The Story of Saba’ (Sheba)

Allah (subhanaahu wa Ta’ala) mentioned two stories in Surat Saba' (chapter 34). The first story shows the state of one who is grateful to his Lord for the blessings and graces that He bestowed upon him, and the second story is about those who were ungrateful and how Allah (subhanaahu…

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The story of Musa (‘Alayhis-salaam), the two women and the righteous man in Madyan

The story of Musa (‘Alayhis-salaam) in Surat al-Qasas (28:21) shows Allaah’s care and guardianship for his Awliyaa’ (allies, beloved, chosen believing slaves). Allaah (Subhaanahu wa Ta’ala) guided Musa (‘Alayhis-salaam) to the right way, facilitated and arranged for him a job, dwelling, food and a wife. He arranged and made easy…

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The story of Haabeel and Qaabeel (Able and Cain)

One of the benefits derived from the Qur’anic stories is that it makes clear and confirms some legal rulings which are approved of in all the Divine Laws. These stories also show that these rulings are not abrogated, rather they are asserted and fixed. Moreover, the stories show the wisdom…

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The Stories in the Qur’an

One of the most important topics that one should take care of when pondering over the Qur’an is its stories. This is because the stories in the Qur'an show the impact of Allaah’s Names and Attributes. They also show Allaah’s Actions with His creation, with His Awliyaa’ and with His…

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