[27:0] In the name of God, Most Gracious, Most Merciful [27:1] T. S.* These (letters) constitute proofs of the Quran; a profound scripture. [27:2] A beacon, and good news, for the believers. [27:3] Who observe the Contact Prayers (Salat), give the obligatory charity (Zakat), and they are, with regard to the Hereafter, absolutely certain. [27:4] Those who do not … Continue reading Sura 27: The Ant (Al-Naml)
God’s Messenger of the Covenant* (26:214 – 26:227)
God's Messenger of the Covenant* [26:214] You shall preach to the people who are closest to you. [26:215] And lower your wing for the believers who follow you. [26:216] If they disobey you, then say, "I disown what you do.” [26:217] And put your trust in the Almighty, Most Merciful. [26:218] Who sees you when … Continue reading God’s Messenger of the Covenant* (26:214 – 26:227)
False Messengers Incapable of Preaching the Worship of God ALONE* (26:210-26:213)
False Messengers Incapable of Preaching the Worship of God ALONE* [26:210] The devils can never reveal this. [26:211] They neither would, nor could. [26:212] For they are prevented from hearing. [26:213] Therefore, do not idolize beside GOD any other god, lest you incur the retribution. *26:210 A false messenger is a messenger of Satan, for he is … Continue reading False Messengers Incapable of Preaching the Worship of God ALONE* (26:210-26:213)
The Quran Must Be Translated (26:198-26:209)
The Quran Must Be Translated [26:198] If we revealed this to people who do not know Arabic. [26:199] And had him recite it (in Arabic), they could not possibly believe in it. [26:200] We thus render it (like a foreign language) in the hearts of the guilty. [26:201] Thus, they cannot believe in it; not until they see … Continue reading The Quran Must Be Translated (26:198-26:209)
The Quran (26:192 – 26:197)
The Quran [26:192] This is a revelation from the Lord of the universe. [26:193] The Honest Spirit (Gabriel) came down with it. [26:194] To reveal it into your heart, that you may be one of the warners. [26:195] In a perfect Arabic tongue. [26:196] It has been prophesied in the books of previous generations. [26:197] Is it … Continue reading The Quran (26:192 – 26:197)
Shu’aib (26:176 – 26:191)
Shu'aib [26:176] The People of the Woods disbelieved the messengers. [26:177] Shu'aib said to them, "Would you not be righteous? [26:178] "I am an honest messenger to you. [26:179] "You shall reverence GOD, and obey me. [26:180] "I do not ask you for any wage; my wage comes only from the Lord of the universe. [26:181] … Continue reading Shu’aib (26:176 – 26:191)
Lot (26:160 – 26:175)
Lot [26:160] The people of Lot disbelieved the messengers. [26:161] Their brother Lot said to them, "Would you not be righteous? [26:162] "I am an honest messenger to you. [26:163] "You shall reverence GOD, and obey me. [26:164] "I do not ask you for any wage; my wage comes only from the Lord of the universe. … Continue reading Lot (26:160 – 26:175)
Saleh (26:141 – 26:159)
Sãleh [26:141] Thamûd disbelieved the messengers. [26:142] Their brother Sãleh said to them, "Would you not be righteous? [26:143] "I am an honest messenger to you. [26:144] "You shall reverence GOD, and obey me. [26:145] "I do not ask you for any wage; my wage comes only from the Lord of the universe. [26:146] "Do you suppose you will be left … Continue reading Saleh (26:141 – 26:159)
Hud (26:123 – 26:140)
Hûd [26:123] 'Ãd disbelieved the messengers. [26:124] Their brother Hûd said to them, "Would you not be righteous? [26:125] "I am an honest messenger to you. [26:126] "You shall reverence GOD, and obey me. [26:127] "I do not ask you for any wage; my wage comes from the Lord of the universe. [26:128] "You build on every hill a mansion for … Continue reading Hud (26:123 – 26:140)
Noah (26:105 – 26:122)
Noah [26:105] The people of Noah disbelieved the messengers. [26:106] Their brother Noah said to them, "Would you not be righteous? [26:107] "I am an honest messenger to you. [26:108] "You shall reverence GOD and obey me. [26:109] "I do not ask you for any wage. My wage comes from the Lord of the universe. [26:110] "You shall reverence GOD and obey me." [26:111] They … Continue reading Noah (26:105 – 26:122)
