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On the authority of Ibn Abbas (may Allah be pleased with him), from the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him), from what he has related from his Lord: Verily Allah ta’ala has written down the good deeds and the evil deeds, and then explained it [by saying]: “Whosoever...

84. Surah Al-Inshiqaq (The Splitting Asunder) In the Name of Allah, The Most Gracious, Most Merciful 1. When the heaven is split asunder, 2. And listens and obeys its Lord, and it must do so; 3. And when the earth is stretched forth, 4. And has cast out all that was in it and became empty...

85. Surah Al-Burooj (The Big Stars) In the Name of Allah, The Most Gracious, Most Merciful 1. By the heaven, holding the big stars . 2. And by the Promised Day (i.e. the Day of Resurrection); 3. And by the witnessing day (i.e. Friday), and by the witnessed day [i.e. the day of 'Arafat (Hajj)...

100. Surah Al-Aadiyaat (Those that run) In the Name of Allah, The Most Gracious, Most Merciful 1. By the (steeds) that run, with panting (breath), 2. Striking sparks of fire (by their hooves), 3. And scouring to the raid at dawn 4. And raise the dust in clouds the while, 5...

The second-shortest sura, with only 3 ayat (verses), gives us much to think about: time, eternity, and how we spend our time in this world. It’s been said that the sahaba (followers) of Prophet Mohammad used to recite this sura whenever they departed, and this sura is considered of great...

1. By Al-'Asr (the time). 2. Verily! Man is in loss, 3. Except those who believe (in Islamic Monotheism) and do righteous good deeds, and recommend one another to the truth (i.e. order one another to perform all kinds of good deeds (Al-Ma'ruf)which Allah has ordained, and abstain from all...