Author: Quran Talk Blog

What Nullifies Ablution [4:43] O you who believe, do not observe the Contact Prayers (Salat) while intoxicated, so that you know what you are saying. Nor after sexual orgasm without bathing, unless you are on the road, traveling; if you are ill or traveling, or you had urinary or fecal-related excretion (such as gas), or … Continue reading What Nullifies Ablution (4:43 – 4:45)

Divine Justice [4:40] GOD does not inflict an atom's weight of injustice. On the contrary, He multiplies the reward manifold for the righteous work, and grants from Him a great recompense. [4:41] Thus, when the day (of judgment) comes, we will call upon a witness from each community, and you (the messenger) will serve as … Continue reading Divine Justice (4:40 – 42)

Major Commandments [4:36] You shall worship GOD alone - do not associate anything with Him. You shall regard the parents, the relatives, the orphans, the poor, the related neighbor, the unrelated neighbor, the close associate, the traveling alien, and your servants. GOD does not like the arrogant show-offs. [4:37] The ones who are stingy, exhort … Continue reading Regarding the Neighbors (4:36 – 4:40)

Marriage Arbitration [4:35] If a couple fears separation, you shall appoint an arbitrator from his family and an arbitrator from her family; if they decide to reconcile, GOD will help them get together. GOD is Omniscient, Cognizant. This is further evidence about the importance of maintaining a marriage and not ending a marriage due to … Continue reading Marriage Arbitration (4:35)

Do Not Beat Your Wife* [4:34] The men are made responsible for the women,** and GOD has endowed them with certain qualities, and made them the bread earners. The righteous women will cheerfully accept this arrangement, since it is GOD's commandment, and honor their husbands during their absence. If you experience rebellion from the women, … Continue reading Do Not Beat Your Wife (4:34)

Do Not Object to the Inheritance Laws Proposed by God [4:33] For each of you, we have designated shares from the inheritance left by the parents and the relatives. Also those related to you through marriage, you shall give them their due share. GOD witnesses all things. In the Quran God clearly spells out many … Continue reading Do Not Object to the Inheritance Laws Proposed by God (4:33)

Men and Women Endowed With Unique Qualities [4:32] You shall not covet the qualities bestowed upon each other by GOD; the men enjoy certain qualities, and the women enjoy certain qualities. You may implore GOD to shower you with His grace. GOD is fully aware of all things. This verse shows that even though men … Continue reading Men and Women Endowed With Unique Qualities (4:32)

Murder, Suicide, and Illicit Gains Prohibited [4:29] O you who believe, do not consume each others' properties illicitly - only mutually acceptable transactions are permitted. You shall not kill yourselves. GOD is Merciful towards you. [4:30] Anyone who commits these transgressions, maliciously and deliberately, we will condemn him to Hell. This is easy for GOD … Continue reading Murder, Suicide, and Illicit Gains Prohibited (4:29 – 4:31)

God's Mercy [4:27] GOD wishes to redeem you, while those who pursue their lusts wish that you deviate a great deviation. [4:28] GOD wishes to lighten your burden, for the human being is created weak. One of the most prominent experiments in quantum physics is the double slit experiment. The double slit experiment consists of … Continue reading How Human Beings Affected Their Own Creation (4:27 – 4:28)

Respect for the Father [4:22] Do not marry the women who were previously married to your fathers - existing marriages are exempted and shall not be broken - for it is a gross offense, and an abominable act.  Incest Forbidden [4:23] Prohibited for you (in marriage) are your mothers, your daughters, your sisters, the sisters … Continue reading Prohibitions in Marriage (4:22 – 4:26)