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Make No Distinction Among God's Messengers [27:59] Say, "Praise be to GOD and peace be upon His servants whom He chose. Is GOD better, or the idols some people set up?" [4:150] Those who disbelieve in GOD and His messengers, and seek to make distinction among GOD and His messengers, and say, "We believe in … Continue reading Make No Distinction Among God’s Messengers (27:59)

Lot [27:54] Lot said to his people, "How could you commit such an abomination, publicly, while you see? [27:55] "You practice sex with the men, lustfully, instead of the women. Indeed, you are ignorant people." [27:56] The only response from his people was their saying, "Banish Lot's family from your town; they are people who … Continue reading Lot ( 27:54 – 27:58)

God Protects The Believers [27:50] They plotted and schemed, but we also plotted and schemed, while they did not perceive. [27:51] Note the consequences of their plotting; we annihilated them and all their people. [27:52] Here are their homes utterly ruined, because of their transgression. This should be a lesson for people who know. [27:53] … Continue reading God Protects The Believers (27:50)

Sãleh [27:45] We have sent to Thamûd their brother Sãleh, saying, "You shall worship GOD." But they turned into two feuding factions. [27:46] He said, "O my people, why do you hasten to commit evil instead of good works? If only you implore GOD for forgiveness, you may attain mercy." [27:47] They said, "We consider … Continue reading Sãleh (27:45 – 27:49)

Faster Than the Speed of Light [27:38] He said, "O you elders, which of you can bring me her mansion, before they arrive here as submitters?" [27:39] One afrit from the jinns said, "I can bring it to you before you stand up. I am powerful enough to do this." [27:40] The one who possessed … Continue reading Faster Than the Speed of Light (27:38 – 27:44)

Back in Sheba [27:29] She said, "O my advisers, I have received an honorable letter. [27:30] "It is from Solomon, and it is, 'In the name of GOD, Most Gracious, Most Merciful.'* [27:31] "Proclaiming: 'Do not be arrogant; come to me as submitters.'" [27:32] She said, "O my advisers, counsel me in this matter. I … Continue reading Back in Sheba (27:29 – 27:37)

David and Solomon [27:15] We endowed David and Solomon with knowledge, and they said, "Praise GOD for blessing us more than many of His believing servants." [27:16] Solomon was David's heir. He said, "O people, we have been endowed with understanding the language of the birds, and all kinds of things have been bestowed upon … Continue reading David and Solomon (27:15 – 27:28)

Moses [27:7] Recall that Moses said to his family, "I see a fire; let me bring you news therefrom, or a torch to warm you.” [27:8] When he came to it, he was called: "Blessed is the One (who is speaking from) within the fire, and those around it." Glory be to GOD, Lord of the universe. [27:9] … Continue reading Moses (27:7 – 27:14)

[27:0] In the name of God, Most Gracious, Most Merciful [27:1] T. S.* These (letters) constitute proofs of the Quran; a profound scripture. [27:2] A beacon, and good news, for the believers. [27:3] Who observe the Contact Prayers (Salat), give the obligatory charity (Zakat), and they are, with regard to the Hereafter, absolutely certain. [27:4] Those who do not … Continue reading Sura 27: The Ant (Al-Naml)

God's Messenger of the Covenant* [26:214] You shall preach to the people who are closest to you. [26:215] And lower your wing for the believers who follow you. [26:216] If they disobey you, then say, "I disown what you do.” [26:217] And put your trust in the Almighty, Most Merciful. [26:218] Who sees you when … Continue reading God’s Messenger of the Covenant* (26:214 – 26:227)