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Table of Contents

Introduction 16

Not All English Versions of Quran Are Acceptable17

What is a 'Commentary'?18

The Current Commentary 19

Attributes Needed for Working on This Kind of Commentary 20

The Problems in Translating 20

Translators Note21

Editor's Note22

Notes24

Acknowledgment25

Notes25

References26

Arabic, Farsi Commentaries26

English Translations of Qur'an 26

Supporting Technical References27

Phraseological and Philological Sources27

A Presentation to Muslims29

Notes30

Surah Ar-Ra‘d, Chapter 13 31

(The Thunder, No. 13)31

(Revealed in Mecca)31

43 verses in 6 sections31

The Content of Surah Ar-Ra‘d 31

Section 1: Signs of Allah in Nature32

Surah Ar-Ra‘d - Verse 1 32

Surah Ar-Ra‘d - Verse 2 32

Explanations33

Surah Ar-Ra‘d - Verse 3 35

Explanations37

Surah Ar-Ra‘d - Verse 4 37

Explanation 38

Surah Ar-Ra‘d - Verse 5 38

Surah Ar-Ra‘d - Verse 6 39

Surah Ar-Ra‘d - Verse 7 40

Notes42

Section 2: Allah, the Almighty Creator of the Universe43

Surah Ar-Ra‘d - Verse 8 43

Surah Ar-Ra‘d - Verse 9 43

Surah Ar-Ra‘d - Verse 10 44

Surah Ar-Ra‘d - Verse 11 44

The Alterations Must Have Their Onset in Ourselves46

Surah Ar-Ra‘d - Verse 12 46

Surah Ar-Ra‘d - Verse 13 47

Explanations48

Surah Ar-Ra‘d - Verse 14 49

Explanations50

Surah Ar-Ra‘d - Verse 15 50

Explanations51

Surah Ar-Ra‘d - Verse 16 51

Explanations52

Surah Ar-Ra‘d - Verse 17 53

Illustration 54

Surah Ar-Ra‘d - Verse 18 55

A Discussion About the Call56

Those Who Invite to the Truth 56

A: Prophets:56

B: The Believers:56

C: Jinn:56

The Callers to Falsehood 56

Pioneers of paganism:56

The Satan:56

The Unbelievers:56

The Subject of Invitation 56

Life:57

Forgiveness:57

Salvation:57

Confronting the Dissidents57

Accusations57

Sorcerer:57

Soothsayer:57

Liar:57

Oppressor:57

Slaying:57

Humiliation:57

Skepticism:57

The Motives and Factors for Lack of Acceptance58

Imitation 58

Fanaticism 58

Arrogance58

Sensual desire:58

The Reward for Acceptance58

Reward:58

Life:58

Happiness:58

Notes59

Section 3: The Faithful and the Unfaithful Compared 61

Surah Ar-Ra‘d - Verse 19 61

The Possessors of Intellect61

The Wise in the Qur’an 61

Surah Ar-Ra‘d - Verse 20 62

Surah Ar-Ra‘d - Verse 21 63

Note the Following Points63

A Few Quotations on Union of Kindred 64

Surah Ar-Ra‘d - Verse 22 65

Explanations66

Surah Ar-Ra‘d - Verse 23 67

Explanations68

Surah Ar-Ra‘d - Verse 24 68

Points Concerning Patience69

Surah Ar-Ra‘d - Verse 25 70

Explanations71

Messages71

Surah Ar-Ra‘d - Verse 26 71

Explanations72

Notes73

Section 4: Remembrance of Allah Sets Hearts at Rest75

Surah Ar-Ra‘d - Verse 27 75

A Discussion on Leading and Misleading 76

The Divine leadership concerns all mankind 76

Explanations77

Surah Ar-Ra‘d - Verse 28 77

Factors of Encourage and Peace of Mind 79

Factors Which Generate Anxiety and Worries80

Surah Ar-Ra‘d - Verse 29 81

Explanations82

Surah Ar-Ra‘d - Verse 30 82

Explanations83

Surah Ar-Ra‘d - Verse 31 83

The Occasion of the Revelation 83

Explanations85

Notes86

Section 5: Messengers of Allah Were Mocked At87

Surah Ar-Ra‘d - Verse 32 87

Surah Ar-Ra‘d - Verse 33 87

How is it That You Align and Consider Allah as a Counterpart for the Idols?87

Surah Ar-Ra‘d - Verse 34 89

Explanations89

Surah Ar-Ra‘d - Verse 35 90

Surah Ar-Ra‘d - Verse 36 91

Notes93

Section 6: The Two Witnesses of the Truth 94

Surah Ar-Ra‘d - Verse 38 94

Surah Ar-Ra‘d - Verse 39 94

Explanations97

Some Traditions97

Surah Ar-Ra‘d - Verse 40 99

Surah Ar-Ra‘d - Verse 41 99

Surah Ar-Ra‘d - Verse 42 100

Surah Ar-Ra‘d - Verse 43 101

Notes103

Surah ‘Ibrahim, Chapter 14 105

(Abraham) No. 14 105

(Revealed in Mecca)105

52 verses in 7 sections105

The Content of Surah ‘Ibrahim 105

Section 1: Qur’an Revealed to Lead Mankind to Light106

Surah ‘Ibrahim - Verse 1 106

Explanations107

Surah ‘Ibrahim - Verse 2 107

Surah ‘Ibrahim - Verse 3 107

Surah ‘Ibrahim - Verse 4 108

Surah ‘Ibrahim - Verse 5 110

Explanations110

Surah ‘Ibrahim - Verse 6 111

Notes111

Section 2: Moses’ Exhortation 112

Surah ‘Ibrahim - Verse 7 112

Several Traditions Concerning Gratitude113

Surah ‘Ibrahim - Verse 8 113

Surah ‘Ibrahim - Verse 9 114

Surah ‘Ibrahim - Verse 10 115

Surah ‘Ibrahim - Verse 11 117

Surah ‘Ibrahim - Verse 12 118

Notes119

Section 3: The Disbelievers Punished 120

Surah ‘Ibrahim - Verse 13 120

Surah ‘Ibrahim - Verse 14 121

Surah ‘Ibrahim - Verse 15 121

Surah ‘Ibrahim - Verse 16 122

Surah ‘Ibrahim - Verse 17 122

Surah ‘Ibrahim - Verse 18 123

Surah ‘Ibrahim - Verses 19 - 20 124

Surah ‘Ibrahim - Verse 21 125

Notes126

Section 4: Disbelievers Shall Be Disappointed - Truth Shall Be Established127

Surah ‘Ibrahim - Verse 22 127

Surah ‘Ibrahim - Verse 23 128

A- Streams of water128

B- Streams of milk 128

C- Streams of wines with the nature of Paradise:128

D- Streams of honey:128

Surah ‘Ibrahim - Verse 24 129

Some Traditions129

Surah ‘Ibrahim - Verse 25 130

Surah ‘Ibrahim - Verse 26 130

Surah ‘Ibrahim - Verse 27 131

Notes133

Section 5: The Ingratitude of Men to Allah’s Bounties134

Surah ‘Ibrahim - Verses 28 - 29 134

Surah ‘Ibrahim - Verse 30 135

Surah ‘Ibrahim - Verse 31 135

Explanations136

Surah ‘Ibrahim - Verse 32 136

Surah ‘Ibrahim - Verse 33 137

Surah ‘Ibrahim - Verse 34 138

Notes139

Section 6: Abraham’s Prayer140

Surah ‘Ibrahim - Verse 35 140

Surah ‘Ibrahim - Verse 36 141

Surah ‘Ibrahim - Verse 37 141

Surah ‘Ibrahim - Verse 38 142

Surah ‘Ibrahim - Verse 39 143

Surah ‘Ibrahim - Verses 40 - 41 143

Messages to Note144

Notes144

Section 7: The Respite and the End 145

Surah ‘Ibrahim - Verse 42 145

Surah ‘Ibrahim - Verse 43 145

Surah ‘Ibrahim - Verse 44 146

Surah ‘Ibrahim - Verse 45 147

Surah ‘Ibrahim - Verse 46 147

Surah ‘Ibrahim - Verse 47 148

Surah ‘Ibrahim - Verse 48 149

Surah ‘Ibrahim - Verses 49 - 50 149

Surah ‘Ibrahim - Verse 51 150

Surah ‘Ibrahim - Verse 52 150

Explanations151

The End of Surah ‘Ibrahim 151

Notes152

The Highly Adventurous Life of ‘Ibrahim, the Iconoclastic Prophet153

The Birthplace and Childhood of ‘Ibrahim 153

Campaigns Against Various Groups of Idol-worshippers154

Logical Campaign Against the Idol-worshippers154

Dialogue with ‘Azar155

The Prophetic Mission of ‘Ibrahim 155

Practical Campaigns Against the Idol-worshippers155

Dialogue with the Oppressive Ruler155

The Exodus of ‘Ibrahim 156

The Last Stage of the Prophetic Mission of ‘Ibrahim 156

Notes160

Surah Al-Hijr, Chapter 15 162

Surah Al-Hijr (The Rock) No. 15 162

Revealed in Mecca162

99 verses in 6 sections162

The Contents of Surah Al-Hijr162

Section 1: The Qur’an Ever Protected by Allah 163

Surah Al-Hijr - Verses 1-2 163

Surah Al-Hijr - Verse 3 163

Surah Al-Hijr - Verse 4 164

Surah Al-Hijr - Verse 5 164

Notes to Be Considered 165

Surah Al-Hijr - Verses 6 - 7 165

Surah Al-Hijr - Verse 8 166

Surah Al-Hijr - Verse 9 166

Surah Al-Hijr - Verses 10 - 11 167

Surah Al-Hijr - Verses 12 - 15 168

Notes169

Section 2: Everything in the Universe Takes Place by Allah’s Command 170

Surah Al-Hijr - Verse 16 170

Surah Al-Hijr - Verses 17 - 18 170

Explanations171

Surah Al-Hijr - Verses 19 - 21 171

Explanations174

1 - What Are Allah’s Treasures?174

2 - Kinds of Descent175

Surah Al-Hijr - Verse 22 175

Explanations176

Surah Al-Hijr - Verses 23 - 25 176

Notes177

Notes177

Section 3: Man’s Creation - Satan’s Arrogance178

Surah Al-Hijr - Verses 26 - 27 178

Surah Al-Hijr - Verses 28 - 31 178

Note Two Issues with Respect to This matter179

Surah Al-Hijr - Verses 32 - 35 179

Surah Al-Hijr - Verses 36 - 38 180

The objective in mind when mentioning 181

Surah Al-Hijr - Verses 39 - 40 181

Surah Al-Hijr - Verses 41 - 42 182

Surah Al-Hijr - Verses 43 - 44 183

Messages183

Notes184

Section 4: Reward for the Righteous - Angles Give Abraham the Tidings of a Son185

Surah Al-Hijr - Verses 45 - 48 185

Surah Al-Hijr - Verses 49 - 50 186

Note186

Surah Al-Hijr - Verses 51 - 52 186

Surah Al-Hijr - Verses 53 - 54 187

Surah Al-Hijr - Verses 55 - 56 187

Surah Al-Hijr - Verses 57 - 58 188

Surah Al-Hijr - Verses 59 - 60 189

Explanations190

Notes190

Section 5: Lot and Shu‘ayb’s people191

Surah Al-Hijr - Verses 61 - 62 191

Surah Al-Hijr - Verses 63 - 64 191

Surah Al-Hijr - Verses 65 - 66 192

Surah Al-Hijr - Verses 67 - 69 193

Surah Al-Hijr - Verses 70 - 71 193

Surah Al-Hijr - Verses 72 - 73 194

Surah Al-Hijr - Verse 74 195

Surah Al-Hijr - Verse 75 195

Surah Al-Hijr - Verses 76 - 77 196

Surah Al-Hijr - Verses 78 - 79 197

Notes198

Section 6: The People of the Rock 199

Surah Al-Hijr - Verses 80 - 81 199

Surah Al-Hijr - Verses 82 - 84 199

Surah Al-Hijr - Verses 85 - 86 200

Surah Al-Hijr - Verse 87 201

Explanations202

Surah Al-Hijr - Verse 88 202

Surah Al-Hijr - Verses 89 - 91 203

Surah Al-Hijr - Verses 92 - 93 204

Surah Al-Hijr - Verses 94 - 96 205

Surah Al-Hijr - Verses 97 - 99 206

Notes207

Surah An-Nahl, Chapter 16 208

Surah An-Nahl (The Bee)208

No. 16 (Revealed in Mecca)208

128 verses in 16 sections208

Content of Surah An-Nahl208

The Virtues of Reading This Surah 208

Note208

Section 1: The Existence of Allah Proved by Nature209

Surah An-Nahl - Verse 1 209

Explanation 209

Surah An-Nahl - Verse 2 209

Surah An-Nahl - Verse 3 210

Surah An-Nahl - Verse 4 211

Surah An-Nahl - Verse 5 211

Surah An-Nahl - Verse 6 211

Explanations212

Surah An-Nahl - Verse 7 212

Surah An-Nahl - Verse 8 213

Surah An-Nahl - Verse 9 213

Notes214

Section 2: Allah’s Unity Testified in Nature215

Surah An-Nahl - Verse 10 215

Surah An-Nahl - Verse 11 215

Why Does He only Name Olives, Palm-trees and Grapes?216

Surah An-Nahl - Verse 12 216

Surah An-Nahl - Verse 13 217

Reflection, Reasoning, Reminding 217

Surah An-Nahl - Verse 14 218

Explanations219

Surah An-Nahl - Verse 15 219

Surah An-Nahl - Verse 16 220

Surah An-Nahl - Verse 17 220

Surah An-Nahl - Verse 18 221

Surah An-Nahl - Verse 19 222

Surah An-Nahl - Verse 20 222

Surah An-Nahl - Verse 21 222

Notes223

Section 3: God of all is only One224

Surah An-Nahl - Verse 22 224

Explanations224

Surah An-Nahl - Verse 23 224

Surah An-Nahl - Verse 24 225

Surah An-Nahl - Verse 25 226

Note226

Section 4: The Disgrace Which the Wicked Shall Have227

Surah An-Nahl - Verse 26 227

Explanations227

Surah An-Nahl - Verse 27 227

Surah An-Nahl - Verse 28 228

Surah An-Nahl - Verse 29 229

Surah An-Nahl - Verse 30 230

Surah An-Nahl - Verse 31 231

Surah An-Nahl - Verse 32 231

Traditions on the Qualifications of the Paradise and Hell232

Some Traditions on the Attributes of Hell232

Surah An-Nahl - Verse 33 233

Surah An-Nahl - Verse 34 234

Notes235

Section 5: Every People Had the Guidance through an Apostle from Allah236

Surah An-Nahl - Verse 35 236

Surah An-Nahl - Verse 36 236

Surah An-Nahl - Verse 37 238

Surah An-Nahl - Verse 38 238

Two Points239

Surah An-Nahl - Verse 39 239

Surah An-Nahl - Verse 40 239

Notes240

Section 6: To Seek Guidance from the People of the Qur’an 241

Surah An-Nahl - Verse 41 241

Occasion of Revelation 241

The Reward of the Emigrants241

Surah An-Nahl - Verse 42 241

Some Traditions242

Surah An-Nahl - Verse 43 242

Surah An-Nahl - Verse 44 243

Surah An-Nahl - Verses 45 - 47 244

Different Kinds of Punishment for Various Sins245

Surah An-Nahl - Verse 48 246

Surah An-Nahl - Verse 49 247

Surah An-Nahl - Verse 50 247

Notes248

Section 7: Polytheism Prohibited 249

Surah An-Nahl - Verse 51 249

Surah An-Nahl - Verse 52 249

Surah An-Nahl - Verses 53 - 54 250

Surah An-Nahl - Verse 55 251

Do you yet seek other people’s assistance?251

Surah An-Nahl - Verse 56 251

Surah An-Nahl - Verse 57 252

Surah An-Nahl - Verse 58 252

Surah An-Nahl - Verse 59 253

The Role of Islam in the Revival of the Position of Women 253

Surah An-Nahl - Verse 60 254

How are contradictions among them made possible?254

Notes255

Section 8: Qur’an, the Guidance and the Mercy 256

Surah An-Nahl - Verse 61 256

Surah An-Nahl - Verse 62 257

Surah An-Nahl - Verse 63 258

Surah An-Nahl - Verse 64 259

Surah An-Nahl - Verse 65 259

Notes260

Section 9: Guidance from the Bounties of Allah for Man 261

Surah An-Nahl - Verse 66 261

Surah An-Nahl - Verse 67 262

Surah An-Nahl - Verse 68 263

Surah An-Nahl - Verse 69 264

Explanations265

Surah An-Nahl - Verse 70 265

Notes266

Section 10: The Faithful and the Unfaithful Ones Compared 267

Surah An-Nahl - Verse 71 267

Surah An-Nahl - Verse 72 268

Explanations269

Surah An-Nahl - Verse 73 269

Surah An-Nahl - Verse 74 270

Surah An-Nahl - Verse 75 271

Surah An-Nahl - Verse 76 272

Notes273

Section 11: The Hour of Judgment Shall Arrive Suddenly 274

Surah An-Nahl - Verse 77 274

Surah An-Nahl - Verse 78 274

Surah An-Nahl - Verse 79 275

Surah An-Nahl - Verse 80 276

Surah An-Nahl - Verse 81 277

Surah An-Nahl - Verse 82 278

Surah An-Nahl - Verse 83 278

Notes279

Section 12: Apostle Muhammad a Witness Over All Witnesses280

Surah An-Nahl - Verse 84 280

Surah An-Nahl - Verse 85 281

Surah An-Nahl - Verse 86 281

Surah An-Nahl - Verse 87 282

Surah An-Nahl - Verse 88 282

Surah An-Nahl - Verse 89 283

Notes285

Section 13: To Keep up Covenants and Promises286

Surah An-Nahl - Verse 90 286

Explanations287

Surah An-Nahl - Verse 91 287

Surah An-Nahl - Verse 92 288

Surah An-Nahl - Verse 93 289

Surah An-Nahl - Verse 94 290

The Philosophy of Respect for Pledges291

Surah An-Nahl - Verse 95 292

The Occasion of the Revelation 292

Surah An-Nahl - Verse 96 293

Surah An-Nahl - Verse 97 293

Surah An-Nahl - Verse 98 294

Explanations295

Surah An-Nahl - Verse 99 295

Traditions296

Surah An-Nahl - Verse 100 296

Notes296

Section 14: Qur’an Brought Down by the Holy Spirit297

Surah An-Nahl - Verse 101 297

The Occasion of the Revelation 297

Explanations297

Surah An-Nahl - Verse 102 298

Surah An-Nahl - Verse 103 299

Surah An-Nahl - Verse 104 300

Surah An-Nahl - Verse 105 300

Surah An-Nahl - Verse 106 301

Surah An-Nahl - Verse 107 302

Surah An-Nahl - Verse 108 303

Surah An-Nahl - Verse 109 303

Surah An-Nahl - Verse 110 304

Notes305

Section 15: Every Soul Shall Be Paid in Full What It Has Earned 306

Surah An-Nahl - Verse 111 306

Surah An-Nahl - Verse 112 306

Point to Remember307

Surah An-Nahl - Verse 113 307

Surah An-Nahl - Verse 114 307

Surah An-Nahl - Verse 115 308

Explanations309

Surah An-Nahl - Verses 116 - 117 310

Surah An-Nahl - Verse 118 311

Surah An-Nahl - Verse 119 311

Notes312

Section 16: Abraham Praised - His Faith Made an Ideal313

Surah An-Nahl - Verse 120 313

Surah An-Nahl - Verses 121 - 122 314

Surah An-Nahl - Verse 123 314

Surah An-Nahl - Verse 124 315

Surah An-Nahl - Verse 125 315

All Callings Must Be Divinely-Orientated 316

Surah An-Nahl - Verse 126 317

Surah An-Nahl - Verse 127 318

Surah An-Nahl - Verse 128 319

Last Words and Remarks on Surah An-Nahl320

Notes321

Surah ‘Isra’, Chapter 17 322

Surah ‘Isra’ or Surah Bani-’Israel (The Children of Israel), No. 17 322

(Revealed in Mecca)322

111 verses in 12 sections322

The Content of Surah ‘Isra’322

The Virtues of the Recitation of the Surah 322

Section 1: The Apostle Muhammad’s Visit323

Surah Isra’ - Verse 1 323

Surah Isra’ - Verse 2 324

Surah Isra’ - Verse 3 325

Surah Isra’ - Verse 4 325

Surah Isra’ - Verse 5 326

Surah Isra’ - Verse 6 326

Surah Isra’ - Verse 7 327

Surah Isra’ - Verse 8 329

Surah Isra’ - Verse 9 329

Surah Isra’ - Verse 10 330

Notes330

Section 2: None Shall Bear the Burden of Others331

Surah Isra’ - Verse 11 331

Surah Isra’ - Verse 12 332

Surah Isra’ - Verse 13 333

Surah Isra’ - Verse 14 333

Surah Isra’ - Verse 15 334

Surah Isra’ - Verse 16 335

Explanations335

Surah Isra’ - Verse 17 336

Surah Isra’ - Verse 18 337

Surah Isra’ - Verse 19 338

Surah Isra’ - Verse 20 338

Surah Isra’ - Verse 21 339

Are World and Hereafter Contrary to Each Other?339

Surah Isra’ - Verse 22 340

Notes341

Section 3: Goodness and Submission to Parents Ordained 342

Surah Isra’ - Verse 23 342

Surah Isra’ - Verse 24 342

Surah Isra’ - Verse 25 343

Quotations Concerning Respect for Parents in Islam 343

Surah Isra’ - Verse 26 346

Explanations346

Surah Isra’ - Verse 27 347

Surah Isra’ - Verse 28 348

Surah Isra’ - Verse 29 349

Surah Isra’ - Verse 30 350

Notes351

Section 4: Moral Conduct352

Surah Isra’ - Verse 31 352

Surah Isra’ - Verse 32 352

The Philosophy Underlying the Prohibition of Fornication 353

Surah Isra’ - Verse 33 354

Explanations355

Surah Isra’ - Verse 34 356

Surah Isra’ - Verse 35 358

Surah Isra’ - Verse 36 359

Surah Isra’ - Verse 37 360

Surah Isra’ - Verse 38 361

Surah Isra’ - Verse 39 361

Explanations362

Surah Isra’ - Verse 40 362

Notes364

Section 5: Everything in the Heavens and in the Earth Glorifies Allah 365

Surah Isra’ - Verse 41 365

Surah Isra’ - Verse 42 365

Surah Isra’ - Verse 43 366

Surah Isra’ - Verse 44 366

Surah Isra’ - Verse 45 368

Occasion of the Revelation 368

Surah Isra’ - Verse 46 368

Surah Isra’ - Verse 47 369

Surah Isra’ - Verse 48 370

Occasion of the Revelation 370

Surah Isra’ - Verses 49 - 50 371

Surah Isra’ - Verse 51 371

Surah Isra’ - Verse 52 372

Notes373

Section 6: Gentleness in Dealing Enjoined 374

Surah Isra’ - Verse 53 374

Surah Isra’ - Verse 54 374

Surah Isra’ - Verse 55 375

Surah Isra’ - Verse 56 376

Surah Isra’ - Verse 57 377

Surah Isra’ - Verse 58 378

Surah Isra’ - Verse 59 379

Miracles are of two types379

Explanations380

Surah Isra’ - Verse 60 380

Allah Sought to Console Him 381

Explanations382

Notes383

Section 7: Satan’s Pride against Man 384

Surah Isra’ - Verse 61 384

Surah Isra’ - Verse 62 384

Surah Isra’ - Verse 63 385

Surah Isra’ - Verse 64 385

Surah Isra’ - Verse 65 387

Surah Isra’ - Verse 66 387

Surah Isra’ - Verse 67 388

Surah Isra’ - Verse 68 388

Surah Isra’ - Verse 69 389

Surah Isra’ - Verse 70 390

Why Man Is the Most Superior of Allah’s Creatures390

Notes392

Section 8: Every People Will Be Summoned with Their Own Imam 393

Surah Isra’ - Verse 71 393

The Role of Leadership in Islam 393

Surah Isra’ - Verse 72 395

Explanations396

Surah Isra’ - Verse 73 396

Surah Isra’ - Verses 74 - 75 397

Surah Isra’ - Verse 76 399

Surah Isra’ - Verse 77 400

Notes400

Section 9: Times of Prayer and the Midnight Prayer401

Surah Isra’ - Verse 78 401

Surah Isra’ - Verse 79 403

Surah Isra’ - Verse 80 403

Surah Isra’ - Verse 81 405

Explanations405

What is a Praised Position?409

Surah Isra’ - Verse 82 411

The Qur’an, The Curing Prescription 411

The Differences Between Healing and Mercy 413

Why Is It that The Oppressors Get Negative Results?414

Traditions Concerning the Magnitude of the Qur’an 414

Surah Isra’ - Verses 83 - 84 415

Notes417

Section 10: Qur’an Inimitable418

Surah Isra’ - Verse 85 418

The Authenticity and Independence of the Spirit420

Surah Isra’ - Verses 86 - 87 422

Surah Isra’ - Verse 88 423

Surah Isra’ - Verse 89 424

Surah Isra’ - Verses 90 - 91 424

Surah Isra’ - Verses 92 - 93 425

Notes426

Section 11: No Cause for Anyone to Disbelieve Any Messenger of Allah 427

Surah Isra’ - Verse 94 427

Surah Isra’ - Verse 95 427

Surah Isra’ - Verses 96 - 97 428

Surah Isra’ - Verse 98 430

Surah Isra’ - Verse 99 430

Surah Isra’ - Verse 100 431

Notes432

Section 12: Those Gifted with Knowledge - The Ministry of Moses433

Surah Isra’ - Verses 101 - 102 433

Two Points in Conclusion 434

Surah Isra’ - Verses 103 - 104 435

What Land is the Objective of /’ard/ In These Verses?436

Surah Isra’ - Verse 105 436

Surah Isra’ - Verse 106 437

Surah Isra’ - Verses 107 - 109 438

Surah Isra’ - Verse 110 439

Surah Isra’ - Verse 111 441

In Conclusion: What is ‘Takbir’, or Glorification of Allah?441

Notes443