Author: Quran Talk Blog

Only Four Foods Prohibited [16:115] He only prohibits for you dead animals, blood, the meat of pigs,* and food which is dedicated to other than GOD. If one is forced (to eat these), without being deliberate or malicious, then GOD is Forgiver, Most Merciful. *16:115 & 118 The most devastating trichinosis parasite, Trichinella spiralis, (also the pork tapeworm Taenia … Continue reading Only Four Foods Prohibited (16:115 – 16:119)

Prohibiting Lawful Food Brings Deprivation [16:112] GOD cites the example of a community that used to be secure and prosperous, with provisions coming to it from everywhere. But then, it turned unappreciative of GOD's blessings. Consequently, GOD caused them to taste the hardships of starvation and insecurity. Such is the requital for what they did. [16:113] A messenger had gone … Continue reading Prohibiting Lawful Food Brings Deprivation (16:112 – 16:114)

Preoccupation With This Life Leads to Exile From God [16:107] This is because they have given priority to this life over the Hereafter, and GOD does not guide such disbelieving people. [16:108] Those are the ones whom GOD has sealed their hearts, and their hearing, and their eyesight. Consequently, they remain unaware. [16:109] Without a doubt, they will be … Continue reading Preoccupation With This Life Leads to Exile From God (16:107 – 16:111)

Lip Service Does Not Count [16:106] Those who disbelieve in GOD, after having acquired faith, and become fully content with disbelief, have incurred wrath from GOD. The only ones to be excused are those who are forced to profess disbelief, while their hearts are full of faith.* *16:106 God's wisdom decrees that if someone holds a gun … Continue reading Lip Service Does Not Count (16:106)

The Quran Is Not Copied From The Bible [16:103] We are fully aware that they say, "A human being is teaching him!" The tongue of the source they hint at is non-Arabic, and this is a perfect Arabic tongue. [16:104] Surely, those who do not believe in GOD's revelations, GOD does not guide them. They have incurred a … Continue reading The Quran Is Not Copied From The Bible (16:103 – 16:105)

An Important Commandment* [16:98] When you read the Quran, you shall seek refuge in GOD from Satan the rejected. *16:98 Our salvation is attained by knowing God's message to us, the Quran, and Satan will do his utmost to keep us from being redeemed. Hence this commandment. [16:99] He has no power over those who believe and … Continue reading An Important Commandment (16:98 – 16:102)

Guaranteed Happiness Now and Forever [16:97] Anyone who works righteousness, male or female, while believing, we will surely grant them a happy life in this world, and we will surely pay them their full recompense (on the Day of Judgment) for their righteous works. Perfect Happiness: Now and Forever One of the most elusive objectives of every … Continue reading Guaranteed Happiness Now and Forever (16:97)

Violating Your Oath: A Serious Offense [16:94] Do not abuse the oaths among you, lest you slide back after having a strong foothold, then you incur misery. Such is the consequence of repelling from the path of GOD (by setting a bad example); you incur a terrible retribution. [16:95] Do not sell your oaths before GOD short. What GOD possesses is … Continue reading Violating Your Oath: A Serious Offense (16:94 – 16:96)

You Shall Keep Your Word [16:91] You shall fulfill your covenant with GOD when you make such a covenant. You shall not violate the oaths after swearing (by God) to carry them out, for you have made GOD a guarantor for you. GOD knows everything you do. [16:92] Do not be like the knitter who unravels her strong knitting into piles of flimsy … Continue reading You Shall Keep Your Word (16:91 – 16:93)

The Idols Disown Their Idolizers [16:86] And when those who committed idol worship see their idols, they will say, "Our Lord, these are the idols we had set up beside You." The idols will then confront them and say, "You are liars." [16:87] They will totally submit to GOD on that day, and the idols they had … Continue reading The Idols Disown Their Idolizers (16:85 – 16:90)