Shaykh Anas al-Musa

April 22, 2024 6 mins

What Is Meant by the Temporal Surahs in the Quran, and Is There Such a Thing in ...

Answered by Shaykh Anas al-Musa Question What is meant by the Temporal Sura in the Quran, and is there such a Thing in the Book of Allah (Most High)? Answer In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. Perhaps the questioner means the Sura named after time and periods. There are eight […]
March 26, 2024 4 mins

Was the Entire Quran Written During the Lifetime of the Messenger of Allah?

Answered by Shaykh Anas al-Musa Question Was the entire Quran written during the lifetime of the Messenger of Allah? Answer In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. Yes, the Quran was entirely written during the time of the Messenger of Allah; blessings and peace be upon him. Besides Allah Most High’s […]
March 26, 2024 3 mins

What Is Meant by a Good Life in Surah Al-Nahl Verse 97?

Answered by Shaykh Anas al-Mousa Question What is meant by a good life in the verse: “Whoever does good, whether male or female, and is a believer, We will surely bless them with a good life, and We will certainly reward them according to the best of their deeds.” [Quran, 16:97]? Answer In the name […]
March 26, 2024 3 mins

Can I Teach Quran Despite Not Having Obtained an Ijaza?

Answered by Shaykh Anas al-Musa Question Can I teach the Quran despite not having obtained an Ijaza? Answer In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. Yes, you can teach Quranic Tajweed (proper recitation of the Quran) as long as you are proficient in it. Obtaining an Ijazah is not a prerequisite […]
March 21, 2024 5 mins

Why Does Sura Fatiha Have Other Names, and What Do They Mean?

Answered by Shaykh Anas Al-Musa  Question Why does Sura Fatiha have other names, and what do they mean? Answer In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. Sura Fatiha does have many names. A chapter (Sura) might have one name or more. Suyuti mentioned that he found 21 names for Sura Fatiha. […]
February 22, 2024 8 mins

What Is Meant by the Division of the Quran, and How Was It Done?

Answered by Shaykh Anas Al-Musa Question What is meant by the division of the Quran, and how was it done? Answer In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. Understanding Quran Division The division of the Quran refers to its segmentation and partitioning into sections, allowing the reader to complete the recitation […]
February 15, 2024 8 mins

Why Are There Differences in the Number of Verses among Quranic Chapters?

Answered by Shaykh Anas al-Musa Question Is there a difference regarding the number of verses in each Sura of the Quran? If so, what is the reason? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Merciful and Compassionate. Yes, there is a difference in the number of verses in some chapters of the Quran. This discrepancy […]
February 7, 2024 11 mins

Who Set the Order of the Suras Found in the Quran Today?

Answered by Shaykh Anas al-Musa Question Who Set the Order of the Suras Found in the Quran Today? Answer In the name of Allah, Most Merciful and Compassionate. There is no disagreement that the arrangement of the verses (ayas) of the Quran was fixed by the Prophet (Allah bless him and give him peace), as […]
February 2, 2024 8 mins

What Does “Seek Help through Patience and Prayer” [2:45] in the Quran Mean?

Answered by Shaykh Anas al-Musa Question What is meant by this Quranic verse: “And seek help through patience and prayer. Indeed, it is a burden except for the humble.” [2:45]? Answer This verse is the forty-fifth verse of Surat al-Baqara, and before we begin to explain it, it is necessary to look at its context. […]
January 23, 2024 13 mins

Did Ibn Mas‘ud View Surat al-Falaq and al-Nas as Non-Quranic?

Answered by Shaykh Anas al-Musa Question Is it true that Abdullah ibn Mas‘ud (Allah be pleased with him) did not consider “al-Mu‘awwidhatayn” (the two protective Suras; Surat al-Nas and Surat al-Falaq) part of the Quran? Answer In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. The questioner may be referring to what Imam […]
December 24, 2023 11 mins

Are the Seven Ahruf (Modes of Recitation) the Same as the Seven Qira’at (Readi...

Answered by Shaykh Anas al-Musa Question Are the seven ahruf (modes of recitation) the same as the seven qira’at (readings) of the Quran? Answer In the name of Allah, Most Gracious and Merciful The seven ahruf (modes of recitation) are different than the seven qira’at (readings) because the seven ahruf were present at the time […]
December 22, 2023 10 mins

Did Abu Bakr or Uthman Ibn Affan Compile the Quran?

Answered by Shaykh Anas al-Musa Question Were all companions in agreement with the compilation of the Quran by Uthman ibn Affan? Answer In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful Before answering the question, we must briefly examine the stages of the Quran’s written compilation. The written Quran (mushaf) passed through various […]
December 19, 2023 6 mins

Were All Companions in Agreement with the Compilation of the Quran?

Answered by Shaykh Anas Al-Musa Question Were all companions in agreement with the compilation of the Quran by Uthman ibn Affan? Answer In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. Yes, the companions accepted and approved Uthman ibn Affan’s compilation of the Quran. They acknowledged his actions. To clarify this matter, let’s […]
December 19, 2023 8 mins

What Is Meant by the Verse, “˹those˺ Who Were Spoiled for So Long That Their...

Answered by Shaykh Anas al-Musa Question What is meant by the verse, “˹those˺ who were spoiled for so long that their hearts became hardened. And many of them are ˹still˺ rebellious” [57:16] Answer In the name of Allah, Most Gracious and Merciful This verse is in Surat al-Hadid. It reads, “Has the time not yet […]
December 9, 2023 5 mins

Why Wasn’t the Quran Compiled into a Single Book during the Lifetime of the Me...

Answered by Shaykh Anas al-Mousa. Question Why wasn’t the Quran compiled into a single book during the lifetime of the Messenger of Allah (blessings and peace be upon him)? Answer  Compilation of the Quran in the Era of the Prophet (Allah Bless Him and Give Him Peace) The entire Quran was indeed written during the […]
December 4, 2023 5 mins

Do the Quran Chapters (Suras) Differ regarding Distinction and Superiority? How ...

Answered by Shaykh Anas al Mousa Question Do the Quran chapters (Suras) differ regarding distinction and superiority? How can I know the virtue of a chapter from the Quran? Answer In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. Yes, some chapters (Suras) of the Quran and its verses have distinctions over others, […]
December 4, 2023 8 mins

Is It Permissible for a Woman to Recite the Quran in Front of Men?

Answered by Shaykh Anas al-Musa Question Is it permissible for a Muslim woman to recite the Quran in front of men in mixed gatherings of men and women for learning? Answer In the name of Allah Most High, Most Compassionate, Most Merciful. It is not permissible for a Muslim woman to recite the Quran in […]
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