The Qur’an chapter 5
The fifth chapter of the Qur’an is called al-Ma’idah, or The Table. It consists of 120 verses. Here is our commentary on the first 20 verses.
Watchers
A Watcher is a type of angel. They are described in the biblical Book of Daniel, as well as in the ancient Hebrew text called 1 Enoch.
The Qur’an chapter 4
The fourth chapter of the Qur’an is called an-Nisāʾ, or The Women. It consists of 176 verses. Here is our commentary.
The Qur’an chapter 3
The third chapter of the Qur’an is called ʾĀli ʿImrān, or The Family of Imran. It consists of 200 verses. Here is our commentary.
Selecting a Child as King
A child is almost certainly not qualified to be king. However, the people of Judah anointed three children as their king.
What good is it for someone to gain the whole world, yet forfeit their soul?
Many Christians equate monetary success with godliness. But the Lord Jesus asks: “What good is it for someone to gain the whole world, yet forfeit their soul?”
God refers to Self as a Plurality
In the Book of Genesis, God refers to Self as a Plurality. This is surprising, given the Bible’s focus on the oneness of God. We find this also in The Qur’an.
The Qur’an chapter 2
The second chapter of the Qur’an is called al-Baqarah, or The Heifer. It consists of 286 verses. Here is our commentary.
The Qur’an chapter 1
The first chapter of the Quran is called al-Fātihah, or The Opening. It consists of seven verses. Here is our commentary.
Gray hair is a Crown of Glory
In the Bible, gray-haired people are considered wise. If you have not yet had gray hair, you are not considered wise.