Month: August 2015

Do Not Use Bad Language [4:148] GOD does not like the utterance of bad language, unless one is treated with gross injustice. GOD is Hearer, Knower. [4:149] If you work righteousness - either declared or concealed - or pardon a transgression, GOD is Pardoner, Omnipotent. What is gross injustice? This verse is putting a carve-out … Continue reading God’s Psychology – Bad Language (4:148 – 4:149)

They Think That They Are Believers [4:145] The hypocrites will be committed to the lowest pit of Hell, and you will find no one to help them. [4:146] Only those who repent, reform, hold fast to GOD, and devote their religion absolutely to GOD alone, will be counted with the believers. GOD will bless the … Continue reading Punishment (4:145 – 4:147)

The Hypocrites [4:141] They watch you and wait; if you attain victory from GOD, they say (to you), "Were we not with you?" But if the disbelievers get a turn, they say (to them), "Did we not side with you, and protect you from the believers?" GOD will judge between you on the Day of … Continue reading The Hypocrites (4:141 – 4:144)

[4:140] He has instructed you in the scripture that: if you hear GOD's revelations being mocked and ridiculed, you shall not sit with them, unless they delve into another subject. Otherwise, you will be as guilty as they are. GOD will gather the hypocrites and the disbelievers together in Hell.  This verse tells us that … Continue reading Freedom of Speech (4:140)

You Shall Not Bear False Witness [4:135] O you who believe, you shall be absolutely equitable, and observe GOD, when you serve as witnesses, even against yourselves, or your parents, or your relatives. Whether the accused is rich or poor, GOD takes care of both. Therefore, do not be biased by your personal wishes. If … Continue reading Bearing False Witness (4:135 – 4:139)

[4:130] If the couple must decide to part, GOD will provide for each of them from His bounties. GOD is Bounteous, Most Wise. [4:131] To GOD belongs everything in the heavens and the earth, and we have enjoined on those who received the scripture before you, and enjoined on you, that you shall reverence GOD. … Continue reading To God Belongs Everything in the Heavens and The Earth (4:130 – 4:134) + (4:126)

Polygamy Discouraged* [4:129] You can never be equitable in dealing with more than one wife, no matter how hard you try. Therefore, do not be so biased as to leave one of them hanging (neither enjoying marriage, nor left to marry someone else). If you correct this situation and maintain righteousness, GOD is Forgiver, Most … Continue reading Polygamy (4:129)

Divorce Discouraged [4:128] If a woman senses oppression or desertion from her husband, the couple shall try to reconcile their differences, for conciliation is best for them. Selfishness is a human trait, and if you do good and lead a righteous life, GOD is fully Cognizant of everything you do. In what ways can a … Continue reading Divorce (4:128)

[4:126] To GOD belongs everything in the heavens and the earth. GOD is in full control of all things. [4:127] They consult you concerning women: say, "GOD enlightens you regarding them, as recited for you in the scripture. You shall restore the rights of orphaned girls whom you cheat out of their due dowries when … Continue reading Orphan Rights (4:126 – 4:127)

Abraham: Original Messenger of Islam* [4:125] Who is better guided in his religion than one who submits totally to GOD, leads a righteous life, according to the creed of Abraham: monotheism? GOD has chosen Abraham as a beloved friend.  *4:125 All messengers since Adam have preached one and the same religion. Abraham was the original … Continue reading Abraham – God’s Beloved Friend (4:125)