The proof that the Qur'an is from Allah is within the Qur'an itself - in not just its message, but also in how the message is worded, phrased and structured.
Surah al-Baqarah: Qur’an is from Allah. But how do we know?
Ihsan to Parents
Ayah 15 of Surah Al Ahqaf enjoins good conduct towards parents, urging gratitude for their sacrifices. Abu Su'ud's tafsir highlights the emphasis placed on this matter inspiring deep reflection on how we treat our parents.
Hasten to pray. Abu Su’ūd on Al Maidah Ayah 6.
Abu Su'ud explains how the opening address of this verse contains a subtle, yet impactful, prompt to hasten towards prayer.
Good deeds last forever. Abu Su’ūd on Al-Kahf, ayah 46.
Abu Su’ūd’s breathtaking linguistic analysis shows how Surah Al Kahf accentuates the everlasting nature of good deeds
What does Bismillah mean? Some notes based on Zamakhshari’s Al-Kashshaf.
The meaning of Bismillah based on Zamakhshari's Kashshaf
Jalalayn – Al Waqi’ah – Part 1
A brief note on the first three verses of Surah Al Waqi'ah contrasting two subtly distinct ways of understanding them
The life of this world (Part 3)
This is the third part of a series of articles looking at Ayaat 22-25 of Surah Yunus, which describes the nature of the life of this world, where Allah, s.w.t, in His holy book, employs very powerful language and imagery. You can read the first and second parts if you missed them. The example of... Continue Reading →
The life of this world (Part 2)
This is the second part of a series of articles looking at Ayaat 22-25 of Surah Yunus, which describes the nature of the life of this world, where Allah swt, in His holy book, employs very powerful language and imagery.
The life of this world (Part 1)
This is the first part of a series of articles looking at Ayaat 22-25 of Surah Yunus, which describe the reality of the life of this world, employing very powerful language and imagery.
Fasaha & Balagha
Fasaha in mufradaat (words/phrases) is for a word to be in accordance with the rules that are derived from surveying the language of the Arabs, while the letters are appropriate to one another and it is prevalently used. In accordance with the rules – e.g. according to sarf rules it would be inappropriate to say... Continue Reading →
Qur'anic Reflections 