The Majestic Quran

but purposeful; impacting health, mindset and welfare. “Those who respect God’s symbol s 2 show true piety of the heart” (32). Muslims were persecuted in Makkah for thirteen years, and continued to be oppressed even after their migration to Madinah. Here they were attacked several times, and in the second year of Hijra Muslims were given permission to take up arms against their oppressors: “Permission to fight is given to those who were attacked and oppressed ” (39). The consensus among Muslim scholars about war is: it’s permissible in defence – offensive invasions are not permitted. The next part of the chapter reassures the beloved Prophet r of the success he is to achieve in the near future, and reassures him not to be distressed by the current hardships. Examples of past prophets are given as an assertion of the eternal triumph of truth. The chapter concludes by outlining what needs to be done to achieve salvation, and how to escape the terror of Judgement Day, which is described graphically in the opening of the chapter: Believers, bow down and prostrate in worship of your Lord, and do good so you may succeed. Strive for the sake of God to do what is right , as much as He deserves. (77–78). In the name of God, the Kind, the Caring. T J D 1 People, fear Your Lord. The Earthquake of the Final Hour will be a significant event: 2 you will see every breastfeeding mother forget her suckling baby, every pregnant woman will miscarry, and every person will appear drunk that day, though they won’t be drunk, but such will be the severity of God’s punishment. 3 There are some people who argue about God without any knowledge, and follow every rebellious demon. 4 It is