Month: July 2016

You Shall Disown God's Enemies Abraham Disowned His Father [9:113] Neither the prophet, nor those who believe shall ask forgiveness for the idol worshipers, even if they were their nearest of kin, once they realize that they are destined for Hell. [9:114] The only reason Abraham asked forgiveness for his father was that he had … Continue reading You Shall Disown God’s Enemies Abraham Disowned His Father (9:113 – 9:117)

The Believers [9:112] They are the repenters, the worshipers, the praisers, the meditators, the bowing and prostrating, the advocators of righteousness and forbidders of evil, and the keepers of GOD's laws. Give good news to such believers.

The Most Profitable Investment [9:111] GOD has bought from the believers their lives and their money in exchange for Paradise. Thus, they fight in the cause of GOD, willing to kill and get killed. Such is His truthful pledge in the Torah, the Gospel, and the Quran—and who fulfills His pledge better than GOD? You shall rejoice in making … Continue reading The Most Profitable Investment (9:111)

Do Not Pray in Those Masjids [9:108] You shall never pray in such a masjid. A masjid that is established on the basis of righteousness from the first day is more worthy of your praying therein. In it, there are people who love to be purified. GOD loves those who purify themselves. [9:109] Is one who establishes … Continue reading Do Not Pray in Those Masjids (9:108 – 9:110)

Masjids that Oppose God and His Messenger* [9:107] There are those who abuse the masjid by practicing idol worship, dividing the believers, and providing comfort to those who oppose GOD and His messenger. They solemnly swear: "Our intentions are honorable!" GOD bears witness that they are liars. *9:107 Any masjid where the practices are not devoted absolutely to God … Continue reading Masjids that Oppose God and His Messenger (9:107)

Retribution Doubled for the Hypocrites* [9:101] Among the Arabs around you, there are hypocrites. Also, among the city dwellers, there are those who are accustomed to hypocrisy. You do not know them, but we know them. We will double the retribution for them, then they end up committed to a terrible retribution. *9:101 The hypocrites … Continue reading Retribution Doubled for the Hypocrites (9:101 – 9:106)

The Arabs [9:97] The Arabs are the worst in disbelief and hypocrisy, and the most likely to ignore the laws that GOD has revealed to His messenger. GOD is Omniscient, Most Wise. [9:98] Some Arabs consider their spending (in the cause of God) to be a loss, and even wait in anticipation that a disaster may hit you. It is they … Continue reading The Arabs (9:97 – 9:100)

Hard Times Serve to Expose the Hypocrites [9:94] They apologize to you when you return to them (from battle). Say, "Do not apologize; we no longer trust you. GOD has informed us about you." GOD will see your works, and so will the messenger, then you will be returned to the Knower of all secrets and declarations, then He will … Continue reading Hard Times Serve to Expose the Hypocrites (9:94 – 9:96)

True Believers are Eager to Strive [9:88] As for the messenger and those who believed with him, they eagerly strive with their money and their lives. These have deserved all the good things; they are the winners. [9:89] GOD has prepared for them gardens with flowing streams, wherein they abide forever. This is the greatest triumph. [9:90] … Continue reading True Believers are Eager to Strive (9:88 – 9:93)

Worldly Materials Are Nil [9:85] Do not be impressed by their money or their children; GOD causes these to be sources of misery for them in this world, and their souls depart as disbelievers. [9:86] When a sura is revealed, stating: "Believe in GOD, and strive with His messenger," even the strong among them say, … Continue reading Worldly Materials Are Nil (9:85 – 9:87)