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

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.

As-salaam wa-alaikum, brothers and sisters. 

Today's selection is from Surah 67, Al-Mulk, verses 1-14. These verses talk about of the Kingdom of the Universe, which belongs to Allah. The lower heaven is decorated with lamp or stars. Lastly, there is a conversation between the dwellers of hell and its guards.

As-salaam wa-alaikum, brothers and sisters. 

Today's selection concludes Surah 59, Al-Hashr or the Mustering, verses 18-24. These verses assert that the revelations of God could even affect a mountain and then concludes with the unique attributes of Allah. 

Tafseer for this selection focuses on the affect God's word would have on a mountain itself in verse 21 and the summation of God's attributes in verse 22.

As-salaam wa-alaikum, brothers and sisters. 

Today's selection is from Surah 59, Al-Hashr or the Mustering, verses 1-17. These verses tell of the Jewish tribe of Banu Al-Nadeer and their exile. It talks of the good qualities of immigrants and the true Ansar (the residents of Madinah). Lastly it speaks of a conspiracy among the hypocrites and the People of the Book and a parable of Satan and a Disbeliever.

As-salaam wa-alaikum, brothers and sisters. 

Today's selection is from Surah 37, As-Sãffãt or Those Ranged in Ranks, verses 75-98. These verses tell the story of how Prophet Noah prayed to God and saw his prayers answered. Next we begin a story about Prophet Abraham, the "Friend of Allah". 

Tafseer for this selection concerns the response of the unbelievers to Prophet Abraham's argument in favor God.

As-salaam wa-alaikum, brothers and sisters. 

Today's selection is from Surah 37, As-Sãffãt or Those Ranged in Ranks, verses 40-74. These verses discuss one of the scenes of heaven and an example of a conversion from a resident of heaven, and then concludes with a scene from hell where the wrongdoers languish.

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.

As-salaam wa-alaikum, brothers and sisters. 

Today's selection is the entirety of Surah 63, Al-Munãfiqün or the Hypocrites, verses 1-11. This Surah has 3 major themes. 1) Hypocrisy is such a sin against Islam and Muslims that even the Prophet's prayer cannot obtain forgiveness against it. 2) Don't let riches and children divert you from remembrance of Allah. 3) Spend in the Way of Allah before death approaches you.

As-salaam wa-alaikum, brothers and sisters. 

Today's selection concludes Surah 45, Al-Jâthiya or the Kneeling Down, verses 22-37. These verses condemn those who have made their desires as their God and then moves on to Allah's address to the disbelievers on the Day of Judgment.

As-salaam wa-alaikum, brothers and sisters. 

Today's selection is from Surah 45, Al-Jâthiya or the Kneeling Down, verses 1-21. These verses question what will the sinners believe in if they do not believe in Allah and his revelations. The seas and all that lie between the heavens and earth are made subject to man by Allah. The Israelites created sects or divisions in their relgion after the Torah was revealed. Finally, the wrongdoers protect one another while Allah protects the righteous himself.