Quran Talk Blog

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)

False Messengers Incapable of Preaching the Worship of God ALONE* [26:210] The devils can never reveal this. [26:211] They neither would, nor could. [26:212] For they are prevented from hearing. [26:213] Therefore, do not idolize beside GOD any other god, lest you incur the retribution. *26:210 A false messenger is a messenger of Satan, for he is … Continue reading False Messengers Incapable of Preaching the Worship of God ALONE* (26:210-26:213)

The Quran Must Be Translated [26:198] If we revealed this to people who do not know Arabic. [26:199] And had him recite it (in Arabic), they could not possibly believe in it. [26:200] We thus render it (like a foreign language) in the hearts of the guilty. [26:201] Thus, they cannot believe in it; not until they see … Continue reading The Quran Must Be Translated (26:198-26:209)

The Quran [26:192] This is a revelation from the Lord of the universe. [26:193] The Honest Spirit (Gabriel) came down with it. [26:194] To reveal it into your heart, that you may be one of the warners. [26:195] In a perfect Arabic tongue. [26:196] It has been prophesied in the books of previous generations. [26:197] Is it … Continue reading The Quran (26:192 – 26:197)

Shu'aib [26:176] The People of the Woods disbelieved the messengers. [26:177] Shu'aib said to them, "Would you not be righteous? [26:178] "I am an honest messenger to you. [26:179] "You shall reverence GOD, and obey me. [26:180] "I do not ask you for any wage; my wage comes only from the Lord of the universe. [26:181] … Continue reading Shu’aib (26:176 – 26:191)