Quran Talk

Messenger and Prophet

Prophet = Nabi = Bring new scripture Messenger = Rasoul = Confirm existing scripture [3:79] Never would a human being whom GOD blessed with the scripture and prophethood say to the people, "Idolize me beside GOD." Instead, (he would say), "Devote yourselves absolutely to your Lord alone," according to the scripture you preach and the teachings you learn. [2:101] Now that a messenger from GOD has come to them,* and even though he proves and confirms their own scripture, some followers of the scripture (Jews, Christians, and Muslims) disregard GOD's scripture behind their backs, as if they never had any scripture. [3:81] GOD took a covenant from the prophets, saying, "I will give you the scripture and wisdom. Afterwards, a messenger will come to confirm all existing scriptures. You shall believe in him and support him." He said, "Do you agree with this, and pledge to fulfill this covenant?" They said, "We agree." He said, "You have thus borne witness, and I bear witness along with you."

Charity in the Quran

The Best Investment

[2:261] The example of those who spend their monies in the cause of GOD is that of a grain that produces seven spikes, with a hundred grains in each spike. GOD multiplies this manifold for whomever He wills. GOD is Bounteous, Knower.

Charity

[2:265] The example of those who give their money seeking GOD's pleasure, out of sincere conviction, is that of a garden on high fertile soil; when heavy rain falls, it gives twice as much crop. If heavy rain is not available, a drizzle will suffice. GOD is Seer of everything you do.

What to Give

[2:267] O you who believe, you shall give to charity from the good things you earn, and from what we have produced for you from the earth. Do not pick out the bad therein to give away, when you yourselves do not accept it unless your eyes are closed. You should know that GOD is Rich, Praiseworthy.

Episode 9 - Chapter 2 verses 1-19

Chapter 2 - The Heifer [2:0] In the name of God, Most Gracious, Most Merciful [2:1] A.L.M. [2:2] This scripture is infallible; a beacon for the righteous;

Episode 8 - The splitting of the moon

[54:0] In the name of God, Most Gracious, Most Merciful [54:1] The Hour has come closer, and the moon has split.* [54:2] Then they saw a miracle; but they turned away and said, "Old magic." [54:3] They disbelieved, followed their opinions, and adhered to their old traditions. [54:4] Sufficient warnings have been delivered to alert them. [54:5] Great wisdom; but all the warnings have been in vain.

Episode 7 - Muhammad was not illiterate

Muhammad was not illiterate and wrote the Quran with his own hand. [96:1] Read, in the name of your Lord, who created.* [96:2] He created man from an embryo. [96:3] Read, and your Lord, Most Exalted. [96:4] Teaches by means of the pen. [68:1] NuN,* the pen, and what they (the people) write.

Episode 6 - Quran is the Only Hadith Authorized by God

[45:6] These are GOD's revelations that we recite to you truthfully. In which Hadith other than GOD and His revelations do they believe?

[31:6] Among the people, there are those who uphold baseless Hadith, and thus divert others from the path of GOD without knowledge, and take it in vain. These have incurred a shameful retribution.

[39:23] GOD has revealed herein the best Hadith;

[39:27] We have cited for the people every kind of example in this Quran, that they may take heed.

Episode 5 - The First Commandment Part 2 - Mentioning only God in our Salat

[72:18] The places of worship belong to GOD; do not call on anyone else beside GOD. [39:45] When GOD ALONE is mentioned, the hearts of those who do not believe in the Hereafter shrink with aversion. But when others are mentioned beside Him, they become satisfied. [16:123] Then we inspired you (Muhammad) to follow the religion of Abraham,* the monotheist; he never was an idol worshiper.

Episode 4 - The First Commandment - There is no other god beside God

The only Declaration of Faith, Shahaadah, approved by God is: "There is no other god beside God" (3:18, 37:35, 47:19).

Episode 3 - The Myth of Intercession

A Quranic look into the concept of intercession

Episode 2 - Chapter 1 - The Key

A look at the first chapter of the Quran, The Key.

Episode 1 - Introduction to the Quran's Mathematical Miracle

Short introduction to the mathematical miracle of the Quran and the mysterious Quranic Initials