Quranic Sciences

238. " Guard your prayers, and (especially) the middle prayer and stand devoutly before Allah." Occasion of Revelation At the time of revelation of the Divine Messages, a group of hypocrites did not participate in congregational prayer under the pret...

238. " Guard your prayers, and (especially) the mi...

236. " There is no sin on you if you divorce women while you have not yet touched them nor settled any dowry on them; yet make provision for them, the rich according to his means, and the straitened according to his means; a provision in a fair manne...

236. " There is no sin on you if you divorce women...

234. " And those of you who die, and leave widows behind, they should keep themselves in waiting for four months and ten (days) ; when they have completed their waiting period, then it is no sin on you for what they do for themselves in a fair manner...

234. " And those of you who die, and leave widows ...

233. " And the (divorced) mothers shall suckle their children for two whole years for him (father) who desires to complete the period of suckling. It is (incumbent) upon the father to provide (sustenance) and their clothing (nursing mothers) in a fai...

233. " And the (divorced) mothers shall suckle the...

232. " And when you divorce women, and they have reached their waiting-period, do not prevent them from marrying their (former) husbands, when they agree between themselves in a fair manner. With this is admonitioned whoever of you believes in Allah ...

232. " And when you divorce women, and they have r...

231. " When you divorce women, and they have reached their waiting-period, then either retain them in a fair manner or set them free in a fair manner; and do not retain them for injury, so that you transgress (the limits) ; and whoever does that he i...

231. " When you divorce women, and they have reach...

230. "If he divorces her (for the third time) , she shall not be lawful to him thereafter, until she marries another husband; and if he (the latter) divorces her, then it is no sin on (either of) them to return to each other (by marriage) , if they t...

230. "If he divorces her (for the third time) , sh...

229. " Divorce (is permissible) only twice, then either maintain (them) in honor or let (them) go in kindness. And it is not lawful for you to take anything of what you have given them, unless both fear that they can not keep (themselves) within Alla...

229. " Divorce (is permissible) only twice, then e...

228. " And the divorced women should wait (not wedding anyone else) concerning themselves for three (monthly) courses; and it is not lawful for them to conceal what Allah has created in their wombs, if they believe in Allah and (in) the Last Day. And...

228. " And the divorced women should wait (not wed...

226. " For those who swear to abstain from their wives, there shall be a waiting of four months; so if then they revert, surely Allah is Forgiving, Merciful." 227. " And if they have resolved on divorce, then surely Allah is All-Hearing, All-Knowing....

226. " For those who swear to abstain from their w...

225. " Allah will not hold you liable for thoughtlessness in your oaths, but He will hold you liable for what your hearts have incurred; and Allah is Forgiving, Forbearing." Commentary The oaths which have been taken thoughtlessly, carelessly, or at ...

225. " Allah will not hold you liable for thoughtl...

224. " And do not make Allah, because of your swearing (by Him) , an obstacle to your doing good and guarding (against evil) and making peace among people; and Allah is All-Hearing, All-Knowing." Occasion of Revelation In many commentary books of the...

224. " And do not make Allah, because of your swea...

223. " Your women are a tilth for you, so come into your tilth as you will, and forward (good deeds) beforehand for yourselves, and be careful (of your duty) to Allah, and know that you shall meet Him. And give gladtidings to the believers (O' Muhamm...

223. " Your women are a tilth for you, so come int...

221. " And do not marry idolater women until they believe, and a believing maid is definitely preferable to an idolater (free) woman even though she may please you. Nor give (your women) in marriage to idolater men until they believe; and certainly a...

221. " And do not marry idolater women until they ...

220. " (Ponder) over this world and the Hereafter. And they ask you concerning orphans. Say: ' To set right for them (their affairs) is best; and if you become co-partner with them, they are your brethren. Allah knows well the mischief-maker from the...

220. " (Ponder) over this world and the Hereafter....

219. " They ask you concerning wine and gambling. Say: 'There is a great sin in both of them, and (some) profits for people; but their sin is greater than their profit'. They ask you as to what they should spend. Say: 'Whatsoever can be spared'. Thus...

219. " They ask you concerning wine and gambling. ...

Persecution during the sacred month - Mischief graver than carnage - Pardon and Mercy for the emigrants and those who strive and struggle in the way of the Lord - Question about intoxicants and gambling, Alms - Orphans - Matrimony with believer men a...

Persecution during the sacred month - Mischief gra...

216. " Fighting (in the cause of Allah) is prescribed for you, although you dislike it. Yet it may happen that you dislike a thing while it is good for you; and it may happen that you love a thing while it is evil for you; surely Allah knows, and you...

216. " Fighting (in the cause of Allah) is prescri...

215. " They ask you (O' Muhammad) what they should spend; say: 'Whatever you spend that is good, (from your material and spiritual wealth to avail) for parents, relatives, the orphans, the needy, and the traveller; and whatever you do that is good, v...

215. " They ask you (O' Muhammad) what they should...

214. " Or did you suppose you would enter Paradise untouched by the suffering which was endured by those before you? They were afflicted by distress and adversity and were so shakened that the Messenger and those who believed with him said, 'When wil...

214. " Or did you suppose you would enter Paradise...

213. " (All) Mankind was but a single nation, then Allah raised Prophets as bearers of good tidings and warners, and He sent down with them the Book with the Truth that it might judge between people on that wherein they differed. And none were at odd...

213. " (All) Mankind was but a single nation, then...