Quran Talk

Heavy Message

If we revealed this Quran to a mountain, you would see it trembling, crumbling, out of reverence for GOD. We cite these examples for the people, that they may reflect.

 

59:21

Submit Willingly or Unwillingly

Are they seeking other than GOD's religion, when everything in the heavens and the earth has submitted to Him, willingly and unwillingly, and to Him they will be returned?

 

3:83

 

To GOD prostrates everyone in the heavens and the earth, willingly or unwillingly, and so do their shadows in the mornings and the evenings.

 

13:15

God's Promise vs. The Devil's Promise

The devil promises you poverty and commands you to commit evil, while GOD promises you forgiveness from Him and grace. GOD is Bounteous, Omniscient.

 

2:268

Peanut Butter & Jelly Sandwich

This is to provide them with fruits, and to let them manufacture with their own hands whatever they need. Would they be thankful?

36:35

We thus made you an impartial community, that you may serve as witnesses among the people, and the messenger serves as a witness among you. We changed the direction of your original Qiblah only to distinguish those among you who readily follow the messenger from those who would turn back on their heels. It was a difficult test, but not for those who are guided by GOD. GOD never puts your worship to waste. GOD is Compassionate towards the people, Most Merciful.

2:143

Kings & Queens

GOD promises those among you who believe and lead a righteous life, that He will make them sovereigns on earth, as He did for those before them, and will establish for them the religion He has chosen for them, and will substitute peace and security for them in place of fear. All this because they worship Me alone; they never set up any idols beside Me. Those who disbelieve after this are the truly wicked.

24:55

Light

GOD is the light of the heavens and the earth. The allegory of His light is that of a concave mirror behind a lamp that is placed inside a glass container. The glass container is like a bright, pearl-like star. The fuel thereof is supplied from a blessed oil-producing tree, that is neither eastern, nor western. Its oil is almost self-radiating; needs no fire to ignite it. Light upon light. GOD guides to His light whoever wills (to be guided). GOD thus cites the parables for the people. GOD is fully aware of all things.

24:35 

Decision

Say, "Those who choose to go astray, the Most Gracious will lead them on, until they see what is promised for them - either the retribution or the Hour. That is when they find out who really is worse off, and weaker in power."

GOD augments the guidance of those who choose to be guided. For the good deeds are eternally rewarded by your Lord, and bring far better returns.

19:75-76

Encryption

"O you hidden secret. 
Come out and warn." 

74:1-2 

"This is an honorable Quran.
In a protected book.
None can grasp it except the sincere." 
56:77-79 

Episode 21 - Chapter 2 Verse 62

Unity of All Submitters

[2:62] Surely, those who believe, those who are Jewish, the Christians, and the converts; anyone who (1) believes in GOD, and (2) believes in the Last Day, and (3) leads a righteous life, will receive their recompense from their Lord. They have nothing to fear, nor will they grieve.

Episode 20 - Chapter 2: Verses 54 - 61

QuranTalk - Episode 20 - Chapter 2: Verses 54 - 61

Episode 19 - Chapter 2: Verses 40-53

Recitation & Discussion of Chapter 2 Verses 40-53

Episode 18 - Chapter 2: Verses 30-39

Recitation and discussion of Chapter 2 "The Heifer" verses 30-39

Episode 17 - Dr. Rashad Khalifa, What life is all about part 3 of 3

Dr. Rashad Khalifa's audio "What life is all about" part 3 of 3

Episode 16 - Dr. Rashad khalifa, What Life Is All About part 2 of 3

Dr. Rashad khalifa's audio: "What Life Is All About" part 2 of 3

Episode 15 - Dr. Rashad Khalifa, What Life Is All About part 1 of 3

Audio "What Life Is All About" from Dr. Rashad Khalifa, we broke up into 3 parts - this is the first of the three part series

Episode 14 - Chapter 2 : Verses 20 - 29

[2:20] The lightning almost snatches away their eyesight. When it lights for them, they move forward, and when it turns dark, they stand still. If GOD wills, He* can take away their hearing and their eyesight. GOD is Omnipotent. [2:21] O people, worship only your Lord - the One who created you and those before you - that you may be saved. [2:22] The One who made the earth habitable for you, and the sky a structure. He sends down from the sky water, to produce all kinds of fruits for your sustenance. You shall not set up idols to rival GOD, now that you know.

Episode 13 - Was Rashad Khalifa a Messenger of God?

[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." [5:19] O people of the scripture, our messenger has come to you, to explain things to you, after a period of time without messengers, lest you say, "We did not receive any preacher or warner." A preacher and warner has now come to you. GOD is Omnipotent.*

Episode 12 - Was Muhammad the Final Messenger?

Muhammad was the final prophet, not the final messenger. [33:40] Muhammad was not the father of any man among you. He was a messenger of GOD and the final prophet. GOD is fully aware of all things.

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