Meaning and Tafsir
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Is the boy of whom Abraham (peace be upon him) was given glad tidings in the Almighty’s saying, "with a forbearing boy," and "with a knowing boy," one person or two?
What is the interpretation of verses 55 and 56 from Surat Al-Hijr, and what is the meaning of the angels’ saying to Ibrahim (peace be upon him): "We have given you glad tidings in truth, so do not be of the despairing," taking into account the whispers of Satan that God does not accept the supplication of those who have aged and committed sins, and comparing that with the verse: "Then [I swear by] the truth, and the truth I speak, that I will surely fill Hell with you and those of them who follow you all together," and the Hadith: "Each is eased to what he was created for"?
Why did Allah specifically mention the age of forty in the Quran, and does this mean that young people have more leeway in their religion?
What is the meaning of the saying of Al-Farooq, "For this the narration occurred," when he reached the verse: "A soul knows what it has put forth"?
What is the ruling on the statement that the mention of the verse, "And We gave him tidings of Isaac, a prophet from among the righteous" [37:112], after the story of Prophet Abraham with Prophet Ishmael in Surat As-Saffat, indicates that Ishmael is older than Isaac, and are there any implications stemming from this statement?
What is the interpretation of the verse: "And she certainly inclined to him, and he would have inclined to her" in Surah Yusuf, and how could Yusuf (Joseph) عليه السلام incline to her when he was chaste?
How can the prophetic hadith: "And if he intended to commit a bad deed but did not do it, Allah records it with Him as a complete good deed," be reconciled with the Quranic verse: "And whoever intends therein to commit deviation by wrongdoing — We will make him taste of a painful punishment"?
Did Surat Al-Alaq begin with "Iqra" (Recite/Read) while the Prophet was illiterate, meaning that Jibreel was carrying something from which he was reading, and what is the meaning of the word "Iqra" in this context?
What is the linguistic or grammatical difference between affirming or omitting the hamza of interrogation in the readings of indicative verses?
Why was the verb "لَنُخْرِجَنَّكُمْ" (we will surely expel you) put in the jussive mood, while the verb "لَتَعُودُنَّ" (you will surely return) was not, even though they are in the same verse (Ibrahim: 13) and use the same lam (particle)?
Which is correct: Does most of the Qur’an speak about Moses (peace be upon him), or about the events of the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him), the Companions, and the Household of the Prophet?
What is the grade of the Hadith: "No scratch from a stick, no stumble of a foot, and no twitching of a vein befalls a man except due to a sin, and what Allah forgives is greater"? And does it indicate that everything that befalls a person is due to his sins, given that it was not found in "Sahih al-Bukhari" and "Fath al-Bari" after reading it in "Tafsir al-Qurtubi"?
Is it linguistically correct to pause after: "He admits whom He wills into His Mercy, and the wrongdoers" and "We went off racing and left Joseph with our belongings, and the wolf devoured him"?
Why did Moses say to the righteous servant: "If I ask you about anything after this, do not keep me company," and how could he say that when he was accompanying him?
What are the best books of tafsir (exegesis) of the Noble Qur'an?
What is the wisdom behind the Qur'an mentioning the period of creation of the heavens and the earth in six days, while it does not mention the number of obligatory prayers, and which of the two is more important for the worshippers to know?
Why was Mary mentioned in the Holy Qur’an as "the sister of Aaron"?
Does the noble verse, "Do you not see that they wander bewildered in every valley, and that they say what they do not do?" mean that it is impermissible to write poetry that contains imaginary or metaphorical things that the poet did not do, like the example mentioned, even if the reader knows that they are imaginary and metaphorical?
What is the Shar'i (Islamic legal) opinion on reading words from verses of the Holy Qur’an from right to left and vice-versa to demonstrate its miraculousness?
How do animals prostrate themselves as mentioned in Surah Al-Hajj, verse (18)?
Does the context of Surat Al-Kahf indicate that the believer wished for the removal of his companion's two blessings?
How did the Qur’an interpret the phenomenon of shooting stars? And are they missiles for the devils who eavesdrop in the heavens?
What is the reason for the revelation of Surat Al-Kafirun, and what is its story?
What is the correct and most prevalent opinion among the commentators regarding the story of Sulaiman in Surat Sad concerning the horses, was it stroking their necks or striking them?