[3:183] It is they who said, "GOD has made a covenant with us that we shall not believe in any messenger, unless he produces an offering that gets consumed by fire." Say, "Messengers before me have come to you with clear proofs, including what you just demanded. Why then did you kill them, if you … Continue reading Burnt Offerings, Sacrifice and Life (3:183 – 3:184)
Consequence (3:182)
[3:182] "This is the consequence of your own works." GOD is never unjust towards the people. Are there negative and positive consequences? Consequences are typically associated with the negative, but could go both ways. [36:12] We will certainly revive the dead, and we have recorded everything they have done in this life, as well as … Continue reading Consequence (3:182)
Money as a God (3:181)
Humans Continue to Defy God [3:181] GOD has heard the utterances of those who said, "GOD is poor, while we are rich." We will record everything they said, just as we recorded their killing of the prophets unjustly, and we will say, "Suffer the retribution of Hell. People who utter such words that “God is … Continue reading Money as a God (3:181)
Hoarding God’s Provisions (3:180)
[3:180] Let not those who withhold and hoard GOD's provisions think that this is good for them; it is bad for them. For they will carry their hoardings around their necks on the Day of Resurrection. GOD is the ultimate inheritor of the heavens and the earth. GOD is fully Cognizant of everything you do. … Continue reading Hoarding God’s Provisions (3:180)
Fear (3:175 – 3:179)
Fear: The Devil's Tool [3:175] It is the devil's system to instill fear into his subjects. Do not fear them and fear Me instead, if you are believers. [3:176] Do not be saddened by those who hasten to disbelieve. They never hurt GOD in the least. Instead, GOD has willed that they will have no … Continue reading Fear (3:175 – 3:179)
The Righteous Do Not Really Die (3:169 – 3:174)
The Righteous Do Not Really Die* [3:169] Do not think that those who are killed in the cause of GOD are dead; they are alive at their Lord, enjoying His provisions. *3:169 We learn from the Quran that the righteous do not really die; they simply leave their worldly bodies and go directly to the … Continue reading The Righteous Do Not Really Die (3:169 – 3:174)
Punched In The Face (3:165 con’t)
When Mike Tyson was being interviewed for a big upcoming fight one of the interviewers asked Tyson how did he feel that his upcoming opponent has been training his entire career to fight him. That he watched all his videos, studied his swings and foot work and is preparing day in and day out to … Continue reading Punched In The Face (3:165 con’t)
Hard Times Exposes The Hypocrites and Strengthens The Believers (3:165 – 3:168)
[3:165] Now that you have suffered a setback, and even though you inflicted twice as much suffering (upon your enemy), you said, "Why did this happen to us?" Say, "This is a consequence of your own deeds." GOD is Omnipotent. [3:166] What afflicted you the day the two armies clashed was in accordance with GOD's … Continue reading Hard Times Exposes The Hypocrites and Strengthens The Believers (3:165 – 3:168)
Messenger: Blessing to the Believers (3:164)
[3:164] GOD has blessed the believers by raising in their midst a messenger from among them, to recite for them His revelations, and to purify them, and to teach them the scripture and wisdom. Before this, they had gone totally astray. According to 3:164 the messenger has three purposes Recite the revelations of God Purify … Continue reading Messenger: Blessing to the Believers (3:164)
Pleasing God (3:162)
[3:162] Is one who pursues GOD's pleasure the same as one who incurs wrath from GOD and his destiny is Hell, the most miserable abode? [3:163] They certainly occupy different ranks at GOD. GOD is Seer of everything they do. According to 3:162 we should always seek to do what pleases God. This is the … Continue reading Pleasing God (3:162)
