Qur'an

The Quran (القرآن‎, romanized: al-Qurʼān, literally meaning "the recitation"), also romanized Qur'an or Koran, is the central religious text of Islam, which Muslims believe to be a revelation from God (Allah). It is widely regarded as the finest work in classical Arabic literature. The Quran is divided into chapters (Arabic: سورة sūrah, plural سور suwar), which are subdivided into verses (Arabic: آية āyah, plural آيات āyāt).

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Bible . Qur'an . Lady Maryam

I understand that the father of Mary in the Bible is Joachim but in the Quran the father of Maryam is Imran and she is also called by her nation as the sister of Harun. How does one reconcile these differences?

Sayyed Mohammad Al-Musawi, Sayyed Mohammad al-Musawi is originally from Iraq and heads up the World Ahlul Bayt Islamic League in London. Other than being involved in various humanitarian projects, he frequently responds to... Answered 5 days ago

There is no contradiction at all. Mary (Mariam in Arabic) is daughter of Imran as Quran mentioned (And Mariam daughter of Imran who guarded her chastity) (Sura 66, Verse 12). She is also known withing Bani Israel as sister of Haroon (O sister of Haroon , you father was never a bad person nor you mother was a bad woman) (Sura Mariam, Verse 16).

Joachim can be the name of Imran in another language.

Wassalam.

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Qur'an

Is it possible for me to start reading a Quran from the beginning while also reading a Quran from the 15th Juz' with a teacher?

Abbas Di Palma, Shaykh Abbas Di Palma holds a BA and an MA degree in Islamic Studies, and certifications from the Language Institute of Damascus University. He has also studied traditional Islamic sciences in... Answered 5 days ago

as salam alaikum

it is permissible. Actually it is recommended to read as much Qur'an as you can. However if you are in a process of memorization of Qur'an, you should try to balance your readings in a way that you are able to preserve your hifz and do not to get confused.

With prayers for your success.

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Qur'an

What is the reward for the one who memorizes the Quran?

There are many Hadeeths stating that Whoever memorizes Qur’an and acts upon it, Allah (SWT) will reward him and honor him greatly for that, so that he will rise in status in Paradise to a level commensurate with what he memorized of the Book of Allah.

The Hadeeth says : “It will be said in the Paradise to the person who recited Qur’an in his life: Recite and rise up in Paradise degrees according to what you recited.

Memorizing and acting upon Quran will cause the person getting the Shafa'ah of Quran.

Wassalam.

Qur'an

What is the reward for the one who memorizes the Quran?

as salam alaikum

"The one who memorize the Qur'an, and act upon it, is with the pure and noble scribes" (Thawab al-A'mal by Shaykh Saduq).

The one who reads the Qur'an and preserves it, is with the pure and noble scribes" (Sahih al-Bukhari)

The "pure and noble scribes" are specific angels whose company will be granted for the one who has memorized the Qur'an and acted upon it.

The memorization of the Qur'an should be the first spiritual input in the believer's life and perhaps that is why in some areas of the Islamic world we see lot of emphasis on Qur'anic memorization put since childhood to the point that in some cases children of 4 years old become hafiz, masha'Allah.

The holy Prophet taught not only meanings and concepts from the Qur'an but also emphasized the role of the literal memorization of sacred terms and expressions. In doing so, he put emphasis on the primacy of divine word over human word. The teachings transmitted with a "human filter" are often not devoid of barriers that may hinder the full understanding of truth. In other words, it is Allah's word to take the the lead and not the human drive. To be able to live and act by the pulse of the Qur'anic verses in your heart is another very significant reward in this regard.

With prayers for your success.

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Hair . Qur'an

I found an inch of hair in my copy of the Quran and I strongly feel that it really belongs to our Nabi (a). Can this be true?

We can not confirm that and you are not allowed to claim that it belongs to the Prophet (SAWA).

Wassalam.

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Hadith . Freedom . Speech . Qur'an

Are there any Quranic verses or Hadith that talk about the limit of freedom of speech in Islam?

Yes, of course, the Holy Qur’an and the Hadeeths have many instructions
about the discipline of speech.

1) In Surah 2 : verse 83 Allah (SWT) says : “And speak good to
people”. Which means that the freedom of speech should not harm the
interest or respect of others.

2) In Surah Israa' (Bani Israel) : verse 53 Allah (SWT) says : “And
tell my servants to speak in the best way because Shaitan verily tries
to create conflict among them. Surely Shaitan is the clear enemy of
man”.

3) In Surah 41 : verse 34 Allah (SWT) says : “The good deeds are
never equal to the bad deeds. Repel the evil with the better one”.
Which means that we must avoid talking any bad with the excuse of
freedom of speech.

4) In Surah 16 : verse 125 Allah (SWT) says : “Invite and call
people to the way of your Lord with wisdom and for preaching and have
debate with them in better way which means that we should keep fair
discipline for the freedom of speech.

In Hadith we have:

1) Talk to people in the best way that you like them to talk to you
(Imam Mohammed al-Baqir (AS) in Tafseer al-Ayyashi vol 1 pg 48).

2) Hadith in al-Kafi, vol 2 pg 63, from Imam Ja’far as-sadiq (AS)
that he (AS) said: He is not from us who is not a good companion and
a good friend and who has not good morals with them.

3) “Deal with people as you want them to deal with you and talk to
them as you want them to talk to you” (Jaami' Ahadeeth Al-Shia)

Wassalam.

Hadith . Freedom . Speech . Qur'an

Are there any Quranic verses or Hadith that talk about the limit of freedom of speech in Islam?

as salam alaikum

The Qur'an says:

"...and do not mix truth with falsehood" (2:42)

"...and speak kindly to people" (2:83)

"...and speak to them honorable words" (4:5).

"Allah does not like the broadcasting of anyone's evil in speech except by someone who has been wronged" (4:148)

"Do not abuse those whom they invoke besides Allah, lest they should abuse Allah out of hostility" (6:108)

"And when you speak be fair" (6:152)

"Indeed the hearing, the eyesight and the heart: all of these are accountable" (17:36).

"Tell My servants to speak in a manner which is the best" (17:53)

"Avoid false speech" (22:30)

"Lower your voice, indeed the ugliest of voices is the donkey's voice" (31:19).

"O you who have faith! Be wary of Allah and speak upright words" (33:70)

"How regrettable of the servants! There did not come to them any messenger but that they used to deride him" (36:30)

"O you who have faith! Let not any people ridicule another people: it may be that they are better than they are; nor let women ridicule women: it may be that they are better than they are. And do not defame one another, nor insult one another by nicknames. An evil name is transgression after faith! And whoever is not penitent, such are the wrongdoers" (49:11)

"Do not spy or backbite one another. Will any one of you love to eat the flesh of his dead brother?" (49:12).

With prayers for your success.

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Muslims . Qur'an

What are the benefits to Muslims of having the Quran in a complete book form?

Knowledge needs to be recorded and Quran is the Word of Allah and must be recorded in a complete book to :

1. Preserve Quran from any change which some people may try to cause for political or other reasons. No doubt, Quran is preserved by Allah and no power can change Quran.

2. Make it easy for Muslims to recite, study, memorize and follow the teachings of Quran.

3. Make it easy for those who want to know about Islam to read Quran.

Quran is available in the form of book, as well as in the internet and digital forms.

If you feel that your question has not been answered because you meant something else, please write your question more clearly.

Wassalam.

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Qur'an . Sayyid Ali Hussaini Sistani . Tahrif

What is Sayyid al-Sistani's view on the completeness of the Qur'an?

Quran is complete, intact and unchanged. This is the faith of leading Shia scholars including Ayatullah Sistani, Ayatulla Al-Khoei, Shaikh Al-Sadouq, Shaikh Al-Toosi, Sayyed Al-Murtadha, Shaikh Al-Mufeed, Shaikh Al-Tabrasi, Shaikh Kaashif Al-Ghitaa' and thousand of Shia scholars.

There are some Sunni narrations from Umar and Ayisha that Qur'an which is available in our hands is not complete (Saheeh Muslim 1050, Musnad Ahmad 5:132, Al-Mustadrak 4:359, Al-Kashshaaf 3:518 etc), with few weak narrations in few Shia books, but there is no values for such narrations. Our authentic evidence from Ahlul Bayt (AS) is unchallengeable that Qur'an is complete and intact.

Wassalam.

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Qur'an . Sin . Prophet Jesus

Where in the Quran does it say that one of the greatest sins is the belief that Jesus is the son of God?

as salam alaikum

the Qur'an does not approve the belief that Allah has taken to Himself a son. It says: "They said:- The Most-Gracious has taken to Himself a son-. Say:- You have uttered something hideous-. The heavens are about to burst on account on that, and the earth about to split asunder, and the mountains to fall down in pieces because they have ascribed a son to the Most-Gracious whereas it does not behove the Most-Gracious that He should take to Himself a son" (19:88-92).

With prayers for your success.

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Qur'an . Martyrdom

Allah (swt) says in the Qur’an that a martyr who is killed in the path of Allah (swt) is everliving. What are the qualities of a martyr and can a person be considered a martyr without being innocently killed in the path of Allah (swt)?

There are authentic Hadeeths that the person who dies on the love of
the Holy Prophet (SAWA) and who has the love of the Holy Prophet
(SAWA) and the Ahlul Bayt (AS) will die as a martyr. من مات على حب ال محمد مات شهيدا

This Hadeeth is narrated not only in Shia books but also in Sunni books like Tafseer al-Kashshaaf by al-Zamakhshari (volume 4),

Tafseer al Fakhr al–Raazi (volume 27)

and Tafseer al-Qurtobi (page 5841).

No doubt sincere followers of Ahul Bayt (AS) sincerely wish to gain
the status of being martyred in the way of Allah (ASWT) and that
sincere intention makes them entitled to the Grace of Allah (ASWT) who
grants the reward of Shaheed to them according to their sincere intentions.

Wassalaam.

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Hadith . Qur'an

As a Muslim teen living in the UK could you suggest how I should approach learning Quran and studying Hadith? Are there any quality resources that provide explanations of certain Quranic verses and narrations that are considered controversial?

You can seek help from learned persons who have studied Quran and Hadeeth in the Hawza. Not any student who spent few years in Hawza is a learned person. You must be sure that you refer to really a learned person.

You can also link to useful websites which contain useful knowledge like

and many other websites.

Wassalam.