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“Their example is that of one who kindled a fire, but when it illuminated what was around him, Allah took away their light and left them in darkness [so] they could not see.  Deaf, dumb and blind – so they will not return [to the right path].” The one who kindled the fire could beContinue reading “PodQuran: Chapter 2 – Al Baqarah, Verses 17-18”

“And when they meet those who believe, they [hypocrites] say, “We believe”; but when they are alone with their evil ones, they say, “Indeed, we are with you; we were only mockers.” [But] Allah mocks them and prolongs them in their transgression [while] they wander blindly. Those are the ones who have purchased error [inContinue reading “PodQuran: Chapter 2 – Al Baqarah, Verses 14-16”

“And when it is said to them [hypocrites], “Believe as the people have believed,” they say, “Should we believe as the foolish have believed?” Unquestionably, it is they who are the foolish, but they know [it] not.” The beginning of this verse indicates the importance of advising others on good things and by extension, warningContinue reading “PodQuran: Chapter 2 – Al Baqarah, Verse 13”

“And when it is said to them [hypocrites], “Do not cause corruption on the earth,” they say, “We are but reformers.” Unquestionably, it is they who are the corrupters, but they perceive [it] not.” Verse 11 indicates the importance of objecting to evil. Each muslim must object to evil according to knowledge and the correctContinue reading “PodQuran: Chapter 2 – Al Baqarah, Verses 11-12”

“And of the people are some who say, “We believe in Allah and the Last Day,” but they are not believers. They [think to] deceive Allah and those who believe, but they deceive not except themselves and perceive [it] not. In their hearts is disease, so Allah has increased their disease; and for them isContinue reading “PodQuran: Chapter 2 – Al Baqarah, Verses 8-10”

“Indeed, those who disbelieve – it is all the same for them whether you warn them or do not warn them – they will not believe. Allah has set a seal upon their hearts and upon their hearing, and over their vision is a veil. And for them is a great punishment.” The first thingContinue reading “PodQuran: Chapter 2 – Al Baqarah, Verses 6-7”

“This is the Book about which there is no doubt, a guidance for those conscious of Allah. Who believe in the unseen, establish prayerand spend out of what We have provided for them. And who believe in what has been revealed to you [Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him] and what was revealedContinue reading “PodQuran: Chapter 2 – Al Baqarah, Verses 2-5”

“Alif, Lām, Meem.” The exact meaning of this verse is unknown. But this verse could be indicating the fact that the Holy Quran is comprised of Arabic letters and words which the Arabs, who were the first to hear it, were very familiar with. This means that they had no excuses but to accept theContinue reading “PodQuran: Chapter 2 – Al Baqarah, Verse 1”