As-salaam wa-alaikum, brothers and sisters.
Summary
Today’s selection is from Surah 42, Ash-Shura or the Consultation, verses 30-43. These verses affirm that whatever afflictions befall a person are the result of his/her own misdeeds. True believers are those who establish prayers, give charity and defend themselves when oppressed.
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Verses
Bis-millahi ar-rahman, ar-raheem.
In the name of Allah, most gracious, most merciful.Whatever affliction befalls you is the result of what your own hands have done even though for many of your misdeeds He grants forgiveness.[30] You cannot frustrate anything in earth and there is no protector or helper for you besides Allah.[31] Among His signs are the ships which look like mountains upon the ocean.[32] If He wants, He can cause the wind to become still and leave them motionless on their backs – surely in this example there are signs for every such person who patiently endures and is grateful.[33] – Or He may cause them to drown in consequence of even a few of their misdeeds, though He forgives many of their misdeeds.[34] Those who dispute about Our revelations should know that there is no escape for them.[35] Whatever you are given is nothing but a provision for the transitory life of this world, better and ever lasting is the reward which Allah has for those who believe, put their trust in their Lord,[36] avoid major sins and shameful deeds, forgive even when they are angry;[37] answer the call of their Lord, establish Prayers, conduct their affairs with mutual consultation, spend out of the sustenance which We have given them,[38] and when they are oppressed, help and defend themselves.[39] The recompense for an injury is an injury proportionate to it; but if a person forgives and makes reconciliation he shall be rewarded by Allah; He does not like the wrongdoers.[40] Those who avenge themselves when wronged cannot be blamed.[41] The blameworthy are those who oppress their fellow men and conduct themselves with wickedness and injustice in the land. It is they who will have painful punishment.[42] Those who endure with fortitude and forgive others, surely exhibit great courage in conducting their affairs.[43] 42:[30-43]
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.