Quran Talk Blog

On The Day of Resurrection [16:84] The day will come when we raise from every community a witness, then those who disbelieved will not be permitted (to speak), nor will they be excused. [16:85] Once those who transgressed see the retribution, it will be too late; it will not be commuted for them, nor will they … Continue reading On The Day of Resurrection (16:84 – 16:85)

The Disbelievers Unappreciative [16:83] They fully recognize GOD's blessings, then deny them; the majority of them are disbelievers.  [8:22] The worst creatures in the sight of GOD are the deaf and dumb, who do not understand. A Great Prophecy* [41:53] We will show them our proofs in the horizons, and within themselves, until they realize that … Continue reading The Disbelievers Unappreciative (16:83)

This Life is Very Short [16:77] To GOD belongs the future of the heavens and the earth. As far as He is concerned, the end of the world (the Hour) is a blink of an eye away, or even closer. GOD is Omnipotent. [16:78] GOD brought you out of your mothers' bellies knowing nothing, and He gave you the hearing, the eyesight, and … Continue reading This Life is Very Short (16:77 – 16:82)

The Rich Believer is Better than the Poor Believer [16:75] GOD cites the example of a slave who is owned, and is totally powerless, compared to one whom we blessed with good provisions, from which he gives to charity secretly and publicly. Are they equal? Praise be to GOD, most of them do not know. [16:76] And GOD cites the … Continue reading The Rich Believer is Better than the Poor Believer (16:75 – 16:76)

Idol Worship: Not Very Intelligent [16:73] Yet, they worship beside GOD what possesses no provisions for them in the heavens, nor on earth, nor can provide them with anything. [16:74] Therefore, do not cite the examples for GOD; GOD knows while you do not know.  The Intelligent Alternative [57:21] Therefore, you shall race towards forgiveness from your Lord, and a … Continue reading Idol Worship: Not Very Intelligent (16:73 – 16:74)

No Partners With God [16:71] GOD has provided for some of you more than others. Those who are given plenty would never give their properties to their subordinates to the extent of making them partners. Would they give up GOD's blessings?* *16:71 If the humans would not give up their power to that extent, why do they expect … Continue reading No Partners With God (16:71 – 16:72)

The Bee [16:68] And your Lord inspired the bee: build homes in mountains and trees, and in (the hives) they build for you. [16:69] Then eat from all the fruits, following the design of your Lord, precisely. From their bellies comes a drink of different colors, wherein there is healing for the people. This should be (sufficient) proof for … Continue reading The Bee (16:68 – 16:69)

Additional Proofs From God [16:65] GOD sends down from the sky water to revive the land after it had died. This should be (sufficient) proof for people who hear. [16:66] And in the livestock there is a lesson for you: we provide you with a drink from their bellies. From the midst of digested food and blood, you get … Continue reading Additional Proofs From God (16:65 – 16:67)

The Original Sin [16:61] If GOD punished the people for their transgressions, He would have annihilated every creature on earth. But He respites them for a specific, predetermined time. Once their interim ends, they cannot delay it by one hour, nor advance it. [16:62] They ascribe to GOD what they dislike for themselves, then utter the lie with their … Continue reading The Original Sin (16:61 – 16:64)

Bigoted Bias Against Baby Girls [16:57] They even assign daughters to GOD, be He glorified, while they prefer for themselves what they like. [16:58] When one of them gets a baby girl, his face becomes darkened with overwhelming grief. [16:59] Ashamed, he hides from the people, because of the bad news given to him. He even … Continue reading Bigoted Bias Against Baby Girls (6:57 – 16:60)