Month: March 2016

Moses [7:103] After (those messengers,) we sent Moses with our signs to Pharaoh and his people, but they transgressed. Note the consequences for the wicked. [7:104] Moses said, "O Pharaoh, I am a messenger from the Lord of the universe. [7:105] "It is incumbent upon me that I do not say about GOD except the … Continue reading Moses (7:103 – 7:117)

Most People Make the Wrong Choice [7:96] Had the people of those communities believed and turned righteous, we would have showered them with blessings from the heaven and the earth. Since they decided to disbelieve, we punished them for what they earned. [7:97] Did the people of the present communities guarantee that our retribution will … Continue reading Most People Make the Wrong Choice (7:96 – 7:102)

Blessings in Disguise [7:94] Whenever we sent a prophet to any community, we afflicted its people with adversity and hardship, that they may implore. [7:95] Then we substituted peace and prosperity in place of that hardship. But alas, they turned heedless and said, "It was our parents who experienced that hardship before prosperity." Consequently, we … Continue reading Blessings in Disguise (7:94 – 7:95)

Shu`aib: Cheating, Dishonesty Condemned [7:85] To Midyan we sent their brother Shu`aib. He said, "O my people, worship GOD; you have no other god beside Him. Proof has come to you from your Lord. You shall give full weight and full measure when you trade. Do not cheat the people out of their rights. Do … Continue reading Shu`aib: Cheating, Dishonesty Condemned (7:85 – 7:93)

Lot: Homosexuality Condemned [7:80] Lot said to his people, "You commit such an abomination; no one in the world has done it before! [7:81] "You practice sex with the men, instead of the women. Indeed, you are a transgressing people." [7:82] His people responded by saying, "Evict them from your town. They are people who … Continue reading Lot: Homosexuality Condemned (7:80 – 7:84)

The Message: Proof of Messengership [7:75] The arrogant leaders among his people said to the common people who believed, "How do you know that Saaleh is sent by his Lord?" They said, "The message he brought has made us believers." [7:76] The arrogant ones said, "We disbelieve in what you believe in." [7:77] Subsequently, they … Continue reading The Message: Proof of Messengership (7:75 – 7:79)

Saaleh [7:73] To Thamoud we sent their brother Saaleh. He said, "O my people, worship GOD; you have no other god beside Him. Proof has been provided for you from your Lord: here is GOD's camel, to serve as a sign for you. Let her eat from GOD's land, and do not touch her with … Continue reading Saaleh (7:73 – 7:74)

Hood [7:65] To `Aad we sent their brother Hood. He said, "O my people, worship GOD; you have no other god beside Him. Would you then observe righteousness?" [7:66] The leaders who disbelieved among his people said, "We see that you are behaving foolishly, and we think that you are a liar." [7:67] He said, … Continue reading Hud (7:65 – 7:69) &; Following the Parents Blindly: A Human Tragedy (7:70 – 7:72)

Noah [7:59] We sent Noah to his people, saying, "O my people, worship GOD; you have no other god beside Him. I fear for you the retribution of an awesome day." [7:60] The leaders among his people said, "We see that you are far astray." [7:61] He said, "O my people, I am not astray; … Continue reading Noah (7:59 – 7:64)

Quran: Fully Detailed [7:52] We have given them a scripture that is fully detailed, with knowledge, guidance, and mercy for the people who believe. [7:53] Are they waiting until all (prophecies) are fulfilled? The day such fulfillment comes to pass, those who disregarded it in the past will say, "The messengers of our Lord have … Continue reading Quran: Fully Detailed (7:52 – 7:58)