Answered by Shaykh Anas al-Musa Question What is the meaning of “al-Wahy al-Nafsi,” and why have some Western academics attributed it to the Prophet Muhammad (Allah bless him and give him peace), and how should one respond to them? Answer In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful, peace and blessings be […]

Answered by Shaykh Anas al-Musa Question How should a student begin studying Tafsir (Quranic exegesis)? Answer In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful, peace and blessings be upon the Messenger sent as a mercy to the worlds, our Master and Prophet, Muhammad, and upon his family and companions. As for the […]

Answered by Shaykh Anas al-Musa Question I saw a notation in the margin of the Mushaf mentioning “gentle pause.” What does this mean, and are there different types of pauses? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. In the margins of some Mushafs, especially those transcribed in the narration of […]

Answered by Shaykh Anas al-Musa Question What are the methods of revelation to the Prophet (Allah bless him and give him peace)? Answer In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful, Revelation is a swift sign whereby Allah (Most High) informs His chosen servants of all He wishes to unveil to them […]

Answered by Shaykh Anas al-Musa Question What is meant by the “Spectacles of the Quran”? Answer In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious and Merciful, The Reason for the Name The term “Spectacles of the Quran” refers to certain Suras of the Quran. They are called so because they include descriptions of Allah’s attributes […]

Answered by Shaykh Anas al-Musa Question What are the meanings of the term “al-ruh” mentioned in the Quran? Answer In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful, The term “al-ruh” appears in the Quran in several contexts: The Revelation or the Quran: As Allah (Most High) says, “And so We have sent […]

Answered by Shaykh Anas al-Musa Question I heard one of the Quran teachers telling his student that he made an “ugly pause” while reciting. Is there such a thing in the Quran? Could you please elaborate on this? Answer In the name of Allah, the Most Merciful, the Most Compassionate. Yes, there is such a […]

Answered by Shaykh Anas al-Musa Question What is meant by Allah’s saying: “Did He not find you unguided then guided you?”? Answer In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful, This verse, mentioned in Surat al-Duha, “Did He not find you unguided then guided you?” [Quran, 93:7] is part of Allah’s recounting […]

Answered by Shaykh Anas al-Musa Question Why did the Quran come down to the Prophet (Allah bless him and grant him peace) in parts and not all at once? Answer In the name of Allah, the Most Compassionate, Most Merciful The Noble Quran came down in parts to the heart of the Finality of all […]

Answered by Shaykh Anas al-Musa Question What is meant by the most comprehensive verse (أحكم آية) in the Book of Allah, and is there an example of this? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Merciful and Compassionate. Meaning of Ahkam Aya (The Most Comprehensive Verse) The meaning of (أحكم آية) in the Book of […]

Answered by Shaykh Anas Al-Mousa Question What is meant by the “most hopeful verse” in The Quran, and is there such a verse? Answer In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. The “most hopeful verse” refers to a verse in the Book of Allah (Most High) that signifies His mercy towards […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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. […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]