Surah 2 (Al-Baqarah), Verses 211-221 (Y6)

As-salaam wa-alaikum, brothers and sisters.

Summary

Today’s selection is from Surah 2, Al-Baqarah or the Cow, verses 211-221. These verses discuss the position of believers vs disbelievers on the Day of Judgment, the obligation of charity in the name of Allah, prohibition against fighting during Ramadan, prohibition against drinking and gambling, dealing with orphans justly and marrying non-Muslim men or women.

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Surah 60 (Mumtahinah) (Y6)

As-salaam wa-alaikum, brothers and sisters.

Summary

Today’s selection is the entirety of Surah 60, Mumtahinah or That Which Examines, verses 1-13. This Surah talks about social relations with Unbelievers. A distinction is made between those who persecute you for your Faith and want to destroy you and your Faith and those who those who have no such rancour. For the latter, there is hope of mercy and forgiveness. The question of women and cross-marriages is also dealt with.

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