Quran Talk Blog

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)

Belief in the Hereafter Required For Salvation [13:5] If you ever wonder, the real wonder is their saying: "After we turn into dust, do we get recreated anew?" These are the ones who have disbelieved in their Lord. These are the ones who have incurred shackles around their necks. These are the ones who have … Continue reading Belief in the Hereafter Required For Salvation (13:5 – 13:14)

[13:0] In the name of God, Most Gracious, Most Merciful [13:1] A. L. M. R.* These (letters) are proofs of this scripture. What is revealed to you from your Lord is the truth, but most people do not believe. *13:1 These initials constitute a major component of the Quran's built-in proof of divine authorship, the miraculous mathematical … Continue reading Sura 13, Thunder (Al-Ra‘ad) – 13:0 – 13:4

The Quran is All We Need [12:111] In their history, there is a lesson for those who possess intelligence. This is not fabricated Hadith; this (Quran) confirms all previous scriptures, provides the details of everything, and is a beacon and mercy for those who believe.  

Victory, Ultimately, Belongs to the Believers [12:110] Just when the messengers despair, and think that they had been rejected, our victory comes to them. We then save whomever we choose, while our retribution for the guilty people is unavoidable.

The Majority of Believers Destined for Hell [12:106] The majority of those who believe in GOD do not do so without committing idol worship. [12:107] Have they guaranteed that an overwhelming retribution from GOD will not strike them, or the Hour will not come to them suddenly, when they least expect it? [12:108] Say, "This is my path: I … Continue reading The Majority of Believers Destined for Hell (12:106 – 12:109)

The Majority of People Do Not Believe [12:103] Most people, no matter what you do, will not believe. [12:104] You are not asking them for any money; you simply deliver this reminder for all the people. [12:105] So many proofs in the heavens and the earth are given to them, but they pass by them, … Continue reading The Majority of People Do Not Believe (12:103 – 12:105)

In Egypt [12:99] When they entered Joseph's quarters, he embraced his parents, saying, "Welcome to Egypt. GOD willing, you will be safe here." [12:100] He raised his parents upon the throne. They fell prostrate before him. He said, "O my father, this is the fulfillment of my old dream. My Lord has made it come true. He … Continue reading In Egypt (12:99 – 12:102)

Israel Goes to Egypt [12:88] When they entered (Joseph's) quarters, they said, "O you noble one, we have suffered a lot of hardship, along with our family, and we have brought inferior goods. But we hope that you will give us full measure and be charitable to us. GOD rewards the charitable." [12:89] He said, "Do you recall what … Continue reading Israel Goes to Egypt (12:88 – 12:98)

Back In Palestine [12:81] 'Our father, your son has committed a theft. We know for sure, because this is what we have witnessed. This was an unexpected occurrence. [12:82] 'You may ask the community where we were, and the caravan that came back with us. We are telling the truth.'" [12:83] He said, "Indeed, you … Continue reading Back in Palestine (12:81 – 12:87)