Tag: Balad Series
Chapter Balad- Part 5
Balad, part 5 Recap: There are many ways that we can liberate ourselves from slavery. That is, freeing ourselves from the assaults of our egoistic tendencies, and free ourselves from social oppression, political oppression, economic limitations, war conditions (if someone physically attacks us, then we should defend ourselves) and body desires. We must serve the […]
Chapter Balad- Part 4
Balad, part 4 Recap: We created you and we guided you with the two highways of right and wrong. We must pay attention to this point, i.e., we are such creatures that we must locate ourselves in such a situation. We are set free and are always given two options. We are expected to make […]
Chapter Balad- Part 3
Balad, part 3 Recap: We may think that no one observes us when we do something behind closed doors. We may also think that our feelings (including a negative attitude of denying God) cannot be known if we do not expose it out externally. However, the Quran says that the One who creates you right […]
Chapter Balad- Part 2
Balad, part 2 Recap: We are presented with this land/the universe/your geographical whereabouts where we see things/qualities manifested all around. An obvious one we notice is the young ones of any living creatures. What can I relate to the relationship between parents and child or seed and tree? Nothing is the Source of Existence of […]
Chapter Balad- Part 1
Chapter Balad (The Land) Chronologically, the 35th revealed chapter of the Quran, this section was revealed around the 5th year of Meccan life as it is historically known. The Prophet (PBUH) was struggling hard to spread the message despite the opposition of the people around him. This is normal, for human wisdom requires it to […]
