100 Facts About Qur’an

 

1. The Qur’aan was revealed through the best angel (Jibreel) to the best prophet (Muhammad) of the best ummah in the best month (Ramadan) in the best cities (Mecca & Madina).

 

2. The best person is he who learns the Qur’aan and teaches it.

 

3. The Qur’aan has more than 300 000 letters. Therefore, he who reads the Qur’aan will get a reward of more than 3 million good deeds because a person who reads one letter of the Qur’aan gets ten rewards.

 

4. The longest verse in the Qur’aan is verse 282 in Surah al-Baqarah, popularly known as the verse of debt.

 

5. The greatest verse in the Qur’aan is Aayah al-Kursi which is verse 255 in Surah al-Baqarah.

 

6. Whoever recites Aayah al-Kursi immediately after each prescribed prayer, there will be nothing standing between him and his entering Paradise except death.

 

7. Surah al-Faatihah was given that name because it is the opening chapter of the Qur’aan, and it is the Surah with which prayers are begun.

 

8. It is mandatory to recite Surah al-Fatihah in each prayer. If a person does not do so, then his prayer is invalid.

 

9. Recitation of the last three Surahs of the Qur’aan ensures that a person is cured from his ailment and protected from evil.

 

10. The Qur’aan is the most widely read book in the world.

 

11. If a person memorizes the Qur’aan in this world, his parents will be given a crown of honor to wear on the day of Judgment.

 

12. The lives of the Sahaba were completely changed by the Qur’aan. We should emulate them.

 

13. The Sahabi who was most well-versed in the recital of the Qur’aan is ‘Ubayy ibn Ka’b (ra).

 

14. The Qur’aan was revealed so that we may act upon it. This is achieved by pondering and reflecting on the verses that we recite. Undoubtedly the knowledge of Arabic is key to all this. Therefore, we must strive to learn the language of the Qur’aan.

 

15. The Prophet  ﷺ used to recite the whole Qur’aan in one week. When did you last read the whole Qur’aan?

 

16. The shortest verse in the Qur’aan is verse 64 Surah ar-Rahmaan.

 

17. The shortest Surah in the Qur’aan is Surah al-Kawthar (Surah number 108).

 

18. The Qur’aan is the cure for physical and spiritual diseases.

 

19. The major theme of the Qur’aan is Tawheed. It teaches us that those who worshipped Allah alone sincerely were successful in this world and will attain salvation in the Hereafter, while those who have no Tawheed in their lives are doomed.

 

20. The Qur’aan is known by various names:

♦ Furqaan (criterion, as stated in 25: 1)
♦ Tanzil (sent down, as mentioned 26: 192)
♦ Dhikr (reminder, refer to 15: 9)
♦ Kitab (scripture, as indicated in 21:10)

 

21. Whoever reads the Qur’an and is proficient in it, will be with the honorable and obedient ambassadors (the angels).

 

22. One who recites the Qur’an, and experiences difficulty in doing so will get double the reward.

 

23. In Surah ‘Abasa, Allah says, “On the day when a man will flee from his brother his mother, his wife and his children”. The day of Judgment will so severe that a person will run away from his closest relatives.

 

24. The Qur’aan orders us to repent sincerely to Allah because frequent sinning affects the heart negatively and leads to Hellfire. In this regard the Prophetﷺ said, “Verily, when the slave of Allah commits a sin, it causes a black spot to appear on his heart. If he repents, his heart becomes smooth (clean) once more, but if he continues sinning, the black spot spreads.”

 

25. Ibn Mas’ood said, “Whoever loves the Qur’an, loves Allah and His Messenger.”

 

26. In his book al-Fawaaid, Ibn al-Qayyim stated that there are 5 types of abandoning the Qur’an which are all censured. He said, “Forsaking the Qur’aan is of various types:

(a) Refusing to listen to it, believe in it, or to pay any heed to it.
(b) Not acting on it or abiding by what it declares to be lawful and unlawful, even if one reads it and believes in it.
(c) To forsake judging by it and being judged by it, be it in the fundamentals of the faith or its branches; and to believe that it does not beget sure knowledge.
(d) Neglecting to ponder over it or comprehend it; not seeking to uncover what the Speaker intended by it.
(e) To leave seeking a cure or healing through it for the various diseases of the heart, but rather to seek healing for such illnesses from other than it.”

 

27. It is advisable for the Imam to recite short Surahs or passages of the Qur’aan so as not to disadvantage the sick, the travelers, or those who need to do some urgent things.

 

28. During the Jumu’ah prayer the Prophetﷺ would recite Surah al-A’la and Surah al-Ghaashiyah.

 

29. In Surah al-Fajr, Allah says, “By the dawn. And ten nights.” The ten nights here refer to the first ten nights of Dhul Hijjah. Regarding these days, “The Prophetﷺ said, “There are no days whose deeds are more loved by Allah than these.”

 

30. Surah al-Fajr verse 17 states, “No, but you [for your part] do not honor the orphan.” This verse contains an implicit command to honor the orphan. The Prophetﷺ said, “The best Muslim house is one in which there is an orphan who is well- treated, and the worst Muslim house is one in which there is an orphan who is ill-treated.”

 

31. Allah says, “And Hell will be brought near that day” {Surah Al-Fajr 89: Verse 23}. Imam Muslim transmitted in his Saheeh a hadeeth from ibn Mas’ood which states, “Hell will be brought near on that day, pulled by seventy thousand reins, each rein held by seventy thousand angels.

 

32. The Qur’aan orders those who are capable to give charity. One of the best forms of charity is that which is given to a relative, because it consists of two things; charity and strengthening of family ties.

 

33. Surah ad-Duha was revealed to the Prophet ﷺ after revelation had ceased for some time. Jundub said, “The Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) was grieved (for revelation had ceased temporarily) and he did not stand in prayer for a night or two. A woman came and said to him, “O Muhammad! I see that your devil has left you.” So Allah revealed Surah ad-Duha.

 

34. The first verse to be revealed were the first few verses of Surah al-‘Alaq.

 

35. Surah al-Qadr verse 5 says, “[That night is] Peace until the rising of dawn.” Ash-Sha’bi said that this means that the angels send their salutations of peace upon those who are occupied in prayer in mosques until dawn.

 

36. Allah said, “Truly, the human is an ingrate unto His Lord.” Al-Hasan said, “He is the one who counts his afflictions and forgets the blessings that come to him from Allah.”

 

37. In Surah al-Qariah verse 11, Allah says, “Raging Fire.” Hellfire is 69 timesmore fierce than the fire of this world.

 

38. Allah says, “Then, on that Day, you shall be asked about the delight (you indulged in, in this world)” {Surah At-Takathur 102: Verse 5}. This means on the day of Judgment Allah will question us concerning our gratitude or lack thereof for the bounties which He gave us. These include good health, security, sustenance and so on.

 

39. Concerning Surah al-‘Asr, Imam Shafi’ said, “If people were to reflect on this Surah, it would be sufficient for them.”

 

40. Surah Al-Ma’un sates, “Yet they refuse small kindnesses.” Small kindnesses include things commonly shared by neighbors or members of the community such as buckets, spades, and axes.

 

41. The Qur’an has been described by 55 names and qualities in various of its verses. These include: Kitaab, Kalaam, Noor, Huda, Rahmah, Furqaan, and so on.

 

42. Every day in prayer we repeatedly recite the verse of Surah al-Faatihah which says, “Guide us to the straight path.” This is one of most comprehensive and beneficial supplications.

 

43. In the Qur’an, Allah cursed those who knew the truth and did not follow it, and those who acted based on ignorance. People who act in a similar manner to these two types of people will be exposed to the wrath of Allah.

 

44. In many instances, the Prophetﷺ would recite verse 84 of Surah al-‘Imraan in the first rak’ah of the Sunnah of Fajr. The verse reads, “ Say, “We have believed in Allah and in what was revealed to us and what was revealed to Abraham, Ishmael, Isaac, Jacob, and the Descendants, and in what was given to Moses and Jesus and to the prophets from their Lord. We make no distinction between any of them, and we are Muslims [submitting] to Him.”{Surat Al Imr’an 3: Verse 84}

 

45. Verse 19 in Surah Muhammad states, “So know that there is no deity except Allah.” One of the greatest ways of knowing that there is no deity except Allah is by pondering and contemplating over the beautiful Names and lofty Attributes of Allah.

 

46. Allah says, “And ask forgiveness for your sin” {Surat Ghaafir 40: Verse 55}. This means: seek your Lord’s forgiveness by supplicating to Him for forgiveness, sincere repentance, engaging in good deeds which erase sins, leaving sins, overlooking people’s faults and doing good to them, and this is includes asking Allah to forgive them.

 

47. Allah defends the believers from the evils of this world and the Hereafter. Allah says, “Truly, Allah defends those who believe” {Surah Al-Hajj 22: Verse 38}.

 

48. When believers fall into calamities and difficult situations, Allah removes them from such situations. One way of attaining Allah’s help is making the supplication which was made by prophet Yoonus when he was swallowed by the whale. He said: لا إله إلا أنت سبحانك إني كنت من الظالمين “There is no deity except You; exalted are You. Indeed, I have been of the wrongdoers” {Surah Al-‘Ambiyaa‘ 21: Verse 87}.

 

49. Allah’s guidance of the people to knowledge, action, knowing the truth and following it, is based on Eemaan and fulfilling its rights. Allah said, “By which Allah guides those who pursue His pleasure to the ways of peace and brings them out from darknesses into the light, by His permission, and guides them to a straight path” {Surah Al-Maa‘idah 5: Verse 16}.

 

50. He who has an atom’s weight of pride will not enter Paradise. Allah said, “And do not walk on the earth with conceit and arrogance” {Surah Al-‘Israa‘ 17: Verse 37}.

 

51. Those who were previously disbelievers, and embrace Islam, Allah will forgive all their previous sins and turn them into good deeds. Allah says, “Except those who repent and believe (in Islamic Monotheism), and do righteous deeds, for those, Allah will change their sins into good deeds, and Allah is Oft-Forgiving, Most Merciful” {Surah Al-Furqaan 25: Verse 70}.

 

52. Allah says, “And turn away from the foolish (i.e. don’t punish them)” {Surah Al-‘A’raaf 7: Verse 199}. This verse contains an excellent strategy for dealing with foolish and ignorant people. These people should be ignored.

 

53. “And establish prayer” {Surah Al-Baqarah 2: Verse 43}. This verse is a commandment to the believers to perform prayer, perfect its internal and external pillars and conditions, and make it a visible rite of Islam.

 

54. Allah says, “Safeguard prayers and the middle prayer” {Surah Al-Baqarah 2: Verse 239}. The middle prayer is ‘Asr, and there is special emphasis for its safeguarding it because of its virtue and honor, and the fact that it is witnessed by the angels of the day and night, and it is the last prayer of the day. (The remaining prayers are performed in the evening and at night).

Ibn Umar narrated that : The Prophet said: “Whoever misses the Asr prayer, then it is as if he was robbed of his family and his property.”
[Tirmidhi]

 

55. Zakaah which we are ordained to pay in the Qur’aan is a sign of faith, and involves doing good to others.

 

56. One of the worst characteristics is stinginess. This is cured by giving Zakaah to other people.

 

57. Surah Al-Jumu’ah states that when the call to prayer for the Friday prayer is made, trade becomes unlawful. This applies to all other situations in which a person may have to miss Jumu’ah like studying, and so on.

 

58. The verse “Indeed, the best one you can hire is the strong and the trustworthy” {Surah Al-Qasas 28: Verse 26}, indicates that a capable, qualified and honest person is the one who should be employed to do any type of work, whether it is great or small.

 

59. The stories of the prophets in the Qur’an show us their sincerity in da’wah because they did not seek monetary reward for it. Moreover, they were patient despite facing many obstacles, and they were truthful to Allah. That is a good example for us to follow.

 

60. The first sin which occurred was jealousy. Shaytaan was jealous of Adam, and refused to bow down and greet him. Similarly, the son of Adam killed his brother when the sacrifice of the latter was accepted by Allah. This shows the evil effects of jealousy.

Anas ibn Malik reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “Envy consumes good deeds just as fire burns wood. Charity extinguishes sinful deeds just as water extinguishes fire. Prayer is the light of the believer and fasting is his shield from the Hellfire.”
[Sunan Ibn Majah 4208 Grade: Hasan (fair) according to As-Suyuti]

 

61. The destruction of the people of Nuh as stated in the Qur’an is an indication that the people of Eemaan are rewarded by salvation and honor in this world and the Hereafter, while the disbelievers are destroyed.

 

62. The story of Nuh teaches us the etiquettes of da’wah. He called his people to Allah day and night, in public and privately. He was patient and spent many years in da’wah.

 

63. Allah’s help should be sought, and His name should be mentioned when boarding and disembarking from means of conveyance. Moreover, Allah’s name should be mentioned when a person is saved from calamities and difficulties. The evidence for this is Allah’s statement: “And [Noah] said, “Embark therein; in the name of Allah is its course and its anchorage. Indeed, my Lord is Forgiving and Merciful” {Surah Hud 11 : Verse 41}, and Allah’s statement, “And when you have boarded the ship, you and those with you, then say, ‘Praise to Allah who has saved us form the wrongdoing people.” {Surah Al-Mu’minoon 23: Verse 28}.

 

64. The da’wah of all the prophets is one. Whoever rejects one Prophet has rejected them all. Allah said, “The people of Nuh rejected the Prophets,” “The people of ‘Aad rejected the prophets,” and “The people of Thamood rejected the prophets,” despite the fact that these people only rejected their prophet.

 

65. The deep-rooted beliefs that are inherited from peoples’ forefathers are one of the greatest impediments to acceptance of the truth. Such people reject the truth and say, “Indeed, we found our fathers upon a religion, and we are, in their footsteps, following” {Surah Az-Zukhruf 43: Verse 23}.

 

66. We should study the life history of prophet Ibraheem (peace be upon him) and take lessons from it because Allah said, “Indeed there has been an excellent example for you in Ibraheem (Abraham) and those with him” {Surah Al-Mumtahanah 60: Verse 4}.

 

67. Ibraaheem was the khaleel of Allah as stated by the Qur’aan. This is the status of the highest form of love from Allah, and no human being except Muhammad ﷺ and Ibraaheem (peace be upon him) reached this stage.

 

68. Whoever resolves to do a good deed, and prepares to do it, but is prevented from doing so by some reason will get the reward for that deed. When Ibraheem and Ismaa’eel submitted to Allah’s command for Ismaa’eel to be slaughtered, Allah rewarded them, and spared Ismaa’eel’s life by providing a sheep which was slaughtered instead of Ismaa’eel.

 

69. One of the greatest sins is underweighting when measuring for people. This is one of the reasons that led to the destruction of the people of Shu’ayb.

 

70. When a person orders people to do good, or prevents them from evil, he should be the person who adheres most to what he is calling to. The Qur’an states that prophet Shu’ayb (peace be upon him) said, “I desire not to do behind your backs that which I ask you not to do” {Surah Hood 11: Verse 88}.

 

71. A person should be content with the sustenance that Allah provides him with. He should not seek to have additional sustenance through unlawful means. Prophet Shu’ayb (peace be upon him) said, “That which is left by Allah for you (after giving the rights of the people) is better for you” {Surah Hood 11: Verse 85}.

 

72. Prayer is a cause of good deeds and avoidance of evil. The disbelievers knew this and that is why they asked prophet Shu’ayb, “They said: “O Shu’ayb! Does your Salat (prayer) command that we leave off what our fathers used to worship, or that we leave off doing what we like with our property? Verily, you are the forbearer, right-minded!” (They said this sarcastically). {Surah Hood 11: Verse 87}.

 

73. Allah, based on His wisdom and mercy commanded us to pray repeatedly during the day and night. This is because prayer has a high status, numerous benefits and effects. One of the major benefits of prayer is that it “prohibits immorality and wrongdoing” {Surah Al-‘Anqaboot 29: Verse 45}.

 

74. Allah says, “And it may be that you dislike a thing which is good for you and that you like a thing which is bad for you. Allah knows but you do not know” {Surah Al-Baqarah 2: Verse 216}. This is an important rule which we must apply in our daily lives.

 

75. If a person fears that he may be killed unjustly if he keeps on staying in a certain place, then he should not expose himself to destruction by remaining there. Rather, he should flee if he is able to do as, as was done by prophet Moosa (peace be upon him) when he was informed that certain people wanted to kill him.

 

76. A caller to Allah should seek Allah’s help by mentioning his weakness and inability, as was done by prophet Moosa (peace be upon him) when he said, “My Lord! Truly, I am in need of whatever good that You bestow on me!” {Surah Al-Qasas 28: Verse 24}.

 

77. One of the worst punishments that a person can be given is when he is made a leader in evil. This was the fate of Fir’aun and his acolytes. Allah said, “And We made them leaders inviting to the Fire, and on the Day of Resurrection they will not be helped” {Surah Al-Qasas 28: Verse 41}.

 

78. Prophet Moosa did great good to his brother when he asked Allah to make him a prophet, and Allah accepted his supplication.

 

79. Whoever is worshipping Allah, seeking His help, hoping for reward from Him, will be protected by Allah. This is based on Allah’s statement: “ [Allah] said, “Fear not. Indeed, I am with you both; I hear and I see” {Surah Taa Haa 20: Verse 46}.

 

80. A person with no patience of being in the teacher’s company and learning will not learn as evidenced by the story of prophet Moosa and al-Khidr.

 

81. The property and children of a righteous person are preserved by Allah. Al-Khidr was ordered by Allah to fix a wall under which the treasure of a pious person’s children was hidden.

 

82. Interpretation of dreams should be based on knowledge. A person who is not well-versed in interpreting dreams should not be involved in that because he will give people false information. Prophet Yoosuf interpreted dreams because Allah had blessed him with the relevant knowledge.

 

83. A person should hide information whose release will cause people to envy him and be jealous of him. This is why Ya’qoob told Yoosuf, “ He said, “O my son, do not relate your vision to your brothers or they will contrive against you a plan. Indeed Satan, to man, is a manifest enemy” {Surah Yoosuf 12: Verse 5}.

 

84. Sins leads to other sins. When the brothers of Yoosuf wanted to separate him from his father, they contrived numerous plots, lied many times, and put blood on a shirt and pretended that Yoosuf had been killed by a wolf. People should avoid sins.

 

85. What is considered is the condition in which a person ends up in. Despite the fact that prophet Yoosuf had been imprisoned earlier on, he attained great status and occupied a powerful position in the king’s country, in addition to his prophethood.

 

86. Seclusion of people of the opposite sex should be avoided because it leads to undesirable consequences. The woman who tried to entice prophet Yoosuf got to that state because she found herself alone with prophet Yoosuf (peace be upon him).

 

87. Whoever has faith, knowledge and is sincere at all times to Allah will be protected from evil. This is why prophet Yoosuf (peace be upon him) was able repel the advances of the woman who wanted to commit a shameful deed with him.

 

88. When a person is tempted by being in a place where there is fitnah, he should flee from that place. This is why Yoosuf fled from the woman and went towards the door.

 

89. It is important for a person to have internal and external beauty. Prophet Yoosuf was externally handsome and he was internally beautiful because he had a pure, chaste heart which enabled him to stay away from illegal sexual intercourse.

 

90. A person should seek Allah’s protection when he is tempted by evil. This is why prophet Yoosuf said, “And if You do not avert from me their plan, I might incline toward them and [thus] be of the ignorant” {Surah Yoosuf 12: Verse 33}.

 

91. A person should worship Allah in times of goodness and hardship. When Yoosuf was imprisoned, he continued worshipping Allah, and he called his fellow prisoners to the oneness of Allah, and he showed them that polytheism was evil.

 

92. It is praiseworthy for person to clear his name from allegations. This is why Yoosuf refused to come out prison until his innocence was proved.

 

93. It is not part of show off if a person mentions his skills and good qualities for a beneficial reason. This is why prophet Yoosuf said, “Appoint me over the storehouses of the land. Indeed, I will be a knowing guardian” {Surah Yoosuf 12: Verse 55}.

 

94. Knowledge is very important. Yoosuf attained a great status in the world and the Hereafter because of his different forms of knowledge: knowledge of Allah’s laws and rulings, knowledge of the interpretation of dreams, knowledge of planning and organization.

 

95. Thinking ill of someone when evidence for their bad nature is there is not prohibited. This is why Ya’qoob told his sons, “Should I entrust you with him except [under coercion] as I entrusted you with his brother before?” {Surah Yoosuf 12: Verse 64}.

 

96. All the good in that a servants attains in this world and the Hereafter is from the effects of piety and patience. In this regard Yoosuf said, “Allah has certainly favored us. Indeed, he who fears Allah and is patient, then indeed, Allah does not allow to be lost the reward of those who do good” {Surah Yoosuf 12: Verse 100}.

 

97. Youth should take a stance against evil in their societies. This is why the youth mentioned in Surah al-Kahf rejected the worship of idols and went to hide in a cave. Allah said, “Indeed, they were youths who believed in their Lord, and We increased them in guidance” {Surah Al-Kahf 18: Verse 13}.

 

98. “Is not Allah sufficient for His Servant” {Surah Az-Zumar 39: Verse 26}, Allah suffices for His servant according to his level of worship.

 

99. It is part of wisdom to be gentle in relating to the Muslims and when calling the non-believers to Islam. Allah said, “So by mercy from Allah , [O Muhammad], you were lenient with them. And if you had been rude [in speech] and harsh in heart, they would have disbanded from about you” {Surah Al-‘Imraan 3: Verse 159}.

 

100. Supporting the religion of Allah through any means guarantees a person’s success in the world and the Hereafter. Allah said, “O you who believe! If you help (in the cause of) Allah, He will help you, and make your foothold firm” {Surah Muhammad 47: Verse 7}.