Quran Talk Blog

Beware of Professional Religionists [9:34] O you who believe, many religious leaders and preachers take the people's money illicitly, and repel from the path of GOD. Those who hoard the gold and silver, and do not spend them in the cause of GOD, promise them a painful retribution. [9:35] The day will come when their gold and … Continue reading Beware of Professional Religionists (9:34 – 9:35)

"Submission" Destined to Prevail* [9:33] He is the One who sent His messenger* with the guidance and the religion of truth, and will make it dominate all religions, in spite of the idol worshipers. *9:36 The word "month" is mentioned in the Quran 12 times, and "day" 365 times.

Upholding the Teachings of Religious Leaders Instead of God's Teachings [9:31] They have set up their religious leaders and scholars as lords,* instead of GOD. Others deified the Messiah, son of Mary. They were all commanded to worship only one god. There is no god except He. Be He glorified, high above having any partners. *9:31 … Continue reading Upholding the Teachings of Religious Leaders Instead of God’s Teachings (9:31 – 9:32)

Blasphemies [9:30] The Jews said, "Ezra is the son of GOD," while the Christians said, "Jesus is the son of GOD!" These are blasphemies uttered by their mouths. They thus match the blasphemies of those who have disbelieved in the past. GOD condemns them. They have surely deviated. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ezra The Bible: Introduction to Ezra https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QjNKOz4stFE Shows human tendency to … Continue reading Blasphemies (9:30)

Important Criterion* [9:24] Proclaim: "If your parents, your children, your siblings, your spouses, your family, the money you have earned, a business you worry about, and the homes you cherish are more beloved to you than GOD and His messenger,** and the striving in His cause, then just wait until GOD brings His judgment." GOD does not guide the wicked people. … Continue reading Important Criterion (9:24 – 9:29)

If You Have to Make a Choice [9:23] O you who believe, do not ally yourselves even with your parents and your siblings, if they prefer disbelieving over believing. Those among you who ally themselves with them are transgressing. This is the ultimatum Choose Your Friends Carefully [3:28] The believers never ally themselves with the … Continue reading If You Have to Make a Choice (9:23)

Good News [9:20] Those who believe, and emigrate, and strive in the cause of GOD with their money and their lives, are far greater in rank in the sight of GOD. These are the winners. [9:21] Their Lord gives them good news: mercy and approval from Him, and gardens where they rejoice in everlasting bliss. [9:22] Eternally they … Continue reading Good News (9:20 – 9:22)

Question to the Arabs [9:19] Have you considered the watering of the pilgrims and caring for the Sacred Masjid a substitute for believing in GOD and the Last Day, and striving in the cause of GOD? They are not equal in the sight of GOD. GOD does not guide the wicked people. Saudi prince defects: 'Brutality, oppression as govt scared of … Continue reading Question to the Arabs (9:19)

The Inevitable Test [9:16] Did you think that you will be left alone without GOD distinguishing those among you who strive, and never ally themselves with GOD's enemies, or the enemies of His messenger, or the enemies of the believers? GOD is fully Cognizant of everything you do. [9:17] The idol worshipers are not to frequent the masjids of GOD, while … Continue reading The Inevitable Test (9:16 – 9:18)

Repentance: Cleaning the Slate [9:11] If they repent and observe the Contact Prayers (Salat) and give the obligatory charity (Zakat), then they are your brethren in religion. We thus explain the revelations for people who know. [9:12] If they violate their oaths after pledging to keep their covenants, and attack your religion, you may fight the leaders of … Continue reading Repentance: Cleaning the Slate (9:11 – 9:15)