|
|
|
|
|
|
 |
|
 |
C O N T E N T S
Introduction (with notes from the Translator and Editor) x
Transliteration xxii
Opening Supplication xxiii
Sura Insan (Human) 1
Commentary: Verses 1-4 4
The Term 'Man'
Explanation 7
The Fetus and its Development
Commentary: Verses 5-11 13
Rewards for the Righteous
Sincerity of intention
Feeding the Needy
Commentary: Verses 12-22 23
Rewards in Heaven
Commentary: Verses 23-26 31
Five important instructions
Commentary: Verses 27-31 35
The Right Path or To Go Astray;
Which Will You Choose?
Supplication 39
Sura Mursalat (Those Sent Forth) 40
Commentary: Verses 1-15 43
Woe to the Rejecters of Truth
Commentary: Verses 16-28 51
Signs of Power
Commentary: Verses 29-40 58
No Way Out For The Rejecters !
Supplication 70
Sura Nabaa (The Great News) 72
Commentary: Verses 1-5 74
What is 'The Great News' ?
Explanation 77
Vicegerency
Commentary: Verses 6-16 81
Twelve Important Blessings
Explanation 89
A Definite Goal
Commentary: Verses 17-20 91
The Inevitable Event
Commentary: Verses 21-30 97
The Ever Lurking Hell
Commentary: Verses 31-37 102
What Awaits The Righteous ?
Explanation 107
The Righteous And The Rebels In Contrast
Supplication 108
Commentary: Verses 38-40 109
The Spirit, The Day is Certain,
The Punishment Near; A Sorry End
Solution For Fatalism and Free-Will 115
Supplication 118
Sura Naziat (Those Who Tear Out) 120
Commentary: Verses 1-5 122
Angels, Stars or Holy Warriors ?
Commentary: Verses 6-14 127
That Terrifying Great Blast
Commentary: Verses 15-26 132
Arrogance Brings A Shameful End
Explanation 137
The Fine Elegance of Qur'an
Commentary: Verses 27-33 138
The Creation of Man and Heaven; A Humbling Comparison
Commentary: Verses 34-41 143
Do We Make A God Of Our Low Desires ?
Explanation 145
Presence Of The Lord
Commentary: Verses 42-46 148
On]y Allah Knows The Hour
Supplication 151
Sura Abasa (He Frowned) 152
Commentary: Verses 1-10 157
Admonishing Neglect of a Truth-Seeker
Commentary: Verses 11-23 161
The High Position of Qur'an
Easy Way For Man
Death - A Gift From Allah
Ungrateful Man
Commentary: Verses 24-32 170
The Gift of Food; A Gift From Allah
Explanation 173
Soil, Rain, Produce
Explanation 176
Nutrition
Commentary: Verses 33-42 178
When All Wishes and Affections Cease
Explanation 180
Self-Perfection
Supplication 182
Sura Takwir (The Folding Up) 183
Commentary: Verses 1-9 186
The Coming Final Events
Explanation 191
Female infanticide
Commentary: Verses 10-14 193
Second Stage of Resurrection
Explanation 196
Upon Resurrection; The Darkening of the Stars
Commentary: Verses 15-25 199
The Solar System
Attributes of Gabriel
Explanation 205
Characteristics of a Messenger
Commentary: Verses 26-29 207
Condemnation of the Rejecters
Supplication 210
Sura lnfitar (The Cleaving Asunder) 211
Commentary: Verses 1-5 212
This World Will Change
Explanation 216
Setting Good Examples
Commentary: Verses 6-12 219
Oh Man ! What Causes You To Turn Away ?
Doubt and Denial
Explanation 225
Who Are The Scribes ?
Commentary: Verses 13-19 228
The Day of Reckoning
Supplication 232
Sura Mutaffifin (Defrauders) 233
Commentary: Verses 1-6 236
Woe To Those Who Cause A Loss
Explanation 240
Fraud Carries A Punishment
Commentary: Verses 7-10 242
Destiny Of The Wicked
Sijjin
Illiyin
Commentary: Verses 11-17 247
Sin: Rust On The Heart
A Heart Sealed Up
Commentary: Verses 18-28 253
Illiyin
The Pure Drink Sealed
Tasnim
Explanation 258
Ones Nearest To Allah
Heavenly Drinks
Commentary: Verses 29-36 262
Who Will Have The Last Laugh ?
Supplication 266
Sura Inshiqaq (The Rending Asunder) 267
Commentary: Verses 1-9 269
The Sky and The Earth; Obedient to Allah
Receiving the Record in the Right Hand
Explanation 273
The Skies Will Separate From The Galaxy
The Nature of Life; Toil and Pain
Commentary: Verses 10-15 276
Receiving the Record Behind the Back
Commentary: Verses 16-25 280
Man is Continuously Changing; From Sperm To Death
Supplication 284
Sura Buruj (The Constellations) 285
Commentary: Verses 1-9 288
The Witness and the Witnessed
The Pit of Burning Fire
Explanation 295
Makers of the Pit Of Fire
Resistance
Commentary: Verses 10-16 300
Punishment for Persecutors
Five Qualities of the Divine Attributes
Commentary: Verses 17-22 305
Pharaoh's Punishment
Qur'an: Remains Safe and Unchanged
Sura Tariq (The Night) 308
Commentary: Verses 1-10 310
The Night-Visitant
Saturn
Every Soul Has A Protector
A Drop Emitted
Bringing Man Back To Life
That Great Day
Commentary: Verses 11-17 318
The Enemies Plans Destroyed
Supplication 322
Sura A'la (The Most High) 323
Commentary: Verses 1-5 325
The Creator Of A11
Instincts
Nutrition
Commentary: Verses 6-13 330
The Way Is Paved
Some Characteristics Of The Prophet
Some Will Heed Admonishment; Some Will Not
Fire
Commentary: Verses 14-19 335
Success Through Purification
Prayer
Alms-giving
Love of This World - Cause of Sin
One Law in All Divine Books
How Many Prophets and Messengers ?
Explanation 339
Love For This World; Origin Of All Vice
Seven Characteristics
Supplication 342
Sura Ghashiyah (The Overwhelming Event) 343
Commentary: Verses 1-7 345
They Labor Hard But Own Nothing
No Food But Dari'; Completely Disgusting
Commentary: Verses 8-16 349
Some Blessings In Heaven
Commentary: Verses 17-26 354
The Camel; A Sign
The Sky
Mountains Fixed Firm
The Earth; A Vast Expanse
The Return Is To Allah
Supplication 361
References 362
Index 365