Author: Quran Talk Blog

[3:187] GOD took a covenant from those who received the scripture: "You shall proclaim it to the people, and never conceal it." But they disregarded it behind their backs, and traded it away for a cheap price. What a miserable trade. What does 3:187 mean when it says “what a miserable trade”? People who sell … Continue reading Trading God’s Covenant For a Cheap Price (3:187)

The Inevitable Test* [3:186] You will certainly be tested, through your money and your lives, and you will hear from those who received the scripture, and from the idol worshipers, a lot of insult. If you steadfastly persevere and lead a righteous life, this will prove the strength of your faith.  *3:186 After passing the … Continue reading Being Steadfast Despite Insult (3:186)

A Great Triumph [3:185] Every person tastes death, then you receive your recompense on the Day of Resurrection. Whoever misses Hell, barely, and makes it to Paradise, has attained a great triumph. The life of this world is no more than an illusion. Since believers go straight to paradise when they exit this world what … Continue reading Tasting Death and The Illusion of This World (3:185)

[3:183] It is they who said, "GOD has made a covenant with us that we shall not believe in any messenger, unless he produces an offering that gets consumed by fire." Say, "Messengers before me have come to you with clear proofs, including what you just demanded. Why then did you kill them, if you … Continue reading Burnt Offerings, Sacrifice and Life (3:183 – 3:184)

[3:182] "This is the consequence of your own works." GOD is never unjust towards the people. Are there negative and positive consequences? Consequences are typically associated with the negative, but could go both ways. [36:12] We will certainly revive the dead, and we have recorded everything they have done in this life, as well as … Continue reading Consequence (3:182)

Humans Continue to Defy God [3:181] GOD has heard the utterances of those who said, "GOD is poor, while we are rich." We will record everything they said, just as we recorded their killing of the prophets unjustly, and we will say, "Suffer the retribution of Hell. People who utter such words that “God is … Continue reading Money as a God (3:181)

[3:180] Let not those who withhold and hoard GOD's provisions think that this is good for them; it is bad for them. For they will carry their hoardings around their necks on the Day of Resurrection. GOD is the ultimate inheritor of the heavens and the earth. GOD is fully Cognizant of everything you do. … Continue reading Hoarding God’s Provisions (3:180)

Fear: The Devil's Tool [3:175] It is the devil's system to instill fear into his subjects. Do not fear them and fear Me instead, if you are believers. [3:176] Do not be saddened by those who hasten to disbelieve. They never hurt GOD in the least. Instead, GOD has willed that they will have no … Continue reading Fear (3:175 – 3:179)

The Righteous Do Not Really Die* [3:169] Do not think that those who are killed in the cause of GOD are dead; they are alive at their Lord, enjoying His provisions. *3:169 We learn from the Quran that the righteous do not really die; they simply leave their worldly bodies and go directly to the … Continue reading The Righteous Do Not Really Die (3:169 – 3:174)

When Mike Tyson was being interviewed for a big upcoming fight one of the interviewers asked Tyson how did he feel that his upcoming opponent has been training his entire career to fight him. That he watched all his videos, studied his swings and foot work and is preparing day in and day out to … Continue reading Punched In The Face (3:165 con’t)