Living The Quran Through The Living Quran

In this discussion, we review the first portion of Surah al-Najm covering verses 1 to 4 and the  topic of 'The Great Oath' - promises and warnings which God takes in  the introductory portion of Surah al-Najm. 

In this, part one of the commentary of Surah al-Najm, we explore the 62nd chapter of the Quran. This chapter was revealed in Mecca and contains 62 verses and it takes its name from the first verse of the chapter by God taking an oath by the star.

In this section of verses 88 to 96, we conclude the review the theme of a  summary of the three groups of people. In this section, God concludes  the chapter and summarizes the three groups which He introduced at the  beginning of this chapter.

In this section of verses 88 to 96, we review the theme of a summary of the three groups of people. In this section, God concludes the chapter and summarizes the three groups which He introduced at the beginning of this chapter.

In this section of verses 83 to 87, we review the theme of the reality of death and our incapacity to prevent it. Do we have the ability to avert death and live "for ever" - if so, why don't we do it? Is there some other "force" which controls our life and death??

In this portion of the commentary of Surah al-Waqiyah in  which we review  verses 81 to 82, God speaks to us and asks us that with all that is in existence, how can humanity still deny Him? Why do people deny the existence of God?

In this portion of the commentary of Surah al-Waqiyah in which we continue and conclude our review of verses 77 to 80, God speaks about the Noble Quran. This  is a book which was revealed to the Prophet over the course of 23 years  and is a guidance for all of humanity. It is free from corruption and is  the only covenant which God has given to humanity which He promised  that He would protect from being distorted. This session will review  some of the beauties of the Quran.

In this portion of the commentary of Surah al-Waqiyah in which we review verses 77 to 80, God speaks about the Noble Quran. This is a book which was revealed to the Prophet over the course of 23 years and is a guidance for all of humanity. It is free from corruption and is the only covenant which God has given to humanity which He promised that He would protect from being distorted. This session will review some of the beauties of the Quran.

In this portion of the commentary of Surah al-Waqiyah in  which we review verses 75 to 76, God takes some oaths, something which He need not do given who He is, however He does so for specific reasons in the Quran. 

In this portion of the commentary of Surah al-Waqiyah in which we review verses 71 to 74, God poses the rhetorical question to humanity  about the fire which we kindle and the trees from which we are able to make a fire. Do we have  the power to create these trees out of 'nothing', or does God give us, out of His grace, trees - one of the uses is to make a fire. For those who go camping, they know that to cook over an open flame - whether it be to make their cup of tea or coffee or to cook the fish they caught, they need to kindle a fire, but do we think about WHERE this tree has come from?