Surah 5 (Al-Mâ‘idah), Verses 20-34 (Y7)

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Summary

Today’s 17 Verses episode is from Surah 5, Al-Mâ‘idah or the Repast, verses 20-34. This selection informs us of the behavior of the people of Prophet Moses towards their Messenger and the curse which God placed on the Jews for 40 years. Next, the story of Adam’s sons, one of whom committed murder. Lastly, the decree of God regarding the killing of another human being and the punishment for waging war against God and his Messenger.

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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 4 (An-Nisâ), Verses 148-162 (Y6)

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Summary

Today’s selection is from Surah 4, An-Nisâ or the Women, Verses 148-162. These verses instruct us not to utter evil words or to draw a line between God and his Messengers in terms of obedience. In it, most Jews (of past times) were habitual sinners and violators of God’s commandments. It is further asserted that Prophet Jesus was neither killed nor crucified. Those Jews would be punished for their iniquities and their only salvation was to become Muslims.

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Surah 20 (Tâ-Hâ), Verses 90-104 (Y6)

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Summary

Today’s selection is from Surah 20, Tâ-Hâ, verses 90-104. These verses continue the story of Prophets Moses & Aaron after their escape from the Pharaoh and Moses’s inquiry about idol worshiping among the Children of Israel, his decision about Samiri and his address to his people. Finally, we are reminded that the life of this world is fleeting and nothing in length compared to life in the hereafter.

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Surah 17 (Al-Isrâ), Verses 1-22 (Y6)

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Summary

Today’s selection is from Surah 17, Al-Isrâ or the Night Journey, verses 1-22. These verses talk of the prophecy made by Allah in the Torah that the Children of Israel would make mischief of one kind or another and twice would they be caught and punished. Next there is a discussion fo the Day of Judgment, when everyone’s deeds will be laid bare – those who sought to do good and those who sought only the transitory things of this earthly life will be judged.

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Surah 10 (Yûnus), Verses 54-70 (Y6)

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Summary

Today’s selection is from Surah 10, Yûnus or Jonah, verses 54-70. These verses talk about the Day of Judgment, the blessing that is the Qur’an, Allah’s witnessing of all that we do and how the mushrikeen are wrong and spread falsehood.

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Surah 85 (Al-Burüj) (Y6)

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Summary

Today’s selection contains the entirety of Surah 85, Al-Burüj or the Constellations, verses 1-22. This Surah talks of the persecution of Allah’s votaries or devoted followers. God watches over His own and will deal with the enemies of Truth as He dealt with them in the past.

Tafseer for this Surah concerns the Zodiac signs or constellations mentioned in verse 1 and makers of the pit of fire in verse 4.

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Surah 5 (Al-Mâ‘idah), Verses 67-77 (Y6)

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Summary

Today’s selection is from Surah 5, Al-Mâ‘idah or the Repast, verses 67-77. This selection covers a number of topics – the Messenger’s mission is to deliver God’s message, the attitude of the Jews towards the Messengers, those who say Jesus is God are disbelievers, who was Jesus the son of Mary.

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Surah 5 (Al-Mâ‘idah), Verses 51-66 (Y6)

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Summary

Today’s selection is from Surah 5, Al-Mâ‘idah or the Repast, verses 51-66. These verses advise the believers not to take Jews or Christians as protectors for only Allah, his Messenger and your fellow believers can protect you. Do not befriend those who make a mockery of your religion nor those who slander and deceive. If only the People of the Book had believed, they would have had the best of both worlds.

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Surah 2 (Al-Baqarah), Verses 142-163 (Y6)

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Summary

Today’s selection is from Surah 2, Al-Baqarah or the Cow, verses 142-163. These verses discuss the qiblah or the direction of prayers and the order to face the Ka’bah during prayer. Also covered, a prescription to seek Allah’s help, the assertion that martyrs are not really dead, the establishment of Safã and Marwah as symbols of Allah and the curse of Allah, the angels and all mankind on those who conceal the Truth.

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