Topic/Subject: Mercy
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Length: Quick Read (under 5min)
The Qur’an’s Most Comprehensive Verse on Ethics (16:90)
Among the Qur’an’s many verses on morality, one stands above the rest in its breadth and balance. Described by scholars as the Qur’an’s most comprehensive verse on ethics, it condenses the principles of a righteous life into a single, timeless statement that continues to guide individuals and societies alike. Read more →
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The Word at the Heart of the Qur’an (18:19)
Every book has a centre of gravity. The Qur’an does too. At its very heart lies a single word that quietly connects the first half of the Qur’an to the second, inviting reflection on whether its placement is merely coincidental or carries a deeper significance. Read more →
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Length: Quick Read (under 5min)
Who Is “The Companion by Your Side”? (4:36)
Who is “the companion by your side” mentioned in Qur’an 4:36? Classical scholars understood the phrase to include a spouse, traveller, helper, servant, and others. Its broad wording reminds believers to show iḥsān to anyone Allah places beside them, even briefly, whether familiar or a complete stranger. Read more →
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Length: Quick Read (under 5min)
The Forgotten Command During Divorce (2:237)
The Qur’an’s verses on divorce are not only about rights and legal rulings. Hidden within them is a profound command to preserve gracious generosity (*faḍl*) even at the end of a marriage, reminding believers that true taqwā is often found in showing kindness beyond what justice requires. Read more →
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Length: Quick Read (under 5min)Tags: Mercy
The First Impression Allah Chose to Leave on Humanity: Divine Mercy over Punishment
The very first words of the Qur’an reveal how Allah chose to introduce Himself to humanity—not through power, wrath, or domination, but through mercy. The Basmalah establishes a profound principle: before commands, warnings, and accountability, Allah invites humanity to know Him through His boundless compassion and grace. Read more →