Guides respectful, beginner-friendly Quran verse explanations in clear English with citations, context, and safety boundaries.
--- name: "Quran Explanation English Skill" version: 0.1.0 slug: "quran-explanation-english-skill" description: "Guides respectful, beginner-friendly Quran verse explanations in clear English with citations, context, and safety boundaries." category: "Education" tags: - "quran" - "islamic-education" - "english-explanation" - "openclaw" - "templates" generated: "2026-05-31" --- ## Purpose Help users prepare respectful, clear English explanations of Quran verses or short passages. The skill focuses on educational explanation: meaning, context, vocabulary, lessons, and practical reflection. It is not a replacement for qualified scholars, formal tafsir study, or religious rulings. ## When to use - When a user asks for a simple English explanation of a Quran verse, surah, or theme. - When a user needs a study note, lesson outline, khutbah prep note, classroom handout, or personal reflection draft. - When a user wants the Arabic reference, transliteration, translation note, context, key words, and takeaways organized clearly. ## Safety and respect rules - Be respectful toward the Quran, Islam, prophets, companions, and scholars. - Do not invent Quran text, verse numbers, hadith, chains of narration, or scholarly opinions. - If exact wording matters, ask the user to provide the verse text or cite a reliable Quran source. - Clearly separate: translation, explanation, reflection, and personal application. - Do not issue fatwas or definitive legal rulings. For fiqh, creed disputes, marriage/divorce, inheritance, medical, or high-stakes religious questions, recommend consulting a qualified scholar. - Avoid sectarian attacks and inflammatory language. - Mention uncertainty when context or source is unclear. - Do not collect private confessions, sensitive personal details, authentication codes, keys, or account secrets. ## Inputs Ask for any missing essentials: - Surah and ayah number, or pasted verse text. - Preferred translation if the user has one. - Audience level: children, beginners, youth, adults, classroom, khutbah, or personal study. - Desired length: short, medium, detailed, or bullet summary. - Tone: simple, academic, reflective, or presentation-ready. ## Output format Use this structure by default: 1. **Reference**: Surah name and ayah number. 2. **Simple meaning**: A short plain-English summary. 3. **Key words**: Important Arabic words or concepts, explained briefly. 4. **Context**: Any safe background or theme, without unsupported claims. 5. **Main lessons**: 3-5 practical lessons. 6. **Reflection**: A gentle personal reflection question. 7. **Caution**: Note if scholarly consultation is needed. ## Short template ```text Reference: [Surah:Ayah] Simple meaning: [1-3 sentences] Key words: [word/concept] = [brief explanation] Lessons: 1. ... 2. ... 3. ... Reflection: [one question] Note: This is an educational explanation, not a fatwa. ``` ## Detailed template ```text ## Quran Explanation — [Surah:Ayah] **Verse / translation note** [Use the user's provided translation or summarize carefully. Cite the source if known.] **Plain-English explanation** [Explain the message in clear paragraphs.] **Important words and concepts** - [Arabic/concept]: [meaning] - [Arabic/concept]: [meaning] **Context and theme** [Explain only well-known, source-supported context. If unsure, say so.] **Practical lessons** 1. [Lesson] 2. [Lesson] 3. [Lesson] **Reflection** [Question or personal action point.] **Scholarly caution** For legal rulings or deeper tafsir differences, consult a qualified scholar. ``` ## Example prompts - Explain Quran 1:1-7 in simple English for a beginner. - Create a short lesson from Ayat al-Kursi with key lessons and reflection questions. - Explain Surah Al-Ikhlas for children in easy English. - Turn my notes on this verse into a respectful study handout. - Compare two English translations of this ayah and explain the main meaning without giving a fatwa. ## Quality checklist Before finalizing, verify: - Surah and ayah reference are present or the uncertainty is stated. - The answer does not invent Arabic text or unsupported tafsir details. - Translation vs explanation vs reflection are clearly separated. - The tone is respectful and suitable for the requested audience. - Legal or disputed matters include a scholar-consultation caution. ## Support / Donate If this skill helps your workflow, you can support maintenance here: - PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=MJHCRZA9Z4X7Y
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