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 5 - Surah 6 (Al-An‘âm), Verses 130-140
    As-salaam wa-alaikum, brothers and sisters. 
    Today's selection is from Surah 6, Al-An‘âm or the Cattle, verses 130-140. These verses tell us that on Judgment Day, the unbelievers will confess that they were indeed unbelievers. The Mushrikeen give their deities preference over Allah and falsely attribute their self-imposed prohibitions to Allah's word.
    6 min
  • Year 5 - Eid, Hadiths and Surahs 112-114 (Al-Ikhlãs, Al-Falaq, An-Nãs)
    As-salaam wa-alaikum, brothers and sisters. 
    This episode is being released on Eid ul-Fitr, at least in my neck of the woods. So I wanted to wish you all Eid Mubarak, Ramzan Kareem, etc. I hope you all have a wonderful day.
    Today's episode consists of several Hadith regarding Eid as well as the last three Surahs of the Qur'an. Surah 112, Al-Ikhlas or The Purity of Faith. Surah 113, Al-Falaq or the Daybreak. And lastly, Surah 114, An-Nas or Mankind.
    6 min
  • Year 5 - Surah 20 (Tâ-Hâ), Verses 116-135
    As-salaam wa-alaikum, brothers and sisters. 
    Today's selection concludes Surah 20, Tâ-Hâ, verses 116-135. These verses tell the story of Adam's creation and Satan's temptation of him. Yet God forgave Adam and guided him to the right way. Those who do not read the Qur'an and follow its guidance will be raised as blind on the Day of Resurrection. Do not envy others' worldly benefits; rather seek Allah's pleasure instead.
    6 min
  • Year 5 - Surah 26 (Ash-Shu‘arã), Verses 192-227
    As-salaam wa-alaikum, brothers and sisters. 
    Today's selection concludes Surah 26, Ash-Shu‘arã or the Poets, verses 192-227. These verses assert that the Qur'an is revealed in plain Arabic through the Angel Gabriel and those who do not want to believe will not believe. Shaitans would not bring the Qur'an for their interest is in descending on slandering sinner who listen to hearsay and lies.
    5 min
  • Year 5 - Surah 26 (Ash-Shu‘arã), Verses 176-191
    As-salaam wa-alaikum, brothers and sisters. 
    Today's selection is from Surah 26, Ash-Shu‘arã or the Poets, verses 176-191. These verses talk of the people of Prophet Shu‘aib, his entreaties to them and the destruction of the disbelievers. 
    Tafseer for this selection is some more historical background on the Companions of the Wood, ie Ashab al-Aykah or the People of Aykah.
    6 min
  • Year 5 - Surah 4 (An-Nisâ), Verses 163-176

    As-salaam wa-alaikum, brothers and sisters. 

    Today's selection concludes Surah 4, An-Nisâ or the Women, Verses 163-176. These verses assert that the Qur'an carries the same message as that sent to Prophets Noah, Abraham, Moses and Jesus. Humans should believe in this revelation if they want to attain felicity but there is no Trinity in Islam as there is in modern Christianity. In Islam, Jesus was a Prophet and worshiper of God. Lastly, there is a legal decision relating to the inheritance of childless persons. 

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    6 min
  • Year 5 - Surahs 97-99 (Al-Qadr, Al-Bayinnah, Al-Zalzalah)
    As-salaam wa-alaikum, brothers and sisters. 
    Today's selection is 3 short surahs.
    The first is Surah 97, Al-Qadr or the Night of Power or Honour, deals with Laylatul Qadr. 
    The second is Surah 98, Al-Bayyinah or the Clear Evidence, about how the People of the Book were united until they received the Allah's guidance. 
    The third is Surah 99, Al-Zalzalah or the Earthquake, reports on how a metaphorical earthquake will herald the Day of Judgment.
    5 min
  • Year 5 - Surah 4 (An-Nisâ), Verses 148-162
    As-salaam wa-alaikum, brothers and sisters. 
    Today's selection is from Surah 4, An-Nisâ or the Women, Verses 148-162. These verses instruct us not to utter evil words or to draw a line between God and his Messengers in terms of obedience. In it, most Jews (of past times) were habitual sinners and violators of God's commandments. It is further asserted that Prophet Jesus was neither killed nor crucified. Those Jews would be punished for their iniquities and their only salvation was to become Muslims.
    6 min
  • Year 5 - Surah 4 (An-Nisâ), Verses 127-147
    As-salaam wa-alaikum, brothers and sisters. 
    Today's selection is from Surah 4, An-Nisâ or the Women, Verses 127-147. These verses command us to establish justice for women, orphan girls and helpless children. Be humble and featful in your dealings with God. Stand firm for justice, believe wholeheartedly, and remember that the hypocrites have double standards.
    8 min
  • Year 5 - Surah 4 (An-Nisâ), Verses 116-126
    As-salaam wa-alaikum, brothers and sisters. 
    Today's selection is from Surah 4, An-Nisâ or the Women, Verses 116-126. These verses remind us that shirk is an unforgivable sin. Such a practice leads Shaitãn to create false desires in men. Only Allah can grant Paradise to the righteous and only to true Muslims.
    4 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.