Table of Contents

About the Author

Preface

Introduction

Chapter 3 Surah Al-Imran (The Family of Amran)

Chapter 3 Verses 1–200

Key Concepts in Surah Al-Imran (the Family of Amran)

Chapter 4 Surah An-Nisa (The Women)

Chapter 4 Verses 1–176

Key Concepts from Surah An-Nisa (The Women)

Glossary of Key Arabic Terms Islamic Prayer (Salat)

Steps Explained in English The Sermon of Mohammad (Last Pilgrimage Speech of His Life)

The Sermon on the Mount by Jesus Ten Commandments by Moses

Rashed Hasan has a deep faith in God and shares a deep concern about the welfare of the human race. He was born in a third-world Muslim country but was fortunate to have been educated in some of the finest …

I would venture to say that there is something inherently good in all human beings, deriving from, among other things, the attribute of social consciousness that we all possess. And, yes, there is also something …

This book (volume 2), as well as volume 1 (published in 2015), is presented as a series of discussions in a conversational style that takes one or several verses from each chapter in sequence and attempts to provide …

(Two hundred verses in total; revealed in Medina)

This chapter (surah) continues the discussion of affairs with Jewish tribes at the time of its revelation from the …

Indeed, there is nothing on this Earth or in the universe that is hidden from God. He is the One who shapes you in your mother’s womb in whatever form He wishes!163 He is the One Who has revealed the book to …

(Prayer): Our Sustainer, do not let our hearts and conscience deviate from Your teaching after You have guided us right. Grant us mercy and support from Yourself since You are a Generous Giver. O our Sustainer, You are …

There was a sign in the encounter of the two groups—one fighting for the ways of God[truth and justice] and one consistently denying [His Grace]; you saw them with your naked eyes twice as many. But God …

These people say [who are responsible], “Our Cherisher, we have faith; therefore, forgive our sins and save us from the torment of the fire”—these are the people who are patient and truthful and mindful of God’s …

When they dispute with you, say to them, “I acknowledge and accept God wholeheartedly, and so do those who are with me.” Say to those who had been given the book earlier and those who are uninformed [due to …

Say, “O God, the Sovereign God, You give command and control to whomever You wish, and You take away such command and control from whomever You feel it is not deserved; You raise the honor of whom You wish …

People of Faith should favor friendship with other people of faith and not with the deniers of faith [who are in active opposition]. Such friendship is to sustain your faith and to guard against those who are in opposition …

Say, “If you love God, then follow me [God’s prophet]. God will love you and protect you from committing evils. Know that God is Ever Forgiving and Merciful.” Say, “Follow the guidance of God and His Prophet.” But if …

The angels said to Mary, “God has chosen you, made you noble, and made you eminent over all women in the world. O Mary, remain devoted to your Sustainer God, humble yourself, and bow together with those who …

I [Jesus] am here to confirm the Torah that came to you before me and to reverse certain prohibitions that were imposed on you, and I have come with certain evidences from my Lord. Therefore, it behooves you to …

[Reflect on what] God said to Jesus, “I will cause your death [in a manner that befits you], give you eminence [in the world] in my presence, protect you from those who disbelieve, and make your followers above those …

Address the People who follow earlier Revelations [People of the Book]: “Let’s come to an equitable understanding among ourselves that we serve none but God and that we associate no human with God in …

Some of the folks from the People of the Book say among themselves (to confuse the newly faithful), “Believe in the early part of the day in what has been revealed, and then deny these revelations in the later part of the …

Those who [be they Jews, Christians, or Muslims] exchange their bond with God and their oaths [to God and to people] for a small earthly gain, God will allow them no such gain in the life to come; God will not speak to …

Do they seek out guidance other than God’s guidance, whereas everyone and everything in the universe and on Earth surrenders to God, voluntarily or involuntarily, and to Him all must return? Declare [with conviction to …