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The noble verse describes the tragic end of the corrupt people of Lot, who openly committed sin without any sense of shame. They persisted in their wrongdoing despite the repeated warnings of their prophet, so the mighty Cry seized them at sunrise.

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The Cry (As-Sayḥah) is mentioned in the Qur’an as a means of punishment for nations that denied their messengers, including the people of Thamud, the people of Lot, and the people of Shuʿayb. Classical Qur’anic commentators describe it as a terrifying cry from the heavens (some reports state that it was the voice of the Angel Gabriel, peace be upon him), causing their hearts to fail within their chests and bringing about immediate death.

They were pelted with stones of baked clay, and their town was turned upside down.

“So We turned the city upside down and rained upon them stones of baked clay.” (Qur’an 15:74)

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The noble verse calls us to reflect on four magnificent signs of Allah’s creation: the camel, the sky, the mountains, and the earth. Allah does not mention them on their own; rather, He pairs each one with the action that highlights the greatness of its creation: how the camel was created, how the sky was raised (without pillars), how the mountains were firmly set (standing solid and unmoving in their place), and how the earth was spread out.

These scenes are closely connected. The sky stretches above the earth, the lofty mountains stand between them, stabilizing the earth while rising toward the sky, and the camel serves as a means of transportation across the land. All of this has been made for the benefit of humankind in their journeys and daily lives. It is as though the human being is surrounded by Allah’s signs from every direction: above, below, around, and before them—both near and far.

The “looking” that this verse calls for is not merely seeing with the eyes. Rather, it is reflection, contemplation, and learning from what scientific discovery has revealed about the marvels of Allah’s creation. Through such reflection, the believer’s heart becomes filled with awe, reverence, and deep fear of Allah, and the greatness and majesty of the Creator grow ever stronger within the heart.

“He who assumed the greater share of it among them” means: the one who bore most of it and took the largest part in spreading the rumor.

These verses were revealed to exonerate the Mother of the Believers, Aisha bint Abi Bakr, from the incident of al-Ifk (the slander/false accusation).

During the return from one of the military expeditions, the Muslim caravan stopped to rest. Aisha (may Allah be pleased with her) went out searching for a necklace she had lost, and when she returned, she found that the caravan had already departed.

The Prophet ﷺ used to assign some of his companions to travel behind the army to check the route, so Safwan ibn al-Mu’attal passed by the place. When he saw her, he said: “Indeed we belong to Allah and to Him we shall return”, then made his camel kneel so she could ride it. He walked leading the camel without speaking to her a single word until they reached Medina.

There, the hypocrites exploited this situation and spread a false rumor known as the Incident of al-Ifk. Ifk refers to the worst form of lying, slander, and distortion of truth. Some people participated in spreading it in varying degrees, but the one who initiated it and was the main driver behind its spread was Abdullah ibn Ubayy ibn Salul. Therefore, he bore the greatest burden of sin and was warned by Allah of a severe punishment.

Allah then revealed verses that will be recited until the Day of Judgment, fully exonerating Aisha (may Allah be pleased with her) from above the seven heavens. These verses preserved her pure reputation in the Book of Allah, exposed the lies of the people of slander, and highlighted the danger of rumors that do not only harm individuals but can destabilize an entire society. Therefore, Allah commands verification, good opinion, and guarding one’s tongue, and He warns that whoever initiates or leads the spread of such rumors bears the greatest share of the sin.

This noble verse reminds us of the blessing of our creation—how Allah brought us into existence from nothing, then perfected our form and firmly bound every part of our bodies together.

“We strengthened their frame” means We made them strong and firmly knit together.

The Arabic word conveys the meanings of binding, fastening, and securing tightly. It is from the same root as aseer (أسير, captive), who was traditionally bound securely.

Human creation is described so because Allah, Glorified and Exalted, perfectly joined the body’s joints, limbs, ligaments, tendons, nerves, blood vessels, and tissues, binding them together with remarkable precision so that they function as one unified structure without falling apart.

Abu Hurayrah, Al-Hasan, and Ar-Rabiʿ explained that Allah strengthened and connected the body’s joints and limbs through nerves and sinews.

The expression “We strengthened their frame” carries a richer meaning than muscular strength alone. It refers to the extraordinary precision, stability, and cohesion with which the human body is constructed.

This is a blessing that is often appreciated only by those who have lost part of it. We may take movement for granted, yet every step, every gesture, and every motion is a miracle renewed at every moment. Glory be to the One who has strengthened and perfected our frame.

This noble verse is a glad tiding and a great favor from Allah to His Prophet Muhammad ﷺ. More than fourteen centuries later, the name of Muhammad ﷺ continues to be exalted: it is proclaimed in the call to prayer, mentioned in every prayer, and spoken by millions of tongues across every corner of the earth.

It is a divine promise that has been fulfilled. There is no preacher, worshipper, or one who offers prayer except that they testify: “I bear witness that there is no god but Allah, and I bear witness that Muhammad is the Messenger of Allah.”

It was narrated from Abu Sa’id al-Khudri that the Messenger of Allah ﷺ said:

“Jibril came to me and said: ‘My Lord and your Lord says: Do you know how I have raised your mention?’ I replied, ‘Allah knows best.’ He said: ‘Whenever I am mentioned, you are mentioned with Me.’”

The Prophet ﷺ also holds a place of profound love, reverence, and honor in the hearts of his Ummah. May Allah reward him on our behalf with the best reward ever granted to a prophet for his nation.

This noble verse describes a scene from the story of Moses (peace be upon him) when he set out to meet the righteous servant so that he could learn knowledge that Allah had taught him but which Moses did not yet know. He traveled with his young companion, carrying a fish as provisions for the journey. The fish had been dead and salted.

When they stopped to rest by a rock, Allah caused the fish to come back to life. It slipped into the sea in a remarkable and miraculous way. The young companion was astonished by what he saw, but forgot to tell Moses (peace be upon him) immediately. Later, when he remembered, he said:

“He said, ‘Did you see when we retired to the rock? Indeed, I forgot the fish. And none made me forget to mention it except Satan—that I should mention it. And it took its course into the sea amazingly.’” (Al-Kahf 18:63)

Allah had already informed Moses that the place where he would meet Al-Khidr would be where the fish was lost—or where it came back to life. So Moses replied:

“He said, ‘That is what we were seeking.’ So they returned, following their footprints exactly.” (Al-Kahf 18:64)

“So they returned” means they went back. “Following their footprints” means they retraced their own footsteps along the path with great care and precision.

Thus, the journey of searching came to an end, and a far greater journey began—a journey of learning, wisdom, and spiritual training, through which Allah would reveal to Moses (peace be upon him) profound wisdom that he had not known before.

O Allah, teach us what benefits us, allow us to benefit from what You have taught us, and increase us in knowledge.

This noble verse describes the moment when the People of the Cave awoke. They were a group of faithful young men who stood firmly against a disbelieving king. The very first word they uttered was “Our Lord,” a clear declaration of their rejection of polytheism.

“When they stood up and said, ‘Our Lord is the Lord of the heavens and the earth. Never will we call upon any deity besides Him.’” (Qur’an 18:14)

They fled with their faith to the cave, and the first words they spoke upon entering it were also “Our Lord,” as they prayed:

“Our Lord, grant us mercy from Yourself…” (Qur’an 18:10)

Then, after many long years, when they awoke and felt hungry, they sent one of them to the city. Yet the first thing they cared about was that their provision be lawful and pure. They said:

“Let him find which food is the purest.” (Qur’an 18:19)

The steadfastness of the People of the Cave after their long sleep—as though time had never changed what was in their hearts—reminds us of a profound truth: people will be resurrected on the state in which they died. Whoever dies upon faith and obedience will be raised upon them, and whoever dies upon anything else will be resurrected upon that.

O Allah, keep us steadfast upon faith until we meet You, and raise us on the Day of Resurrection in a state of obedience to You and excellence in worshipping You.

The noble verse conveys to us the impact of the events of the Day of Judgment on people’s faces and emotions. In a brief yet profound scene, Allah says:

“Faces, that Day, will be gloomy.” (Qur’an 75:24)

The Qur’an specifically mentions the faces because they are the mirror of human emotions and the first thing to reveal what lies within the heart—fear, anxiety, and terror.

The word “gloomy” (Arabic: bāsirah) means frowning, grim, and distressed. Their faces will reflect anguish and tension because of the horrors they know are about to unfold.

The reason for this grim expression is given immediately afterward:

“Certain that a crushing calamity will befall them.” (Qur’an 75:25)

The Arabic word “fāqirah” comes from the root faqara, which originally means to break the vertebrae of the back—the bones that form the spine. Thus, it signifies a devastating calamity so severe that it is as though it breaks one’s back under its weight.

The Arabs used the term fāqirah to describe an overwhelming disaster of extreme severity. The verse does not necessarily refer to a literal physical breaking of the back; rather, it conveys the intensity of affliction, ruin, and despair.

What is remarkable is the eloquent harmony between the two verses:

“Gloomy” (bāsirah) describes the visible expression on their faces.
“ Certain that a crushing calamity will befall them” describes the inner fear of the punishment awaiting them.

This is one of the Qur’an’s astonishing examples of concise expression: a single word conveys meaning, imagery, and emotion all at once.

“O Allah, brighten our faces on the Day when faces will be brightened and faces will be darkened, and make them radiant, smiling, and filled with joy and glad tidings.”

هذه الآية الكريمة تنقل لنا مشهدًا من قصة قوم عاد، الذين أنعم الله عليهم بالقوة والعمران، لكنهم صرفوا هذه النعمة في التفاخر والعبث، فكانوا يبنون على كل مرتفعٍ صروحًا ضخمة لا لحاجة، بل استعراضًا لقوتهم وكبريائهم .
وقدوصفهم الله تعالى في سورة الشعراء، على لسان النبي هود عليه السلام. بقوله:
﴿أَتَبْنُونَ بِكُلِّ رِيعٍ آيَةً تَعْبَثُونَ ﴾

جاء هذا السؤال الاستنكاري من هود عليه السلام لما رأى من قومه الانشغال بأمور دنياهم ، وإعراضهم عن الآخرة و شركهم بالله تعالى و هو الذي خلقهم وأعمرهم في الأرض وزادهم قوة على الأمم ، فاستكبروا و انصرفت همتهم إلى التعاظم والتفاخر واللهو واللعب .

آية: بناءً عظيمًا أو معلمًا بارزًا.
تعبثون: تبنون هذه الأبنية للزينة والتفاخر، لا لمنفعة حقيقية.
وقيل : أنهم كانوا يبنون المواضع المرتفعة ليشرفوا على المارة فيسخرون منهم .
وهم الذين قال الله فيهم في سورة الفجر
(إرم ذات العماد) وهي مدينة تاريخية عظيمة لقوم "عاد" الأُولى.
و الأمم في حال انحطاطها حولت ما كان موضوعا للمصالح إلى مفاسد، و ما كان مبنياً لقصد تيسير السير والأمن على الناس إلى لهو وسخرية فصار وجودها شبيها بالعبث .

This noble verse presents a scene from the story of the people of ʿĀd, whom Allah blessed with strength, prosperity, and remarkable architectural skill. Yet instead of using these blessings in gratitude and righteousness, they devoted them to pride, vanity, and meaningless display. They built enormous structures on every elevated place, not out of necessity, but to boast of their power and greatness.

Allah describes them in Surat Ash-Shuʿarāʾ, through the words of the Prophet Hūd (peace be upon him):

“Do you build on every high place a monument for idle amusement?”
(Qur’an 26:128)

This rhetorical question was asked by Prophet Hūd (peace be upon him) when he saw his people preoccupied with worldly pursuits while turning away from the Hereafter and associating partners with Allah—the One who created them, settled them in the land, and granted them strength beyond that of other nations. Instead of showing gratitude, they became arrogant, directing their ambitions toward self-glorification, boasting, amusement, and frivolity.

* Āyah (monument): A grand structure or prominent landmark.
* Taʿbathūn (engage in idle amusement): They built these impressive structures merely for decoration, pride, and ostentation, rather than for any genuine benefit.

Some scholars also explained that they erected structures on elevated places so they could overlook travelers and mock them.
These are the same people whom Allah mentions in Surat Al-Fajr as:
“Iram of the lofty pillars.” (Qur’an 89:7)
This refers to the magnificent civilization of the first people of ʿĀd, renowned for its impressive architecture.

One of the signs of a nation’s moral decline is that it transforms what was originally intended to benefit society into a source of corruption. What was meant to facilitate travel, guidance, and security becomes instead a means of amusement, arrogance, and ridicule, until its very existence resembles nothing more than futile play.

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This noble verse teaches us the etiquette of charity and what kind of giving pleases Allah.

Allah, the Exalted, says:

“And do not aim toward the inferior part of it to spend [in charity], while you yourselves would not accept it except with closed eyes. And know that Allah is Free of need and Praiseworthy.” (Qur’an 2:267)

Allah first commands that our charity should come from what is good and wholesome—lawfully earned wealth and things that are beneficial to people—not from what is defective, spoiled, or worthless.

“And do not aim toward the inferior part of it to spend [in charity]…”

The word “tayammamū” (تيمموا) literally means to intend or to deliberately choose. Here, it means: do not intentionally select or deliberately choose inferior things to give in charity. The ritual purification known as tayammum derives its name from the same linguistic root because a person intentionally turns to clean earth when water is unavailable.

The word “al-khabīth” (الخبيث) refers to what is unlawful, inferior, defective, or naturally disliked by people.

In other words, do not deliberately choose the worst of what you own and present it as charity. Notice that the verse says, “from it you spend,” rather than “you spend from it.” This subtle wording does not merely forbid giving something of lesser quality; it forbids intentionally seeking it out and choosing it for charity.

This does not mean that one cannot donate an older item. If it is still clean, useful, and beneficial to someone in need, there is nothing wrong with giving it. What the verse condemns is searching for the worst possessions simply to get rid of them, then calling that charity.

“While you yourselves would not accept it except with closed eyes.”

Here, the Qur’an appeals directly to human nature.

Ask yourself: if someone offered you worn-out clothes, food that was about to spoil, or something of little value, would you gladly accept it?

Most people would not—unless they overlooked its faults, accepted it out of embarrassment, necessity, or because they felt unable to refuse it.

If you would not be pleased to receive such a gift yourself, why would you offer it to Allah as an act of worship?

This is one of the Qur’an’s most powerful teaching methods: it leads a person to judge themselves honestly.

Charity is not a way of cleaning out your closet or emptying your refrigerator. It is an act of worship through which we seek closeness to Allah.

The giving that Allah loves is not merely getting rid of what you no longer want; rather, it is overcoming the selfishness of the soul and giving from what you value.

The Qur’an trains us to excel in generosity, then raises us to an even higher rank—that of the righteous. The more beloved your gift is to you, the greater its reward with Allah.

Allah says:

“Never will you attain righteousness until you spend from that which you love.” (Qur’an 3:92)

ʿAbdullāh ibn Masʿūd (may Allah be pleased with him) said:
“Charity falls into the Hand of Allah before it reaches the hand of the one who asks.”

Because of this understanding, ʿĀ’ishah (may Allah be pleased with her) would perfume the coins before giving them in charity, honoring the act of giving for the sake of Allah.