Month: December 2015

Almighty God [6:59] With Him are the keys to all secrets; none knows them except He. He knows everything on land and in the sea. Not a leaf falls without His knowledge. Nor is there a grain in the depths of the soil. Nor is there anything wet or dry, that is not recorded in … Continue reading Almighty God (6:59) & Death and Resurrection: Every Day (6:59 – 6:67)

Role of the Messengers [6:48] We do not send the messengers except as deliverers of good news, as well as warners. Those who believe and reform have nothing to fear, nor will they grieve. [6:49] As for those who reject our revelations, they incur the retribution for their wickedness. [6:50] Say, "I do not say … Continue reading Role of the Messengers (6:48 – 6:58)

God Alone Worthy of Worship [6:46] Say, "What if GOD took away your hearing and your eyesight, and sealed your minds; which god, other than GOD, can restore these for you?" Note how we explain the revelations, and note how they still deviate! [6:47] Say, "What if GOD's retribution came to you suddenly, or after … Continue reading God Alone Worthy of Worship (6:46 – 6:47)

The System* [6:44] When they thus disregard the message given to them, we open for them the gates of everything. Then, just as they rejoice in what was given to them, we punish them suddenly; they become utterly stunned.  *6:44 Before the guilty are thrown out the window, they are taken up to a high … Continue reading The System (6:44 – 6:45)

Overwhelming Miracle of the Quran [6:39] Those who reject our proofs are deaf and dumb, in total darkness. Whomever GOD wills, He sends astray, and whomever He wills, He leads in a straight path. [6:40] Say, "What if GOD's retribution came to you, or the Hour came to you: would you implore other than GOD, … Continue reading Overwhelming Miracle of the Quran (6:39 – 6:43)

Animals and Birds: Submitting Creatures* [6:38] All the creatures on earth, and all the birds that fly with wings, are communities like you. We did not leave anything out of this book.** To their Lord, all these creatures will be summoned.  *6:38 Animals were among the creatures who took advantage of God's offer to repent … Continue reading Animals and Birds: Submitting Creatures 6:38

Rearranging Our Priorities [6:32] The life of this world is no more than illusion and vanity, while the abode of the Hereafter is far better for the righteous. Do you not understand?! [6:33] We know that you may be saddened by what they say. You should know that it is not you that they reject; … Continue reading Rearranging Our Priorities (6:32 – 6:37)

Idol Worshipers Deny Their Idolatry [6:22] On the day when we summon them all, we will ask the idol worshipers, "Where are the idols you set up?" [6:23] Their disastrous response will be, "By GOD our Lord, we never were idol worshipers."*  *6:23 Now and forever, the idol worshipers vehemently deny that they are idolaters. … Continue reading Idol Worshipers Deny Their Idolatry (6:22 – 6:31)

  Quran, the Whole Quran, and Nothing But the Quran [6:19] Say, "Whose testimony is the greatest?" Say, "GOD's. He is the witness between me and you that this Quran* has been inspired to me, to preach it to you and whomever it reaches. Indeed, you bear witness that there are other gods* beside GOD." … Continue reading Quran, the Whole Quran, and Nothing But the Quran (6:19 – 6:21)

Only God Controls Happiness [6:17] If GOD touches you with adversity, none can relieve it except He. And if He touches you with a blessing, He is Omnipotent. [6:18] He is Supreme over His creatures. He is the Most Wise, the Cognizant. What does 6:17 mean? Isn’t God already Omnipotent irrespective if He touches you … Continue reading Only God Control Happiness (6:17 – 6:18)