Qur'an by Sheikh Gabriel Keresztes No. 31

Today I learned about Qur'an: 

On the Day when every soul will come disputing [i.e., pleading] for itself, and every soul will be fully compensated for what it did, and they will not be wronged [i.e., treated unjustly].

And Allah presents an example: a city [i.e., Makkah] which was safe and secure, its provision coming to it in abundance from every location, but it denied the favors of Allah. So Allah made it taste the envelopment of hunger and fear for what they had been doing.

And there had certainly come to them a Messenger from among themselves, but they denied him; so punishment overtook them while they were wrongdoers.

Then eat of what Allah has provided for you [which is] lawful and good. And be grateful for the favor of Allah, if it is [indeed] Him that you worship.

People are vegetarian and some are vegan, you can eat anything Halal

 flesh of swine, and that which has been dedicated to other than Allah. But whoever is forced [by necessity], neither desiring [it] nor transgressing [its limit] – then indeed, Allah is Forgiving and Merciful.

He has only forbidden to you dead animals,1 blood, the

And do not say about what your tongues assert of untruth, "This is lawful and this is unlawful," to invent falsehood about Allah. Indeed, those who invent falsehood about Allah will not succeed.

We can't make Haram Halal and Halal to Haram, people who do that will have a painful punishment.

And to those who are Jews We have prohibited that which We related to you before.1 And We did not wrong them [thereby], but they were wronging themselves.

Then, indeed your Lord, to those who have done wrong out of ignorance and then repent after that and correct themselves – indeed, your Lord, thereafter, is Forgiving and Merciful.

Indeed, Abraham was a [comprehensive] leader,1 devoutly obedient to Allah, inclining toward truth, and he was not of those who associate others with Allah.

[He was] grateful for His favors. He [i.e., Allah] chose him and guided him to a straight path.

And We gave him good in this world, and indeed, in the Hereafter he will be among the righteous.

Then We revealed to you, [O Muhammad], to follow the religion of Abraham, inclining toward truth; and he was not of those who associate with Allah.

The sabbath was only appointed for those who differed over it. And indeed, your Lord will judge between them on the Day of Resurrection concerning that over which they used to differ.

Invite to the way of your Lord with wisdom and good instruction, and argue with them in a way that is best. Indeed, your Lord is most knowing of who has strayed from His way, and He is most knowing of who is [rightly] guided.

There are people who Allah has them to stray away, from the right path.

And if you punish [an enemy, O believers], punish with an equivalent of that with which you were harmed.1 But if you are patient – it is better for those who are patient.

We live our lives following Allah's guidelines (the Qur'an).

And be patient, [O Muhammad], and your patience is not but through Allah. And do not grieve over them and do not be in distress over what they conspire.

Allah is the one who gives us patience.

Indeed, Allah is with those who fear Him and those who are doers of good.

And that's the End of Surah An-Nahl.

Qur'an by Sheikh Gabriel Keresztes No. 31

Today I learned about Qur'an: 

So do not set up equals to Allah, for Allah certainly knows and you do not know.

And Allah presents an example of two men, one of them dumb and unable to do a thing, while he is a burden to his guardian. Wherever he directs him, he brings no good. Is he equal to one who commands justice, while he is on a straight path?

Allah is not being cruel to people with disabilities.

And to Allah belongs the unseen [aspects] of the heavens and the earth. And the command for the Hour is not but as a glance of the eye or even nearer. Indeed, Allah is over all things competent.

And Allah has extracted you from the wombs of your mothers not knowing a thing, and He made for you hearing and vision and hearts [i.e., intellect] that perhaps you would be grateful.

Allah is taking you out of your mom's wombs, and giving you hearing and vision (I know you have a vision because you are reading this now).

Yawar Baig migratory birds fly for 9 days, nonstop, no food no water and no sleep, scientists found out that half of the brain sleeps at one time, and the other side is awake, then the other side is awake and the side that WAS awake is asleep.

The Bar-headed geese can go into rivers that are -50 celsius and live.

And the Archerfish can shoot a stream of water so sharp and have so much accuracy can hit a bug on a leaf.

And the kingfisher (A bird) can dive into the water and catch fish, and the kingfisher can ONLY swim, short distances, they just dart at the fish and catch them.

Do they not see the birds controlled in the atmosphere of the sky? None holds them up except Allah. Indeed in that are signs for a people who believe.

Allah wants us to study the environment around us.

People say Mother nature is amazing, there are no mothers here, ONLY Allah.

And Allah has made for you from your homes a place of rest and made for you from the hides of the animals tents which you find light on your day of travel and your day of encampment; and from their wool, fur and hair is furnishing and enjoyment [i.e., provision] for a time.

A house is supposed to be peaceful.

They recognize the favor of Allah; then they deny it. And most of them are disbelievers.

They know about Allah, but they deny to follow Islam.

And [mention] the Day when We will resurrect from every nation a witness [i.e., their prophet]. Then it will not be permitted to the disbelievers [to apologize or make excuses], nor will they be asked to appease [Allah].

And when those who associated others with Allah see their "partners," they will say, "Our Lord, these are our partners [to You] whom we used to invoke [in worship] besides You." But they will throw at them the statement, "Indeed, you are liars."

And they will impart to Allah that Day [their] submission, and lost from them is what they used to invent.

At that point, they will say "We believe you", but then it will be too late.

Those who disbelieved and averted [others] from the way of Allah – We will increase them in punishment over [their] punishment for what corruption they were causing.

The people disbelievers that say The prophets are bad, their punishments will be more severe than others.

And [mention] the Day when We will resurrect among every nation a witness over them from themselves [i.e., their prophet]. And We will bring you, [O Muhammad], as a witness over these [i.e., your nation]. And We have sent down to you the Book as clarification for all things and as guidance and mercy and good tidings for the Muslims

Indeed, Allah orders justice and good conduct and giving [help] to relatives and forbids immorality and bad conduct and oppression. He admonishes you that perhaps you will be reminded.

And do not be like she who untwisted her spun thread after it was strong [by] taking your oaths as [means of] deceit between you because one community is more plentiful [in number or wealth] than another community.1 Allah only tries you thereby. And He will surely make clear to you on the Day of Resurrection that over which you used to differ.

And if Allah had willed, He could have made you [of] one religion, but He sends astray whom He wills and guides whom He wills. And you will surely be questioned about what you used to do.

Some people are born into Islam, and don't solat.

Qur'an by Sheikh Gabriel Keresztes No. 30

 Today I learned about Qur'an:               (I missed the last class, sorry).

Then as soon as He removes the hardship from you, a group of you associates ˹others˺ with their Lord ˹in worship˺,

And they ˹even˺ assign to those ˹idols˺—who know nothing—a share of what We have provided for them. By Allah! You will certainly be questioned about whatever ˹lies˺ you used to fabricate ˹against Allah˺.

Allah will question you about the lies you made against Allah.

And they attribute ˹angels as˺ daughters to Allah—glory be to Him!—the opposite of what they desire for themselves.

Whenever one of them is given the good news of a baby girl, his face grows gloomy, as he suppresses his rage.

He hides himself from the people because of the bad news he has received. Should he keep her in disgrace, or bury her ˹alive˺ in the ground? Evil indeed is their judgment!1

The last century ago Arabs, were humiliated by having a baby girl, so they killed the girls, they used to bury the girl ALIVE (I debated in my head whether to put this in).

If Allah were to punish people ˹immediately˺ for their wrongdoing, He would not have left a single living being on earth. But He delays them for an appointed term. And when their time arrives, they cannot delay it for a moment, nor could they advance it.

IF Allah punished us IMMEDIATELY, then EVERYONE will die, like drop dead, like really like fall over and die, because everyone sins.

They attribute to Allah what they hate ˹for themselves˺,1 and their tongues utter the lie that they will have the finest reward. Without a doubt, for them is the Fire, where they will be abandoned.

By Allah! We have surely sent messengers to communities before you ˹O Prophet˺, but Satan made their misdeeds appealing to them. So he is their patron today, and they will suffer a painful punishment.

Iblis makes bad deeds look pleasing to them, and the people following Iblis, will suffer a severe punishment.

We have revealed to you the Book only to clarify for them what they differed about, and as a guide and mercy for those who believe.

Humans will be separated because they believe what is correct and what is incorrect.

And Allah sends down rain from the sky, giving life to the earth after its death. Surely in this is a sign for those who listen.

Rain is a hint for those who listen to Allah, the sounds of the rain are comforting.

And there is certainly a lesson for you in cattle: We give you to drink of what is in their bellies, from between digested food and blood: pure milk, pleasant to drink.

Cows can make grass to milk, the dirty grass and water, is filtered by the cow, and made into milk.

Qur'an by Sheikh Gabriel Keresztes No. 29

Today I learned about the Qur'an: 

The command of Allah is coming, so be not impatient for it. Exalted is He and high above what they associate with Him. (edited)

Allah stands higher above all living things.

He sends down the angels, with the inspiration of His command, upon whom He wills of His servants, [telling them], "Warn that there is no deity except Me; so fear Me."

Allah is asking the angels to inform us humans about fearing him.

He created the heavens and earth in truth. High is He above what they associate with Him.

People ask "If Allah created us, then who created him?", that is like saying we created ourselves.

He created man from a sperm-drop; then at once, he is a clear adversary.

Allah made us from a drop of sperm (as small as one grain of sand).

And the grazing livestock He has created for you; in them is warmth and [numerous] benefits, and from them you eat.

And for you in them is [the enjoyment of] beauty when you bring them in [for the evening] and when you send them out [to pasture].

There is beauty in everything.

And they carry your loads to a land you could not have reached except with difficulty to yourselves. Indeed, your Lord is Kind and Merciful.

Malaysians have traveled to mecca for 600 years, how did we do it, now we have planes and can make it there in a few hours, but 600 years ago we took horses and it took around a few days to travel to Mecca.

And [He created] the horses, mules and donkeys for you to ride and [as] adornment. And He creates that which you do not know.

Donkeys are very strong for carrying things, Allah has made horses and mules as beauty.

And upon Allah is the direction of the [right] way, and among the various paths are those deviating. And if He willed, He could have guided you all.

Allah made the right path, and Allah has made other paths that go astray, there is only one, ONE path to Allah, 1 correct door, 10000 incorrect doors.

He causes to grow for you thereby the crops, olives, palm trees, grapevines, and from all the fruits. Indeed in that is a sign for a people who give thought. (edited)

The sand with water becomes very fertile to grow crops, it was not dirt, sand with water.

And He has subjected for you the night and day and the sun and moon, and the stars are subjected by His command. Indeed in that are signs for a people who reason.

The day and night are so perfect every-day.

And it is He who subjected the sea for you to eat from it tender meat and to extract from it ornaments which you wear. And you see the ships plowing through it, and [He subjected it] that you may seek of His bounty; and perhaps you will be grateful.

The sea itself is a symbol of beauty, there is so much happening in the sea, Allah has made the sea a sign.