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Instruction2:104–110Juz 1 · 7 verses

How Believers Should Speak and Behave

Teaches believers to choose their words carefully, stay patient when others are unfair, keep praying, give charity, forgive, and respond with better behavior.

PrayerPatienceForgivenessSpeech & MannersEnvy & JealousyCharity & ZakatPeople of the BookMusa
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Charity2:261–274Juz 3 · 14 verses

Charity and How to Give Properly

Explains the reward of giving, the danger of showing off, the harm of reminding people about favors, and the value of giving quietly and sincerely.

Poor & NeedyShaytan & IblisGuidanceForgivenessSpeech & MannersSincerity & Showing OffKindnessCharity & Zakat
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Character / Warning3:130–136Juz 4 · 7 verses

Avoiding Interest and Rushing to Forgiveness

Warns against interest, tells people to obey Allah and the Messenger ﷺ, and describes people who seek forgiveness after making mistakes.

Afterlife & JudgmentRepentanceForgivenessObedienceCharity & ZakatInterest (Riba)
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Leadership / Reminder3:159–164Juz 4 · 6 verses

The Prophet's Mercy and Leadership

Shows the Prophet ﷺ as gentle and forgiving, teaches consultation, trust in Allah, and reminds people that the Messenger ﷺ is a great blessing.

Community & UnityThe Qur'an & RevelationForgivenessKindnessBattle of UhudProphet Muhammad ﷺLeadership & Government
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Character4:148–149Juz 6 · 2 verses

Speaking Badly and Forgiving Others

Explains that Allah does not like public bad speech, except from someone who has been wronged. It also praises forgiving others when possible.

ForgivenessSpeech & Manners
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Warning / History5:12–14Juz 6 · 3 verses

Broken Promises of Bani Israel and Christians

Mentions promises taken from Bani Israel and Christians, then explains how some forgot parts of the message and broke their commitments.

Messengers & ProphethoodForgivenessOaths & PromisesBani IsraelChristiansLeadership & Government
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Character / Worship7:199–206Juz 9 · 8 verses

Good Character and Remembering Allah

Teaches forgiveness, choosing what is good, avoiding foolish arguments, seeking protection from Shaytan, listening quietly to the Qur'an, and remembering Allah with humility.

Remembrance of AllahThe Qur'an & RevelationAngelsShaytan & IblisForgivenessSpeech & MannersProphet Muhammad ﷺ
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Law / Battle8:64–71Juz 10 · 8 verses

Steadfast Believers and the Captives of War

Encourages the believers that a steadfast few can overcome many, then lightens the command. It corrects the desire for worldly gain over captives and gives the captives hope of forgiveness.

PatienceForgivenessMoney & TradeFighting & BattleProphet Muhammad ﷺDetachment from the World
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Warning9:73–80Juz 10 · 8 verses

Broken Promises and False Oaths

Tells of hypocrites who spoke disbelief and swore otherwise, and of those who promised charity if enriched but became stingy. Even seventy requests for forgiveness would not help them.

RepentanceHonesty & TrustForgivenessOaths & PromisesCharity & ZakatWealth & GreedHypocrites
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Guidance9:102–106Juz 11 · 5 verses

Those Who Admit Their Sins

Speaks of people who confess mixing good and bad deeds. The Prophet ﷺ is told to take charity from their wealth to purify them and pray for them, as Allah accepts repentance.

PurificationDuaRepentanceForgivenessCharity & ZakatProphet Muhammad ﷺ
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Law / Belief9:113–116Juz 11 · 4 verses

No Forgiveness Prayers for Polytheists

Forbids asking forgiveness for polytheists once it is clear they are people of Hellfire, even relatives, and explains that Ibrahim only did so for his father because of a promise.

ParentsFamilyDuaIdolatry & ShirkLife & DeathForgivenessIbrahim
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Story / Comfort9:117–119Juz 11 · 3 verses

Allah Forgives the Three Who Were Left Behind

Tells how Allah forgave the Prophet ﷺ, the Emigrants and the Helpers in a time of hardship, and the three who were left behind in anguish, then tells believers to be with the truthful.

RepentanceTrials & HardshipHonesty & TrustForgivenessThe CompanionsExpedition of Tabuk
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Story12:88–98Juz 13 · 11 verses

Yusuf Reveals Himself and Forgives

Tells how Yusuf reveals who he is and forgives his brothers. His shirt is cast over his father's face and he sees again, and the brothers ask their father to seek forgiveness for them.

FamilyRepentancePatienceForgivenessYaqubYusuf
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Afterlife / Reminder15:45–50Juz 14 · 6 verses

Peace for the Righteous in Paradise

Describes the righteous in gardens and springs, entering in peace, with resentment removed from their hearts like brothers. Allah is Forgiving and Merciful, and His punishment is painful.

Community & UnityAfterlife & JudgmentForgiveness
328
Comfort / Guidance15:85–99Juz 14 · 15 verses

Comfort and Instructions for the Prophet

Tells the Prophet ﷺ he was given the seven often-repeated verses and the Qur'an, not to look longingly at disbelievers' enjoyment, to be gentle with believers, declare the message, and worship Allah until death comes.

PrayerThe Qur'an & RevelationIdolatry & ShirkPatienceForgivenessKindnessProphet Muhammad ﷺ
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Warning / Comfort16:106–111Juz 14 · 6 verses

Those Forced to Deny and Those Who Choose Disbelief

Excuses one forced to renounce faith while his heart stays firm, but warns those who willingly choose disbelief. Promises forgiveness to those who emigrated, strove and were patient after being tested.

Afterlife & JudgmentPatienceForgivenessMigrationOppressionFaith (Iman)
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Warning18:54–59Juz 15 · 6 verses

Those Who Dispute and Turn Away From Reminders

Says the Qur'an gives every kind of example, but people argue much. Warns those who mock the verses and turn away, and reminds that Allah is Forgiving but destroyed earlier towns at their set time.

The Qur'an & RevelationMessengers & ProphethoodRejecting the TruthForgivenessPast Nations
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Guidance / Warning24:21–26Juz 18 · 6 verses

Pardon Others and the Fate of Slanderers

Warns against following Satan. Those with means should not swear to stop helping relatives, the poor and emigrants, but pardon, as they want Allah to forgive them. Those who slander chaste believing women are cursed.

WomenPoor & NeedyFamilyAfterlife & JudgmentShaytan & IblisForgivenessOaths & PromisesCharity & Zakat
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Story28:14–21Juz 20 · 8 verses

Musa Kills a Man and Flees the City

Musa strikes and kills a man in a fight, calls it Satan's work and asks Allah's forgiveness, which is given. When the leaders plan to kill him, he leaves the city in fear.

DuaShaytan & IblisRepentanceForgivenessCrime & PunishmentMusa
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Guidance / Comfort39:53–61Juz 24 · 9 verses

Do Not Despair of Allah's Mercy

Tells those who have wronged themselves not to despair of Allah's mercy, for He forgives all sins. Urges them to repent and follow the Qur'an before the punishment comes and they are left with only regret.

The Qur'an & RevelationAfterlife & JudgmentRepentanceForgivenessPride & Arrogance
602
Belief / Warning42:1–12Juz 25 · 12 verses

The Arabic Qur'an Sent to Warn

Tells how Allah revealed the Arabic Qur'an so the Prophet ﷺ could warn Makkah and the towns around it of the Day of Assembly. Reminds that Allah alone is Protector, Creator and Provider, and nothing is like Him.

The Qur'an & RevelationOneness of AllahIdolatry & ShirkAfterlife & JudgmentAngelsSigns in CreationForgivenessMakkah, Madinah & Mosques
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Creation / Reminder42:27–35Juz 25 · 9 verses

Provision, Rain and Ships as Signs

Explains that Allah gives provision in measure so people do not become tyrants, sends rain after despair, and makes ships sail. Disasters come from what people earn, yet Allah pardons much.

Signs in CreationTrials & HardshipPatienceForgivenessGratitudeWealth & Greed
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Character / Community42:36–43Juz 25 · 8 verses

Qualities of Those Who Rely on Allah

Describes believers who rely on Allah, avoid major sins, forgive when angry, pray, decide matters by consultation, and spend. They may answer wrongs fairly, but patience and forgiveness are praised as the better way.

Community & UnityPrayerPatienceForgivenessJusticeCharity & ZakatPeacemaking & ReconciliationDetachment from the World
622
Reminder / Character45:12–15Juz 25 · 4 verses

Everything Subjected for People's Benefit

Reminds that Allah made the sea and all in the heavens and earth serve people. Tells believers to forgive those who do not fear Allah's days, since every good or evil deed returns to its doer.

Afterlife & JudgmentSigns in CreationForgivenessGratitudeJustice
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Afterlife / Belief47:12–19Juz 26 · 8 verses

Rivers of Paradise and the Seal on Hearts

Describes Paradise with rivers of water, milk, wine and honey, compared with the Fire's scalding water. Warns about those whose hearts are sealed, and tells the Prophet ﷺ to know there is no god but Allah and seek forgiveness.

Oneness of AllahAfterlife & JudgmentGuidanceForgivenessFood & DrinkSigns of the Hour
647
Character / Afterlife51:15–23Juz 26 · 9 verses

Night Prayer and the Right of the Needy

Describes the righteous in gardens who slept little at night, sought forgiveness before dawn and gave the needy their right. Points to signs on earth and within people, and says provision and the promise are true.

Poor & NeedyPrayerAfterlife & JudgmentSigns in CreationForgivenessCharity & Zakat
656
Belief / Warning53:19–32Juz 27 · 14 verses

Al-Lat, Al-Uzza and Manat Are Only Names

Says the idols al-Lat, al-Uzza and Manat are only names with no authority, and rejects calling angels female. Allah rewards good and evil, forgives slight faults of those avoiding major sins, and forbids claiming to be pure.

Idolatry & ShirkAfterlife & JudgmentAngelsForgivenessPride & ArroganceKnowledgeDetachment from the World
680
Reminder / Lesson57:20–24Juz 27 · 5 verses

Worldly Life Is Like Passing Plants

Compares worldly life, with its boasting over wealth and children, to plants that dry into debris. Urges racing toward forgiveness and Paradise, and says every disaster is already written so people neither despair nor boast.

ChildrenAfterlife & JudgmentTrials & HardshipForgivenessPride & ArroganceWealth & GreedDivine Decree (Qadar)Detachment from the World
703
Guidance / Family64:11–18Juz 28 · 8 verses

Trials in Family and Wealth

Teaches that no disaster happens without Allah's permission. Warns that some spouses and children can be enemies, calls for forgiveness, and urges believers to obey, spend, and give Allah a good loan.

ChildrenFamilyTrials & HardshipForgivenessObedienceCharity & ZakatWealth & GreedDivine Decree (Qadar)
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Story / Prophethood71:1–20Juz 29 · 20 verses

Nuh Calls His People Day and Night

Tells how Nuh called his people to worship Allah night and day, openly and secretly, asking them to seek forgiveness. He pointed to the heavens, sun, moon, and earth, but they put their fingers in their ears.

Signs in CreationRepentanceRejecting the TruthForgivenessPride & ArrogancePast NationsNuh
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Story / Dua71:21–28Juz 29 · 8 verses

Nuh's People Drowned and His Prayer

Tells how Nuh's people refused to leave their idols Wadd, Suwa', Yaghuth, Ya'uq, and Nasr, so they were drowned. Nuh prays against the disbelievers and asks forgiveness for himself, his parents, and the believers.

ParentsDuaIdolatry & ShirkForgivenessPast NationsNuh
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Worship / Guidance73:20Juz 29 · 1 verse

Allah Makes Night Prayer Easier

Allah knows that the Prophet ﷺ and some believers pray much of the night, and eases it: recite what is easy, since some are sick, traveling, or fighting. Commands prayer, zakah, good loans, and seeking forgiveness.

TravelersPrayerThe Qur'an & RevelationForgivenessCharity & ZakatFighting & BattleHealth & Medicine
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Warning74:49–56Juz 29 · 8 verses

Fleeing From the Reminder

Compares those turning from the reminder to frightened donkeys fleeing a lion. The Qur'an is a reminder for whoever wills, and no one remembers except by Allah's will.

The Qur'an & RevelationAfterlife & JudgmentRejecting the TruthForgivenessDivine Decree (Qadar)
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Warning / Belief85:12–22Juz 30 · 11 verses

The Severe Grip of Your Lord

Reminds that Allah's grip is severe, He begins and repeats creation, and He is Forgiving and Loving. Recalls the armies of Firawn and Thamud, and says this is an honored Qur'an in a Preserved Tablet.

The Qur'an & RevelationOneness of AllahRejecting the TruthForgivenessPast NationsFirawn