Month: February 2015

[2:262] Those who spend their money in the cause of GOD, then do not follow their charity with insult or harm, will receive their recompense from their Lord; they have nothing to fear, nor will they grieve. [2:263] Kind words and compassion are better than a charity that is followed by insult. GOD is Rich, … Continue reading Kind Words Are Better Than a Charity Followed By Insult (2:262 – 2:264)

                                             The Best Investment [2:261] The example of those who spend their monies in the cause of GOD is that of a grain that produces seven spikes, with a hundred grains in each spike. … Continue reading The Best Investment (2:261)

The Quran is not like any other book. Sometimes the verses seem to have no relation to one another, but upon further study it forces our brains to work harder to see the underlying messages that are interwoven in the verses. For instance we see that across the verses we see similar examples of different … Continue reading Studying the Quran makes us Smarter (2:253 – 2:260)

                                     Every Believer Needs Assurance [2:260] Abraham said, "My Lord, show me how You revive the dead." He said, "Do you not believe?" He said, "Yes, but I wish to reassure my heart." He said, "Take four birds, … Continue reading Every Believer Needs Assurances For Our Hearts (2:260)

Lesson About Death* [2:259] Consider the one who passed by a ghost town and wondered, "How can GOD revive this after it had died?" GOD then put him to death for a hundred years, then resurrected him. He said, "How long have you stayed here?" He said, "I have been here a day, or part … Continue reading God and Time & The Example of 100 years (2:259)

                                   Abraham's Courageous Debate [2:258] Have you noted the one who argued with Abraham about his Lord, though GOD had given him kingship? Abraham said, "My Lord grants life and death." He said, "I grant life and death." Abraham … Continue reading Abraham’s Courageous Debate (2:258)

[2:257] GOD is Lord of those who believe; He leads them out of darkness into the light. As for those who disbelieve, their lords are their idols; they lead them out of the light into darkness - these will be the dwellers of Hell; they abide in it forever. One can be a beliver and … Continue reading God is the one who leads us out of darkness (2:257)

Firstly we need to remember that God is running everything. If a conflict arises between the understanding or a verse or topic, it is a good opportunity to study the subject matter deeper and understand that God is the one who provides the right understanding. [28:56] You cannot guide the ones you love. GOD is … Continue reading How should we handle conflict resolution at a Quran Study? (2:256)

No Compulsion in Religion [2:256] There shall be no compulsion in religion: the right way is now distinct from the wrong way. Anyone who denounces the devil and believes in GOD has grasped the strongest bond; one that never breaks. GOD is Hearer, Omniscient.  There should be no compulsion in religion according to the Quran, … Continue reading No Compulsion in Religion (2:256)

[2:255] GOD: there is no other god besides Him, the Living, the Eternal. Never a moment of unawareness or slumber overtakes Him. To Him belongs everything in the heavens and everything on earth. Who could intercede with Him, except in accordance with His will? He knows their past, and their future. No one attains any … Continue reading God Never Needs to Rest (2:255)