Marvelous Stories from the Qur'an

It was in the second year of the Hijra when the shield of Qutaidah, a renowned Muslim scholar, was stolen during a battle. Without a proof or evidence, a Jew was falsely accused of robbery. In the Qur'an, 'God commands justice and fair dealing.' To declare the Jew's innocence, Allah revealed verses to the Prophet (pbuh) that disclosed the guilt of the thief.

It was in the second year of the Hijra when the shield of Qutaidah, a renowned Muslim scholar, was stolen during a battle. Without a proof or evidence, a Jew was falsely accused of robbery. In the Qur'an, 'God commands justice and fair dealing.' To declare the Jew's innocence, Allah revealed verses to the Prophet (pbuh) that disclosed the guilt of the thief.

It was in the ninth year of the Hijra when Muslims were made aware of the danger threatening them before the Battle of Tabuk: the heat was extreme, a great distance was to be traveled and they were to face the huge Roman army. Kaab Bin Malek was one of the three who made excuses not to participate in the battle.

Three men set out in the desert when they got caught in heavy rain. They reached a cave, so they entered it seeking shelter. A rock fell down from the mountain and blocked the cave entrance. One said: 'Nothing will save you from this unless you supplicate to Allah by virtue of a righteous deed you have done.'

Three men set out in the desert when they got caught in heavy rain. They reached a cave, so they entered it seeking shelter. A rock fell down from the mountain and blocked the cave entrance. One said: 'Nothing will save you from this unless you supplicate to Allah by virtue of a righteous deed you have done.'

Three men set out in the desert when they got caught in heavy rain. They reached a cave, so they entered it seeking shelter. A rock fell down from the mountain and blocked the cave entrance. One said: 'Nothing will save you from this unless you supplicate to Allah by virtue of a righteous deed you have done.'

Three men set out in the desert when they got caught in heavy rain. They reached a cave, so they entered it seeking shelter. A rock fell down from the mountain and blocked the cave entrance. One said: 'Nothing will save you from this unless you supplicate to Allah by virtue of a righteous deed you have done.'

The story happened at a time when consuming wine was still allowed, before it becomes the worst of the unlawful things. It is the story of a greedy merchant who traded in wine. His desire to earn more in a little time induced him to adulterate wine with seawater. The merchant carried this business on his ship, where a monkey, giving him a good company, curiously observed his conduct.

There once was a girl named 'Umm Ammar" who sells the milk of a she-camel. Her mother kept on telling her to add water to the milk so that they would have a greater quantity of milk. The daughter told her mother that although they did that prior to becoming Muslims, now that they were believers, they could no longer practice deceitful business dealings.

The Companions of the Rass, known alternatively as the People of the Well or the People of Ar-Rass, were an ancient community, which threw and buried its prophet into a well. They were cursed by Allah, and perished for their sin and wickedness.

The Companions of the Rass, known alternatively as the People of the Well or the People of Ar-Rass, were an ancient community, which threw and buried its prophet into a well. They were cursed by Allah, and perished for their sin and wickedness.

The Companions of the Rass, known alternatively as the People of the Well or the People of Ar-Rass, were an ancient community, which threw and buried its prophet into a well. They were cursed by Allah, and perished for their sin and wickedness.

Balaam Son of Beor is a diviner known for being a self-seeker with ruinous craving for fame and power. The story of Balaam occurs during the sojourn of the Israelites in the plains of Moab, east of the Jordan River.

Balaam Son of Beor is a diviner known for being a self-seeker with ruinous craving for fame and power. The story of Balaam occurs during the sojourn of the Israelites in the plains of Moab, east of the Jordan River.

Balaam Son of Beor is a diviner known for being a self-seeker with ruinous craving for fame and power. The story of Balaam occurs during the sojourn of the Israelites in the plains of Moab, east of the Jordan River.

Amongst the many narrations of the Qur'an, one historical story deals with the Companions of the City, an ancient community known to have been heavily indulgent in idolatry.

Amongst the many narrations of the Qur'an, one historical story deals with the Companions of the City, an ancient community known to have been heavily indulgent in idolatry.

In the earliest narratives involving Solomon in the Qur'an, the story says that Solomon was once in the company of his father David, when two men came to ask David to judge between them. The first of the two men said that he owned a garden of which he took great care the whole year through. But one day when he was absent the other man's sheep had strayed into the garden and devoured the crops.

In the earliest narratives involving Solomon in the Qur'an, the story says that Solomon was once in the company of his father David, when two men came to ask David to judge between them. The first of the two men said that he owned a garden of which he took great care the whole year through. But one day when he was absent the other man's sheep had strayed into the garden and devoured the crops.

Once there were three men, a leper, a blind man and a bald man, whom Allah (Most Gracious) wanted to test. He sent an angel to them with his blessings to cure them and give health and wealth. Their wishes were answered, by the will of Allah.

Once there were three men, a leper, a blind man and a bald man, whom Allah (Most Gracious) wanted to test. He sent an angel to them with his blessings to cure them and give health and wealth. Their wishes were answered, by the will of Allah.

There once was a man who borrowed one thousand dinars from another man, with only Allah as his guarantor for the loan. The borrower set out on his travels, and when the time has come for him to repay his loan, he could not find a ship on which to return home.

There once was a man who borrowed one thousand dinars from another man, with only Allah as his guarantor for the loan. The borrower set out on his travels, and when the time has come for him to repay his loan, he could not find a ship on which to return home.

There once was a man in a small village, called Barsisa. Known for his piety and compassion. He was, what you call, a monk. One day three brothers decided to go far away on a long journey. But they had a sister whom they did not want to leave alone. So they went looking for someone to take care of her. They thought of Barsisa, who accepted their request to help the woman.