[2:118] Those who possess no knowledge say, "If only GOD could speak to us, or some miracle could come to us!" Others before them have uttered similar utterances; their minds are similar. We do manifest the miracles for those who have attained certainty. Every day in our lives we experience miracles. The difference between the … Continue reading Weekly Activity – Sharing The Miracles In Our Lives
2:124 – 2:141
Study Notes: 2:124 – 2:141 What was the commands that God tested Abraham with? Abraham [2:124] Recall that Abraham was put to the test by his Lord, through certain commands, and he fulfilled them. (God) said, "I am appointing you an imam for the people." He said, "And also my descendants?" He said, "My covenant … Continue reading 2:124 – 2:141
2:105 – Jealousy Condemned
Jealousy Condemned [2:105] Neither the disbelievers among the followers of the scripture, nor the idol worshipers, wish to see any blessings come down to you from your Lord. However, GOD showers His blessings upon whomever He chooses. GOD possesses infinite grace. God possesses infinite grace, yet people who do not know God think that God’s … Continue reading 2:105 – Jealousy Condemned
2:97 – 2:123
This weeke we read from 2:97 – 2:123 [2:98] Anyone who opposes GOD, and His angels, and His messengers, and Gabriel and Michael, should know that GOD opposes the disbelievers. God talks a lot about Gabriel, but in this verse we also see Michael. Who is Michael? According to Revelations 12:7-9 Michael was the angel … Continue reading 2:97 – 2:123
Weekly Exercise – Honoring Our Parents
The Commandments [2:83] We made a covenant with the Children of Israel: "You shall not worship except GOD. You shall honor your parents and regard the relatives, the orphans, and the poor. You shall treat the people amicably. You shall observe the Contact Prayers (Salat) and give the obligatory charity (Zakat)." But you turned away, … Continue reading Weekly Exercise – Honoring Our Parents
2:77 – 2:96
2:77 comment: We can’t conceal anything from God [2:78] Among them are gentiles who do not know the scripture, except through hearsay, then assume that they know it. What is a gentile? Definition of gentile is someone who is not Jewish http://onelook.com/?w=gentile&ls=a The Arabic word “ummy” was twisted to mean “illiterate” to justify their belief … Continue reading 2:77 – 2:96
More Mathematical Proofs from Chapter 74
The Quran's Common Denominator [74:30] Over it is nineteen. [74:31] We appointed angels to be guardians of Hell, and we assigned their number (19) (1) to disturb the disbelievers, (2) to convince the Christians and Jews (that this is a divine scripture), (3) to strengthen the faith of the faithful, (4) to remove all traces … Continue reading More Mathematical Proofs from Chapter 74
How to Increase our Level of Appreciation
Appreciative vs Unappreciative [14:7] Your Lord has decreed: "The more you thank Me, the more I give you." But if you turn unappreciative, then My retribution is severe. Therefore if we can increase our ability to be appreciative we can reach new levels of Submission. Exercise #1 – Make a list of some of the … Continue reading How to Increase our Level of Appreciation
2:63 – 2:76
Today we read: from 2:63 – 76. Below are notes from today’s study. What is a heifer? Definition: A young cow before she has had her first calf http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Heifer What is plowing? [2:71] He said, "He says that she is a heifer that was never humiliated in plowing the land or watering the crops; free … Continue reading 2:63 – 2:76
2:62
Unity of All Submitters [2:62] Surely, those who believe, those who are Jewish, the Christians, and the converts; anyone who (1) believes in GOD, and (2) believes in the Last Day, and (3) leads a righteous life, will receive their recompense from their Lord. They have nothing to fear, nor will they grieve. 2:62 is … Continue reading 2:62
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