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"The Rega." From Surah 75. Al-Qiyāmah, "The Smilax."

The secret to the smilax is how thoroughly one is able to ingest the Quran and change one's mind about a few things.

Smilax is a genus of flowering, often climbing and thorny, woody vines that grow in tropical and subtropical regions worldwide. Common names include greenbriers and catbriers. 

Sarsaparilla: This well-known herbal extract comes from the roots of several Smilax species, such as Smilax ornata and Smilax aristolochiifolia.

Other uses: The young shoots and roots of many Smilax species are edible, and extracts from the roots have been used in traditional medicine for centuries.

Honey source: Nectar-rich Smilax species like S. bona-nox are considered good honey plants. 

As I mentioned in the prior frame, the implication of turning the smilax into honey by reading the Quran is preparation for Judgement Day, the onset of the age of reason. We also discussed this means one must accept there are siddhis, ways to furrow the field if one expects this to take place.

The next section of the Surah illuminates this.

75: 22-30.

"On that Day ˹some˺ faces will be bright,

looking at their Lord.

And ˹other˺ faces will be gloomy,

anticipating something devastating to befall them.

But no! ˹Beware of the day˺ when the soul reaches the collar bone ˹as it leaves˺,

and it will be said, “Is there any healer ˹who can save this life˺?”

And the dying person realizes it is ˹their˺ time to depart,

and ˹then˺ their feet are tied together ˹in a shroud˺.

On that day they will be driven to your Lord ˹alone˺."

Commentary:

The collar bone is 273, ר‎עא, ra'a. "‎The root רעה (ra'a) has two primary meanings: the first, רעה I (ra'a I), relates to pasturing or tending (as with a shepherd), while the second, ראה (ra'a), means to see, look at, or understand."

There are two ways to understand, one is above the belt and the other is below it. Allah told the Prophet, understand above before one tries to manage what is happening below. Recall God commanded all men to understand the Quran "top to bottom" in the prior frame. Now He says form the feet on up, claiming when one is ready to comprehend, one must bind the feet:

"And the dying person realizes it is ˹their˺ time to depart, and ˹then˺ their feet are tied together ˹in a shroud˺. On that day they will be driven to your Lord ˹alone˺."

The Number is 8325, ףג‎ךה‎, epggtechah, "adaptation."

The final Gemara is רעהףג‎ךה‎, "Avoid bad adaptations. Do not follow the sea monster's course."

"In the classics, our verb τρεχω (trecho) emphasizes the haste with which a payload (a message of victory, torches, some constellation, a considered conundrum, people's own lives) is maneuvered along a trajectory."

The Gemara also returns rega,  רעג‎ה. Rega (רֶגַע) means "a moment" or "an instant," originating from a root that implies a state of calm or rest. The concept of rega contrasts with the relentless flow of time, suggesting that time consists of a series of such momentary stops. 

Etymology and Meaning:

Root: The word rega comes from a root related to a state of calm or rest. 

Meaning: It signifies a brief period of time, similar to an "instant" or a "moment". 

So in Islam, Shabbat is not a period of rest or the dawn of salvation, it is "an instant of calm" that changes the complexion of reality instead. We will continue to build on this as the Surah continues.

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"The Birds." From Surah 67, Al-Mulk. "The Dominion."

Things are not going well, but they are also going better than ever. We have decided to confront the ripple effects of our flawed decisions of the past and now things will at last change. We were destined to do this anyway, we all know this but the time is now upon us. Rising temperatures and incidents of violence and homicide and abandonment of the humanities are being broadcast all over the world. We know our time is up. No one wants to die like this, but we are afraid of how much work it will take and how long before it's all over.

The one thing the Quran promises is it will be over, and mankind will one day be happy if all of us try. One element of our efforts is the key. The Surah explains:

67: 14-21:

"How could He not know His Own creation? For He ˹alone˺ is the Most Subtle, All-Aware.

He is the One Who smoothed out the earth for you, so move about in its regions and eat from His provisions. And to Him is the resurrection ˹of all˺.

Do you feel secure that the One Who is in heaven will not cause the earth to swallow you up as it quakes violently?

Or do you feel secure that the One Who is in heaven will not unleash upon you a storm of stones. Only then would you know how ˹serious˺ My warning was!

And certainly those before them denied ˹as well˺, then how severe was My response!

Have they not seen the birds above them, spreading and folding their wings? None holds them up except the Most Compassionate. Indeed, He is All-Seeing of everything.

Also, which ˹powerless˺ force will come to your help instead of the Most Compassionate? Indeed, the disbelievers are only ˹lost˺ in delusion.

Or who is it that will provide for you if He withholds His provision? In fact, they persist in arrogance and aversion ˹to the truth˺.

Commentary:

The Verses complement my comment above, we are living in a world we have made. The Quran says the All Compassionate holds the answer to what we do next, indicating stones and birds within the text are our guides. I have created a Huda that provides more detail.

BIRDS — Symbols of Divine Care, Mercy, and Spiritual Insight

🔹 1. Quran — Birds in Service of Divine Mercy and Order

Surah Al-An‘am (6:38)

"There is no creature on earth or bird that flies with its wings but they are communities like you. We have not neglected in the Book a thing..." — Birds live in communities, like humans — a symbol of divine compassion in sustaining and organizing life with wisdom.

Surah Al-Mulk (67:19)

"Do they not see the birds above them, spreading and folding their wings? None holds them except the Most Merciful (الرحمن)." — Bird flight is upheld by Ar-Rahman, a direct name of Allah that signifies compassion and gentle sovereignty.

Surah An-Nahl (16:79)

"Do they not see the birds controlled in the atmosphere of the sky? None holds them up except Allah. Indeed in that are signs for people who believe." — Again, birds are upheld by divine will, compassionately governed.

🔹 2. Hadith and Sunnah — Birds as Symbols of Care and Paradise

Sahih al-Bukhari 3244

The Prophet ﷺ said: “A woman was punished in Hell because of a cat which she had confined until it died. She did not give it food or water…” Conversely, he mentions that a man was forgiven for giving water to a dog.

Though not birds, this hadith sets up a compassionate ethic toward animals. Elsewhere:

Sahih Muslim 2831a

“The souls of the martyrs are in the bodies of green birds, suspended from the Throne of Allah...” — A powerful metaphor of eternal reward and compassion: birds carry the souls of martyrs in a peaceful, honored existence.

🪨 STONES — Instruments of Divine Justice and Purification

🔹 1. Quran — Stones Used in Mercy Through Justice

Surah Al-Fil (105:3-5)

“And He sent against them birds in flocks, striking them with stones of hard clay, and made them like eaten straw.” — Birds deliver stones as divine justice — but this act is merciful to the oppressed of the Ka‘bah.

Surah Al-Baqarah (2:74)

“...And indeed, there are stones from which rivers gush forth, others that split and water comes out, and others that fall down in awe of Allah...” — Stones are conscious of God, and even among them are signs of mercy, like giving water — sustaining life.

🔹 2. Hadith and Tafsir — Stones Can Teach Humility and Awe

Tafsir of Ibn Kathir (on Surah Al-Baqarah 2:74)

He comments that some stones fear Allah more than the hearts of men, meaning natural creation can be more in tune with divine compassion than humans.

🕌 Conclusion

In Islamic sacred literature:

Birds reflect divine compassion and order — through flight, community, and roles in paradise.

Stones symbolize both purification and awe — they are instruments of divine mercy when used in justice, and they submit to Allah even more than some hearts do.

Both serve as metaphysical signs (āyāt) that embody Allah’s names — His mercy, protection, justice, and guidance.

God says He will not unleash any further wrath upon a mankind that tries to mend its ways and keep to the Straight Path of Islam. It is a generous offer. This does not mean everyone needs to wrap a towel on their heads and do a face plant in the dust. It means we must learn how to be just and protect the planet from the wicked, never once being stingy with our time or resources. This message is meant for all of us.

All the suffering people on the planet have rights, but no power. This is what happens when we leave compassion out. The Quran restores rights and power, which is why all Arabia must participate in human affairs to ensure these are not forgotten by the rest.