A Qur’an Like It. Here’s the Sahih International translation: 15:19 And the earth - We have spread it and cast therein firmly set mountains and caused to grow therein [something] of every well-balanced thing. 20 And We have made for you therein means of living and [for] those for whom you are not providers. Koran… Continue reading Qur’an 15:19-20
A Qur’an Like It. Here’s the Sahih International translation: 15:16 And We have placed within the heaven great stars and have beautified it for the observers. 17 And We have protected it from every devil expelled [from the mercy of Allāh] 18 Except one who steals a hearing and is pursued by a clear burning… Continue reading Qur’an 15:16-18
A Qur’an Like It. Here’s the Sahih International translation: 15:14 And [even] if We opened to them a gate from the heaven and they continued therein to ascend, 15 They would say, "Our eyes have only been dazzled. Rather, we are a people affected by magic." Koran 15:14-15 Here’s my improved version: 15:14 Muhammad's theoretical… Continue reading Qur’an 15:14-15
A Qur’an Like It. Here’s the Sahih International translation: 15:10 And We had certainly sent [messengers] before you, [O Muḥammad], among the sects of the former peoples. 11 And no messenger would come to them except that they ridiculed him. 12 Thus do We insert it [i.e., denial] into the hearts of the criminals. 13… Continue reading Qur’an 15:10-13
A Qur’an Like It. Here’s the Sahih International translation: 15:6 And they say, "O you upon whom the message has been sent down, indeed you are mad. 7 Why do you not bring us the angels, if you should be among the truthful?" 8 We do not send down the angels except with truth; and… Continue reading Qur’an 15:6-9
A Qur’an Like It. Here’s the Sahih International translation: 15:4 And We did not destroy any city but that for it was a known decree. 5 No nation will precede its term, nor will they remain thereafter. Koran 15:4-5 Here’s my improved version: 15:4 Mecca is still around, 1400 years later. 5 Muhammad and "We"… Continue reading Qur’an 15:4-5
A Qur’an Like It. Here’s the Sahih International translation: 15:1 Alif, Lām, Rā. These are the verses of the Book and a clear Qur’ān [i.e., recitation]. 2 Perhaps those who disbelieve will wish that they had been Muslims. 3 Let them eat and enjoy themselves and be diverted by [false] hope, for they are going… Continue reading Qur’an 15:1-3
A Qur’an Like It. Here’s the Sahih International translation: This [Qur’ān] is notification for the people that they may be warned thereby and that they may know that He is but one God and that those of understanding will be reminded. Koran 14:52 Here’s my improved version: Allah always was one idol. See how I… Continue reading Qur’an 14:52
A Qur’an Like It. Here’s the Sahih International translation: 14:47 So never think that Allāh will fail in His promise to His messengers. Indeed, Allāh is Exalted in Might and Owner of Retribution. 48 [It will be] on the Day the earth will be replaced by another earth, and the heavens [as well], and they… Continue reading Qur’an 14:47-51
A Qur’an Like It. Here’s the Sahih International translation: 14:44 And, [O Muḥammad], warn the people of a Day when the punishment will come to them and those who did wrong will say, "Our Lord, delay us for a short term; we will answer Your call and follow the messengers." [But it will be said],… Continue reading Qur’an 14:44-46
