Quran Talk Blog

Prophets Moses and Aaron [21:48] We gave Moses and Aaron the Statute Book, a beacon, and a reminder for the righteous. [21:49] The ones who reverence their Lord, even when alone in their privacy, and they worry about the Hour. [21:50] This too is a blessed reminder that we sent down. Are you denying it? … Continue reading Prophets Moses and Aaron (21:48 – 21:50)

Priorities Confused [21:42] Say, "Who can protect you from the Most Gracious during the night or during the day?" Indeed, they are totally oblivious to the message of their Lord. [21:43] Do they have gods who can protect them from us? They cannot even help themselves. Nor can they accompany one another when they are … Continue reading Priorities Confused (21:42 – 21:47)

All Messengers Ridiculed [21:36] When those who disbelieve see you, they ridicule you: "Is this the one who challenges your gods?" Meanwhile, they remain totally heedless of the message from the Most Gracious. [21:37] The human being is impatient by nature. I will inevitably show you My signs; do not be in such a hurry. … Continue reading All Messengers Ridiculed (21:36 – 21:41)

The Big Bang Theory Confirmed* [21:30] Do the unbelievers not realize that the heaven and the earth used to be one solid mass that we exploded into existence? And from water we made all living things. Would they believe? [21:31] And we placed on earth stabilizers, lest it tumbles with them, and we placed straight … Continue reading The Big Bang Theory Confirmed (21:30 – 21:35)

The Myth of Intercession [21:28] He knows their future and their past. They do not intercede, except for those already accepted by Him, and they are worried about their own necks.* [21:29] If any of them claims to be a god beside Him, we requite him with Hell; we thus requite the wicked. *21:28 The … Continue reading The Myth of Intercession (21:28 – 21:29)

One God/ One Message/ One Religion [21:25] We did not send any messenger before you except with the inspiration: "There is no god except Me; you shall worship Me alone." [21:26] Yet, they said, "The Most Gracious has begotten a son!" Glory be to Him. All (messengers) are (His) honored servants. [21:27] They never speak on their own, and … Continue reading One God / One Message / One Religion (21:25 – 21:27)

Never Question God's Wisdom [21:23] He is never to be asked about anything He does, while all others are questioned. [21:24] Have they found other gods beside Him? Say, "Show me your proof. This is the message to my generation, consummating all previous messages." Indeed, most of them do not recognize the truth; this is … Continue reading Never Question God’s Wisdom (21:23 – 21:24)

One God [21:21] Have they found gods on earth who can create? [21:22] If there were in them (the heavens and the earth) other gods beside GOD, there would have been chaos. Glory be to GOD; the Lord with absolute authority. He is high above their claims. [8:74] Those who believed and emigrated, and strove in the cause of … Continue reading One God (21:21 – 21:22)

Opposition to the New Evidence [21:2] When a proof comes to them from their Lord, that is new, they listen to it heedlessly. [21:3] Their minds are heedless. And the transgressors confer secretly: "Is he not just a human being like you? Would you accept the magic that is presented to you? [21:4] He said, … Continue reading Opposition to the New Evidence (21:2 – 21:20)

[21:0] In the name of God, Most Gracious, Most Merciful [21:1] Fast approaching is the reckoning for the people, but they are oblivious, averse.