I first read Finnegans Wake by James Joyce when I was in college and I have to say that it is one of the most difficult books I have ever read. It is written in a unique style which can be hard to follow, but once you get used to it, it is actually quite…
My doorbell rang early in the morning, just as the sun was starting to peek over the horizon. I wasn’t expecting any visitors, so I was surprised to find a young woman standing on my doorstep. She introduced herself as a friend of a friend and said she was in town for a few days….
The schedule for the upcoming Asia Cup 2022 has been released, and India and Pakistan will face off on August 28 in a Group A clash at Dubai. The tournament will begin on August 27 and the final will be played on September 11. The match against Pakistan would be India‘s first fixture in the…
Surely, the believers are those who have believed in Allah and His Messenger and have never since doubted, but have striven with their wealth and their persons in the cause of Allah. They are the truthful ones. They say, “Our Lord, we have believed, so forgive us our sins and remove from us our misdeeds;…
Surah Fajr is the ninety-third sura of the Qur’an. It has 30 verses and is one of the Meccan suras. The name Fajr comes from the Arabic word for “dawn”. In this sura, Allah (God) tells humans that they will be tested in their life and that those who are patient during these tests will…
The surah ends with a promise from Allah that He will forgive those who repent and follow His guidance. Ala is the 85th chapter of the Quran. It was revealed in Medina and it has 42 verses. The word “Ala” means “Most High”. This chapter is a call to Allah to be grateful for His…
In the Quran, Surah Fil is the 105th sura. It has 5 verses and was revealed in Mecca. The theme of this sura is about the event of Isra and Mi’raj, which is when Muhammad was taken on a night journey from Mecca to Jerusalem, and then ascended into heaven. This event is also known…
Surah Qadr is the 97th surah of the Qur’an and was revealed to Prophet Muhammad in Mecca. It has 5 verses and is considered to be one of the most important chapters in the Qur’an. The word “Qadr” means power or destiny, and this surah speaks about how everything that happens in this world happens…
Surah Humazah is the 103rd chapter of the Quran. It was revealed in Medina and consists of 11 verses. The title of the surah comes from the word “humazah”, which means “one who disparages”. This surah condemns those who mock and ridicule others, as well as those who are arrogant and think highly of themselves….