Quran Garden - The Holy Quran Explained in Clear English (English Tafsir)

The statement ‘God - there is no deity except Him,’ is the core of faith. Allah repeats it many times in the Quran for emphasis. Take a few moments to dive deep into the Tafseer meaning of this marvelous verse of Sura Al Imran

What does Alif lam Meem mean? Why do some Surah's of the Quran start with something so confusing? Find the answer and more in this week's English Quran Tafsir of Verse Aya 1 of Sura Al-Imran

Have you wondered: Who is Imran? Who is Surah Al-Imran named after? When the word “Imran’ is mentioned in the Quran, it could be referring to one of two people. Learn about the two Imrans, their family tree, and much more in this week's Al Imran English Quran Tafsir session.

Prophet Muhammad tells us about the benefits and secrets of Surah Al-Baqarah. Learn more to protect your home and your family. Congratulations for listening to the entire Tafsir of Sura Al-Baqarah!

Pardon us, forgive us, and have mercy on us. What is the difference? Learn the answer and how to do proper Dua' in this week's English Quran Tafsir update. Al Baqarah 286.

God says: "We also commanded Adam before you, but he forgot and We found him lacking in resolve." (20:115) You and i are different from Adam because Allah honored us with more ease. Learn more in this week's Quran Tafsir session.

Do you feel that religion is too much? Do you feel that Islam is too much? Is religion slowing down your progress? Learn the answers in the Tafsir of the 286 Aya of Surat Al Baqarah.

"I Testify that I am the Prophet of God." Listen to the story of the Jewish merchant, the companion Jaber, and prophet Muhammad. Learn about the Tafsir of Surat Albaqarah Aya 285.

Does Allah hold us accountable for Our thoughts and feelings? Some of the Prophet’s companions really struggled with this question. Abdullah bin Umar said while crying: ‘if God punishes us for our thoughts, we will surely perish.’

Do you know the story of the woman who insulted the Caliph Harron Al-Rahseed in front of all his friends? Listen to the story and much more in this week's English Quran Tafsir sessions.

How did Prophet Muhammad treat his family under Islamic law? What did Omar ibn al-Khattab do with his family when he wanted to rule the muslims? Find the answers and much more in this week's Quran Tafsir.

God says: "We offered the Trust to the heavens, the earth, and the mountains, yet they refused to undertake it and were afraid of it; humankind undertook it- they have always been unjust and ignorant. (33:72)" Learn about Allah's trust and much more in this week's Quran tafsir session.

Did you know that Allah rewards you more for giving your friend a loan, than giving charity? This is despite the fact that when you lend, you eventually get your money back. Learn the reason and much more in this week's Quran Tafsir session.

What do the words Fisq/Fasaq/Fusuq mean in the Quran? To understand the meaning, we should look at the Arabic origin of the word, and its relation to the the desert environment where the Arabs lived at the time of the prophet. Learn more in this week's English Quran Tafser session.

Some men quote the Quran as an excuse to mistreat women, or to support claims that women are not as intelligent. They argue that one man is equal to two women. is that true? Does the Quran say that men are better than women? Find the answers and much more in this week's English Quran Tafsir session.

Do you have money problems? Do you need a loan? Did a family member come and ask you for money? Should you lend your money to others? Find the answers to Islamic loans and much more in the week's Quran Tafsir session.

In the Quran, we often hear the word 'ihsan' repeated. But, what is the true meaning of Ihsan? God loves those who do ishan. How can you attain this great level in faith? Find the answers and much more in this week's Quran Tafsir session.

Do you know the one mistake most revolutions make? Allah teaches you how to be successful and make the entire society successful. Lean more in this week's Quran Tafsir of Al-Baqarah Ayat 278 & 279.

Before you get into a fight, you should know your opponent, otherwise, you may end up dead. Learn more in this week's English Quran Tafsir.

Would a believer stay in Hellfire forever? Or is that punishment only reserved for non-believers? Is it possible for a believer in Allah and Muhammad be treated as a non-believer? Find the answers and much more in this week's Albaqara English Tafsir update.

Some verses of the Quran appear to allow charging interest on loans (as long as it is not outrageous). Is that true? Can you charge 1% interest, or take a loan with low interest rate? Find the answer and much more in this week's Albaqarah Quran Tafsir session.

God says: "This tree grows in the heart of Hell’s blazing Fire, and its fruits are like devils’ heads." (37:64, 65) The tree of ‘Zaqqum’ only exists in hellfire. Why would God describe something we cannot see –like devils’ heads- with something else we cannot see –like the Zaqqum tree-? Find the answer and much more in this week's Baqarah English Quran Tafsir

What is the best month to give the Sadaqah charity? It is not Ramadan! How about the best day of the week to give Sa? It is not Friday! The best Hour? Even the exact minute? Learn the absolute best time (down to the minute) in this week's Quran Al-baqarah Tafsir update.

Is your next door neighbor doing well? Is he buying nicer things than you? Does the wife drive a better car? Learn why it is very important to know how your neighbors are doing in the week's Quran Tafsir update.

Is this right?! Some people quote the Quran: ‘It is not for you to guide them; it is God who guides whoever He will’ and say: ‘I cannot help myself from doing sin. If God wants me to be good, He will make me good. God guides whoever He will.”

There are many reasons to be stingy, and there are many solutions. Learn the best ways to fight stinginess and how easy it is to be generous with your time and money in this week's Quran Tafsir session.

What is the issue of a vow? To vow –translated from the Arabic Nuthr- is to assign yourself a duty of a specific good deed beyond what God has obligated you with. Learn more about vows in this week's update.

Have you thought about getting a life-insurance policy for your kids? Do you want to protect the future of your kids if you die? Learn the best insurance policy and how much it pays out when you die in this week's English Quran Tafsir session.

During the time of our beloved Prophet Muhammad, the residents of Medina used to hang containers of dates by the entrance of the mosque. The poor and the travelers could eat from it without the need to ask or beg. Learn how this system was abused in this week's AlBaqarah Tafsir session.

Have you dreamt about owning a great piece of land? Would you like your land to have palm trees and grape vines? Do you want your large property to have its own rivers and wells? Close your eyes for a moment and picture the perfect land and how you and your family would enjoy it in this week's Quran Tafsir session.

Can you be selfish and generous all at once? Can you love yourself in a smart way, not a stupid one? Learn how you can be very selfish and very generous at the same time in this week's English Quran Tafsir session.

Do you know the story where God sided with a disbeliever and not with His beloved prophet Abraham? Take a few moments to listen to this amazing story.

People believe that if you make a lot of money, then you must be rich. They are only looking at positive income. Negative income is a lot more important! Learn how to be really rich with very little money in this week's Quran Tafsir session.

Even if you don't know much about farming, it is easy to tell the difference between a smart farmer and a stupid one. Learn more in this week's Tafsir session.

Which job is more important, a medical doctor or a plumber? The answer may surprise you. Take a few moments to listen to this week's Quran Tafseer session.

In the story of Prophet Abraham and his birds, it is interesting to note that God used the phrase: “summon them, and they will come to you walking in haste.” As you know, birds fly, so why wouldn’t they come flying? Find the answers and much more in this week's Quran in English session.

Can time really stop? Can time be different for me and you? Find the amazing answer and much more in the story of Uzair.

A ghost town comes to life? A dead man resurrected? Listen to part one of the story of a town and a man resurrection from death in this week's Quran Tafsir session.

Can a king give life and cause death? Listen to Prophet Abraham's argument in this week's English Koran Tafsir.

How would you like to have Allah on your side? Would anyone dare to harm you? If you like God to be next to you, take a few moments to listen to this week’s Quran Tafsir session.

In the Quran, ‘Taghoot’ is translated into ‘powers of evil.’ The translation does not embody the full meaning of ‘Taghoot,’ learn the true meaning of 'AlTaghoot' in this week's English Quran.

Can you force people to convert to Islam? Isn't it in their best interest? For the best answer listen to the example of two salesmen: One selling designer handbags, and the other fake ones.

Why is Ayatul Kursi -verse 255 of Surat AlBaqarah- so important? Find the answer and much more in this week's English Quran Tafser update.

How do you explain Allah's Kursi -God's seat-? Does God sit down or stand up? Find the answer and much more in this week's Quran Tafsir session.

What do Penicillin, x-rays, and a microwave oven have to do with Ayatul Kursi? Find the answers and much more in this week's English Quran Tafseer session.

The children of Israel asked Prophet Moses: ‘Does our Lord sleep?’ Listen to how God directed prophet Moses to answer with a cup of water.

God is the ‘The Ever Watchful’ translated from the Arabic origin ‘Al Qayyum’ ‘??????’. Learn more about this amazing verse, Ayatul Kursi, in this week's update.

Our beloved prophet Muhammad said about Ayatul Kursi (verse 255): “Within ‘The Cow’ –Surat Al Baqara- is a verse. This verse is the pinnacle of the Quran. Whoever reads it in his or her house builds a shield between the devil and his or her family.”

Many people ask "Why should I be concerned with the poor? Can’t they work hard just like I did?" Find the answer and much more in this week's English Quran Tafsir session

Why did God send Prophets & Messengers? Find the answer and much more in this week's Quran English Tafsir