The Divine Fortress: How Allah Preserves the Quran Through Time

By ALI RAZA For over fourteen centuries, the Quran has remained an unchanging beacon of divine guidance for over a billion Muslims worldwide. Unlike any other scripture in human history, its text has been meticulously preserved, letter for letter, since its revelation to Prophet Muhammad (PBUH). This remarkable phenomenon transcends mere human effort; it is … Read more

The Spiritual Caravan: Pakistani Hajjis Embarking on a Journey of Faith and Fortitude

The Spiritual Caravan: Pakistani Hajjis Embarking on a Journey of Faith and Fortitude For millions of Muslims worldwide, the Hajj pilgrimage to Makkah is the ultimate spiritual aspiration, the fifth pillar of Islam and a journey that transcends the physical realm. Among the vast sea of believers answering the divine call, Pakistani pilgrims form a … Read more

History of Sihah al-Sitta: Six Authentic Books

The Complete History of Sihah al-Sitta Introduction Sihah al-Sitta (Arabic: الصحاح الستة, “the Authentic Six”) refers to the six most widely accepted hadith collections in Sunni Islam. Regarded as the second most important source of guidance after the Qur’an, these compilations not only preserve the sayings and practices of the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) but also … Read more

Description of Surah Al-Fatiha, Ayah 7

Description of Surah Al-Fatiha, Ayah 7 Arabic Text: صِرَاطَ الَّذِينَ أَنْعَمْتَ عَلَيْهِمْ غَيْرِ الْمَغْضُوبِ عَلَيْهِمْ وَلاَ الضَّالِّينَ Translation (Urdu): “اس راستے پر چلا جو تونے اپنے ان بندوں کو دیا ہے جن پر تیرا انعام ہوا ہے، نہ کہ ان پر جن پر تیرا غصہ نازل ہوا، اور نہ ہی گمراہوں میں سے۔” Tafsir (Explanation): … Read more

Description of Surah Al-Fatiha, Ayah 6 

Description of Surah Al-Fatiha, Ayah 6 Arabic Text: اهْدِنَا الصِّرَاطَ الْمُسْتَقِيمَ Translation (Urdu): “ہمیں سیدھا راستہ دکھا۔” Tafsir (Explanation) in Urdu: یہ آیت انسان کی اللہ تعالیٰ سے رہنمائی کی درخواست ہے۔ جب انسان اللہ کی عبادت کرتا ہے اور اس سے مدد مانگتا ہے، تو اس کے بعد کی دعا اس بات کی طرف … Read more

Surah Al-Fatiha, Ayah 5 Translation

Description of Surah Al-Fatiha, Ayah 5 Arabic Text: إِيَّاكَ نَعْبُدُ وَإِيَّاكَ نَسْتَعِينُ Translation: “We worship You alone, and You alone we ask for help.” Tafsir (Explanation): This section is a statement of the devotee’s finished commitment and reliance on Allah. It connotes that love and looking for help ought to be coordinated exclusively to Allah, … Read more

Surah Al-Fatiha Ayat 4: Urdu Translation and Tafsir

Surah Al-Fatiha Ayat 4 Arabic Verse: مٰلِكِ يَوۡمِ الدِّيۡنِ Transliteration: Maliki Yawmid-Deen Translation in Urdu: یومِ جزا کا مالک ہے۔ Description in English: Translation of the Verse: This stanza features that Allah is the sole Expert and Sovereign of the Day of Judgment (Yawm promotion Racket). It stresses Allah’s power, equity, and extreme command over … Read more

Description for Surah Al-Fatiha, Ayat 3: Urdu Translation and Tafsir

Description for Surah Al-Fatiha, Ayat 3: Urdu Translation and Tafsir Surah Al-Fatiha, also known as “The Opening,” is the first chapter of the Quran, and Ayat 3 reads: “الرَّحْمَٰنِ الرَّحِيمِ” (Translation: “The Most Gracious, the Most Merciful.”) In Urdu, it translates as: “نہایت مہربان، بے حد رحم کرنے والا۔” Tafsir in Urdu: This verse emphasizes … Read more

Description of Surah Al-Fatiha, Ayat 2 (Urdu Translation and Tafsir)

Description of Surah Al-Fatiha, Ayat 2 (Urdu Translation and Tafsir) Ayat: “الْحَمْدُ لِلَّهِ رَبِّ الْعَالَمِينَ” (Alhamdulillahi Rabbil Aalameen) Translation: “All praise is due to Allah, the Lord of all the worlds.” Urdu Translation: تمام تعریفیں اللہ ہی کے لیے ہیں، جو تمام جہانوں کا پالنے والا ہے۔ Tafsir (Explanation): Praise for Allah: This stanza announces … Read more

Surah Al-Fatiha Ayat 1: Urdu Translation and Tafsir

Surah Al-Fatiha Ayat 1: Urdu Translation and Tafsir Ayat in Arabic: بِسْمِ اللَّهِ الرَّحْمَٰنِ الرَّحِيمِ Urdu Translation: “اللہ کے نام سے جو نہایت مہربان اور رحم کرنے والا ہے۔” Description in English: Introduction to Ayat: This refrain, likewise called the “Basmila,” is quite possibly of the most discussed express in Islam. It is a prelude … Read more