Overwhelming Signs of God [2:164] In the creation of the heavens and the earth, the alternation of night and day, the ships that roam the ocean for the benefit of the people, the water that GOD sends down from the sky to revive dead land and to spread in it all kinds of creatures, the … Continue reading Weekly Activity – Overwhelming Signs of God (2:164)
The First Commandment: Laa Elaaha Ellaa Allah – There is no other god beside GOD (2:163)
[2:163] Your god is one god; there is no god but He, Most Gracious, Most Merciful. From this verse it is very clear that Muhammad is not part of the Shahada (Declaration of Faith) The Muslim masses hold prophet Muhammad higher than God. With the recent incident in Paris it is clear that Muslim’s are … Continue reading The First Commandment: Laa Elaaha Ellaa Allah – There is no other god beside GOD (2:163)
Condemnation on the Day of Judgment (2:161)
Why would the disbelievers be condemned by “the people” on the Day of Judgment since most of the people will be going to Hell (12:103 – 12:106)? [2:161] Those who disbelieve and die as disbelievers, have incurred the condemnation of GOD, the angels, and all the people (on the Day of Judgment). Mutual Blaming [7:38] … Continue reading Condemnation on the Day of Judgment (2:161)
Volunteering More Righteous Works during Hajj (2:158)
What does it mean when it says “volunteers more righteous works“? Hajj Pilgrimage [2:158] The knolls of Safa and Marwah are among the rites decreed by GOD. Anyone who observes Hajj or `Umrah commits no error by traversing the distance between them. If one volunteers more righteous works, then GOD is Appreciative, Omniscient. This statement … Continue reading Volunteering More Righteous Works during Hajj (2:158)
2:158 – 2:173
Some of the topics we discussed during our study this week were the following: Hajj and Doing More Righteous Works (2:158) Condemnation on the Day of Judgment (2:161) The First Commandment: Laa Elaaha Ellaa Allah - There is no other god beside GOD (2:163) Overwhelming Signs of God Activity (2:164) Loving God The Most (2:165) … Continue reading 2:158 – 2:173
Fear (2:150)
[2:150] Wherever you go, you shall turn your face (during Salat) towards the Sacred Masjid; wherever you might be, you shall turn your faces (during Salat) towards it. Thus, the people will have no argument against you, except the transgressors among them. Do not fear them, and fear Me instead. I will then perfect My … Continue reading Fear (2:150)
Admission Test (2:155)
[2:155] We will surely test you through some fear, hunger, and loss of money, lives, and crops. Give good news to the steadfast.* *Footnote: 2:155 The test is designed to prove that we worship God alone under all circumstances (29:2). [2:156] When an affliction befalls them, they say, "We belong to GOD, and to Him … Continue reading Admission Test (2:155)
Steadfastness (2:153)
[2:153] O you who believe, seek help through steadfastness and the Contact Prayers (Salat). GOD is with those who steadfastly persevere. What is steadfast? Is it just a mentality or does it require action? Steadfast: A resolute or dutifully firm or unwavering Someone who is steadfast has grit https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H14bBuluwB8 Someone who is steadfast is antifragile … Continue reading Steadfastness (2:153)
Qiblah 2:142 – 2:150
Abolition of Bigotry and Prejudice* [2:142] The fools among the people would say, "Why did they change the direction of their Qiblah?"* Say, "To GOD belongs the east and the west; He guides whoever wills in a straight path." Footnote: *2:142-145 "Qiblah" is the direction one faces during the Contact Prayers (Salat). When Gabriel conveyed … Continue reading Qiblah 2:142 – 2:150
2:142 – 2:157
This week we read 2:142 through 2:157. We discussed the following topics: Steadfastness (2:153) Admission Test (2:155) Qiblah (2:142 - 2:150) Fear (2:150)
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