As-salaam wa-alaikum, brothers and sisters.
Summary
Today’s selection is from Surah 64, At-Taghâbun or the Mutual Loss and Gain, Verses 1-18. This is the entire Surah, which speaks of the mutual gain and loss of Good and Evil, contrasted in this life and in the Hereafter.
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Verses
Bis-millahi ar-rahman, ar-raheem.
In the name of God, most gracious, most merciful.All that is in the heavens and the earth glorifies God. To Him belongs the kingdom and to Him is due all praise; and He has power over all things.[1] It is He Who has created you; yet, some of you are unbelievers and some are believers. God is observant of all your actions.[2] He created the heavens and the earth to manifest the truth. He shaped you and shaped you well, and to Him you shall all return.[3] He knows all that is in the heavens and the earth. He knows what you conceal and what you reveal, and God knows what is in your hearts.[4] Have you not heard of those who disbelieved before you? So they tasted the evil result of their deeds, and in the Hereafter there shall be a painful punishment for them.[5] That is because, when their Messengers came to them with clear revelations, they said: “Are human beings going to guide us?” So they disbelieved and paid no heed. God has no need of such people. God is free of all needs, worthy of all praise.[6] The unbelievers claim that they shall not be raised to life again. Tell them: “Indeed, by my Lord, you shall surely be raised to life again! Then you shall be told of all that you have done; and that is easy for God.”[7] Therefore, believe in God and His Messenger, and in the Light which We have revealed. God is well aware of all your actions.[8] 64:[1-8]
The Day when He will gather you all will be the Day of Assembly, which shall be the Day of At-Taghâbun (mutual loss and gain among the people). As for those who believe in God and do good deeds, He will remove from them their sins and admit them to gardens beneath which rivers flow, to live therein forever, and that will be the supreme achievement.[9] As for those who disbelieved and deny Our revelations, they will become the inmates of hell, wherein they shall live forever, and that is an evil abode.[10] 64:[9-10]
No affliction can ever befall except by the leave of God. He that believes in God, his heart is guided to the Right Way. God has the knowledge of every thing.[11] Obey God and obey His Messenger; but if you pay no heed, then you should know that Our Messenger’s responsibility is only to convey the message plainly.[12] God! There is none worthy of worship but He, therefore, in God Alone let the believers put their trust.[13] 64:[11-13]
O believers! Surely, among your wives and your children there are some who are your enemies: so beware of them. But if you pardon, overlook and forgive their faults, then God is Forgiving, Merciful.[14] Your wealth and your children are but a trial. It is God with Whom is the greatest reward.[15] Therefore, fear God as much as you can, listen to His message attentively, be obedient, and be charitable: this is for your own good. Those who are saved from the covetousness of their own souls, it is they who are truly successful.[16] If you lend to God a goodly loan, He will pay you back manifold, and will forgive you your sins. God is Appreciative and Forbearing.[17] He has the knowledge of the unseen and the seen, He is the All-Mighty, the All-Wise.[18] 64:[14-18]
Ameen.
This concludes today’s episode of the 17 Verses Podcast. I hope that this selection has helped increase your understanding of the holy Qur’an just a little bit.
Thank you and be well.