New BBC Article affirms Ayat of the Qur’an – Animals Guided by Stars. In the Qur’an, Allah [swt] informs us that one of the wisdoms behind the creation of the stars is their usage in guiding. In a BBC article dated 24th Jan 2013 entitled ‘Dung beetles guided by Milky Way’ “Scientists have shown how insects will use the Milky Way to orientate themselves as they roll their balls of muck along the ground. Humans, birds and seals are all known to navigate by the stars.” Whilst I was ... [Continue Reading]

“Allah is the Creator of all things, and He is the Wakil (Trustee, Disposer of all affairs, Guardian) over all things.” (I)   This holy ayah comes at the beginning of the last fifth of Surah Az-Zumar, which is a Makkan Surah composed of 75 ayahs after the “Basmallah”. The Surah is called Az-Zumar (The Groups) because it refers to the groups of disbelievers and polytheists entering into Hell, and the groups of devout believers entering into Paradise on the Day of Judgment.   The main theme of the ... [Continue Reading]

“We made from water every living thing. Will they not thenbelieve?" (I) This ayah is in Surah Al-Anbiyaa which was revealed inMakkah and has 112 ayahs. The main theme of the Surah revolves around faith:believing in Allah, His angels, His Books, His Messengers and the Day ofJudgment. The Surah also focuses on Islamic monotheism, emphasizing that Allahhas no partner, no equivalent, no spouse; no offspring and that none candispute with Him concerning His power. Signs of creationin Surah ... [Continue Reading]

"… but verily, the frailest (weakest) of houses is the spider’s house - if they knew" (I)   This Qura'nic verse appears at the beginning of the second part of Surah al-'Ankabût (The Spider).  It is a Makkan surah and has a total number of 69 ayahs following the Basmalah.  This surah was named as such because it compares disbelievers and polytheists, who seek protection and support in things or people rather than in Allah (SWT), to the spider that seeks refuge in its house, the flimsiest of ... [Continue Reading]

“There is not a moving (living) creature on earth, nor a bird that flies with its two wings, but are communities like you. We have neglected nothing in the Book, then unto their Lord they (all) shall be gathered.” (I)   This ayah is found in the first quarter of Surah Al-An’am (The Cattle) in the Qur’an.  It was revealed in Makkah. There are 165 ayahs in this surah. It was named Al-An’am because of the mentioning of the cattle in this Surah as well as referring to one of the most important ... [Continue Reading]

Allah, the Almighty, says: “Surely! Those who disbelieved in Our Ayat (proofs, evidences, verses, lessons, signs, revelations, etc.) We shall burn them in Fire. As often as their skins are roasted through, We shall change them for other skins that they may taste the punishment. Truly, Allah is Ever Most Powerful, All­ Wise” (I) Referring to the dwellers of the Fire, Almighty Allah also says: “… and be given, to drink, boiling water, so that it cuts up their intestines?” (II) The Scientific ... [Continue Reading]