Thank you too
We can make them see by who we are though only Allah can give the understanding!

I love Ayyatul Kursi too

It has work wonder for me!!

The Qur'an is a wonderful masterpiece, i love all the surahs
ma best, lets see, Suratul Qursiyu,Mulk,Yasin

How could i have forgotten SURATUL YUSUF it is one of the first surah's i came in contact with. you know why??

our teacher told us that prophet yusuf was so handsome during his days that, when he was passing by a group of women chopping vegetables once, they actually chopped their hands, and were bleeding but didn't notice it because they were all looking at him. and wondering if he was a human being! and we heard that people liked him alot because of his beauty.

so we read suratul yusuf into water or write it in washable ink, then wash it off and then use the water to wash our faces with every morning be4 we went to school, so that people will like us. isn't that sweet?

The importance of suratul yasin can never be over emphasised, it took me 1month to memorise it, but it's well worth it.
it is the heart of the Qur'an truly.

Yaasin
Wal Quranil hakeem
Inna kala minal mursalina ala siratin mustaqim
tanzilal azizir rahimi
litundhira qauman ma undhira abahum fahum ghafilun
laqad haqqal qaulu ala aktharihim fi hum la yu minun.

dats all now go read for urself, it's easiest when you have the tape and the book, you get the correct pronunciation, and the spelling, as usually words are not pronounced the way they are spelt. it helps realllyyyyy.

for those in lagos, pls is there anyone here who attends MICA? av been so desperate to join but no-one to give me imfo. any imfo will be truely appreciated.

jaza kallahul khairan.

Zarah,

I cant help but laugh with your use of Surat Yusuf. I guess you must be pleased to see that your formulae works.

Let me say I love Surat Fathia too, One of my daughters is actually named Fatiat

My best Ayat is Ayatul Kursiyyu, and Surarul: Ahad, Falak, Nas and Fatiha. Recite this 4[b][/b] Surah before you sleep 3 time each, Allah (S.W.A) would protect you against evil and Satan.

What is Ayah or Surah? Can it benefit me as a non-Muslim?

surah 47.

4. Therefore, when ye meet the Unbelievers (in fight), smite at their necks; At length, when ye have thoroughly subdued them, bind a bond firmly (on them): thereafter (is the time for) either generosity or ransom: Until the war lays down its burdens. Thus (are ye commanded): but if it had been Allah.s Will, He could certainly have exacted retribution from them (Himself); but (He lets you fight) in order to test you, some with others. But those who are slain in the Way of Allah,- He will never let their deeds be lost.

Babyosisi, let it rest ok?
Idekeson, An ayah or Surah is the arabic name for verse or a part of the Qur'an like sayin verse 8 of Genesis(or summin like dt) etc in the bible.
Awackson, is dt ur child in that pic? awwww, she's cute and the picture is sweet.

babyosisi:

surah 47.

4. Therefore, when ye meet the Unbelievers (in fight), smite at their necks; At length, when ye have thoroughly subdued them, bind a bond firmly (on them): thereafter (is the time for) either generosity or ransom: Until the war lays down its burdens. Thus (are ye commanded): but if it had been Allah.s Will, He could certainly have exacted retribution from them (Himself); but (He lets you fight) in order to test you, some with others. But those who are slain in the Way of Allah,- He will never let their deeds be lost.

Hmmmm. Strong motivation for zealots.

Its strong motivation for realists. Why would you not fight your enemy. Tell me.

See there is no pretence in Islam.

babyosisi:

surah 47.
4. Therefore, when ye meet the Unbelievers (in fight), smite at their necks; At length, when ye have thoroughly subdued them, bind a bond firmly (on them): thereafter (is the time for) either generosity or ransom: Until the war lays down its burdens. Thus (are ye commanded): but if it had been Allah.s Will, He could certainly have exacted retribution from them (Himself); but (He lets you fight) in order to test you, some with others. But those who are slain in the Way of Allah,- He will never let their deeds be lost.

Idekeson:

Hmmmm. Strong motivation for zealots.

nuru:

Its strong motivation for realists. Why would you not fight your enemy. Tell me. See there is no pretense in Islam.

Who is your enemy? Unbelievers?

The enemies are those described in Surat Buruj Chapter 85 Verse 10

" Those who persecute (or draw into temptation) the Believers, men and women, and do not turn in repentance, will have the Penalty of Hell: They will have the Penalty of the Burning Fire "

As for mere unbelievers that do not persecute, they are to be invited to Islam and if they persist in unbelieve, then we say to them

"For you is your religion and for me is mine" Surat Kafirun Chapter 109

nuru:

As for mere unbelievers that do not persecute, they are to be invited to Islam and if they persist in unbelieve, then we say to them
"For you is your religion and for me is mine" Surat Kafirun Chapter 109

Wonderful!!!! I wish that's the reality in the Muslim world. Too much anger and misplaced aggression overshadows rational thought which the above verse tend to promote.

Ever since i became a muslim, the Quran had been my source of inspiration. Whenever you open it you will always have something to learn from it. it encompasses all things in this world and its application is just so smooth and make me wonder why it is been misunderstood by some.
i cant say specifically which ayat or surah i love most but i can assur that whether the short or the long surah, you will always learn from it.
though am beginning to like the surat ikhlas because of its very precise conceptualisation of the Supreme Being, Allah.
May He continue to bless us all.

sallam alaikum.

@ isaho.
peace be unto bro!
you sound like you converted from a religion could you share that if you don't mind? _{or May be private?}
i love to learn from such conviction.

It never cease to amaze me the wonderful Revelation of God called Al-Quran. Even till today, you read it and you hear Allah speaking to you directly.

There was a time in 1985, I was troubled over an issue and I decided to petition Allah with my request between Asri and Magrib, and I did. When it was time for Magrib,  I prayed with the Jamat in the Mosque. After the prayer, I just told myself why hurry back to the hostel ( I was in the University then), why not wait to say the Ishai before going back. So I decided to read the Quran and just opened any page that my hand flipped to. What did I see, my hand flipped to Surat Ibrahim Chapter 14  verse 34 and guess what I read out to myself
" And He giveth you of all that ye ask for. But if ye count the favors of Allah, never will ye be able to number them. Verily, man is given up to injustice and ingratitude. "

I knew instantly that that was Allah speaking to me and confirming acceptance of my petition. And it came to pass that my issue was resolved in an outstanding manner.

That is the Quran for you. The Noble Quran. The Glorious Quran. The Word of God.

Does it happen to anyone like;
you have a question or issue and you read the quran and the anwser comes jumping at you like it was just writing?

yeah diyo
i once had an oustass who always says that the Quran is the only complete book with all the possible answers to so many doubts in the world

yeah answers jump out such as this.

Bukhari:V1B4N1229-33 “Aisha [who was 9] said, ‘I used to wash semen off the Prophet’s [who was 53] clothes. When he went for prayers I used to notice one or more spots on them.’”

babyosisi:

yeah answers jump out such as this.

Bukhari:V1B4N1229-33 “Aisha [who was 9] said, ‘I used to wash semen off the Prophet’s [who was 53] clothes. When he went for prayers I used to notice one or more spots on them.’”

Wow so allah now "speaks" to muslims too? very soon there'll be little difference between it and christianity as a religion. so much copying.

@davidylan
It has alway been like that is just that there has been little talk about the religion ISLAM!

Non muslims dont know what they are missing in goodies.

Muslims have so much spiritual uplifting that its taken for granted and generally dont talk about it except in few compelling instances such as a forum like this. That's why whn we watch confession sessions on chrtian TV programs, we are not moved because what is with us is better and more complete. Afterall the yorubas will say 'Agba ofifo nindun ladunju - Empty barrels sound loudest '

I invite all of you out there who are non-muslims to embrace Islam today. Your life and hereafter will be guaranteed successful.

Sallam alykun, I must ve really achieved a lot by coming into this rm this morning.Ur postings are really intresting especially urs Zarah & above all u ple ve really given me challenges.I think i must really be serious with my memorization now, just hope Allah make it easier 4 me & stick to my brain 4 ever.
My favorite surah is Yusuf(May be b'cos that is name i bear) & Rahaman.

Davidylan,
D words in d holy quran are from Allah & re directed 2 us(we His creations) hence He is talking 2 us though not in dreams or through any "prophets" as u choose to call ur leaders (pastors).Definately there is no going to be any new similiarity btw the two rel, unless u guyz ve a change of mind or bend against ur principle but not we the muslims.

Thanks yusuf1420. pls try you will need it.

what is a sura? is the pretence idekeson came here with. and now this.

You guys please stop paying attension to this trouble maker's all they want to do is draw you into an argument, call you names, abuse ur belief, ur prophet and then call you terrorists, when you react. They are not christians no doubt about that. and they are not worth our time.

lets talk of our favourite ayah's please.

salaam evrione

please lets ignore this troble makers as zarah said we are muslims and we are proud to be called so
this is a topic for muslims to talk about our glorious book so lets just ignore them

belloti,is this where you've been hiding ma friend.
getting some more incite with which to attack me on the other forums eh.
Where have you been? Mecca or Medina? lol.
Well take care,I better leave now since it looks like this is strictly for Muslims,
before Mukina2 turns to AK 47

i second you mukina2!!


there was this day i saw a movies that made me ask, why am i a muslim, i couldnt convince myself so i went to Da Quran and opened it randomly and i saw a convincing answer! Guess that why i still hold the faith
Cant explain it much but i feeel it alot!!

@bellotti,Oh I see,Zamfara state is your naija holy land,that explains why the stupid governor ordered the demolition of so many Churches.
What state did Zamfara come out of,I've been away from Naija a long time.
I have a lot of Muslim friends and I love them dearly,what I hate is the hatred the average Muslim has for Christians demonstrated in Church burnings etc.and the intolerance and quickness to kill.

We can all coexist and be friends and learn from one another if only you guys can let that happen.
Sometimes we seem to be too hard and attack your faith,it's just because of what we see around us.
Go to the airports now,everyone is on edge when they see a passenger wearing a hijab accompanied by a bearded husband.
Of course most muslims are peace loving people but a large number are not and there are many of them.
You peace loving ones can spread that message and convert the 'bad ones' amongst you cuz the world is getting preety tired of all the killers and hoodlums amongst you.

The other thing many of you make the mistake of thinking everything American must be the Christian view.
That is so wrong,America was founded on Christian principles but it is a secular nation just like Turkey is secular though it's mainly Muslims.
So many Christians and secular people oppose the Lebanese killings,the maltreatment of women in sharia,the occupation of Israel and you see them daily condenming these acts.

We love you Muslims even though our beliefs may be different and we may seek to have you converted,it's never by force and it's all from a heart full of love.