Maulana Wahiduddin Khan | Quranic Wisdom
In the chapter Al-Rad (The Thunder), the Quran narrates a parable illustrating the law of nature, that only those who prove to be giver members of society will be able to establish themselves in life. The following is the translation of the verse:
Maulana Wahiduddin Khan | Quranic Wisdom
Al-Asr (The Time) is the one hundred and third chapter of the Quran. It is a relatively short chapter. Its translation is as follows:
Time is a witness, that man is surely in a state of loss, except for those who believe and do good deeds and exhort one another to hold fast to the Truth, and who exhort one another to steadfastness. (103:1-3)
Maulana Wahiduddin Khan | Quranic Wisdom
There are one hundred and fourteen chapters in the Quran. Al-Zalzalah (The Earthquake) is chapter number ninety-nine. There is a story relating to this chapter in which there is a great lesson.
It is said that once a man came to the Prophet and after some discussion, he accepted the Prophet’s faith. Then the Prophet said to him: “Stay with Ali ibn Abi Talib—one of his companions—for your further training.”
Maulana Wahiduddin Khan: Quranic Wisdom
According to the Quran, Cain and Abel were the first sons of Adam and Eve. As the result of a controversy which arose between the two brothers, Cain killed Abel. One part of this story is narrated in the Quran:
