Towards Understanding the Qur'an: Abridged Version of Tafhim Al-Qur'an (Pocket Size): Abridged Version (Pocket Size)

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During the Prophet’s long and arduous struggle God continued to inspire him with revelations possessing at once the smooth, natural flow of a river, the violent force of a flood and the overpowering effect of a fierce fire. These messages instructed the believers in their basic duties, inculcated in them a sense of community and belonging, exhorted them to piety, moral excellence and purity of character, taught them how to preach the true faith, sustained their spirit by promises of success and Paradise in the Hereafter, aroused them to struggle in the cause of God with patience, fortitude and high spirits, and filled their hearts with such zeal and enthusiasm that they were prepared to endure every sacrifice, brave every hardship and face every adversity. and Zakah (purifying alms) as long as I live; (19:32) and has made me dutiful to my mother. 20a He has not made Verily all of them will court utter loss. 22 (46:19) Of these all have ranks according to their deeds so that Allah may This is inscribed in the Book of Allah. (33:7) And call to mind, (O Prophet), when We took the covenant from all

the glories of a great kingdom. 22 (76:21) They [i.e., the virtuous] shall be attired in garments of fine green put people to test. 33 (23:31) Then, after them, We brought forth another generation; 34 (23:32) and We sent among them a Messenger from among themselves, saying:Lord, if you are at all God-fearing." (19:19) He said: "I am just a message-bearer of your Lord, I have come to and to give good tidings to those who do good. (46:13) Surely those who said: “Our Lord is Allah” and then remained steadfast is Allah, 43 the Lord of the universe. (7:55) Call upon your Lord with humility and in secret. Surely He does not you see them, you would think that they are scattered pearls. 21 (76:20) Whitherto you look around, you will see an abundance of bliss and

People were exhorted to adopt the right attitude toward life. Moreover, the Qur’an also elucidated those fundamental principles which, if followed, lead to man’s success and happiness. The mission of each Prophet was to call men to the right way of life, to communicate God’s true guidance afresh and to organize into one community all who responded to his mission and accepted the guidance vouchsafed to him. Such a community Towards Understanding the Qur’an was to be dedicated to the two-fold task of molding its own life in accordance with God’s guidance and striving for the reform of the world. The Qur’an is the Book which embodies this mission and guidance, as revealed by God to Muhammad (peace be on him). Ultimate cause of man’s failurefor them the chastisement of the Blazing Fire. (67:6) The chastisement of Hell awaits those who disbelieve in their Lord. 12

about the Book in your nightly chats)." (23:68) Did they never ponder over this Word 64 (of God)? Or has It emphasizes that the various ways men follow, which are not in conformity with reality, are essentially false, and full of harmful consequences for mankind. It calls on men to shun all such ways and to follow instead the way which both conforms to reality and yields best practical results. This is why the Qur’an mentions everything only to the extent and in the manner necessary for the purposes it seeks to serve.Blessed is Allah, the Best of all those that create. 14 (23:15) Thereafter you are destined to die, (23:16) and then on the Day of Resurrection you shall certainly be raised and Who has power over everything; 3 (67:2) Who created death and life that He might try you as to which of you have turned away from what they were warned against. 3 (46:4) Tell them, (O Prophet): “Did you consider those whom you call upon as a requital for your disbelieving.” (46:35) So bear with patience, (O Prophet), even as the Messengers endowed me, nor have I ever been unchaste?" (19:21) The angel said: "Thus shall it be. Your Lord says: 'It is easy for