Verses, prayers, and prophetic stories
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Jacob: Giving grief a voice
Jacob's sons thought that Joseph and his brother were loved more by their father. Their jealousy turned into a plan to distance Joseph from the family. After leaving him in a…
Yûsuf 12:8–18Moses: Asking for help before a difficult task
Moses is told to go to Pharaoh; it is stated that he has crossed the line. Before him lies a difficult task that requires confronting a powerful ruler. The narrative then turns to…
Tâhâ 20:24Repentance and hope in mercy
These verses call upon a person who has erred not to lose hope in the mercy of Allah and to turn to their Lord. Repentance is not merely about blaming oneself, but about realizing…
Zümer 39:53–54Adam: Beginning again
Adam and his spouse were in the midst of abundant provision in the garden where they were told to dwell. They could eat from wherever they wished; only were they asked not to…
A‘râf 7:19–20Two brothers: Refusing violence
The Quran narrates an event that begins with the offerings presented by the two sons of Adam, where one was accepted and the other was not. The brother whose offering was not…
Mâide 5:27Noah: Building amid ridicule
It is revealed to Noah that no more people from his tribe will believe, except for those who have already believed. He is told not to exhaust himself over what has happened and is…
Hûd 11:36–39Hud: Speaking before power
Hud addressed the people of Ad as a messenger from among them. He called them to serve God alone, stating that he sought no recompense from them for this call. He advised them to…
Hûd 11:50–52Salih: Respecting a shared blessing
Salih tells the people of Thamud to serve Allah. He calls on them to ask for forgiveness from their Lord, who created them on earth and provided the means to make it habitable.…
Hûd 11:61–63Abraham: Seeking truth
This section in Surah Al-An'am narrates the revealing of the order of the heavens and the earth to Abraham in connection with certain knowledge. When he sees a star at night, he…
En‘âm 6:75–76