Tag Archives: Koran

The balance between justice and mercy in the Qur’an

In recent political history, calls for justice have resounded with great urgency, especially in the United States, the United Kingdom, and throughout the Arab world. For example, in his remarkable primary campaign in the United States, Bernie Sanders repeated a call for social justice countless times, and he was able to do so in a country increasingly divided by inequality …

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Helping others: a fundamental principle of the Deen

One of the central tenets of Islam is to help others. While some perceive Islam as a belief that encourages violence rather than positive contributions to society, the Qur’an and Hadith highlight how helping other human beings is a fundamental aspect of Islam. The main goal of Muslims is to worship God, but this is done not only through rituals …

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Qur’an Tafsir Class – Ayat of Light (35:24) (Part 2) (Audio)

Tafsir class (commentary and explanation of the Qur’an), given by Imam Hajj Abdel Ghani Melara, in which he explains the tafsir, based on several of the recognized commentators. (35) Allah is the light of the heavens and the earth. Its light is like a niche in which there is a lamp; the lamp is inside a glass and the glass …

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Qur’an Tafsir Class – Ayat of Light (35:24) (Audio)

Tafsir class (commentary and explanation of the Qur’an), given by Imam Hajj Abdel Ghani Melara, in which he explains the tafsir, based on several of the recognized commentators. (35) Allah is the light of the heavens and the earth. Its light is like a niche in which there is a lamp; the lamp is inside a glass and the glass …

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End of the year of the Al Munawwara Madrasa

As every year, the Al Munawara Madrasa course has concluded with a celebration for all children and parents. The Al Munawara Madrasa offers all Muslim children in Seville free classes in Quran and Arabic at the headquarters of the Fundación Mezquita de Sevilla, in Plaza Ponce de León. Classes that not only contribute to their learning of the Noble Qur’an, …

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Malaysia International Quran Competition 2018

It has been a pleasure for the Seville Mosque Foundation to be invited to the inauguration of the Malaysian International Quran Competition 2018 (Majlis Tilwah Dan Menghafaz Al-Quran) during the Foundation’s present trip to Malaysia. Hafid Bashir Castiñeira has competed on this occasion representing Spain in the recitation category together with Hufad from 55 countries around the world, including Jordan, …

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Qur’an Tafsir Class – Surah of Iron (Audio) (Part 2)

Tafsir class (commentary and explanation of the Qur’an), given by Imam Hajj Abdel Ghani Melara, in which he explains the tafsir, based on several of the recognized commentators. (1) Everything in the heavens and on the earth glorifies Allah, and He is the Mighty, the Wise. (2) His is the sovereignty of heaven and earth, He gives life and gives …

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