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Learning About The Qur'an

THE QUR'AN is a scripture which contains in summary the books of all the prophets, whose times were all different, the writings of all the saints, whose paths are all different, and the works of all the purified scholars, whose ways are all different. 

A supreme author, an eternal message, and universal relevance. 
Source of guidance; source of illumination. 
It is a complete foundation; an entire system of life.
Moral teachings, rights/obligations, crime/punishment, personal/public law, private/social concerns.
A complete code which provides for all areas of life: spiritual, intellectual, political, social, economic.
Verily this Qur’an doth guide To that which is most right.
Allah’s commands are based on moral law (& not irrational taboos).
The fight is not for spoils or gain, but for the Cause.
The True man is not cowed down, but he fights for truth and faith.
Truth in word and deed is our fullest satisfaction and reward: study and teaching for our brethren.
Allah’s grace is free and abounding; even the erring obtain it by repentance.
The Messenger had to fight alien arrogance and rebellion among his own people.
Obey Allah’s call and hold all else as naught.
Enemies of Faith cannot put out Allah’s Light.
Wealth is for good use, not hoarding.
Allah guides the human spirit in wondrous ways, if man will have Faith.
The inborn good in man is strengthened by constant reminders from Allah.
No burden greater than we can bear.
Seek common principles, avoid dispute.
Allah’s help will come to those who strive, we shall learn from our misfortunes.
Dangers: lack of discipline, dispute, loss of courage, pursuit of selfish ends.
Vain are the taunts of Unbelief: Allah’s promise is sure, Trust in Him.
Live in courage. Live in kindness.
Migrate from places hostile to Islam.
Treachery and secrecy to be avoided. Firmness and faith to be encouraged.
Justice to women and orphans and all: be true and considerate.
Jealousy breeds crimes against individuals and communities.
Avoid excessiveness, rash vows, drinking, gambling, and superstition.
Allah reigns in heaven and on earth; there is a Hereafter.
Life of this world is empty; Allah holds the key to the Unseen.
Signs of Allah are in the daily pageants of Nature.
Revelation eases difficulties. Arrogance and excess at the root of evil.
All good is for man’s enjoyment : Righteous to live in peace and fulfillment of all Hope.
The Final day of existence in this realm is here, so draw near to Allah.
Alms are for the poor and needy, and not for hypocrites.
Hardest striving needed against evil: welcome all chance of service and sacrifice.
Mankind is one.
Be patient and strive with constancy.
Those with faith are the seeing, and those without are like the blind.
Men may mock, but Allah’s Truth will come to its own: the world’s plots have no power to defeat it.
Revelation leads from darkness to light.
Truth is as a goodly tree, with firm roots, spreading branches and perennial fruit.
Evil tries to mislead: the godly should be on their guard.
Allah will guard His Truth, and is the Source of all.
Man’s rank raised by the breathing of Allah’s spirit into him.
Gates of Evil are many, but the goal of Good is peace.
Allah’s Grace and Mercy are always first, but His Justice and Wrath will seize those who defy his law.
Signs and favors guide man to Allah; arrogance misleads.
Allah is One: He provides man with all the means for growth, social, and spiritual.
Messengers will witness against men who reject Truth: be faithful in action.
Allah is with those who live in self-restraint a righteous life
Men of Allah instruct men. Allah’s gifts are for all, but not the same for all.
Creation declares Allah’s Glory; His revelation is Truth; guard your words and avoid dissension.
Truth will last, and Falsehood will perish.
Spirit of Inspiration is the highest gift of Allah: Qur’an teaches Truth.
Revelation warns against evil and guides to goodness everlasting.
True knowledge is with Allah. Do not be puffed up with this world’s goods.
Good deeds are the best of possessions. Pride is the root of evil.
Power is to be used in service of Allah.
Let us not stray but glorify Allah.
Allah’s revelation is not for man’s distress but for man’s guidance.
Creation shows unity of design; benevolence of purpose. Take life seriously and receive Allah’s message.
Evil is conquered by virtues. All men and women of Allah form one united Brotherhood.
Every deed has its fruit.
Rituals are provided for spiritual growth; Sacrifice and Fight for Truth.
Repel evil; be a witness for Allah amongst men.
The Virtues which go with Faith lead to success and bliss man has in himself proofs of Allah’s Providence.
The Brotherhood of Truth is one; sects are created by narrow men.
Eschew evil; pay not evil back in its own coin.
Slander of women is a grave offence.
Allah is Light; Parable of Light and Darkness.
Revelation is the Criterion for distinguishing between right and wrong.
Allah’s Truth in revelation penetrates slowly to man governed by impulse.
Signs of Allah in Nature point to the Law Divine.
Fret not; Allah’s Light will shine.
Ad perished for violence; Thamud for extravagance; Shu’aib for mockery and dishonesty.
Revelation comes through the Spirit of Faith and Truth, and is not like the vain words of false poets.
Revelation makes things clear, guides us in life, and gives us Glad Tidings.
The gifts of nature and the solace of mind and soul come from Allah.
Moses was prepared for his mission, and he succeeded by Allah’s help.
Not wealth, but righteousness attains the happy End; Allah is the only Reality.
Faith and Truth must always prevail.
Worldly power cannot defy right, nor can misused intelligence obscure Allah’s Light.
This world’s strength, skill, beauty, and power are like a spider’s web, flimsy before eternal verities.
Teach Allah’s Truth, and pray to him.
Decision rests with Allah, Who in His own good time will separate Good from Evil.
Allah’s signs are many; they all point to Unity, Goodness, and Mercy.
Eviland Mischief may spread, but Allah will restore the balance in the End (Evil is doomed to perish).
Revelation teaches men Wisdom; Path of the Golden Mean.
Nature declares Allah’s Bounties. 
We must know our place; Allah is the only Reality; He knows what is hidden.
Good and Evil are not equal in Goal.
Allah loves Truth; Call things by right names shun superstition.
Human glory is only fleeting; Allah’s Mercy and Power endure forever.
Unfaith has no stable foundations True values will come in the end.
All power, wisdom, beauty and truth flow from Allah; it is evil that deceives and plots.
There are grades in nature and in the next world.
The Quranic Revelation is a guide to the Straight Path.
Signs of Allah are everywhere. Bear witness to Him, in man, and in the heavens.
For the Evil, their own nature and actions will speak against them.
We must work in discipline to repel evil. We must choose between Good and evil.
The Messengers of Allah were scorned, but Allah’s Purpose won, and they receive posterity.
The ranks of angels and righteous men stand firm in Allah’s service.
Self-glory and Separatism, Envy and Suspicion, lead to evil.
Spiritual power is more potent than worldly power.
Solomon and other men of power and vision never forgot Allah. Strive to win the final bliss.
Gospel of Unity is the true cure for evil; no evil has power over Allah’s servants sincere and true.
To Allah alone is nature due; variety in creation points to unity in plan.
Allah teaches men by parables, but his Word is straight and clear.
Allah’s grace is ever ready for His servants; nothing avails if soul is dead.
Revelation makes things clear.
All Creation and History, and the powers within you, speak of Him.
Best of men is the man of Faith, whose law of life is the Will of Allah.
Allah’s message comes to guide and heal (hope). Turn to Truth, and live.
Unity in Inspiration and in Creation.
Misfortunes are due to our ill-deeds; Allah forgives; live true and in mutual consultation/forbearance.
Revelation makes things clear; follow guidance rather than ancestral ways.
Revelation is a blessing, as it warns against evil.
World is created for just ends; Good and Evil will be sorted out.
Accept signs of Allah; forgive weaker brethren; form no sects, nor follow vain desire.
Creation is for just ends; learn the Truth and serve. 
Be kind to parents.
Learn patient perseverance.
Believe in Revelation and follow not vanities (which will be destroyed in the end).
In fighting for Truth there is no room for faint-heartedness or half-heartedness.
Strive your utmost and give yourself generously.
Avoid rumors, quarrels, suspicion, and spying. 
Islam is a privilege.
Revelation confirms the signs in Nature and History. 
Man’s record will confront him at Judgment.
The Signs of Allah are various; His Truth and Promise are sure and stable.
All acts (good or evil) have inevitable consequences.
Give your all to Allah; He is the goal; serve Him!
All will pass away, but Allah will endure.
Evil will not escape justice, nor Good its reward.
Everything points to Allah; accept His Message, and glorify Him.
Follow Allah’s Light in humble dedication and sincerity; not in isolated renunciation but in service.
Show, by your conduct, unity, discipline, and earnest effort help Allah’s Cause.
Allah’s Revelation is not exclusive but for all.
Day of Assembly (Friday).
Caution against the wiles of Hypocrites.
Believers are to serve Allah and practice good deeds.
Divorce is not to be abused; all interests to be protected.
Sex relations should be confidential and harmonious.
Seek virtue for self and family.
Blessed and Most Gracious is Allah, whose goodness and glory shine everywhere.
Allah is the true reality; His promise of the Hereafter is true.
The Pen betokens the Record, the Decree, the Judgment.
Man is tried against selfishness and overweening confidence.
Seek absolute Reality; be not lured by false appearances.
Allah is Lord of the ways of Ascent; mystery of Time; new World after Judgment.
Hidden spiritual forces recognize the ‘wonderful Recital’.
The Seer prepares himself to proclaim the message by devotion and contemplation.
Contrast between the Blessed ones and the Sinners.
Revelation is a cleansing Wind, that points to Judgment.
Allah’s errands of mercy and justice are being fulfilled every day.
The great Judgment will entirely restore true values.
The gloom and toil of this life; contrast with Hereafter.
Our of darkness shines the Light; so does Revelation light the soul.
Allah leads man on by stages to the highest.
This life’s contrast should not blind us to the Realities of the Hereafter; realize the sure event.
Struggle up the Steep Path.
Learn from Allah’s Signs Allah’s Law; the choice is with you.
Men strive for diverse ends; take Allah’s guidance and seek His Face.
Hope shines like the Dawn through Darkness; follow the Light Divine.
Man created in the best of moulds, but liable to fall unless he believes and leads a good life.
Allah teaches man new knowledge; His Message to be proclaimed.
Islam provides Clear Evidence; Straight Religion.
Pile not up things ephemeral.
Time shows that nothing lasts but Faith, goodness, truth, and virtue.
Vain worship is without heart and soul.
Faith holds fast to Truth.
Curses and spite recoil on their authors.
With Allah seek refuge from all outer ill.

The Quran consists of 114 chapters of varying lengths, each known as a sura.

Surah 1: This is the perfect prayer. It is the Essence of the Book. We glimpse the source from which we come, and that final goal which is our spiritual destiny. (1-7)

Surah 2: This chapter classifies men into three broad categories. It tells the story of the creation of man. (1-29)
It tells of his ability to succeed, fail, and the means by which each occur. (30-39)
The story of Israel is told. Tells the story of Moses, Jesus, and Muhammad. Abraham with Ismail built the Kaaba establishing Islam through this symbol of Islamic unity. (87-121)
True virtue lies in deeds of manliness, kindness, and good faith. Allah’s nature is the mind in sublime. 
When faith is lost, people put off obedience with various excuses: even when at last they obey in the latter, they fail in spirit, which means that spiritually they are not alive but dead. For life is movement, activity, striving, fighting, against baser things. (254-283)

Surah 3: 
Allah speaks on having revealed His Book, confirming previous revelations, and we must accept it in all reverence, try to understand its meaning, and reject the base motives which make Truth unacceptable (1-20)
The Jews and Christians had only a portion of the book, and if they reject the complete Book, Muslims must part company with them (21-30)
The story of the miracle birth of Jesus (31-63)
The battle of Badr showed how Allah helps and upholds the virtuous, and how patience, perseverance, and discipline find their reward. (121-148)
The lessons of Uhud must be learnt, not in despair, but in exercise of the higher virtues and in contempt of pain and death. (121-148)
Misfortunes are shown to be due to the indiscipline of some, the indecision and selfishness of others, and cowardice on the part of the hypocrites. (149-180)
The taunts by an enemy should be disregarded, and sincere prayer offered to Allah who would grant his servants success and prosperity. (181-200)

Surah 4: This covers dealing with women, orphans, inheritance, marriage, family rights, hypocrites and their accomplices.
Women should be held in honor and their rights recognized, in marriage, property, and inheritance; and this principle of good should extend to all beings. (15-42)
The believers should organize, and beware of the secret plots of the hypocrites, and how to treat them. (71-91)
Caution about the taking of life. (92-104)
Recommendations for leaving places inimical to Islam | Religious duties in the midst of war | Treachery and the lure of evil. (105-126)
Faith must go with righteousness, sincerity, and moderation in speech. (127-152)

Surah 5: This chapter speaks on the backsliding of the Jews and Christians from their pure religions.
The practical precepts of Islam about food, cleanliness, justice, and fidelity are summarized. 
To fulfill all obligations, human and divine, it points to regulations about food, as conducive to a sober and social life, without superstition and without-bias or hatred. (1-5)
Cleanliness of body, and justice and uprightness of dealing are nearest to Piety. (6-11)
If the Jews and Christians turned back from the Truth, they have had their warning. (12-26)
The murder of Abel by Cain is the type of treatment which the just man suffers from the envious. There is punishment from Allah. The just man must not grieve. (27-43)
Muslims must treat all disputants in fair justice, and must protect their own Faith from insult and scorn: piety, humility. (44-86)
Muslims must guard from excess. Swearing, intoxication, gambling, violation of sanctuary, superstition, and false evidence are condemned. (87-108)
The Miracles of Jesus and how they were misused by those who bore his name.

Surah 6: The nature of Allah and the method by which He reveals himself. The weakness of paganism is exposed. (1-30)
The emptiness of this world’s life is contrasted with the evidence of Allah’s wonderful handiwork in all Creation. It is he who holds the keys of the unseen and the secrets of all we see. (31-60)
Allah’s workings, and constant care and guidance should give a clue to His unity. (61-82)
The Prophets after Abraham kept Allah’s truth alive, and led up to the Qur’an. (83-110)
Allah’s majesty and goodness is contemplated in his creation and Message to mankind. (83-110)
The stubborn and rebellious are deceived: they should be avoided. (111-129)
Allah’s decree exists, in spite of all the crimes and superstitions of the ungodly. (130-150)
The better course is to follow the straight Way of Allah, as directed in the Qur’an, in unity | dedication.

Surah 7: The note “learn from the past” is emphasized. The opposition of Evil to Good is told. Arrogance leads to rebellion; the rebel is jealous and tempts the natural man, who is warned against deceit. (1-31)
The peace of the righteous is in the power and goodness of Allah and in the world we (will) see. (32-58)
The story of Noah, Hud, Salih, Lot, and Shu’aib all point to the lessons that the Message was resisted and rejected, but truth triumphed in the end. (59-99)
The story of Moses and his struggles with Pharaoh, and his preparation for his mission, and his struggles with his own people. (100-157)
The people of Moses transgressed and they were scattered through the earth in sections (158-171)
The Children of Adam have multiplied and many have rejected truth and go by degrees to destruction in ways that they do not realize. The righteous listen to the Message of Allah in humility. (172-206)

Surah 8: Defense under attack | distribution of war acquisitions after victory | virtues needed for concerted action | clemency and consideration for one’s own self and for enemies in the hour of victory.
Booty should never be out sole aim in war. Victory and the prize of victory come from Allah (1-19) Allah’s help will give victory if men are fighting not for themselves but for the sacred Cause of Allah. Obedience and intelligent discipline, zeal, and faith to Allah are the true passports to success and protection from the assaults of evil. (20-37)
Virtue and valor can conquer against odds. Steadfastness and obedience; faith, courage, and fearlessness: due preparation and free expenditure of resources: these are expected from you, and his help is all-sufficient. (38-64)
Even tenfold odds against you do not count if you are fighting for truth against enemies; but remember leniency and consideration in the hour of victory (65-75)

Surah 9: The should always be open repentance and union with the people of Allah; and that if all there fails, and war must be undertaken, it must be pushed with the utmost vigor.
Treaties with Pagans who have treacherously broken their terms are denounced, but four months’ time is given for adjustments or repentance. Pagans to be excluded from the sacred Mosques; infidelity to be fought. (1-29)
We must be ready to fight for the Faith that is in us. (30-42)
The hypocrites and their double dealing: their evil ways pointed out. Their punishment will be as sure as the blessings of the righteous. (43-72)
All evil should be resisted. Falsehood mocks all good: it should not be envied by shunned. (73-99)
Allah will turn in mercy even to those who turn at last to him, though they waver or fail in duty. (100-118)
Those who believe should associate with the righteous and the truthful, actively doing their duty. Every Surah increases the faith of those who believe. (119-129)

Surah 10: the central theme is that Allah’s wonderful Creation must not be viewed by us as a creation of material things only, once made and finished. 
Allah reveals himself through Prophets and scriptures; how Prophets are rejected by men, and the Message disbelieved until it is too late for repentance.
The wonderful working of the Creator through man by revelation seems like magic; yet there can be found Signs and Messages in the sun and the moon and the varying phenomena of nature, from which man should take a lesson of constancy and Faith. (1-20)
As all things and beings proceed from Allah, so will they return to Him. Why then does ungrateful man make untrue phantoms for himself instead of rejoicing in the good news (which He sends). (41-70)

Surah 11: This chapter emphasizes on the side which deals with justice and the punishment of Sin when all Grace is resisted.
Allah’s mercy and patience are contrasted with man’s ingratitude, his love of falsehood & vanity. (1-24)
Noah built his ark under directions of Allah and was saved with peace and blessings, but his rejecters perished. (25-49)
The Prophet Hud preached to his people against false gods, and the Prophet Salih to his people against dishonoring the symbol of Allah’s bounty. In both cases Allah’s Signs were rejected, and the rejecters were blotted out. (50-68)
It is arrogant leaders (like Pharaoh) who mislead men. And men bring ruin on themselves. The penalty for sin is real and abiding. Therefore shun all wrong doing, and serve righteousness whole-heartedly. (96-123)

Surah 12: This surah is the story of Joseph. Life is a dream and a vision to be explained by stories and parables, as in the perspicuous Qur’an. Joseph was given the message of Allah, which was unpalatable to his ten half-brothers who plotted against him and sold him into slavery for silver. Joseph was taken by a merchant into Egypt, and was bought by a great Egyptian court dignitary who adopted him. The dignitary’s wife sought to attract Joseph to the delights of earthly love. His resistance brought him grace and imprisonment, where he taught the truth even in prison and was known for his kindness. (21-42)
One of his fellow prisoners to whom he had interpreted a dream for, was released and received into favor as the King’s cup-bearer. The king had a vision which Joseph (through the cup-bearer he met in prison), got an opportunity of explaining. Joseph insisted that all the scandal that had been raised about him should be publicly cleared. He was received into favor and was appointed wazir to the King. His half-brothers came to Egypt and were treated kindly by Joseph without their knowing his identity. He asks them to bring his full brother, the youngest son, Benjamin. (43-68)
Joseph detains Benjamin and by a stratagem convicts his half-brothers of their hatred and crime against himself, forgives them, and sends them to bring Jacob and the whole family to Egypt. (69-93)
The name of Allah is glorified. The truth of Allah endures, and Allah’s purpose is fully revealed in the Hereafter. (94-111)

Surah 13: The special argument of this Surah deals with that aspect of Allah’s revelation of Himself to man and His dealings with him. There is the revelation of the Prophets, which comes in spoken words; there is the parallel revelation or Signs in the constant laws of external nature, on this earth and in the visible heavens. There is the contrast between recurring life and death already in the external world: why should men disbelieve in the life after death? They mock at the idea of punishment because it is deferred: but can they not see Allah’s power and glory in thunder and the forces of nature? All creation praises Him: it is the good that endures and the evil that is swept away. Not only in miracles but in the normal working of the World, are shown Allah’s power. Even here there are Signs of the working of his law: plot or plan as men will, it is Allah’s Will that must prevail.
The Book of Revelation is true and is confirmed by the Signs to be seen in visible nature. Allah can raise up man after death. Allah’s knowledge is all-compassing: so are His power and goodness. (1-18)
The righteous seek the pleasure of Allah and find Peace; the egvil ones break His Law, dispute, and reject faith; the wrath of Allah will take them in His own good time. (19-31)
So was it with the Messengers before: they were mocked, but the mockers were destroyed, while the righteous rejoiced and were established. (32-43)

Surah 14: Allah’s revelation gains ground in spite of selfish men’s opposition. 
Revelation leads man from darkness to light. It comes to each nation in its own language and for its own special circumstances. There was a conflict of evil with good, but evil was destroyed (parable of the Goodly Tree). (1-27)
Why will not men receive God’s grace? Why will they choose to go astray? Allah’s Plan of Unity will prevail. (28-52)

Surah 15: This surah tells of the protection of Allah’s Revelation and Truth. Evil arose from Pride and the warping of man’s will, but Allah’s Mercy was the solution. The Qur’an, beginning with the Seven Oft-repeated Verses, is the precious vehicle for the praises of Allah.
The Qur’an and its surah’s teach you to celebrate Allah’s praises, learn humility in worship, and serve Allah all your life. (85-99)

Surah 16: The new point of view is that Nature points to Nature’s God.
Everything in Creation proclaims the glory of Allah. To man is given dominion over Nature, that man may recognize Allah’s Unity and Truth. (1-25)
Allah’s Signs in the rain-bearing clouds, the cattle that give milk, the bee that produces honey, the wonderful relations of family and social life, and the refinements and comforts of civilization (51-83)
The Messengers of Truth will bear witness against those who reject the Truth. Allah will judge us according to our deeds and faith (84-100)
The Qur’an is true; it guides and gives glad tidings. Believe, and make the most of Life in all things good. Follow the example of Abraham; be true in Faith and righteous, and do good. (101-128)

Surah 17: The journey of the human soul and its growth in life, the first steps in such growth must be through moral conduct, kindness to fellow-men, courage and firmness in the hour of danger, a sense of personal responsibility, and a sense of Allah’s Presence through prayer and praise.
Our service to Allah is shown also in our human relations, goodness to parents and kinsmen and strangers in want, as well as kindness to children, purity in sex relations, justice and respect for human life, protection of orphans, probity in all dealings, and avoidance of arrogance. (23-40)
The reception of revelation to man marks off the man of faith from those who do not believe, but the believers should speak fair and avoid dissensions (41-60)
Pride caused the fall of Iblis; the Qur’an is offered as healing (61-84)
Inspiration is a Sign of Allah’s grace (85-111)

Surah 18: The Qur’an is a direction and a warning. This life is brief and subject to twists. Our ideas of Time are shoddy.
Knowledge is for Allah: be on your guard against idle conjectures and cocksure hopes. Avoid the being brought to naught. (23-44)
Goodness and virtue are better and more durable. (45-59)

Surah 19: The religious growth of man begins with the first principles of moral conduct dependent upon our realization of the brevity of this life and the true use of power. 
This Surah touches on the Prophets and their stories.
Man should not disbelieve in the Hereafter, nor sully his faith by false notions about Allah. (66-98)
Goodness breeds love and peace, and sin breeds hatred and contention.

Surah 20: Prayer and praise are necessary to man to cure his spiritual blindness and enable him to appreciate Allah’s revelation. This Surah tells the story of Moses.

Surah 21: The common point is that the Prophets had to win their ground inch by inch against all kinds of resistance from evil. This surah gives assurance of Allah’s power to defend men, and by making full use of man’s God-given faculties and powers to fight against injustice.

Surah 22: Messengers who came in various ways to proclaim the Truth and conquer evil. This surah touches on the Sacred House (kabaa), the Pilgrimage, the Sacrifices, Striving and Fighting in the defense of Truth when attacked, and other acts that uproot Falsehood.
Importance of the spiritual Future, and the need of firmness in Faith. (1-25)
Striving and Fighting in defense of Truth when attacked are necessary as tests of self-sacrifice. (26-48)
The promptings of evil may hinder the work of Allah’s Messenger, but that work must triumph, and the Mercy and Truth of Allah must be established, therefore serve Allah and He will protect and help you. (49-78)

Surah 23: This surah deals with the virtues which are seed-bed for Faith, especially in an environment in which Truth is denied and its votaries insulted and persecuted. But Truth is One and must prevail.
Faith, coupled with prayer (humility), charity, abstinence from vanity and from indulgence in appetites, and strict probity, must lead to final success…even though people mock and accuse the righteous of false motives. (1-50)
Evil must be repelled by goodness and faith in Allah; for the future life is sure in the Hereafter. (93-118)

Surah 24: The environmental and social influences which most frequently wreck our moral ideals have to do with sex, and its misuse. Our complete conquest of all pitfalls in such matters enables us to rise to the higher regions of Light and of God-created Nature.
The Order and obedience in Nature point to the religious duty of man. (35-37)
Manners contribute to the highest virtues, and are part of our spiritual duties leading up to Allah. (58-64)

Surah 25: This surah develops the contrast between Light and Darkness, as knowledge and ignorance, righteousness and since, spiritual progress and degradation.
Allah’s highest gift for man is that he has provided a criterion between right and wrong in His revelation, which teaches us the true significance of our eternal Future. (1-20)
Those who do not follow that criterion will be full of sadness. (21-44)

Surah 26: The story of Moses in his fight with Pharaoh. Other Prophets are mentioned which illustrate the contrast between the spirit of Light and the reactions to it in the communities among whom they appeared.
The lesson is drawn that the Qur’an is a continuation and fulfillment of previous Revelations, and is pure Truth, unlike the poetry of vain poets.
The conflict of Unbelief with Truth is vain, as was the conflict of Pharaoh with Moses. (1-69)
Abraham’s people did not gain anything by their resisting the Truth he preached.
Noah’s people perished by their Unbelief.
Hud warned his people against reliance on material strength.
Salih warned against sacrilege. (123-159)
Lut had to deal with unspeakable crimes.
Shu’aib dealt against dishonest dealings and mischief. (160-191)
So when the spirit of Prophecy came to Mecca, it was resisted by the votaries of evil: but Truth is not like vain poetry, and must triumph at last. (192-277)

Surah 27: The Fire, the White Hand, and the Rod, in the story of Moses.
The speech of birds, the crowds of Jinns and men pitted against a humble ant, and the hoopoe and the Queen of Sheba, in Solomon’s story. 
The defeat of the plot of the nine wicked men in the story of Salih. The crime of sin with open eyes in the story of Lot.
These are the lessons of true and false worship and the miracles of Allah’s grace and revelation.
Solomon knew the speech of Birds and had hosts of Jinns and men; yet the wise ant had ample defense against them: the Hoopoe who was absent at his muster, was yet serving him: the Queen of Sheba had a kingdom, but it submitted with conviction to the Wisdom of Solomon (& the Kingdom of Allah). (15-44)
Fools ascribe ill-luck to godliness (Salih story). 
Or fall into their lusts with their eyes open (Lut story). But their plots/ rage will be foiled by Allah. (45-58)
Allah’s goodness is supreme over all Creation: Unfaith will yield to faith in the final adjustment of values.
Follow Revelation – serve Allah – And trust in Him. (59-93)

Surah 28: The recipient of inspiration is prepared for his high destiny, in the growth of his ordinary life.
The rejection of Allah’s Message is caused by overweening arrogance or avarice.
Pharaoh was arrogant and unjust, but Allah’s plan was to strengthen the weak.
In infancy Moses was prepared for his mission; in youth he was guided by Allah; in exile he was supported by Allah. (1-42)
The holy Prophet Muhammad was fed spiritually by Allah’s Grace, and his revelation was recognized by those who knew the earlier Revelations: sent to warn those seduced by this world’s life. (43-60)
The Future is with those who repent, have faith, and do good: for all Truth (mercy) is with Allah.
Men puffed up will come to an evil end. (76-88)
The soldier of Allah, having taken up the fight against evil, and knowing that he is in touch with the true Light, never yields an inch of ground. He is inviting others to his rank, and refuses to be with the Unfaith.
The whole phenomenal world is subject to flux and change, but Allah will endure forever.

Surah 29: The great Prophets were prepared for their work and received their mission, and the nature of Revelations in relation to the environments in which it was promulgated.
Emphasis is laid on the necessity of linking actual conduct with the reception of Allah’s revelation.
This world’s life is contrasted with the real Life of the Hereafter.
Belief is tested by trial in life: though Noah lived 950 years, his people refused Faith.
Worldly power is as frail as a spider’s web. (28-44)
The Qur’an as a revelation stands on its own merits and is a Sign: it teaches the distinction between Right and Wrong, and shows the excellence of the Hereafter. (45-69)

Surah 30: Revelation is linked up with Life and Conduct, and Time (looking backwards and forwards).
The time theme and its mystery are brought into relation with human history in the foreground and the evolution of the world in all its aspects (in the background).
The corruption introduced by man is cleared away by Allah, whose Universal Plan points to the Hereafter. The next two Surah’s present the theme (of time) in other aspects. All four are introduced with the Abbreviated Letters A.L.M.
The Persian Empire fell just 9 years after capturing Jerusalem from the Christians. The pro-Persian Pagan Quraish rejoiced exceedingly, and redoubled their taunts and persecution against the holy Prophet, whose Message was a renewal of the Message of Christ preached in Jerusalem. Then, this surah was revealed clearly foreshadowing the final defeat of Persia as prelude to the destruction of the Persian Empire.
Islam was struggling in the world like the still small voice in the conscience of humanity. It was insulted, assaulted, persecuted, boycotted, and suppressed. But the purpose of Allah is not to be thwarted. A new inner World was being created through Islam. This spiritual Revolution was of infinitely greater moment in world-history.
The toppling down of false worship, the restoration of simplicity in faith and life (rehabilitation of this life as the first step to understanding the Hereafter), the displacement of superstition and hair-splitting theology by a spirit of rational enquiry and knowledge, and the recognition of the divine as covering the whole way of Life.
Thought, and Feeling – this is the true Message of Islam and its mission.
Its struggle – its fight – continues, but it is not without effect, as seen in the march of centuries in world-history.
The ebb and flow of worldly power are but outward events: the deeper meaning is in the working of Allah’s Universe – how Good and Evil reach their final end. (1-19)
The changes and variety of Allah’s Creation point to Unity: man should glorify Him, the One. (20-40)
Allah purifies the moral world as he does the world of physical nature, strengthening the weak and pulling down the mighty: wait therefore in patience and constancy and be not depressed. (41-60)
The Messenger of Allah does feel discouraged because the Unbelievers laugh at him or persecute him. He has firm faith, and he knows that Allah will finally establish His Truth. He goes on in his divinely entrusted task, with patience and perseverance which must win against the levity of his opponents who have no faith or certainty to sustain them.

Surah 31: Human wisdom looks to Allah in worship, ennobles every act of life with true kindness, but avoids the false indulgence that infringes the divine law,-and in short follows the golden mean of virtue. And this is indicated by every Sign in nature.
The seekers of righteousness receive guidance unlike those after vanity who perish. Wisdom is true service to Allah. (1-19)
True Wisdom is firm and enduring, and recognizes Allah’s Law in its working: it looks to the Final End of Things, whose mystery is only known to Allah. (20-34)

Surah 32: This Surah touches on the issues of Creation, Time, and the Final End as viewed through the light of Allah’s revelation. The contemplation of these issues should lead to Faith.
Revelation is a blessing like Rain, which brings life to dead soil. (1-30)

Surah 33: This surah touches on the hard facts of this life. Two questions are mainly considered: 1) the attempt by violence and brute force to crush the truth, and (2 the attempt, by slander , to poison the relation of women with men.
Guard your words and your responsibilities. (53-73)

Surah 34: This Surah emphasizes Allah’s Mercy and Power and Truth. We are told how angels manifest the power of Allah, and how different Good is from Evil and Truth from Falsehood. Emphasis is on the snares of Satan; on the conquest of evil by wisdom, power, patience and constancy. 
No Good or Truth is ever lose: Human power and Prosperity are fleeting; but Allah’s Power and Justice endure and will enforce personal responsibility. (1-30)
Faith and Unfaith will find their true places and true value; Falsehood has no power; Truth is with Allah. (31-54)

Surah 35: This Surah deals with the mystery of Creation and its maintenance, with various forces typified by the wings of Angels. Whether we look to outer nature or to man, Allah’s Grace proclaims His Glory, and protects His votaries from Satan.
The forces which maintain Creation were themselves created by Allah, to Whom all praise is due. (1-26)
All good is from Allah: who then will choose Evil, and reach the doom that goes with it? (24-45)

Surah 36: This Surah is devoted to the holy Prophet and the revelation which he brought. The Abbreviated Letters Ya-Sin are usually construed as a title of the Holy Prophet. This Surah is considered to be “the heart of the Qur’an”, as it concerns the central figure in the teaching of Islam and the central doctrine of Revelation and the Hereafter. It is appropriately read at the death-bed.
The Qur’an is full of wisdom, and those are unfortunate who cannot profit by it. (1-32)
Various Signs of Allah in nature and Revelation. (33-50)
The Resurrection and the Hereafter (51-83)

Surah 37: The defeat of evil is throughout connected with Revelation, and here the ranged fight is illustrated by a reference to the angels in heaven.
Through the heavens and the earth, there is a sorting out of the evil against good: their final destinations contrasted. (1-74)
Peace and victory came to Noah, Abraham, Moses and Aaron, Ilyas and Lut, in their conflict with Evil. (75-138)
Allah’s Prophets strive for His glory, and shall be victorious. (139-182)

Surah 38: The emphasis laid is on the working of earthly power when combined with spiritual power, and it is pointed out how much more significant (and real) spiritual power is. The illustrative stories are mainly those of David and Solomon who were kings as well as prophets.
Worldly and evil men are surprised at the renewal of Truth and Righteousness; but righteousness has more power than worldly strength, as is seen in the story of kings like David, who had both. (1-26)
Solomon loved Allah more than worldly power, which may be good but may be misused by evil men. (27-64)
As in the case of the final Messenger: his Gospel of Unity must triumph over all Jealousy and Arrogance. (65-88)

Surah 39: The subject-matter is how Creation in its great variety is sorted out in Groups or Classes, all governed by one Plan, and created and sustained by One God, Who will separate Good from Evil at the last day. 
The variety in Creation yet points to unity of Plan: there is only One God: to Him is due all worship and from Him flow all Justice and Grace. (1-21)
There is unity in Revelation, and guidance comes from Allah alone: turn to Him only, for all else is false. (22-52)
Allah’s Mercy is all-embracing: despair not: seek it before it is late: for Judgment and Justice will come for certain. (53-75)

Surah 40: The general theme is the relation of Faith to Unfaith, Revelation to Rejection, Goodness to Evil, and Truth to Falsehood. The first in each of these pairs is the real friend, helper, and protector of man, while the second is his enemy.
Faith is ever justified, for Allah forgives: but evil deeds must have evil fruits. (1-20)
In all history Evil came to evil; the protest of Faith, in the midst of Evil, may be ignored; but Faith is protected by Allah, while Evil perishes (21-51)
No doubt is there of the Future Judgment; will man dispute, or will he accept the Signs. (51-85)

Surah 41: The theme is that the basis of Faith and Revelation is Allah’s Power and Goodness, and the fruit of both is man’s righteousness and healing.
What is Revelation and Faith, and what is man’s attitude to both and consequences. (1-32)
The fruits of Faith and Unfaith, Truth and Falsehood. (33-54)

Surah 42: The theme is how evil can be cured by the Mercy and Guidance of Allah, which come through His Revelation. Men are asked to settle their differences in patience by mutual Consultation.
The Contrast of disputation and blasphemy against Revelation, as relying on the Signs of Allah. (1-29)
Evil comes through men’s own deeds, of which they cannot avoid the consequences of, and
Guidance comes through Allah’s Mercy and Revelation. (30-53)

Surah 43: This surah deals with the contrasts between the real glory of Truth and Revelation, and the false glitter of what people to believe and worship.
The Qur’an of Revelation makes things clear: it will last in Time.
Abraham exposed the falsehood: the glitter and adornments of this world will not last: what was the end of Pharaoh in his arrogant fight with Moses. (1-25)
Jesus was a servant of Allah, but his sectarian followers raised false disputations about him: all is known to Allah, Whose Truth will shine. (57-89)

Surah 44: The theme of this surah is how worldly pride and power are humbled in the dust if they resist spiritual forces, and how Evil and Good find their true setting in the Afterlife.
Revelation explains how worldly pride and arrogance may come to nothing, against spiritual truths. (1-29)
A people may be given all blessings and may fail in its trust, as did Israel. (30-59)

Surah 45: In this life, in spite of the Signs of Allah, and the evidences of His goodness all around, men go about in Unfaith, and mocking at Faith; but the End will bring them all to their knees.
The government of the world is so ordered that each soul gets every chance for its full development, and it reaps the fruit of all its activities. If it breaks away from Allah’s Grace, it suffers, but no injustice is done to anyone: on the contrary, Allah’s Bounty is always beyond man’s deserts. 4760. Awareness to my situation of not having been grown up in the ghetto, yet still blessed by Allah for that sphere of influence.

Surah 46: The lesson of this Surah is that if the Truth is challenged, the challenge will be duly answered, and Truth vindicated.
All Creation has a Purpose behind it: Truth and Revelation will be vindicated, and those who question it will be undone by the very means by which they set such store: the righteous should wait  in patience and constancy. (1-35)

Surah 47: This Surah deals with the necessity of defense against external foes by courage and strenuous fighting.
Aggressive hostility to Faith and Truth should be fought firmly. (1-19)
Faint-heartedness is doomed. (20-38)

Surah 48: Victory comes from cool courage, devotion, faith, and patience. Therefore remember Allah. (1-29)

Surah 49: Quarrels are unseemly and should be composed; manners spring from morals; and mutual respect and confidence are a duty and a privilege in Islam.
A community must show its respect to its Leader in all forms of behavior. (1-18)
By accepting Islam, the Light of Allah has entered their hearts and they have received guidance. 4937.

Surah 50: Skeptics can look up to the heavens above and to Nature around them, as well as to the fate of sin in the history of the past: will they doubt Allah’s Revelation when the veil is lifted. (1-45)
The earth only corrupts and takes away the body when they are dead; it has no power over the soul. The full account of the soul’s doing is in Allah’s Record 4943.
The greatest philosophers have found a difficulty in understanding the skeptical position when they contemplate the wonder and mystery of the skies with all the countless beautiful stars and planets and light in them, and laws of order, motion, and symmetry, that respond to the highest mathematical abstractions without a flaw. Can blind Chance give rise to such conditions… 4945.

Surah 51: This Surah deals with the varying ways in which Truth prevails irresistibly against all human probabilities.
The Truth of Allah is sure and stable, whereof you may see the Signs both around and within you. (1-23)
Past events and what you see sends you a Reminder: the loss is your own if you reject and deny. (24-60)
Creation is not for idle sport or play: Allah has a serious Purpose behind it, which, in our imperfect state, we can only express by saying that each creature is given the chance of development and progress towards the Goal, which is Allah. Allah is the source and center of all power and all goodness, and our progress depends upon our putting ourselves into accord with His Will. This is His service. It is not of any benefit to Him: it is for our own benefit. 5032.

Surah 52: Revelation is in accord with Allah’s signs. The Afterlife is inevitable.
All Signs of Allah point to the inevitable consequences of ill-deed and good deeds. (1-49)
Shallow men who plot against Good are themselves the willing victims of insidious plots laid by Evil. 5076.

Surah 53: Revelation is not an illusion: the illusion is in the minds of those who doubt and have false ideas of Allah: Allah is the Originator of all things.
The Revelations given to the Prophet are neither error nor deception, nor does he speak from selfish motives. (1-32)
Allah is the Originator of all things-in men, in nature, and in the events of history. (33-62)

Surah 54: The theme of this Surah is an invitation to listen to the Message and turn to Truth and Righteousness.
Allah’s Creation is not haphazard. Everything goes by law, proportion, and measure. Everything has its appointed time, place, and occasion. Nothing happens but according to His Plan, and every deed, word, and thought of man has its fullest consequences, except in so far as the Grace of Mercy of Allah intervenes according to law and plan. 5163.

Surah 55: Allah most Gracious has sent Revelation, one of His greatest favors to man; His creation is in pairs, well-balanced; all created things receive His favor’s, but they will all pass away, and only Allah will endure through the ages. (1-34)
Ultimately all evil shall return to its destination, as well as all Good. (35-78)
In the great astronomical universe there are exact mathematical laws, which bear witness to Allah’s Wisdom and also to His favors to His creatures; for we all profit by the heat and light, the seasons, and the numerous changes in the tides and the atmosphere, on which the constitution of our globe and the maintenance of life depend. 5174
A man should be honest and straight in every daily matter: and he should be straight, just and honest, in all the highest dealings, not only with other people, but with himself and in his obedience to Allah’s Law. Not many do either the one or the other when they have an opportunity of deceit. Justice is the central virtue, and the avoidance of both excess and defect in conduct keeps the human world balanced just as the heavenly world is kept balanced by mathematical order. 5178.

Surah 56: This Surah’s theme is the certainty of the Day of Judgment; Allah’s Power, Goodness and Glory; and the truth of Revelation.
When the Day of Judgment comes, the world will be shaken to its foundations, and men shall be sorted into three sorts: Those nearest to Allah, in exalted Bliss; the Companions of the Right Hand, in Bliss; and the Companions of the Left Hand, in Misery. (1-56)
Surely the Power and Goodness of Allah, of which Revelation is a Sign, should lead man to accept the Message and glorify Him. (57-96)
“The assurance of the Hereafter” is one of the strongest features of Faith. For without it the apparent inequalities and injustices of this Life cannot be satisfactorily explained. 5272.

Surah 57: This Surah is chiefly concerned with humility and the avoidance of arrogance, and a warning that retirement from the world may not be the best way of seeking the good pleasure of Allah.
Allah’s Power and Knowledge extend to all thing: follow His Light direct, without doubt (with humility, and faith, and not in a life of isolation from the world). (1-29)
Three things are mentioned as gifts of Allah. In concrete terms they are the Book, the Balance, and Iron, which stand as emblems of three things which hold society together, which commands Good and forbids Evil; Justice, which gives to each person his due; and the strong arm of the Law, which maintains sanctions for evil-doers. 5313.

Surah 58: All false pretenses, especially those that degrade a woman’s position, are condemned,-as well as secret consultations between men and intrigues with falsehood, mischief, and sedition. (1-22)
The salutation of Allah was (and is) “Peace!”. 5343.
Evil can harm no one who is good, except in so far as (1) there is some question of trial in Allah’s Universal Plan, or (2) what appears to be harm may be real good. Nothing happens without Allah’s will and permission. And we must always trust Him, and not our cleverness or any adventitious circumstances that draw us the least bit from the path of righteousness. 5346.

Surah 59: The special theme here is how treachery to the Ummat on the part of its enemies recoils on the enemies themselves, while it strengthens the bond between the different sections of the Ummat itself.
The expulsion of the treacherous Jews from the neighborhood of Medina was smoothly accomplished: their reliance on their fortified position and on the faith of their allies in treachery proved futile. But the internal bonds in the Ummat were strengthened. Such is the wisdom of Allah, Lord of the Most Beautiful Names. (1-24)

Surah 60: The enemies of your Faith, who would exterminate you and your Faith, are not fit objects of your love: follow Abraham’s example: but with those Unbelievers who show no rancor, you should deal with kindness and justice: marriages between Believers and Unbelievers. (1-13)

Surah 61: Allah’s Glory shines through all Creation: but what discipline can you show to back your words with action? Help the Cause, and Allah’s help will come to you with glorious results. (1-14)

Surah 62: The special theme here is the need for mutual contact in the Community for worship and understanding: for the spirit of the Message is for all, ignorant and learned, in order that they may be purified and may learn wisdom.
The Revelation has come among unlearned men, to teach purity and wisdom not only to them but to others, including those who may have an older Message but do not understand it: let not worldly interests deflect you therefrom. (1-11)

Surah 63: The special feature here dealt with is the wiles and mischief of the Hypocrite element in any community, and the need of guarding against it and against the temptation it throws.
False are the oaths of the Hypocrites: they only seek selfish ends.
Beware of their wiles and strive devotedly for the Cause. (1-11)

Surah 64: The special aspect spoken here is the mutual gain and loss of Good and Evil in contrast to this life and in the Afterlife.
Both the Unbelievers and the Believers were created by the One True God, Who created all and knows all: why should Unbelief and Evil exult in worldly gain when their loss will be as manifest in the Hereafter as will be the gains of the Believers… (1-18)
What we consider calamities may be blessings in disguise. Pain in the body is often a signal of something wrong, which we can cure by remedial measures. So in the moral and spiritual world, we should in all circumstances hold firmly to the faith that nothing happens without Allah’s knowledge and leave; and therefore there must be some justice and wisdom according to His great universal Plan. Our duty is to find out our own shortcomings and remedy them. If we try to do so in all sincerity of heart, Allah will give us guidance. 5492.

Surah 65: The Surah’s here deal with the social life of the Community. Divorce, and the necessity to guard against its abuse. The relations of the sexes are an important factor in the social life of the Community.
Provision to be made for women in case of Divorce; disrespectful sin always leads to punishment. (1-12)

Surah 66: The point of this Surah deals with how the far turning away from sex or the opposition of one sex against another or a want of harmony between the sexes may injure the higher interests of society.
The failings of the weaker sex should not turn away men from normal social life: harmony and mutual confidence should be taught and enforced, and Allah’s blessing will descend on the virtuous.

Surah 67: This Surah defines the true Reality in contrast with the false standards set up by men.
The following short Qur’anic Surahs have a grandeur, a beauty, and a force of earnestness under persecution, all their own. With their sources in the sublimest regions of heaven; their light penetrates into the darkest recesses of Life, into the concrete facts which are often mistaken for the whole of Reality, though they are but an insignificant portion and on the surface and fleeting.
This surah is the contrast between the shadows of Reality here and the eternal Reality, between the surface world and the profound inner World, that is urged on our attention here.
“Created Death and Life.” Death is here put before Life, and it is created. Death is therefore not merely a negative state. “Seeing that ye were without life (literally, dead), and He gave you life: then will He cause you to die, and will against bring you to life; and against to Him will ye return.” Death is put before Life. Death, then, is (1) the state before life began, which may be non-existence or existence in some other form: (2) the state in which Life as we know it ceases, but existence does not cease; a state, or Barrier or Partition, after our visible Death and before Judgment; after that will be the new Life, which we conceive of under the term Eternity. 5556.

Surah 68: Muhammad was the sanest and wisest of men: those who could not understandhim called him mad or possessed. So, in every age, it is the habit of the world to call Truth Falsehood and Wisdom Madness, and, on the other hand, to exalt Selfishness as Planning, and Arrogance as Power. The contrast is shown up between the two kinds of men and their real inner worth.
Let the good carry on their work in spite of the abuse of the Companions of Evil: let all remember Allah, before Whom all men are on trial. (1-33)
True Judgment comes from Allah, and not from the false standards of men. (34-52)
It is clearly against both logic and justice that men of righteousness should have the same End as men of sin. Even in this life, man cannot command whatever he chooses, though he is allowed a limited freedom of choice. How can he expect such a thing under a reign of perfect Justice and Truth… 5619.

Surah 69: This surah presses: ‘the absolute Truth cannot fail; it must prevail; therefore be not lured by false appearances in this life; it is Revelation that points to the sure and certain Reality.’
Surah 70: Patience and Time will show the ways that climb to Heaven. Sin and Goodness must each eventually come to its own.

Surah 71: The theme is that while Good must uphold the standard of Truth and Righteousness, a stage is reached when it must definitely part company with Evil, lest Evil should spread its corruption. 
The story of Noah’s agony is almost a parable for the holy Prophet’s persecution.

Surah 72: The Prophet was despised and rejected in his native city of Mecca. They maltreated him and nearly killed him; what caused him even greater pain was the maltreatment of the humble and lowly men who went with him. On his return journey to Mecca, jinns not know to him accepted his mission while his own people were still rejecting him. Within two months some strangers from Madina privately met him and laid the foundations of that Hijrat which was to change the fate of Arabia and the course of world-history.

Surah 73: The subject-matter is the significance of Prayer and Humility in spiritual life.

Surah 74: The subject matter is Prayer and Praise, and the need of patience in a period of great spiritual stress: the unjust who cause sorrow and suffering now will themselves experience agony in the Afterlife.

Surah 75: the subject matter is the Resurrection, viewed from the point of view of Man, especially unregenerate Man, as he is now, and as he will be then,-his inner and psychological history.

Surah 76: This surah explains Time as existing spontaneously from eternity to eternity and responsible for the misery or the happiness of mankind. “They say… ‘nothing but Time can destroy us’.” This attitude is of course wrong. Time is a created thing: it has its wonders, but it is no more eternal than matter. It is also relative to our conceptions and not absolute, as Einstein has proved. It is only Allah Who is self-subsisting, Eternal from the beginning and Eternal to the end, the absolute Existence and Reality.
This Surah is full of the highest meanings, and its theme is the contrast between the two classes of men, those who choose good and those who choose evil, with special reference to the former.
Allah has not only created man, but “made their frame strong”, i.e., given them the power and strength to withstand the temptations of Evil and stand firmly in the Path of Right. 5859.
Man in himself is weak; he must seek Allah’s Grace; without it he can do nothing; with it he can do all. For Allah knows all things, and His wisdom comprehends the good of all. 5862.

Surah 77: The theme of this surah denounces the horrors of the Hereafter, for those who rejected Truth. “Ah woe, that Day, to the Rejecters of Truth!” which occurs ten times in its fifty verses, or, on an average, once in every five verses.

Surah 78: Allah’s loving care, from it the Promise of the Future, when Evil will be destroyed and Good will come to its own; and invites all who have the will, to seek refuge with their Lord.

Surah 79: This surah deals with the theme of Judgment from the point of view of Pride and its Fall. 

Surah 80: He whose gentle heart ever sympathized with the poor and the afflicted, got new Light from above. The surah recapitulates the Mercies of Allah to man, and the consequences of a good or a wicked life here, as seen in the world to come, in the Hereafter.

Surah 81: This Surah breaks down the world as we know it and the enforcement of complete personal responsibility for each soul. The Quranic Revelation was true, and revealed through the angel Gabriel, and not merely a rhapsody from on possessed. Revelation is given for man’s spiritual guidance.

Surah 82: This surah covers the final Day of Judgment, an individual’s death, and to the awakening of the Inner Light in the soul at any time, that being considered as Death to the Falsities of this life and a Re-birth to the true spiritual reality. 

Surah 83: This surah condemns all fraud-in daily dealings, as well as and especially in matters of Religion and daily Life.
The heart of man is pure and unsullied. Every time that a man does an ill deed, it marks a stain or rust on his heart. If there is no repentance and forgiveness, the stains deepen and spread more and more, until the heart is sealed and eventually the man dies a spiritual death. It is such stains that stand in the way of his perceiving Truths which are obvious to others. 

Surah 84: This Surah shows that the present phenomenal order will not last, and Allah’s full Judgment will certainly be established: man should therefore strive of that World of Eternity and True Values.
Considering man’s high destiny, and the fact that this life is but a stage or a sojourn for him, it might be expected that he would eagerly embrace every opportunity of welcoming Allah’s Revelation and ascending by Faith to heights of spiritual wisdom. There is something wrong with his will if he does not do so. 6048.

Surah 85: Allah watches over His own, and will deal with the enemies of Truth as He dealt with them in the past.
The Stars of the Zodiac as well as of other Constellations are like the eyes of the Night. It may be that crimes are committed in the darkness of the night. But countless eyes are watching all the time, and every author of evil will be brought to book. 6052.

Surah 86: This surah speaks on the protected afforded to every soul. The physical nature of man may be insignificant, but the should given to him by Allah must win a glorious Future in the end. 
If man has a true spiritual understanding, he has nothing to be afraid of. He is protected by Allah in many ways that he does not even know. He may be an insignificant creature as a mere animal, but his soul raises him to a dignity above other creation. And all sorts of divine forces guard and protect him. 6069.
A man’s seed is the quintessence of his body. It proceeds from his loins, from his back between the hip-bones and his ribs. His back-bone is the source and symbol of his strength and personality. In the spinal cord and in the brain is the directive energy of the central nervous system, and this direct all action, organic and psychic. The spinal cord is continuous with the Medulla Oblongata in the brain. 6071.

Surah 87: The argument is that Allah has made man capable of progress by ordered steps, and by His Revelation will lead him still higher to purification and perfection. 
The Path of Islam is simple and easy. It depends on no abstruse mysteries or self-mortifications, but on straight and manly conduct in accordance with the laws of man’s nature as implanted in him by Allah. On the other hand, spiritual perfection may be most difficult, for it involves complete surrender on our part to Allah in all our affairs, thoughts, and desires: but after that surrender Allah’s Grace will make our path easy. 6087.

Surah 88: The subject-matter is the contrast between the destinies of the Good and the Evil in the Hereafter,-on the Day when the true balance will be restored: the Signs of Allah even in this life should remind us of the Day of Account, for Allah is good and just, and His creation is for a just Purpose.
The Messenger of Allah is sent to teach and direct people on the way. He is not sent to force their will, or to punish them, except in so far as he may receive authority to do so. Punishment belongs to Allah alone. And Punishment is certain in the Hereafter, when true values will be restored. 6107.

Surah 89: Man’s history and legendary lore show that greatness does not last and the proudest aer brought low. For enforcing moral and spiritual truths, the strictest history is no better than legend. Indeed all artistic history is legend, for it is written from a special point of view. Man is easily cowed by contrasts in his own fortunes, and yet he does not learn from them the lesson of forbearance and kindness to others, and the final elevation of goodness. When all the things on which his mind and heart are set on this earth shall be crushed to nothingness, he will see the real glory and power, love and beauty, of Allah, for these are the light of the Garden of Paradise. 

Surah 90: This Surah refers to the relation of the holy Prophet with the city of Mecca.

Surah 91: This Surah leads to man’s need of realizing his spiritual responsibility, it ends with a warning of the terrible consequences for those who fear not the Hereafter.
Allah makes the soul, and gives it order, proportion, and relative perfection, in order to adapt it for the particular circumstances in which it has to live its life. He breathes into it an understanding of what is sin, in which it may be placed. This is the most previous gift of all to man, the faculty of distinguishing between right and wrong. After the six eternal evidences mentioned this internal evidence of Allah’s goodness is mentioned as the greatest of all. By these various tokens man should learn that his success, his prosperity, his salvation depends on himself,-on his keeping his soul pure as Allah made it; and his failure, his decline, his perdition depends on his soiling by choosing evil. 6152.

Surah 92: This surah tells man to strive our utmost towards Allah, and He will give us every help and satisfaction. 

Surah 93: In this Surah, the vicissitudes of human life are referred to, and a message of hope and consolation is given to man’s soul from Allah’s past mercies, and he is bidden to pursue the path of goodness and proclaim the bounties of Allah. This is the general meaning.
Judge the future from the past. Allah has been good to you in your past experience: trust to His goodness in the future also.

Surah 94: This Surah gives a message of hope and encouragement in a time of difficulty.
Worldly greatness or success may be a means to an end, but it may also be a hindrance to true spiritual greatness. Allah is the goal of the righteous man’s attention and desire. 6193.
The breast is symbolically the seat of knowledge and the highest feelings of love and affection, the treasure-house in which are stored the jewels of that quality of human character which approached nearest to the divine. The holy Prophet’s human nature had been purified, expanded, and elevated, so that he became a Mercy to all Creation. Such a nature could afford to ignore the lower motives of ordinary humanity which caused shameful attacks to be made on him. Its strength and courage could also bear the burden of the galling work which it had to do in denouncing sin, subduing it, and protecting Allah’s creatures from its oppression. 6188.

Surah 95: This surah tells that Allah has crated man in the best of molds, but that man is capable of the utmost degradation unless he has Faith and leads a good life.
Allah is wise and just. Therefore the righteous have nothing to fear, but the evil ones cannot escape punishment. 6202.

Surah 96: this surah explains the chief obstacle to the delivery of the message to man, man’s own obstinacy, vanity, and insolence.
Allah teaches us new knowledge at every given moment. Individuals learn more and more day by day; nations and humanity at large learn fresh knowledge at every stage. This is even more noticeable and important in the spiritual world. 6207.
All our knowledge and capacities come as gifts from Allah. But man, in his inordinate vanity and insolence, mistakes Allah’s gifts for his own achievements. The gifts may be strength and beauty, wealth, position, or power, or more subtle gifts of knowledge or talents in individuals,-or Science, or Art, or Government, or Organization for mankind in general. 6208.
The righteous man has no fear. He can disregard all the forces of evil that are brought against him. But he must learn humility: that is his defense. 
He must have the will to bring himself closer to Allah. Man’s humility remove him from being an insolent rebel (victim) on the one hand, and on the other, prepare his Will to realize his nearness to the One. 6216.

Surah 97: The subject-matter is the Night of Power (or Honour), in which Revelation came down to the Prophet for the first time through Angel Gabriel.
One moment of enlightenment under Allah’s Light is better than thousands of months or years of animal life, and such a moment converts the night of darkness into a period of spiritual glory. 6218.

Surah 98: This surah touches that those who reject Truth are impervious to Allah’s Message, however clear may be the evidence in support of it.

Surah 99: This surah refers to the tremendous convulsion and uprooting which will take place when the present order of the world is dissolved and the new world of Justice and Truth takes place. The sign used is that of an earthquake which will shake our present material and phenomenal world to its very foundations. The words in which the earthquake is described are remarkable for both power and graphic aptness. With that shaking, all hidden secrets will be brought to light. 

Surah 100: In the depth of its rhythm and sublimity of its language, this subject-matter is the irresistible nature of spiritual power and knowledge, contrasted with unregenerate man’s ingratitude, pettiness, helplessness, and ignorance.

Surah 101: This Surah describes the Judgment Day as the Day of Clamour, when men will be distracted and the landmarks of this world will be lost, but every deed will be weighed in a just balance, and find its real value and setting.

Surah 102: This Surah gives warning against acquisitiveness, i.e., the passion for piling up quantities or numbers, whether in the good things of this world, or in man-power or in other forms of megalomania, which leave no time or opportunity for pursuing the higher things of life.
The passion for seeking an increase in wealth, position, the number of followers or supporters, mass production, may affect an individual as such, or whole societies or nations. Other people’s rivalry in such things may aggravate the situation. Up to a certain point it may be good, but when it becomes inordinate and monopolizes attention, it leaves no time for higher things in life, and a clear warning is here sounded from a moral point of view. Man may be engrossed in these things till death approaches, and he looks back on a wasted life, as far as the higher things are concerned. 6257.

Surah 103: This Surah refers to the testimony of Time through the Ages. All history show that Evil came to an evil end. But Time is always in favor of those who have Faith, live clean and pure lives, and know how to wait, in patience and constancy.
If he lived only for himself, he would not fulfill his whole duty. Whatever good he has, especially in moral and spiritual life, he must spread among his brethren, so that they may see the Truth and stand by it in patient hope and unshaken constancy amidst all the storm and stress of outer life. For he and they will then have attained Peace within. 6265.

Surah 104: This Surah condemns all sorts of scandal, backbiting, and selfish hoarding of wealth, as destroying the hearts and affections of men.

Surah 105: This surah refers to what happens when intoxicated with power and fired by religious fanaticism.
The lesson is to be drawn twofold: Allah will protect His own; if you persecute the Messenger, will not Allah protect him? For men in all ages it is: ‘a man intoxicated with power can prepare armies and material resources against Allah’s holy Plan; but such a man’s plan will be his own undoing; he cannot prevail against Allah’.

Surah 106: This surah is a pendant to the last, and the gratefulness and adoration of the One True God, and acceptance of His Message.

Surah 107: This Surah touches on the meaning of true worship, which requires Faith, the practical and helpful love of those in need, and sincerity rather than show in devotion and charity.
True worship does not consist in the mere form of prayer, without the heart and mind being earnestly applied to seek the realization of the presence of Allah, and to understand and do His holy Will. 6283.

Surah 108: This Surah sums up in the single meaningful word ‘Abundance’ the doctrine of spiritual Riches through devotion and sacrifice. The converse also follows: indulgence in hatred means the cutting off of all hopes of this life and the Hereafter.
Hatred and spite are not constructive contributions to the work of this world, bur its opposites. 6288.

Surah 109: This Surah defines the right attitude to those who reject Faith: in matters of Truth we can make no compromise, but there is no need to persecute or abuse anyone for his faith or belief.
Faith is a matter of personal conviction, and does not depend on worldly motives. Worship should depend on pure and sincere Faith, but often does not: for motives of worldly gain, ancestral custom, social conventions or imitative instincts, or a lethargic instinct to shrink from enquiring into the real significance of solemn acts and the motives behind them, reduce a great deal of the world’s worship to sin, selfishness, or futility. 6289.

Surah 110: Victory is the crown of service, not an occasion for exultation. All victory comes from the help of Allah.
Every man should humble himself, confess his human frailties, and seek Allah’s grace;-attributing any success that he gets in his work, not to his own merits, but to the goodness and mercy of Allah. But the Prophet of Allah had also another duty and privilege,-to pray for grace and forgiveness for his people in case of them had exulted in their victory or done anything that they should not have done. 6293.

Surah 111: This Surah carries the lesson that cruelty ultimately ruins itself. The man who rages against holy things is burnt up in his own rage. His hands, which are the instruments of his action, perish, and he perishes himself. No boasted wealth or position will save him.

Surah 112: This Surah sums up the Unity of the Godhead-often professed, but frequently mixed up in the popular mind with debasing superstitions.

Surah 113: This Surah provides the antidote to superstition and fear by teaching us to seek refuge in Allah from every kind of ill arising from outer nature and from dark and evil plottings and envy on the part of others.
In Allah’s created world, there are all kinds of forces and counter-forces, especially those put in motion by beings who have been endowed with some sort of will. The forces of good may be compared to light, and those of evil to darkness. Allah can cleave the depths of darkness and produce light, and therefore we should cast off fear and take refuge in divine guidance and goodness. 6301.
Our trust in Allah is the refuge from every kind of fear and superstition, every kind of danger and evil. Three special kinds of mischief are specified against which our best guard is our Trust in Allah: 1) physical dangers, typified by darkness. (2) Physical dangers within us, typified by Secret Arts. 3) Physical dangers from without us, resulting from a perverted will, which seeks to destroy any good that we enjoy. 6303.
Malignant envy seeks to destroy the happiness or the material or spiritual good enjoyed by other people. The best guard against it is trust in Allah with purity of heart. 6306.

Surah 114: This Surah appeals to us to trust in Allah, rather than man. It warns us specially against the secret whispers of evil without our own hearts.
Evil insinuates itself in all sorts of insidious ways from within so as to sap man’s will, which was given to man by Allah. This power of evil may be Satan, or evil men or the evil inclinations within man’s own will: for there are “evil ones among men and Jinn’s, inspiring each other with flowery discourses by way of deception”. They secretly whisper evil and then withdraw, to make their net the more subtle and alluring. 6309.