Waḍ-Ḍuḥae. ﴾By the glorious morning light.﴿ ^ My beloved Dūrī ʿan Abī ʿAmr e-Muṣḥaf. =} [Follow me on twitter for more insights on the science of Qirā`āt]…
You know how we mortals are possessive by nature? We absolutely detest it if someone dares to occupy the seat we normally sit in, or park in our *favourite* spot. Mine. Growl. Now imagine if someone moves into your house, think a long-term guest, even if you are open to the idea now, will your patience not run out after a few days? We witness this every day in our so called “advanced” society – calls to “get rid” of…
Do you know to what the Lord of the Worlds likens those who turn away from the Qur`ān? Donkeys. Fleeing donkeys. [Then what is the matter with them that they are, from the Reminder (the Qur`ān), turning away As if they were alarmed donkeys Fleeing from a lion.] Muddathir:49-51 Al-Qurṭubī, a commentator of Tafsīr explains that there are two ways in which a person turns away from the Qur`ān: 1. by denying it outright. 2. By not acting according…