Guaranteed Happiness Now and Forever [16:97] Anyone who works righteousness, male or female, while believing, we will surely grant them a happy life in this world, and we will surely pay them their full recompense (on the Day of Judgment) for their righteous works. Perfect Happiness: Now and Forever One of the most elusive objectives of every … Continue reading Guaranteed Happiness Now and Forever (16:97)
Violating Your Oath: A Serious Offense (16:94 – 16:96)
Violating Your Oath: A Serious Offense [16:94] Do not abuse the oaths among you, lest you slide back after having a strong foothold, then you incur misery. Such is the consequence of repelling from the path of GOD (by setting a bad example); you incur a terrible retribution. [16:95] Do not sell your oaths before GOD short. What GOD possesses is … Continue reading Violating Your Oath: A Serious Offense (16:94 – 16:96)
You Shall Keep Your Word (16:91 – 16:93)
You Shall Keep Your Word [16:91] You shall fulfill your covenant with GOD when you make such a covenant. You shall not violate the oaths after swearing (by God) to carry them out, for you have made GOD a guarantor for you. GOD knows everything you do. [16:92] Do not be like the knitter who unravels her strong knitting into piles of flimsy … Continue reading You Shall Keep Your Word (16:91 – 16:93)
The Idols Disown Their Idolizers (16:85 – 16:90)
The Idols Disown Their Idolizers [16:86] And when those who committed idol worship see their idols, they will say, "Our Lord, these are the idols we had set up beside You." The idols will then confront them and say, "You are liars." [16:87] They will totally submit to GOD on that day, and the idols they had … Continue reading The Idols Disown Their Idolizers (16:85 – 16:90)
On The Day of Resurrection (16:84 – 16:85)
On The Day of Resurrection [16:84] The day will come when we raise from every community a witness, then those who disbelieved will not be permitted (to speak), nor will they be excused. [16:85] Once those who transgressed see the retribution, it will be too late; it will not be commuted for them, nor will they … Continue reading On The Day of Resurrection (16:84 – 16:85)
The Disbelievers Unappreciative (16:83)
The Disbelievers Unappreciative [16:83] They fully recognize GOD's blessings, then deny them; the majority of them are disbelievers. [8:22] The worst creatures in the sight of GOD are the deaf and dumb, who do not understand. A Great Prophecy* [41:53] We will show them our proofs in the horizons, and within themselves, until they realize that … Continue reading The Disbelievers Unappreciative (16:83)
This Life is Very Short (16:77 – 16:82)
This Life is Very Short [16:77] To GOD belongs the future of the heavens and the earth. As far as He is concerned, the end of the world (the Hour) is a blink of an eye away, or even closer. GOD is Omnipotent. [16:78] GOD brought you out of your mothers' bellies knowing nothing, and He gave you the hearing, the eyesight, and … Continue reading This Life is Very Short (16:77 – 16:82)
The Rich Believer is Better than the Poor Believer (16:75 – 16:76)
The Rich Believer is Better than the Poor Believer [16:75] GOD cites the example of a slave who is owned, and is totally powerless, compared to one whom we blessed with good provisions, from which he gives to charity secretly and publicly. Are they equal? Praise be to GOD, most of them do not know. [16:76] And GOD cites the … Continue reading The Rich Believer is Better than the Poor Believer (16:75 – 16:76)
Idol Worship: Not Very Intelligent (16:73 – 16:74)
Idol Worship: Not Very Intelligent [16:73] Yet, they worship beside GOD what possesses no provisions for them in the heavens, nor on earth, nor can provide them with anything. [16:74] Therefore, do not cite the examples for GOD; GOD knows while you do not know. The Intelligent Alternative [57:21] Therefore, you shall race towards forgiveness from your Lord, and a … Continue reading Idol Worship: Not Very Intelligent (16:73 – 16:74)
No Partners With God (16:71 – 16:72)
No Partners With God [16:71] GOD has provided for some of you more than others. Those who are given plenty would never give their properties to their subordinates to the extent of making them partners. Would they give up GOD's blessings?* *16:71 If the humans would not give up their power to that extent, why do they expect … Continue reading No Partners With God (16:71 – 16:72)
