Surah 7 (Al-A‘rãf), Verses 142-151 (Y6)

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Summary

Today’s selection is from Surah 7, Al-A‘rãf or the Heights, verses 142-151. These verses detail Prophet Moses’ communication with God at the top of Mount Tür where he was given the tablets of the Torah. Meanwhile, his people, the Israelites started worshiping the calf in his absence.

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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 19 (Maryam), Verses 41-65 (Y6)

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Summary

Today’s 17 Verses episode is from Surah 19, Maryam or Mary, verses 41-65. These verses recount the stories of Prophets Abraham, Moses, Ishmael and Idrees and then discusses how all the Prophets of God were divinely chosen and guided by Allah.

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Surah 52 (At-Tûr), Verses 1-28 (Y6)

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Summary

Today’s selection is from Surah 52 (At-Tûr), Verses 1-28. These verses detail how the deniers of truth will be put to the fire as well as the rewards for the righteous.

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Surah 20 (Tâ-Hâ), Verses 77-89 (Y6)

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Summary

Today’s selection is from Surah 20, Tâ-Hâ, verses 77-89. These verses tell of the deliverance of the Children of Israel from the bondage of the Pharaoh of Egypt, and their backsliding when Prophet Moses went up Mount Tür.

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Surah 2 (Al-Baqarah), Verses 60-71 (Y6)

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Summary

Today’s selection is from Surah Al-Baqarah or the Cow, verses 60-71. These verses recount several stories of Prophet Moses (pbuh) and the Children of Israel. Included are when Prophet Moses (pbuh) found water by striking a rock, the Israelites’ covenants with Allah, punishment for violating the Sabbath, and their attitude toward sacrificing a cow in the name of God.

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Surah 20 (Tâ-Hâ), Verses 1-24 (Y6)

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Summary

Today’s selection is from Surah 20, Tâ-Hâ, verses 1-24. These verses remind us that the Qur’an is for those who fear God. It tells the story of Prophet Moses, when he went to the valley of ‘Tuwa’ at Mt Tur and was chosen as a Messenger of God to confront the Pharaoh of Egypt.

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