By God's Grace [7:43] We will remove all jealousy from their hearts. Rivers will flow beneath them, and they will say, "GOD be praised for guiding us. We could not possibly be guided, if it were not that GOD has guided us. The messengers of our Lord did bring the truth." They will be called: … Continue reading By God’s Grace (7:43 – 7:47)
Rejecting God’s Revelations: An Unforgivable Offence (7:40 – 7:42)
Rejecting God's Revelations: An Unforgivable Offence [7:40] Surely, those who reject our revelations and are too arrogant to uphold them, the gates of the sky will never open for them, nor will they enter Paradise until the camel passes through the needle's eye. We thus requite the guilty. [7:41] They have incurred Hell as an … Continue reading Rejecting God’s Revelations: An Unforgivable Offence (7:40 – 7:42)
Mutual Blaming (7:38 – 7:39)
Mutual Blaming [7:38] He will say, "Enter with the previous communities of jinns and humans into Hell." Every time a group enters, they will curse their ancestral group. Once they are all in it, the latest one will say of the previous one, "Our Lord, these are the ones who misled us. Give them double … Continue reading Mutual Blaming (7:38 – 7:39)
Messengers From Among You (7:35 – 7:37)
Messengers From Among You [7:35] O children of Adam, when messengers come to you from among you, and recite My revelations to you, those who take heed and lead a righteous life, will have nothing to fear, nor will they grieve. [7:36] As for those who reject our revelations, and are too arrogant to uphold … Continue reading Messengers From Among You (7:35 – 7:37)
Innovated Prohibitions Condemned (7:32 – 7:34)
Innovated Prohibitions Condemned [7:32] Say, "Who prohibited the nice things GOD has created for His creatures, and the good provisions?" Say, "Such provisions are to be enjoyed in this life by those who believe. Moreover, the good provisions will be exclusively theirs on the Day of Resurrection." We thus explain the revelations for people who … Continue reading Innovated Prohibitions Condemned (7:32 – 7:34)
Dress Nicely For the Masjid (7:31)
Dress Nicely For The Masjid [7:31] O children of Adam, you shall be clean and dress nicely when you go to the masjid. And eat and drink moderately; Surely, He does not love the gluttons. God wants us to be in good shape and to dress nicely. http://www.riskology.co/dress-well/
Beware: They Believe that They Are Guided (7:30)
Beware: They Believe that They Are Guided [7:30] Some He guided, while others are committed to straying. They have taken the devils as their masters, instead of GOD, yet they believe that they are guided. As believers we need to always examine ourselves, because even the disbeliever thinks they are guided. Examine Yourself [18:103] Say, … Continue reading Beware: They Believe that They Are Guided (7:30)
Examine All Inherited Information (7:28 – 7:29)
Examine All Inherited Information [7:28] They commit a gross sin, then say, "We found our parents doing this, and GOD has commanded us to do it." Say, "GOD never advocates sin. Are you saying about GOD what you do not know?" [7:29] Say, "My Lord advocates justice, and to stand devoted to Him alone at … Continue reading Examine All Inherited Information (7:28 – 7:29)
The Test Begins (7:12 – 7:27)
The Test Begins [7:12] He said, "What prevented you from prostrating when I ordered you?" He said, "I am better than he; You created me from fire, and created him from mud." [7:13] He said, "Therefore, you must go down, for you are not to be arrogant here. Get out; you are debased." [7:14] He … Continue reading The Test Begins (7:12 – 7:27)
Chapter 7: Purgatory (7:1 – 7:11)
[7:0] In the name of God, Most Gracious, Most Merciful [7:1] A. L. M. S.* *7:1 See Appendix 1 for the role of these initials in the Quran's mathematical miracle. [7:2] This scripture has been revealed to you - you shall not harbor doubt about it in your heart - that you may warn with … Continue reading Chapter 7: Purgatory (7:1 – 7:11)
