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

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

By Maher S. HoqueReligion & SpiritualityIslam
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The 17 Verses Podcast: Distilling the Qur'an One Day at a Time episodes

  • Year 6 - Surah 40 (Ghãfir-Al-Mu’min), Verses 1-20
    As-salaam wa-alaikum, brothers and sisters. 
    Today's selection is from Surah 40, which goes by two names, Ghãfir which means Forgiver or Al-Mu’min or the Believer, verses 1-20. These verses encourage all to believe in God for he is perfect in knowledge and power, forgives sin and accepts repentance and justly enforces His law. Those who reject Him are in deceit. His glory is sung by the highest and purest. Give all devotion to Him alone.
    6 min
  • Year 6 - Surah 62 (Al-Jumu‘ah)
    As-salaam wa-alaikum, brothers and sisters. 
    Today's selection is the entirety of Surah 62, Al-Jumu‘ah or Friday, verses 1-11. This surah makes 3 major points. Allah has appointed Muhammad (pbuh) as his Messenger. God has rebutted the claims of the Jews to be the favorites of Allah to the exclusion of others. And finally a commandment relating to the obligation of Friday Prayers.
    5 min
  • Year 6 - Surah 86 (At-Tãriq)
    As-salaam wa-alaikum, brothers and sisters. 
    Today's selection is the entirety of Surah 86, At-Tãriq or the Night Star, verses 1-17. This short Surah discusses the protection afforded to every soul in the darkest period of its spiritual history. The physical nature of humankind may be insignificant, but the soul given by Allah must win a glorious future in the end.
    4 min
  • Year 6 - Surah 44 (Adh-Dukhân), Verses 43-59
    As-salaam wa-alaikum, brothers and sisters. 
    Today's selection concludes Surah 44, Adh-Dukhân or the Smoke, with verses 43-59. These verses lays out the food and drink which will be given to the sinners in Hell and the food and entertainment for the righteous who will go to Heaven.
    The Tafseer for this selection is an explanation of the Tree of Zaqqum in verse 43 and the besetting sin discussed in this Surah.
    4 min
  • Year 6 - Surah 44 (Adh-Dukhân), Verses 30-42
    As-salaam wa-alaikum, brothers and sisters. 
    Today's selection is from Surah 44, Adh-Dukhân or the Smoke, verses 1-29. These verses speak of how the Qur'an was revealed during the "Blessed Night" also known as Lailat-ul Qadr and the lessons which mankind can learn from the story of Moses and people of the Pharaoh of Egypt.
    5 min
  • Year 6 - Surah 44 (Adh-Dukhan), Verses 1-29
    As-salaam wa-alaikum, brothers and sisters. 
    Today's selection is from Surah 44, Adh-Dukhân or the Smoke, verses 1-29. These verses speak of how the Qur'an was revealed during the "Blessed Night" also known as Lailat-ul Qadr and the lessons which mankind can learn from the story of Moses and people of the Pharaoh of Egypt.
    5 min
  • Year 6 - Surah 66 (At-Tahrim)
    As-salaam wa-alaikum, brothers and sisters. 
    Today's selection is the entirety of Surah 66, At-Tahrïm or the Prohibition. The topics covered in this Surah are: do not make something lawful which Allah has made unlawful. The Prophet's wives are admonished regarding their behavior with him. Believers are commanded to turn to Allah in repentance. And lastly, the example of Noah's and Lot's wives, who will go to Hell while Pharaoh of Egypt's wife and Maryam, mother of Prophet Jesus, will go to Paradise.
    6 min
  • Year 6 - Surah 35 (Fãtir), Verses 38-45
    As-salaam wa-alaikum, brothers and sisters. 
    Today's selection concludes Surah 35, Fãtir or the Originator, verses 38-45. These verses assert that God has not sent any Book which had a provision allowing Shirk (or associating others with Allah). To that end, plotting evil will recoil on none but its author and if God were to punish people for their wrongdoing, not even an animal would be left around them.
    5 min
  • Year 6 - Surah 35 (Fãtir), Verses 15-37
    As-salaam wa-alaikum, brothers and sisters. 
    Today's selection is from Surah 35, Fãtir or the Originator, verses 15-37. These verses assert that mankind is in need of God, not the other way around. The living and the dead are not alike; you cannot make those who are buried in the grave hear you. Finally those who recite the Qur'an, establish prayer and give charity may hope for God's blessings and rewards whereas those who disbelieve shall have the painful punishment of everlasting hell-fire.
    6 min
  • Year 6 - Surah 35 (Fãtir), Verses 1-14
    As-salaam wa-alaikum, brothers and sisters. 
    Today's selection is from Surah 35, Fãtir or the Originator, verses 1-14. These verses assert that none can withhold or award blessings besides Allah. Those who consider evil deeds to be good cannot be guided to the Right Path. Honor comes from obedience to God. And finally, how dieties besides Allah can neither hear nor even own a thread of a date-stone.
    6 min

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

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The 17 Verses podcast is a short, daily recitation of the Qur'an in spoken English. Our purpose is to enable busy Muslims (or non-Muslims) to be exposed to the Qur'an each day, delivered to their phones/iPads/etc.