Stories of the Quran

The book Stories of the Quran is based on the key stories of the Quran as recorded by Ismail ibn al-Kathir in his widely respected and popular commentary generally known as the Tafsir Ibn Kathir. Written in clear, simple language, this compilation from Ibn Kathir’s authentic narration contains 19 of these captivating stories in an abridged version that will hold your interest from beginning to end.

These stories are excellent for both adults and children. By increasing your appreciation for the verses they represent, they will help you to understand and recognize the wisdom and benevolence behind Allah's messages to mankind as revealed in the Holy Quran.

Below are some short summaries of these wise and inspiring stories and the lessons they cover.

The story of Habil and Qabil

The story of Harut and Marut

The story of the town that brought Allah’s wrath upon itself

The story of the Heifer

The story of Prophet Moses and Al-Khidr

The story of Qarun (Korah)

The story of Bilqis (Queen of Sheba)

The story of Saba

The story of Uzair

The story of Dhul-Qarnain

The story of Gog and Magog

The story of the people of the cave

The believer and the disbeliever

The story of the people of the garden

The story of the Sabbath-breakers

The story of the people of the ditch

Barsisa the worshipper (the renegade)

The story of the owners of the elephant