As-salaam wa-alaikum, brothers and sisters.  Today's selection is the entirety of Surah 101, Al-Qãri‘ah or The Great Calamity. This Surah describes Judgment Day as the Day of Clamor when men will be distracted and the landmarks of this world will be lost, but every deed will be weight in a just balance, and find its real value and setting.  Tafseer for this selection expounds on the metaphors of the moths in verse 4 and the mountains in verse 5.  If you enjoy the podcast, HELP SPREAD THE...

As-salaam wa-alaikum, brothers and sisters.  Today's selection is the entirety of Surah 100, Al-‘Ãdiyãt or Those That Run. This Surah talks about the irresistible nature of spiritual power and knowledge, contrasted with man's ingratitude, pettiness, helplessness and ignorance.  Tafseer for this selection concerns the metaphors and and symbols enforcing this surah in verses 1-5.  If you enjoy the podcast, HELP SPREAD THE WORD! Tell your friends and family, subscribe in iTunes or Stitcher...

As-salaam wa-alaikum, brothers and sisters.  Today's selection concludes Surah 35, Fãtir or the Originator, verses 38-45. These verses assert that God has not sent any Book which had a provision allowing Shirk (or associating others with Allah). To that end, plotting evil will recoil on none but its author and if God were to punish people for their wrongdoing, not even an animal would be left around them.  If you enjoy the podcast, HELP SPREAD THE WORD! Tell your friends and family,...

As-salaam wa-alaikum, brothers and sisters.  Today's selection is from Surah 35, Fãtir or the Originator, verses 15-37. These verses assert that mankind is in need of God, not the other way around. The living and the dead are not alike; you cannot make those who are buried in the grave hear you. Finally those who recite the Qur'an, establish prayer and give charity may hope for God's blessings and rewards whereas those who disbelieve shall have the painful punishment of everlasting...

As-salaam wa-alaikum, brothers and sisters.  Today's selection is from Surah 48, Al-Fath or the Victory, verses 1-17. These verse speak of the great victory of the early Muslims at Hudaibiyah. And the Bedouins who did not go to war with the Prophet (pbuh) are condemned for lagging behind.  If you enjoy the podcast, HELP SPREAD THE WORD! Tell your friends and family, subscribe in iTunes or Stitcher and write us a review.  Show notes and text episode:...

As-salaam wa-alaikum, brothers and sisters.  Today's selection is from Surah 27, An-Naml or the Ants, verses 15-44. These verses cover the story of Sulaimãn or Solomon on whom God bestowed much wisdom as well as power over jinns, men, birds, ants and the wind. It tells the story of the hoopoe bird which brought him news of the Queen fo Sheba, the communications between Solomon and the Queen of Sheba and her eventual embrace of God.  Tafseer for this Surah contains an explanation of the...

As-salaam wa-alaikum, brothers and sisters.  Today's selection is from Surah 27, An-Naml or the Ants, verses 1-14. These verses proclaim the Qur'an as a guide and bearing good news for the Believers. Next is told the story of Prophet Moses' selection as a Messenger of God and the nine signs which he showed to the Pharaoh of Egypt.  Tafseer for this Surah explains the nine signs themselves.  If you enjoy the podcast, HELP SPREAD THE WORD! Tell your friends and family, subscribe...

As-salaam wa-alaikum, brothers and sisters.  Today's selection is from Surah 15, Al-Hijr or the Rocky Tract, verses 16-44. These verses assert that Allah created and decorated the heavens and created everything suitable for human life on Earth. Next is told the story of Adam's creation, how the Angels kneeled before Adam, except for Iblis or Satan. He and his followers are destined for Hell.  If you enjoy the podcast, HELP SPREAD THE WORD! Tell your friends and family, subscribe in iTunes...

As-salaam wa-alaikum, brothers and sisters.  Today's selection is from Surah 15, Al-Hijr or the Rocky Tract, verses 1-15. These verses discuss how, on the Day of Judgment, the unbelievers will wish that they themselves were Muslim and that Allah has taken personal responsibility for preserving the Qur'an.  Tafseer for this selection regards the name of this Surah - Al Hijr or the Rocky Tract.  If you enjoy the podcast, HELP SPREAD THE WORD! Tell your friends and family, subscribe in iTunes...

As-salaam wa-alaikum, brothers and sisters.  Today's selection concludes Surah 74, Al-Muddaththir or The One Wrapped Up, verses 32-56. This short selection concerns actions which lead to Hell-fire: not offering Prayer, not feeding the poor, wasting time in vain talk and denying the existence of the Day of Judgment.  If you enjoy the podcast, HELP SPREAD THE WORD! Tell your friends and family, subscribe in iTunes or Stitcher and write us a review.  Show notes and text...

As-salaam wa-alaikum, brothers and sisters.  Today's selection is from Surah 74, Al-Muddaththir or The One Wrapped Up, verses 1-31. These verses cover the need for patience in a period of great spiritual stress; the unjust who cause sorrow and suffering now will find themselves in agony in the Hereafter.  Tafseer for this surah concerns the meaning behind of the word Al-Muddaththir, which was one of the nicknames of the Prophet Muhammad as well as a history of the opponent in this Surah, a...

As-salaam wa-alaikum, brothers and sisters.  Today's selection concludes Surah 44, Adh-Dukhân or the Smoke, with verses 43-59. These verses lays out the food and drink which will be given to the sinners in Hell and the food and entertainment for the righteous who will go to Heaven. The Tafseer for this selection is an explanation of the Tree of Zaqqum in verse 43 and the besetting sin discussed in this Surah.  If you enjoy the podcast, HELP SPREAD THE WORD! Tell your friends and family,...

As-salaam wa-alaikum, brothers and sisters.  Today's selection is from Surah 44, Adh-Dukhân or the Smoke, verses 30-42. These verses tell of the deliverance of the Children of Israel by God and how they were chosen above the nations of the world in spite of their weaknesses.  This is a very short series of verses so I also included a short tafseer about the people of Tubba who are mentioned in verse 37 as well as an explanation of the "Day of Sorting Out" in verse 40.  If you enjoy the...

As-salaam wa-alaikum, brothers and sisters.  Today's selection is from Surah 44, Adh-Dukhân or the Smoke, verses 1-29. These verses speak of how the Qur'an was revealed during the "Blessed Night" also known as Lailat-ul Qadr and the lessons which mankind can learn from the story of Moses and people of the Pharaoh of Egypt.  If you enjoy the podcast, HELP SPREAD THE WORD! Tell your friends and family, subscribe in iTunes or Stitcher and write us a review.  Show notes and text episode:...

As-salaam wa-alaikum, brothers and sisters.  Today's selection is from Surah 42, Ash-Shura or the Consultation, verses 1-19. These verses tell of how the heavens might have broken apart those who elevate Allah's creatures to His rank if the Angels had not begged for forgiveness of the residents of Earth. Furthermore, Islam is the same Deen or Way of Life which was embraced by Prophets Noah, Abraham, Moses and Jesus. They was all ordered to establish the worship of God and not to create...

As-salaam wa-alaikum, brothers and sisters.  Today's selection is Surah 38, Sâd, verses 65-88. These verses remind us that the mission of Messengers of God is only to warn and declare that there is no god but God. The Surah concludes with the story of Adam and how Iblis or Satan disobeyed God.  If you enjoy the podcast, HELP SPREAD THE WORD! Tell your friends and family, subscribe in iTunes or Stitcher and write us a review.  Show notes and text episode:...

As-salaam wa-alaikum, brothers and sisters.  Today's selection is Surah 38, Sâd, verses 41-64. These verses talk of Prophet Job, his sickness and relief by God and then close by reminding us about the reward of paradise and the punishment of hell.  Tafseer for this selection concerns Job's patience as contrasted with his wife's impatience in verse 44 and his supposed oath to strike her in verse 44.  If you enjoy the podcast, HELP SPREAD THE WORD! Tell your friends and family, subscribe in...