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Story11:36–44Juz 12 · 9 verses

The Ship, the Flood, and Nuh's Son

Tells how Nuh built the ship while his people mocked him, then carried pairs of creatures, his family and the believers. His son refused to board and drowned, and the ship rested on al-Judi.

ChildrenParentsFamilyRejecting the TruthPast NationsNuh
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Afterlife / Warning37:62–74Juz 23 · 13 verses

The Tree of Zaqqum and Following Forefathers

Contrasts Paradise with the tree of Zaqqum in Hell, whose fruit wrongdoers must eat with scalding water. They rushed to follow their misguided fathers, as most earlier nations strayed despite their warners.

ParentsAfterlife & JudgmentRejecting the TruthPast Nations
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Warning / Belief43:15–25Juz 25 · 11 verses

Claiming Daughters for Allah and Following Forefathers

Criticises those who say Allah has daughters while they grieve at having a daughter themselves, and who call the angels female. Rejects their excuse of blindly following their forefathers, like earlier nations who were punished.

ChildrenParentsIdolatry & ShirkAngelsRejecting the TruthPast NationsKnowledge
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Story / Lesson43:26–35Juz 25 · 10 verses

Ibrahim's Word and the Worth of Worldly Riches

Recalls Ibrahim rejecting his people's idols. The disbelievers call the Qur'an magic and ask why a great man did not receive it. Silver and gold houses are only worldly enjoyment; the Hereafter is for the righteous.

ParentsThe Qur'an & RevelationIdolatry & ShirkRejecting the TruthWealth & GreedIbrahimMagic, Omens & Evil EyeDetachment from the World