Quran Talk Blog

A Common Occurrence [22:8] Among the people there is the one who argues about GOD without knowledge, and without guidance, and without an enlightening scripture. [22:9] Arrogantly he strives to divert the people from the path of GOD. He thus incurs humiliation in this life, and we commit him on the Day of Resurrection to the agony of … Continue reading A Common Occurrence (22:8 – 22:10)

Where Did We Come From? [22:5] O people, if you have any doubt about resurrection, (remember that) we created you from dust, and subsequently from a tiny drop, which turns into a hanging (embryo), then it becomes a fetus that is given life or deemed lifeless. We thus clarify things for you. We settle in the wombs whatever … Continue reading Where Did We Come From? (22:5 – 22:7)

[22:0] In the name of God, Most Gracious, Most Merciful [22:1] O people, you shall reverence your Lord, for the quaking of the Hour is something horrendous. [22:2] The day you witness it, even a nursing mother will discard her infant, and a pregnant woman will abort her fetus. You will see the people staggering, … Continue reading Sura 22: Pilgrimage (Al-Hajj) – (22:00 – 22:4)

The Day of Resurrection [21:104] On that day, we will fold the heaven, like the folding of a book. Just as we initiated the first creation, we will repeat it. This is our promise; we will certainly carry it out. [21:105] We have decreed in the Psalms, as well as in other scriptures, that the … Continue reading The Day of Resurrection (21:104 – 21:112)

The Righteous [21:102] They will not hear its hissing. They will enjoy an abode where they can get everything they desire, forever. [21:103] The great horror will not worry them, and the angels will receive them joyfully: "This is your day, that has been promised to you."

The Hereafter [21:98] You and the idols you worship besides GOD will be fuel for Hell; this is your inevitable destiny. [21:99] If those were gods, they would not have ended up in Hell. All its inhabitants abide in it forever. [21:100] They will sigh and groan therein, and they will have no access to any news. … Continue reading The Hereafter (21:98 – 21:101)

The End of the World* [21:96] Not until Gog and Magog reappear,* will they then return—they will come from every direction. [21:97] That is when the inevitable prophecy will come to pass, and the disbelievers will stare in horror: "Woe to us; we have been oblivious. Indeed, we have been wicked." *21:96 By the year … Continue reading The End of the World (21:96 – 21:97)

One God / One Religion [21:92] Your congregation is but one congregation, and I alone am your Lord; you shall worship Me alone. [21:93] However, they divided themselves into disputing religions. All of them will come back to us (for judgment). [21:94] As for those who work righteousness, while believing, their work will not go to … Continue reading One God / One Religion (21:92 – 21:95)

Mary and Jesus [21:91] As for the one who maintained her virginity, we blew into her from our spirit, and thus, we made her and her son a portent for the whole world. [19:23] The birth process came to her by the trunk of a palm tree. She said, "(I am so ashamed;) I wish … Continue reading Mary and Jesus (21:91)

Zachariah and John [21:89] And Zachariah implored his Lord: "My Lord, do not keep me without an heir, though You are the best inheritor." [21:90] We* responded to him and granted him John; we fixed his wife for him. That is because they used to hasten to work righteousness, and implored us in situations of … Continue reading Zachariah and John (21:89 – 21:90)