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

As-salaam wa-alaikum, brothers and sisters. 

Today's selection is Surah 38, Sâd, verses 41-64. These verses talk of Prophet Job, his sickness and relief by God and then close by reminding us about the reward of paradise and the punishment of hell. 

Tafseer for this selection concerns Job's patience as contrasted with his wife's impatience in verse 44 and his supposed oath to strike her in verse 44.

As-salaam wa-alaikum, brothers and sisters. 

Today's selection concludes Surah 76, which goes by two names names, Al-Insan which mean Man or Adh-Dahr which means the Times, verses 13-31. These verses describe how an exemplary life in heaven awaits those who choose to believe. Finally, it is explained that Allah sent the Qur'an gradually according to the issues facing mankind.

As-salaam wa-alaikum, brothers and sisters. 

Today's selection is from Surah 76, which goes by two names names, Al-Insan which mean Man or Adh-Dahr which means the Times, verses 1-12. These verses detail that the Universe existed before mankind existed. Then God created Man and provided him with free will, ie the ability to believe or disbelieve.

As-salaam wa-alaikum, brothers and sisters. 

Today's selection concludes Surah 33, Al-Ahzãb or the Confederates, verses 53-73. These verses discuss conduct with the Prophet and his wives, blessings for the Prophet, dress code for women, punishment for Hypocrites and scandal mongers, and how the unbelievers will ask for double punishment from their leaders on the Day of Judgment. 

Tafseer concerns the screen or hijab for the Prophet's wives in verses 53-55.

As-salaam wa-alaikum, brothers and sisters. 

Today's selection is from Surah 33, Al-Ahzãb or the Confederates, verses 35-52. These verses teach that it is not befitting for believers to have an option in what has been decided by God and his Messenger. Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) is a Messenger and Seal of the Prophethood and a bearer of good news and spreader of light. Lastly, information about divorce without a waiting period, the Prophet marrying more than 4 wives and a restriction on this exception.

As-salaam wa-alaikum, brothers and sisters. 

Today's selection concludes Surah 39, Az-Zumar or the Crowds, verses 64-75. These verses implore the faithful to worship God and be among His thankful servants. On the Day of Judgment, the Book of Deeds will be laid open and justice will be done with all fairness. After the Judgment, the unbelievers will be driven to Hell and the righteous will enter Paradise.

As-salaam wa-alaikum, brothers and sisters. 

Today's selection is from Surah 39, Az-Zumar or the Crowds, verses 42-52. These verses assert that it is God who recalls who recalls the souls of people upon their death and the living people during their sleep. Furthermore, if the wrongdoers possess all the treasures of the earth and even more, they would gladly offer it as ransom to redeem themselves on the Day of Judgment.

As-salaam wa-alaikum, brothers and sisters. 

Today's selection is from Surah 3, Âli-‘Imrân or the Family of Imran, verses 130-143. These verses deal with the prohibition against usury. Then they move on to Allah's love of charitable people and how believers are promised to have the upper hand though not without encountering trials and tribulations.

As-salaam wa-alaikum, brothers and sisters. 

Today's selection is from Surah 3, Âli-‘Imrân or the Family of Imran, verses 121-129. These verses talk about the lessons from the early Muslims' battles at Badr and Uhud. 

Tafseer for this selection is a further explanation of the significance of those battles.

As-salaam wa-alaikum, brothers and sisters. 

Today's selection concludes Surah 29, Al-‘Ankabüt or the Spider, verses 45-69. These verses talk of Prayer as a way to keep away from shameful deeds. Do not argue with the People of the Book except in good taste. Allah provides for all creatures as he provides for us. The list of this world is nothing but a past time; real life is the life of the hereafter. Lastly, those who strive in the cause of Allah, will be guided to the right way.