Tafseer Surah An-Nûr (The Light)

Verses 1 - 2: Translation and Commentary:

Some Characteristics of This Surah

Commentary

Adultery is a Great Crime and is a Combination of Many Crimes. That is Why its Punishment in Islam is Very Severe

The Punishment of Whipping a Hundred Times is Exclusive to Unmarried Man and Woman. For Married Persons the Punishment is Stoning to Death

An Important Warning

Three Degrees of Gradations in the Punishment of Adultery

In Islamic Law if the Punishment of a Crime is Severe, the Conditions of Proving it are Also Tough

Injunction Against Homosexuality and Sex With Animals

Initially Islam Requires Not to Publicize the Crimes, But Once They are Established Through Evidence, it is the Requirement of Wisdom to Disgrace the Criminals

Verse 3: Translation and Commentary:

The Second Injunction About Fornication

Verses 4 - 5: Translation and Commentary:

The Third Injunction Relating to Fornication is on False Accusation and the Punishment Prescribed for it

A Doubt and it's Answer

Who are Muhsanat

Ruling

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Verses 6 - 10: Translation and Commentary:

The Fourth Injunction is of Li'an (Curse) Among the Adjuncts of Fornication

The Second Incident

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Verses 11 - 26: Translation and Commentary

Interconnection of Verses

The Incident of Ifk and the Slander

Commentary: Unique Proficiency of Sayyidah 'A'ishah's (Radhi Allahu 'Anha), and the Remaining Part of the Incident of Ifk

Few Distinctions of Sayyidah Siddiqua (Radhi Allahu 'Anha).

Ruling

An Important and Necessary Warning

A Doubt and its Answer

The Qur'anic System for the Prevention of Obscenity

Teachings of High Morals for the Exalted Companions

An Important Warning

Verses 27 - 29: Translation and Commentary:

The Fifth Injunction Regarding Mutual Meetings and Asking Permission Before Entering Anyone's Home

Wisdom of Seeking Permission (Isti'dhan)

Ruling

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The Traditional Way of Seeking Permission

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Important Warning

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Some Other Issues Related to Isti'dhan: Some Issues Relating to Telephone

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Verses 30 - 31: Translation and Commentary:

An Important Chapter for the Prevention of Obscenity and Security of Chastity: Hijab for Women

To Stare Intentionally at Boys Having No Beard Also Falls Within This Ruling

Looking at Non-Mahram is Forbidden

Exception From the Injunction of Hijab

Warning

Ninth Category

Tenth Category

Eleventh Category

Twelfth Category

To Cause Hearing of Jewellery's Sound to Non-Mahrams is Prohibited

The Issue of Women's Voice

To Go Out Wearing Perfume

Going Out Wearing Decorated Veil is Also Prohibited

Verses 32 - 33: Translation and Commentary:

Some Injunctions Regarding Marriage

The Status of Marriage in Shari'ah

Warning

Verse 33 Continued: Translation and Commentary

An Important Economic Issue and the Qur'anic Verdict on it

Verses 34 - 40: Translation and Commentary

The Definition of Nur (Light)

Nur of the Believer

The Nur of the Holy Prophet (Sallallahu 'Alayhi Wasallam)

Benefits of Olive Oil

Mosques are Houses of Allah and Their Respect is Obligatory

Meaning of Raising of Mosques

Exaltation of Mosques

Some Merits of Mosques

Fifteen Etiquettes of the Mosques

Houses Meant Exclusively for Remembrance of Allah and for Learning Qur'an or Religious Education Also Have the Status of Mosques

Special Wisdom for Using the Word 'Allowed' in the Verse

Most of the Companions Were Traders

Verses 41 - 45: Translation and Commentary

Verses 46 - 54: Translation and Commentary

Four Conditions for Success and Victory

An Astonishing Incident

Verses 55 - 57: Translation and Commentary:

Background of Revelation

This Verse is a Proof of Approval and Esteem in the Sight of Allah of the Four Rightly Guided Khulafa'

Verses 58 - 60: Translation and Commentary

The Injunction for Relatives and Mahrams for Seeking Permission at Specific Timings

Ruling

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Emphasis on Hijab for Women and an Exemption

Verse 61: Translation and Commentary:

Some Injunctions and Social Etiquettes After the Entry in the House

Ruling

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Verses 62 - 64: Translation and Commentary:

Some Etiquettes and Injunctions in Regard to Meetings with the Holy Prophet (Sallallahu 'Alayhi Wasallam) in Particular, and in the Society in General

A Question and its Answer

What Does Amrin Jami' (Collective Matter) Mean?

Is This Injunction Exclusive to Meetings of the Holy Prophet (Sallallahu 'Alayhi Wasallam) or is General?

The Second Injunction

A Warning