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 […]

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. […]

Answered by Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat Question What is the belief of Ahl al-Sunna wal Jama’a regarding whether or not the Prophet upon whom be peace knew the exact meaning of the verses of the Quran known as the mutashabihat? Answer The dominant position according to the scholars of Tafsir is that the mutashabihat (ambiguous verses) […]

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 […]