Quran Talk Blog

God's Messenger of the Covenant [22:49] Say, "O people, I have been sent to you as a profound warner."* [22:50] Those who believe and lead a righteous life have deserved forgiveness and a generous recompense. [22:51] As for those who strive to challenge our revelations, they incur Hell. *22:49 This command is directed specifically to … Continue reading God’s Messenger of the Covenant (22:49 – 22:51)

Synagogues, Churches, and Masjids [22:39] Permission is granted to those who are being persecuted, since injustice has befallen them, and GOD is certainly able to support them. [22:40] They were evicted from their homes unjustly, for no reason other than saying, "Our Lord is GOD." If it were not for GOD's supporting of some people against others, monasteries, churches, … Continue reading Synagogues, Churches, and Masjids (22:39 – 22:48)

God Defends the Believers [22:38] GOD defends those who believe. GOD does not love any betrayer, unappreciative.  [3:111] They can never harm you, beyond insulting you. If they fight you, they will turn around and flee. They can never win.  [3:118] O you who believe, do not befriend outsiders who never cease to wish you harm; they even wish … Continue reading God Defends the Believers (22:38)

Livestock Offerings During Pilgrimage* [22:33] The (livestock) provide you with many benefits for a period, before being donated to the ancient shrine. [22:34] For each congregation we have decreed rites whereby they commemorate the name of GOD for providing them with the livestock. Your god is one and the same god; you shall all submit to Him. Give good … Continue reading Livestock Offerings During Pilgrimage (22:33 – 22:37)

Pilgrimage, Like All Duties in Islam, Decreed Through Abraham* [22:26] We appointed Abraham to establish the Shrine: "You shall not idolize any other god beside Me, and purify My shrine for those who visit it, those who live near it, and those who bow and prostrate. [22:27] "And proclaim that the people shall observe Hajj … Continue reading Pilgrimage, Like All Duties in Islam, Decreed Through Abraham (22:26 – 22:32)

The Bliss of Heaven [22:23] GOD will admit those who believe and lead a righteous life into gardens with flowing streams. They will be adorned therein with bracelets of gold, and pearls, and their garments therein will be silk. [22:24] They have been guided to the good words; they have been guided in the path … Continue reading The Bliss of Heaven (22:23 – 22:25)

How Terrible is Hell!* [22:19] Here are two parties feuding with regard to their Lord. As for those who disbelieve, they will have clothes of fire tailored for them. Hellish liquid will be poured on top of their heads. [22:20] It will cause their insides to melt, as well as their skins. [22:21] They will … Continue reading How Terrible is Hell!* (22:19 – 22:22)

God: The Only Judge [22:17] Those who believe, those who are Jewish, the converts, the Christians, the Zoroastrians, and the idol worshipers, GOD is the One who will judge among them on the Day of Resurrection. GOD witnesses all things. [22:18] Do you not realize that to GOD prostrates everyone in the heavens and the earth, and the sun, and the … Continue reading God: The Only Judge ( 22:17 – 22:18)

Happiness Now, and Forever [22:15] If anyone thinks that GOD cannot support him in this life and in the Hereafter, let him turn completely to (his Creator in) heaven, and sever (his dependence on anyone else). He will then see that this plan eliminates anything that bothers him. [22:16] We have thus revealed clear revelations herein, then GOD guides whomever He wills.  … Continue reading Happiness Now and Forever (22:15 – 22:16)

Fair Weather Friends [22:11] Among the people there is the one who worships GOD conditionally. If things go his way, he is content. But if some adversity befalls him, he makes an about-face. Thus, he loses both this life and the Hereafter. Such is the real loss. [22:12] He idolizes beside GOD what possesses no power to harm him … Continue reading Fair Weather Friends (22:11 – 22:13)