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The Noon Prayer [17:78] You shall observe the Contact Prayer (Salat) when the sun declines from its highest point at noon, as it moves towards sunset. You shall also observe (the recitation of) the Quran at dawn. (Reciting) the Quran at dawn is witnessed. Righteous Jews & Christians [3:113] They are not all the same; among the followers of the scripture, … Continue reading The Noon Prayer (17:78)

[34:15] Sheba's homeland used to be a marvel, with two gardens on the right and the left. Eat from your Lord's provisions, and be appreciative of Him—good land, and a forgiving Lord. [34:16] They turned away and, consequently, we poured upon them a disastrous flood, and we substituted their two gardens into two gardens of … Continue reading Marib Dam & The Homeland of Sheba

God Strengthens the Messenger [17:73] They almost diverted you from the revelations we have given you. They wanted you to fabricate something else, in order to consider you a friend. [17:74] If it were not that we strengthened you, you almost leaned towards them just a little bit. [17:75] Had you done that, we would … Continue reading God Strengthens the Messenger (17:73 – 17:77)

Bad Weather Friends [17:67] If you are afflicted in the middle of the sea, you forget your idols and sincerely implore Him alone. But as soon as He saves you to the shore, you revert. Indeed, the human being is unappreciative. [17:68] Have you guaranteed that He will not cause the land, on shore, to … Continue reading Bad Weather Friends (17:67 – 17:72)

Satan Dupes the People [17:61] When we said to the angels, "Fall prostrate before Adam," they fell prostrate, except Satan. He said, "Shall I prostrate to one You created from mud?" [17:62] He said, "Since You have honored him over me, if You respite me till the Day of Resurrection, I will possess all his … Continue reading Satan Dupes the People (17:61 – 17:66)

Old Kind of Miracles Made Obsolete [17:59] What stopped us from sending the miracles is that the previous generations have rejected them. For example, we showed Thamûd the camel, a profound (miracle), but they transgressed against it. We sent the miracles only to instill reverence. [17:60] We informed you that your Lord fully controls the people, … Continue reading Old Kind of Miracles Made Obsolete (17:59 – 17:60)

The Righteous Idols Worship God Alone [17:57] Even the idols that they implore are seeking the ways and means towards their Lord. They pray for His mercy, and fear His retribution. Surely, the retribution of your Lord is dreadful. [17:58] There is not a community that we will not annihilate before the Day of Resurrection, … Continue reading The Righteous Idols Worship God Alone ( 17:57 – 17:58)

Treat Each Other Amicably [17:53] Tell My servants to treat each other in the best possible manner, for the devil will always try to drive a wedge among them. Surely, the devil is man's most ardent enemy. [17:54] Your Lord knows you best. According to His knowledge, He may shower you with mercy, or He … Continue reading Treat Each Other Amicably (17:53 – 17:56)

Quran: The ONLY Source [17:46] We place shields around their minds, to prevent them from understanding it, and deafness in their ears. And when you preach your Lord, using the Quran alone,* they run away in aversion. *17:46 The Arabic word "alone" refers to God in 7:70, 39:45, 40:12 & 84, and 60:4. If you … Continue reading Quran: The ONLY Source (17:46 – 17:52)

Disbelievers Cannot Understand Quran [17:45] When you read the Quran, we place between you and those who do not believe in the Hereafter an invisible barrier.  [23:100] "I will then work righteousness in everything I left." Not true. This is a false claim that he makes. A barrier will separate his soul from this world … Continue reading Disbelievers Cannot Understand Quran (17:45)