Author: Quran Talk Blog

[5:80] You would see many of them allying themselves with those who disbelieve. Miserable indeed is what their hands have sent forth on behalf of their souls. GOD is angry with them and, consequently, they will abide forever in retribution. [5:81] Had they believed in GOD, and the prophet, and in what was revealed to … Continue reading Allying With Disbelievers (5:80 – 5:81)

Apathy Condemned [5:79] They did not enjoin one another from committing evil. Miserable indeed is what they did. Believers uphold the truth and also remind in a nice and compassionate way. Group think = doing things because the group you are a part of put pressure to behave & conform a certain way. Group think … Continue reading Apathy Condemned (5:79)

Choose Your Friends Carefully [5:77] Say, "O people of the scripture, do not transgress the limits of your religion beyond the truth, and do not follow the opinions of people who have gone astray, and have misled multitudes of people; they are far astray from the right path." [5:78] Condemned are those who disbelieved among … Continue reading Choose Your Friends Carefully (5:77 – 5:78)

Today's Christianity Not Jesus' Religion* [5:72] Pagans indeed are those who say that GOD is the Messiah, son of Mary. The Messiah himself said, "O Children of Israel, you shall worship GOD; my Lord* and your Lord." Anyone who sets up any idol beside GOD, GOD has forbidden Paradise for him, and his destiny is … Continue reading Today’s Christianity Not Jesus’ Religion (5:72 – 5:76)

Minimum Requirements For Salvation [5:69] Surely, those who believe, those who are Jewish, the converts, and the Christians; any of them who (1) believe in GOD and (2) believe in the Last Day, and (3) lead a righteous life, have nothing to fear, nor will they grieve. [5:70] We have taken a covenant from the … Continue reading Minimum Requirement for Salvation (5:69 – 5:71)

The Messenger Must Deliver [5:67] O you messenger, deliver what is revealed to you from your Lord - until you do, you have not delivered His message - and GOD will protect you from the people. GOD does not guide the disbelieving people. [5:68] Say, "O people of the scripture, you have no basis until … Continue reading The Messenger Must Deliver (5:67 – 5:68)

Salvation For Jews and Christians [5:65] If only the people of the scripture believe and lead a righteous life, we will then remit their sins, and admit them into gardens of bliss. They Must Believe in This Quran [5:66] If only they would uphold the Torah and the Gospel, and what is sent down to … Continue reading Salvation for Jews and Christians (5:65 – 5:66)

Blaspheming Against God [5:64] The Jews even said, "GOD's hand is tied down!" It is their hands that are tied down. They are condemned for uttering such a blasphemy. Instead, His hands are wide open, spending as He wills. For certain, your Lord's revelations to you will cause many of them to plunge deeper into … Continue reading God’s Hands Are Wide Open (5:64)

Recipients of the Scriptures Transgress [5:58] When you call to the Contact Prayers (Salat), they mock and ridicule it. This is because they are people who do not understand. [5:59] Say, "O people of the scripture, do you not hate us because we believe in GOD, and in what was revealed to us, and in … Continue reading Recipients of the Scriptures Transgress – Knowing vs. Understanding (5:58 – 5:63)

Certain Jews and Christians Cannot Be Friends* [5:51] O you who believe, do not take certain Jews and Christians as allies; these are allies of one another. Those among you who ally themselves with these belong with them. GOD does not guide the transgressors. *5:51 Relations with other people are governed by the basic rule … Continue reading People We Shouldn’t Befriend (5:51 – 5:57)