Author: Quran Talk Blog

Abraham [14:35] Recall that Abraham said, "My Lord, make this a peaceful land, and protect me and my children from worshiping idols. [14:36] "My Lord, they have misled so many people. As for those who follow me, they belong with me. As for those who disobey me, You are Forgiver, Most Merciful. [14:37] "Our Lord, … Continue reading Abraham (14:35 – 14:39)

Crucial Commandments [14:31] Exhort My servants who believed to observe the Contact Prayers (Salat), and to give (to charity) from our provisions to them, secretly and publicly, before a day comes where there is neither trade, nor nepotism. [14:32] GOD is the One who created the heavens and the earth, and He sends down from the sky water to produce … Continue reading Crucial Commandments (14:31 – 14:34)

Idol Worship: The Mother of All Evil [14:30] They set up rivals to rank with GOD and to divert others from His path. Say, "Enjoy for awhile; your final destiny is Hell." [59:2] He is the One who evicted those who disbelieved among the people of the scripture from their homes in a mass exodus. You never … Continue reading Idol Worship: The Mother of All Evil (14:30)

They Remove Their Families From God's Protection [14:28] Have you noted those who responded to GOD's blessings by disbelieving, and thus brought disaster upon their own families? [14:29] Hell is their destiny, wherein they burn; what a miserable end! Joel Osteen – Deep Roots https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aYLix-TWZy8 Joel Osteen – Better Together https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PB7gPRfWJpo&t=307s   Why should my family … Continue reading They Remove Their Families From God’s Protection (14:28 – 14:29)

Truth vs Falsehood [14:24] Do you not see that GOD has cited the example of the good word as a good tree whose root is firmly fixed, and its branches are high in the sky? [14:25] It produces its crop every season, as designed by its Lord. GOD thus cites the examples for the people, that they may take … Continue reading Truth vs Falsehood (14:24 – 14:27)

Satan Disowns His Followers [14:22] And the devil will say, after the judgment had been issued, "GOD has promised you the truthful promise, and I promised you, but I broke my promise. I had no power over you; I simply invited you, and you accepted my invitation. Therefore, do not blame me, and blame only yourselves. … Continue reading Satan Disowns His Followers (14:22 – 14:23)

On the Day of Resurrection [14:21] When they all stand before GOD,* the followers will say to the leaders, "We used to follow you. Can you spare us even a little bit of GOD's retribution?" They will say, "Had GOD guided us, we would have guided you. Now it is too late, whether we grieve or resort to patience, … Continue reading On the Day of Resurrection (14:21)

Worship Only the Omnipotent One [14:19] Do you not realize that GOD has created the heavens and the earth for a specific purpose? If He wills, He can remove you, and substitute a new creation in your place. [14:20] This is not too difficult for GOD.

Following Our Parents Blindly: A Great Human Tragedy [14:10] Their messengers said, "Do you have doubts about GOD; the Initiator of the heavens and the earth? He invites you only to forgive your sins, and to give you another chance to redeem yourselves." They said, "You are no more than humans like us, who want to … Continue reading Following Our Parents Blindly: A Great Human Tragedy (14:10 – 14:18)

Egotistic Defiance: A Human Trait [14:9] Have you not heard about those before you—the people of Noah, 'Ãd, Thamûd, and others who came after them and known only to GOD? Their messengers went to them with clear proofs, but they treated them with contempt and said, "We disbelieve in what you are sent with. We are … Continue reading Egotistic Defiance: A Human Trait (14:9)