The First Seat.

New Contemplations On the Holy Quran

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"The Ganan.'" Conclusion to the Holy Quran, Surah 114. An-Nas, "The Miracle."

Surah 114 – Al-Nās (النَّاس)

Meaning of the Title: “The People”

This surah invokes God as the ultimate Protector from the whisperings of evil, seeking refuge for humankind.

Dates of Revelation:

Revealed in Mecca (Makkan surah)

Approximate period: 610–622 CE, near the end of the Meccan period, shortly before the Hijrah to Medina.

It is one of the last revealed surahs in Mecca, paired with Surah Al-Falaq (113) as the “Mu’awwidhatayn” (the two surahs of seeking refuge).

Purpose / Theme:

Protecting the believer from hidden evil, whisperings (waswās) of Shayṭān or harmful humans, and internal doubt.

Encourages awareness of God as the ultimate refuge.

I am using the Hebrew version of the runner as we need a Miracle more than anything right now.

Muhammad was not at peace when he concluded the Quran, that much is obvious. He was at war most of his life, which he surrendered to Allah in Jerusalem at the Al Aqsa Mosque, which became the world's most contentious place in history as a result. Except he was not a contentious man nor did he enjoy strife. In fact, he hated it. Strife especially between ignorant people over their religious beliefs caused him a great deal of grief. The final Surah is a plea to civilized persons to leave this nonsense behind and seek the Highest instead.

This for us means we must engage in a glorious Jihad, one that will rid the world of the causes of war, poverty, filth, suspicion, superstition, greed, prejudice, all the causes of horror. We shall start it and never finish until all the enemies of the peace and equality are gone, exterminated by a legal environment that tolerates them not in the least.

Every believer in God who knows the Quran is real must participate. You must call, write, and visit officials whose duty requires them to protect the world from war, keep its soil safe from parching and flooding, from belching fire and smoke it overheated air, and finally to ensure the proper economics reach those in the most dire need. Any corrupt politicians or impaired priests that stand in the way of any of these causes must be arrested immediately. There can be no further delays. If two billion Muslims have to walk on foot to Moscow, Rome and DC and manually take the persons responsible for the great darkness that has fallen upon this planet and put them in prison, then this is what has to be done, or it will never end.

I have said this before, the Quran is a guide to the future and it not yet completely finished. Allah commanded additional accounts so mankind would never forget, so it could continue to learn. Our account must state we read the Quran and stopped the filth. This is of the utmost importance to future generations.

Let us now partake of the final thoughts of the one that gave us Muhammad the Prophet.

Thus begins the Surah.

114: 1-6:

"Say, ˹O Prophet,˺ “I seek refuge in the Lord of humankind,

the Master of humankind,

the God of humankind,

from the evil of the lurking whisperer—

who whispers into the hearts of humankind—

from among jinn and humankind.”

Commentary:

Remember the Jinn are our friends. They are magic beings that live under our skin along the surgace of our nerve endings. The Hebrew version of the term says they are "protectors of the garden."

"The verb גנן (ganan) means to surround, cover or defend. Nouns גן (gan) and גנה (ganna) mean garden. Noun מגן (magen) means shield and verb מגן (magan) means to shield or deliver."

There is something inside us all that we are missing and it is the Jinn. We are insidious and so nasty all of the time, that is why the earth is in danger. Let us consider all we have read in the Quran and call it up out of our minds and bring it into the light as we close the cover. Let's let the magic faries of Islam out the play and give them free reign. It has never been done before, and the world needs their help.

The Value in Gematria is 4416, םדי״ו‎, medilavoo‎, "measure yourself."

To measure the Self, the Prophet said to do the following:

The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ emphasized measuring oneself and one’s actions according to three main sources: the Qur’an, Hadith, and Sunnah. Here’s a concise overview:

1. Using the Qur’an

Criterion: Align your intentions, behavior, and ethics with God’s guidance.

Key principle: “Indeed, the most honored of you in the sight of Allah is the most righteous of you” (Qur’an 49:13).

Application: Measure your actions against divine commandments, striving for piety (taqwa), justice, and compassion.

Self-assessment method: Ask, “Does this action bring me closer to God’s pleasure or away from it?”

2. Using the Hadith

Criterion: Compare your behavior to the sayings of the Prophet ﷺ.

Example Hadith:

“The best among you are those who have the best character.” (Sahih al-Bukhari 3559)

Application: Evaluate personal morality, honesty, humility, and treatment of others according to prophetic guidance.

Self-assessment method: Ask, “Would the Prophet ﷺ approve of my words, intentions, and deeds in this situation?”

3. Using the Sunnah

Criterion: Observe the Prophet’s ﷺ actions, habits, and practices.

Examples:

Daily prayers, charity, fasting, kindness, forgiveness.

Application: Use the Sunnah as a practical model for behavior in daily life, including family, social, and spiritual conduct.

Self-assessment method: Ask, “Am I practicing the way of the Prophet ﷺ in my daily life, not just in theory?”

Summary of Self-Measurement

The Prophet ﷺ teaches a tri-fold approach:

Qur’an: Are my actions aligned with God’s commands?

Hadith: Are my intentions and morals aligned with the Prophet’s guidance?

Sunnah: Do my daily practices reflect the Prophet’s example?

This approach ensures that internal intention, external behavior, and moral character are all in harmony with Islam’s guidance.

You are supposed to be the best. Today would be a good day to prove it. All the days of Allah must be used in this way. If we accept this, the miracle has already happened.

Thus ends the Surah.

ناسَـ

Na and Sa.

"Into the future we go. Write about it."

Here ends a most spectacular, fabulous, and wonderful Dua regarding the glories of Allah and His Prophet, Muhammad contained in the Book called Al Quran al Kareem, the Recitation of the Very Best Cream of the Verses performed for the sake of the security of and sanity of the world's Muslims and their friends and allies.

سَـسَـهامون.

"Roam in search of ecstasy."

-M1.

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"The Epithet." Introduction to Surah 113, Al-Falaq. "The Flack."

Sūrah 113 — Al-Falaq

Meaning of the Title

الفلق — Al-Falaq means:

“The Daybreak,” “The Dawn,” or “The Splitting Light”

It refers to:

the first light that splits the darkness,

God as the One who brings protection after night or harm.

Date of Revelation

Scholars classify it as a Makkan surah, revealed before the Hijrah, during the early period of persecution.

Approximate scholarly dating:

610–615 CE (early Makkan phase) or more broadly

610–622 CE (entire Makkan period)

More specifically, many classical mufassirūn place Sūrah 113 and Sūrah 114 together as:

revealed near the end of the Makkan period, shortly before the Prophet’s migration.

I am using Hebrew nomenclature for the runner, which means "the Flack." I unburdened myself in the prior frame, revealing there has been "flack" from my revelation of the Quran for the entire human race. This is expected when good and evil, might and right clash.

Before we look into the second to the last Surah in the Quran let us understand a little more as to why the Republicans and Catholics and Mormons and others have been taught to hate Muslims and the Quran. When I began my Asmaul Husna homework, found here, persons from the Family Resaerch Council and Heritage Foundation, which are think tanks that support the Republican Party began to carpet bomb my life. Their immense anger and hostility was based on the fact they do not allow other religions to exist, especially those which have a claim to the Holy Land. These persons do not respect boundaries, human rights, the law, common sense, they lack any sound judgement regarding any of these things. Muslims are in the way, so they plan to move them. The anger and fury towards the Prophet and his Book was palpable, and their sound has not been silenced. Their prejudice must be feared properly, it must be combatted all the way to the end.

By empowering Muslims to self-define and stand up for themselves, I put a giant fly in the Christian ointment. By proving the Quran is real, that Allah is a God with a real purpose, that fly turned into a crisis.

Fortunately the crisis cannot last. Armed with the truth, persons who visit Mosques all around the world and believe Allah revealed the Quran to save their lives, their property, and give them the same high quality of life enjoyed by others will surely prevail over their enemies. The flack will fly the other way this time.

This sentiment is emphasized in this nearly fnal Surah of the Quran.

Thus begins the Surah.

113: 1-5:

"Say, ˹O Prophet,˺ “I seek refuge in the Lord of the daybreak

from the evil of whatever He has created,

and from the evil of the night when it grows dark,

and from the evil of those ˹witches casting spells by˺ blowing onto knots,

and from the evil of an envier when they envy.”

Commentary:

Do not envy other people who are happier or live better than you, obey the Quran and take what is sufficient instead. You do not need the Holy Land or to rape people or hate Jewish people, black people, gay people, you do not need to covet or hate anyone for any reason. This subscription to hate has started yet another world war its authors refuse to stop. The Quran says the common man must refuse to participate in wars and their religious basie and cast out the witches that have convinced mankind we need them to prosper.

Those Russian soldiers must be persuaded to go home and change their lives, all Muslims, Christians, and Jews must be charmed as if by magic to support an immediate end to the strife that is dooming this planet. You must arrest the persons that started the war(s) we are trapped in, there is just a handful, and the armies need to disappear. There is no other way to win the day back from the witches of the night.

Most of the Middle East is overrun by conflict, poverty, or is thirsting or starving to death. Saudi Arabia has a decade to replenish its water sources or everyone there will die. The people of Iran are dying of thirst now. Parts of Pakistan and Afghanistan, which were already in advanced stages of neglect are drowning or parching to death. If you do not prevail, you will not have additional chances:

"The ongoing war in Ukraine, alongside conflicts in other regions, is accelerating climate disruption, particularly in the Middle East, by intensifying greenhouse gas emissions, disrupting energy infrastructure, and diverting resources away from environmental protection. Combat operations release large quantities of CO₂ and black carbon, while destruction of oil, gas, and chemical facilities adds pollutants to the atmosphere (Zhang et al., 2022, Nature Climate Change). Additionally, warfare impedes agricultural production, water management, and ecosystem restoration, worsening drought and desertification in already vulnerable Middle Eastern zones (Kelley et al., 2015, PNAS). The militarization of energy supplies and reliance on fossil fuels to sustain conflicts further amplifies the planetary carbon burden, undermining regional climate resilience and accelerating extreme heat, dust storms, and water scarcity (UNEP, 2021; IPCC, 2023)."

The Value in Gematria is 8879, ףחעט‎‎ ‎, fahet, "What God says, must be materialized."

"The term εφφαθα (ephphatha) is suspiciously similar to εφατο (ephato), the third person masculine singular middle imperfect of the verb φημι (phemi), to speak, meaning that εφατο (ephato) means "he/it is being said" or even "he/it is being quoted", which some creative listeners may have interpreted as a reference to the word-based model of the world, in which all things began their ontological journey as immaterial words, that were initially thought up by God and then uttered, after which they materialized (Deuteronomy 8:3, hence Matthew 4:4)."

And here are the words:

The Prophet ﷺ said: “Do not kill women or children or non-combatants and do not destroy trees or crops.” — Sahih Muslim 4295

We know for a fact Allah is a term that means man has a future so long as he is willing to take history into account. History must now include a note that says flack from the recitation of the Quran stopped a war, returned innocent people to their homes, and sundered the criminals that sought a world that did not belong to them.

Thus ends the Surah.

فَقَالَلَقَ

Fa and Laq.

"So strike, He said."

The Family Research Council, RNC, Heritage Foundation, and many organizations that feed the fire operate illegally based on their actions. If they are closed down, mankind will be freed form institutions that keep terrorism against the innocent alive. Their demises would stab prejudice and hatred right in their black hearts. If we combine our willpower, we can do it, we can end their black magic forever.

At the global scale, the continuation of the war in Ukraine, the policies of the Trump Administration, the activities in the Vatican, these cannot be allowed. They are scourging this planet, one that does not deserve this fate. There must be an AHA moment, where the silent voice of the Holy Ghost wins over any other competitive voice and mankind does what is right without hesitation. The moment is upon us and we cannot let it pass us by.

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"The Dynasties." Introduction to Surah 112, Sūrat al-Ikhlāṣ. "The Population."

Surah 112 — Sūrat al-Ikhlāṣ

1. Meaning of the Title

الإخلاص (al-Ikhlāṣ) means:

“Purity,” “Sincerity,” or “Absolute Devotion.”

In classical tafsīr it specifically means:

Purifying one’s belief in tawḥīd (the oneness of God)

Being sincere in worship

Removing all association, partners, or rivals to God (shirk)

It is often called:

Sūrat al-Tawḥīd (The Chapter of Divine Oneness)

Sūrat al-Ṣamad (The Chapter of the Self-Sufficient Lord)

2. Dates for Surah 112

Revealed in: early Meccan period

Estimated Date Range: 610–614 CE

Why this date?

All classical Islamic sources (Ibn ʿAbbās, al-Wāḥidī, al-Suyūṭī) classify it as Meccan.

Its themes—pure monotheism, rejection of polytheism, and God’s uniqueness—match the earliest stage of revelation.

Many modern scholars date it to the first 4 years of prophethood, shortly after the first revelations of Surah 96 and Surah 74.

Earliest Likely Date:

Year 1 of prophethood = 610 CE

Latest Likely Date:

Before the First Migration to Abyssinia in 615 CE —because the sūrah is already widely known by then.

So the scholarly consensus bracket:

👉 c. 610–614 CE

Summary

Surah 112 – al-Ikhlāṣ

Meaning: Purity of faith, sincerity, and absolute monotheism.

Classification: Meccan.

Estimated Revelation Date: 610–614 CE (early prophethood).

I am deferring to the Hebrew interpretation of the runner which means "the inhabitants" but not just anyone can "inhabit" this place. Persons who are violent, weird, ignorant, delusional, dangerous, perverse, these persons cannot live here. This is emphasized in the Surah.

Thus begins the Surah.

112: 1-4:

"Say, ˹O Prophet,˺ “He is Allah—One ˹and Indivisible˺;

Allah—the Sustainer ˹needed by all˺.

He has never had offspring, nor was He born.

And there is none comparable to Him.”1"

Commentary:

Much of the Quran reads like what the Grand Imam calls marshmallah, "fluffy stuff" that has no surface meaning. This Surah reads just like that until we embellish it a little. Why did Muhammad emphasize this all important aspect of Islam? This strict belief that there is nothing but Allah, who cannot be seen nor heard, cannot be competed against, and possibly not even clearly understood He is so far beyond us?

This topic has bothered Muslim and non-Muslim sages for aeons. Let us see how the Prophet himself resolved this problem: He called it Kursi, "the throne." In a strange contradiction of Allah's full transparency, invisibility, complete immateriality, Muhammad said instead Allah is comprised of all the objects of perception that do not violate the cosmic order explained by the Quran:

1. Definition and Meaning

Kursi (الكُرْسِي) literally means “footstool,” “chair,” or “seat” in Arabic.

In Islamic theology, Ayat al-Kursi (Qur’an 2:255) refers to God’s Kursi, a symbolic concept representing His authority, sovereignty, and all-encompassing knowledge.

It is often confused with al-‘Arsh (العرش), which means the Throne, representing God’s majesty.

Kursi < ‘Arsh: The Kursi “extends over the heavens and the earth,” whereas the Arsh is the supreme Throne above creation.

2. Qur’anic Reference

Ayat al-Kursi (Surah Al-Baqarah 2:255):

“Allah! There is no deity except Him, the Ever-Living, the Sustainer of [all] existence. Neither drowsiness overtakes Him nor sleep. To Him belongs whatever is in the heavens and whatever is on the earth. Who is it that can intercede with Him except by His permission? He knows what is before them and what will be after them, and they encompass not a thing of His knowledge except for what He wills. His Kursi extends over the heavens and the earth, and their preservation tires Him not. And He is the Most High, the Most Great.”

Key Points About the Kursi from the Verse:

Symbol of God’s omniscience: He knows all that is before and after.

Symbol of His authority over creation: It “extends over the heavens and the earth.”

Symbol of care and preservation: The universe does not tire Him.

Indicates God’s transcendence and infinitude: beyond human comprehension.

3. Hadith References

Protection and Virtue

Sahih Muslim 809: The Prophet ﷺ said: “Whoever recites Ayat al-Kursi after every obligatory prayer, nothing stands between him and Paradise except death.”

This hadith emphasizes the spiritual power of the Kursi, showing its link to divine protection.

Nighttime Recitation

Sahih al-Bukhari 6056: The Prophet ﷺ said: “In the morning and evening, recite Ayat al-Kursi. It will suffice for protection.”

Suggests meditative reflection on divine sovereignty and protection.

Intercession Concept

While the Kursi itself is not a physical throne, the Prophet ﷺ explains that knowledge and authority of God are absolute, and intercession occurs only by His permission.

4. Sunnah Practices Related to Kursi

Recitation for Protection

After obligatory prayers, or before sleeping, reciting Ayat al-Kursi is part of the Sunnah for spiritual security and mindfulness of God’s majesty.

Contemplation of God’s Authority

Muhammad ﷺ would contemplate the scope of God’s dominion and knowledge, as described in Ayat al-Kursi, connecting worship and reflection.

Teaching and Memorization

The Prophet ﷺ instructed companions to memorize and understand it, linking recitation to awareness of the infinite and God’s omnipotence.

5. Theological Significance

Symbolic of God’s Omnipotence: Kursi extends over everything but is still a creation of God, unlike God Himself.

Distinction from Arsh (Throne): Kursi = divine authority and encompassing knowledge; Arsh = highest Throne and majesty.

Contemplation of the Infinite: Reciting or pondering Ayat al-Kursi encourages reflection on God’s infinity, knowledge, and care for creation.

Spiritual Practice: Recitation links belief with mental meditation and protection, a Sunnah habit emphasizing both cognition and devotion.

Kursi is also affiliated with this idea if one prays with all of one's might, sacred objects created by Allah will come one's way.

The Value in Gematria is 1258, יבןח‎‎, yavaneh, "He causes to be built."

"The verb בנה (bana) means to build, mostly of stone buildings and thus of houses and thus of families and dynasties: hence the association between this verb and the nouns אבן ('eben), stone, and בן (ben), son.

Noun בניה (binya) means a building in the sense of a structure. Noun מבנה (mibneh) means building in the sense of place of building. Noun תבנית (tabnit) means building in the sense of the act of building: a construction, pattern or image.

Noun תבן (teben) means straw (the stems of grains), which was inserted into clay to enhance the structural integrity of the building. We do the same today with carbon fibers."

The importance of the Quran stems from its ability to qualify this miserable, horrible, disgusting shit show we see in front of us everyday for something better. I called the runner "the Population" after the manner stated by the etymology above, meaning "contemplate the stones that will build the houses for your sons."

We are not any of us built to withsand the punishment we are experiencing on this inept world. We need to gather the stones together and create something new. The Quran is the only document that explains why we must do this. The future is nigh, and it is not pretty, but now we know what to do. It is not too hopeless after all is it? We have Allah to thank for this.

Thus ends the Surah.

إخلاس

Ikh and Las.

"The Misappropriation."

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"Do not fornicate or steal, do not allow your faith to leave you."

Those creatures in the White House, they cannot control themselves, they are not going to be able to turn the tides of war and poverty on this entire planet and profit the greater good. Something has to be done. They took my son from me. It makes the blood in my heart boil. He is an adorable creature, the very best man I have ever known. I cannot hate them thoroughly enough for what they did to him, to this world. He was adopted, he was the one thing I wanted out of life, to take with me to the end. He sits on the throne of my heart, and I worry any second, the phone is going to ring and it will be the morgue, that they finally killed him. I worry about this every day all day long. This forum is the result of that worry for all of us.

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"The Glimmer." Introduction to Surah 111, Al-Masad. "The Laying."

1. Meaning of the Title

Arabic: ٱلمَسَد‎ (Al-Masad)

Literal Translation: “The Palm Fiber” or “The Twisted Rope”

Contextual Meaning: The surah refers metaphorically to the rope of Abu Lahab’s punishment in the afterlife. Abu Lahab was an uncle of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ and a staunch opponent of Islam. The rope of palm fiber symbolizes his binding and humiliation in Hell.

2. Dates / Revelation Context

Revealed in Mecca (Makki Surah)

Chronological Approximation: Around 613–615 CE

Historical Context: This surah was revealed when Abu Lahab publicly opposed Prophet Muhammad ﷺ and Islam, warning of divine consequences for his arrogance and opposition.

I am using the Hebrew values for the runner because we are not twisting the rope nor are we founding anything but chaos. God wants us to think about the future first. One cannot just read the Quran and run off. This is pointed out in this nearly final section of the Quran. It begins stating Abu Lahab, "your choices are like fire."

"The Hebrew word ab' primarily refers to "father," but in the context of social relationships, it denotes a community's alpha male. The related verb, abu, translates to "to decide".

The Hebrew word lahav (Hebrew: לַהַב) is used to describe a flame that shoots out into the air or the blade of a knife or sword. 

Flame: A lahav is specifically a flame that shoots forth, an "outlet for that fire to spread outwards". It is a subset of the general term for fire, aish.

Blade: The word is also used for the blade of a sharp tool, like a knife or sword.

Glimmer: Because of its association with the "shimmering glimmer of a fire," lahav can also refer to the glistening edge of a metal instrument. "

Do your choices burn things or make them glimmer? Decide which way things should go before you act:

111: 1-5:

"May the hands of Abu Lahab perish, and he ˹himself˺ perish!

Neither his wealth nor ˹worldly˺ gains will benefit him.

He will burn in a flaming Fire,

and ˹so will˺ his wife, the carrier of ˹thorny˺ kindling,1

around her neck will be a rope of palm-fibre.1"

Commentary:

Just as God told Moses on the top of Sinai something had to be done, and try to do it, Allah told Muhammad the world could not remain the same. The Jewish people were not successful at changing humanity, even after the Torah was given, man continued to be a skid mark on the underpants of life.

So God gave the Quran, and hoped Muslims would carry the torch, but even still the world is extra shitty. In the above God warns us all time is not on our side, we are burning down, hanging by the neck and tomorrow is not far away. Nothing seems to break the will of man to do evil and turn him towards the path of what is proper, it seems. The law says Donald Trump must do everything in his power to put Vladimir Putin under arrest and close down Russia's war with Ukraine, instead he is planning to hand him a piece of candy. This tribute to war, murder, rape, drug addiction, and corruption flaunts the Quran and it is is not allowed.

The Value in Gematria is 11372, יא‎שעב‎ ‎, yashav, "sit down, dwell, inhabit, attend a meeting."

Like the rest of you, I am surrounded by utter madness. There is not one hint of order, due process, completeness, sanity, or reasonableness. This is what happened when ages ago, the lawyers and the police said "meh!" to a very small matter in an unremarkable suburban house in Washington DC. Now the world is being ransacked by criminals. Big decisions have to be made now, many people need to be involved, it is going to be very ugly and bloody once the forces of the righteous decide to make their move. They could have done the right thing, decades ago, it wouldn't have cost much, it would have led to a planetary outcome very different from the one we are trying to figure out today.

This means we have reverse course NOW as rapidly as possible. God will go with the swift in these matters. The Prophet was breathless about the importance of thinking ahead of time, acting at once when the safety of others was required:

Hadith References

Sahih Muslim (Book 20, Hadith 4691)

“The strong believer is better and more beloved to Allah than the weak believer, while there is good in both. Strive in what benefits you…”

Sahih Bukhari (Book 93, Hadith 639)

“The Prophet ﷺ said: 'The example of the believers in their affection, mercy, and compassion for each other is like a single body; when one part feels pain, the whole body responds with sleeplessness and fever.'”

You are not doing your duties, you are not doing well at anything. You are all asleep and the house is burning down. You must all wake up before it claims your lives. This war in Ukraine will spread if its "negotiators" are allowed to continue to be deaf to the cries of God's Spirit. All mankind must fight to bring it to an abrupt end.

Thus ends the Surah.

"ماحزين

Ma and Sad.

"Do not be sad."

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"The Secret." Introduction to Surah 110, An-Nasr. "The Consecration."

An-Naṣr means:

“The Divine Help” / “The Victory”

The root ن ص ر (n-ṣ-r) means:

to help

to give victory

to support

So the surah’s title refers to Allah’s decisive and unmistakable help that leads to the final victory of Islam.

Date of Revelation

● Classification: Madinan

● Approximate Year: 10 AH (632 CE)

● Context:

This surah is the last complete surah ever revealed to the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ.

Historical setting:

Revealed near the end of the Prophet’s life

After the Conquest of Mecca (8 AH)

After large tribes began entering Islam in groups (9–10 AH)

Most likely revealed during the Farewell Pilgrimage (Ḥajjat al-Wadā‘) in Dhul-Hijjah 10 AH

Shortly before the Prophet’s passing

The early Muslims understood this surah as a sign that the Prophet’s mission had reached completion and that his death was near.

I am using the Hebrew etymology for the word which is nazar, which means "to be ordained."

On Times Radio this morning the DJ said there is just not a lot of good news out there today. Why not? How could mankind not look ahead yesterday and then plan to wake up into a perfect day today? What is holding it back from such an important moment of relflection? The following Surah explains how "dedication" is the answer to fixing all of the bad news that pervades our lives, especially when large numbers of people are willing.

Thus begins the Surah.

110: 1-3:

"When Allah’s ˹ultimate˺ help comes and the victory ˹over Mecca is achieved˺,

and you ˹O Prophet˺ see the people embracing Allah’s Way in crowds,

then glorify the praises of your Lord and seek His forgiveness, for certainly He is ever Accepting of Repentance."

Commentary:

Repentence means "do not sin again." If we have bad news today, this was not done yesterday, or very likely left undone the day before that. Read now what the Prophet said about the importance of renewal and nothing but good news on the air:

1. Allah Accepts Repentance Constantly

Sahih Muslim 2749

“Allah stretches out His hand at night to accept the repentance of those who sinned during the day, and He stretches out His hand during the day to accept the repentance of those who sinned at night.”

Meaning: Repentance is always open.

🌿 2. Allah Rejoices More Than You When You Repent

Sahih al-Bukhari 6309 / Sahih Muslim 2747

“Allah is more joyful at the repentance of His servant than one of you who finds his lost camel in the desert after losing hope.”

This is one of the strongest messages of good news in the Sunnah.

🌿 3. All Humans Sin—The Best Are Those Who Repent

Sunan al-Tirmidhī 2499 — Hasan Sahih

“All the children of Adam commit sin, and the best of those who sin are those who repent.”

A direct encouragement: No shame in sin—only in refusing to return.

🌿 4. Repentance Erases the Past Completely

Sahih Ibn Ḥibbān 6237

“The one who repents from sin is like the one who has no sin.”

This is a major good news (bushrā) statement.

🌿 5. Doors of Heaven Open for the Repenter

Sunan Ibn Mājah 4253 — Hasan

“No servant commits a sin, then purifies himself, prays two rak‘ahs, and seeks Allah’s forgiveness, except that Allah forgives him.”

This refers to Ṣalāt al-Tawbah, the Prayer of Repentance.

🌿 6. Endless Good News for Those Who Return to Allah

Sahih Muslim 2758

“Allah says: O son of Adam, were your sins to reach the clouds of the sky, then you asked Me for forgiveness, I would forgive you.”

🌿 7. If You Walk Toward Allah, He Runs Toward You

Sahih al-Bukhari 7405 / Muslim 2675

“If he draws near to Me a hand-span, I draw near to him an arm’s length… If he comes to Me walking, I go to him running.”

This is one of the most powerful good-news (bushrā) hadiths.

🌿 8. Forgiveness Even for Enormous Sins

Sunan al-Tirmidhī 3540 — Hasan

Allah says: “O My servant, if you come to Me with an earth-full of sins, but meet Me without associating partners with Me, I will come to you with an earth-full of forgiveness.”

🌿 9. Doors of Mercy Will Not Close Until the Sun Rises from the West

Sahih Muslim 2703

“Allah will continue to accept repentance until the sun rises from the West.”

Meaning: As long as time continues normally, repentance is open.

🌿 10. Glad Tidings for the Repentant

Sahih Muslim 2878

“Glad tidings (bushrā) to the one who finds in his record many instances of seeking forgiveness.”

Seeking forgiveness itself becomes a source of good news on the Day of Judgement. Repentance brings hope to the world. We must fulfill the purposes of the Quran and repent, we must feel sorry for the hurt we have caused other persons. All mankind must do it.

Thus ends the Surah.

ناسَرّ

Na and Sr.

"Our Secret."

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"The Haram." Introduction to Surah 109, Al-Kāfirūn. "The Pepper."

1. Title of Surah 109

Arabic: القرىش (al-Kāfirūn) — actually, Surah 109 is Al-Kāfirūn

Wait — let's carefully confirm:

Surah 109 is Al-Kāfirūn (الكافرون)

Meaning of the title: “The Disbelievers” or “The Unbelievers.”

This title refers to the polytheists or those who reject the message of Islam.

Note: Some confusion can occur with Surah 108 (Al-Kawthar) and Surah 109 (Al-Kāfirūn), but the numbering here confirms 109 = Al-Kāfirūn.

2. Date of Revelation (Asbāb al-Nuzūl / Chronology)

Place: Mecca (Makkan Surah)

Time: Early Meccan period, before the Hijrah (migration to Medina)

Context:

Muhammad ﷺ is being urged to compromise with the polytheists of Mecca.

The Surah strongly rejects syncretism and asserts the principle of religious independence: “To you your religion, to me mine.”

Historical approximate date: Around 610–615 CE, early in the Meccan period.

3. Key Meaning of the Surah

Message: Complete separation in belief between monotheism (Islam) and polytheism.

Theme: Firm rejection of compromise in worship; spiritual independence; loyalty to God alone.

Title significance: “The Disbelievers” emphasizes the contrast with believers and addresses them directly.

I am using the Hebrew translation for the runner. Pepper is believed to remove evil from food. In the same way the Surah must contain a remedy for disbelief. Disbelief in the prophecies of the Quran is one of mankind's greatest shortcomings, easily cured now that everyone can read it.

Thus begins the Surah.

109: 1-6:

"Say, ˹O Prophet,˺ “O you disbelievers!

I do not worship what you worship,

nor do you worship what I worship.

I will never worship what you worship,

nor will you ever worship what I worship.

You have your way, and I have my Way.”

Commentary:

This is not much to work with, but we are almost near the finale of the Quran and there must be a conclusive statement hidden in this short Surah.

Let us address what it means to worship according to the Quran which asserts there is no other God besides Allah. We know very few have spoken to Allah or seen His Angel but we know they are real. We know we are not allowed to turn the mind towards anything in search of reproof but this word Allah who is called the Aqueduct of the Infinite. How this is done and what success is supposed to look like is the problem.

The hidden way is the only way.

The Value in Gematria is 2157, באןז‎‎ ‎, benez, "the son of my knowledge" also "you are my treasure."

There is no way to give Allah to you, He must be found. The Quran is not a treasure map like the Gemara suggests, it is a way to teach the Self how to achieve the Eid, or Yad in Hebew, "one's own hand" and what is called Eid Masjid, "The Handbook Guide" or Haram, "what to eat and digest that will cause life to exist in perpetuity, rather than sickness and death."

"Our verb חרם (haram) describes this entire inta-societary digestive process and can result in either utter destruction or else inviolable perpetuation. It describes assigning an object or a person to the second stage, with the result that this object or person plays no longer a part in the natural economy, but is either in God's eternal care and for his sole purpose, or else a permanent citizen of the garbage heap."

The only way to know the Quran and find Allah is to teach the Self to go in search of one's unique place in this sprawling world. Only then can one know for sure that God's plan was not flawed in the birth of one's life. Every religion explains this in ways that vary from the rest, Islam is no exception, but this is what the Quran says will cure the soul of confusion and disbelief and I affirm it tells the truth.

Thus ends the Surah.

كفيجَرَى

Ka, Fi, and Run.

"Run Inside."

If you follow other gods, or like the filthy cunts with crosses on their necks who pray to a thing that does not care, like watching marionettes, you will never turn inward, never find the Self. You will be distracted and faily to parlay. Life will just not see to pay off. So trust in Allah, He is the Most Wise and do not heed the siren song of other gods. To look elsewhere is to never find.

Why be more interested in something other than yourself? The Quran says the one who invests in himself in all the ways that are virtuous, he is the one Allah loves the best.

Surah Al-Imran 3:92:

“You will never attain righteousness until you spend [in charity] from what you love. And whatever you spend, indeed Allah is Knowing of it.”

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"The Hostility." Introduction to Surah 108, Al-Kawthar, "The Catharsis."

Surah 108 (Al-Kawthar):

1. Name and Meaning

Arabic Title: الْكَوْثَر (Al-Kawthar)

Literal Meaning: “Abundance” or “Plenty”

Interpretation: Often understood as the abundant blessings God granted to Prophet Muhammad ﷺ, including spiritual, material, and prophetic blessings. It can also refer to a river or fountain in Paradise promised to him.

2. Date of Revelation

Type: Meccan Surah (revealed before the Hijrah / migration to Medina)

Approximate Period: Early Meccan period — one of the shortest surahs, typically dated around 610–615 CE, when the Prophet ﷺ was establishing the foundations of Islam in Mecca.

Context: Surah 108 addresses the Prophet directly, consoling him against the mocking of Quraysh, assuring him of divine abundance, and instructing gratitude through prayer and sacrifice.

I am using the Hebrew meaning for the runner as we are very close to the conclusion of this forum, which provides mankind with the first ever accurate presentation of the Quran to the masses.

To this end I defer to the etymology for the Hebrew banner for this section of the Quran which says:

"Contrary to common perception, complex organisms (such as humans) are not even based on one single nucleic genetic set. Half of the individual cells that make up one single human have the same DNA but the other half comprises 10,000 different species of single-cellular organisms, most of which can't survive outside the human body and without which the human could not survive. Our celebrated human minds are part rational (words) and part emotional (feelings), but the emotional part largely stems from the bugs that live in our bowels. So what is man? What is the mind? What is the self, really?"

Thus begins the Surah.

108: 1-3.

"Indeed, We have granted you ˹O Prophet˺ abundant goodness.1

So pray and sacrifice to your Lord ˹alone˺.

Only the one who hates you is truly cut off ˹from any goodness˺."

Commentary:

How can we turn this very short Surah into a Catharsis? Allah said to avoid the one who hates us and draw near to abundance goodness instead, but no one earth right now has enough goodness in their lives for that, do we, so how are we to finish the Quran without this step? Religion was not given by God to help us make sense of suffering but to root out its causes and sustain our progress.

Where can we find clues for how to do this on this dark, damned, gloomy day? Allah says "do not be helpless."

1. Qur’an References

a. Purification of the Heart (Tazkiyah)

Qur’an 91:9–10 – “He has succeeded who purifies it [the soul], and he has failed who instills corruption into it.”

Interpretation: Reflecting, meditating, or processing inner feelings (akin to catharsis) is part of purifying the soul.

b. Emotional Relief Through Remembrance

Qur’an 13:28 – “Verily, in the remembrance of Allah do hearts find rest.”

Suggests spiritual catharsis through Dhikr (remembrance of God).

c. Expressing Burdens and Seeking Relief

Qur’an 94:5–6 – “For indeed, with hardship comes ease. Indeed, with hardship comes ease.”

Provides a framework for processing grief or anxiety, knowing emotional release is part of divine wisdom.

2. Hadith References

a. Speaking and Expressing Emotion

Prophet Muhammad ﷺ encouraged consulting, advising, and expressing concerns:

“The strong believer is better and more beloved to Allah than the weak believer, while there is good in both. Strive for what benefits you, seek help from Allah, and do not be helpless.” (Sahih Muslim)

Interpretation: Seeking help and expressing struggles is a form of catharsis.

b. Supplication (Dua)

“Supplication is the essence of worship.” (Tirmidhi)

Emotional release and venting to Allah through Dua is a spiritually recognized cathartic act.

c. Laughing, Crying, and Emotional Release

Prophet ﷺ sometimes wept at reminders of death or compassion for others (Bukhari, Muslim)

Teaches that expressing deep emotion is natural and spiritually acceptable.

3. Sunnah Practices Related to Cathartic Thoughts

Tahajjud / Night Prayer:

Private reflection and pouring out the heart before Allah, fostering emotional and spiritual release.

Istighfar / Seeking Forgiveness:

Repeating “Astaghfirullah” helps release guilt, stress, and emotional burden.

Charity and Helping Others:

Acts of giving help alleviate inner anxiety or grief, which is a socially grounded form of catharsis.

Dhikr (Remembrance of Allah):

Continuous recitation calms the heart and processes emotions.

Reflection on Creation (Tafakkur):

Qur’an encourages contemplating natural signs (e.g., Qur’an 3:191), which can lead to mental release and clarity.

Summary

Islamic sources view “cathartic thoughts” as:

Spiritual release through remembrance, prayer, and supplication

Emotional processing through reflection, advice, and ethical action

Heart purification (Tazkiyah) through self-awareness and divine consciousness

All of these provide a framework for healthy emotional and mental catharsis within Islamic practice.

The Value in Gematria is 10529, י׳ך‎ךט‎, yiach‎techat‎, "And he lived in the moment, under his own authority."

"Yiach" is not a recognized Hebrew word. The closest term is "Vaychi" (וַיְחִי), the first word of a weekly Torah portion meaning "and he lived".

The Hebrew word techat (תַּ֫חַת) from the biblical text, means "under" or "beneath". It can refer to physical or figurative positions, such as being under someone's authority (like a woman being "under his authority"), being oppressed or burdened, or being under a leader's control. 

Under or beneath: The most direct meaning is a physical position "under" or "beneath" something.

Figurative meanings: It can be used figuratively to denote:

Authority: For a woman to be tachath (under) her husband, meaning under his authority.

Oppression: To be "under" a burden or calamity, such as the earth being under the weight of its inhabitants.

Allegiance: As in the phrase "under me," meaning to be mine."

So to live under one's own authority and seek one's own allegiances is the earnest advice of the Holy Quran. This is most often misunderstood but this is why God gave the Book to the Prophet.

Thus ends the Surah.

كَوثَرّ

Kaw and Thar.

"Scatter the Dust."

="Do not accept hostiity."

Every time I study the Quran it straightens my mind right out. Then I go out the door and meet with humanity and I lose it again. Maybe someday the world will try to do what God says and this will change.

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"The Mujahid." Introduction to Surah 107, Al-Māʿūn, "The Residence."

Surah 107 — Dates & Meaning

✅ Period / Date of Revelation

Surah 107 is universally classified as a Makkan surah, revealed early in the Meccan period of the Prophet Muḥammad’s mission.

Historical Dating Range

Because early Makkan surahs cannot be dated to an exact year, scholars give a range:

Estimated date: 610–614 CE (within the first 4 years of revelation)

Why this dating?

The themes match the earliest Makkan revelations:

Condemnation of social injustice

Defense of orphans

Emphasis on basic moral behavior

No mention of legal rulings, battles, or Medinan communities

Early Meccan style:

Extremely short verses

Rhythmic, sharp language

Ethical rebuke directed at Quraysh leaders

Classical Islamic scholarship

Ibn ʿAbbās, al-Suyūṭī, al-Wāḥidī, al-Ṭabarī, Qur’anic order specialists all classify it as early Makkan.

No classical source places it in Medina.

Chronological placement

According to the chronology of Noldeke, Bell, Muir, and Azami:

Surah 107 is among the first 25 surahs ever revealed.

Meaning of the Title — al-Māʿūn

Literal meaning

"الْمَاعُون" — al-Māʿūn means:

“Small kindnesses”

“Simple acts of charity” “Everyday assistance” “Common goods shared with neighbors”

The word comes from the Arabic root: م-ع-ن (m-ʿ-n) conveying the idea of help, benefit, utility.

Classical tafsir meanings

Ibn ʿAbbās: the little things people normally lend — a bucket, a pot, tools.

Mujāhid: small acts of help and kindness.

Qatādah: even “saying a good word” or “removing harm from someone's path.”

Al-Ṭabarī / Al-Rāzī: all minor but essential gestures between neighbors that make society function.

The surah rebukes those who:

Pray publicly

But refuse to do even the smallest kindness

Or push away orphans

Or withhold basic help

Thus the title encapsulates the minimum ethical baseline for a believer. I am using the Hebrew format which states a ma'un is "a residence."

Earlier in the Quran we learned God expects property ownership to be a real possibility for every adult person. Except look at how many people are able to own property and maintain it:

Here’s a global, scholarly-style analysis of housing access, homeownership, homelessness, and systemic factors affecting inequality—including financial bubbles, tax policy, and governance issues. I’ve included both data synthesis and structural analysis.

Global Housing and Wealth Inequality: Ownership, Poverty, and Homelessness

1. Homeownership and Mortgages Worldwide

Global homeownership rate: ~60–70% of households

High in emerging markets due to informal property

OECD countries often 65–75%

Households with formal mortgage: ~25–30% of homeowners

Mortgages are concentrated in wealthier nations (U.S., Canada, Europe, China)

Renters / informal housing: ~30–40% of households

Includes informal settlements/slums in Africa, South Asia, Latin America

Homeless population: ~150–200 million people

Includes street homelessness and extreme housing insecurity (UN-Habitat estimates)

Impoverished population affected by housing stress: ~1–1.2 billion people

Living in overcrowded, substandard, or insecure conditions

Key sources: UN-Habitat Global Urban Reports, World Bank 2023, OECD Housing Outlook, Demographia Global Housing Affordability Report

Key sources: UN-Habitat Global Urban Reports, World Bank 2023, OECD Housing Outlook, Demographia Global Housing Affordability Report.

2. Structural Factors Driving Global Housing Instability

A. Housing Bubbles and Asset Inflation

Post-2008, global housing markets in many OECD nations saw artificially inflated prices due to:

Loose monetary policy

Low interest rates and quantitative easing

Securitization of mortgages (MBS/CDO derivatives)

Result: Wealth transfer from lower-income households to property-owning elites.

Middle-income households face rent burdens above 30–50% of income, while young adults are priced out of first-time ownership.

B. Tax Cuts and Wealth Concentration

U.S. Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (2017) and similar policies globally:

Favored high-income earners and property investors via reduced capital gains taxes.

Mortgage interest deduction expansion and real-estate loopholes disproportionately benefit high-value property owners.

Outcome: increased speculative buying, pushing up housing prices, reducing affordability, and widening wealth inequality.

C. Corruption and Regulatory Capture

Public land mismanagement, weak enforcement of housing regulations, and opaque mortgage practices exacerbate scarcity and inequality.

Slum proliferation in developing nations often directly linked to government misallocation of housing funds and land grabbing by elites.

Global corruption indices (Transparency International, 2022) correlate strongly with higher informal housing and homelessness rates.

3. Poverty, Housing, and Homelessness

Global extreme poverty: ~700 million people live on <$2/day (World Bank, 2023).

Housing vulnerability:

Sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia: majority live in informal settlements

Latin America: 30–40% of urban residents in slums

Developed countries: homelessness largely hidden, but cost-burdened households can be >20% (e.g., U.S., Germany, UK)

Housing stress continuum:

Stable ownership → Secure renting → Rent-burdened → Informal housing → Homelessness.

Policy interventions (subsidized housing, eviction protection) prevent movement down the continuum, but corruption and underfunding block effectiveness.

4. Systemic Inequality and Apartheid-Style Effects

Global housing systems increasingly exhibit structural separation:

Wealthy gated communities vs. informal settlements

Gentrification pushes low-income residents to city peripheries

Access to mortgages favors historically privileged groups (racial, ethnic, or elite families)

Scholars equate these patterns to economic apartheid, where legal frameworks and market policies actively preserve elite wealth at the expense of the poor.

5. Consequences of Financial and Policy Mismanagement

Housing bubbles: create artificial wealth for investors; when they burst, lower-income renters/first-time buyers are excluded.

Tax cuts favoring capital: increase speculative investment; inflate prices.

Corruption: misallocation of public housing funds → persistent slums and homelessness.

Global inequality amplification: homeownership and wealth gaps reinforce poverty, reduce social mobility, and increase urban instability.

6. Evidence-Based Policy Recommendations

Supply-side interventions

Accelerate construction of affordable units

Liberalize zoning for high-density housing

Incentivize rental affordability in urban centers

Demand-side interventions

Expand social housing

Provide targeted rental and mortgage subsidies

Protect tenants from eviction

Financial regulation

Limit speculative property investment

Close tax loopholes that favor real estate speculation

Strengthen transparency in mortgage and real estate markets

Governance and anti-corruption

Directly link public funds to housing delivery

Monitor slum upgrades and eviction prevention programs

Include community oversight to reduce elite capture

Summary

Global homeownership: 60–70%

Mortgaged homeowners: 25–30%

Homeless: 150–200 million

Poorly housed: 1–1.2 billion

Housing bubbles, tax cuts, and corruption exacerbate inequality, concentrating wealth among elites while leaving most of the global population in insecure housing.

Without strong intervention, the majority of humanity faces systemic housing instability, which is a core driver of poverty, health crises, and urban insecurity.

Since this means most of us have little hope for "a residence" what does the Quran say to guide us?

107: 1-8:

"Have you seen the one who denies the ˹final˺ Judgment?

That is the one who repulses the orphan,

and does not encourage the feeding of the poor.

So woe to those ˹hypocrites˺ who pray

yet are unmindful of their prayers;

those who ˹only˺ show off,

and refuse to give ˹even the simplest˺ aid.1 "

Commentary:

I prefer not to speak of Allah as someone who is repsonsible for "woe" rather He is the cause of all that is forthcoming that is happy, fulfilling, and enduring. We do not read the Quran to strike fear in the heart of man but to teach it our prayers are a sea change if only we would listen to our own words.

I am homeless and deeply poor and have no plans for this to change, but when I read the Quran and other books like it, I know what is happening to me and to you is completely wrong. The Quran instructs us all to want for more only through appropriate means. This, it says is completely right.

I used to have a home and family, we did all of the typical things. I loved my house and everything inside it dearly. then when pressures from Christian terrorists mounted all of that went away. I have been sitting watching the rest of the world go by without me ever since. I am far from alone, the entire human race seems to have stopped growing after this pestilence walked on top of us. Let us all pray to the Lord of the Worlds these times will evaporate soon, and leave us in peace.

The Value in Gematria is 54320, ןדשך‎, endshech‎, "I have asked for you for your endurance and dedication."

Dedication in the Quran is a daily commitment to justice. Now you know there has been a whole lot of none of that on this planet in recent times, perhaps never.

The Prophet said we should not need occasional big acts of justice if we do the small ones all of the time:

The Sunnah (practices and sayings of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ) demonstrates practical dedication:

Consistent acts of worship: Praying at the prescribed times, fasting, and attending Hajj are forms of dedicated service.

Commitment to ethical conduct: Dedication extends beyond ritual to honesty, patience, and justice in daily life.

Struggle (Jihad) in its broader sense: dedication to improving oneself, community, and the faith.

The Prophet ﷺ said: “The most beloved of deeds to Allah are those done consistently, even if they are few.” (Sahih Bukhari 6465, Sahih Muslim 783).

There is now a long list of criminals and their victims to deal with. If we start prosecuting it today, we will be father ahead in realizing the meaning of this life than if we wait. The UN is infiltrated by wicked villains who are trying to remove Jews and Muslims from their land and steal their assets. The water is going away, and warmongers are on the move. This scenario is not too promising, and it has to be stopped.

Thus ends the Surah.

ماـٌ

Ma and Un.

"What is in the Book?"

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Water Scarcity in Saudi Arabia.

Water scarcity is one of the most pressing challenges facing Saudi Arabia, where rapidly depleting fossil aquifers and rising demand for agriculture and urban use threaten long-term sustainability. While desalination provides a short-term solution for municipal water, nonrenewable groundwater is being extracted far faster than natural recharge, placing the country at risk of serious agricultural and ecological consequences within decades. Israel, a global leader in water management and arid-land agriculture, offers several strategies that could help Saudi Arabia recharge and conserve its water supplies. These include advanced drip irrigation systems that drastically reduce agricultural water use, treated wastewater reuse for irrigation and industrial purposes, artificial aquifer recharge projects, and smart water-grid monitoring that optimizes distribution and minimizes losses. By adopting these technologies and strategies, Saudi Arabia could extend the life of its aquifers, improve agricultural efficiency, and move toward a more sustainable and resilient water future.

1. Sources of Water in Saudi Arabia

Nonrenewable groundwater (fossil aquifers), primary source for agriculture and domestic use

Desalinated water, supplying roughly 70% of municipal water

Surface water, minimal due to lack of rivers, relies on rare rainfall

2. Current Water Use vs. Recharge

Groundwater withdrawal: ~15 km³/year

Recharge: <2 km³/year in most aquifers

Fossil aquifers being depleted 7–10 times faster than natural recharge

3. Agricultural Impact

Agriculture uses ~80% of total water

Many farms rely on deep fossil aquifers

Current extraction rates could exhaust key aquifers within 50–60 years

4. Urban Supply and Desalination

Cities like Riyadh, Jeddah, and Dammam are mostly secure due to desalination

Urban water supply threatened only by energy shortages, infrastructure issues, or rising costs

5. Climate Change Risks

Higher temperatures and declining rainfall reduce aquifer recharge

Evaporation losses increase, especially in agriculture

Middle East aridity expected to rise 20–30% by 2050, worsening water stress

6. Scholarly Estimates

FAO & Saudi Ministry of Environment, Water & Agriculture (2021): major aquifers may reach critical depletion by 2050–2060

Ward & Robinson, 2020: 50–60 years under current usage

Gleick, 2022: regional water scarcity acute by 2040–2050

7. Summary / Key Points

Urban areas likely secure for decades through desalination

Fossil groundwater for agriculture could be effectively depleted by 2050–2060

Saudi Arabia will not entirely “run out of water,” but major aquifer depletion will force changes in agriculture, food imports, and water policy

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"The Sudden Passenger." Introduction to Surah 106, Al-Quraysh. "The Circle."

Surah 106 — Al-Quraysh (The Quraysh)

Revealed in: Mecca (Makki Surah)

Chronological order in revelation: Roughly 610–615 CE, early Meccan period

Context: The Quraysh were the dominant tribe of Mecca, custodians of the Ka‘bah, and were being reminded of God’s protection and blessings.

Meaning of the Title

Arabic: قُرَيْش (Quraysh)

Meaning: Refers to the tribe of Quraysh, the dominant tribe of Mecca during the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ’s time. I am using a Hebrew reference for the runner as this seems like a better fit. The term is closely related to the word fo the Book itself. The Quran is an attempt by God and the Angel to stop mankind from circling and find stability:

"The identical noun κορος (koros), also spelled κουρος (kouros), means son in the sense of boy or lad. This word stems from the Proto-Indo-European root "ker-", meaning to grow or become bigger (hence too the familiar Latin verb creo, from which English gets the verb to create). This PIE root is suspiciously similar to the Hebrew root כרר (karar), which describes circular motions with the added nuance of amassing something within the circle so formed."

Thus begins the Surah.

106: 1-4:

"˹At least˺ for ˹the favour of˺ making Quraysh habitually secure—

secure in their trading caravan ˹to Yemen˺ in the winter and ˹Syria˺ in the summer—

let them worship the Lord of this ˹Sacred˺ House,

Who has fed them against hunger and made them secure against fear.1 "

Commentary:

Allah says this place is His house and there are rules. Just as He created distant suns and galaxies which play a huge role in how life on earth plays out, He gave laws to Mo that explain how the human being is to contribute to his upkeep, survival, and prosperity. All human beings require policing according to the ways stated in the Quran, the samer way the earth's gravity polices the moon, and the moon's presence polices the tides, and so forth.

So long as one man, woman, or child thinks their urges are more important than global security and forgoes self-policing, we are all in danger and that is not acceptable. So Allah says everyone must protect everyone else without pause.

Why are so many neighborhoods problem free? Where I live, we don't litter, pee on the sidewalk, steal, disturb the peace, nothing goes wrong at all, never. We know neighborhood security works. If we percieve this it at all optional, then national order breaks down. So as usual, Allah is correct, every neighborhood needs to take care of itself.

The Surah mentions Syria "to go straight", and Yemen, "walk on the right side." Except these are sacred places that are currently extra shitty, so you need to fix this. In addition to its usual preoccupations with the war machine, we have allowed Donald Trump, the Vatican and other members of the Drug Cartel to distract us from our real lives and persons who are being deprived. You should not be buying or selling airplanes when your country has around a decade of water left to its name, needs at least that amound time to recharge itself and its worst enemy can save its lives.

The Value in Gematria is 8905, ףטאֶפֶסה‎, fataphasa, "a sudden passage."

This is apparently the last verse of the Quran, the plea to Allah to protect the innocent from the rest.

We will discuss this when we get there.

Thus ends the Surah.

قُرَأىشَ

Qu, Ra, and Sha.

"Proclaim His Mercies to the World."

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"The Sabaz." Introduction to Surah 105, Al-Fil. "The Tusker."

Surah 105 — Al-Fil (The Elephant)

Title Meaning

Al-Fil (الفيل) literally means “The Elephant.” The surah refers to the “People of the Elephant” (Ashab al-Fil), who attempted to attack the Ka‘bah in Mecca with war elephants, but God protected the sanctuary. The title emphasizes divine protection against aggression and tyranny.

Chronological Placement / Date

Meccan Surah – revealed before the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ migrated to Medina.

Most scholars date it to the early Meccan period, likely around 570–580 CE, shortly after the event it commemorates (the Year of the Elephant, coinciding with the birth of the Prophet ﷺ).

I am using an alternative of the Hebrew and Arabic translation of the runner, which has close approximations to the root word used to define "Philistines."

In the prior Surah, which like this one is near the end, Muhammad warns mankind slanderous propaganda, especially where the Quran is concerned is a big fat nono. Now he explains other tactics that do not fit in the profile of a man who is introspecting in search of the path to Allah. We must not scare people away from exploring the Quran it has many numerous hidden messages all the poor and rich people in the world alike need to discover and we have not yet begun to divine their meaning.

Thus begins the Surah.

105: 1-5:

"Have you not seen ˹O Prophet˺ how your Lord dealt with the Army of the Elephant?

Did He not frustrate their scheme?

For He sent against them flocks of birds,

that pelted them with stones of baked clay,

leaving them like chewed up straw.1 "

Commentary:

Elephants are big and strong, very loyal, and love clean water. Unfortunately when elephants get mad, they can kill with ease. We are all a lot like elephants. Up until the point we get angry, we can do great things. After that, we do terrible, horrible things.

Note the Surah says the Letters of the Quran, often called birds or angels, and the Ten Commandments "digested" by man can stop all of the effects of anger.

The Value in Gematria is 4127, םאבז‎, sabz, "What you purchase and take with you, what you leave behind."

This completes our thoughts above. A world that has received the Quran should not have problems with armies, anger, or scarcity, there should not be one problem anywhere on this planet. The prior frame says to restrain the mouth, this one says to restrain the bosom, it is causing us too many problems.

Thus ends the Surah.

فِيلَا

Fi and La.

"Do not do."

The Palestinians are not Haram. Allah does not want them on sacred soil. Please continue to support freedom from crime and grime all around the world and a sovereign state of Israel that is able to further the interests of the Mosque and the Quran by the means of all the sacred ways. This single issue is causing mankind to have constant heart attacks and the Surah says these must come to a conclusion.

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"The Braces." Introduction to Surah 104 — Al-Humazah, "The Wharf."

Meaning of the Title

Al-Humazah means:

“The Slanderer / The Backbiter / The One Who Maliciously Criticizes.”

Humazah (همزة): one who slanders, mocks, belittles with gestures, sarcasm, or private attacks.

The surah condemns people who hoard wealth and harm others with words or mockery.

Dates of Revelation

According to mainstream Islamic scholarship:

Period: Early Meccan

Estimated Date Range:

610–614 CE (likely the first 4 years of revelation)

Many classical commentators place it very early, around Year 2 or Year 3 of Muhammad’s mission.

Reasoning:

Its themes are characteristic of early Meccan surahs:

Condemnation of moral corruption

Wealth arrogance

Mockery of believers

Warnings of the Hereafter

Linguistic style is short, sharp, rhythmic — typical of the earliest revelations.

Summary Meaning

Surah Al-Humazah warns people who:

Slander or mock others

Backbite or insult behind their backs

Obsessively hoard wealth thinking it makes them immortal

It describes the divine punishment, al-ḥuṭamah — “the crushing fire,” a uniquely intense form of hellfire.

I am going to use the Hebrew definition for the runner which means "pier", "jetty", or "wharf."

There is the implication in this very short Surah that Allah is a "crusher." This implies waves on the ocean crushing whatever is in its path. This is clearly an ecrypted message. Allah is not like this.

Thus begins the Surah.

104: 1-9:

"Woe to every backbiter, slanderer,

who amasses wealth ˹greedily˺ and counts it ˹repeatedly˺,

thinking that their wealth will make them immortal!

Not at all! Such a person will certainly be tossed into the Crusher.

And what will make you realize what the Crusher is?

˹It is˺ Allah’s kindled Fire,

which rages over the hearts.

It will be sealed over them,

˹tightly secured˺ with long braces.1 "

Commentary:

The word "counting" means we need to look at the Numbers, and crush them together. From these we will get a concrete substrate from which we can order our lives. This does not refer specifically to the use of the secret language of the angels, but the conversion of the slanderous and warped and weird ways people read the Quran into a thriving Islamic civilization.

By this I mean one that resembles the lifstyles mentioned in the Quran. I do not mean everyone should get a prayer carpet and start falling face first all of the time. This is not indicated in the Quran.

1. Internalizing the Qur’an

Qur’an Guidance:

Recitation and reflection (Tadabbur):

“[This is] a blessed Book which We have revealed to you, that they may reflect upon its verses and that those of understanding would take admonition.” — Surah Sad 38:29

Memorization and practice:

“Indeed, this Qur’an guides to that which is most upright and gives good tidings to the believers who do righteous deeds.” — Surah Al-Isra 17:9

Practical Steps:

Daily reading with comprehension

Using tafsir (classical exegesis) to understand context

Reflecting on how each verse applies to your life

2. Following the Sunnah

The Sunnah shows how the Prophet ﷺ turned Qur’anic guidance into action:

Consistent prayer and worship:

“The best of your deeds is the prayer at its proper time.” — Sahih Muslim 4:1358

Ethical behavior as a reflection of faith:

“The Prophet ﷺ said: ‘The best among you are those who have the best manners and character.’” — Sahih Bukhari 3559

Moderation and sustainability:

“The son of Adam does not fill any vessel worse than his stomach. It is sufficient for him to eat a few mouthfuls to keep his spine straight.” — Sunan Ibn Majah 3349

Practical Steps:

Integrate prayer and reflection into daily routines

Make ethical behavior (honesty, generosity, humility) habitual

Practice moderation in food, consumption, and time

3. Hadith on Transforming Guidance into Sustainable Practice

Consistency over intensity:

“The most beloved deeds to Allah are those that are most consistent, even if small.” — Sahih Bukhari 6464, Sahih Muslim 783

Practical integration:

“Facilitate things for people and do not make it difficult, and give them good tidings and do not repulse them.” — Sahih Bukhari 69

Daily reflection and accountability:

“Take account of yourselves before you are taken to account.” — Al-Tirmidhi 2417

Practical Steps:

Break down Qur’anic guidance into actionable steps

Use small, daily habits (prayer, charity, kindness) to maintain consistency

Keep a personal reflection journal for accountability

4. Living Qur’an and Sunnah Sustainably

Areas to Apply:

Ethics & Social Behavior

Avoid slander, greed, or wastefulness (Al-Humazah 104)

Environmental Responsibility

“Do not cause corruption on the Earth.” — Qur’an 2:11

Financial Sustainability

Avoid hoarding wealth, give charity (Zakat, Sadaqah)

Health & Moderation

Balanced diet, exercise, mental health, rest

Community Service

Serve others as an extension of worship

Tools for Integration:

Daily Dhikr & Quran reflection (morning/evening)

Weekly action plan: apply one verse to your lifestyle

Monthly review: journal, adjust behaviors, note challenges.

Mo says to crush oneself until a proper character emerges, this is how true satisfaction from the path is found.

The Value in Gematria is 6850, סחן‎, sahan, "how to be mortal."

"The verb שאן (sha'an) basically means to be undisturbed: to be comfy and unmoved to the limit of being lethargic. It occurs less than half a dozen times. YHWH promises that Jacob shall return and be comfy and at ease, and no one will be able to scare him (Jeremiah 30:10). Likewise Solomon declares that he who listens to Hochma shall be comfy and not fear evil (Proverbs 1:33). Moab has been comfy since childhood, and that's why he hasn't lost his flavor or aroma (Jeremiah 48:11). Job wishes he had died at birth, to be comfy with the prisoners (of the realm of death; Job 3:18).

This verb's sole derivatives is the adjective שאנן (sha'anan), meaning unmoved in the sense of being perpetual (Jerusalem: Isaiah 33:20; tents of prospering destroyers who provoke God: Job 12:6), or inattentive (Amos 6:1), complacent (Isaiah 33:9) or arrogant (2 Kings 19:28)."

The Quran states we cannot be immortal until we are well practiced at all the correct ways to be mortal. The above says how "to be at ease unless one is in the presence of evil." One must not be comfy around persons who are prisoners to evil, that has no where good to go. Otherwise, life on earth should not be dramatic, upset, scary, weird, hurried, or cause worry.

Thus ends the Surah.

هوماظاهر

Hu, Ma, and Zah.

"He is Visible."

Life is a visible manifestation of Allah. You do not walk down the street flapping your mouth, acting very odd and expect to know Him. Take an account first, as the Prophet said, and then coordinate within the Self what is supposed to happen next.

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"The Wall of Devotion." Introduction to Surah 103, Al-Asr. "The Time."

📜 1. DATE OF REVELATION (According to classical Islamic scholarship)

Surah 103 (Al-‘Asr) is considered one of the earliest Meccan surahs.

Standard scholarly dating (Makkan period):

Revealed: Early Meccan period

Estimated year: 610–613 CE (i.e., within the first 2–3 years after the start of Prophethood)

Reason:

Its style is extremely early: brief, oath-based, moral, foundational.

No legal material → characteristic of early Meccan surahs.

Themes match the earliest call to ethical awareness and faith formation.

Placed in early-Meccan group with:

Surah 96 (Al-‘Alaq)

Surah 74 (Al-Muddaththir)

Surah 111 (Al-Masad)

Surah 102 (At-Takāthur)

Most mufassirūn place Surah 103 immediately after Surah 102 or 104 in chronological order.

In the classical order of revelation (Ibn Abbas / Jalalayn / Suyuti):

Surah 103 is number 13 or number 12 depending on the tradition.

So you can safely say:

Surah Al-‘Asr was revealed around 610–613 CE in the earliest Meccan period, among the first 12–13 surahs revealed.

🌅 2. Meaning of the Title “Al-‘Asr” (ٱلْعَصْر)

Primary meaning:

ٱلْعَصْر = “Time”, specifically the passing of time or the fading of the day.

The root is: ع-ص-ر (‘a-ṣ-r)

Literal meanings of the root:

To squeeze / extract (as pressing grapes or extracting essence)

The late afternoon (from the idea of the day “being squeezed out”)

Time that is running out

An era, epoch

Thus Al-‘Asr means both:

"By Time" in a cosmic sense

"By the Declining Day" in a visual sense

"By the Era / Human Age" in a metaphorical sense

"By the Time that squeezes humanity" (A famous classical tafsīr wording)

Deeper classical interpretations:

Ibn Kathir:

“‘Asr” is *the time in which the deeds of the children of Adam take place.”

Al-Tabari:

“‘Asr” refers to the passing of the age in which mankind is tested.

Al-Zamakhshari:

“‘Asr” is the oath of God by the essence of time which consumes all things.

Al-Razi:

“‘Asr” symbolizes the squeezing out of life until its last drop.

I am not using the Hebrew term for the runner which is Asher, which means "happiness" as the Surah is more pointed at time and wastes of it. Still, let us explore happiness and time together for a moment. When was the last time you saw a Moose Limb who is happy? How often do you seen one erupting with flamboyant happiness in the streets? Did you know Allah compelled mankind to be happy so that it would want to be alive and pursue Jannah? No one pursues Jannah with the intentions of being unhappy. The following very short Surah explains why we must avoid being unhappy and that means we must avoid being lonely or alone.

103: 1-3:

"By the ˹passage of˺ time!

Surely humanity is in ˹grave˺ loss,

except those who have faith, do good, and urge each other to the truth, and urge each other to perseverance."

Commentary:

It was the day after my birthday 2021, I met my ex partner at one of those fusion dim sum places. I had been brutally raped the night before at the Mariott hotel I was staying at after the Republicans and their Catholic mob flooded my apartment in NE DC. This was happening very frequently. I called or wrote to the FBI every day to get help, but none came. I was not at all in good shape, but my ex partner, my dearest friend didn't know, and asked me out to eat, so I went. He said the magic words, "I want to spend time with you."

He always know what to say and when. I am so lost without him. The time is passsing, and it is lost time, and I get more lost with it every day. I have not been happy since he left, not even once. So Allah is correct, persevere to be happy and do not do it alone. That was the secret of our relationship. It is the secret to all relationships, to tell someone you want to exhaust some of your time with them.

If a man will not do this, he is a total loser.

The Value in Gematria is 5941, ןט‎םא‎, nnet‎mea‎,"the assimilation."

Assimilation in the context of the Qur’an and Hadith can be understood on two related levels: linguistic/phonetic assimilation (tajwīd and recitation rules) and social/religious assimilation (integration of behaviors, beliefs, or laws). Let me explain both carefully.

1️⃣ Linguistic/Phonetic Assimilation (Tajwīd)

In Qur’anic recitation, assimilation refers to the merging or blending of sounds.

Arabic terms:

Idghām (إدغام) – literally insertion or merging

One letter is assimilated into the following letter, affecting pronunciation.

It happens without writing change in most cases but affects recitation.

Examples in the Qur’an:

Surah Al-Fatihah 1:6

Ihdina-s-sirata-l-mustaqim (اهدِنَــــا الصِّرَاطَ المُستَقِيمَ)

When recited correctly, the ن (nūn) of ihdina is partially assimilated into the next letter الصّ, pronounced with a nasal merging.

Rule Types:

Idghām with Ghunnah (nasalization): e.g., ن or م followed by ي or ن

Idghām without Ghunnah: e.g., ر or ل assimilation in certain letters

Qur’anic purpose:

Helps smooth flow and musicality of the Qur’an.

Preserves correct pronunciation and prevents misreading.

References in Hadith:

Some Hadith mention the importance of correct recitation of Qur’an letters: “The best among you is he who learns the Qur’an and teaches it.” (Bukhari, 5027)

Correct tajwīd includes assimilation rules.

2️⃣ Social/Religious Assimilation

Another meaning of assimilation in Qur’an/Hadith is integration or adoption of behaviors, beliefs, or laws:

Assimilation of previous scriptures’ teachings:

Surah Al-Baqarah 2:135–136 mentions that Jews and Christians claim to follow Abraham: “Say: We believe in Allah and what has been revealed to us, and what was revealed to Abraham, Ishmael, Isaac, Jacob, and the Tribes...”

Muslims are instructed to assimilate the essence of true monotheism while rejecting corruptions.

Moral/ethical assimilation:

Hadith emphasize assimilation of virtuous habits: “The strong believer is better and more beloved to Allah than the weak believer, while there is good in both. Strive to acquire what benefits you…” (Muslim 2664)

Here assimilation refers to integrating righteous behaviors consistently into one’s life.

Legal assimilation (Sharia):

Assimilation of new Muslim communities:

Qur’an 49:13 encourages people to know each other and integrate socially, not merely by birth or ethnicity.

Hadith encourage assimilation of lawful and beneficial practices from other cultures without adopting sins.

So it is through mixing and mingling we learn the most about the politics found in the Quran and how to pass the time. I have been sitting here by myself for years, trying with all of my might to reunite myself with my son, who needs me, and renew my bonds to my family, and nothing works. I will not give up, that is a mistake, but still I watch the time go by and wonder how to get it back.

Thus ends the Surah.

أليفاسُور

Alifa and Sur.

"The Harmonious Enclosure."

This cannot be built by a machine, it must be handmade by a man.

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"The Meta Sun." Introduction to Surah 102, At-Takāthur. "The Repairs."

Sūrat at-Takāthur (سورة التكاثر)

Surah number: 102 Ayahs: 8 Title meaning:

“At-Takāthur” = “Rivalry in Increasing / Competition for More”

It comes from the Arabic root k-th-r (كثر) meaning to increase, multiply, accumulate. The title refers to humans being distracted by the rivalry of accumulating more—wealth, status, numbers—until death.

Dates of Revelation (Traditional Scholarship)

Classification: Makki (Meccan)

Scholars of tafsīr classify Surah 102 as being revealed early-mid Meccan period.

Approximate Dating According to Classical Sources

(There are no exact calendar dates; Islamic tradition gives relative chronology, not Western-style day/month/year dates.)

The following are the scholarly positions:

Ibn ʿAbbās, al-Suyūṭī, al-Wāḥidī

Revealed after Sūrah 105 (al-Fīl)

Revealed before Sūrah 107 (al-Māʿūn) → This places it very early Meccan, approximately 610–614 CE.

Nöldeke (historical chronology)

Early Meccan, in the first cluster of short “awakening” surahs.

Tafsīr al-Ṭabarī & Ibn Kathīr (context)

The surah responds to tribes competing in numbers and wealth.

This rivalry was prominent in early Quraysh society → supports an early Meccan date.

Consensus Summary

Revealed: Early Meccan Period

Estimated years: CE 610–614

Order of Revelation (traditional): #16

I am, as usual going to use the Hebrew definition for the runner, which is derived from Tikkun (תִּיקוּן): This word means "improvement," "repair," or "establishment". It can be found in phrases like tikkun olam ("repair of the world"). The plural form is tikkunim (תִּיקּוּנִים), and or which means "the power."

We are nearing the closing remarks of the Quran. Every day I watch televised Dua and see very skilled Imams relay the meaning of Allah and the Quran to the populace but I do not see the world improving in spite. This is not happening because we are not attempting to perform what are called the Sunnah. The Sunnah are "ways to maintain the coalition and complete the Account."

"The ubiquitous preposition συν (sun-) — of συγ (sug-) when followed by a γ (g) or κ (k) — expresses a close connection, a joined activity, shared situation or maintained coalition, and can usually be translated as: with or together with. It survives in English as the "sym-" part of words like symmetry, sympathy and symbiosis, and the "syn-" part of words like syndicate, synergy and synthesis.

Our preposition συν (sun) differs from the preposition μετα (meta) in that the latter expresses a mere proximity while συν (sun) expresses an intimate relation.

Our preposition is frequently used to indicate cooperative bonds in society (sit with, stand with, be with, talk with, walk with, etcetera) but it may also be used to indicate the help, inspiration or instruction from someone (or something). It comes with only the dative case, which suggests that this particle mostly describes about a motion toward unity rather than a motion deriving from unity.

Our particle may express the "seen-from-all-sides" or "on-all-accounts", that is wholesale completion of an activity or process, and may, with verbs that already express completion, hence serve as an intensive."

Mo exited this world in a whimper. We will go over that at the end of the Quran. Man has not responded to the Prophet's anguished final wish and here we are, watching fuckups and fagitts proclaim the glories of their drug fueled anal penetrations while the world thirsts for new life. We are as far from An-Nisa as we can possibly be. We are Shala An Nisa "failing to attempt instead."

Nonetheless, God says if we perform the Sunnah, we can do better.

Thus begins the Surah.

102: 1-8:

"Competition for more ˹gains˺ diverts you ˹from Allah˺,

until you end up in ˹your˺ graves.1

But no! You will soon come to know.

Again, no! You will soon come to know.

Indeed, if you were to know ˹your fate˺ with certainty, ˹you would have acted differently˺.

But˺ you will surely see the Hellfire.

Again, you will surely see it with the eye of certainty.

Then, on that Day, you will definitely be questioned about ˹your worldly˺ pleasures."

Commentary:

What did the Prophet say about "proper worldly pleasures?" And how can their observances cure the world of its iniquities and debaucheries? You ask the Imam all kinds of questions but you do not ask how to live a good life and be safe. Here is how this is done:

a structured summary of the Sunnah guidance of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ on living a good, happy, and balanced life, based on authentic sources (Sahih Bukhari, Sahih Muslim, Tirmidhi, Ibn Majah, Abu Dawood, etc.). I’ll organize it by major life domains for clarity.

1. Spiritual Life – Connection with God (Allah)

Regular worship and remembrance:

Salah (prayer): Establishing the five daily prayers brings peace and discipline. “The coolness of my eyes is in prayer.” – Sahih Muslim

Dhikr (remembrance of Allah): Reciting “SubhanAllah, Alhamdulillah, Allahu Akbar” brings tranquility.

Gratitude: “He who does not thank people, does not thank Allah.” – Abu Dawood

Tawakkul (reliance on Allah): Trusting God reduces anxiety and fosters contentment. “If you rely upon Allah with due reliance, He will provide for you as He provides for the birds: they go out hungry in the morning and return full.” – Tirmidhi

2. Character and Conduct

Honesty and integrity:

“The honest and trustworthy businessman will be with the Prophets, the truthful, and the martyrs.” – Tirmidhi

Patience and forbearance:

“No fatigue, nor disease, nor sorrow, nor sadness, nor hurt, nor distress befalls a Muslim… but that Allah expiates some of his sins.” – Sahih Bukhari

Forgiveness and avoiding anger:

“The strong man is not the one who can overpower others; the strong man is the one who controls himself in anger.” – Sahih Bukhari & Muslim

3. Social Relationships

Kindness to family:

“The best of you is the best to his family, and I am the best among you to my family.” – Tirmidhi

Neighborly behavior:

“He is not a believer whose neighbor is not safe from his evil.” – Sahih Muslim

Generosity and charity:

“Charity does not decrease wealth.” – Sahih Muslim

Avoiding envy and arrogance:

“None of you truly believes until he loves for his brother what he loves for himself.” – Sahih Bukhari & Muslim

4. Health and Lifestyle

Balanced diet:

Eat moderately: “No human ever filled a vessel worse than the stomach. … A few morsels to keep him going are sufficient.” – Ibn Majah

Exercise:

Physical strength is valued: “A strong believer is better and more beloved to Allah than a weak one.” – Muslim

Hygiene:

Frequent washing, grooming, and cleanliness: “Cleanliness is half of faith.” – Sahih Muslim

Sleep and rest:

Early to bed, early to rise; avoid excess.

5. Mental and Emotional Well-being

Avoiding excessive worry:

“Do not grieve over what has passed or worry over what will come; for Allah is sufficient as a helper.” – Sahih Bukhari

Contentment:

“Riches are not from having great wealth; but contentment is the true wealth.” – Sahih Bukhari

Humility and moderation:

“The world is a prison for the believer and a paradise for the disbeliever.” – Sahih Muslim

Optimism and hope:

“Do not despair of the mercy of Allah.” – Qur’an 39:53 (supported in Hadith guidance)

6. Economic and Work Ethics

Fairness in trade:

“The truthful and trustworthy merchant will be with the Prophets, the truthful, and the martyrs.” – Tirmidhi

Hard work and self-sufficiency:

“No one eats better food than that which he eats by working with his own hands.” – Sahih Bukhari

Avoid greed:

“Beware of greed, for it is what destroyed those before you.” – Sahih Muslim

7. Wisdom and Reflection

Learning and teaching:

“Seeking knowledge is obligatory upon every Muslim.” – Ibn Majah

Gratitude and counting blessings:

Happiness comes from realizing what you have rather than lamenting what you lack.

Simplicity:

“Take from the world only what you need, for the world is sweet and green, and Allah has made you stewards of it.” – Sahih Bukhari.

Summary Table of the Sunnah for a Happy Life in a clean list format:

1. Spiritual

Sunnah Principles: Prayer, remembrance, gratitude, trust in Allah

Key Benefit: Peace, contentment

2. Character

Sunnah Principles: Honesty, patience, forgiveness

Key Benefit: Social harmony, personal dignity

3. Social

Sunnah Principles: Kindness, charity, good neighborly conduct

Key Benefit: Strong relationships, reduced conflict

4. Health

Sunnah Principles: Moderate eating, exercise, hygiene

Key Benefit: Physical well-being

5. Mental

Sunnah Principles: Avoid worry, contentment, optimism

Key Benefit: Emotional balance

6. Work

Sunnah Principles: Fair trade, self-sufficiency

Key Benefit: Sustainable income, dignity

7. Wisdom

Sunnah Principles: Seek knowledge, simplicity, reflection

Key Benefit: Clarity, purposeful life.

I do not think God nor the Prophet cared whether or not you put fancy underthings on and hang out in the shopping mall with your friends, I think He cared whether or not the world was crumbling while man ignored his responsibilities. The Imams all tell people to ask Allah for so many treasuable things but the Quran is the opposite, it is a list of things He has asked of us. We shall not complete the Account if we do not recognize this is the truth.

The Value in Gematria is 11322, יא‎שךב‎, yashar, "Straight, right, and honest."

That doesn't sound too painful now does it?

Thus ends the Surah.

تَكثُر

Ta, Ka, and Thur.

"You are all dust, accumulating."

The etymology says man is too rivalrous with himself and his ambitions and sins and appetites are out of control. This is not the true path to happiness. There are too many people doing too many sinful in appropriate things and it shows. The only way to repair the world is to follow the Sunnah and reverse the damage.

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"The Bliss Abyss." Introduction to Surah 101, Al-Qariyah, "The Municpality."

Surah 101 – Al-Qāri‘ah (القارعة)

1. Meaning of the Title

Al-Qāri‘ah (القارعة) literally means:

“The Striking Calamity”

Other possible translations: “The Disaster”, “The Catastrophe”, or “The Day of Striking”.

Root: ق ر ع (Q-R-‘), which conveys the sense of “to strike, to hit, to knock.”

Symbolically, it refers to the Day of Judgment, when all deeds and fates will be weighed, and the calamity will “strike” all humanity.

2. Dates / Period of Revelation

Meccan Surah: This is considered a Meccan surah, meaning it was revealed before the Hijrah (migration to Medina in 622 CE).

Chronological Placement:

Scholars like Ibn Abbas, Al-Tabari, and others place it roughly early-to-middle Meccan period.

Approximate date range: 610–615 CE, though exact years are not confirmed.

Characteristics confirming Meccan origin:

Short, rhythmic verses.

Focus on Day of Judgment, resurrection, and accountability.

Meccan surahs generally emphasize faith, warning, and the hereafter, rather than legislation.

3. Summary of the Surah

Theme: The surah vividly describes the Day of Judgment:

Al-Qāri‘ah strikes — a day of cataclysmic upheaval.

People are like scattered moths.

Mountains crumble into dust.

Deeds are weighed:

Heavier than good → bliss.

Lighter → fiery punishment.

I am using the Hebrew term for the runner as this foots with the rest of the Quran we have studied so far. This being the case, why are civics so damnified by most persons? The moment one suggests human rights, and human equity religious persons lose their lunchboxes.

Except the Quran says man must in modern times organize and protect all the various classes of persons and ensure they are never displaced, not by law, not by the religion:

1. Qur’anic Verses

4:58 (An-Nisa)

Text / Meaning: “Indeed, Allah commands you to render trusts to whom they are due and when you judge between people to judge with justice.”

Relevance: Mandates fair treatment of all individuals regardless of status.

49:13 (Al-Hujurat)

Text / Meaning: “O mankind! We created you from a male and a female and made you peoples and tribes that you may know one another. Indeed, the most noble of you in the sight of Allah is the most righteous.”

Relevance: Equality across all classes and ethnicities; emphasizes interaction and learning from one another.

58:11 (Al-Mujadila)

Text / Meaning: “Allah will raise those of you who believe and those who have knowledge in ranks.”

Relevance: Knowledge is honored; encourages pursuit of learning and skill for all.

96:1–5 (Al-Alaq)

Text / Meaning: “Read in the name of your Lord who created… taught man that which he knew not.”

Relevance: First revelation emphasizes seeking knowledge, foundational for engaging with modernity.

2:30 (Al-Baqarah)

Text / Meaning: “And when your Lord said to the angels, ‘Indeed, I will make upon the earth a vicegerent…’”

Relevance: Humans are responsible for stewardship, including development, science, and societal advancement.

2:213 (Al-Baqarah)

Text / Meaning: “Mankind was [of] one religion, then differences appeared…”

Relevance: Islam encourages learning, dialogue, and adaptation among people, respecting all classes.

5:32 (Al-Ma’idah)

Text / Meaning: “Whoever kills a soul… it is as if he had killed all of mankind; and whoever saves a life, it is as if he had saved all of mankind.”

Relevance: Universal protection of life for all individuals.

20:114 (Ta-Ha)

Text / Meaning: “…And say, ‘My Lord, increase me in knowledge.’”

Relevance: Explicit injunction to seek knowledge continually, applicable to all believers.

2. Hadith / Sunnah

Sahih al-Bukhari, Sahih Muslim

Text / Meaning: “All of you are shepherds, and all of you will be asked about your flock.”

Relevance: Leaders, men, women—all responsible to protect those under their care, including all classes.

Sunan Ibn Majah 224

Text / Meaning: “Seeking knowledge is obligatory upon every Muslim.”

Relevance: Obligatory for all, regardless of social class or gender; includes knowledge of modern sciences.

Sahih Muslim 134

Text / Meaning: “The best of people are those who benefit others.”

Relevance: Encourages sharing knowledge and protecting society at large.

Sunan Abu Dawood 3646

Text / Meaning: Prophet ﷺ sent companions to learn new trades and sciences from other regions.

Relevance: Demonstrates exposure to advanced knowledge and innovation.

Hadith on Hijama and medical learning

Text / Meaning: Prophet ﷺ encouraged new medical treatments from other cultures.

Relevance: Islam supports adopting useful modern knowledge for societal benefit.

Sahih al-Bukhari 5686

Text / Meaning: “He who guides others to good is like the one who does it.”

Relevance: Encourages spreading knowledge and skills, benefiting all people.

Sahih Muslim 2628

Text / Meaning: “He who relieves a believer’s hardship of the hardships of this world…”

Relevance: Shows care and protection for all individuals, across classes and situations.

3. Synthesis: Core Principles

Protection for All People: Life, honor, and rights must be protected regardless of social status, wealth, gender, or ethnicity.

Obligation to Learn: Every Muslim is required to seek knowledge; this includes modern sciences, technologies, and methods that improve society.

Application of Knowledge: Islam encourages sharing knowledge to benefit all communities, aligning with modernity and development.

When we recoil from the town center because we see people we don't like or are not sure about, this is called a disaster. The Prophet warned all believers to avoid disasters.

Thus begins the Surah.

101: 1-11:

"The Striking Disaster!

What is the Striking Disaster?

And what will make you realize what the Striking Disaster is?

˹It is˺ the Day people will be like scattered moths,

and the mountains will be like carded wool.

So as for those whose scale is heavy ˹with good deeds˺,

they will be in a life of bliss.

And as for those whose scale is light,

their home will be the abyss.

And what will make you realize what that is?

˹It is˺ a scorching Fire."

Commentary:

"Bliss or the Abyss?" This is the real question one who studies the Quran wants to reply to. How shall we respond now that we have seen how unattractive bliss is to the human race and how alluring launching missiles, shooting guns, and slamming meth have become?

The Value in Gematria is 7142, ע‎אם‎ב‎, amam, "A gathering place that supports people."

"The unused verb אמם ('mm) probably meant to originate in a social sort of way. Noun אם ('em) means mother, but — as do the words אב ('ab), father, and בן (ben), son — primarily refers to a social function rather than a mere biological relation. Hence noun אמה ('amma) refers to a "mother" city or a "mother" land, and אמה ('umma) means tribe or people (and is obviously comparable to עם, 'am, meaning people in a socially inclusive way).

The noun אמה ('ama) describes a female servant, and female servants were of course as much "included" in the master's house as did some of the including themselves as in early Biblical times, surrogate motherhood was a common function of female servants (see our expanded article for a discussion of this). The common hypothetic particle אם ('im) means "if," and an if-statement essentially proposes inclusion."

This above is the reason the Quran was revealed. There is no such thing as a Jew or a Muslim or any other kind of person there is only God who decided long ago to make all of us, and then allowed us to make of that something "that performs."

The only performances I see are non-performances. Perhaps now that will change.

Thus ends the Surah.

قري

Qa, Ri, and Yah.

"He settled the villages."

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Are Perfume and Cologne Allowed As Wudu?

YES, Muslims are expected to wear fragrances after they have washed. This is a sign of a population that is prosperous instead of one that is living in stink and filth and poverty.

Islamic tradition encourages the use of perfumes and pleasant fragrances — for both men and women — with some distinctions in context (public vs. private settings).

🌿 1. Qur’an references

While the Qur’an doesn’t explicitly mention “cologne” or “perfume,” it praises cleanliness, pleasantness, and purity, which perfume symbolizes.

a. Surah Al-A‘raf 7:31

يَا بَنِي آدَمَ خُذُوا زِينَتَكُمْ عِندَ كُلِّ مَسْجِدٍ “O Children of Adam! Take your adornment at every place of worship.” 📖 – Qur’an 7:31

➡️ Tafsir meaning: Scholars (e.g., Ibn Kathir, Al-Qurtubi) explain “adornment” (زينتكم) as including clean clothes, grooming, and pleasant scent when coming to prayer.

🌸 2. Hadith (Prophet ﷺ sayings)

a. Use of perfume was among the Prophet’s favorites

"The Prophet ﷺ said: 'Of this world's things, women and perfume have been made dear to me, and the coolness of my eyes is in prayer.'" 📖 – Sunan an-Nasa’i 3939, Musnad Ahmad 11810, Sahih (authentic)

➡️ Meaning: The Prophet ﷺ loved fragrance and saw it as a blessing, not vanity.

b. He never refused perfume

"The Prophet ﷺ never refused perfume (ṭīb)." 📖 – Sahih al-Bukhari 2582, Sahih Muslim 2253

➡️ Meaning: Accepting and using perfume was considered Sunnah — part of good manners and spiritual purity.

c. Fragrance is part of Friday (Jumu‘ah) Sunnah

"It is obligatory for every Muslim to take a bath on Friday, and to use perfume if he has any." 📖 – Sahih al-Bukhari 880, Sahih Muslim 849

➡️ Meaning: Using perfume before communal prayer is Sunnah Mu’akkadah (highly encouraged).

d. Angels are pleased by good scent

"Angels are offended by that which offends the sons of Adam." 📖 – Sahih Muslim 564

➡️ Since angels dislike bad odor, good fragrance invites barakah and angelic presence.

🌼 3. Guidance for men and women

a. For men:

Men are encouraged to wear strong, lasting fragrances, especially in public or at prayer.

"The perfume for men is that whose scent is apparent but whose color is hidden." 📖 – Sunan Abu Dawud 4172, Hasan (good)

b. For women:

Women are encouraged to use fragrance within the home and for their husbands — not to attract attention outside.

"Any woman who wears perfume and passes by people so that they smell her fragrance is an adulteress." 📖 – Sunan an-Nasa’i 5126, Hasan (authentic contextually)

➡️ Meaning: Not that perfume is haram, but wearing it in a way to attract men is prohibited. In private or for cleanliness, it remains encouraged.

🌹 4. From the Sunnah practice

The Prophet ﷺ would apply musk after ghusl, especially after Friday prayer or Ihram.

He instructed companions to use perfume in ihram before entering Hajj/Umrah.

He left behind the fragrance of musk on the places he prayed (Sunan Ibn Majah 3495).

✅ Summary of Perfume and Fragrance in Islam

Daily grooming, especially before prayer

Ruling: Sunnah (encouraged)

Sources: Qur’an 7:31, Bukhari 2582

Friday prayer

Ruling: Sunnah Mu’akkadah (highly recommended)

Sources: Bukhari 880

For men (public)

Ruling: Strong scent, light color

Sources: Abu Dawud 4172

For women (private)

Ruling: Permitted and praiseworthy

Sources: Nasa’i 5126

For worship & angels

Ruling: Encouraged

Sources: Muslim 564

I found a reference that states women can wear cologne at any time if it is a gift:

Islamic tradition contains many references — both direct and implied — to flowers, balsams, and natural aromatic materials used for purification and fragrance. These appear in the Qur’an, Hadith, and Sunnah, and they form the botanical and symbolic basis of ṭīb (pleasant scent, perfume).

Here’s a complete breakdown with authentic sources and classical commentary:

🌸 1. Perfumes and Florals in the Qur’an

a. Musk, amber, and camphor (kāfūr) — natural balsams

إِنَّ الْأَبْرَارَ يَشْرَبُونَ مِن كَأْسٍ كَانَ مِزَاجُهَا كَافُورًا “Indeed, the righteous will drink from a cup whose mixture is of camphor.” 📖 — Surah Al-Insān (76:5)

➡️ Kāfūr (camphor) is a white, aromatic resin extracted from the camphor tree — a cooling balsam widely used in Prophet’s time for scent and purification.

b. Musk and flowers in Paradise imagery

خِتَامُهُ مِسْكٌ “Its seal is musk.” 📖 — Surah Al-Muṭaffifīn (83:26)

➡️ The Qur’an describes heavenly drink as sealed with musk, a floral balsam obtained from the musk deer or mixed from roses and balsams in Arabia.

c. Gardens of flowers as reward

فِيهِمَا مِن كُلِّ فَاكِهَةٍ زَوْجَانِ • مُتَّكِـِٔينَ عَلَىٰ فُرُشٍ بَطَائِنُهَا مِنْ إِسْتَبْرَقٍ “In them will be every kind of fruit in pairs... reclining on couches lined with brocade.” 📖 — Surah Ar-Raḥmān (55:52–54)

➡️ Classical commentators (e.g., Al-Ṭabarī, Al-Rāzī) note that these gardens are scented with reḥān (basil), ward (rose), and nārgis (narcissus).

d. Mention of Reḥān — sweet basil

فَبِأَيِّ آلَاءِ رَبِّكُمَا تُكَذِّبَانِ • فِيهِمَا فَاكِهَةٌ وَنَخْلٌ وَرُمَّانٌ • فِيهِمَا مِن كُلِّ زَوْجٍ كَرِيمٍ • مُتَّكِـِٔينَ عَلَىٰ رَفْرَفٍ خُضْرٍ وَعَبْقَرِيٍّ حِسَانٍ • تَبَارَكَ اسْمُ رَبِّكَ ذِي الْجَلَالِ وَالْإِكْرَامِ “And with them are fruits and sweet basil (reḥān).” 📖 — Surah Ar-Raḥmān (55:12)

➡️ Reḥān literally means fragrant herb, traditionally identified as basil — still used in Arabic perfumery and considered a scent of Paradise.

🌹 2. Hadith and Sunnah on Flowers, Balsams, and Perfume Ingredients

a. The Prophet ﷺ used musk and amber

"The Prophet ﷺ was perfumed with musk (misk) and ambergris (‘anbar), and he loved the fragrance of roses (ward)." 📖 — Reported in Ṭabarānī, Shu‘ab al-Īmān 6068; also in Ibn Sa‘d’s Ṭabaqāt (1/377)

➡️ Misk (musk) and ‘anbar (ambergris) are balsamic substances of natural origin, symbolizing purity and dignity.

b. Musk from flowers and balsams

"Perfume is of three kinds: musk, rose, and amber." 📖 — Musnad Ahmad (Hadith 26240)

➡️ Indicates the Prophet ﷺ approved the use of floral and resin-based scents alike.

c. The Prophet ﷺ compared Paradise’s scent to musk and balsam

"The fragrance of Paradise can be perceived from a distance of forty years." 📖 — Sahih al-Bukhari 2796; Muslim 1891

➡️ Scholars interpret this as a real, floral fragrance — likened to reḥān (basil) and misk (musk-balsam).

d. The Prophet ﷺ encouraged giving flowers and perfume as gifts

"Whoever is offered perfume, let him not refuse it, for it comes from Paradise." 📖 — Sahih Muslim 2253

➡️ Classical commentaries explain ṭīb here as a mixture of rose, jasmine, and balsam oils, common in Arabia.

🌼 3. Classical Islamic Perfumery (Ṭīb and Balsam Oils)

According to early Muslim scholars (Ibn Sina’s Canon of Medicine, Al-Ghazālī’s Iḥyā’ ‘Ulūm ad-Dīn), the Prophet’s household used:

Rose – ورد (ward) – Mixed with oil for scent and medicine

Sweet Basil – ريحان (reḥān) – Burned or worn for freshness and Paradise scent

Jasmine – ياسمين (yāsamīn) – Added to oils and water for washing

Myrrh – مُرّ (murr) – Used as a healing balsam

Frankincense – لُبَان (lubān) – Burned as incense

Camphor – كافور (kāfūr) – Cooling, used in perfume and burial

Musk – مسك (misk) – Core of traditional ʿiṭr

Ambergris – عنبر (‘anbar) – Fixative and scent stabilizer

🕊️ 4. Symbolic Meaning in Islam

Musk (Misk) – Purity of faith – Qur’an 83:26

Basil (Reḥān) – Paradise, tranquility – Qur’an 55:12

Rose (Ward) – Love of the Prophet ﷺ – Classical tafsir & poetry

Camphor (Kāfūr) – Coolness, mercy, cleansing – Qur’an 76:5

Ambergris (‘Anbar) – Nobility, enduring virtue – Hadith in Ṭabarānī

Frankincense (Lubān) – Spiritual elevation – Ibn Sina’s Canon references

✅ Summary of Ruling

Floral perfumes (rose, jasmine, basil) – Sunnah encouraged – Clean, uplifting, natural

Balsamic oils (musk, amber, camphor) – Highly Sunnah – Used by Prophet ﷺ

Synthetic or alcohol-based colognes – Permissible if non-intoxicating – Modern fatwas by Al-Azhar & Ibn Baz allow it

Heavy scent for women in public – Makruh / somewhat discouraged – Nasa’i 5126, unless it is given as a gift, Sahih Muslim 2253, allowed also as tribute to the Prophet, Sunan an-Nasa’i 3939, Musnad Ahmad 11810.

It is my hope to open the market place to men and women of all classes to the rest of the niceties enjoyed by the rest of the world. This declaration will also help Muslims combat the Catholic Church which is trying to use flawed interpretations of the Sharia against the followers of Muhammad.

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"The Launchers." Introduction to Surah 100, Al-Adiyat. "The Ornaments."

Surah 100 – Al-ʿĀdiyāt (ٱلْعَادِيَاتِ)

📖 Basic Information

Arabic name: العاديات

English meaning of title: The Chargers or The Galloping Horses

Number of verses: 11

Place of revelation: Makkah (Meccan surah)

🗓️ Approximate Date of Revelation

Scholars differ slightly, but most date Surah Al-ʿĀdiyāt to the early to middle Meccan period, around 610–615 CE, during the first five years of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ’s mission. It comes after Surah Al-ʿAsr (103) and before Surah Al-Kawthar (108) in chronological order, according to some early Islamic historians (like al-Suyuti and al-Wahidi).

🐎 Meaning of the Title

"Al-ʿĀdiyāt" (ٱلْعَادِيَاتِ) comes from the Arabic root ʿ-D-W (عدو) meaning to run swiftly, charge, or attack with speed.

It refers to warhorses galloping into battle, symbolizing fierce devotion, urgency, and unstoppable motion.

The surah opens with a vivid oath: “By the galloping chargers, striking sparks of fire, launching raids at dawn…” (Qur’an 100:1–3)

This imagery is a metaphor for disciplined strength and commitment, contrasting with human ingratitude toward God in the later verses.

I am resorting to the Hebrew term for the runner which implies "adornments."

Upon reaching Allah, we have to turn back and become the new Self. This requires gifts, talents, activities, and pursuits for which God will supply the means but not the results. I have been watching Dua questions posed by credible Muslims, responded to by impressive teachers, but few questions pertain to the Ornaments only the laws. This is a gap in all discussions of the Quran that must be fixed.

The Surah opens with a discussion of horses. Horses are used by the enemy or by the police in order to capture their respective prizes. Allah tells Muhammad to use your horse for something else.

Thus begins the Surah.

100: 1-11:

’ By the galloping, panting horses,

striking sparks of fire ˹with their hoofs˺,

launching raids at dawn,

stirring up ˹clouds of˺ dust,

and penetrating into the heart of enemy lines!

Surely humankind is ungrateful to their Lord—

and they certainly attest to this—

and they are truly extreme in their love of ˹worldly˺ gains.

Do they not know that when the contents of the graves will be spilled out,

and the secrets of the hearts will be laid bare—

surely their Lord is All-Aware of them on that Day."

Commentary:

Tell Allah your secrerts, the ones you harbor about your future life but fear shall not come to pass. You will see how He wants you to proceed.

The Value in Gematria is 16355, י״ושןה‎, yravooshempa‎, "Joshua."

"The verb ישע (yasha') means to be unrestricted and thus to be free and thus to be saved (from restriction, from oppression and thus from ultimate demise). A doer of this verb is a savior. Nouns ישועה (yeshua), ישע (yesha') and תשועה (teshua) mean salvation. Adjective שוע (shoa') means (financially) independent, freed in an economic sense.

Verb שוע (shawa') means to cry out (for salvation). Nouns שוע (shua'), שוע (shoa') and שועה (shawa) mean a cry (for salvation)."

This life is a lot of effort, it should count for something.

Thus ends the Surah.

عاددِييَت

Ad, Di, and Yat.

"A tribe of orphans."

The Prophet abhorred orphans, persons who had no name, title, place to live, family, or hope for future shelter:

From Surah Ad-Duha 93:6:

“Did He not find you an orphan and give you shelter?” (referring to Prophet Muhammad ﷺ)

and Surah An-Nisa 4:10:

“Indeed, those who devour the property of orphans unjustly only eat fire into their bellies. And they will be burned in a Blaze.”

Persons who long for the property and identity other than "orphan" are dear to God, they must not be cast aside, neither must pilgrims who long for the future be discouraged. It will take years to fix the problems misgovernment has caused this human race. What if we started trying to fix this years ago? What would life on earth look like now?

The Catholics, the Evangelicals, all those Hamas fagitts and tall of those beared warped, distorted priests, they are thieves of time. Time we will not get back. Heed the advice of Allah and launch into life while this place is still here.

We are nearing the conclusion of this forum. Soon no one will ever be able to slander the Quran ever again. That will help turn the tide.