Author: Quran Talk Blog

Witnessing A Will [5:106] O you who believe, witnessing a will when one of you is dying shall be done by two equitable people among you. If you are traveling, then two others may do the witnessing. After observing the Contact Prayer (Salat), let the witnesses swear by GOD, to alleviate your doubts: "We will … Continue reading Witnessing A Will and Being Trustworthy (5:106 – 5:108)

Do Not Follow Your Parents' Religion Blindly [5:104] When they are told, "Come to what GOD has revealed, and to the messenger," they say, "What we found our parents doing is sufficient for us." What if their parents knew nothing, and were not guided? [5:105] O you who believe, you should worry only about your … Continue reading Do Not Follow Your Parents’ Religion Blindly (5:104 – 5:105)

[5:101] O you who believe, do not ask about matters which, if revealed to you prematurely, would hurt you. If you ask about them in light of the Quran, they will become obvious to you. GOD has deliberately overlooked them. GOD is Forgiver, Clement. [5:102] Others before you have asked the same questions, then became … Continue reading Trust in God (5:101 – 5:103)

[5:98] Know that GOD is strict in enforcing retribution, and that GOD is Forgiving, Most Merciful. [5:99] The sole duty of the messenger is to deliver the message, and GOD knows everything you declare and everything you conceal. [5:100] Proclaim: "The bad and the good are not the same, even if the abundance of the … Continue reading Don’t Be Impressed by the Abundance of Bad (5:98-5:100)

All Creatures of the Sea Lawful to Eat [5:96] All fish of the sea are made lawful for you to eat. During pilgrimage, this may provide for you during your journey. You shall not hunt throughout the pilgrimage. You shall reverence GOD, before whom you will be summoned. [5:97] GOD has appointed the Ka’bah, the … Continue reading All Creatures of the Sea Lawful to Eat (5:96 – 5:97)

Game Conservation [5:94] O you who believe, GOD will test you with some game within reach of your hands and your arrows (during pilgrimage). GOD thus distinguishes those among you who observe Him in their privacy. Those who transgress after this have incurred a painful retribution. [5:95] O you who believe, do not kill any … Continue reading Game Conservation (5:94 – 5:95)

Intoxicants and Gambling Prohibited [5:90] O you who believe, intoxicants, and gambling, and the altars of idols, and the games of chance are abominations of the devil; you shall avoid them, that you may succeed. [5:91] The devil wants to provoke animosity and hatred among you through intoxicants and gambling, and to distract you from … Continue reading Intoxicants and Gambling Prohibited (5:90 – 5:93)

Do Not Take God's Name in Vain [5:89] GOD does not hold you responsible for the mere utterance of oaths; He holds you responsible for your actual intentions. If you violate an oath, you shall atone by feeding ten poor people from the same food you offer to your own family, or clothing them, or … Continue reading Do Not Take God’s Name in Vain (5:89)

Do Not Prohibit Lawful Things [5:87] O you who believe, do not prohibit good things that are made lawful by GOD, and do not aggress; GOD dislikes the aggressors. [5:88] And eat from the good and lawful things that GOD has provided for you. You shall reverence GOD, in whom you are believers. Preference is … Continue reading Do Not Prohibit Lawful Things (5:87 – 5:88)

A Statement of Fact [5:82] You will find that the worst enemies of the believers are the Jews and the idol worshipers. And you will find that the closest people in friendship to the believers are those who say, "We are Christian." This is because they have priests and monks among them, and they are … Continue reading Statement of Fact (5:82 – 5:86)