Month: April 2015

The Messenger's Kindness [3:159] It was mercy from GOD that you became compassionate towards them. Had you been harsh and mean-hearted, they would have abandoned you. Therefore, you shall pardon them and ask forgiveness for them, and consult them. Once you make a decision, carry out your plan, and trust in GOD. GOD loves those … Continue reading Importance of Kindness and Compassion (3:159 – 3:160)

When is a war justified? War is only justified in self-defense and to fight oppression. Rules of War [2:190] You may fight in the cause of GOD against those who attack you, but do not aggress. GOD does not love the aggressors.  [2:191] You may kill those who wage war against you, and you may … Continue reading When Is War Justified (3:154-3:158)

Moment of Death Predetermined [3:154] After the setback, He sent down upon you peaceful slumber that pacified some of you. Others among you were selfishly concerned about themselves. They harbored thoughts about GOD that were not right - the same thoughts they had harbored during the days of ignorance. Thus, they said, "Is anything up … Continue reading Moment of Death Predetermined (3:154-3:158)

People in their life think that if they can only relieve this one ailment they will be happy and disregard the root of their problem. These people think that their problem is their friends that died and the hardship they faced, but forget that their problem is with the lack of trust in God. When … Continue reading The Root of All Our Problems Is Sin (3:152 – 3:153 Con’t)

The Battle of Uhud [3:152] GOD has fulfilled His promise to you, and you defeated them by His leave. But then you wavered, disputed among yourselves, and disobeyed after He had shown you (the victory) you had longed for. But then, some of you became distracted by the spoils of this world, while others were … Continue reading Lessons From The Battle of Uhud (3:152 – 3:153)

God Controls Your Enemies [3:151] We will throw terror into the hearts of those who disbelieved, since they set up besides GOD powerless idols. Their destiny is Hell; what a miserable abode for the transgressors!  God controls our enemies. Satan is our most ardent enemy. Therefore God controls Satan. God limits what Satan can do … Continue reading God Controls Your Enemies (3:151)

Joel Osteen – Believers Are Like Palm Trees (starts @ 3:20min) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gTGsYNUfdgs Psalm 92:12 –15 12 The righteous flourish like the palm tree, and grow like a cedar in Lebanon. 13 They are planted in the house of the Lord; they flourish in the courts of our God. 14 In old age they still produce fruit; they are always green … Continue reading Believers Do Not Waver Under Pressure (3:146)

It is awesome that if we want from this life God will give you of this life, but if you strive for the Hereafter not only will you receive your share in the Hereafter, but God will also give you of this life. Happiness: Now and Forever* [10:62] Absolutely, GOD's allies have nothing to fear, … Continue reading To God Belongs Both This Life and The Hereafter – Which Do We Choose (3:145)

Time of Death Predetermined [3:145] No one dies except by GOD's leave, at a predetermined time. Whoever seeks the vanities of this world, we give him therefrom, and whoever seeks the rewards of the Hereafter, we bless him therein. We reward those who are appreciative. [3:146] Many a prophet had godly people fight along with … Continue reading Time of Death Predetermined (3:145 – 3:150)

Since God is Most Gracious and Most Merciful, why would God allow hardship for the believers? The hardship that a believer experiences is for our own growth and development. Hardship can lead to growth or decline the choice is ours. God puts us in these situations so that we can grow, but if we don’t … Continue reading Why Does God Allow Hardship for the People? (3:142 – 3:144) Con’t