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 – 21:29)
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 – 21:27)
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 – 21:24)
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 – 21:22)
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 – 21:20)
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)
Sura 21: The Prophets (Al-Anbyã’)
[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.
Why Messengers (20:133 – 20:135)
Why Messengers? [20:133] They said, "If he could only show us a miracle from his Lord!" Did they not receive sufficient miracles with the previous messages? [20:134] Had we annihilated them before this, they would have said, "Our Lord, had You sent a messenger to us, we would have followed Your revelations, and would have … Continue reading Why Messengers (20:133 – 20:135)
The Parent’s Responsibility (20:132)
The Parents' Responsibility [20:132] You shall enjoin your family to observe the contact prayers (Salat), and steadfastly persevere in doing so. We do not ask you for any provisions; we are the ones who provide for you. The ultimate triumph belongs to the righteous. Appendix 34 (from: Quran The Final Testament, by Rashad Khalifa, PhD.) Virginity Sons and … Continue reading The Parent’s Responsibility (20:132)
For the Disbelievers: Miserable Life Unavoidable (20:124 – 131)
For the Disbelievers: Miserable Life Unavoidable [20:124] "As for the one who disregards My message, he will have a miserable life, and we resurrect him, on the Day of Resurrection, blind." [20:125] He will say, "My Lord, why did you summon me blind, when I used to be a seer?" [20:126] He will say, "Because … Continue reading For the Disbelievers: Miserable Life Unavoidable (20:124 – 131)
