The 17 Verses Podcast: Distilling the Qur'an One Day at a Time

As-salaam wa-alaikum, brothers and sisters. 

Today's selection is from Surah 51, Adh-Dhariyat or The Winds That Scatter Dust, verses 1-23. These verses discuss the inevitability of the Day of Judgment.

As-salaam wa-alaikum, brothers and sisters. 

Today's selection is from Surah 11, Hüd, verses 50-68. These verses talk of Prophet Hüd of the 'Ad and his mission to his people and then talk of Prophet Saleh of the Thamüd and his mission to his people.

As-salaam wa-alaikum, brothers and sisters. 

Today's selection is from Surah 11, Hüd, verses 36-49. These verses continue the story of Prophet Noah when he was commanded to build the Ark and gather on board the believers and a pair from each species. Lastly, there is a dialogue between Prophet Noah, his son and God.

As-salaam wa-alaikum, brothers and sisters. 

Today's selection is from Surah 20, Tâ-Hâ, verses 77-89. These verses tell of the deliverance of the Children of Israel from the bondage of the Pharaoh of Egypt, and their backsliding when Prophet Moses went up Mount Tür.

As-salaam wa-alaikum, brothers and sisters. 

Today's selection is from Surah 20, Tâ-Hâ, Verses 55-76. These verses continue the story of Prophet Moses' struggle against the Pharaoh of Egypt. It details how Pharaoh did not believe in Moses' miracles, the confrontation between Moses and Pharaoh's magicians and then Pharaoh's conversation with his magicians after they had witnessed the miracles of Moses.

As-salaam wa-alaikum, brothers and sisters. 

Today's selection is from Surah 4, An-Nisâ or the Women, Verses 43-59. These verses start off with the second recorded prohibition against drinking alcohol, then move to a discussion of the People of the Book (Jews, Christians). It invites the People of the Book to Islam, while reminding them that those who make false idols will not be forgiven. Lastly, it talks about the forces of Shaitan and his allies and the fates of the unbelievers and believers.

As-salaam wa-alaikum, brothers and sisters. 

Today's selection is from Surah 4, An-Nisâ or the Women, verses 24-42. These verses discuss prohibited and permitted marriages, including marrying slave girls. Next is a brief mention of respecting one another's property rights and a warning to avoid heinous sins & jealousy. Lastly, a discussion of the rights of orphans & the needy.

TIP: Look up the expert commentary for these passages as some of it will be controversial to a modern ear.

As-salaam wa-alaikum, brothers and sisters. 

Today's selection is from Surah 42, Ash-Shura or the Consultation, verses 20-29. This selection posits that he who desires the harvest of the hereafter shall be given it manifold, but he who desires it in this life shall be give a portion here but shall have no share in the hereafter.

As-salaam wa-alaikum, brothers and sisters. 

Today's selection is from Surah 42, Ash-Shura or the Consultation, verses 1-19. These verses tell of how the heavens might have broken apart those who elevate Allah's creatures to His rank if the Angels had not begged for forgiveness for Earth's residents. Furthermore, Islam is the same Deen or Way of Life which was embraced by Prophets Noah, Abraham, Moses and Jesus. There was all ordered to establish the worship of God and not to create divisions or sects.

As-salaam wa-alaikum, brothers and sisters. 

Today's selection concludes Surah 67, Al-Mulk or the Dominion, verses 15-30. These verses provide several warnings to the believers and unbelievers: No one can help you against Allah. No one can provide you sustenance besides Allah. And no one can save you from the punishment of Allah.