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Distribution System for Charities [9:60] Charities shall go to the poor, the needy, the workers who collect them, the new converts, to free the slaves, to those burdened by sudden expenses, in the cause of GOD, and to the traveling alien. Such is GOD's commandment. GOD is Omniscient, Most Wise. [9:61] Some of them hurt the prophet by saying, … Continue reading Distribution System for Charities (9:60 – 9:62)

Apparent Worldly Success [9:55] Do not be impressed by their money, or their children. GOD causes these to be sources of retribution for them in this life, and (when they die) their souls depart while they are disbelievers. [9:56] They swear by GOD that they belong with you, while they do not belong with you; they are divisive people. [9:57] If … Continue reading Apparent Worldly Success (9:55 – 9:59)

The Contact Prayer Existed Before Muhammad* [9:54] What prevented the acceptance of their spending is that they disbelieved in GOD and His messenger, and when they observed the Contact Prayers (Salat),* they observed them lazily, and when they gave to charity, they did so grudgingly. *9:54 This is another proof that the Contact Prayers (Salat) existed before the … Continue reading The Contact Prayer Existed Before Muhammad (9:54)

The Sedentary [9:42] If there were a quick material gain, and a short journey, they would have followed you. But the striving is just too much for them. They will swear by GOD: "If we could, we would have mobilized with you." They thus hurt themselves, and GOD knows that they are liars. [9:43] GOD has pardoned you: why did … Continue reading The Sedentary (9:42 – 9:53)

God's Invisible Soldiers [9:40] If you fail to support him (the messenger), GOD has already supported him. Thus, when the disbelievers chased him, and he was one of two in the cave, he said to his friend, "Do not worry; GOD is with us." GOD then sent down contentment and security upon him, and supported him with invisible soldiers. He made the … Continue reading God’s Invisible Soldiers (9:40)

Altering the Sacred Months* [9:37] Altering the Sacred Months is a sign of excessive disbelief; it augments the straying of those who have disbelieved. They alternate the Sacred Months and the regular months, while preserving the number of months consecrated by GOD. They thus violate what GOD has consecrated. Their evil works are adorned in their eyes. GOD does not … Continue reading Altering the Sacred Months (9:37 – 9:39)

God's System: Twelve Months Per Year* [9:36] The count of months, as far as GOD is concerned, is twelve.* This has been GOD's law, since the day He created the heavens and the earth. Four of them are sacred. This is the perfect religion; you shall not wrong your souls (by fighting) during the Sacred Months. However, you may declare … Continue reading God’s System: Twelve Months Per Year (9:36)

Beware of Professional Religionists [9:34] O you who believe, many religious leaders and preachers take the people's money illicitly, and repel from the path of GOD. Those who hoard the gold and silver, and do not spend them in the cause of GOD, promise them a painful retribution. [9:35] The day will come when their gold and … Continue reading Beware of Professional Religionists (9:34 – 9:35)

"Submission" Destined to Prevail* [9:33] He is the One who sent His messenger* with the guidance and the religion of truth, and will make it dominate all religions, in spite of the idol worshipers. *9:36 The word "month" is mentioned in the Quran 12 times, and "day" 365 times.

Upholding the Teachings of Religious Leaders Instead of God's Teachings [9:31] They have set up their religious leaders and scholars as lords,* instead of GOD. Others deified the Messiah, son of Mary. They were all commanded to worship only one god. There is no god except He. Be He glorified, high above having any partners. *9:31 … Continue reading Upholding the Teachings of Religious Leaders Instead of God’s Teachings (9:31 – 9:32)