Quran Explanation English Skill

SKILL.md

---
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.

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