Three main themes appear in the revelations. Charity, interests and debts. God tells us how charity will multiply our rewards when the charity is sincere and for His cause. Oppose that to charity that is not rewarded in the sight of God because it was done to show off. These are wasted rewards. God commands not to donate things that are worthless even to our own eyes! And to be careful of the devil discouraging charity with the prospect of poverty. God reveals that it is better to give charity in private than openly. God also forbids the taking of interest and treat it as a war wage against Him! Last but not least, in this episode, and the last few six very long verses of Surah Al-Baqarah, we hear of how taking a debt is best done with writing of a contract and nominating witnesses. And as for collecting of debts it is to be done with empathy.This longest surah in the Quran ends with a powerful supplication in verse 286,which asked Allah not to place a burden on us like the one He has placed to the people before us.

Sypnosis from The Clear Quran book by Dr. Mustafa Khattab:

This Medinian sûrah, which takes its name from the story of the cow in verses 91–121, details the main concepts of the previous sûrah, with emphasis on the qualities of the believers, disbelievers, and hypocrites; Allah’s power to create and resurrect; the enmity of Satan towards Adam and his descendants; as well as Allah's covenant with Moses and the Children of Israel. Several rulings are given in regards to marital, relationships, bequest, jihad, fasting, pilgrimage, donations, debts, and interest. Unlike the next chapter, which focuses on the Christian perception of Jesus, this sûrah dedicates a sizable portion to Jewish attitudes and practices.

My heartfelt thanks and credit goes to the reciter, Shaykh Khalifah Taniji for his glorious recitations. May Allah SWT raise his rank among the righteous and reward him with Jannatul Firdaus. Reference to his voice can be heard from ⁠www.quran.com⁠, my go to website for things related to the Quran. Please be a donor and support this extraordinary website that is serving the ummah.

My heartfelt thanks too, to Dr. Mustafa Khattab from ⁠www.theclearquran.org⁠ for using his translation work.

May Allah SWT elevate his rank among the righteous believers and reward him with Jannatul Firdaus. Please support his work to spread the words of the Quran and get his book and all the good things that he and his team are doing.

The voice you hear is from me, Sister Rahimah from Singapore, a wife & partner to a dedicated husband (Dino), a mother to two wonderful children (Farhan & Marissa) and a grandson (Umayr). If there is any editing or recording mistake found, it can only come from me and shaytan, as only Allah, the Most Glorified, is perfect.

Pls send any feedback to rah@blessedknowledge.com

To hear more of Sis Rahimah's other podcast, look out for

=> ⁠365 Days with the Prophet Muhammad

⁠=> Companions of the Prophet

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We will hear more of God's commands on marriage and divorce; what to do and not to do as a righteous believer of God's law. We will hear for the first time in the Quran, the story of Prophet Samuel appointing Saul as king of the Israelites despite objections from the Israelites chiefs. Saul's army was tested by God with a drink from a river and God gives victory over Goliath and his warriors through David, who was made king and prophet. In this episode, we also get to hear revelations about Jesus, son of Mary and how he is supported by the holy spirit by Allah. Other themes on spending in God's way, believing in one true God and of free will in accepting Islam are mentioned here in the Quran. Last but the least, the ending of this episode, we will get to hear two interesting stories. One, about Abraham and the arrogant king who questioned God's power to give life and cause death and secondly, the story of Ezra, whom God caused to die for a hundred years and bringing him back to life.

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Sypnosis from The Clear Quran book by Dr. Mustafa Khattab:

This Medinian sûrah, which takes its name from the story of the cow in verses 91–121, details the main concepts of the previous sûrah, with emphasis on the qualities of the believers, disbelievers, and hypocrites; Allah’s power to create and resurrect; the enmity of Satan towards Adam and his descendants; as well as Allah's covenant with Moses and the Children of Israel. Several rulings are given in regards to marital, relationships, bequest, jihad, fasting, pilgrimage, donations, debts, and interest. Unlike the next chapter, which focuses on the Christian perception of Jesus, this sûrah dedicates a sizable portion to Jewish attitudes and practices.

My heartfelt thanks and credit goes to the reciter, Shaykh Khalifah Taniji for his glorious recitations. May Allah SWT raise his rank among the righteous and reward him with Jannatul Firdaus. Reference to his voice can be heard from www.quran.com⁠, my go to website for things related to the Quran. Please be a donor and support this extraordinary website that is serving the ummah.

My heartfelt thanks too, to Dr. Mustafa Khattab from ⁠www.theclearquran.org⁠ for using his translation work. May Allah SWT elevate his rank among the righteous believers and reward him with Jannatul Firdaus. Please support his work to spread the words of the Quran and get his book and all the good things that he and his team are doing.

The voice you hear is from me, Sister Rahimah from Singapore, a wife & partner to a dedicated husband (Dino), a mother to two wonderful children (Farhan & Marissa) and a grandson (Umayr). If there is any editing or recording mistake found, it can only come from me and shaytan, as only Allah, the Most Glorified, is perfect.

Pls send any feedback to rah@blessedknowledge.com.

To hear more of Sis Rahimah's other podcast, look out for

=> ⁠365 Days with the Prophet Muhammad

⁠=> Companions of the Prophet

#qurantranslation #theclearquran #quran #albaqarah #quranpodcast #blessedknowledge

Many revelation themes are covered in this part of the Quran. We are almost into the last 3 episodes of Surah Al-Baqarah and I am feeling rather sad that it is coming to an end soon. Nevertheless, let's explore this part of the Quran from verse 204 to 233 where the themes are on God's admonishment of the hypocrites, warning us once again of satan as our greatest enemy, a severe punishment for the children of Israel who have been given clear signs and yet turn their back from God's messages.

God also remind humanity that life as a test and that prophets were sent to us with scriptures to deliver good news and as warners. Our faith will be tested in this life and charity should start from home with our parents, relatives, orphans, the poor and the needy travellers.

You will hear of Allah's command to make fighting obligatory and that it is a sin to fight in the sacred months. Intoxicants are forbidden, charity and donation, the treatment of orphan are encouraged, the rules of marriage, intimacy and divorce are detailed, in this part of Surah Al-Baqarah.

So, do look out for them as you listen to the recitations and its translation.

Sypnosis from The Clear Quran book by Dr. Mustafa Khattab: This Medinian sûrah, which takes its name from the story of the cow in verses 91–121, details the main concepts of the previous sûrah, with emphasis on the qualities of the believers, disbelievers, and hypocrites; Allah’s power to create and resurrect; the enmity of Satan towards Adam and his descendants; as well as Allah's covenant with Moses and the Children of Israel. Several rulings are given in regards to marital, relationships, bequest, jihad, fasting, pilgrimage, donations, debts, and interest. Unlike the next chapter, which focuses on the Christian perception of Jesus, this sûrah dedicates a sizable portion to Jewish attitudes and practices.

My heartfelt thanks and credit goes to the reciter, Shaykh Khalifah Taniji for his glorious recitations. May Allah SWT raise his rank among the righteous and reward him with Jannatul Firdaus. Reference to his voice can be heard from www.quran.com, my go to website for things related to the Quran. Please be a donor and support this extraordinary website that is serving the ummah.

My heartfelt thanks too, to Dr. Mustafa Khattab from www.theclearquran.org for using his translation work. May Allah SWT elevate his rank among the righteous believers and reward him with Jannatul Firdaus. Please support his work to spread the words of the Quran and get his book and all the good things that he and his team are doing.

The voice you hear is from me, Sister Rahimah from Singapore, a wife & partner to a dedicated husband (Dino), a mother to two wonderful children (Farhan & Marissa) and a cute grandson (Umayr). If there is any editing or recording mistake found, it can only come from me and shaytan, as only Allah, the Most Glorified, is perfect.

Pls send any feedback to rah@blessedknowledge.com.

To hear more of Sis Rahimah's other podcast, look out for => ⁠365 Days with the Prophet Muhammad ⁠=> Companions of the Prophet #qurantranslation #theclearquran #quran #al-baqarah #quranpodcast #blessedknowledge