Qur'anic Studies / Reflections

In this seminal work, the author suggests that each chapter of the Qur’an contains at least one distinct theme that underlies—and shows the logical connection—between every verse of that chapter. Moreover, he proposes that the chapters themselves take together make up a deliberate and unique portrait of human beings and of the spiritual life. Finally, the author argues that the secrets to the themes are contained and shown in the hadith literature describing the spiritual rewards and effects (fada’il) of various different chapters of the Qur’an.

A visual catalogue and record, the work comprises a collation of 19 Qurʾanic manuscripts focusing on one sūrah (Al-Isrāʾ) but spanning the entire history of Islam. The verses are aligned in a parallel framework so that each word, each letter, each verse is brought into focus. This enables the reader to discern the text visually, by contemplating the very script whose recitation echoed throughout the centuries, from the time when the Companions of the Prophet g made their way through the alleyways to the Prophet’s Mosque and set down to work, to fourteen centuries later when the hum of the modern, digital printing press accompanies the mass production of muṣḥafs for distribution across the globe

This book gives helpful advices, secrets, and tips to help benefit us in this life and the hereafter. The benefits are mostly from the Qur'an and Sunnah. They are thoroughly explained and reviewed.

The book contains a long list of reminders and treasures which are immensely valuable and overwhelmingly precious. ("The goodness may be in what we hate; patience with victory; the most marvelous things; the appearance of the Lord; the most honorable of pleasures.")

Prepared for Qur'anic education in grades 6, 7 and 8.

A comprehensive survey of tafsir literature produced in the subcontinent from the earliest time to today with copious references. This was the PhD thesis of the author.

Of all the writings of Mawlana Azad, his exegesis of Surah al-Fatihah (The Opening Chapter) in his Tarjuman al-Qur'an is a masterly introduction to the study of the Qur'an. Students of the Qur'an will find therein a store of Quranic knowledge such as is not found in current commentaries. This work is an analytical summary of it, reproduced in the very manner of Azad's exposition.

An enduring classic work on the etiquette that a Muslim must or should have with regard to handling and reciting the Quran (the Muslim scripture). The topics this volume raises include: ritual cleanliness, opportune times for recitation, the etiquette that students have with their teachers (and that teachers must have with their students), and variety of other issues that every Muslim should know and frequently ask about.

This book provides information about various animals mentioned in the Qur'aan. A translation and brief commentary of the verse which mentions the animal is provided together with some interesting facts about each animal. With ahaadith, stories and colourful images, this book should be an enlightening read for anyone interested in animals. 

This exegesis of Surah al-Kahf explains, in the light of the Qur'an, the challenging issues of the modern times and what guidance we can get from this surah to find a solution.

A beautiful work that expounds on the miraculous nature of the Qur'an and the various facets of its inimitability, especially dealing with its miraculous nature from the point of view of language: its lofty choice of words and expressions, its flow, rhythm, and the harmony between its words and letters, and so on. The author also expounds on the eloquence of the Prophet Muhammad Sall-Allahu alayhi wa sallam, and how his style and speech -- while different from the Qur'an -- surpassed that of his contemporaries, despite him being unlettered -- a clear pointer to the fact that this too was divinely inspired. With an introduction by Muhammad Rasheed Rida.

A very detailed discussion of grammatical, etymological, and rhetorical analysis of every word and every ayah in the Qur'an. 

Shaykh Zayn al-Deen was a prominent Hanafi jurist from Turkey who lived in the 10th century after Hijrah. He wrote a lengthy treatise on the issue of taking compensation over recitation of the Qur'an. This edition includes a beneficial introduction by Ameenah Umar al-Kharrat, with detailed articles explaining the stances of the four madh-habs on some related issues: taking payment for teaching Qur'an, the issue of gifting reward of recitation of the Quran to the deceased (Eesal thawab), hiring someone to recite Qur'an, and reciting Qur'an at the graveyard.

This book grew out of the daily Qur'an lessons by Maulana Aslam Shaikhupuri during Ramadan and consists of the summary of the important messages in each of the thirty parts of the Qur'an.

Reflections on a selection of Qur'anic ayahs as to how they relate to our life today. On sale now for limited time.

Summary of the lessons of each Surah of the Qur'an.

The Sheikh’s theory of morality presented in this book has not been matched in its originality, parsimoniousness, integrity, depth and comprehensiveness, past or present.

A collection of twelve lectures by Dr. Mahmood Ahmad Ghazi, surveying the entire field of Qur'an studies from beginnings to the current times.

A collection of Abul Hasan Ali Nadwi's reflections on Qur'anic verses gathered from his talks, books, and magazine articles. (Note cover shown is for a different print).

This book presents a new study of one of the major themes of the Qur’an. The theme of Qur’anic pictures of the universe treated here pertains to as yet a little explored facet of Islamic cosmology. Through this particular thematic study of the Qur’an the author has made a significant contribution to the contemporary understanding of the scriptural foundation of Islamic cosmology and the present discourse on epistemology of scientific exegesis (tafsir ‘ilmy) of the Qur’an. The book offers many new insights that will prove particularly helpful to those interested in deepening their understanding of Qur’anic perspectives on cosmology, the natural sciences, and religion and science.

Translation of Qur'ani Ifadat, a collection of Abul Hasan Ali Nadwi's reflections on Qur'anic verses gathered from his talks, books, and magazine articles.

Essential teachings of the Qur'an from the lucid pen of Maulana Manzoor Nomani. Good for Muslims and non-Muslims alike (as long as they can read Urdu).

This book will help the readers understand the thoughts of Allama Ubaidullah Sindhi.

The primary objective of this book is to instil in the readers an interest in the Qur'anic text and to motivate them to reflect on its ayat. It also goes to great lengths in showing how each ayat of the Qur'an is related to the entire discourse of a given Surah.

Herein, the reader will not only learn many valuable points but will also appreciate the shortcomings which prevent reaping full advantage from study of the Holy Book. Many miraculous facets will also come to light which may not have been described in detail perhaps in any other book in English.

Volumes 1 through 3 cover the entire Qur'an in this pattern: word for word translation. translation of the complete ayah. Grammatical analysis of key words in the selected passage, commentary and summary of the teachings of the surah. Volume 4 is a Qur'anic dictionary, giving the translation, meaning, grammatical analysis of all Qur'anic words listed in alphabetical order.

In the written Qur’an, known as “mushaf,” the chapters are not arranged in the chronological order of their revelation, so the first and last verses in the mushaf are not the first and last revealed verses, respectively. There are a number of had?ths and historical reports about which verses and chapters were revealed first and last. This book examines the credibility of each report, evaluates the views of scholars, and presents its own conclusions. Focused on the subject of the first and last revelations of the Qur’an, this book is by far the most comprehensive and complete study of this area of the Sciences of the Qur’an.

This book highlights the facts that were not known before the turn of the 20th century and have just started to be understood within the framework of the recently introduced theory of landforms and plate tectonics. It discusses these in the light of the Qur'anic description on mountains. See for yourself how such explicit, precise, and comprehensive scientific statements provide an eloquent testimony to the belief that the Qur'an is the Word of the Creator. Includes many colored illustrations. Although it will be of value to anyone interested in the Qur'an, it is a must read for those studying earth science and geology.