God's Messenger of the Covenant* [25:27] The day will come when the transgressor will bite his hands (in anguish) and say, "Alas, I wish I had followed the path with the messenger. [25:28] "Alas, woe to me, I wish I did not take that person as a friend. [25:29] "He has led me away from … Continue reading God’s Messenger of the Covenant (25:27 – 25:32)
Messengers Are Just Human Beings (25:20 – 25:26)
Messengers Are Just Human Beings [25:20] We did not send any messengers before you who did not eat food and walk in the markets. We thus test you by each other; will you steadfastly persevere? Your Lord is Seer. [25:21] Those who do not expect to meet us said, "If only the angels could come … Continue reading Messengers Are Just Human Beings (25:20 – 25:26)
Reward for the Righteous (25:15 – 25:19)
Reward for the Righteous [25:15] Say, "Is this better or the eternal Paradise that is promised for the righteous? It is their well deserved reward; a well deserved destiny." [25:16] They get anything they wish therein, forever. This is your Lord's irrevocable promise. [25:17] On the day when He summons them, together with the idols … Continue reading Reward for the Righteous (25:15 – 25:19)
Retribution for the Disbelievers (25:12 – 25:14)
Retribution for the Disbelievers [25:12] When it sees them from afar, they will hear its rage and fuming. [25:13] And when they are thrown into it, through a narrow place, all shackled, they will declare their remorse. [25:14] You will not declare just a single remorse, on that day; you will suffer through a great … Continue reading Retribution for the Disbelievers (25:12 – 25:14)
The Real Reason (25:11)
The Real Reason [25:11] In fact, they have disbelieved in the Hour (Day of Resurrection), and we have prepared for those who disbelieve in the Hour a flaming Hell. [25:40] They have passed by the community that was showered with a miserable shower (Sodom). Did they not see it? The fact is, they never believed in … Continue reading The Real Reason (25:11)
Typical Utterances of Disbelievers (25:7 – 25:10)
Typical Utterances of Disbelievers [25:7] And they said, "How come this messenger eats the food and walks in the markets? If only an angel could come down with him, to serve with him as a preacher!" [25:8] Or, "If only a treasure could be given to him!" Or, "If only he could possess an orchard … Continue reading Typical Utterances of Disbelievers (25:7 – 25:10)
The Disbelievers Rebutted by the Quran’s Mathematical Code (25:4 – 25:6)
The Disbelievers Rebutted by the Quran's Mathematical Code [25:4] Those who disbelieved said, "This is a fabrication that he produced, with the help of some other people." They have uttered a blasphemy and a falsehood. [25:5] They also said, "Tales from the past that he wrote down; they were dictated to him day and night."* … Continue reading The Disbelievers Rebutted by the Quran’s Mathematical Code (25:4 – 25:6)
Sura 25: The Statute Book (Al-Furqãn)
[25:0] In the name of God, Most Gracious, Most Merciful [25:1] Most blessed is the One who revealed the Statute Book to His servant, so he can serve as a warner to the whole world. [25:2] The One to whom belongs all sovereignty of the heavens and the earth. He never had a son, nor … Continue reading Sura 25: The Statute Book (Al-Furqãn)
Was Prophet Muhammad Infallible?
Messenger selection process [38:45] Remember also our servants Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. They were resourceful, and possessed vision. [38:46] We bestowed upon them a great blessing: awareness of the Hereafter. [38:47] They were chosen, for they were among the most righteous. [38:48] Remember Ismail, Elisha, and Zal-Kifl; among the most righteous. [6:124] When a powerful proof comes to … Continue reading Was Prophet Muhammad Infallible?
