Here are a few translations from The Qur’an: The translation of 22:5 says, “O mankind! If you are in doubt about the Resurrection, then verily We have created you (i.e. Adam) from dust, then from a Nutfah (mixed drops of male and female sexual discharge i.e. the offspring of Adam), then from a clot (a… Continue reading Linguistic Miracles of The Qur’an, Part 33: OLD AGE: A CURSE OR MERCY?
Linguistic Miracles of The Qur’an, Part 32: THE FORBIDDEN FLESH
Here are a few translations from The Qur’an: Translation of 2:173 says, “He has only forbidden to you dead animals,1 blood, the flesh of swine, and that which has been dedicated to other than Allāh. But whoever is forced [by necessity], neither desiring [it] nor transgressing [its limit], there is no sin upon him. Indeed,… Continue reading Linguistic Miracles of The Qur’an, Part 32: THE FORBIDDEN FLESH
Linguistic Miracles of The Qur’an, Part 31: WORLDLY VS. HEAVENLY FOOD
Here are a few translations from The Qur’an: Translation for 2:35 says, “And We said, “O Adam, dwell, you and your wife, in Paradise and eat therefrom in [ease and] abundance from wherever you will. But do not approach this tree, lest you be among the wrongdoers.””— Saheeh International Translation from 2:58 says, “And [recall]… Continue reading Linguistic Miracles of The Qur’an, Part 31: WORLDLY VS. HEAVENLY FOOD
Linguistic Miracles of The Qur’an, Part 30: THIS SUCCESS IS NO LUCK
Here are a few translations from The Qur’an: 6:16 in the Qur’an says, “He from whom it is averted that Day – [Allāh] has granted him mercy. And that is the clear attainment.”— Saheeh International 45:30 in The Qur’an says, “So as for those who believed and did righteous deeds, their Lord will admit them… Continue reading Linguistic Miracles of The Qur’an, Part 30: THIS SUCCESS IS NO LUCK
Linguistic Miracles of The Qur’an, Part 29: THE DESIRE BEFORE PARADISE
16:31 in The Qur’an says, “Gardens of perpetual residence, which they will enter, beneath which rivers flow. They will have therein whatever they wish. Thus does Allāh reward the righteous -“— Saheeh International 25:16 in The Qur’an says, “For them therein is whatever they wish, [while] abiding eternally. It is ever upon your Lord a… Continue reading Linguistic Miracles of The Qur’an, Part 29: THE DESIRE BEFORE PARADISE
Linguistic Miracles of The Qur’an, Part 28: WHO CAME BEFORE GOD?
2:124 in the Qur’an translates to: “And [mention, O Muḥammad], when Abraham was tried by his Lord with words [i.e., commands] and he fulfilled them. [Allāh] said, “Indeed, I will make you a leader for the people.” [Abraham] said, “And of my descendants?” [Allāh] said, “My covenant does not include the wrongdoers.””— Saheeh International 4:125… Continue reading Linguistic Miracles of The Qur’an, Part 28: WHO CAME BEFORE GOD?
Linguistic Miracles of The Qur’an, Part 27: WHEN A “WOMAN” BECOMES A “WIFE”
Check out the consistency of the Qur’an’s language. Every time the word “Imra’a” (woman) is used for a wife, it is used where there is a separation being shown between the husband and wife or when the purpose of marriage is not being fulfilled. And every time the word “zouj” (pair/wife) is used for a… Continue reading Linguistic Miracles of The Qur’an, Part 27: WHEN A “WOMAN” BECOMES A “WIFE”
Linguistic Miracles of The Qur’an, Part 26: KNOWLEDGE VS. FORBEARANCE
37:101 in The Qur’an says, “So We gave him good news of a forbearing son.”— Dr. Mustafa Khattab, The Clear Quran 51:28 in The Qur’an says, “˹They did not eat,˺ so he grew fearful of them. They reassured ˹him˺, “Do not be afraid,” and gave him good news of a knowledgeable son.”— Dr. Mustafa Khattab,… Continue reading Linguistic Miracles of The Qur’an, Part 26: KNOWLEDGE VS. FORBEARANCE
Linguistic Miracles of The Qur’an, Part 25:WHO’S GIVING THE GOOD NEWS?
51:28 in The Qur’an says (translation), “˹They did not eat,˺ so he grew fearful of them. They reassured ˹him˺, “Do not be afraid,” and gave him good news of a knowledgeable son.”— Dr. Mustafa Khattab, The Clear Quran 15:53 in The Qur’an says (translation), “They reassured ˹him˺, “Do not be afraid! Surely we give you… Continue reading Linguistic Miracles of The Qur’an, Part 25:WHO’S GIVING THE GOOD NEWS?
Linguistic Miracles of The Qur’an, Part 24: DAY VS. NIGHT
3:41 in The Qur’an says, “Zachariah said, “My Lord! Grant me a sign.” He said, “Your sign is that you will not ˹be able to˺ speak to people for three days except through gestures. Remember your Lord often and glorify ˹Him˺ morning and evening.””— Dr. Mustafa Khattab, The Clear Quran 19:10 in The Qur’an says,… Continue reading Linguistic Miracles of The Qur’an, Part 24: DAY VS. NIGHT