Higher Ranks for the Strivers [4:95] Not equal are the sedentary among the believers who are not handicapped, and those who strive in the cause of GOD with their money and their lives. GOD exalts the strivers with their money and their lives above the sedentary. For both, GOD promises salvation, but GOD exalts the … Continue reading Higher Ranks for the Strivers (4:95 – 4:96)
You Shall Not Kill (4:92 – 4:94)
You Shall Not Kill [4:92] No believer shall kill another believer, unless it is an accident. If one kills a believer by accident, he shall atone by freeing a believing slave, and paying a compensation to the victim's family, unless they forfeit such a compensation as a charity. If the victim belonged to people who … Continue reading You Shall Not Kill (4:92 – 4:94)
How to Deal With the Hypocrites (4:88-89)
How to Deal With the Hypocrites [4:88] Why should you divide yourselves into two groups regarding hypocrites (among you)? GOD is the one who condemned them because of their own behavior. Do you want to guide those who are sent astray by GOD? Whomever GOD sends astray, you can never find a way to guide … Continue reading How to Deal With the Hypocrites (4:88-89)
You Shall Be Courteous (4:86 – 4:87)
You Shall Be Courteous [4:86] When greeted with a greeting, you shall respond with a better greeting or at least an equal one. GOD reckons all things. [4:87] GOD: there is no god except He. He will surely summon you on the Day of Resurrection - the inevitable day. Whose narration is more truthful than … Continue reading You Shall Be Courteous (4:86 – 4:87)
Mediating Good Deeds (4:85)
Responsibility [4:85] Whoever mediates a good deed receives a share of the credit thereof, and whoever mediates an evil work, incurs a share thereof. GOD controls all things. God is the one who controls the good deeds and allows us to perform them. [58:11] O you who believe, if you are told, "Please make room," … Continue reading Mediating Good Deeds (4:85)
Rumors (4:83 – 4:84)
Beware of the Devil's Rumors [4:83] When a rumor that affects security comes their way, they spread it. Had they referred it to the messenger, and those in charge among them, those who understand these matters would have informed them. If it were not for GOD's grace towards you, and His mercy, you would have … Continue reading Rumors (4:83 – 4:84)
Proof of Divine Authorship (4:82)
Proof of Divine Authorship [4:82] Why do they not study the Quran carefully? If it were from other than GOD, they would have found in it numerous contradictions.* *4:82 Although the Quran was revealed during the dark ages, you cannot find any nonsense in it; another proof of divine authorship (see the Introduction and Appendix … Continue reading Proof of Divine Authorship (4:82)
Nothing Bad Comes From God (4:79 – 4:81)
Nothing Bad Comes From God [4:79] Anything good that happens to you is from GOD, and anything bad that happens to you is from you. We have sent you as a messenger to the people,* and GOD suffices as witness. *4:79 Muhammad was not given any proof of prophethood. Hence the expression "God suffices as … Continue reading Nothing Bad Comes From God (4:79 – 4:81)
God is Doer of Everything (4:78)
God is the Doer of Everything* [4:78] Wherever you are, death will catch up with you, even if you live in formidable castles. When something good happens to them, they say, "This is from GOD," and when something bad afflicts them, they blame you. Say, "Everything comes from GOD." Why do these people misunderstand almost … Continue reading God is Doer of Everything (4:78)
The Believers are Fearless (4:75 – 4:77)
The Believers are Fearless [4:75] Why should you not fight in the cause of GOD when weak men, women, and children are imploring: "Our Lord, deliver us from this community whose people are oppressive, and be You our Lord and Master." [4:76] Those who believe are fighting for the cause of GOD, while those who … Continue reading The Believers are Fearless (4:75 – 4:77)
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