[5:0] In the name of God, Most Gracious, Most Merciful [5:1] O you who believe, you shall fulfill your covenants. Permitted for you to eat are the livestock, except those specifically prohibited herein. You shall not permit hunting throughout Hajj pilgrimage. GOD decrees whatever He wills. [5:2] O you who believe, do not violate the … Continue reading Sura 5: The Feast (5:1 – 5:2)
Quran’s Mathematical Code and Inheritance (4:174 – 4:176)
The Quran's Mathematical Code: Tangible, Irrefutable Proof [4:174] O people, a proof has come to you from your Lord; we have sent down to you a profound beacon. [4:175] Those who believe in GOD, and hold fast to Him, He will admit them into mercy from Him, and grace, and will guide them to Him … Continue reading Quran’s Mathematical Code and Inheritance (4:174 – 4:176)
Trinity (4:171 – 4:173)
Trinity: A False Doctrine [4:171] O people of the scripture, do not transgress the limits of your religion, and do not say about GOD except the truth. The Messiah, Jesus, the son of Mary, was a messenger of GOD, and His word that He had sent to Mary, and a revelation from Him. Therefore, you … Continue reading Trinity (4:171 – 4:173)
God’s Messengers (4:163 – 4:170)
God's Messengers [4:163] We have inspired you, as we inspired Noah and the prophets after him. And we inspired Abraham, Ismail, Isaac, Jacob, the Patriarchs, Jesus, Job, Jonah, Aaron, and Solomon. And we gave David the Psalms. [4:164] Messengers we have told you about, and messengers we never told you about. And GOD spoke to … Continue reading God’s Messengers (4:163 – 4:170)
Crucifying “the Body” of Jesus
Crucifying "the Body" of Jesus* [4:157] And for claiming that they killed the Messiah, Jesus, son of Mary, the messenger of GOD. In fact, they never killed him, they never crucified him - they were made to think that they did. All factions who are disputing in this matter are full of doubt concerning this … Continue reading Crucifying “the Body” of Jesus
Lessons From Israel
[4:153] The people of the scripture challenge you to bring down to them a book from the sky! They have asked Moses for more than that, saying, "Show us GOD, physically." Consequently, the lightning struck them, as a consequence of their audacity. Additionally, they worshiped the calf, after all the miracles they had seen. Yet, … Continue reading Lessons From Israel
God’s Psychology – Bad Language (4:148 – 4:149)
Do Not Use Bad Language [4:148] GOD does not like the utterance of bad language, unless one is treated with gross injustice. GOD is Hearer, Knower. [4:149] If you work righteousness - either declared or concealed - or pardon a transgression, GOD is Pardoner, Omnipotent. What is gross injustice? This verse is putting a carve-out … Continue reading God’s Psychology – Bad Language (4:148 – 4:149)
Punishment (4:145 – 4:147)
They Think That They Are Believers [4:145] The hypocrites will be committed to the lowest pit of Hell, and you will find no one to help them. [4:146] Only those who repent, reform, hold fast to GOD, and devote their religion absolutely to GOD alone, will be counted with the believers. GOD will bless the … Continue reading Punishment (4:145 – 4:147)
The Hypocrites (4:141 – 4:144)
The Hypocrites [4:141] They watch you and wait; if you attain victory from GOD, they say (to you), "Were we not with you?" But if the disbelievers get a turn, they say (to them), "Did we not side with you, and protect you from the believers?" GOD will judge between you on the Day of … Continue reading The Hypocrites (4:141 – 4:144)
Freedom of Speech (4:140)
[4:140] He has instructed you in the scripture that: if you hear GOD's revelations being mocked and ridiculed, you shall not sit with them, unless they delve into another subject. Otherwise, you will be as guilty as they are. GOD will gather the hypocrites and the disbelievers together in Hell. This verse tells us that … Continue reading Freedom of Speech (4:140)
