Islamic Revival

We know the Quran was revealed to Prophet Mohammed (SAW) and addressed issues that arose during his dawah and lifetime, but is the Quran talking to us now? Do the incidents and events mentioned in the Quran apply in today's world?

The word Sabr is translated as 'Patience' in several English translations of the Quran but does Sabr really mean 'Patience' or there is more to its meaning than a single word? Shaykh Abu Talha explains the comprehensive meaning of Sabr, he uses various verses from the Quran and puts the definition into the Quranic perspective and explains what a Muslim should understand from the word Sabr.

Sheikh Abu Talha expounds on the meanings of Surah At Takweer which was revealed during the early stages of the dawah in Makkah. In his unique style and presentation he links the message of the Quran into our current scenario and the oppression and obstacles faced by the Islamic dawah carriers which are similar to those faced by the Prophet Mohammed (SAW) and the Sahaba (RA). He also extracts the method to carry the dawah from the way of the Prophet Mohammed SAW and his companions' actions in Makkah. Abu Talha explains the social environment of Makkah and the greater Arabia during the time this surah was revealed to Prophet Mohammed (SAW) & compares it with the current socio-political situation in the world, especially in the Muslim world.

Sheikh Abu Talha expounds on the meanings of Surah At Takweer which was revealed during the early stages of the dawah in Makkah. In his unique style and presentation he links the message of the Quran into our current scenario and the oppression and obstacles faced by the Islamic dawah carriers which are similar to those faced by the Prophet Mohammed (SAW) and the Sahaba (RA). He also extracts the method to carry the dawah from the way of the Prophet Mohammed SAW and his companions' actions in Makkah. Abu Talha explains the social environment of Makkah and the greater Arabia during the time this surah was revealed to Prophet Mohammed (SAW) & compares it with the current socio-political situation in the world, especially in the Muslim world.

Sheikh Abu Talha expounds on the meanings of Surah Al Fatiha which was revealed during the early stages of the dawah in Makkah. In his unique style and presentation he links the message of the Quran into our current scenario and the oppression and obstacles faced by the Islamic dawah carriers which are similar to those faced by the Prophet Mohammed (SAW) and the Sahaba (RA). He also extracts the method to carry the dawah from the way Prophet Mohammed SAW and his companions' actions in Makkah. Abu Talha explains the social environment of Makkah and the greater Arabia during the time this surah was revealed to Prophet Mohammed (SAW) & compares it with the current socio-political situation in the world, especially in the Muslim world.

Sheikh Abu Talha expounds on the meanings of Surah Al Fatiha which was revealed during the early stages of the dawah in Makkah. In his unique style and presentation he links the message of the Quran into our current scenario and the oppression and obstacles faced by the Islamic dawah carriers which are similar to those faced by the Prophet Mohammed (SAW) and the Sahaba (RA). He also extracts the method to carry the dawah from the way Prophet Mohammed SAW and his companions' actions in Makkah. Abu Talha explains the social environment of Makkah and the greater Arabia during the time this surah was revealed to Prophet Mohammed (SAW) & compares it with the current socio-political situation in the world, especially in the Muslim world.

Tafsir  Surat  al-Infitar Meccan Chapter No. 82 19 verses Commentary : v.1 : { when the sky is cleft asunder }: the word “ infatarat ” can mean: (1) split apart, torn apart ( inshaqqat ) or (2) to vanish, become abolished. v.2 : { when the stars have fallen }: the word “ intatharat ” – “meaning when they have scattered and collapsed. Ibn `Abbas said it means: ‘when the stars have fallen all dark and devoid of light’…” [1] يعني تساقطت، قال ابن عباس، تسقط سوداء لا ضوء لها. v.3 : { And when the seas will burst forth }: The word “ fujjirat ” could mean: (1) when the seas expand and hurl; (2) when the seas merge on into another with ferocity, confusion and chaos; (3) when the salty water mixes with the sweet water; (4) when the seven seas hurl and amass into one sea and (5) when the seas tremendously overflow in uncontrollable deluge. v.4 : { when the graves turn upside down }: The word “ bu`thirat ” could refer to a reality where: (1) the contents of the grave are hur

Surah al-Nisa’:58 { Verily Allah commands you to fulfill your trusts to those whom it is due …  }. [1] Surah al-Nisa’:58 By S. Z. Chowdhury Autumn 2003. Imam al-Baydawi writes the following about this verse in his commentary of the Qur’an: [2] { إِنَّ ٱللَّهَ يَأْمُرُكُمْ أَن تُؤدُّواْ ٱلأَمَـٰنَـٰتِ إِلَى أَهْلِهَا } خطاب يعم المكلفين والأمانات، وإن نزلت يوم الفتح في عثمان بن طلحة بن عبد الدار لما أغلق باب الكعبة، وأبى أن يدفع المفتاح ليدخل فيها رسول الله وقال: لو علمت أنه رسول الله لم أمنعه فلوى علي كرم الله وجهه يده وأخذه منه وفتح، فدخل رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم وصلى ركعتين فلما خرج سأله العباس رضي الله عنه أن يعطيه المفتاح ويجمع له السقاية والسدانة. فنزلت فأمره الله أن يرده إليه، فأمر علياً رضي الله عنه أن يرده ويعتذر إليه، وصار ذلك سبباً لإِسلامه ونزل الوحي بأن السدانة في أولاده أبداً  { وَإِذَا حَكَمْتُمْ بَيْنَ ٱلنَّاسِ أَن تَحْكُمُواْ بِٱلْعَدْلِ } أي وأن تحكموا بالإِنصاف والسوية إذا قضيتم بين من ينفذ عليه أمركم، أو يرضى بحكمكم ولأن الحكم وظيفة الولاة قيل الخ

“ Tafsir  of  Surat  al-Qadr: Unveiling the Night of al-Qadr” [1a] Snapshot : Chapter 97 of the Qur’an. Number of verses = 5. Number of words = 30. Number of letters = 115. Meccan  sura . From the  Mufassal  part of the Qur’an. [1] Assonance/end-rhyme ( saj `): — r , — r  — r , — r , — r . [1b] Context and Consonance: The previous  sura  ( al-`alaq ) mentioned how the Qur’an came (v.1). Here in this  sura  the matter is the location of the revelation (v.1). The previous  sura  ( al-`alaq ) mentioned to prostrate and draw closer to Allah (v.19). Here the Night of Qadr is the means through which to gain Allah’s mercy and closeness. [2] Occasion   of the Revelation  ( sabab al-nuzul ): According to Imam al-Wahidi, the occasion of this revelation is: { Lo! We revealed it on the Night of Predestination. Ah, what will convey unto thee what the Night of Power is! The Night of Power is better than a thousand months } [97:1-3]. Abu Bakr al-Tamimi informed us> `A