Quran Talk Blog

The Quran: Messenger of God [11:2] Proclaiming: "You shall not worship except GOD. I come to you from Him as a warner, as well as a bearer of good news. [11:3] "You shall seek your Lord's forgiveness, then repent to Him. He will then bless you generously for a predetermined period, and bestow His grace upon … Continue reading The Quran: Messenger of God (11:2 – 11:5)

[11:0] In the name of God, Most Gracious, Most Merciful [11:1] A.L.R. This is a scripture whose verses have been perfected, then elucidated.* It comes from a Most Wise, Most Cognizant. *11:1 Our generation is fortunate to witness two awesome phenomena in the Quran: (1) an extraordinary mathematical code (Appendix 1), and (2) a literary … Continue reading Sura 11, Hûd (Hûd)

 All Power Belongs To God [10:107] If GOD touches you with a hardship, none can relieve it except He. And when He blesses you, no force can prevent His grace. He bestows it upon whomever He chooses from among His servants. He is the Forgiver, Most Merciful. [10:108] Proclaim: "O people, the truth has come to you … Continue reading All Power Belongs To God (10:107 – 10:109)

Guaranteed Victory [10:103] We ultimately save our messengers and those who believe. It is our immutable law that we save the believers. [10:104] Say, "O people, if you have any doubt regarding my religion, I do not worship what you worship beside GOD. I worship GOD alone; the One who will terminate your lives. I am commanded to … Continue reading Guaranteed Victory (10:103 – 10:106)

Believing Nations Prosper [10:98] Any community that believes will surely be rewarded for believing. For example, the people of Jonah: when they believed, we relieved the humiliating retribution they had been suffering in this world, and we made them prosperous. [10:99] Had your Lord willed, all the people on earth would have believed.* Do you … Continue reading Believing Nations Prosper ( 10:98 – 10:102)

The Messenger's Doubt [10:94] If you have any doubt regarding what is revealed to you from your Lord, then ask those who read the previous scripture. Indeed, the truth has come to you from your Lord. Do not be with the doubters. [10:95] Nor shall you join those who rejected GOD's revelations, lest you be with … Continue reading The Messenger’s Doubt (10:94 – 10:97)

Pharaoh's Body Preserved* [10:92] "Today, we will preserve your body, to set you up as a lesson for future generations."* Unfortunately, many people are totally oblivious to our signs. *10:92 God endowed the Egyptians with the exclusive knowledge of mummification. Today, Pharaoh's mummified body is on display at the Cairo Museum.  [10:93] We have endowed … Continue reading Pharaoh’s Body Preserved (10:92 – 10:93)

The Truth Prevails [10:79] Pharaoh said, "Bring to me every experienced magician." [10:80] When the magicians came, Moses said to them, "Throw whatever you are going to throw." [10:81] When they threw, Moses said, "What you have produced is magic, and GOD will make it fail. GOD does not support the transgressors' work." [10:82] GOD establishes the truth with His words, … Continue reading The Truth Prevails (10:79 – 10:91)

Moses and Aaron [10:75] Then we sent after them Moses and Aaron to Pharaoh and his group, with our proofs. But they turned arrogant; and were transgressing people. [10:76] When the truth came to them from us, they said, "This is obviously magic!" [10:77] Moses said, "Is this how you describe the truth when it … Continue reading Moses and Aaron (10:75 – 10:78)

Humans Insist on Their Original Sin [10:74] Then we sent after him messengers to their people, and they showed them clear proofs. But they were not to believe in what they had rejected in the past. We thus seal the hearts of the transgressors.  The Original Sin [16:61] If GOD punished the people for their transgressions, … Continue reading Humans Insist on Their Original Sin (10:74)