Quranic Verses Quotes

“The words of the Qur’an are omnipresent—yet its spirit lies dormant.”
― Mohamad Jebara, The Life of the Qur'an: From Eternal Roots to Enduring Legacy

“The Qur’an was not a book per se or any other kind of physical object, but rather an unfolding experience—its own unique category of living being.”
― Mohamad Jebara, The Life of the Qur'an: From Eternal Roots to Enduring Legacy

“The words of the Qur’an are omnipresent—yet its spirit lies dormant,”
― Mohamad Jebara, The Life of the Qur'an: From Eternal Roots to Enduring Legacy

“The critics…have it backward: The Qur’an is not the source of the Muslim world’s problems, but its untapped solution.”
― Mohamad Jebara, The Life of the Qur'an: From Eternal Roots to Enduring Legacy

“The translations presented in this book attempt to capture at least some of the Qur’an’s depth and uniquely compelling exploration of human psychology, emotions, and behaviors. Readers familiar with past translations are asked to keep an open mind as they explore the following pages. The Qur’anic translations presented here aim to convey an appreciation of the original text as traditional Islamic scholars understood it—and not necessarily as some ideologically motivated translators have at times sought to portray it.”
― Mohamad Jebara, The Life of the Qur'an: From Eternal Roots to Enduring Legacy

“And thus did We show Abraham the realm of the heavens and the earth that he would be among the certain [in faith]

When the night covered him over, He saw a star: He said: "This is my Lord." But when it set, He said: "I love not those that set."

When he saw the moon rising in splendour, he said: "This is my Lord." But when the moon set, He said: "unless my Lord guide me, I shall surely be among those who go astray."

When he saw the sun rising in splendour, he said: "This is my Lord; this is the greatest (of all)." But when the sun set, he said: "O my people! I am indeed free from your (guilt) of giving partners to Allah.

"For me, I have set my face, firmly and truly, towards Him Who created the heavens and the earth, and never shall I give partners to Allah.”
― --Quran 6:75-79