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

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

Here is why Muhammad is the Greatest Prophet - even higher than Prophets Moses, Jesus and many others (peace be upon them all).

God says: “Those are the messengers - We preferred some above others. God spoke to some; others He raised many degrees in rank; We gave Jesus, son of Mary, Our clear signs and strengthened him with the Holy Spirit.” (from 2:253) Learn more about the Holy Spirit in Islam in this week's Quran Update.

Prophet Muhammad was an illiterate man, a fact well known to everyone, especially his disbelieving enemies. But isn’t illiteracy a shame? We answer that yes, for you and me illiteracy is an embarrassment. But for our beloved prophet Muhammad, it was an honor. Why? Find the answers and much more in this week's Quran session.

Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) said: "If it were not for the elderly bowing in worship, for suckling babies, and for pasturing animals, God would have brought down such a harsh punishment for your corruption that it would utterly destroy you." Learn more in this week's Tafsir session.

Why does the world go from one war to another? Who do conflicts last for years, even decades? There must be a better way. Find the answers and much more in this week's Quran English session.

So you have a big task ahead. You should ask God for help, right? Not so fast. Learn the best time to ask for God's help and much more in this week's English Quran Tafsir session.

My God, or My Lord? Which one should you use? Learn the difference and the best time to use each one in this week's English Quran Tafsir update.

In the previous session we learned how to select a proper leader, now we look into how to make an elite Army of top fighters. King Saul starts his journey to face the Army of Goliath. Take a few moments to watch.

Should Muslims take care of historic objects and put relics on display? Or are these objects a path to idolatry and polytheism? Find the answers and much more in this week's Quran Tafsir session.

Should a rich billionaire be president? Should a King have a long family legacy? What are the criteria for a non-religious leader? Find the answers and much more in this week's English Tafsir session.

Most people talk the talk, but very few walk the walk. Learn more about how most people behave in this week's Quran Tafsir session.

Why do we have to give to charity? Why doesn't God provide directly to the poor? Find the answer to this question and much more in this week's update.

Khaled ibn Al Waleed –the famous leader of the Muslim armies- taught us a valuable lesson from his deathbed. Learn more about life and death in this week's Koran Tafsir session.

God says: "Didn't you see how your Lord dealt with the people of the elephants?" (105:1) How can God ask you (or ask prophet Muhammad) if we have seen an event that happened before our time? Are we supposed to time travel? Find the answer and much more in this week's Quran Tafser update.

What happens to the widow after the husband's death? Does she have rights? How about the marital home? find the answers and much more in this week's clear English Quran session.

Learn how Prophet Muhammad compared the five daily prayers to a river. We also discuss “fear prayer.” Take few minutes to listen to this week’s English Quran Tafsir update.

In this week’s Quran tafsir, we explore a question about the daily prayers (Salat), and we find five different answers! We are not sure which answer is correct. Find out the wisdom behind this difficult issue in this week’s Quran session.

Better than justice? Did you know that being fair may leave people with ill feelings and regret? Learn how to use this fact to your advantage in today's' Quran Tafsir update.

In the previous verses, we discussed matters related to married and widowed women. But what if a situation arises where a husband divorces his wife before the couple consummates the marriage? Learn the answer and much more in this week's Quran update.

After a divorce or after the husband's death, the wife may be looking to move on with her life. The Quran addresses the issues of dating and marriage for the widow or the newly divorced woman. Learn more in this week's English Quran update.

‘Iddah’ is the waiting period God prescribed for the woman after the marriage ends in divorce or after the death of the husband. Learn the duration of iddah and the wisdom behind it in this week's English Quran update.

Divorce causes big problems, but Allah wants to shield the children from the parent’s disagreements. No matter how ugly the divorce was, the rights of the children from breastfeeding to clothing should take priority. Learn more in this week's Al-baqarah English Tafsir update.

During divorce, some men may pretend to be upright, while in reality, they want to harm and abuse their wife. Allah issues a stern warning to such men who plan domestic abuse. Learn more in this week's English Quran Update.

When it comes to divorce, some couples try to evade and cheat God's teachings. Learn how to avoid this sin in this week's English Quran Tafsir update.

In this week's Tafsir update, we discuss social issues. Learn how God's law saves humanity from the experimentation and greed of man-made laws.

Do you know the story of Jamila, the sister of Abdullah ibn Ubay? Do you know how she divorced her husband after speaking to Prophet Muhammad? Learn the details and much more in this week's update. We also address a common problem: When a man repeats to his wife “I divorce you” three times, is it considered a single divorce or not?

Under no circumstance should a woman in the process of divorce hide her pregnancy in order to move on with her life and marry another man. Such a lie would attribute the child to the new husband and create many issues and injustices. Learn more in this week's update.

Do you know the story between Caliph Uthman, Imam Ali and the six-months pregnant woman? Learn the details and much more in this week's English Tafsir update.

When a husband oversteps God’s limits, he can be ordered by a judge to return to his wife or to divorce her. If the husband refuses to do so, then the judge can force a divorce. Learn more about such divorce in this week's update.

In Arabia, before Islam, men used to employ a tactic to discipline and punish their wives. A man would abstain from having any sexual relations with his wife and deprive her of intimacy for weeks, even months. Learn how Islam dealt with this issue in this week's update.

There is one type of oath that cannot be expiated for. The only remedy for it is immersion in Hellfire. Learn how to protect yourself from this type of oath.

Do you know the story where Allah revealed a verse of the Quran because Abu Bakr made an inappropriate oath? Learn about the story of Abu Bakr and much more in this week’s update.