07 November 2008
Paradise isn’t merely a barter in return for good deeds. One’s actions are alone not enough to lead him or her to paradise. Allah’s mercy plays the most important role.
32:23 And indeed We gave Musa the Scripture. So, be not you in doubt of meeting him. And We made it a guide to the Children of Israel.
According to Imam Qatada, this is a prophecy of Quran that Holy Prophet sallallahu alaihi wa sallam would meet Musa alaihi salaam on the night of isra wal Mi’raj.
Although the five times prayer is of minutes duration, the believer should live in a state of God-consciouness at other times
Few scholars among the children of Israel restrained from amassing material wealth and were therefore raised by Allah as leaders of the community
When non-beievers asked when would the victory arrive, Quran repled as to what would happen after it arrives. This is of the beauty of Quran in a way that its replies are framed to benefit the audience, even if it is different from what was asked.
