Quran Talk Blog

On the Day of Resurrection [14:21] When they all stand before GOD,* the followers will say to the leaders, "We used to follow you. Can you spare us even a little bit of GOD's retribution?" They will say, "Had GOD guided us, we would have guided you. Now it is too late, whether we grieve or resort to patience, … Continue reading On the Day of Resurrection (14:21)

Worship Only the Omnipotent One [14:19] Do you not realize that GOD has created the heavens and the earth for a specific purpose? If He wills, He can remove you, and substitute a new creation in your place. [14:20] This is not too difficult for GOD.

Following Our Parents Blindly: A Great Human Tragedy [14:10] Their messengers said, "Do you have doubts about GOD; the Initiator of the heavens and the earth? He invites you only to forgive your sins, and to give you another chance to redeem yourselves." They said, "You are no more than humans like us, who want to … Continue reading Following Our Parents Blindly: A Great Human Tragedy (14:10 – 14:18)

Egotistic Defiance: A Human Trait [14:9] Have you not heard about those before you—the people of Noah, 'Ãd, Thamûd, and others who came after them and known only to GOD? Their messengers went to them with clear proofs, but they treated them with contempt and said, "We disbelieve in what you are sent with. We are … Continue reading Egotistic Defiance: A Human Trait (14:9)

Appreciative vs Unappreciative [14:7] Your Lord has decreed: "The more you thank Me, the more I give you." But if you turn unappreciative, then My retribution is severe. [14:8] Moses said, "If you disbelieve, along with all the people on earth, GOD is in no need, Praiseworthy." How are ways that we can show our thankfulness to … Continue reading Appreciative vs Unappreciative (14:7 – 14:8)

The Importance of Being Appreciative [14:6] Recall that Moses said to his people, "Remember GOD's blessings upon you. He saved you from Pharaoh's people who inflicted the worst persecution upon you, slaughtering your sons and sparing your daughters. That was an exacting trial from your Lord."

Moses [14:5] Thus, we sent Moses with our miracles, saying, "Lead your people out of darkness into the light, and remind them of the days of GOD." These are lessons for every steadfast, appreciative person.

The Messenger's Language [14:4] We did not send any messenger except (to preach) in the tongue of his people, in order to clarify things for them. GOD then sends astray whomever He wills, and guides whomever He wills. He is the Almighty, the Most Wise.

What is Your Priority? [14:3] They are the ones who give priority to this life over the Hereafter, repel from the way of GOD, and seek to make it crooked; they have gone far astray.  The most important priority to any submitter is to do what pleases God If we can do more as a rich … Continue reading What is Your Priority? (14:3)

[14:0] In the name of God, Most Gracious, Most Merciful [14:1] A. L. R.* A scripture that we revealed to you, in order to lead the people out of darkness into the light—in accordance with the will of their Lord —to the path of the Almighty, the Praiseworthy. *14:1 These initials remained a divinely guarded … Continue reading Sura 14, Abraham (Ibrahîm) – 14:0 – 14:2