There is a Good Reason for Everything [18:78] He said, "Now we have to part company. But I will explain to you everything you could not stand. [18:79] "As for the ship, it belonged to poor fishermen, and I wanted to render it defective. There was a king coming after them, who was confiscating every … Continue reading There is a Good Reason for Everything (18:78 – 18:82)
Valuable Lessons from Moses and His Teacher (18:60 – 18:77)
Valuable Lessons from Moses and His Teacher [18:60] Moses said to his servant, "I will not rest until I reach the point where the two rivers meet, no matter how long it takes." [18:61] When they reached the point where they met, they forgot their fish, and it found its way back to the river, … Continue reading Valuable Lessons from Moses and His Teacher (18:60 – 18:77)
Divine Intervention (18:57 – 18:59)
Divine Intervention [18:57] Who are more evil than those who are reminded of their Lord's proofs, then disregard them, without realizing what they are doing. Consequently, we place shields on their hearts to prevent them from understanding it (the Quran), and deafness in their ears. Thus, no matter what you do to guide them, they can … Continue reading Divine Intervention (18:57 – 18:59)
Disbelievers Refuse to Accept the Completeness of the Quran (18:54 – 18:56)
Disbelievers Refuse to Accept the Completeness of the Quran [18:54] We have cited in this Quran every kind of example, but the human being is the most argumentative creature. [18:55] Nothing prevented the people from believing, when the guidance came to them, and from seeking the forgiveness of their Lord, except that they demanded to … Continue reading Disbelievers Refuse to Accept the Completeness of the Quran (18:54 – 18:56)
Classification of God’s Creatures (18:50 – 18:53)
Classification of God's Creatures [18:50] We said to the angels, "Fall prostrate before Adam." They fell prostrate, except Satan. He became a jinn, for he disobeyed the order of His Lord.* Will you choose him and his descendants as lords instead of Me, even though they are your enemies? What a miserable substitute! *18:50 When … Continue reading Classification of God’s Creatures (18:50 – 18:53)
Rearranging Our Priorities (18:46 – 18:49)
Rearranging Our Priorities [18:46] Money and children are the joys of this life, but the righteous works provide an eternal recompense from your Lord, and a far better hope. [18:47] The day will come when we wipe out the mountains, and you will see the earth barren. We will summon them all, not leaving out … Continue reading Rearranging Our Priorities (18:46 – 18:49)
Important Commandment (18:39 – 18:45)
Important Commandment [18:39] "When you entered your garden, you should have said, 'This is what GOD has given me (Mã Shã Allãh). No one possesses power except GOD (Lã Quwwata Ellã Bellãh).' You may see that I possess less money and less children than you. [18:40] "My Lord may grant me better than your garden. He may send a violent … Continue reading Important Commandment (18:39 – 18:45)
Property as an Idol (18:31 – 18:38)
Property as an Idol* [18:32] Cite for them the example of two men: we gave one of them two gardens of grapes, surrounded by date palms, and placed other crops between them. *18:32-42 The Quran cites many examples of the different gods that people worship beside God; they include children (7:190), religious leaders and scholars … Continue reading Property as an Idol (18:31 – 18:38)
Absolute Freedom of Religion (18:29 – 18:31)
Absolute Freedom of Religion [18:29] Proclaim: "This is the truth from your Lord," then whoever wills let him believe, and whoever wills let him disbelieve. We have prepared for the transgressors a fire that will completely surround them. When they scream for help, they will be given a liquid like concentrated acid that scalds the … Continue reading Absolute Freedom of Religion (18:29 – 18:31)
