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Zakat Must Be Given "On The Day Of Harvest"* [6:141] He is the One who established gardens, trellised and untrellised, and palm trees, and crops with different tastes, and olives, and pomegranate - fruits that are similar, yet dissimilar. Eat from their fruits, and give the due alms on the day of harvest,* and do … Continue reading Zakat Must Be Given “On The Day of Harvest” (6:141 – 6:142)

Abusing God's Provisions [6:136] They even set aside a share of GOD's provisions of crops and livestock, saying, "This share belongs to GOD," according to their claims, "and this share belongs to our idols." However, what was set aside for their idols never reached GOD, while the share they set aside for GOD invariably went … Continue reading Abusing God’s Provisions & Religious Innovations Condemned (6:136 – 6:140)

Quranic Knowledge Far Ahead of Human Progress* [6:125] Whomever GOD wills to guide, He renders his chest wide open to Submission. And whomever He wills to send astray, He renders his chest intolerant and straitened, like one who climbs towards the sky.* GOD thus places a curse upon those who refuse to believe. *6:125 Centuries … Continue reading Quranic Knowledge Far Ahead of Human Progress* (6:125 – 6:135)

Questioning God's Wisdom* [6:124] When a powerful proof comes to them, they say, "We will not believe, unless we are given what is given to GOD's messengers!" GOD knows exactly who is best qualified to deliver His message.* Such criminals will suffer debasement at GOD, and terrible retribution as a consequence of their evil scheming.  … Continue reading Questioning God’s Wisdom (6:124)

Chance to Remember God: Mention God's Name Before You Eat [6:119] Why should you not eat from that upon which GOD's name has been mentioned? He has detailed for you what is prohibited for you, unless you are forced. Indeed, many people mislead others with their personal opinions, without knowledge. Your Lord is fully aware … Continue reading Chance to Remember God: Mention God’s Name Before You Eat (6:119 – 6:123)

Quran: Fully Detailed* [6:114] Shall I seek other than GOD as a source of law, when He has revealed to you this book fully detailed?* Those who received the scripture recognize that it has been revealed from your Lord, truthfully. You shall not harbor any doubt.   [6:115] The word of your Lord is complete,* in … Continue reading Quran: Fully Detailed (6:114 – 6:118)

Important Criterion [6:113] This is to let the minds of those who do not believe in the Hereafter listen to such fabrications, and accept them, and thus expose their real convictions.*  *6:113 The Quran provides criteria that tell us whether we truly believe in the Hereafter or merely give it lip service. These important criteria … Continue reading Important Criterion (6:113)

Hadith & Sunna: Fabrications by the Prophet's Enemies [6:112] We have permitted the enemies of every prophet - human and jinn devils - to inspire in each other fancy words, in order to deceive. Had your Lord willed, they would not have done it. You shall disregard them and their fabrications.  All major religions Judaism, … Continue reading Hadith & Sunna: Fabrications by the Prophet’s Enemies (6:112)

A Consequence of Their Own Decision [6:111] Even if we sent down the angels to them; even if the dead spoke to them; even if we summoned every miracle before them; they cannot believe unless GOD wills it. Indeed, most of them are ignorant. Anyone who chooses God will see the miracles, but for those … Continue reading A Consequence of Their Own Decision (6:111)

God [6:102] Such is GOD your Lord, there is no god except He, the Creator of all things. You shall worship Him alone. He is in control of all things. [6:103] No visions can encompass Him, but He encompasses all visions. He is the Compassionate, the Cognizant. [6:104] Enlightenments have come to you from your … Continue reading God 6:102 – 6:110