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Worship / Belief17:105–111Juz 15 · 7 verses

Those With Knowledge Fall Weeping in Prostration

Says the Qur'an came down in truth and in stages. Those given knowledge fall weeping in prostration when it is recited, and all are told to call on Allah by His best names and praise Him.

PrayerDuaRemembrance of AllahThe Qur'an & RevelationOneness of AllahKnowledge

387

Story / Prophethood20:9–24Juz 16 · 16 verses

Musa Is Called at the Sacred Valley

Musa sees a fire and goes to it, where Allah calls him, chooses him, and tells him to worship Him and pray. He is shown the staff that becomes a snake and the shining hand, and sent to Firawn.

PrayerRemembrance of AllahOneness of AllahMessengers & ProphethoodMusaFirawn

396

Comfort / Guidance20:128–135Juz 16 · 8 verses

Be Patient and Keep Up the Prayer

Tells the Prophet ﷺ to be patient, glorify Allah at set times, not envy others' worldly enjoyment, and urge his family to pray. Those demanding a sign are told to wait and see who is guided.

FamilyPrayerRemembrance of AllahRejecting the TruthPatiencePast NationsProphet Muhammad ﷺDetachment from the World

436

Belief / Guidance24:35–40Juz 18 · 6 verses

The Light of Allah and the Darkness of Disbelief

Allah is the Light of the heavens and earth, like a shining lamp. In mosques, men not distracted by trade remember Him, pray and give. Disbelievers' deeds are like a mirage or layers of darkness.

PrayerRemembrance of AllahGuidanceRejecting the TruthCharity & ZakatMoney & TradeMakkah, Madinah & Mosques

495

Lesson / Worship29:41–45Juz 20 · 5 verses

The Spider's Weak House and the Power of Prayer

Those who take protectors other than Allah are like a spider building the weakest house. The Prophet ﷺ is told to recite the Book and pray, since prayer stops immorality and remembering Allah is greater.

PrayerRemembrance of AllahThe Qur'an & RevelationIdolatry & ShirkSigns in CreationKnowledge

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

645

Comfort / Worship50:36–45Juz 26 · 10 verses

Be Patient and Glorify Your Lord

Recalls destroyed generations and says Allah created the heavens and earth in six days without tiring. Tells the Prophet ﷺ to be patient, glorify Allah morning and night, and remind with the Qur'an before the Day of Emergence.

PrayerRemembrance of AllahThe Qur'an & RevelationAfterlife & JudgmentSigns in CreationPatiencePast Nations

654

Comfort / Worship52:44–49Juz 27 · 6 verses

Patience and Praise Through Day and Night

Says the stubborn would dismiss even a piece of the sky falling as clouds, so leave them to their Day. Tells the Prophet ﷺ to be patient, being in Allah's sight, and glorify Him morning and night.

PrayerRemembrance of AllahAfterlife & JudgmentRejecting the TruthPatience

698

Worship62:9–11Juz 28 · 3 verses

Friday Prayer and Leaving Trade

Commands believers to hurry to Allah's remembrance when the call to Friday prayer is made and leave trade, then spread out and seek Allah's bounty afterwards, remembering Him often.

PrayerRemembrance of AllahMoney & Trade

727

Worship73:1–9Juz 29 · 9 verses

Standing in Prayer at Night

Tells the one wrapped in garments to stand in prayer much of the night and recite the Qur'an slowly, because a heavy message is coming. Remember Allah and rely on Him alone.

PrayerRemembrance of AllahThe Qur'an & RevelationOneness of AllahProphet Muhammad ﷺ

741

Guidance / Comfort76:23–31Juz 29 · 9 verses

Be Patient and Remember Your Lord

Tells the Prophet ﷺ that the Qur'an was revealed in stages, so be patient, do not obey sinners, and remember Allah morning, evening, and at night. No one wills except by Allah's will.

PrayerRemembrance of AllahThe Qur'an & RevelationPatienceProphet Muhammad ﷺDivine Decree (Qadar)

768

Worship / Reminder87:1–19Juz 30 · 19 verses

Glorify Your Lord and Purify Yourself

Commands glorifying the Most High, who created and guided. Promises the Prophet ﷺ he will not forget except what Allah wills, praises one who purifies himself and prays, and reminds that the Hereafter is better, as in Ibrahim's and Musa's scriptures.

PrayerPurificationRemembrance of AllahThe Qur'an & RevelationAfterlife & JudgmentIbrahimMusaDetachment from the World