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ENGLISH INTERPRETATION OF THE HOLY KORAN
TABLE OF CONTENTS
PREFACE
NOTES
Shareware notice:
Installation:
Divisions of the Koran:
Use of Commentary:
Introductory Commentary:
God's purpose with man C. 1- 6
The light of His Revelation C. 7-10
The Voice of Unity C. 11-15
Muhammad C. 16-21
His Mission C. 22-31
His first Disciples C. 32-34
The Task before him C. 35-39
The Koran C. 40-41
Part 1
SURA 1: Fatiha, or The Opening Chapter
Introduction C. 42-43
V. 1- 7
SURA 2: Baqara, or The Heifer
Introduction and Summary
The Message and the Men C. 44
V. 1-29
Man's Nature and Destiny C. 45
V. 30-39
The Children of Israel:
Their privileges and backslidings C. 46
V. 40-86
People of the Book:
Their jealousy and narrow-mindedness C. 47
V. 87-121
Abraham and Ismail built the Kaba and founded
Islam C. 48
V.122-141
Part 2
Creation of a new people, with Qibla towards
Mecca C. 49
V.142-167
Laws for this new people, about food, blood-
money, bequest, fasting, jihad, pilgrimage,
charity, drink and gambling, orphans,
marriage, divorce and widowhood C. 50
V.168-242
Fighting in defence of Truth and Right: Story
of David and Goliath C. 51
V.243-253
Part 3
Nature of Allah: The "Verse of the Throne": No
compulsion in religion: Upright conduct:
Abraham: Charity: Usury: Contracts:
Witnesses C. 52
V.254-283
All life as in presence of Allah: No burden
greater than we can bear: Prayer to Allah C. 53
V.284-286
SURA 3: Al-i-Imran, or The Family of Imran
Introduction and Summary
Confirmation of previous Revelations:
Acceptance of Faith C. 54
V. 1-20
Partial Truths, and the Completed Book of Allah:
Friendship with one's own people C. 55
V. 21-30
Apostles form one Brotherhood: Birth of Mary,
Yahya and Jesus C. 56
V. 31-63
Seek common principles, avoid dissembling and
disputing: True Religion C. 57
V. 64-91
Part 4
V. 92-120
Allah's help will come to those who strive, as
at Badr: We must learn from our misfort-
unes, as at Uhud C. 58
V.121-148
Dangers of indiscipline, disputes, loss of
courage, or pursuit of selfish ends:
Glorious are the Martyrs without fear C. 59
V.149-180
Vain are the taunts of Unbelief: Allah's
promise is sure: Trust in Him C. 60
V.181-200
SURA 4: Nisaa, or The Women
Introduction and Summary
Unity of mankind; Sacredness of sex and family
relationships; Women and orphans; Distri-
bution of property after death C. 61
V. 1-14
Crimes against sex to be rooted out: Marriage
and women's rights: Live in faith, charity,
and kindness C. 62
V. 15-23
Part 5
V. 24-42
Cleanliness, purity, truth, obedience, and
other virtues lead to glorious spiritual
Fellowship C. 63
V. 43-70
Rights and duties of Brotherhood: Fear nothing,
maintain the right, and guard against
Hypocrites and Deserters C. 64
V. 71-91
Sacredness of life: Migrate from places hostile
to Islam: Precautions in prayer in time of
danger C. 65
V. 92-104
Treachery and secrecy to be avoided: Firmness
and faith to be encouraged C. 66
V.105-126
Justice to women and orphans and to all: Be
true and considerate C. 67
V.127-147
Part 6
V.148-152
Where the People of the Book went wrong:
Revelation continued in the Koran C. 68
V.153-176
SURA 5: Maida, or The Table Spread
Introduction and Summary
Obligations and duties, human and divine, are
sacred and interconnected: Laws of food and
social intercourse C. 69
V. 1- 6
Cleanliness and purity; justice and right
conduct; trust in Allah C. 70
V. 7-12
How Allah's grace was withdrawn for falsity to
trust and rebellion against truth C. 71
V. 13-29
Jealousy of Cain against Abel led to murder:
Crimes against individuals and communities C. 72
V. 30-46
Justice above men's selfish desires: Be not
afraid to proclaim the the truth of Allah:
Keep away from evil, but recognize the
sincere and the humble, even if not of
your flock C. 73
V. 47-85
Part 7
V. 86-89
Avoid excess, rash vows, drinking, gambling,
and superstition C. 74
V. 90-111
Miracles of Jesus, but he claimed no divinity C. 75
V.112-123
SURA 6: Anam, or Cattle
Introduction and Summary
Allah reigns in heaven and on earth; there is a
Hereafter C. 76
V. 1-30
Life of this world is empty; what is serious
is the Hereafter; Allah holds the keys of
the Unseen C. 77
V. 31-60
Allah's loving care encompasses us; it is His
protection we should seek, and not that
of anyone else C. 78
V. 61-82
Revelation in all ages; Koran a blessing and
confirmation; Signs of Allah in the daily
pageants of Nature C. 79
V. 83-110
Part 8
Rebels against Allah are deceived and deceive
each other: Let us trust in Allah C. 80
V.111-129
Degrees in good and evil deeds: Avoid super-
stition and excess C. 81
V.130-150
Allah's commands are not irrational taboos, but
based on moral law C. 82
V.151-165
SURA 7: Araf, or The Heights
Introduction and Summary
Revelation should ease difficulties of heart
and mind: Arrogance and excess at the root
of evil C. 83
V. 1-31
Allah has forbidden evil: All good is for man's
enjoyment: Righteous to live in peace and
fulfillment of all Hope C. 84
V. 32-58
Noah, Hud, Selih, Lot, and Shuaib: How their
wholesome warning was rejected, to the
detriment of the rejecters C. 85
V. 59-87
Part 9
V. 88-99
Moses had to fight alien arrogance as well as
rebellion among his people, like the final
Apostle whom he prefigured C. 86
V.100-157
The Apostle's Revelation superseded the older
Law C. 87
V.158-171
The inborn good in man is strengthened by
constant reminders from Allah; if sin has a
respite, it is only for a term; Judgement
must come; so draw near to Allah, in humility
and reverence C. 88
V.172-206
SURA 8: Anfal, or The Spoils of War
Introduction and Summary
The fight is not for Spoils or gain, but for
the Cause C. 89
V. 1-19
Obey Allah's Call, and hold all else as naught:
The godless will not thrive C. 90
V. 20-37
The Battle of Badr differentiated Truth from
Unbelief: Its lessons C. 91
V. 38-40
Part 10
V. 41-64
The true man is not cowed down by odds against
him: He fights not for spoils, but for
truth and faith C. 92
V. 65-75
SURA 9: Tauba (Repentance) or Baraat (Immunity)
Introduction and Summary
If the enemy treacherously breaks faith,
denounce his treaty, but give time before
declaration of war: Mosques are for men of
faith C. 93
V. 1-29
Enemies of Faith cannot put out Allah's Light:
Wealth is for good use, not for hording:
Strive and struggle for Allah in a straight
fight C. 94
V. 30-42
Believers do their duty and make no excuses:
Alms are for poor and needy and not for
hypocrites: Bliss for the righteous is in
the Good Pleasure of Allah C. 95
V. 43-72
Hardest striving needed against Evil: Welcome
all chance of service and sacrifice C. 96
V. 73-93
Part 11
V. 94-99
The vanguard of Faith expect their reward in
Allah's Good Pleasure: Allah's grace is free
and abounding: Even the erring obtain it
by repentance C. 97
V.100-118
Truth in word and deed is our fullest satis-
faction and reward: Our striving should
include study and teaching, for our
brethren C. 98
V.119-129
SURA 10: Yunas, or Jonah
Introduction and Summary
Allah guides the human spirit in wondrous ways,
if man will have Faith and put his trust
in Allah: Mankind is one C. 99
V. 1-20
All things good, beautiful, and useful are
from Allah: Instead of ephemeral good, seek
the eternal Home of Peace from Allah through
His Book C. 100
V. 21-40
The Truth of Allah must not be shut out of our
souls: Revelations and Prophets are sent
to teach us: We must accept them and reject
falsehood C. 101
V. 41-70
Allah works throughout His World in Mercy and
Justice: Repent before it is too late C. 102
V. 71-92
Be patient and strive with constancy: Allah's
Plan is righteous, and for the good of
His creatures C. 103
V. 93-109
SURA 11: Hud, or The Prophet Hud
Introduction and Summary
Ungrateful man folds up his heart and forgets
how all nature points to Allah and the Here-
after: Allah's Message is the Light that leads
and the Mercy that forgives C. 104
V. 1- 5
Part 12
V. 6-24
Noah loved his people and taught and warned
them, but they flouted his message: Allah's
justice overtook them, but he was saved
from the Flood in the Ark C. 105
V. 25-49
The Ad were warned against their sins by Hud,
and the Thamud by Salih, but they defied
Allah, and were wiped out C. 106
V. 50-68
The angels, on their mission of justice to the
people of Lut, stopped to give Good News
to Abraham: The people of Lut persisted in
their abominations and perished, and so did
the Madyan, Shuaib's people, for their
frauds C. 107
V. 69-95
The same lesson is taught by the arrogance of
Pharaoh, who misled his people: Learn and
seek Mercy C. 108
V. 95-123
Sura 12: Yusuf, or Joseph
Introduction and Summary
The beautiful story of Yusuf: How envy and
hate made his brothers sell him for a
small price C. 109
V. 1-20
He was bought by a dignitary of Pharaoh's
Court: The wife of the dignitary burned
with earthly passion and brought him into
trouble: But he remained true and righteous C. 110
V. 21-42
He eventually became ruler of Egypt, and fought
a famine in the service of the people: His
brothers came, not knowing him C. 111
V. 43-52
Part 13
V. 53-68
Joseph asked his brethren to bring Benjamin
with them the next time; by a stratagem
he made the brethren confess their past
guilt; he forgave them, and sent for his
father C. 112
V. 69-93
Joseph's father Jacob comes to Egypt, and the
whole family are reunited honorably; so
Allah's Plan works for good C. 113
V. 94-111
SURA 13: Rad, or Thunder
Introduction and Summary
Nature proclaims the glory of Allah; Lightning
and Thunder are Signs of His Might as well
as of His Mercy C. 114
V. 1-18
Those with Faith are like the seeing, and
those without are like the blind; Allah's
promise never fails C. 115
V. 19-31
Men may mock, But Allah's Truth will come to
its own: The world's plots have no power
to defeat it C. 116
V. 32-43
SURA 14: Ibrahim, or Abraham
Introduction and Summary
Revelation leads from darkness to light:
Apostles must prevail: Truth is as a
goodly tree, with firm roots, spreading
branches, and perennial fruit C. 117
V. 1-27
Evil tries to mislead: The godly should be on
their guard: Abraham's Prayer C. 118
V. 28-52
SURA 15: Hijr, or The Rocky Tract
Introduction and Summary
Allah will guard His Truth, and is the Source of
all things: He is Eternal C. 119
V. 1
Part 14
V. 2-25
Man's lowly origin; his rank raised by the
breathing of Allah's spirit into him; Gates
of Evil are many, but the goal of Good is
peace C. 120
V. 26-50
Allah's Grace and Mercy are always first, but
His Justice and Wrath will seize those who
defy His Law C. 121
V. 51-84
Allah's most glorious gift is the Koran: Denounce
sin, but be gentle and kind C. 122
V. 85-99
SURA 16: Nahl, or The Bee
Introduction and Summary
Signs and favors innumerable guide man to Allah,
but arrogance misleads C. 123
V. 1-25
The plots of the wicked end in shame; the
Penalty comes in unexpected ways; for
nature proclaims Allah C. 124
V. 26-50
Allah is One: He provides man with all the means
for growth, social, moral, and spiritual C. 125
V. 51-83
Apostles will witness against men who reject
Truth: Be faithful in intent and action C. 126
V. 84-100
Give up pride of worldly goods: Allah is with
those who live in self-restraint a pure
and righteous life C. 127
V.101-128
SURA 17: Bani Israil, or The Children of Israel
Part 15
Introduction and Summary
Men of Allah instruct men, but each soul has
personal responsibility; Allah's gifts are
for all, but not the same for all C. 128
V. 1-22
Service of Allah is duty to man; life and trusts
are sacred; pry not into evil, but avoid it C. 129
V. 23-40
Creation declares Allah's Glory; His revelation
is Truth; guard your words and avoid
dissension C. 130
V. 41-60
Roots of Evil; man's preeminence gives him
higher responsibility; Truth will last,
and Falsehood perish C. 131
V. 61-84
Spirit of Inspiration, highest gift of Allah:
Koran teaches Truth; praise the Beautiful
Names of Allah C. 132
V. 85-111
SURA 18: Kahf, or The Cave
Introduction and Summary
Revelation warns against evil, and guides to
good everlasting; Parable of Companions
of the Cave, and its lessons C. 133
V. 1-22
True knowledge is with Allah alone; dispute not
nor be puffed up with this world's goods C. 134
V. 23-44
Good Deeds are the best of possessions in
Allah's sight; pride is the root of evil;
falsehood must perish C. 135
V. 45-59
Moses and the Mysteries; highest knowledge
must be sought with patience C. 136
V. 60-74
Part 16
V. 75-82
Three episodes in the life of Zulqarnain:
Power to be used in the service of Allah C. 137
V. 83-110
SURA 19: Maryam, or Mary
Introduction and Summary
Zakariya and Yahya, father and son; Yahya
herald of Jesus C. 138
V. 1-15
Jesus and his mother Mary; Jesus a prophet
and servant of Allah C. 139
V. 16-40
Abraham and his father; Moses and his brother;
Ismail the Sacrifice of Allah and Ismail's
father C. 140
V. 41-65
The Hereafter certain: Let us not stray, but
Glorify Allah C. 141
V. 66-98
SURA 20: TA Ha (Mystic Letters, T. H.)
Introduction and Summary
Allah's Revelation is not for man's distress,
but for man's guidance: Allah's most beau-
tiful Names C. 142
V. 1- 8
How Moses was chosen and granted his mission
in the valley of Tuwa C. 143
V. 9-36
Birth of Moses; how he was prepared for his
task; stay with the Midianites; double
mission C. 144
V. 37-76
Rescue of Israel from bondage; rebellion of
Samiri: Worship of the calf; warning of
the Hereafter C. 145
V. 77-104
High and low to be levelled at Judgment;
source and allurement of Evil; be not
impatient, but wait in Faith C. 146
V.105-135
SURA 21: Anbiyaa, or The Prophets
Part 17
Introduction and Summary
Soon must Judgment come; adore Allah; there is
but One Allah and One Truth C. 147
V. 1-29
Creation shows unity of design and benevolence
of purpose; take life seriously, and
receive Allah's Message C. 148
V. 30-50
Evil is conquered by virtues, to meet all
circumstances; as shown by Allah's apostles:
All men and women of Allah form one united
Brotherhood C. 149
V. 51-93
Every deed has its fruit; Judgement must come;
repent while there is still time C. 150
V. 91-112
SURA 22: Hajj, or The Pilgrimage
Introduction and Summary
Terrible will be the Judgment: Dispute not;
but see Allah's Signs, and accept His Message C. 151
V. 1-25
Symbols provided for spiritual growth; under-
stand the meaning of Pilgrimage, Sacrifice,
and Fighting for Truth C. 152
V. 26-48
Repel Evil; be witnesses for Allah amongst men C. 153
V. 49-78
SURA 23: Mumimun, or The Believers
Part 18
Introduction and Summary
The virtues which go with Faith lead to succ-
ess and bliss; man has in himself proofs of
Allah's Providence C. 154
V. 1-50
The Brotherhood of Truth is one: Sects are
created by narrow men C. 155
V. 51-92
Eschew evil; pay not evil back in its own coin;
after death there is no going backwards nor
forwards till Judgment C. 156
V. 93-118
SURA 24: Nur, or Light
Introduction and Summary
Sex offences to be punished in public, slander
of women is a grave offence C. 157
V. 1-26
Privacy and decorum in the home; chastity and
purity C. 158
V. 27-34
Allah is Light; Parable of Light and Darkness C. 159
V. 35-57
Privacy and respect for elders; but no super-
stitions in social intercourse; decorum
in public council, and respect for Leader C. 160
V. 58-64
SURA 25: Furqan, or The Criterion
Introduction and Summary
Revelation is the Criterion for distinguishing
between right and wrong C. 161
V. 1-20
Part 19
Judgment will seize the blasphemers who reject
Allah's Signs; Allah's Truth in Revelation
penetrates slowly to man governed by impulse C. 162
V. 21-44
Signs of Allah in Nature point to the Law Divine;
the virtues of those who adore Him C. 163
V. 45-77
SURA 26: Shuaraa, or The Poets
Introduction and Summary
Fret not; Allah's Light will shine, as it did
before the wise ones of Pharaoh C. 164
V. 1-69
In spite of Abraham's people, Abraham received
the Light: No less did Noah, in a world of
Unfaith C. 165
V. 70-122
The Ad perished for their violence, and the
Thamud for extravagance and sacrilege;
they could not resist Allah C. 166
V.123-159
The abominations of those who mocked the mess-
age of Lot recoiled on themselves, and so
did the fraud and dishonesty of the mockers
of Shuaib C. 167
V.160-191
Revelation comes through the Spirit of Faith
and Truth, and is not like the vain words
of false poets C. 168
V.192-227
SURA 27: Naml, or The Ants
Introduction and Summary
Revelation makes things clear, guides us in
life, and gives us Glad Tidings: How the
Message came to Moses through the mystic
Fire C. 169
V. 1-14
How David and Solomon praised Allah for their
mystic knowledge: Solomon and the Ant:
Solomon and the Queen of Sheba C. 170
V. 15-44
The plot of the nine wicked men against Salih
brought about their own destruction, as did
also the defiance of purity and cleanness
by the people of Lot C. 171
V. 45-58
The gifts of nature and the solace of mind and
soul come from Allah: Trust in His Grace and
Mercy: Judgment will come C. 172
V. 59
Part 20
V. 60-93
SURA 28: Qasas, or The Narration
Introduction and Summary
Moses was prepared in infancy, youth, and exile,
for his mission, and he succeeded by Allah's
help C. 173
V. 1-42
So was Muhammad prepared, to be a Mercy to men C. 174
V. 43-60
In the Hereafter, each soul must answer for
itself: Mercy and Truth are from Allah alone C. 175
V. 61-75
Not wealth, but righteousness attains the happy
End: Allah is the only Reality C. 176
SURA 29: Ankabut, or The Spider
Introduction and Summary
Faith and Truth must always prevail C. 177
V. 1-27
Worldly power cannot defy the 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 the eternal verities C. 178
V. 28-44
Part 21
Teach Allah's Truth and pray to Him: Revelation
carries its own Proofs and Rejecters miss
their own chance C. 179
V. 45-69
SURA 30: Rum, or The Roman Empire
Introduction and Summary
Empires rise and fall, but the true Decision
rests with Allah, Who in His own good time
will separate Good from Evil C. 180
V. 1-19
Allah's Signs and Mysteries are many, but they
all point to His Unity, Goodness, Power,
and Mercy: Unity in Religion: Worship due
Him alone C. 181
V. 20-40
Evil and Mischief may spread, but Allah will
restore the balance in the End: He created
Purity, Harmony and Law: Evil is doomed
to perish C. 182
V. 41-60
SURA 31: Luqman (The Wise)
Introduction and Summary
Revelation is a Guide and a Mercy to men and
teaches them Wisdom: We gave wisdom to
Luqman: Path of the Golden Mean C. 183
V. 1-19
Nature declares Allah's Bounties: We must know
our place: Allah is the only Reality: He
knows all mysteries C. 184
V. 20-34
SURA 32: Sajda, or Adoration
Introduction and Summary
Mystery of Time and Allah's Creation: Good and
Evil are not equal in Goal: Learn now,
before the Day of Decision comes C. 185
V. 1-30
SURA 33: Ahzab, or The Confederates
Introduction and Summary
Allah loves Truth: Call things by right names:
Shun superstition: Prophet is more than
father: His Consorts are mothers C. 186
V. 1- 8
Confederates against Islam do not succeed:
Misused heritage must be forfeited C. 187
V. 9-27
Prophet's Consorts: Their dignity and duties:
Allah decrees no unhappy wedlock C. 188
V. 28-30
Part 22
V. 31-52
Refined respect in society: Specially to Apostle
and his family: Women to uphold their honor
and dignity: Man to be true to his noble
Trust from Allah C. 189
V. 53-73
SURA 34: Saba, or The City of Saba
Introduction and Summary
Allah's Mercy and Power endure forever: Human
glory, whether in David or Solomon or the
City of Saba, only fleeting C. 190
V. 1-30
Unfaith has no stable foundations: True values
will come in the end C. 191
V. 31-54
SURA 35: Fatir, or The Originator of Creation
Malaika, or The Angels
Introduction and Summary
All power, wisdom, beauty and truth flow from
Allah: It is Evil that deceives and plots:
Seek Allah's love and glorify Him C. 192
V. 1-26
There are grades in nature and in the spiritual
world: The Good will reach Bliss, while Evil
will be doomed C. 193
V. 27-45
SURA 36: Ya Sin, (Abbreviated Letters)
Introduction and Summary
The Koranic Revelation is a guide to the
Straight Path: Story of the City where the
one righteous man from the outskirts bore
witness to Truth C. 194
V. 1-21
Part 23
V. 22-32
Signs of Allah everywhere, to bear witness to Him,
on earth, in man, and in the heavens:
Prepare for the Hereafter C. 195
V. 33-50
When Judgment comes, the Joy and Peace for the
Blessed will be crowned with the Nearness
to Allah: Alas for the evil, their own nature
and actions will speak against them C. 196
V. 51-83
SURA 37: Saffat, or Those Ranged in Ranks
Introduction and Summary
We must work in disciplined ranks to repel Evil,
for Allah is One: We must choose between Good
and Evil, with their consequences in the
Hereafter C. 197
V. 1-74
The Prophets of Allah were flouted and persecuted,
but Allah's Purpose always won, and they rec-
eive the blessings of posterity C. 198
V. 75-138
Ascribe not to Allah things derogatory to Him:
The ranks of angels and righteous men stand
firm in His service C. 199
V.139-182
SURA 38: Sad, (Abbreviated Letter)
Introduction and Summary
Self-glory and Separatism, Envy and Suspicion,
lead to Evil: Spiritual power more potent
than worldly power: David's case C. 200
V. 1-26
Solomon and other men of power and vision
never forgot Allah: All should strive to
win the final Bliss C. 201
V. 27-64
Gospel of Unity is the true cure for Evil: No
No power has Evil over Allah's servants sin-
cere and true C. 202
V. 65-88
SURA 39: Zumar, or The Crowds
Introduction and Summary
To Allah alone is devotion due: Variety in
creation points to unity in plan: All
nature proclaims His Grace and Loving-
Kindness C. 203
V. 1-21
Allah teaches men by parables, but His Word is
straight and clear: No other thing can be
of any account before His Law C. 204
V. 22-31
Part 24
V. 31-52
No soul should despair because of its sin:
Allah's Mercy unbounded: Repent before
Judgment comes C. 205
V. 53-75
SURA 40: Mumim, or The Believer
Introduction and Summary
Believe in Allah: He forgives sin and accepts
repentance: Day of Requital ever drawing
near C. 206
V. 1-20
Evil comes to nothing but evil, and is brought
low: Testimony of humble Believer in
Pharaoh's Court C. 207
V. 21-50
Allah's grace and help ever ready for His
servants: Dispute not Allah's Signs:
Nothing avails if soul is dead C. 208
V. 51-85
SURA 41: Ha Mim, (Abbreviated Letters)
Ha Mim Sajda, or H. M. Adoration
Introduction and Summary
Revelation makes things clear: Message of hope
and mercy: Warning against snares of Evil:
All Creation and History, and the powers
within you, speaks of Him C. 209
V. 1-32
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: Dispute not, but
turn to Truth, and live C. 210
V. 33-46
Part 25
V. 47-54
SURA 42: Shura, or Consultation
Introduction and Summary
Unity in Inspiration and in Creation: No sects
or contentions: All will return to Allah C. 211
V. 1-29
Misfortunes due to our ill deeds: Allah forgives:
Live true and in mutual consultation and
forbearance: Rely on Allah: His Word comes
as a guide and mercy C. 212
V. 30-53
SURA 43: Zukhruf, or Gold Adornments
Introduction and Summary
Revelation makes things clear: Mock not Allah's
Signs, nor attribute false qualities or any
partners to Him: Follow guidance rather
than ancestral ways C. 213
V. 1-25
If Arabs go to ancestors, let them follow Abra-
ham: Spiritual worth not in gold or silver:
If Israel goes to Moses, he was mocked by
Pharaoh, but Pharaoh perished C. 214
V. 26-56
If Christians go to Jesus, he preached the One
True Allah: Dispute not: Truth has come and
must prevail C. 215
V. 57-89
SURA 44: Dukhran, or Smoke (or Mist)
Introduction and Summary
Revelation is a blessing, as it warns against
Evil: Pharaoh's men resisted in arrogance,
but their power and glory departed unwept C. 216
V. 1-29
If Israel fell in their trial, can Quraish
escape their doom for sin? World created
for just ends: Good and evil will be
sorted out C. 217
V. 30-59
SURA 45: Jathiya, or Bowing the Knee
Introduction and Summary
Accept Signs of Allah, and follow guidance:
Forgive Weaker brethren: Form no sects,
nor follow vain desire: Glory to Allah C. 218
V. 1-37
SURA 46: Ahqaf, or Winding Sand Tracts
Part 26
Introduction and Summary
Creation is for just ends: Learn the Truth and
serve Allah: Be kind to parents: Evil will be
undone: Learn patient perseverance C. 219
V. 1-35
SURA 47: Muhammad, (The Prophet)
Introduction and Summary
Believe in Revelation and follow not vanities,
which will be destroyed: Allah will guide C. 220
V. 1-19
In fighting for Truth there is no room for
faint heartedness or half heartedness:
Strive your utmost and give yourself
generously C. 221
V. 20-28
SURA 48: Fath, or Victory
Introduction and Summary
Victory and Help, conditions for and against:
True fealty, patience, and self-restraint:
Strength and gentleness: Hudaibiya C. 222
V. 1-29
SURA 49: Hujurat, or The Inner Apartments
Introduction and Summary
Manners to Leader and in social life: Avoid
rumors, quarrels, suspicion, and spying:
Islam a privilege C. 223
V. 1-18
SURA 50: Qaf, (Abbreviated Letter)
Introduction and Summary
Revelation confirms the Signs in Nature and
History: Man's Record will confront him
at Judgment C. 224
V. 1-29
Vision of Judgment: Patience, Prayer and Praise C. 225
V. 30-45
SURA 51: Zariyat, or The Winds That Scatter
Introduction and Summary
The Signs of Allah are various, and His Truth
and Promise are sure and stable C. 226
V. 1-23
Signs were given for instruction to people
in the past: So is a Reminder being sent
to you for your profit C. 227
V. 24-30
Part 27
V. 31-60
SURA 52: Tur, or The Mount
Introduction and Summary
All acts, good or ill, have inevitable conseq-
uences: Judgment must come: Praise and
serve Allah C. 228
V. 1-49
SURA 53: Najm, or The Star
Introduction and Summary
In true Revelation, no error or deception: True
Reality from Allah, Who is all-in-all C. 229
V. 1-32
Give your all to Allah: He is the goal: Serve Him C. 230
V. 33-62
SURA 54: Qamar, or The Moon
Introduction and Summary
The Hour of Judgment is nigh: Is there any that
will receive admonition C. 231
V. 1-55
SURA 55: Rahman, or (Allah) Most Gracious
Introduction and Summary
Allah's Revelation and His favors: Which of them
will ye deny? All will pass away, but Allah
will endure C. 232
V. 1-34
Evil will not escape justice, nor Good its
reward: Which favors of Allah will ye deny? C. 233
V. 35-78
SURA 56: Waqia, or The Inevitable Event
Introduction and Summary
Day of Judgment will sort out men in three
classes C. 234
V. 1-56
Everything points to Allah: Accept His Message:
and glorify Him C. 235
V. 57-96
SURA 57: Hadid, or Iron
Introduction and Summary
Follow Allah's Light in humble dedication and
sincerity: Seek Him and trust Him: Not
isolated renunciation, but service C. 236
V. 1-29
SURA 58: Mujadila, or The Woman Who Pleads
Introduction and Summary
Part 28
Condemnation of Zihar and all pretenses and
superstitions derogatory to women: Also
of secret counsels and intrigues C. 237
V 1-22
SURA 59: Hashr, or The Gathering (or Banishment)
Introduction and Summary
Treachery foiled: Just distribution among
brethren: Glory to Allah, Lord of the Most
Beautiful Names C. 238
V. 1-24
SURA 60: Mumtahana, or The Woman to be Examined
Introduction and Summary
Social relations with Unbelievers: Marriages
with them C. 239
V. 1-13
SURA 61: Saff, or Battle Array
Introduction and Summary
Show, by your conduct, unity, discipline, and
earnest effort: Help Allah's Cause C. 240
V. 1-14
SURA 62: Jamua, or The Assembly (Friday) Prayer
Introduction and Summary
Allah's Revelation is not exclusive but for all:
Day of Assembly (Friday) C. 241
V. 1-11
SURA 63: Munafiqun, or The Hypocrites
Introduction and Summary
Caution against the wiles of Hypocrites:
Believers to serve Allah and practice good
deeds of charity C. 242
V. 1-11
SURA 64: Tagabun, or Mutual Loss and Gain
Introduction and Summary
Mutual Gain and Loss here and in the Hereafter C. 243
V. 1-18
SURA 65: Talaq, or Divorce
Introduction and Summary
Divorce not to be abused: All interest to be
protected C. 244
V. 1-12
SURA 66: Tahrim, or Holding (Something) to be Forbidden
Introduction and Summary
Sex relations should be confidential and har-
monious: Turn not away: Seek virtue for
self and family C. 245
V. 1-12
SURA 67: Mulk, or Dominion
Part 29
Introduction and Summary
Blessed and Most Gracious is Allah, Whose good-
ness and glory shine everywhere: His is
the true Reality: His promise of the Here-
after is true C. 246
V. 1-30
SURA 68: Qalam, or The Pen, or Nun (Fish, or Ink Holder or the Letter N)
Introduction and Summary
The Pen betokens the Record, the Decree, the
Judgment: Man is tried against selfishness
and overweening confidence C. 247
V. 1-33
The true standard is with Allah: Repent and
seek His Grace C. 248
V. 34-52
SURA 69: Haqqa, or Sure Reality
Introduction and Summary
Seek absolute Reality; be not lured by false
appearances C. 249
V. 1-52
SURA 70: Maarij, or Ways of Ascent
Introduction and Summary
Allah is Lord of the ways of Ascent: Mystery of
Time: New World after Judgment: Who will
be the honored ones in the Garden of Bliss? C. 250
V. 1-44
SURA 71: Nuh, Noah
Introduction and Summary
Noah's agony, and his Prayer C. 251
V. 1-28
SURA 72: Jinn, or The Spirits
Introduction and Summary
Hidden spiritual forces recognize the "Wonder-
ful Recital": Allah's Message points to the
Hereafter C. 252
V. 1-28
SURA 73: Muzzammil, or Folded in Garments
Introduction and Summary
Prayer and humility: Patience under persecution C. 253
V. 1-20
SURA 74: Muddaththir, or One Wrapped Up
Introduction and Summary
The Seer, by devotion and contemplation, pre-
pares himself to proclaim the message: Sins
of unregenerate man, and his end C. 254
V. 1-56
SURA 75: Qiyamat, or Resurrection
Introduction and Summary
Day of Account: Keep it ever in view: Contrast
between the blessed ones and the Sinners C. 255
V. 1-40
SURA 76: Dahr, or Time. or Insan, or Man
Introduction and Summary
What is man's origin, and his destiny? Will
he choose Chains and Yokes and Fire, or
the flowing Cup of Bliss? Revelation as
an admonition C. 256
V. 1-31
SURA 77: Mursalat, or Those Sent Forth
Introduction and Summary
Revelation is a cleansing Wind, that points
to Judgment: "Ah woe, that Day, to the
Rejectors of Truth!" C. 257
V. 1-50
SURA 78: Nahaa, or The (Great) News
Part 30
Introduction and Summary
Dispute not about the great Day of Judgment:
Evidences of Allah's goodness and justice
are all around us: Let us betake ourselves
to our Lord Most gracious C. 258
V. 1-40
SURA 79: Naziat, or Those Who Tear Out
Introduction and Summary
Allah's errands of mercy and justice are being
fulfilled every day: But the great Judg-
ment will entirely restore true values:
Prepare for that Event C. 259
V. 1-46
SURA 80: Abasa, or He Frowned
Introduction and Summary
The poor and blind may be the readier for
Allah's Message, which is universal:
character of Revelation and Judgment C. 260
V. 1-42
SURA 81: Takwir, or The Folding Up
Introduction and Summary
Mystic character of Revelation C. 261
V. 1-29
SURA 82: Infitar, or The Cleaving Asunder
Introduction and Summary
Mystic views of the Hereafter C. 262
V. 1-19
SURA 83: Tatfif, or Dealing in Fraud
Introduction and Summary
All kinds of fraud condemned C. 263
V. 1-36
SURA 84: Inshiqaq, or The Rending Asunder
Introduction and Summary
The gloom and toil of this life: Contrast with
Hereafter C. 264
V. 1-25
SURA 85: Buruj, or The Zodiacal Signs
Introduction and Summary
Persecution of Allah's votaries C. 265
V. 1-22
SURA 86: Tariq, or The Night Visitant
Introduction and Summary
Out of darkness shines the Light: So does
Revelation light the soul C. 266
V. 1-17
SURA 87: Ala, or The Most High
Introduction and Summary
Allah leads on man by stages to the highest C. 267
V. 1-19
SURA 88: Gashiya, or The Overwhelming Event
Introduction and Summary
Penalty or Joy in the Hereafter C. 268
V. 1-26
SURA 89: Fajr, or The Break of Day
Introduction and Summary
This life's contrasts should not blind us to
the Realities of the Hereafter: Realize
the Sure Event C. 269
V. 1-30
SURA 90: Balad, or The City
Introduction and Summary
Allegory of the Prophet's City: Struggle up
the Steep Path C. 270
V. 1-20
SURA 91: Shams, or The Sun
Introduction and Summary
Learn from Allah's Signs Allah's Law: The choice
is with you C. 271
V. 1-15
SURA 92: Lail, or The Night
Introduction and Summary
Men strive for diverse ends: Take Allah's guid-
ance and seek His Face C. 272
V. 1-21
SURA 93: Dhuha, or The Glorious Morning Light
Introduction and Summary
Hope shines like the Dawn through Darkness:
Follow the Light Divine C. 273
V. 1-11
SURA 94: Inshirah, or The Expansion
Introduction and Summary
No trouble but is linked with ease and joy C. 274
V. 1- 8
SURA 95: Tin, or The Fig
Introduction and Summary
Man created in the best of moulds, but liable
to fall unless he believes and leads a
good life C. 275
V. 1- 8
SURA 96: Iqraa, or Read! or Proclaim,
or Alaq, or the Clot of Congealed Blood
Introduction and Summary
Allah teaches man new knowledge: His Message to
be proclaimed C. 276
V. 1-19
SURA 97: Qadr, or The Night of Power (or Honor)
Introduction and Summary
Night of Allah's Revelation C. 277
V. 1- 5
SURA 98: Baiyina, or The Clear Evidence
Introduction and Summary
Clear Evidence: Straight Religion C. 278
V. 1- 8
SURA 99: Zilzal, or The Convulsion
Introduction and Summary
As with a tremendous Earthquake, this world
will be dissolved C. 279
V. 1- 8
SURA 100: Adiyat, or Those That Run
Introduction and Summary
Spiritual power is irresistible, but man is
ungrateful C. 280
V. 1-11
SURA 101: Al Qaria, or The Day of Noise and Clamor
Introduction and Summary
Balance of Justice will appraise all deeds C. 281
V. 1-11
SURA 102: Takathur, or Piling Up
Introduction and Summary
Pile not up things ephemeral C. 282
V. 1- 8
SURA 103: Asr, or Time Through the Ages
Introduction and Summary
Time shows that nothing lasts but Faith,
goodness, truth, and virtue C. 283
V. 1- 3
SURA 104: Humaza, or The Scandal Monger
Introduction and Summary
Scandal, backbiting, and miserliness C. 284
V. 1- 9
SURA 105: Fil, or The Elephant
Introduction and Summary
Earthly power battles in vain against sacred
things: Abraha's army C. 285
V. 1- 5
SURA 106: Quraish, or The Quraish (Custodians of the Kaba)
Introduction and Summary
Security and prosperity should make men grate-
ful in the service of Allah: Lesson for the
Quraish C. 286
V. 1- 4
SURA 107: Maun, or Neighborly Needs
Introduction and Summary
Vain were worship without heart and soul C. 287
V. 1- 7
SURA 108: Kauthar, or Abundance
Introduction and Summary
Fountain of Blessings: Turn in devotion and
sacrifice to Allah C. 288
V. 1- 3
SURA 109: Kafirun, or Those Who Reject Faith
Introduction and Summary
Faith holds fast to Truth, and cannot be forced C. 289
V. 1- 6
SURA 110: Nasr, or Help
Introduction and Summary
Help of Allah and Victory: Praise the Lord C. 290
V. 1- 3
SURA 111: Lahab. or (The Father of) Flame
Introduction and Summary
Curses and spite recoil on their authors C. 291
V. 1- 5
SURA 112: Ikhlas, or Purity (of Faith)
Introduction and Summary
Pure Doctrine of Unity C. 292
V. 1- 4
SURA 113: Falaq, or The Dawn
Introduction and Summary
With Allah seek refuge from all outer ill C. 293
V. 1- 5
SURA 114: Nas, or Mankind
Introduction and Summary
With Allah seek refuge from all inner ill C. 294
V. 1- 6
Commentary Concluded C.295-300