Author: Quran Talk Blog

[3:165] Now that you have suffered a setback, and even though you inflicted twice as much suffering (upon your enemy), you said, "Why did this happen to us?" Say, "This is a consequence of your own deeds." GOD is Omnipotent. [3:166] What afflicted you the day the two armies clashed was in accordance with GOD's … Continue reading Hard Times Exposes The Hypocrites and Strengthens The Believers (3:165 – 3:168)

[3:164] GOD has blessed the believers by raising in their midst a messenger from among them, to recite for them His revelations, and to purify them, and to teach them the scripture and wisdom. Before this, they had gone totally astray. According to 3:164 the messenger has three purposes Recite the revelations of God Purify … Continue reading Messenger: Blessing to the Believers (3:164)

[3:162] Is one who pursues GOD's pleasure the same as one who incurs wrath from GOD and his destiny is Hell, the most miserable abode? [3:163] They certainly occupy different ranks at GOD. GOD is Seer of everything they do. According to 3:162 we should always seek to do what pleases God. This is the … Continue reading Pleasing God (3:162)

No One Above the Law [3:161] Even the prophet cannot take more of the spoils of war than he is entitled to. Anyone who takes more than his rightful share will have to account for it on the Day of Resurrection. That is when each soul is paid for whatever it earned, without the least … Continue reading No One Above The Law (3:161)

God loves those who trust in Him. We make decisions and trust in God and we will be successful even if we made the wrong decision as long as we are not deliberately choosing to sin. [3:135] If they fall in sin or wrong their souls, they remember GOD and ask forgiveness for their sins … Continue reading Trust in God (3:159 – 3:160)

Is it okay to ask forgiveness for another person or is this a responsibility just for the messenger? [42:5] The heavens above them almost shatter, out of reverence for Him, and the angels praise and glorify their Lord, and they ask forgiveness for those on earth. Absolutely, GOD is the Forgiver, Most Merciful. It is … Continue reading Praying For Another’s Forgiveness (3:159 – 3:160)

The Messenger's Kindness [3:159] It was mercy from GOD that you became compassionate towards them. Had you been harsh and mean-hearted, they would have abandoned you. Therefore, you shall pardon them and ask forgiveness for them, and consult them. Once you make a decision, carry out your plan, and trust in GOD. GOD loves those … Continue reading Importance of Kindness and Compassion (3:159 – 3:160)

When is a war justified? War is only justified in self-defense and to fight oppression. Rules of War [2:190] You may fight in the cause of GOD against those who attack you, but do not aggress. GOD does not love the aggressors.  [2:191] You may kill those who wage war against you, and you may … Continue reading When Is War Justified (3:154-3:158)

Moment of Death Predetermined [3:154] After the setback, He sent down upon you peaceful slumber that pacified some of you. Others among you were selfishly concerned about themselves. They harbored thoughts about GOD that were not right - the same thoughts they had harbored during the days of ignorance. Thus, they said, "Is anything up … Continue reading Moment of Death Predetermined (3:154-3:158)

People in their life think that if they can only relieve this one ailment they will be happy and disregard the root of their problem. These people think that their problem is their friends that died and the hardship they faced, but forget that their problem is with the lack of trust in God. When … Continue reading The Root of All Our Problems Is Sin (3:152 – 3:153 Con’t)