Description “An extensive commentary of the opening chapter of the Glorious Qur’ān by our Shaykh Maulānā Abdul Raheem (May Allāh bless him) in his unique style, replete with insightful anecdotes and heart-rending narratives to provide a delightful read.” Muftī Abdur-Rahman ibn Yūsuf Mangera “The Author, Shaykh Abdul Raheem takes a unique approach in making this magnificent Sūrah accessible to the full spectrum of readers, from student to religious leader, from academic to a lay person.” Al-Haaj Hāfiz Ismail Amla Hafizahullah Shaykh Abdul Raheem hafizahullah is a graduate of Darul Uloom Bury. After graduating, he pursued further study at Mazāhir ul Uloom, Saharanpur (India). He also studied the science of Iftā (Islamic Jurisprudence and delivering verdicts on the rulings of Sharī’ah). Shaykh has spent the last 30 years teaching and lecturing on the various texts which form the Dars Nizami Curriculum. He currently teaches at Darul Uloom Bury. Shaykh travels tirelessly around the country and around the world delivering talks in order to educate and rectify the Muslim community. He has also authored many books, articles and delivered many lectures. For trade, bulk orders, international or more information, please contact: +44 (0) 7825 345 836 (call/text/whatsapp) [email protected]

An Explanation To Surah Al Fatihah. Despite its brevity, calls man to fulfil the rights of Tawhid, the right that Allah has over us to worship Him alone without any partners

The Endless Banquet (Volume Two) is the second part of Shaykh Hamzah Abdul Malik's reading guide to help the average person understand the broader meanings of the Qur'an. This book picks up where The Endless Banquet (Volume I) left off, and explains each Surah of the middle third of the Qur'an by grouping its ayat together according to shared themes, to help you study its fundamental meanings and their connections with one another. It is followed by The Endless Banquet (Volume III), which covers Juz 21-30. All three volumes are available together as The Endless Banquet Series (3-book bundle). The Endless Banquet will help you discover: The benefits of the Qur'an's repetition of certain phrases, & stories, albeit with different variations & details The wisdom of ayat shift from discussions of law to stories, to theological arguments, to descriptions of heaven and hell Connections between each Surah The wisdom & significance in the order of the Surahs How each Juz is divided upon overarching themes The context in which certain ayat were revealed & why these verses are still relevant today The Endless Banquet is designed to help you develop a deeper appreciation for the Qur'an - especially the parts which most people don't ordinarily read. This will increase your sense of wonder and awe at the Qur'an, so that you may seek to learn more, and be inspired to ask new questions about Allah's final revelation. As you become more familiar with its subtleties, your personal relationship with the Qur'an will naturally grow stronger, if Allah wills. Each chapter of The Endless Banquet covers one Juz. Written in easy-to-understand language, this book aims to inspire a new generation of readers of the Qur'an, among Muslims who are comfortable reading and speaking English. The Endless Banquet was written in the hope that the Qur'an may open the hearts of all who read it, and to help you become inspired by its meanings, its relevance to the present day, and its connections to the human condition and to your own life. The Endless Banquet will help you to rekindle your love for the Qur'an, if Allah wills.

The Meaning of Surah 01 Al-Fatihah (The Opening) Открытие From Holy Quran (Священный Коран) Bilingual Edition In English and Russian. Surah al-Fatiḥah (Arabic: سُورَةُ الْفَاتِحَة ) is the first chapter (surah) of The Holy Quran. Its seven verses (ayat) are a prayer for the guidance, lordship and mercy of Allah SWT(God). This chapter has an essential role in Islamic prayer (salāt). The primary literal meaning of the expression "al-Fatiḥah" is "The Opener," which could refer to this Surah being "the opener of the Book" (Fatiḥat al-kitab), to its being the first Surah recited in full in every prayer cycle (rakʿah), or to the manner in which it serves as an opening for many functions in everyday Islamic life. Some Muslims interpret it as a reference to an implied ability of the Surah to open a person to faith in God. The name al-Fatiḥah ("the Opener") is due to the subject-matter of the surah. Fatiḥah is that which opens a subject or a book or any other thing. In other words, a sort of preface. The word الفاتحة came from the root word فتح which means to open, explain, disclose, keys of treasure etc. That means sura Al-Fatiha is the summary of the whole Quran. That is why we recite another Ayat or sura along with Fatiha in our prayers. That is, sura Al-Fatiha is paired with rest of the whole Quran. It is also called Umm Al-Kitab ("the Mother of the Book") and Umm Al-Quran ("the Mother of the Quran"); Sab'a al Mathani ("Seven repeated [verses]", an appellation taken from verse 15:87 of the Quran); Al-Hamd ("praise"), because a hadith narrates Muhammad as having said that God says: "The prayer [al-Fatiḥah] is divided into two halves between Me and My servants. When the servant says, 'All praise is due to God', the Lord of existence, God says, 'My servant has praised Me'."; Al-Shifa' ("the Cure"), because a hadith narrates Muhammad as having said: "The Opening of the Book is a cure for every poison.", Al-Ruqyah ("remedy" or "spiritual cure").

Description The success in both worlds for those who follow the noble Prophets and the severity and calamity upon those who reject them, is repeatedly heralded within the Holy Qur’ān. The most significant episode of these is the one of the Prophet Nūh u and his community. The honourable Shaykh Abdul Raheem [Hāfizahullāh], prior to the present work, wrote a work of Qur’ānic exegesis on Sūrah Yūsuf, in English, which was exceedingly well received. Consequently, this raised his self-confidence and a further work of Qur’ānic exegesis on Sūrah Nūh has materialised. Shaykh Yūsuf Motālā [Dāmat Barakātuhum] I am honoured to compliment a very comprehensive tafsīr of Sūrah Nūh from a very well respected and hardworking scholar. InshaAllāh, this work will bring further understanding of this popular sūrah, which in turn will increase the concentration and devotion when recited and heard in salāh. Shaykh Yūsuf Darwān [Hafizahullah] Shaykh Abdul Raheem hafizahullah is a graduate of Darul Uloom Bury. After graduating, he pursued further study at Mazāhir ul Uloom, Saharanpur (India). He also studied the science of Iftā (Islamic Jurisprudence and delivering verdicts on the rulings of Sharī’ah). Shaykh has spent the last 30 years teaching and lecturing on the various texts which form the Dars Nizami Curriculum. He currently teaches at Darul Uloom Bury. Shaykh travels tirelessly around the country and around the world delivering talks in order to educate and rectify the Muslim community. He has also authored many books, articles and delivered many lectures. For trade, bulk orders, international or more information, please contact: +44 (0) 7825 345 836 (call/text/whatsapp) [email protected]

The theme of this book is Al-Fatiha. The first chapter of the Qur’an, known as “Al-Fatiha” is essential to the proper understanding of Islam, the religion for around two billion people. This chapter or sura is only seven short verses; yet, it includes the basics of Islam and introduces the Muslims’ conception of God. The sura starts with praise of Allah for being so kind and merciful. Muslims thank Allah for being the Lord of all human beings, without any discrimination or favoritism. As the sura indicates, Muslims do not believe that they are؟ chosen people or؟ favored nation. They think of Allah as the Lord of beings. They believe that Allah is؟ God of Justice as well as of love. Hence Islam is presented in this sura as؟ religion of balance that can function forever. Descriptor(s): INCIPITS OF KORAN CHAPTERS | KORAN CHAPTERS | KORAN EXEGESIS | THE HOLY KORAN | KORANIC SCIENCES