Tag: Hell

“Those Who Malign Allah And His Messenger…” – Quran 33:57

Background This verse was revealed in Madinah (Mawdudi). [1] Analysing Verse “Lo! those who malign Allah and His messenger, Allah hath cursed them in the world and the Hereafter, and hath prepared for them the doom of the disdained.” – Quran 33:57 33:57 – In this verse God is speaking about those who make up… Read More ›

After-Life: Quran 56:92-94

Background These verses were revealed in Makkah: “According to the chronological order that Hadrat Abdullah bin Abbas has given of the Surahs, first Surah Ta Ha was sent down, then Al-Waqi’ah and then Ash-Shu`ara'(Suyuti: Al-Itqan). The same sequence has been reported from Ikrimah (Baihaqi: Dala’il an Nubuwwat). This is supported also by the story that… Read More ›

“Chains Shall Be On Their Necks; They Shall Be Dragged Into…” Quran 40:71-72

Background These verses were revealed in Makkah: “According to Ibn ‘Abbas and Jabir bin Zaid, this Surah was sent down consecutively after Surah Az-Zumar, and its present position in the order of the Surahs in the Quran is the same as its chronological order.” (Sayyid Abul Ala Maududi – Tafhim al-Qur’an – The Meaning of… Read More ›

“Those Who Disbelieve, Garments Of Fire Will Be Cut Out…” Surah 22:19-23

Background These verses were revealed during Makkah: “As this Surah contains the characteristics of both the Makki and the Madani Surahs, the commentators have differed as to its period of revelation, but in the light of its style and themes we are of the opinion that a part of it (vv. 1-24) was sent down… Read More ›

‘Never Think Them To Be In Safety From Punishment…’ – Quran 3:188

Quran 3:118 And never think that those who rejoice in what they have perpetrated and like to be praised for what they did not do – never think them [to be] in safety from the punishment, and for them is a painful punishment. 3:188 – In order to understand this verse you have to read… Read More ›

Why can’t all good people go to heaven?

Why-Islam presents a question that many people ask – Why can’t all good people go to heaven? This question makes several assumptions. Watch this video for an answer by brother Nouman Ali Khan.