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Is it stated in the Quran that "ten afflictions" were sent to Egypt? If yes, what are they?

Is there a verse or hadith about everybody being busy with themselves, not with others?

"Had Allah wished to take to Himself a son, He could have chosen whom He pleased out of those whom He doth create: but Glory be to Him! He is Allah, the One, the Irresistible." (az-Zumar, 39/4) How should this verse be understood?

How should we understand the phrase, "If thou wert in doubt as to what We have revealed unto thee, then ask those who have been reading the Book from before thee..." mentioned in verse 94 of the chapter of Yunus?

There are verses in our Book, the Quran, stating that Hz. Maryam is the sister of Hz. Harun. However, there are centuries between Hz. Isa, son of Mary, and the prophet Harun. Is it a name resemblance?

Are the concepts "humaza" and "lumaza" in the chapter of al-Humaza related to the rich? Piling up wealth is mentioned in the verses.

How can the hardening of the hearts and the movement of the rocks mentioned in verse 74 of the chapter of al-Baqara be explained?

Will you explain the verse "Ud'uni astajib lakum/Call on Me; I will answer your (prayer)" (al-Mu'min, 40/60)?

How should we understand the verse “If anyone withdraws himself from remembrance of (Allah) Most Gracious (ar-Rahman)...”?

Are there any verses stating that the Prophet (pbuh) is the explainer of the Quran?

Why does Allah want us to pray for our parents?

Verse 147 of the chapter of as-Saaffat: "And We sent him (on a mission) to a hundred thousand (men) or more." What does the word "or" mean here? How should we understand it, 100.000 or more?

Is sperm, which is the essence of semen, meant in verse 8 of the chapter of at-Tawba?

What are the verses of the Quran proving that Hz. Adam is the first human being?

How would you interpret the expression "On no soul doth Allah place a burden greater than it can bear" in verse 286 of the chapter of al-Baqara?

What should we understand from the verse, "We have indeed sent down Signs: and Allah guides whom He wills to a way that is straight" (an-Nur, 24/46)?

How should we understand the verse "O you who believe! Believe"?

According to the verses of the Qur’an, what are the characteristics of a person Allah, the Almighty, loves?

How should we understand the phrase "the Mother of Cities and all around her" mentioned in verse 92 of the chapter of al-Anam?

There are many verses containing slang and cursing in the Quran. What is the wisdom behind it?

What are the verses of the Quran proving that Hz. Adam is the first human being?

Will you explain the following verse? "... Say: "Even if you had remained in your homes, those for whom death was decreed would certainly have gone forth to the place of their death..." (Aal-i Imran, 3/154)

Will you explain the following statement? "If the seas were ink and trees were pens, the words of Allah would not be exhausted."

Is there a contradiction between these two verses as to the purpose of creating men and jinn?

The following is stated in verse 5 of the chapter of at-Tawba: "…slay the pagans wherever ye find them…" Will you explain this verse?

How should we understand verse 89 (…slay them wherever ye find them…) of the chapter of an-Nisa?

Will you explain the following verse: "But those who reject faith after they accepted it, and then go on adding to their defiance of faith,―never will their repentance be accepted; for they are those who have gone astray." (Aali Imran, 3/90)

Can you explain the word “abtar” in Surat al-Kawthar?

Does the following verse forbid peace?: "Do not cry for peace when you are uppermost."

Is there any special significance of reading Surah 'Al Mulk" (No 67)?