Tag: Quran and Universe
Quran-Universe Parallel Reading: Chapter Takwir – Part 17
Pre-halaqa: We have to watch out for our hypocritical state of mind under the name of “kindness”. We do not realize it unless we are told. It is very hard to face reality. We have to be open to receive criticism and we need to tell our friends to tell us our flaws otherwise we […]
Quran-Universe Parallel Reading: Chapter Takwir – Part 16
Analogy: A painter continuously keeps painting on a canvas tirelessly. Similarly, the Artist of this universe keeps manifesting endless qualities in this universe effortlessly and without any interruption. Now that we understand that the universe is like a live painting, it means that the Artist itself is not of the nature of this universe, It […]
Quran-Universe Parallel Reading: Chapter Takwir – Part 15
Recap: The universe continuously renewing and the scripture continuously revealing meaning is a sign of a continuous speech. The scripture that the human race received is from the Creator of the universe. In other words, the Speech Maker’s speech is Absolute (Arabic for Mutakalim). It means that if I conclude the Creator of the universe […]
Quran-Universe Parallel Reading: Chapter Takwir – Part 14
How can the meaning of the Quran be endless? As far as our observation goes, the universe is dynamic. Our human feelings are also dynamic. That is, we are bombarded with different feelings every time. It seems that the universe and our feelings are parallel to each other. Example: we observe sunrise and sunset. These […]
Quran-Universe Parallel Reading: Chapter Takwir – Part 13
“Whoever goes right, then he goes right only for the benefit of his own self. And whoever goes astray, then he goes astray to his own loss. No one laden with burdens can bear another’s burden. And We never punish until We have sent a Messenger.” Isra (17): 15 It is important for us to […]
Quran-Universe Parallel Reading: Chapter Takwir – Part 12
81: 14 “Everybody knew what it has produced?” Do I know what I have produced here? Do I know that what I am doing here is either right or wrong? Quran says you know whether you are doing right or wrong. It all lies in your understanding and ideas. We are created in a way […]
Quran-Universe Parallel Reading: Chapter Takwir – Part 11
“They will say: ‘Praise be to God, who has truly fulfilled His promise to us, and has given us (this) land in heritage: We can dwell in the Gardens as we will: how excellent a reward for those who work (righteousness)!” Zumar (39):74 Recap: The angels of Paradise convince the people who do not distort […]
Quran-Universe Parallel Reading: Chapter Takwir – Part 10
81:3 “and when paradise is drawn within reach” Here is another verse to understand the above verse: “But those who were conscious of their Lord will be led in crowds to paradise till, when they reach it, they shall find its gate wide-open, and its keepers will say unto them, “Peace be upon you! Well […]
Quran-Universe Parallel Reading: Chapter Takwir – Part 9
“This is a reminder. And indeed, for the righteous is a good place of final return, gardens of Eternity, whose doors will ever be open to them.” Sad (38) 49-50 “Reminder” means that if you know something, only then you can remember it. Reminder is good if something is previously known. Everything in this world […]
Quran-Universe Parallel Reading: Chapter Takwir – Part 8
81:13 “and when paradise is drawn within reach. Hell is apart from you. Only you can put yourself in Hell position. That is, you can impose on yourself the harsh results of your false understanding and actions which deserves to be burned. Any false understanding deserves to be burned. If you assume the false understanding, […]
