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 52 (At-Tûr), Verses 29-49
    As-salaam wa-alaikum, brothers and sisters. 
    Today's selection concludes Surah 52, At-Tûr or Mount Tûr, verses 29-49. These verses discuss the mission of Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) and the response to the disbelievers' arguments.
    4 min
  • Year 5 - Surah 80 ('Abasa), Verses 17-42
    As-salaam wa-alaikum, brothers and sisters. 
    Today's selection concludes Surah 80, ‘Abasa or He Frowned, verses 17-42. This verses counsel the faithful to recognize their creator and fulfill all obligations. On the Day of Judgment, no one will heed their own kin.
    4 min
  • Year 5 - Surah 80 ('Abasa), Verses 1-16
    As-salaam wa-alaikum, brothers and sisters. 
    Today's selection is from Surah 80, 'Abasa or He Frowned, verses 1-16. These verses explain that seekers of guidance should be given preference in conveying God's message. 
    Tafseer for this selection is an explanation of the incident which led to this Surah.
    4 min
  • Year 5 - Surah 54 (Al-Qamar), Verses 23-40
    As-salaam wa-alaikum, brothers and sisters. 
    Today's selection is from Surah 54, Al-Qamar or the Moon, verses 23-40. These recount the stories of the people of Thamud and the people of Prophet Lot. Both groups of people called their Prophets liars despite the clarity of God's warnings and were visited with a terrible scourge as a result.
    4 min
  • Year 5 - Surah 54 (Al-Qamar), Verses 1-22
    As-salaam wa-alaikum, brothers and sisters. 
    Today's selection is from Surah 54, Al-Qamar or the Moon, verses 1-22. These verses discuss the drawing near of the Day of Judgment and how the unbelievers do not pay attention to the signs of Allah. It asserts that the Quran's admonitions have been made easy to understand so are there any who would take its admonitions?
    5 min
  • Year 5 - Surah 55 (Ar-Rahmân), Verses 46-78
    As-salaam wa-alaikum, brothers and sisters. 
    Today's selection concludes Surah 55, Ar-Rahmân or the Most Gracious, with verses 46-78. In this selection, we learn that the righteous will be justly rewarded in heaven as well as the content of that reward, while the unfaithful are still questioned as to which of these aspects of God's providence they still choose to deny. 
    There is also a quick tafseer concerning "hur" or "huri", which has been misinterpreted many times by the mainstream western media
    6 min
  • Year 5 - Surah 55 (Ar-Rahmân), Verses 26-45
    As-salaam wa-alaikum, brothers and sisters. 
    Today's selection is from Surah 55, Ar-Rahmân or the Most Gracious, verses 26-45. In this selection, we are admonished to remember that all things will come to an end except Allah. None can escape Allah's judgment and sinners will be punished in Hell.
    4 min
  • Year 5 - Surah 55 (Ar-Rahmân), Verses 1-25
    As-salaam wa-alaikum, brothers and sisters. 
    Today's selection begins Surah 55, Ar-Rahmân or the Most Gracious, verses 1-25. In this Surah, we are presented with piece upon piece of evidence of God's bounty and asked over and over again, which of these favors do we deny. In this selection, we are reminded of the bounty of Nature and God's laws which benefit mankind.
    4 min
  • Year 5 - Surah 47 (Muhammad), Verses 20-38
    As-salaam wa-alaikum, brothers and sisters. 
    Today's selection concludes Surah 47, Muhammad, verses 20-38. These verses assert that promises of obedience from the believers which are not followed by action will be cursed by God. God tests the believers in order to reveal those who are valiant and resolute. In case of war, God is on the side of the believers. Lastly, the believers are commanded not to be stingy in giving to the cause of Allah.
    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.