Quran Talk Blog

Divine Authorization of the Quran's Mathematical Code* [13:37] We revealed these laws in Arabic, and if you ever acquiesce to their wishes, after this knowledge has come to you, you will have no ally, nor a protector, against GOD. [13:38] We have sent messengers before you (O Rashad), and we made them husbands with wives and children. … Continue reading Divine Authorization of the Quran’s Mathematical Code* (13:37 – 13:43)

Heaven Allegorically Described [13:35] The allegory of Heaven, which is promised for the righteous, is flowing streams, inexhaustible provisions, and cool shade. Such is the destiny for those who observe righteousness, while the destiny for the disbelievers is Hell. [13:36] Those who received the scripture rejoice in what was revealed to you; some others may … Continue reading Heaven Allegorically Described (13:35 – 13:36)

All Messengers Must Be Ridiculed [13:32] Messengers before you have been ridiculed; I permitted the disbelievers to carry on, then I punished them. How terrible was My retribution! [13:33] Is there any equal to the One who controls every single soul? Yet, they set up idols to rival GOD. Say, "Name them. Are you informing Him … Continue reading All Messengers Must Be Ridiculed (13:32 – 13:34)

Mathematical Miracle of the Quran [13:31] Even if a Quran caused mountains to move, or the earth to tear asunder, or the dead to speak (they will not believe). GOD controls all things. Is it not time for the believers to give up and realize that if GOD willed, He could have guided all the people? The disbelievers will continue … Continue reading Mathematical Miracle of the Quran (13:31)

God's Messenger of the Covenant* [13:30] We have sent you (O Rashad)* to this community, just as we did for other communities in the past. You shall recite to them what we reveal to you, for they have disbelieved in the Most Gracious. Say, "He is my Lord. There is no god except He. I put … Continue reading God’s Messenger of the Covenant (13:30)

God Controls All Provisions [13:26] GOD is the One who increases the provision for whomever He wills, or withholds it. They have become preoccupied with this life, and this life, compared to the Hereafter, is nil. [13:27] Those who disbelieve would say, "If only a miracle could come down to him from his Lord (we would believe)." Say, … Continue reading God Controls All Provisions (13:26 – 13:29)

(2) The Disbelievers [13:25] As for those who violate GOD's covenant after pledging to keep it, and sever what GOD has commanded to be joined, and commit evil, they have incurred condemnation; they have incurred the worst destiny.

Believers Versus Disbelievers (1) The Believers [13:19] Is one who recognizes that your Lord's revelations to you are the truth equal to one who is blind? Only those who possess intelligence will take heed. [13:20] They are the ones who fulfill their pledge to GOD, and do not violate the covenant. [13:21] They join what GOD has commanded … Continue reading Believers Versus Disbelievers (1) The Believers (13:19 – 13:24)

The Truth vs Falsehood [13:17] He sends down water from the sky, causing the valleys to overflow, then the rapids produce abundant foam. Similarly, when they use fire to refine metals for their jewelry or equipment, foam is produced. GOD thus cites analogies for the truth and falsehood. As for the foam, it goes to waste, while … Continue reading The Truth vs Falsehood (13:17 – 13:18)

All Creation Has Submitted to God [13:15] To GOD prostrates everyone in the heavens and the earth, willingly or unwillingly, and so do their shadows in the mornings and the evenings.* *13:15 Even the disbelievers prostrate; they cannot, for example, control their heartbeats, their lungs, or peristalsis. The shadows are predetermined by God's design of the solar … Continue reading All Creation Has Submitted to God (13:15 – 13:16)