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  Sura 21: The Prophets (Al-Anbyã) Sura 21: The Prophets (Al-Anbyã) [21:0] In the name of God, Most Gracious, Most Merciful  [21:1] Fast approaching is the reckoning for the people, but they are oblivious, averse.  Opposition to the New Evidence  [21:2] When a proof comes to them from their Lord, that is new, they listen to it heedlessly.  [21:3] Their minds are heedless. And the transgressors confer secretly: "Is he not just a human being like you? Would you accept the magic that is presented to you?"*  *21:3 Although the Bible (Malachi 3:1) and the Quran (3:81) prophesy the advent of God's Messenger of the Covenant, when he did appear, supported by 'one of the greatest miracles' (74:30-35), he was met with heedlessness and opposition. The divine assertion that every 'new' proof is opposed has been proven by the Arabs' opposition to the Quran's miracle. (App. 1 & 2). [21:4] He said, "My Lord knows every thought in the heaven and the earth...

  Moses and Aaron [23:45] Then we sent Moses and his brother Aaron with our revelations and a profound proof. [23:46] To Pharaoh and his elders, but they turned arrogant. They were oppressive people. [23:47] They said, "Shall we believe for two men whose people are our slaves?" [23:48] They rejected the two, and consequently, they were annihilated. [23:49] We gave Moses the scripture, that they may be guided. [23:50] We made the son of Mary and his mother a sign, and we gave them refuge on a mesa with food and drink.

  The Dead Never Come Back Until the Day of Resurrection  [23:99] When death comes to one of them, he says, "My Lord, send me back.  [23:100] "I will then work righteousness in everything I left." Not true. This is a false claim that he makes. A barrier will separate his soul from this world until resurrection.  [23:101] When the horn is blown, no relations among them will exist on that day, nor will they care about one another.  [23:102] As for those whose weights are heavy, they will be the winners.  [23:103] Those whose weights are light are the ones who lost their souls; they abide in Hell forever.  [23:104] Fire will overwhelm their faces, and they last miserably therein.  [23:105] Were not My revelations recited to you, and you kept on rejecting them?  [23:106] They will say, "Our Lord, our wickedness overwhelmed us, and we were people gone astray.  [23:107] "Our Lord, take us out of this; if we return (to our old behavior), then w...

  They Ridiculed the Believers  [23:109] "A group of My servants used to say, 'Our Lord, we have believed, so forgive us and shower us with mercy. Of all the merciful ones, You are the Most Merciful.'  [23:110] "But you mocked and ridiculed them, to the extent that you forgot Me. You used to laugh at them.  [23:111] "I have rewarded them today, in return for their steadfastness, by making them the winners."  [23:112] He said, "How long have you lasted on earth? How many years?"  [23:113] They said, "We lasted a day or part of a day. Ask those who counted." [23:114] He said, "In fact, you stayed but a brief interim, if you only knew.  [23:115] "Did you think that we created you in vain; that you were not to be returned to us?" [23:116] Most exalted is GOD, the true Sovereign. There is no other god beside Him; the Most Honorable Lord, possessor of all authority.  [23:117] Anyone who idolizes beside GOD any other god, and with...

  To Be Protected From Satan  [23:97] Say, "My Lord, I seek refuge in You from the whispers of the devils.  [23:98] "And I seek refuge in You, my Lord, lest they come near me." 

Most Believers are Destined for Hell*  [23:84] Say, "To whom belongs the earth and everyone on it, if you know?"  *23:84-89 Belief in God is valid only if one recognizes God's qualities, such as the fact that God controls everything (8:17). Believers who do not know God are not really believers. Most believers nullify their belief by idolizing such powerless idols as the prophets and saints (6:106). [23:85] They will say, "To GOD." Say, "Why then do you not take heed?"  [23:86] Say, "Who is the Lord of the seven universes; the Lord of the great dominion?"  [23:87] They will say, "GOD." Say, "Why then do you not turn righteous?"  [23:88] Say, "In whose hand is all sovereignty over all things, and He is the only one who can provide help, but needs no help, if you know?"  [23:89] They will say, "GOD." Say, "Where did you go wrong?"  [23:90] We have given them the truth, while they are liars.  [23...