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Retribution: A Consequence of Sin [8:53] GOD does not change a blessing He has bestowed upon any people unless they themselves decide to change. GOD is Hearer, Omniscient. [8:54] Such was the case with the people of Pharaoh and others before them. They first rejected the signs of their Lord. Consequently, we annihilated them for their sins. We drowned … Continue reading Retribution: A Consequence of Sin (8:53 – 8:59)

The Devil Sees God's Invisible Soldiers [8:48] The devil had adorned their works in their eyes, and said, "You cannot be defeated by any people today," and "I will be fighting along with you." But as soon as the two armies faced each other, he turned back on his heels and fled, saying, "I disown … Continue reading The Devil Sees God’s Invisible Soldiers (8:48 – 8:52)

God Controls Everything and Plans for the Believers [8:42] Recall that you were on this side of the valley, while they were on the other side. Then their caravan had to move to lower ground. Had you planned it this way, you could not have done it. But GOD was to carry out a predetermined matter, whereby … Continue reading God Controls Everything and Plans for the Believers (8:42 – 8:47)

Spending Their Money to Fight God* [8:36] Those who disbelieve spend their money to repel others from the way of GOD. They will spend it, then it will turn into sorrow and remorse for them. Ultimately, they will be defeated, and all disbelievers will be summoned to Hell. *8:36 The idol worshiping leaders of corrupted Islam, … Continue reading Spending Their Money to Fight God*

The Contact Prayers (Salat) Existed Before the Quran* [8:35] Their Contact Prayers (Salat) at the shrine (Ka'bah) were no more than a mockery and a means of repelling the people (by crowding them out). Therefore, suffer the retribution for your disbelief. *8:35 All religious practices in Islam came to us through Abraham; when the Quran was revealed, all rites in … Continue reading The Contact Prayers (Salat) Existed Before the Quran* (8:35)

God Protects His Messenger* [8:30] The disbelievers plot and scheme to neutralize you, or kill you, or banish you. However, they plot and scheme, but so does GOD. GOD is the best schemer. *8:30 God chose His final prophet, Muhammad, from the strongest tribe of Arabia. It was tribal laws and traditions that prevented the disbelievers—by God's leave—from … Continue reading God Protects His Messenger (8:30 – 8:34)

Money & Children Are Tests [8:28] You should know that your money and your children are a test, and that GOD possesses a great recompense. [8:29] O you who believe, if you reverence GOD, He will enlighten you, remit your sins, and forgive you. GOD possesses infinite grace.

God Supports the Believers [8:26] Remember that you used to be few and oppressed, fearing that the people may snatch you, and He granted you a secure sanctuary, supported you with His victory, and provided you with good provisions, that you may be appreciative. [8:27] O you who believe, do not betray GOD and the messenger, and … Continue reading God Supports the Believers (8:26 – 8:27)

The Righteous Do Not Really Die* [8:24] O you who believe, you shall respond to GOD and to the messenger when he invites you to what gives you life.* You should know that GOD is closer to you than your heart, and that before Him you will be summoned. *8:24 See Appendix 17. When the righteous exit their bodies, they … Continue reading The Righteous Do Not Really Die*

The Disbelievers Blocked Out [8:21] Do not be like those who say, "We hear," when they do not hear. [8:22] The worst creatures in the sight of GOD are the deaf and dumb, who do not understand. [8:23] Had GOD known of any good in them, He would have made them hearers. Even if He made them hearers, they … Continue reading The Disbelievers Blocked Out (8:21 – 8:23)