All posts tagged Prophet Moses

Surah 41 (Fussilât), Verses 33-54 (Y7)

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Summary

Today’s selection concludes Surah 41, Fussilât (or Expounded), verses 33-54. This selection starts by praising those who call others towards God, do good deeds and declares their submission to Allah. Next are some examples of Allah’s signs. Lastly, nothing has been revealed to Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) which was not said to prior Messengers and it is affirmed that the holy book given to Prophet Moses (pbuh) (the Torah) was similar to the Qur’an.

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

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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 152-162 (Y6)

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Today’s selection is from Surah 7, Al-A‘rãf or the Heights, verses 152-162. These verses tell of how the worshipers of the calf among the people of Prophet Moses incurred the wrath of God. Then a slight digression to talk about how Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) is a Prophet for all mankind. Lastly, an account of God providing food and water in the desert to the people of Moses.

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

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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 7 (Al-A‘rãf), Verses 130-141 (Y6)

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Today’s selection is from Surah 7, Al-A‘rãf or the Heights, verses 130-141. These verses talk of the scourge of God against the Pharaoh of Egypt and his chiefs and their final destruction. Allah then rescued the Children of Israel but they still disbelieved in one God.

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Surah 7 (Al-A‘rãf), Verses 109-129 (Y6)

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Summary

Today’s selection is from Surah 7, Al-A‘rãf or the Heights, verses 109-129. These verses tell of Prophet Moses’ confrontation with the magicians of the Pharaoh of Egypt and the Pharaoh’s revenge against the people of Moses.

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Surah 17 (Al-Isrâ), Verses 94-111 (Y6)

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Today’s selection concludes Surah 17, Al-Isrâ or the Night Journey, verses 94-111. In this selection, we are told that God sent a human messenger to humans, just as he would’ve sent an angel messenger if the dwellers of Earth were angels. Only disbelievers doubt life after death. Moses, himself, was given nine signs but people didn’t believe him. Now, the Qur’an has been revealed in sections to suit each occasion. Lastly, we are counseled to offer Prayers in a moderate voice, neither too loud, nor too soft.

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Surah 2 (Al-Baqarah), Verses 236-248 (Y6)

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Today’s selection is from Surah 2, Al-Baqarah or the Cow, verses 236-248. These verses give commandments relating to dowry in case of divorce, guarding one’s Prayers, executing a last will and testament, fighting in the path of Allah without the fear of death and lastly, the beginning of a story about the Israelites and their king Talüt (Saul).

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Surah 26 (Ash-Shu‘arã), Verses 176-191 (Y6)

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Today’s selection is from Surah 26, Ash-Shu‘arã or the Poets, verses 176-191. These verses talk of the people of Prophet Shu‘aib, his entreaties to them and the destruction of the disbelievers.

Tafseer for this selection is some more historical background on the Companions of the Wood, i.e., Ashab al-Aykah or the People of Aykah.

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Surah 37 (As-Sãffãt), Verses 114-138 (Y6)

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Today’s selection is from Surah 37, As-Sãffãt or Those Ranged in Ranks, verses 114-138. These verses talk of the favors bestowed upon Prophets Moses, Aaron, Elias and Lot.

Tafseer for this selection further explains the story of Prophet Elias.

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