Qur’an & Tafsir



Qur’anic recitation, translation and interpretation.


Prophetic Hadd Punishments

How many times did the Prophet (Allah bless him and grant him peace) order the hadd punishment? Continue reading

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is Hijab Mandatory?

Question:  May this finds you in the best of everything by Allah’s Grace. Would like to know what all of you, brothers and sisters, and Maulana Shaykh Hisham think of this following cogent analysis of Dr. Ibrahim Syed and his … Continue reading

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arabic calligraphy extra markings

In most arabic calligraphy they have many extra tashkeel. Continue reading

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Adna al-ard

In the classical tafsirs of “adna al-ard” in ayah 3 of Surah ar-Rum, it is mentioned that this means “the closest land” or “nearer land” to the Arabian Peninsula or Persia. Continue reading

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The Quran dream

I am writing in regards of a dream my daughter had. In her dream she was in her wudhu and her Hijab and she wanted to recite the Quran Continue reading

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علم حساب – `Ilm Hisab

I read in the introductory pages of تنوير الحوالك. Sharh Muwatta by Imam Sayyuti that Imam Sayyyuti was good in some subjects including hisaab (حساب). Continue reading

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What does Sad mean in Surat al-A’raf?

A question from a new mureed. Asked to know what is the short meaning of Alif Laam Mim Saad. Continue reading

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What is the meaning of Kaf Ha Ya `Ayn Sad?

What is the meaning of Kaf Ha Ya `Ayn Sad with which Surah Maryam begins?
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What is the hikmah behind reciting Quran in dark Salaat and not reciting in day salat

I just hear hikmah about subject question that Jinnat and shayateen are more power full at night Continue reading

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Nur an-Nabi (s) in the forehead of his Grandfather `Abd al-Muttalib (as)

Mawlana Shaykh Hisham once read a beautiful narration of the events of the Elephant, in which Sayyidina Abdul Muttalib ascended with all the people of Mecca Jabal Qubays and watched as Abraha arrived with his army. Continue reading

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