Guaranteed Victory [10:103] We ultimately save our messengers and those who believe. It is our immutable law that we save the believers. [10:104] Say, "O people, if you have any doubt regarding my religion, I do not worship what you worship beside GOD. I worship GOD alone; the One who will terminate your lives. I am commanded to … Continue reading Guaranteed Victory (10:103 – 10:106)
Believing Nations Prosper ( 10:98 – 10:102)
Believing Nations Prosper [10:98] Any community that believes will surely be rewarded for believing. For example, the people of Jonah: when they believed, we relieved the humiliating retribution they had been suffering in this world, and we made them prosperous. [10:99] Had your Lord willed, all the people on earth would have believed.* Do you … Continue reading Believing Nations Prosper ( 10:98 – 10:102)
The Messenger’s Doubt (10:94 – 10:97)
The Messenger's Doubt [10:94] If you have any doubt regarding what is revealed to you from your Lord, then ask those who read the previous scripture. Indeed, the truth has come to you from your Lord. Do not be with the doubters. [10:95] Nor shall you join those who rejected GOD's revelations, lest you be with … Continue reading The Messenger’s Doubt (10:94 – 10:97)
Pharaoh’s Body Preserved (10:92 – 10:93)
Pharaoh's Body Preserved* [10:92] "Today, we will preserve your body, to set you up as a lesson for future generations."* Unfortunately, many people are totally oblivious to our signs. *10:92 God endowed the Egyptians with the exclusive knowledge of mummification. Today, Pharaoh's mummified body is on display at the Cairo Museum. [10:93] We have endowed … Continue reading Pharaoh’s Body Preserved (10:92 – 10:93)
The Truth Prevails (10:79 – 10:91)
The Truth Prevails [10:79] Pharaoh said, "Bring to me every experienced magician." [10:80] When the magicians came, Moses said to them, "Throw whatever you are going to throw." [10:81] When they threw, Moses said, "What you have produced is magic, and GOD will make it fail. GOD does not support the transgressors' work." [10:82] GOD establishes the truth with His words, … Continue reading The Truth Prevails (10:79 – 10:91)
Moses and Aaron (10:75 – 10:78)
Moses and Aaron [10:75] Then we sent after them Moses and Aaron to Pharaoh and his group, with our proofs. But they turned arrogant; and were transgressing people. [10:76] When the truth came to them from us, they said, "This is obviously magic!" [10:77] Moses said, "Is this how you describe the truth when it … Continue reading Moses and Aaron (10:75 – 10:78)
Humans Insist on Their Original Sin (10:74)
Humans Insist on Their Original Sin [10:74] Then we sent after him messengers to their people, and they showed them clear proofs. But they were not to believe in what they had rejected in the past. We thus seal the hearts of the transgressors. The Original Sin [16:61] If GOD punished the people for their transgressions, … Continue reading Humans Insist on Their Original Sin (10:74)
Noah (10:71 – 10:73)
Noah [10:71] Recite for them the history of Noah. He said to his people, "O my people, if you find my position and my reminding you of GOD's revelations too much for you, then I put my trust in GOD. You should get together with your leaders, agree on a final decision among yourselves, then let me … Continue reading Noah (10:71 – 10:73)
The Gross Blasphemy (10:68 – 10:70)
The Gross Blasphemy [10:68] They said, "GOD has begotten a son!" Be He glorified. He is the Most Rich. To Him belongs everything in the heavens and everything on earth. You have no proof to support such a blasphemy. Are you saying about GOD what you do not know? [10:69] Proclaim: "Those who fabricate lies about GOD will never succeed." … Continue reading The Gross Blasphemy (10:68 – 10:70)
Happiness: Now and Forever* (10:62 – 10:67)
Happiness: Now and Forever* [10:62] Absolutely, GOD's allies have nothing to fear, nor will they grieve. *10:62-64 Most people think that they have to wait until the Day of Resurrection before they receive their rewards for righteousness, or the retribution for wickedness. But the Quran repeatedly assures the believers that they are guaranteed perfect happiness here … Continue reading Happiness: Now and Forever* (10:62 – 10:67)
