Surah 18 (Al-Kahf), Verses 60-70 (Y6)

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Summary

Today’s selection is from Surah 18, Al-Kahf or the Cave, verses 60-70. This selection begins the story of Prophet Moses travelling to find a man named Khizr, whom Allah had imparted with some knowledge. Khizr warned Prophet Moses that he would not be able to bear with him.

Tafseer for this selection explains how this part of the story is meant to illustrate 2 of 4 specific points.

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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 43 (Az-Zukhruf), Verses 36-56 (Y6)

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Summary

Today’s selection is from Surah 43, Az-Zukhruf or the Golden Adornments, verses 36-56. These verses declare that he who turns away from remember of Allah, Allah will appoint a Shaitan (or evil one) to be his intimate friend. Hold fast to the Qur’an if you want to be right guided. Lastly, a quick vignette of Prophet Moses’ fight with the Pharaoh of Egypt and the Pharaoh’s fate for ridiculing Moses.

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Surah 6 (Al-An‘âm), Verses 91-100 (Y6)

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Summary

Today’s selection is from Surah 6, Al-An‘âm or the Cattle, verses 91-100. These verses declare that Allah is He who revealed the Torah and the Qur’an. Those who invent a lie against God will face a disgraceful punishment and lastly, there are some examples provided of God’s creation so that mankind may understand.

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Surah 6 (Al-An‘âm), Verses 71-90 (Y6)

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Summary

Today’s selection is from Surah 6, Al-An‘âm or the Cattle, verses 71-90. These verses establish that believers are commanded to submit to God’s will, to establish Prayer and to fear God. Prophet Abraham learned faith through studying nature. The mushrikïn’s arguments against Prophet Abraham and the existence of Allah are laid out. Lastly, the descendants of Prophet Abraham, including Moses, Jesus and Muhammad were not mushrikïn, or those who associate others with God.

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Surah 29 (Al-‘Ankabüt), Verses 31-44 (Y6)

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Summary

Today’s selection concludes Surah 29, Al-‘Ankabüt or the Spider, verses 31-44. These verses tell of how the people of Prophet Lot and the nations of ‘Ad, Thamüd and Madyan as well as the Pharaoh of Egypt and his people rejected the Messengers of God and were destroyed as a result. Also told is the parable of those who take protectors other than God.

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Surah 3 (Âli-‘Imrân), Verses 92-101 (Y6)

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Summary

Today’s selection is from Surah 3, Âli-‘Imrân or the Family of Imran, verses 92-101. These verses cover the criteria of righteousness, lawful and unlawful food for the Children of Israel, the first House of Allah on Earth, the disbelief of Jews & Christians, and lastly, a warning not to obey the Jews or Christians.

Tafseer for this selection concerns the “religion of Abraham” mentioned in verse 95.

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Surah 3 (Âli-‘Imrân), Verses 72-91 (Y6)

As-salaam wa-alaikum, brothers and sisters.

Summary

Today’s selection is from Surah 3, Âli-‘Imrân or the Family of Imrân, verses 72-91. These verses assert that among Jews & Christians, there are hypocrites, bad people and good people. It assert that some of them cheat in quoting their holy books and that Prophet Jesus never instructed them to worship him. It discusses the covenant of God with the other Prophets concerning the appearance of the Last Prophet (Muhammad), peace be upon him, and ties them all together. Those who disbelieve in Allah will be cursed by Allah, the Angels and all mankind.

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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 61 (As-Saff) (Y6)

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Summary

Today’s selection is Surah 61, As-Saff or the Battle Array, which is 14 verses in total. It enjoins believers to keep their word or practise what they preach. It recounts Prophet Jesus’ foretelling of a Prophet of God after him; that Prophet of course was Muhammad (pbuh). Lastly, it describes faith as a sort of bargain given the rewards which it produces.

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