Mocking and Ridiculing God's Message [7:164] Recall that a group of them said, "Why should you preach to people whom GOD will surely annihilate or punish severely?" They answered, "Apologize to your Lord," that they might be saved. [7:165] When they disregarded what they were reminded of, we saved those who prohibited evil, and afflicted the wrongdoers … Continue reading Mocking and Ridiculing God’s Message (7:164 – 7:171)
Observing The Commandments Brings Prosperity (7:163)
Observing the Commandments Brings Prosperity [7:163] Remind them of the community by the sea, who desecrated the Sabbath. When they observed the Sabbath, the fish came to them abundantly. And when they violated the Sabbath, the fish did not come. We thus afflicted them, as a consequence of their transgression. Prohibiting Lawful Food Brings Deprivation … Continue reading Observing The Commandments Brings Prosperity (7:163)
Rebellion Despite the Miracles (7:161 – 7:162)
Rebellion Despite the Miracles [7:161] Recall that they were told, "Go into this town to live, and eat therefrom as you please, treat the people amicably, and enter the gate humbly. We will then forgive your transgressions. We will multiply the reward for the righteous." [7:162] But the evil ones among them substituted other commands … Continue reading Rebellion Despite the Miracles (7:161 – 7:162)
Miracles in Sinai (7:160)
Miracles in Sinai [7:160] We divided them into twelve tribal communities, and we inspired Moses when his people asked him for water: "Strike the rock with your staff," whereupon twelve springs gushed out therefrom. Thus, each community knew its water. And we shaded them with clouds, and sent down to them manna and quails: "Eat … Continue reading Miracles in Sinai (7:160)
Miracles in Sinai (7:159)
The Guided Jews [7:159] Among the followers of Moses there are those who guide in accordance with the truth, and the truth renders them righteous.
Requirements For Attaining God’s Mercy: The Importance of Zakat (7:156 – 7:158)
Requirements For Attaining God's Mercy: The Importance of Zakat [7:156] "And decree for us righteousness in this world, and in the Hereafter. We have repented to You." He said, "My retribution befalls whomever I will. But My mercy encompasses all things. However, I will specify it for those who (1) lead a righteous life, (2) give the obligatory charity (Zakat),* (3) believe … Continue reading Requirements For Attaining God’s Mercy: The Importance of Zakat (7:156 – 7:158)
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The Golden Calf (7:148 – 7:155)
The Golden Calf [7:148] During his absence, Moses' people made from their jewelry the statue of a calf, complete with the sound of a calf.* Did they not see that it could not speak to them, or guide them in any path? They worshiped it, and thus turned wicked. *7:148 How the golden calf acquired … Continue reading The Golden Calf (7:148 – 7:155)
Divine Intervention Keeps the Disbelievers in the Dark (7:146 – 7:147)
Divine Intervention Keeps the Disbelievers in the Dark [7:146] I will divert from My revelations those who are arrogant on earth, without justification. Consequently, when they see every kind of proof they will not believe. And when they see the path of guidance they will not adopt it as their path, but when they see … Continue reading Divine Intervention Keeps the Disbelievers in the Dark (7:146 – 7:147)
Our World Cannot Stand the Physical Presence of God (7:142 – 7:145)
Our World Cannot Stand the Physical Presence of God [7:142] We summoned Moses for thirty* nights, and completed them by adding ten.* Thus, the audience with his Lord lasted forty* nights. Moses said to his brother Aaron, "Stay here with my people, maintain righteousness, and do not follow the ways of the corruptors." *7:142 The … Continue reading Our World Cannot Stand the Physical Presence of God (7:142 – 7:145)
