Author: Quran Talk Blog

Victory for the Righteous [3:137] Precedents have been set for you in the past; roam the earth and note the consequences for the unbelievers. [3:138] This is a proclamation for the people, and a guidance and enlightenment for the righteous. [3:139] You shall not waver, nor shall you grieve, for you are the ultimate victors, … Continue reading Victory for the Righteous (3:137 – 3:141)

Attributes of the Righteous [3:133] You should eagerly race towards forgiveness from your Lord and a Paradise whose width encompasses the heavens and the earth; it awaits the righteous, [3:134] who give to charity during the good times, as well as the bad times. They are suppressors of anger, and pardoners of the people. GOD … Continue reading Charity and Forgiveness – Attributes of the Righteous (3:133 – 3:136)

Usury Prohibited* [3:130] O you who believe, you shall not take usury, compounded over and over. Observe GOD, that you may succeed.  *3:130 Interest on bank deposits and interest charged on loans are lawful if they are not excessive (5-15%). Banks invest and their profits are passed on to the depositors. Since all parties are … Continue reading Usury Prohibited (3:130 – 3:132)

God's Angels Help the Believers [3:124] You told the believers, "Is it not enough that your Lord supports you with three thousand angels, sent down?" [3:125] Indeed, if you steadfastly persevere and maintain righteousness, then they attack you suddenly, your Lord will support you with five thousand* angels, well trained. *3:124-125 Thirty different numbers are … Continue reading God’s Angels Help the Believers (3:124 – 3:129)

The Battle of Badr [3:121] Recall that you (Muhammad) were among your people when you set out to assign to the believers their positions for battle. GOD is Hearer, Omniscient. [3:122] Two groups among you almost failed, but GOD was their Lord. In GOD the believers shall trust. [3:123] GOD has granted you victory at … Continue reading The Battle of Badr (3:121 – 2:123)

Do Not Befriend Hypocrites [3:118] O you who believe, do not befriend outsiders who never cease to wish you harm; they even wish to see you suffer. Hatred flows out of their mouths and what they hide in their chests is far worse. We thus clarify the revelations for you, if you understand. [3:119] Here … Continue reading Do Not Befriend Hypocrites (3:118 – 3:120)

Righteous Jews & Christians [3:113] They are not all the same; among the followers of the scripture, there are those who are righteous. They recite GOD's revelations through the night, and they fall prostrate. [3:114] They believe in GOD and the Last Day, they advocate righteousness and forbid evil, and they hasten to do righteous … Continue reading Righteous Jews & Christians & Advocating Righteousness and Forbidding Evil (3:113 – 3:117)

[3:106] The day will come when some faces will be brightened (with joy), while other faces will be darkened (with misery). As for those whose faces are darkened, they will be asked, "Did you not disbelieve after believing? Therefore, suffer the retribution for your disbelief." [3:107] As for those whose faces are brightened, they will … Continue reading God Does Not Wish Any Hardship For The People (3:106 – 3:109)

Believers are United [3:103] You shall hold fast to the rope of GOD, all of you, and do not be divided. Recall GOD's blessings upon you - you used to be enemies and He reconciled your hearts. By His grace, you became brethren. You were at the brink of a pit of fire, and He … Continue reading The Believers are United (3:103 – 3:105)

[3:95] Say, "GOD has proclaimed the truth: You shall follow Abraham's religion - monotheism. He never was an idolater." [3:96] The most important shrine established for the people is the one in Becca;* a blessed beacon for all the people. *3:96 This is an M-initialed sura, and this peculiar spelling of "Mecca" as "Becca" causes … Continue reading Becca and Mecca and Hajj (3:95 – 3:102)