As-salaam wa-alaikum, brothers and sisters.
Summary
Today’s selection is from Surah 10, Yûnus or Jonah, verses 71-82. These verses discuss the story of Prophet Noah and his people and how Messengers of God were sent to his descendants such as Prophets Moses and Aaron were sent to the Pharaoh of Egypt.
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Verses
Bis-millahi ar-rahman, ar-raheem.
In the name of Allah, most gracious, most merciful.Quote to them the story of Noah (Nüh) when he said to his people: “O my people! If it offends you that I should live among you and preach to you the revelations of Allah, then you should know that I have put my trust in Allah. Go ahead and muster all your shorakã’ (deities you worship) and come up with your united decision. Plan it well so that you may not have any doubt about its being foolproof. Then execute it against me and give me no respite.[71] If you have turned away from my message, I did not lose any thing, for I did not ask any reward from you for my services: my reward is only with Allah, I have been commanded to become a Muslim.”[72] But they disbelieved him. As a result, We saved him and those of them who were with him in the Ark and We made them successors in the Earth and drowned those who rejected Our revelations. You see what was the end of those who were warned but did not believe![73] 10:[71-73]
Then after him We sent Rasools to their descendants. They came to them with clear signs but they would not believe what they had rejected before. Thus, do We set seals upon the hearts of those who (intentionally) exceed the limits.[74] Then later on We sent Moses (Musa) and Aaron (Haroon) to Pharaoh (Fir’on) and his chiefs with Our signs. But they showed arrogance, for they were a guilty nation.[75] When the truth did come to them from Us they said: “This is indeed sheer magic!”[76] Moses replied: “Is this what you say of the Truth when it has come to you? Is this a magic? Magicians do not prosper.”[77] They said: “Have you come to turn us away from the faith of our forefathers in order that you two (Moses and Aaron) may become the leaders in the land? We will never believe in you!”[78] Pharaoh said: “Bring me every skillful magician.”[79] When the magicians came, Moses said tothem: “Throw what you wish to throw!” [80] So when they had thrown, Moses said: “The magic that you have brought, Allah will surely prove it wrong: for Allah does not promote the work of mischief makers.[81] By His Words Allah vindicates the truth, much as the criminals may dislike it!”[82] 10:[74-82]
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.