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 – 5:93)
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)
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 – 5:88)
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)
Statement of Fact (5:82 – 5:86)
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)
Allying With Disbelievers (5:80 – 5:81)
[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)
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 – 5:78)
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 – 5:76)
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 Requirement for Salvation (5:69 – 5:71)
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)
