Author: Quran Talk Blog

Exile From God: Total Darkness [24:40] Another allegory is that of being in total darkness in the midst of a violent ocean, with waves upon waves, in addition to thick fog. Darkness upon darkness—if he looked at his own hand, he could barely see it. Whomever GOD deprives of light, will have no light. [24:41] Do you … Continue reading Exile From God: Total Darkness (24:40 – 24:46)

Chasing A Mirage [24:39] As for those who disbelieve, their works are like a mirage in the desert. A thirsty person thinks that it is water. But when he reaches it, he finds that it is nothing, and he finds GODthere instead, to requite him fully for his works. GOD is the most efficient reckoner.  [35:8] Note the … Continue reading Chasing A Mirage (24:39)

Those Who Frequent the Masjid [24:37] People who are not distracted by business or trade from commemorating GOD; they observe the Contact Prayers (Salat), and give the obligatory charity (Zakat), and they are conscious of the day when the minds and the eyes will be horrified. [24:38] GOD will certainly reward them for their good works, and will shower them … Continue reading Those Who Frequent the Masjid (24:37 – 24:38)

God [24:35] GOD is the light of the heavens and the earth. The allegory of His light is that of a concave mirror behind a lamp that is placed inside a glass container. The glass container is like a bright, pearl-like star. The fuel thereof is supplied from a blessed oil-producing tree, that is neither eastern, nor … Continue reading God (24:35 – 24:36)

Encourage Marriage to Discourage Immorality [24:32] You shall encourage those of you who are single to get married. They may marry the righteous among your male and female servants, if they are poor. GOD will enrich them from His grace. GOD is Bounteous, Knower. [24:33] Those who cannot afford to get married shall maintain morality until GOD provides for them from … Continue reading Encourage Marriage to Discourage Immorality (24:32 – 24:34)

Dress Code for Believers* [24:30] Tell the believing men that they shall subdue their eyes (and not stare at the women), and to maintain their chastity. This is purer for them. GOD is fully Cognizant of everything they do. [24:31] And tell the believing women to subdue their eyes, and maintain their chastity. They shall not reveal any … Continue reading Dress Code for Believers (24:30 – 24:31)

Divine Etiquette [24:27] O you who believe, do not enter homes other than yours without permission from their inhabitants, and without greeting them. This is better for you, that you may take heed. [24:28] If you find no one in them, do not enter them until you obtain permission. If you are told, "Go back," … Continue reading Divine Etiquette (24:27 – 24:29)

Gross Sin [24:23] Surely, those who falsely accuse married women who are pious believers have incurred condemnation in this life and in the Hereafter; they have incurred a horrendous retribution. [24:24] The day will come when their own tongues, hands, and feet will bear witness to everything they had done. [24:25] On that day, GOD will requite … Continue reading Gross Sin (24:23 – 24:26)

The Devil Encourages Baseless Accusations [24:21] O you who believe, do not follow the steps of Satan. Anyone who follows the steps of Satan, should know that he advocates evil and vice. If it were not for GOD's grace towards you, and His mercy, none of you would have been purified. But GOD purifies whomever He wills. GOD is Hearer, … Continue reading The Devil Encourages Baseless Accusations (24:21 – 24:22)

What to Do [24:16] When you heard it, you should have said, "We will not repeat this. Glory be to You. This is a gross falsehood." [24:17] GOD admonishes you that you shall never do it again, if you are believers. [24:18] GOD thus explains the revelations for you. GOD is Omniscient, Wise. [24:19] Those who love to see immorality spread … Continue reading What to Do (24:16 – 24:20)