We Are Born With Instinctive Knowledge About God* (7:172 – 7:178)

We Are Born With Instinctive Knowledge About God* [7:172] Recall that your Lord summoned all the descendants of Adam, and had them bear witness for themselves: "Am I not your Lord?" They all said, "Yes. We bear witness." Thus, you cannot say on the Day of Resurrection, "We were not aware of this." *7:172 Thus, … Continue reading We Are Born With Instinctive Knowledge About God* (7:172 – 7:178)

Mocking and Ridiculing God’s Message (7:164 – 7:171)

Mocking and Ridiculing God's Message [7:164] Recall that a group of them said, "Why should you preach to people whom GOD will surely annihilate or punish severely?" They answered, "Apologize to your Lord," that they might be saved. [7:165] When they disregarded what they were reminded of, we saved those who prohibited evil, and afflicted the wrongdoers … Continue reading Mocking and Ridiculing God’s Message (7:164 – 7:171)

Observing The Commandments Brings Prosperity (7:163)

Observing the Commandments Brings Prosperity [7:163] Remind them of the community by the sea, who desecrated the Sabbath. When they observed the Sabbath, the fish came to them abundantly. And when they violated the Sabbath, the fish did not come. We thus afflicted them, as a consequence of their transgression. Prohibiting Lawful Food Brings Deprivation … Continue reading Observing The Commandments Brings Prosperity (7:163)

Requirements For Attaining God’s Mercy: The Importance of Zakat (7:156 – 7:158)

Requirements For Attaining God's Mercy: The Importance of Zakat [7:156] "And decree for us righteousness in this world, and in the Hereafter. We have repented to You." He said, "My retribution befalls whomever I will. But My mercy encompasses all things. However, I will specify it for those who (1) lead a righteous life, (2) give the obligatory charity (Zakat),* (3) believe … Continue reading Requirements For Attaining God’s Mercy: The Importance of Zakat (7:156 – 7:158)