How to Spread God's Message [16:125] You shall invite to the path of your Lord with wisdom and kind enlightenment, and debate with them in the best possible manner. Your Lord knows best who has strayed from His path, and He knows best who are the guided ones. [16:126] And if you punish, you shall … Continue reading How to Spread God’s Message (16:125 – 16:128)
The Sabbath Abrogated (16:124)
The Sabbath Abrogated [16:124] The Sabbath was decreed only for those who ended up disputing it (Jews & Christians). Your Lord is the One who will judge them on the Day of Resurrection regarding their disputes. Did the Jews and Christians have the Friday Prayer? [19:59] After them, He substituted generations who lost the Contact Prayers … Continue reading The Sabbath Abrogated (16:124)
Muhammad: A Follower of Abraham (16:123)
Muhammad: A Follower of Abraham* [16:123] Then we inspired you (Muhammad) to follow the religion of Abraham,* the monotheist; he never was an idol worshiper. *16:123 This informs us that all religious practices, which came to us through Abraham, were intact at the time of Muhammad (see 22:78 and Appendix 9). [22:78] You shall strive for the … Continue reading Muhammad: A Follower of Abraham (16:123)
Abraham (16:120 – 16:122)
Abraham [16:120] Abraham was indeed an exemplary vanguard in his submission to GOD, a monotheist who never worshiped idols. [16:121] Because he was appreciative of His Lord's blessings, He chose him and guided him in a straight path. [16:122] We granted him happiness in this life, and in the Hereafter he will be with the righteous. … Continue reading Abraham (16:120 – 16:122)
Only Four Foods Prohibited (16:115 – 16:119)
Only Four Foods Prohibited [16:115] He only prohibits for you dead animals, blood, the meat of pigs,* and food which is dedicated to other than GOD. If one is forced (to eat these), without being deliberate or malicious, then GOD is Forgiver, Most Merciful. *16:115 & 118 The most devastating trichinosis parasite, Trichinella spiralis, (also the pork tapeworm Taenia … Continue reading Only Four Foods Prohibited (16:115 – 16:119)
Prohibiting Lawful Food Brings Deprivation (16:112 – 16:114)
Prohibiting Lawful Food Brings Deprivation [16:112] GOD cites the example of a community that used to be secure and prosperous, with provisions coming to it from everywhere. But then, it turned unappreciative of GOD's blessings. Consequently, GOD caused them to taste the hardships of starvation and insecurity. Such is the requital for what they did. [16:113] A messenger had gone … Continue reading Prohibiting Lawful Food Brings Deprivation (16:112 – 16:114)
Preoccupation With This Life Leads to Exile From God (16:107 – 16:111)
Preoccupation With This Life Leads to Exile From God [16:107] This is because they have given priority to this life over the Hereafter, and GOD does not guide such disbelieving people. [16:108] Those are the ones whom GOD has sealed their hearts, and their hearing, and their eyesight. Consequently, they remain unaware. [16:109] Without a doubt, they will be … Continue reading Preoccupation With This Life Leads to Exile From God (16:107 – 16:111)
Lip Service Does Not Count (16:106)
Lip Service Does Not Count [16:106] Those who disbelieve in GOD, after having acquired faith, and become fully content with disbelief, have incurred wrath from GOD. The only ones to be excused are those who are forced to profess disbelief, while their hearts are full of faith.* *16:106 God's wisdom decrees that if someone holds a gun … Continue reading Lip Service Does Not Count (16:106)
The Quran Is Not Copied From The Bible (16:103 – 16:105)
The Quran Is Not Copied From The Bible [16:103] We are fully aware that they say, "A human being is teaching him!" The tongue of the source they hint at is non-Arabic, and this is a perfect Arabic tongue. [16:104] Surely, those who do not believe in GOD's revelations, GOD does not guide them. They have incurred a … Continue reading The Quran Is Not Copied From The Bible (16:103 – 16:105)
An Important Commandment (16:98 – 16:102)
An Important Commandment* [16:98] When you read the Quran, you shall seek refuge in GOD from Satan the rejected. *16:98 Our salvation is attained by knowing God's message to us, the Quran, and Satan will do his utmost to keep us from being redeemed. Hence this commandment. [16:99] He has no power over those who believe and … Continue reading An Important Commandment (16:98 – 16:102)
