God [24:35] GOD is the light of the heavens and the earth. The allegory of His light is that of a concave mirror behind a lamp that is placed inside a glass container. The glass container is like a bright, pearl-like star. The fuel thereof is supplied from a blessed oil-producing tree, that is neither eastern, nor … Continue reading God (24:35 – 24:36)
Encourage Marriage to Discourage Immorality (24:32 – 24:34)
Encourage Marriage to Discourage Immorality [24:32] You shall encourage those of you who are single to get married. They may marry the righteous among your male and female servants, if they are poor. GOD will enrich them from His grace. GOD is Bounteous, Knower. [24:33] Those who cannot afford to get married shall maintain morality until GOD provides for them from … Continue reading Encourage Marriage to Discourage Immorality (24:32 – 24:34)
Dress Code for Believers (24:30 – 24:31)
Dress Code for Believers* [24:30] Tell the believing men that they shall subdue their eyes (and not stare at the women), and to maintain their chastity. This is purer for them. GOD is fully Cognizant of everything they do. [24:31] And tell the believing women to subdue their eyes, and maintain their chastity. They shall not reveal any … Continue reading Dress Code for Believers (24:30 – 24:31)
Divine Etiquette (24:27 – 24:29)
Divine Etiquette [24:27] O you who believe, do not enter homes other than yours without permission from their inhabitants, and without greeting them. This is better for you, that you may take heed. [24:28] If you find no one in them, do not enter them until you obtain permission. If you are told, "Go back," … Continue reading Divine Etiquette (24:27 – 24:29)
Gross Sin (24:23 – 24:26)
Gross Sin [24:23] Surely, those who falsely accuse married women who are pious believers have incurred condemnation in this life and in the Hereafter; they have incurred a horrendous retribution. [24:24] The day will come when their own tongues, hands, and feet will bear witness to everything they had done. [24:25] On that day, GOD will requite … Continue reading Gross Sin (24:23 – 24:26)
The Devil Encourages Baseless Accusations (24:21 – 24:22)
The Devil Encourages Baseless Accusations [24:21] O you who believe, do not follow the steps of Satan. Anyone who follows the steps of Satan, should know that he advocates evil and vice. If it were not for GOD's grace towards you, and His mercy, none of you would have been purified. But GOD purifies whomever He wills. GOD is Hearer, … Continue reading The Devil Encourages Baseless Accusations (24:21 – 24:22)
What to Do (24:16 – 24:20)
What to Do [24:16] When you heard it, you should have said, "We will not repeat this. Glory be to You. This is a gross falsehood." [24:17] GOD admonishes you that you shall never do it again, if you are believers. [24:18] GOD thus explains the revelations for you. GOD is Omniscient, Wise. [24:19] Those who love to see immorality spread … Continue reading What to Do (24:16 – 24:20)
How to Deal With Rumors and Unproven Accusations (24:11 – 24:15)
How to Deal With Rumors and Unproven Accusations [24:11] A gang among you produced a big lie.* Do not think that it was bad for you; instead, it was good for you. Meanwhile, each one of them has earned his share of the guilt. As for the one who initiated the whole incident, he has … Continue reading How to Deal With Rumors and Unproven Accusations (24:11 – 24:15)
Adultery (24:2 – 24:10)
Adultery [24:2] The adulteress and the adulterer you shall whip each of them a hundred lashes. Do not be swayed by pity from carrying out GOD's law, if you truly believe in GOD and the Last Day. And let a group of believers witness their penalty.* [24:3] The adulterer will end up marrying an adulteress or an idol … Continue reading Adultery (24:2 – 24:10)
Sura 24: Light (Al-Noor)
[24:0] In the name of God, Most Gracious, Most Merciful [24:1] A sura that we have sent down, and we have decreed as law. We have revealed in it clear revelations, that you may take heed.
