Imam Suyuti has listed 55 names of the Qur’an given by the Qur’an itself. Amongst them are: 1. Al-Qur’an [that which is recited] 2. Al-Kitab [written down] 3. Kareem [most noble] 4. KalamAllah [speech of Allah] 5. Nur [ light in amidst a world of darkness] 6. Huda [guidance away from the path of misguidance] 7. Rahmah [mercy from Him] 8. Al-Furqan [Criterion to distinguish right from wrong – if you do not have you can do] 9. Shifa’ [cure for the diseases of the Heart like ... [Continue Reading]
Qur’anic Sciences
An Introduction to Quranic Sciences
The literal meaning of tafsir in the Arabic language is to open or to explain, interpret or comment. Technically, the science of tafsir is a branch of knowledge in which the meanings of the Quran are explained and its injunctions and wisdoms are described openly and clearly (al-Burhan). Addressing the Holy Prophet, the Glorious Quran says: We revealed the Quran to you so that you explain to the people what has been sent down to them. (16:44) The Holy Quran also says: Surely, Allah did a great ... [Continue Reading]