ولو انهم اقاموا التوراة والانجيل وما انزل اليهم من ربهم لاكلوا من فوقهم ومن تحت ارجلهم منهم امة مقتصدة وكثير منهم ساء ما يعملون ٦٦
وَلَوْ أَنَّهُمْ أَقَامُوا۟ ٱلتَّوْرَىٰةَ وَٱلْإِنجِيلَ وَمَآ أُنزِلَ إِلَيْهِم مِّن رَّبِّهِمْ لَأَكَلُوا۟ مِن فَوْقِهِمْ وَمِن تَحْتِ أَرْجُلِهِم ۚ مِّنْهُمْ أُمَّةٌۭ مُّقْتَصِدَةٌۭ ۖ وَكَثِيرٌۭ مِّنْهُمْ سَآءَ مَا يَعْمَلُونَ ٦٦
وَلَوۡ
أَنَّهُمۡ
أَقَامُواْ
ٱلتَّوۡرَىٰةَ
وَٱلۡإِنجِيلَ
وَمَآ
أُنزِلَ
إِلَيۡهِم
مِّن
رَّبِّهِمۡ
لَأَكَلُواْ
مِن
فَوۡقِهِمۡ
وَمِن
تَحۡتِ
أَرۡجُلِهِمۚ
مِّنۡهُمۡ
أُمَّةٞ
مُّقۡتَصِدَةٞۖ
وَكَثِيرٞ
مِّنۡهُمۡ
سَآءَ
مَا
يَعۡمَلُونَ
٦٦
And had they observed the Torah, the Gospel, and what has been revealed to them from their Lord, they would have been overwhelmed with provisions from above and below. Some among them are upright, yet many do nothing but evil.
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Amina Bilal
last year · Referencing Ayah 5:66
This verse mentions the People of the Book, but the lesson is for all of us.
Allah Almighty says that if those people had adhered to what was revealed to them, they would have received sustenance from above and below. 'Below' refers to provisions from the earth, while 'above' means that Allah, in His mercy, would have created numerous sources of sustenance beyond their comprehension. In other words, doors of provision would have been opened for ...See more
Allah Almighty says that if those people had adhered to what was revealed to them, they would have received sustenance from above and below. 'Below' refers to provisions from the earth, while 'above' means that Allah, in His mercy, would have created numerous sources of sustenance beyond their comprehension. In other words, doors of provision would have been opened for ...See more
Tareq Abed
5 years ago · Referencing Ayah 5:66
The Quran came to confirm the previous revelations that were revealed by Allah SWT to the people of the Book. Though those books have been adulterated, they contain remnants of the original message. One of them is quoted below where, according to the Bible, God promises the people prosperity if they uphold the law revealed to them by God, as confirmed by the above Ayah.
Deuteronomy 30:8
You will again obey the Lord and follow all his commands I...See more
Deuteronomy 30:8
You will again obey the Lord and follow all his commands I...See more
Razia Zahra
3 years ago · Referencing Ayah 5:65-66
In the Name of Allah the Most Merciful, the Most Gracious,
Sometimes we are too harsh. Too harsh upon ourselves.
Before reflecting upon the Qur’an I had an attitude ‘it’s either all or nothing.’ Yet, the more I reflect I see the love of Allah through His verses and it’s not perfection that is commanded, it is being faithful and mindful of Allah.
If we have faltered it doesn’t mean we turn away, it means we keep striving to become even nearer ...See more
Sometimes we are too harsh. Too harsh upon ourselves.
Before reflecting upon the Qur’an I had an attitude ‘it’s either all or nothing.’ Yet, the more I reflect I see the love of Allah through His verses and it’s not perfection that is commanded, it is being faithful and mindful of Allah.
If we have faltered it doesn’t mean we turn away, it means we keep striving to become even nearer ...See more
Razia Zahra
last year · Referencing Ayah 5:76-77, 5:65-66
In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful, the Especially Merciful,
No cherry picking with the Qur’an, the Qur’an and sunnah are the ultimate Guidance:
We do not cherry pick what we wish to follow from the Qur’an and what we wish to follow from our own desires. We do not cherry pick in order to utilise the Qur’an’s teachings to win an argument, position or status. If anyone would do that then they are not being sincere with Allah.
The fact is, ...See more
No cherry picking with the Qur’an, the Qur’an and sunnah are the ultimate Guidance:
We do not cherry pick what we wish to follow from the Qur’an and what we wish to follow from our own desires. We do not cherry pick in order to utilise the Qur’an’s teachings to win an argument, position or status. If anyone would do that then they are not being sincere with Allah.
The fact is, ...See more
Razia Zahra
last year · Referencing Ayah 5:63-66
In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful, the Especially Merciful,
The perplexing nature of the Zionist regime is explained here:
Last night these were the ayats which caused me to pause and reflect for a period of 24 hours. Back and forth and back forth. Re-reading and contemplating. Then we see the news of medical tents being occupied by the people Gaza. They were burned alive and one image of a person’s catheter or drip still attached to med...See more
The perplexing nature of the Zionist regime is explained here:
Last night these were the ayats which caused me to pause and reflect for a period of 24 hours. Back and forth and back forth. Re-reading and contemplating. Then we see the news of medical tents being occupied by the people Gaza. They were burned alive and one image of a person’s catheter or drip still attached to med...See more
Razia Zahra
2 years ago · Referencing Surah 5 and Ayah 29:2-3, 67:2, 1:1
In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful, the Especially Merciful,
Almost every Surah except surah At Tawbah we are reminded of these attributes of Allah SWT. Allah Almighty has chosen to reveal many of His attributes to us, but these two we are reminded about the most.
In the Qur’an we are reminded we will be subject to tests and tribulations whilst we are alive upon upon this earth. These two attributes is something a Muslim should never eve...See more
Almost every Surah except surah At Tawbah we are reminded of these attributes of Allah SWT. Allah Almighty has chosen to reveal many of His attributes to us, but these two we are reminded about the most.
In the Qur’an we are reminded we will be subject to tests and tribulations whilst we are alive upon upon this earth. These two attributes is something a Muslim should never eve...See more
Deen Unraveled
4 years ago · Referencing Surah 5
Introduction to the Sections
1. General Rules of Discipline (Dietary rulings, business transactions, agreements and halal/haram)
2. Cleanliness for prayers (Guidance and blessing of wudu), Command to abide by justice.
3. Allah's covenant with the Children of Israel and them breaking the covenant of God.
4. Musa (as) and his interactions with Bani Israel.
5. Post Marital relationships and what it entails & Marriage with the Ahlul Kitaab.
6. ...See more
1. General Rules of Discipline (Dietary rulings, business transactions, agreements and halal/haram)
2. Cleanliness for prayers (Guidance and blessing of wudu), Command to abide by justice.
3. Allah's covenant with the Children of Israel and them breaking the covenant of God.
4. Musa (as) and his interactions with Bani Israel.
5. Post Marital relationships and what it entails & Marriage with the Ahlul Kitaab.
6. ...See more
Deen Unraveled
4 years ago · Referencing Surah 5
Some general themes of Al-Maidah:
1. Commandments and Instructions about the Religious, Cultural and Political Life of the Muslims:
A code of ceremonial rules concerning the journey for Hajj has been prescribed; the observance of strict respect for the emblems of Allah subhanahu wa ta’ala has been enjoined; and any kind of obstruction or interference with the pilgrims to the Ka’abah has been prohibited.
* Definite rules and regulations have been...See more
1. Commandments and Instructions about the Religious, Cultural and Political Life of the Muslims:
A code of ceremonial rules concerning the journey for Hajj has been prescribed; the observance of strict respect for the emblems of Allah subhanahu wa ta’ala has been enjoined; and any kind of obstruction or interference with the pilgrims to the Ka’abah has been prohibited.
* Definite rules and regulations have been...See more
Deen Unraveled
4 years ago · Referencing Surah 5
Summary of Al-Maidah’s key topics:
1. All obligations whether they are divine or human should be fulfilled. When we make a promise/sign a treaty we must abide by it.
2. Allah gave some rules to be observed in order keep us clean and sober. Cleanliness of the body, living with justice, being upright in morals, avoiding sin, corruption and superstition, and doing the deeds of piety and righteousness.
3. Message to the People of the Book i.e. Chri...See more
1. All obligations whether they are divine or human should be fulfilled. When we make a promise/sign a treaty we must abide by it.
2. Allah gave some rules to be observed in order keep us clean and sober. Cleanliness of the body, living with justice, being upright in morals, avoiding sin, corruption and superstition, and doing the deeds of piety and righteousness.
3. Message to the People of the Book i.e. Chri...See more
Deen Unraveled
4 years ago · Referencing Surah 5
5: Al-Maidah (The Table Spread)
* It is known by two titles: al-MCi'idah, meaning 'the table;' and al-(Uqiid, meaning 'the covenants.'
* This Surah was revealed in Madina and has 120 verses divided into 16 Sections.
Period/Occasion of Revelation
In Zil-Qaadah 6 A. H Prophet Muhammad with 1400 Muslims decided to go to Mecca for Pilgrimage. The Meccans did not allow them to enter the city. The companions of the prophet were extremely angry over...See more
* It is known by two titles: al-MCi'idah, meaning 'the table;' and al-(Uqiid, meaning 'the covenants.'
* This Surah was revealed in Madina and has 120 verses divided into 16 Sections.
Period/Occasion of Revelation
In Zil-Qaadah 6 A. H Prophet Muhammad with 1400 Muslims decided to go to Mecca for Pilgrimage. The Meccans did not allow them to enter the city. The companions of the prophet were extremely angry over...See more
He has revealed to you ˹O Prophet˺ the Book in truth, confirming what came before it, as He revealed the Torah and the Gospel
— Dr. Mustafa Khattab, the Clear Quran
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