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[8:0] In the name of God, Most Gracious, Most Merciful [8:1] They consult you about the spoils of war. Say, "The spoils of war belong to GOD and the messenger." You shall observe GOD, exhort one another to be righteous, and obey GOD and His messenger, if you are believers. How do we exhort one another of being righteous?  … Continue reading Sura 8, The Spoils of War (Al-Anfãl)

Our Children Can be Idols [7:189] He created you from one person (Adam). Subsequently, He gives every man a mate to find tranquility with her. She then carries a light load that she can hardly notice. As the load gets heavier, they implore GOD their Lord: "If You give us a good baby, we will be appreciative." [7:190] … Continue reading Our Children Can be Idols (7:189 – 7:206)

Messengers Are Powerless; They Do Not Know the Future. [7:188] Say, "I have no power to benefit myself, or harm myself. Only what GOD wills happens to me. If I knew the future, I would have increased my wealth, and no harm would have afflicted me. I am no more than a warner, and a bearer of … Continue reading Messengers Are Powerless; They Do Not Know the Future. (7:188)

Satan Hypnotizes His Constituents [7:179] We have committed to Hell multitudes of jinns and humans. They have minds with which they do not understand, eyes with which they do not see, and ears with which they do not hear. They are like animals; no, they are far worse—they are totally unaware. [7:180] To GOD belongs the most … Continue reading Satan Hypnotizes His Constituents (7:179 – 7:18)

We Are Born With Instinctive Knowledge About God* [7:172] Recall that your Lord summoned all the descendants of Adam, and had them bear witness for themselves: "Am I not your Lord?" They all said, "Yes. We bear witness." Thus, you cannot say on the Day of Resurrection, "We were not aware of this." *7:172 Thus, … Continue reading We Are Born With Instinctive Knowledge About God* (7:172 – 7:178)

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Mocking and Ridiculing God's Message [7:164] Recall that a group of them said, "Why should you preach to people whom GOD will surely annihilate or punish severely?" They answered, "Apologize to your Lord," that they might be saved. [7:165] When they disregarded what they were reminded of, we saved those who prohibited evil, and afflicted the wrongdoers … Continue reading Mocking and Ridiculing God’s Message (7:164 – 7:171)

Observing the Commandments Brings Prosperity [7:163] Remind them of the community by the sea, who desecrated the Sabbath. When they observed the Sabbath, the fish came to them abundantly. And when they violated the Sabbath, the fish did not come. We thus afflicted them, as a consequence of their transgression. Prohibiting Lawful Food Brings Deprivation … Continue reading Observing The Commandments Brings Prosperity (7:163)

Rebellion Despite the Miracles [7:161] Recall that they were told, "Go into this town to live, and eat therefrom as you please, treat the people amicably, and enter the gate humbly. We will then forgive your transgressions. We will multiply the reward for the righteous." [7:162] But the evil ones among them substituted other commands … Continue reading Rebellion Despite the Miracles (7:161 – 7:162)

Miracles in Sinai [7:160] We divided them into twelve tribal communities, and we inspired Moses when his people asked him for water: "Strike the rock with your staff," whereupon twelve springs gushed out therefrom. Thus, each community knew its water. And we shaded them with clouds, and sent down to them manna and quails: "Eat … Continue reading Miracles in Sinai (7:160)