Quran Talk Blog

Connection With the End of the World* [18:21] We caused them to be discovered, to let everyone know that GOD's promise is true, and to remove all doubt concerning the end of the world.* The people then disputed among themselves regarding them. Some said, "Let us build a building around them." Their Lord is the … Continue reading Connection With the End of the World* (18:21 – 18:22)

A Guiding Teacher is a Prerequisite [18:17] You could see the sun when it rose coming from the right side of their cave, and when it set, it shone on them from the left, as they slept in the hollow thereof. This is one of GOD's portents.* Whomever GOD guides is the truly guided one, … Continue reading A Guiding Teacher is a Prerequisite (18:17 – 18:20)

The Seven Sleepers of Ephesus* [18:16] "Since you wish to avoid them, and their worshiping of other than GOD,* let us take refuge in the cave. May your Lord shower you with His mercy and direct you to the right decision."   Who is talking in 18:19? Is it the guiding teacher?

The Dwellers of the Cave [18:9] Why else do you think we are telling you about the people of the cave, and the numbers connected with them? They are among our wondrous signs. *18:8-9 As it turns out, the history of these Christian believers, the Seven Sleepers of Ephesus, is directly connected with the end … Continue reading The Dwellers of the Cave (18:9 – 18:15)

The End of the World* [18:7] We have adorned everything on earth, in order to test them, and thus distinguish those among them who work righteousness. [18:8] Inevitably, we will wipe out everything on it, leaving it completely barren.*  Appendix 25 – End of The World (from: Quran The Final Testament, by Rashad Khalifa, PhD.) (God is) the Knower … Continue reading The End of the World (18:7 – 18:8)

[18:0] In the name of God, Most Gracious, Most Merciful [18:1] Praise GOD, who revealed to His servant this scripture, and made it flawless. [18:2] A perfect (scripture) to warn of severe retribution from Him, and to deliver good news to the believers who lead a righteous life, that they have earned a generous recompense. [18:3] Wherein they … Continue reading Sura 18, The Cave (Al-Kahf) (18:1 – 18:6)

Tone of the Contact Prayers (Salat) You shall not utter your Contact Prayers (Salat) too loudly, nor secretly; use a moderate tone. [17:111] And proclaim: "Praise be to GOD, who has never begotten a son, nor does He have a partner in His kingship, nor does He need any ally out of weakness," and magnify Him constantly.   [16:64] … Continue reading Tone of the Contact Prayers (Salat) (17:111)

The Quran Released Slowly To Facilitate Memorization [17:105] Truthfully, we sent it down, and with the truth it came down. We did not send you except as a bearer of good news, as well as a warner. [17:106] A Quran that we have released slowly, in order for you to read it to the people … Continue reading The Quran Released Slowly To Facilitate Memorization (17:105 – 17:110)

Moses and Pharaoh [17:101] We supported Moses with nine profound miracles—ask the Children of Israel. When he went to them, Pharaoh said to him, "I think that you, Moses, are bewitched." [17:102] He said, "You know full well that no one can manifest these except, obviously, the Lord of the heavens and the earth. I … Continue reading Moses and Pharaoh (17:101 – 17:104)

Their Innermost Thoughts [17:98] Such is their just retribution, since they rejected our revelations. They said, "After we turn into bones and fragments, do we get resurrected into a new creation?" [17:99] Could they not see that the GOD who created the heavens and the earth, is able to create the same creations? He has predetermined for … Continue reading Their Innermost Thoughts (17:98 – 17:100)