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Surah 013 · Madinah

Ar-Raʿd

الرعد

"The Thunder"

Number
13 of 114
Verses
43
Revealed
Madinah

Creation as a continuous act of divine signs.

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12 passages reference this surah

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Book 39: The Book of Contemplation
Imam al-Ghazali · Ihya' 'Ulum al-Din
  1. "and what is between them in play. He points to its details, saying, and the clouds suspended between the heaven and the earth when addressing thunder, lightning, clouds, and rain. If you only see rain and hear thunder, then an animal shares this knowledge with you."

  2. "Observe the wonders of the atmosphere, clouds, thunder, lightning, rain, snow, meteors, and bolts of lightning, marvels between heaven and earth. The Quran refers to all this in his saying, and we did not create the heavens and earth"

Book 9: The Mysteries of Supplication
Imam al-Ghazali · Ihya’ ‘Ulum al-Din
  1. "and has placed therein a radiant lamp and a luminous moon. When you hear the sound of thunder, say, Glory be to him whom the thunder glorifies with his praise, and the angels out of fear of him."

Book 32: Patience and Gratitude
Imam al-Ghazali · Ihya’ ‘Ulum al-Din
  1. "it is mentioned, Allah has assigned an angel to the womb. Abu Mansur al-Daylami recorded that there is no plant that sprouts without an angel beneath it until it is harvested. Al-Tirmidhi narrated from Ibn Abbas that the Jews asked about thunder, and the reply"

Book 26: Condemnation of the World
Imam al-Ghazali · Ihya’ ‘Ulum al-Din
  1. "rewarded by God with the reward of 50 truthful ones during the battle of the sanctuary. Now there is another narration about Jesus peace be upon him. One day he faced strong rain and thunder and sought shelter seeing a tent in the distance he"

Book 28: Condemnation of Status and Showing Off
Imam al-Ghazali · Ihya’ ‘Ulum al-Din
  1. "My Lord commanded me not to let his deed pass beyond me. The guardians ascend with the servant's work to the seventh heaven, comprising fasting, prayer, spending, zakat, striving, and piety, accompanied by the sound of thunder and light"

Book 14: The Lawful and the Unlawful
Imam al-Ghazali · Ihya’ ‘Ulum al-Din
  1. "Suleyman ibn Abd al-Malik when Suleyman heard thunder and was frightened. Umar said, that is the sound of his mercy. How then will you act if you hear the sound of his punishment? Suleyman looked at the people and"

  1. "When they leave you, the inquisitors of the grave will come to you, Munkar and Nakir, with voices like rumbling thunder and eyes like flashing lightning, dragging their hair and raking the grave with their teeth."

Book 23: The Book of Breaking the Two Desires
Imam al-Ghazali · Ihya' 'Ulum al-Din
  1. "foundation. It is said that hunger is like thunder, contentment like a cloud, and wisdom like rain. The Prophet, peace be upon him, said, Whoever endures hunger, their thoughts are magnified,"

Book 29: Condemnation of Pride and Conceit
Imam al-Ghazali · Ihya’ ‘Ulum al-Din
  1. "He said, I exalted myself where people practice humility, so Allah humbled me where people exalt themselves. Mughirah said, Ata'a al-Sulami upon hearing thunder would stand and sit,"

The Story of Musa
Ibn Kathir · Stories of the Prophets
  1. "The Israelites complied, washing, purifying, and adorning themselves. On the third day, a great cloud descended upon the mountain with thunder, lightning, and a loud trumpet blast."

The Story of Isa
Ibn Kathir · Stories of the Prophets
  1. "by day, and made therein the thunder glorifying with praise, clearing away the darkness of your might with your power. You placed therein lamps, guiding those lost in the darkness."

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