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Community / Prayer2:142–150Juz 2 · 9 verses

The Change of Qiblah and Muslim Identity

Explains why the prayer direction changed from Jerusalem to the Kaaba, and how this became a test of obedience and a sign of the Muslim community's own identity.

Community & UnityPrayerTrials & HardshipHonesty & TrustObediencePeople of the BookProphet Muhammad ﷺMakkah, Madinah & Mosques

148

Warning / Daily Life

5:90–93

Juz 7 · 4 verses

Alcohol, Gambling, and Shaytan's Traps

Warns against alcohol, gambling, idols, and fortune-telling because they create hatred, distract people from prayer, and pull them away from remembering Allah.

PrayerIdolatry & ShirkShaytan & IblisObedienceAlcohol & Gambling

219

Community / Battle8:1–4Juz 9 · 4 verses

Spoils of War and Qualities of True Believers

Begins Surah Al-Anfal. Questions about war gains are answered, and true believers are described as people whose hearts respond to Allah, who pray, give, and trust Him.

PrayerObedienceCharity & ZakatFighting & BattleBattle of BadrProphet Muhammad ﷺFaith (Iman)

289

Guidance / Worship11:109–115Juz 12 · 7 verses

Stay on the Right Course and Pray

Tells the Prophet ﷺ and the believers to stay on the right course, not incline to wrongdoers, pray at the two ends of the day and at night, and be patient. Good deeds remove bad ones.

PrayerGuidanceRepentancePatienceObedienceMusa

439

Comfort / Guidance24:55–57Juz 18 · 3 verses

The Promise of Authority and Security

Allah promises believers who do good that He will give them authority on earth, establish their religion and replace fear with security, if they worship Him alone. They are told to pray, give zakah and obey the Messenger.

PrayerIdolatry & ShirkObedienceCharity & ZakatLeadership & GovernmentFaith (Iman)

519

Family / Guidance33:31–35Juz 22 · 5 verses

Guidance for the Prophet's Wives and Believers' Qualities

Promises the Prophet's wives double reward for obedience and guides them on speech, staying home, prayer and zakah. Then lists the qualities of believing men and women whom Allah will forgive and reward.

WomenFamilyModesty & ChastityPrayerRemembrance of AllahSpeech & MannersObedienceCharity & Zakat

684

Community / Guidance58:11–13Juz 28 · 3 verses

Manners in Gatherings and Meeting the Prophet

Tells believers to make room in gatherings and rise when asked, since Allah raises believers and people of knowledge. Asks them to give charity before private talks with the Prophet ﷺ, then eases this.

Community & UnityPrayerObedienceCharity & ZakatProphet Muhammad ﷺKnowledge