Para 18 | Juz 18 - Complete: Surah Al-Muminun | An-Nur | Al-Furqan (01-20)

Al-Muminun 

Surah Al-Mu'minun, the 23rd chapter of the Quran, is titled "The Believers" and is significant for a number of reasons:

• Reinforces faith
• Reminds Muslims of the stories of previous prophets and the consequences of rejecting their messages
• Instills hope
• Reminds believers of the ultimate reward in the Hereafter, encouraging them to adopt the path of righteousness and divine success
• Promotes reflection
• Deepens believers' appreciation for the divine power and wisdom behind the creation of the universe
• Underscores accountability
• Urges Muslims to prepare for the Hereafter by highlighting the concept of resurrection and accountability
• Deals with fundamentals of faith
• Covers topics such as Aqidah, Tawheed, Risalah, Resurrection, and the supreme Judgement of God 

According to Imam Ja'far as-Sadiq, reciting Surah Al-Mu'minun once every three days will erase all sins, and reciting it on Friday will grant a person great status in the afterlife. He also said that reciting the surah will heal a person's heart from illness, and that the souls of prophets and believers will send salutations and pray for forgiveness when it is recited. 

An-Nur

In the Quran, Allah refers to himself as An-Nur, which means "The Light" or "The Illuminating". An-Nur is the light of the heavens and earth, and it clarifies and reveals both spiritually and physically. The word "Noor" comes from the root letters "noon-waw-raa" and has four main meanings:

• To give light or illuminate
• To make something visible, reveal, or clarify
• To be flaming, blazing, and apparent
• To enlighten or give advice 

In the Islamic context, "Noor" refers to the "cold light of the night" or "heatless light", which is the light of the moon. This light is a symbol of "God's guidance" and "knowledge", and a symbol of mercy. In the Quran, God is referred to as "the light (Nūr) of the heavens and the earth". 

"Noor" is also a metaphorical light that dispels darkness and confusion, leading believers on the right path. When people are described as having received "Noor" in their hearts, it signifies that they have embraced divine guidance and are on the path of faith and righteousness. 

An-Noor is also the name of Surah 24 of the Quran, which is also known as "The Light". This chapter includes rulings on God's punishment for adultery, and ends with the pronouncement that good men and women should be paired together, as should corrupt men and corrupt women. It also includes regulations and explanations of modesty, including lines that are traditionally used to argue for the wearing of hijab.

Al-Furqan

Surah Al-Furqan, the 25th chapter of the Qur'an, is significant because it is also known as Tabarak and means "separator of the truth from falsehood". The name refers to the Qur'an as the decisive factor between good and evil, and the surah addresses questions and doubts raised by disbelievers of Mecca. It discusses topics such as monotheism, resurrection, prophethood, and fighting idolatry. The final verses of the surah talk about the qualities of true believers. 

The surah was revealed in Makkah during the third phase of Prophethood and has 77 verses divided into 6 Rukus/Sections. Some say that one of the benefits of reciting Surah Al-Furqan is that one will be resurrected on the Day of Judgment while having faith in the Day of Judgment and the resurrection of the dead from their graves.

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