Surah Nur speaks directly to the moral challenges of our time. Revealed in Madinah, this chapter addresses the foundations of a healthy, dignified society: modesty, chastity, privacy, justice, and spiritual light. It boldly deals with sensitive matters such as inter-gender conduct, the preservation of personal honour, and the dangers of false accusations, all while guiding the believer toward inner purification and outer discipline. Central to the surah are powerful incidents like the slander against our mother A’ishah (may Allah be pleased with her) and the majestic Verse of Light, each offering lessons still urgently relevant today.

In this self-paced tafsir course, you’ll explore each verse of Surah Nur, uncovering not only the legal rulings but also the profound spiritual meanings behind them. You’ll learn how Islam safeguards the heart and society through commands on lowering the gaze, seeking permission, facilitating marriage, and avoiding hypocrisy. You’ll also come to appreciate the unique Madinan style of revelation, full of firm guidance yet rich with wisdom and mercy.

This is a must-study surah for every Muslim. Whether you're navigating modern-day challenges or simply want to strengthen your connection to the Qur’an, Surah Nur offers a clear path to living with faith, integrity, and light.

Uncover timeless Qur’anic guidance on modesty, morality, and honour

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Course Curriculum

    1. Introduction to Surah Nur

    2. Lesson 1 Quiz

    1. The Story of Ifk

    2. Lesson 2 Quiz

    1. Seeking Permission & Lowering Gaze

    2. Lesson 3 Quiz

    1. Modesty in Islam

    2. QUR104-Required-Reading-Tafsir-Surah-Nur-Verses-30-31-from-Anwar-al-Bayan

    3. Lesson 4 Quiz

    1. Significance of Marriage

    2. Lesson 5 Quiz

    1. Disease of the Heart: Hypocrisy

    2. Lesson 6 Quiz

About this course

  • 9.5 hours of video content
  • Islamic Essentials Certificate Program
  • Handouts Provided
  • Rayyan Courses Subscription

What will you learn in this course?

This course aims to provide the student with the following outcomes:

  • Understand the moral and social framework outlined in Surah An-Nur, including key etiquettes, boundaries, and values that uphold a dignified Islamic lifestyle

  • Analyse the coherence and correlation between each verse that perfectly ties the surah together

  • Gain deep insight into the Qur’anic rulings on adultery (zina), false accusations (qadhf), and lowering the gaze, along with the wisdom behind these laws

  • Explore the incident of the slander against Sayyidatuna A’ishah (may Allah be pleased with her)

  • Identify the traits of hypocrisy and learn how to cultivate sincerity and actions that are pleasing to Allah

  • Learn how to protect the heart by avoiding harmful habits and desires, and adopting Qur’anic strategies for spiritual resilience

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Instructor

Dr. Mufti Abdur-Rahman Mangera

Dean, Course Instructor

Dr. Mufti Abdur-Rahman ibn Yusuf Mangera is a British Muslim scholar educated in both the Islamic and Western traditions. He memorised the Qur’an by heart and graduated from the Darul Uloom seminary Bury, UK, and later earned a specialised licence to issue fatwa (legal responses) at Mazahir ‘Ulum Saharanpur, India. He earned his BA from the University of Johannesburg and completed his MA and PhD in Islamic Studies from the School of Oriental and African Studies in London. He holds an honorary fellowship at The Royal Aal al-Bayt Institute for Islamic Thought, Amman, Jordan. Shaykh Abdur-Rahman has the unique experience of serving as an imam in Muslim communities on both sides of the Atlantic, eight years in Southern California and over five in the great city of London—and his continued work as an international speaker and lecturer enables him to address and offer pertinent advice on current challenges that face Muslims in the West. He is the founder of Whitethread Institute, a post-graduate insititute for Islamic scholars. He is an avid traveller and continues to teach hadith and work on scholarly publications through White Thread Press. Many of his lectures are available on Zamzam Academy and his courses through Rayyan Courses.

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