Every Believer Needs Assurance [2:260] Abraham said, "My Lord, show me how You revive the dead." He said, "Do you not believe?" He said, "Yes, but I wish to reassure my heart." He said, "Take four birds, … Continue reading Every Believer Needs Assurances For Our Hearts (2:260)
God and Time & The Example of 100 years (2:259)
Lesson About Death* [2:259] Consider the one who passed by a ghost town and wondered, "How can GOD revive this after it had died?" GOD then put him to death for a hundred years, then resurrected him. He said, "How long have you stayed here?" He said, "I have been here a day, or part … Continue reading God and Time & The Example of 100 years (2:259)
Abraham’s Courageous Debate (2:258)
Abraham's Courageous Debate [2:258] Have you noted the one who argued with Abraham about his Lord, though GOD had given him kingship? Abraham said, "My Lord grants life and death." He said, "I grant life and death." Abraham … Continue reading Abraham’s Courageous Debate (2:258)
God is the one who leads us out of darkness (2:257)
[2:257] GOD is Lord of those who believe; He leads them out of darkness into the light. As for those who disbelieve, their lords are their idols; they lead them out of the light into darkness - these will be the dwellers of Hell; they abide in it forever. One can be a beliver and … Continue reading God is the one who leads us out of darkness (2:257)
How should we handle conflict resolution at a Quran Study? (2:256)
Firstly we need to remember that God is running everything. If a conflict arises between the understanding or a verse or topic, it is a good opportunity to study the subject matter deeper and understand that God is the one who provides the right understanding. [28:56] You cannot guide the ones you love. GOD is … Continue reading How should we handle conflict resolution at a Quran Study? (2:256)
No Compulsion in Religion (2:256)
No Compulsion in Religion [2:256] There shall be no compulsion in religion: the right way is now distinct from the wrong way. Anyone who denounces the devil and believes in GOD has grasped the strongest bond; one that never breaks. GOD is Hearer, Omniscient. There should be no compulsion in religion according to the Quran, … Continue reading No Compulsion in Religion (2:256)
God Never Needs to Rest (2:255)
[2:255] GOD: there is no other god besides Him, the Living, the Eternal. Never a moment of unawareness or slumber overtakes Him. To Him belongs everything in the heavens and everything on earth. Who could intercede with Him, except in accordance with His will? He knows their past, and their future. No one attains any … Continue reading God Never Needs to Rest (2:255)
Give to Charity From the Provisions God Gave Us (2:254)
No Intercession* [2:254] O you who believe, you shall give to charity from the provisions we have given to you, before a day comes where there is no trade, no nepotism, … Continue reading Give to Charity From the Provisions God Gave Us (2:254)
How Does God Communicate to His Messengers? (2:253)
Many Messengers / One Message [2:253] These messengers; we blessed some of them more than others. For example, GOD spoke to one, and we raised some of them to higher ranks. And we gave Jesus, son of Mary, profound … Continue reading How Does God Communicate to His Messengers? (2:253)
Lessons from David and Goliath (2:249 – 2:252)
David and Goliath [2:249] When Saul took command of the troops, he said, "GOD is putting you to the test by means of a stream. Anyone who drinks from it does not belong with me - only those who do not taste it belong with me - unless it is just a single sip." They … Continue reading Lessons from David and Goliath (2:249 – 2:252)
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