Author: Quran Talk Blog

Noah [23:23] We sent Noah to his people, saying, "O my people, worship GOD. You have no other god beside Him. Would you not be righteous?" [23:24] The leaders who disbelieved among his people said, "This is no more than a human like you, who wants to gain prominence among you. Had GOD willed, He could have sent … Continue reading Noah (23:23 – 23:44)

Innumerable Blessings From God [23:18] We send down from the sky water, in exact measure, then we store it in the ground. Certainly, we can let it escape. [23:19] With it, we produce for you orchards of date palms, grapes, all kinds of fruits, and various foods. [23:20] Also, a tree native to Sinai produces … Continue reading Innumerable Blessings From God (23:18 – 23:22)

The Seven Universes [23:17] We created above you seven universes in layers, and we are never unaware of a single creature in them.

Accurate Embryology [23:12] We created the human being from a certain kind of mud. [23:13] Subsequently, we reproduced him from a tiny drop, that is placed into a well protected repository. [23:14] Then we developed the drop into a hanging (embryo), then developed the hanging (embryo) into a bite-size (fetus), then created the bite-size (fetus) into bones, then covered the bones … Continue reading Accurate Embryology (23:12 – 23:16)

[23:0] In the name of God, Most Gracious, Most Merciful [23:1] Successful indeed are the believers; [23:2] who are reverent during their Contact Prayers (Salat). [23:3] And they avoid vain talk. [23:4] And they give their obligatory charity (Zakat). [23:5] And they maintain their chastity. [23:6] Only with their spouses, or those who are rightfully theirs, do … Continue reading Sura 23: The Believers (Al-Mu’minûn) (23:00 – 23:11)

Abraham: Original Messenger of Islam* [22:78] You shall strive for the cause of GOD as you should strive for His cause. He has chosen you and has placed no hardship on you in practicing your religion—the religion of your father Abraham. He is the one who named you "Submitters" originally. Thus, the messenger shall serve as a … Continue reading Abraham: Original Messenger of Islam (22:78)

Can They Create a Fly? [22:73] O people, here is a parable that you must ponder carefully: the idols you set up beside GOD can never create a fly, even if they banded together to do so. Furthermore, if the fly steals anything from them, they cannot recover it; weak is the pursuer and the pursued. [22:74] … Continue reading Can They Create a Fly? (22:73 – 22:77)

Violence & Belligerence: Signs of Disbelief [22:72] When our revelations are recited to them, clearly, you recognize wickedness on the faces of those who disbelieve. They almost attack those who recite our revelations to them. Say, "Shall I inform you of something much worse? Hell is promised by GOD for those who disbelieve; what a miserable destiny."

God's Omnipotence [22:61] It is a fact that GOD merges the night into the day, and merges the day into the night, and that GOD is Hearer, Seer. [22:62] It is a fact that GOD is the Truth, while the setting up of any idols beside Him constitutes a falsehood, and that GOD is the Most High, the Supreme. [22:63] Do you not … Continue reading God’s Omnipotence (22:61 – 22:71)

Divine Help for the Oppressed [22:60] It is decreed that if one avenges an injustice that was inflicted upon him, equitably, then is persecuted because of this, GOD will surely support him. GOD is Pardoner, Forgiving.  [72:13] "'When we heard the guidance, we believed therein. Anyone who believes in his Lord will never fear any … Continue reading Divine Help for the Oppressed (22:60)