When we read this Surah, we find the variables and the constant.  The variables are the nations that were destroyed, the civilisations they lived in and the times in which they existed. The variables are the manner in which these arrogant nations rejected truths. the different ways they abused their privileges and the way they had blatant disregard of Allah guidance.  The constant was that they were all destroyed, and Allah and His believers were always victorious.  Turning to the moments in which these verses were revealed, Allah reminds the Prophet (peace be upon him) and his nation, namely the Quraysh, that do you think you are exempted from Allah’s constant norms in the way he d

Alhamdulillah, I’ve finished memorising Al-Qamar 41–55.

Yusuf b. Mâhik narrates: I was with ‘Âishah (ra), the mother of the believers, when a man from Irâq came to her and asked: 'Which shroud is best?' She said: 'Damn you! What does it matter?!' He then said: 'O Mother of the Believers, show me your copy of the Qur’an.' She asked: 'Why?' He said: 'In order to arrange the Qur’an according to it, for it is read out of order.' She said: 'However you read it before will not harm you. It came down, and the first to come down from it were the concise surahs that contained the mention of Paradise and Hellfire. Then when the people flocked to Islam, the sanctions and prohibitions came down. If the first thing to come down was: ‘Do not drink wine,’ they

The surah makes a general address, wondering at the attitude of those who reject the message, particularly when those who reject the message inspect their forces and feel themselves very powerful. Those who reject the message claim that they cannot be defeated:

"Or do they say, 'We are a great host and we will be victorious?" (Verse 44)

At this point, a clear and decisive statement is loudly echoed:

"Their hosts will be routed, and they will turn tail and flee." (Verse 45)

Neither large forces nor powerful hosts will be of any avail. The One who announces this to them is none other than God Almighty. It came true at the time and it will always be true.

Al-Bukhari reports on the authorit

I was trying to get my daughter Hiba to memorise a quote in English. It was absolutely insane how long it took and how many times it needed to be repeated. And then the process had to be done again the next day too. All for a single sentence! A week later and practising it every day, she still gets it wrong! But just like we see with all our kids, indeed adults too, it only requires a few minutes and repetitions to memorise a sentence in Arabic whether it's the Qur'an or a du'a etc - even if one isn't a native speaker. The Qur'an has its own special blessing, indeed Allah has made it easy to memorise as He tells us in Surah al-Qamar. But there are a few extra things that make it easier

SubhanAllah… how relieving it is to come across these aayaat placed in between the passages describing past nations,their denial and the severe punishment they faced.

As we read about their arrogance and consequences, our hearts tremble. We begin to see our own shortcomings,moments of heedlessness,following false desires, denial in obeying Allah’s commandments in one way or the other. Fear creeps in.

But then… Allah sends a cool breeze of relief.

“And We have certainly made the Qur’an easy for remembrance, so is there anyone who will be mindful ? " (Surah Al-Qamar 54:17, repeated)

It is as if, in the midst of warnings and punishments, Allah is guiding us to the Light and Peace.

The one