Al-Furqan (meaning: The Criterion) is the 25th chapter (Surah) of the Qur'an, with 77 verses (Ayat).
Surah Al-Furqan addresses several key themes including monotheism, the Day of Judgment, prophethood, and the struggle against idolatry. It also examines the excuses made by polytheists and provides responses to them.
Prophet's Humility: Some people doubted the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) because he was seen as too 'normal' and not as regal as a king. This illustrates that true leadership and inheritors of prophethood should remain humble and connected to the people, rather than being detached like kings or rulers.
Eternal Bliss in Jannah: In paradise, people will have whatever they wish for and will live there forever.
Regret on the Day of Judgment: Transgressors will regret the friendships they kept in this world, as these friendships led them away from the remembrance of Allah.
Prophet’s Complaint: On the Day of Judgment, the Prophet (peace be upon him) will express his concern to Allah about the neglect of the Quran by his Ummah.
Prophets and Enemies: Every prophet faced opposition and had enemies.
Role of the Prophet: The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) was sent as a giver of glad tidings and a warner.
Signs of Allah’s Greatness: Allah’s greatness and benevolence are evident in the signs around us.
Dealing with Ignorance: Ignoring ignorant people and maintaining one's dignity is advised.
Regular Du'a: It is recommended to regularly recite the du'a: "رَبَّنَا صَرِفْ عَنَّا عَذَابَ جَهَنَّمَ ۗ إِنَّ عَذَابَهَا كَانَ غَرَامًا" (O Our Lord, avert from us the punishment of Jahannam (Hell); indeed, its punishment is a persisting affliction.)
Avoid Extravagance: Do not be extravagant in your spending.
In Surah Al-Furqan you can read the translation of Ahmad Raza Khan who was a renowned scholar of the Islamic world and his translation book is known as Kanzul Imaan. You can read the transliteration of Surah Al-Furqan which will help you to understand how to read the Arabic text. Apart from that, we have included a Word-By-Word English Translation of the Arabic text of Surah Al-Furqan.
In Surah Al-Furqan we have included two Tafseer (Commentary) in English. The first one is from Mufti Ahmad Yaar Khan who was a well-known scholar. In this tafsir, we have also included the most popular Tafsir Ibn-Kathir which is the most comprehensive tafsir available in the world. You can read both or any one of your choice.
There are 77 verses / Ayat in Surah Al-Furqan
Surah Al-Furqan was revealed in Makkah
Surah Al-Furqan can be found in Juz or Para 18-19
There are 6 Ruku in Surah Al-Furqan
Surah number of Surah Al-Furqan is 25
The meaning of Surah Al-Furqan is The Criterion, The Standard, The Standard of True and False
You can find English Translation, Transliteration and Tafseer/Tafsir of Surah Al-Furqan here at quranever.com. Here two tafseer are currently.One is Tafsir Ibn-Kathir and another one is Tafsir-e-Naeemi.
Dear bothers and sisters as a Sunni Muslim we cannot say any Translation and Tafseer was as long it conforms with the 4 school of thoughts. But here at quranever.com, we have included Tafsir Ibn-Kathir which is most comprehensive tafsir. Apart from that we have also included tafsir of Mufti Ahmad Yaar khan, Tafsir-e-Naeemi of Surah Al-Furqan.
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