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Click on a year below for details about the sura and verses we have covered in that year. Since 2013, we have managed to read and discuss around 1000 verses of the Qur’an in Q-Club.
2023 - Noah (Q. 71)
In 2023-24 we read and discussed Sura Noah. A Meccan sura which centres on the story of Noah peace be upon him and takes its title from the reference to the story told by Noah peace be upon him in verse. Its main theme is giving further details of the life of Noah before the Flood, to encourage the Prophet and warn the disbelievers.–and a link is made between these and the disbelievers of Mecca.
2022 - The Story (Q. 28)
In 2022-23 we read and discussed Sura Qasas. A Meccan sura which centres on the story of Moses peace be upon him and takes its title from the reference to the story told by Moses peace be upon him in verse 25. Its main theme is the bad end that comes to those who are arrogant and spread corruption, like Pharaoh and Qur'an–polytheism is denounced at various points throughout the sura–and a link is made between these and the disbelievers of Mecca. The Prophet is reminded that he cannot make everyone believe (verse 56) and should remain steadfast (verse 87).
2021 - The Poet (Q. 26)
In 2021 - 22 we read and discussed Sura Shu'ara. A Meccan sura which takes its name from the reference to poets in verse 224. It talks about those who belittle the Quran, and gives examples of God’s power and grace in nature. It recounts several stories of earlier prophets, Prophet Moses, Abraham, Noah peace be upon them, the reactions of their people, and punishments that afflicted them, ending by confirming the divine origin of the Quran. It is not something brought down by the jinn, nor is it poetry.
2020 - Qaf (Q. 50)
In 2020-21 we read and discussed Sura Qaf. A Meccan sura which deals predominantly with the Resurrection and the Day of Judgement. Reference is made to previous generations of disbelievers (verses 12–14), both to warn the disbelievers in Mecca and to reassure the Prophet. Creation is cited as an indication of God’s ability to bring the dead to life again (verses 3–11), and emphasis is placed on the powerlessness of man on the Day of Resurrection (verses 20–30). The sura both opens and closes with mention of the Qur’an.
2019 - The Differentiator (Q. 25)
In 2019-20 we read and discussed Sura Al-Furqan, The Differentiator. A Meccan sura that starts with a denunciation of polytheism, then deals with the disbelievers’ arguments against the Prophet, the Qur'an, and the Day of Judgement. It warns them of their fate, citing examples of earlier peoples. The sura describes the power and grace of God, and ends with the qualities of true believers (verses 63–76).
2018 - The Believers (Q. 23)
In 2018 we read and discussed Sura Muminun, The Believers. The Believers is a Meccan sura which stresses that the believers are the ones who will succeed, whereas the disbelievers will be punished for their arrogance and derision. Several proofs are given of God’s Oneness and His power, and the inevitability of the Resurrection is emphasized.
2017 - The Pilgrimage (Q. 22)
In 2017 we read and discussed Sura Al-Haj, The Pilgrimage. A Medinan sura that gets its title from the reference to the sacred rite of the pilgrimage first enacted by Abraham (verse 27). This theme is introduced by the condemnation of those who bar the believers from access to the Sacred Mosque and is followed by permission to fight when attacked. The sura begins with the Day of Judgement and castigates those who worship useless idols, describing them later as powerless to create even a fly. The sura ends by urging the Muslims to persevere in following the faith of Abraham.
2016 - The Prophets (Q. 21)
In 2016 we read and discussed Sura Al-Anbya, The Prophets. A Meccan sura which takes its name from the list of prophets mentioned from verse 48 to verse 91. It stresses that fact that Muhammad is a man like earlier prophets, and has been given the same message to declare the unity of God. It warns the disbelievers of the approaching Judgement from which there is no escape.
2015 - Ta Ha (Q. 20)
In 2015 we read and discussed Sura Ta ha. A Meccan sura that both begins and ends with mention of the Quran: it was not sent to the Prophet to cause him grief but is a clear proof from his Lord. The example of Moses is given as a lengthy account in order to encourage the Prophet and show the end of the disbelievers. The destruction of earlier generations is cited as a lesson from which the disbelievers should learn. The Prophet is ordered to be patient and to persevere with his worship.
2014 - Mary (Q. 19)
In 2014 we read and discussed Sura Maryam, Mary. A Meccan sura which takes its name from the story of Mary. It recounts the grace given by God to a number of prophets and tells aspects of their stories. The claim that Jesus is the son of God is firmly denied, as is the assertion of the pagans of Mecca that the angels are God’s daughters. The sura discusses the arrogant assertions of the disbelievers of Mecca. The Prophet is told that God’s punishment is coming to them and exhorted not to be impatient for it to arrive or to receive the revelation.
2013 - The Cave (Q. 18)
In 2013 we read and discussed sura Al-Kahf, The Cave. A Meccan sura which gets its name from the Sleepers of the Cave, whose story takes a prominent place in the sura (verses 9–26). This sura also deals with two other stories: Moses’ meeting with an unidentified figure (verses 60–82), and the story of Dhu ’l-Qarnayn (verses 83–99). A parable is put forward for the people of Mecca: the parable of the luscious gardens belonging to an arrogant and ungrateful man, which God reduces to dust. The sura opens and closes with references to the Quran itself.
2013 - Joseph (Q. 12)
A Meccan sura dealing primarily with the story of Joseph, but framed by a three-verse introduction about the Quran and a ten-verse epilogue about the Meccans’ response, the punishment met by earlier disbelievers, and encouragement for the Prophet.
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02.05.24
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