Quran Talk Blog

Confidence in God [28:7] We inspired Moses' mother: "Nurse him, and when you fear for his life, throw him into the river without fear or grief. We will return him to you, and will make him one of the messengers." [28:8] Pharaoh's family picked him up, only to have him lead the opposition and to … Continue reading Confidence in God (28:7 – 28:8)

God Compensates the Oppressed [28:5] We willed to compensate those who were oppressed on earth, and to turn them into leaders, and make them the inheritors. [28:6] And to establish them on earth, and to give Pharaoh, Hãmãn, and their troops a taste of their own medicine. Quran: The Ultimate Reference [5:48] Then we revealed … Continue reading God Compensates the Oppressed (28:5-28:6)

Sura 28: History (Al-Qasas) [28:0] In the name of God, Most Gracious, Most Merciful  [28:1] T. S. M.*  [28:2] These (letters) constitute proofs of this profound book. [28:3] We recite to you herein some history of Moses and Pharaoh, truthfully, for the benefit of people who believe. [28:4] Pharaoh turned into a tyrant on earth, and discriminated against … Continue reading Sura 28: History (Al-Qasas)

Believing in the Hereafter: Great Obstacle for Most People [27:66] In fact, their knowledge concerning the Hereafter is confused. In fact, they harbor doubts about it. In fact, they are totally heedless thereof. [27:67] Those who disbelieved said, "After we turn into dust, and also our parents, do we get brought out? [27:68] "We have … Continue reading Believing in the Hereafter: Great Obstacle for Most People (27:66 – 27:81)

Mary, Muhammad, the Saints, etc. Never Participated [27:61] Who is the One who made the earth habitable, caused rivers to run through it, placed on it mountains, and created a barrier between the two waters? Is it another god with GOD? Indeed, most of them do not know. [27:62] Who is the One who rescues … Continue reading Mary, Muhammad, the Saints, etc. Never Participated (27:61 – 27:65)

God ALONE Worthy of Worship [27:60] Who is the One who created the heavens and the earth? Who is the One who sends down to you from the sky water, whereby we produce gardens full of beauty—you could not possibly manufacture its trees? Is it another god with GOD? Indeed, they are people who have … Continue reading God ALONE Worthy of Worship (27:60 – 27:65)

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)