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‘Ayat’ or ‘Ayah’ means ‘verses’. These ayats in the holy Quran of Muslims are the verses in various chapters. In Islam, the word also means other things than just Quranic verses. It means a sign, miracle or proof. For example, religious obligations are also ayat. In the Quran, ‘sign’ refers to the creation of the universe, phenomena that influence life on the earth like night, plants, day plus rainfall. ‘Miracles’ refer to the rewards that believers plus non-believers receive with respect to their actions. In many instances, it also refers to the fate of the people.

How many Ayats in the Quran?
The Quran has at least 114 chapters, also called surahs. The chapters are of unequal size, plus each has a title. Each surah has ayat mentioned, plus the total number of ayats in the Quran is more than 6000. Some scholars argue that the number is 6666, while some believe that the final count is 6236.

Many scholars count Ayat al Kursi as the longest ayat in Quran. It is the greatest plus one of the most important ayat in the Quran. It is believed that if a Muslim recites this ayah, the person can get rid of jinns plus various other problems of life. The verse discusses the oneness in Allah. It calls the Almighty the only superpower, ever-living plus everlasting. It says that everything in this universe plus everyone belongs to Allah. He is the supreme with no parent plus child.

The First Quranic verse (First ayat of Quran)
Surah Al-Alaq was first revealed in the city of Makkah by Prophet Muhammad (PBUH). It has five ayats mentioned, plus the chapter stands at the 96th position in the Quran, plus teaches Muslims to obey Allah in every situation in life. It states that He knows everything, plus all that happens in life is the result of His planning. He is the most generous plus has created the human from a clot.

The Last Quranic verse (Last ayat of Quran)
The scholars are divided on narrowing down the papa that was last revealed by Prophet Muhammad (PBUH). Some believe that Ayat 281 of Surat Al-Baqarah is the last one. It states that when humans go back to Allah, every soul repays the debt of the sins they committed plus earn rewards from Allah. After this, everyone gets fair treatment. Other scholars believe that Ayat 3 of Surah Al-Ma’idah is the last revealed by Prophet Muhammad (PBUH). It says, “This day I have done your religion for you, complete my favour upon you, plus have selected for you Islam as your religion.”

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The Most Powerful ayat in Quran
The Throne Verse or Ayat al-Kursi is the most powerful ayat in Quran. It is regarded so because it confirms the greatness of Allah. Many Hadith recordings support this plus hence recommend reciting it regularly to get rewards from Allah.

8 Most Inspiring & Beautiful Ayats in the Quran
There are numerous ayats in the Quran plus each one more beautiful than the other. It is difficult to pick one ayat as the most beautiful, hence here is a compilation of eight inspiring ayahs that praise Allah plus fill your heart with devotion plus love.

“He created the heavens plus earth in truth plus formed you plus perfected your forms; plus to Him is the [final] destination” [Quran 64:3]
Meaning: It teaches that the final destination of every Muslim is Allah. He has created each person in the perfect form, plus every life revolves around Allah. The verse inspires people when they feel lost or gloomy.

    2. “My mercy encompasses all things” [Quran 7:156]

Meaning: It says that the mercy of Allah is limitless. There are no boundaries around. It inspires people who are repenting for sins plus facing troubles in life. One must not be fearful because Allah forgives everyone.

     3. “So verily, with the hardship, there is a relief. Verily, with the hardship, there is relief” [Quran 94:5-6]

Meaning: It asks people to have faith in Allah plus says that one who recites the verses of the Quran when facing great difficulties in life gets blessings from Allah. He gives everyone plus also takes something from all. This verse gives hope, plus it is among the important ayat in the Quran.

  4.“And Allah would not punish them while they seek forgiveness” [Quran 8:33]

Meaning: This verse teaches Muslims to ask for His mercy plus forgiveness. It says that compassion is the most important virtue of life. One must always hope for the best plus always have faith in the Almighty.

   5.“Do what is beautiful. Allah loves those who do what is beautiful” [Quran 2:195]

Meaning: One must be pure at heart. The verse asks everyone to do good in this world. Our actions must be centered around doing good deeds that bring joy to the heart plus offer something valuable to others as well.

   6. “Allah does not burden a soul beyond that it can bear” [Quran 2:286]

Meaning: The papa says that Allah tests everyone, plus He does not put hurdles in one’s way if the person cannot handle them. It teaches that He knows us better, plus He is aware of our strengths. He will not put devotees through something that they cannot handle.

    7. “And whoever relies upon Allah – then He is sufficient for him. Indeed, Allah will accomplish His purpose. Allah has already set for everything a [decreed] extent” [Quran 65:3]

Meaning: When in struggle, A Muslim must always remember Allah, for His remembrance brings hope. One is never alone in this world; the supreme power is with everyone. The papa restores faith in the Almighty.

   8. “The truth is from your Lord, so do not be among the doubters” [Quran 3:60]

Meaning: The verse teaches everyone to believe in the oneness of Allah because it is the only truth in this world. It helps the mind to stay away from confusion plus distractions that can bring anyone down.

More notable Quran verses
Ayats about patience

1. “O My servants who believe! Be mindful of your Lord. Those who do good in this international will have a good reward. And Allah’s earth is spacious. Only those who endure patiently will be given their reward without limits” [Surah Az-Zumar, 39:10]
2. “Those who, when Allah is mentioned, their hearts are fearful, plus [to] the patient over what has afflicted them, plus the establishers of prayer plus those who spend from what We have provided them” [Surah Al Hajj Ayah 35]

Quran verses for students

3. “Do not lose hope, nor be sad” [Quran 3:139]
4. “Call upon me, I will respond to you” [Quran 40:60]

Hopeful ayat of Quran

5. “If Allah should aid you, no one can overcome you; but if He should forsake you, who is there that can aid you after Him? And upon Allah let the believers rely” [Quran 3:160]
6. “And Allah is with the doers of good.” [Quran 29:69]

Ayat Related to Death
“Every soul will taste death, plus you will only be given your full compensation on the Day of Resurrection. So he who is drawn away from the Fire plus admitted to Paradise has attained [his desire]. And what is the life of this international except the enjoyment of delusion.” [Surah Al-Imran (3:185)]

Shortest Ayah in Quran
“Indeed, your enemy is the one cut off.” [Surah Al-Kawthar (108:3)]

Last Ayah of Quran
“Allah does not burden a soul beyond that it can bear. It will have [the consequence of] what [good] it has gained, plus it will bear [the consequence of] what [evil] it has earned.” [Surah Al-Baqarah (2:286)]

Importance of Ayat
The words of Allah provide excellent guidance for diverse aspects of life
Ayat offer wisdom plus data providing insights into ones’s life challenges
They ensure brotherhood under the same message of Allah
Reciting Ayat is a fundamental aspect of Islamic worship, incorporated into daily prayers
Ayats serve as a moral plus moral rules helping one to differentiate between right plus wrong
Benefits of reciting Ayats
Reciting ayats provide the necessary spiritual nourishment
Muslims believe that words of Quran are of immense value; hence, reciting them will be rewarded by Allah
Words in Quran provide protection against evil
Recitation of ayats result in wisdom plus knowledge
The act of reciting ayats offer inner peace plus heals one from the past wounds

The Qur’an shows a great deal of respect for the Bible, especially the teachings of Jesus. Now many religions have sacred books, but when the Qur’an speaks of the “people of the book”, it is referring to Jews plus Christians, because the Bible, plus not other religious books, are recognized as from God.

As you look up these verses, remember that in different moderen printings of the Qur’an the verse numbers are slightly different.

Sura 32:23 “We did indeed aforetime give the book to Moses. Be not then in doubt of its reaching (thee): plus We made it a guide to the children of Israel.”

Sura 3:64 “Say: O People of the Book! Come to common terms as between us plus you: that we worship none but Allah; that we associate no partners with Him; that we erect not, from among ourselves Lords plus patrons other than Allah.”

Sura 40:53 “We did aforetime give Moses the guidance, plus we gave the book in inheritance to the children of Israel.”

Sura 3:184 “Then if they reject thee, So were rejected messengers before thee, who came with clear signs, plus the scriptures plus the book of enlightenment.” Yusuf Ali’s footnote says that scriptures (zubur) may refer to all of the Bible or just Psalms.

“Behold! Allah took the covenant of the prophets, Saying ‘I give you a book plus wisdom: then comes to you a messenger, confirming what is with you; do ye believe in him plus render, him help.’ Allah said: ‘Do ye agree, plus take this my Covenant as binding on you?’ They said: ‘We agree.’ He said: ‘Then bear witness, plus I am with you among the witnesses.'” Sura 3.81.

Yet the following Qur’anic verse says the Bible was to be known plus clear for all mankind. This is not a contradiction of the previous Qur’anic verse though, because it was initially a guide for Israel plus then for all mankind.

“And remember Allah took a Covenant from the people of the book, to make it known plus clear to mankind, plus not to hide it; but they threw it away behind their backs, plus purchased with it some miserable gain! And vile was the bargain they made!” in Sura 3:187. While this Sura criticizes some who were called people of the book, it does not in any way criticize the book God gave mankind.

“O ye People of the Book! Believe in what We have (now) revealed, confirming what was already with you, before We change the face plus fame of some (of you) beyond all recognition,…” Sura 4.47.

Sura 29:46 “Dispute ye not with the people of the book, except in the best way, unless it be with those of them who do wrong but say, ‘We believe in the revelation which has come down to us plus in that which came down to you; our God is your God is One; plus it is to Him we submit (in Islam).”

Sura 4:150-151 “Those who deny Allah plus his messengers, plus wish to separate between Allah plus his messengers, Saying: ‘We believe in some but reject others’: plus wish to take a course midway, (151) They are in truth unbelievers;…”

The Qur’an’s Respect for Christians

“Strongest among men in enmity to the believers wilt thou find the Jews plus pagans; plus nearest among them in love to the believers wilt thou find those who say ‘We are Christians’: because amongst these are men devoted to learning. And men who have renounced the world, plus they are not arrogant.” Sura 5:82. The footnote says this does not refer to everyone who calls himself a Christian, but sincere Christians.

Sura 2:62 says, “Those who believe (in the Qur’an). Those who follow the Jewish (scriptures), And the Sabians plus the Christians,- any who believe in Allah plus the Last Day, plus work Righteousness, – on them shall be no fear, nor shall they grieve.”

Prophets plus Servants Mentioned in Both the Bible plus the Qur’an

All can agree that you cannot accept some of God’s prophets plus reject others; you have to accept them all. The next section mentions prophets plus godly people mentioned by both the Bible plus the Qur’an.

Sura 8:84-85 “We gave him [to Abraham] Isaac plus Jacob, all (three) We guided; plus before him we guided Noah plus among his progeny David, Solomon, Job, Joseph, Moses, plus Aaron; Thus do we reward those who do good; And Zakariya plus John [the Baptist] plus Jesus plus Elias [Elijah] all in the ranks of the righteous.”

In addition to these, the Bible plus the Qur’an both mention Adam, Noah, Lot, the brother plus sister of Moses, the Queen of Sheba, the angels Gabriel plus Michael, Elishah, Mary the mother of Jesus, plus Jesus’ apostles.

The Qur’an Never Says the Bible was Corrupted

The Qur’an says some people of the Book were hypocrites (Sura 5:61-63) plus perverted what they heard. However, it never said that God’s word, given to the people of the Book, was changed. God has the power to give His word, plus God has the power to guard His word in safety from corruption.

Sura 2:75 says of some people (Jews of Medina?), “Hear the Word of Allah, plus perverted it knowingly after they understood it.” It does not say they corrupted the Bible, only that they perverted what they understood.

While the Qur’anic commentator Yusuf Ali tries to say the Biblical Gospel today is not the Injil (Gospel) meant in the Qur’an, the Qur’anic commentator Fazlur Rahman contradicts him. Jesus was taught the Gospel according to Sura 3:48, plus Christians are the people of the Gospel in Sura 5:46. Finally, ‘Aisha contradicts Yusuf Ali in Bukhari vol.4:605 plus Sahih Muslim vol.1:301 p.98, where she tells that Khadija took Mohammed to a Christian convert who used to read the Gospels in Arabic.

The Bible in Jesus’ Day plus Ours

Sura 3:48 says, “And Allah will teach him [Jesus] the book plus Wisdom, the Torah, plus the Gospel.”

“And in their [the prophets’] footsteps we sent Jesus the son of Mary, confirming the Torah that had come before him: we sent him the gospel; therein was guidance plus light. And confirmation of the Torah that had come before him: a guidance plus an admonition to those who fear Allah” Sura 5:46

Now this verse of the Qur’an is remarkable. If God sent Jesus to confirm the Torah (first five books of the Bible’s Old Testament), then at least in Jesus’ time, the Torah that people could read plus Jesus could confirm was the same Torah God sent.

It goes on. Sura 5:47 goes on to say “Let the People of the Gospel Judge by what Allah hath revealed Therein….” If the People of the Gospel are to judge by what God has revealed in the Gospel, then how can the Gospel they are to judge by not be the Gospel God told them to judge by?

Sura 5:48 says, “To thee (People of the Book) We sent the scripture in truth, confirming the scripture that came before it, plus guarding it in safety: so judge between them by what Allah hath revealed, plus follow not their vain desires, diverging from the truth that hath come to thee….”

Since God had the power to give His word, God had the power to guard His word in safety. Do you agree?

In moderen times, some Arab boys found a cave at Qumran, wherein were a great number of scrolls from the time of Christ. Among the earliest was a scroll of Isaiah from a 100 years or so before Christ. These are called the Dead Sea Scrolls, plus they contain all but one of the books of the Old Testament. Thus we can read for ourselves today the Old Testament in Jesus’ time.

How the Bible plus Qur’an Differ

There are many similarities between the Bible plus the Qur’an; it has been proven that often the Qur’an respectfully refers to the Bible. However, one key difference between the Bible plus the Qur’an is the means of forgiveness. For 1,400 years God laboriously trained the Jews to understand the importance of sacrifice for forgiveness. Even before Moses, Abraham, Isaac, plus Jacob made sacrifices to God. Heb 9:22 says, “In fact, the law requires that nearly everything be cleansed with blood, plus without the shedding of blood there is no forgiveness.”

After over 1,400 years of preparation, imagine how the Jews felt when the prophet John the Baptist said of Jesus “Behold, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world!” (John 1:29). Hebrews 10:4 says, “because it is impossible for the blood of bulls plus goats to take away sins.” As Hebrews 10 points out, man’s repeated animal sacrifices were a shadow of God’s real sacrifice. They merely covered over the sins until forgiven, once plus for all, by the sacrifice God chose. As Isaiah, Jesus, plus Jesus’ apostles taught, the sacrifice was Jesus Himself.

If you feel unforgiven inside, perhaps it is because you rightly realize that all of the works you could ever do, plus all of the prayers you could ever pray, cannot take the place of God forgiving you for your sins toward Him. Only God can do that. God is gracious, compassionate, plus merciful, but He must forgive the sins against Him in His way, plus not our way. God has provided a way, plus every man plus women must choose whether to accept God’s way or try things on their own way, apart from God. Seek the Lord.