Qur’an references

Verses in the Qur’an

Qur’an references for Mi’raj

 

References for Blog Post of February 2022: Consequence

Every person will meet the consequence of their own deeds. (Al Muddathir:38)

But you will not find Allah changing His system (of consequences) nor substituting it (for the sake of any people). (Fatir:43)

If Allah were to hasten the affliction for human beings (in consequence of their actions), as they want the good to be hastened, their (grace period) would have expired (and they would have been brought to justice right away). But We leave those who do not expect to face Us to wander blindly in their rebellion and defiance. (Yunus:11)

Renounce sin outwardly and inwardly. Surely, those who commit sin will receive the consequences for what they committed. (Al An’am:120)

Tell them, “Shall I seek a lord other than Allah, while He is the Rab [Lord] of all things? Every person will bear only the consequence of what they do, and no one carrying a load will bear the burden of another. Then to your Rab you will return, and He will tell you about that in which you differed. (Al An’am:164)

And whomever Allah guides, no one can lead astray. Is not Allah the Mighty Establisher of consequences? (Al Zumar:37)

If you are wounded and hurt, (know that the unbelievers) have similarly been wounded and hurt. Such are the natural consequences (both favorable and unfavorable) that We have ordained for human beings, alternating to the end, so that Allah may confirm the believers, and that He may choose witnesses from among you. Surely, Allah does not love the wrongdoers. (Aal-e Imran:140)

And do not be like those who forgot Allah. The consequence of this is that they forgot themselves. Such are the persistently disobedient ones. (Al Hashr:19)

Allah does not load a person with more than they can carry. Everyone will get whatever good they earn and whatever bad they earn. “Our Rab, please do not take us to task if we forget or make mistakes. Our Rab, please do not lay on us such a burden as You did on those before us. Our Rab, please do not lay on us (burdens) that we do not have the strength to carry. Forgive us, absolve us and tolerate us, and have mercy and be kind to us. You are our Mawla [Protecting Master], so give us victory over the community of kafirin [unbelievers].” (Al Baqara:286)

Whatever good you have sent ahead for yourselves, surely you will find it with Allah — in fact, better and greater in compensation. (Al Muzammil:20)

Whoever does right, whether male or female, and is a mu’min [believer], then surely, We will revive them with a good life, and We will pay them compensation according to the best of what they did. (Al Nahl:97)

References for Blog Post of April 2022: Principles of Contemplation

Truly, there is no person without a guardian (watching over them), so human beings should contemplate what they are created from. (Al Tariq:4-5)

This is the Scripture that We have revealed to you. It is full of blessings so that they may contemplate its ayats [verses], and so that the ulul albab [people of understanding and mature discernment] may be mindful. (Sad:29)

He has also made to be of service to you whatever is in the heavens and whatever is on earth; all of it is from Him. Now surely, in all this are messages for people who contemplate. (Al Jathiyah:13)

Have they not contemplated their own selves (and their creation)? Allah created the universes and the earth and what is between them only with haqq, just right, and for an appointed term. Truly, many human beings are in denial about facing their Rab [Lord]. (Al Rum:8)

The mulk of the universes and the earth belongs to Allah. Allah is able to do all things. Surely, in the creation of the heavens and the earth and in the difference of night and day are signs (from Allah) for ulul albab. Such are those who do zikr of Allah standing, and sitting and reclining, and contemplate the creation of the heavens and the earth, and say, “Our Rab, You did not create all this for nothing! Glory be to You! Please protect us from the torment of the Fire. (Aal-e Imran:189-191)

Do they never contemplate the Qur’an? Were it from anyone other than Allah, they would have found in it many incongruities. (Al Nisa:82)

If We had sent the Qur’an down to a mountain, you would have seen the mountain humbled and torn apart for its awe of Allah. We give such similitudes to human beings so that they may reflect and contemplate. (Al Hashr:21)

Surely, We have revealed to you (O Muhammad) the Scripture for humanity with purpose. Then whoever follows the right way, it is for their own good, and whoever goes astray, strays only to their own detriment. And you are not responsible for them. (Al Zumar:41)

And Allah will provide for them (man or woman) from directions they had not anticipated, and whoever refers their affairs to Allah, He will be sufficient for them. Surely, Allah achieves the fulfillment of His purpose. Allah has already appointed a qadr [measure; formula; laws and regulations] for everything. (Al Talaq:3)

(We sent) messengers bringing good news and giving warnings, with the purpose that humans should have no claim against Allah (that He had not communicated with them) after the coming of the messengers. Know that Allah is Aziz [Most Revered] and Hakim [Wise]. (Al Nisa:165)

“Then, what is your assumption about the Lord of the worlds?” (Al Saffat:87)

You could not hide yourselves to keep your hearing, your seeing and your skins from testifying against you, and you even assumed that Allah did not know much of what you did. And the assumptions that you had about your Rab have ruined you, and now you find yourselves among those whose expectations have been utterly crushed. (Fussilat:22-23)

References for Blog Post of May 2022: Enjoy Allah

O you who believe, strong drinks (intoxicants), and games of chance (for gambling purposes), and idols, and fortune-telling arrows are only the abomination of the handiwork of Satan. Keep away from them so that you may be among those who reach salvation. Satan only looks to cause enmity and hatred among you through intoxicants and gambling. He wants to turn you away from zikr [remembrance] of Allah and salat. So will you be among those who abstain? Obey Allah, and obey the Messenger, and take heed! But if you turn away, you should know that the duty of Our Messenger is only to pass the message clearly. (Al Ma’ida:90-92)

They ask you about alcohol, intoxicants and gambling. Say, “In all of these is great harm (and evil), as well as benefit for people. But their harm is greater than their benefit.” (Al Baqara:219)

The blind person is not equal to the one who sees. Likewise, zulm [darkness; ignorance] is not equal to nur [light; enlightenment], (Fatir:19-20)

“But whoever turns away from My Zikr, theirs will be a wretched, narrow life and We will raise them up blind on the Yawm al Qiyamah.” They will say, “O my Rab, why did You raise me up blind? I was not blind before.” Allah will say, “That is because when Our ayats [revelations] came to you, you disregarded them. In this same manner you will be disregarded.” (Ta Ha:124-126)

Whoever is blind (to the truth) in this world will be blind (to the truth) in the Hereafter, and they will be further away from the (true) path. (Al Isra:72)

Insights (into the truth) have been given to you from your Rab. So whoever chooses to see, it is for the good of their own self. And whoever chooses to be blind, does so to their own detriment. And (tell them), “I am not a keeper over you.” (Al An’am:104)

Have they not traveled through the earth so that they may have hearts with which to feel and understand and ears with which to listen? Certainly, it is not the eyes that are blind, but it is the hearts within the sudur [chests] that grow blind. (Al Haj:46)

References for Blog Post of July 2022: A Clean Heart

Then, whoever does good out of the goodness of their heart, it will be for their own good. (Al Baqara:184)

And whoever believes in Allah, Allah guides their heart. (Al Taghabun:11)

(And it will be said to them) “This is what you were promised. It is for every dependent who looks for Allah, and acknowledges Him again and again with repentance, and protects this state, the ones who show awe of and respect to Al Rahman in secret (not to show off ) with a penitent heart. “Enter it in peace. This is the Everlasting Period.” (Qaf:32-34)

Surely, in this is a reminder for whoever has an observant and perceptive heart. (Qaf:37)

“The Day when neither wealth nor children will help any person, except one who brings to Allah a pure, tranquil heart.” (Al Shu’ara:88-89)

And among the like-minded of his people was Ibrahim [Abraham], who came to his Rab with a whole, sound heart, free from doubt. (Al Saffat:83-84)

“The mu’minun [believers] are none but those whose hearts feel awe when Allah is mentioned [zikr], and whose iman [certainty of conviction and connection to Allah] is increased when ayats [verses] of Allah are recited to them, and those who are happy with what their Rab [Lord] decides for them,” (Al Anfal:2)

And Allah has attuned the hearts (of the mu’minin). Even if you had spent all that is on earth, you could not have attuned their hearts. But Allah has brought them together. Surely, He is Aziz [Revered] and Hakim [Wise]. (Al Anfal:63)

Has not the time come for those who believe to submit their hearts in awe and respect with the zikr [repeated remembrance with contemplation] of Allah, and to submit to the truth that has been revealed, so that they will not be like the people who were given the Scripture before? (Al Hadid:16)

Those who (turn to Allah) have believed, and their hearts find contentment and tranquility in the zikr [repeated remembrance with contemplation] of Allah. Most certainly, it is in the zikr of Allah that hearts find contentment and tranquility. (Al Ra’d:28)

Such is (Allah’s commandment)! Whoever honors and upholds the rituals that Allah has ordained, it is certainly from the taqwa [devotion and purity] of hearts. (Al Haj:32)

Therefore, accept His terms, and give good news to the humble, those whose hearts vibrate and resonate in awe when Allah is mentioned (in zikr), and those who persevere through whatever may afflict them, and those who establish salat [connection to Allah], and those who share what We have bestowed on them. (Al Haj:34-35)

Surely, those who humbly soften their voices in the presence of the Messenger of Allah are the ones whose hearts Allah has tested for taqwa. Theirs will be absolution and a vast reward. (Al Hujurat:3)

The nomadic Arabs say, “We believe.” Say to them (O Muhammad), “You do not believe; rather, you should say, ‘We accept Allah’s terms,’ because iman has not yet entered into your hearts, and if you obey Allah and His Messenger, He will not devalue your deeds in any way. You should know that Allah is Ghafur [Absolving] and Rahim [Full of Mercy].” The mu’minun are only those who believe in Allah and His Messenger, and after that do not doubt. Instead they strive with their wealth, possessions and lives for the cause of Allah. Such are true to their word. (Al Hujurat:14-15)

It is He Who sends down tranquility into the hearts of the mu’minin [believers] so that they might increase their iman [certainty of conviction and connection to Allah]. To Allah belong the keepers of the universes and the earth, and know that Allah is Alim [All-Knowing] and Hakim [Wise], (Al Fath:4)

Truly, Allah was well pleased with the mu’minin when they swore allegiance [bay’at] to you (O Muhammad) beneath the tree, and He knew what was in their hearts, and He sent down on them tranquility, and He has rewarded them with an imminent victory (Al Fath:18)

But (the Qur’an contains) ayats that are self-evident in the hearts of those who are on the path of knowledge and science, and none but the wrongdoers reject Our ayats. (Al Ankabut:49)

References for Blog Post of September 2022: The Source

There is no thing that does not have its source with Us, but We only send it down according to a certain qadr [measure; formula; laws and regulations]. (Al Hijr:21)

Allah is the Nur [Light; Energy] of the universes and the earth. (Al Nur:35)

They will not take heed unless Allah makes it happen. He is the Source of taqwa [self-vigilance; devotion]. He is the Source of absolution. (Al Muddathir:56)

Offer them an example: The life of this world is like water that We send down from the sky, and the vegetation of the earth mingles with it, but then it becomes dry twigs that the winds scatter around. Truly, Allah is the Source of all power, and has the potential and ability to do all things. (Al Kahf:45)

References for Blog Post of December 2022: Relationship Examples

Rabbana hab lana min azwajina wa zurriyyatina qurrata a’yunin waj’alna lil muttaqina imama

And those who say,

“Our Rab, please grant us spouses and offspring who will be a comfort and joy for our eyes, and make us leading examples among those who have taqwa [self-vigilance].”

(Al Furqan:74)

And without a doubt, We have displayed to human beings in this Qur’an all kinds of examples with lessons, but most human beings refuse them and insist on disbelief. (Al Isra:89)

By revealing this Qur’an to you, We narrate to you the best stories (as examples so that you may see, hear and take heed), although you did not know of these events before. (Yusuf:3)

There is no doubt that, from the examples in the stories of their lives, there is a lesson for ulul albab [people of understanding and mature discernment]. This is not a fabricated story, but a confirmation of the prior scriptures, and a detailed delineation of everything, and a guidance and mercy for people who believe. (Yusuf:111)

“Toward this example the strivers should strive.” (Al Saffat:61)

Surely, We have given human beings all kinds of examples in this Qur’an to give them an opportunity to reflect, (Al Zumar:27)

(Isa [Jesus]) is nothing but a devotee on whom We bestowed favor, and We made him an example for the Children of Israel [Descendants of Jacob] (to follow). (Al Zukhruf:59)

There is no protection except from Allah, Al Haqq [The True; The Reality]. When Allah rewards you, He gives you what is good for you and He gives you the outcome that is also good for you.

Offer them an example: The life of this world is like water that We send down from the sky, and the vegetation of the earth mingles with it, but then it becomes dry twigs that the winds scatter around. Truly, Allah is the Source of all power, and has the potential and ability to do all things.

Property, wealth and children are ornaments of this world. But in the eyes of your Rab, good deeds are more rewarding, and more beneficial for anticipating (closeness to Allah), and more enduring.

(Al Kahf:44-46)

We have certainly presented all manner of examples for humankind in this Qur’an, but human beings mostly argue. (Al Kahf:54)

Those who do not believe in the Hereafter set an evil example to follow, but with Allah is a most blessed and exalted example to follow. He is Al Aziz [The One Mighty with Benevolence], Al Hakim [The Wise One].

If Allah were to seize, judge and castigate human beings immediately when they did something wrong, He would not leave anything crawling on earth, but He reprieves them for an appointed term, and when their time comes, no one can delay it or hasten it.

(Al Nahl:60-61)

To Him belongs whoever is in the heavens and on earth, and all are humble and obedient to Him.

It is He Who starts the creation and then repeats it, and it is very easy for Him. It is He Who has placed the greatest examples in the universe and on earth (for your guidance and understanding), and He is Al Aziz, Al Hakim.

(Al Rum:26-27)

Surely, you have an excellent example in the Messenger of Allah, for those who put their hope in Allah and the Day of the Hereafter, and who do much zikr [repeated remembrance with contemplation] of Allah. (Al Ahzab:21)

Allah wishes to clearly explain and guide you through the examples of those who have passed before you, and to accept your repentance. Indeed, Allah is Alim and Hakim. (Al Nisa:26)

References for Blog Post of January 2023: Relationship with Kids

“Only those who have done wrong (should fear Allah). But for those who changed to doing good after evil, undoubtedly, I am Ghafur [Absolving] and Rahim [Full of Mercy and Kindness]. (Al Naml:11)

Allah will not change the situation of a community unless they make changes in themselves. (Al Ra’d:11)

That is because Allah never changes the blessing He bestows on any community until they first change what is in themselves. And truly, Allah is Sami and Alim. (Al Anfal:53)

But when He gave them a righteous child, they ascribed partners to Allah in what was given to them. Allah is above and beyond what they associate with Him! (Al A’raf:190)

We surely created the human being, and We know what their nafs [ego] whispers to them, and We are closer to them than their jugular vein. (Qaf:16)

The Prophet is closer to the mu’minin [believers] than they are to themselves, (Al Ahzab:6)

Have you not seen those who make their desire their ilah [god], and Allah sends them astray purposefully because of this, and seals up their hearing, perception, senses and heart, and sets a block on their vision? And
who can lead them after Allah? Will you not then take heed? (Al Jathiyah:23)

And of His portents is your sleeping by night and your seeking of His bounty by day. Truly, in all this are lessons for people who listen. (Al Rum:23)

Truly, Ibrahim was soft-hearted, full of empathy, inclined to call often on Allah with tender feeling. (Hud:75)

“Do not turn your face away from people in scorn, contempt or disdain, and do not walk with haughty arrogance through the land! Allah does not love any deceitful boaster.

“Be modest in your attitude, and speak with a soft voice. Truly, the harshest voice is the braying of a donkey.”

(Luqman:18-19)

It was by the mercy and kindness of Allah that you (Muhammad) were lenient, soft and gentle with them. If you had been harsh and hardhearted, they would have dispersed from around you. Therefore, forgive them and seek absolution for them. Consult with them about how to run the affairs (of the expedition); then, when you reach a decision, refer your affairs to Allah. Without a doubt, Allah loves those who refer their affairs to Him. (Aal-e Imran:159)

References for Blog Post of June 2023: Do Good

Except those who believe, do good deeds, encourage one another to hold to the truth, reality, and encourage one another to have patience and to persevere. (Al ‘Asr:3)

And to Allah belongs whatever is in the universes and whatever is on earth, so that He may compensate those who do evil with (the equivalent of) what they have done, and compensate those who do good with goodness. (Al Najm:31)

For those who believe and do good deeds will be jannas [gardens], with rivers flowing at their feet. That is the great success! (Al Buruj:11)

Except for those who believe and do good actions. For them is a reward that will never be brought to an end. (Al Tin:6)

Do you think We will treat those who believe and do good deeds the same as those who spread corruption on earth? Likewise, do you think We will treat those who act with taqwa [self-vigilance] the same as We treat the wicked? (Sad:28)

On the other hand, as for those who believe and do good deeds, We do not burden anyone more than they can bear; such will be the people of Janna, and there they will remain for a long, long time. (Al A’raf:42)

Do not spread corruption on earth after its peaceful order has been established, and call on Him in awe with reverence and longing. There is no doubt that Allah’s mercy and kindness is close to those who do good. (Al A’raf:56)

And when it was said to them, “Live in this town, and eat whatever you want from it, and say, ‘Absolve us,’ and enter the gate doing sajda humbly; word by word We will absolve you of your sins, and We will increase the reward of those who do good.” (Al A’raf:161)

Those who disbelieve, theirs will be an awful punishment. On the other hand, those who believe and do good deeds, they will have absolution and a great reward. (Fatir:7)

But those who believe and do good deeds, to them Al Rahman will give love. (Maryam:96)

“And know that I absolve those who repent, believe, and do good deeds, and afterwards are consistent in following guidance.” (Ta Ha:82)

And those who do good deeds as mu’minun will not feel fear that injustice will be done to them, nor will they be deprived (in any way). (Ta Ha:112)

And Sulaiman smiled and laughed at (the ant’s) speech and said, “My Rab [Lord], please enable me to be thankful to You for Your blessing with which You have favored me and my parents, and make me do good that will be pleasing to You, and include me, by Your mercy, among Your righteous devotees.” (Al Naml:19)

“If you do good, you do good for your own selves, and if you do evil, you do evil to your own selves.” (Al Isra:7)

Surely, those who believe and do good deeds, their Rab guides them by their iman [certainty of conviction and connection to Allah]. For them will be Jannaat al Na’im [Gardens of Bliss] with rivers flowing at their feet. (Yunus:9)

(On the other hand) truly, those who believe, and do good deeds, and humble themselves before their Rab, they will be the rightful owners of Janna [Paradise]. They will live in it for a long, long time. (Hud:23)

Furthermore, We gave the Scripture to Musa. It is enough for the one who would want to do good, explaining everything clearly, and as guidance and mercy and kindness, so that they may believe in the meeting with their Rab face to face. (Al An’am:154)

And as for those who believe and do good deeds, We will cleanse them of their evil deeds, and reward their best actions. (Al Ankabut:7)

Indeed, those who believe and do good deeds, and establish salat, and give zakat, their reward is with their Rab, and there will be no fear for them, nor will they be heartbroken. (Al Baqara:277)

If you do good openly or secretly, or forgive evil, know that Allah is Afu and Qadir [Able to Do All Things]. (Al Nisa:149)

On the other hand, those who believe and do good deeds are the best of created beings. (Al Bayyina:7)

References for Blog Post of August 2023: Are you with the created or The Creator?

Surely, We created the human being in the best standing, then We made them return to being the lowest of the low, except for those who believe and do good actions. For them is a reward that will never be brought to an end. (Al Tin:4-6)

Are they attributing as partners to Allah that which cannot create anything and are themselves created? (Al A’raf:191)

73. And those who do not fall deaf and blind when they are reminded of the ayats of their Rab,

74. And those who say, “Our Rab, please grant us spouses and offspring who will be a comfort and joy for our eyes, and make us leading examples among those who have taqwa.”

75. These will be awarded a high place in accordance with their perseverance, and they will be met there with a (warm) welcome and a greeting of salaam.

76. They will abide there for a long, long time. What a happy station as a final dwelling place!

(Al Furqan:73-76)

They are happy because of the favor from Allah and His grace, and (the understanding) that Allah will never let the reward of the mu’minin be lost. (Aal-e Imran:171)

On the other hand, those who believe and do good deeds are the best of created beings. Their reward is with their Rab [Lord]: Jannaatu Adnin [Gardens of Eden], with rivers flowing at their feet; there they will live forever. Allah is happy with them and they are happy with Him. This is for those who revere and heed their Rab. (Al Bayyina:7-8)

O you who believe, remember the favor Allah bestowed on you when a certain community was determined to hurt you, but (Allah) withheld their hands from you. Have taqwa, as Allah has prescribed, and the mu’minun [believers] should be happy with what Allah decides for them. (Al Ma’ida:11)

And Allah is happy with those who led the way, the first among the emigrants for the cause of Allah and the helpers, and those who followed them in goodness. And they are also happy with Allah. He has prepared for them jannas with rivers flowing at their feet, to remain there forever. This is the great achievement! (Al Tawba:100)

Return to your Rab, He is happy with you [Radziyya] and you being happy with Him [Mardziyya]! (Al Fajr:28)

Names of Allah

Al Alim: The All-Knowing One

Al Aziz: The One Mighty with Benevolence; The Revered One; The Most Valued One; The Most Precious One

Al Barr: The Source of Purity; The Source of All Goodness

Al Hakim: The Wise One

Al Haqq: The Truth; The Just One; The True One; The Reality

Al Mu’min: The Source of Certainty

Al Muqtadir: The Source of All Power

Al Rahim: The Source of Mercy

Al Salaam: The Place and Source of Peace

Al Sami: The Hearer; The Listener

Al Shakur: The Source of Gratitude

Al Wadud: The Loving One; The Source of Love

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