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 – 9:106)
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 – 9:100)
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 – 9:96)
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 – 9:93)
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 – 9:87)
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)
Satan’s Most Effective Bait: The Myth of Intercession (9:80 – 9:84)
Satan's Most Effective Bait: The Myth of Intercession* [9:80] Whether you ask forgiveness for them, or do not ask forgiveness for them—even if you ask forgiveness for them seventy times—GOD will not forgive them. This is because they disbelieve in GOD and His messenger. GOD does not guide the wicked people. *9:80 If Muhammad could not intercede on behalf of … Continue reading Satan’s Most Effective Bait: The Myth of Intercession (9:80 – 9:84)
You Shall Be Stern With the Disbelievers (9:73 – 9:79)
You Shall Be Stern With the Disbelievers [9:73] O you prophet, strive against the disbelievers and the hypocrites, and be stern in dealing with them. Their destiny is Hell; what a miserable abode! [9:74] They swear by GOD that they never said it, although they have uttered the word of disbelief; they have disbelieved after becoming submitters. … Continue reading You Shall Be Stern With the Disbelievers (9:73 – 9:79)
The Winners (9:71 – 9:72)
The Winners [9:71] The believing men and women are allies of one another. They advocate righteousness and forbid evil, they observe the Contact Prayers (Salat) and give the obligatory charity(Zakat), and they obey GOD and His messenger. These will be showered by GOD's mercy. GOD is Almighty, Most Wise. [9:72] GOD promises the believing men and the believing women gardens with flowing streams, wherein … Continue reading The Winners (9:71 – 9:72)
The Losers (9:70)
The Losers [9:70] Have they not learned anything from the previous generations; the people of Noah, 'Ãd, Thamûd, the people of Abraham, the dwellers of Midyan, and the evildoers (of Sodom and Gomorrah)? Their messengers went to them with clear proofs. GOD never wronged them; they are the ones who wronged their own souls. Lion King - What … Continue reading The Losers (9:70)
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