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by Maruf Hasan 2003 Verses from the Holy Quran – a slideshow presentation Prepared by Maruf Khan’05.
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by Maruf Hasan 2003 Verses from the Holy Quran – a slideshow presentation Prepared by Maruf Khan’05.
Allah is the Light of the heavens and the earth The parable of His Light is as (if there were) a niche and within it a lamp, the lamp is in glass, the glass as it were a brilliant star, lit from a blessed tree, an olive, neither of the East nor of the West, whose oil would almost glow forth (of itself), though no fire touched it. Light upon Light! Allâh guides to His Light whom He wills And Allah sets forth parables for mankind, and Allah is All-Knower of everything. Quran – 24:35
O mankind, truly We have created you male and female, and have made you nations and tribes that ye may know one another. Truly the most noble of you, in the sight of God, is the most God-conscious. Quran - 49: 13
To each community among you We have prescribed a Law and a way of life. If Allah had so willed He would have made you a single people, but His plan is to test you in what He has given you: so strive as in a race in all virtues. The goal of you all is to Allah; it is He that will show you the truth of the matters in which you differ. Quran - 5:48 Omer Ali Seifuddin Mosque, Brunei
And the servants of the Infinitely Compassionate are those who walk on the earth in humility and when the ignorant accost them, they only reply "Peace!" Quran - 25:65 Sultan Salauddin Mosque, Malaysia
For every community (of faith) We have appointed ways of worship, which they aught to observe. Hence, do not let those (who follow other ways) draw you into dispute on this score, but summon them to their Sustainer: for you are on the right way. And if they argue with you, say: God knows best what you are doing. Quran - 22:67 Al Hambra Palace in Spain
Truly those who believe, and the Jews, and the Christians, and the Sabaeans - whoever believes in God and the Last Day and performs virtuous deeds - surely their reward is with their Sustainer, and no fear shall come upon them, neither shall they grieve. Quran - 2:62
It was We who revealed the Torah; therein was guidance and light. By its standard the Jewish people have been judged by the Prophets who surrendered to God's will, as well as by the Rabbis and the doctors of Law, for to them the protection of God's book was entrusted: If any do fail to judge by what God has revealed (including the Torah), they are (no better than) unbelievers. Quran - 5:44 Hasan II MosqueCasablanca, Morocco
We ordained for the Children of Israel that if anyone slew a person unless it be for murder or for spreading mischief in the land, it would be as if he slew all of humanity: and if anyone saved a life it would be as if he saved the life of all of humanity. Quran - 5:32 Abdul Aziz Mosque, Spain :
We ordained therein for them: "A life for a life, an eye for an eye, a nose for a nose, an ear for an ear, a tooth for a tooth and equivalence in harm done." But if anyone by way of charity foregoes that retaliation, it is an act of atonement for himself. And if any fail to judge by what God has revealed, they are wrongdoers. Quran - 5:45 Goek Tepe Mosque, Turkmenistan
To Jesus the son of Mary We gave clear signs and strengthened him with the Holy Spirit. Quran - 2:253 Islamic Cultural Center, Rome
And in their footsteps We sent Jesus the son of Mary confirming the law that had come before him: We sent him the Gospel: and therein was guidance and light and confirmation of the law that had come before him: a guidance and an admonition to those who are conscious of God. Quran - 5:45-46 Mosque in Turfan, China
Behold! The angels said: “O Mary! Allah has chosen you and purified you – chosen you above the women of all nations. Quran – 3:42 Behold! The angels said: “O Mary! Allah gives you glad tidings of a Word from Him: his name will be Christ Jesus, the son of Mary, held in honor in this world and the Hereafter and and will be one of those who are near to Allâh” Quran – 3:45 Mosque in Singapore
Goodness and Evil cannot be equal. Repel Evil with something better; then the one who hated you will become your friend and intimate! Quran - 41:34
Let there be no compulsion in religion. Truth stands out clearly from error; whoever rejects evil and has faith in God has grasped the most trustworthy, unfailing handhold. And God hears and knows all things. God is the Protector of those who have faith: from the depths of darkness He will lead them forth into light. Quran - 2:256-257
Masjid-al-Haram, which houses the Ka’aba, is located in Makkah and is the holiest place in Islam.
And We have sent you (O Muhammad) not but as a mercy for all mankind. Quran – 21:107
We have sent you (O Muhammad) but as a universal Messenger to men, giving them glad tidings, and warning them (against sin), but most men understand not. Quran – 2:115 Door of the Ka’aba
And to Allah belong the East and the West, so wherever you turn there is the Face of Allah (and He is High above, over His Throne) Surely! Allah is All-Embracing, All-Knowing. Quran – 2:115
The Prophet’s Mosque in Medina, Islam’s 2nd holiest site He is Allâh, the Creator, the Evolver, the Bestower of forms. To Him belong the Best Names All that is in the heavens and the earth glorify Him And He is the All-Mighty, the All-Wise Quran – 59:24
Allah is He, than Whom there is no other god – the Sovereign, the Holy One, the Source of Peace, The Guardian of Faith, the Preserver of Safety, the Exalted in Might, the Irresistible, the Supreme: Glory to Allah! (High is He) above the partners they attribute to Him. Quran – 59:23
Allah commands justice, the doing of good, and liberality to kith and kin, and He forbids all shameful deeds, and injustice and oppression. Quran – 16:90
O mankind! reverence your Lord, Who created you from a single person (Adam), Created, of like nature, his mate (Eve), and from them both He created countless men and women – fear Allah through Whom you demand your mutual (rights), and (reverence) the wombs (that bore you): for Allah ever watches over you. Quran – 4:1 • Islamic ornament from 11th century Fatimid Dynasty, Syria
And when My servants ask you concerning Me, then (answer them), I am indeed close (to them): I listen to the prayer of every supplicant when he calls on Me: let them also, with a will, listen to My call, and believe in Me: that they may walk in the right way. Quran – 2:185 • Lamp from 13th century Mamluk Dynasty, Egypt
It is righteousness to believe in Allah, and the Last Day, and the Angels, and the Book, and the Messengers; to spend of your substance, out of love of Him, for your kin, for orphans, for the needy, for the wayfarer, for those who ask, and for the ransom of slaves; to be steadfast in prayer, and practise regular charity, to fulfil the contracts which ye have made; and to be firm and patient, in pain (or suffering) and adversity, and throughout all periods of panic. Quran – 2:177
O you who believe! Seek help with patient Perseverence and Prayer: Truly! Allah is with those who patiently persevere. Quran – 2:153 Gate of the Mursi Abul Abbas Mosque, Alexandria
Thus have We made of you an Ummah (nation) justly balanced, that you might be witnesses over all nations, and the Messenger a witness over yourselves… And never would Allah make your faith of no effect. For Allah is to all people most surely full of kindness, Most Merciful. Quran – 2:143 Quran stand from 1360 Iran
Registan, the Islamic era city center of Samarkand. Built: 1400 AD
Sikri Mosque in India Righteousness is this that one should believe in Allah and the last day and the angels and the Book and the prophets, and give away wealth out of love for Him to the near of kin and the orphans and the needy and the wayfarer and the beggars and for (the emancipation of) the captives, and keep up prayer and pay the poor-rate; and the performers of their promise when they make a promise, and the patient in distress and affliction and in time of conflicts (Quran 2:177)
Travel through the earth and see how Allah did originate creation; so will Allah produce a later creation: for Allah has power over all things. (Quran – 29:20)
It is He Who made the sun to be a shining glory and the moon to be a light (of beauty), and measured out stages for her; that ye might know the number of years and the count (of time). Nowise did Allah create this but in truth and righteousness. (Thus) doth He explain His Signs in detail, for those who understand. (Quran – 10:5)
Most surely in the creation of the heavens and the earth and the alternation of the night and the day there are signs for men who understand. (Quran – 3:190)
"Come back to your Lord, Well-pleased (yourself) and well-pleasing unto Him! "Enter you, then, among My Servants, "And enter you My Paradise!" Quran – 89:28-30
credits • Thanks to Omid Safi for Ayat selection • Images collected from Google Images