17:37 And do not walk upon the earth exultantly. Indeed, you will never tear the earth [apart], and you will never reach the mountains in height. 38 All that - its evil is ever, in the sight of your Lord, detested. Koran 17:37-38 So which of these is the perfect words of Allah? This verse… Continue reading Koran 17:37-38
And do not pursue that of which you have no knowledge. Indeed, the hearing, the sight and the heart - about all those [one] will be questioned. Koran 17:36 This verse seems to be about not following a religion that you know nothing about. But instead, according to Tafsir Ibn Kathir, 17:36, it's actually about… Continue reading Koran 17:36
17:34 And do not approach the property of an orphan, except in the way that is best, until he reaches maturity. And fulfill [every] commitment. Indeed, the commitment is ever [that about which one will be] questioned. 35 And give full measure when you measure, and weigh with an even balance. That is the best… Continue reading Koran 17:34-35
And do not kill the soul which Allah has forbidden, except by right. And whoever is killed unjustly - We have given his heir authority, but let him not exceed limits in [the matter of] taking life. Indeed, he has been supported [by the law]. Koran 17:33 Notice how Muhammad permits murder with: "except by… Continue reading Koran 17:33
17:32 And do not approach unlawful sexual intercourse. Indeed, it is ever an immorality and is evil as a way. Koran 17:32 This verse is a corrupt repetition and variation of Muhammad's own saying earlier in Koran 6:151: Say, "... And do not approach immoralities – what is apparent of them and what is concealed.… Continue reading Koran 17:32
And do not kill your children for fear of poverty. We provide for them and for you. Indeed, their killing is ever a great sin. Koran 17:31 Test Muhammad's words. Go for a long walk, don't pack a snack or lunch and don't take water. What happens? You got tired, thirsty and hungry. Did "We"… Continue reading Koran 17:31
17:29 And do not make your hand [as] chained to your neck or extend it completely and [thereby] become blamed and insolvent. 30 Indeed, your Lord extends provision for whom He wills and restricts [it]. Indeed He is ever, concerning His servants, Acquainted and Seeing. Koran 17:29-30 This passage is a continuation of the previous… Continue reading Koran 17:29-30
17:26 And give the relative his right, and [also] the poor and the traveler, and do not spend wastefully. 27 Indeed, the wasteful are brothers of the devils, and ever has Satan been to his Lord ungrateful. 28 And if you [must] turn away from the needy awaiting mercy from your Lord which you expect,… Continue reading Koran 17:26-28
Your Lord is most knowing of what is within yourselves. If you should be righteous [in intention] - then indeed He is ever, to the often returning [to Him], Forgiving. Koran 17:25 The scholars of Tafsir Ibn Kathir, 17:25, help make clear the perfectly clear words in the game of Telephone (or Chinese Whispers) between… Continue reading Koran 17:25
17:23 And your Lord has decreed that you not worship except Him, and to parents, good treatment. Whether one or both of them reach old age [while] with you, say not to them [so much as], "uff," and do not repel them but speak to them a noble word. 24 And lower to them the… Continue reading Koran 17:23-24
