Worldly Materials Are Nil [9:85] Do not be impressed by their money or their children; GOD causes these to be sources of misery for them in this world, and their souls depart as disbelievers. [9:86] When a sura is revealed, stating: "Believe in GOD, and strive with His messenger," even the strong among them say, … Continue reading Worldly Materials Are Nil (9:85 – 9:87)
Satan’s Most Effective Bait: The Myth of Intercession (9:80 – 9:84)
Satan's Most Effective Bait: The Myth of Intercession* [9:80] Whether you ask forgiveness for them, or do not ask forgiveness for them—even if you ask forgiveness for them seventy times—GOD will not forgive them. This is because they disbelieve in GOD and His messenger. GOD does not guide the wicked people. *9:80 If Muhammad could not intercede on behalf of … Continue reading Satan’s Most Effective Bait: The Myth of Intercession (9:80 – 9:84)
You Shall Be Stern With the Disbelievers (9:73 – 9:79)
You Shall Be Stern With the Disbelievers [9:73] O you prophet, strive against the disbelievers and the hypocrites, and be stern in dealing with them. Their destiny is Hell; what a miserable abode! [9:74] They swear by GOD that they never said it, although they have uttered the word of disbelief; they have disbelieved after becoming submitters. … Continue reading You Shall Be Stern With the Disbelievers (9:73 – 9:79)
The Winners (9:71 – 9:72)
The Winners [9:71] The believing men and women are allies of one another. They advocate righteousness and forbid evil, they observe the Contact Prayers (Salat) and give the obligatory charity(Zakat), and they obey GOD and His messenger. These will be showered by GOD's mercy. GOD is Almighty, Most Wise. [9:72] GOD promises the believing men and the believing women gardens with flowing streams, wherein … Continue reading The Winners (9:71 – 9:72)
The Losers (9:70)
The Losers [9:70] Have they not learned anything from the previous generations; the people of Noah, 'Ãd, Thamûd, the people of Abraham, the dwellers of Midyan, and the evildoers (of Sodom and Gomorrah)? Their messengers went to them with clear proofs. GOD never wronged them; they are the ones who wronged their own souls. Lion King - What … Continue reading The Losers (9:70)
God’s System Does Not Change (9:69)
God's System Does Not Change [9:69] Some of those before you were stronger than you, and possessed more money and children. They became preoccupied with their material possessions. Similarly, you have become preoccupied with your material possessions, just like those before you have become preoccupied. You have become totally heedless, just as they were heedless. … Continue reading God’s System Does Not Change (9:69)
The Hypocrites (9:64 – 9:68)
The Hypocrites [9:64] The hypocrites worry that a sura may be revealed exposing what is inside their hearts. Say, "Go ahead and mock. GOD will expose exactly what you are afraid of." [9:65] If you ask them, they would say, "We were only mocking and kidding." Say, "Do you realize that you are mocking GOD, and His revelations, … Continue reading The Hypocrites (9:64 – 9:68)
Retribution for Opposing God and His Messenger (9:63)
Retribution for Opposing God and His Messenger [9:63] Did they not know that anyone who opposes GOD and His messenger has incurred the fire of Hell forever? This is the worst humiliation. What does it mean by oppose God and His Messenger? Oppose definition: to disagree with or not approve of a plan or policy... to try … Continue reading Retribution for Opposing God and His Messenger (9:63)
Distribution System for Charities (9:60 – 9:62)
Distribution System for Charities [9:60] Charities shall go to the poor, the needy, the workers who collect them, the new converts, to free the slaves, to those burdened by sudden expenses, in the cause of GOD, and to the traveling alien. Such is GOD's commandment. GOD is Omniscient, Most Wise. [9:61] Some of them hurt the prophet by saying, … Continue reading Distribution System for Charities (9:60 – 9:62)
Apparent Worldly Success (9:55 – 9:59)
Apparent Worldly Success [9:55] Do not be impressed by their money, or their children. GOD causes these to be sources of retribution for them in this life, and (when they die) their souls depart while they are disbelievers. [9:56] They swear by GOD that they belong with you, while they do not belong with you; they are divisive people. [9:57] If … Continue reading Apparent Worldly Success (9:55 – 9:59)
