Quran Talk Blog

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)

Jonah [21:87] And Zan-Noon (Jonah, "the one with an 'N' in his name"), abandoned his mission in protest, thinking that we could not control him. He ended up imploring from the darkness (of the big fish's belly): "There is no god other than You. Be You glorified. I have committed a gross sin." [21:88] We responded to … Continue reading Jonah (21:87 – 21:88)

Job [21:83] And Job implored his Lord: "Adversity has befallen me, and, of all the merciful ones, You are the Most Merciful." [21:84] We responded to him, relieved his adversity, and restored his family for him, even twice as much. That was a mercy from us, and a reminder for the worshipers. [21:85] Also, Ismail, … Continue reading Job (21:83 – 21:86)

David and Solomon [21:78] And David and Solomon, when they once ruled with regard to someone's crop that was destroyed by another's sheep. We witnessed their judgment. [21:79] We granted Solomon the correct understanding, though we endowed both of them with wisdom and knowledge. We committed the mountains to serve David in glorifying (God), as well … Continue reading David and Solomon (21:78 – 21:82)

Noah [21:76] And, before that, Noah called and we responded to him. We saved him and his family from the great disaster. [21:77] We supported him against the people who rejected our revelations. They were evil people, so we drowned them all.

Lot [21:74] As for Lot, we granted him wisdom and knowledge, and we saved him from the community that practiced abominations; they were wicked and evil people. [21:75] We admitted him into our mercy, for he was righteous. 21:74 differentiates between wisdom and knowledge. What is the difference? [2:269] He bestows wisdom upon whomever He … Continue reading Lot (21:74 – 21:75)

Abraham: Delivered All Religious Duties of Islam [21:73] We made them imams who guided in accordance with our commandments, and we taught them how to work righteousness, and how to observe the Contact Prayers (Salat) and the obligatory charity (Zakat).* To us, they were devoted worshipers. Footnote*21:73 When the Quran was revealed, all religious duties were already established … Continue reading Abraham: Delivered All Religious Duties of Islam (21:73)

Profound Miracle [21:68] They said, "Burn him and support your gods, if this is what you decide to do." [21:69] We said, "O fire, be cool and safe for Abraham."* [21:70] Thus, they schemed against him, but we made them the losers. [21:71] We saved him, and we saved Lot, to the land that we … Continue reading Profound Miracle (21:68 – 21:72)

Abraham Proves His Point [21:63] He said, "It is that big one who did it. Go ask them, if they can speak." [21:64] They were taken aback, and said to themselves, "Indeed, you are the ones who have been transgressing." [21:65] Yet, they reverted to their old ideas: "You know full well that these cannot … Continue reading Abraham Proves His Point (21:63 – 21:67)

Abraham [21:51] Before that, we granted Abraham his guidance and understanding, for we were fully aware of him.* [21:52] He said to his father and his people, "What are these statues to which you are devoting yourselves?" [21:53] They said, "We found our parents worshiping them." [21:54] He said, "Indeed, you and your parents have … Continue reading Abraham (21:51 – 21:62)