeth, Hadeeth 376 and 1075 and 3598 and 3599.

9. Ibn Hajar Al-Asqalani in Ta'jeel Al-Manfa'ah, page 538, and in Al-Mataalib Al-'Aaliyah , 2140 and 4608.

10. Al-Bayhaqi in Dala'il Al-Nubowwah, Hadeeth 2589 and 2888 and 2890 and 2895

And many other Sunni books.

Wassalam.

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Arabic . Qur'an . Tahrif

I understand that Arabic is complex and words with different diacritic points can change the reading. So is the text we read today the full and complete and only version of the Quran?

Amina Inloes, Amina Inloes is originally from the US and has a PhD in Islamic Studies from the University of Exeter on Shi'a hadith. She is the program leader for the MA Islamic Studies program at the... Answered 3 anni fa

There are several surviving recitations (qira'at) of the Qur'an with very minor differences (mostly related to pronunciation such as a vowel sound or dots). Most of them are unused.

The differences typically have little impact on the meaning, although may be considered in jurisprudence or tafsir.

This is not considered to be tahrif (alteration) of the Qur'an, especially since it is nearly inconsequential.

In Sunni hadith, the Qur'an is said to have been revealed in seven dialects (ahruf).

The Shi'i view is that there is only one original correct revelation and recitation, even if, in reality, there exist multiple qira'at.

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Nasibi . Sunni-Shi'a . Qur'an

Is it allowed for Shia Muslims to listen to a Quran recitation of a Sunni reciter? Are we allowed to listen to a recitation by someone known to be a Nasibi?

We are allowed to listen to any reciter of Quran as far as he does not openly deny the main orders of Quran.

Nasibi is the open enemy of Ahlul Bayt (AS) which means the he is rejecting the Quranic verses in favor of Ahlul Bayt (AS). Nasibi is in fact an enemy of Quran even if he recites or memorise it. We should avoid supporting any Nasibi.

'Wassalam.

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Surah . Qur'an

Is there a book where we can find the many benefits of each Surah in the Quran, such as how Surah Yaseen can be beneficial for one's memory if written with saffron and washed in rose water for 7 days which is then drunk?

There are many books in Arabic, Farsi and Urdu on this subject which mainly known as Khasa'is Al-Quran خصائص القرآن including a well known book having the same title which can be translated as The characteristics of the Qur’an. Many leading scholars take from this book because it is a well-regarded book according to our leading scholars , such as Sayyid Ibn Tawoos, the first martyr, Sayyid Hashim al-Bahrani, Sheikh Ibrahim al-Kaf’ami and Sayyid Hebatullah al-Rawandi. The original book contains more than two hundred Hadeeths on the virtues of the Suras and verses, and it is it is known once as the فوائد القرآن benefits of the Noble Qur’an and another as خصائص القرآن the properties of the Noble Qur’an, and some attributed it to Imam Al-Sadiq (AS).

Encyclopedia of Quranic books by Shamsuddin and Al-Tharee'a Ila Tasaaneef Al-Shia by Agha Bozorg Tehrani have mentioned many of these books.

Wassalam.

Surah . Qur'an

Zaid Alsalami, Shaykh Dr Zaid Alsalami is an Iraqi born scholar, raised in Australia. He obtained a BA from Al-Mustafa University, Qom, and an MA from the Islamic College in London. He also obtained a PhD from... Answered 3 anni fa

Bismihi ta'ala

I have found 2 online sources in English that you are able to refer to on this topic. Hopefully they will be of benefit for you:

https://www.al-islam.org/fawaid-e-quran-sayyid-mustafa-musawi/benefits-r...

https://www.imamreza.net/old/eng/imamreza.php?id=3444

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Qur'an . Laylat al-Qadr

The timeline between the revelation of first verse of the Quran and the last is around 23 years. Allah says that this book descended on the night of Qadar. How can this be explained?

The whole Quran was descended on the night of Qadr on the heart of the Prophet Muhammad (SAWA) which is known as Inzaal إنزال. After that, Quranic verse were descended in different occasions which is called Tanzeel تنزيل.

This means the the whole Quran was descended on the night of Qadr as Inzaal on the heart of the Prophet, then it was descended again in parts during 23 years in Tanzeel.

'Wassalam.

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Qur'anic Exegesis (Tafsir) . Qur'an . Ahl al-Bayt

We interpret Quran based on sayings on Imams (PBUT). However what if the sayings do not find strong alignment with the Quran? How should we deal with them?

We and all Muslims are been ordered by Allah (SWT) to take the meanings of Quran from the Prophet Muhammad (SAWA) as he is the Explainer المُبَيِّن of the Quran. (WE REVEALED ON YOU THE THIKR (FUL KNOWLEDGE OF QURAN) SO THAT YOU EXPLAIN CLEARLY TO PEOPLE WHAT WAS REVEALED TO THEM). Sura 16, verse 44).

We are the only Muslim community who fully follow this order with out fail. We take the meanings of Quranic verses from the Prophet through the most authentic narrators who are his Holy Progeny (Ahlul Bayt).

All other Muslim sects have in their books different narrations which are a mixture of authentic and not authentic or personal opinions and even Israelites.

Writing Hadeeths were prohibited among Sunni Muslims by their leader Abu Bakr, Omar, Othman, and others for around hundred years till Omar ibn Abdul Aziz allowed it. Ahlul Bayt recorded and taught Hadeeths of the Proohet since the time of the Prophet (SAWA) with out any gap.

The real meanings of Quran are nothing but what the Prophet explained, and that exactly was narrated by Ahlul Bayt (AS).

Deviating from Ahlul Bayt narrations is deviating from the authentic meanings of Quran and failing to obey Allah's orders to take Quranic meanings from the Prophet (SAWA) according to Quran 16:44.

Wassalam.

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Qur'an . Dhul Qarnayn

Who was Dhul Qarnayn as mentioned in the Quran?

Dhul Qarnayn ذو القرنين was mentioned in Quran as a servant of Allah who was granted a strong rule on the earth. Sura Al-Kahf, verses 83 to 98.

He helped people who were suffering from the evil of Gog and Magog and built a huge block of iron and copper to protect the people from the attacks of Gig and Magog.

Wassalam.

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Intercession . Contradiction . Qur'an . Ayat al-Kursi

In Qur'an 2:254 Allah SWT says no intercession will be allowed on the Last Day, but in 2:255 He says, "who can intercede except with My permission?". This makes it seem like intercession is allowed. How does one understand this apparent contradiction?

These two verses in Sura Al-Baqara are very clear that no friend can intercede to his friend on the day of Judgment just because of their friendship or partnership (O you who believe, Spend from what have provided you, before a Day comes when there will be no bargaining, nor friendship nor intercession). This is stated in verse 2:254. It is clear that mere friendship or partnership will never allow intercession. In verse 2:255 which is known as Ayatul Kursi, it is stating that no one can intercede but only by Allah's permission. There is no contradiction at all if you understand the real translation of the verses.

Verse 2:254 refutes materialistic intercession, while verse 2:255 states the real intercession by permission of Allah.

Wassalam.

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Islam . Human . Qur'an

How do we know that Islam is real and that the Quran is not just written by a human?

In addition to the answer previously given, another thing to consider is that although the Qur'an references certain events in the Prophet's time, it speaks in a universal manner that is accessible to any reader, regardless of their society or era. It is very difficult for a human author, especially one who is not from an area with diversity and a high level of education available, to do this.

Also, when you consider the way that the Qur'anic texts unfolds, the style of speech is not the same that a human would use when organising a book; for instance, the conception of time is more overarching, as it would be from the divine perspective.

Some people also consider the presence of scientific or numerical miracles to be convincing evidence.

Ultimately this is something one can also look at the text and get a sense of!

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Hereafter . Paradise . Hell . Qur'an . Surat al-A'araf

The Heights, Al A'araf, is mentioned in Qur'an and Hadith. Will it serve as a permanent abode in the hereafter for those who deserved neither paradise nor hell?

The Qur'an mentions "the heights" (a'raf) in the world of the hereafter:

"And between the two there shall be a veil, and on the heights there shall be men who know all by their marks, and they shall call out to the dwellers of the garden: Peace be on you; they shall not have yet entered it, though they hope. [...] And the dwellers of the heights shall call out to men whom they will recognize by their marks, saying: Of no avail were to you your amassing and your behaving haughtily: Are these they about whom you swore that Allah will not bestow mercy on them? Enter the garden; you shall have no fear, nor shall you grieve." (7:46, 48-49)

However, the Qur'an does not specify what "the heights" are or which men are on it. Therefore, scholars and commentators have advanced a number of viewpoints. Narrations also vary somewhat.

In the Twelver Shi'i tradition, one of the most common views is that the men on the heights are the Prophet (S) and the Imams (A). Those who are in harmony with them many enter Paradise, but no one can enter Paradise if they are hostile to or rejected by them.

Some commentators (Sunni and Shi'i) have also put forward the view that it is a holding place for people who deserve neither paradise nor hell (for instance, they have equal good and bad deeds; they did not have religious responsibility due to dying young, mental illness, or never hearing the call to God), and whose judgment is delayed, so they await their final judgment there. This also appears in narrations. Some have also suggested they await the intercession of the Prophet and Imams there.

Other views have also been advanced.

That said, the word a'raf carries the connotation of "knowing" (such as in the word 'arif used for a mystic), and it does lend the sense that the people on the a'raf might also be imbued with special knowledge and insight. The ayat also suggest they have a special form of knowledge, since they recognize people by their marks, even though many things will be made clear to all people in the hereafter. This supports the idea that the men on their heights are the Prophet and Imams; or, at least, people with a sharp spiritual knowledge.

Perhaps several of these views are correct. God knows best.

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Arabic . Language . Meaning . Qur'an . Qur'anic Verse

Is it okay if I read the Quran in English instead of Arabic language since I don’t understand the meaning of its verses?

Yes, it is allowed and rewarding to read the meanings of the Quranic verses in any language which you understand.

Wassalam.

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