Topic index
Quran by topic
47 themes, each with a short introduction and the verses that speak to it, read with your translation.
- Angels and jinn الملائكة والجن The unseen creation: angels who do not disobey, the jinn created from fire, Iblis and his refusal, and the guardians who record every word. 55 verses in 13 passages
- Anger and self-control الغضب وضبط النفس Those who restrain their anger and pardon people: Allah loves the doers of good. Verses on repelling evil with good and answering harshness with patience. 14 verses in 10 passages
- Charity (zakat and sadaqah) الزكاة والصدقة Giving purifies wealth and the soul. The Quran describes who deserves charity, how to give without show, and the many-fold reward of spending in the way of Allah. 33 verses in 14 passages
- Community and brotherhood الأخوّة والجماعة The believers are but brothers. Verses on unity, mutual support, reconciling disputes, avoiding suspicion and mockery, and being one nation under Allah. 16 verses in 14 passages
- Creation and the signs of nature الخلق وآيات الكون The sky without cracks, the rain, the bee, the embryo, the alternation of night and day: the Quran keeps pointing at the world as a sign of its Maker. 68 verses in 15 passages
- Death and the hereafter الموت والآخرة Every soul shall taste death; what follows is the real life. Verses on the certainty of death, the grave, the resurrection and preparing for the meeting with Allah. 33 verses in 14 passages
- Destiny and the unseen (qadar) القدر والغيب No calamity strikes except by the permission of Allah. Verses on the decree, the keys of the unseen, free will and finding peace in what He has written. 18 verses in 15 passages
- Duas in the Quran أدعية من القرآن Supplications the Quran itself teaches: the prayers of the prophets and the believers, from the opening chapter to the last pages. Learn them in Arabic and make them your own. 60 verses in 34 passages
- Family and children الأسرة والأبناء Children are a trust and a test. The Quran speaks of raising them in faith, protecting them, treating them fairly and not letting love for them distract from Allah. 24 verses in 13 passages
- Following the Messenger ﷺ اتّباع الرسول ﷺ Obey Allah and obey the Messenger. The verses that make the Sunnah binding, the measure of love for Allah and the way to His forgiveness. 18 verses in 14 passages
- Food, drink and what is lawful الطعام والحلال Eat of the good things and do not exceed the limits. Verses on halal and haram food, intoxicants, moderation and gratitude for provision. 31 verses in 12 passages
- Forgiveness المغفرة والعفو Allah forgives all sins for those who turn to Him, and He loves those who forgive others. Verses on seeking forgiveness and on pardoning people. 17 verses in 13 passages
- Friday (Jumuah) يوم الجمعة When the call to prayer is made on Friday, hasten to the remembrance of Allah. The surah of the congregation and Surah Al-Kahf, the Sunnah reading of the day. 21 verses in 4 passages
- Friends and company الصحبة والأصدقاء Friends on that Day will be enemies to one another, except the righteous. The Quran on choosing companions, the regret of bad company and the honour of good company. 13 verses in 10 passages
- Gratitude (shukr) الشكر If you are grateful, I will surely increase you. The Quran counts the favours of Allah and asks for thanks with the tongue, the heart and the deeds. 14 verses in 14 passages
- Hajj and the Kaaba الحج والكعبة The House built by Ibrahim and Ismail, the call to pilgrimage and its rites: Safa and Marwa, the days of Mina, the sacrifice and the provision of taqwa. 33 verses in 7 passages
- Health and healing الصحة والشفاء When I am ill, it is He who cures me. The Quran as healing, the honey of the bee, the prophets in sickness and the duty to care for the body Allah entrusted to us. 21 verses in 14 passages
- Hell and accountability النار والحساب A warning out of mercy: the Quran describes the Fire so that we flee from what leads to it. Verses on the punishment of the wrongdoers and the regret of the deniers. 68 verses in 13 passages
- Hope and never despairing الرجاء وعدم اليأس Do not despair of the mercy of Allah; after hardship comes ease. Verses for the heavy heart, on relief after difficulty and on the good end of the patient. 20 verses in 12 passages
- Humility التواضع Do not walk on the earth arrogantly. Verses on the servants of the Most Merciful, the danger of pride and the honour of lowering oneself before Allah. 15 verses in 12 passages
- Justice العدل Stand firmly for justice, even against yourselves and your kin. The Quran ties justice to faith, honesty in testimony and fairness in every dealing. 14 verses in 12 passages
- Kindness and good deeds (ihsan) الإحسان والعمل الصالح Is the reward of goodness anything but goodness? The Quran on excellence in worship and in dealing with people, and the weight of the smallest good deed. 27 verses in 15 passages
- Knowledge and learning العلم والتعلّم "Read!" was the first command. The Quran honours those who know, forbids speaking without knowledge and sends us to reflect on the signs around us. 21 verses in 14 passages
- Light and guidance (hidayah) النور والهداية Allah is the Light of the heavens and the earth. Verses on being guided, asking for guidance, the light He gives the believer and the darkness of turning away. 22 verses in 16 passages
- Marriage الزواج Spouses are a garment and a mercy for one another. These verses set out the purpose of marriage, the rights of husband and wife and the way to resolve difficulties. 21 verses in 15 passages
- Night prayer (qiyam) قيام الليل Rising in the last part of the night to stand before Allah: the practice of the Prophet ﷺ and the righteous, described and praised in these verses. 20 verses in 12 passages
- Orphans and the needy اليتيم والمسكين Have you seen the one who repulses the orphan? Verses on protecting orphans and their property, feeding the poor and the sign of true faith in caring for the weak. 24 verses in 17 passages
- Paradise (Jannah) الجنة Gardens beneath which rivers flow, no fear and no grief, and the greatest reward: the pleasure of Allah and seeing Him. What the Quran promises the righteous. 132 verses in 18 passages
- Parents الوالدان Kindness to parents is mentioned right after worshipping Allah alone. The Quran commands gentleness, gratitude and prayer for them, especially in their old age. 14 verses in 12 passages
- Patience (sabr) الصبر Sabr is steadfastness in hardship, in obedience and against sin. These verses promise that Allah is with the patient and that no effort is lost. 21 verses in 15 passages
- Prayer (salah) الصلاة The command to pray, its times, its humility and its reward. Prayer is the pillar that keeps the believer connected to Allah five times a day. 22 verses in 17 passages
- Ramadan and fasting رمضان والصيام The month in which the Quran was sent down: the verses that prescribe fasting, describe the Night of Decree and remind us that Allah is near and answers. 17 verses in 7 passages
- Remembrance of Allah (dhikr) ذكر الله In the remembrance of Allah hearts find rest. Verses on remembering Him standing, sitting and lying down, morning and evening, and the loss of those who forget. 26 verses in 18 passages
- Repentance (tawbah) التوبة The door of repentance stays open until the last breath. Allah loves those who repent, replaces their bad deeds with good ones and asks only for sincerity. 19 verses in 16 passages
- Sincerity and intention (ikhlas) الإخلاص والنيّة Worship Allah, making the religion sincerely His. Verses on purity of intention, the ruin of show-off worship and the acceptance of what is done for Him alone. 21 verses in 12 passages
- Speech and good manners الكلام وحسن الأخلاق Speak to people kindly, lower your voice, do not mock or backbite. The Quran's guidance on the tongue, the walk and the way we treat one another. 21 verses in 17 passages
- Stories of the prophets قصص الأنبياء Adam, Nuh, Ibrahim, Yusuf, Musa, Isa and the final Messenger ﷺ: the passages where the Quran tells their stories and draws the lesson for us. 188 verses in 16 passages
- The Day of Judgement يوم القيامة The Hour, the trumpet, the scales and the book of deeds. The Quran describes the Last Day in vivid scenes so that we live today with it in mind. 159 verses in 21 passages
- The mercy of Allah رحمة الله His mercy encompasses all things and He has written mercy upon Himself. Verses on the Most Merciful, the hope He gives and the mercy He asks us to show. 16 verses in 14 passages
- The oneness of Allah (tawhid) التوحيد There is no deity but Him. Surah Al-Ikhlas, Ayat al-Kursi and the names of Allah: the heart of the Quran's message about Who He is. 22 verses in 15 passages
- The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ النبي محمد ﷺ A mercy to the worlds, the seal of the prophets, the best example. How the Quran addresses, consoles and describes its Messenger ﷺ. 52 verses in 18 passages
- The Quran about itself القرآن عن نفسه A guidance, a healing and a mercy, preserved by Allah, inimitable, easy to remember. What the Book says about its own revelation, purpose and recitation. 25 verses in 17 passages
- Trials and hardship الابتلاء والشدّة We will surely test you. The Quran explains why believers are tried, how the prophets bore illness and loss, and what to say when calamity strikes. 22 verses in 15 passages
- Trust in Allah (tawakkul) التوكّل على الله Whoever relies on Allah, He is sufficient for him. Verses on taking the means, then placing the outcome in the hands of the One who decrees. 18 verses in 13 passages
- Truthfulness and honesty الصدق والأمانة Be with the truthful, fulfil the trust, give full measure. The Quran on honest speech, honest trade and keeping one's word. 20 verses in 14 passages
- Wealth and money المال Wealth is a trust and a trial: earn it lawfully, spend it in moderation, avoid usury and hoarding, and remember that what you give is what remains. 42 verses in 14 passages
- Women in the Quran المرأة في القرآن Maryam, the mother of Musa, the believing women of Madinah: verses on the dignity, rights, modesty and equal reward of women before Allah. 45 verses in 18 passages