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Story of Quran:Story of Quran:As Told By Quran ItselfAs Told By Quran Itself

A Presentation for a gathering duringA Presentation for a gathering during

RamadanRamadan


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In the name of Allah, Most GraciousMost Merciful.

Praise be to Allah, Lord andCherisher of all Worlds and Hispeace and blessings be toMuhammed, his progeny and all

his companions.

I greet all of you with the UniversalGreeting of Peace. Assalam

Alaykum, Meaning Peace andmercy of God Almighty be on youall.


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Name:Name: Quran names itselfQuran names itself

There are two types of names of QuranThere are two types of names of Quran

Proper NamesPro

per Names : The names that are used: The names that are used

directly to point to itdirectly to point to itQualitative NamesQualitative Names:: Names that indicateNames that indicatesome quality of this book and are used insome quality of this book and are used in

a relative terma relative term

We will provide examples of both from theWe will provide examples of both from the

Quran itselfQuran itself


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Proper NamesP

roper Names :: A.A. QuranQuran(Which is recited again(Which is recited againand again)and again)

)3)

We have made this Quran inArabic, that you may be able tounderstand it (Ch. 43: 3)

) ) 2

These are verses of Quran - a Bookthat makes things clear (Ch. 27: 2)

(1)) ) 2 -1

Most Gracious! (It is He, Who has )taught the Quran

(Ch. 55: 1-2)


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2.2. Proper Names (Contd.)Proper Names (Contd.)

B.B. FURQANFURQAN:: i.e. Criterion to Judge between right and wrongi.e. Criterion to Judge between right and wrong

) )1

Blessed is He Who sent down theFURQAN, (i.e. Criterion) to His

servant, that it may be anadmonition to all creatures(Ch. 25: 1)


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)2By the Quran, full of remembrance) (Ch. 38: 2)

) )9

We have without doubt, sent down thisRemembrance and We will guard it(from corruption) (Ch. 15: 9)

D. Al ZIKR: The Remembrance

( )3(It is He Who) sent down to you the Book InTruth (Ch. 3: 3)

) )2

This is the Book; in is the guidance no doubt(Ch. 2: 2)

C. Al KITAB: The Book


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Qualitative names of QuranQualitative names of Quran::

()77

Verily, this is a most honourable Quran(Ch. 56: 77)

B. KAREEM: i.e. Most Honourable

))1

QAF, By the Glorious Quran (Ch. 50: 2)

()21

Nay! This is Glorious Quran(Ch. 85: 21)

A. MAJEED: i.e. Glorious


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Qualitative names of QuranQualitative names of Quran: (Contd.): (Contd.)

( )2

These are verses of a Wise Book(Ch. 31:2)

(1) ()2

YA SIN, By the Quran, Full of wisdom

(Ch. 36:1- 2)

D. HAKEEM: i.e. Full of Wisdom

( ,)2These are verses of the Book that makesthings clear (Ch. 26, 28: 2)

(1) ) ,)2

By the Book that makes things clear (Ch.43: 2)

C. MUBEEN: i.e. One that makes things clear


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Qualitative names of QuranQualitative names of Quran:: (Contd.)(Contd.)

)103 (

And hold fast all together, by the Ropewhich Allah (stretches to you) and be notdivided among you (Ch. 3: 103)

F. HABL-AL-ALLAH: i.e. Rope from Allah

(

)174

O Mankind! Verily there has come to youa convincing proof from your Lord(Ch. 4:174)

E. BURHAN: i.e. The Convincing Proof


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Authorship Of Quran:Authorship Of Quran:

A burning QuestionA burning Question

Various topics covered under this headingVarious topics covered under this headingareareWho is the Author of QuranWho is the Author of QuranIt is not the word of humansIt is not the word of humansWhere is its originWhere is its originWho brought it and to whom it was revealedWho brought it and to whom it was revealedIt was not corrupted during revelationIt was not corrupted during revelation

It shall remain pure at all timesIt shall remain pure at all timesIt cannot be duplicatedIt cannot be duplicatedWarning for those who still say it is mansWarning for those who still say it is manswordword


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3. Who is the Author of Quran:3. Who is the Author of Quran: It is notIt is notwritten by Prophet Mohammadwritten by Prophet Mohammad

There are many such verses, clarifying that Quran is not written by theprophet, It was indeed revealed to him.

()2

The revelation of this Book is from

Allah, Exalted in power, full ofknowledge (Ch. 40: 2)

)9)

We have without doubt, sent down thismessage and (Ch. 15: 9)

)23)

It is We who have sent down thisQuran to you by stages (Ch. 76: 23)

()2

Revelation of this book in which thereis no doubt - from the Lord of theWorlds (Ch. 32: 2)


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4. Quran is not the Word of Men4. Quran is not the Word of Men

)82(.

Have they not pondered on Quran withCare? Had it been from other than

Allah, they would surely found in itmuch discrepancy (Ch. 4: 82)

()10

Say: Dont you see, if this is from

Allah ... (Ch. 46:10)

)37)

This Quran is not such as can beproduced by other than Allah(Ch. 10:37)


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5. Where is the Origin of Quran5. Where is the Origin of Quran

(13)

(14) (15) )16-13 (

In Book held in honour, Exalted

kept pure and holy, (written) byhands of scribes Honourable,pious and just (Ch. 80: 13-16)

(77) (78)

()79-77

This is indeed a Quran mosthonourable, In a book well

guarded, which none shall touchbut those who are clean

(Ch. 56: 77-79)

(21)

()22-21

Nay , this is a Glorious Quran,

inscribed in a Tablet Preserved(Ch. 85: 21-22)


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6. When the Quran was sent down6. When the Quran was sent down

Quran, from The Preserved Tablet, came down to the heavens just above theearth in the month of Ramadan. Actual revelation started on The Night ofPower (which is also one night in the month of Ramadan) and it took almost23 years to complete the revelation.

()185

Ramadan is the month in which Wesent down the Quran

(Ch. 2: 185)

()3

We sent it down during a blessed

night (Ch. 44: 3)

)1We have indeed revealed this(message) in the night of power( (Ch. 97: 1)


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7. Who Brought The Quran?7. Who Brought The Quran?

So according to Quran, Archangel Gabriel was the one who brought therevelation to our prophet. His qualities of trust and high position arehighlighted to prove that he did not hide any thing and completed his trustfully.

)97)

Say: Whoever is an enemy to Gabriel, for hebrings down the revelation to your heart byAllahs will (Ch. 2: 97)

() 102

Say: The holy spirit has brought the revelationfrom your lord in truth (Ch. 16: 102)

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With it came down the spirit of Faith and Truth(Ch. 26: 193)


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7A.7A.Who was the Receiver of Quran? Who was the Receiver of Quran? ProphetProphetMohammadMohammad

()3

And believe in which is Revealedto Muhammed (Ch. 47: 3)

) )194

To your heart and Mind, so thatyou be of the Warner

(Ch. 26:194)


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8. Quran was not corrupted during revelation8. Quran was not corrupted during revelation

)(25

(This Quran) are not the words ofSatan, the rejected one (Ch. 81: 25)

( 212)

(far from interference and corruption)Indeed they (Satan) have beenremoved far from even hearing it(Ch. 26: 212)


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9. Quran shall remain pure at all times9. Quran shall remain pure at all times

No adulteration or corruption is possible in Quran, neither in its text,nor in its meaning. Past History of 1400 years is ample proof of this.No other book has remained so pure for so long a time.

)42)

No Falsehood can approach it fromFront or from Behind it

(Ch. 41: 42)

) )9

We have without doubt, sent down thismessage and We will guard it (fromcorruption) (Ch. 15: 9)


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10. Human beings are not10. Human beings are not eveneven capable tocapable tobring anything like Quranbring anything like Quran

This Quranic challenge is unanswered during past 1400 years.

)23)

If you are in doubt regarding what wehave sent down to our servant, Then

produce a Sura like it (2:23)

)88 )

Say: If the whole of mankind and Jinnwere to gather together to producethe like of this Quran, they couldnot produce the like thereof, even i

they backed up each other(Ch. 17: 88).


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11. Warning to those who will still insist that11. Warning to those who will still insist thatQuran is Mans WorldQuran is Mans World

Here is a clear warning from Allah that if anyone shall stillpersist in his claims that Quran is Mans word, hispunishment shall be Hell Fire and beware Hell is no joke.

()24

(Then Bring a Sura like it) But if youcannot, and of a surety you cannot,the fear the fire, whose fuel is menand stones (Ch. 2: 24)

) 25-26(

(He said) This is nothing but the wordof a mortal. Soon will cast him intoHell-Fire (Ch. 74: 25-26)


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12. What Quran Demand from Us?12. What Quran Demand from Us?

Its demands on us consist ofIts demands on us consist of

Its RecitationIts RecitationDeliberation on its meaningsDeliberation on its meanings

To live by itTo live by it

Spread its messageSpread its message


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12A.12A. Its RecitationIts Recitation

) .)92And to rehearse the Quran(Ch 27: 92)

) )4

And Recite the Quran in slowmeasured rhythmic tones (Ch. 73: 4)

()45

Recite what is sent down by inspirationto you (Ch. 29:T 45)


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12B. To Meditate on its meaning12B. To Meditate on its meaning

()29

(Here is) a Book which We have sentdown to you, full of blessings, thatthey may mediate on its signs

(Ch. 38: 29)

()24

Do they not then earnestly seek tounderstand the Quran, or are theirhearts locked up? (Ch. 47: 24)


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12C. To live by it12C. To live by it

Quran demands from its readers to accept and implement its teachingand instructions.

()105

We have sent down to you the book intruth, that you might judge betweenmen as guided by Allah (Ch. 4: 105)

... ....

(47-44 )

If any fail to judge by (the light of)what Allah has revealed, they are(no better than) unbelievers.Wrong Doers Rebels

(Ch. 6: 44-47)


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12D. Spreading its message12D. Spreading its message

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Thus We have sent by inspiration toyou an Arabic Quran: that you maywarn The Mother of Cities(Makkah) and all around her

(Ch. 42: 7)

) )67

O Apostle! Proclaim the (message)which has been sent to you fromyour Lord

(Ch. 5: 67)


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13. Purpose of Quran : Guidance13. Purpose of Quran : Guidance

Quran provides guidance to everyone, but the people who really benefitfrom it are those who have qualities given here.

( )54Guidance and message to men of understanding(Ch. 41: 54)

()3Guidance and Mercy to the doers of good(Ch. 31: 3)

)2Guidance to those who fear Allah(Ch. 2: 2)

()2Guidance and good news to the believers(Ch. 27: 2)

B. Guidance to those who have certain qualities ( , )4Guidance to (all) Mankind (Ch. 3: 185)

A. Guidance to Humanity


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14. Why Quran was revealed gradually? 14. Why Quran was revealed gradually? A common doubtA common doubt

Quran itself gives the reasons why it was revealed in stages. In order forease of remembrance and to explain and clarify its meaning and showapplications to a particular situation.

) )106

A Quran, which We have divided into parts, inorder that you might recite it to men atintervals: We have revealed it by stages

(17: 106)

(32)

()32,33

Those who reject faith say Why is not theQuran revealed to him all at once?

Because, We may strengthen your heartthereby, .

And no question they bring to you, but Wereveal to you the truth and best explanation

(Ch. 25: 32,33)


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15. Basic and Allegorical verses in Quran:15. Basic and Allegorical verses in Quran:

According to Quran both types are available in its text.According to Quran both types are available in its text.

) )2

Book with verses Basic, then furtherexplained from one, who is Wise andWell acquainted (Ch. 11: 2)

( )7

In it are verses Basic orFundamental, they are thefoundation of the book. Others areallegorical. But those in whose heart

is perversity follow the part which isAllegorical, seeking for discord andhidden meanings (Ch. 3: 7)


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15A. Examples of Basic Verses15A. Examples of Basic Verses::

) )256

Let there be no compulsion in religion,guidance has been distinguished from

the falsehood (Ch. 2: 256)

()90

Allah commands justice, the doing ofgood and liberality to kith and kinand He forbids all shameful deeds,and injustice and rebellion. He

instructs you that you may receiveadmonition (Ch. 16: 90)

()151

Say: Come, I will tell what Allah has

(really) prohibited. Join not anypartner with Him, Be good to yourparents, and Kill not your children onplea of want (Ch. 6: 151)


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15B. Examples of Allegorical Verses15B. Examples of Allegorical Verses

Exact meanings and realization of these verses are beyondour understanding (However they are not against reason).One should believe only in its common meanings andshould not try for details.

)67)

And the heavens shall be rolled up inHis right hand (Ch. 39: 67)

( )16-14

Near the last Lote-tree. Behold theLote-tree was shrouded.

(Ch. 53: 14-16)

))5Most Gracious is firmly established onthe throne (Ch. 20: 5)


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16 Contents of Quran16 Contents ofQuran : (Major Topics): (Major Topics)

These are:These are:TAWHEEDTAWHEEDi.e. Absolute Unity and Uniqueness ofi.e. Absolute Unity and Uniqueness ofPersonality of GodPersonality of GodRISALATRISALATi.e. The Office of Prophet hood, itsi.e. The Office of Prophet hood, itsduties and responsibilitiesduties and responsibilitiesAAKHIRATAAKHIRATi.e.i.e.The day of Judgment, itsThe day of Judgment, itsinevitability and various issues surrounding itinevitability and various issues surrounding itQASASQASAS i.e. Glimpses from the lives of Pasti.e. Glimpses from the lives of Past

Prophets and Past GenerationsProphets and Past GenerationsAHKAMSAHKAMSi.e. Laws and Commandments (Do si.e. Laws and Commandments (Do sand Dont s)and Dont s)


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16.1TAUHEED16.1TAUHEED i.e. Absolute Unity andi.e. Absolute Unity anduniqueness personality of Allahuniqueness personality of Allah

Topics covered under this head areTopics covered under this head areHe is one and uniqueHe is one and unique

He is the sole Creator of every thing in thisHe is the sole Creator of every thing in thisuniverse.universe.He is All PowerfulHe is All Powerful

He is free from all defectsHe is free from all defectsOnly He needs to be worshipped, no oneOnly He needs to be worshipped, no oneelseelse


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17. RISALAT17. RISALAT i.e. The office of Prophet hoodi.e. The office of Prophet hood

Topics covered under this head areTopics covered under this head areProphets are specially chosen men amongst theirProphets are specially chosen men amongst theirpeoplepeopleEvery nation had their prophetsEvery nation had their prophets

Prophets get Direct revelation from AllahProphets get Direct revelation from AllahThey act as role models for their peopleThey act as role models for their peopleMust be respected and obeyedMust be respected and obeyedWill be called as witness on the Last DayWill be called as witness on the Last DayProphet Mohammad is the last and final prophetProphet Mohammad is the last and final prophetin the long chainin the long chain


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18. AAKHIRAT18. AAKHIRAT i.e. The Day of Judgmenti.e. The Day of Judgment

Various headings under this main topic areVarious headings under this main topic areIt is Coming, there is no doubt in itIt is Coming, there is no doubt in it

It shall be the day of final recompenseIt shall be the day of final recompenseEvery soul has to give account of its actionsEvery soul has to give account of its actionsNo bluff or intercession shall be allowedNo bluff or intercession shall be allowed

Result? Success or Failure (No third option)Result? Success or Failure (No third option)


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19. QASAS19. QASAS i.e. Glimpses from the earlieri.e. Glimpses from the earlierGenerationsGenerations

49 -

Such are some of the storiesof the unseen, which We haverevealed to you (11:49)

100-

These are some of the storiesof communities which Werelate to you (11:100)

100 -

Such were the towns, whosestory we relate to you (7:100)


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20. AHKAMS20. AHKAMS i.e. Laws and Commandmentsi.e. Laws and Commandments

3 -

Prohibited to you are dead meat,blood, swines flesh (6:3)

80-

O You who believe, most certainlyintoxicants, gambling .. are SatansHandiworks (6:80)

11 -

Allah direct you regarding yourchildren, to the male a portion

equal to two females

151 -

Say: Come I tell you what Allah has

truly forbidden, that you associateno partners.. (6:151)


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21 . Quran and previous scriptures:21 . Quran and previous scriptures:Quran confirms previous scriptures and at the sameQuran confirms previous scriptures and at the same

time acts as a guard over themtime acts as a guard over them..

If we use Quran as the Criterion of judging old scriptures,we may clarify many mistakes and contradictions availablein existing Scriptures manuscripts.

) )76

Verily this Quran does explain to thechildren of Israel most of thematters in which they disagree

(Ch. 27: 76)

48)

To You, We sent a scripture in truthconfirming the scripture that camebefore it and guarding it in safety

(Ch. 5: 48)


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21 A. Examples21 A. Examples

Quran rejects with force any persons in Godhoodand insists that Allah is absolute unity. Thereare no partners or equals with Him.

God has three persons, Father Son and Holy Ghost andthey form a Triune God (Holy Trinity)

Quran says that Jesus was not killed, not crucified.

Allah saved him and took him to heavens.Further no one will take the blame of others.

Jesus died on Cross and carried away the sins of those

who shall believe in his Crucifixion.

Quran while accepting the miraculous birth of Jesus(Pace be on him), without male intervention,denies any divinity to Jesus or to any of Allahscreature..

Jesus is the begotten son of God. (John )

As per Quran, It was Samiri not Aaron who madethe golden calf.

Aaron made the golden calf and worshipped it.(Exodus)

Quran never blames Eve as the first offender. InQuran, Adam & Eve are mentioned together,that they ate from the forbidden tree, Quranalso tells that both repented and Allah forgavethem (No Original Sin according to Quran))

Adam ate from the forbidden tree on the advice of Eve,so woman was responsible for the fall of man(Genesis)

Allah created heavens and earth is six days (stages),but the work did not tire Him. (Quran s

version is more suited to the majesty of Creator)

God created heavens and earth is six days and onseventh day He rested and was refreshed.

(Genesis)

According to QuranAccording to Bible


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22. Penalty for Ignoring Quranic Teachings:22. Penalty for Ignoring Quranic Teachings:

)36)

If anyone withdraws himself from remembranceof Most Gracious, We will appoint for him an

evil one, to be intimate companion to him(Ch. 43: 36)

(124)

(125)

()126-124

But whosoever turns away from my message,verily for him is a life narrowed down and Weshall raise him up blind on the day oudgement.

He will say O My Lord! Why have you raised

me up blind, while I had sight before(Allah) will say: : Thus did you, when our signscame to you disregarded them, so will you bedisregarded on this day (Ch. 20: 124-126)


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23. How to spread the message of Quran?23. How to spread the message of Quran?

( )64

Say: O people of the Book! Come tocommon terms as between us and you:That we worship none but Allah; Thatwe associate no partners with Him(Ch. 3: 64)

) )46

And dispute not with the People of the

Book except with better means, unless itbe those who cause injury(Ch. 29: 46)

)125)

Invite (all) to the Way of Your Lord

with wisdom and beautiful preaching:and argue with them in ways that arebest (Ch. 16: 125)


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24. How to spread the message of Quran?24. How to spread the message of Quran?(Contd.)(Contd.)

Quran teaches us that we should take care of following whenpreaching its message to others:- We should preach with wisdom and with kind words.- We should try to first mention the commonalties in the faiths.

The differences could be discussed afterwards.

- We should not revile the deities and religious persons of otherfaiths. It only causes more harm and little profit.

- We should be ready to face criticism and harsh words fromour Friends.

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)108

Revile not those whom they call uponbesides Allah, lest they out of spiterevile Allah in their ignorance

(Ch. 6: 108)


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25- Supplications mentioned in Quran:25- Supplications mentioned in Quran:

Quran gives many beautiful supplications. Sometimes these are taught

from Allah Himself. Sometimes supplications from Prophets and Righteous

people of past generations are recorded. All these supplications areacceptable to Allah and many times refer to such subtle issues which our

minds could not imagine with ease. A few examples are given below:

()201

Our Lord! Give us good in this world and good inthe hereafter and defend us from the tormentof the Fire. (Ch. 2: 201)

) )8

Our Lord! Let not our hearts deviate after You

have guided us, but grant us mercy from Yourown presence, for you are granter of bountieswithout measure (Ch. 3: 8)


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25- Supplications mentioned in Quran (Contd.)25- Supplications mentioned in Quran (Contd.)

(40)

) 40-41(

O My Lord! Make me one who

establishes regular prayers and also(raise such) from my offspring. OurLord! Accept my prayers.Our Lord! Cover us with your

forgiveness, My parents and (all)believers on the day that the Reckoningwill be established. (Ch. 14:40-41)

)23)

Our Lord! We have wronged our own

souls: If you will not forgive us and willnot bestow your mercy, we shallcertainly be lost (Ch. 7: 23)


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25- Supplications mentioned in Quran (Contd.)25- Supplications mentioned in Quran (Contd.)

( 286)

Our Lord! Condemn us not if we forget or fallinto error.

Our Lord! Place not on us a burden like thatwhich you placed on those before us

Our Lord! Place not on us a burden greater thanwe have strength to bear

And grant us forgiveness, have mercy on us, Youare our protector, Help us against those whostand against faith (Ch. 2: 286)

)10)

Our Lord! Forgive us and our brethren whocame before us into faith, and leave not intoour hearts Rancour (or sense of injury)against those who have believed.

Our Lord! You are indeed full of Kindness andMost Merciful. (Ch. 59: 10)


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26. Conclusion26. Conclusion

1. Glory to your Lord, the Lord ohonour and power! (He is free) fromwhat they ascribe (to Him). Andpeace be to (all) the Apostles. And

praise is to Allah, the Lord andCherisher of Words. (Ch. 37:180-182)2. And may Allahs peace and blessings

be to our prophet Muhammed and his

progeny and on all of his companions


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Thank you for your patienceThank you for your patience

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