Quran Talk Blog

Bad Weather Friends [17:67] If you are afflicted in the middle of the sea, you forget your idols and sincerely implore Him alone. But as soon as He saves you to the shore, you revert. Indeed, the human being is unappreciative. [17:68] Have you guaranteed that He will not cause the land, on shore, to … Continue reading Bad Weather Friends (17:67 – 17:72)

Satan Dupes the People [17:61] When we said to the angels, "Fall prostrate before Adam," they fell prostrate, except Satan. He said, "Shall I prostrate to one You created from mud?" [17:62] He said, "Since You have honored him over me, if You respite me till the Day of Resurrection, I will possess all his … Continue reading Satan Dupes the People (17:61 – 17:66)

Old Kind of Miracles Made Obsolete [17:59] What stopped us from sending the miracles is that the previous generations have rejected them. For example, we showed Thamûd the camel, a profound (miracle), but they transgressed against it. We sent the miracles only to instill reverence. [17:60] We informed you that your Lord fully controls the people, … Continue reading Old Kind of Miracles Made Obsolete (17:59 – 17:60)

The Righteous Idols Worship God Alone [17:57] Even the idols that they implore are seeking the ways and means towards their Lord. They pray for His mercy, and fear His retribution. Surely, the retribution of your Lord is dreadful. [17:58] There is not a community that we will not annihilate before the Day of Resurrection, … Continue reading The Righteous Idols Worship God Alone ( 17:57 – 17:58)

Treat Each Other Amicably [17:53] Tell My servants to treat each other in the best possible manner, for the devil will always try to drive a wedge among them. Surely, the devil is man's most ardent enemy. [17:54] Your Lord knows you best. According to His knowledge, He may shower you with mercy, or He … Continue reading Treat Each Other Amicably (17:53 – 17:56)

Quran: The ONLY Source [17:46] We place shields around their minds, to prevent them from understanding it, and deafness in their ears. And when you preach your Lord, using the Quran alone,* they run away in aversion. *17:46 The Arabic word "alone" refers to God in 7:70, 39:45, 40:12 & 84, and 60:4. If you … Continue reading Quran: The ONLY Source (17:46 – 17:52)

Disbelievers Cannot Understand Quran [17:45] When you read the Quran, we place between you and those who do not believe in the Hereafter an invisible barrier.  [23:100] "I will then work righteousness in everything I left." Not true. This is a false claim that he makes. A barrier will separate his soul from this world … Continue reading Disbelievers Cannot Understand Quran (17:45)

Everything Glorifies God [17:44] Glorifying Him are the seven universes, the earth, and everyone in them. There is nothing that does not glorify Him, but you do not understand their glorification. He is Clement, Forgiver. [59:1] Glorifying GOD is everything in the heavens and the earth, and He is the Almighty, Most Wise.  [24:41] Do … Continue reading Everything Glorifies God (17:44)

Quran Is Wisdom [17:39] This is some of the wisdom inspired to you by your Lord. You shall not set up another god beside GOD, lest you end up in Gehenna, blamed and defeated. [17:40] Has your Lord given you boys, while giving Himself the angels as daughters?! How could you utter such a blasphemy? [17:41] … Continue reading Quran Is Wisdom (17:39 – 17:43)

Crucial Advice [17:36] You shall not accept any information, unless you verify it for yourself. I have given you the hearing, the eyesight, and the brain, and you are responsible for using them. [17:37] You shall not walk proudly on earth —you cannot bore through the earth, nor can you be as tall as the … Continue reading Crucial Advice (17:36 – 17:38)