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Sura 1
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What is the connection between Immanuel Kant and the Basmala?
The German philosopher Immanuel Kant is one of the most important representatives of the Enlightenment. To date, it is unclear why the "Basmala" was written on the invitation to the ceremonial awarding of his doctorate. Let's see what happened.
What does فأسقيناكموه mean?
The Arabic expression فأسقيناكموه means "and we gave it to you to drink". This intriguing phrase is from the Quran. Let's analyze it.
Why is the Quran so difficult to read?
In the Holy Quran there are certain rhetorical styles that are unique. Among them are Iltifat and various forms of emphasis. An overview.
Shaytan, Satan, Iblis and the Devil: What’s the Difference?
There is a difference between Satan, Iblis, and the Devil in Arabic. Let's analyze the terms and see how to use them.
The role of حَيَّ in the Call to Prayer in Islam
The word حَيَّ ("Hayya") is used in the call of the muezzin: حَيَّ عَلَى الصَّلاةِ means "Come to prayer". What type of word is حَيَّ?
Exploring the longest word in the Qur’an
The longest "word" in the Qur'an is "fa’asqaynākumūhu" فَأَسْقَيْنَاكُمُوهُ and means: so we gave it to you to drink. It looks like a word, but it is actually a sentence.
How do you spell لكن in Arabic?
Many students are confused as to why words like هذا, ذلك, or لكن are written with a dash (dagger Aleph). Should they be pronounced with a long vowel ("aa")? Yes, they should be.
What is the plural of كافِر?
There are many options to form the plural of kafir (كافر) which is unbeliever in Islam. The most common are Kuffār and Kāfirūn. Do they mean the same?
Kafir in Islam: Misinterpretations and meanings
The Arabic word Kāfir (Kafir - كافر) means "unbeliever" and is one of the most misused words in Islam. Surprisingly, the original meaning is quite different.
What does إِيّاكَ mean in Arabic?
The Arabic word إِيّايَ means "me." You might recognize it from the Qur'an: إِيّاكَ نَعْبُدُ. How do we create and use these forms?
