The 17 Verses Podcast: Distilling the Qur'an One Day at a Time

The 17 Verses Podcast: Distilling the Qur'an One Day at a Time

By Maher S. HoqueReligion & SpiritualityIslam
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The 17 Verses Podcast: Distilling the Qur'an One Day at a Time episodes

  • Year 5 - Surah 1 (Al-Fãtiha - The Opening)
    As-salaam wa-alaikum, brothers and sisters. 
    Today is the last day of our 365 day journey and we will finish the Qur'an at the beginning with Surah 1, Al-Fatiha or The Opening. It is theorized that this was the first complete Surah revealed to Prophet Muhammad (pbuh). It is meant to instruct readers that if they want to sincerely benefit from the Qur'an, they should offer this prayer to the Lord of the Universe. Tafseer for this Surah further expounds on this Surah's significance.
    4 min
  • Year 5 - Surah 108 (Al-Kawthar)
    As-salaam wa-alaikum, brothers and sisters. 
    Today's selection is Surah 108, Al-Kawthar or The Abundance. This Surah sums up in the single mystic word Kawthar the doctrine of spiritual riches through devotion and sacrifice. The converse also follows: indulgence in hatred means the cutting off of all hopes of this life and the Hereafter.
    Tafseer for this Surah is a short meditation on sacrifice and thankfulness.
    3 min
  • Year 5 - Surah 101 (Al-Qãri‘ah)
    As-salaam wa-alaikum, brothers and sisters. 
    Today's selection is the entirety of Surah 101, Al-Qãri‘ah or The Great Calamity, verses 1-11. This Surah describes Judgment Day as the Day of Clamor when men will be distracted and the landmarks of this world will be lost, but every deed will be weight in a just balance, and find its real value and setting. 
    Tafseer for this selection expounds on the metaphors of the moths in verse 4 and the mountains in verse 5.
    4 min
  • Year 5 - Surah 27 (An-Naml), Verses 83-93
    As-salaam wa-alaikum, brothers and sisters. 
    Today's selection concludes Surah 27, An-Naml or the Ants, verses 83-93. These verses depict a scene from the Doomsday and assert that those who accept guidance do so to their own good whereas those who go astray do so at their own peril. 
    Tafseer for this selection concerns the night and day mentioned in verse 86 and accepting Islam and preaching the word in verse 92.
    6 min
  • Year 5 - Surahs 109-111 (Al-Kãfirün, Al-Nasr, Al-Lahab)
    As-salaam wa-alaikum, brothers and sisters. 
    Today's selection consists of three short Surahs. The first is Surah 109 Al-Kãfirün or Those Who Reject Faith, which defines the right attitude towards those who reject faith. The second is Surah 110, Al-Nasr or the Help. This Surah defines victory as an occasion to celebrate Allah's praises, not as a reason for exultation. The third is Surah 110, Al-Lahab which means the Flame and illustrates that he who rages against holy things is burnt up in his own rag
    7 min
  • Year 5 - Surah 104 (Al-Humazah)
    As-salaam wa-alaikum, brothers and sisters. 
    Today's selection is the entirety of Surah 104, Al-Humazah or the Scandalmonger. This Surah condemns all sorts of scandal, backbiting, and selfish hoarding of wealth as destroying the hearts and affection of men. Tafseer for this Surah concerns the Hutamah or That which Breaks to Pieces in verses 4 and 5 and the Fire of punishment in verses 6-8.
    4 min
  • Year 5 - Surah 34 (Sabã’), Verses 37-54
    As-salaam wa-alaikum, brothers and sisters. 
    Today's selection concludes Surah 34, Sabã’ or Sheba, verses 37-54. These verses assert that belief is what bring us close to God, not wealth or children. Whatever the believers spend in charity will be returned to them by God. Meanwhile, the unbelievers are asked to reflect on their wrong statements or else on the Day of Judgment, they will want to believe but it will be too late.
    6 min
  • Year 5 - Surah 37 (As-Sãffãt), Verses 167-182
    As-salaam wa-alaikum, brothers and sisters. 
    Today's selection concludes Surah 37, As-Sãffãt or Those Ranged in Ranks, verses 167-182. These verses recount that Allah has promise to help His Messengers and His devotees. 
    Tafseer for this selection talks about those who complain that the message of Allah had not been sent to their ancestors.
    4 min
  • Year 5 - Surah 37 (As-Sãffãt), Verses 139-166
    As-salaam wa-alaikum, brothers and sisters. 
    Today's selection is from Surah 37, As-Sãffãt or Those Ranged in Ranks, verses 139-166. These verses tell the story of Prophet Jonah and the whale and address the unbelievers' false claims that the Angels are the daughters of Allah and Jinns are blood relations to Allah.
    4 min
  • Year 5 - Surah 37 (As-Sãffãt), Verses 114-138
    As-salaam wa-alaikum, brothers and sisters. 
    Today's selection is from Surah 37, As-Sãffãt or Those Ranged in Ranks, verses 114-138. These verse talk of the favors bestowed upon Prophet Moses, Aaron, Elias and Lot. 
    Tafseer for this selection further explains the mission of Prophet Elias.
    5 min

About The 17 Verses Podcast: Distilling the Qur'an One Day at a Time

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The 17 Verses podcast is a short, daily recitation of the Qur'an in spoken English. Our purpose is to enable busy Muslims (or non-Muslims) to be exposed to the Qur'an each day, delivered to their phones/iPads/etc.