In this talk I discuss surah 61, and explain — among other things — why I think the Traditionalist often takes the wrong message from it by quoting single verses rather than looking at the surah as whole. 1 What is in the heavens and what is in the earth gives glory1 to God; and … Continue reading "Sorcery, Brand Islam, And More: Surah 61 With Exposition"

Book recommendation: Boethius’ The Consolation of Philosophy. It’s about dealing with the fact of evil as it really is. // Original video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cO8nraSWn7c

Here I outline surah 60 both as a structure and with the import as I see it which that structure expresses. The purpose of this series of videos is to showcase a toolkit with which anyone who chooses to put the the time in, can enrich his understanding of the Qur’an. 1 O you who … Continue reading "Choose Where You Stand: Surah 60 With Exposition"

This talk looks at the whole of Surah 59, and gives special attention to one of the key “proof texts” the Traditionalist uses to shoe-horn his usurping literature into the mind of the unwary. 6 And what God gave in spoil to His messenger from them: you spurred not for it any horse or camel; … Continue reading "“What The Messenger Gives You, Take It” — Surah 59 With Exposition"

This is an exposition of surah 58. 1 God has heard the word of her that disputes with thee concerning her husband, and makes complaint to God. And God hears you two conversing together; God is hearing and seeing. 2 Those among you who assist among their wives: — they are not their mothers; their … Continue reading "God Sees Everything — Surah 58 With Exposition"

Please note: I missed verses 13 and 18 due to distractions with the new set-up. 57 2 1 What is in the heavens and the earth gives glory1 to God; and He is the Exalted in Might, the Wise.2 2 To Him belongs the dominion of the heavens and the earth; He gives life, and … Continue reading "Wise Preparation For The Life To Come — Surah 57 With Exposition"

The ruling elites know they are close to winning, but they are also not immune to the protocols of the Adversary whom they serve. And when the Adversary made their deeds fair to them, and said: “None among men can defeat you this day, when I am at your side,” then when the two companies … Continue reading "The Elites Are Close To Victory, But They Are Vulnerable"

In this talk I look briefly at the fact that the New Normal is owned just like the Old Normal. Better to deal with the reality of things as they are. // Original video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jMi7rOswqVo

On the Final Day all mankind will be of three kinds: 1. Those brought near 2. The companions of the right 3. The companions of the left Now is the time to decide whom you will fear and where you want to spend eternity. 75 ¶56.3 Then I swear by the setting1 of the stars:2 … Continue reading "Ultimately We Will All Be One Of Three Kinds"

Thoughts on how to keep eternity in mind as the ruling elite move the herd from the old plantation to the new plantation. // Original video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wNtQD6awY9o