They Will Disown Their Idols [26:92] They will be asked, "Where are the idols you had worshiped [26:93] "beside GOD? Can they help you now? Can they help themselves?" [26:94] They will be thrown therein, together with the strayers. [26:95] And all of Satan's soldiers. [26:96] They will say as they feud therein, [26:97] "By GOD, we were far astray. [26:98] "How could … Continue reading They Will Disown Their Idols (26:92 – 26:104)
Abraham (26:69 – 26:91)
Abraham [26:69] Narrate to them Abraham's history. [26:70] He said to his father and his people, "What is this you are worshiping?" [26:71] They said, "We worship statues; we are totally devoted to them." [26:72] He said, "Can they hear you when you implore? [26:73] "Can they benefit you, or harm you?" [26:74] They said, "No; but we found our … Continue reading Abraham (26:69 – 26:91)
The Inevitable Retribution (26:57 – 26:68)
The Inevitable Retribution [26:57] Consequently, we deprived them of gardens and springs. [26:58] And treasures and an honorable position. [26:59] Then we made it an inheritance for the Children of Israel. [26:60] They pursued them towards the east. [26:61] When both parties saw each other, Moses' people said, "We will be caught." [26:62] He said, … Continue reading The Inevitable Retribution (26:57 – 26:68)
The Experts See the Truth (26:46 – 26:52)
The Experts See the Truth [26:46] The magicians fell prostrate. [26:47] They said, "We believe in the Lord of the universe. [26:48] "The Lord of Moses and Aaron." [26:49] He said, "Did you believe with him before I give you permission? He must be your teacher, who taught you magic. You will surely find out. … Continue reading The Experts See the Truth (26:46 – 26:52)
Moses (26:10 – 26:45)
Moses [26:10] Recall that your Lord called Moses: "Go to the transgressing people. [26:11] "Pharaoh's people; perhaps they reform." [26:12] He said, "My Lord, I fear lest they disbelieve me. [26:13] "I may lose my temper. My tongue gets tied; send for my brother Aaron. [26:14] "Also, they consider me a fugitive; I fear lest … Continue reading Moses (26:10 – 26:45)
The Quran’s Mathematical Code (26:5 – 26:9)
The Quran's Mathematical Code [26:5] Whenever a reminder from the Most Gracious comes to them, that is new, they turn away in aversion. [26:6] Since they disbelieved, they have incurred the consequences of their heedlessness. [26:7] Have they not seen the earth, and how many kinds of beautiful plants we have grown thereon? [26:8] This … Continue reading The Quran’s Mathematical Code (26:5 – 26:9)
Sura 26: The Poets (Al-Shu‘arã’) (26:00 – 26:4)
[26:0] In the name of God, Most Gracious, Most Merciful [26:1] T. S. M.* [26:2] These (letters) constitute proofs of this clarifying scripture. [26:3] You may blame yourself that they are not believers. [26:4] If we will, we can send from the sky a sign that forces their necks to bow. *26:1 See Appendix 1 for the … Continue reading Sura 26: The Poets (Al-Shu‘arã’) (26:00 – 26:4)
Traits of the Righteous (25:63 – 25:77)
Traits of the Righteous [25:63] The worshipers of the Most Gracious are those who tread the earth gently, and when the ignorant speak to them, they only utter peace. [25:64] In the privacy of the night, they meditate on their Lord, and fall prostrate. [25:65] And they say, "Our Lord, spare us the agony of … Continue reading Traits of the Righteous (25:63 – 25:77)
The Prophets and the Saints Are Dead (25:58 – 25:59)
The Prophets and the Saints Are Dead [25:58] You shall put your trust in the One who is Alive—the One who never dies—and praise Him and glorify Him. He is fully Cognizant of His creatures' sins. [25:59] He is the One who created the heavens and the earth, and everything between them, in six days, … Continue reading The Prophets and the Saints Are Dead (25:58 – 25:59)
Infinite Blessings From God (25:45 – 25:57)
Infinite Blessings From God [25:45] Have you not seen how your Lord designed the shadow? If He willed, He could have made it fixed, then we would have designed the sun accordingly. [25:46] But we designed it to move slowly. [25:47] He is the One who designed the night to be a cover, and for … Continue reading Infinite Blessings From God (25:45 – 25:57)
