A Qur’an Like It. Here’s the Sahih International translation: 2:158 Indeed, aṣ-Ṣafā and al-Marwah are among the symbols of Allah.So whoever makes ḥajj [pilgrimage] to the House or performs ʿumrah - there is no blame upon him for walking between them.And whoever volunteers good - then indeed, Allah is Appreciative and Knowing.Koran 2:158 Here’s my… Continue reading Qur’an 2:158
A Qur’an Like It. Here’s the Sahih International translation: 2:155 And We will surely test you with something of fear and hunger and a loss of wealth and lives and fruits, but give good tidings to the patient, 156 Who, when disaster strikes them, say, "Indeed we belong to Allah, and indeed to Him we… Continue reading Qur’an 2:155-157
A Qur’an Like It. Here’s the Sahih International translation: 2:153 O you who have believed, seek help through patience and prayer.Indeed, Allah is with the patient.154 And do not say about those who are killed in the way of Allah, "They are dead."Rather, they are alive, but you perceive [it] not.Koran 2:153-154 Here’s my improved… Continue reading Qur’an 2:153-154
A Qur’an Like It. Here’s the Sahih International translation: 2:151 Just as We have sent among you a messenger from yourselves reciting to you Our verses and purifying you and teaching you the Book and wisdom and teaching you that which you did not know.152 So remember Me; I will remember you.And be grateful to… Continue reading Qur’an 2:151-152
A Qur’an Like It. Here’s the Sahih International translation: 2:148 For each [religious following] is a [prayer] direction toward which it faces.So race to [all that is] good.Wherever you may be, Allah will bring you forth [for judgement] all together.Indeed, Allah is over all things competent.149 So from wherever you go out [for prayer, O… Continue reading Qur’an 2:148-150
A Qur’an Like It. Here’s the Sahih International translation: 2:146 Those to whom We gave the Scripture know him [i.e., Prophet Muḥammad] as they know their own sons.But indeed, a party of them conceal the truth while they know [it].147 The truth is from your Lord, so never be among the doubters.Koran 2:146-147 Here’s my… Continue reading Qur’an 2:146-147
A Qur’an Like It. Here’s the Sahih International translation: 2:145 And if you brought to those who were given the Scripture every sign, they would not follow your qiblah.Nor will you be a follower of their qiblah.Nor would they be followers of one another's qiblah.So if you were to follow their desires after what has… Continue reading Qur’an 2:145
A Qur’an Like It. Here’s the Sahih International translation: 2:144 We have certainly seen the turning of your face, [O Muḥammad], toward the heaven, and We will surely turn you to a qiblah with which you will be pleased.So turn your face [i.e., yourself] toward al-Masjid al-Ḥarām.And wherever you [believers] are, turn your faces [i.e.,… Continue reading Qur’an 2:144
A Qur’an Like It. Here’s the Sahih International translation: 2:142 The foolish among the people will say, "What has turned them away from their qiblah, which they used to face?" Say, "To Allah belongs the east and the west. He guides whom He wills to a straight path."143 And thus We have made you a… Continue reading Qur’an 2:142-143
A Qur’an Like It. Here’s the Sahih International translation: 2:139 Say, [O Muḥammad], "Do you argue with us about Allah while He is our Lord and your Lord? For us are our deeds, and for you are your deeds. And we are sincere [in deed and intention] to Him."140 Or do you say that Abraham… Continue reading Qur’an 2:139-141
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