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Surah 7 (Al-A‘rãf), Verses 163-181 (Y6)

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Summary

Today’s selection is from Surah 7, Al-A‘rãf or the Heights, verses 163-181. These verses discuss a past Jewish violation of the Sabbath and their mistaken belief about Allah’s forgiveness. Next, mankind’s ancient testimony that Allah is their Lord, an example of those who deny God’s revelations and a comparison that misguided people are like animals, only worse.

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Surah 5 (Al-Mâ‘idah), Verses 109-120 (Y6)

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Summary

Today’s selection concludes Surah 5, Al-Mâ‘idah or the Repast, verses 109-120. This selection discusses the favors of God upon Prophet Jesus (or Isa) and the miracles he was given. It also discusses the testimony of Prophet Jesus concerning Christians on the Day of Judgment.

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Surah 5 (Al-Mâ‘idah), Verses 94-108 (Y6)

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Summary

Today’s selection is from Surah 5, Al-Mâ‘idah or the Repast, verses 94-108. These verses talk of the prohibition of hunting while in Ihrãm (pilgrim gear) during Hajj and the penalty for doing so. God has made the Ka’bah an eternal sanctuary for mankind. Superstitions are prohibited in Islam. Lastly, there is instruction concerning last wills and testaments and the testimony of witnesses.

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Surah 37 (As-Sãffãt), Verses 167-182 (Y6)

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Summary

Today’s selection concludes Surah 37, As-Sãffãt or Those Ranged in Ranks, verses 167-182. These verses recount that Allah has promised to help His Messengers and His devotees.

Tafseer for this selection talks about those who complain that the message of Allah had not been sent to their ancestors.

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Surah 37 (As-Sãffãt), Verses 139-166 (Y6)

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Summary

Today’s selection is from Surah 37, As-Sãffãt or Those Ranged in Ranks, verses 139-166. These verses tell the story of Prophet Jonah and the whale and address the unbelievers’ false claims that the Angels are the daughters of Allah and Jinns are blood relations to Allah.

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Surahs 97-99 (Al-Qadr, Al-Bayinnah, Al-Zalzalah) (Y6)

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Summary

Today’s selection consists of three very short Surahs.

The first is Surah 97, Al-Qadr or the Night of Power or Honour. This Surah deals with Laylatul Qadr, one of the most important nights in the Muslim calendar.

The second is Surah 98 – Al-Bayyinah or the Clear Evidence. This Surah is about how the People of the Book were united until they received the guidance of Allah as well as the commandment to establish prayers and pay charity.

The third is Surah 99 – Al-Zalzalah or the Earthquake. This short Surah reports on how an earthquake (metaphorically speaking) will herald the Day of Judgment and on that day, men will be shown the record of their acts.

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Surah 3 (Âli-‘Imrân), Verses 181-200 (Y6)

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Summary

Today’s selection concludes Surah 3, Âli-‘Imrân or the Family of Imran, verses 181-200. These verses recount the lies told against God, the tests of the believers, punishment for claiming credit for something you haven’t done, signs from nature and a supplication of the believers and lastly an appeal to be patient and excel in patience.

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Surah 3 (Âli-‘Imrân), Verses 172-180 (Y6)

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Summary

Today’s selection is from Surah 3, Âli-‘Imrân or the Family of Imran, verses 172-180. These verses concern the character of believers during the Battle of Uhud, punishment for trading belief for unbelief, and punishments for those who are stingy.

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Surah 3 (Âli-‘Imrân), Verses 156-171 (Y6)

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Summary

Today’s selection is from Surah 3, Âli-‘Imrân or the Family of Imran, verses 156-171. These verses talk about how Allah confers life and death and how we must put our trust in the Messenger of God. Lastly, there are some lessons from the Battles of Badr & Uhud and how the righteous dead are not really dead.

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Surah 3 (Âli-‘Imrân), Verses 121-129 (Y6)

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Summary

Today’s selection is from Surah 3, Âli-‘Imrân or the Family of Imran, verses 121-129. These verses talk about the lessons from the early Muslims’ battles at Badr and Uhud.

Tafseer for this selection is a further explanation of the significance of those battles.

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