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

As-salaam wa-alaikum, brothers and sisters. This is a bonus episode of the 17 Verses Podcast. Today is Mother's Day in the USA so here is a selection of three passages from the Qur'an and four hadith from Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) about mothers and parents.

Show notes and text episode: http://www.17verses.com/mothers-day-2019-quran-hadith.

As-salaam wa-alaikum, brothers and sisters. Ramadan Kareem to you all. This is a re-release a selection from Surah 2, Al-Baqarah or the Cow, verses 183-196. These verses concern fasting and prayer, as well as issues of defending one's faith from aggressors during the month of Ramadan.

Show notes and text episode: http://www.17verses.com/ramadan-2019-baqarah-2-183-196/.

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. 

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Today's selection is the entirety of Surah 88, Al-Ghãshiyah or the Overwhelming Event, verses 1-26. This Surah deals with two major themes - the condition of the disbelievers on the Day of Judgment and the wonders of nature, admonition and accountability. 

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As-salaam wa-alaikum, brothers and sisters. 

Today's selection contains the entirety of Surah 85, Al-Burüj or the Constellations, verses 1-22. This Surah talks of the persecution of Allah's votaries or devoted followers. God watches over His own and will deal with the enemies of Truth as He dealt with them in the past. 

Tafseer for this Surah concerns the Zodiac signs or constellations mentioned in verse 1 and makers of the pit of fire in verse 4.

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As-salaam wa-alaikum, brothers and sisters. 

Today's selection concludes Surah 24, An-Nûr or The Light, verses 58-64. These verses discuss the etiquette of seeking permission to the enter the rooms of married couples, eating at houses other than your own and the requirement to attend meetings which require collective action. 

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As-salaam wa-alaikum, brothers and sisters. 

Today's selection is from Surah 24, An-Nûr or The Light, verses 41-57. These verses declare that everything in the heavens and earth glorifies and praises Allah. Those who claim to be true believers must demonstrate it through their actions as well. True believers respond to their Lord and his Messenger by saying, "We hear and we obey!" 

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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. Furthermore, do no argue with the People of the Book except in good taste. As proof, we are asked to consider how many creatures do not carry their provisions with them. Allah provides for them 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. 

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Today's selection is from Surah 56, Al-Wãqi‘a or the Inevitable, verses 39-56. These verses talk of the third of three groups into which some of mankind will be divided - the punishment of those who appear on the left-hand. 

Tafseer for this selection contrasts the those in Bliss from the previous episode and those of misery in today's selection as well as a refresher on the Tree of Zaqqûm, which was mentioned in a previous episode.

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As-salaam wa-alaikum, brothers and sisters. 

Today's selection is from Surah 56, Al-Wãqi‘a or the Inevitable, verses 1-38. These verses talk of the inevitable Doomsday of Manink when they will be divided into three group. This selection describes the first two groups. 

Tafseer for this selection concerns the "companions" of the Righteous in Heaven. 

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