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Knowing God [10:61] You do not get into any situation, nor do you recite any Quran, nor do you do anything, without us being witnesses thereof as you do it. Not even an atom's weight is out of your Lord's control, be it in the heavens or the earth. Nor is there anything smaller than … Continue reading Knowing God (10:61)

Human-made Dietary Prohibitions [10:59] Say, "Did you note how GOD sends down to you all kinds of provisions, then you render some of them unlawful, and some lawful?" Say, "Did GOD give you permission to do this? Or, do you fabricate lies and attribute them to GOD?" [10:60] Does it ever occur to those who fabricate lies about GOD that they will … Continue reading Human-made Dietary Prohibitions (10:59 – 10:60)

Joy for the Believers [10:58] Say, "With GOD's grace and with His mercy they shall rejoice." This is far better than any wealth they can accumulate. The Real Wealth [28:80] As for those who were blessed with knowledge, they said, "Woe to you, GOD's recompense is far better for those who believe and lead a righteous … Continue reading Joy for the Believers (10:58)

What Price Faith [10:54] If any wicked soul possessed everything on earth, it would readily offer it as ransom. They will be ridden with remorse when they see the retribution. They will be judged equitably, without the least injustice. [10:55] Absolutely, to GOD belongs everything in the heavens and the earth. Absolutely, GOD's promise is truth, but most … Continue reading What Price Faith (10:54 – 10:57)

The Messenger Possesses No Power [10:49] Say, "I possess no power to harm myself, or benefit myself; only what GOD wills takes place." Each community has a predetermined life span. Once their interim comes to an end, they cannot delay it by one hour, nor advance it. [10:50] Say, "Whether His retribution comes to you by night … Continue reading The Messenger Possesses No Power (10:49 – 10:53)

Humans Freely Choose Their Paths [10:43] Some of them look at you, but can you guide the blind, even though they do not see? [10:44] GOD never wrongs the people; it is the people who wrong their own souls. [10:45] On the day when He summons all of them, they will feel as if they lasted in … Continue reading Humans Freely Choose Their Paths (10:43 – 10:48)

Only God Can Author the Quran [10:37] This Quran could not possibly be authored by other than GOD. It confirms all previous messages, and provides a fully detailed scripture. It is infallible; for it comes from the Lord of the universe. [10:38] If they say, "He fabricated it," say, "Then produce one sura like these, and … Continue reading Only God Can Author the Quran (10:37 – 10:42)

Reflect on Your Idols [10:34] Say, "Can any of your idols initiate creation, then repeat it?" Say, "GOD initiates the creation, then repeats it." [10:35] Say, "Does any of your idols guide to the truth?" Say, "GOD guides to the truth. Is one who guides to the truth more worthy of being followed, or one who does … Continue reading Reflect on Your Idols (10:34 – 10:36)

Idols Disown Their Worshipers [10:28] On the day when we summon them all, we will say to those who worshiped idols, "We have summoned you, together with your idols." We will have them confront each other, and their idols will say to them, "We had no idea that you idolized us. [10:29] "GOD suffices as a … Continue reading Idols Disown Their Worshipers (10:28 – 10:33)

Heaven and Hell are Eternal [10:26] For the righteous, the reward will be multiplied manifold. Their faces will never experience any deprivation or shame. These are the dwellers of Paradise; they abide therein forever. [10:27] As for those who earned sins, their requital is equivalent to their sin. Humiliation is their lot, and no one … Continue reading Heaven and Hell are Eternal (10:26 – 10:27)