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The Quiet Anchor of Humility
Humility in prayer signifies sincere submission to Allah and the defining trait of believers.
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The Quiet Anchor of Humility
Humility in prayer signifies sincere submission to Allah and the defining trait of believers.
Those who are humble in their prayers.
Surah 23, Ayah 2
Multi-Source Confirmation
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They who are during their prayer humbly submissive
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who in their prayers are humble
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those who, in their Prayers, humble themselves;
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Those who humble themselves in their prayers;
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Who are humble in their prayers,
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Inheritance of the Everlasting Garden
These are the inheritors.
Surah 23, Ayah 10
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The Eternal Promise of Al‑Firdaus
Who will inherit Paradise, wherein they will dwell forever.
Surah 23, Ayah 11
highest
The Divine Blueprint of Life
Then We developed the seed into a clot. Then We developed the clot into a lump. Then We developed the lump into...
Surah 23, Ayah 14
Ibn Kathir
Ibn Kathir | Senior News Correspondent
Breaking News
Divine Address
12 communiques
The Grateful Anchor: Thanking Allah for Safe Passage
"Then, when you and those with you are settled in the Ark, say, “Praise be to God, who has saved us from the wrongdoing people.”"
Surah 23, Ayah 28
Gratitude in the Qur’an is more than a polite gesture; it is a profound act of worship that acknowledges Allah’s continual safeguarding. The verse from Surah Al‑Mujadila (23:28) appears in the context
Anchoring the Soul: Seeking a Blessed Spiritual Landing
"And say, “My Lord, land me with a blessed landing, as you are the best of transporters.”"
Surah 23, Ayah 29
The verse 'And say, 'My Lord, let me land at a blessed landing place, and You are the best to accommodate [us].'' encapsulates a profound spiritual plea for safe harbor in the sea of life. In classica
Messenger of the People: A Call to Sole Worship
"And We sent among them a messenger from themselves: “Serve God. You have no god other than Him. Will you not be cautious?”"
Surah 23, Ayah 32
This verse reminds us that the Prophet (peace be upon him) was sent from among his own people, a messenger whose authority stems from Allah’s decree, not from human status. By declaring, "Worship Alla
The Pitfall of Following Fellow Men
"If you obey a human being like yourselves, then you will be losers."
Surah 23, Ayah 34
The verse warns against following a man like yourselves—human leaders of our own kind—because they lack divine guidance and lead to loss. This is a recurring theme: the Qur’an cautions believers not t
Anchoring Patience: The Far‑Off Promise
"Farfetched, farfetched is what you are promised."
Surah 23, Ayah 36
The verse of Al‑Muzzammil reminds us that the promised reward—Paradise—is not a nearby mirage but a distant reality. Scholars like Ibn Taymiyyah have interpreted it as a call to maintain *sabr* (patie
The Price of Delay: Learning from Regret
"He said, “Soon they will be filled with regret.”"
Surah 23, Ayah 40
The verse from Surah Al‑Mu’minun (23:40) warns that after a little, those who have been given knowledge and then turn away will become regretful. Ibn Kathir explains that this regret refers to the peo
When the Cry Falls Silent: Transforming Supplication into True Trust
"Do not groan today. You will receive no help from Us."
Surah 23, Ayah 65
The verse 23:65 is a stern reminder that Allah will not answer those who cry out from a place of disbelief or heedlessness. Ibn Kathir explains that the cry is a sign of arrogance and lack of repentan
The Call to True Remembrance
"They will say, “To God.” Say, “Will you not reflect?”"
Surah 23, Ayah 85
In 23:85, the Qur’an confronts those who proclaim worship of Allah while acting for self‑interest. The reply, “Then will you not remember?” underscores the central Islamic teaching that the *niyyah* (
Guarding the Heart: A Shield Against Satan's Whisper
"And say, “My Lord, I seek refuge with You from the urgings of the devils."
Surah 23, Ayah 97
This verse is a direct supplication that the Qur’an commands us to seek Allah’s protection from the devil’s whispers. It reminds us that the heart is the battlefield where Satan attempts to plant doub
Sheltering the Soul: Seeking Divine Refuge
"And I seek refuge with You, my Lord, lest they become present.”"
Surah 23, Ayah 98
The verse "وَأَسْتَغْفِرُ اللَّهَ رَبِّي لِأَنْ يَكُونَ فِي حَيْثُ أَخَافُ الْأَجْنَابَ" (23:98) is a direct supplication of the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) while he was in the cave of Hira,
Bridging the Barrier: Righteousness for Those Left Behind
"That I may do right in what I have neglected.” By no means! It is just a word that he utters. And behind them is a barrier, until the Day they are resurrected."
Surah 23, Ayah 100
The Prophet’s desire to ‘do righteousness in that which I left behind’ reveals the depth of his compassion. In 23:100, the word ‘barrier’ (hadhar) denotes the separation that disbelief creates until t
When Laughter Becomes Forgetfulness
"But you made then a target of ridicule, until they made you forget My remembrance; and you used to laugh at them."
Surah 23, Ayah 110
The Quraysh’s mockery of the Qur’an, as recorded in 23:110, illustrates how amusement can erode spiritual vigilance. Scholars such as Ibn Kathir note that the Quraysh’s laughter stemmed from their arr
Imam al-Ghazali
Imam al-Ghazali | Editor-in-Chief
Character Dossier
17 characters in this edition
Allah
spiritual entity
73 mentions this sura
4187 total mentions
Dominant: Transcendence
Then, when you and those with you are settled in the Ark, say, “Praise be to God, who has saved us from the wrongdoing people.”
Surah 23, Ayah 28
And say, “My Lord, land me with a blessed landing, as you are the best of transporters.”
Surah 23, Ayah 29
And We sent among them a messenger from themselves: “Serve God. You have no god other than Him. Will you not be cautious?”
Surah 23, Ayah 32
He said, “Soon they will be filled with regret.”
Surah 23, Ayah 40
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1145 total mentions
Dominant: Transcendence
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20 mentions this sura
878 total mentions
Dominant: Transcendence
Ibn Arabi
Ibn Arabi | Character Profiler & Unseen Bureau Chief
Witness Testimony
Allah
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Thou
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The Consequence Column
Allah
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Hud
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Firawn
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Harun
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Sayyid Abul A'la Maududi
Sayyid Abul A'la Maududi | Power & Governance Analyst
War Correspondent
Alliances
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Title:
When the Prophet Faces Ridicule: A Call to Witness
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23:24
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Title:
The Patient Witness: Standing Firm Amid Ridicule
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23:25
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Title:
Echoes of Noah: Standing Firm Amidst Rejection
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23:26
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Title:
Seeking Divine Rescue Amidst Denial
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23:39
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Title:
Breaking the Chain of Denial
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23:44
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Title:
When Pride Becomes a Barrier: The Pharaoh’s Tale of Arrogance
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23:46
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Title:
When the World Sways, Who Do We Truly Follow?
Weather:
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23:47
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tense
Scale:
communal
Title:
Guarding the Unity of the Faith
Weather:
none
Reference:
23:53
Environment:
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Scale:
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Title:
Wealth as a Test, Not a Treasure
Weather:
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Reference:
23:55
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tense
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communal
Title:
Unmasking the Veil of Confusion
Weather:
none
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23:63
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generic
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tense
Scale:
communal
Title:
When Gold Turns to Tears
Weather:
none
Reference:
23:64
Environment:
battlefield
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tense
Scale:
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Title:
Facing the Rejection of Truth
Weather:
none
Reference:
23:70
Environment:
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tense
Scale:
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Title:
Sheltering the Soul: Seeking Divine Refuge
Weather:
none
Reference:
23:98
Environment:
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Mood:
tense
Scale:
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Title:
Echoes of Regret: The Disbeliever's Final Plea
Weather:
none
Reference:
23:99
Environment:
generic
Mood:
tense
Scale:
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Title:
The Vanishing Bonds of the Hereafter
Weather:
none
Reference:
23:101
Environment:
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Total Battle Verses
15
Imam al-Tabari
Imam al-Tabari | Senior Correspondent & Bureau Historian
Science & Cosmos
Articles
Text:
Those who are humble in their prayers.
Title:
The Quiet Anchor of Humility
Is Quote:
False
Priority:
5
Reference:
23:2
Reflection:
The verse of Surah Al‑Imran reminds us that true prayer is not a mere ritual but a state of humility (khushuʿ) that aligns the heart with Allah’s presence. Scholars such as Al‑Ghazali describe khushuʿ as a mental and spiritual concentration that removes ego and worldly preoccupations. The Prophet (p
Text:
These are the inheritors.
Title:
Inheritance of the Everlasting Garden
Is Quote:
False
Priority:
5
Reference:
23:10
Reflection:
In Islam, the term "inheritance" (nasab) extends beyond worldly property to the eternal rewards of the Hereafter. 23:10 reminds believers that those who attain Paradise are the rightful heirs of Allah’s bountiful gardens. This concept is rooted in the Qur’an’s repeated use of the word "nasib" and th
Text:
Then We developed the seed into a clot. Then We developed the clot into a lump. Then We developed the lump into bones. Then We clothed the bones with flesh. Then We produced it into another creature. Most Blessed is God, the Best of Creators.
Title:
The Divine Blueprint of Life
Is Quote:
False
Priority:
5
Reference:
23:14
Reflection:
Allah’s declaration in 23:14 is a profound reminder that every human is a product of deliberate, intricate design. From the minute sperm‑drop to the fully formed adult, each stage—clot, lump, bones, flesh—highlights the precision of the Creator, who is repeatedly called ‘the best of creators’ (Al‑Qu
Text:
We created above you seven pathways, and We are never heedless of the creation.
Title:
Witnessing the Seven Layers: A Daily Reminder of Allah’s All‑Seeing Presence
Is Quote:
False
Priority:
5
Reference:
23:17
Reflection:
The Qur’an’s description of seven layered heavens is not merely cosmological trivia; it is a profound reminder of Allah’s meticulous design and His intimate knowledge of every detail. In classical tafsir, scholars such as Ibn Kathir emphasize that the heavens are a testament to divine order, each la
Text:
We sent Noah to his people. He said, “O my people, worship God, you have no deity other than Him. Will you not take heed?”
Title:
Echoing Noah: A Call to Pure Worship
Speaker:
Nuh
Is Quote:
True
Priority:
5
Reference:
23:23
Reflection:
The verse of Noah reminds us that true worship is exclusive: Allah alone is worthy of our devotion, and every other 'deity'—whether material, social, or spiritual—merely becomes a distraction from our ultimate purpose. The phrase "you have no deity other than Him" echoes the core of tawhid, the abso
Text:
So We inspired him: “Build the Ark under Our observation and by Our inspiration. And when Our decree comes to pass, and the oven boils over, load into it two pairs of every kind, together with your family, except those of them against whom the word has already been pronounced. And do not speak to me concerning those who did wrong; for they are to be drowned.”
Title:
The Blueprint of Trust: Lessons from Noah's Ark
Speaker:
Narrator
Is Quote:
True
Priority:
5
Reference:
23:27
Reflection:
In 23:27, Allah commands Prophet Nuh to build an ark under divine observation, a concrete illustration of preparedness and trust. The verse reminds us that divine guidance is not passive; it is a call to act immediately. The Ark becomes a metaphor for a life fortified by faith, accountability, and p
Text:
No nation can advance its time, nor can they postpone it.
Title:
The Divine Clock: Nations, Time, and Human Accountability
Is Quote:
False
Priority:
5
Reference:
23:43
Reflection:
This verse reminds us that Allah alone governs the rise and fall of nations and the course of human history. Scholars such as Ibn Kathir and Al‑Ghazali interpret it as a testament to divine predestination (qadar) and the certainty of the Day of Judgment. It warns against hubris—believing that human
Text:
But they tore themselves into sects; each party happy with what they have.
Title:
Guarding the Unity of the Faith
Is Quote:
False
Priority:
5
Reference:
23:53
Reflection:
The Qur’an repeatedly condemns sectarianism, urging unity: 23:53 warns that people ‘divide their religion into sects’. Scholars such as Al‑Ghazali in *Ihya’ al‑Ulum al‑Diniyya* and Ibn Taymiyyah in *Majmu‘ al‑Fatawa* emphasize that the Qur’an’s unity is both a theological and practical reality, not
Text:
Those who, from awe of their Lord, are fearful.
Title:
Guarding the Heart with the Fear of Allah
Is Quote:
False
Priority:
5
Reference:
23:57
Reflection:
The Qur’an’s mention of those who are ‘apprehensive from fear of their Lord’ (23:57) highlights the transformative power of ‘khawf’—a balanced awe that propels believers toward piety. Islamic scholarship, from Al‑Ghazali’s *Ihya’ al‑Ummah* to Ibn Taymiyyah’s treatises, consistently teaches that fear
Text:
Even if We had mercy on them, and relieved their problems, they would still blindly persist in their defiance.
Title:
The Stubborn Path of the Unrepentant
Is Quote:
False
Priority:
5
Reference:
23:75
Reflection:
This verse warns that mercy alone cannot cure a heart fixed in transgression. Scholars like Ibn Taymiyyah stress that true repentance (‘tawbah’) requires turning away from sin, not merely receiving divine forgiveness. Al‑Ghazali reminds us that sincerity (‘ikhlas’) is the bridge between mercy and ac
Text:
We have already gripped them with suffering, but they did not surrender to their Lord, nor did they humble themselves.
Title:
When Pain Fails: The Call to Humble Supplication
Is Quote:
False
Priority:
5
Reference:
23:76
Reflection:
The verse from Surah Al‑Qalam reminds us that suffering is not merely punishment but a warning. Those who endure without yielding or supplicating are condemned, for they deny the only source of relief—Allah. In Islamic theology, humility (tawadu) and supplication (du’a) are the twin pillars that tur
Text:
Say, “Who is the Lord of the seven heavens, and Lord of the Splendid Throne?”
Title:
The Question That Reveals Divine Majesty
Speaker:
people
Is Quote:
True
Priority:
5
Reference:
23:86
Reflection:
The verse from Surah Al‑Mu’minun (23:86) invites believers to contemplate the profound reality that Allah is the Lord of the seven heavens and the Great Throne (Ar‑Ra’wa). In classical tafsir, Ibn Kathir explains that the “seven heavens” refer to the layers of creation, each a testament to Allah’s m
Desk Name
Science & Cosmos
Total Relevant Verses
72
Muhammad Abduh
Muhammad Abduh | Diplomatic Wire Correspondent
The Unseen Bureau
Articles
Text:
Those who are humble in their prayers.
Title:
The Quiet Anchor of Humility
Is Quote:
False
Priority:
5
Reference:
23:2
Reflection:
The verse of Surah Al‑Imran reminds us that true prayer is not a mere ritual but a state of humility (khushuʿ) that aligns the heart with Allah’s presence. Scholars such as Al‑Ghazali describe khushuʿ as a mental and spiritual concentration that removes ego and worldly preoccupations. The Prophet (p
Text:
These are the inheritors.
Title:
Inheritance of the Everlasting Garden
Is Quote:
False
Priority:
5
Reference:
23:10
Reflection:
In Islam, the term "inheritance" (nasab) extends beyond worldly property to the eternal rewards of the Hereafter. 23:10 reminds believers that those who attain Paradise are the rightful heirs of Allah’s bountiful gardens. This concept is rooted in the Qur’an’s repeated use of the word "nasib" and th
Text:
Who will inherit Paradise, wherein they will dwell forever.
Title:
The Eternal Promise of Al‑Firdaus
Is Quote:
False
Priority:
5
Reference:
23:11
Reflection:
Al‑Firdaus, literally ‘the highest garden,’ is the supreme level of Paradise, a promise reserved for those who fear Allah, maintain faith, and perform righteous deeds with sincerity (al‑ikhlāṣ). The verse declares that those who inherit it ‘abide therein eternally,’ underscoring that this reward is
Text:
Then We developed the seed into a clot. Then We developed the clot into a lump. Then We developed the lump into bones. Then We clothed the bones with flesh. Then We produced it into another creature. Most Blessed is God, the Best of Creators.
Title:
The Divine Blueprint of Life
Is Quote:
False
Priority:
5
Reference:
23:14
Reflection:
Allah’s declaration in 23:14 is a profound reminder that every human is a product of deliberate, intricate design. From the minute sperm‑drop to the fully formed adult, each stage—clot, lump, bones, flesh—highlights the precision of the Creator, who is repeatedly called ‘the best of creators’ (Al‑Qu
Text:
Then, after that, you will die.
Title:
The Unavoidable Reminder: Embracing the Inevitability of Death
Is Quote:
False
Priority:
5
Reference:
23:15
Reflection:
This verse, situated in Surah Al‑Mu’minun after the detailed account of the creation of the human embryo, reminds us that life is a temporary stage between the eternal creation and the final return to Allah. Islamic scholarship consistently interprets this as a call to recognize the *qadar* of death
Text:
Then, on the Day of Resurrection, you will be resurrected.
Title:
The Inevitable Reawakening
Is Quote:
False
Priority:
5
Reference:
23:16
Reflection:
The verse from Surah Al‑Imran underscores the certainty of resurrection, a cornerstone of Islamic theology. Classical scholars such as Al‑Tabari and Ibn Taymiyyah emphasize that every believer’s life is a rehearsal for the Hereafter; our actions are judged in the balance of the Day of Judgment. The
Text:
We sent Noah to his people. He said, “O my people, worship God, you have no deity other than Him. Will you not take heed?”
Title:
Echoing Noah: A Call to Pure Worship
Speaker:
Nuh
Is Quote:
True
Priority:
5
Reference:
23:23
Reflection:
The verse of Noah reminds us that true worship is exclusive: Allah alone is worthy of our devotion, and every other 'deity'—whether material, social, or spiritual—merely becomes a distraction from our ultimate purpose. The phrase "you have no deity other than Him" echoes the core of tawhid, the abso
Text:
So We inspired him: “Build the Ark under Our observation and by Our inspiration. And when Our decree comes to pass, and the oven boils over, load into it two pairs of every kind, together with your family, except those of them against whom the word has already been pronounced. And do not speak to me concerning those who did wrong; for they are to be drowned.”
Title:
The Blueprint of Trust: Lessons from Noah's Ark
Speaker:
Narrator
Is Quote:
True
Priority:
5
Reference:
23:27
Reflection:
In 23:27, Allah commands Prophet Nuh to build an ark under divine observation, a concrete illustration of preparedness and trust. The verse reminds us that divine guidance is not passive; it is a call to act immediately. The Ark becomes a metaphor for a life fortified by faith, accountability, and p
Text:
No nation can advance its time, nor can they postpone it.
Title:
The Divine Clock: Nations, Time, and Human Accountability
Is Quote:
False
Priority:
5
Reference:
23:43
Reflection:
This verse reminds us that Allah alone governs the rise and fall of nations and the course of human history. Scholars such as Ibn Kathir and Al‑Ghazali interpret it as a testament to divine predestination (qadar) and the certainty of the Day of Judgment. It warns against hubris—believing that human
Text:
This nation of yours is one nation, and I am your Lord, so fear Me.
Title:
The Unification of Faith: One Religion, One Lord
Is Quote:
False
Priority:
5
Reference:
23:52
Reflection:
Surah Al-Mu’minun’s closing verse reminds believers that the essence of Islam is a single, indivisible faith—one religion under one sovereign Lord. This unity is not merely a theological abstraction but a practical framework for life. When the believer recognizes that every act, whether worship, wor
Text:
But they tore themselves into sects; each party happy with what they have.
Title:
Guarding the Unity of the Faith
Is Quote:
False
Priority:
5
Reference:
23:53
Reflection:
The Qur’an repeatedly condemns sectarianism, urging unity: 23:53 warns that people ‘divide their religion into sects’. Scholars such as Al‑Ghazali in *Ihya’ al‑Ulum al‑Diniyya* and Ibn Taymiyyah in *Majmu‘ al‑Fatawa* emphasize that the Qur’an’s unity is both a theological and practical reality, not
Text:
Those who, from awe of their Lord, are fearful.
Title:
Guarding the Heart with the Fear of Allah
Is Quote:
False
Priority:
5
Reference:
23:57
Reflection:
The Qur’an’s mention of those who are ‘apprehensive from fear of their Lord’ (23:57) highlights the transformative power of ‘khawf’—a balanced awe that propels believers toward piety. Islamic scholarship, from Al‑Ghazali’s *Ihya’ al‑Ummah* to Ibn Taymiyyah’s treatises, consistently teaches that fear
Desk Name
The Unseen Bureau
Total Relevant Verses
106
Bediuzzaman Said Nursi
Bediuzzaman Said Nursi | Unseen Bureau Correspondent
Diplomatic Wire
Total Events
18
Diplomatic Events
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oppression
Relationship Type:
vexation
Relationship Type:
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Relationship Type:
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Relationship Type:
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Ibn Khaldun
Ibn Khaldun | War Correspondent & Political Analyst
Faction Map
15 characters · 18 relationships
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Sayyid Abul A'la Maududi
Sayyid Abul A'la Maududi | Power & Governance Analyst
Audio Edition
Full Chapter Audio
118 verse segments
Speaker Distribution
ye 4
Nuh 2
Thou 3
Allah 12
anyone 1
people 5
Muhammad 2
Narrator 82
a people 1
the ancients 2
those who keep account 2
The chiefs of the Unbelievers among his people 2
Verse Segments
Surah 23, Ayah 1
Narrator
Successful are the believers.
Surah 23, Ayah 2
Narrator
Those who are humble in their prayers.
Surah 23, Ayah 3
Narrator
Those who avoid nonsense.
Surah 23, Ayah 4
Narrator
Those who work for charity.
Surah 23, Ayah 5
Narrator
Those who safeguard their chastity.
Surah 23, Ayah 6
Narrator
Except from their spouses, or their dependents—for then they are free from blame.
Surah 23, Ayah 7
Narrator
But whoever seeks anything beyond that—these are the transgressors.
Surah 23, Ayah 8
Narrator
Those who are faithful to their trusts and pledges.
Surah 23, Ayah 9
Narrator
Those who safeguard their prayers.
Surah 23, Ayah 10
Narrator
These are the inheritors.
Shaykh Hamza Yusuf
Shaykh Hamza Yusuf | Reader Engagement Editor
Editorial
Word of the Edition
Faith
Appears 103 times
· 16.2% of themes
Faith
103
Guidance
60
Creation
56
Worship
51
Prophets
49
Accountability
36
Knowledge
35
Community
34
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Surah 2, Ayah 3
-- The Shield of Modesty: Guarding the Sanctity Within
5x cited
Edition 2
Surah 2, Ayah 11
-- The Shield of Modesty: Guarding the Sanctity Within
5x cited
Surah Sura, Ayah 2
-- The Shield of Modesty: Guarding the Sanctity Within
5x cited
Edition 2
Surah 2, Ayah 44
-- The Shield of Modesty: Guarding the Sanctity Within
5x cited
Edition 2
Surah 2, Ayah 38
-- The Grateful Anchor: Thanking Allah for Safe Passage
5x cited
Edition 2
Surah 2, Ayah 84
-- The Grateful Anchor: Thanking Allah for Safe Passage
5x cited
Edition 2
Surah 2, Ayah 126
-- The Grateful Anchor: Thanking Allah for Safe Passage
5x cited
Edition 2
Surah 2, Ayah 190
-- The Grateful Anchor: Thanking Allah for Safe Passage
5x cited
Surah Sura, Ayah 2, Ayah
-- The Gift of Sinai’s Olive: A Tree of Sustenance and Mercy
4x cited
Edition 2
Surah 2, Ayah 129
-- The Gift of Sinai’s Olive: A Tree of Sustenance and Mercy
4x cited
Edition 2
Surah 2, Ayah 266
-- The Gift of Sinai’s Olive: A Tree of Sustenance and Mercy
4x cited
Edition 5
Surah 5, Ayah 100
-- The Gift of Sinai’s Olive: A Tree of Sustenance and Mercy
4x cited
Imam al-Tabari
Imam al-Tabari | Senior Correspondent & Bureau Historian
Reader Action
Supplications
The Quiet Anchor of Humility
O Allah, grant me the humility of the believers in Your prayer, that my heart may be humble, my thoughts pure, and my worship sincere. Let my devotion be a reflection of Your mercy.
Surah 23, Ayah 2
Inheritance of the Everlasting Garden
O Allah, make me a true inheritor of Your gardens. Grant me sincerity, perseverance, and the wisdom to act in ways that secure my place among those who will inherit Your blessings. Guide my heart to cherish the eternal inheritance rather than fleeting worldly gains.
Surah 23, Ayah 10
The Eternal Promise of Al‑Firdaus
O Allah, grant me steadfastness to earn the inheritance of Al‑Firdaus, that I may dwell therein eternally. Make my actions a means to that eternal abode, and keep my heart sincere and my deeds pure.
Surah 23, Ayah 11
Daily Actions
The Quiet Anchor of Humility
Before each of your five prayers, consciously adopt a posture of humility by setting a brief intention: "O Allah, let my heart be humbled and my focus pure."
Before each of your five prayers, consciously adopt a posture of humility by setting a brief intention: "O Allah, let my heart be humbled and my focus pure."
Surah 23, Ayah 2
Inheritance of the Everlasting Garden
Commit one tangible act today that preserves or enhances your spiritual legacy for future generations.
Commit one tangible act today that preserves or enhances your spiritual legacy for future generations.
Surah 23, Ayah 10
The Eternal Promise of Al‑Firdaus
Today, choose one action that reflects your aspiration to attain the eternal abode of Al‑Firdaus, and perform it with sincere intention.
Today, choose one action that reflects your aspiration to attain the eternal abode of Al‑Firdaus, and perform it with sincere intention.
Surah 23, Ayah 11
Reflect
The Quiet Anchor of Humility --
When did I let distractions or self‑importance infiltrate my prayer, and how did that affect the sincerity of my worship? How can I guard against this in future prayers?
Inheritance of the Everlasting Garden --
When I consider my actions today, do I act as a steward of a future inheritance or merely as a consumer of the present? How does my mindset affect my ability to become a true inheritor of Paradise?
The Eternal Promise of Al‑Firdaus --
In what ways am I currently aligning my heart and deeds with the promise of Al‑Firdaus, and how does this vision reshape my priorities for the rest of the day?
Weekly Challenge
The Humble Prayer Journal: For seven days, after each of the five prayers, write a brief note (1‑2 sentences) describing how you felt humility during that prayer and any distractions you noticed. At the end of the week, review your notes, identify the prayer where humility was strongest, and plan one concrete action to deepen humility for that prayer (e.g., longer reflection, focusing on the meaning of each verse).
Surah 23, Ayah 2
At the start of your next prayer, pause for 30 seconds, close your eyes, breathe, and silently repeat the intention, feeling humility seep into your posture and words.
Surah 23, Ayah 2
Write a brief pledge: "I will nurture my faith so that I may be a true inheritor of Paradise." Then choose one small action—recite a verse, give a charity, or teach a child— and perform it immediately.
Surah 23, Ayah 10
Tariq Ramadan
Tariq Ramadan | Community Action Editor
The Revelation Transcript
118 verses
1
Successful are the believers.
2
Those who are humble in their prayers.
3
Those who avoid nonsense.
4
Those who work for charity.
5
Those who safeguard their chastity.
6
Except from their spouses, or their dependents—for then they are free from blame.
7
But whoever seeks anything beyond that—these are the transgressors.
8
Those who are faithful to their trusts and pledges.
9
Those who safeguard their prayers.
10
These are the inheritors.
11
Who will inherit Paradise, wherein they will dwell forever.
12
We created man from an extract of clay.
13
Then We made him a seed, in a secure repository.
14
Then We developed the seed into a clot. Then We developed the clot into a lump. Then We developed the lump into bones. Then We clothed the bones with flesh. Then We produced it into another creature. Most Blessed is God, the Best of Creators.
15
Then, after that, you will die.
16
Then, on the Day of Resurrection, you will be resurrected.
17
We created above you seven pathways, and We are never heedless of the creation.
18
And We sent down water from the sky in proper quantity, and settled it in the ground, and We are Able to take it away.
19
With it We produce for you gardens of palms and vines, yielding abundant fruit for you to eat.
20
And a tree springing out of Mount Sinai, producing oil, and seasoning for those who eat.
21
And there is a lesson for you in livestock: We give you to drink from what is in their bellies, and you have many benefits in them, and from them you eat.
22
And on them, and on the ships, you are transported.
23
Nuh
We sent Noah to his people. He said, “O my people, worship God, you have no deity other than Him. Will you not take heed?”
24
The chiefs of the Unbelievers among his people
But the notables of his people, who disbelieved, said, “This is nothing but a human like you, who wants to gain superiority over you. Had God willed, He would have sent down angels. We never heard of this from our forefathers of old.
25
The chiefs of the Unbelievers among his people
He is nothing but a man possessed. Just ignore him for a while.”
26
Nuh
He said, “My Lord, help me, for they have rejected me.”
27
Narrator
So We inspired him: “Build the Ark under Our observation and by Our inspiration. And when Our decree comes to pass, and the oven boils over, load into it two pairs of every kind, together with your family, except those of them against whom the word has already been pronounced. And do not speak to me concerning those who did wrong; for they are to be drowned.”
28
Allah
Then, when you and those with you are settled in the Ark, say, “Praise be to God, who has saved us from the wrongdoing people.”
29
Allah
And say, “My Lord, land me with a blessed landing, as you are the best of transporters.”
30
Surely in that are signs. We are always testing.
31
Then, after them, We established another generation.
32
Allah
And We sent among them a messenger from themselves: “Serve God. You have no god other than Him. Will you not be cautious?”
33
But the dignitaries of his people, those who disbelieved and denied the meeting of the Hereafter, and We had indulged them in the present life, said, “This is nothing but a human like you; he eats what you eat, and he drinks what you drink.
34
Allah
If you obey a human being like yourselves, then you will be losers.
35
Does he promise you that when you have died and become dust and bones, you will be brought out?
36
Allah
Farfetched, farfetched is what you are promised.
37
There is nothing but our life in this world. We die, and we live, and we are not resurrected.
38
Muhammad
He is nothing but a man, making up lies about God. We have no faith in him.”
39
Muhammad
He said, “My Lord, help me, for they have rejected me.”
40
Allah
He said, “Soon they will be filled with regret.”
41
Then the Blast struck them, justifiably, and We turned them into scum. So away with the wicked people.
42
Then, after them, We raised other generations.
43
No nation can advance its time, nor can they postpone it.
44
Then We sent Our messengers in succession. Every time a messenger came to his community, they called him a liar. So We made them follow one another, and made them history. So away with a people who do not believe.
45
Then We sent Moses and his brother Aaron, with Our signs and a clear authority.
46
To Pharaoh and his nobles, but they turned arrogant. They were oppressive people.
47
a people
They said, “Are we to believe in two mortals like us, and their people are our slaves?”
48
So they called them liars, and thus were among those destroyed.
49
And We gave Moses the Scripture, that they may be guided.
50
And We made Mary’s son and his mother a sign, and We sheltered them on high ground with security and flowing springs.
51
O messengers, eat of the good things, and act with integrity. I am aware of what you do.
52
This nation of yours is one nation, and I am your Lord, so fear Me.
53
But they tore themselves into sects; each party happy with what they have.
54
So leave them in their bewilderment until a time.
55
Do they assume that, in furnishing them with wealth and children.
56
We race to give them the good things? In fact, they have no idea.
57
Those who, from awe of their Lord, are fearful.
58
And those who believe in their Lord’s Verses.
59
And those who associate no partners with their Lord.
60
And those who give what they give, while their hearts quake, knowing that to their Lord they will return.
61
It is they who race towards goodness. It is they who will reach it first.
62
We never burden any soul beyond its capacity. And with Us is a record that tells the truth, and they will not be wronged.
63
But their hearts are puzzled because of this; and they have deeds that do not conform to this, which they continue to perpetrate.
64
Until, when We seize the decadent among them with torment, they begin to groan.
65
Allah
Do not groan today. You will receive no help from Us.
66
My Verses were recited to you, but you turned back on your heels.
67
people
Arrogant towards it—talked nonsense about it—disregarded it.
68
Have they not pondered the Word? Or has there come to them what came not to their forefathers of old?
69
Or is it that they did not recognize their messenger, so they are denying him?
70
people
Or do they say, “He is possessed?” In fact, he brought them the truth, but most of them hate the truth.
71
If the truth conformed to their desires, the heavens, the earth, and everyone in them would have gone to ruin. In fact, We have given them their message, but they keep avoiding their message.
72
Or are you asking them for a payment? The revenue from your Lord is better, and He is the Best of providers.
73
You are inviting them to a straight path.
74
But those who do not believe in the Hereafter are swerving from the path.
75
Even if We had mercy on them, and relieved their problems, they would still blindly persist in their defiance.
76
We have already gripped them with suffering, but they did not surrender to their Lord, nor did they humble themselves.
77
Until, when We have opened before them a gate of intense agony, at once they will despair.
78
It is He who produced for you the hearing, and the eyesight, and the feelings. But little gratitude you show.
79
And it is He who multiplied you on earth, and to Him you will be gathered.
80
And it is He who gives life and brings death, and to Him is the alternation of night and day. Do you not understand?
81
But they say the like of what the ancients said.
82
people
They say, “After we have died, and become dust and bones, will we be resurrected?
83
the ancients
We were promised this before—we and our ancestors—these are nothing but legends of the ancients.”
84
the ancients
Say, “To whom does the earth belong, and everyone in it, if you happen to know?”
85
Allah
They will say, “To God.” Say, “Will you not reflect?”
86
people
Say, “Who is the Lord of the seven heavens, and Lord of the Splendid Throne?”
87
people
They will say, “To God.” Say, “Will you not become righteous?”
88
ye
Say, “In whose hand is the dominion of all things, and He protects and cannot be protected from, if you happen to know?”
89
ye
They will say, “To God.” Say, “Then are you bewitched?”
90
In fact, We have given them the truth, and they are liars.
91
God has never begotten a son, nor is there any god besides Him. Otherwise, each god would have taken away what it has created, and some of them would have gained supremacy over others. Glory be to God, far beyond what they describe.
92
The Knower of the hidden and the manifest. He is exalted, far above what they associate.
93
Say, “My Lord, if You would show me what they are promised.
94
Thou
My Lord, do not place me among the wicked people.”
95
We are surely Able to show you what We promise them.
96
Repel evil by what is better. We are aware of what they describe.
97
Allah
And say, “My Lord, I seek refuge with You from the urgings of the devils.
98
Allah
And I seek refuge with You, my Lord, lest they become present.”
99
Until, when death comes to one of them, he says, “My Lord, send me back.
100
Allah
That I may do right in what I have neglected.” By no means! It is just a word that he utters. And behind them is a barrier, until the Day they are resurrected.
101
When the Horn is blown, no relations between them will exist on that Day, and they will not ask after one another.
102
Those whose scales are heavy—those are the successful.
103
But those whose scales are light—those are they who have lost their souls; in Hell they will dwell forever.
104
The Fire lashes their faces, and therein they grimace.
105
Thou
“Were not My revelations recited to you, and you kept on rejecting them?”
106
Thou
They will say, “Our Lord, our wretchedness prevailed over us, and we were a people astray.
107
ye
Our Lord! Bring us out of this. If we ever returned, we would truly be evil.”
108
He will say, “Be despised therein, and do not speak to Me.
109
ye
There was a group of My servants who would say, `Our Lord, we have believed, so forgive us, and have mercy on us; You are the Best of the merciful.'
110
Allah
But you made then a target of ridicule, until they made you forget My remembrance; and you used to laugh at them.
111
Narrator
Today, I have rewarded them for their endurance. They are the ones who are the triumphant.”
112
Narrator
He will say, “How many years did you remain on earth?”
113
those who keep account
They will say, “We remained a day, or part of a day; but ask those who keep count.”
114
He will say, “You remained only for a little while, if you only knew.
115
those who keep account
Did you think that We created you in vain, and that to Us you will not be returned?”
116
So Exalted is God, the Ruler, the Real. There is no god except He, the Lord of the Noble Throne.
117
Whoever invokes another god besides God—he has no proof thereof—his reckoning rests with his Lord. The disbelievers will not succeed.
118
anyone
And say, “My Lord, forgive and have mercy, for You are the Best of the merciful.”
Imam Malik
Imam Malik | Medina Bureau Chief